Your Chicago Curated Weekend: 3/30 and Beyond
We’re at the end of one month and the start of a new one! And don’t let April Fools day trick you, there are plenty of great events going on around the city ready to entertain you! Whether it’s a…
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Review: Ibeyi’s Connection With Their Fans Highlights Their Magnificent Thalia Hall Set
It’s been a while since I had the chance to see Ibeyi perform; in fact it was all the way back in 2015 at Lincoln Hall when I got to see twin sisters Lisa-Kaindé Diaz and Naomi Diaz share their…
Lollapalooza Will Take Over Grant Park with Kendrick Lamar, Billie Eilish, Red Hot Chili Peppers and More
There are tons of festivals that grab hold of Chicago but none quite like Lollapalooza. The once three-day festival transformed into a four-day behemoth has been taking over Grant Park for close to two decades now and there’s no sign…
Pitchfork Music Festival Announces 2023 Lineup with The Smile, Big Thief, and Bon Iver
Ah, it’s that wonderful time of the year when all the festivals start announcing their lineups! Every year the first couple months of the year are filled with rumor and speculation of who exactly will be gracing the stages and…
Your Chicago Curated Weekend: 3/16 and Beyond
Much of the St. Patrick’s Day celebrations happened last weekend, but Friday is actually 3/17 and there are still tons of amazing concerts, markets, and shows of all kinds are happening this weekend. While it feels like the pandemic is…
Review: An Exuberant Night with Cory Wong and Friends
Last year at Sacred Rose, in the middle of thunderstorm cancellations and the hot sun beating down, I had the chance to see Cory Wong perform for the first time. Instantly I was enthralled by just how much fun he…
Your Chicago Curated Weekend: 3/9 and Beyond
It’s the second weekend of March, with plenty of amazing concerts, markets, restaurant weeks, and shows of all kinds are happening all weekend long. While it feels like the pandemic is behind us, you still need to be mindful when…
Review: Bush Brings Outstanding Showmanship to the Salt Shed
Last year, The Salt Shed debuted their outdoor stage and safe to say, it was fantastic. They successfully managed to capture a festival-like feel and transport it to the their fairgrounds. This year their sights are set on making the…
It’s Bandcamp Friday, Let’s Go and Support Some Local Artists!
We’re rushing through the year as we enter a brand new month and that means another round of Bandcamp Friday! At the end of January, Bandcamp announced their 2023 plans for their series of fee-free first Fridays of the year!…
Your Chicago Curated Weekend: 3/2 and Beyond
It’s the first weekend of March, with plenty of amazing concerts, markets, restaurant weeks, and shows of all kinds are happening all weekend long. While it feels like the pandemic is behind us, you still need to be mindful when…
Your Chicago Curated Weekend: 2/23 and Beyond
It’d the final weekend of February, so let’s make it a good one! Plenty of amazing concerts, markets, restaurant weeks, and shows of all kinds are happening all weekend long. While it feels like the pandemic is behind us, you…
Your Chicago Curated Weekend: 2/16 and Beyond
We’re already past the half way point of the month but that doesn’t mean the events are slowing down! There are tons of shows, food, and markets to check out this weekend so don’t let the chilly and snowy weather…
Your Chicago Curated Weekend: 2/9 and Beyond
It’s technically speaking Valentines weekend and there are so many great markets, shows and food otiions for you to partake in! Don;t delay and head out and enjoy all the great events going on! While it feels like the pandemic…
Your Chicago Curated Weekend: 2/2 and Beyond
We’re already into a new month of 2023 and the events have been superb! So let’s keep that going with another great weekend of concerts, movies, and more! While it feels like the pandemic is behind us, you still need…
Review: Thee Sacred Souls Return to Thalia Hall with an Amazing Night of Soulful Songs
Thee Sacred Souls are no strangers to Chicago, especially Thalia Hall. Having played local venues quite a bit last year including the Thalia Hall Block Party, Thee Sacred Souls feel like they’re right at home at the Pilsen mainstay. And…
Preview: North Coast Music Festival Returns to SeatGeek Stadium for Another Year of EDM Fun
Festival season is quickly approaching and it’s time to get excited! North Coast Music Festival, which happens to be one of the later and incredibly fun festivals of the summer season, recently announced their return to SeatGeek Stadium. This will…
Your Chicago Curated Weekend: 1/26 and Beyond
This year’s been off to a great start with plenty of events rolling in! So let’s keep that going with another great weekend of concerts, movies, and more! While it feels like the pandemic is behind us, you still need…
Review: Tomberlin Leads Schubas on a Beautiful Night of Emotional Songs
We’re just over a decade of Tomorrow Never Knows festivals and they just keep getting better. TNK takes over a nice collection of local venues every January (save for that one COVID year) and has always been a pretty good…
Your Chicago Curated Weekend: 1/19 and Beyond
This year’s been off to a great start with plenty of events rolling in! So let’s keep that going with another great weekend of fun markets, concerts, movies, and more! While it feels like the pandemic is behind us, you…
Matt Muse Knows His Worth on the Boathouse Produced “Leave Here”
Matt Muse, the Chicago/LA-based rapper and poet is keeping his game on point. He’s been releasing singles consistently over that past few years (“Rapport” & “Rockin’ / Bridges“) since the release of the fantastic LOVE & NAPPYNESS, which featured solid…
