nightlife

  • Happy New Year

    ISSUE 48•01 | 01.02.12 | American Voices

  • Sadly, Gift Certificate To Loews Cinemas Perfect Gift For Area Man

    ISSUE 47•28 | 07.16.11 | News in Brief

    CHICAGO—While acknowledging it was "sad" and "kind of depressing to think about," sources close to local man Nathan Bosnic admitted Friday that a $50 gift certificate to Loews Cinemas was the perfect present for him. more»

  • Getting Everyone Together

    ISSUE 47•28 | 07.13.11 | Tips

    It can be hard to organize a large group and reach a consensus on where to go. Here are some ways to make it easier: Take turns: One week the group goes to your favorite sports bar, the next week to your friend's favorite sports bar. Try to pick a... more»

  • The Next Day

    ISSUE 47•28 | 07.13.11 | Tips

    You're tired from a late night out with friends, and you have to be up for breakfast with your parents. more»

  • After-Bar Activities

    ISSUE 47•28 | 07.12.11 | Tips

    The bars are closed, but you and your friends still want to hang out. Here are some ways to continue the good times. more»

  • Buying Someone A Drink

    ISSUE 47•26 | 06.29.11 | Tips

    When you see someone you're interested in during a night out, it's common to buy them a drink. Here are some etiquette guidelines to consider before you make your move: more»

  • Dressing Up For Going Out

    ISSUE 47•24 | 06.21.11 | Tips

    It's always hard to decide what to wear when you're going out for the evening. Here are some ways to look your best for a night on the town:   more»

  • Preparing For Your Night Out

    ISSUE 47•25 | 06.21.11 | Tips

    When gearing up for a fun night out with friends, there are a lot of factors to consider. Here are some things to keep in mind as you’re getting ready: more»

  • Bar Patrons Dismayed By Sight Of Band Setting Up

    ISSUE 46•30 | 07.29.10 | News in Brief

    ATLANTA—Patrons of Valentine's Tavern were visibly crestfallen Tuesday when their pleasant evening of drinking and conversing with friends was suddenly derailed by the sight of a few people plugging in instruments. more»

  • Man At Bar Clinging To Muted 'King Of Queens' Episode Like Life Preserver

    ISSUE 45•29 | 07.15.09 | News in Brief

    DENVER, CO—Like a desperate shipwreck survivor clutching at flotsam in the North Atlantic, area bar patron Kyle Whaley kept his eyes glued... more»

  • Lie To Cover Surprise Party Sounds More Fun Than Surprise Party

    ISSUE 44•50 | 12.11.08 | News in Brief

    HOPATCONG, NJ—A lie told to 28-year-old Kyle Bida to cover up a surprise birthday party to be held in his honor later this evening sounds a... more»

  • Double-Jointed Man On Date Breaks It Out Too Early

    ISSUE 44•33 | 08.14.08 | News in Brief

    COOPERSTOWN, NY—Double-jointed man Stephen Rothkowitz's first date with Lois Hiller, 30, was irrevocably derailed when the 29-year-old... more»

  • No One In Group Admits Girls' Night Out A Colossal Failure

    ISSUE 44•29 | 07.14.08 | News in Brief

    [media:64589] PROVIDENCE, RI—After hyping the outing with several days of text messages, including "things are going to get crazy," "the Bod... more»

  • Women Are Way Out Of My League

    ISSUE 44•03 | 01.16.08 | Commentary

    Sometimes I wonder why I even bother. With my dopey face and chicken legs, my love life could be summed up in one word: hopeless. The harder I... more»

  • Guy At Bar Had Similar Experience, But Better

    ISSUE 43•39 | 09.25.07 | News in Brief

    KENT, OH—A story narrated to a group of friends Friday night was almost immediately overshadowed by an anecdote from 28-year-old John Kiley,... more»

  • There's Only Room At This Party For One Guy Named Skeeter

    ISSUE 43•14 | 04.04.07 | Commentary

    Hey, you. In the hat. I just heard some dudes calling you Skeeter, and I saw you respond to them. That's some bullshit. As soon and you and me are... more»

  • Jimmy Buffett Pays For Own Drink For First Time In 17 Years

    ISSUE 42•37 | 09.14.06 | News in Brief

    MIAMI BEACH, FL—Entertainment personality and novelty-song writer Jimmy Buffett sustained confusion Monday after being forced to hand over... more»

  • Bartender Hurt By Unfinished Drink

    ISSUE 41•17 | 04.27.05 | News in Brief

    DENVER—Eddie Meagher, a bartender at Madhatter's Pub, reported that he was "deeply hurt" by an unfinished Long Island Ice Tea left behind by one of his patrons Monday. "I made that drink especially for him," said a visibly disappointed Meagher. "Why would he leave almost a third of it sitting there? If something was wrong with it, he should've told me so. Then I could fix it." According to coworkers, Meagher hasn't been this upset since a patron thoughtlessly vomited four meticulously crafted Cosmos onto the street in front of the bar last Thursday. more»

  • First Date In Six Months To Be Last Date In Six Years

    ISSUE 41•17 | 04.27.05 | News in Brief

    ROSEBURG, OR—Although he is unaware of it, Jeff Schyler's date Friday will be his last until May 2011. "I'm so glad I finally got up the balls to ask out my friend's cute sister," said the 28-year-old, whose last date was in October. "I haven't been getting much action lately, but I have a really good feeling about this." Schyler plans to take his date to see Fever Pitch, hoping the romantic comedy will "get her in the mood," which it won't. more»

  • Shy Friend Experimenting With Personality

    ISSUE 40•44 | 11.03.04 | News in Brief

    DUBUQUE, IA—Bashful Clark College sophomore Mandy Schumacher, 20, has spent the last month unsuccessfully trying to forge a personality from scratch, friends of Schumacher said Monday. "She's been introverted for so long that she just doesn't have a clue how to present herself to the world," Schumacher's roommate Krista Vezmer said. "One day she's, like, expounding on the modern ramifications of the Civil War, and the next, she's dancing on tables at Noonan's during Happy Hour." Vezmer added that she thinks Schumacher should stick with mousy. more»

  • Club Has Big Hit With Closed-Mic Night

    ISSUE 39•41 | 10.22.03 | News in Brief

    CLEARWATER, FL—The Ars Nova Café has enjoyed massive success since introducing its signature closed-mic night, coffeehouse manager Peter Haney, 38, said Tuesday. "In August, I did away with the Monday Night Amateur Showcase," Haney said. "Since then, Monday has been our busiest night. Who would've thought that people prefer conversation to bad acoustic-guitar music and wretched poetry?" Having noted the success of the café's Absolutely-No-Live-Entertainment Monday, the bar next door recently announced plans to launch No-House-Band Saturday. more»

  • I'm Not One Of Those People Who Goes Around Having Fun

    ISSUE 39•32 | 08.20.03 | Commentary

    So, you're all going out tonight after work for a few drinks at the bar down the street? Well, thanks for the invite, but no, thanks. Fraternization with coworkers may be fun, but let me make one thing clear: I'm not one of those people who goes around having fun. more»

  • Blind Date Pronounces Every Syllable Of Word 'Comfortable'

    ISSUE 39•12 | 04.02.03 | News in Brief

    INDIANAPOLIS—In what Melissa Mathis, 30, termed "a deal-breaker," blind date Jeff Rochlin, 33, pronounced every syllable of the word "comfortable" Tuesday. "We sat down at the table, and he said, 'This booth's really com-fort-a-ble,'" Mathis recalled. "Then, a little while later, he said something about the 'grilled veg-e-ta-bles.' I'm sorry, but there's no way I could date a guy like that." more»

  • Would You Care To Join Me For An Unbelievably Awkward Dinner Sometime?

    ISSUE 39•08 | 03.05.03 | Commentary

    Hey, Julie, it's Mike Toomey. You remember me, right? We met at Kevin's party last weekend. That was some party, wasn't it? I had a really great time. And it was definitely cool talking to you. Anyway, I know this may seem a little out of the blue, but I was wondering if maybe you'd be interested in joining me for an unbelievably awkward dinner sometime. more»

  • Frequent Flyer Knows Out-Of-The-Way Airport Bar That's Never Crowded

    ISSUE 38•47 | 12.18.02 | News

    ATLANTA—Savvy, experienced business traveler Donald Meyers, 46, knows a great out-of-the-way bar at O'Hare Airport's "B" terminal that's never crowded, the frequent flyer said Monday during a layover in Atlanta. Meyers, a project manager for Motorola who is on the road an average of 150 days a year, discovered the Windy City Pub during a three-hour layover at O'Hare in May 2001. He said the bar is one of his top 10 frequent-flying treats. more»

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