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Daily Email - Tuesday - 6/9/2025
Ever wanted to experience a Ghost fantasy? Spice up date night Swayze-style at Color Cocktail Factory. Enter to win a pair of tickets to their Date Night on the Pottery Wheel class - it’s BYOB!*
JUST ANNOUNCED
Nia Archives lands for an outdoor show at Radius on June 21st, bringing her genre-blurring sound with Bambii, HiTech, and more in tow. Don't miss this iconic night. Enter now to win tickets.*
Celebrate the return of the iconic Wells Street Art Festival in Chicago’s historic Old Town, June 14th–15th, with over 130 juried artists, live music, local food, and summer vibes all weekend long. Learn more!*
Get ready to laugh out loud every Saturday night at Shake the Baby, Chicago’s boldest sketch comedy show. Each week delivers fresh, edgy humor you won’t want to miss. Enter for a chance to win a pair of tickets for June 28th.*
Taste of Randolph is three days, twelve blocks, and enough gourmet street food to make your diet file a restraining order. Also, bands you’ll pretend you “totally saw before they blew up.” Make your plans.*
CONCERTS UNDER $20

Photo: Juan Montano Shot for Do312
Who says you need a trust fund to enjoy live music? Chicago's vibrant music scene offers a plethora of concerts under $20, from indie rock at Lincoln Hall to jazz at Andy's. Whether you're into electronic beats or soulful ballads, there's something for every music lover.
COLD BEER, HOT TAMALES, LIVING LEGENDS
From 4AM bars to classic dives, we're exploring the taverns where Local Legends like the Tamale Guy make their rounds and where everyday Chicagoans become neighborhood icons. Check out our Best Sports Bar Guide and enter for a chance to win Local Legends merch from Old Style and become part of the story.

ON THE WAY
🪩 All Of Us
June 27th & 28th in Grant Park (2PM)
Catch Disclosure, Arca, James Blake, COBRAH, and more at All of Us! Dance, connect, and remember why community feels better IRL than on a screen. Enter to win a pair of VIP 2-day passes!*
🚨 Lolla Aftershows
Various Dates and Venues
Did your favorite Lollapalooza Aftershow presented by Hollister already sell out? Don’t sweat it. You can still win tickets to Sierra Ferrell, JPEGMAFIA, and CA7RIEL & PACO AMOROSO right here.*
🏛️ Free Museum Days
Who says culture has to come with a price tag? Chicago's museums are rolling out the red carpet for Illinois residents with free admission days throughout 2025. Just bring your Illinois ID and a sense of wonder.
🎤 Niko Brim & Kai Ca$h
Tomorrow at Subterranean
Niko Brim and Kai Ca$h are bringing their "At The Moment" tour to Chicago. The future of hip-hop is happening right now with a night of sharp lyrics and bold beats.
🤖 Superhuman
Make AI do your dirty work! AI is rewriting the rules of work, and you can either ride the wave or become Amish. Over a million minds turn to Superhuman AI for skills, tools, and real talk on AI’s next move - all in three minutes a day.*
FEATURED SPOTLIGHT
You Will Get SickExperience You Will Get Sick — a darkly funny, surreal new play about illness, dreams, and unlikely connections, making its Chicago debut at Steppenwolf Theatre. This bold theatrical event will stay with you long after the curtain falls. |
LOCALS ONLY
June babies, it’s your time - make sure to get your birthday freebies this month!
A new community hub built from Chicago history is emerging in Englewood.
Dogs are currently banned from Graceland cemetery - but certain pups aren’t!
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Grammy-Nominated Tech Icon @ Outset
The Best Local DJs @ Smoke & Mirrors
Brazilian Jazz Funk You Didn’t Know You Needed @ Lincoln Hall
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