#Weekend Endorsement
Get in a Trance this Weekend
Trance, at its worst, sounds like twelve-year-old European geeks making music to play Warcraft to. Trance, at its, best, sounds like Above and Beyond.
Swedish House Mafia. Skrillex. David Guetta. All household names at this point. But you may not know too much about A&B. Known to be one of the best live electronic acts worldwide and placed at #5 on DJ Mag’s (in)famous Top 100 DJs List, Above and Beyond has consistently headlined Ultra and EDC the past couple years. This Saturday, the group hits the Congress, along with trance superstars Cosmic Gate and stellar up-and-comer Mat Zo. For only $35, this concert is a steal. In LA, for example, Above and Beyond concerts sell out within ten minutes of being posted and are sold for a hundred a pop from outside sources. Yeah, the Congress sucks (snappy security guards and guido-bro muscle-men galore!), but the venue’s a small price to pay for a borderline-religious experience. Check out the full details after the jump. more 
Pregame A&O Ball with a Tour de Beer
Of all the rave-fest sellout performers, Major Lazer is the act that mixes best with heinous amounts of alcohol. Incidentally, the Chicago Beer Experience Beer Tour is making its rounds around the city Saturday afternoon. For $60, you can drink sixteen of the best beers in Chicago. Starting in Lincoln Park and making its way around the loop, the tour will provide you and your friends with the most effective and informative pre-game you could ever ask for. So, if you want to make the most out of Major Lazer and have $60 lying around, treat yourself to a nice, drunk afternoon with the Chicago Beer Experience Beer Tour. Get the full details after the jump.
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Cheat on Burger King this weekend with swanky fine dining
After gorging yourself with the piles of discounted post-Valentine’s Day sweets scattered across your desk, it’s time to class it up and indulge in style. Get a taste of fine dining at this year’s Chicago Restaurant Week, an annual event in which 200-plus restaurants offer prix fixe menus for as low as $22. With restaurants ranging from Michelin star recipients to casual family-style joints, Restaurant Week provides the perfect opportunity to get your mastication on. Binge on a fancy three or four-course meal at some of Chicago’s swankiest restaurants without waking up the next morning with nothing but a flaccid wallet and a heart full of regret. Only $33 for sautéed foie gras, lobster risotto, and a chocolate soufflé? It won’t replace the dirt cheap goodness of $5 chicken fries, but I’ll take it. Check out the full details after the jump. more
Spend this weekend at an anti-Valentine’s Day cabaret
if you find yourself lonely and depressed this Valentine’s Day, as most of us probably will given Northwestern’s lamentable (read: nonexistent) dating scene, what better way to temporarily escape your own misery than by ridiculing that of others? Cheer yourself up at Letters/X, an anti-Valentine’s Day cabaret that exposes the problems that plague real couples in relationships. Composed entirely of letters, emails, texts, Facebook posts and other mediums submitted by the public, the show deals with anything from heartbreak to weird fetishes. Let’s be real: Love is overrated, but so is complaining about how overrated it is. So this year, do yourself a favor. Ditch the “Fuck Yeah, We’re Single”-type parties and the sourpuss attitude, and head to the Apollo Theater for an evening of entertainment that doesn’t take itself too seriously. Get the deets after the jump. more
Spend this Super Bowl Sunday pigging out in Chicago
Unsatisfied with past Super Bowl Sundays spent on the couch with deep-dish pizza and Busch Light? Have no more of that. This year, take advantage of Chicago and head down for a truly around-the-world American football experience. Japanese, Mexican, Italian and good old-fashioned American game food. Whatever you’re in the mood for, Intel’s got you covered. Check out the full play-by-play after the jump. more
Get turned on at the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival
Before you slowly slip into your post-Thanksgiving food coma, get your last dose of exercise and come frolic with Mickey Mouse and Santa at the 20th Annual Magnificent Mile Lights Festival, hosted by BMO Harris Bank. With live concerts, celebrity performances and extended shopping hours, there’s something for everyone—even the hard-to-please Northwestern student. So bring a loved one and enjoy the sweet aroma of hot chocolate and childhood nostalgia as you parade down Michigan Avenue with your favorite Disney stars, and stick around for the romantic fireworks display along the Chicago River. Even if you don’t have a special someone to call your own, feel free to go stag—all the cool kids are doing it. more
Celebrate a belated Diwali with Zamin
Behold the power of Hindustani vocals and tanpuras tonight with a Northwestern band as it performs at a Diwali celebration at UChicago. “Zamin” means “earth” in Hindi, and that pretty much sums up the concept of the group’s music. Completely acoustic, Zamin harmonizes classical and Indian instruments to produce a modern take on traditional Indian music. Imagine an Indian version of good ol’ country, and you’ll get their song “Dance with Me”. Instrumentally the group includes strings, classical guitar, two percussionists, and various traditional Indian instruments. Learn to pronounce Diwali like di-vah-lee, and head to the southside for Zamin’s weekend show. more
Head downtown for a lavish fashion show
Can the likes of Borris Powell, Lara Miller, and Eva Pazola compare to household name designers such as Donna Karan or Marc Jacobs? Have you even heard of Borris Powell? Neither have the bored housewives attending Fashion Focus, Chicago’s pretend-New York Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. But we know they’ll fake some oohs and aahs for the Chicago-based designers’ collections. more
Mash up your Saturday night at Enclave
Didn’t get to experience Super Mash Bros. at Dillo Day two years ago because you passed out? Need to de-stress from studying for midterms? Dance the night away on Saturday. And we’re not talking about the Keg. Instead, check out Super Mash Bros. as they perform at Northwestern night at Enclave in Chicago for a classy night out sans grimy stripper poles. This trio of full-time college students has made its way from basements to college campuses—and now major metros. Get ready to party hard to (Internet) hits like “Kisses and Thugs” and “All About the Scrillions.” The event is 21+ and asks you to come “dressed to impress.” So, pregame your hearts out and then hop on a bus outside Patten Gym at 10:30. Buses will take conscious students back to campus at 2:30 in the morning. Full deets after the jump. more
Bike down Ridge this Sunday and get free food along the way
If you’re anticipating a need for a nice, relaxing break after getting way too effed up at Avicii this Saturday night, then you’re in luck. This Sunday, Ridge Avenue will be closed to traffic between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. for a morning/afternoon of bike riding. What better way to get a workout than joining other Evanston residents in biking the Ridge and celebrating our fine city? Activities will include bike repair, bike decorating, a vegetable / bake sale, free blood and cholesterol screenings, and live music. And, by the way, there will be FREE Argo Tea and fruit from Whole Foods! Full deets after the jump. more
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