Sex and the City 2 Parties in Chicago
Sex and the City 2 Parties in Chicago
No matter how bad those previews look (come on, you know they look pretty bad), you’re probably going to see “Sex and the City 2″ if you were even a tiny fan of the show. With that in mind, here are some movie-themed parties that would make Carrie, Miranda, Charlotte and Samantha proud.
ICE Theaters
Wednesday, May 26 – Sunday, May 30
This Chatham cinema offers up a whole Weekend of Euphoria in honor of this momentous premiere, including a private movie screening with pre-party on Wednesday ($35), the Pamper Me Pretty spa day on Thursday ($5), a cocktail party and movie screening on Friday ($60), a bellydancing class on Saturday ($20) and a Mimosas and Manolos brunch on Sunday ($30). Get all tickets here. (Make sure to also check out the exclusive Noir Woman magazine party and screening on Thursday here.
Zella
Thursday, May 27
Head over to this Lincoln Park bar (not far from the Webster Place cinema) for $5 Cosmos in anticipation of the flick. If you can’t get tickets, stick around for the BBQ Thursday special, featuring $2 hot dogs, $4 burgers and $5 chicken sandwiches, as well as $2.50 Miller Lite and Coors Light bottles, $3.50 call drinks and $4 house wine on the patio.
Carlucci (Downers Grove)
Thursday, May 27
The suburban location of Carlucci is offering up $5 martini specials on premiere night, including the Flirtini (Skyy Passion Fruit, X-Rated liqueur, cranberry juice and candied lemon). There will be live music all weekend long.
J Bar
Thursday, May 27, 8 p.m.
The James Hotel bar’s regular Addiction Thursdays event takes on a “Sex and the City” theme: “Addicted to Aidan” (as in Carrie’s ex, who makes an appearance in the new movie). The original flick will play on the big screen all night, and $6 signature cocktails will include the Scout-tini and the Nice Guy Finishes First Fizz. It pays to get there early, as the first four guests will get a “Sex and the City 2″ swag bag as well as have a chance to win tickets to the movie.
Wildfire (Chicago)
Thursday, May 27, 5-7 p.m.
Skyy vodka hosts a special cocktail party in the River North restaurant’s lounge, complete with $7 Cosmos (also available in wild raspberry flavor), plus complimentary hors d’oeuvres like whole wheat pizza and roasted vegetable quesadillas.
Francesca’s
Thursday, May 27 – Friday, May 28
All 20 area locations of this Italian favorite will be getting “Carried” away with deals this week, with $5 Cosmos offered on Thursday and Friday.
The Lucky Monk
Thursday, May 27 – Saturday, May 29
Enjoy themed cosmos like the Miranda Pomegranate-Tini, the Charlotte Big Apple-Tini, the Carrie Cosmo and the Samantha Lemon Drop at this South Barrington bar. There will also be live entertainment on the patio. Best part? It’s right next to the AMC 30 cinema, so you won’t have to wobble far for the main event.
Living Room (W Hotel)
Thursday, May 27 – Sunday, May 30
Bring in your “Sex and the City 2″ ticket stub anytime during the weekend and you’ll get a free Cosmo for your troubles.
Luxbar
Thursday, May 27 – Monday, May 31
Carrie and co. would feel right at home in the swank surroundings at this Gold Coast bar – especially with $6 Cosmos on offer all weekend long.
Martini Park
Thursday, May 27 – Friday, July 9
Order a flute of Moet Imperial or Moet Rose at this River North bar, and you could win tickets to see “Sex and the City 2,” courtesy of Fandango (other prizes include bubble candles, wine charms and paper corks). The spot will also feature the Bombshell cocktail, a mix of tangerine juice, maraschino liqueur and Moet Imperial, sure to bring out your inner Samantha (as well as The Socialite, The Fashionista, and The Player, to complete the quartet). District Bar, Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, Firefly and Market Bar and Restaurant offer the same deal.
Vertigo
Friday, May 28, 6-8 p.m.; $35
CheekyChicago.com hosts an evening full of fashionable fun at this rooftop lounge at the Dana Hotel and Spa. You’ll enjoy drinks from Chimney Rock Wine (the signature wine of the film) and Effen (Cosmos, of course), passed hors d’oeuvres, make-up from Bloomingdales, accessories from Love Lulu Mae and more. You’ll also have the chance to buy Laudi Vidni handbags, and win tickets to the movie as well as David Barton Gym memberships. RSVP to RSVP@CheekyChicago.com.
Hilton Chicago/Indian Lakes Resort
Friday, May 28 – Saturday, May 29
Take advantage of the “Sex and the Suburbs II” package, which includes an overnight stay, a 10 p.m. screening of the film, three themed cocktails per person and a special reception with free spa treatments and giveaways. Packages start at $198 plus tax for two guests.
D.O.C. Wine Bar (Lincoln Park and Lombard locations)
Friday, May 28 – Monday, May 31
Bring in your ticket stub (and a friend, hopefully) to either location of this wine bar for a buy-one-get-one-free Cosmo special.
Old Town Social
Thursday, June 3, 5 p.m.; $60
Join the Sassy Moms for this Neighborhood Parents Network fundraising reception featuring a cocktail party with passed hors d’oeuvres and (of course) Cosmos, plus a private showing of the movie at AMC River East 21. Get more info and tickets here.
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Memorial Day Weekend Events in Chicago
Stop flipping burgers and get out there already!Really, how many family BBQs can you take in three days? If you want to think a little outside the box this Memorial Day weekend, here are some Chicago bar and restaurant events that might fit the bill (if you do just want to stay in the backyard, check out these grilling tips from Weber Grill executive chef Albert Gonzales).
Mac’s American Pub
Friday, May 28 – Monday, May 31
Celebrate the opening of Mac’s new, 18-seat sidewalk patio on Division Street with weekend specials including $9 pitchers of Bud Light (Friday), $5 mimosas (Saturday) and $2 PBR, $3 Jameson shots and $5 bloody marys (Sunday). All-day deals on Monday include $3 Sprecher Hefe Weiss drafts and a half-price half-pound burger with hand-cut fries, as well as the weekend brunch menu from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Rockwood Place
Friday, May 28 – Sunday, May 30
ESPN 1000 radio personalities Waddle and Silvy broadcast live from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on Friday. The announcers will give away four rooftop tickets for the Crosstown Classic. Specials include $1 sliders, $2 flatbreads, $3 half-slab ribs, $8 Miller Lite and Bud Light pitchers, $10 peach sangria pitchers, $12 4 Rebels Dragonfruit Vodka lemonade pitchers all weekend long. The LaSalle Power Co. House Band plays live after the Cubs-Cardinals games Saturday and Monday, while The Personnel plays Sunday (no cover charge).
Division Ale House
Friday, May 28 – Monday, May 31
Heat up your long weekend with this Wicker Park bar’s new “suicide” wings, slathered in sauce made with bhut jolokia pepper extract (you’ll need to sign a waiver; the wings are $9, free if you eat all 10). Also on special this weekend: $4 Magic Hat #9 and $15 all-you-can-eat fish and chips (Friday); $7 build-your-own bloody mary bar (Saturday-Sunday); $4 Burning River Pale Ale, $5 PBR with a Jameson shot (Sunday); and $2 Bud Light bottles, 25-percent off appetizers and a free bags tournament at 6 p.m. (Monday).
John Barleycorn (Schaumburg)
Friday, May 28 – Sunday, May 30
Every day of the weekend offers something different at this massive bar, from a $9.95 BBQ rib dinner and live music from the 7th Heaven band on Friday (9 p.m.; $10 cover), to $15 Bud Light buckets and $6 4 Rebels cocktails on Saturday, to $3 beers and $4 Rebels cocktails on Sunday.
Stretch Run
All weekend long, you can enjoy $4 Sparkling Stripes (Chardonnay, Sierra Mist and grenadine) at this OTB bar.
Tin Lizzie
Saturday, May 29
Here’s something that’s both serious AND seriously fun: on Saturday, this Lincoln Park bar will feature guest bartenders who are veterans of the nation’s armed services (after all, the holiday is supposed to be about remembering those who served our country). All tips collected will go to the US Department of Veterans Affairs.
Pinstripes (South Barrington)
Saturday, May 29
The Memorial Weekend Block Party at this entertainment complex will feature family-friendly events like a 5K run and walk, face painting, jugglers, kids games and a performance by 10,000 Maniacs. Hamburgers and hot dogs will be available for $5.
District Bar
Sunday, May 30, 4-10 p.m.; $20
The Backyard Bar-b-que at this River North bar has all the elements of a great barbecue: unlimited food (burgers, hot dogs, grilled chicken), drinks (two included with admission price) and music (Acoustic Playback, 5-8 p.m.). All that’s missing is the actual backyard.
The Southern
Sunday, May 30, 6:30 p.m.; $16
Chef Cary Taylor celebrates the holiday with a traditional Southern Lowcountry boil – a one-pot medley of shell-on shrimp, andouille, new potatoes and corn on the cob boiled in water with Old Bay seasoning, served up by the chef himself in the dining room ’til it runs out (service begins at 7 p.m.). Not a stew person? The regular menu will also be available.
HUB 51
Sunday, May 30
The best thing about long weekends is that Sunday night feels like Saturday night. Make the most of it at this Summer Kickoff Party featuring half-price drinks from HUB 51′s new summer cocktail menu, including choices like The Back Nine (Beefeater 24, lemonade and organic iced tea), the pomegranate mojito (Don Q rum, mint and pomegranate) and Moscato Rose on draft. You can also get a full slab of ribs for $19.95, and enjoy tunes from DJ E-Six all night long.
Duke’s Alehouse and Kitchen
Sunday, May 30; 10 p.m.-1 a.m.
It’s not really summer until you have a beach party…and this Crystal Lake bar is hosting one on Sunday, complete with karaoke, $3 house margaritas, $4 pitchers and $5 bomb shots.
Grand Central
Sunday, May 30
Celebrate no work or school on Monday with $3 domestic drafts, $4 import drafts, $5 grape and cherry bombs and $6 burgers all day Sunday. A DJ spins at 9 p.m. with no cover charge.
John Barleycorn
Sunday, May 30 – Monday, May 31
Enjoy a free Sunday-night party featuring $15 Bud Light buckets, $7 one-topping pizzas and $1 sliders, with a DJ spinning at 10 p.m. Then come back on the holiday itself for the regular weekend brunch menu from 11 a.m.-3 p.m., plus a $12 all-you-can-eat BBQ buffet on the patio from 3-9 p.m., with options including ribs, burgers, Italian sausage, chicken and more (plus $15 Bud Light buckets and $5 Rebel Palmers).
Francesca’s Tavola
Monday, May 31
As part of its “Eat and Earn” promotion, the Arlington Heights restaurant will send 20 percent of all sales on Memorial Day to Legion Post 208. Also, any member of the military who comes dressed in uniform will receive 50 percent off his or her meal.
English
Monday, May 31, open 2 p.m.-2 a.m.
English will screen the Hawks-Flyers game at 7 p.m. on the bar’s 10 flat-screen TVs. Specials include $2 lamb sliders, $8 fish and chips, $3 domestic bottles and a $9 trio of bar snacks (pick any three).
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