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 →

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!*

• Plus other just announced shows from deadmau5, The B-52s, Jerry Seinfeld, KC and The Sunshine Band, Seth David, Subtronics, Styx, Ravyn Lenae, Satin Jackets, The Wldlfe, The Slackers, The Schizophonics, Flamingosis, Winger, and more!

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)*

THIS WEEKEND

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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