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Daily Email - Friday - 02/13/2026
While love is in the air this weekend, your plans definitely won’t be. Keep scrolling for weekend happenings, and a galore of date night plans.
You might have heard by now that singer-songwriter Mac DeMarco is coming to The Salt Shed on May 7th. You might have also heard by now that it’s been sold out for a hot sec. Well, if you didn’t get tickets while they were still available, don’t worry, we’re giving away a pair for absolutely free. Wanna win ‘em?
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Salt, sip, repeat. Margarita Fest is serving up endless margaritas with bold flavors and a party that never ends. Enter to win tickets and cheers to Chicago’s ultimate margaritaville. Bottoms up!*
The Goodman Theatre is back with another show that’ll tug at your heartstrings. The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao, adapted from the Pulitzer-winning novel, is coming to Chicago for its world-premiere English stage adaptation from February 21st through April 5th. Grab your tickets now.*
Live from Chicago, it’s Saturday night! Weekend Update co-star Michael Che is cracking jokes at The Hideout from April 16th through April 18th. If you love the SNL star, don’t miss this.
Now at Avli River North: Gardenista. Fresh, restaurant-inspired cocktails, bottled and ready to pour. Make a rezzy.*
Cortland’s Garage hosts Winter Bar Tournaments, brought to you by Do312 and Michelob ULTRA on February 18th, with classic bar games, killer prizes, and more! RSVP for a surprise.*
FREE STUFF TO DO IN CHICAGO
All the fun, none of the cost. If you’re looking for fun weekend plans that won’t break the bank, we’ve curated a whole separate calendar just for you. Check out some of our favorite free things to do around Chicago.
TON.-TOM. - INK FEST 2026 at COLUMBIA COLLEGE
TON. - FOR THE LOVE OF LOCAL SIP & SHOP at A. FAVORITE DESIGN
TOM. - HOUSE VS. REGGAETON DANCE PARTY at SIMONE’S
TOM. - SATURDAY NIGHT KARAOKE at DANTE’S TAVERN
SUN. - ANTI-LOVE TRIVIA at SLEEPING VILLAGE
EVERY SUN - SUNDAY BUNDAY PARTY at CELL BLOCK

COMING UP
THRU 02.28 - DRAG RACE: THE EXPERIENCE at 2367 W LOGAN BLVD* TON. - DATE NIGHT DUO DEAL at DAVE & BUSTERS* TON.-TOM. - THE HEAVYWEIGHTS at GARCIA’S CHICAGO 02.17 - ALL (H)OURS at CONCORD MUSIC HALL* 03.07-03.08 - TURN IT OUT at AUDITORIUM THEATRE (WIN)* |
LOCALS ONLY
Gay on Valentine’s Day in Chicago? Us too! (Shocker, I’m sure.) Whether you’re spending the day with your girls or are taking out that special someone, here are some amazing ways to have a queer-a$$ V-Day.
Mardi Gras is just around the corner on February 17th, and if you’re staying at home, you’re doing it all wrong. Start exploring Mardi Gras events around Chicago with our ever-growing list of parties, shows, restaurant specials, and more!
You know what's more romantic than flowers that die in 5 days? 🌹 Two tickets every month to live concerts, comedy shows, and events — all year long. DoMORE annual membership is $50 this Valentine's Day only. That's 12 months of date nights, delivered instantly each month. Sign up now.
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P.S. If you loved our header, that’s Cache 310. Chicago’s newest 1920s Paris-inspired speakeasy that opens tomorrow.




