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Daily Email - Thursday - 5/22/2025
Almost the weekend, almost the weekend…
Chicago Magic Lounge's newest show is here, and you can win tickets to opening night! One of the venue's founding members, Ryan Plunkett returns beginning July 2nd for "Old Fashioned Magic!" Win a pair of tickets on us.*
JUST ANNOUNCED
Summer plans? We're giving away a complete Flyaway package to Ladyland Festival in Brooklyn. Top LGBTQ+ artists and allies like Pabllo Vittar and COBRAH headline! Enter to win VIP tickets, hotel stay, and travel credit!*
Are your spider-senses tingling yet? Head over to Griffin Museum of Science and Industry for Marvel's Spider-Man: Beyond Amazing – The Exhibition! Be the first to see rare comic books and original props from your favorite Spider-Man movies. (Hurry before Doc Ock gets here!)*
Get your hands dirty (in the best way) at Wheel Throwing for Beginners at Color Cocktail Factory! Spin, shape, and laugh your way through the basics of pottery—no experience needed. Clay around and join the fun!*
Durand Jones & The Indications: FlowersTour blooms in October at the Salt Shed. Don't miss out on experiencing their dynamic performance live. Tickets are available now.*
FREE MUSEUM DAYS
Okay, so this spring hasn’t been as sunny and spring-like as we’ve hoped, but turn the would-be-beach-days into museum days. Chicago is an international hub of museum excellence - so go take advantage of it! For free!
SUEÑOS MUSIC FESTIVAL PRESENTS:
WIN YOUR WAY INTO THE OFFICIAL AFTERPARTIES
The sun sets on Grant Park, but the rhythm doesn’t stop. At the official Sueños Afterparties, the lights get lower, the bass gets louder, and the vibes get even hotter. Wisin, Arcangel, GORDO, and more are taking you deep into the night—and you could be there. We’re giving away passes for the full afterparty experience. Think packed dance floors, heavy beats, and a night that’ll live in your group chat forever. Let’s be real: you weren’t going to bed anyway.
ON THE WAY
🎆 A-MAY-ZING Day of Play
Saturday at Navy Pier (12PM - 4PM)
Need Memorial Day plans? Head to A-MAY-ZING Day of Play—a totally FREE celebration packed with over-the-top fun, fierce entertainment, and surprises for all ages! Enter to win a $250 Jewel-Osco gift card!*
🎵 Dawes
Saturday at Gallagher Way (7PM)
Summer’s calling, and it sounds like Dawes! Head to Gallagher Way on May 24th for a concert under the stars. Take advantage of an exclusive BOGO ticket deal that says, “Yes, you deserve this!” Use code BOGO25—because one ticket is never enough.*
🍽️ Eat & Play Combo
Anytime at Dave & Buster’s
If you haven’t tried the Eat & Play Combo at Dave & Buster’s yet, you’re missing out—$19.99 gets you a legit meal, a drink, and Power Card. Find your reason to hit your local D&B today!*
🏳️🌈 Northalsted Market Days
August 8th - 10th on Northalsted
The late summer LGBTQ+ fest is back and just announced their headliners! Catch superstars like Keke Palmer, David Archuleta, Sasha Colby, and more! VIP Tickets available.
🫖 Where to Drink Hot Tea
Hot-teas only! It’s cozy weather (weather we like it or not). So time for some tea! Like, literally tea, we’re not talking gossip. Find the best places to score a cup on our Where to Drink Hot Tea guide.
FEATURED SPOTLIGHT
 | Major League DJzHailing all the way from South Africa, Major League DJz set to dismantle Concord Music Hall on May 30th. Tickets are going fast, enter today for your chance to win a pair of tickets! |
LOCALS ONLY
The iconic Wax Trax! Records Building that was a hub for the alt and punk scene in the 80s has been made a landmark!
The old Reza’s space in Andersonville is opening as something new from the Pizza Lobo team.
Is Chicago finally cracking down on rideshare overcharging?
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Hot Album Release @ Beat Kitchen
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