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Happy hour takes on a new meaning with First Fridays at the MCA. Relax after a long workweek with a cash bar featuring specialty drinks and free Wolfgang Puck appetizers. Enjoy live music from local DJs, the world’s only iMac G5 digital dating bar, creation stations, and more. Each month features an up-and-coming Chicago artist in a preview of the latest UBS 12 x 12: New Artists/New Work exhibition.

General admission: $18
Advance tickets: $13
MCA members: $10
Buy tickets online
or call the MCA Box Office, 312.397.4010

* All tickets include museum admission, live entertainment, and complimentary Wolfgang Puck hors d’oeuvres. Doors are open from 6 to 10 pm with a cash bar until 9:30 pm. Guests must be 21 or older to enter.
NEW! Buy your tickets in advance–save money and get VIP admission to the event. The MCA Box Office closes ticket sales at 3 pm on the day of the event.

For “Holidaze,” the first 200 guests will receive gifts bags with goodies from Links of London, Andy’s frozen custard, Yogahouse, Francesca’s on Chestnut, Halo Men’s Salon and much more. Guests also have the opportunity to enjoy:
DJ Duke Shin and Nate Manic;
Paraffin hand dips and mini manicures for the men, from Halo men’s salon;
Dessert sampling from Francesca’s on Chestnut;
Artist interactions with Trevor Stone and Team Holiday Love;
A scavenger hunt through our galleries;
Many other festive activities to celebrate the upcoming holidays!

http://www.mcachicago.org/programs/ff.php?page=friday


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  1. Enrique says:

    Feb 2, 2012

    You’re so right–Thanksgiving is a great hloadiy! Family and food–what could be better? It’s also a wonderful time to count our blessings and share our gratitude by helping those less fortunate. Love your blog and I’ll be back!

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