Somewhere between Halloween hangovers and Mariah defrosting, we’ve still got time to rage. And guess what? October is looking very unchill (in the best way).

Ready to werk? The legendary RuPaul takes the stage at Radius for one dazzling night only. Expect a jaw-dropping DJ set, fierce energy, and a celebration of glam like no other. Enter to win a pair of tickets.*

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• Two nights of short films, filmmaker Q&A’s, and real talk about mental health. Mental Filmness is free, stigma-smashing, and 100% worth showing up for.*

• Daylight’s for candy, night’s for chaos. Boo Bash (4–7PM) brings the family fun; Moonlight Mixer (7PM–close) is for the grown-ups. Costumes, contests, games, and prizes—Dave & Boo-ster’s has it all. Enter to win tickets!*

• Nate Bargatze is bringing his world tour to United Center on October 23rd. Dry comedy. Big laughs. Bigger venue. Tickets are going fast, so enter to win a pair of tickets now before someone's dad beats you to it.*

• It’s giving icons only. BUMP turns two this weekend with a big celebration. Category is Zombie Rave and both Utica and Dawn of RuPaul’s Drag Race will be there. Get in loser, we’re voguing.*

• Plus more just announced things from Bring Me The Horizon, Broadway Sing-Along Bar, Margo Price, John Oates & The Good Road Band, Snarky Puppy, and more!

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You know the drill. We know you know the drill. But just in case... This page is your golden ticket portal to free shows, weird experiences, and surprise flexes. Here are just some teasers to show you all we’re about:

• TEATRO ZINZANNI

• ADVENTURE CLUB: Saturday at Ramova Theatre

• MY MORNING JACKET: October 24th-26th at The Salt Shed

• DEMETRI MARTIN: November 22nd at The Vic Theatre

• SIX: December 2nd at CIBC Theatre

• THIEVERY CORPORATION: December 5th at Radius

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• If you haven’t eaten a Honeycrisp in a corn maze while wearing a flannel and overthinking everything—did fall even happen? Here’s the best spots to go Apple & Pumpkin Picking in Chicago.

• Throwing a zine fair? Hosting a goth picnic? Start your own damn buzz — anyone can list events on Do312. Here’s how.

• We regret to bring you two upcoming closings: Big Star West Town is closing on October 24th and Parson’s Chicken & Fish in Andersonville is closing on October 19th.

• Win a VIP night at Ramova and flex like you’re part of the rock n’ roll elite. Food, drinks, tix, and more. All yours if you enter.

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