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Daily Email - Wednesday - 08/20/2025

August 20, 2025

Ever wake up feeling like the city is trying to seduce you? Yeah, same.

Step through the portal and meet us where music, magic, and moss converge. Enter to WIN VIP Hulaween tickets featuring The String Cheese Incident, Goose, Zeds Dead, Illenium, and 70+ more artists. Four days of camping magic, immersive art installations, and $600 travel credit included.*

JUST ANNOUNCED

  • Dijon went from SoundCloud to Bieber collabs. Catch his first album live and up close at The Salt Shed on December 7th before he’s selling out stadiums. On sale Friday.

  • Joey Bada$$ drops the Dark Aura Tour at The Riviera Theatre on October 23rd with Ab-Soul & Rapsody. It’s gonna be a heavy one. Tickets drop Friday.

  • The Tamagotchi® USA Road Trip is pulling up to Woodfield Mall next month. Step into a free pop-up with games, photo ops, exclusive devices, and a healthy dose of 90s nostalgia.

  • Chicago Independents’ Day Weekend takes over the city with exclusive shows, late-night DJ sets, pop-ups, and hot dogs in legendary venues. We’ve got free tickets to celebrate the city’s indie music, art, and culture.*

  • Plus other just announced shows!

WIN STUFF WEDNESDAY

Photo: Nate Bargatze Facebook

We don’t need an excuse to give away dumb amounts of free stuff… But it is Wednesday, and that’s as close to a holiday as we’re gonna get.

This week’s haul includes:

DR. GREENTHUMB’S PRESENTS

GRAND OPENING PARTY

Bucktown gets its herbal education this Saturday when Dr. Greenthumb's opens at 2200 N. Ashland Ave. DJ Pharris, King Louie, Derrick Carter, Boom Boom Room's DJ Just Joey, and more provide the soundtrack while food trucks and vendors handle exactly what you would expect them to. RSVP for your chance at a $150 Baller Bag and VIP Meet & Greet access.*

WHENEVER

🎤 Dionne Warwick

Friday, October 10th at Hard Rcok Casino Northern Indiana (7PM)

A true icon live: Dionne Warwick brings decades of timeless hits (“Walk on By,” “Say a Little Prayer,” “Heartbreaker”) to Hard Rock Casino on Oct 10. Win tickets here.*

🎮 1/2 Price Games

Wednesdays at Dave & Buster’s

Wednesdays = 1/2 Price Games at Dave & Buster’s, all day long. Pro tip: grab an Eat & Play Combo while you’re there, and you’ve got max fun, minimal spend. Find your nearest location.*

🧠 The Escape Game

Anytime in River North

Escape boredom. Literally. The Escape Game combines movie-quality sets with immersive, puzzle-based stories that make for the perfect night out. Enter to win a pair of tickets for your game and date of choice!*

🥁 Red Hot Chili Pipers

Wednesday, September 3rd @ North Shore Center for the Performing Arts (7:30PM)

It’s not a typo. It’s not a tribute band. It’s the world’s most chaotic Scottish rock group - the Red Hot Chili Pipers. And they’re setting Skokie on fire. Secure your seat for September 3rd at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts.*

☀️ Señorita Beach Takeover

Friday, August 22 – Sunday, August 24 @ North Ave and Oak Street Beaches (5:30PM)

Señorita THC Margaritas are throwing a full-on beach takeover with DJs, dance rituals, giveaways, swag, and free samples of their award-winning margaritas. Spot the crew and you could win daily prizes. See you at the lake.*

ADULTS NIGHT OUT: BLOCK PARTY

Win tickets to Adults Night Out: Block Party at Lincoln Park Zoo and end summer on a high note with carnival games, drag bingo with Veronica Pop, and more!

LOCALS ONLY

  • Tell me, tell me! No literally - Dimmi Dimmi is a sleek new Italian spot off Clybourne. Tell your nonna.

  • Next month is Chicago Scot’s 24th Annual Kilted Classic Golf Tournament. Yes, you can golf in a kilt. Yes, there will be bagpipes. Tickets here.

  • Any night you’re not eating Chipotle on the couch is technically “date night” - but this guide’s got the spots to make it feel intentional. Think rooftop sips, cozy corners, and chaotic shared karaoke. Unlock your next night out.

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  • Rising Country Star @ Joe’s Bar on Weed Street

  • A Night of Metal @ The Forge

  • Americana @ SPACE

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If you see someone walking down Milwaukee in a RHCP shirt and realize it says Red Hot Chili PIPERS - do not stop them. That’s the hero we need right now.