¿Qué onda, Chicago? I'm Michelle, Do312 intern, Pilsen connoisseur, powered entirely by coffee and reggaeton. Anna warmed you up yesterday; now it's my turn. And I'm in a great mood because Bryant Myers just announced a Chicago show for November, and my entire personality is about to be unbearable. Real question though: can we keep summer a little longer? I worked all season and did not lay out once. Not one time.

But hoodie weather is coming whether I like it or not, so let’s get into it…

Craft beer, live music and food in Downtown Oak Park, September 25-26. Oaktoberfest hits its 34th year with free admission both days. Enter to win the ultimate Oaktoberfest bundle.*

JUST ANNOUNCED

• Want to say you were there when the special was filmed? Catch Matt Brown live at Stars & Garters September 12 for the taping of MOUTH, an hour of fearless stand-up and unbelievable storytelling. Get tickets now!*

• Chicago's premier stand-up festival is back for year four. The 312 Comedy Festival runs November 5-15 with 11 days of shows across the city. See the lineup.*

• Be swept away to Oz with a new, gravity-defying live concert experience of the global cinematic phenomenon. Wicked: Part One in Concert has a live orchestra performing its complete soundtrack in sync with the film. Enter to win tix.*

• Fall Fest on the Riverwalk brings hayrides, a pumpkin patch, live music, fall beer and cocktails to the Chicago Riverwalk. Kid-friendly by day, adult beverages throughout. Early-bird tickets start at $5. Grab early bird tix.*

• Plus other just-announced shows from Beirut, Prateek Kuhad, Ralph Barbosa, Res, Yuridia, Bryant Myers, Jules & The Rollers, Jalisco, Eptic, Maesic, Annisokay, Taylor Tomlinson and more!

START THE WEEKEND EARLY

YOUR GLASSES CALLED. THEY’RE READY FOR RETIREMENT.

If your glasses have survived one too many drops, scratches, or early morning scrambles, it might be time for a refresh. Zenni has more than 2,500 styles that fit real life without the eye-watering price tag. Most pairs are under $80, and you can take an extra 10% off with code DOSTUFF. Grab Blokz for long screen days or Zunnies for your weekend runs. Zenni accepts HSA and FSA dollars, so hurry before they expire.*

LOCALS ONLY

• Two days of música, micheladas and orgullo Mexicano in Grant Park, September 12-13. El Grito Chicago brings the food, the banda and the skyline behind it all. GA tickets are currently $20. Get tix.

• The 26th Street Mexican Independence Day Parade hits its 55th year Sunday, September 13, stepping off at noon from the Little Village Arch. Floats, mariachi, and folklórico stretch for two and a half miles, and it’s free. Nos vemos en La Villita.

• Pilsen Vintage Fest takes over Indigo Market September 12-13 with vintage and local vendors, DJs, food and temporary tattoos. Bring cash and a tote. Shop local.

• We're hiring Content and Social Media Interns to help run the newsletter, site and socials. Ten hours a week, hybrid, Chicago-based, with event access and a free Do312 MORE membership. Apply now.

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