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Daily Email - Friday - 8/8/2025
Golden Ticket drops exclusively for DoMORE members. Win deluxe LEVITATION passes, Austin hotel stay, travel credit. 9/25-28 at Palmer Events Center. Sign up for DoMORE.*
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North Coast is going off after dark. The official NIGHT LIGHTS afterparties are out, with 27 (!!) shows featuring sets from Kaskade, Excision, Chris Lake, Sofi Tukker + more. Hit the fest, then hit the afters. Enter to win tix now!*
Two dudes. One belt. Zero chill. Watch UFC 319 at Dave & Buster’s with middleweight champ Dricus Du Plessis squaring off against undefeated chaos merchant Khamzat Chimaev. Make your plans for Saturday, 8/16.*
The DnB priest himself hits Chicago for a night of pure, rolling madness. Black Circle doesn’t mess around; this one’s for the real heads. Drum & Bass, Underground Free tickets (that’s code for a giveaway), zero excuses.*
If Twin Peaks had a synthpop prom, this would be the soundtrack. Desire and Johnny Jewel bring their velvet-drenched, Italo-disco dreamworld to Thalia Hall for one night only. Tickets here.
HOW TO GO OUT ON A BUDGET
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FREE99 FOREVER! Some folks drop $30 on a salad and feel nothing. Meanwhile, you just found five killer things to do this week for zero dollars and zero cents - and you're buzzing. That’s the power of free.
Here’s a few budget-blessed bangers happening around town:
SURFSIDE PRESENTS:
BOOTS - MARKET DAYS WEEKEND
For Market Days Weekend, BOOTS is going full throttle: stacked DJ lineups, outdoor dance floor, sweaty day-to-night madness, and probably a few strangers you'll end up knowing forever. It’s time for sun light, hard music and hot hosts!
IN THE FUTURE
🎤 Jake Scott
Tonight at House of Blues (6:30PM)
If you like soft boy heartbreak, Jake Scott’s gonna wreck you in the gentlest way possible. Catch him and his anthems at House of Blues tonight. Get your last minute tickets.*
💿 2000s Night
Tomorrow at Lincoln Park Zoo (6:30PM)
Lincoln Park Zoo is going full early-2000s tomorrow - no kids, no rules, just Usher, Britney, and Beyoncé blasting while you drink with the giraffes. Buy tickets before they’re gone.*
🎉 Bud Billiken Parade
Tomorrow 39th & MLK Drive to 51st St to Washington Park (10AM)
South Side’s iconic celebration returns tomorrow with bands, dancers, and floats for the Bud Billiken Parade. Check out all the details so you can join in on the fun.
🎸 Big Time Rush
Sunday at Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre (7PM)
Big Time Rush + In Real Life hit Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island this Sunday. Get tickets before they’re gone.
Porchfest
Sunday, August 17th in Roscoe Village (1-5PM)
Front porches become front-row seats next weekend as Roscoe Village turns into a live music block party. Local bands, chill vibes, walkable joy. Reserve your ticket.
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It’s time for a cuteness overload! Cuddle Bunny is hosting Full Moon Bunny Yoga this weekend. Get your tickets.
This $100 gift card could be yours… enter to win now on our Instagram for your next visit!
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We’ve barely recovered from the Lolla Afters but we’re already dreaming about Riot Fest, North Coast and Arc afters. ❤️🔥