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Daily Email - Tuesday - 7/22/2025
Summer’s peaking—street fests, late-night chaos, and zero excuses to stay in.
Win tickets to Old Fashioned Magic at Chicago Magic Lounge, where founding member Ryan Plunkett delivers sleight-of-hand illusions in an intimate, cabaret setting. Enter now to win tickets for the 8/20 show!*
JUST ANNOUNCED
WingOut Chicago is back—and your fingers are about to be saucy. Gallagher Way turns into chicken wing heaven on 8/30-31. Buy tickets now and get $5 off by using our promo code DO312.*
Celebrate 25 years of On How Life Is with Macy Gray at Ramova Theatre on 7/29. Hear “I Try” and more, performed live in sequence. Enter for a chance to win tickets.*
Grab your trench coat and a magnifying glass... downtown Skokie is now the scene of a live-action whodunit. It’s part-theatre, part-scavenger hunt, all mystery. Enter for a chance to a pair of tickets to Clue: A Walking Mystery.*
Zumiez's More Than Rolling hits Dark Matter Warehouse on Saturday. Live music from DJ Barragoon, Girlfriend From Hell, Mike DFG and Kangaroo Court. Plus, brand pop-ups and skating. ENTER TO WIN a $200 Zumiez Gift Card!*
BIRTHDAY FREEBIES
Photo: Tima Miroshnichenko
Your birthday isn’t just a day—it’s a full-on excuse to shamelessly demand free stuff from every business within a 10-mile radius. We rounded up all the best birthday freebies in Chicago, from free pancakes and ice cream to random gift cards that basically scream “treat yourself.”
KONA BIG WAVE x DO312 PRESENTS:
TRIVIA NIGHT MEETS FESTIVAL DREAMS
Enter for a chance to win Lollapalooza Thursday GA passes at Island Party Hut trivia night. Kona Big Wave presents the musical challenge with Kona Big Wave x Spotify Soundwave Sessions tickets also at stake. FREE hat press station available for guests!
GET OUT OF THE HOUSE
🚦 Blacklight Blackout
Friday at The Point
Dive into a late-night rave of house, techno, and hypnotic grooves with John Joshua, Mr. Bobby, Minyin, Haute Soup, Seven Roses, Julian Luna, and MOR at Blacklight Blackout. It’s going down at Primary under the glow of pure chaos.
🍽️ Taste of Lincoln Ave
Friday & Saturday at 2500 N Lincoln Ave
Street fest season peaks with Taste of Lincoln Avenue—three days of food, craft beer, and sets from local and touring bands across multiple stages. It’s Lincoln Park’s block party of the summer. Make it even more special and enter to win a whiskey tasting!
🎶 La Femme w/Tommaso
Saturday, August 2nd at Thalia Hall
La Femme is bringing their kaleidoscopic blend of surf rock, psych-pop, and French disco to Chicago this summer. Expect a night that feels like dancing through a French New Wave film at 2 a.m. Time to win some tickets.*
🦈 Shark Week Drag Brunch!
Saturday at Splash Chicago
Raise money for marine wildlife wild having the time of your life! Catch an aquatic-themed drag show and feast on a $50 all-you-can-eat-and-drink package. Proceeds will go to DRAG N’TAG! Get tickets ASAP.
🎭 Phantom of the Opera
December 11th through February 1st at Cadillac Palace Theatre
Obsession, betrayal, chandeliers crashing overhead — Phantom of the Opera pulls no punches. See the legendary musical’s brand-new production before word gets out. Enter to win free tickets!*
LOCALS ONLY
The man with the iconic voice, Morgan Freeman, will be bringing his love of Blues to Ravinia this August!
If you’re flying soon, make sure to have your plan set! One of the busiest times for TSA is coming up.
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“Get Lucky” with Iconic Funk Techno @ Park West
Groove to the Best Soul @ SPACE
Desert Blues Meets Ambient Jazz @ Lincoln Hall
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