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Daily Email - Wednesday - 5/7/2025
Wednesday, it may be the middle of the week but that doesn’t mean it has to be “mid”.
From Pulitzer Prize finalist Jordan Harrison comes a “brilliantly imagined drama” (Wall Street Journal) for anyone who's ever had to prove they're human to a computer. Running May 3rd – June 1st. Enter to win tickets for The Antiquites.*
JUST ANNOUNCED
Big Wild's throwing sonic punches with lush beats and larger-than-life drops on the vast dancefloor of The Salt Shed on September 19th. Tickets go on sale Friday!
Wet's "Two Lives" album explores Zutrau's personal evolution, blending childhood memories with the challenges of motherhood. Don’t miss their live performance at Outset on May 16th. Get your tickets today!*
Tom Odell’s piano ballads can make a statue swoon. Moody, emotional, and British—like if heartbreak wore a tailored coat and smoked melancholic cigarettes. Get ready to feel on September 18th and 23rd at The Vic Theatre.
Jo Koy’s back, and he’s bringing that firebrand Filipino family therapy disguised as stand-up. Expect stories, chaos, and brutally honest laughter on November 7th at United Center.
WIN STUFF WEDNESDAY

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Free tickets? We got 'em. You just scroll, click, and boom—you’re in. Concerts, comedy, secret shows, possibly a time machine (working on it).
ROSANNE CASH - September 7th at Cahn Auditorium*
ANI DEFRANCO - September 5th at Cahn Auditorium*
RIOT FEST - September 19th through 21st in Douglass Park
LOLLAPALOOZA - July 31st through August 3rd in Grant Park
MELISSA ETHERIDGE & INDIGO GIRLS - August 17th at Millennium Park
BILLY IDOL - August 14th at Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
SUEÑOS MUSIC FESTIVAL PRESENTS:
SUEÑOS AFTER DARK
Sure, Sueños ends at 10 p.m., but your reggaetón-powered heart knows better. The afterparties are for the night owls, the dance-floor diehards, and anyone who’s ever said “one more song” twelve songs ago. Grab passes before they’re gone—because nothing haunts you like the party you didn’t go to.*

IN THE FUTURE
🤘 CHAOS & CARNAGE
Friday at Radius (4PM)
CHAOS & CARNAGE 2025 tears through Radius on Friday. Don't miss Dying Fetus, Cradle of Filth, and more. Death metal, grindcore, and guttural catharsis—enter now for a shot at free tickets.*
🌸 Mother’s Day Events
This Weekend at Various Locations
Mom deserves more than wilted flowers and a guilt-text. From drag brunches to live shows, our Mother’s Day picks say “I love you” with less cringe and more flair. Bonus: you look like the favorite child.
🎶 Tamango Records Chicago Showcase
Saturday, May 17th at PRYSM (10PM)
All the way from the dancefloors of Lisbon, Turin, and Rome, Tamango Records brings its Chicago Showcase to PRYSM with Yaya, Iglesias, Late Replies, and a B2B from Acxel and Asmen. Enter to win tickets and float through the night.*
🎤 Nikki Glaser
May 22nd at The Chicago Theatre (10PM)
Nikki Glaser's brings her brutally honest review of aging, sex, and the realities of life at on her new Alive and Unwell Tour. Come for the comedy, stay for the chaos—enter now to win a pair of tickets to this wild ride!*
🎙️ Normal Gossip
Friday, September 26th at The Riviera Theatre (7:30PM)
The juiciest pod in the game, Normal Gossip, lands at The Riviera Theatre on September 26th. Want in? Tickets are going fast—enter today for your chance to win a pair!*
LOCALS ONLY
Chicago’s public transit system is in crisis (yes, more than usual). But we can help! See how.
We’re sad to hear that Michelada Fest will not be happening this year. ☹️
The Salt Shed’s Three Top Lounge just got a whole lot jollier - catch comedy show Humboldt Jungle on May 28th!
The Chicago Jazz Festival has just announced its lineup! Catch Esperanza Spalding, Monty Alexander, and more at Millennium Park this summer.
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CHAOS & CARNAGE @ Radius
Pan Arcadia & Cab Ellis @ Empty Bottle
Club K Pop @ Never Have I Ever
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