Now that Lolla’s over, is it too early to start talking Halloween? But first…

Superstar DJ Ca$h Era brings her major party-starter energy to The Broken Shaker at Freehand Hotel, Friday, 8/22. Enter to win a punch bowl for four and start your weekend off with sick beats and immaculate vibes at one of the coolest spots around!*

JUST ANNOUNCED

• “Toni, it’s so hot.” Portlandia and SNL alum Fred Armisen performs Comedy for Musicians But Everyone Is Welcome. Limited tickets are on sale tomorrow!

• Fresh off a sick Lollapalooza show, Doechii announced a solo tour date at Aragon Ballroom. Party with the Swamp Princess on 10/14! Get tickets tomorrow.

• Spooky scary skeletons? Shea Couleé just announced her Creepy.Sexy.Cool DJ and dance party tour with Aja, Luxx Noir London, and Kerri Colby this fall.

• “Didn’t cha know?” R&B singer Erykah Badu is celebrating 25 years of her hit album Mama’s Gun with a pair of nights at The Chicago Theatre in December.

• Get ready for the Choligarchy! Iconic comedian and actress Margaret Cho is bringing her brand new stand up tour to The Vic Theatre, 3/28.

WHAT TO DO ON MARKET DAYS WEEKEND

Whether you’re here for the Northalsted street festival headlined by Keke Palmer and David Archuleta (and more), an epic circuit party, a sunny rooftop tea dance, or all of the above, Market Days Weekend in Chicago has fun in store for everyone! Check out some of our favorite picks, and get ready to party:

• MARKET DAYS KICK OFF W/ DIDA RITZ - Tonight at Fantasy Nightclub

• MEAT XXL - Tomorrow at Radius

• BOOTS - Saturday and Sunday in Northalsted

• MARKET DAZE QUEEN! - Sunday at Metro + Smartbar

• SQUEAL - Sunday at Jackhammer

THIS WEEKEND

LOCALS ONLY

• Celebrate queer filmmakers at Reeling 2025, the 43rd Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival, set to take place from 9/19-9/28. Tickets for the fest go on sale on Monday!

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Need a Halloween costume idea? How about: Benson Boone, Labubu, AI slop.

Hope that helps. 🫶