Happy fall! We’ve officially hit that special Chicago weather where I’m freezing in the morning, then somehow sweating by the time I’m heading home from work. My outfit has no idea what season it is, but the calendar says fall, so I’m running with it.

Now that fall’s officially here, it’s time to start taking the plans indoors…

Sylvan Esso turns a concert into a full-body dance party on October 22, with pulsing beats, hypnotic vocals, and the kind of energy that keeps you moving all night. Enter to win your way in.*

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• Martin Lawrence is back in Chicago with his Y’all Still Know What It Is! Tour. Catch the comedy legend at Arie Crown Theater this Friday for a night of nonstop laughs and classic Martin energy. Get your tickets now!*

• Chicago’s Biggest Laugh Sweepstakes is serving up a full night out. Pick from 30+ comedians at the 312 Comedy Festival, then score dinner, Zanies hoodies for two, and a full year of DoMORE. Enter to win your comedy night.*

• Red Bull Setlist featuring Lil Yachty is coming to Radius Chicago on 10/24, and fans get a vote. Enter for your chance to win a pair of tickets and help decide what reaches the stage. Enter to win tickets.*

• Enjoy White Sox baseball for the rest of the season at Rate Field and catch your favorite matchups before the season wraps. Use code “DO312” for up to 40% off tickets!*

• Plus other just announced shows from Heartless Bastards, Vic Mensa, Tune Yards, Gnarls Barkley, Marian Hill, The Werks, Makaya McCraven, Wild ‘N Out Live, Petey, Jake Xerxes Fussell, Claud, Romare, and more!

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• Pumpkins? Check. S’mores? Yep. Rides, music, and entertainment? You betcha. Fall Fest is back at Lincoln Park Zoo with FREE admission, all the autumn vibes, and new surprises every weekend. Get your fall on.*

• Chicago’s showing out for Hispanic Heritage Month with food, music, art, parties, and plenty of reasons to get out of the house. Check out our full list and find your next move.

• Fulton Market is getting a little smokier this fall. Black Briar opens September 26 with coal-fired dishes, a raw bar, wood-fired flavors, and cocktails made for settling in. Basically, your next “where should we eat?” answer just got easier.

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