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    Lincoln Square: date night

    by Lauren Hansen, John Miley and Ellen Thompson

    Love is in the air, in the beer, and even in the quaint
    cobblestone streets of this historically German
    hideaway. Bavarian beer, a gourmet meal, and
    a vintage theater -- complete with love
    seats -- make a perfect date night.
    • Huettenbar
    • The Chopping Block
    • Davis Theater

    see full article



    Cheap eats in late-night Chinatown


    Late-night shopping, crooning and scrumptious eats: When darkness falls and the streets are barren, Chinatown comes alive undercover. Start off at a funeral-home-turned-bar, end at a subterranean sushi lounge.

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    Open gallery night in Pilsen


    The night is young and full of artistic promise at Pilsen's "2nd Fridays" open gallery night. Wine is plenty (and usually free!) and you can get the inside glance at Chicago's artists-on-the-rise.

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    Do you start every week already thinking about Friday night? Us, too. And it can be overwhelming - this fair city offers up more than 17 million shopping, eating, and drinking options to sift through.


    That’s where we come in. We’ve pulled together a neighborhood taste through a festive focus (need a new date place? is late-night your scene?). These bundles may send you to unfamiliar territory or just beyond your front door, but each night’s hot spots are within walking distance and, most importantly, promise a damn good time.


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    Tell us your favorite Friday nights in Chicago. We'll feature one each week on the home page and if we pick yours, you'll earn points for merchadise, etc.

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