It’s Fri-yay! And dang, does Chicago have a lot to do. Keep scrolling and see for yourself.

How about one for the homebodies? Chicago Magic Lounge launched a Sunday matinee of their Signature Show at 4pm, giving you all of the magic of a night out while ensuring you adhere to that prompt bedtime of yours. Win tickets for September 14th!*

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• Step inside The World of Hans Zimmer on September 26th at Allstate Arena. Experience his greatest scores with live orchestra and visuals, and enter for a chance to win two tickets.*

• If Bon Iver and a Swedish mountain had a lovechild, Hazlett would be it. Catch this dreamy indie-folk heartbreaker in a room built for reverb and regrets. Pack tissues. Unpack feelings. Win tickets for the September 11th show.*

• UK tech house favorite Latmun teams up with viral sensation TWENTY SIX and Miami’s genre-bending Milushka. Don’t miss this stacked night at PRYSM—enter to win your way in now.*

• B-Real from Cypress Hill is rolling up to Dr. Greenthumb’s Cannabis Dispensary for a special event. Come for music, good vibes, surprises and be sure to RSVP for the chance to win a $250 Baller Bag.*

• PLUS Move at The Shed, Empty Bottle 33 and a 3rd Anniversary, NERO, Earl Sweatshirt, Bob Mould, Head Automatica, and more just announced shows!

FREE EVENTS ALL OVER CHICAGO

You might be broke, but you still deserve joy. Our Free Chicago Events Guide has the goods: music, art, food, and chaos — all without your wallet crying. Here’s what you’ll find:

• ARC DECOMPRESSION WEEKEND: Tonight at Spybar

• CHICAGO GERMAN-AMERICAN OKTOBERFEST: Tonight-Sunday in Lincoln Square

• 40TH ANNUAL PRINTERS ROW LIT FEST: Tomorrow-Sunday in Printers Row

• DEVINCI AND FRIENDS ROOFTOP PARTY: September 13th at Time Out Market Rooftop Bar

• GIRL’S NIGHT OUT LAUGH FACTORY SHOWCASE: September 18th at Hopsmith Tavern

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• Tamagotchi is coming to Woodfield Mall for a free pop-up packed with nostalgia, games, and that one friend who still carries theirs. Happening Saturday and Sunday.

• We’re only halfway, but the Guinness is fully flowing. Enjoy a taste of Ireland at The Dearborn on September 18th as we get halfway closer to St. Patrick’s Day.

• Chicago Public Library wants your take on the city via LEGOs. Imagine the city brick by brick and submit your design for their new LEGO exhibit.

• Bazaar of the Occult is once again taking applications for their upcoming event. Performers can apply here, and vendors can apply here.

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