My beautiful mother is currently on her way to Chicago, and I feel like the luckiest girl in the world. She’s taking me and my friends out to dinner tonight, which is kind of a must for parents visiting their kids in college. Catch me getting an appetizer, side, and dessert. Thanks, mom!

More free things coming my way, what a treat! Make sure to check this out…

JUST ANNOUNCED

• Bill Burr is making a stop in Chicago on his 2026 tour on October 2nd. Get ready to see one of the biggest stand-up stars and prepare to laugh and cringe at his irreverent humor. Enter now to win tickets!*

• Where were you when the Cubs won the World Series in 2016? They were on the diamond. Introducing Lovable Reunion Live, a moderated talk with the 2016 Cubs. Relive one of the best moments in Chi history and enter to win!*

• Listen to the Majestic sound of HAYLA’s powerful voice at Concord Music Hall on August 6th. Enter now to win a pair of tickets to the show!*

• Go-karts, mini golf, games, and more! JoJo's Backyard Bash is FREE and open to all, only on June 12th, for this can't-miss, fun-filled event. We're also giving one lucky winner a $250 gift card!*

• Plus other just announced shows from Slayyyter, B.O.B, Julia Jacklin, Bryson Tiller, She & Him, Gark Clark Jr., Mastodon, Taste of Chaos, Kelela, Claude Vonstroke, Polo & Pan, El Ten Eleven, AZ, Solya, and more!

WIN STUFF WEDNESDAY

Turning Win Stuff Wednesday into Throwback Thursday with these giveaway picks. Oldies but goodies coming to a venue near you soon.

• WED 07.22 - PAVEMENT at THE SALT SHED

• WED 08.12 - MODEST MOUSE at THE SALT SHED

• FRI 08.14 - LETTUCE at GARCIA’S CHICAGO

• TUE 09.08 - TLC & SALT-N-PEPA at HUNTINGTON BANK PAVILION AT NORTHERLY ISLAND

• SAT 09.12 - ROBYN at UNITED CENTER

IN JUNE

LOCALS ONLY

• August 15th and 16th is Pizza City Fest in Chicago! Taste your favorite pies, view live demos, attend panel discussions with culinary experts, and more! Tickets are $10 off until midnight tomorrow!*

• Happy Pride Month, Chicago! If you’re queer femme and looking to get drinks with your girls, you’re in luck! Check out this list of Chicago’s lesbian bars.

• Chicago’s iconic Gay penguin couple, Pilchard and Maynard, have successfully incubated dummy eggs and are ready to adopt a chick! What a lucky chick. See more here!

• Malcom X College is hosting a free Policy Summit on Saturday, discussing topics like voting rights, criminal justice, technology, and more. RSVP here!

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