Chicago: Tuesdays on the Terrace at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Wine and Art at Southport & Irving, and the Ronnie Hicks Blues Band Tonight,

Tuesdays on the Terrace is tonight at the Museum of Contemporary Art.  220 E. Chicago Ave.  Chicago Jazz Artist Play in the MCA Terrace and Sculpture Garden for Free.  A dinner buffet is available for $25.  There is also free admission into the museum.

It’s a Wine and Art party at Southport & Irving.  4000 N. Southport Ave.  There will be Spanish wine, appetizers and education on wine and an art class!  Its really fun and starts at 6pm.  The cost is $40.

The Ronnie Hicks Blues Band is playing tonight at Kingston Mines. 2548 N. Halsted.  They go on at about 8pm and its about $15 to get in.  Here’s a clip of them playing http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qANbFi_nMIQ

Go Play Loves!

Chicago: The Black Keys in Concert, Windy City Soul Club, Hyde Park Jazz Fest,

Skate at Orbit Skate Center tonight during their adult skate session from 10pm to 1am.  Theres a live DJ.  Admission is $8 and skate rental is $3.  615 Consumers Ave., Palatine.

The Black Keys will be at the United Center tonight at 8pm.  Go to www.ticketmaster.com for tickets

Tis time again for the "Windy City Soul Club"!  Chicago's Rare Soul Dance Party.  Its at Empty Bottle.  1035 N. Western Ave., Chicago.  Admission is $5.  For me info click this link http://windycitysoulclub.com/

Hyde Park Jazz Festival is today at Midway Plaisance Park.  1130 Midway Plaisance North.  Its free and there will be 40 acts and also great food.

Comedian Jo Koy is at the Improv tonight in Schaumberg.  Its located at 5 Woodfield Mall.  His shows are at 7pm and 9:30 pm.

Go Play Loves!

Chicago: Comedian David Spade, Art After Dark (Gallery), Cosmic Skating, and the Rocky Horror Picture Show Tonight.

Free!  Crush Wine Tasting at the D.O.C. Wine Bar in Lincoln Park.  2602 N. Clark St.  The wine tasting starts at 6pm.

Art After Dark!  Its tonight at 9pm at the Art Institute Chicago’s Modern Wing.  The gallery is Magritte: The Mystery of the Ordinary.  There will be live DJ’s!  This is a fabulous date night idea!  Its $15 to $30 to get in and the address is 159 E. Monroe St.

It’s a Cosmic Skate tonight at Orbit Skate Center.  615 S. Consumers Ave.  It starts at 7pm.  Admission is $8 and skate rental is $3.

The Rocky Horror Picture Show is showing tonight at Arcada Theatre.  105 E. Main St.  $10 per person, and the movie starts at 11pm.

Comedian David Spade is at The Venue @ Horseshoe Casino in Hammond Indiana.  777 Casino Center Dr.  He goes on at 8pm.  Go to www.ticketmaster.com for tickets or http://www.horseshoehammond.com/shows.html

Go Play Loves!

Chicago: Jazz night at Intimo Martini Lounge, Wine Tasting at D.O.C Bar, Blues Jam Session and Rooftop Nights..

Tonight is another edition of “Jazzin’ in the Surburbs” at Intimo Martini Lounge.  7068 183^rd (183^rd & Harlem) in Tinley Park.  It starts at 8pm and there is a $10 cover.

Free!  A wine tasting at D.O.C. Wine Bar.  2602 N. Clark St., Lincoln Park.  It starts at 6pm.  For more info about the bar visit http://www.docwinebarchicago.com/

There’s an open mic blues jam tonight at Harlem Avenue Lounge in Berwyn.  3701 S. Harlem Ave.  It starts about 8:30pm. 

Or hang out at one of the greatest roof top lounges in Chicago..  52eighty.  Located at 166 East Superior St., Chicago.  To view their menu to go http://www.milenorthhotel.com/dining/52eighty?esiteurl=52eightylounge.com

Go Play Loves! Xoxo

Chicago: Dinner and Tango Lessons, Free Wine Tasting, and Last Comic Standing Season 9 Talent Showcase.

Excellent Tuesday datenight idea…  Dinner and a Tango Lesson at ArTango.  4217 N. Ravenswood Ave.  You get a three course meal and a tango lesion for $25.  It starts at 5pm.  For more information visit their website http://www.artangobistro.com/

It’s a free wine tasting at D.O.C. Wine Bar in Lincoln Park.  2601 N. Clark St.  It starts at 6pm.

Its free admission day at the Museum of Contemporary Art.  220 E. Chicago Ave.  They close at 8pm.

The Last Comic Standing Season 9 Talent Showcase is at Zanies in Chicago tonight.  1548 N Wells St.   Go to www.ticketmaster.com for more info.

Go Play Loves!

Chicago: John Mayer in Concert, Oktoberfest Celebrations, "From the Blacksmiths Hands: African Metal", Live Jazz and Live Blues Tonight.

"From the Blacksmiths Hands: African Metal" An exhibition of traditional African Metal Work is at the Douglas Dawson Gallery. 224 S. Michigan Ave., Suite 266.  The Gallery is open from 2pm to 6pm.

Live Jazz? The Victor Garcia Quartet are performing tonight at Andy's Jazz Club.  Its at 11 E. Hubbard.  Here's a clip of one of his performances https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YiSTx7NiyVg They go on at 9:30pm.

John Mayer is in concert at Ravinia Festival tonight at 7pm.  418 Sheridan Rd., Highland Park.  For ticket info visit https://www.ravinia.org/

Ronnie Hicks and the Planetary Blues Band are playing tonight at Buddy Guy's Legends.  700 S. Wabash Ave.  They go on at 9:30pm.  Visit the website for more info http://www.buddyguy.com/

Oktoberfest Celebrations!!

There's an Oktoberfest show with a 4 star brass band at Mirabell Restaurant in Irving Park.  3454 W. Addison St.  It starts at 7pm and admission is free.

Its Oktoberfest at Hofbrauhaus Chicago.  5500 Park Pl.  There is no cover.  Go enjoy the food and beer of the German Culture.

Also, Berwyns Oktoberfest should be very cool.  Its at the intersection of Windsor Ave and Grove Ave.  Its free.  There will be a food court, live music, carnival and amusement rides, kids activities and various vendors.

Also, there's an Oktoberfest Tent Party at Glenview House.  1843 Glenview Rd.  Its free and there's gonna be live German music, food and drinks, A kids bounce house, and kids face painting.

For those not partaking in acoholic beverages who would also like to participate in Oktoberfest..  The Holy Trinity Church is hosting their annual Oktoberfest.  Its at 111 S. Cass Ave., Westmont.  There will be live music, food and entertainment and its free.

Go Play Loves!!

Chicago: Comedian Jo Koy at the Improv, Bonobo in Concert, Boxing and AfroZep tonight.

Boxing?  Hitz Boxing Presents Fight Night at The Venue at Horseshoe Casino in Hammond.  For details and tickets go to http://www.horseshoehammond.com/shows.html# Doors open at 7pm and the first fight is at 7:30pm.

Bonobo is going to be at the Metro in Chicago tonight.  3730 N. Clark St.  The concert starts at 8pm and tickets are $21.  For info and tickets go to http://metrochicago.com/bonobo-09-19-14/

Comedian Jo Koy is at the Improv tonight.  His shows are at 8pm and 10:30pm.  Go to www.improv.com and click on Chicago for tickets.

Awesome band AfroZep is performing at Reggies Music Joint tonight.  2105 State St.  Chicago.  They go on at 7pm.  Here’s a clip of them playing http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXf6Mxf6Wb8

Go Play Loves!

Chicago: Thursday Night at Intimo Martini Lounge, Rooftop Movies, Live Jazz, and Comedian Jo Koy at the Improv Tonight.

There is great live jazz at Intimo Martini Lounge tonight.  7068 183^rd in Tinley Park (183^rd and Harlem).  This event happens every Thursday at 8pm and there is a $10 cover.

Its a rooftop screening of the movie “Waynes World” at Whole Foods Lincoln Park.  1550 N. Kingsbury St.  The movie starts at 6pm.

NextGenJazz at the Drake is tonight!  Its great live jazz and there’s no cover.  140 E. Walton Pl.  The music starts about 7pm.

Comedian Jo Koy is gonna be at the Improv tonight.  5 Woodfield Mall., Schaumburg.  His shows are at 8pm and 10:30pm.  For ticket info go to www.improv.com  and click on Chicago.

Go Play Loves.

Chicago: Happy hour deals at Houlihans and Cantina Laredo, (Taco's, half priced bottles of wine, etc), The Ronnie Hicks Blues Band, Free Admission at the Museum of Contemporary Art

Houlihan’s in Park Ridge has half priced bottles of wine and $3.95 Appetizers from happy hour (3pm) to midnight.  Its located at 550 W. Touhy Ave.

Cantina Laredo offers half priced menu items during their happy hour.  Their taco’s are half priced..  FYI, they have great tacos.  They’re located at 508 N State St., Chicago.

The Ronnie Hicks Blues Band is playing tonight at Kingston Mines.  2548 N. Halsted St., Chicago.  I would say get there about 9pm for the music.

Its free admission day at the Museum of Contemporary Art.  220 E. Chicago Ave.  The museum closes at 8pm.

Go Play Loves!

Chicago: Mayweather vs Maidana Fight Parties, Chicago Beer Fest, Comedian Rick Gutierrez, Ironman 3 in the Park, Late Night Jazz Jam Session.

The Chicago Beer Festival is today at Union Station.  225 S Canal St.  Its from 6pm to 9pm.  Go to www.chicagobeerfestival.com for tickets.

Later on tonight, if you want to get out The Green Mill Quartet is doing a Jazz Jam Session at the Green Mill.  4802 N. Broadway.  The music starts about 1:30am and entry is free.

There's a showing of Iron Man 3 tonight at 9pm in Chopin Park.  3420 N. Long Ave. in Portage Park.  Bring blankets, lawn chairs and snacks.  This is free.

Comedian Rick Gutierrez is at the Improv tonight.  5 Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg.  His shows are at 7pm and 9:15pm.  Go to www.improv.com and click on Chicago for ticket info.

A couple great places to watch the Mayweather vs Maidana fight tonight:

Patrons Hacienda

(Chicago and River Norths best authentic Mexican Restaurant)

316 West Erie St., Chicago.

$20 Cover

The Ogden

(Chicago's first chef driven sports bar)

1659 W. Ogden Ave., Chicago.

No Cover Charge

Go Play Loves!

Chicago: Anarchy.. An Improv Rock Opera, Comedian Rick Gutierrez, Cosmic Skating.

Anarchy: The Improv Rock Opera is on tonight at MCL Chicago.  3110 North Sheffield Ave.  The show is at 7pm and cost $12 to get in.  For more info and tickets go to www.mclchicago.com

Comedian Rick Gutierrez is performing at the Improv tonight in Schaumburg.  5 Woodfield Mall is the address.  His shows are at 8pm and 10:15pm.  Go to www.improv.com and click on Chicago for ticket info.  Here's an old clip from one of his stand up acts  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRZ8FMnljsA

See Shakespeare’s Antony and Cleopatra at The Side Project Theater.  1439 W. Jarvis Ave.  The show starts at 8pm and cost $15 to get in.

There’s a cosmic skate tonight at Orbit Skate Center.  615 S. Consumers Ave.  Its $8 to get in and $3 for skates.  The cosmic skate session starts at 7pm.

This seems cool for the family.  There’s a midnight circus in Holstein Park.  2200 N. Oakley Ave.  It cost about $15 to $20 per person, and the circus starts at 7pm.  Expect acrobats, aerialists, eccentrics and even a rescued dog gets in on the act.

Go Play Loves!

Chicago: Future, Soulful Guitarist Matt Schofield at City Winery, Comedian Doug Benson, Shakespeare, and Live Jazz for Free Tonight.

Future is in concert at the UIC Forum in Chicago tonight at 7pm.  Go to www.ticketmaster.com for tickets.

Soulful guitarist and singer Matt Schofield is playing tonight at the City Winery Chicago.  1200 W. Randolph St.  Tickets are $17 to $22.  Here’s a clip of him performing..  He’s pretty good..  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZdBongCLjI

Comedian Doug Benson is at the Zanies in Chicago tonight.  1548 N. Wells St.  His show is at 9:30pm.

Tonight is the night for NextGen Jazz at the Drake Hotel.  140 E. Walton Pl.  This is free, and the music starts at 7pm.

At the Side Project Theater, they are putting on Shakespeare’s Antony and Cleopatra,  It’s a 4 character adaptation of the classic tale.  The show is at 8pm and the Theatre is at 1439 W. Jarvis Ave.

Go Play Loves!!