Bucketfeet Pop Up Launch

Bucketfeet is teaming up with menswear boutique--Apartment Number 9--to launch a month-long pop up display. Stop by the store on Saturday, July 14 to celebrate the launch of the casual shoe pop up, and enjoy free PBR, appetizers and a $15 discount on all Bucketfeet shoes! I have to be honest. These kicks aren't my style. I'm an OG. I only wear the classiest Vibram FiveFingers dress shoes on my casual days.

Bucketfeet Pop Up Launch
Saturday, July 14 | 12 PM - 5 PM
Apartment Number 9
1804 North Damen Ave

No RSVP. Just walk through the door and yell "What?!"

Lomography Chicago Grand Opening

Disclaimer: The following text is not an excerpt from a Dr. Seuss book, despite its ridiculousness.

Check out the Grand Opening of the Lomography Gallery Store Chicago on Thursday, July 19th! Free pizza, booze, and live music will be in store for all you anxious lomographers out there. Be sure to check out the lomographs on the Lomowall taken by Chicagoans with their own Lomo cameras. It's a lomographic display unlike any other!

Do you have any idea what the hell I'm talking about? What exactly is Lomography, you ask? Well, it's simple really. Lomography is the essence of life! It's also an old Russian-made camera with built in Instagram filters rediscovered by modern day hipsters.

Lomography Store and Gallery
Thursday, July 19 | 6 PM
1422 N. Milwaukee


Doesn't look like you have to RSVP for this one.

Impressive Wood

Manhattan Forest Products specializes in custom-made floors and shelving constructed from wood that previously belonged to historic sites in New York. Imagine if your living room floor was made from the same wood as the Coney Island boardwalk. Or how about an armoire built from the wood inside of P. Diddy's Manhattan studio from season one of Making the Band?! RSVP to check out the Opening Party with drinks, live music, and appetizers at Merchandise Mart on Thursday, June 28th.

Manhattan Forest Products Opening Party
Thursday, June 28 | 5 - 7 PM
Merchandise Mart | LuxeHome | Suite 163
222 West Merchandise Mart Plaza

RSVP at 646-861-4044 or by emailing bizdev@mfpny.com

Post 27 Grand Re-Opening

Post 27 recently moved to a new location (across the street), and the owners have decided to celebrate the momentous occasion with free cocktails! Check out the new store and browse the diverse selection of sexy, retro-themed furniture that will give your house the Peter Brady bachelor pad look that you always dreamed about.

Post 27 Grand Re-Opening
Thursday, May 31 | 5 - 9 PM
1818 W. Grand Ave

No RSVP required

Carlisle Wide Plank Showcase Opening

Wide Plank

Carlisle Wide Plank Floors is opening a new showroom at the Chicago Merchandise Mart on Wednesday, April 18th, and they want you to get blitzed to celebrate the occasion! When I Googled "wide plank" I assumed the company logo would pop up, but as you can see from the picture I posted, my actual results were a tad awesomer. Drinks and light appetizers are complimentary which means I'll definitely be attending this event.  The Merch Mart is like a wild game reserve filled with tan cougars preying on young man meat.  Maybe I can get some bills paid? Don't look at me like I'm some kinda hooker!

Carlisle Wide Plank Floors Grand Opening
Wednesday, April 18 | 6 - 8 PM
222 W. Merchandise Mart Plaza

RSVP @ 800.595.9663

I only hook for rent money!

Bar Louie Grand Opening Specials

A new Bar Louie just popped up in Marina City and it's offering up some damn good food and drink specials to celebrate its grand opening. All of the small plate appetizers are available for $1.00 (limit one per person) and speciality martinis will also cost you $1.00 (unlimited). These particular specials last until Wednesday, February 15th so be sure to take advantage. Those bartenders are going to be serving up more cocktails than a marathon of Mad Men.

Bar Louie Grand Opening Specials
Good through Wednesday, February 15
335 N. Dearborn St (Dearborn and State)

Kiehl's Grand Opening

The new flagship Kiehl's store on The Mag Mile is celebrating its Grand Opening with a celebration on Friday, December 9th. There's no free alcohol at this event (why the hell am I even posting this?) but there will be free "karnival"inspired snacks, giveaways, jugglers, a photo booth AND a balloon twister! Wait, a balloon twister is a hand job with a condom on right?

Kiehl's Grand Opening
Friday, December 9 | 4 - 7 PM
The Shops at North Bridge
512 Michigan Ave, Suite 112

Henri Bendel Grand Opening

Henri Bendel is finally opening a store in Chicago at Water Tower Place! [pause for orgasm] The launch party takes place on Friday, November 18th, and guests will be able to shop for the hottest new handbags while sipping champagne and taking turns in a digital photo booth...just like a sleepover at Jerry Sandusky's house. Too soon? All you fashionistas of the Midwest can finally rejoice. True story--I thought "fashionistas" was a term for fascist Mexicans.

Henri Bendel Grand Opening
Friday, November 18 | 6 - 9 PM
Water Tower Place
845 Michigan Avenue

No RSVP  (Click HERE for more info)

Red Mango Grand Opening

Despite the imminent arrival of wintry death that will soon suck the souls out of all Chicagoans, frozen yogurt joints are still popping up everywhere. In fact a new Red Mango is opening its doors in Water Tower Place on Thursday, November 17th. Stop by the new location between 4 and 8 PM to get a free frozen yogurt with delicious toppings like strawberries, pineapples, graham crackers, or the exclusive Chicago topping, giardiniera peppers.

Red Mango Grand Opening
Thursday, November 17 | 7 PM
Water Tower Place | Level 7
835 North Michigan Avenue

Darryll Schiff Grand Opening

Gentner Furniture Design will showcase a display of artist Darryll Schiff's works on Friday, November 11th. Complimentary drinks and appetizers will be served. Visit http://www.schiff-art.com/ to check out some of his pieces. The "In Vista" collection (see picture above) includes high-quality blurry photos that apparently emulates the perspective of someone with a severe migraine. Check it out.

Darryll Schiff Grand Opening
Friday, November 11 | 5 - 8  PM
Gentner Furniture Design
228 West Kinzie Street

No RSVP required

Molteni & C Grand Opening

[Update: My RSVP was CONFIRMED and then subsequently DENIED a couple days later. What part of the game is this?! It looks like all CS-sponsored events are going to be very exclusive henceforth. If you haven't received an invite, or you belong to the 99%, you are not allowed to booze with the beautiful people.]

The Molteni & C Grand Opening is popping off at the Merchandise Mart on Thursday, November 17^th. Concetta Cipriano is hosting a fashion show to unveil the sexy new Cettina Design spring-summer 2012 collection! DJ Ciabatta Panini will be on the ones and twos. This is sponsored by EFFEN Vodka and Pure Kitchen Catering so there should be some decent food and drinks. I'll see ya there!

Molteni & C Grand Opening

Thursday, November 17^th | 6 – 9 PM

Fashion Show starts at 7 PM

Merchandise Mart

222 Merchandise Mart Plaza – Suite 128

RSVP to rsvpchicago@modernluxury.com 

Patron's Hacienda Grand Opening

Stop by Patron's Hacienda TONIGHT for the GRAND OPENING PARTY! "Chicago's First Mexican Steakhouse" is celebrating its opening with a complimentary OPEN BAR from 5 - 7 PM! You know how much tequila you can drink in two hours? It doesn't matter because you won't remember anything after the first 30 minutes. Don't forget to head over to the Celluloid Salon tonight as well. A quick word of advice--mixing tequila and Drambuie will probably lead to an intestinal rupture. Don't say I didn't warn you!

Patron's Hacienda Grand Opening
Wednesday, November 2 | 5 - 7 PM
316 W. Erie St (between Orleans and Franklin)

No RSVP required.

Fit Girl Studio Grand Opening

Ladies, are you in search of a sugar daddy, but worried that your muffin top is only attracting bums who still live with their parents? Well first of all, you should be ashamed of yourself because those "bums" may have fallen on hard times due to circumstances that were NOT under their control (e.g. avaricious baby mamas or Stripclub Addiction Disorder) and second, you go to hell!

Anyway, the Fit Girl Studio Grand Opening is taking place on Thursday, October 6. Perhaps some attendees may be inspired to lose weight so they can finally snag a wealthy older gentleman who can buy them authentic human hair weaves and afford upscale eateries like Corner Bakery and Wow Bao.

Fit Girl Studio Grand Opening
Thursday, October 6 | 6 - 8 PM
1642 Maple Avenue, Evanston, IL

RSVP to rsvp@skirtpr.com or 773.661.0700

Masa Azul Grand Opening

Masa Azul, which I'm pretty sure is Spanish for "Blue Areola",  is a new upscale Mexican eatery in Logan Square that's celebrating its Grand Opening TONIGHT with cocktail specials, tequila snow cones, tequila samples, and passed food samples.

Masa Azul Grand Opening
Thursday, September 22 | 5 PM
2901 W Diversey Ave (at N Francisco)

Armani Exchange Opening

Head over to Water Tower Place on Thursday, September 22nd, to check out the NEW Armani Exchange! DJ Bridger Marie will be on the 1s and 2s (turntables!) while you sip cocktails and hors d'oeuvres and check out the celebrity stylist trend presentation! I know what you're thinking, what kind of name is Bridger Marie? I don't know but I'm willing to bet she's the official tour DJ for MC Rosie the Riveter.

Armani Exchange Opening
Thursday, September 22 | 6-8 PM
Water Tower Place
835 North Michigan Ave
Level 5

RSVP to RSVP@ARMANIEXCHANGE.COM

Prasino Grand Opening

(There's actually no video linked to this picture. Sucker!)

CS Magazine is on a roll right now! The exclusive opening of the new restaurant, Prasino, will take place on Thursday, August 11th. Cocktails will be provided by Greenbar, Reyka Vodka, Goose Island and Champagne Cattier. And of course this is a restaurant so I'm sure they'll pass out plenty of eco-friendly, organic delicacies for your drunken hippie pleasure.

Prasino Grand Opening
Thursday, August 11 | 6 - 9 PM
1846 W. Division

RSVP to rsvpchicago@modernluxury.com

Mondial River West Grand Opening

CS Magazine is back at it with the Mondial River West Grand Opening Summer Cocktail Party on August 11th! Damn that was a mouthful. The Mondial River West is the sexiest new condo-turned rental-turned condo-turned rental to hit the luxury residence market in the West Loop. High class hooch, grub, and treats will be provided courtesy of Red Canary, Natalino's Delux Bar, LaFarine Bakery and Salon Blu.

Mondial River West Grand Opening
August 11| 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
910 W. Huron

RSVP at mondialrsvp@watertonresidential.com

Camarena Taco Truck Launch Party

Get ready to dine on exotic Mexican delicacies infused with Familia Camarena Tequila, complimentary signature cocktails and desserts from Tipsy Cake at the Camarena Taco Truck Launch Party on Tuesday, July 12th! This event is taking place at the Chicago Illuminating Company in the South Loop. All the parties that I've been to at this place were crazy. The sound system is dope, the ambiance is straight stupid, the outdoor patio is funky fresh, and everybody's cold chillin to the max. That's totally how I would've described it 25 years ago.

Camarena Tequila Taco Truck Launch Party
Tuesday, July 12 | 7 PM - 10 PM
Chicago Illuminating Company
2110 S. Wabash

RSVP at camarenachicago.eventbrite.com

Antonio Lupi Showroom Re-Opening

The re-opening party of Antonio Lupi's newly renovated bathroom showroom is taking place on Thursday, June 9th! I haven't been this excited to see a bathroom since I went to that last CS event sponsored by White Castle and Absolut Prune Vodka. Rest assured booze and appetizers at this event will be provided by Half Acre Beer Company, Honest Foods Catering and Tenzing Wines.

Antonio Lupi Chicago Showroom Re-Opening
Thursday, June 9th | 6 - 8 PM
516 N. Wells Street

RSVP to rsvpchicago@modernluxury.com

Eileen Fisher Grand Opening [Reminder]

An Eileen Fisher store is opening in the Block 37 shopping complex on Thursday, May 19th. Celebrate with gratis champagne and appetizers, and try not to walk through the floor-to-ceiling glass facade that will inevitably confound your inebriated depth perception. Click HERE to save $25 off your entire purchase of whatever this store sells (clothes? cupcakes? misplaced Haitian children?)

Eileen Fisher Grand Opening Party
Thursday, May 19 | 4 - 7 PM
108 N. State St.

No RSVP Required