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Daily Email - Thursday - 06/25/2026
Hi, Chicago! I'm not Maria. (I know. Tough act to follow.)
She's off enjoying some very well-deserved time away, so she handed me the keys to Do312 for the day. My name's Faye, and I'm basically the Maria of DoSD, our San Diego sister site. I'll do my best not to burn the place down today while she's gone.
I'm actually pretty excited to be here because Chicago is one of my favorite cities I've ever visited. You guys are cool. Great food, great people, incredible architecture... and somehow y'all are still willing to stand outside when it's 15 degrees. I respect it.
I'd like to think that by association with this newsletter, that also makes me at least a little bit cool. Right? Right??
Anyway, enough about me. You've got places to be, and I've got events and other fun stuff to tell you about. Let's get into it →
The World Series of Tattooing takes over Chicago this weekend with elite artists competing in a live tattooing competition across three days. Be part of the event at Morgan MFG. Enter to win a pair of tattoos by world-class artists and weekend passes!*
JUST ANNOUNCED
Step into Midnight in Monaco for a night of champagne, premium cocktails, live DJs, and late-night luxury at Ambassador Hotel. Come out for an elegant evening.*
Chicago Stars FC returns home July 5th for a matchup against Utah Royals FC. Gather your crew, wear your colors, and catch one of the summer's biggest matches right here in Chicago. Win tickets for the game.*
Millennium Park Summer Film Series returns with free outdoor movie nights in the heart of downtown. Pack a blanket, grab your favorite snacks, and catch classic films and crowd favorites beneath the Chicago skyline. See this year’s lineup.*
Sox Fans! Head to Rate Field on Friday, June 26 as the White Sox take on the Kansas City Royals at 6:40 PM, followed by a Marshmello Postgame Concert sponsored by Minute Maid Spiked. Use code "DO312" to get up to 40% off tickets!*
BLOCK PARTIES
Chicago block party season is in full swing. From neighborhood music festivals and street fairs to food vendors, DJs, and community celebrations. See some of the best block parties happening across the city.
SAT 06.26-SUN 06.27 - MILLENNIUM ART FESTIVAL on MICHIGAN AVE (FREE)*
SUN 06.28 - JARVIS SQUARE FAMILY PRIDE
SAT 07.11-SUN 07.12 - SOUTHPORT ART FEST (WIN)
SAT 07.18 - THE 19TH ANNUAL SILVER ROOM SOUND SYSTEM BLOCK PARTY at THE SALT SHED (WIN TIX)*
WATERLOO SPARKLING WATER PRESENTS:
WATERLOO FESTIVAL TICKET GIVEAWAY
Lollapalooza® returns to Chicago for four days in Grant Park—nonstop sets, festival food, and the kind of energy you can feel across the city. Enter to win two 4-day GA passes, courtesy of Waterloo Sparkling Water. Click HERE for full giveaway rules.*

THIS WEEKEND
THU 06.25-SAT 06.27 - MARTIN GARRIX at HUNTINGTON BANK PAVILION AT NORTHERLY ISLAND FRI 06.26 - ZOO FIESTA at LINCOLN PARK ZOO (WIN)* FRI 06.28 - TASH at HIDEAWAY (WIN)* SAT 06.27 - JOSH GROBAN at ALLSTATE ARENA SUN 06.28 - WIDOWSPEAK at SCHUBAS SUN 06.28 - MIKE SHERM at HOUSE OF BLUES (WIN TIX)* |
SAT 06.27 - 999999999 (WIN TIX) THU 07.09 - MURA MASA (WIN TIX) SAT 07.18 - YAEJI (WIN TIX) FRI 07.31 - BOOTS (WIN TIX) SAT 08.01 - ALISON WONDERLAND (WIN TIX) |
12 MONTHS OF PLANS FOR $50
"One of the coolest subscriptions" ever joined, "worth every penny," and "one of the best things to happen to the live music scene." DO312 MORE members’ words, not ours. Enjoy 12 months for $50.
LOCALS ONLY
The Chicago Dyke March returns this weekend with a powerful celebration of visibility, community, and Pride. Come out for the event on Saturday.
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Alright, Chicago, that's all I've got. Another substitute is taking over tomorrow, but I like to think we had a good thing going. Don't forget me too fast.
XOXO,
Faye 🧚♀️













