# Chicago Fall Dopefest? **URL:** \ **Category:** Factual Questions\ **Created:** [September 15, 2012, 1:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicago-fall-dopefest/634751 "2012-09-15T01:43:13Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Lochdale](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/edb3f5/32.png) [@Lochdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lochdale)\ **Post date:** [September 23, 2012, 10:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicago-fall-dopefest/634751/21 "2012-09-23T22:45:44Z")
That would be a good weekend for me. Wife is due the end of the month so I’ll be in town. ---
**Author:** ![Rand\_Rover](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/db5fbb/32.png) [@Rand\_Rover](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rand_Rover)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2012, 12:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicago-fall-dopefest/634751/22 "2012-09-26T00:00:24Z")
I’d be down if it’s an after-work sort of thing. Some potential of me making it on a Saturday night, but zero potential for a Saturday day. As the turnout last time showed, going at a time that neither me nor MOL can make it is just not a good idea. ---
**Author:** ![Lochdale](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/edb3f5/32.png) [@Lochdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lochdale)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2012, 5:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicago-fall-dopefest/634751/23 "2012-09-27T05:28:51Z")
So are we settled on the first weekend of November? What about a Friday night? ---
**Author:** ![MeanOldLady](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/meanoldlady/32/10737_2.png) [@MeanOldLady](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MeanOldLady)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2012, 6:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicago-fall-dopefest/634751/24 "2012-09-27T18:39:44Z")
Early November works. Would prefer a school night, or during the daytime on a weekend. Might could do a Friday, but not ideal. ---
**Author:** ![C\_K\_Dexter\_Haven](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/b2d939/32.png) [@C\_K\_Dexter\_Haven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/C_K_Dexter_Haven)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2012, 1:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicago-fall-dopefest/634751/25 "2012-09-28T13:06:22Z")
Fri Nov 2 or Sat Nov 3 works for me… ---
**Author:** ![Lochdale](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/edb3f5/32.png) [@Lochdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lochdale)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2012, 6:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicago-fall-dopefest/634751/26 "2012-09-28T18:56:00Z")
That’s a good weekend for me as well. Slight preference for the Friday as that’s when the wife allows me out of the house 😃 ---
**Author:** ![dalej42](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/67e7ee/32.png) [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2012, 2:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicago-fall-dopefest/634751/27 "2012-09-29T02:07:00Z")
Friday Nov 2 is also good for me. Are we still debating between Edgewater and Lincoln Park? I’m fine with either. ---
**Author:** ![Lochdale](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/edb3f5/32.png) [@Lochdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lochdale)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2012, 1:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicago-fall-dopefest/634751/28 "2012-09-29T13:43:29Z")
So Friday, November 2nd it is? I’m easy as to locale though would prefer Lincoln Park as I live there. ---
**Author:** ![dalej42](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/67e7ee/32.png) [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2012, 5:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicago-fall-dopefest/634751/29 "2012-09-29T17:50:57Z")
Let’s set the date as Friday Nov 2, sometime after work, say 5 or 6 pm. Anyone know how the happy hour scene is in Lincoln Park? [The Galway](http://www.galwayarms.com/) was great for the last mini fest, as it there was plenty of room for a group on a Saturday afternoon. ---
**Author:** ![dalej42](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/67e7ee/32.png) [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2012, 8:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicago-fall-dopefest/634751/30 "2012-09-29T20:52:29Z")
Another idea in Lincoln Park might be [Rocks](http://www.yelp.com/biz/rocks-lincoln-park-chicago) The Lake View location is my absolute favorite hangout place, great beers on tap and the food is quite tasty for bar food. I haven’t been to the Lincoln Park location, but if they’re good with groups as well as separate checks, it might be a good Dopefest spot. ---
**Author:** ![zoid](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/zoid/32/336_2.png) [@zoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zoid)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2012, 9:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicago-fall-dopefest/634751/31 "2012-09-29T21:50:34Z")
> [@dalej42](#): > > Let’s set the date as Friday Nov 2, sometime after work, say 5 or 6 pm. Anyone know how the happy hour scene is in Lincoln Park? [The Galway](http://www.galwayarms.com/) was great for the last mini fest, as it there was plenty of room for a group on a Saturday afternoon. The only problem is that parking around there is impossible. I drove like an hour to get there and after 45 min of looking for a parking space gave up. If we can find somewhere that has reasonable parking I’d like to join in. ---
**Author:** ![dalej42](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/67e7ee/32.png) [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2012, 10:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicago-fall-dopefest/634751/32 "2012-09-29T22:07:21Z")
> [@zoid](#): > > The only problem is that parking around there is impossible. I drove like an hour to get there and after 45 min of looking for a parking space gave up. If we can find somewhere that has reasonable parking I’d like to join in. How does the other location at Rocks, 1301 W Schubert Ave, Chicago, IL 60614, work our for parking? ---
**Author:** ![GrandWino](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/grandwino/32/67_2.png) [@GrandWino](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GrandWino)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2012, 8:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicago-fall-dopefest/634751/33 "2012-10-01T20:06:22Z")
Parking is pretty rough anywhere in LP, especially in the evenings. ---
**Author:** ![Lochdale](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/edb3f5/32.png) [@Lochdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lochdale)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2012, 11:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicago-fall-dopefest/634751/34 "2012-10-01T23:33:36Z")
There is paid parking on several spots on Clark Street very near the Galway Arms. ---
**Author:** ![dalej42](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/67e7ee/32.png) [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Post date:** [October 6, 2012, 9:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicago-fall-dopefest/634751/35 "2012-10-06T21:39:10Z")
Quick bump to gauge interest on Friday, Nov 2, let’s say 5 pm-7 or whenever. Is Lincoln Park ok with paid parking for those who drive? ---
**Author:** ![Lochdale](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/edb3f5/32.png) [@Lochdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lochdale)\ **Post date:** [October 6, 2012, 10:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicago-fall-dopefest/634751/36 "2012-10-06T22:29:08Z")
I’m still in. ---
**Author:** ![jnglmassiv](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/f07891/32.png) [@jnglmassiv](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jnglmassiv)\ **Post date:** [October 6, 2012, 11:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicago-fall-dopefest/634751/37 "2012-10-06T23:40:52Z")
Also in. Let’s stick with this date. It will be difficult to park and getting into the heart of the city at 5 on a Friday is not something I’m looking forward to. I leave work just west of Ohare at 5 and can’t imagine getting to LP before 6. The Galway was perfect in the summer with that deck but I’m not sure how well it would work in chilly November but I can’t come up with any alternatives. I’ll leave the location-picking to the public transporters and just show up when I can. Aw la yall are lucky I like most of you or I wouldn’t bother. ---
**Author:** ![Tim\_R.Mortiss](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tim_r.mortiss/32/142_2.png) [@Tim\_R.Mortiss](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tim_R.Mortiss)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2012, 7:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicago-fall-dopefest/634751/38 "2012-10-08T07:17:25Z")
Works for me. ---
**Author:** ![MeanOldLady](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/meanoldlady/32/10737_2.png) [@MeanOldLady](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MeanOldLady)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2012, 4:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicago-fall-dopefest/634751/39 "2012-10-08T16:19:22Z")
Sure, whatever. I’ll do a Friday. ---
**Author:** ![MeanOldLady](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/meanoldlady/32/10737_2.png) [@MeanOldLady](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MeanOldLady)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2012, 4:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicago-fall-dopefest/634751/40 "2012-10-09T16:08:16Z")
Actually, I take that back. I need to figure out what I’m doing Halloween-party-wise. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicago-fall-dopefest/634751.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicago-fall-dopefest/634751.md?page=3)