http://chicago.metromix.com/rss The Daily Picks us-en Wed Jan 27 13:47:09 -0600 2010 Tracy Letts' Pulitzer and Tony-winning drama stars Academy Award-winner Estelle Parsons as Violet. http://chicago.metromix.com/theater/theater_event/august-osage-county-loop/908015/content http://chicago.metromix.com/theater/theater_event/august-osage-county-loop/908015/content http://chicago.metromix.com/content_image/full/908015?quality=100 <a href="http://chicago.metromix.com/theater/theater_event/august-osage-county-loop/908015/content/image"><img alt="August: Osage County" src="/content_image/thumbnail/3x4/190/908015" title="August: Osage County" /></a> Fri Jan 08 16:59:19 -0600 2010 Three local choreographers present 15-minute sets of new work. All three then join a guest moderator for a 15-minute panel discussion. http://chicago.metromix.com/theater/dance_event/dance-chance-near-north-side/666690/content http://chicago.metromix.com/theater/dance_event/dance-chance-near-north-side/666690/content Tue Jan 26 17:49:55 -0600 2010 The monthly wine tasting series includes appetizers. http://chicago.metromix.com/restaurants/dining_event/casa-de-vino-river-north/1216505/content http://chicago.metromix.com/restaurants/dining_event/casa-de-vino-river-north/1216505/content Wed Jan 27 13:44:23 -0600 2010 Find a nerdy match at this two-night Valentine's bash for gay nerd guys (Feb. 9) and straight singles (Feb. 10). Play board games and trivia quizzes, plus get a complimentary drink. Includes themed prizes, theater ticket giveaways and more. http://chicago.metromix.com/bars-and-clubs/bar_club_event/nerds-at-hearts-third-uptown/1686935/content http://chicago.metromix.com/bars-and-clubs/bar_club_event/nerds-at-hearts-third-uptown/1686935/content http://chicago.metromix.com/content_image/full/1686935?quality=100 <a href="http://chicago.metromix.com/bars-and-clubs/bar_club_event/nerds-at-hearts-third-uptown/1686935/content/image"><img alt="Nerds at Heart's Third Annual Love Fest" src="/content_image/thumbnail/3x4/190/1686935" title="Nerds at Heart's Third Annual Love Fest" /></a> Fri Feb 05 10:30:35 -0600 2010 A benefit bash features appetizers, an open bar and an opera performance from Catalina Cuervo and Jorge Prego. http://chicago.metromix.com/bars-and-clubs/bar_club_event/opera-with-a-twist-lincoln-park/1739273/content http://chicago.metromix.com/bars-and-clubs/bar_club_event/opera-with-a-twist-lincoln-park/1739273/content http://chicago.metromix.com/content_image/full/1739273?quality=100 <a href="http://chicago.metromix.com/bars-and-clubs/bar_club_event/opera-with-a-twist-lincoln-park/1739273/content/image"><img alt="Opera with a Twist" src="/content_image/thumbnail/3x4/190/1739273" title="Opera with a Twist" /></a> Fri Feb 05 11:28:54 -0600 2010 Executive chef Rodelio creates a family style meal featuring traditional Chinese dishes, such as crab and asparagus egg drop soup, shrimp and chicken dumplings, pepper pork and beef tenderloin. Includes sides and dessert. http://chicago.metromix.com/restaurants/dining_event/chinese-new-year-river-north/1738296/content http://chicago.metromix.com/restaurants/dining_event/chinese-new-year-river-north/1738296/content Fri Feb 05 11:45:48 -0600 2010 Chefs Koren Grieveson (Avec), Michael Sheerin (Blackbird), Andrew Zimmerman (Sepia) and Randy Zweiban (Province), serve signature appetizers at this benefit. Also includes Effen martinis, champagne and wine. http://chicago.metromix.com/events/dining_event/a-stroll-through-the-west-loop/1715023/content http://chicago.metromix.com/events/dining_event/a-stroll-through-the-west-loop/1715023/content Fri Feb 05 12:19:24 -0600 2010 Artists choose music and images from their personal collections as a backdrop for a gathering following the monthly UBS 12 x 12 Artist's Talk. http://chicago.metromix.com/events/community_event/ubs-12-x-12-gold-coast/1502297/content http://chicago.metromix.com/events/community_event/ubs-12-x-12-gold-coast/1502297/content Mon Feb 08 10:42:23 -0600 2010 Get half-price pizzas and glasses of wine. Dine-in only. http://chicago.metromix.com/restaurants/dining_event/national-pizza-pie-day-lakeview/1730873/content http://chicago.metromix.com/restaurants/dining_event/national-pizza-pie-day-lakeview/1730873/content Mon Feb 08 10:45:10 -0600 2010 Play solo or as a team to benefit Project 891’s production of "Epic Proportions." http://chicago.metromix.com/bars-and-clubs/bar_club_event/sex-and-the-city-lakeview/1727282/content http://chicago.metromix.com/bars-and-clubs/bar_club_event/sex-and-the-city-lakeview/1727282/content