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Daily Email - Friday - 12/18/2025
You finally made it! Happy Friday, friends. Keep reading for last-minute plans to help you go feral before the weekend’s over.
Get ready for sleight-of-hand you still won’t understand even after seeing it up close. Enter to win a pair of tickets to The Close-Up Show at Chicago Magic Lounge on Monday, January 19th. It's the most mind-melting Monday night in town.*
JUST ANNOUNCED
Enter for a chance to win a balcony cabin for two aboard Boots on the Water Cruise, a five night cruise featuring Clint Black, Rodney Atkins, Terri Clark, Diamond Rio, and more. Enjoy concerts, themed nights, onboard activities, and a $600 travel stipend.*
Family fun without the planning headache? Done. One Price, Play All Day: adults $20, kids $15. Unlimited rounds of neon-lit, techy mini golf that keeps everyone entertained way longer than you’d expect. Win a $100 gift card to sweeten the fun.*
Holiday bonus for your future self. Enter to win VIP tickets to Mt. Joy’s 2026 anniversary tour, celebrating 10 years as a band. Big live moments, bigger songs, and $1 per ticket donated to local charities.*
Dr. Greenthumb’s Cannabis Dispensary officially opened in Bucktown at 2200 N Ashland Ave in August, and they're celebrating! Enter to win a $250 Baller Bag. Sign up now to enter.*
FREE STUFF FRIDAY
Free is nice. Free and good is rare. But we dug through the winter weirdness and found all the events this week that cost zero and slap hard.
A NIGHT OF GHETTO HOUSE CELEBRATION WITH NANOOS: Tonight at Arbella
BRRR: AN ICED OUT WINTER PARTY: Tonight at Expact
BOOGIE WONDERLAND: Tonight at Howl at the Moon
DEAD INSIDE 5 YEAR ANNIVERSARY MELT-DOWN & HOLIDAY MARKET: Tomorrow at Sleeping Village
HOLIDAY JAM: Tomorrow at Spybar
GARDENISTA PRESENTS
THE FRIDGE UPGRADE
A good cocktail shouldn’t require a shopping list. Gardenista is now on GoPuff, delivered fast and ready to serve. Low sugar, natural ingredients, premium spirits, and flavors that feel sharp instead of sweet. Keep a bottle cold for quick hangs, last-minute dinners, or the kind of night that starts small and ends late.*
THIS MONTH
 Photo: @riosphoto | TOM. - GUCCI MANE + INSANE CLOWN POSSE at BYLINE BANK ARAGON BALLROOM TOM. - WIGS QUEER DANCE PARTY at SLEEPING VILLAGE TOM. - THE OFFICIAL BAD SANTA CHRISTMAS BAR CRAWL on WEST HUBBARD STREET SUN. - DIY SQUIRREL PUPPET TAXIDERMY at THE INSECT ASYLUM 12.31 - NYE BAR CRAWL in WRIGLEYVILLE (win)* |
Your Glasses Called. They’re Ready for Retirement.
If your glasses have survived one too many drops, scratches, or early morning scrambles, it might be time for a refresh. Zenni has more than 2,500 styles that fit real life without the eye-watering price tag. Most pairs are under $80, and you can take an extra 10% off with code DEC10. Grab Blokz for long screen days or Zunnies for your weekend runs. Zenni accepts HSA and FSA dollars, so hurry before they expire.*
GAME DAYS AT DAVE & BUSTER’S
It’s not too early to make your plans for February’s big game. $10 wings, drink specials, and the biggest TVs around.*
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Venezuelan comedian Angelo Colina is coming to Zanies Comedy Club Sunday for a special all Spanish show. ¡Consigue tus entradas ahora!
If you’ve never heard a taiko drum shake a theater seat, now’s your chance. This new doc dives into Japan’s legendary Kodo ensemble. Tickets are still available for Sunday .
Dent. Wilson. Two Super Bowl XX monsters in one room. The two will be popping up at Jewels tomorrow from 11am-4pm. Bring a pen and paper.
WIN STUFF
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FEATURED
If you procrastinated and need some last-minute gifts, check out this weekend’s Holiday Markets.