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Daily Email - Friday - 08/15/2025 (DoMORE Members)
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.*
FREE STUFF FRIDAY
Photo: Chicago Air and Water Show Facebook
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
CONCORD MUSIC HALL PRESENTS
CONCORD’S FALL LINEUP GOES HARD
Someone check the AC - Concord Music Hall is about to melt. From the bass-bombing chaos of REAPER and YDG to Showtek's big room domination and the smooth chaos of SuperWrestlers: X, this fall’s schedule is stacked.*
THIS WEEKEND
🎤 Aretha Franklin: A Soul Brunch Tribute
Tomorrow @ City Winery (12PM)
Celebrate the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, with a live band, powerhouse vocals, and a brunch menu worthy of royalty. You’ll be R-E-S-P-E-C-T-ing every bite and beat. Get tix.
🌱 Custom Matcha Bowl Workshop
Every Other Sunday @ Color Cocktail Factory (2PM)
Spin, sip, and shino your way to pottery greatness. Craft your own matcha bowl, get cozy with that dreamy Japanese glaze, and enter to win a free spot. Sunday & August 31st, let’s get muddy.*
🎸 Melissa Etheridge & Indigo Girls
Sunday @ Millennium Park (7PM)
Two folk-rock legends on one summer night. Expect heartfelt harmonies, decades of hits, and more with Melissa Etheridge & Indigo Girls. Snag tickets.
🎧 Dusk Dance Music
Sunday @ Cabra (5pm)
This Sunday, Dusk Dance Music is taking the party sky-high for its final Sunset Swim Sessions: a rooftop pool with sunset views and DJs spinning until the skyline illuminates. It’s free, it’s wet, it’s loud. RSVP now or hear about it on Monday!*
🛍 Hyde Park Handmade
Sunday @ The Promontory (11AM)
Shop unique, locally made goods, at Hyde Park Handmade while you sip a coffee, and listen to live tunes. Your Sunday shopping, upgraded. See details.
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!
🎟️ LAST MINUTE TICKETS
As a DoMORE Member, don’t forget you get access to great Last Minute Tickets. Here’s some of what’s in there now. Get ‘em before they’re gone!
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You know what would make this weekend better? A free boat ride for two.