We're young, we're gothic, and we're going to Chicago! Could someone please suggest some unique, "off the beaten path" things for us to do and see? We are looking for fun, casual dining, music, odd stores, culture--anything aside from the standard tourist fare.
2006-10-09 03:20:39 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Chicago
Dressed in Black exhibit
The Museum of Contemporary Art
220 East Chicago Avenue
show exploring the darker side of art runs Oct 6 - Nov 4.
Phone: 312-280-2660
Medusa's Circle
3268 N. Clark
Huge make-up counter, Medusa's Circle own line of clothing, local Chicago designers Geoffrey Mac and chain mail jewelry by Melissa. Also featuring shoes, Hair color by Lá Riche and body jewelry.
773.935.5950 Medusascir@aol.com
Nocturnal Dominion - Chicago's Darkest Store
913 N. Ashland Ave.
773-782-9097
The Alley Alternative Shopping Complex
858 W. Belmont, Chicago, IL 60657
Gothic, Punk, and Alternative Merchandise & Clothing. Là Riche, Manic Panic & Funky Color hair dyes. Architectural Revolution Gargoyles, Columns & Gothic Architecture. Tabou Tabou lingerie.
773.525.3180
GothicChicago's 10th Anniversary
Friday the 13th of October 2006
Holiday Club 4000 N Sheridan rd
21 and over Time: 10:00PM NO COVER
Phone: 773-348-9600
Acumen Nation/the Doomsday Social
Friday, October 13th, 2006
Double Door 1572 N. Milwaukee ave
21 and over 9:00PM - 2:00AM $7.00
Phone: 773-489-3160
Berlin
954 W. Belmont
Open Until 4:00am nightly (5:00am on Saturdays) DJs spin music and video beginning at 11pm. FRIDAYS: "Cosmix" with DJ Greg Haus (electro, breaks, progressive, & alternative dance) SATURDAYS: DJs Larissa & Chester spin a wide variety of Alternative dance styles. MONDAYS: DJ Billy Seagrave (Industrial, Synth-Pop, alternative electronica)
773-348-4975
Exit
1315 W. North Ave.
773-395-2700
Cafe Lura
3184 N. Milwaukee
European underground feeling, Polish cafe that transforms into a nightclub.
21 and over in the bar
Pick Me Up Cafe
3408 N. Clark St.
Open until 3am nightly, 24 hours on the weekends!
773.248.6613
TAC Quick Thai Kitchen
3930 N. Sheridan Rd.
Closed on Tuesdays
773-327-5253
Penny's Noodles
3400 N. Sheffield
773.281.8222
Quimby's Bookstore
1854 w North Ave and 1328 N. Damen
hard to find GOTH & Industrial MAGS!
773.342.0910
Reckless Records
3157 N. Broadway, 1532 N. Milwaukee
(Broadway) 773.404.5080, (Milwakee) 773.235.3727
Dr. Wax
2523 N. Clark
773.549.3377
American Science & Surplus Store
5316 N. Milwaukee Avenue
Weird Stuff
773.763.0313
Chicago Tattoo
922 W. Belmont
773.528.6969
Uncle Fun
1338 W. Belmont
773.477.8223
Black Market Chicago
1105 W. Chicago Avenue, Loft 301A
Chicago Fetish Emporium. Female owned store with Fetish clothing, bondage gear, devices, and much more!
Hours: Tue-Sat 12 til 8pm (closed Sun-Mon)
312.421.9690
2006-10-09 06:08:40 · answer #1 · answered by Voodoo Doll 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Occult Book Store
1579 N Milwaukee Ave Ste 321
Chicago, IL 60622-2765View Map
773-292-0995
2006-10-09 09:36:58 · answer #2 · answered by ~NEO~ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well first of all there are tons of amazing bars downtown. The Alley is a great store on Clark St. for anybody into gothic apparel. The sears tower is always good if you haven't been there. There are lots of raves and nightclubs. I don't know if you guys smoke the herbals or etc but there's plenty of that around. We live in the suburbs about 20 miles out. I recommend coming out this way. There's anything and everything you want. If you need help email me at breynn@sbcglobal.net.
2006-10-09 04:06:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
1. Go to Uncle Fun's on Belmont (west). It's a toy store that has all of these cools little trinkets, gadgets, old toys that you haven't seen for a while, corny new stuff, some weird books, etc.
http://www.unclefunchicago.com/
2. Go to Weeds Bar (1555 N. dayton ave.) particularly on Monday night for their poetry night. Some of the strangest, funny, scary poetry you will hear. Write something and bring it down! Or try poetry at The Green Mill on Sunday nights (http://www.greenmilljazz.com/poetryslam.html). Not as out-on-the-edge as Weeds but still fun.
3. Go to Neo's for late night dancing. It's pretty much the goth capital of Chicago (http://www.neo-chicago.com/)
4. ... or try Exit on North ave., the punk HQ (http://www.exitchicago.com/). They have Bondage-A-Go-Go on Thursday nights. And they used to do a thing where if you chained yourself to the bar, you get to drink free all night.
5. The Smut and Eggs breakfast at Twisted Spoke (http://www.twistedspoke.com/). It's porn movies and breakfast!!! Actually the "smut" part doesn't refer to the porn but the black, gummy-ish part of an ear of corn up around the tassel (It's called corn smut). It's considered something of a delicacy. They cook it up and serve it.
6. The Red Line tap up north around Morse and Lunt. They book a lot of punk bands now and seem to get a good-sized regular crowd.
7. The Neo-Futurists stage show (http://www.neofuturists.org/toomuchlight.htm). Their regular late-night weekend show, called Too Much Light makes the Baby Go Blind, is 30 plays in 60 minutes. Actually just members of the theater group doing monologues and scenes. But there's always a big line around the block.
8. Annoyance Theater (http://www.annoyanceproductions.com/). They're a few doors down from the Green Mill and just opened up a new HQ. They're a comedy theater and their current production is "Splatter Theater" where they perform 13 bloody deaths on stage. It's disturbing and funny. They have a special Halloween show coming up... There's also a new Indian restaurant that just opened up next door to them. And just a few doors down is a cool bookstore called Shake, Rattle and Read....
9. Ragstock (http://www.ragstock.com/index.html) is a new/used clothing place that has some funky stuff. The website has a little indication of what they have.
That's all I can think of right now.
2006-10-10 05:25:26 · answer #4 · answered by bodinibold 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Amazing Chicago Funhouse Maze
At Navy Pier, 600 N. Grand , Chicago 60611 1-888-893-7300
Part cultural journey, part funhouse, Amazing Chicago's Funhouse Maze brings the sights and sounds of Chicago to Life! One inside this fun-filled attraction, you'll discover a whole new side of Chicago! Twisted underground tunnels, Dazzling Skyscrapers & Mirror Mazes.
Bristol Renaissance Faire
In Kenosha, WI
Each year the Bristol Renaissance Faire beckons Midwesterners back to a time when knights were noble, maids were merry, and turkey legs were titanic. Each Saturday and Sunday more than 1,200 period performers, artisans and merchants inhabit the wooded village near Kenosha, WI, taking visitors along for a rollicking romp through Elizabethan England. More than 200,000 guests are expected to attend the nine-week festival, partaking in 16th Century games, rides, arts, crafts, food, music, and one-of-a-kind encounters with a colorful cast of era characters.
Chemically Imbalanced Comedy
Various locations in Chicago
Chemically Imbalanced Comedy is a production company out of FrankieJ's MethaDome Theatre specializing in improvisational and sketch comedy shows.
Chicago Ghost Investigations
446 North Wells Street, Suite 272, Chicago, 60610
773-935-6332, email: ghostsofchicago@sbcglobal.net
Chicago Ghost Investigations seeks the unknown and invites you to do the same. Twice daily, we take our guests to conduct investigations at some popular and little known haunted locations. Armed with several types of sensors, detectors, imagers and cameras, you will be able to explore the unseen. We will teach you how to use ghost hunting equipment which will enable you to locate the spirit activity. We will also teach you a psychic technique which will allow communication between you and the spirits. Our veteran paranormal investigators will be with you for guidance. Remember, this is your investigation, how far you get is entirely up to you! Reservations are preferred. Tours depart from the Old Water Tower at Chicago and Michigan Avenues,1:30pm and 7:30pm, private parties are available.
ChicagoKids.com
ChicagoKids.com is a comprehensive resource for kid-friendly destinations in the Chicago area with detailed information on thousands of Chicago area destinations, events and activities.
KiddieLAND
North Avenue & 1st Avenue, Melrose Park, IL
Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament
2001 N. Roselle Rd. Schaumburg Estates, IL 60195
The Schaumburg, Illinois Castle features 85,000 square feet of splendor and has 1,430 permanent seats inside the Grand Ceremonial Arena. The Illinois Castle has welcomed over three million guests.
The Noble Horse Theatre
1410 North Orleans, Chicago Il 60610 312-266-7878
The Noble Horse presents Quadrille. A spectacular dinner performance with over 30 horses and riders from around the world. Daring Cossack riders, Arabian horses in lavish costumes and the famous white stallions.
Opera in Focus
3000 Central Road, Rolling Meadows, IL.
Opera in Focus is a puppet production company that performs selections from Opera and Operattas at the Rolling Meadows Park District Theater.
Poplar Creek Golf & Country Club
Located in Hoffman Estates, this state-of-the-art suburban-Chicago golf facility provides golfers with an 18-hole Championship Golf Course that will challenge even the most adept pro. Two PGA Professionals provide group and individual instruction on the local range. Other services include: Business or Group Golf Outings, Party, or Wedding Receptions in one of their full-service reception rooms. Golf in the winter months at the Hoffman Estates Golf Dome.
Chicago Area Zoos & Such
2006-10-09 03:24:59 · answer #5 · answered by hensonseanmike 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Check out Chicagoreader.com or Newcity.com for the unusual and weird things that happen in and around Chicago.
2006-10-11 17:44:17 · answer #6 · answered by nabdullah2001 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
street musicians
2006-10-09 03:22:05 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
new town is a place to find yourselves blend.
2006-10-09 07:35:34 · answer #8 · answered by cadaholic 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋