Last-Minute NYE Parties * Top 30 January Concerts * The Hood Internet Dance Party

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December 29, 2011 • by Jessica Galliart, Metromix Events and Theater Producer Follow us Like us   Upcoming Events  12/29  Thursday 'The Addams Family' Cadillac Palace Theatre, Loop They're creepy and they're kooky—and they're back on stage in Chicago for a second run. Also happening: • Brian Babylon Comedy Show at Jokes and Notes • Hannibal Buress at Lincoln Lodge • Off-Off Broadzway: Let it Ho! at Stage 773  12/30  Friday The Hood Internet Lincoln Hall, Lincoln Park Get a head start on your hangover at a sure-to-be dance party set from the Chicago DJ duo. Also happening: • JC Brooks and the Uptown Sound at Schubas • Broadzilla! The Burlesque Beast at Exit • Eve of the Eve at Union Station  12/31  Saturday 2012 New Year's Eve guide Chicago Still haven't planned your big night out? Check out our guide to parties around Chicago. Also happening: • New Year's Eve dinner at Longman & Eagle • New Year's Eve Warm-Up at Beauty Bar • Glitz and Glam Gala at Kit Kat Lounge Crap Jams 2011 playlist Ernest counts down the worst songs of the past year. Who do you think made the cut? @REMIXchicago on Twitter Like free stuff? Ernest likes giving it away. Follow him on Twitter for weekly prizes and freebies. Spotlight of the Week Top 30 concerts in January Onward! Get ready to leave behind 2011 and start planning out your schedule for 2012 with this list of the top shows and bands kicking off the new year in Chicago. Sponsored Events + Promotions Victory Ball 2012 New Year's Eve Chicago's premiere and most exclusive NYE ball! Celebrate from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. with a six-hour open bar. Step out of the ordinary and into the world of extraordinary private loft affairs! Benefits the American Heart Association. Gold tickets $135/VIP $175. Hyatt Regency Chicago's NYE Ballroom Blitz Located off Michigan Avenue, Hyatt Regency Chicago's NYE Ballroom Blitz is sure to have all you desire this New Year's Eve, featuring 7th Heaven and DJ Sye Young. Visit chicagonyeballroomblitz.com for more information. Hot Right Now Derby Lincoln Park Kentucky-themed eats and drinks Acadia South Loop Fresh fine dining Goosefoot Lincoln Square Fancy BYOB Recently Reviewed Slurping Turtle River North Noodles and Japanese tapas The Norse Bar Edgewater Craft brews and friendly faces Food Lust on Facebook Check out our Facebook page for daily photos of the hottest dishes in Chicago. Get More from Metromix • Visit us at chicago.metromix.com • Eat & Drink channel on   redeyechicago.com • Sign up for mobile text alerts • Daily features in RedEye • Sign up for our other newsletters • Read The Re-mix from our Wingman

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