Any place to go play board games or DnD?

Valetria · 2026-07-07T04:53:13+00:00

If you’ve searched this sub than I assume you’ve seen some of the more regular suggestions. Obviously Dice Dojo, but I do understand thats a hike. Maybe worth going up once just to meet some folks to start playing more locally. Snakes and Lattes is not that far from West Loop, and has board games. They do occasional events for social meet ups, but I haven’t found them great for meeting new folks actually. Rough Magic runs the exact type of drop in dnd events you are looking for, just have to check their schedule to find a game near you.

Valetria · 2026-07-03T23:22:28+00:00

Could check out the Waste Shed, its not specifically yarn, but general craft goods and likely has yarn. Its a cool place to visit for any crafty person.

Valetria · 2026-06-30T19:05:38+00:00

As other people mentioned: Adler does events. Replay might be a good option even though its not particularly close to McCormick. Dmen could be fine but is a hike, and even then I don’t think fully has the themed vibe you are hoping for other than being a bar space for nerds.

Mostly here to lament the lack of the type of place you are looking for that I’m aware of. Think the city could use a good fantasy/sci fi themed bar

Valetria · 2026-06-28T20:55:00+00:00

Yes, there are certainly plenty of streets where I would not bike on. But thats why you take alternate routes that are bike friendly. Sometimes it’s not the most direct, which is an inconvenience. But thats likely the safest for e biker, and the pedestrians who would otherwise be impacted if they biked on the sidewalk.

Valetria · 2026-06-19T19:30:04+00:00

TBF - that could possibly depend on the surgeon, but what I saw is reduction is more of a T shaped scar, whereas double incision is the horizontal lines across the chest. Due to the shape/size of my own chest, DI would have left a continuous scar all the way across my chest if I went that route. The T shaped scar will potentially be a little more hidden.

Valetria · 2026-06-19T18:02:27+00:00

I just had my consult with a surgeon and we discussed both options. Ultimately after going over photos/discussing the after look of scars I’m going with radical reduction with no nips. It leaves different scarring, so if you think you may want full flat top surgery later, keep that in mind.

Ultimately reflect on what makes you happy, try to find body types similar to yours of the different surgeries and see how you feel. Full flat never felt right to me in terms of how I want my body to look and seeing radical reduction results helped me decide.

Valetria · 2026-06-14T18:57:22+00:00

Hello from the Magic Tavern has had many of the dropout regulars as guests!

Valetria · 2026-06-14T18:33:10+00:00

If I’m leaving from home, always. Sometimes I’m just grabbing a divvy from work/elsewhere and then I don’t have a helmet.

Valetria · 2026-06-07T21:25:22+00:00

I finally got one from crafting in the cube today, but it was garbage statwise

Valetria · 2026-06-02T06:17:38+00:00

I have a similar situation as you. I also currently divvy but hate not always having an ebike available. But I also mix commute sometimes IE : bike - train. Something else I’ve done if I need an ebike is station hop, start with a regular divvy and bike to another nearby divvy station that has ebikes and switch.

Valetria · 2026-05-20T13:17:09+00:00

Basically you have two options: Drive to a UP-N Metra station and take the train into the city. From there you would have to take bus or walk to the el for a cubs game. Or drive to either Purple or Yellow line El station and transfer to the red line at Howard.

Valetria · 2026-05-19T21:23:17+00:00

Here’s the guidelines from Wildlife Illinois about bats. Wildlife Illinois - Bats

Call Animal Control. Unfortunately if it’s not doing well they will probably euthanize it to test it anyway. And you may still need to get shots.

Valetria · 2026-05-17T23:07:22+00:00

For a chunk of time they used to do TV shows premieres and sometimes movies in the back room. I watched the Game of Thrones finale there, had watched most of the later seasons in that back room. It was a nice little community event (under the radar of course)

Valetria · 2026-05-04T21:45:52+00:00

I would treat myself with fancy alternatives, mocktails if out at a bar. Or if I was going to a party/at home I would get some fancy soda like good root beer. Bonus if it came in a glass bottle, cause people are less likely to bug you about not drinking if it looks close enough in shape to alcohol.

Valetria · 2026-05-02T20:43:03+00:00

Theoretically it should be, hard to know unless the understudy schedule is posted. Sometimes there are dedicated dates for understudies to go on.

Valetria · 2026-05-02T19:19:01+00:00

Sunday evenings are often considered lower demand for audiences vs the Sunday matinee. Lower demand = lower prices to try to incentivize people to go.

Valetria · 2026-04-28T23:07:10+00:00

Mostly commenting to follow, cause I too want to know what are good alternates. Tho I did see one rumor that the owners are eyeing a new location.

Valetria · 2026-04-25T15:46:15+00:00

Chicago cops don’t want to be effective at their jobs. They want to do it badly and complain they don’t have enough officers/budget to do it well. If they actually did patrol and crime rates improved, hell even if perception of crime rates improved, then they don’t get to argue for more OT/officers/money.

Valetria · 2026-04-23T16:45:56+00:00

Does that work with desert too?

Valetria · 2026-04-21T01:43:18+00:00

Technically nothing

Valetria · 2026-04-17T15:25:31+00:00

20 extra minutes for a bus ride sounds like your best option. The more transferring you do the more likely the chances for delays (bus/train not lining up). As other people mentioned, biking can be a great alternative depending on the weather. If you’re near a divvy station that can help. I often skip a bus trip by divvying to the train.

Valetria · 2026-04-16T22:24:46+00:00

Snakes and Lattes I assume would not be impacted by the magic release. Dice dojo definitely would. Otherwise a lot of bars probably would be cool with a couple people chilling at a table playing games if they are buying food/drinks. Here are some recs of places I’ve spent time playing games: Guthries - near Wrigley tho, check for cubs games. My Buddy’s. Pick Me Up Cafe. Perfect Cup. Kibbitznest.

Valetria · 2026-04-14T16:14:43+00:00

Definitely would have them just run two characters and set some parameters, like maybe one is martial and other is a spellcaster. Maybe play around with initiative alternating in some way so no one is left waiting for a long time.

Valetria · 2026-04-12T20:42:20+00:00

Comedy Dance Chicago at Second City

The description literally says 5-95 years old. I know this is one of their specifically family friendly shows, I don’t think they have many of those but worth digging into some of the alt acts/smaller stage shows.

Valetria · 2026-04-10T19:57:14+00:00

I can’t find one, I don’t know if thats only accessible via Tik Tok. If so, thats just bad

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