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Daily Email - Friday - 6/27/2025
Chicago Magic Lounge's newest show, Old Fashioned Magic, is almost upon us! We have a pair of tickets for July 30th up for grabs, but if you can't wait, this weekly show with one of the venue's founding members kicks off July 2nd. Get your tickets!*
JUST ANNOUNCED
Turnpike Troubadours has racked up 1.5 billion streams globally and continues selling out venues. See them hit The Salt Shed on August 28th. Enter for a chance to win a pair of tickets.*
Country charm meets radio swagger. Niko Moon’s rolling into town with a grin, a groove, and “good time” energy. Experience it yourself on October 2nd at Joe’s Live!
Sharp lyrics, cinematic beats, and that unmistakable British cool, Little Simz is at The Salt Shed on November 5th. You’re grabbing a ticket, right?
Emotionally charged pop-punk for people who still text in lowercase and feel everything a little too much. Hot Mulligan is here, bay-bee! December 4th at The Salt Shed.
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CELEBRATE THE FOURTH OF JULY
From Navy Pier to rooftop perches, the city’s lighting up like your group chat on a Friday night. Pro tip: the fireworks aren’t the only thing exploding—expect traffic, patriotism, and at least one neighbor with a Roman candle and no adult supervision. (Please don’t be that neighbor.)
THE SALT SHED PRESENTS:
$5 BURGERS AFTER THE SHOW
Goose Island Salt Shed Pub dishes $5 Late Night Burgers after Salt Shed shows when their neon sign is blazing. Smash burgers, cold beers, no surge nonsense.

PARTY LIKE YOU DIDN’T READ THE NEWS
💸 Free Events
Look, the rent’s too high—but your social life doesn’t have to suffer. From movie nights in the park to street fests and museum days, Chicago is basically throwing you a party for showing up. Zero dollars, all the dopamine.
🎆 Fireworks at Navy Pier
Wednesdays & Saturdays at Navy Pier
Chicago’s sky gets lit like it just got dumped in a Nicholas Sparks novel. Bring your blanket, your crew, and a healthy sense of wonder. The fireworks are just the start.
☕️ Bury the Hatchet: Celebrating 18 Years of Dark Matter
Friday, July 4th at Dark Matter Coffee Warehouse
Not feelin’ like celebrating the country? (We get it.) Celebrate nearly two decades of jittery brilliance with Dark Matter Coffee instead! Expect loud live music, bolder brews, and a party that’s 98% caffeine, 2% good decisions. RSVP today!*
🏎️ NASCAR Brunch
Sunday at The Frontier
Eggs, beers, and left turns—this brunch is for folks who know the only thing better than watching high-speed chaos is doing it with a breakfast sandwich in hand. Vroom, Vroom.
🍗 Best BBQ in Chicago
Where there's smoke, there’s you—chasing down burnt ends, brisket, and that one sauce you think about in the shower. The best BBQ spots in the city are now conveniently one click away.
FEATURED SPOTLIGHT
St. VincentSt. Vincent's All Born Screaming Tour arrives at Milwaukee's iconic Eagles Ballroom on August 28. The Grammy-winning artist will be joined by the dynamic band Gustaf, known for their electrifying performances. Tickets are on sale now—secure yours now or enter for a chance to win a pair of tickets.* |
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Happy Birthday to the Pink Line! (…What do you get a train for their birthday?🤔 )
Still need Pride plans? Don’t worry procrastinators - we got you.
Taste of Chicago has just announced its headliners - catch Lupe Fiasco, Jojo, Elvis Crespo and 45+ vendors this September!
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