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Daily Email - Friday - 5/2/2025

Ah, the sweet smell of Friday.

Riot Fest is back, and it's turning 20! From September 19th–21st, Douglass Park in Chicago will transform into a whirlwind of punk, rock, and nostalgia with headliners like Blink 182, Green Day, and more! Enter to win VIP tickets!

JUST ANNOUNCED

FREE STUFF FRIDAY

Who says you need to break the bank to have a good time? Do312's Free Events page is your go-to guide for all the best no-cost happenings around Chicago. From live music and trivia nights to art shows and pop-up events, there's always something happening that won't cost you a dime.

IN THE FUTURE

🐎 Kentucky Derby

Tomorrow at Various Locations

Derby Day in Chicago is less about the ponies and more about the party. On Saturday don your most extravagant hat and head to one of the city's premier spots to watch the Kentucky Derby in style.​*

 🇲🇽 Cinco de Mayo

Celebrations Last All Weekend!

Mexican culture is a staple to Chicago and we take every chance to celebrate it! This weekend the city is packed with parties for Cinco de Mayo - which one will you be attending?

💃 The Hop

Sunday at Chicago Athletic Association (12PM)

Bop to the top at The Hop! Jewel-Osco invites you to join the fun at The Hop, a free, family-friendly afternoon of springtime treats and activities. Dance marathon contestants compete to earn up to $7,500 for community charities. Register now.*

🎤 Nikki Glaser

Thursday, May 22nd at The Chicago Theatre (10PM)

After selling out 5 shows at The Chicago Theatre, Nikki Glaser has added a 6th show on her Alive and Unwell Tour on May 22nd. Get ready for an evening with one of comedy's all time greats—last chance to get tickets!*

🔥 X & Los Lobos

Thursday, October 16th at Auditorium Theatre (7:30PM)

Witness a double dose of rock history with X & Los Lobos. These two legendary bands are celebrating a combined 99 years of rocking your socks off. This is a night that spans genres, generations, and musical influences. Be a part of something timeless.*

The Antiquities

Has your computer ever asked you to prove you are human? Duh... it happens all the time nowadays.

In The Museum of Late Human Antiquities, the curators are determined to resurrect a long-lost civilization—ours. Projecting us into a distant future, Pulitzer Prize finalist Jordan Harrison offers a hauntingly funny, deeply insightful look at the world we live in now. The show runs tomorrow through June 1st at Goodman Theatre

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