Speaking of First Fridays, after you tour the galleries of River North, head over to the Museum of Contemporary Art for their monthly First Fridays shindig. From 6pm to 10pm, enjoy cocktails and Wolfgang Puck hors d'oeuvres while mingling with art aficionados of every stripe. Try out the digital dating bar, take in the main galleries or preview the latest 12 x 12: New Artists/New Work exhibition spotlighting an up-and-coming local artist. Tickets are only $10 in advance, $15 at the door ($7 if you're an MCA member) — a small price to pay for some spectacular art.
First Fridays, Dec. 1
Museum of Contemporary Art
220 E. Chicago Ave., Chicago
312-397-4010
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