Wicker Park 'Saved By The Bell' Pop-up Announces Events And Surprise Guest

By Tankboy in Arts & Entertainment on May 24, 2016 9:00PM

Rendering of the interior of Saved By The Max

The Wicker Park Saved By The Bell pop-up, Saved By The Max, has released new details about its opening week, with a better look at its regular schedule of late-night events and one other big surprise.

Patrons for the first week will be treated to a guest appearance by Ed Alonzo, who played the owner of The Max on the show. Alonzo will be onsite from June 1 through June 4 entertaining guests with magic tricks—just like he did for the teens of Bayside High.

A rundown of regular late-night events was also announced Tuesday. These will include live performances by the in-house band The Zack Attack on Sundays. A variety of Q&As, cast panels and more will take place during Mondays at The Max. Tuesdays will feature a trivia night, while Wednesdays' "TV-Oke" give attendees the chance to read along with famous scenes from the show. The week's schedule closes out with rotating theme parties dubbed School Spirit Night on Thursdays, and an '80s versus '90s DJ night on Fridays.

Dinner reservations are almost completely gone for the restaurant/club's 3-month run, though walk-ups will still be accepted. The menu features a litany of pun-related fare brought to life by ex-Schwa chef Brian Fisher. A quick glance at the dishes reveals food with nods to the show's characters including A.C. Sliders, Mac & Screech and the Preppy BLT. Miss Bliss Candied Bacon is also on the menu; a sly nod to Good Morning Miss Bliss, the original Saved By The Bell progenitor where many of the sitcom's characters originated.

Here's Alonzo to get you additionally pumped for what's to come.