Happy Monday, Chicago! Today’s an extra-special edition of our newsletter as we’re excited to announce this year’s 312 Day at Elston Electric⚡. We’re going bigger than last year and can’t wait to party with you all on March 12th! Keep reading to see what’s in store for the big day.

Bucktown bonus: Ivy Hall Bucktown is putting together a Weed & Munchies Pack with neighborhood favorites from Big Star Taco, Parsons Chicken & Fish, Paulie Gee’s, and more, plus an Ivy Hall Bucktown gift certificate valued at $200 and custom swag. Enter to win!*

JUST ANNOUNCED

• All that jazz is back. CHICAGO The Musical struts into The Auditorium May 5th-10th with Fosse heat, razor-sharp choreography, and scandal for days. Enter to win tickets to opening night.*

• Comics That Kill is Chicago’s premier showcase for established, touring comedians on the rise and a proving ground for names you already know. This Thursday, catch Barry Brewer (AGT semi-finalist, BET+), Queeny Bitch and Zoe Dodson. It’ll be a night for the books, get your last-minute tickets now.*

• Enjoy a night of bossa nova and celebrate the great Brazilian musician Tom Jobim. Catch this magical performance from Kehsin's Septet at Epiphany Center for the Arts on Thursday. Win tix now!*

• Gardenista is now served at Avli on The Park, offering ready-to-pour bottled cocktails made with real citrus, herbs, ginger, and jalapeño. A bright, balanced sip designed to be enjoyed chilled and served with ease. Try it now!*

• Plus other just announced shows from Solomun, Chris Lake, Tomahawk, Connor Price, gnash, Kbong, Foy Vance, Soul Asylum, Kurt Elling, Grace Ives, Conjurer, Damon, Lil Rel Howery, and more!

ST. PATRICK’S DAY PLANS IN CHICAGO

It’s almost St. Patrick’s Day in Chicago, which means that pretty soon we’ll be seeing green and orange all over the city. Enjoy it while you can, things might get a little…blurry. Here are our top picks:

• JOE’S BAR ON WEED ST.

• CHICAGO CLOVER CRAWL

• D.S. TEQUILA COMPANY

• HUBBARD STREET FEST

• GUINNESS OPEN GATE BREWERY

WHENEVER*

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• Lowkey dream job alert. Do312 is hiring a Sales Account Executive to help events and businesses get in front of the city’s most fun people. Apply now.

• Design people who drink beer. Beer people who care about design. This one’s for you. Design on Draft: Breweries & Beyond is the Design Museum of Chicago’s latest exhibition. Open through April 13th.

• Catch us Wednesday night at Drip Collective for Blueprint: Sponsorships That Actually Work breaking down how to build partnerships people actually care about. RSVP for free.

• Plot twist: Chicago just got a new bookstore dedicated to romance and mystery. Partners in Crime is now open, stocked with love stories, whodunits, and “just one more chapter”. Stop by!

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