Happy Thursday, Chicago. We know in our heart of hearts that it’s false spring, but we’re going to soak up this summer sun for as long as we can.

Green river, packed bars, and the spirit of St. Paddy all day long. The Shamrock Crawl is Chicago’s ultimate St. Patrick’s Day party. You can win free tickets to party in Wrigleyville til you’re seeing shamrocks. Get lucky.*

JUST ANNOUNCED

• The biggest music festival in the country is back and better than ever. Summerfest dropped its lineup with 600+ artists, and it’s stacked with fan favs from all corners of the music world. The best part: GA tickets start at just $25.

• Slide Away 2026 is sliding into Aragon Ballroom this May with shoegaze headliners Hum, Nothing, and Chapterhouse. Saturday is already sold out, but it’s not too late to get tickets for Friday. Act fast.*

• We’re obsessed with Red Bull’s range, from energy drinks to extreme sports. Now, you can watch it live. Red Bull Spin Off is hitting 12th Street Beach on June 13th. Watch people ride shoddily-crafted bicycles through rough terrain, or better yet, do it yourself. Save the date or sign up.

• He’s a Grammy award-winner, an NYC native, and a kick-a$$ DJ. CID is coming to PRYSM on Saturday, and it’s not too late to get tickets to watch him bring the house down. You could even win a pair.*

• Plus other just announced shows from Bruce Springsteen, J. Cole, Young The Giant, RÜFÜS DU SOL, Summer Camp Music Festival, Steve Aoki, Andrew McMahon, Fitzgeralds 43rd American Music Festival, Poppy, Thee Sacred Souls, The Kid LAROI, Piff the Magic Dragon and more!

BLACK HISTORY MONTH IN CHICAGO

February is Black History Month, and there’s no better place to celebrate than in the great city of Chicago. From local events to art exhibits to comedy shows, we’ve put together some of the best ways to celebrate Black culture, community, and joy around the city.

• THRU SUN. - BLACK RESTAURANT WEEK

• THRU 03.05 - BLACK AND HIGHLY FLAVORED at UP COMEDY CLUB

• SAT. - BLACK MAKERS MARKET at NAVY PIER

• SUN. - REIMAGINING JAZZ at GARFIELD PARK CONSERVATORY

• 02.28 - KINFOLK at LINCOLN HALL

COMING UP

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• Job hunt got you down? Not anymore. Do312 works with businesses around Chicago to bring our readers the best experiences in the city. If that sounds like it’s up your alley, you should definitely apply to work with us.

• It’s Pisces szn, and if your birthday is coming up, make sure you’re getting all the free stuff that comes along with it. If you want to maximize b-day freebies in Chicago, check out our list.

• If you love video games, you gotta stop by Play | Test: A Community Gaming Event at Revolution Tap Room this Sunday. It’ll be a night for casual players, competitive gamers, indie devs, and everyone in between to come together in community. More details here.

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