Whaaaaaatup how we doing how are we?!?! A$AP Rocky last night was absolutely electric, I’m still shaking. Nothing too crazy on the docket for tonight in Sylvie land, just getting sushi after work with some of my pals. I love sushi but hate avocados, which proves a little tricky at times. It’s a burdensome existence for sure. Buttttttt, if you want your night to be more lit than mine, keep reading for some dope plans!

First, here’s the perfect GNO (Geeks’ Night Out) next week:

JUST ANNOUNCED

• The Riot Fest 2026 Lineup is here! Tool, Twenty One Pilots, Pierce The Veil, Alanis Morissette, and so many more this September 18th-20th in Douglass Park. 3-Day Tickets are on sale now.*

• High heels, higher energy. Kinky Boots is bringing fierce drag, big vocals, and a whole lot of heart to Chicago this June. Don’t miss this iconic, feel-good musical. We’re also giving away tickets for the June 9th show.*

• Gather around the campfire for the highly anticipated Brokeback Mountain North American premiere tomorrow! This sweeping love story for the ages brings the Academy Award-winning film to the stage. Win tickets today!*

• The world’s first neighborhood work club is opening its first Chicago location, and we’re all invited to its sneak peek! Check out Switchyards in Logan Square on June 9th and 10th and enter now to win a free lifetime membership.*

• Plus other just announced events like the Lollapalooza Aftershows, Zara Larsson, 5 Seconds of Summer, Empire of the Sun, Mayan Warrior, Cortis, Blood Orange, Wet Leg, Ethel Cain, Beabadoobee, Yungblud, DJ Trixie Mattel, Suki Waterhouse, HorsegiirL and more!

FREE EVENTS IN CHICAGO

The best things in life are free… events. From karaoke and bingo to cost-free concerts and comedy shows, here are some of our favorite upcoming free events.

• THU 05.28 - ROCKIN’ IN THE PARK at PARKWAY BANK PARK

• SUN 05.31 - FREE SOX SUNDAYS at REGGIES

• SUN 05.31 - KPOP DEMON HUNTERS SCAVENGER HUNT at CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY

• SAT 06.13 - RED BULL SPIN OFF at 12TH STREET BEACH

• FRI 06.19 - SUN 06.21 - TASTE OF RANDOLPH in WEST LOOP*

AROUND TOWN

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• T-4 days until Pride month! Get freaking excited, Chicago! To help you plan your month, check out this list of awesome Pride events in Chicago. Peep the list!

• Chicago’s iconic Motel Bar is reopening, hooray! The space is being reimagined as a classic Wisconsin-style supper club. I wonder if that means they have Spotted Cow. Read more here!

• The lineup for the Chicago Jazz Festival has just been announced! Get ready for free jazz in September and check out the lineup here!

• CAMP Cup is in full swing at the CAMP store in Chicago. Try out soccer-themed challenges and win prizes through July 19th! More info here.

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