# Event Details - **Event Name**: Glitter and Groove: an Excuse to Dress Up and Get Down - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 05 Mar, 2025 at 07:00 pm – Wed, 27 Aug, 2025 at 09:00 pm - **Event Description**: It's a mid-week dance party! With a different theme each month! Screw spin class. Go put on something cute & dance with us instead!About this EventMsPixy presents a once-a-month opportunity to put on a cute outfit and dance your butt off. Glitter and Groove is a two-hour dance party held in a beautiful black-box burlesque theater.Spin and swivel under stage lights in front of a mirrored wall. Wiggle your waistline center floor with plenty of room to groove and twirl. Take a break in the bleachers and enjoy a craft cocktail (alcoholic or non) from the Newport's fully stocked cash bar.Attendance is limited to ensure room to groove. Guests are not required to dress to the theme, but attendees are awarded for awesome apparel. Glitter and Groove is a safe space in which common courtesy and clear consent are required. This queer-friendly event is open to all genders and celebrates dancers of all shapes, sizes, cultures, and levels of abilty/skill. The Newport Theater is accessible by stairs only, but a private entrance with a stair lift is avaiable upon request.THEME DETAILSMAR 5 Psychedelic DreamMusic Assorted pyschedelia from various erasSuggested Attire Eye-bending patterns and mind-bending color combos. Mini skirts, maxi skirts, bell bottoms and poet sleeves. Flower crowns and braided belts. Peace beads.APR 2 Classical RemixMusic Modern takes on classical music. Orchestral takes on pop music. Sick beats mixed with even sicker string sections. Probably at least one waltz.Suggested Attire Period pieces mixed with contemporary comfort. Corsets with jeans. Powederd wigs and caftans. A whole-ass hoop skirt with a tube top. You do you, including as many past lives as you like.APR 30 Retro VibesMusic Music that sounds like it was written in the 1950's and 60's-- but it wasn't!Suggested Attire Checkered jackets and saddle shoes, crinolines and cardigans, pocket protectors and pomade. As mid-century as you wanna be.MAY 21 Cast Party!Music Showtunes, baby! But we promise only dancable ones-- no patter songs or recitative.Suggested Attire You've just come from The Big Show, and YOU played the lead! But of course you wouldn't wear your whole costume to the after-party. That would be so gauche. Instead, just grab a few of the best pieces and sneak out the stage door before the costume supervisor catches you. Maybe you managed to get all your makeup off-- or maybe you still want to look like a lion for a little while longer. We won't judge! JUL 9 Fairies' FrolicMusic: Magical-sounding melodies to prance around to. A few thunderous tunes for stomping and sinister songs for spellcasting.Suggested Attire: Forest fairy, swamp witch, garden gnome, dragonborn. Ethereal raiments and fae togs. Mithril. AUG 27 Gamer's DelightMusic: Nerdcore, gamertunes, soundtracks, covers, parodies, and Suggested Attire: Casual cosplay, full costumes, Utilikilts and utility belts. Tshirts and dice bags. LED anything. Shoes of Boogie Down [+2CHR,+3DXT].See you on the dance floor!MsPIxy - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/glitter-and-groove-an-excuse-to-dress-up-and-get-down/100001249579097719 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, parties, workshops, music, art, literary-art, theatre, kids, pop, costume-parties - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 12.51, max: 12.51, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Chicago - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: The Newport Theater - **lat**: 41.9446298 - **long**: -87.65395939999999 - **full address**: The Newport Theater, 956 West Newport Avenue, Chicago, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Glitter and Groove: an Excuse to Dress Up and Get Down - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/d7c82d182b6790cf53088b3e655daffe0e9478860baa69b7e22c5ca578b54b5c-rimg-w1200-h600-dc5c2e78-gmir.jpg?v=1740377146 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Glitter and Groove: an Excuse to Dress Up and Get Down being held? - **A:** Glitter and Groove: an Excuse to Dress Up and Get Down takes place on Wed, 05 Mar, 2025 at 07:00 pm to Wed, 27 Aug, 2025 at 09:00 pm at The Newport Theater, 956 West Newport Avenue, Chicago, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Glitter and Groove: an Excuse to Dress Up and Get Down? - **A:** Tickets for Glitter and Groove: an Excuse to Dress Up and Get Down are priced at USD 13 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionUSD 13 + USD 3 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Glitter and Groove: an Excuse to Dress Up and Get Down? - **A:** Glitter and Groove: an Excuse to Dress Up and Get Down is organized by The Newport Theater. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Glitter and Groove: an Excuse to Dress Up and Get Down is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Chicago, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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