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Daily Email - Wednesday - 7/23/2025
We're definitely feeling like a swim in this heat. 🥵 But be careful, it’s shark week!🦈😉
If you need a reason to smile, enter to win a free tooth gem from Jaxx at Broken Shaker at Freehand Chicago! It’s a whole night with sick beats by Mark Almaria, inventive cocktails, and a photobooth with Masalah!*
JUST ANNOUNCED
We checked the list twice. It said: gross-out legend, anti-Clause energy, and filthy holiday mirth. Enter: John Waters, back in Chicago for a single sleigh ride through your psyche. Enter to win a pair of VIP tickets for 12/16. *
See Jake Scott live on 8/8 at the HOB. Whether you're here for the love songs, the singalongs, or to text your ex halfway through the set (we’ve all been there), this one’s got your name written all over it.*
Other Half Ramova’s first-ever canned beers debut at the 7/25 Crosstown Classic! Win tickets and brews (21+) for the 8/11 White Sox game. South Side, step up.*
Festival glory is up for grabs! Win a VIP flyaway to Pilgrimage Festival: two VIP passes, hotel stay, airfare, $200 travel card, Colony House meet & greet, their album “77,” and an autographed Epiphone guitar.*
LAST CHANCE GIVEAWAYS!
Photo: Rüfüs Du Sol
It’s time to be speedy - these giveaways are almost wrapped up! Enter to win now! Literally now.
ZUMIEZ PRESENTS:
SKATE, SESH, & SAVOR AT ZUMIEZ’S MORE THAN ROLLING BASH!
Zumiez takes over Dark Matter Warehouse on 7/26 from 4–8 PM for More Than Rolling—a free, all-ages event with live music, local eats, and a mini skate park. Connect with local non-profits like Punk Rock Saves Lives and Black Girls Shred, customize gear at the DIY station, and check out pop-ups from Adidas, G-Shock, Trap Decks, and more.
No competition, just connection and community. Free for all ages. Enter the giveaway for a $200 Zumiez Gift Card!*
HERE WE GO
🍽️ Taste of Lincoln Avenue
Friday & Saturday at 2500 N Lincoln Ave
Live music, local eats, and Lincoln Avenue charm. Taste of Lincoln Avenue is back with performers, street vendors, and neighborhood vibes next weekend. Whiskey fans rejoice - you could win a whiskey tasting!*
🏈 Fantasy Football
Ditch your couch this fantasy football season. Book your draft party at Dave & Buster’s by 9/2 for 20% off food and drinks, free Wi-Fi, free space, and a killer draft kit!*
🐉 Goodkind Tattoo Anniversary Fest
Saturday at Goodkind Tattoo (10AM)
It’s an all day ink party! Get flash designs from $150 - $250 and enjoy drinks, raffles, and a good time at Goodkind.
⛱️ Pool Party w/ Beach Bunny
Sunday, September 7th at The Salt Shed (Fairgrounds)
The annual Pool Party thrown by Beach Bunny returns! See Soccer Mommy, Annie DiRusso and more. Who said summer needs to end? Tickets on sale now.*
🤣 Druski
Saturday, November 8th at United Center
Druski’s Coulda Fest Tour is hitting Chicago, and we’re tossing someone in the crowd for free. Expect crowd work, wild characters, and jokes so sharp they should come with a warning label. Win your way in.*
FEATURED SPOTLIGHT
 | Custom Caps & Music Trivia Enter our music trivia contest to compete for Thursday Lollapalooza passes and two tickets to the Kona Big Wave x Spotify Soundwave Sessions and enjoy a free hat press on-site* |
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A lot of arts programs have lost federal funding recently, so keep a look out on ways to help out your local arts community! Check out About Face Theatre’s fundraiser for their next touring season.
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“Get Lucky” with Iconic Funk Techno @ Park West
Groove to the Best Soul @ SPACE
Desert Blues Meets Ambient Jazz @ Lincoln Hall
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