The Weekend Q101

June 9, 2023 | clowe

Malibu Barbie Cafe (Now-September 15): Get immersed in the world of Barbie ahead of their upcoming summer blockbuster with this pink-painted universe. Whether you’re a longtime Barbie fan, celebrating a special occasion, or just gathering with friends, we’ve got something for everyone here. This one-of-a-kind experience is perfect for making memories with your BFFs, kids, family, date, or girl squad. Book a reservation here.

Chicago Blues Festival at Millennium Park (Thursday-Sunday)

Don’t miss Chicago Blues Fest, which kicked off on Thursday night and rolls throughout the entire weekend downtown in Millennium Park. The festival is free and brings in names like Mud Morganfield and Los Lobos, who headlines the festival on Sunday evening. More information can be found here.

Puerto Rican Festival in Humboldt Park (Thursday-Sunday): Celebrate Humboldt Park’s vibrant Puerto Rican culture and history at this annual fest, which returns to the park of the same name this year with music, food, carnival rides and other community-centric festivities. You’ll find attractions like a dominoes tournament, music stage, merengue dance performances, a shopping market, street food stands and more; plus, don’t miss the 45th annual Puerto Rican People’s Parade Day along Division Street on Saturday. 

White Sox host the Miami Marlins (Friday-Sunday)

This weekend, the Sox return home after battling the Yankees (and horrendous air quality) to host the Miami Marlins in a three-game series. On Sunday, the White Sox will celebrate Southpaw’s birthday.

Rival Sons at Concord Music Hall (Friday) 

For the first time since their epic set at Q101’s Halloween Pop Up last year at The Cubby Bear, Rival Sons are back in town and they’re bringing Q101 Twisted Xmas alumni Starcrawler with them. Limited tickets remain for this epic show.

THRICE at House of Blues (Friday) 

Q101 proudly brings THRICE, the iconic California-based rock band to the House of Blues on Friday night. This event is sold out.

Cloud Nothings at Metro (Friday) 

Post-rock standouts Cloud Nothings co-headline the Metro on Friday with Wavves. Cloud Nothings recorded their most recent album, “The Shadow I Remember”, with Steve Albini in Chicago. Tickets can be purchased here.

Tim Dillon at The Chicago Theater (Friday)

Comedian Tim Dillon, who will surely have you tugging at your collar with his in-your-face, unapologetic material, heads to The Chicago Theater on Friday. Limited tickets remain.

Dead & Company at Wrigley (Friday, Saturday)

Dead Heads unite. The (alleged) final Dead & Company tour is here, and they’ll be taking over Wrigleyville on both Friday and Saturday.

Andersonville Midsommarfest (Friday-Sunday)

The yearly event, which, according to ChicagoPride, will “help kick off the Chicago summer neighborhood street festival season” will gather enthusiastic Chicagoans for a weekend filled with delicious international food, energetic entertainment, exclusive artisans and vendors, and a family-friendly array of interactive activities. 

Lincoln Square Greek Fest (Friday-Sunday)

St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church hosts this annual fest, complete with authentic Greek food and pastries, live music, a Greek dance troupe and a Hellenic market.

The Cure at UC (Saturday)

Before they head to Douglass Park to close out Riot Fest this year, The Cure storms into the United Center for a sold-out show on Saturday. Wave hello to Case the Producer if you see him there.

Win NASCAR Street Race Tickets at Dunkin’ (Saturday)

 Join Q101 at Dunkin’, located at 801 E. Dundee Rd, in Palatine IL on Saturday, June 10th from 9am – 11am for an adrenaline-fueled opportunity! We’re thrilled to announce that we’re giving away an exclusive pair of tickets to the highly anticipated NASCAR Chicago Street Race!

Win NASCAR Street Race Tickets at The Pride of Palatine (Saturday)

Rev your engines, racing fans! Join us at The Pride of Palatine located at 1776 S Roselle Rd in Palatine on Saturday, June 10th from 1:00pm – 4:00pm for a party filled with high-speed thrills and unbeatable company. Get ready for the green flag with a cold drink in hand and a group of friends by your side.

George Lopez at The Chicago Theater (Saturday) 

George Lopez brings his Alllriiiighhttt! Tour to the Chicago Theater on Friday for what should be a hilarious show. Very few tickets remain for Saturday’s show.

Kevin Hart at Hard Rock Live in Gary (Saturday) 

Kevin Hart brings his act to Gary, Indiana for a sold-out show at Hard Rock Live on Saturday night.

Vegandale at Millenium Park (Saturday)

 Vegandale returns to Chicago this summer with over 150 vendors from around the world. Check out over-the-top plant-based eats, including products not yet available in stores, as well as interactive art installations, free samples and a performance by Rick Ross. Tickets can be purchased here.

Seltzerland at Plumbers Hall (Saturday)

The Lot at Plumbers Hall hosts this hard seltzer tasting event, where you’ll have the chance to sample countless sparkling beverages, from Vizzy to the the iconic White Claw. Learn more here.

Chi-Soul Fest in Streeterville (Saturday, Sunday) 

Nothing says summer like soul music at Navy Pier. This pier-wide celebration celebrates Chicago soul and its traditions. You can find out more information here.

Grandson & K. Flay at House of Blues (Saturday, Sunday)

Q101 proudly brings Grandson & K. Flay to the House of Blues on both Saturday and Sunday for the “I Love You, I’m Trying” tour. Grandson’s most recent record, also titled “I Love You, I’m Trying”, has been on repeat in the Q101 offices for weeks now. You can purchase tickets to both shows here.

Heatwave Music Festival at Northerly Island (Saturday, Sunday)

Don’t miss GRiZ, Kx5, Slander, Tiësto, & more at Heatwave Music Festival on June 10 and 11 at Northerly Island. Tickets can be purchased here.

Old Town Art Fair (Saturday, Sunday)

Enjoy more than 200 artists on the streets of Old Town at this annual two-day art fair. Attendees can also take a self-guided tour of more than 50 local gardens, enjoy live music from local performers and explore a selection of food and drinks provided by area restaurants and vendors. Admission is free, but donations are encouraged.

Wells Street Art Fair (Saturday, Sunday)

Take a gander at over 200 juried artists and purchase original photography, paintings, jewelry and more at this two-day fest in Old Town. Food options include fare from local restaurants, and live entertainment will play throughout the weekend.

Vinyl & Vittles in Englewood (Sunday)

Vinyl & Vittles is back for a second year at Englewood Plaza. The event, which takes place once a month from June-October, brings together a host of record vendors for a day of music and fun. You can peruse through crates of vinyl, enjoy delicious bites from food vendors and dance to tunes spun by local DJs. Learn more here.

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The All-American Rejects’ Tyson Ritter said Machine Gun Kelly “went ballistic” on the set of ‘Johnny & Clyde’ after scenes with Megan Fox

June 8, 2023 | clowe

Tyson Ritter, longtime frontman of The All American Rejects and star of the film ‘Johnny & Clyde’, has recently spoken out about the behavior of Machine Gun Kelly while on-set while Ritter worked with Megan Fox. According to Ritter, “Colson, like, just goes from zero to, like, rage and [was] super angry. He was super bummed about me asking if I could put my fingers in Megan Fox’s mouth and I knew she was right there and he just went ballistic. He kind of went [into] maniac mode.”

We too could get a little freaked out if Tyson Ritter wanted to stick his fingers in our partner’s mouth. He is a handsome man. In fact, he and Megan Fox might make a better looking couple than her and MGK.

Neither MGK or Fox has commented on the situation.

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Nearly a third of young people support government cameras in every home

June 8, 2023 | clowe

Nearly one-third of Gen Z support government cameras being installed in their home, according to a new report. Three quarters of respondents opposed the idea with 14% in favor and 10% who did not know. Among Americans under the age of 30, 29% were in favor of government cameras in people’s homes.

It is unclear how these cameras could possibly reduce crime, but it shows a changing shift in thoughts towards government surveillance.

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Lionel Messi is coming Soldier Field in October

June 8, 2023 | clowe

The Chicago Fire have a match with Inter Miami at Soldier Field on October 4 and now thanks to Miami landing one of the biggest stars in soccer history, it could be one of the biggest matches in Fire.

The anticipation for October 4 is already palpable.

Tickets on SeatGeek currently start at $342.

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Mike Ness battling tonsil cancer

June 7, 2023 | bphillips

Mike Ness has been diagnosed with stage one tonsil cancer. He was diagnosed before Social Distortion went into the studio to record its eighth studio album. Summer tour plans have been postponed, but he is expected to make a full recovery.

37 kids were saved from a burning school bus by a woman who is eight months pregnant

June 7, 2023 | clowe

Imunek Williams is a hero.

At eight months pregnant, Williams helped save 37 children from a burning bus in Milwaukee.

Williams, 24, has been a bus driver for a little under a year. With a 1-year-old and another little one on the way, she credits her motherly instincts for what she did

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Pete Davidson’s PETA voice mail is gold

June 7, 2023 | clowe

Pete Davidson is back in the news, not for dating another woman way out of his league, but for acting like a guy from Long Island by leaving a heated voicemail for PETA after they dragged his name through the mud.

PETA responded by saying:

Davidson has yet to respond outside of his epic, Alec Baldwin-esque voicemail.

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Woman sleeps through reservation, refuses to pay back $70 that the man lost out on

June 7, 2023 | clowe

A woman took to Twitter to explain why she isn’t paying a man back after he lost out on $70 because she slept through a reservation.

In the end, he is without a date to Miami and she is $70 richer. We clearly have two obnoxious people on our hands, but who is justified? The conversation lives on Facebook!

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Reporter stiff-arms fan trying to interrupt her live shot.

June 6, 2023 | bphillips

After the Las Vegas Golden Knights beat the Florida Panthers in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final, the local news desk sent it over to Samantha Rivera to give a recap of the game. Before the highlights, Rivera could be seen holding off a Knights fan attempting to get on camera.

DuPage County judge revokes red-light camera permit at busy intersection in Oakbrook Terrace

June 6, 2023 | clowe

Although it is not a dreaded speed cameras that are causing havoc over the city, Chicagoland finally has a small victory on the road. A DuPage County judge has ruled that the city violated a 2017 contingency by failing to submit post-installation reports.

The cameras are at the busy intersection of Route 83 and 22nd Street and for now, the city can breathe.

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Lululemon fires employees for confronting thieves

June 6, 2023 | clowe

Lululemon’s CEO has stood by his decision to axe two employees who called the police while three masked men robbed a Georgia store, citing the company’s “zero-tolerance policy” for intervening with a robbery as reason for firing the workers.

The Lululemon CEO said in a recent interview, “We have a zero-tolerance policy that we train our educators on around engaging during a theft.”

For reference, “educators” are what they call employees. The more you know.

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123-year-old woman reveals why she’s still a virgin

June 6, 2023 | clowe

123-year-old woman Theresa Nyirakajumba has recently made headlines over the fact that she’s over a century old and still hasn’t gotten any. Due to aspects of her culture growing up, Nyirakajumba struggled finding the right man. That struggle persisted for far too long, however. Now 123, she’s still hoping to find the right man.

She said in an interview, “My name is Theresa Nyirakajumba. I have never seen the nakedness of a man. For 123 years, I live with an unfulfilled desire, a deviant hope and a courageous spirit of waiting that one day a man will emerge and embrace my soul.”

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OK Go settle trademark lawsuit with Post Foods

June 5, 2023 | bphillips

Earlier this year, OK Go got involved in a lawsuit with Post Foods over the right to use the band’s (trademarked) name for a line of instant cereal cups named OK Go! Now, the parties have reached a “confidential settlement” and asked a Minnesota federal judge to dismiss the lawsuit permanently.

Helping our girl Alexis get back on her feet after losing everything in a house fire

June 5, 2023 | <3 Lauren

If you have ever been to a Q101 concert, event or lounge you have definitely seen Alexis;

she is one of the nicest people you will ever meet, a super talented musician, one of our star promo peeps, lounge audio mixers and was the unfortunate victim of a porch fire that consumed her home in Bucktown including all of her possessions inside.

There is a GoFundMe set-up for her HERE and even more importantly, her cat Nala went missing and has not been seen since. The fire marshal said it’s unlikely she wasn’t able to escape so we are still hopeful that Nala is just lost and scared. Please take a look at the photo and pass along to anyone who may be in the Bucktown area:

If you have the means to donate to Alexis’s future home and stability that would be much appreciated. We love you girl and hope Nala comes home safe soon <3 Lauren

Teen dared to jump off cruise ship, possibly eaten by a shark

June 5, 2023 | clowe

18-year-old baseball star Cameron Robbins jumped off of a cruise ship on a dare, and now it appears the recent high school graduate may have been eaten by a shark in the water. Robbins was on a cruise ship celebrating his recent high school graduation when he was dared to leap into the water. As the video below shows, Robbins inexplicably swam away from the life preserver that was thrown into the water for him.

Now it seems that the reason he may have swam away from the ring because of an ominous shadow in the water.

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Bears no longer “focused” on Arlington Heights, now eyeing Naperville

June 5, 2023 | clowe

The Chicago Bears are exploring more options for a suburban stadium following a tax hiccup in Arlington Heights that puts in jeopardy the deal to move into Arlington Park.

In a statement to NBC Chicago, the Bears said while they are still working on the Arlington Heights location, “it is no longer our singular focus.”

“The Chicago Bears goal of building the largest single development project in Illinois history led by billions of dollars in private capital investment, and the jobs and economic benefits generated, is at risk in Arlington Heights,” the team’s statement read. “The stadium-based project remains broadly popular in Arlington Heights, Chicagoland and the state. However, the property’s original assessment at five times the 2021 tax value, and the recent settlement with Churchill Downs for 2022 being three times higher, fails to reflect the property is not operational and not commercially viable in its current state. We will continue the ongoing demolition activity and work toward a path forward in Arlington Heights, but it is no longer our singular focus.  It is our responsibility to listen to other municipalities in Chicagoland about potential locations that can deliver on this transformational opportunity for our fans, our club and the State of Illinois.”

A spokesperson for Naperville also confirmed Mayor Scott Wehrli reached out to the Bears in an effort to entice them to move to Naperville.

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Do you have “gooch grease”?

June 5, 2023 | clowe

This is objectively gross. We’re telling you that now. But you need to know about this.

So…now you know that exists.

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6.4.2023 History Of Alternative

June 4, 2023 | bphillips

Hour 1

  • Talking Heads – Road To Nowhere
  • The Dandy Warhols – Bohemian Like You
  • Stone Temple Pilots – Vasoline
  • Alphaville – Forever Young
  • Franz Ferdinand – No You Girls
  • Hole – Celebrity Skin
  • The Smithereens – Blood And Roses
  • Avril Lavigne – Sk8er Boi
  • Pearl Jam – Elderly Woman Behind The Counter In A Small Town
  • New Order – Age Of Consent
  • Yellowcard – Ocean Avenue
  • Catherine Wheel – I Want To Touch You
  • Dramarama – Anything, Anything
  • The Temper Trap – Fader

Hour 2

  • Barenaked Ladies – One Week
  • The White Stripes – My Doorbell
  • Green Day – Hitchin’ A Ride
  • Iggy Pop/Kate Pierson – Candy
  • Foo Fighters – Walk
  • Material Issue – Valerie Loves Me
  • Depeche Mode – Just Can’t Get Enough
  • Sublime – Badfish
  • Red Hot Chili Peppers – Parallel Universe
  • The Pretenders – Don’t Get Me Wrong
  • The Black Keys – Little Black Submarines
  • Citizen King – Better Days
  • The Smiths – There Is A Light That Never Goes Out

Hour 3

  • Flesh For Lulu – Postcards From Paradise
  • The Lemonheads – It’s A Shame About Ray
  • Smashing Pumpkins – Ava Adore
  • Romeo Void – Never Say Never
  • Sponge – Molly
  • Coldplay – Speed Of Sound
  • Soundgarden – My Wave
  • Lush – Ladykillers
  • Weezer – Pork And Beans
  • The Cranberries – Free To Decide
  • Nine Inch Nails – The Hand That Feeds
  • The Format – The First Single (You Know Me)
  • The Cure – Just Like Heaven

Hour 4

  • Dead Milkmen – Punk Rock Girl
  • Blink 182 – Adam’s Song
  • Live – All Over You
  • Crowded House – Don’t Dream It’s Over
  • Garbage – Vow
  • Incubus – Are You In?
  • The Clash – I Fought The Law
  • Semisonic – Singing In My Sleep
  • My Chemical Romance – Helena
  • James – Laid
  • No Doubt – Sunday Morning
  • Baz Luhrmann – Everybody’s Free (To Wear Sunscreen)

1 injured in falcon attack, Loop residents on high alert

June 2, 2023 | clowe

Attention is locked in on a building at Wacker Drive and Monroe Street in the Loop as two peregrine falcons are protecting their nest. The birds of prey have made a nest at 100 S. Wacker Dr., on a seventh-floor window ledge and it is becoming a danger to civilians.

The building is warning people with a sign about these falcons after a commuter was recently injured.

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