As some of you may recall, I put a bird feeder outside my desk window for a cute little serotonin boost. It’s now become a part-time job. I’ve tried everything to draw the birds to me, but still no luck! Seeds - nothing. Mealworms - nothing. Now, I added some berry suet. I think they might be right, the birds work for the bourgeoisie.

But enough about my failing relationship with birds. Let’s get you into something that actually shows up…

Belle and Sebastian are pulling up to The Salt Shed at the end of next month for not one but two nights of bangers. Win a pair of tickets and live your best indie movie life twice.

JUST ANNOUNCED

• Covenant hits the stage May 2nd through 31st with demons, secrets, and one twist after another. Critics are calling it spooky as hell for a reason. Use code “DOSTUFF25” for 25 percent off before something sinister happens.*

• Saturday Night at the Zoo is back this weekend, which means no kids, just drinks, music, and wandering around Lincoln Park Zoo like you own the place. Wanna stare at animals with a cocktail in hand for free?*

• Our photo contest is almost over, so rally your friends and get those votes in. You could be a VIP for Kaytranada, Keyshia Cole, Kelly Rowland, and more at Forever Mine Fest next month. Show us your Y2K throwback pic to win!*

• HighQ is a cannabis-themed game show where teams vie for prizes and glory by completing various challenges. Just as fun to watch as it is to play. Win your way into the show!*

• Plus other just announced shows from Andrew Bird, Yo-Yo Ma & the CSO, ZHU, Logic & G-Eazy, Liz Phair & Sleater-Kinney, Shaboozey, Hayla, Nitzer Ebb, Triptides, Low Cut Connie, Horse Meat Disco, SYML, Mike Sherm, Student 1, and more!

DERBY DAY EVENTS IN CHICAGO

The Kentucky Derby is YOUR excuse to dress up, drink bourbon at noon, and pretend you know horse stats. We rounded up the best Derby parties in Chicago so you can sip mint juleps, and watch the most exciting two minutes in sports!

• WATCH PARTY at FRONTIER

• PARTY at THE PONY INN

• DOG PARTY AND CONTEST at CODY’S PUBLIC HOUSE

• DERBY AFTER DARK at THE BASSMENT

• SHOP & SOCIAL at GALLERY GUICHARD

PLANS FOR DA WEEK

LOCALS ONLY

• We love a good activity bar. I mean, why just drink when you can drink and dominate your friends in darts, shuffleboard, or something you barely understand? Pick your fighter.

• Labriola Italian is now open and ready for all your pasta cravings. Stop by the new Fulton Market spot!

• SpaDerma is hosting a Mother’s Day Facial Bar next week. Celebrate with bubbles, bouquets and beautiful skin!

• Notebaert Nature Museum is hosting a Tiny Glass Cloche Making Workshop this Sunday. Let your creative juices flow.

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