Matt Wood: November 2009 Archives

Highlights from Centerstage Chicago's latest Crumb newsletter:

Just Opened: Brand BBQ Market
Take your barbecue up a notch in Logan Square

Off the Beaten Path: The Nil Tap
Everybody's welcome at this Northwest Side neighborhood bar.

Weekly Treat: Go Big at The Ashland
35-ounce domestic steins are just $6 tonight.

Man We're Crazy About: Hearty
The Hearty Boys revisit comfort food in Boystown.

For more about what's going on this week, sign up for the Crumb newsletter.

Mickey Mouse leads the holiday procession on Saturday.

Magnificent Mile Lights Festival
All day Saturday along the Magnificent Mile; free
Let the holiday season begin! Mickey Mouse leads the parade of floats down Michigan Avenue as more than 1 million lights are illuminated to kick off the season. There will be music all day at the Harris Stage (401 N. Michigan Ave.) including Plain White T's at 3 p.m. There's also a fireworks display over the river starting at 7 p.m.
Need some help getting into the holiday spirit? Check out our holiday guide.

The Addams Family opens this weekend at the Oriental Theatre.
(Jean Lachat/Sun-Times)
The Addams Family
8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday at Ford Center for the Performing Arts, Oriental Theatre; $28-$105
Catch the first family of goth as this much-acclaimed musical makes a brief stop in Chicago (it runs through January 13) before heading to Broadway. There's much to be excited about with the show, opening Friday: It is based on the New Yorker cartoons, not the campy '60s TV show (or the goofy movies of the '90s); Nathan Lane and Bebe Neuwirth play Gomez and Morticia (cada mia!); and Andrew Lippa is in charge of the music. No word on if he got any help from Hammer.

Highlights from Centerstage Chicago's latest Crumb newsletter:

Just Opened: Sabor Saveur
Savor the flavor with imaginative dishes in Wicker Park.

Off the Beaten Path: Infusion Cafe
Lincoln Square café/lounge treats you like one of the family.

Weekly Treat: Cheap pints at Lion Head Pub
Domestics and imports are just $2.50 tonight in Lincoln Park.

Man We're Crazy About: Clutch
Start your engines at this auto garage turned burger bar.

For more about what's going on this week, sign up for the Crumb newsletter.

Highlights from Centerstage Chicago's latest Crumb newsletter:

Just Opened: Lincoln Hall
Music club in Lincoln Park from the owners of Schubas.

Weekly Treat: Martini night at Smoke Daddy
They're just five bucks at the Wicker Park BBQ joint tonight.

Off the Beaten Path: Little Bucharest Bistro
Former Lakeview café finds a new home on the Northwest Side.

Man We're Crazy About: Pelago Ristorante
Fine Italian dining in the Gold Coast's Raffaello Hotel.

For more about what's going on this week, sign up for the Crumb newsletter.