Taylor Swift just keeps pumping them out. What can’t this woman do?

Movie-set vibes. Galaxy brain puzzles. 60 minutes on the clock. Win your way into The Escape Game and test your skills in one of their ridiculously fun, immersive escape adventures.*

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• Don’t “walk on by”... catch living legend Dionne Warwick live in Northern Indiana. 100M+ records, endless hits, and one unforgettable night. Win tickets now for October 10th at Hard Rock Casino.*

• Aloha means hello, goodbye, and let’s vibe barefoot while Kolohe Kai drops beachie bangers. This one’s their album release tour, so expect new jams and island feels. It all goes down August 28th at House of Blues. Be the lucky fan who gets in free.*

• The 312 Comedy Festival is back, turning Chicago into a punchline paradise from November 4th-9th. Big names, weird rooms, and six venues’ worth of chaos - this is the comedy week you definitely don't want to miss. Get your tickets today.*

• Joey Bada$$ and Ab-Soul are linking up for a joint tour on October 23rd at The Riviera Theatre. Expect fire. Expect fury. Tix on sale Friday.

• Plus other just announced shows from Chance The Rapper, Sammy Virji, Gary Own, Valentino Khan, 2hollis, BoDeans, Vicetone, and more!

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Last week, someone won free tickets to see The Head and The Heart just by clicking a few buttons. Meanwhile, you’re sitting here wondering if you should enter our giveaways when the correct answer is: yes. Enter everything. Be greedy. Be smart.

• ARC MUSIC FESTIVAL - August 29th-31st at Union Park

• THE LUMINEERS - August 30th at Soldier Field

• TACOS & TEQUILA FESTIVAL - September 20th in Geneva

• PIXIES - September 15th at The Salt Shed

• RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE - September 27th at Rosemont Theatre

• CYPRESS HILL & ATMOSPHERE - August 22nd at The Rave/Eagles Club

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• Bazaar of the Occult is summoning performers and vendors for its next magic-market-meets-haunted-party in Chicago. Fire breathers? Tarot readers? Skeleton-themed candle slingers? They want you.

• Mendocino Farms is opening their first Chicago shop in River North. More sandwiches, fewer sad desk lunches: stay tuned.

• We survived Lolla 2025, and yes - there are photos to prove it. See our event recap.

• Chicago River Swim is happening next month. Participants are required to be brave, slightly unhinged, and excellent at holding their breath. Info here.

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