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Daily Email - Monday - 08/25/2025

August 25, 2025

We’re coasting toward the last stretch of summer, but the city’s not slowing down. There’s no shortage of excuses to skip the couch this week. Let’s get into it.

Ever had a beer inside a 100-year-old theater? Other Half Ramova is slinging hazy IPAs and grilled greatness out of the old Ramova in Bridgeport – and we’re giving you $50 to spend there. Enter our August giveaway and treat yourself.*

JUST ANNOUNCED

  • Caroline Rhea, known for Sabrina the Teenage Witch and her sharp stand-up, hits The North Shore Center for the Performing Arts on September 6. Win two tickets for a night of nonstop laughs.*

  • DJs, glowing volleyball, beach games, and $250 on the line? Jewel-Osco’s Electric Anniversary Beach Party is lighting up North Avenue Beach September 4, and it’s all for a good cause. You in?*

  • Join StitchGawd’s Creative Class at Wandawega Bureau of Tourism on September 11. 15 winners craft wall art, while everyone can stop by to sip Gardenista cocktails and enjoy the space. RSVP to attend and enter to win!*

  • New album. New tour. Same blistering brass and chaos. Streetlight Manifesto brings The Place Behind The Stars Tour to The Salt Shed on August 31, and we scored a pair of free tickets. Enter to win and go full ska.*

  • Plus other just announced shows!

WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESSES IN CHICAGO

Photo: Hot Chocolate Chicago Facebook

Chicago is bursting with women-led brilliance - from cozy coffee spots to vintage treasure troves, beauty havens to community-minded bars. Our latest guide highlights the bosses behind the businesses making this city shine. Whether you’re shopping, sipping, or snacking, spend that coin where it counts.

HOUSE OF BLUES PRESENTS

UPCOMING CHICAGO SHOWS

House of Blues is packing September with bangers from jazz-house to your new favorite rapper. Whether you're moshing, singing, or dramatically texting your ex at the bar, there’s a show with your name on it. Check the lineup and buy your tickets accordingly. 

THIS WEEK

📞 The Escape Game

Anytime in River North

It’s you vs. the lock, and the clock’s ticking. The Escape Game builds movie-quality, multi-room challenges packed with puzzles, surprises, and bragging rights. Want in? We’ve got a pair of tickets with your name on ’em.*

🏐 HQ Beercade’s 9th Annual Industry Dodgeball Tournament

Tomorrow at HeadQuarters Beercade (6PM)

Your favorite bartenders, servers, and DJs are ditching their posts for dodgeballs. It’s fast, it’s fierce, and it’s all for bragging rights. Tomorrow at HeadQuarters Beercade

🥟 Dim Sum & Drag: Return to Blasia

Saturday at Furama (12PM)

This round of Dim Sum & Drag brings Return to Blasia to Furama this Saturday. Come hungry for dumplings.

🪁 Touch Grass Summer Cookout

Thursday at Foxtrot - Fulton Market (5-8PM)

Slide into the last Touch Grass of the summer on Thursday at Foxtrot Fulton Market. Come vibe with Choom, sip that EZ Tea, snack heavy, and score a stacked Munchie Bag. Don’t sleep on this one.*

🔥 Crush, Cut, Fuse: BYOB Glass Fusion Workshop

Now at Color Cocktail Factory

Slice, stack, and sparkle. Turn colorful glass into your own art piece with zero experience required. BYOB, bring your crew, and maybe win a free spot. Warning: you’ll want to make more.*

LOCALS ONLY

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