Thinking about the scores from last night, but you know what that means? The seasons can only get better. ;)

Chicago Electronic Music Conference 2026 (CEMC) brings together Chicago's electronic music and nightlife community for a full day of panels, workshops, and hands-on demos at Ramova Theatre on April 11th. Stay for all-day DJ sets, a headlining performance, and an after-party. Enter to win a pair of tickets and AIAIAI headphones.*

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• Sip your way through 20 of the state's top award-winning wines while savoring a lavish charcuterie spread at The Winners Table: Gold Medal Wines & Lavish Charcuterie. Take in breathtaking skyline views, enjoy upscale comfort, and taste the absolute best of the best. Enter to win a pair of tickets now!*

• Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon, like you’ve never seen it before. Enter to win free tickets to Adler Planetarium, including a dome show—before April 6th.*

• Evanston Folk Festival is back this September with a stacked lineup, lakeside breeze, and the kind of music that makes you forget your phone exists. Snag tickets for the festival and see headliners like Trampled By Turtles and Indigo Girls.*

• Forever Mine Fest is pulling up for the first time this year at Union Park on May 23rd-24th for a weekend full of music and culture with Keyshia Cole and Kaytranada. Win VIP passes for the fest.*

• Plus other just announced shows from Weezer, Kesha, Wu-Tang, Peso Pluma, The Neighbourhood, Banda MS, Belmont Sheffield Music Festival, Lane 8, and more!

THE LOCAL’S LIST: TUMPALE FRANK’S ALT CHICAGO PICKS

You’ve done the basics. Now it’s time to get weird with it. Tumpale’s guide to alt Chicago digs into the city’s darker spots and goth scene. Wearing black is encouraged, but not mandatory.

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• Eggs, bunnies, brunch, Easter is just around the corner in Chicago. Get a taste of some of the upcoming Easter eggcitement.

• Windy City Soul Club is spinning tomorrow night at GMan Tavern. Stop by for some fresh tunes.

• 100% bachata, zero excuses. This Sunday at Epiphany Center For The Arts. There’s still some last-minute tix.

• Trans Day of Visibility Eve at Musical Monday takes on Sidetrack next week. Ring in the night with performances and more.

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