Hey hey, Chicago!! HAPPY LOLLA WEEK! It’s officially t-minus three days until Grant Park comes alive and transforms into every music lover’s paradise. Whether you’re going solo, with local friends, with visitors from out of town, or even with family, make the most of the festivities.

And if Lollapalooza isn’t your scene, here’s something that’ll bring out the feels…

The best-selling novel became the iconic film, and now it's a musical the Chicago Tribune calls "absolutely gorgeous." The Notebook runs August 4th through 16th at Nederlander Theatre. Win tickets here.*

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• The Riot Fest 2026 lineup is here! Tool, Twenty One Pilots, Pierce The Veil, Alanis Morissette, and so many more this September 18th-20th in Douglass Park. 3-Day tickets are on sale now.*

• Who’s the man behind the mask? Oh, duh, it’s Orville Peck. He’s coming to The Salt Shed this November, and a portion of ticket proceeds are going to The Trevor Project. Did we mention we have a free pair of tix to give away?

• Why argue over where to eat when Ivy Hall already researched? Dig into our guide to the best munchies in Logan Square & Bucktown, then enter to win the Neighborhood Buds Munchies Pack. 21+. IL only. No purchase necessary.*

• “All my friends are wasted” at the Tinashe concert this October. She’s bringing her One Night With a Pop Star Tour to Salt Shed, and we can promise that you won’t “hate this club.” Get your tickets now.

• Plus other just announced shows from The Smashing Pumpkins, Chuck Timely, Greta Van Fleet, YG, Ratboys, Trivium, Brett Eldredge, Automatic / Accessory, Atliens, Face To Face, Lil Yachty, Six60, and more!

IF UR SEEING ____ AT LOLLA, GO HERE NEXT

Who says the party has to end after this weekend? Our kick-a$$ intern Will put together a handy guide for where you should go every other weekend of the year based on who you’re excited to see at Lollapalooza. Rushing to Perry’s? We’ve got a few venues for you that are putting out EDM year-round. More of an indie rock kind of fella? We’ve got a spot for you too. Check out his picks.

STUFF THAT ISN’T LOLLA

LOCALS ONLY

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• There’s a new cocktail bar in Chicago, and she’s all the drama. Drama Club opened in Humboldt Park earlier this month, and it’s one of our new favorite low-light hangouts. Check out the drink menu.

• Film bros, you’re gonna want to sit down for this one. Rogers Park’s historic 400 Theatre is reopening this weekend after being closed for almost three years, and tickets go on sale soon. Keep updated on the happenings.

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