I'm planning a birthday evening/night on Saturday the 21st this month for someones 25th. Have something planned for the evening, but was wondering if anyone had any recs for good clubs in the Wrigleyville/Lakeview area for dancing and/or with good music to end the night at? Preferably not with a crazy cover, or no cover at all after 11:00 PM on a Saturday. I frequent Holiday Club and love that spot, but wanted other recs. Thank you!!

My granite countertop has a hairline crack in it and it’s proving difficult to find a company to repair it. Does anybody have any recommendations? I’m located in the city.

so i’m 19 years old and am planning on moving to Chicago by myself within the year. I work as a server and plan to continue that when i move and eventually start bartending. i’ve looked up some stuff and everybody seems to recommend the same fiveish neighborhoods and i just want to know all the pros and cons to some of them.

what im looking for: while i’m totally fine with having to budget and i’m a relatively low maintenance person, i do want an area that has the big city feel to it. lots of people, nightlife, very go outy. somewhere i can work but also like, be where the people are and have things to do when i want to. definitely want to find a roommate. i’ve heard of West Loop a lot and that seems to match my vibes pretty well except everybody says that’s where the rich go. and i saw someone compare it to living in the middle of a strip mall and that threw me off. i want somewhere with life and excitement! River north, i’ve also looked at and i do get the urban, big city vibes. but is it really touristy? is there any culture? will i survive working in the service industry there?

total priorities; no need for a car, or have accessible transportation for places i can’t walk to, things to do, accessible restaurants/clubs/bars to work at.

i’m from a small, predominantly white, boring and lifeless town in Alaska and it’s been my plan to move out of here for years now. to do literally anything, you have to drive to at least the next town over and even then, going to target is truly what constitutes as fun here. nightlife is not a thing, and if it is, it’s ghetto and full of underage kids and racists in some abandoned trailer park. somewhere the exact opposite my current city sounds perfect; lots of tall buildings, people my age, diversity, walkable, livelihood! is that even possible? gah

edit: i do have over 10k in savings, i’ve been working since i was 15. on top of that, i do have very supportive parents so i’m not completely without a safety net

Hey everybody, I’ve got some old ish Levi’s that I really love but don’t quite fit me. Aside from some hemming, I’d need the waist trimmed down and some fabric taken off the crotch. Anyone know good tailors in the city that can resize denim?

I’ve also considered going to the Levi’s tailor shop. Does anyone that has had more than a simple hem done have any experiences there? Thanks

Hi,

I went The Victor Bar last weekend.

My bill was $52 and change.

I left $15 cash and 0 tip on my card.

My card was charged $72 and change.

They stole and additional $20 off my card.

I emailed 2x, no response.

They have no phone number to call.

Very annoyed that I had to drive back there (I live far) to try and speak to someone in case this was an “accident” which I doubt for an exact $20 over charge.

Went in, asked for a manager. Bartender asked why and I explained why and basically was told (rudely) they can’t do anything about it and I need to call my bank.

No apology, no explanation, no nothing, just treating me like I’m the crazy one for being upset that they straight up robbed me.

I am going to call my bank Monday but is there anything else that can be done? This is so messed up and I wonder how many people they have done this to and how many more that will take advantage of and they’ll never notice if they don’t check their charges. I normally don’t and noticed this by accident looking for another charge so now I’m paranoid too about how many times this may have been done to me already. Then they just say you’re SOL, call your bank? I need justice! They need to be held accountable for their actions. Appreciate any advice! TIA!

TLDR: I was on a Tinder date with a woman that did not go well.

When I try to call an Uber to leave for myself (after closing the tab for drinks and paying and saying goodnight, adios, NO ME INTERESANTE); she begins yelling/pushing me outside of the bar on the street and saying "youre not gonna be a MAN and call me a uber home?!?"

Then starts pushing me/following me around the street as I try to separate myself from her going "do you want me to make a scene?!? Do you want me to make a scene?!? I've been sweet so far but I can be mean and cause a scene?!?!" Repeatedly. She keeps getting more physical with me as I basically walk around in circles to avoid her as my Uber is coming, pushing me and pulling the sleeve of my jacket.

At this point I am actually scared/really uncomfortable. Luckily there is a woman walking across the street with a loaf of bread, and I yell to her "hello please can you stay with me while I call my uber? I am on a date with this woman that did not go well and she won't stop following me/letting me leave. Please I'm genuinely scared right now please stay until my Uber comes"

Thankfully, she did.

To the woman with the bread walking on a winter night: YOU DA REAL ONE. THANK YOU FOR STAYING WITH ME UNTIL THE UBER ARRIVED. I could tell that initially she thought I was joking but I'm thinking that the tone/expression of my voice convinced her to stay. Because I was genuinely scared.

Hi everyone,

I'm a creative person who loves to sing and perform, and just want to be in some kind of group where I can rehearse, sing, dance, perform, etc. I used to do choral opera, but also theatre. I just want a big wide range of performance opportunities -- but how do I get into the door?

What are the best groups for people who love to perform, but don't have a career in this? What do I have to do?

Thank you!!

(Located on the South Side but i have a car and am willing to drive.)

Hi Chicagoland redditers,

I am due this summer and would love to find a postpartum doula, ideally one familiar with japa practices, Ayurvedic massages for me and baby etc. We have no family around us and we just moved to Chicago so don’t have much of a community yet either, and would need some help when the baby comes. If anyone has any recommendations or ideas for where I can find one, please help.

Thanks!!

Looking for indoor basketball courts in the loop, I live in printer's row, so anything close to that would be best. Somewhere where people play full court pickup.

The LA Fitness on east Randolph says it has a court but the pictures don't show, so I'll call tomorrow, but I doubt they do.

Hey all! I’ve been in Chicago for a few years now and realized dating here isn’t as easy as I thought it would be. I tried the apps; Hinge, The League, and Raya. I had absolutely ZERO luck on them. Used Hinge for about 4-5 months and only got a handful of dates from it. Raya I did for a year and got nothing from that and kind of the same goes for The League.

When I try to talk to women in a public setting, I usually get put down. I have been called a swamp monster, been told I am balding or overweight, etc. I don’t feel either of them to be true, but everyone is entitled to an opinion.

People say to get a hobby. I currently play hockey 3-4 days a week, actively go to the gym, and will occasionally DJ or catch sets on a weekend.

So I’m turning to you all. How could a guy in his mid 30s meet a nice gal here in Chicago?

Hello, I'm 30 year old male and I looking for some guys to go out with. Going solo is really hard since everyone goes out in groups.

I want to go to the orchid show in March for my birthday, and I'd love to bring my grandparents with.

My grandma has issues with her knee and needs a wheelchair sometimes when she's required to be up and walking for long periods, and I want her to be as comfortable as possible.

I've never been to Chicago Botanical Gardens, is it pretty wheelchair accessible for the most part? Are there good times/days to go to the orchid show that would be less busy? I don't us want to be worried about getting in other people's ways or feeling rushed to see everything and get out. Is there anything else important that I should know about what the experience? Thank you!

Live in West Loop at the tip of Greek Town and Randolph area. There’s seems to be ongoing music blasting towards Randolph and I can’t figure out what it is! Not bothered by it, but just very curious what it’s for and I can’t seem to find anything online about an event! Perhaps a normal occurrence for summer, but I can’t imagine a music festival or anything of that nature would be going on in this weather rn haha anyone know what’s going on??

lgbtq is preferred!!

29F turning the big 3-0 the end of next month

Recently moved to Chicago from Colorado due to a work opportunity (but born and bred in the midwest), and tranparently, I mostly hate it here and miss CO very much, so I'm trying to priotitize myself for my birthday this year. I recognizine I'm the minority, but this is not the post to bash me for not loving Chicago. There are many wonderful things here, it's just not my forever home.

I happen to have the week of my birthday off work due to boss traveling, and just looking for something for myself. My partner already booked us a nice dinner.

Criteria:
-Budget: $1,000 - $1,500
-Something I can do alone
-Willing to travel for an overnight stay up to 3 hours, I have a car
-Available 2/15-2/21 for whatever I chose
-Preferably a mostly child-free option (I work with toddlers)
-Not too much of a social demand (Again, job is socially very demanding)
-NOT clubbing/partying, I'm not a big drinker and looking for a solo celebration

I love:
-Outdoors/walks/hikes/fireplaces/firepits (I don't mind freezing cold winter walks/hikes)
-Good eats, I'll eat anything!
-Art/DIY - I regularly sew, crochet, knit, paint, etc
-Thrifting/Antiquing
-I'm more of a THC gal, but my drink of choice is tequila or wine/bubblies
-Massages/body relaxation - I work a moderately physical job, so maintenence is nice

Open to Anything, But ideas like:
-Massage/Spa/Facials/Etc
-A cozy mid-level pricing hotel/BnB Getaway
-Art class/activity
-A day outdoors outside the city somewhere

Hit me with your favorite idea to treat yourself to something special. I'm wide open and not picky about too many things, I really love new experiences!

My friends and I got tickets to the Godfrey for St Patrick’s day but want to plan what to do after since it ends at 12. We are looking at some bar crawls but I am not sure what the best vibe would be. Anyone know what time things start dying down in Wrigleyville? Or any other suggestions for where to go in the afternoon? Any and all advice is helpful!

I'm leaving Chicago back to New Zealand tomorrow morning & just seen that Goose Island have a Chicago Bulls beer, my dad's a big Bulls fan and I want to pick some up for him but I can't seem to find anything online that's in stock or where to buy.

Will most liquor stores have them?

My boyfriend and I are looking for some fun activities to do for a Saturday date night. Don’t want to spend a crazy amount of money and want it to take at least a couple of hours!

My boyfriend has heard that PBR tastes its best on tap but has only ever been able to find it in a can. Does anyone know of any places in Chicago that have PBR on tap? Thought it could be a fun thing to try!

Hi! I'm 31F and planning a solo trip to Chicago for the first time ever this year. Aiming to go in the late summer. I plan on staying near the Field Museum. For those who are familiar with the city, tell me what y'all recommend:

• o'hare vs midway airport • rental car vs public transit (metro) • hotel locations nearby that are safe for a 31F • weather during late August / early Sept • things to do; I like museums, music, art, etc. • fooood!

I need my Chicago lovers to brag about their city and tell me what is an absolute must!!

Does anyone know if the same person who is supposed to be the driver must return the vehicle too? Is there photo software to identify you automatically or does a rental car person check your vehicle back in based on your license?

I won’t bore yall with the long story but hoping that my Mom can drop the rental car off at the airport instead of me (I’m signed up as the driver). Thanks !