She thinks it's just another Sunday — HAHAHAH OK, SONJA!
Before you read the schedule
Her 40th birthday is going to feel like a movie, an old French one specifically (heres to hoping), of short vignettes told in four acts. Instead of one giant party where she spends the whole time running from person to person trying to catch up with everyone (and never really catching up with anyone), this day is designed so that people show up throughout the day at different spots, and she gets real, actual time with you. Time is really the best gift, if you have it.
Here's your role: You show up at your chosen time and place like you just happened to be there. Like you went to the bathroom and came back. Like she was expecting you all along. Only she's not expecting anything. Pull up a chair. Order a drink. Act natural. She will absolutely lose her mind.
If you can't make any time during the day that's fine, the only thing that's required of everyone is Act III the roller rink. That's the grand surprise, the main event, the moment. Everything else is a bonus that makes the day magical. This bastard of a venue took me 6 years to book!!! For 6 mf'ing years I've called this roller rink to try and book her bday. Finally got it! I must say that the timing was pretty nice, thx universe!
Click any act to see details and — for Acts I, II, and IV — sign up for your arrival time so others know you'll be there. Act III is mandatory for everyone. 🎉
Still being arranged — something special is planned for the morning hours. Check back soon. 🌅
Each group arrives 20 minutes apart so she never sees it coming. Sign your name next to a slot — everyone can see who's showing up and when.
Come in costume. I, the bf, will be in a toga, or die trying. Pick a decade that no longer exists — 70s, 80s, 90s. Be corny. Be brave. In 10 years you'll be scrolling these photos wishing you'd gone harder. You know it.
PEOPLE: this is a roller rink. You WILL already look a little ridiculous on skates. Lean into it. Milan will be in a toga if he can find a phone booth on the way in. Future you will be deeply grateful. Current you just needs to find a wig. Past you is like bruh LFG 🛼🕺💃
Milan may arrive in a toga. Bar Tre Dita is one of the nicest bars in Chicago. These two facts are in direct conflict and we are monitoring the situation closely. Bar Tre Dita has a dress code. Milan also has a plan B. One of these will win.
Bar seating for 6 confirmed. Sign up below — Milan will confirm your spot. More can be added, just reach out.
Write her a note, share a memory, drop a few words. She'll read every single one. These will be printed and given to her as part of her birthday gift.
Post to the board
Questions, RSVPs, logistics, or just want to know if you can bring a plus one, reach out.