2025-05-17 Radius - Chicago, IL
 

Let's do it! We all had such a great time in '99 and 2002. Any veterans from previous meetups? (I missed the meetup in '98, but was at the show.)

First question is when to get together. I'm thinking noon-early afternoon on Saturday. Dinner would be cutting it too close to the show. I'd also consider something the night before.

The venue is on the south side and not in an area I'm very familiar with. Anyone here from nearby or attending the University of Chicago?

Last question: We need to think of Something Goofy to Hand to Karl. In '98 it was Nickole's famous snowglobe, which even earned a magazine photo as part of their stage setup.
A later show during the Easter season saw Peeps from Amy (Karl's bewildered expression was priceless). Finally, there was the crowning glory that was Nickole's Beaucoup Fishing trophy. Something fun and friendly without being fawning.

Can't wait!

Re: Chicago dirtymeet, May 17, 2025
 

cant answer those questions as I'll be driving down from Wisconsin but I'd be down to meet some of yall

Re: Chicago dirtymeet, May 17, 2025
 

I think a lot of people will be traveling for this one. The more the merrier!

Re: Chicago dirtymeet, May 17, 2025
 

:)

Re: Chicago dirtymeet, May 17, 2025
 

Hey there cdave2! Yes! Let's do it up old school here :D I was at the '99 and '02 dirtymeets and it would be cool to do it all again.

I've been to Radius for a show in 2022 and I think that it should be a UW-friendly sort of place. Modern lights and a big open room. Think 'warehouse-style' and not 'converted theater'. No seating unless you want to grab a bench on the wall all the way opposite of the stage though!

I like the idea of an early-afternoon meetup so that folks can get to the venue and stand in line as soon as they want. I'm not 100% sure when I'll be able to make the drive in though...

Re: Chicago dirtymeet, May 17, 2025
 

Hey dubno! Hope to see you and your wife there!

Re: Chicago dirtymeet, May 17, 2025
 

I got my tickets, im up for a meet early in the day, somewhere to eat bonus without the need for a reservation, I should arrive a few days before.

Re: Chicago dirtymeet, May 17, 2025
 

Hey!

Not sure how it's all going to work, but my wife and I are going to fly into Chicago day of the show, then fly back the next morning

*it'll be the first time the in-laws are watching the baby overnight, so here's hoping everything goes smoothly*

Re: Chicago dirtymeet, May 17, 2025
 

my buddy suggested https://www.skylarkchicago.com/ for the meet / pre-game its walking distance

Re: Chicago dirtymeet, May 17, 2025
 

Great suggestion, Yannick, thank you!