Hey hey, Chicago! Okay, I’m about to share a hot take right now, so bear with me. I like to think I’m as local as it can get, but recently, I’ve found all the Chicago tourist attractions really charming! I’ve had a bunch of friends in town recently, so I’ve been doing all the tourist stuff with them, and it’s honestly so fun. Plus, Chicago-themed souvenirs are so cute! I even got an Old Style lighter that’s now my prized possession. So awesome.

How to get even more trinkets and souvenirs…

Hello Kitty® is coming to Chicago. September 6 is Hello Kitty® Day, and the Stars are taking on the North Carolina Courage. The first 2,000 fans even get free Hello Kitty® merch. Win tix and find out how to get a free Hello Kitty® bucket hat.*

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• The night doesn’t end when the headlining act does. The North Coast Music Festival Afterparties are here, and they’re keeping the beat going all night long. We’ve got free tickets to… let me count… all of them. Enter to win now.*

• Can I call you Rose? Because Thee Sacred Souls is sweet like a flower in bloom. The retro-soul band is playing The Salt Shed this September with LA LOM and The Womack Sisters. It’s not too late to get tickets, or to enter to win.*

• The WNDR Museum is closing its doors for good this Labor Day, but they’re not going down quietly. Studio Three and Vibeapple are teaming to host a pop-up yoga experience at the beloved spot this Saturday. Bring a mat and WNDRful vibes.*

• Jessie Ware is bringing the The Superbloom Tour to Chicago for a show-stopping night of disco-pop, powerhouse vocals, and nonstop dancing. Win tix to see one of pop’s most magnetic performers live at the Aragon.*

• Plus other just announced shows from Dinosaur Jr., Starcrawler, Manchester Orchestra, Polyphia, Danny L Harle, Sir Woman, Chris Webby, Dizzy Wright, Fangz, Otis Julius, The Fold, Punchline, and more!

BEST FROZEN TREATS IN CHICAGO: ICE CREAM, ITALIAN ICE & MORE

Summer is almost over, so don’t miss out on the chance to enjoy an ice-cold treat while it’s still hot outside. We rounded up some of the best creameries, eateries, Italian ice-eries, and more that are serving sweet treats in the city. Check it out.

LAYIN’ BACK THIS LABOR DAY ☀️

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• Chicago turned a former 7-Eleven into a chamber music venue. Now it’s turning 1. The CheckOut is celebrating on September 15 with a free party and live season previews as they head into another great year. See what’s coming.

• A Lincoln Park restaurant was just named Food & Wine’s restaurant of the year, and they’re proving that you don’t have to cut corners to make it. Competitive wages, great culture, and some kick-a$$ food. Hats off to John’s Food & Wine.

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