Weekends are for treating yourself - whether that’s a soul-powered brunch, getting your hands in the dirt, or catching a legendary act under the stars. We’ve pulled together the free, the funky, and the can’t-miss to keep you moving all weekend long.

The Lumineers bring their Automatic Tour to Soldier Field on August 30th and we’re giving you the chance to be there. Enter now to win a pair of tickets before they’re gone.*

JUST ANNOUNCED

• Godzilla Comedy’s Show tonight at Konbini & Kanpai Wrigleyville is sold out! RSVP for the next show in South Loop on August 30th (includes one free drink)!*

• Holy bassline baptism - Tchami and AC Slater bring Confession vs. Night Bass to Radius on September 26th. You won’t just dance, you’ll levitate. Win your way to the show.*

• Aminé and Sango are lighting up Salt Shed on October 14th with the Tour de Dance Tour. We’re hooking you up with a chance to win two tickets for the ultimate party.*

• Brighton’s indie-rock mischief-makers Lovejoy bring One Simple Tour to House of Blues October 27th. Expect riffs, chaos, and feelings. We’ve got a pair of tickets! Snag ’em before someone cooler does.*

• Plus other just announced shows from Rascal Flatts, Kurt Vile and Terry Allen, Joey Bada$$, Chance The Rapper, and more!

FREE STUFF FRIDAY

From street fests and art shows to park concerts and pop-ups, Chicago’s full of ways to have fun without touching your wallet. Your next adventure might just cost you zero dollars.

• THE VIOLET HEARTS: Tonight at ​Other Half Brewery & Grill at the Ramova Theatre

• FINALLY FRIDAY DJ NIGHTS: Fridays at About Last Knife

• CHICAGO AIR & WATER SHOW: Tomorrow and Sunday over Lake Michigan

• MILLENNIUM PARK SUMMER WORKOUTS: Saturdays at Millennium Park

• HANDMAKERS POP-UP: Tomorrow at So Happy You’re Here

• VELO VINO DJS X NATTIES & PATTIES: Sunday at Sleeping Village

THIS WEEKEND

LOCALS ONLY

• Spend a Wisconsin evening on the farm this weekend with music, fresh food, and the kind of sunset that makes you forget about city noise. Limited space available.

• Blues grooves and summer breezes - this free outdoor show is the perfect low-key Sunday closer with Ephiphany Center for the Arts. More info.

• You butter believe it! It’s finally happening. John Stamos might actually make his long-awaited Riot Fest appearance this year.

• Support the Greater Chicago Ferret Association at their Cubs fundraiser night this Monday. Tickets are $50 off!

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You know what would make this weekend better? A free boat ride for two.