Chicago Location • Page 23

^I'll be at CWS. So effing stoked for that show.

 

I just accepted a job offer in the burbs so I am v excited to be sticking around and accruing income to hit up all the dank shows this summer and fall. First paycheck is going to Sat/Sun Riot Fest tix.

 

I'm thinking of doing the Sat/Sun at Riot too. I plan on passing on the Friday since I'll be at work, but maybe hitting up an after show. I would love if The Menzingers or someone cool is doing one that night. Congrats on the job btw!

 

Yeah I don't think I'll do Friday either. Not sure if I can/should use PTO that early, and the lineup is the weakest for me of all three days by quite a bit.

And thanks!

 

I just don't want to use the PTO for it either. 2 days is plenty for me. I agree it's the weakest day, but I am down for a cool after show.

 

Well, I'm sad to say I will officially be moving to the suburbs next month but it'll cut my commute in half from 45 minutes to an hour down to 25 to 30 consistently. I can't complain about that.

 

Which suburb?

Tempted but we bought a flat here on the north side and wife can't leave city behind yet...

 

Des Plaines. I work in Lake Forest, and the girlfriend works in Elk Grove so it's a decent halfway point. Our rent is going to be $100 more per month, but we get the standard large apartment complex amenities (gym, pool, etc.), an extra bathroom, and an additional 200 square feet in space. I'm pretty apathetic about where we live, but she wanted a change so I didn't fight her on it. What neighborhood are you in?

 

Oh, nice! I was working on a site in Lake Forest for a while last year that has wrapped up. My wife works downtown and I'm near O'Hare so...north side is kind of our half-way point and my wife is a city person so she can't leave it just yet.

 

I miss working downtown, but my job up here is so much better. So I guess it evens out. My girlfriend has realized over the last 3 years that she isn't a city person so she's been looking to get out of Chicago for a while now. She finally gets here wish next month.

Also for anyone going to Captain, We're Sinking tonight, I'll probably be wearing a maroon Pure Disgust shirt. Come say hi if you see me.

 

I'll be rocking an also maroon Menz shirt. Plz do likewise.

 

Not sure what shirt I'll be wearing until I get home from work and change, but I definitely want to meet some of you tonight. I didn't buy an advance ticket but I didn't see anything about it being close to selling out so I think I'll be okay.

Edit: White Swellers shirt!

 

Black Escapist Records shirt for me.

 

I am here find the guy withe ther malört a rita

 

Hello I will be in Chicago this weekend for pitchfork!! I'll be in lincoln park at the chicago getaway hostel until monday afternoon. What are some things and stuff to do, I'm going into this trip completely blind

 

In Lincoln Park you have great access to the lakefront, and the weather is shaping up to be great this weekend as well. Idk if you'll have time to beach it up but it's worth taking a stroll down to the water, through the actual Lincoln Park and the zoo inside of it. You're also located by Del Seoul, a wonderful Korean Tacos place. Further up Clark street and Broadway there are a bunch of cool shops, including records, depending on what you're into.

Down by Union Park where Pitchfork you're just west of Restaurant Row, which is one of the trendiest foodie and bar areas of the city now for the past 10 years. Lot of famous places there but also some more casual ones too, too many to name. Though I will rep Publican since they have a stand up bar area to order food as well I believe.

Of course there's a bunch more to do but I venture that the festival will take up the majority of your time.

 

Also, separately, was a pleasure meeting @troyplaysbass and @swboyd last night at CWS! sorry @Michael Schmidt , we were on the lookout but couldn't spot ya.

 

I was in bed guys, sorry I missed it. But I got 9 hours of sleep so no regrets.

I'll see y'all at Camp Cope next week?

 

Won't be at the that unfortunately. May try to get the limited tix at the door for the PUP Lola aftershow at Empty Bottle for my next show.

 

That's a loaded question because it really depends on what your interests are. Chicago is an easily navigable city that literally has something for everyone. Assuming you have carte blanche over what you're doing, here's what I'd recommend in addition to what @cubsml34 posted about:

Food and Drink:
Wiener Circle (hot dog place with a certain panache that's open late)
Lincoln Station (great bar with decent food and a great tap selection)
Rickshaw Republic (Asian Street food restaurant)
Birds Nest (Best wings in the city, IMO)
Hopcat (Beer selection for days)

You can probably find more exhaustive lists online that have better recommendations both for Lincoln Park and other neighborhoods, but I'd figure I would keep it close to your hotel just for the sake of ease.

Attractions not mentioned yet:
Newberry Library
International Museum of Surgical Science
National Museum of Mexican American Art
Leather Museum & Archives
Art Institute of Chicago
Shedd Aquarium
Field Museum
Museum of Science Industry
Go on a Chicago crime tour
Go to the Signature Room on top of the Hancock for a drink. It'll be expensive, but the views of the city will be worth it.

Hope this helps!

It was great meeting you two last night as well. Sometimes I forget that there are real people behind these internet posts...

 

I don't drink, but everything suggested sounds awesome, thanks! The fest doesn't start until 1:00 every day, and I have all of today and all of Monday to explore before my flight back.

 

@cubsml34 del seoul is so fucking good

 

I actually left early because the show just started too late for me. I watched Merit Badge and Distants, but left after that so I could get to bed. I get to my office at 7 in the morning so I can leave early. Does Quenchers always do four bands with 9:00 doors? That seems a bit absurd on a weekday.

 

Ah got ya. Honestly this was the first show I ever went to at Quenchers so I'm not sure if it's standard or not. Few shows I've been to in the city run that late though. I think CWS ended at 12:45.

 

Unfortunately that's how it always is there. I think this was the first time I've actually stayed for a whole show there on a weeknight.