What up, Chicago?! I don’t know about you guys, but I get craaaazy motion sickness when I travel. I don’t know what I’d do without my noise-cancelling headphones, my zip-up sweatshirt-turned-blanket, and my heavy dose of Dramamine.

The only traveling you’ll need to do for this festival is hopping on the Purple Line…

Evanston Folk Festival returns to Dawes Park on the shores of Lake Michigan this September. The 2-day festival features 30+ artists across multiple stages, plus local food and drink vendors. Win a pair of passes, merch, and tix to all the aftershows!

JUST ANNOUNCED

• Bad tattoo? Great news. Your questionable ink could win Worst Tattoo 2026, scoring you Riot Fest VIP tickets, a Removery gift card to erase the evidence, and a Tattoo Factory gift card for your redemption piece. Enter now.*

• Somebody turn this sh*t up, because we’re bumping Channel Tres. The rapper, singer, DJ, and record producer is coolly and nonchalantly bringing the Enigma Tour to Ramova Theatre. Wanna win free tickets?*

• I don’t know about you guys, but I borrowed a friend’s pashmina for the first time a few weeks ago, and I think I was influenced into getting one. If you’re in a similar boat, check out the rave gear at EVOL. Use code ‘Do312’ for 20% off.*

• Start your morning with the perfect blend of science, gaming, and real-world exploration! Enjoy Early Morning: Pokémon Fossil Museum, including a guided tour of select Field Museum exhibits and free breakfast. Get tickets now!*

• Plus other just announced shows from Yuri & Lucero, Fuerza Regida, Yoi Toki, We Are Scientists, Steve Lacy, Brett Goldstein, The Bright Light Social Hour, Jeff Tweedy, Olivia and the Lovers, Maggie Rose, and more!

FREE STUFF FRIDAY

The only thing that’s better than going out in Chicago? Going out in Chicago for free. If you want to have the time of your life without making those pockets hurt, be sure to check out our ever-changing list of free things to do around the city.

• FRI 08.21 - MOVIES IN THE PARK: HOPPERS at BERGER PARK

• SAT 08.22 - VILLAPALOOZA: LITTLE VILLAGE MUSIC FEST 2026 at La Villita Park

• SAT 08.22 - FAMILY FISHING at MARQUETTE PARK

• EVERY MON-WED - THE BEWITCHING HOUR at CHICAGO MAGIC LOUNGE

• And more!

YOUR WEEKEND PLANS 🤩

LOCALS ONLY

• Guys, if I could rig this giveaway to make myself the winner, I literally would. We teamed up with Ivy Hall to create the Ultimate Munchie Walking Tour, a.k.a. $300 of free food and weed. Become the mayor of Big Back City.*

• Anybody thirsty for some bubbly? River North American brasserie The Smith is doing $9 Summer Spritzes every Friday. Better move quick, because there are only three Fridays left. Can’t summer last forever?

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