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Daily Email - Thursday - 7/24/2025

July 24, 2025

We’re sweating more than a Cardinal fan at Wrigley. Make sure you know where the cooling centers are if you’re stuck outside today!

Touch grass! Like, for real. Choom and Foxtrot are throwing a backyard-style summer hang on 7/31 with live music, killer snacks, and IRL fun. Fans of grass, this one is for you. Our giveaway is a munchie bag filled with goodies of all sorts, enter to win!*

JUST ANNOUNCED

  • Enter to win 2 seats to Color Cocktail Factory’s Mosaic-Making Class—where you'll cut, place, and grout your own vibrant 8"x8" mosaic masterpiece! It’s all about color, creativity, and leaving with a one-of-a-kind piece of art.*

  • The Aquabats are back to save the world (or at least your Thursday night) with ska-punk chaos, superhero antics, and the kind of energy drinks wish they had. 8/7, House of Blues, don’t miss it.

  • Camping? Road tripping? Escaping the group chat? Win the $550 Outsiders' Bundle and do it in style. Cotopaxi, Nomadix, Yeti & Patagonia—courtesy of ÜMI Dispensary. Enter today!*

  • Rico Nasty isn’t here to play nice. She’s bringing the Lethal North America tour to Metro on 10/1. Expect a full-throttle night of rage, glitter, and zero apologies.

  • Plus, Rüfüs Du Sol, Madi Diaz, Off With Their Heads, Gorilla Biscuits, and more just announced shows!

FREE MUSEUM DAYS

Photo: Field Museum Facebook

Our guide lines up every free day at spots like The Art Institute, Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium, Adler Planetarium, and more. Pro tip: plan ahead, because these days bring out everyone from stroller mobs to hardcore art nerds.

HOLLISTER PRESENTS:

LOLLA PERFORMERS AT ALL YOUR FAVORITE VENUES

There’s something special about the grand stage of Lollapalooza, but the intimacy of its Aftershows presented by Hollister shine just as bright. Catch your artists like Cage the Elephant, Role Model, and Wunderhorse performing at your favorite venues across the city, and enter to win a pair of tickets on us!

LFG

🦪 Oysters & Tequila

Today at Ina Mae Tavern & Packaged Goods

Happy National Tequila Day! Slurp, sip, repeat. Today is all about oysters on ice, top-shelf tequila pours, and live tunes that make you forget you said “just one drink.”

⛓️ The Escape Game

From buried treasure to space missions, The Escape Game lets you live the story. Want in? We’re giving away a pair of tickets. Pick your mission and enter for a chance to win.*

🤘 More Than Rolling

Saturday at Dark Matter Warehouse

Zumiez's More Than Rolling at Dark Matter Warehouse (4-8 PM) delivers live tunes, free skate park, brand pop-ups from Adidas, 40's and Shorties & more. Connect with community. Enter to Win a $200 Gift Card!*

😻 Cat Video Fest

Sunday, August 3rd at The Davis Theatre

CatVideoFest 2025 is back on 8/3—90 minutes of the internet’s best feline chaos, but on the big screen with an actual audience of fellow cat freaks. Comedy. Cuteness. Wholesome anarchy.

🎶 St. Vincent

Thursday, August 28th at The Rave / Eagles Club, Milwaukee

St. Vincent + Gustaf, 8/28—already epic. But we’re also giving away free tickets, so you can scream along to All Born Screaming without spending a dime.

One Last Toss for the Title

It all comes down to this. The top baggers from across the city are hitting Friends Of Friends (2001 W Grand Ave.) for the championship. Expect big throws, bigger vibes, and custom Old Style boards for the winners. Come through and watch the finale go down in style. Limited team spots available for non-qualifying round participants!

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