If you've ever lived in or visited Chicago and had a good time without getting hopelessly lost, you are cordially invited to post in this thread. Needed: an explanation of the grid system, tips and tricks on navigation, and recommendations for how to find the underground music scene, awesome beers, weird things to explore, and the best Chicago-focused blogs. [more inside]
posted by Juliet Banana on Aug 13, 2009 - 44 answers

Where can I take my 17 year old cousin for Chicago nightlife? [more inside]
posted by Seeba on Aug 3, 2009 - 8 answers

Where can I find a noirish or sleezeball lounge lizard style piano bar (or some approximation of one of these) in Chicago? [more inside]
posted by bubukaba on Mar 2, 2008 - 7 answers

Any Chicagoans know any good birthday package deals at bars/clubs? [more inside]
posted by AceRock on Feb 5, 2006 - 5 answers