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Daily Email - Monday - 7/21/2025

July 21, 2025

The spirits are high, the calendar’s packed, and we’re here to make sure you don’t waste a single perfect night. 🙌

TWIHARD! A Twilight Musical Parody hits Apollo Theater this Friday with songs, vampires, and romance. Whether you're Team Edward, Team Jacob, or Team Unhinged, this musical is hilariously irresistible. Sink your teeth into our ticket giveaway!*

JUST ANNOUNCED

  • No script. No reruns. No do-overs. The One Offs is a one-night-only improv event with Chicago’s sharpest comedians. Totally made up, totally unrepeatable. We didn’t make up this ticket giveaway tho 

  • Mark Almaria is spinning the night into overdrive at Broken Shaker Thursday, July 31st. Plus, bling out your smile with tooth gems by Jaxx (psst, you could win them for free!) This isn’t just a DJ set—it’s a glow-up party.*

  • Lincoln Park Zoo’s turning back the clock for an adults-only 2000s Night, and we’re hooking you up with free entry. Just you, your crew, a playlist of pure millennial bangers, drinks in hand — all set against a backdrop of zoo wildlife.*

  • From the Netherlands to superstardom, brother-DJ-duo Showtek goes off like a fireworks finale. Hardstyle to put you in a steadfast trance. Snag your tickets. Bring your crew. Hydrate accordingly.*

  • Plus, Off With Their Heads, Mimi, For Kings & Country, and more just announced shows!

FESTIVALS COMING UP

Photo: International Dragon Boat Festival via Chicago Asian Network

Chicago doesn’t just do festivals—it devours them. Street fests, food fests, music fests, art fests… if it involves sunshine, beer, and someone yelling “one more song,” it’s probably on this list. This is your cheat sheet for every excuse to be outside all summer.

DOLLAR FLIGHT CLUB x DoStuff PRESENTS:

AFTERSHOCK FLYAWAY!

The lineup is stacked—Blink-182, Deftones, Korn, and we're giving away the ultimate Aftershock experience. Win VIP tix, a meet & greet with Taking Back Sunday, a hotel stay, and travel fare. Don’t miss 115+ bands at Sacramento's Discovery Park.*

WE’RE STILL RALLYING

🎤 Yeah Yeah Yeahs

Tomorrow at The Chicago Theatre

Karen O doesn’t just perform—she detonates. Expect sweat, chaos, and the kind of live show that makes you scream-sing until you’re hoarse. Indie rock’s weird royalty is back, and it’s glorious.

🎶 Wiz Khalifa & Sean Paul

Tomorrow at Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre

This one’s pure sunshine. Wiz Khalifa’s laid-back flow, Sean Paul’s dancehall heat, and DaBaby’s high-energy hooks? It’s a beach party without the sand. Bring your crew, leave with summer stuck in your head.

😍 Hozier

Thursday & Friday at Credit Union 1 Ampitheatre

Take us to church - it’s a last minute giveaway! We’ve got free tickets for Hozier’s Friday’s show. Win your way in and experience the Unreal Unearth Tour — for real (and for free).*

🎵 Trym w/Kloud

Friday at Radius

French techno phenom TRYM is bringing a full-throttle set that’ll melt your face (in the best way). We’ve even got free tickets up for grabs—enter now and skip the stress of the ticket queue. Techno. Rave. Chaos.*

🤣 312 Comedy Fest

November 4th - 9th at Various Venues

The 312 Comedy Festival is back! Big names, weird rooms, and six venues’ worth of chaos—this is the comedy week you definitely don't want to miss. Featuring comedians ranging from Joe Machi to Marie Faustin, we’re already laughing. Get your tickets!*

Brains vs. Beats with Kona Big Wave 

Enter our music trivia contest for a chance to win Thursday GA Lollapalooza festival passes and two tickets to the Kona Big Wave x Spotify Soundwave Sessions pre-festival show. 

LOCALS ONLY

  • Real ones know: Chicago’s market scene is stacked—farm-fresh Sundays, vintage treasure hunts, and more - find your fav, and get shopping.

  • Okay, it’s the Midwest, so we talk about the weather a LOT, but this week has some seriously high temps. So keep cool, be prepared, and check on your neighbors.

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You’re officially caught up. Now go make bad decisions you’ll call ‘core memories’ in six months.