What up, Chicago?! What a lovely day it is today. Such a nice break from the humidity hell that we’ve been in. I’ve even got on a top layer. This weather is making me craaaave a cheeky wine and cheese 🍷🧀

Charcuterie tastes even better with free live music…

If you’ve ever thought, “Oh, it’s so hard to see Ravyn Lenae, but I wish she were right here” when listening to Love Me Not, today’s your lucky day. This September, the Chicago native is coming home to The Salt Shed. Did we mention we have free tix?*

JUST ANNOUNCED

• Who’s ready to rock?! The Riot Fest 2026 daily schedules just dropped, and boy, is it gonna be good. They’ve got Alanis Morissette. They’ve got Pierce The Veil. They’ve got Twenty One Pilots. You could have free VIP passes.*

• The Windy City Comedy Fest returns tonight, bringing 50+ of the country's best stand-up comedians to nine iconic Chicago venues for four days of unforgettable comedy. Get tickets to see the silliest people in the biz.*

• Chi on Tap on Tour has chef-driven bites, craft beer, and good company at Pilot Project Brewing — all benefiting Meals on Wheels. Support essential services for seniors with disabilities. Use BOGO code DO312 until Friday.*

• Flow Fest Chicago returns to Ping Tom Memorial Park, transforming one of the city's most scenic riverfront spaces into a full day of movement, creativity, and community. Get your zen on with these free all-access workshop passes.*

• Plus other just announced shows from Orville Peck, Lil Yachty, Lord Huron, Tinashe, Patrick Wolf, Jim James, Garth Brooks, Rod Wave, YG, Ratboys, Trivium, Automatic / Accessory, Brett Eldredge, and more!

THE BEST CHARCUTERIE IN CHICAGO

Mmmmm, adult Lunchables. Nothing screams Chicago summer like meat, cheese, and a little bit of alcohol on a patio. If you want to partake in a bit of girl dinner (or boy dinner, we don’t discriminate) without the hassle of buying a bunch of ingredients and then only eating a third of each before throwing the rest away, check out some of our favorite places to get charcuterie in the city.

SPORTS BALL ⚽️ 🏀 🏈 ⚾️ 🎾 🏐 🏉 🎱

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• Are you a Chicago-based small business owner? We want to help you spread the word! Apply to the Amplification Project for a chance to be awarded a Do312 marketing package. Your message, our megaphone.

• I don’t know about you guys, but my favorite part of going out to the clurb is getting something to eat after. Sure, you can settle for IHOP, or you can pick from our ginormous list of the best late-night bites. Bon appetit.

• GAY PEOPLE!!! It’s our time. This weekend is Market Days, Chicago’s queerest weekend of the year (yes, it’s even gayer than Pride). It’s got live music, 250+ vendors, and drag performances spanning from Addison to Belmont. Slay.

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