What up, Chicago?! It’s Tuesday, and the week is just getting started. Which means it’s the perfect time to start planning for the weekend, duh. We’ve got everything you need, from Pokémon fossils to boozy brunches to concerts worth feeling a little rough the next morning. Read on for more.

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A night in Greece?! Say less. Nights in Mykonos - The Equinox is at Avli on The Park this Saturday, and there’s gonna be food, drinks, and a whole lot of dancing. You know where else they have a whole lot of dancing? A John Summit show at United Center. We’re giving away free tickets to both events. All you have to do is enter.*

JUST ANNOUNCED

• ICYMI: The Riot Fest 2026 Lineup is here! Tool, Twenty One Pilots, Pierce The Veil, Alanis Morissette, and so many more this September 18-20 in Douglass Park. 3-day and single-day tickets are on sale now. Or, you can enter to win a free 3-day VIP pair.*

• You loved him in Widespread Panic. Now, the rock singer is taking his solo show on the road. JoJo Hermann is coming to Garcia’s next Friday. Tickets are available now. Try your hand at winning a pair.*

• Chicago Magic Lounge's One Night Only series continues with Trent James, whose sleight of hand, sharp humor, and infectious enthusiasm have won over countless crowds. Walk through the laundromat and let him do the rest. Grab your seats.*

• An 18+ High School Musical-themed dance party?! Sign us up. Bop to the Top is back for its fourth summer, bringing everyone’s favorite DCOM originals to the stage. Sequins and low-cut jeans are a must. Snag tix or win a pair.*

• Plus other just announced shows from Yuri & Lucero, Fuerza Regida, Yoi Toki, We Are Scientists, Steve Lacy, Brett Goldstein, The Bright Light Social Hour, Bassjackers, Jeff Tweedy, Olivia and the Lovers, and more!

THE BEST BRUNCHES IN CHICAGO

Here in Chicago, when it comes to brunch, we mean business. Whether you’re looking for bottomless mimosas, fusion cuisine, or good old-fashioned pancakes and toast, we’ve put together a list of the best places around the city for you to consider taking a bite out of. Who’s hungry?

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• Cafe Tola is popping up at The Goddess and Grocer in Fulton Market this Saturday for an afternoon dedicated to one of Chicago’s favorite handhelds: empanadas! You can even meet the chefs behind the madness.

• Not the biggest fan of the Blue Line? It’s okay, you can admit it. If you wished there was a way to get between the Loop and O’Hare without lugging your stuff around on the train, you’re in luck. Enter: The O’Hare Flyer.

• Running and raving? All Diplo’s Run Club is missing is rock climbing and reading! This 5k brings participants around Humboldt Park and spits them out at the stage where legendary DJ Diplo is waiting. Use DO312-15 for 15% off registration.*

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