Happy Friday, Chicago! Have you guys seen that meme about the stages of Chicago winter? We’re really feeling that second false spring today, and we’re going to soak up every second of sunlight.

Talk about a dynamic duo: Pop group Cannons and Grammy Award-winning electronic duo Bob Moses are coming to The Salt Shed on their joint “Afterglow tour” on April 22nd. Lucky for you, we’re giving away a pair of tickets. Enter to win.*

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• Celebrate 312 Day with us at a major party at Elston Electric! We’re taking over the venue from 6 PM to midnight for a night of music, games, and big energy - plus raffles for exclusive prizes throughout the night. RSVP for free entry.*

• Win a VIP weekend at RuPaul’s Drag Race LIVE! at Flamingo Las Vegas. VIP show tickets, VIP Drag Brunch access, Meet and Greet, merch bundle, a 3-night stay at Flamingo Las Vegas, and $600 travel credit. Join DoMORE to enter.*

• Jazz lovers, this one’s for you. Grammy Award-winning jazz vocalist and Chicago native Kurt Elling is playing The Green Mill on April 24th. They don’t do tickets, just cover, so get there extra early for a seat. Save the date.*

• Now pouring at Avli on The Park, Gardenista has quality bottled cocktails crafted with real lime, ginger, herbs, and jalapeño. Each bottle is ready to serve, making it easy to enjoy a polished cocktail without the prep. Try it now.*

• Plus other just announced shows from Joji, Jeff Rosenstock, Lupe Fiasco, Shrek Rave, Mikaela Davis, Flyleaf, Daniel Avery, gnash, Chris Lake, Cheerleader Roadkill, Gin Blossoms, Grace Ives, and more!

FREE STUFF FRIDAY

The sun is out, and there’s no way we’re staying inside. We’ve found the best ways to party in Chicago while balling on a budget.

• TON. - STUDIO 64: OLD SCHOOL DJ DANCE PARTY at ARCADA THEATRE

• TON. - ELECTRIC FEEL - INDIE ROCK & INDIE DANCE PARTY at BEAUTY BAR

• TOM. - EDGEWATER INDOOR MARKET at BROADWAY ARMORY PARK

• TOM. - KUMBIAHOLICS DANCE PARTY at SIMONE’S

• TOM.-SUN. - THE WARM UP HAPPY HOUR at THE BASSMENT

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• Turning down a job this awesome? In this economy? We’re looking for a sales executive who’ll help us bring the culture of Chicago to the forefront of our readers’ minds. Interested? Apply now.

• Creatives of Chicago: this is the opportunity of a lifetime. Carnival Cruise Line Entertainment is looking for musicians, actors, and dancers to join its award-winning team! Sign up for auditions on March 12th.*

• Black History Month is almost over, but that doesn’t mean your support should be. End the month with a bang at Kinfolk: A Black History Month Bash, a benefit at Lincoln Hall for the Black trans Chicagoans. More details here.

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