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Daily Email - Wednesday - 5/21/2025
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The Smart Museum’s 50th gets a glow-up with Expanding the 50th: Shared Stories. From 2,500 to 17,000 works, this chronological show digs deep into the museum’s evolving vibe. Runs May 15th–July 13th. Don't miss out!*
Summer’s calling, and it sounds like Dawes! Head to Gallagher Way on May 24th for a concert under the stars (with special guest Lily Kershaw). Use code BOGO25—because one ticket is never enough.*
Trym and KLOUD are set to take over Radius on July 25th. Expect high-BPM chaos and zero chill. Tickets are flying—enter now for your chance to win a pair!*
Your cat’s favorite DJ is hitting Chicago with a set that’s equal parts quirky and catchy for the Vote4Pets Tour. The Kiffness is taking over House of Blues on May 23rd! Get tickets!
Plus, Jukebox the Ghost, The Who, Kali Uchis, Vienna Teng, Alex G, and more just announced shows!
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RIOT FEST - September 19th through 21st in Douglass Park
OASIS - August 28th at Soldier Field
LOLLAPALOOZA - July 31st through August 3rd in Grant Park
TEATRO ZINZANNI - Through September 27th at Teatro ZinZanni
NINE INCH NAILS - August 19th at United Center
THE LUMINEERS - August 30th at Soldier Field
DWP x BOURBON & BEYOND PRESENTS:
WIN VIP PASSES TO BOURBON & BEYOND!
Consider us your musical matchmakers. We're offering one very lucky winner a Bourbon & Beyond Flyaway, featuring Sturgill Simpson, Noah Kahan, Ringo Starr, Megan Moroney, and more. Premium passes, upscale accommodations, travel fare, and artist meet & greets! Check out the deets:

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🎟️ Post Malone
Tomorrow at Wrigley Field (7PM)
Post Malone is bringing Jelly Roll and Sierra Ferrell along for the ride at Wrigley. Expect a night of stadium-sized energy, and a crowd that knows how to sing along. Get a last min ticket!
🎤 Young Widows
Friday at Beat Kitchen (8PM)
Post-punk, post-therapy, and post-what-you-thought-you-knew. Young Widows return to Empty Bottle with their signature blend of intensity and introspection. It’s like a sonic gut punch, and you’ll love every second of it.
☕️ Pour Decisions Boozy Tea Experience
Sunday at Casa Chi (12PM)
Who says tea time is just for the Brits? Pour Decisions is flipping the script with a boozy twist on your Sunday ritual. Think spiked Earl Grey, bottomless mimosas, and a crowd that knows how to sip and socialize. Get sippin’.
🎯 Eat & Play Combo
Anytime at Dave & Buster’s
Pro tip: Dave & Buster’s Eat & Play Combo is kind of a no-brainer. Entree, drink, and game credit for under $20? Watch parties, Godzilla VR, Top Gun Maverick -- there's no shortage of reasons to stop by today.*
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Make sure to save our Presale Code page for great deals on the hottest shows - we update it weekly! Because we could all save a little moolah atm.
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