Hiiiiiiiiii happy Friday! I am so excited for tonight, I’m seeing one of my favorite bands OAT, Belle and Sebastian, at The Salt Shed. They’re performing my favorite album of theirs in its entirety, which is basically my dream set. It should be a perfect night. Still looking for weekend plans to be stoked for? You clicked on the right email. Keep reading, preferably with your calendar nearby. 

To make it even easier to get where you want to go, check out this dope (pun intended) giveaway…

JUST ANNOUNCED

• Tomorrow is Champagne Showers at Ambassador Hotel! Get ready for curated pours, sophisticated bites, and a high-energy DJ - it really is the ultimate spring night. Get your tickets now!*

• The musical geniuses behind some of the most iconic hip hop samples, Cymande, is bringing their unique funky jazz sound to FitzGerald’s on June 25th. Enter now to win a pair of free tickets to the show.*

• Join Do312 MORE ($50 for 12 months!) and get more out of festival season with more shows, more reasons to say yes, and a better way into everything coming up. Join now!

• Major news: the Lollapalooza Aftershows were announced, and we’re giving away a pair of tickets to every single show. Enter now for a chance to see Zara Larsson, Blood Orange, Empire of the Sun, and more of your favorite artists! Tickets also just went on sale!*

• Plus other just announced shows from Gracie Abrams, 5 Seconds of Summer, Cortis, Wet Leg, Suki Waterhouse, Mother Mother, Audrey Hobert, Ethel Cain, Beabadoobee, Yungblud, Between Friends, JADE, bbno$, Kehlani and more!

MOVING PARTS — NATE HOOPS OF PHODEGA

Introducing our new series: Moving Parts, where we interview the creatives shaping the city’s tastes. We took this kind of literally with the first one. Meet Nate Hoops, co-owner of Phodega. Read the story to find out more about Phodega’s origins and how you can try the restaurant for free!

COMING UP

LOCALS ONLY

• Happy early birthday, June babies! Can you believe May is just about over? I know I can’t. As you prepare to enter your birth month, make sure to check out this list of birthday freebies here in Chicago! 

• Altezza Rooftop opened its doors (do rooftops have doors?) yesterday! It seems like the perfect place to enjoy an apertivo and watch the sunset. I can’t wait to check it out. Join me?

• Skinversity opens tomorrow! This spa offers 45-minute custom facials and permanent makeup services. Learn more here!

• This Sunday is Lakeview Porch Fest! This unique festival features local bands performing on porches around the neighborhood. More info and RSVP here!

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