About this Event
Stand tall, Larmy.
Welcome to the fourth annual, unofficial WOX pre-party hosted by everyone's favorite fake sailors and their social workers.
The event takes place in three consecutive parts before the Metro show on Friday, December 4th. Each phase is held on the same half block of Lincoln Avenue in the Lakeview neighborhood of Chicago.
All (honorary) Midwest punks are welcome, whether in a group or traveling alone from out of town. (All rambling boys, girls, and others are most welcome.)
All event times are in CDT.
1:01PM
Lunch at Pockets on 3001 N. Lincoln Avenue. (We strongly recommend the Build Your Own Pocket.)
https://pocketsonline.com
2:22PM
Walk across the street from Pockets for group photo in front of the St. Alphonsus outdoor holiday tree at 1429 W. Wellington Avenue. (Yes, it's across the street from Pockets.)
Then we'll march down Lincoln Avenue for...
Larms-themed cocktail flights served at Olive Black on 3032 N. Lincoln Avenue.
https://oliveblacklounge.com
The first cocktail will be served around...
3:03PM
Enjoy flights of seven amazing drinks (plus a bonus eighth shitty one), fully loaded or mocktail-style, for $35.17 with tax and some light snacks. (Tip not included.)
Mocktails will be made using Dhos liquor alternative (which costs the same as real spirits).
$3.17 from every flight goes towards feeding those experiencing food insecurity. Olive Black hosts two open house, holiday dinners. All are welcome.
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/chicago-restaurant-owner-opens-those-in-need-christmas-day/
The 2026 Menu:
- Shitty Malort Margarita
- There's a Metal Head on Lincoln Avenue
- The Pope of Chi Town
- Toast Stories
- There's No Place Like Olive Black's Floor
- Green Wall Views
- Disaster Punch
- Are You There, Wendy?
It's Me, Santa.
There will be an All-Star Charity Raffle featuring one-of-a-kind items and rare memorabilia from artists you know and love. Please consider bringing cash to buy raffle tickets and pay for your cocktail flight, as it's a gigantic help to the staff and volunteers. Olive Black will also have a special WOX dinner menu should you miss our group luncheon.
7:00PM
Metro doors.
Please carpool there.
8:00PM
Music starts.
Please be kind everywhere.
Event venue & nearby stays
Olive Black Chicago, 3032 North Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, United States
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