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Daily Email - Tuesday - 7/29/2025
Woo! It’s Lolla week, y’all and we’ve got the best advice for you to make the most of the biggest music festival in Chicago.
You + $550 of travel-ready gear = outdoor magic. Enter to win the Outsiders' Bundle, courtesy of ÜMI Dispensary. Get in! We’re going exploring.*
JUST ANNOUNCED
TWIHARD! A Twilight Musical Parody is hilariously unhinged, and it's now playing in Chicago. Win a pair of tickets to this reimagining of the iconic Twilight saga at the Apollo Theater!*
Glow up your night with illuminated kayaks and waterfront beats under the stars. Neon Paddle's SOUNDWAVES In The Park is where music meets motion. 8/16 at Ping Tom Memorial Park. Win a Night Paddle Tour for two!*
8/14 at BOOKCLUB is going to be a night to remember. Space Monkey Mafia, Joker’s Republic, Beat the Smart Kids, Rude Echoes, and DJ Chuck Wren are taking over the club. Will you be there?
Russian EDJ DJ Arty brings the beats, the bass, and the blonde to Sound-Bar on 10/4. You know what they say, no Arty, no party. Get a spot on the dance floor.
Plus, Morgan Page, Dessa, The Slackers, Mermaid, and more just announced shows!
BEST TATTOO SHOPS

Photo: Goodkind Tattoo Instagram
Need proof that Chicago’s tattoo game is strong? This round‑up nails it—your next tattoo spot lives here. From photo‑realism fiends to fine‑line fanatics, these shops are where your next masterpiece goes permanent.
CAN YOU ESCAPE?
Ditch the screens for real adventure. Solve your way through movie-like sets and unforgettable challenges at The Escape Game! We’re giving away tickets for your mission of choice; grab your crew and enter now.

COMING UP
☀️ Fiesta Del Sol
Tomorrow through Sunday at 1400 W. Cermak
Fiesta Del Sol is back with four days of pure summer energy in Pilsen—live music, carnival rides, food vendors that smell like heaven, and community that stretches across the neighborhood.
🎶 RÜFÜS DU SOL
Saturday at Radius
RÜFÜS DU SOL is swapping their sunset synths for a late-night DJ set—expect deep grooves, sweaty euphoria, and beats designed to keep you locked on the dance floor till dawn. Last chance to enter to win tickets!
🏛️ Free Museum Days in August
Paywalls are for streaming services, not culture. Chicago’s museums are opening their doors for free on select days, meaning you can stare at a Monet, walk through dinosaur bones, or whisper “is this art?” without dropping a dime.
💪 Fitness in the Park
Wednesday, August 16th at Parkway Bank Park
Start your evening with a sweat session that doesn’t suck. PowHerHouse is taking over the park with high-energy fitness, a killer playlist, and a chance to bond with fellow fitness-ers. Bring a mat, bring a friend, and get ready to feel incredible.
🎤 Parcels
Sunday, October 19th at Credit Union 1 Arena
If Daft Punk and ABBA had a lovechild raised on roller rinks and strobe lights, it would be Parcels, and they’re bringing their indie-disco wonderland to Chicago. Enter to win tickets!*
Babbel Turns 18—Get Lifetime Access for Just $239
Whether you're planning that trip to Barcelona, trying to flirt in French, or just want to finally get what Bad Bunny is saying—Babbel’s got you. To celebrate their 18th birthday, they’re dropping their best deal ever: lifetime access for just $239. That’s every language they offer, forever. No subscriptions. No renewals. Just real-world skills, fast. Learn now, thank yourself later. Get Babbel for life.*
FEATURED SPOTLIGHT
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Gone are the days of getting waiters to sing for your birthday, now is the time for Birthday Freebies! Get the hookup on your special day.
Life is stressful, it’s time to relax. Enter to win a free lymphatic massage at Brazilian Lymph Spa!
We work hard here in Chicago, we deserve a little after-work treat. Check out our favorite Happy Hours!
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