December's in full swing, but the city's just warming up. Bring layers. Bring friends. Let’s do stuff.

Four Tet brings his deep crates and deeper weirdness to Radius to close out the year with a bang. Win tickets to one of the most mind-melting sets live on December 29th.*

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• Tyler Childers brings the Snipe Hunt tour to Chicago with Jon Batiste and Wednesday on the bill. Childers’ writing hits with plainspoken precision, balancing backroads detail and big-room lift without losing the grit. Tickets on sale Friday.*

• THE GUNDAM BASE grand opening is set for Friday at The Fashion Outlets of Chicago. Come experience the world of Gundam Base on an entirely new level with their first US store. Enter to win an exclusive GUNDAM prize pack featuring a model kit + card game starter deck.*

• Turn up the heat on your holiday with Jewel-Osco's Hot Holidays this weekend at Water Tower Place! Take a surf lesson, craft your own holiday lei, snap photos with Santa, plus win a $10,000 trip and various prizes. Enter to win!*

• Gardenista is on GoPuff. Premium, low-sugar cocktails made with natural ingredients, delivered fast. Chill, pour, and keep the night moving.*

• Plus other just announced shows from LCD Soundsystem, Yellowcard, Hunter Hayes, Tyler Farr, Sara Evans, Rhapsody of Fire, The Spinners, Crankdat, and more!

BEST HEATED & ENCLOSED PATIOS

Chicago winter is no joke, but these cozy patios are proof you don’t have to hibernate. From fire-lit rooftops to greenhouse-style nooks, we’ve rounded up the best places all around the city to sip, snack, and stay toasty all season long.

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• Still need a gift? Do312 MORE’s $50 Holiday Sale hooks up your circle with instant memberships for a full year of concerts, comedy, and culture. Instant delivery, immediate hero status.*

• Whether you're dodging the Christmas chaos or just craving something stronger than eggnog, these businesses will be open on December 25th to keep the vibes mellow, warm, and nonjudgmental. View the full guide.

• Australia’s cult-favorite burrito chain Guzman y Gomez is opening a new Chicago location, and Wicker Park’s getting the first bite. Expect hefty tacos, breakfast burritos, and Aussie charm galore. Learn more about the opening.

• Only in Chicago can you catch art in a cemetery. Matchbook Miracles at Rosehill blends music, storytelling, puppetry and vibes that uplift and excite. Grab tickets to the shows on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday now.

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