Confession: this weekend I cheated on Chicago with Pittsburgh, and I kinda liked it. It was a quick weekend getaway inspired by our away rugby game. Despite the charm, I desperately wished they had a DoPitt to tell us what to do. Making and finding plans was rough. Y’all better be thankful you have Do312 telling you what to do in our massive city!

Even more to be thankful for, this elite city gem that has more shows than we can count…

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• Happy Holidays! It’s your last chance to celebrate 420 savings at Ivy Hall! Today only, enjoy 35% off storewide and stock up on your favorites before the deal disappears. Don’t miss the biggest discount of the week. Shop now while supplies last.*

• Canadian rockers Forester hit up Outset this Saturday for a concert with Andrea Calabria. Enjoy a treat on us and enter to win tickets to see the combo live.*

• Camp, horror, and drag turned all the way up with Boulet Brothers. The Titans 2 Tour creeps into House of Blues on Friday, April 24th, for a night of spooky glamour. Win your way in!*

• Hot off the press: Third Eye Blind is coming to RiverEdge Park this summer. Get tickets for the band’s show on Sunday, August 23rd.

• Plus other just announced shows from Tequila & Mezcal Festival, Slow Magic, The Hoyle Brothers, Vincen García, High on Fire, Wilde, Aimee Mann, and more!

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It’s Lesbian Visibility Week, and it's also an optimal time to uplift queer spaces. See the bars to support, the parties to shake a$$ at, and even more places to support Chicago’s queer womxn.

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• The Secret Kitchen finally opened this past weekend in Schaumburg. Snag a reservation so you can spend date night with samosas and pakora.

• We made a Chicago cannabis guide so you stop guessing and start knowing where to go, what to buy, and how to not overdo it. Your future self appreciates this already. Happy highliday from us.

• Richardson Tulip Farm opens on Wednesday, which means rows of colorful blooms calling your name and a solid excuse to leave the city for a minute and see nature in the prettiest way possible. Get your tickets.

• Ticket registration is open for the International Jazz Day 2026 All Star Global Concert on April 30th. It’s free, but not guaranteed, winners get picked randomly, so go register and hope the jazz gods choose you.

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