WHAT’S GOOD CHICAGOOOOO??? We are so back. We are literally SO back. It’s me, Yumi, here again to blow up your inbox. Every. Single. Day. Did you miss me? Because I certainly missed you guys. Ugh, It’s good to be back, baby!

You know what else is back this summer? One of the hottest music fests in the country…

See Bikini Kill, Molchat Doma, American Football, The Garden, Die Spitz, Angine De Poitrine, and more at LEVITATION 2026 in Austin, TX this September. Want a chance to win Radio East Passes, VIP access, nightly tickets, a stay at the LINE Austin, and $600 toward travel? Sign up for Do312 MORE to enter.*

JUST ANNOUNCED

• On National Tattoo Day (this Friday!) Logan Square Tattoo is celebrating with a rabbit-themed flash fundraiser — a full sheet of designs inspired by the shop's signature rabbit for as low as $100. RSVP for free.*

• Shop local favs, discover some new ones, and don't miss all the pop-ups along Clark next weekend! Andersonville Sidewalk Sale is back with over 40 neighborhood businesses. Support local.*

• Live out your Buena Vista Social Club dreams right here in Chicago at Havana Nights this Saturday. Ambassador Gold Coast is transforming the space with Cuban jazz, rum cocktails, cigars, Latin dance, and more. ¡Viva Cuba Libre!*

• Everyone’s favorite underground arts show is back. Pancakes & Booze Art Show features over 100 local artists, and we’re giving away free tickets. It’s absolutely free to enter. Did we mention there’s free pancakes?*

• Plus other just announced shows from Lily Allen, RuPaul, Young Thug, Shwayze, Alice Cooper, Issa Rae, Seth Meyers, Emily Nenni, Russell!, The Wilder Blue, Midnight Blue, The Linda Lindas, Knox, and more!

WIN STUFF WEDNESDAY

It’s Chicago summer, which means it is not the time to be passing up on our giveaways. We’ve got 680+ tickets to hand out to lucky winners, and it costs absolutely nothing to enter. There are some crazy hidden gems in there with almost no entrants (majorly bringing up your chances), or you can try your hand at the Zara Larsson tickets… Why are you still reading??? Go enter!!

• WED 07.29 - BLOOD ORANGE at HOUSE OF BLUES

• THU 07.30 - WATERLOO FESTIVAL at GRANT PARK

• THU 10.08 - GORILLAZ - THE MOUNTAIN TOUR at UNITED CENTER

• And more!

WAITIN’ FOR THE WEEKEND

LOCALS ONLY

• Got your own events coming up that you’re looking to promote? With the Do312 website, you can share what you’ve got going on with the people of Chicago. What’s the move?

• Summer lovin’, had me a blast. That’s about to be you, thanks to the Bronzeville Summer Nights series celebrating commerce, community and culture. South Side supremacy.

• Where my neurodivergent baddies at?! If you’re a DJ with ADHD (fork found in kitchen), you can win a free spot in the ADHD Producer Accelerator coaching workshop valued at $1800. Oontz oontz oontz oontz.*

• I’m not really sure what an “immersive vape experience” means, but I sure as hell am curious to find out. Select Better Challenge is coming to Chicago next Thursday, and it’s gonna be a night to remember. Get tix now.*

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