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Daily Email - Monday - 5/5/2025
Have you experienced Chicago Magic Lounge's newest production for yourself? The Close-Up Show gives you the best seat in the house as sleight-of-hand tricks are projected on the big screen — and you'll still get tricked. Win tickets for May 19th!*
JUST ANNOUNCED
Goldfish, the South African duo that blends jazz, house, and tropical vibes, is bringing their high-energy set to Sound-Bar on July 25th. Don't miss out—get your tickets now.
The ultimate fitness festival is back! Faces of Fitness returns to Chicago for two days on July 26th-27th. Enjoy unlimited classes, live performances (incl. DJ Sam Feldt), wellness experiences, and more. Grab tickets or enter to win!*
Jeremy Piven hits The Vic Theatre on June 6th, for one night of hilarity. Expect chaos, charisma, and comedy that might get you canceled. Enter today for your chance to win a pair of tickets!*
Wicker Park’s summer kickoff: Do Division Street Festival is back with more indie bands, sidewalk beers, and boutique chaos. Headliners include The Wedding Present, Shing02, and more! You going?
Plus, Whirr/Nothing, Vincent Neil Emerson, The Happy Fits, Aly & Aj, and more just announced shows!
MOTHER’S DAY EVENTS
Photo: City Cruises
Mom deserves more than a last-minute candle. Brunch, blooms, drag shows, jazz cruises—Do312’s Mother’s Day picks are a love letter wrapped in bottomless mimosas. Whether she’s wine mom or cool mom, we’ve got plans. You just take the credit.
AFTERNOON TEA - Saturday at Lucille at Drury Lane
PIEROGI POP-UP - Sunday at Rock Island Public House
GOSPEL BRUNCH - Sunday at House of Blues
MOTHER’S DAY ON THE ROOFTOP - Sunday at The Promontory
FABRIC CARD MAKING WORKSHOP - Sunday at the Heritage Museum of Asian Art
MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH & DINNER CRUISES - Sunday at City Cruises Chicago Riverfront
MOTHER’S DAY SUNDAY - Sunday at Impact Field
COMING UP
🎵 Ximena Sarinana
Tonight at Outset (6:30PM)
Alt-pop en español with indie darling energy. Ximena Sarinana blends dreamy vocals and sharp songwriting for a night that’s tender, danceable, and quietly powerful. Wear your feelings—and maybe that one shirt you actually like.
✨ Ichiko Aoba
Tomorrow at Thalia Hall (8PM)
Like a Miyazaki film in concert form. Ichiko Aoba’s whispery folk transports you somewhere softer. It’s all hush, heart, and haunting beauty. Bring tissues. Maybe a journal. Definitely your sense of wonder.
💞 Date Night Duo Deal
Every Thursday at Dave & Buster’s
Upgrade your date night at Dave & Buster’s! Get two Eat, Drink & Play Combos—includes Power Cards, dessert, and a challenge card—for just $40 every Thursday. Enter now for your chance to win a Date Night Duo Deal!*
🦁 Saturday Night at the Zoo
Saturday at the Lincoln Park Zoo (6:30PM)
Get ready for a wild night out at Lincoln Park Zoo! Enjoy exclusive after hour viewing of animal habitats, pop up bars, DJs, karaoke, and more with this adult only event on May 10th. Don’t miss out on the fun and grab tickets today!*
🎤 Nikki Glaser
Thursday, May 22nd at The Chicago Theatre (10PM)
Nikki Glaser's Alive and Unwell Tour hits The Chicago Theatre this Spring! Come for the comedy, stay for the chaos—enter now to win a pair of tickets to this wild ride!”*
FEATURED CALENDAR
 | FRI 5/9 • The Wine Down: an R&B Party SAT 5/10 • Karl Almaria (DJ Set) FRI 5/16 • Mister Wallace (DJ Set) THUR 5/22 • Phodega x Rosaluna FRI 5/23 • Ca$h Era (DJ Set) |
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Still need Cinco de Mayo plans? Find some last-minute celebrations on our list of events celebrating the holiday!
Make sure you visit the Richardson Farms tulip fields before they’re gone!
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