So I finally noticed the sun going down early, and then I spiraled thinking about daylight saving time ending soon. Like what do you mean the sun is gonna set around 4 PM? I’m not ready to get out of work and it already be pitch black. 😭

While we got some daylight left, might as well use it…

An epic early morning adventure awaits! Visit the Pokémon Fossil Museum exhibition and store before doors open, get an exclusive look at one of the Field Museum labs and collections, go on a tour to see iconic specimens, and more! Secure your spot to the last day now!*

JUST ANNOUNCED

• Dusky at PRYSM means deep grooves, heavy bass, and those UK garage-meets-house moments I can never sit still through. Their sets always feel smooth but still hit hard. Enter now for a chance to win tickets!*

• RuPaul hits Radius this Saturday for a DJ set packed with house, disco, and pure main character energy. If you’ve ever wanted to hit the dance floor with an icon behind the decks, this is the night. Enter to win.*

• The Boss Bar is going full Oktoberfest with College Game Day, steins, pretzels, and a $20 Shot Ski running all day. Your $20 ticket gets you a beer, a shot of Jäger, and a Bavarian pretzel. Grab tickets!*

• 312 Comedy Festival is bringing 11 days of stand-up to Chicago with 30+ comedians, and this sweepstakes lets you pick the show you wanna see. Win 2 tickets, dinner, Zanies hoodies, and a year of Do312 MORE. Enter by October 2nd!*

• Plus other just announced shows from Fantasia, Disney on Ice, Harlem Globetrotters, Atmosphere, Colin Hay, Steve Forbert, Bruce Cockburn, Kim Petras, Kayo, The Detroit Cobras, Jack Kays, Ca$h Era, and more!

GARCIA’S GOT PLANS 🎶

These are the artists people gatekeep, and Garcia’s keeps putting them on the calendar. I’m talking intimate shows, rising names, and the kinda sets you’ll wanna say you caught before everyone else did. Check out what’s coming up.*

• SELECT DATES - WED 09.30 - WED 10.07 - BEN HARPER & THE INNOCENT CRIMINALS (WIN TIX)

• THU 10.08 - FRI 10.09 - KARINA RYKMAN (WIN TIX)

• SAT 10.10 - ALICE SMITH (WIN TIX/TWO SETS)

• THU 10.15 - CARBON LEAF (WIN TIX)

• FRI 10.16 - GRATEFUL STRING BAND (WIN TIX)

NOTHING SIMPLE ABOUT THIS ONE

When Your Pet Needs to Borrow 10 Grand 

Table legs get scratched up like they owe the cat money. Shoes are dragged under the couch like the mob disposing of a “package.” These are routine costs of pet ownership; a $10,000 surprise emergency surgery is not.

Unfortunately, things DO happen, and you most assuredly DO want to be prepared for them. Pet insurance can help you offset some of these costs by providing up to 90% reimbursement, with plans starting at $10/month. Click below to find the right plan before your animal invents a new way to bankrupt you.*

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• Game day is calling, and Ivy Hall is bringing the goods. Enter for your chance to win a $100 Visa gift card, build your own $200 Ivy Hall product bundle, and take home exclusive swag. Your watch party just got an upgrade. ENTER NOW - 21+*

• Oktoberfest season is rolling in, and there are steins, giant pretzels, beer gardens, live music, and plenty of Bavarian chaos popping up all over the city. check out our list and find where you’re raising a stein next.

• Wrigleyville Halloween Crawl is basically built for bad decisions in a good costume. Bar hop all night, hit the dinner buffets, snag gift cards, enter the costume contest, and see where the night takes you. Use code “DO312” for discounted tickets!*

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