The ticket frenzy for Next started yesterday. First, their system had trouble kicking out tickets, as it was incompatible with Internet Explorer. Then, people had trouble getting through to the Next website! We can attest to the fact that some people did get in, and others made reservations - we'll be headed there very very soon. But, what if you didn't sign up in advance or you don't want to wait till May? AV Club reports that some tickets are going on Craigslist for up to $3000. We've got some helpful tips so that you don't get burned. more ›

While last season saw more than a few no shows at some late season games, there's no reason to expect that tickets to see the Cubs play at Wrigley won't remain among the hardest to come by in all of Chicago — except for maybe Bears-Packers playoff tickets. With the players still in Arizona, Cubs fans are still optimistic that this might be the year for their Cubbies, and even if they're 20 games out come August, at least Wrigley sells beer. more ›

For Three Floyds fanatics, it's the equivalent of a high holy day. DarkLord Day is the one day of the year where the venerable Munster, Indiana brewery releases their highly anticipated Russian Imperial Stout. Craft beer fans from around the world travel to either buy or barter from their personal collections for a bottle of the prized beer. Fans of good ales get to meet each other, sample each others wares, and get to put actual faces to online avatars. more ›