Hiiiiiiiii! Who’s excited for the weekend? I know I am. I fly back to New York today and am spending the weekend at the shore with my family. This does mean it’s peace out, Chicago, for me until September. I’ll stick around to deliver more recs for a second, just from my childhood bedroom. But then, I’m off on my next adventure.

I’ll let you know when it’s time to say goodbye for real, for now, let’s focus on happier things like this amazing giveaway.

JUST ANNOUNCED

• Phoebe Bridgers announced her tour, and omg she is coming to the United Center on September 19th. Personally, I’m doing everything I can to snag tickets. Are you like me? Enter to win a pair!*

• The musical geniuses behind some of the most iconic hip hop samples, whose career has spanned decades, Cymande, are coming to Chicago! See them at FitzGerald’s Outdoors concert space. Win tickets!*

• Old Orchard is being transformed into a Vintage and Artisan Market for a few weekends this summer, with a live DJ, delicious food, and over 70 vendors each day. Check out the schedule and more here!*

• Bill Burr is bringing his irreverent sense of humor to The Chicago Theatre in October for one night only. Will you be there? Enter now to win a pair of tickets to be sure.*

• Plus other just announced shows from Slayyyter, Gary Clark Jr., B.o.B, Sara Bareilles, Kota the Friend, Bryson Tiller, Black Milk, She & Him, Mastodon, Taste of Chaos, Claude Vonstroke, Polo & Pan, and more!

PROFESSOR PIZZA’S HOT TAKES

Okay, not to make you insanely jealous, but yesterday I got to meet the Professor Pizza. So, of course, when I did, I also asked him for some opinions on the most pressing pizza issues. Here are Professor Pizza’s hot takes.

SUMMER PICKS

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• Wells Street Art Festival is bringing over 130 artists to Chicago next Saturday and Sunday! Experience eclectic cuisine, live music + entertainment, and, of course, art! More info here.*

• A bar becomes 10x better when it has a dartboard, I said what I said. Agree with me? Then you’ll love this list of the best Activity Bars in Chicago. Check it out!

• Registration is open for Chicago Sport Social Club’s second session Volleyball leagues, with varying competitiveness levels offered. And, of course, there are always post-game drinks. Register here!

• This weekend is Ribfest in Northcenter, and it’s making me wish I wasn’t leaving. Three days, 20+ food vendors, unlimited free smells, sounds like a dream. Logistics here.

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