Hope you all had a lovely Mother’s Day. I went back home to Indy for the weekend to hang with my family, eat too much food, and remember my Do317 roots. I used to write the Indy newsletter before making the jump to Chicago. As much as I love going home, it’s good to be back in the city just as the sun is warming things up again.

And speaking of Chicago plans to look forward to…

JUST ANNOUNCED

• Spamalot returns May 19th, and it’s a musical tornado of medieval nonsense, showtunes, and Monty Python madness at CIBC Theatre. Get your tickets now.*

• TENDR is what happens when speed dating, group support, and a really honest happy hour have a kid. You’ll leave with at least one person you’d reach out to again. Sunday, May 17th at Sanctuary Health in Pilsen. Snag your tix now.*

• Old Shoe and Horseshoes & Hand Grenades bring high-speed bluegrass and enough banjo-fueled energy to shake the floorboards. This Friday, they play Garcia’s Chicago. Wanna go for free?*

• Blade Runner Live in Concert brings Ridley Scott’s sci-fi classic to a massive HD screen while The Avex Ensemble performs Vangelis’ legendary synth score live and in sync. Neon dystopia never sounded this good. Grab your tickets.*

• Plus other just announced shows from Niall Horan, WWE Monday Night Raw, Movements, Slow Pulp, All Time Low, Djo, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Souvenirs, Deorro, Michelle Wolf, Anees, Switchfoot, Basement, and more!

THE BEST ASIAN RESTAURANTS

Chicago’s food scene is absurdly stacked, and our Asian restaurant game might honestly be unfair to the rest of the country. Soup dumplings, omakase, sizzling Korean BBQ, hand-pulled noodles, curry that changes your life at 8:43 PM on a Wednesday... it’s all here. We rounded up some of the city’s best spots so your next dinner reservation levels up.

THIS WEEK

BUDWEISER CONCERT SERIES

The Budweiser Concert Series at Gallagher Way is back, bringing an exciting lineup of artists to the heart of Wrigleyville! The 2026 season kicks off on Sunday, May 17th, and features performances from acts across alternative, indie, and pop-rock with Mayday Parade, OK Go, and Guster.*

LOCALS ONLY

• The Annual Chicago Business Community Battle of the Bands returns for its 13th year. Support local music at Joe’s Bar On Weed St.

• Lincoln Square stays undefeated for wandering into a shop “just to look” and leaving with handmade goodies. Check out local creator Heidi Ordillas’ AAPI Favorites & Artisan Goods in Lincoln Square.

• Aire’s rooftop officially opens today. Come tonight for sips, bites, music, and views.

• AAPI Heritage Month in Chicago means night markets, incredible food, live music, art, and community events all over. Go support the local community!

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