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Daily Email - Friday - 8/1/2025
Did anyone else’s Celcius taste weird this morning? 🤔
Mask on, lights down. The Phantom of the Opera kicks off its reimagined tour right here in Chicago this winter — 12/11 through 2/1/26 at Cadillac Palace. Expect big voices, bigger drama, and one very intense man in a cape. Lock in your tickets.*
JUST ANNOUNCED
Someone said “Tacos or Tequila?” and this fest said “Yes.” Tacos & Tequila Festival hits Geneva, IL on 9/20 with Ludacris, Timbaland, Trina, David Banner, Paul Wall, and more! Enter to win VIP tickets!*
STS9 is closing out the year in full psychedelic bloom. Catch their cosmic instrumental throwdown at Ramova Theatre on 12/29. It’s never too early to make NYE plans.
Princess Nokia is bringing the chaos, catharsis, and crystal-clear bars to Cobra Lounge on 10/25. Rap? Punk? Witchcraft? Yes. All of it.
Glenn Jones (yes, the fingerstyle wizard—not the R&B guy) brings his meditative, six-string storytelling to City Winery on 11/7. No vocals, no filler, just pure acoustic poetry.
FREE IS OUR LOVE LANGUAGE
Photo: SPIN Chicago Showcase
You ever look at your bank account and think, “Maybe I won’t spend $48 on one beer tonight”? Same. That’s why we made this page: a lovingly curated list of totally free things to do in Chicago.
GOOSE ISLAND & THE SALT SHED PUB PRESENT:
BURGERS. BEATS. NO TICKET REQUIRED
Keep the night going with $5 burgers at Goose Island Salt Shed Pub after the show. No ticket? No problem—everyone’s welcome to join the late-night bite.*
A WHOLE LOTTA STUFF
🎶 Deborah de Luca w/ Brennen
Tomorrow at Ramova Theatre
The queen of shadowy techno lands at Ramova for one helluva Lollapalooza Aftershow. Deborah De Luca + Brennen Grey = one long, beautiful spiral into the void. Need tickets? We got some you can win!*
🪩 Lollapalooza Aftershows!
All Weekend!
Yes, you can still get tickets to some of your favorite Lolla-lineup-ers. Cage the Elephant, Role Model, Young Miko & Latin Mafia, Rüfüs du Sol, Foster the People, and more are taking over Chicago! Find your ideal aftershow.
🎨 Logan Art Mart
Tomorrow at Federales
Art punks unite: 60+ indie makers fill Federales with prints, crafts, and chaotic good vibes. Free to enter. All ages. Logan Art Mart.
☀️ Fiesta Del Sol
Until August 3rd in Pilsen
Pilsen turns all the way up for Fiesta Del Sol—Chicago’s largest Latinx fest with food, music, art, and a whole lotta heart. Free. All ages.
🎤 Elsa Y Elmar
Friday, August 8th at Outset
Colombian indie pop star Elsa y Elmar plays Outset with synthy, emotional bops and big feelings. We’re giving away tickets!
FEATURED SPOTLIGHT
 | Pop-Up Show on a Boat! 😱Señorita THC Margaritas are celebrating summer with a surprise pop-up show — Señorita on Deck — Today! Catch a special performance by DJ D.O.D aboard a boat docked at City Winery on the Riverwalk. His set runs from 4:30–5:30pm and there will be plenty of Señorita to go around, so come early, soak up the vibes, and celebrate summer with Señorita!* |
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Let’s goooo - Wrigley Field will be hosting the 2027 All-Star Game!
Our friends at The Salt Shed have come up with some incredible merch! There’s even a little Salty plushie! Check it out here.
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The crowds were wild at Lolla last night! 😱 2025 Summer is hitting!