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Daily Email - Friday- 08/29/2025

August 29, 2025

August’s final weekend is loaded. Let’s ride it out loud.

Edgewater Music Fest is back on Broadway for the first time since 2019! Catch Cloud Nothings, Ric Wilson, Foxy Shazam, and more, plus a chance to win a $50 gift card!*

JUST ANNOUNCED

  • Rafael brings his genre-bending house sound to Serum @ PRYSM for the ARC Closing Party on Monday. Catch a rising global name before the rest of the world catches up. Win tickets now.*

  • Gardenista is on the menu at Castaways. Join us on Monday for a special activation featuring complimentary samples and giveaways by the lake. Try Gardenista.*

  • Ariana Grande’s Eternal Sunshine tour hits United Center for back-to-back nights next August. Two shows, infinite whistle notes. Tickets will evaporate faster than cloud perfume – don’t blink. Lock ‘em in on Sept. 10.

  • Blues, grit, and guitar smoke: Samantha Fish, Cedric Burnside, and Jon Spencer bring the Shake Em’ On Down tour to HOB this December. Expect sweat-soaked riffs, no mercy.

  • Plus other just announced shows!

FREE STUFF FRIDAY

Not tryna spend a dime? Beautiful. We just dropped our Free Events in Chicago guide, and it’s stacked with wild ideas that won’t cost a thing, think DJs, park movies, strolls, dancing, and more free fun.

RADIUS + CERMAK HALL PRESENT

UPCOMING SHOWS

Craving a floor-shaking, sweat-dripping throwdown? Done. Looking for a set so dreamy you forget your own name? Also done. From ARC After Dark to can't miss sets by TCHAMI, AC Slater, and SG Lewis, Radius is bringing big names with bigger sound. See what’s coming + enter to win.*

THIS WEEKEND

🍺 Taste of Polonia

Tonight through Monday at Copernicus Center

Polish pride, Chicago style! Taste of Polonia takes over Chicago this Labor Day weekend, bringing four days of pierogi, pints, and performances. Plus, nonstop music, culture, and family fun! Bring your appetite and your crew.*

💋 MC Magic, Baby Bash & Lil Rob

Tomorrow at The Vic Theatre (7PM)

If you’ve ever sung “Sexy Lady” from the heart, this is your night. Lowrider energy, throwback feels, slow jam legends. Get tickets.

📣 The Best of The Second City: 65 Years of Funny

Tomorrow and Sunday at The Second City (3PM)

Celebrate 65 years of The Second City with two exclusive weekend shows. Get your last minute tickets.

🔥 Chicago Stars Summer Fest

Sunday at R Public House (12PM)

Join the Chicago Stars for a family festival this weekend as they cheer the team on for an away match. Learn more about the fun.

💃 Only For The Summer: A Day Soirée

Sunday at Chop Shop (11AM)

Head to Chop Shop on Sunday for some brunch and beats with Peter Cottontale + DJ Cymba + DJ D9-3 + Mobeethicc. RSVP for the party.

ARC After Dark at Concord

ARC After Dark takes over Concord this weekend: Hamdi, Rossi. b2b Josh Baker + Riordan, and Nic Fanciulli + Toman. Minimal bangers, tracks you can’t Shazam, and a crowd that doesn’t quit until spooky hours. If you’re passing joggers on your way home, you did it right. Tickets will move – lock yours in now.*

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