Growing up, I’ve always been a huge Guitar Hero 3 fan, and you can blame my older brother for that. Now, my partner just started learning bass, so I’ve been jumping in when I can for some real-life Guitar Hero action. I’m getting the hang of it, but some of these Youtube videos are lying, and are in fact not so easy.

Anywho, but coming to a stage near you..

JUST ANNOUNCED

• CIVL Fest 2026 is a citywide festival spotlighting Chicago’s independent venues with ten days of shows, special events, and community-focused programming. Check out our list of CIVL Fest events!*

• Win a Golden DoWEE to‍ Electric Forest 2026! Prize includes two GA tickets, car camping passes, and $600 to fuel the trip. You don’t want to miss this — enter now!*

• Chicago Shakespeare Theater teams up with Revolution Brewing to host “Drink and Be Merry” in celebration of Shakespeare’s birthday on April 23rd! Want something to cheers to? We’re giving away tickets!*

• From Tomorrowland to Ultra Music Festival, and now Hideaway Nightclub, Sick Individuals is performing a totally diseased DJ set on April 25th. Enter now to win a table reservation for 10!*

• Plus other just announced shows from Vacations, Boyfriend, Flava D, Ms. Ezra Furman, The Motet, Jutes, Jay Blakesberg, Future Teens, Sturgill Simpson, Bert Kreischer, Layla Benitez, and more!

WIN STUFF WEDNESDAY

In case you’re new, here, giving away tickets is kind of our thing. Here are some of the hottest upcoming giveaways:

• TUE 05.05 - CHICAGO THE MUSICAL at THE AUDITORIUM

• FRI 06.19 - SAT 06.20 - WINNETKA MUSIC FESTIVAL in DOWNTOWN WINNETKA

• SUN 07.12 - TYLER CHILDERS at WRIGLEY FIELD

• THU 07.30 - SUN 08.02 LOLLAPALOOZA 2026 in GRANT PARK

• FRI 09.04 - SUN -9.06 - NORTH COAST MUSIC FESTIVAL at SEATGEEK STADIUM

THE HAPPENINGS

LOCALS ONLY

• Looking for the perfect family-friendly spring activity? We found it. Head to Wicker park this Saturday for Wicker Park Green Fest with sustainability-focused vendors, activities, and treats!

• Mariela, a new coastal-inspired restaurant, is opening in Chicago. Which Coast is the best? Trick question — it’s neither — Midwest for the win.

• The Not That Late Show, Chicago’s premier comedy talk show, booked IL House candidate Demi Palecek on April 15th! Lincoln Hall… be there.

• Lots of wholesome family fun this week — Parkway Bank Park is hosting Spring Fun Fest on May 16th with face painting, balloon sculpting, and a petting zoo! Why do kids get all the fun? That sounds epic! Get your tickets here.

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