Hellllllloooooo Chicago! Oh my goodness, you have no idea how long I’ve been waiting to do this. Well, actually, it’s only been 45 days since I started here at Do312. That’s right, move aside, Maria! Today it’s Sylvie’s turn to tear shit up. Am I allowed to curse in this? I guess we’ll see. A bit about me: I’m a double Gemini, my favorite food is a Jersey tomato in the summer, and I love the number 13.

Something else I love? A good street fair. This one sounds awesome…

JUST ANNOUNCED

• Are you ready to experience one of Chicago’s most anticipated spring nights? On Saturday, May 30th, step into Champagne Showers, a high-energy sipping experience designed to evolve throughout the night. Get your tix!*

• The best-selling novel became the iconic film, and now it's a musical the Chicago Tribune calls "absolutely gorgeous." The Notebook runs August 4th through 16th at the Nederlander Theatre. Win tickets here.*

• CHIRP Radio, Chicago’s home for great independent music, just got a huge upgrade! Check out the station’s brand new mobile app and website, rebuilt and guaranteed to introduce you to your new favorite local band! Check it out!*

• The Do Division Street Festival countdown is ON with stacked music, neighborhood restaurants and bars, local makers, and one of the best weekends of the summer only weeks away, all for free! More deets here.*

• Plus just announced shows from Niall Horan, All Time Low, Tove Lo, Journey, Djo, Slow Pulp, The Dresden Dolls, Switchfoot, Loud Luxury, Teddy Thompson, Hovvdy, Chelsea Handler, LF System, Gary Gulman, and more!

FREE EVENTS

Chicago is expensive enough already. Luckily, there’s always something free happening, from neighborhood festivals and DJs to movie screenings. We rounded up the best free events happening around the city so you can make plans without checking your bank account first.

• FRI 05.15 - NOAH GABRIEL at THE VENUE

• SAT 05.16 - ASIAN AMERICAN HISTORY OPEN HOUSE at SULZER REGIONAL, CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY

• SUN 05.17 - CHI SHOOTERS RETURN PHOTOGRAPHY MEETUP at PING TOM MEMORIAL PARK (RSVP)*

• SUN 05.17 - LIVE REGGAE ON THE ROOFTOP at THE WILD HARE

• MON 05.18 - JOKES ON DIVISION at BUTCH MCGUIRE’S

SPECIAL SYLVIE PICKS

LOCALS ONLY

• Black & K*nky Academy Weekend is a multi-day Black-led BIPOC Adult Kink & BDSM conference featuring over 40+ sessions of education, community, performance, play, and more from July 9th through 12th. Get tickets here!*

• The Hyde Park Garden Fair is this weekend in Kimbark Plaza! If you’re looking for a perfect spring daytime activity, this is it. More info here!

• Chicago offers a pretty wide array of Markets worth checking out, from your traditional farmers market to non-profit match-up markets. Peep our list!

• The Bears have announced their 2026-27 schedule! Their first preseason game is on August 15th against the Browns. Cleveland, you’re going down! Check out the schedule.

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