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Daily Email - Tuesday - 08/26/2025 (DoMORE Members)

August 26, 2025

Labor Day Weekend is almost here, Chicago! Whether you’re keeping it low-key with brunch and lake breezes or going all-out at a festival, we’ve got your guide to making the long weekend count.

The Lumineers are taking over Soldier Field this Labor Day Weekend, and we’ve got your shot at free tickets. Enter for your chance to see them live.

JUST ANNOUNCED

  • Flow Fest Chicago celebrates 15 years on August 30th at Ping Tom Memorial Park. Spend the day exploring performances, workshops and play. Entry is free, and we’re giving away Workshop Passes to elevate your experience!*

  • Parachute frontman Will Anderson steps out solo at Schubas on November 13th. Tickets drop tomorrow to see this intimate set live.

  • Indie-pop band Autoheart rescheduled the first leg of its North American Heartlands Tour. Now you can catch the London-based trio at Concord Music Hall on December 11th.

  • Plus other just announced shows!

LABOR DAY WEEKEND PLANS

No plans? No problem. From rooftop parties and epic festivals to boat cruises and brunches, our Labor Day Weekend Guide is stacked with the best ways to make the most of your three-day weekend. Start plotting your weekend fun here.

LABOR DAY WEEKEND

💋 Labor Day Weekend Drag Brunch

Saturday-Monday at LARK (11AM)

Start your holiday with mimosas and a fierce lineup of queens serving brunch with a side of extra. What are you waiting for?

💃 Afrobeats Fridayz: Labor Day Weekend Edition

Friday at Masada (10PM)

Kick off your weekend with the global rhythms of Afrobeats. Expect high-energy DJs, nonstop dancing, and a packed floor all night. Don’t miss the hype.

🎶 ARC Festival 2025

Friday– Sunday at Union Park

House music heaven returns. ARC Festival brings global DJs and Chicago legends together for three days of dancing under the sun and stars. Last minute tickets are calling your name.

🎧 North Coast Music Festival

Friday–Sunday at SeatGeek Stadium

From EDM heavyweights to immersive art, North Coast is where festival season goes out with a bang. Get your wristbands.

⛵ Labor Day Weekend Fireworks Lake Cruise

Saturday with Anita Dee II (8PM)

Sail into the weekend on Lake Michigan with skyline views, fireworks overhead, and the perfect boat-party vibes. Sail away.

LOCALS ONLY

  • Planning to elevate your long weekend? We rounded up the best dispensaries in Chicago for stocking up before the festivities. Light one up for us.

🎟️ LAST MINUTE TICKETS

As a DoMORE Member, don’t forget you get access to great Last Minute Tickets.  Here’s some of what’s in there now.  Get ‘em before they’re gone!

🤩 GOLDEN DoWEE GIVEAWAY: HOT LUCK

As a DoMORE Member, you get access to our exclusive Golden DoWEE Giveaways.  We’re sending one lucky winner to Win the Whole Enchilada at Hot Luck in Austin – a full-blown flavor fest packed with live music, legendary chefs, and some serious good times.

Our Golden DoWEE winner will score two all-access Whole Enchilada passes to Hot Luck, a four-night stay at Hotel Magdalena, $600 towards your flight to Austin, and local restaurant gift cards so you can feast and party your way through the best of the city.

Subscribe to Gay Do312 to find the best LGBTQ+ giveaways, events, and artists in Chicago!

That’s the lineup, Chicago. We’ll see you out there.