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Daily Email - Tuesday - 5/6/2025

May 06, 2025


Stroll Lakeview’s Lincoln Avenue May 17th–18th for the Lincoln Roscoe Art + Craft Fair! 100 artists, live tunes, food, drinks, and a $100 art gift card giveaway—admission is free!*

JUST ANNOUNCED

FESTIVALS IN MAY

You’re weekends are about to be booked solid - it’s the start of festival season! Are you more of a food festival person, a music festival person, or are you looking for something a little different? Explore our festival page and find your festival match.

SUEÑOS MUSIC FESTIVAL PRESENTS:

SUNRISE IS OPTIONAL AT SUEÑOS

You survived the heat, the beats, and the crowd at Sueños—but why stop now? Wisin, Arcangel, GORDO, and many more are taking over the official Sueños Afterparties, and we’re giving you the chance to experience it all for yourself. Skip the lines, own the night, and dance with the best view in the house. Enter now for your shot at a pair of passes—because the only thing better than an afterparty is one with perks.

ON THE WAY

👯‍♂️ Speed Friending

Tonight at The Pony Inn (7PM)

IRL friends > followers. Quick convos, zero cringe, and potential new ride-or-dies. Find some new buds at Speed Friending.

🎭 The Antiquities

Through June 1st at Goodman Theatre

What happens when the line between human and machine begins to blur? From the mind of Pulitzer Prize finalist Jordan Harrison comes an incredible drama that asks just that—and more. Buy tickets to The Antiquities here.*

🎵 Tonal Transformations

Friday at Wentz Concert Hall (7PM)
Saturday at Auditorium Theatre (7PM)

Experience a metamorphosis of music during Chicago Sinfonietta’s season finale, Tonal Transformations. Featuring renown conductor Mei-Ann Chen and two bold Chicago premieres, this is a performance you won’t want to miss. Tickets on sale today!*

☀️ Memorial Day Weekend in Chicago

May 23rd - 26th at Various Locations

A three-day weekend during the Chicago spring/summertime (what season is it again?) is not one to spend lying around. Find the best events, festivals, and more!

🍻 Malt Row on Damen

Thursday, June 26th at Greater Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce (5:30PM)

Brew fans, rejoice: Malt Row on Damen is back. This annual ode to local beer heroes brings together the finest hop artisans on Damen Ave. It’s like trick-or-treating for adults, except instead of candy, you get buzzed.

Diary of a Black Illusionist

The reviews are in, and "Diary of a Black Illusionist" cannot be missed. If his viral reels weren't enough, Walter King Jr.'s weekly Chicago Magic Lounge show has been the buzz of Chicago's performance scene.

LOCALS ONLY

  • It looks like the pedestrian-only section of Lincoln Square is about to open up to cars again. What side are you on?

  • This Northwest side neighborhood is helping ditch the clutter with FREE garage sales!

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