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Daily Email - Thursday- 08/28/2025

August 28, 2025

Good stuff is coming, Chicago. Also… someone in this email wins free tickets. 👀 Let’s go.

Glow-up alert: Jewel-Osco is throwing a beach party with DJs, games, and glow-in-the-dark volleyball on September 4th at North Avenue Beach. Play for charity and enter to win a $250 gift card.*

JUST ANNOUNCED

  • If laughter’s the best medicine, Leslie Jones is coming to overdose Chicago. The Emmy-nominated SNL queen brings unfiltered heat to North Shore Center for the Performing Arts next month. Wanna win tickets?*

  • Gardenista is on the menu at Castaways. Join us tonight for a special activation featuring complimentary samples and giveaways by the lake. Try Gardenista.*

  • HAIM are doing arena shows now. Their latest tour hits United Center on September 12th, and it’s giving witchy sisterhood, sparkly guitars, and a decade of bangers. Go cry to “FUBT” in a crowd of 10,000. Win tickets now!*

  • bbno$ loads up The Internet Explorer Tour at The Salt Shed on March 17th. Meme energy, viral bops, and bass that hits like a pop-up ad. Tickets on sale next week.

  • Plus more just announced shows!

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IN THE FUTURE

🌿 Gardenista at Castaways

Today at Castaways

Looking for midweek plans? Head to Castaways today for a Gardenista activation with complimentary samples and giveaways. Come sip lakeside and soak in the vibes. Try Gardenista.*

🚨 FLOW FEST® CHICAGO

Saturday at Ping Tom Memorial Park (10AM)

Flow Fest Chicago returns Saturday at Ping Tom Memorial Park to celebrate 15 years of flow arts. Enjoy free entry, workshops, and performances all day, plus enter to win Workshop Passes!*

📣 Meet Me On Milwaukee

Sunday on Milwaukee Ave (10AM)

Meet Me On Milwaukee is back for a full Sunday of community goodness, pop-ups, live music, and sidewalk sales from dozens of spots up and down the drag. Free and vibey.

🔥 Mucca Pazza

Tomorrow at Logan Square Auditorium (7PM)

Mucca Pazza are throwing a marching band party in the middle of Logan Square. Think brass chaos, uniforms, and weird genius energy. They call it BE HERE NOW, and you should.

💅 Very Cunt Labor Day

Monday at RBI (4AM)

VERY CUNT is hosting a sweaty, shiny, chaotic Labor Day bash at RBI with DJs, drag, and late-night dancefloor debauchery. Don’t bring your boss. Let’s go!

The Beaches

Get ready for a night of singalong anthems, electric stage presence, and pure rock ‘n’ roll fun when The Beaches bring their infectious energy and irresistible hooks to Salt Shed tomorrow.

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