Chicago’s fall chaos is peaking — spiked cider, new dance floors, rare sets, and enough costumes to summon something unholy. October’s not here to chill.

Q101’s Twisted 2025 isn’t your average holiday music slate. It’s three nights of riffs, pits, and pure sonic chaos. Costumes encouraged, neck pain inevitable. Enter to win your way to Aragon Ballroom for a weekend featuring sets by AJR, Sublime, Third Eye Blind, and more.*

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• Erika de Casier brings her smooth, genre-bending sound to Outset October 21st. Don’t miss this rare night — and enter for your chance to win 2 tickets to the show.*

• Maple & Ash redefined the modern steakhouse. Now they’re throwing a cocktail-style soirée to mark 10 indulgent years in the Gold Coast. Expect iconic dishes, live entertainment, and a damn good reason to dress up on October 23rd.*

• Don Broco is bringing their UK chaos stateside — expect fists, riffs, and at least one song that turns the pit into a dance-off. Catch them at House of Blues on October 24th.*

• Rush is back (yes, really) — and they’re doing it big: four nights at United Center this July. The Fifty Something tour marks their first tour in a decade. Tickets drop Friday.

• Plus other just announced shows from JD McPherson, Luke Slater, Yes, Protomartyr, Sports, Night Moves, Worakls, Trae Crowder, Maro, and more!

EXPERIENCE THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW

It’s not Halloween in Chicago ’til someone throws toast at a movie screen. Our Rocky Horror guide has all the late-night chaos covered — shadow cast showtimes, what props to bring (and ban), costume inspo, and where to Time Warp your little heart out. Don’t dream it, do it.

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• Pack Sidetrack tonight from 6:30-10PM for The Jimmy Losko Variety Show, a benefit for Jamie Rosko. All donations can be made at the door and include hosted bites and entertainment. Show your support for a great cause.

• River North’s got a new late-night gem: Stardust opens this weekend with karaoke, burlesque, DJs, and cosmic cocktails. RSVP for a night of vibey music, burlesque, and the chance to win your food and beverage tab.

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