Happy Thursday! We’re already thinking about this long weekend…

R&B artist, Pink Sweat$ is bringing the Welcome Home Tour to House of Blues on February 22nd with special guest Aqyila! Hit the link to grab tickets or if you’re feeling lucky, enter to win.*

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• Due to the overwhelming demand for tickets to Death Cab for Cutie’s August 5th show at The Chicago Theatre, a second night has been added on August 6th! Come celebrate the 20th anniversary of the band’s landmark album “Plans.” Tickets for both shows go on sale tomorrow!*

• Matt Nathanson is bringing his King of (un)simple Tour to Evanston's Cahn Auditorium on March 6th and March 7th, featuring Lisa Loeb. Grab your tickets before they're gone!*

• Calling all dog lovers! Come spoil your pooch at the Grand Opening of The Dog Stop in Bucktown on February 22nd. Enjoy a day of food, free prizes, and furry friends, and don’t forget to enter the giveaway to win a $250 gift card.*

• On February 22nd it’s the Black Creativity Career Showcase at the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry. Talk with African-American artists, scientists, and engineers about innovations happening in our city. Buy tickets now!*

• Plus, The Lumineers, Bill Callahan, BADBADNOTGOOD, Rufus Wainwright, Dinosaur Jr., The Kooks, and more just announced shows!

OUR GUIDE TO DATE NIGHT

Yes, yes, tomorrow is Valentine’s Day. But what about the other 364 days of the year? Find date ideas for every style of romance on our Guide to Date Night. Oh, and did we mention we’ve hidden (ok, they’re pretty obvious) giveaways within this article? You gotta check it out, bro.

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• Yup. More snow and cold is on the way. *screams into pillow*

• We got you a little Valentine’s gift. <3

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That’s all for today, folks. See you tomorrow!