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14 Places to Celebrate Black Wednesday

by Jeffy Mai
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by Jeffy Mai

Thanksgiving is right around the corner and with it, Black Wednesday. Before you stuff yourself full of turkey and pie, start the holidays off with a drink (or two) at one of the following spots. They'll be hosting parties or offering other food and drink specials to celebrate one of the biggest bar nights of the year. Just don't blame us if Thursday morning is a bit rough.

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Headquarters Beercade

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Show off your Mario Kart skills at Headquarter’s tournament on Black Wednesday for a chance at winning a $500 grand prize HQ gift certificate. There will also be drink deals tailored to every taste with $5 craft cans, infusion shots, cocktails and more.

2833 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 665-5660
(773) 665-5660

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Henry's Swing Club

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Enjoy a free show by the Get Up with the Get Downs, the best funk soul dance party in town on Black Wednesday. Holiday-themed shots and carbonated draft cocktails will get you in the mood, and parties of up to 8 can reserve a table for $100 and get unlimited sliders all night. 10% of all food sales for the night will be matched by DMK restaurants and donated to the Chicago Food Depository.

18 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 955-8018
(312) 955-8018

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The Dawson

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The Dawson will be teaming up with Hennessy to throw a Black Party, where Clint Rogers and guest bartender Thomas Mooneyham will be crafting Hennessy Black cocktails as well as serving Hennessy V.S (Very Special) punch. The event will feature complimentary appetizers, bartender games and live music from DJ Intel from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on the second floor. Guests are encourage to wear black.

732 W. Grand Ave., Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 243-8955
(312) 243-8955

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Lottie's Pub

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Pioneer Tavern Group will host the 4th Annual Black Wednesday Trolley Crawl running all night between Lottie’s, The Pony and Frontier. Each location will feature drink specials including $5 Jameson Black, $5 Black and Stormys, $4 Strongbow, $4 Heineken and more. Guests can guarantee a spot on the trolley by signing up at the bar or emailing freetrolley@pioneertaverngroup.com

1925 W Cortland St, Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 489-0738
(773) 489-0738

Osteria Langhe

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Gather your friends and family and head to Osteria Langhe for a four-course, pre-Thanksgiving dinner. The menu will feature items such as Brussel sprout Caesar and quail egg panino; king crab cake and crisp pancetta insalata; osso bucco risotto; and panettone bread pudding. Libations will include The Gobbler, a cranberry-infused cocktail created for the evening. The cost is $30 per person.

2824 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 661-1582
(773) 661-1582

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Timothy O'Toole's Chicago

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Timothy O’Toole’s will hold its 5th Annual Turkey Testicles Festival on Black Wednesday. The contest will commence at 9 p.m., with the winner receiving a whole frozen turkey. Then at 11 p.m., the pub will hold a pumpkin pie eating contest with the winner taking home a $25 gift certificate.

622 N Fairbanks Ct, Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 642-0700
(312) 642-0700

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Start Thanksgiving weekend with a special Black Wednesday Unbridled. Happy Misgiving will feature daring burlesque, devilish dances and Old Forester cocktails for a fun and freaky time. It’s a feast for the senses and you can register for the event online.

111 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 880-1511
(312) 880-1511

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SHAY

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SHAY will be paying homage to Truman Capote’s “Party of the Century” by hosting a Black and White Masked Ball. The festivities kick off at 9 p.m. and will continue at Cuvee beginning at 11 p.m. Come dressed to impress and don’t forget your mask.

222 W Ontario St, Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 654-1230
(312) 654-1230

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Nacional 27

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Learn some new moves on Black Wednesday as dance instructor Rickey Spivey will lead complimentary salsa lessons from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. After class, show off your skills on the dance floor as DJ X spins hot Latin beats until 2 a.m. (no cover). If you need liquid courage, Nacional 27’s Rum Punch cocktail ($8 per glass, $30 per 52 oz. fishbowl) will do the trick.

325 W Huron St, Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 664-2727
(312) 664-2727

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American Junkie

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Stop by American Junkie on Black Wednesday for a special appearance by a guest DJ upstairs. Guests can also enjoy the new menu featuring items like winter vegetable tater tots, meatball pizza and chicken pot pie.

15 W Illinois St, Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 239-0995
(312) 239-0995

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MAX'S Wine Dive Chicago

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Drink up on some fine wines and save 15% off regular retail price on Black Wednesday. Stop in for happy hour between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. and nosh on snack-sized portions of classic menu items including pork-stuffed piquillo peppers, Nacho Mama’s Oysters, a bowl of five wings served naked or tossed in sauce, and more.

1482 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 661-6581
(773) 661-6581

High Noon Saloon

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Party it up to a lineup of live DJs from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Drink specials include $4 Shiner Holiday Cheer drafts, $3 Jameson shots and $3 Cazadores tequila shots.

1560 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 227-9339
(773) 227-9339

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Chicago Q

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Chicago q will offer a special Bourbon flight featuring three Wild Turkey Bourbons: Rare Breed, Russell’s Reserve and Russell’s Reserve Rye for $18.

1160 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 642-1160
(312) 642-1160

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Division Ale House

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Division Ale House will celebrate Black Wednesday with live entertainment from DJ Rob and specials such as $5 chicken tender w/fries, $4 Goose Island drafts and $3 Jameson shots.

1942 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 384-6886
(773) 384-6886

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Headquarters Beercade

2833 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL 60657

Show off your Mario Kart skills at Headquarter’s tournament on Black Wednesday for a chance at winning a $500 grand prize HQ gift certificate. There will also be drink deals tailored to every taste with $5 craft cans, infusion shots, cocktails and more.

2833 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 665-5660
(773) 665-5660

Henry's Swing Club

18 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60654

Enjoy a free show by the Get Up with the Get Downs, the best funk soul dance party in town on Black Wednesday. Holiday-themed shots and carbonated draft cocktails will get you in the mood, and parties of up to 8 can reserve a table for $100 and get unlimited sliders all night. 10% of all food sales for the night will be matched by DMK restaurants and donated to the Chicago Food Depository.

18 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 955-8018
(312) 955-8018

The Dawson

732 W. Grand Ave., Chicago, IL 60654

The Dawson will be teaming up with Hennessy to throw a Black Party, where Clint Rogers and guest bartender Thomas Mooneyham will be crafting Hennessy Black cocktails as well as serving Hennessy V.S (Very Special) punch. The event will feature complimentary appetizers, bartender games and live music from DJ Intel from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on the second floor. Guests are encourage to wear black.

732 W. Grand Ave., Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 243-8955
(312) 243-8955

Lottie's Pub

1925 W Cortland St, Chicago, IL 60622

Pioneer Tavern Group will host the 4th Annual Black Wednesday Trolley Crawl running all night between Lottie’s, The Pony and Frontier. Each location will feature drink specials including $5 Jameson Black, $5 Black and Stormys, $4 Strongbow, $4 Heineken and more. Guests can guarantee a spot on the trolley by signing up at the bar or emailing freetrolley@pioneertaverngroup.com

1925 W Cortland St, Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 489-0738
(773) 489-0738

Osteria Langhe

2824 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Gather your friends and family and head to Osteria Langhe for a four-course, pre-Thanksgiving dinner. The menu will feature items such as Brussel sprout Caesar and quail egg panino; king crab cake and crisp pancetta insalata; osso bucco risotto; and panettone bread pudding. Libations will include The Gobbler, a cranberry-infused cocktail created for the evening. The cost is $30 per person.

2824 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 661-1582
(773) 661-1582

Timothy O'Toole's Chicago

622 N Fairbanks Ct, Chicago, IL 60611

Timothy O’Toole’s will hold its 5th Annual Turkey Testicles Festival on Black Wednesday. The contest will commence at 9 p.m., with the winner receiving a whole frozen turkey. Then at 11 p.m., the pub will hold a pumpkin pie eating contest with the winner taking home a $25 gift certificate.

622 N Fairbanks Ct, Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 642-0700
(312) 642-0700

Untitled

111 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL 60654

Start Thanksgiving weekend with a special Black Wednesday Unbridled. Happy Misgiving will feature daring burlesque, devilish dances and Old Forester cocktails for a fun and freaky time. It’s a feast for the senses and you can register for the event online.

111 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 880-1511
(312) 880-1511

SHAY

222 W Ontario St, Chicago, IL 60654

SHAY will be paying homage to Truman Capote’s “Party of the Century” by hosting a Black and White Masked Ball. The festivities kick off at 9 p.m. and will continue at Cuvee beginning at 11 p.m. Come dressed to impress and don’t forget your mask.

222 W Ontario St, Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 654-1230
(312) 654-1230

Nacional 27

325 W Huron St, Chicago, IL 60654

Learn some new moves on Black Wednesday as dance instructor Rickey Spivey will lead complimentary salsa lessons from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. After class, show off your skills on the dance floor as DJ X spins hot Latin beats until 2 a.m. (no cover). If you need liquid courage, Nacional 27’s Rum Punch cocktail ($8 per glass, $30 per 52 oz. fishbowl) will do the trick.

325 W Huron St, Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 664-2727
(312) 664-2727

American Junkie

15 W Illinois St, Chicago, IL 60654

Stop by American Junkie on Black Wednesday for a special appearance by a guest DJ upstairs. Guests can also enjoy the new menu featuring items like winter vegetable tater tots, meatball pizza and chicken pot pie.

15 W Illinois St, Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 239-0995
(312) 239-0995

MAX'S Wine Dive Chicago

1482 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

Drink up on some fine wines and save 15% off regular retail price on Black Wednesday. Stop in for happy hour between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. and nosh on snack-sized portions of classic menu items including pork-stuffed piquillo peppers, Nacho Mama’s Oysters, a bowl of five wings served naked or tossed in sauce, and more.

1482 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 661-6581
(773) 661-6581

High Noon Saloon

1560 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

Party it up to a lineup of live DJs from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Drink specials include $4 Shiner Holiday Cheer drafts, $3 Jameson shots and $3 Cazadores tequila shots.

1560 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 227-9339
(773) 227-9339

Chicago Q

1160 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60610

Chicago q will offer a special Bourbon flight featuring three Wild Turkey Bourbons: Rare Breed, Russell’s Reserve and Russell’s Reserve Rye for $18.

1160 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 642-1160
(312) 642-1160

Division Ale House

1942 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622

Division Ale House will celebrate Black Wednesday with live entertainment from DJ Rob and specials such as $5 chicken tender w/fries, $4 Goose Island drafts and $3 Jameson shots.

1942 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 384-6886
(773) 384-6886

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