I’m backkkk! I missed y’all a little bit, but I thoroughly enjoyed living my best life in the Andes and Amazon of Ecuador. Honorable mentions go to seeing my first volcano and my French class namesake, the capuchin monkey. I got reminders of Chicago everywhere I went. Wish I had tallied all the Bulls merch I saw EVERYWHERE.

Go to South America. Go to concerts. Be happy, start here…

Passion Pit is returning to Chicago on their Pretty Penny Tour to perform at The Riviera Theatre in less than a month on July 20th. Win tickets to the show and go for free with your bestie.*

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• Kids Night comes to Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium as the Chicago Stars take on Angel City FC on July 18th. Bring the family for a night of soccer, special activities, and plenty of fun. Win your way into the game.*

• Max McNown's rise has been impossible to ignore. Catch the fast-rising singer-songwriter as he brings his heartfelt folk and country sound to The Salt Shed this fall. We’re giving away tickets for the August 5th show.*

• Mura Masa has a knack for turning experimental production into dance floor gold. Catch the Grammy-winning producer when he takes over Concord Music Hall this Thursday. Here’s your chance to get free tickets for the show.*

• The Southport Art Fest is back this weekend on the city’s North Side! This cherished neighborhood festival brings an incredible lineup of 100 artists, a vibrant street fest atmosphere, and free admission, making it the perfect summer weekend outing. We also have $100 to fuel a lucky winner’s spending at the fest.*

• Plus other just announced shows from GoodWaves Festival, The Sadies, Roscoe Dash, Load™, Fenix Flexin, DJ Tony Trimm, Judy Kuhn, and more!

FREE SUMMER CONCERTS

Summer sounds even better when it’s free. From neighborhood parks to downtown stages, we've rounded up the best free concerts happening across Chicago so you can spend less and see more live music.

• UNTIL THU 09.03 - ROCKIN’ IN THE PARK at PARKWAY BANK PARK

• UNTIL THU 09.17 - DUSUMMER MUSIC SERIES at THE DUSABLE BLACK HISTORY MUSEUM AND EDUCATION CENTER

• MON 07.06 - MARBLE TEETH at TACK ROOM

• TUE 07.07 - TUESDAY ON THE TERRACE W/ DANIEL VILLARREAL at THE MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART

• SAT 07.11 - CHICAGO LATIN JAZZ FESTIVAL at HUMBOLDT PARK

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• The Chicago Vegan Farmers Market has a new home this season. Stop by Skinner Park on Fridays for local vendors, great food, and plenty of plant-based finds all summer long.

• I've got a text! If your nightly plans revolve around reality TV, this Love Island watch party hosted by Pepe is the place to catch every recoupling, twist, and dramatic exit with fellow fans. Watch it all unravel this Friday at Gold Coast Social.

• USA plays Belgium tonight, and Chicago's soccer bars are ready. Check out where to watch the World Cup across the city so you can cheer with a crowd instead of your living room.

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