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Fall Fest season is officially in full swing, and Island Party Hut is going full yeehaw on the Riverwalk. We’re talking hayrides on the actual water, live music, beers, brats, and vibes that scream “October, but make it tropical.” It’s giving lakefront-meets-leaf-crunch. Saturdays only. Let’s get festive, win tickets.*

JUST ANNOUNCED

• Riot Fest finally dropped the official Riot Land map. Save the map now so you have one less thing to worry about when you’re lost, sweaty, hungry, and raging at 20 year of Riot Fest this weekend.*

• The Chicago Humanities Festival has blessed us once again with a full calendar of talks, panels, and inspiring events — plus we’ve got free tickets to everything. Check out the full listing of events including Kate McKinnon, Nick Offerman, and more.*

• This Calderon Class at Color Cocktail Factory teaches you to make bold, fun, clay magic. One hour of hands-on creating. One pair of free tickets up for grabs.*

• Future house meets bass-heavy chaos when Tchami and AC Slater take over Radius. Expect kaleidoscope visuals, massive drops, and the ultimate dance floor energy September 26th. Win tickets now!*

• PLUS just announced shows from Cardi B, Chelsea Handler, Two Friends, Mariah The Scientist, Ashnikko, Lost Kings, Kevin James, Prosperity Room, and more!

WIN STUFF WEDNESDAY

We know you’re broke, we’re broke, everybody’s broke. That’s why our Giveaways page is stacked with free tickets to shows, fests, movies, and random wildcards.

• ETHEL CAIN: Saturday at The Salt Shed

• LESLIE JONES: Saturday at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts

• THE WORLD OF HANS ZIMMER: September 26th at Allstate Arena

• AUTECHRE: October 20th at Concord Music Hall

• NEON TREES: October 20th at House of Blues

• FORTUNE FEIMSTER: November 8th at The Chicago Theatre

WHENEVER

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• DoMORE is a membership hooking you up with monthly tickets to the best stuff in your city — and we’re looking for local legends who love going out, making plans, and hyping their scene.

• If you follow your ex on IG but not your favorite band on our site… what are you doing? Seriously, following your favorite artists on Do312 means we actually tell you when they’re playing our city. Follow now, regret nothing later.

• Chicago Bulls single-game tickets drop tomorrow at 10AM. Plan your fake sick days now, and check out their season schedule!

• Announcing our newest guide: Wine Wednesdays. Chicago’s best pours, deals, and pairings, so you can swirl, sip, and pretend you know what “full-bodied” means. Find your new favorite spot.

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