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Daily Email - Wednesday - 6/25/2025

June 25, 2025

Five more chances to see OM Mission, the spellbinding and joyful journey to amplify the lives and legacies of black lesbians. Enter to win tickets to see it this Saturday.

JUST ANNOUNCED

  • Come get your sugar! Maroon 5 is teaming up with Do312 to host the ultimate Ice Cream Social at The Sugar Hole, this Thursday. RSVP for a free ice cream (first 75 guests) and a chance to win tickets to the Love Is Like Tour!*

  • Wind down Pride Month at Unmuted with Miss Toto x Bookclub, featuring live music from Max Mackie, Dear Jamie, and Raequan Scott. Win some tickets!

  • Wagon Wheel Watusi! Rated Q is bringing cult classic Burlesque to the Music Box, with drag tributes from Ramona Slick and Zahradka Tonic before the movie.

  • The boy is mine: Brandy and Monica have announced a joint tour, arriving at United Center on 10/18, with Kelly Rowland and Muni Long! Get tix this Friday.

  • Embark on a day trip to Milwaukee for St. Vincent! Her only Midwest headlining appearance this summer will be at Eagles Club in August. Wanna win tickets?

CHICAGO’S INDIE MOVIE THEATERS

Photo: Music Box Theatre

While Chicago summers are definitely best spent outdoors, sometimes you just need to cool off. And at times like that, nothing hits as good as a fun movie in a cold theater. Check out our guide to Chicago’s most iconic indie theaters, where you can catch flicks that bigger chains might skip over.

THIS WEEKEND

👠 Werq The World 2025

Saturday, September 27th at Rosemont Theatre (8PM)

The nominees are in, and the competition is fierce! Werq the World is coming to Chicago, and you could win a VIP meet & greet with Jimbo and Sasha Velour, plus prime seats to drag’s grandest night. Enter now for your shot at a red carpet experience!*

🪩 Masalah (DJ Set)

Saturday at Broken Shaker at Freehand Chicago (9PM)

Catch visual artist and DJ Masalah, a frequent Pixel Grip collaborator, spinning a set at Broken Shaker this Saturday. Enjoy award-winning, daring cocktails and a diverse street-food-inspired menu while getting the party started! Enter to win a pair of tickets.*

🧡 Super Sapphic IV

Friday at Metro + Smartbar (9PM)

Super Sapphic is back with another major full-building sapphic smash in Metro and Smartbar. Hot beats, sexy gogos and shows for days. Tickets are selling fast!

🎸 21st Annual Back Lot Bash

Saturday & Sunday at Cheetah Gym Parking Lot (3-10PM)

Back Lot Bash returns for a weekend of queer chaos and unapologetic pride. Come through for fierce performances, DJs, and more! Enter to win a pair of 2-day passes.

🛸 PRIDE: MotheredShip

Sunday at The Annoyance Theatre (2:30PM)

Cool off after the Pride Parade just steps away at Derry Queen’s 4th annual Pride party: MotheredShip, with sick’ning guests Asia Consent, Tammie Brown, and much more!

An Evening With Sutton Foster & Kelli O'Hara

Two of Broadway’s most celebrated stars, Tony Award winners Sutton Foster and Kelli O’Hara, join Chief Conductor Marin Alsop and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra for a spectacular evening of music and storytelling at Ravinia Festival in July. Don’t miss out!*

LOCALS ONLY

  • The 54th Chicago Pride Parade is this weekend! Head to their website for the latest updates on road closures, maps, route information, and this year’s grand marshals. We’ll see you standing loud and proud!