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Daily Email - Tuesday - 11/04/2025
Thanksgiving is sneaking up like a raccoon in your alley, and the city is already half-asleep in gravy dreams. But not you. You’re awake. Alert. Hungry for chaos, concerts, and at least one event with a guy in a sequined dragon suit (we found it).
What if Sherlock Holmes loved to mosh? On November 21st, Artifact Events becomes a crime scene… with eyeliner and guitars galore. Angst & Alibis mixes live music, a masquerade, and murder mystery madness with a real cash prize. Enter now to win your way in.*
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November’s looking lucky, Cookies Chicago is giving text and email subscribers a shot at a $250 Baller Bag. No spend, just premium perks from the city’s favorite dispensary. Enter to win by November 30th. Must be 21+ w/ valid ID.*
HUMP! Film Festival lands at Music Box Theatre on December 11th, showcasing 22 bold, funny, and imaginative short films that celebrate creativity, sexuality, and self-expression in unforgettable ways. Win tickets now.*
Not For Radio is taking over the Auditorium Theatre, and no, you’re not ready. This isn’t background music. It’s full-volume, no-skips, sound that hits different in a venue this historic. Chicago, let’s go. Tickets go on sale this week.*
Las Vegas’ most sarcastic lizard returns to Chicago. Think a magic show combined with roast battle and a tiny dog in a cape. You’ll laugh. You’ll cry. You’ll doubt reality. Win tickets to Piff the Magic Dragon.*
RESTAURANTS OPEN ON THANKSGIVING
Photo: Virtue Restaurant Facebook
Your friends flaked. Your stove’s haunted. Your family? MIA. Our Thanksgiving in Chicago guide is your rescue plan. See all the spots open on Turkey Day.
WHENEVER
🎄 Tree Lighting & Cultural Festival
Saturday at Griffin Museum of Science and Industry (10AM)
The Museum of Science and Industry’s Tree Lighting & Cultural Festival is back on Saturday, and it’s got 360° cheer. Think global traditions, giant twinkly spruce, and all the holiday. Get your tickets now.*
🦖 Godzilla Comedy Show
Saturday at Konbini and Kanpai (8PM)
Sake in one hand, punchline in the other. Godzilla-sized laughs are storming Konbini & Kanpai Wrigleyville on Saturday. Get 50% off tickets with code Do312 (limited quantity).*
🎹 Ben Folds
Saturday at Genesee Theatre (8PM)
Ben Folds is back in Chicago for another show this weekend. The Emmy®-nominated artist headlines Genesee Theatre. Get last-minute tickets.
🎤 Chris D’Elia
Saturday, November 15th at The Chicago Theatre (7PM)
Chris D’Elia’s “Straight Outta the Multiverse” tour lands in Chicago with a whole new set of unhinged, high-speed takes. He’s weird. He’s loud. He’s selling fast. Catch him November 15th at The Chicago Theatre. Win tickets to lol all night long.*
🎸 Demetri Martin
Saturday, November 22nd at The Vic Theatre (9:30PM)
Demetri Martin is bringing his sideways logic and one-liner genius to The Vic Theatre on November 22nd. Expect jokes, doodles, and deeply-specific observations about absolutely nothing. Enter to win a pair of tickets now.*
LOCALS ONLY
Learn to hand-bind books while sipping cider. Very “crafty hot girl fall” of you. Get your tickets now.
The Ramova Community Market brings local vendors, good food, and free entry. Details.
Still following your ex on IG but not your favorite band on Do312? That’s how you miss shows. Follow now, and we’ll tell you when they’re here. Zero meltdowns.
🎟️YOU COULD BE DOING WAY MORE COOL SH*T
Your group chat is dry because no one’s doing anything worth texting about. But you? You could be seeing your favorite band in a sweatbox, stumbling into secret sets, or lounging in VIP like someone’s mysterious cousin from LA.
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