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Daily Email - Monday - 09/08/2025
Our weekend was so action-packed we barely got a break. Down for keeping the vibes rolling into this next week?
Sound & Gravity — a brand-new week-long fest in Bricktown (Wednesday-Sunday) — brings Helado Negro, Mdou Moctar, Bill Callahan + more. We’re giving away daily passes. Enter now before the gates close.*
JUST ANNOUNCED
Dorothy’s bringing her thunder-goddess vocals to House of Blues, and she’s not coming alone. Eddie & The Getaway will be there to set the damn tone. Think: heavy riffs, big drama, and hair you wish you had. September 17th at House of Blues. Want free tickets?*
Nate Bargatze is bringing his brand new “BIG DUMB EYES WORLD TOUR” to United Center on October 23rd and 24th! Grab tickets to see him live in Chicago.*
Other Half Chicago is serving up a stacked month of FREE shows. Catch Femdot., Laurel Scott, Mourning Star, and Thompson Springs live in Bridgeport. Music, vibes, and no cover!*
SIX, the 23-time award-winning musical, brings the six wives of Henry VIII back to Chicago from December 2nd–14th at the CIBC Theatre. They’re remixing heartbreak into a 21st-century girl power celebration. Don’t miss out; tickets just went on sale.*
OKTOBERFEST
Photo: The Northman
Prost, babes. The lederhosen are out and the beer tents are up—Chicago Oktoberfests are here. We pulled every single sausage-slingin’, stein-hoistin’, pretzel-chompin’ party across the city into one handy guide.
THIS WEEK
📖 The Story So Far
Thursday at The Salt Shed (6PM)
The Story So Far storm The Salt Shed this Thursday with Neck Deep + more—pop-punk energy at its finest. Enter to win your way into the pit!*
🐾 Women Supporting Wildlife Luncheon
Thursday at Lincoln Park Zoo (7PM)
Join the icon hereself, Dr. Jane Goodall for Women Supporting Wildlife Luncheon. Sip, snack, and stand up for endangered species at this annual luncheon that makes a difference. Tickets here.
🖤 An Emo Prom Nite
Friday at City Winery (7:30PM)
An Emo Prom Nite is coming—live set from Gold Steps and a DJ spinning Paramore, Fall Out Boy, Blink-182, and more. Slow dance, scream-sing, and win two tickets!*
🔥 $luts Party: Sinner’s Sanctuary
Friday at The Point (10PM)
A bi-pansexual inferno welcomes you to The Point this Friday for a celebration of pleasure, identity and freedom. Join the sinners.
🖼️ Ravenswood ArtWalk
Saturday-Sunday on Ravenswood Avenue - Lawrence to Irving Park
The Ravenswood ArtWalk returns this weekend with open studios, live music, food trucks, a local maker market, and more along Ravenswood Ave. Explore 80+ local artists, enjoy two stages of music, and sip craft beer in the pop-up beer garden. Enter to win a prize package including a RAW tote, t-shirt, Malt Row koozie, and two beer tickets.*
LOCALS ONLY
Real ones know: nothing hits like queer baseball drama on a Chicago stage. Redacted brings A League of Their Own to the stage at GMan Tavern. Did we mention the show is free?
Robots, beers, and the end of humanity (or not). Lectures on Tap breaks down AI’s future. Snag tickets for brains, banter, and brews.
Drag queens. K-Pop idols. Demon hunters. And dumplings. Dim Sum & Drag is basically four nights out crammed into one ticket. Win tickets for their just announced Septemer show.
Love Fest takes over Logan Square with plant-based eats, live music, and good vibes only. Mark your calendar for the free event.
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