(DANCE PARTY) Just in time to help you find that special someone to retreat into winter with, The Stranger‘s Lovelab throws a blowout dance party featuring DJs (Pierre Crutchfield, Anshul, and Kippy), performance (Kara O’Toole performing “Jesus Loves the Little Cowgirls” and the famous Fankick! working their ’80s shtick), and the hosting stylings of MC yours truly. (Chop Suey, 1325 E Madison St, 324-8000. 9 pm, $10 (2-for-1 before 11 pm/half off for Stranger Lovelab members), 21+.)