Events for December 5th, 2008
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Friday - December 5th
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Repeal Day Party
Moonshine - 1824 W. Division St. - Chicago (East Village / Ukrainian Village)
8 p.m.
Dress as a flapper or gangster and celebrate the 75th anniversary of Prohibition's end. The themed bash includes swing dancing performances, music from the era, a Dewar's toast and giveaways like boas and fedoras. Also, get an old-fashioned shave or shoeshine on-site, compete in thumb wrestling...
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Whiskey Rebellion
Kelly's Pub - 949 W. Webster Ave. - Chicago (Sheffield/De Paul)
5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
A benefit bash commemorating the 75th anniversary of the legalization of liquor after Prohibition features $2 domestic drafts and bottles and $2 well drinks.
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20th Annual Rock and Roll Charity Auction
Park West - 322 W. Armitage Ave. - Chicago (Lincoln Park)
6 p.m. - 7 p.m. VIP reception and 7 p.m. general admission
Bid on memorabilia signed by Janis Joplin, Carlos Santana, Tom Waits, Dolly Parton, Elvis Costello, Bruce Springsteen, Pink Floyd, Wilco, Gwen Stefani and nearly 200 other music stars during live and silent charity auctions.
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The Interview Show
Hideout - 1354 W. Wabansia Ave. - Chicago
RedEye columnist Mark Bazer hosts a talk show where guests share their talents and world views. Guests include musicians, authors, comedians, activists, chefs, executives and others.
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Santa Cause 4
Sluggers Sports Bar & Dueling Pianos - 3540 N. Clark St. - Chicago (Wrigleyville)
7 p.m.
WSCR-AM 670 host and producer Matt Abattacola and Pimprov comedy's Jonathan Keaton host a singles auction for dates with local celebrities and professionals. A raffle features sports and concert tickets, a massage and more. Enter the "Bad Santa" costume contest and you could win a cash prize.
Movies / Things To Watch
Cinema Slapdown: 'Bad Santa'
Film Row Cinema of Columbia College - 1104 S. Wabash Ave. - Chicago (South Loop)
7 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Watch the Golden Globe-nominated Christmas comedy starring Billy Bob Thornton. Afterward, writer and Columbia College film and video graduate Matthew Fagerholm and WBBM-AM 780 news editor Jim Benes debate its merits (and lack thereof) in a discussion moderated by "Talk Cinema" host Ron Falzone.
Events / Bar/Club Event
20th Annual Rock and Roll Charity Auction
Park West - 322 W. Armitage Ave. - Chicago (Lincoln Park)
6 p.m. - 7 p.m. VIP reception and 7 p.m. general admission
Bid on memorabilia signed by Janis Joplin, Carlos Santana, Tom Waits, Dolly Parton, Elvis Costello, Bruce Springsteen, Pink Floyd, Wilco, Gwen Stefani and nearly 200 other music stars during live and silent charity auctions.
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Movember
Enclave - 220 W. Chicago Ave. - Chicago (River North)
9 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Guys, sport a 'stache for this prostate cancer fundraiser, named after the Aussie appellation for "mustache," “mo.” Admission includes a hosted bar (9-11 p.m.) and Playboy Playmates Christina Santiago and Tiffany Selby host. The guy with the best 'stache wins the title "Man of Movember" and two...
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Repeal Day Party
In Fine Spirits Lounge - 5420 N. Clark St. - Chicago (Andersonville)
3 p.m. - 2 a.m.
Celebrate the 75th anniversary of Prohibition's end indulging in '20s and '30s cocktails and menu items.
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Supernatural Chicago
Excalibur - 632 N. Dearborn St. - Chicago (River North)
Explore Chicago's allegedly paranormal past during this interactive one-man show starring necromancer Neil Tobin.
