SHOPPORTUNISTIC: Dying to see "Confessions of a Shopaholic" but want to fit in some Friday night shopping first? "Shops, Sips & Silver Screens" is the perfect solution. Head to the W Chicago - Lakeshore, where local boutiques and designers (including Orlando Espinoza, Michelle Tan, 1154 Lill Studio and Veruca Salt) will display merch for sale. Afterward, head over to the AMC River East for a showing of the frothy Isla Fisher film. 5:30-7:30PM for the party with the movie to follow, $25.
HOT CHILD IN THE CITY: Get a jump on Valentine's Day at "Love is in the House," a dance party hosted by performance group HotHouse. DJs Seth Hitsky and Vanessa Beck will spin classic house, R & B and soul, with a little techno thrown in for good measure. The first 50 guests will get a free glass of champagne and a candle from Raw Candles Chicago. At the HotLoft, above Fizz Bar & Grill in Lakeview, 9PM, $5.
MY BLOODY VALENTINE: Like a bit of the freakshow in your Friday? Check out Cobra Lounge's "St. Valentine's Day Massacre Weekend," kicking off tonight with metal band Skank, a burlesque show from Miss Maya Sinstress and Kendra James and an appearance by The Reverend B. Dangerous, whose claim to fame is driving nails into his body. 9PM, no cover.
What You're Doing Tonight: Friday the 13th Edition
Retail therapy, a Valentine's bash with a beat and another one with a bite
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