What up, Chicago?! I knew the long weekend was going to be magical, but I didn’t know it would be this magical. All I did was eat, sleep, shop, and hike. What a time to be alive. Can’t believe it’s over.

If you also didn’t go to ARC or North Coast but want to scratch the festival itch…

Summer's Last Dance returns to Bridgeview this month for its third year. Featuring multiple stages of electronic, funk, house, and more, plus food and art vendors, it’s one final festival send-off to summer! Enter to win free tickets now.*

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• Less doomscrolling, more ideas worth talking about. TEDxChicago 2026: We The People gathers thinkers, artists, scientists, entrepreneurs, and changemakers exploring how we can build a better future together. Get tickets now!*

• Picture this...you're surrounded by your closest friends, sipping on a delicious margarita, and watching the boats go by. This is exactly what you needed! Welcome to Bottomless Margaritas on the Riverwalk. Get tix or win free ones.*

• Ready for the ultimate autumn road trip? The Vintage Illinois Wine Festival is back near Starved Rock! Two days of local wine, live music, and food truck bites under the trees. Use code ‘Do312’ for 20% off, or enter to win a VIP 4-pack.*

• Jewel-Osco is celebrating 127 years with Shiploads of Celebrations on September 10, featuring yacht rock, DJs, beach games, volleyball, giveaways, and swashbuckling surprises. Enter to win a $250 Jewel-Osco gift card!*

• Plus other just announced shows from Krill, Patter, WookieFoot, Inayah, Crobot, Dark Chapel, Rock the Rails, Craig Campbell, Frances, Black Bass Collective, RP Boo, Devin Hudson, Jules & The Rollers, and more!

DOG-FRIENDLY PATIOS IN CHICAGO

Labor Day may be in the past, but summer isn’t over yet. As long as the temperature gauge is above 60 °F, it’s still warm outside… right? If you want to soak up the last of the summer sun with your furry friend by your side, check out this list of dog-friendly patios around the city. (Plus, let us know if you have any more to add!)

THIS WEEKEND

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• Maybe you went a little too hard this Labor Day. Don’t worry, we all did. If you’re still fighting the morning-after headache, check out this list of hangover cures that our friends at The Infatuation put together. Eat up.

• If you love vintage shopping, listen up. The owners of Broadway Antique Market are retiring after 30 years, and the building is officially for sale. There are some politics involved, so support them while they’re on their way out. 

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