Happy Friday, Chicago! This week’s bone-chilling temperatures are so close to easing up. Keep bundling up and be safe. In the meantime…

The rising R&B and soul group from Netflix's Building the Band, SZN4 is bringing their genre-bending style and powerful soulful vocals to the stage at House of Blues on February 10th, and we're giving away a pair of tickets to one lucky winner. Want in?*

JUST ANNOUNCED

• On January 30th, TEDxLakeShoreDrive makes its way to The Metropolitan Club, bringing together bold thinkers, trailblazers, and changemakers. Use code 'Do312' when registering for 10% off, we’re also giving away two tickets.*

• Winnetka Music Festival returns to the Northshore for its 10th year with two days of music and interactive experiences for the whole family, all alongside food, beer, wine, and great music. 25+ artists, 2 days, across 4 stages, win VIP tickets now!*

• Step into the Werk Room, strut the runway, and live your own Drag Race fantasy at Drag Race: The Experience! Don’t miss this immersive, interactive event — tickets selling fast. Get yours now!*

• Genre-splintering energy. Mija is back, flanked by Stuttgart techno sorcerer David Löhlein, Chicago local kx1000, and R00bies4Evr. Bring your best rave fit and gear up for a night that never ends. Win tickets now.*

• Plus other just announced shows from Shane Gillis, Los Ángeles Azules, A$AP Rocky, Peso Pluma, Summer Walker, Kaleo, The Human League, Claypool Gold, Cavetown, WU LYF, and more!

FREE EVENTS

Free Stuff Fridays are all about the good stuff that costs you nothing. From live music and markets to pop-ups and community hangs, we rounded up the best free events happening around Chicago this week.

• TON. - KONAK KARAOKE at KONAK PIZZA AND GRILL

• TON. - THE REPLAYS 30TH ANNIVERSARY PARTY at ROBERT’S WESTSIDE

• SAT.-SUN. - YOGA WEEKEND at CHICAGO HOT YOGA

• SUN. - SUNDAY BUNDAY PARTY at CELL BLOCK

• SUN. - SKATEBOARDING LESSONS at the UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO

THIS WEEKEND

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• Need some Chicago Restaurant Week Inspo? How about support queer-owned spots? Check out our picks.

• We’re hiring at Do312 for a Sales Account Executive and Sales Development Representative Interns. Apply now!

• Beverly Theatre Guild is holding auditions for their production of Shrek. More here.

• We’re looking for partners for our upcoming 312 Day. Wanna partner for a giveaway or something bigger? Let us know!

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