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February 16, 2012 • by Emily Van Zandt, Metromix Nightlife and Events Producer Follow us Like us   Upcoming Events  2/16  Thursday Mardi Gras Kick-off Goose Island Wrigleyville, Lakeview Kick off your Fat Tuesday celebration a bit early at this party. Also happening: • Vidiocy at iO • Panda Riot at Subterranean • High Fidelity Music Series at WBEZ  2/17  Friday Restaurant Week begins Various locations Discounted lunch and dinner menus at dozens of restaurants around Chicago. Also happening: • Life Aquatic Screening at Doc Films • Soul Summit at Double Door • Swanky Tunes at Sound Bar  2/18  Saturday Dr. Dog The Vic, Lakeview The indie rock band returns, on tour to promote their new album. Also happening: • Windy City Soul at Empty Bottle • Life During Wartime at Hideout • Dre Day at Double Door Lolla lineup rumors Ernest breaks down the rumored Lollapalooza lineup. @REMIXchicago on Twitter Like free stuff? Ernest likes giving it away. Follow him on Twitter for weekly prizes and freebies. Spotlight of the Week Mardi Gras parties Looking for the perfect spot to celebrate Fat Tuesday? Check out these bashes happening all around the city. Sponsored Events + Promotions RedEye's 2012 Best Bartender See the final Four bartenders in action! RedEye's Best Bartender competition is down to the top four. Click here to check out the finalists & RSVP for the event on Feb. 22 at Moe's Cantina River North! Chicago Live! One Stage. Many Stories. The hottest newsmakers and entertainers, live on stage! Hosted by Chicago Tribune's Rick Kogan and featuring The Second City. Click here for tickets. Hot Right Now Publican Quality Meats West Loop Sandwich-slinging butcher shop Ombra Andersonville Italian snacks and wine Recently Reviewed Tavernita River North Spanish snacks and drinks 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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