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Daily Email - Monday - 8/4/2025
We made it through the Sabrina Carpenter crowd at Lolla and we’re so back. Drink a gatorade and gear up because there are more events you can’t miss this week!
Kayak by moonlight, rave by shoreline. Neon Paddle’s SOUNDWAVES is back with glowing boats, tunes, and after-dark energy you won’t find on land. Enter for a chance to win a night paddle tour for two.*
JUST ANNOUNCED
If you were in the crowd for Doechii’s incredible Lolla set you probably already know this but The Swamp Princess is back in Chicago at Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom on 10/14! Tickets on sale 8/11.
Sake in one hand, punchline in the other. Godzilla-sized laughs are storming Konbini & Kanpai Wrigleyville on 8/15. Get $5 off tickets with code GODZILLA until 8/8.*
New album. Massive tour. Same goosebumps. The Lumineers hit Soldier Field on 8/30 and you can be there. Get tickets or enter to win a pair.*
The king of newgrass is back. Sam Bush just announced an 10/25 stop at Ravinia Fest, where the mandolin will shred and your boots will scoot. Tickets are live now. Grab yours.
Plus, Jenny Hval, Take 6, Ca$h Era, Robert Randolph, Jessica Simpson, and more just announced shows!
HOT DATES INCOMING🔥
Photo: diversifylens
Whether it’s your 1st date or your 48th “let’s just go get dumplings,” we cooked up a Chicago date night guide that’s heavy on charm, light on cringe. No awkward prix-fixe pressure, no “fun fact: this used to be a meatpacking facility” trivia—just actually great spots to eat, drink, make out, and maybe dance weird on a Wednesday.
WHAT’S COOKIN’ AT CONCORD MUSIC HALL
One room. One city. Endless genre chaos. Concord’s calendar is out and it's straight-up bonkers in the best way possible. One night you’re neck-deep in bass sweat with Reaper, the next you’re watching wrestlers dive bomb each other. From EDM to metal, it’s all happening.
SUMMER IS STILL KICKIN’
🎸 Concerts Under $20
Balling on vibes, not budgets: here’s 20+ shows under $20—from sweaty punk basements to disco dive bars. All killer, no credit check. Full list here.
🤘 Alternafest
Thursday at Montrose Saloon
Remember Myspace top 8s? AlternaFest does. Come rage like it’s 2007 with a lineup that could’ve headlined your iPod Nano. Full blast.
🇮🇹 Taylor Street Little Italy Festival
August 14th - 17th on Taylor Street
Cannoli, cover bands, and chaos in the streets — the Little Italy Fest takes over Taylor with four days of food, vino, and very dramatic hand gestures. Details here.
🙌 Thalia Hall Free For All
Saturday, August 23rd at Thalia Hall
Free show. Ridiculous lineup. One of the best rooms in the city. Thalia Hall’s throwing a no-cover rager on 8/23 with DJ sets, live bands, and high-grade chaos. RSVP here.
🎨 Puff, Paint & Pass: Blacklight Edition
Friday, September 5th at Molly’s Joint
Glow-in-the-dark joints + neon masterpieces = Puff, Paint & Pass under black lights. It’s like Bob Ross met a rave and brought snacks.
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 | Old Fashioned MagicRyan Plunkett brings charm, wit, and mind-bending sleight of hand to the stage he helped build at Chicago Magic Lounge every Wednesday. Magic this smooth should be illegal. Old Fashioned Magic runs through 9/24! |
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Drinks and dodgeball? Chicago’s got bars where you can bowl, putt, throw axes, or absolutely dominate your friends at Big Buck Hunter. Here’s the list.
Falcons. Owls. Vibes. Get face-to-beak with real-deal raptors at this meet & greet hosted by the American School of Falconry. 8/24 in Evanston. Details.
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Brb. Gearing up for the next festival.