Whaddup, Chicago?! I’m so excited for the three-day weekend that I’m literally shaking. I love the club as much as the next girl, but I’m honestly just ready to kick back and soak in the last of the summer sun. If you need me, I’ll probably be at the beach or standing in line at an overhyped bakery or something. Ah, simple joys.

For those of you who are trying to party this weekend…

If you thought you were going straight home after North Coast this year, you were sorely mistaken. The North Coast Music Festival Afterparties are here, and they’re keeping the dance party going all night long. We have free tix to all of them. Enter to win.*

JUST ANNOUNCED

• Some mistakes fade with time. Tattoos? Not so much. Riot Fest is searching for Chicago’s worst tattoo, and one lucky person’s questionable life choice could finally pay off. Voting is now officially open, so make your voice heard.*

• Remember that super viral “Makeba” remix on TikTok? Yeah, that was all this guy. DJ Ian Asher is spinning at Radius this September, and it’s gonna be a night full of house-ifying everyone’s favorite hits in the best way. Get ready to dance.*

• The Auditorium and the Chicago Philharmonic continue the groundbreaking Auditorium Philms series with Top Gun: Maverick In Concert, a one-night-only presentation on September 26. Tickets are available now.*

• Three dreamy days of live music, art, wellness, food, camping, and community under the Harvest Moon at Widow’s Harvest. Wander between stages, discover artists and makers, share meals, and more. Check out the lineup.*

• Plus other just announced shows from Dinosaur Jr., Starcrawler, Polyphia, Danny L Harle, Sir Woman, Frost Children, Chris Webby, Dizzy Wright, Fangz, Otis Julius, Umru, EQ, Rinzen, Spyce, and more!

WIN STUFF WEDNESDAY

If you’re getting this newsletter, you probably already know that we have crazy amounts of tickets to give away. And by crazy amounts, we mean over 500. Yeah, that crazy. It’s easy for shows to get buried under the big-hitters (we’re looking at you, Riot Fest and North Coast), so here are some sleeper picks with less competition that are completely free to enter to win.

• WED 09.16 - BRANDON FLOWERS AT RIVIERA THEATRE

• FRI 09.18 - ALL YOU CAN EATALY: SEPTEMBERFEST at EATALY CHICAGO

• SAT 09.19 - SUN 09.20 - ROLE MODEL at THE SALT SHED

• FRI 09.25 - HISPANIC HERITAGE NIGHT (ROCKIES VS. WHITE SOX) at RATE FIELD

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• If you love antique or vintage shopping, make sure to stop by Broadway Antique Market in Edgewater before the original owners retire and sell the 30-year-old business. Read more here, and show your support Thursday through Sunday.

• Chicago has a live theatre scene that gives New York a run for its money. Broadway In Chicago has a great rotating lineup of plays and musicals, often coming straight from Broadway. Scope out the season.

• Into music, events, nightlife, food, and local culture? Apply to be a Content & Social Media Intern at Do312! We’re looking for Content & Social Media Interns to help spread the word about all the awesome stuff in Chicago. Check out the role.

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