Going To Chicago Solo?

joseph33
joseph33 Washington DC Posts: 1,341
in The Porch
Just wanted to see who is going to Chicago solo on the 5th and 7th. Where will you be coming in from and what seats did you land? I'm coming in from DC and will be in Section.313 both nights.
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  • strilo
    strilo Portland OR Posts: 496
    I have a friend going with on the 5th, but for the show on the 7th I will be going solo.
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  • rberko1
    rberko1 Posts: 96
    I’m coming solo from Baltimore for both Chicago shows. Still waiting for my latest seating assignments…
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  • mattcoz
    mattcoz Chicago Posts: 2,243
    I'm going to the shows solo, but I'm from Chicago. I've traveled to shows solo before though, can be really fun.
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  • joseph33
    joseph33 Washington DC Posts: 1,341
    rberko1 said:
    I’m coming solo from Baltimore for both Chicago shows. Still waiting for my latest seating assignments…
    You're right down the street from me then,lol. You flying or driving?I haven't made up my mind yet.
  • HifromIndiana
    HifromIndiana Posts: 9
    Anyone recommend a good nearby hotel within walking distance for the Chicago show?  I am not really familiar with the area. Thanks!
  • bluetuned
    bluetuned Chicago Posts: 33
    HifromIndiana said:
    Anyone recommend a good nearby hotel within walking distance for the Chicago show?  I am not really familiar with the area. Thanks!
    Probably going to want to stay in the downtown area (Loop or Mag Mile) and cab or uber to the show. There aren't going to be many options within walking distance of the United Center. There are a couple but it's not really a foot traffic kind of area.
  • rberko1
    rberko1 Posts: 96
    joseph33 said:
    rberko1 said:
    I’m coming solo from Baltimore for both Chicago shows. Still waiting for my latest seating assignments…
    You're right down the street from me then,lol. You flying or driving?I haven't made up my mind yet.
    Flying out from BWI early on the 5th--already got my flights booked!
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  • Gern Blansten
    Gern Blansten Mar-A-Lago Posts: 22,731
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    HifromIndiana said:
    Anyone recommend a good nearby hotel within walking distance for the Chicago show?  I am not really familiar with the area. Thanks!
    Hyatt House West Loop....several of us staying there. Supposedly there are a few bars that will have shuttles back and forth that are near the Hyatt. It's also walkable
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  • joseph33
    joseph33 Washington DC Posts: 1,341
    HifromIndiana said:
    Anyone recommend a good nearby hotel within walking distance for the Chicago show?  I am not really familiar with the area. Thanks!
    I reserved the Chicago Hotel. It's my first time staying there. About a 9 minute walk to the United Center. Fairly priced too.
  • PJNB
    PJNB Posts: 13,890
    Anyone going to the Cubs game on the 6th? Waiting to buy a ticket going solo. 
  • JeBurkhardt
    JeBurkhardt Posts: 5,373
    PJNB said:
    Anyone going to the Cubs game on the 6th? Waiting to buy a ticket going solo. 
    I am thinking about it. I have only been once and that was a while back. 
  • P34RL J4MM3R
    P34RL J4MM3R Posts: 1,342
    PJNB said:
    Anyone going to the Cubs game on the 6th? Waiting to buy a ticket going solo. 
    Yeah, if all PJ fans just buy Bleacher Tix, they can then sit together.  Bleacher Tix at Cubs games are GA.  Once you get into the Bleacher Section, you can sit anywhere in the bleachers.  First-come-first-served, no assigned seats.  Plus on a Wednesday afternoon when school is already started, we should be easily able to meet up in the bleachers.
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  • risris
    risris Posts: 84
    Flying in from Vancouver on the 4th. Will be my 4th & 5th solo shows. 

    Excited for the show on the 5th as it’s #10 and on my birthday. 

    Definitely hitting up the Cubs game on the 6th. 
  • mattcoz
    mattcoz Chicago Posts: 2,243
    P34RL J4MM3R said:
    PJNB said:
    Anyone going to the Cubs game on the 6th? Waiting to buy a ticket going solo. 
    Yeah, if all PJ fans just buy Bleacher Tix, they can then sit together.  Bleacher Tix at Cubs games are GA.  Once you get into the Bleacher Section, you can sit anywhere in the bleachers.  First-come-first-served, no assigned seats.  Plus on a Wednesday afternoon when school is already started, we should be easily able to meet up in the bleachers.
    I'm a Sox fan, but the idea of sitting in the bleachers with a bunch of us together does sound kinda fun.
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  • Gern Blansten
    Gern Blansten Mar-A-Lago Posts: 22,731
    Sox v Royals that evening also....
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  • JOEJOEJOE
    JOEJOEJOE Posts: 10,842
    Gern Blansten said:
    Sox v Royals that evening also....
    Hopefully both teams will have double digit wins by then!
  • Gvn2fly
    Gvn2fly Posts: 759
    Good possibility Eddie sings the 7th inning stretch too
  • mattcoz
    mattcoz Chicago Posts: 2,243
    Gern Blansten said:
    Sox v Royals that evening also....
    In Kansas City ;)

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  • mattcoz
    mattcoz Chicago Posts: 2,243
    JOEJOEJOE said:
    Gern Blansten said:
    Sox v Royals that evening also....
    Hopefully both teams will have double digit wins by then!
    Whoa, let's not get crazy.
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  • iOnlyownMymind
    iOnlyownMymind Posts: 2,969
    Honestly have had more fun going to shows solo than with someone a lot of the time. Don't have to worry about your ticket partner having a good time or whether they want to lineup early for the show or wait in line for merch.  Always meet people at the shows or around the venues and it's a blast.

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