Category: karaoke

  • Off-Site: Chicago Zine Fest 2018, May 18th and 19th

     

    Watch this space for more info about Chicago Zine Fest 2018!

    Quimby’s is proud to co-sponsor The Chicago Zine Fest, a celebration of small press and independent publishers, with free workshops, events, and an annual festival. CZF 2018 will be held May 18-19. All events are free!

    Friday, May 18th: Panel Discussion & Exhibitor Reading, 6:30-9:30pm at the Institute of Cultural Affairs, 4750 N. Sheridan Road in Uptown. The topic is On Speaking Terms: Zines, Librarians and Communities and the panel will feature local zinester and Chicago Public Library employee Oscar Arreola, Doro of the School of the Art Institute’s Zine Collection, Milo from Queer Zine Archive Project (QZAP), and moderated by the University of Chicago’s zine archivist, Sarah G. Wenzel. Then stay for the exhibitor reading featuring performances by Zach Auburn, Shira Mario, Megan Metzger, Ariel Chan, Marian Runk, Katie Armentrout and Cathy Hannah. Facebook event invite for that event here.

    Saturday, May 19th: Tabling Exhibition, 11am-6pm at The Plumbers Union Hall, 1340 W Washington Blvd in Chicago. The exhibitor list is here.  And Facebook event invite for that event here. Come see us at Table S3!

    And don’t forget about the Chicago Zine Fest Afterparty w/ Punk Rock Karaoke at the Co-Prosperity Sphere from 7:30 to midnight on Saturday night. (Here’s the Facebook event invite for it.) $6 goes to fundraiser for the CHIPRC.

    PRK flyer by Miguel Centeno.

     

    For more info:

    chicagozinefest.org

    facebook.com/chicagozinefest

    twitter.com/chicagozinefest

    chicagozinefest.tumblr.com

    instagram.com/chicagozinefest

    Interested in volunteering? Contact CZF here!

    CZF 2018 artwork by Yewon Kwon.

  • Offsite: Quimby's Co-Sponsors The Independent World Karaoke Championship at the Co-Prosperity Sphere Dec 7th-9th

    Chicago is the new karaoke capital, and The Independent World Karaoke Championship is happening Dec 7th-Dec 9th in this great city to prove it. Quimby’s is proud to co-sponsor the first IWKC, which boasts 3 nights of karaoke, special awards, bands, celebrity appearances, raffles, screenings and more. This karaoke-related multi-media experience explodes in lowbrow hi-fi at the Co-Prosperity Sphere in Bridgeport, the Community of Future. This festival is a fundraiser for WLPN, Lumpen Radio.

    Dec 7-9, 2017

    All events take place at the Co-Prosperity Sphere (NOT Quimby’s), 3219 S Morgan St • Chicago Il 60608

    Admission is $10 – 3 Day Pass is $25

    THURSDAY DEC 7 Shameless Karaoke Night
    7pm: Screening of the movie Karaoke Terror
    9pm: Performance by: Bill Mummy
    9:30pm-midnight – Karaoke provided Shameless Karaoke

    FRIDAY, DEC 8 Green Screen You Tube Karaoke Freakout!
    7pm Screening of the documentary Karaoke Fever
    9pm Performance by Winston Lasker ( Hunter Husar )
    9:30pm-midnight Green Screen You Tube Karaoke Freakout!

    SATURDAY, DEC 9 The Finals!
    4pm Interview with Rob Drew, author of Karaoke Nights: An Ethnographic Rhapsody (recorded live with studio audience for WLPN broadcast)
    7pm Screening of the worst karaoke movie ever made: Duets
    9pm Performance by Bobby Conn
    9:30 pm-Midnight: Judged competition- Karaoke provided Shameless Karaoke

    full schedule located at c-ps.org.

    #IWKC

    Wanna see the list of songs Shameless Karaoke offers for Thurs and Sat? Click here!

    Wanna see this event on Facebook? Click here!

  • Off-Site: Chicago Zine Fest Karaoke Fundraiser Thursday Dec 8th at Beauty Bar

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    Calling all Karaoke Idols, you can stop singing to yourself while driving to work and join Chicago Zine Fest at our annual karaoke fundraiser, Thursday, December 8th at Beauty Bar, 1444 W Chicago Ave. NOT at QUIMBY’S.

    Hosted by Joe and Liz Mason of Shameless Karaoke, dig deep into their songbook of over 3000 songs (w/ 100 new ones just added for you to try out!). They’ve got tons of artists from classics to contemporary from the like of David Bowie, Neil Diamond, Katy Perry, Michael Jackson, No Doubt, Madonna, Prince, Rolling Stones, Miley Cyrus, Britney Spears and “more more more” (yes Billy Idol too).

    There is a $5 admission which will benefit the 2017 Chicago Zine Fest. Beauty Bar offers their signature martini and a manicure drink special! Plus walk away with some extra cash by entering the CZF Split the Pot raffle. 

    Now all that’s left is you and some friends (can’t sing duets alone). The event beings at 8pm and is 21+.

    Get on stage and rock out! 

    About Chicago Zine Fest: The Chicago Zine Fest is an independent event creating an outlet for small press and independent publishers to showcase their work. CZF’s mission is to showcase the culture and accessibility of zine-making through workshops, events, and an annual festival that welcomes artists and creators to share their stories, knowledge, and love of zines. The 2017 Chicago Zine Fest is Friday May 5 with the 8th Annual Zine Exhibition on Saturday May 6 at Plumber’s Union Hall. For more information visit chicagozinefest.org.

    Quimby’s Bookstore is proud to be a sponsor for Chicago Zine Fest.

    Flyer artwork by Chicago illustrator Chema Skandal.

    Here’s the Facebook invite for this event. Tell yr friends!

  • Offsite: Chicago Zine Fest Valentine’s Day Karaoke Fundraiser at Beauty Bar Chicago 2/14

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    Show your love through song this Valentine’s Day, Sunday, February 14th as you help raise funds for the independent literary event Chicago Zine Fest, at Beauty Bar, 1444 W Chicago Ave. (NOT AT QUIMBY’S.)

    For their fifth annual karaoke fundraiser, Zine Fest partners with Shameless Karaoke with a songbook of karaoke favorites from Blondie, the Smiths, James Brown, Madonna, Black Sabbath, David Bowie, Prince, The Clash, Elvis Costello, the Kinks, Kiss, Britney Spears, Roxy Music, the Sex Pistols, classic punk and new wave and more. You can voice your feelings about Valentine’s Day with your song selection, whether it’s “Addicted to Love” or “Love Will Tear Us Apart.”

    Bring some extra dollars as Beauty Bar offers unique drink specials all night long, including a signature martini and manicure to make sure you look your best this holiday.  Plus Zine Fest will hold a 50/50 raffle, splitting the pot that night with one lucky winner. Purchase raffle tickets for a chance to take home a nice holiday gift.

    There is a $5 admission which will benefit the 2016 Chicago Zine Fest. The event beings at 8pm and is 21+.

    About Chicago Zine Fest: Chicago Zine Fest (CZF) is a celebration of small press and independent publishers. CZF’s mission is to showcase the culture and accessibility of zine-making through workshops, events, and an annual festival that welcomes artists and creators to share their stories, knowledge, and love of zines. Chicago Zine Fest 2016 takes place on April 29th and 30th, 2016. Visit chicagozinefest.org for more information.

    Join the event on Facebook and invite your friends: https://www.facebook.com/events/545483928934905/

    About Shameless Karaoke: Visit www.facebook.com/ShamelessKaraoke/

    See the Shameless Karaoke list here to think about what song(s) you want to do!

    Artwork by the lovely and talented Chicago artist Gina Wynbrandt (Big Pussy).

    Quimby’s is proud to co-sponsor Chicago Zine Fest, which is April 29th-30th, 2016.

  • Chicago Zine Fest Karaoke Night Fundraiser 1/23 at Beauty Bar

    CZF KaraokeCheck one, check two. Get set to sing the night away Friday, January 23rd, 9pm, at Chicago Zine Fest’s annual karaoke fundraiser at Beauty Bar, 1444 W Chicago Ave.

    The entertainment will be provided by Shameless Karaoke. Their diverse songbook covers all genres with selections from artists including David Bowie, Elvis Costello, Neil Diamond, Duran Duran, Erasure, Michael Jackson, the Kinks, Madonna, Motley Crue, Oasis, Ozzy Osbourne, Prince, Rolling Stones, Sir Mixalot, Britney Spears and a variety of punk and new wave classics as well.

    There is a $5 admission which will benefit the 2015 Chicago Zine Fest. The event beings at 9pm and is 21+. Hosted by Shameless Karaoke KJ, Caboose zinester and Quimby’s manager Liz Mason. Beauty Bar will offer drink specials all night long including a signature martini and a manicure.

    Take the stage and own it. Bring friends and sing a duet. Or enjoy from the crowd. Come out and have a good time and support self-publishing in Chicago.

    About CZF: The Chicago Zine Fest is an independent event creating an outlet for small press and independent publishers to showcase their work. Our goal is to make DIY zine-making accessible, highlight the talents of self-published artists, and give independent artists a chance to interact, and swap skills through tabling, community events, and workshops. Quimby’s Bookstore is proud to be a sponsor of CZF. For more information visit chicagozinefest.org.

    Click here for the Shameless Karaoke Song List.

    Please note this event is NOT at Quimby’s, it is at at Beauty Bar, 1444 W Chicago Ave.

  • Chicago Zine Fest Punk Rock Karaoke Fundraiser at The Beauty Bar 1/9

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    Prepare to belt out your favorite punk songs Thursday, January 9th at Chicago Zine Fest’s first fundraiser of 2014, their 3rd annual event partnering with Punk Rock Karaoke Chicago at Beauty Bar at 1444 W Chicago Ave.

    The Punk Rock Karaoke songbook has selections from bands including Ramones, Rancid, Green Day, Blonde, Against Me!, the Clash, Misfits, the Smiths and more! These tunes will make you pump your fist in the air and pogo around all night long. Bring your friends to join in on the fun.

    Beauty Bar staff will offer a unique drink special all night long, a signature martini and a manicure.

    Hosts for the night will be the energetic and outrageous duo of Marisa Overton and Tara Anley.

    There is a $5 admission which will benefit the 2014 Chicago Zine Fest. The event beings at 8pm and is 21+.

    About Chicago Zine Fest: The Chicago Zine Fest is an independent event creating an outlet for small press and independent publishers to showcase their work. Our goal is to make DIY zine-making accessible, highlight the talents of self-published artists, and give independent artists a chance to interact, and swap skills through tabling, community events, and workshops. The festival will be held on March 14 and 15, 2014. For more information visit chicagozinefest.org.

    Note: This is NOT at Quimby’s! It is at Beauty Bar at 1444 W Chicago Ave.

  • Offsite: On The Wall: Zine Art Meets Gallery Art at Strange Beauty Show

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    Come to Strange Beauty Show on Thursday, August 15th for this very special event co-sponsored by Quimby’s Bookstore!

    On The Wall: Zine Art Meets Gallery Art
    at Strange Beauty Show
    1118 N. Ashland Ave.
    7-10pm

    This very special event is the first collaboration between Quimby’s Bookstore and the salon/art space Strange Beauty Show. Curated by staff from both businesses, this group show features zine and comics artists, who will be showcasing pieces from their publications on the wall for display, and they will also have their periodicals avaiable for perusal and purchase.

    Featuring work by Jami Sailor, Danielle Chenette, Lyra Hill and more!

    Karaoke provided by Shameless Karaoke! (Click here for the song list.) Cocktails and nibbles!

    Click here to find the event on Facebook.

    *Please note this event is NOT at Quimby’s. It is at at Strange Beauty Show at 1118 N. Ashland Ave.

    Strange Beauty Show is a place to experience artistic beauty in an upbeat yet laid-back environment. Come in and get a new creative haircut or color, view the work of local visual artists, and listen to a favorite song on vinyl; these elements all converge in one creative space at SBS. Also, see their Facebook page for updates of creative hair endeavors at SBS.

  • Off-site Event: Karaoke Idol April Edition 4/25

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    Quimby’s is proud to co-sponsor this monthly series at Beauty Bar Chicago, which raises funds for Chicago not-for-profits and culturally minded aspiring businesses. One singer each from Chicago-based companies and organizations will battle it out to determine who will wear the crown of KARAOKE IDOL! And one lucky competitor will be chosen from the crowd to compete with the other representatives from local businesses. Maybe that’s you?

    This month’s edition is on April 25th. Celebrity Judges Mason Johnson, Amy Guth, & Jacob Knabb, and KJ Gods “Shameless Karaoke” will preside.

    Please note: this event is NOT at Quimby’s. It is at the Beauty Bar Chicago, at 1444 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60642.

    More info: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Karaoke-Idol-Chicago/485722288105544

  • December Karaoke Idol at The Beauty Bar 12/13 8pm

    The Holiday installment of Chicago’s favorite live karaoke battle KARAOKE IDOL tinsels up the stage at Beauty Bar on Thursday, December 13th, at 8PM! One singer from each the following cool Chicago-based companies and organizations will battle it out to determine who will wear the crown of KARAOKE IDOL!

    Girls Rock! Chicago
    The Nightingale
    Rock for Kids

    HOMEROOM
    & Pop Serial!Celebrity Judges Mason Johnson, Amy Guth, & Jacob Knabb, and KJ Gods “Shameless Karaoke” will preside.The reigning Karaoke Idol champ Carrie Shemanski returns from the wilds to defend her crown against a stacked field including last month’s champion HOMEROOM, so this one looks to be a total free-for-all. Someone from the crowd will be chosen to be the 6th contestant.Show up at 8PM to compete in an epic hour-and-a-half long karaoke free-for-all! Sign up to sing your ass off for a chance to be chosen as the 6th contestant by our celebrity judges!

    Tune in at 10PM as 2 FINALISTS are chosen from the field of 6 to compete in Chicago’s ultimate karaoke death-match.

    YOU DECIDE THE WINNER!

    Ultimately CHICAGO DECIDES who wins based upon audience applause so come ready to cheer for your favorite performer!

    Be sure to stick around afterward for OPEN KARAOKE w/ “Shameles Karaoke”! There will be plenty of time for you to sing too! Just come early or stay late so you can sign up & belt out your favorite songs when your turn arrives!

    Remember, all that door money goes to a good cause! All door money will be divided up amongst the contestants and their sponsors.

    KARAOKE IDOL is brought to you by Curbside Splendor Publishing, Another Chicago Magazine, & Quimby’s Bookstore.

    21+
    $5 cover

    More info:
    Check out The Facebook Group for the event
    Please note: this event is NOT AT QUIMBY’S, It is at The Beauty Bar at 1444 W. Chicago Ave.

  • Punk Rock Karaoke Fundraiser for Chicago Zine Fest

    And hey! Chicago Zine Fest is march 8th-9th, 2013. Click here for more info.