What up, Chicago!! Woke up this morning and the air is so thick, my god. Are you guys smelling that too?? Apparently the wildfires in Canada gave us the fourth worst air quality in the world right now. Please be safe, everyone!!

Something to look forward to after the air clears up…

Picture this... you're surrounded by your closest friends, sipping on a delicious margarita as boats drift by on the Riverwalk. Bottomless Margaritas are exactly the escape you needed. We’re giving away free tickets.*

JUST ANNOUNCED

• We’re taking over the Humboldt Park Boathouse to bring you the Chi Shooters x Do312 Mythology Photo Meetup. Photographers, models, and more are invited to bring their own interpretation of fantasy to life. RSVP for free.*

• GOALLLLL!!! The world's biggest match deserves an unforgettable night, so join Our Copa and soccer fans from across Chicago this Sunday at the World Cup Finals Watch Party. So much better than watching it alone on your couch.*

• If you've ever seen a magic trick and thought, "I could do that," now you really can. Chicago Magic Lounge's Magic College is a six-week beginner course starting August 8th. Learn from the best and register now.*

• Everyone watches women’s sports. Be who you are for your pride at Pride Night: Chicago Stars vs. Bay FC presented by First Lady Cruises. We’re talking yard games, photo ops, and free Stars merch. Win free tickets.*

• Plus other just announced shows from Wonderlust, Lily Allen, Young Thug, Alice Cooper, Ted Leo and the Pharmacists, Danny Elfman, Deerhoof, Times New Viking, The Linda Lindas, Lukas McCrary, and more!

BEST INDEPENDENT SEX SHOPS

Things are getting a little freaky this summer, and in the good way. If you’re looking to spice things up in the bedroom, Chicago is full of independent sex shops that have got you covered (or uncovered, depending on what you like 😏). Check out our list of favorites around the city.

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• We’re gonna need a factory reset after all this smoke. Lucky for us, the Health Fair & Wellness Market is hitting Englewood on August 1st. They’ve got everything from family fun to community resources. So fresh and so clean.

• Have you been commuting around the city and wondering why all the bikers are in aerodynamic suits? Well, I just got us an answer. Chicago Grit, the largest road racing series in America, is back this week. On your mark, get set, go!

• Slop bowls are so in, and one of our favorite Chicago-based chains is expanding. FARE, a female-owned fast-casual restaurant, is opening a location in Lakeview tomorrow. Time to chow.

• If there’s one thing The Banchet Awards gets right, it’s food events with a fun and elegant flair. The first-ever Cluck ‘N Bubble celebrates fried chicken and Champagne, an unexpectedly perfect pairing. Yum in our tums.

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