What up, Chicago?! I literally cannot believe that rain this morning. I was told growing up that tornadoes can’t touch down here because of all the buildings, but now I’m starting to think my parents lied to keep me from freaking out during storms. Anyway, if you had tree branches blown onto your street — or, god forbid, onto your car — Chicago’s got people that’ll clean them up for you. Thank you, service workers, for being the backbone of our city!

Rain, rain, go away so we can go to this awesome heavy metal concert…

RAHHHHHHHH! Oh sorry, just practicing my Chad Gray impression. The lead singer of heavy metal bands Mudvayne and Hellyeah is playing the groups’ most iconic songs at Outset this September. We have a pair of tickets to give away. Want to win ‘em?*

JUST ANNOUNCED

• Come dance the night away at Beach Rituals: Sam Shure during the Air & Water Show at Whispers at Oak Street Beach! There’s no better feeling than dancing in the sand. Get tickets now, or enter to win a pair.*

• An epic early morning adventure awaits! Visit the Pokémon Fossil Museum exhibition and store before doors open, get an exclusive look at one of the Field Museum labs and collections, and more. Gotta catch ‘em all.*

• If you're into comics, sci-fi, horror, anime, gaming, or cosplay, come share the playground at FAN EXPO Chicago this weekend. It’s gonna be out of this world, and you’ll feel right at home. We’re giving away a pair of 3-day passes.

• Can’t decide on a favorite musical genre? These guys have a little something for everyone. Johnny Manchild and the Poor Bastards is fusing jazz, punk, alt-rock, soul, funk, and big-band brass at Cobra Lounge this Saturday. Win tix.*

• Plus other just announced shows from Orville Peck, Lil Yachty, The Black Keys, Lord Huron, Tinashe, Why?, Mobb Deep, Talib Kweli, Jim James, George Clanton, Patrick Wolf, YG, Garth Brooks, Rod Wave, and more!

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THIS WEEKEND

LOCALS ONLY

• The Andersonville Chamber of Commerce welcomes all to the annual Taste of Andersonville! Sample small plates that feature a dinner item, dessert item, or beverage at each business. Win a pair of all-you-can-eat tickets now!*

• We have some good news and bad news. It’s supposed to rain through the Air & Water Show this weekend (boo), but it’ll be gorgeous out on Friday when they’re rehearsing (yay!). Ready to fight for your spot on the lakefront?

• Vote by mail registration is officially open for the general election this November! If you want to vote without dealing with the long lines on election day, sign up now. I know you got that email this morning too. Don’t ignore it.

• Printer’s Row Art Fest, a long-running city favorite, highlights local creativity in one of Chicago’s artsiest neighborhoods. Shop paintings, sculpture, jewelry, and more from 100+ artists. Enter to win an Art Fest Gift Card!*

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