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Want to be a part of the most inspiring community event of the season? We're giving away free tickets to TEDxLakeShoreDrive at The Metropolitan Club on January 30th! Tickets include lunch, entertainment, mini-workshops, post-event reception, and more. Enter now to experience a full day of the unexpecTED.*

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• Meet God on the dancefloor at Outset on January 30th as Rave Jesus takes you higher and sends you into a state of pure rapture! Win tix now!*

• DoMORE members can enter to win a Florida Groves 2026 Flyaway, April 11th-12th in Orlando. The prize includes VIP tickets, exclusive perks, a hotel stay, and travel credit. Catch Goose, Daily Bread, Hippie Sabotage, and more live. Enter to win.*

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• The Human League just announced a stop in Chicago for their latest tour. Catch them June 23rd at The Chicago Theatre. Tix on sale Friday.

• Plus other just announced shows from A$AP Rocky, Peso Pluma, Kaleo, Claypool Gold, Cavetown, The Afghan Whigs, Poison The Well, Cure For Paranoia, DVSN, Free Throw, Daisy Grenade, Stalled, Jeffrey Martin, and more!

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• 02.06 - ARRIVAL FROM SWEDEN: THE MUSIC OF ABBA at The Auditorium

• 02.06-02.07 - DIM SUM & DRAG: CINDERELLA DINNER Furama

• 03.14 - SHAMROCK CRAWL in Wrigleyville

• 03.17 - BBNO$ at The Salt Shed

• 03.20 - THE STRUMBELLAS at House of Blues

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• Temps are rude again. Here are some cold-weather tips, community service and senior centers to stay safe.

• Chicago’s LGBTQ+ film fest, Reeling, is calling for entries. Submit your work.

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