After snow and all the holiday excitement, Chicago’s buzzing this week, and so are you after that third coffee.

Win a trip to Nashville for Amy Grant and Vince Gill’s sold-out Christmas at the Ryman show on December 19th. The prize includes two tickets, hotel accommodations, travel credit, and a merch bundle filled with seasonal items. Enter to win now!*

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• Tyler Childers is headlining Wrigley Field on July 12th with support from Jon Batiste, and yes, it’s gonna be huge. Southern rock, soul, and summer night magic in the heart of Wrigleyville. Grab tickets before they’re gone.*

• Chicago’s jolliest bar crawl is back. Holiday Hop brings you nearly a dozen Old Town bars, DJs, holiday mascots, movie moments, décor, and drinks that’ll knock your stockings off. Enter now to win a pair of tickets.*

• Metro gets a glitter-drenched tribute to the one and only Starman on January 3rd. Win tickets now to Bowie Ball for a legendary night of live music, drag, and Bowie tributes.*

• Bill Kurtis has narrated Anchorman and your news… Now he’s doing an IRL appearance. Join Chicago legends Bill Kurtis and Larry Potash for a live interview and book signing. Enter to win a pair of tickets and book now.*

• Plus other just announced shows from FKA Twigs, Chicago, Styx, Evanescence, Maná, Voxtrot, Sarah Kinsley, Reik, ALL(H)OURS, Broadway Rave, and more!

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Every Wednesday, we give away the goods. Concerts, musicals, weird pop-ups, and more are all up for grabs. Enter once, win big, brag forever.

• MIMOSAS & HOLIDAY MUSIC DAY PARTY - Saturday at Old Crow Smokehouse

• THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA - December 11th-February 1st at Cadillac Palace Theatre

• FOUR TET - December 29th at Radius

• BOOTS NYE W/ ONLY FIRE - December 31st at Outset

• RAINBOW KITTEN SURPRISE - February 28th at The Salt Shed

• FKA TWIGS - March 26th at Wintrust Arena

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• Holiday pop-ups are popping off this month. Here’s your local cheat sheet to Chicago’s wildest winter bars, from kitschy ski chalets to candy cane speakeasies. View the full list and make plans today!

• Catch a night of music for a good cause at Martyrs’ on December 10th, with all proceeds supporting Jaimee Rosko’s cancer treatment. Get tickets to the benefit now.

• Get hands-on with winter florals while sipping bold reds on December 10th at The Gwen, with a night of creativity and connection presented by Prisoner Wine. It’s cozy, classy, and very Chicago in December. Grab tickets today.

• CurvyCon is bringing a body-positive holiday market to life at Empty Bottle this Sunday with local makers, snacks, and stylish vibes. Shop small this holiday season and celebrate curves. Snag tickets before they’re gone.

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