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Daily Email - Friday - 10/24/2025

October 24, 2025

You’ve got this week and next to wear a costume in public before it gets weird again. Let’s make it count.

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JUST ANNOUNCED

FREE STUFF FRIDAY

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The real MVPs of the week? Free events and the city’s best bargains. We rounded up the cheapest shows, parties, hacks and things going on that won’t make a dent in your wallet. No catch, just vibes.

COMING UP

👻 Scream Queens Drag Brunch

Tomorrow at AceBounce (10:30AM)

Saturdays are for queens, and we mean scream queens. Tomorrow, AceBounce turns into a haunted glam zone for a drag brunch that’s equal parts spooky and sparkly. Think horror flicks, high heels, and way too many mimosas. We’re giving away two tickets to join the carnage.*

🎃 Halloween Pop-Ups

Chicago’s crawling with haunted bars, spooky speakeasies, and pop-ups cursed in all the right ways. From killer cocktails to cobweb-covered everything, here’s where to get your freak on. Check out the full list.

🎵 LAUNDRY DAY

Sunday at Lincoln Hall (8PM)

LAUNDRY DAY brings their genre-hopping, internet-kid energy to Lincoln Hall this Sunday. Expect hooks, chaos, and a crowd that knows every word. Snag your tickets and end the weekend on a high. Snag tickets before they’re gone.

🎉 A Night of a Thousand Pitbulls

Friday, October 31st at Punch House (9PM)

Ever dreamt of partying with Mr. Worldwide? Punch House is ten steps ahead of you. Bust out your bald caps and shades for a Halloween celebration that’ll have you getting down to all Pitbull, all night. Get your best impression locked and loaded now.

🌙 Tiger Moon Market

Monday, November 3rd at Ramova Theatre (7PM)

Support the Chicago immigrant community and the ACLU of Illinois at this one-night-only feast featuring over 30 acclaimed Asian American chefs, cocktails from local bar legends, DJs, and karaoke. Come hungry and buy tickets now.

ÜMI 3-In-1 Expresso and Drip Coffee Maker Giveaway!

Your perfect cup of coffee is just a giveaway away! ÜMI Dispensary is offering you the chance to win a Ninja Luxe Café Premiere Espresso Machine. Enter now, because this opportunity won’t last forever.

LOCALS ONLY

  • Head to Pilsen tomorrow for a neighborhood scavenger hunt filled with Chicago history, food, and some old fashioned friendly competition. Bring your game face and assemble your team to win a one-of-a-kind prize.

  • Bad news, Loop riders: No Brown, Green, Orange, or Pink Line trains will run downtown this weekend while CTA upgrades track switches. Plan ahead and expect delays.

  • The Sporthouse opens in Hyde Park/Kenwood on November 3rd, with a massive indoor rec space including pickleball, tennis, and basketball courts galore. It’s like an adult playground, but way better. Learn more and get hyped.

  • Mark your calendars for the annual Lillstreet Holiday Party on Friday, December 6th for a night of art, refreshments, and awesome vendors you’ll need to hit up for everyone on your holiday shopping list. See all the details.

🎟️ BINGE LIFE!

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