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Daily Email - Friday - 6/6/2025
Happy Friday, Chicago!
LiV Warfield brings the Purple Energy to Teatro ZinZanni on June 25th with a one-night-only Club ZinZanni tribute to Prince, backed by members of New Power Generation and Mint Condition. Don’t miss out - enter to win!*
JUST ANNOUNCED
Drink beer with a purpose! Goose Island is releasing River Bird, a new West Coast IPA with proceeds benefiting Friends of the Chicago River. The only organization solely dedicated to the health of the Chicago-Calumet River system. Get it at the Goose Island Taproom or Salt Shed Pub after a show! *
Kyle Dion brings The Live from the Sun Tour to Outset on June 14th with Khaliyah X. Expect smooth vocals, sharp style, and serious heat. Tickets are flying—enter now to win a pair.*
Visit to the American Writers Museum and their newly extended exhibit Level Up: Writers & Gamers—an immersive dive into how writers shape the stories behind video games and tabletop RPGs! Enter to win free tickets!*
PRYSM hosts the Taste of Randolph after party with Kyle Watson, Girl Math, PANFIL & RUBH. June 14th, 10PM. Come correct or don’t come at all. Don't miss this iconic night of dance music and get your tickets today!*
FREE STUFF FRIDAY
F-R-E-E. It’s the best Bingo there is! Find free events all summer long on our Free Page! Because spending money is so last recession.
FIRST FRIDAYS AT TQ EXPERIENCE - Tonight at TQ Experience
FIRST FRIDAYS AT TURNER HÄUS BREWERY - Tonight at Turner Häus Brewery
CENTRAL PARK BAR’S KICKOFF TO SUMMER - Tonight at Central Park Bar
THING-O-RAMA - Tomorrow in Humboldt Park
THE 13TH ANNUAL MCRAE FINE ART SHOW - Tomorrow and Sunday at Gallery Guichard
MILLENNIUM PARK SUMMER WORKOUTS - Every Saturday in Millennium Park
MEET THE DRINK OF THE SUMMER
Crafted with natural ingredients and premium spirits, Gardenista brings a bright, garden twist to warm weather sipping.
Inspired by the iconic Gardener cocktail from Matsuhisa, this ready-to-serve version features fresh lime juice and jalapeño for a crisp, clean finish with just the right amount of heat. It’s bar-quality flavor in a bottle, no mixing or measuring. Just effortless pours and unforgettable taste. Shake it, spritz it, or serve it over ice. This is the drink your summer has been waiting for.

WHAT’S COOKIN’
😈 STEAMWORKS: The Musical
Tonight through August 2nd at Annoyance Theatre
Oh so steamy! Follow Al, the new gay in town, as he dives headfirst into Chicago’s steamiest adventure in Steamworks: The Musical. Full of wild characters, outrageous laughs, and unexpected heart, this musical is a must-see—snag your tickets now!*
🏳️🌈 Extra MSG
Tomorrow at 1132 W Argyle St (7PM)
Celebrate AAPI Pride in style at Extra MSG, a vibrant party with with great music, delicious food, drag performances, flash tattoos, art vendors, tarot readings, and more! Enter to win tickets and get ready to celebrate the AAPI queer community!*
🎭 OM MISSION
June 20th through June 28th at The Den Theatre
About Face Theatre presents OM Mission, a theatrical journey through stories, music, and rituals meant to amplify and highlight the lives and legacies of Black lesbians. Enter to win free tickets to the June 28th show!*
🤣 312 Comedy Fest
November 4th through 9th at Various Venues
It’s never too early to plan for the 312 Comedy Festival! Coming this fall this side-splitting series of shows features headliners like Pete Holmes, John Goblikon, Amber Autry, Kam Patterson, Fortune Feimster, and more! AND you could win free tickets!*
🎊 Festivals in June
While Pride is definitely a highlight this month, there are festivals of all sorts every single weekend in June! Find your favorites on our Festival Guide - updated weekly!
FEATURED SPOTLIGHT
Dad GamesDad Games return to your local Dave & Buster’s this Father’s Day. Show up, throw down, and compete for the ultimate prize: free gameplay for a year. Food, games, and glory are on the line. |
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Happy National Donut Day! Click here for free donuts!
Mask up, Chicago! The wildfires in Canada are still causing poor air quality here in Chicago.
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Hot Sets All the Way from Germany @ PRYSM
R&B You Will Dance To @ Outset
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Have a great weekend, y’all!