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Daily Email - Thursday - 09/04/2025 (DoMORE Members)
There’s a certain crispiness to the air…that we're excited for. But in the meantime, we’re riding out another beautiful Chicago summer.
AFI takes over The Salt Shed on October 3rd with their anthemic hits and electrifying energy. We’re giving away two tickets so you can sing, scream, and jump along to every unforgettable moment.*
JUST ANNOUNCED
Explore Chicago one slice at a time with the new Choose Chicago Pizza Pass. Get exclusive discounts at 30+ top pizza spots, enjoy legendary flavors, and enter to win exciting prizes along the way. Sign up now!*
Move At The Shed is coming up on September 21st at The Salt Shed for a choose your own adventure day of music and wellness. Snag tickets and get moving!
Celebrate Empty Bottle turning 33 and a third with Vivian Girls headlining a loud-ass birthday party. Buy your tickets.
This man invented your favorite band’s favorite band. Bob Mould talks shop, then tears into a set of electric, acoustic, and Sugar-era songs. Tix on sale tomorrow.
CHICAGO FESTIVALS
Photo: Lakeview East
Chicago has too many festivals? Shut your mouth. That’s the point. This season’s stack is particularly unhinged — Oktoberfest parties, cider slams, jazz nights, taco takeovers, full-on heritage parades. So we made you a list.
Inside you’ll find:
EDGEWATER MUSIC FEST: Tomorrow-Sunday in Edgewater
MANDALA MAKERS FESTIVAL: Sunday at Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture
TROPICAL COCKTAIL FEST ON THE BEACH: September 12th at Shore Club
FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS: September 13th-14th in Lakeview East
WRIGLEYVILLE COUNTRY FEST: September 20th in Wrigleyville
COMEDY F*CK FEST: September 21st at The Lincoln Lodge
THIS MONTH
💄 Night Divas
Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday at Hamburger Mary’s (times vary)
Queens, cocktails, chaos. This divas drag show delivers drama with sequins to match. Bring your group, bring your cash, bring your wildest self. It goes down this weekend.
🌭 Taste of Chicago
Friday-Sunday at Grant Park (10AM)
It’s time for Taste of Chicago where the food, music, and vibes are undefeated. Grant Park becomes an edible theme park this weekend.
🧇 Uncle Waffles
Saturday at Ramova Theatre (9:30PM)
Uncle Waffles brings unstoppable energy to Ramova Theatre on Saturday with support from DJ Mochi. Expect infectious beats, all-night dancing, and unforgettable moments. Enter now to win two tickets and join the celebration.
🎸 The Story So Far
Thursday, September 11th at The Salt Shed (6PM)
The Story So Far storm The Salt Shed September 11th with Neck Deep + more—pop-punk energy at its finest. Enter to win your way into the pit!*
🍦 Van Leeuwen Grand Opening Day
Friday, September 12th in Wicker Park (11AM)
$1 opening day scoops + exclusive flavors you can’t resist. Van Leeuwen opens in Wicker Park next week.
FEATURED CALENDAR
 | SAT 11/1 • Emo Nite: Delilah vs. Juliet THU 11/13 • QUEENSRŸCHE SUN 11/23 • Yelawolf SUN 11/30 • Memphis May Fire SUN 12/7 • Samantha Fish FRI 3/20 • The Strumbellas |
LOCALS ONLY
Ina Mae’s seasonal Halloween pop-up, The Voodoo Lounge, opens on October 3rd. Time to get cursed.
Get a 7-day trial of DoMore — aka the golden key to festival passses, concert tickets, and absurdly exclusive stuff. No catch, just the very best of Chicago.
Chicago’s funniest Latinas take the mic September 11th. Kick-off Hispanic Heritage Month the right way.
Bring a project. Bring a vibe. Queer Stitch Night is lowkey, affirming, and full of crafty friends. Newbies welcome. Yarn optional.
🎟️ LAST MINUTE TICKETS
As a DoMORE Member, don’t forget you get access to great Last Minute Tickets. Here’s some of what’s in there now. Get ‘em before they’re gone!
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