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๐๐ค๐ถ๐ท๏ธ 4th Annual Half-O-Ween Karaoke Party!! ๐๐ป๐ธ๏ธ
Brando's Lincoln Park, 2265 N Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL, US๐๐ป๐ธ๏ธ Our Half-O-Ween Party is BACK!! ๐ธ๏ธ๐ป๐
โจ Multi-Meetup Group Event!! โจ
Weโre bringing multiple Meetup groups together for one big, high-energy night! ๐๐ฅ
That means more people, more costumes, more karaoke, and more fun ๐ค๐๐บ
Itโs the perfect chance to meet new people, mix & mingle, and make some new friends across different groups! ๐๐
Had an absolute blast the past 3 years (check out some past event pics below! ๐ธ๐ฅ๐), so letโs do it again!! ๐๐๐๐ What is Half-O-Ween? ๐๐
Itโs the halfway point to Halloween โ basically Halloween in April! ๐๐งโโ๏ธ๐ท๏ธ
Think โChristmas in Julyโโฆ but spookier ๐๐ป๐ธ๏ธ๐ฅ๐ธ๏ธ๐ THE PLAN ๐๐ธ๏ธ
Weโre taking over Brandoโs Lincoln Park for a big, multi-group party + karaoke night! ๐ค๐ถ๐ป๐ฅณ
Weโll aim to grab tables in the back near the stage ๐ญ๐ค โ so if you arrive early, help lock some down! ๐ช๐ช
๐กโฐ Start Time: 6:30 PM
โ ๏ธ Try to arrive around then โ Saturdays get crowded FAST! ๐ถโโ๏ธ๐ถโโ๏ธ๐ฅ๐งโโ๏ธ๐งโโ๏ธ COSTUMES (Highly Encouraged!) ๐งโโ๏ธ๐งโโ๏ธ
Not requiredโฆ but come onโฆ itโs Half-O-Ween ๐๐
๐ป Full costumes = AMAZING ๐ฏ๐ฅ
๐ค๐งก Or keep it simple with:- Halloween shirts ๐๐
- Black & orange outfits ๐ค๐งก
- Anything spooky/festive ๐ป๐ท๏ธ๐ธ๏ธ
โจ The more people dressed up, the more fun it is!! ๐๐๐ฅ
๐ค๐ถ KARAOKE VIBES ๐ถ๐ค
- Sing solo ๐ค๐, with friends ๐ฏโโ๏ธ๐ฏโโ๏ธ, or not at all โ totally optional! ๐
- Group songs are highly encouraged ๐ถ๐บ๐ (perfect if youโre a little shy ๐ )
- Or just grab a drink ๐น๐บ๐ฅ and cheer people on!๐ญ๐
๐ธ๐ณ PAYMENT INFO ๐ณ๐ธ
Everyone is responsible for their own tab ๐งพ
โก๏ธ Order directly at the bar ๐ป๐น
โก๏ธ Cash ๐ต & credit ๐ณ accepted
๐ซ No group bills โ keeps things simple & easy ๐๐ท๏ธ๐ Letโs mingle ๐ค, party ๐ฅณ, sing ๐ค, and celebrate being HALFWAY TO HALLOWEEN!! ๐๐ท๏ธ
๐ป๐ค Costumes, drinks, music, and great people โ what better excuse to party in April?! ๐๐ป๐ฅ๐
https://brandoschicago.com/lincoln-park/about/16 attendees
๐๏ธ๐บ We Interrupt This Programโฆ Broadcast Museum Private Tour! ๐ป๐ฌ
Museum of Broadcast Communications-current, 440 W. Randolph Street, Chicago, IL, US๐๏ธ๐บ We Interrupt This Programโฆ Broadcast Museum Private Tour! ๐ป๐ฌ
EXCLUSIVE GUIDED TOUR OF THE MUSEUM OF BROADCAST COMMUNICATIONS!
Lights, camera, Chicago! ๐ฌโจ Step behind the mic and into broadcasting history at the Museum of Broadcast Communications โ one of the earliest broadcast museums in America and the only one dedicated to both radio AND television! From vintage radio consoles to iconic TV moments, this is a fascinating deep dive into the stories, voices, and faces that shaped American media culture. A guided private tour exclusively for our group! ๐
โ ๏ธ NOTE: This event works a little differently than my usual tours!
Instead of paying me directly, youโll purchase your own ticket โ either:
โข ๐ป Discounted online (recommended)
โข ๐ช Regular price at the door
See full details below โฌ๏ธ***
๐ LOGISTICS
๐ Sunday, April 19, 2026
โฐ 1:00 PM to 3: 00 PM
๐ Museum of Broadcast Communications โ 440 W. Randolph St, Chicago
๐ฐ $19-$24 per person (see details on tickets below)
๐ตCredit card only***
๐๏ธ TICKETS โ BUY AHEAD & SAVE!
โ ๏ธ You purchase directly from the museum (not through me)
๐ BEST DEAL โ Purchase online in advance using our group link: ๐ https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/mbc-group-trip- General Admission: $20
- Seniors: $19
๐ช Prefer to pay at the door on the day of the tour? No problem โ but it costs more:
- General Admission: $24
- Seniors: $21
- Students: $19
- Children 6 & under: FREE
๐ณ Credit cards only accepted at the museum
๐ก Save money + guarantee your spot โ buy online!***
๐ WHAT WEโLL EXPERIENCE:
๐บ Johnny Carson: The Centennial
A rare, in-depth celebration of the legendary Tonight Show host who defined late-night TV for decades.
๐ The Evolution of Late Night Television
An interactive journey from early pioneers to todayโs biggest names.
๐ป Five Decades of The Loop
A tribute to Chicagoโs iconic rock & talk radio station ๐ธ
๐คก Chicago TV Gallery
Bozoโs Circus (yesโthe buckets!), Garfield Goose, Svengoolie & more!
๐๏ธ National Radio Hall of Fame
Honoring legends of American radio with memorabilia and vintage tech***
๐ ABOUT THE MUSEUM OF BROADCAST COMMUNICATIONS
Founded in Chicago in 1982 with a $250 seed contribution from the Chicago Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, the MBC was the brainchild of journalist and broadcaster Bruce DuMont โ whose uncle Allen B. DuMont founded the legendary DuMont Television Network. ๐บ Early supporters included The MacArthur Foundation, Arthur C. Nielsen Jr., Paul and Angel Harvey, Betty White, Bob Newhart, Jane Pauley, and Mike Wallace โ a true who's who of broadcasting royalty! ๐The museum officially opened in June 1987 at River City on the Near South Side, featuring thousands of hours of TV and radio programming in its A.C. Nielsen Research Center. It later moved to the Chicago Cultural Center in 1992, drawing nearly 200,000 visitors annually and ranking among Chicago's top tourist attractions. In 2012 it reopened at 360 N. State St. โ with a ribbon-cutting attended by Chicago-born actors John Mahoney and Betty White โ showcasing beloved artifacts like the WGN Bozo's Circus set, stage doors from The Oprah Winfrey Show, and the original Charlie McCarthy puppet by Edgar Bergen. ๐ญ
After navigating the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and a building sale in 2023, the MBC triumphantly reopened in October 2025 at its stunning new home at 440 W. Randolph St โ featuring brand new exhibits, familiar collection highlights presented in fresh interactive ways, and a grand celebration of Johnny Carson's centennial and 75 years of late-night television. A true Chicago comeback story! ๐
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๐ฝ๏ธ OPTIONAL LUNCH OR DRINKS AFTER
Those interested are welcome to join for a bite nearby! ๐ด
๐ Location shared closer to the date
๐ต Please bring cash โ some places may not split checks***
๐ WHAT TO BRING
๐ณ Credit card or payment method for ticket purchase
๐ท Camera
๐ Optional notebook for notes & highlights***
๐ PARKING
๐ ฟ๏ธ Recommended garage: 165 N. Clinton โ SpotHero discounts available!
๐ More parking info: https://www.museum.tv/visit ๐ Additional street & garage options nearby๐ PUBLIC TRANSIT ๐ CTA accessible โ multiple L lines & buses within walking distance
๐บ๏ธ CTA Trip Planner: https://www.transitchicago.com/planatrip/
๐ฑ Lost or running late? Call/text 312.835.4259***
โ ๏ธ IMPORTANT NOTES
- โ Please update your RSVP if you can no longer attend!
- ๐๏ธ Buying online in advance saves you money AND guarantees your spot โ use the group link above!
- ๐ Check in with Giovina upon arrival
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โ ๏ธ NO-SHOW POLICY
- ๐ฌ 3 no-shows without updating your RSVP = 3-month event ban
- โฐ Update your RSVP before the event start time; after that, message the host directly
- ๐ Check in with the host upon arrival
- ๐ซ Continual no-shows = removal from the group
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