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Daily Email - Wednesday - 8/6/2025

August 06, 2025

Time to get spicy! 🌶️ Did you hear the host of Hot Ones, Sean Evans, is going to be at WingOut?

One of the biggest weekends in boystown, Market Days, is here! Enter to win a pair of weekend passes to BOOTS, the queer rooftop party full of hot hosts and hard music from DJs Harry Cross, Rika B, Kirk, and samples of Surfside from 4-7p!*

JUST ANNOUNCED

  • Sangria Festival Chicago is back 8/23–24. We’re giving away VIP passes to this sangria-only celebration in Humboldt Park. Sip 20+ flavors and support local hunger relief. Enter to win now.*

  • Fred Armisen once did an entire stand-up set in fake Spanish. Comedy for Musicians (But Everyone is Welcome) might be his weirdest idea yet—and that’s saying something. 10/11 at SPACE.

  • If you screamed “What happened to Band of Skulls?!” into the void—congrats. They heard you. 12/3 at Lincoln Hall. Get tickets!

  • Madison Ryann Ward doesn’t sing—she testifies. The Standing Tall Tour brings her fire-and-feels voice to Lincoln Hall 9/6.

  • Plus, Doechii, Sam Bush, Take 6, Paul Thorn, Sir Woman, and more just announced shows!

“GIVE IT AWAY, GIVE IT AWAY, GIVE IT AWAY NOW” 🎶 

Photo: Riot Fest shot by Madi Ellis

You’re not dreaming. Do312’s giveaway page is stacked with free entries to the city’s best shows, parties, and one-off chaos. We’re talking sold-out bangers, secret sets, weird pop-ups, and the kind of “holy sh*t I actually won” moments your group chat won’t believe.

ÜMI DISPENSARY PRESENTS:

GIVEAWAY ALERT: THIS OUTDOOR BUNDLE IS AMAZING

We're giving away the Outsiders' Bundle—$550 of gear for your next escape. Cotopaxi. Yeti. Patagonia. Yes, please. Sponsored by ÜMI & Do312. Enter now!*

COMING UP

🎸 Death Cab for Cutie

Tonight at The Chicago Theatre

If you missed last night, you’ve got one more shot: Death Cab for Cutie at The Chicago Theatre, round two.

🪄 Old Fashioned Magic

Wednesdays at Chicago Magic Lounge

Old Fashioned Magic is equal parts cocktails, charm, and OMG-how’d-he-do-that. Every Wednesday at Chicago Magic Lounge with founding magician Ryan Plunkett. You in?*

 🎵 Front Row Live: Oasis

Tomorrow & Friday at Broken Shaker at Freehand Chicago

Front Row Live presents an Oasis tribute show in Chicago tonight. Come for the classics, stay for the singalongs. Enter to win a pair of tickets!*

🍹 Margarita Fest on the Beach

Tomorrow at Shore Club - North Avenue Beach

Buckets of tequila, beats in the sand, and way too many limes. Margarita Fest hits North Ave Beach tonight—tastings, tacos, and a party you might forget (in a good way). Use promo code DO312 and get a discount!*

🎉 The Salt Shed Open House

Saturday at The Salt Shed

Summer’s not over ‘til we say so! The Salt Shed Open House is back for its 2nd edition this Saturday: arcades, vinyl, guitars, beer, smash burgers & more. Doors at noon, after party at Three Top Lounge starts at 5. Let’s go!*

No Frills, Just Legends: Dive Into Chicago’s Best Bars

You won’t find bottle service here, but you might find a guy named Ted who’s been coming every day since ’92. Chicago’s dive bars are living history: low ceilings, strong drinks, and stories that spill out into the alley. Sip an Old Style and make your own.

LOCALS ONLY

  • Chicago has plenty of Michelin-starred restaurants. You have 0 self-control. Here’s the list.

  • Need help with tickets, giveaways, or your account? This page has everything you’re looking for—except your dignity if you forgot your password again.

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Wait, did we ever figure out the “song of the summer”?