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Daily Email - Friday - 5/16/2025
We survived another Chicago insane weather moment! Did y’all get caught in that storm yesterday?
Beyond Wonderland 2025 is bringing a wild weekend to Huntington Bank Pavilion on June 7th and 8th. With acts like Basstripper and Moonlght and many more, this is a weekend you don't want to miss. Tickets are going fast, enter to win some!*
JUST ANNOUNCED
Stop and sip the rosé! Use promo code DO312 to score discounted tickets to Rosé Fest on the Beach—an ultra-fab tasting event with wine, waves, and all the pink vibes your summer needs. Buy tickets for June 13th*
TWO major Chicago music festivals have announced their day-to-day schedules - and we’re giving away tickets to BOTH. Enter to win tickets to Riot Fest and Lollapalooza! No need to pick a day to go if you’ve got 3-day passes!
If anxiety is overwhelming your thoughts, try BetterHelp. Their virtual therapists offer judgment-free phone, video, or text therapy - and you'll get the first week for free! Give therapy a try today!*
Latina queen Kali Uchis is BACK with her The Sincerely Tour. Her last Chicago show had us melting - so make sure to grab tickets to this one on September 23rd at United Center!
FREE STUFF FRIDAY
LIVE JAZZ - Thursdays Until July 3rd at About Last Knife
MORP - Tomorrow at Robert’s Westside
A-MAY-ZING DAY OF PLAY - May 24th at Navy Pier (ENTER TO WIN A $250 JEWEL-OSCO GIFT CARD)
SATURDAY NIGHT IN THE SIDEBAR - May 24th at FitzGerald’s
CHICAGO BLUES FESTIVAL - June 5th through 8th in Millennium Park
DOSTUFF & OUTLOUD PRESENT:
FLYAWAY TO OUTLOUD FOR PRIDE
ENTER TO WIN: We’ve got a Flyaway to OUTLOUD at WeHo Pride with your name on it! The next generation of queer entertainment includes performances by See Shygirl, Honey Dijon, Pabllo Vittar + more 5/31-6/1 2025. Winner receives a Hotel Stay, 2 VIP Tickets & $600 Toward Travel to experience amazing performances, food, surprise guests & more!
WHEN THE MOOD STRIKES
🤘 BADBADNOTGOOD
Tonight at Thalia Hall (8PM)
Jazz, soul, and synths collide in a genre-bending journey. BADBADNOTGOOD and Baby Rose bring their "Mid Spiral Suite" to Thalia Hall.
🎤 Smooth Rogers / Tommy Bravos / C3ZR
Tomorrow at BOOKCLUB (6PM)
Smooth Rogers and Tommy Bravos bring the funk; C3ZR adds the groove. It's a night of beats, bass, and bold moves. Get ready to dance like no one's watching—except everyone at Lincoln Hall. Snag a ticket!
🏛️ Free Museum Days
Various Dates and Locations
Culture without the cost. Explore the city's finest museums for free on select days. Because who says you can't be cultured and budget-conscious? Check the schedule and plan your next art-filled adventure.
🫶 Hyde Park Handmade
Sunday at The Promontory (11AM)
Crafts, fashion, food, and cocktails—what's not to love? Hyde Park Handmade at The Promontory is your one-stop shop for local treasures. Plus, DJ Sean Alvarez keeps the vibes soulful. Free entry with RSVP.
🍖 Windy City Smokeout
July 10th - July 13th at United Center (7PM)
BBQ, brews, and country tunes under the Chicago sky. Windy City Smokeout at the United Center is where pitmasters and chart-toppers meet. Headliners include Kane Brown, Old Dominion, and Jon Pardi. Get your tickets before they're gone.
FEATURED SPOTLIGHT
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ARRIBA rooftop is opening this Memorial Day Weekend! Experience an expanded menu on the gorgeous roof - it’s dog friendly too!
It looks like the Chicago Bears are looking at Arlington Heights for their next move.
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Hot Album Release @ Beat Kitchen
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Did y’all catch Beyoncé last night?