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Daily Email - Monday - 09/29/2025

September 29, 2025

If your Monday feels like a soggy french fry at the bottom of the bag, congrats - you’re one of us. Here’s the crispy-hot fun stuff to distract from the existential spudness of it all.

DoMORE’s Golden DoWEE: win Southern Smoke Festival October 4th Lexus VIP passes, Four Seasons stay, $600 travel credit. Join now for cultural glory! Sign up for DoMORE.*

JUST ANNOUNCED

YOUR GUIDE TO DATE NIGHT

Photo: Firecakes Facebook

Date night doesn’t have to mean $18 cocktails and another lukewarm indie film.
This guide’s got chef-driven eats that don’t scream “anniversary,” live shows you’ll both love, and tips for keeping things chill or chaotic. Here’s one experience firsthand.

AURIS PRESENTS

CONCORD MUSIC HALL OCTOBER SHOWS

This lineup is pure chaos in the best way. We’re talking Fireboy DML, Shea Couleé, Biohazard, Reaper, Joe Kay, and 6arelyhuman all hitting Concord this month — plus a two-night Laszewo takeover that might just crack the floorboards. From bass to ballroom to brutal breakdowns, it’s all going down on Milwaukee Ave.*

IN THE FUTURE

🔥 ACL in Chicago

Various Dates and Locations

Austin City Limits might be in Texas, but a bunch of its artists are pulling double duty with Chicago stops. Think of it like ACL... but with deep-dish and fewer cowboy hats.
Check it out!

✂️ GT Rock Paper Scissors Competition

Tonight at Cole’s Bar (9AM)

Yes, there are prizes. Yes, people trained for this. Yes, it’s a high-stakes battle of pure hand chaos. Think you have what it takes to win this Rock Paper Scissors Competition? Tonight at Cole’s Bar.

🍏 Apple Fest 2025

Friday–Sunday, in Lincoln Square (9AM-6PM)

Two words: apple pie. Two more: cider flights. This fall fest serves hot bands, fresh eats, and serious orchard energy. The free fest hits Chicago this weekend.

💣 Killer Queen

Sunday at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts (7:30PM)

Killer Queen: A Tribute to Queen storms into Skokie for one night only. Experience the magic of Freddie Mercury and Queen in a stunning live tribute concert. Get your last-minute tickets for Sunday.*

💅 Chicago Fashion Week

Thursday, October 9th-Sunday, October 19th at Various Locations

Chicago Fashion Week is back October 9th with 50 events all over Chicagoland. The event features a variety of free events to the public. Don’t forget to dress to impress.

FRI 10/3 • Loud Luxury

SAT 10/4 • Klangkuenstler

FRI 10/10 • San Pacho 360°

SAT 10/11 • Dombresky

SAT 10/18 • RuPaul

FRI 10/24 • Hugel

LOCALS ONLY

  • Fuzzy chaos incoming. The Jellycat takeover on Mag Mile has cuddly chaos, plushies, and probably someone crying over a sold-out mushroom. Jellycat is in Chicago for a limited-time pop-up.

  • Running 26.2 miles? Not for everyone. Celebrating at the finish line with beers and brass bands? Very for everyone. Toast to the Chicago marathon with this free riverwalk party.

  • Sauced is back with vintage, vinyl, weird ceramics, spicy snacks, and zero chill. Join them October 17th-18th at Half Acre Beer Co.

  • Plus, pasta we can’t get tired of. Fast and delicious - just the way we like it at Stefani’s Bottega.

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