Chicago, your weekend personality test is here: would you rather mosh, carnival ride, chug a Guinness, or accidentally drop $80 at a rummage sale? (Trick question: you’re doing all four.)

This kid’s got bars, brains, and the internet by the throat. 2hollis is all heart, all heat, no filler, and this Salt Shed show’s your one-way ticket to saying “I saw him before the Grammy.” Catch the emerging Chicago artist on October 2nd. Get in the running for a night out.*

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• Raphael Saadiq brings his timeless voice and signature soul to The Chicago Theatre on October 8th. From Tony! Toni! Toné! classics to solo hits, his live show blends history, groove, and pure artistry. Grab your tickets now.*

• Rudimental makes euphoric drum & bass for people who can’t sit still. Their live shows? Full choir, brass, and breakbeats slapping you across the face with joy. They’re hitting Sound-Bar on November 14th. Don’t miss the rave-gospel service.

• Young Thug is back in Chicago for a just announced show on November 29th at United Center, and it’s about to be chaos in the best possible way. Stay tuned for tickets on sale.

• EDM meets fairy-tale fever dream: Lost In Dreams Chicago touches down at Radius November 22nd. Feel the music, get your tickets.

• PLUS just announced shows from John Mulaney, Health x Carpenter Brut, INZO, Steve Aoki, Ratboys, Yonder Mountain String Band, Ariel Pink, Lights, and more!

ALL THINGS FREE + CHEAP IN CHICAGO

Free 99 is the best price in the city. Whether you’re broke, balling, or just love a deal, we rounded up the goods:

• FREE MUSEUM DAYS: Because you deserve to see the world’s very best

• FALL FESTS: Featuring an array of Chicago amusement

• BIRTHDAY FREEBIES: Sprinkles, cupcakes, and local spots hooking you up

• FREE EVENTS: Taking over the city daily

• GIVEAWAYS: Do a favor for your future self

• CONCERTS UNDER $20: Don’t let cash get in the way of enjoying some live music

• MEALS UNDER $10: Get some local grub for the price of a Chicago coffee

• DOMORE: A 7 day trial before trying our monthly ticket hook-up for just $7

THIS WEEKEND

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• The sexiest garage sale you’ve ever seen: leather, latex, and used whips at discounted rates. Proceeds support the local kink community, don’t be shy.

• We’re not ashamed. Unfortunately, we do love all these things about our great city.

• Steins, lederhosen, and Oompah bands on every block. Our roundup of Chicago Oktoberfests will keep you buzzing until Halloween.

• Run now, perreo later. Más Flow 5K blends fitness with reggaetón culture. DJ sets, dance warmups, and a finish line fiesta. Come turn it up Sunday.

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