We know - everything’s a blur this week. But hopefully this newsletter helps you organize some holiday plans and makes your week just a smidge easier. Dive in for giveaways, thanksgiving plans and more below!

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• Santa’s swapping the sleigh for the buffet. Join Dave & Buster’s for Breakfast with Santa: a holly jolly morning packed with pancakes, photos, and Power Cards. Win a 4-pack of tickets on us.*

• Check out Off Hours Beer Co. weekly for Half Draft Wednesdays. Get half off all Ramova draft beers and hosue cocktails from 4-10pm. The perfect chance to get a drink before the week gets chaotic.

• Celebrate holidays across the globe, all under one roof. Griffin MSI’s 83rd annual Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Lights is open through January 5th with 50+ decorated trees, snow, and festive fun for everyone. Enter now to win tix.*

• Black Friday deal that won’t trample your dignity: $50 Do312 MORE membership, a year of free monthly tickets to concerts, comedy, and culture. Sale ends December 17th. Gift away!*

• Plus other just announced shows from GUNS N’ ROSES, Midwest Ska Fest, Sam Morril, Powerman 5000, Barely Alive, Panchiko, Friendship, D.R.I. and more!

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Black Friday might just break your wallet, but our giveaways don’t have to. We have dozens of giveaways waiting for you to enter them!

• TEATRO ZINZANNI - Now at the Cambria Hotel

• CULTURE & CHEERS TOUR - Through December 22nd at Christkindlmarket Chicago

• HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON - Friday-Sunday at Chicago Symphony Orchestra

• JEFF DUNHAM - December 31st at Allstate Arena

• MAC DEMARCO - May 7th at The Salt Shed

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• Hate cooking? We got you. Here are some spots open tomorrow for Turkey Day. Tip your server. See what’s open!

• The most chaotic night in Chicago is back. We rounded up every Black Wednesday party where you can pregame your family arguments. Blackout list.

• Need a break from the Midwest cold? ResortPass is doing $50 off $200 now through December 2nd with code BFCM2025. App users: wait for Travel Tuesday (December 2nd) and use BFCM2025APP to save $55. Book poolside.

• Pussy Riot’s Nadya Tolokonnikova’s latest performance installation, POLICE STATE is at The Museum of Contemporary Art through Sunday. Check it out.

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