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Daily Email - Thursday - 10/02/2025

October 02, 2025

Halloween’s around the corner. Which means the next 29 days are fair game for costume parties, goth drag shows, and at least one witch-themed dance floor. Buckle up, babes.

Killer Queen: A Tribute to Queen storms into Skokie for one night only. Experience the magic of Freddie Mercury and Queen in a stunning live tribute concert. Win tickets for this Sunday at 7:30 PM at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts.*

JUST ANNOUNCED

CHICAGO’S BEST MEALS UNDER $10

Photo: Uptown Deli

You don’t need $50 and a reservation to eat well in this city. We mapped out Chicago’s best cheap eats: tacos, dumplings, hot dogs, and late-night slices. All under ten bucks. Save it for broke-week magic.

THIS WEEKEND AND BEYOND

🦇 Black Lagoon Pop-Up Bar

Now - November 1st at The Parlour at The Albion Manor

Think gothic cocktails, spooky costumes, and a bar that looks like Tim Burton’s basement at Black Lagoon Pop-Up Bar. Enter if you dare.

🌅 Dusk Dance Music

Tomorrow and Saturday in Chicago (various locations)

Two big DDM parties for you this weekend! One is disco house and one is latin house, so pick your flavor and dance with them! First up, tomorrow brings Disco at Arbella. Combining some of the best cocktails in the city with one of the best dancefloors. Then Saturday is Calor at Vela with Latin House and sexy cocktail lounge vibes.*

📚 Chicago Humanities Festival

Saturday-November 13th all over Chicago

Ideas hit different when they’re live. Catch Angela Davis, Zosia Mamet, Cheech Marin & so many more across Chicago now-November 13th. Win tickets & get cultured today.*

🧊 Ice Cube

Monday at United Center (8PM)

Ice Cube brings Truth to Power - Four Decades of Attitude to United Center on Monday. From his groundbreaking work with N.W.A to his solo catalog and cultural influence, this performance reflects a career that continues to shape music and beyond. Buy Tickets Now.*

🏛️ Open House Chicago

October 18th-19th all over Chicago

Step inside the city’s most beautiful spaces, from historic theaters to wild private rooftops. All for free at Open House Chicago.

Diary of a Black Illusionist

Back by popular demand: Walter King Jr's "Diary of. Black Illusionist" returned to the Chicago Magic Lounge stage last night, and you've got 3 months ahead to enjoy the action.

LOCALS ONLY

  • Seen the viral pasta cones online? We had to check them out for ourselves! We also couldn’t help but bring you along, want $50 to munch away?

  • It’s officially orchard-core season. Here’s where to pick apples, pumpkins, and probably end up in a corn maze you can’t escape. It’s the perfect addition to your weekend itinerary.

  • The Chicago Fire have their last home game of the season this Saturday at Soldier Field. Come rally if you haven’t caught them yet this season, plus, the first 5,000 fans at Soldier Field score a free pin set.

  • Carnival atmosphere, craft eerie cocktails, and groovy house. The Haunted Carnival lands on Halloween night at Loft 22, good luck surviving.

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