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Daily Email - Tuesday - 01/13/2026

Daily Email - Tuesday - 01/13/2026

January 13, 2026

It’s the second Tuesday of the year, and things are starting to fall back into their old routine. That doesn’t mean you have to keep things the same, though. Here are some ways to shake up your week.

Cheese lovers, this one’s for you. The Mac & Cheese Crawl takes over Wrigleyville with ooey-gooey bites at every stop. It goes down on January 24th. Want to win free tickets to a day of endless cheese?*

JUST ANNOUNCED

Liebst du EDM? RITUALS returns to Morgan MFG, featuring DJ Stephan Bodzin hailing all the way from Switzerland. Buy your tix to the show.*
“Something Sweet” is on the horizon. Madison Beer is playing Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom this summer, and tickets drop on January 21st. Save the date.
Windy City Smokeout just dropped lineup additions for this summer, and country artists Lainey Wilson and Blake Shelton are taking the reins. Snag a wristband now.
femdot. is hosting and headlining a boiler room-esque show at Ramova Theatre this Friday, featuring back-to-back sets by some of Chicago's hottest DJs. Win tix to the sold-out show now!*
Plus other just announced shows from Five Finger Death Punch, Romeo Santos & Prince Royce, Pavement, Winnetka Music Festival, Diox, Hieroglyphics, Nikki Glaser, Rusko, Claire Rosinkranz, Charlie Puth, Heated Rivalry Rave, and more!

THE BEST ACTIVITY BARS

Photo: Sluggers

Tired of every weekend feeling the same? Here’s our ultimate list of the best activity bars in Chicago, featuring the best places to ping some pong, whirl some ball, and even putt some golf. It’s time to spice up your Saturday night.

COOKIES CANNABIS DISPENSARY PRESENTS:

FULL LOADED FERNWAY FANNY PACK

Cookies is officially open in Chicago at 215 N. Clinton Ave, and to celebrate, they're giving away a Full Loaded Fernway Fanny Pack. We’re talkin’ a 510 battery kit, ceramic 1g cone, a stylus stand, and BIC lighter, all stuffed in one perfect pouch. Sign up now to enter.

WHENEVER

Photo: Vanessa Olivarez

FRI. - DO NOT DISTURB: THE SAVOY - LONDON at EXPERIENCE 868 EVENTS*

01.21 - TUNNEL OF LOVE at THE DANDY CROWN (free)

01.24 - 4TH ANNUAL ABORTION ACCESS BENEFIT SERIES at EMPTY BOTTLE (win)*

02.06 - CHICAGO INDIEPOP FEST at THE UNDERGROUND LOUNGE

02.07 - BALLS OUT WITH FOOZIE at INDUSTRY ALES BREWPUB (win)*

MORE STUFF TO DO

12TH ANNUAL CIDER SUMMIT AT NAVY PIER

Sip your way through 125+ cider drinks at the 12th Annual Cider Summit. Coming back to Navy Pier on Saturday, January 31st. Wanna win a pair of VIP tickets?*

LOCALS ONLY

Andersonville is hosting a district-wide wellness walk with 25+ participating businesses and programs on January 24th. Check out more details about Explore & Restore here.
Derrick Rose is making MVP history. Watch The Bulls retire his No. 1 jersey after their game against the Celtics on January 24th. Celebrate a legend.
Exclusive winter cookies from Levain Bakery? Yes please! See what chewy goodness they have in store for you.
We’re hiring a Sales Account Exec. Love music? Good with people? Know how to make brands care? Apply now.

WIN STUFF

🚨 LAST CHANCE:

FRI. - ARMNHMR
01.30 - JESSIE J
01.31 - PATTI LUPONE

🔥 TRENDING:

03.26 - FKA TWIGS
05.07 - MAC DEMARCO
07.12 - TYLER CHILDERS

FEATURED

Mac & Cheese Crawl - Chicago's Cheesiest Bar Crawl at Wrigleyville's Best Bars!

The Mac & Cheese Crawl is back, and it's taking over Wrigleyville! Win tickets to bar hop your way through the city’s cheesiest spots.*

Magic Is People at Chicago Magic Lounge

Justin Purcell brings barroom magic to the stage every Wednesday. Magic Is People is sharp, funny, interactive, and built around one idea: the real magic is the people in the room.*

What are you waiting for? Go on, git!