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Daily Email - Wednesday - 4/30/2025
Hey, heyyyy Chicago!
Enter for a chance to win a pair of 2-day passes to Evanston Folk Festival. Featuring performances from Iron & Wine, Margo Price, Tune-Yards, Bonny Light Horseman and 30 other artists and so much more. Don’t miss your shot.*
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Ready to dance like no one's watching (but secretly hope they are)? Kyle Walker is bringing his bass-driven house beats to PRYSM this Saturday! Make sure to snag a ticket.*
X & Los Lobos celebrate 99 years of Rock ‘N Roll at The Auditorium on October 16th! Presale has started - password is MAMMOTH. Go get your tickets before they are GONE.*
Remember when indie rock was more than just a Spotify algorithm? Born Ruffians are back to remind you that guitars still matter. Catch them live at Subterranean on October 9th!
If your summer playlist needs a dose of sun-soaked house vibes, SNBRN's got you covered. This July, he's bringing the heat to Chicago with a set that blends beachy basslines and groovy rhythms.
WIN STUFF WEDNESDAY
You can’t be a winner if you don’t even try! Enter one of the HUNDREDS of amazing giveaways on our giveaway page and get one step closer to the show of your dreams (for free!).
THE FLAMING LIPS AND MODEST MOUSE - August 16th at The Salt Shed
NINE INCH NAILS - August 19th at United Center
ARC MUSIC FESTIVAL - August 29th through 31st at Union Park
RIOT FEST - September 19th through 21st at Douglass Park
TACOS AND TEQUILA FESTIVAL - September 20th in Geneva, IL
DOSTUFF, PROVINCETOWN BUSINESS GUILD, PRIDEAWAY STAYS PRESENT:
🌈 YOUR DREAM PTOWN PRIDE GETAWAY AWAITS! 🌈
Enter to win a Flyaway to the most vibrant Pride celebration on the East Coast! We're giving our lucky winner (and +1) a monumental Provincetown Pride weekend filled with dancing, laughter, and pure joy.
YOUR FABULOUS PRIZE INCLUDES:
✨ Tickets to the Pride Kickoff Dance Party AND Queer Comedy Showcase
✨ Two nights of luxurious accommodations (June 6-8)
✨ $600 flight credit to whisk you away to Cape Cod
Ptown isn't just any Pride - it's a historic LGBTQ+ haven that comes alive with dazzling dance parties, hilarious comedy, a bustling Pride Market, the "Feet Over Front Street" 5K, and endless opportunities to celebrate authentically YOU!
Enter now to experience the magic where the LGBTQ+ community has celebrated for generations! Your perfect Pride weekend awaits! 🏳️🌈✨
ON THE WAY
💃 Cinco de Mayo
Events All Weekend!
Whether you’re celebrating the success of the batalla de Puebla or you just want an excuse to have fun - Cinco de Mayo in Chicago is always one to remember!
🎸 Boston Manor
Tomorrow at Subterranean (7PM)
Pop-punk isn't dead—it's just evolved. Boston Manor is bringing their angsty anthems to Chicago this May, proving that you can still scream your feelings and look good doing it. It's like your high school diary set to music, but with better production values.
🎤 Reggie Watts Live
Tomorrow at Thalia Hall (8:30PM)
If you haven't experienced Reggie Watts live, do you even know what surreal comedy is? This May, he's bringing his mind-bending improv and musical genius to Chicago. It's like if your brain went on a psychedelic trip and came back with a stand-up special.
🐎 Kentucky Derby
Saturday at Various Locations
Put on your fanciest hat and your most judgmental side-eye—it's Derby Day in Chicago. Whether you're sipping mint juleps or pretending to understand horse racing, got out and embrace your chance to be part of the spectacle.
🥒 Pickle Fest
Saturday in Wrigleyville (12PM)
Relish in the moment of all things pickle! On Saturday, Chicago’s annual Pickle Fest returns with more drinks, live music, photo ops, and fun than ever before. Grab your tickets today - it’s gonna be a great brine, uh, we mean, “time”!*
FEATURED SPOTLIGHT
 | The HopStep back in time at The Hop, Jewel-Osco’s free, family-friendly celebration filled with 1950s-inspired fun, dancing, and springtime treats! Enjoy diner fare, an old-fashioned candy bar, live DJ entertainment, games, costume contests, and more. Adults 18+ can join the dance marathon to win prizes and earn up to $7,500 for local charities supported by the Jewel-Osco Foundation. Nourishing neighborhoods for over 125 years, Jewel-Osco invites you to dance, play, and give back— register now and enter to win a $250 Jewel-Osco gift card! |
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Ever had a Brazilian-style brunch? Brasero is serving up just that every Sunday! Get eating!
Friday is National Matcha Day! Grab a green drink at Swadesi Cafe where they’ve even got a Key Lime Matcha!
May is AAPI (Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month)! See our list of events to celebrate!
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Trio of Tech-House Legends @ PRYSM
Honky-Tonk Revival with a Retro Twist @ Joe's Bar
Desert Blues Meets Ambient Jazz @ Lincoln Hall
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