Nightlife

Jan 6, 2009

The first time I saw Fujiya & Miyagi in concert, I almost thought they were joking with their funky krautrock shtick, but the gig didn't stop and I actually started digging it.

Jan 5, 2009

Break out the parachute pants, headbands, leg warmers and hairspray for Martini Park's new Time Machine Thursdays.

Jan 5, 2009

Chicago Bush haters have the ultimate symbolic way of celebrating the outgoing president's last day in office.

Jan 5, 2009

Ever wanted to party with Hef at the Playboy Mansion? Here's a look at what -- and who -- you could expect to see.

Jan 5, 2009

New Years Eve celebrations are usually decadent affairs. The Dandy Warhols made sure that the Metro was no exception this year when they rolled into town with their catchy brand of psychedelic pop to...

Jan 4, 2009

Emerald Loop hosts a "Rock, Paper, Scissors" contest to kick off a new lottery ticket promotion.

Jan 4, 2009

If you were searching for celebs at this New Year's Eve party, the best place to look was up.

Dec 30, 2008

When was the last time you mixed a margarita at home? For us it seems the mighty 'rita always tastes better in our favorite Mexican restaurant than when we pull out our own cocktail shaker, but it could...

Jan 3, 2009

Sheffield's "Date My Friend, Please" offers up other people's platonic relationships as potential mates for you.

Jan 5, 2009

Looking to hit the slopes without getting on a plane? This trip is for you.

Dec 28, 2008

Trust us, wine will be your friend this January, especially big, bold, luscious varietals like syrah, hermitage and port.

Jan 3, 2009

We all have them. Gifts we can't use, already have or just plain don't like. Why not re-gift them to a good cause?

Jan 2, 2009

The New Year's celebrations continue into the weekend, putting a cap on 2008 as we plan ahead for 12 months of partying in '09. Take one last look back at the year that was at Lumen's "Best of 2008"...

Jan 5, 2009

Check out Flying Cat Circus, one of the groups that will perform at the The Final Countdown Inauguration Party.

Jan 5, 2009

Check out what some people were doing around the city when the clock struck 12 on New Year's Eve.

Jan 1, 2009

Things are all ready getting more interesting in '09, thanks to President-elect Barack Obama — starting with a return to the road with remaining members of the Grateful Dead. Thanks to some warm-up...

Jan 1, 2009

What is music but focused energy? If you have ever seen Naked Raygun perform then you will know this to be true. Formed in 1980, the band has seen its share of success and change, but with a loyal following...

Dec 31, 2008

Your resolution this year? Stop procrastinating! (We mean it this time.) But, really, there's no need to start today.

Dec 22, 2008

We know what you're thinking -- why drop a fortune on NYE party that's probably going to suck? We feel your pain, so check out our list of events that won't break the bank.

Dec 29, 2008 | 2 comments

It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of throwing a New Year’s Eve party. But it’s also easy to spend way more money than you need to. Here's how to throw the best bash on a budget.

Dec 19, 2008

Not like that, you lush -- we mean at Vertigo Sky Lounge's plush penthouse party with Urban Daddy.

Dec 29, 2008

Truly independent music has an urgency that you don't always find in major label or even indie label releases. Perhaps it is the fact that the band has something more substantial invested or that they...

Dec 29, 2008

If you are like me (and a few million other folks) you spent the past day or so traveling back home from numerous Holiday celebrations. And what better way to burn off the 12 glasses of eggnog you drank...

Dec 26, 2008

Elliot Lipp and Leo123: Shooting out the lights If you've yet to finalize your plans for New Years Eve and you'd like an evening of electronic music with a less hefty cover charge, you can head over and...