Hump Dayyyy! Wow, just cringed a little typing that out. Sort of how it feels to say 67 in front of a bunch of little kids and the joke absolutely not landing. Anyway. These events happening around Chicago are sure to turn that cringed-out face that I’m sure you’re holding into a smile. Read on for the best events around the city this week.

Want to see one of country's youngest rising stars live? This is your chance to win tickets to see Maddox Batson on March 20th at The Salt Shed. Yee-haw!*

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• Legendary rock guitarist Eric Clapton is coming to Chicago’s United Center on September 11th. Presale is happening now, but tickets open to the public this Friday, March 6th. Set all your alarms.

• RuPaul (yes, actually her) is hitting The Rave / Eagles Club in Milwaukee on March 21st for a special one-night-only DJ set. She’ll be bringing the house down with a mix of classic house, disco, and more. Win tix mama!*

• This insane bar crawl is the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. Lucky Charms Crawl 2026 is bringing the St. Paddy’s party to 60+ bars across five Chicago neighborhoods. We’re giving away a dozen free tickets. Get lucky.*

• Time is running out to experience three expeditions at EXP Rosemont - from Ancient Egypt to medieval France to 3.5 billion years of life on Earth, visit now through April 5th and witness history like never before. Get tix now!*

• Plus other just announced shows from Gorillaz, Maya Hawke, Keller Williams, Tommy Newport, Kaleidoscope, Prosperity Room, Grupo Duelo, Underscores, The Pharcyde, Here Come the Mummies, and more!

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With 312 Day just over a week away, we wanted to make sure you guys know about all the amazing deals that businesses around Chicago are offering to celebrate the city. Here are some of our favorite gift card giveaways, and it’s not too late to enter for absolutely free.

• $100 GIFT CARD to HONEY BUTTER BEACH CLUB

• $50 GIFT CARD to SWEETWATER TAVERN & GRILLE

• $50 GIFT CARD to BIG STAR WRIGLEYVILLE

• $50 GIFT CARD to PAULIE GEE’S WICKER PARK

• $50 GIFT CARD to ALIVEONE

THIS WEEKEND

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• We’re hiring! If you love Chicago, are good with people, and love to party, you might just be who we’re looking for to fill our sales executive role. Apply now!

• Looking to get the authentic St. Paddy’s experience next weekend? We’ve put together a list of the best Irish bars in Chicago to split the G. Check out the full list.

• Save the date: Chicago Pride just announced that they’re bringing the party to Northalsted on June 28th, and you’re not gonna want to miss it. Here are the full details.

• If you’re a business professional in Chicago, take this opportunity with some of the city’s greatest experts in their fields at Coffee With a Founder hosted by The Yard. RSVP for free.

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