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Daily Email - Monday - 04/06/2026

Last night, my girlfriend and I finished King of Drag. Genuinely such a fun show and addition to the roulette of drag TV shows. The Kings were wildly talented, and omg the variety! My personal shout-out goes to Chicago’s very own Tenderoni judging, and serving up inspo for the contestants. Don’t sleep on the Chicago Drag King scene…

Speaking of things you need to try - Electric Forest brings massive sound, immersive art, and a glowing canopy to Michigan with ILLENIUM, Excision, GRiZ, Chris Lake, and many more. Win passes, a Car Camping Vehicle Pass, and $600 travel credit. Sign up for DoMORE to enter.*

JUST ANNOUNCED

BEST BRUNCHES IN CHICAGO

Photo: Uncommon Ground

Brunch in Chicago isn’t just a meal, it’s serious. Sometimes there’s nothing you want more than a plate that fully justifies canceling your afternoon plans. This guide cuts through the noise and gets you to the spots actually worth it. Bring friends, bring patience, and maybe don’t make any commitments after.

THIS WEEK

Photo: Florence + The Machine

FRI 04.10 - CHELSEA HANDLER at THE CHICAGO THEATRE

FRI 04.10 - SMOKEY ROBINSON at GENESEE THEATRE

FRI 04.10 - BARBIE NIGHT: CHICAGO BULLS VS ORLANDO MAGIC at UNITED CENTER

FRI 04.10 - SAT 04.11 - FLORENCE + THE MACHINE at ALLSTATE ARENA

FRI 04.10 - SUN 04.12 - EXXXOTICA at DONALD E. STEPHENS CONVENTION CENTER

115+ ARTISTS. ONE WEEKEND. ZERO PRETENSION.

Here's the thing about The Other Art Fair: this exact version of it only exists once. April 9th-12th at Artifact Events in Ravenswood, 115+ independent artists are showing up with thousands of original works, transparent pricing starting at $100, and zero of the pretension you'd expect from a traditional art fair. Come for the Nostalgia Core installations, stay for the fair bar, and leave with something for your wall that has a great story behind it. Tickets start at $18.*

LOCALS ONLY

  • Illini didn’t make it, we know, we’re coping too, but Michigan is still in if you need a reason to keep yelling at a TV. Here’s where to watch tonight.

  • VinHausa is hosting their biggest event yet on June 11th at Soldier Field. Join thousands and move your body to some house music at the stadium.

  • If you like free things and wanna save some $$. Our free page was built for you. See all the reasons to go out without spending a dime.

  • Sunset Garden Tours are back, which is your excuse to wander around pretty spaces at golden hour. Spring Into Bloom with this Thursday’s event.

WIN STUFF

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I installed a bird feeder by my desk, and I’m already very emotionally invested. Delighted to welcome some feathered visitors.

See you tomorrow,
Maria
@maria.bashmakov
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