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- Daily Email - Thursday - 07/02/2026
Daily Email - Thursday - 07/02/2026
Hiiii Chicago! Faith here, temporarily taking over while Maria is out touching grass or sipping something with a tiny umbrella in it. Let’s see what’s going down this weekend and beyond.
He fooled Penn & Teller three times. Every Wednesday through August 26 at Chicago Magic Lounge, Ondřej Pšenička performs 52 Lovers: sharp, absurdist, and built around sleight of hand so precise you won't believe what's happening two feet in front of you. Enter to win tickets for July 29.*
JUST ANNOUNCED
Close out your holiday weekend on the dance floor. Vintage Culture and Mind Against are taking over Lakefront Green for a night of deep grooves, massive beats, and lakeside vibes this Sunday, July 5.*
NASCAR is officially back. Chicagoland Speedway returns July 3rd–5th, with three days of high-speed racing, fan experiences, and America 250 celebrations. Single-day and weekend tickets, camping, and hospitality packages are on sale now.*
Chicago's favorite free movie nights are back. The Millennium Park Summer Film Series runs now through August 18 with outdoor screenings of Ratatouille, Sinners, and more at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion. Time for a movie night!*
Disappear into a garden escape at Lincoln Park Zoo’s Summer Wine Fest on July 18, where wine flows, music drifts through the air, and summer is in full swing.*
BEST FRIED CHICKEN
Photo: Dave’s Hot Chicken
National Fried Chicken Day is the perfect excuse to finally settle the age-old debate: who serves Chicago's best fried chicken? From crispy neighborhood staples and Nashville hot heat to elevated takes, we've rounded up the city's must-try spots. Come hungry and maybe wear stretchy pants.
IN THE FUTURE
 Photo: Smartbar Chicago | THU 07.02 - PAULY D at TAO FRI 07.03 - SULTAN + SHEPARD at PRYSM SAT 07.04 - KINK at SMARTBAR SUN 07.05 - AFTERNOON OF CHAMBER MUSIC at RAVINIA FESTIVAL MON 07.06 - MARCELA OSSA at THE BURLINGTON |
SLIGHTLY STOOPID AT THE SALT SHED
Good vibes only. Slightly Stoopid returns to The Salt Shed with their signature mix of rock, reggae, blues, and punk, joined by The Elovaters and Bumpin Uglies for a summer night built for singing along by the lake.
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Celebrate this week’s holiday with food! Eataly is hosting Red, White, and Blue Cheese tonight. Last-minute tickets here.
America is turning 250, and Chicago is celebrating in a big way. From fireworks and neighborhood bar crawls to lake cruises and free festivals, there are plenty of ways to make the most of your Fourth of July weekend.
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