That weekend came and flew by! I barely got to catch my breath. Hope you all got to relax, and didn’t get beaten up in a rugby game like me. I also have a new rec to share with y’all - I stopped by locally owned Hop District Community Brewing Co. last night in La Grange Park. We tuned in for the NBA playoffs, and now I need to come back for this beer garden!

Here’s another local community initiative you should be supporting…

A fundraiser featuring shuffleboard play, along with unlimited food and drinks for a good cause. Enjoy a night out while supporting one of the city’s only free public Montessori schools. We’re giving away tickets, but buy a pair to support local education.*

JUST ANNOUNCED

• Merch Market is the first Chicago indoor/outdoor market showcasing local music makers. RSVP for free entry to shop the market on Saturday, June 13th at Outset!*

• 30 years deep and still pushing the limits. Deeply Rooted Dance Theater celebrates a massive milestone with new premieres, iconic works, and a show honoring it all. Win tickets for the event on Saturday, May 30th.*

• If it can be pickled, it will be pickled. No one is safe. Chicago Pickle Fest brings live bands, cold beer, and an unreasonable amount of briny chaos. Win tickets for the event this Saturday in Wrigleyville.*

• James Blake pulls up to The Salt Shed this summer for his Trying Times Tour. Win tickets and pull up for his signature heartbreak-meets-bass sound.*

• Plus other just announced shows from Oliver Tree, JPEGMAFIA, House Music is Home, Mike Jones, Leann Rimes, Darude, Belmont, Collective Soul, Margaret Cho, Doppleganger, Black Label Society, Club Communion, and more!

BEST BRUNCHES IN CHICAGO

Ask anyone, and they’ll tell you that Chicago brunch is a religious affair. We pulled together the spots worth leaving your house for, waiting for, and texting the group chat about.

THIS WEEK

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• Don’t sleep on Chicago BBQ, the city has a bustling scene. Check out the spots doing it right, from saucy classics to smoked meat temples worth the wait.

• T.A.C.O. is a new monthly series making caviar and contemporary art more accessible. Tomorrow’s the first one with a night at Zhou B Art Center. Reserve your spot.

• There are still plenty of ways to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Chicago. See our 17 picks for making the most of celebrating Mexico’s victory over French forces.

• We have an exclusive trade offer for you. 1 throwback pick in exchange for festival VIP passes. Sounds too good to be true?? See for yourself and enter our photo contest, so you can watch Kesyhia Cole, Kaytranada, and Kelly Rowland like a VIP.*

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