Hey hey, Chicago! This is it, the calm before the storm. I don’t know about you guys, but I’m taking this Lollapalooza thing seriously this year. I’m talking chugging electrolytes, putting on so much sunscreen, and of course, getting in bed tonight no later than 9 p.m. It’s go time, baby.

Get ready to do it all again next month…

North Coast Music Festival is September 4th-6th at SeatGeek Stadium, and Ivy Hall wants to send you there. Enter to win a pair of GA 3-Day passes plus a Wyld prize pack. Giveaway ends July 31st. ENTER NOW - 21+*

JUST ANNOUNCED

• Your Lolla pregame has been decided. Señorita takes over City Winery Riverwalk tomorrow with THC margaritas, DJ Austin Millz spinning from a boat, and zero cover. We're giving away two VIP tickets. Enter for a chance to win.*

• If you're into comics, sci-fi, horror, anime, gaming, or cosplay, come share the playground at FAN EXPO Chicago this August. It'll be out of this world, and you’ll feel right at home. Wanna win a pair of 3-day passes?*

• Start festival weekend the right way with AceBounce's bottomless pre-fest brunch. Enjoy unlimited brunch bites, mimosas, bloody marys, a live DJ, ping pong, and more on July 31st and August 1st. Get tickets now.*

• 120+ artists transform downtown Wilmette into an open-air gallery this weekend at the Wilmette Art Fair. Tasty bites, chilled treats, and beloved local spots create the perfect summer vibe. Enter to win an ArtFest gift card!*

• Plus, other just-announced shows from The Smashing Pumpkins, Chuck Timely, Greta Van Fleet, Orville Peck, Tinashe, YG, Ratboys, Friko, Florry, Trivium, Brett Eldredge, Automatic / Accessory, Atliens, and more!

WIN STUFF WEDNESDAY: LOLLA EDITION

Lolla weekend calls for a late-night Chicago classic. We’re teaming up with White Palace Grill to give one lucky winner a $100 gift card to fuel all the post-festival cravings. And while we can’t spill everything just yet, you may want to keep Saturday night open. Something special is popping up at White Palace Grill after the fest at 11 PM.

STUFF THAT’S NOT LOLLA

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LOCALS ONLY

• You’re gonna need to fuel up before the festivities. We don’t want anyone passing out at Perry’s or drinking on an empty stomach (unless it’s a Liquid Death). Here are the best brunches around Chicago. Get your carbo-load on.

• There is literally nothing worse than trying to get home on the Red Line after Lolla with everyone crowding and shoving into one another. We’re here to tell you there’s another way (and no, it’s not Uber). Here comes the Metra.

• There are literally dozens of other Lolla pro tips we could share in these Locals Only bullet points, but don’t worry, we won’t do all that — we put together a whole guide for you to skim through instead. Party hard.

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