¿Qué onda, Chicago? It's Michelle, back and no longer a one-day situation. 😏 

Your Monday download: Oktoberfest opens, Eataly goes unlimited, a day party at the Bean, and that's before we even get to Riot Fest this weekend. Mid-September has no business being this good to us. I'm not asking questions. Calendar's cleared.

That's just this week. Looking ahead a bit…

Night owls, unite: Chicago Magic Lounge is adding a 10 p.m. Signature Show every Thursday starting October 1! This unpredictable staple of close-up table magic and a 60-minute stage show has become a classic for a reason. Enter to win a pair of tickets for its debut.*

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• Cocktails, music, art, and Duke Ellington? 🎷 Celebrate Black Creativity Night at Chicago Shakespeare Theater on September 22, followed by Play On, a joyful spin on Twelfth Night set in 1930s Harlem. Get tix now!*

• Have you seen the Riot Fest lineup?! Pierce The Veil, Alanis Morissette and William Shatner (yes, THE William Shatner) are taking over Sunday, and this weekend can’t come soon enough! Get your tickets now before it's too late!*

• This Friday, Eataly’s Septemberfest brings unlimited Italian drinks, 30+ bites, live music, games, and plenty more for one all-out night. Grab your tickets and come hungry.*

• Festival season may be wrapping up in Chicago, but the dance floors are just getting started. Keep the fits coming with EVOL Chicago gear made for whatever show is next. Use code “DO312” for 20% off.*

• Plus other just-announced shows from Beirut, San Pacho, Yuridia, Stevie Wonder, Kaskade, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Kip Moore, Chicago Farmer, Eptic, Tom West, Smile With Your Eyes, Sunsquabi and more!

HOW TO DO FALL IN CHICAGO 🍁

Summer is packing up, but don't hang up the festival fits just yet. Our fall guide is live with our top 10 picks, a full Halloween lineup, every Oktoberfest worth a stein, apple orchards and corn mazes, Bears watch spots, cozy coffee shops and a section of free stuff. Everything worth leaving the apartment for between now and the first snow.

SUMMER’S FADING, OUTDOOR PLANS ARE NOT 🍂

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• Opa! at the Cathedral is taking over the Gold Coast September 18–20 with a full weekend of authentic Greek food, live music, Greek dancing, beer, wine and plenty of delicious reasons to come hungry. The best part? Admission AND valet parking are completely FREE! More info here.*

• Know what’s happening in Chicago before the group chat does? We’re hiring a Content Manager to turn concerts, food, nightlife, and city finds into content people actually want to see. Apply to join the Do312 team.*

• Fulton Market goes Bavarian starting September 17 with Oktoberfest Nation: Hofbräu pours, pretzels, brats, Oompah bands, carnival games, and more. Lederhosen optional but strongly recommended. Get tix.

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