ALRIGHT CHICAGO, LET'S PLAY GUESS THE DJ!! 👀🔊

Today's JUST ANNOUNCED artist is kind of a BIG DEAL, so let's see who knows their stuff. (No, they are not in the newsletter. I’m not making it that easy.)

🎧 HINTS:

• Originally from Sweden 🇸🇪

• Been making music for over 20 YEARS 🎶

• Started out producing trance before diving into experimental bass 🔊

• Founded a record label in 2015 that's become HUGE in the bass scene 🔥

• Launched their own music festival in the Ozark Mountains 🏕️

• Known for blending psychedelic sounds with experimental bass 🌀

GOT YOUR GUESS LOCKED IN?! 👀

Hit the link to see if you're right!

Now that I've tested your DJ knowledge, let's see how well you know Chicago's hip-hop scene…

Known for his sharp lyricism and storytelling rooted in Chicago life, femdot. is bringing his signature sound and some friends to Ramova Theatre for You Just Had To Be There. Enter to win tickets!*

JUST ANNOUNCED

• Two-time National Book Award winner Jesmyn Ward, NPR's Peter Sagal, and a live performance from Haley Heynderickx? Chicago Humanities Festival is packing UChicago with some seriously talented people this Saturday. Check out the lineup and grab tickets!*

• Got a million tracks started but can't seem to finish one? The Backstage Pass is an ADHD-friendly community for producers and DJs looking for support and motivation. Join now and get creating!*

• Making plans in Chicago just got WAY easier! ❤️ Found an event you love? Heart it to save it straight to your Do312 profile and build your own lineup. Share it with friends, family, coworkers, that guy you made eye contact with for half a second... and GTFO!*

• Got a song you've been dying to perform? Gallery Cabaret's Open Mic brings local musicians together to jam, test new material, and share the stage. Hungry? Enter to win a free pub pizza!*

• Plus other just announced shows from Poison The Well, Morrissey & The Smiths DJ Tony, Eve 6, Gavin DeGraw, Sampa The Great, Currents, Yellow House, Get The Led Out, Elder, Panchiko, CID, and more!

IT'S COLD OUTSIDE, SEND NOODZ! 🍜

Chicago's got some seriously good noodle spots, and we've rounded up the ones worth leaving your warm apartment for. We're talking High Five Ramen's spicy bowls that'll have you sweating, RAKKAN Ramen’s rich, plant-based broths that even meat lovers come back for, comforting pho from neighborhood favorites like Phodega, and even late-night spots for when the cravings hit after a night out.

GALAS, GIGS & GIGGLES

LOCALS ONLY

• Did you know there's a shoe-shining championship?! Stitchdown Expo brings professional shoe shiners to Artifact Events Saturday, November 7, to compete for the best shine! Plus, shop handcrafted boots and leather goods. Grab tickets!

• Got something broken that's been sitting around forever? 🔧 Bring it to Portage-Cragin Library this Sunday for a FREE repair session! Volunteers will try to fix your stuff. Two items max, and drop them off before 2 PM!

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