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Santa came early. We're giving away free entry to Holiday Hop, Chicago’s jolliest multibar crawl across Wells Street this Saturday with DJs, décor, mascots, movie tie-ins & more. Enter now to win tickets to the crawl at the top of your wishlist.*

JUST ANNOUNCED

• Enter to win a trip to Nashville for Amy Grant and Vince Gill’s sold-out Christmas at the Ryman show on December 19th. The prize includes two tickets, hotel accommodations, travel credit, and a merch bundle. Enter to win.*

• He’s moody, mysterious, and all over your for-you page. Catch UK hitmaker Artemas with rising star, Isabel LaRosa, live at The Salt Shed on March 5th. Buy tickets now.*

• A perfect gift for anyone (including you): Chicago Magic College is back at Chicago Magic Lounge! Six weeks of beginner-friendly magic with hands-on learning. It all kicks off on Saturday, January 10th - reserve now.*

• New Year’s Eve gets filthy with Shiba San, Gene Farris, and more at PRYSM. This one’s going late-late. Win tickets to your last chance to dance before the clock strikes midnight.*

• Plus other just announced shows from Evanescence, FKA Twigs, Chicago & Styx, Maná, Black Stone Cherry, Milwaukee Metal Festival, Gashi, and Ole 60, more!

NEW YEAR’S EVE EVENTS & PARTIES

New Year’s Eve in Chicago is always insane. Whether you want confetti cannons, fancy dinners, full-on warehouse raves or a soft exit by 10pm, we found your party. Pro tip: grab tix early or risk being home alone.

• BE AMAZED BY TEATRO ZINZANNI AT THEIR EXCLUSIVE NYE SHOW

• CELEBRATE 67 FLOORS UP AT CHICAGO’S TALLEST BUILDING

• JAM OUT WITH DEHD AND SHARP PINS AT THALIA HALL

• PARTY WITH TAO AT THEIR FULL VENUE CELEBRATION

• LAUGH YOUR A** OFF WITH THE COMEDY BAR

THIS MONTH

LOCALS ONLY

• The Chicago Diner announced sad plans to close their Logan Square location. Get one last meal in before they close next week!

• Chicago’s newest businesses to throw your money at. Check out all the spots that have opened this year.

• Think about the gayest person in your life. Are they creative and looking for a side hustle? If so - they might be the perfect fit for our Gay Do312 Content Assistant opening. Send them the job listing here.

• Stop Wicker Park & Bucktown this Saturday for their Winter Wonderland and Tree Lighting. More details here.

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