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Daily Email - Thursday - 8/14/2025
Hey divas!
RuPaul’s Drag Race Werq the World Tour is coming to slay the Rosemont Theatre next month, and we’re rolling out the red carpet with a chance to win a pair of VIP tickets!
JUST ANNOUNCED
“All we hear is radio ga ga.” The crown jewel of Queen tributes hits Hard Rock Casino on 10/7! Killer Queen brings Freddie’s magic to life with arena-sized energy, global acclaim, and all the hits. Enter to win a pair of tickets.*
Stand up comedy queens Tim Murray and Michael Henry bring their Gay Comedy Hootenanny to The Den Theatre on 8/21 with song, dance, and more!
Dig out your low-rise jeans: Recession Indictor at Lincoln Hall will celebrate all things late ‘00s, spinning recession pop bangers all night. Enter to win tickets!
And We Back: Chance the Rapper just announced a new album and fall tour, bringing his homegrown Chicago sound to Northerly Island on 10/10.
SNL star Sarah Sherman (AKA Sarah Squirm!) returns to Chicago for one night at The Vic with a show that’ll make you say, “Ew, yuck!” and beg for more.
PARTY AT ARC AFTER DARK
Photo: Facebook / ARC Music Festival
ARC Music Festival takes over Union Park in two weeks (you can still enter to win weekend passes). Get into awesome after shows from some of the incredible talent appearing at the iconic fest, now in its fifth year:
TINZO & JOJO + EFFY 8/29 at Outset
ERIS DREW b2b OCTO OCTA 8/30 at Smartbar
BOYS NOIZE & MORE 8/30 at Outset
KI/KI + Villager 8/31 at PRYSM
FINALE W/ DERRICK CARTER 9/1 at Masada Courtyard
THIS WEEKEND
💚 Cynthia Erivo
Tomorrow at Ravinia (7:30PM)
“Everyone deserves a chance to fly!” Cynthia Erivo’s soaring voice and star power will fill Ravinia for one magical night, backed by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.
🙂 Smartbar Does Acid
Tomorrow at Smartbar (10PM)
Have a nice trip! Get down to Acid House with DJ Pierre, BLACKCLUB, and Hotpretty at Smartbar Does Acid, an all-night celebration of the foundational sub-genre.
🌼 Melissa Etheridge & Indigo Girls
Sunday at Millennium Park (7PM)
The Yes We Are Tour brings together rock legends and queer trailblazers Melissa Etheridge and Indigo Girls for an explosive night at the Pritzker Pavilion.
🪩 Kaytranada x Justice Tour
Wednesday, 11/5 at United Center (7PM)
“Do the D-A-N-C-E!” Dance powerhouses Kaytranada and Justice team up for the biggest, sleaziest dance party of the season. Ain’t No Damn Way you’ll wanna miss this.
🎸 Frost Children
Thursday, 11/6 at Lincoln Hall (8PM)
Sibling pop duo Frost Children blend elements of hyperpop, EDM, screamo, punk rock, and meme culture. Catch them (while you can!) at Lincoln Hall this November.
LOCALS ONLY
I’m on a BOAT! Chicago’s hottest look party, BUMP., sets sail next Sunday from Monroe Harbor with hot beats and island vibes. Come in your pirate finery or castaway chic; just don’t get washed ashore!
Do you know about Chicago’s CityKey program? If you face barriers to getting a photo ID representing your identity, CityKey is your key to public and private resources in the city. Learn more at Center on Halsted tomorrow!
On Tuesday, Andersonville’s Minyoli hosts Send Noods, a delicious combo of drag with an incredible Taiwanese street food buffet. Snap up those tickets!
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Someone please tell me what the new Jeni’s black ice cream flavor tastes like, I’m too scared.