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Daily Email - Monday - 12/29/2025

December 29, 2025

New Year’s Eve is THIS WEEK?! If you don’t have plans yet, don’t panic – but maybe… move with intention. For one…

Party like Gatsby this NYE with Gold Coast Gatsby: NYE 2025 as your playground. This blowout bash at Ambassador Gold Coast goes full roaring twenties, with music, drinks, dancing, and no regrets. Enter to win free tickets.*

NEW YEAR’S EVE EVENTS

Photo: Wavelength Productions

New Year’s Eve is days away, and somehow it snuck up on all of us. From glitter-heavy dance parties to champagne-drenched dinners, these are the best ways to rage, romance, or casually vibe into 2026.

WHENEVER

Photo: Photo Pit Drems

WEEKLY - GAME DAYS at DAVE & BUSTER’S*

TOM.-WED. - KARL DENSON’S TINY UNIVERSE at GARCIA’S CHICAGO*

WED. - PILLOW TALK: A SHOWGIRL AFFAIR at BROKEN SHAKER AT FREEHAND CHICAGO (win)*

WED. - BOUNCE INTO 2026 at ACEBOUNCE*

WED. - D.S. TEQUILA NYE BASH at DS TEQUILA COPMANY (win)*

02.27 - RED NOT CHILI PEPPERS at HOUSE OF BLUES (win)*

TRANSITIONS NYE: KASABLANCA

Do312 and Auris are throwing a banger. Kasablanca is taking over New Year’s Eve with their signature cinematic techno, featuring massive drops, moody builds, and a room that feels like it’s hovering somewhere between a club and outer space. Midnight hits, the bass doesn’t stop, and suddenly it’s 2026. Win tickets for the show.*

Gimme Gimme Disco at The Salt Shed

Forget resolutions. Just show up shiny to Gimme Gimme Disco on NYE, and dance the night away with disco. Win tickets before they're gone.*

Winterland at Gallagher Way

Skate under the Wrigley lights. Winterland at Gallagher Way is open daily with ice skating, holiday markets, festive drinks, rides, movies & more.*

Downtown Chicago Getaway

Treat yourself to a Downtown Chicago Getaway with a hotel stay and hundreds to spend on your dining dreams.

Magic Is People at Chicago Magic Lounge

Every Wednesday from January through March, Justin Purcell turns tables into stages with jaw-dropping magic, sharp wit, and audience connection. Opening night tickets are up for grabs, so snag two and see why magic really is about people.*

New Year's Eve 2026 at Dave & Buster's

You’re pulling double-duty at D&B this NYE. Spend your afternoon at their family-friendly countdown party, then tag in the babysitter for their 21+ party that night. Win your way in.*

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