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9 Things To Do In Uptown And Andersonville This Weekend

By Josh McGhee | November 18, 2016 2:19pm
 The Chicago hip hop, trap and EDM duo of J2K and Autobot will appear at the Aragon Friday.
The Chicago hip hop, trap and EDM duo of J2K and Autobot will appear at the Aragon Friday.
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UPTOWN — From bar crawls to live performances, there's plenty to do in the neighborhood this weekend.

Second Friday on Argyle: This week's Second Friday on Argyle is a week late, but features live music and a new menu from Miss Saigon. For more information on the event click here. 6-9 p.m. Friday. Miss Saigon, 1129 W. Argyle St.

Chicago Market Thanksgiving Co-op Pop-Up Shop: The Chicago Market is hosting a co-op pop-up shop in Uptown, allowing you to spruce up your holiday menu with offerings from local farmers and other vendors. Sellers include: Americano 2211, Big Fish Innovations, Collective Resource, Green Acres, Hazzard Free Farm, Gretta's Goats, Organic Bread of Heaven and Meadow Haven Farm. There is no entry fee for the pop-up, but RSVP is necessary. 2:30 - 5:30 p.m. Saturday. Wilson Abbey, 935 W. Wilson Ave.

Watch Nerds Perform Acrobatics: Acrobatica Infiniti Circus returns to Uptown Underground for an "After Dark" performance. The variety show blends cosplay with circus acrobatics. The show includes: fire-eating, trapeze acts, juggling, hula hooping and comedy acts. General Admission tickets start at $25 and are available here. 8 p.m. Friday. 4713 N. Broadway.

Flosstradamus At Aragon Ballroom: The Chicago hip hop, trap and EDM duo of J2K and Autobot will appear at the Aragon Friday. Tickets to the 18 and over show are $32 and available here. 9 p.m. Friday. Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W. Lawrence Ave.

Big Bad Bones at the Green Mill: Big Bad Bones features Luis Bonilla, Luke Malewicz and John Yao on Trombone, Frank Cohen on bass trombone, Matt Nelson on piano, Patrick Mulcahy on bass and Jeremy Cunningham on the drums. It will perform at the Green Mill Friday night and Saturday night. 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Friday. 8 p.m. - 12 a.m. Saturday. 4802 N. Broadway. $15.

3LAU at the Aragon Ballroom: The progressive and electro house and EDM artist 3LAU will perform at the Aragon Saturday. Tickets to the 18 and over show are $25 and available here. 8:30 p.m. Saturday. Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W. Lawrence Ave.

Burlesque at Uptown Underground: Kiss Kiss Cabaret and friends will take the stage at 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. General admission tickets start at $27.50 and are available here. 10 p.m. 4713 N. Broadway.

Enjoy Some Close-Up Magic: Saturday, Uptown Underground will host the Chicago Magic Lounge, which takes attendees back to the days of old school magic shows. The Magic Lounge includes: close-up magic, bar magic, table-hopping musicians and main stage acts. Tickets begin at $27.50. Saturday. 7:30 p.m. 4707 N. Broadway.

Drink And Eat To Help Out McCutcheon: The 48th Ward will be hosting a bar crawl in the Uptown Entertainment District this weekend to raise funds for after school programs at McCutcheon Elementary School. For more information on the event click here. 3-6 p.m. Sunday. Check-in at Uptown Arcade, 4830 N. Broadway.

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