What an incredible honor! Sum 41 will be inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame during a special performance and induction presented at @TheJUNOAwards 2025 in Vancouver. pic.twitter.com/zob2HEWp9b
It’ll be ‘All Killer, No Filler’ when @Sum41 takes to the #JUNOS stage in Vancouver for their performance and induction into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame presented by @TD_Canada.
The iconic Christkindlmarket comes to Chicago and Aurora this Friday for another season of holiday cheer! Shop unique gifts, try German foods and snatch a special Christkindlmarket mug full of your favorite holiday drink. For more information, check here.
Millennium Park Holiday Market (Friday-Sunday)
After catching the iconic Chicago Christmas tree lighting ceremony, the Millennium Park Chase Promenade North will host a special Christmas market full of holiday gifts. The market runs all weekend long.
Light of Christmas Drive Thru (Friday-Sunday)
Starting this weekend, Guaranteed Rate Field will host a Drive Thru light show featuring over one million LEDs set to holiday music. Tickets are available here.
Willow Hill Lights (Friday-Sunday)
Head to the suburbs this weekend for a Drive Thru light show on the Willow Hill Golf Course. Proceeds go to Misericordia, benefitting those with developmental disabilities. Tickets are available here.
Santa Baby Christmas Bar (Friday-Sunday)
Get into the holiday spirit with this immersive Wrigleyville Christmas bar! Enjoy multiple floors of decorations and handcrafted holiday cocktails. The bar opens this weekend at Bamboo Club with reservations open through January. You can make a reservation here.
JoJo’s Winter Wonderland (Friday-Sunday)
Looking for sweet holiday treats? JoJo’s ShakeBAR in River North for incredible shakes and over-the-top Christmas decorations. The ShakeBAR also features mixology classes and gingerbread house workshops! For more info, click here.
The Story So Far at the Aragon (Friday)
The Story So Far heads to the Aragon Ballroom tonight for a show with the incredible Superheaven and Koyo. Tickets are still available.
Chicago Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony (Friday)
Head to Millennium Park this Friday for the annual city of Chicago tree lighting! The pre-show starts at 5pm and is followed by the tree lighting at 6pm.
Whiskies of the World (Friday)
Sample a range of whiskies at Whiskies of the World. Over 150 variants will be featured along with masterclasses to those who purchase VIP tickets. More information is available here.
Festival of Wood and Barrel-Aged Beers (Friday & Saturday)
Check out an exciting weekend of brews at FoBAB for a collection of over 350 beers. The fest takes place over two days at 525 S Racine Ave. Beer lovers can purchase their tickets here.
Magnificent Mile Lights Festival (Saturday)
Head to the Mag Mile this Saturday for the annual holiday parade! Catch 200 dazzling trees, marching bands and more along Michigan Avenue. The parade starts at 5:30pm, but you can show up early starting at 11am for activities along Michigan including photos with Santa.
Cake at The Salt Shed (Saturday)
Shoutout to the short skirt & long jacket crowd. They’ll be at The Salt Shed on Saturday night for what should be a thrilling show. There is exactly one ticket left.
Morrissey at The Genesee Theatre(Saturday)
If anyone is looking to sell two tickets to this show, please contact Case the Producer on Instagram at (@_caselowe). This show is sold out but Case is looking to buy tickets.
Chicago Holiday Market (Saturday & Sunday)
Looking for unique Christmas gifts? The Chicago Market for Makers is showcasing over 90 artisan vendors at Artifact Events this weekend. The market runs from 11am to 5pm. Tickets are available here.
Saves the Day & Senses Fail at House of Blues (Sunday, Monday)
The New Jersey vs. The World Tour heads to House of Blues for shows on Sunday and Monday for a pair of shows. Sunday is sold out but you can still find your way into Monday’s show.
Nothing reminds us of how lucky we are to be in Chicago with the festival lineups that we have than seeing what Coachella has to offer. The two-weekend festival will once again take place in Indio, California and will feature Green Day as a headlining act, as well as artists like Jimmy Eat World, Kraftwerk, Sam Fender, beabadoobee, SPEED, Viagra Boys, and more.
A few weeks ago, the iconic Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher talked about how there’s a new Oasis album on the way and that it had been recorded and ready to go. This, sadly, isn’t true. In a tweet storm over the weekend, Gallagher said:
Let’s just calm the fuck down there is no oasis album in the making I was fucking joking remember them and the reason being because everyone is a little uptight these days I’m sorry if I have upset anyone but fuck me it was a laugh
The Tragedies at Tivoli Bowl in Downers Grove (Friday)
Check out local Chicago punks The Tragedies at Tivoli Bowl on Friday night. Show begins at 6:00pm and it’s only $10 to get in.
McCormick Tribune Ice Rink (Friday-Sunday
Ice skating in Millenium Park is officially open for the season! Starting this Friday, skate in the iconic park under “The Bean” and get in the holiday spirit! Rink admission is free, but reservations are required. You can find more information here.
Lincoln Park Zoo Lights (Friday-Sunday)
The Lincoln Park Zoo Lights open this weekend for its 30th season. Enjoy millions of bulbs lighting up the night and ringing in the holiday spirit. Tickets are $7 weeknights, $10 on weekends and free admission on Mondays. For more information, check here.
Ice Skating at Maggie Daley Park (Friday-Sunday)
Looking to see Chicago’s gorgeous skyline in a whole new way? Check out the skating ribbon in Maggie Daley park, opening this Friday. Admission is free Monday through Thursday, as well as 11am sessions Friday through Sunday. Other sessions are available for $5. For more info, you can look here.
Lightscape at Chicago Botanic Gardens (Friday-Sunday)
Head to the suburbs for the annual Chicago Botanic Garden Lightscape! Watch dazzling lights in the forest preserve and the walk illuminated paths to holiday tunes. Tickets are available here.
Brookfield Zoo Reindeer Run (Saturday)
Head to the Brookfield Zoo this Saturday for the annual Reindeer Run! This two mile run is all ages and will be followed by post run drinks available for purchase. Reserve your spot here.
Randolph Street Holiday Market (Saturday & Sunday)
Get your holiday shopping done this weekend at the Randolph Street Holiday Market! From 10am-5pm this weekend in the Plumbers Hall building, shop vintage and new treasures from over 125 vendors! You can check here for more information.
Viking Pub Crawl (Sunday)
Get to Andersonville this weekend for the Viking Pub Crawl! Hundreds of Vikings descend on the area to celebrate St. Morten’s Gås Day. Tickets include a commemorative glass and lanyard. TIckets are available here.
Bulls host the Rockets (Sunday)
Join the Bulls for a 6pm tipoff against the young and surging Houston Rockets.
Danny Devito is finally getting the representation that he deserves. Reboot compiled a list of the best-looking bald men in the world and the ‘It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia’ star found himself in the Top 10.
The list looks like:
Prince William
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson
Shaquille O’Neal
Kelly Slater
Terry Crews
Danny DeVito
Samuel L. Jackson
Thierry Henry
Stanley Tucci
Vin Diesel
Congratulations to Devito and all of the other bald men who topped this list.
The 2024 Grammy Nominations have arrived for the upcoming awards show on February 4.
For Best Rock Performance, the categories are:
The Beatles – Now and Then The Black Keys – Beautiful People (Stay High) Green Day – The American Dream Is Killing Me Idles – Gift Horse Pearl Jam – Dark Matter St. Vincent – Broken Man
For Best Rock Song, the nominees are:
The Black Keys – Beautiful People (Stay High) Green Day – Dilemma Idles – Gift Horse Pearl Jam – Dark Matter St. Vincent – Broken Man
For Best Alternative Music Performance:
Cage the Elephant – Neon Pill Fontaines D.C. – Starburster Kim Gordon – Bye Bye Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds – Song of the Lake St. Vincent – Flea
And for Best Alternative Rock Album:
Brittany Howard – What Now Clairo – Charm Kim Gordon – The Collective Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds – Wild God St. Vincent – All Born Screaming
Who do you think should win? The conversation lives on Facebook!
Families with kids ages 6-12 are invited for an evening of fun at the Field Museum! Dissect owl pellets, talk with museum scientists and see the museum in a whole new way. Tickets are available here.
A Conversation with Larry David (Friday and Saturday)
Spend an evening with comedian Larry David as he talks about his time in Seinfeld, Curb Your Enthusiasm and more! Tickets are available here.
Chicago International REEL Shorts Film Festival (Friday and Saturday)
Celebrate short films from around the world this weekend at the Chicago International REEL Shorts Film Festival. The fest takes place at Chicago Filmmakers in Edgewater for a variety of shorts. Tickets are available here.
Orchid at Metro (Saturday)
Legendary screamo band Orchid returns to Chicago for the first time in a very long time. Limited tickets remain for this show.
WeishFest at The Salt Shed with O.A.R., Wilderado, and more! (Saturday)
Featuring a unique lineup of music and an atmosphere unlike any other, with crowd favorites, O.A.R., GRAMMY-nominated superstar MIKE POSNER, Indie-folk sensation WILDERADO and folk-pop up and comer, HANS WILLIAMS. All WeishFest proceeds benefit Weish4Ever’s mission of uplifting families battling cancer, helping bring support to more than 600 families facing cancer with financial gifts totaling over $3 million.
Bram Stoker’s Dracula in Concert (Saturday)
Experience Francis Ford Coppola’s film in a whole new way as the Chicago Philharmonic plays the score in sync. Tickets are available here.
Handmade Market Chicago (Saturday)
Head to the Empty Bottle this Saturday from noon to 4pm for Handmade Market Chicago. Find unique gifts and sip on mimosas at this free event.
Wines in the Wild (Saturday)
Spend a relaxed evening at Brookfield Zoo sampling wine and hanging with wildlife! The event runs from 6pm to 10pm and features a silent auction.
West Loop Beer & Pizza Fest (Saturday)
Hang out at restaurant PB&J for an afternoon of food and drinks! Sample a variety of beer and pizza pairings from 1-4pm, or get VIP for a little more! Tickets are available here.
Chicago Toy & Game Fair (Saturday and Sunday)
Kids and adults alike are invited to the Donald E Stephens Convention center for a weekend of entertainment! Sample toys old and new all weekend long, plus adults can enjoy a beverage and board game zone. Tickets are available here.
Renegade Craft Fair (Saturday and Sunday)
Head to the West Loop this weekend for a special fall craft fair! Renegade takes over Morgan Manufacturing with 170 vendor booths and countless homemade gifts. The fair runs 11am-5pm each day.
Bears host the Patriots (Sunday)
Look, the Bears season relies on this game. They need it. They need to win, and they need to win big.
Bernard Marcus, one of the minds behind the orange hardware giants, has passed away at the age of 95. Marcus passed away in Boca Raton, Florida. Marcus is best known as one of the founders of Home Depot, teaming up with financier Ken Langone and businessman Arthur Blank to create from scratch a company that employs nearly a half-million people working in thousands of stores across the country.
Home Depot was born and has grown into a $390 billion market-value company.
