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Chicago Tech Tweetup with Rackspace

Brandon Zeman — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 04:21:47 +0000

Calling all tech lovers!

Rackspace is hitting Chicago for the Red Hat Summit and they want to meet you. Aside from the summit, Rackspace is also opening a data-center nearby so perhaps you can query them for job openings. Get some more info and register on the Eventbrite page.

When: Monday, August 31

Time: 7pm

Location: Dragonfly Mandarin Restaurant 832 W Randolph

Brightkite Tweetup (Kiteup)

Brandon Zeman — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 01:58:15 +0000

The popular location app Brightkite is hosting a kiteup right here in Chicago! They are hosting it with Chicago Reader at Easy Bar in Wicker Park.

Come out for $2 beers, Brightkite swag and meet others who love sharing their locations right here in Chicago!

Check out the Facebook event page

When: Tuesday, September 1

Time: 6-10pm

Location: Easy Bar 1944 W Division

Windy Citizen Drinkup

Brandon Zeman — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 02:48:51 +0000

From The Windy Citizen;

This Thursday night, put away the computer and join other Windy Citizens from 7-9pm for drinks at one of the Citizen‘s favorite neighborhood bars, Saluki Bar in Old Town. Don’t miss a special acoustic performance by The Clout Meisters, a folk band of city workers whose recent song “Chicago Clout,” was a hit on the WC. Noted Chicago whistle-blower and friend of the Clout Meisters, Patrick McDonough of ChicagoClout.com, will be there, too.

You voted their song up, so we’ve invited them out!

Bring a friend. Grab some beers. Put faces to the comments you read on the site all week. We’re expecting a big turnout and a fun night.

More details in this blog post and on the official Facebook event page for the event.

When: Thursday, August 27

Time: 7-9pm

Location: Saluki Bar (Old Town)

Publicity Club Chicago & Barcelona Creative Group Tweetup

Brandon Zeman — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 02:22:16 +0000

Publicity Club Chicago (PCC) and Barcelona Creative Group (BCG) are co-sponsoring a Tweetup at Rock Bottom on 8/26 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. It’s a networking event to chat jobs, PR/marketing and life in our fair city as we kick off the 2009-10 networking year! Promotional help from Big Teeth Productions as well.

Check out the Facebook event page for more info

When: Wednesday, August 26

Time: 5:30-7:30pm

Location: Rock Bottom Brewery, 1 W Grand Ave

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Tech Cocktail Chicago

Brandon Zeman — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 03:21:17 +0000

Join Chicago’s best and brightest in the tech scene at John Barleycorn. Tech Cocktail always brings out a huge crowd and is great for networking and mingling. Two drinks are included with admission. In addition to meeting great people, you’ll also be introduced to some of the hottest local start ups.

When: Thursday, August 6

Time: 6:30-9pm

Location: John Barleycorn Wrigleyville, 3524 N Clark

CME Group Trader Tweetup

Brandon Zeman — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 20:34:46 +0000

Hosted by CME Group – a CME/CBOT/NYMEX company – for traders and other Chicago friends. There will be a reserved area outside at Rivers for this Tweetup with a cash bar. Follow the CME group on twitter @cmegroup

When: Tuesday, August 4

Time: 4-6pm

Location: Rivers, 30 S Wacker

Mashable #Hyatt4Good Tweetup

Brandon Zeman — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 02:23:48 +0000

Mashable and the Summer of Social Good campaign are coming to town! 100% of income from ticket sales will be donated to the Summer of Social Good charity fund, equally benefiting The Humane Society, LiveSTRONG, Oxfam America and WWF. Mashable will also be celebrating the launch of local PR pro Sarah Evans’ new firm, Sevans Stategy.

The event details are below, and make sure you register ASAP as there is a limited amount of tickets, and I expect them to go quickly.

Date: Tuesday, August 4

Time: 6-8pm

Location: Hyatt Regency Chicago

151 E Wacker Dr

Plaza Ballroom

Eventbrite Sign-up

Milwaukee Ave Arts Festival Opening Night

Brandon Zeman — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 23:35:17 +0000

Holy crap! Empty storefronts up and down Milwaukee Avenue have been turned into temporary art galleries and the street has been turned into a concert hall! Meet up at 2827 N. Milwaukee to cheer on our twittering artist friends @colepierce, @roxaneroxane, and @pulsetrain then lets make our way up and down the festival and see what there is to see!

When: Friday, July 31

Time: 6-10pm

Location: 2827 N Milwaukee

Yelp Chicago Summerfest

Brandon Zeman — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 04:29:35 +0000

The Yelp Summerfest is going to be awesome! Music, food, BEER. Seriously, you should probably be at this event. Here’s some of the must-know info below, and click the logo to get to the event page for more details.

When: Friday, July 31

Time: 8-10pm

Location: Irish American Heritage Center

4626 N Knox Avenue, Chicago, IL 60630

TO RSVP email RSVPchicago at yelp dot com with:
1. Full name, and guest’s name (one guest).
2. Link to Yelp profile (ie: http://colleenyelp.yel…) (required, so please include so we don’t have to bug ya for it!)
3. Click “I’m In!” on this event listing.

Notes:
-Admission is entirely free with RSVP.
-5 minute walk from the Montrose Blue Line stop.
-Some parking available.
-Easily accessible off 90/94.
-21+ Only! Bring ID.
-This is a BIG party. FYI!
-Your RSVP will be confirmed within 3 days.

-Attire is summer casual.
-Light food will be served, so eating beforehand is recommended!
-Donations will be accepted for the IAHC: http://www.yelp.com/to…

Kuma’s Lunch Meetup

Brandon Zeman — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 04:13:01 +0000

Ever heard of Kuma’s? If not, you have now. Kuma’s is a local institution when it comes to burgers. Awesome, huge, unique burgers. My good friend Theresa from The Local Tourist is hosting a lunch meetup this Thursday at the famed burger joint that was featured on Food Network’s Diners, Drive-ins and Dives. Here’s the deets:

When: Thursday, July 30

Time: 12pm

Location: Kuma’s Corner, 2900 W Belmont