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Daily Email - Monday - 08/11/2025
This week in Chicago: sangria by the gallon, DJs by the dozen, and late-night eats that are legally required after 2AM.
Sangria Festival turns 10 on August 23rd-24th. 20+ flavors, live music, good vibes, and it supports local hunger programs. Enter to win VIP passes.*
JUST ANNOUNCED
The only IL outdoor fest where you can vibe and toke. The Miracle in Mundelein hits Chicago for 2 days in September. Win a pair of 2-Day VIP tickets.*
SBTRKT is hitting Outset on August 16th with his signature blend of future bass, UK garage, and immersive visuals. It’s a rare chance to catch the producer live, so lock in your chance to win two tickets now!*
Bresh returns to Radius on September 6th. Latin hits, confetti blasts, and wild energy all night. The party where anything goes and everyone ends up singing. Enter to win tickets.*
The crown jewel of Queen tributes hits Hard Rock Casino on October 7th! Killer Queen brings Freddie’s magic to life with arena-sized energy, global acclaim, and all the hits. Win a pair of tickets.*
CHICAGO’S BEST LATE NIGHT EATS
Photo: White Palace Grill Facebook
The party doesn’t end when the lights come on - it just moves to a diner booth, a tamale cart, or a walk-up window with steam fogging the glass. We rounded up the spots keeping Chicago delicious after dark, from greasy-spoon legends to perfect post-show pizza slices. Wear something you can spill on.
LINCOLN PARK ZOO PRESENTS:
ADULTS NIGHT OUT: BLOCK PARTY
Win tickets to Adults Night Out: Block Party at Lincoln Park Zoo and end summer like you mean it - with carnival games, drag bingo hosted by the legendary Veronica Pop, DJs, drinks, and a thousand opportunities to pretend you’re not an adult with work tomorrow.*
IN THE FUTURE
🎙️ Ear Hustle Live!
Wednesday at The Vic Theatre (8PM)
Ear Hustle Live is back with an all-new show, bringing stories from inside and outside prison to Chicago’s Vic Theatre on Wednesday. Expect music, visuals, and surprises with Nigel & Earlonne. Get tickets for this one-night event!*
🏈 Fantasy Football Draft Party
Book by 9/2 at any Dave & Buster's location
If you’re drafting anywhere but a Dave & Buster’s Fantasy Football Draft Party, you’re doing it wrong. Book by 9/2 for 20% off, and enter to win your whole party on the house!*
🦸♀️ FAN EXPO Chicago
Friday-Sunday at Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
Ewan and Hayden are reuniting. John Cena’s probably already flexing in the lobby. FAN EXPO Chicago is stacking legends Friday-Sunday. Lucky for you, we've got tickets. Enter now for a chance to win a pair of Friday GA tickets.*
🍃 Touch Grass Summer Cookout: Dolin' Out
Thursday at Foxtrot - Wicker Park (5-8PM)
Float into the haze at Touch Grass Summer Cookout: Dolin' Out on Thursday. We’re talkin’ EZ Tea, bites, beats, and a fire Munchie Bag giveaway. You know the vibe, we'll see you there.*
🌈 Chicago’s Lesbian Bars
All week, all over
From dancey dives to cocktail cuties, we mapped every queer space in the city where sapphic energy runs high and good drinks run deep with Chicago’s Lesbian Bars. Go flirt with strangers, or just marry the jukebox with our guide.
FEATURED SPOTLIGHT
 | Rock ‘N DonateSchool’s almost in - let’s crank it up for a good cause! Swing by Hop Butcher for the World this Thursday, 5-8PM for ROCK ‘N DONATE: free eats from Kuma’s Corner, jams from Reckless Records & Chicago Music Exchange, and a shot at killer concert tix. Bring school supplies, rack up raffle entries, and let’s rock! |
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We love being Chicago’s social calendar - see what to do this week on our Instagram.
Crimson Coward is bringing Nashville hot chicken heat to its first Chicago location this Friday in the Loop.
Illinois Holocaust Museum is temporarily opening a downtown location while their Skokie building is being renovated. The satellite location opens on August 26th.
Burrito Beach turns 30 this year and is celebrating with 6 months of celebrity burritos. Trust us - you wanna get these burritos!
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Sun’s going down. Grill’s hot. We’re not done.