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Here Are The Current Lineups For 2024’s Biggest Music Festivals

November 15, 2023 Published by AI

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Music festival season used to be more or less confined to the spring and summer months. But as festivals have grown more popular, the season has continued to expand more and more, and it now takes up nearly the entire calendar year. When you factor in the endless opportunities to travel abroad for festivals like Primavera Sound, it can be hard to keep track of all the different festival locations, dates, lineups, and prices.

That’s where Thrillist comes in. We’ve got our eyes on all the year’s biggest festivals and the information you need to plan your festival experience. Whether you’re into raving until the sun rises or vibing out in nature—or a mixture of both, the festival lineups below will offer you a wide variety of sonic escapes.

With Memorial Day weekend in the rearview mirror, we’ve already been through some of the most anticipated festivals of 2024. But there’s truly no shortage of music festivals coming up, with more lineups being added almost every single week. Our latest additions this week include high-profile festivals taking place this September in California and Connecticut, plus some EDM fests that you can enjoy for Halloween weekend. Check back regularly for updates on newly announced lineups for all the music festivals you can’t wait to attend, as well as new ones you’ve never even heard of.

Governors Ball Music Festival

Courtesy of Governors Ball Music Festival

Queens, New York
Gov Ball is back for another year in New York City, this time at Flushing Meadows Corona Park, between June 7-9, 2024. Headliners for the festival are SZA, Peso Pluma, The Killers, 21 Savage, Rauw Alejandro, and Post Malone. Additional performers include Sexyy Red, Doechi, Reneé Rapp, Carly Rae Jepsen, Farruko, and Dominic Fike. Three-day general admission tickets start at $310 for presale, and are set to increase on January 18. You can check out the complete lineup and purchase tickets at the GovernorsBallMusicFestival.com. For additional Gov Ball details, you can check out our comprehensive guide to the festival.

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December 2023 Events Calendar For Chicago

November 15, 2023 Published by AI

Christmas Around the World exhibit at Museum of Science and Industry Photograph: Heidi PetersDecember 2023 events calendar for Chicago

Find the best holiday activities in Chicago, including free things to do, and picks from theater, art and music

Edited by Jeffy MaiWednesday November 15 2023

The arrival of December sends the holiday season into full swing—prepare yourself for a jam-packed roster of glittering Christmas lights, festive holiday pop-ups and plenty of glühwein to be sipped at Christkindlmarket locations in both Daley Plaza and Wrigleyville. As the month draws to a close, bid adieu to 2023 at New Year’s Eve events and parties happening at Chicago hotels, clubs and other hotspots, where you’ll find Champagne towers and other special ways to welcome 2024 in style. Make the most of the final month of the year with our guide to the best events in Chicago this December.

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The 18 All-Time Greatest Things To Do In Chicago

October 24, 2023 Published by AI

There are countless cool things to see, eat, and do in Chicago right now.

Updated on Oct 24, 2023 at 3:47 PM

Photo by Jaclyn Rivas for ThrillistPhoto by Jaclyn Rivas for Thrillist

All Time Greats is the ultimate city bucket list. Whether you’re a local or a visitor, consider this the essential guide to getting the most out of Chicago. Looking for events happening this weekend? Check out our Chicago weekend guide.

At the risk of sounding hyperbolic, Chicago is the rare city that really does have it all. It has all seasons, from the sweltering humidity of summer to the polar vortices of winter. It has towering skyscrapers and cozy brownstones. It has tasting menus and frills-free street food aplenty. It’s got world-class museums, Michelin stars, Taylor Swift-worthy stadiums, and the most iconic comedy club in the nation. And it has a whopping 77 neighborhoods (with a 78th on the way!), sprawled across 234 square miles of prime lakefront in northeast Illinois.

The third largest city in the country, a broad-shouldered behemoth that likes to compare itself to New York and flaunt itself as the metropolitan epicenter of the Midwest, Chicago undoubtedly boasts a lot to do, see, eat, and drink. Foodies could spend weeks eating their way through the West Loop alone, or hopping from rooftop bar to rooftop bar in the Loop and River North. Culture connoisseurs have a plethora of museums and live entertainment to choose from, year round. And tours here, whether a self-guided stroll on an urban trail or a cruise through an architectural Grand Canyon, offer a wealth of sights and experiences. In this ever-evolving town, it’s impossible to see all that Chicago has to offer, but this bucket list should offer a great introductory taste of what makes this city so great. Here are 18 of the all-time greatest things to do in Chicago.

Pequod’s Pizza | Photo by Jaclyn Rivas for Thrillist

Where to eat and drink in Chicago

The Publican

Fulton Market
The Fulton Market portion of the West Loop has really calcified as the nexus of Chicago’s famed food scene. Here, throughout a warehouse district formerly dominated by wholesale meatpackers,

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Pumpkins, Sanctum, And Lowriders – Chicago Reader

October 20, 2023 Published by AI

It’s scary how much fun stuff is happening right now! Spooky season never misses.

It Takes a Village (ITAV) Pumpkin Patch
Sat 10/21, includes a petting zoo, a bounce house, face painting, food, games, and a train, 4020 W. Division, free to attend, all-ages. Reservations required events.eventnoire.com/e/itav-pumpkin-patch-2023

For a classic autumn adventure appropriate for the whole family, look no further than the annual It Takes a Village (ITAV) Pumpkin Patch. Happening on Saturday, October 21, this free event includes a petting zoo, a bounce house, face painting, food, games, a train, and—oh yeah!—a pumpkin to take home and carve. ITAV is converting the parking lot of their Division Street location (4020 W. Division) into a pumpkin patch, but the fun sprawls across the block. The event happens from 10 AM-2 PM. Reservations are required to guarantee a pumpkin.

Sanctum Dark Music Festival
10/26-10/28, various locations, various ages, tickets start at $40. Full details and tickets at sanctumfest.com

Does a four-on-the-floor beat bring out your devilish side? Sanctum Dark Music Festival might be for you. Now in its second year, this festival is a celebration of macabre club culture, and it provides a reliable sampling of the hottest established and emerging acts in synth pop, darkwave, and electro-industrial. Running from Thursday, October 26 to Saturday, October 28, the fest opens with a lower-key “pre-party” at Epiphany Center for the Arts (201 S. Ashland) featuring Bestial Mouths, Un Hombre Solo, Blood Handsome, and Replicant. Things really heat up the next night at Thalia Hall and the adjoining Tack Room (1807 S. Allport) with Friday’s talent featuring Kontravoid, Buzz Kull, Tempers, Debby Friday, Madeline Goldstein, and Panic Priest. Saturday is also at Thalia Hall, and features performances by the Soft Moon, Geneva Jacuzzi, Pelada, Spike Hellis, SDH, and Conjunto Primitivo. Events at Thalia Hall are for those 17 years old and up, and Tack Room and Epiphany events are 21+.

If you check out our music section, you’ll see my impassioned plea to experience Geneva Jacuzzi, but every night promises at least one act that will delight you, if you’re into music you can dance to in black latex. Speaking of which, this year’s master of ceremonies—er, sacrilege—is Chicago’s favorite rubber-clad naughty feline Wildcat Shadow. Tickets start at $40 and go up based on the night with two- and three-night passes available.

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Christmas In Chicago : Best Things To Do | Holiday Markets, Shows & Events

October 18, 2023 Published by AI

There’s no time like the holidays in Chicago, where you can’t help but feel the magic of the holiday season. Each winter, the city is full of bustling excitement and seasonal celebrations, from The Magnificent Mile to Millennium Park to our vibrant neighborhoods.

And no matter what holidays you observe, you’ll find plenty of ways to celebrate. You can admire twinkling light displays, go ice skating with skyline views, shop for gifts in a charming neighborhood boutique or pop-up market, catch a holiday show in a stunning downtown theatre, or sip hot cocoa while strolling our snow-dusted streets.

Here are just a few of our favorite holiday events, including festive light displays, family-friendly activities, and beloved traditions this winter season in Chicago.

See the holiday lights

It’s not the holidays in Chicago without dazzling light displays around every corner. Check out ZooLights at Lincoln Park Zoo, when the historic zoo is illuminated by millions of colorful lights, including moving displays set to music. Don’t miss special events like holiday concerts, a sensory-friendly evening, an adult’s night out, and more.

In the nearby suburbs, Brookfield Zoo hosts its annual Holiday Magic display, a local tradition for more than 40 years. Zoo-goers can stroll along the many pathways lit with more than two million twinkling lights, including the 600-foot-long Tunnel of Lights with thousands of colored bulbs all synchronized to music.

Just outside the city, Lightscape at Chicago Botanic Garden is an immersive nature-inspired experience that allows visitors to explore the scenic garden grounds after dark. Walk the illuminated trail and admire the various light installations that transform the natural landscape into a dazzling wonderland.

And in nearby Lisle, Illumination: Tree Lights at the Morton Arboretum is another breathtaking outdoor experience. The one-mile paved path winds through the sprawling arboretum and offers views of captivating lighting designs. Afterward, cozy up by the fire to make s’mores and head to the concessions tent.

Explore more: Check out all our favorite spots to see Christmas lights in Chicago.

Explore a charming Christmas marketPhoto by Abel Arciniega

Experience the magic of an authentic German Christmas market at the always-buzzing Christkindlmarket.

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The Best Bookstores In Chicago

October 13, 2023 Published by AI

New Book joy interior Photograph: Courtesy of New Book Joy

Shop the stacks for new and used titles, from non-fiction to fantasy, at the top independent bookstores in Chicago.

No matter the season, staying in and curling up with an exciting new book next to the fireplace is never a bad idea. Lucky for you, Chicago’s independent bookstore scene continues to grow larger and more diverse—both geographically and by topic. You can now find shops specializing in romance novels, ecology, theatre and so much more. Some of our top picks also double as coffee shops, making them the perfect places to spend an afternoon. So the next time you’re on the hunt for a page-turner, browse the stacks inside these well-read and well-loved Chicago bookstores.

Best bookstores in Chicago

1. Myopic Bookstore

This legendary used bookstore, one of Chicago’s oldest and largest, stocks three floors’ worth of books from floor to ceiling. Ask the friendly staff for recommendations, or choose your own adventure and wander the labyrinthine stacks to find your new favorite.

2. Semicolon Bookstore & Gallery

From the vibrant murals to the cozy kids’ section to the cafe, Danielle Mullen’s River West space is made for browsing, community building and taking your time. Browse the shop’s well-curated stacks or check out its regular schedule of events, which have included a dreamy Book Club Dinner Party, storytime with Time Out Market and a happy hour homage to the old Scholastic book fair. Plus, in addition to the store’s literacy-focused sister nonprofit, Parenthesis, Semicolon’s #ClearTheShelves program has given away seven-figures worth of books to Chicago Public Schools students.

3. The Last Chapter

A passionate reader and member of the community known as “romancelandia,” Amanda Anderson opened The Last Chapter, the newest bookstore on our list, in Roscoe Village in September of 2023. Romance lovers can pick up titles by popular authors like Sarah J. Maas and Jasmine Guillory, or browse by genre (sports, holiday, etc.), along with sections highlighting LGBTQ+ and BIPOC love stories. Before you leave, snap a selfie in one of the ‘gram-worthy photo booths, and even share the name of the fictional character you’re not-so-secretly pining for.

4. Exile in Bookville

Chicago history is everywhere in this bookstore,

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Nintendo Events – Play Nintendo Tour

October 5, 2023 Published by AI

Locations

Check out the Play Nintendo Tour at the following venues from June 13 to Sept. 2.

The Shops at South Town
Salt Lake City, UT

June 13 – June 16
Thursday, June 13: 11am – 8pm
Friday, June 14: 10am – 8pm
Saturday, June 15: 10am – 8pm
Sunday, June 16: 12pm – 6pm

10450 S. State Street
Sandy, UT 84070

Located near HomeGoods and Round 1 Bowling & Amusement.

The Woodlands Mall
Houston, TX

June 27 – June 30
Thursday, June 27: 11am – 8pm
Friday, June 28: 11am – 8pm
Saturday, June 29: 11am – 8pm
Sunday, June 30: 12pm – 6pm

1201 Lake Woodlands Dr.
The Woodlands, TX 77380

Located on 1st Level near Dillard’s.

Jordan Creek Town Center
West Des Moines, IA

July 11 – July 14
Thursday, July 11: 10am – 8pm
Friday, July 12: 10am – 8pm
Saturday, July 13: 10am – 8pm
Sunday, July 14: 11am – 6pm

101 Jordan Creek Parkway
West Des Moines, IA 50266

Located in Center Court.

King of Prussia
King of Prussia, PA

July 18 – July 21
Thursday, July 18: 10am – 8pm
Friday, July 19: 10am – 8pm
Saturday, July 20: 10am – 8pm
Sunday, July 21: 11am – 6pm

160 N. Gulph Rd
King of Prussia, PA 19406

Located in Nordstrom Court.

American Dream®
E. Rutherford, NJ

July 25 – July 28
Thursday, July 25: 11am – 9pm
Friday, July 26: 11am – 9pm
Saturday, July 27: 11am – 9pm
Sunday, July 28: 11am – 8pm

1 American Dream Way
East Rutherford, NJ 07073

Located in Court A, Level 1.

Haywood Mall
Greenville, SC

Aug. 1 – Aug. 4
Thursday, Aug. 1: 10am – 8pm
Friday, Aug. 2: 10am – 8pm
Saturday,

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The 10 Best Apps For Discovering Events Happening Around You

September 28, 2023 Published by AI

Getting out and enjoying an event with friends is one of the best ways to make lifelong memories. No matter what your budget is, there’s always some sort of entertainment available—finding it has always been the difficult part.

Today you can connect with local events happening near you by simply using your smartphone. Whether you’re relaxing at home or enjoying time in a new city, you can use these smartphone apps to find the best local events.

1. Eventbrite

Eventbrite is one of the greatest event apps for finding local happenings of all kinds. Music festivals, craft shows, and even bar crawls are right at your fingertips.

Enable access to your location to see what’s happening around you or search by city. The app then gives you dates, times, locations, maps, and similar events. You can also check ticket prices and order those that are available.

You can browse events by category or search for something specific. Plus, you can share happenings with your friends or save your favorites with a free account. It’s even great for finding activities for your kids.

Download: Eventbrite for Android | iOS (Free)

2. TickPick

The biggest benefit of TickPick is the app’s straightforward pricing model. One of the worst things about buying tickets from traditional ticket sites is the service fees. Although the concert ticket may be listed under $40, after service fees they often end up costing well over $50.

TickPick calculates all fees and assorted pricing directly into the displayed cost so that you know exactly how much it will cost you to attend local events. It’s a great way to find local events and figure out immediately whether you can afford to attend.

You can use the app to find deals on last-minute local events, and also use it directly to scan your tickets for entrance.

Download: TickPick for Android | iOS (Free)

3. Fever

Fever serves as a one-stop hub for discovering and exploring a wide range of events in major cities around the world. With its user-friendly interface and extensive database, it enables you to effortlessly find and attend events tailored to your preferences and interests.

Whether you’re looking for concerts, parties, art exhibitions, sports events,

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September 2023 Events Calendar For Chicago

August 30, 2023 Published by AI

September might be here, but don’t despair—summer in Chicago isn’t over yet! From Labor Day weekend festivities to summer festivals (including Riot Fest), we’ve still got plenty of warm weather fun to take advantage of before the leaves start to turn and the temperature drops. Soak up the sun at the best Chicago beaches and rooftop bars, or spend your weekends checking out the end of festival season at events like the Hyde Park Jazz Festival, Printers Row Lit Fest or ARC Music Festival. And if you really can’t wait for fall to arrive, might we suggest some early leaf peeping? Whatever your mood, you’ll find plenty of ways to keep busy with our roundup of the best things to do in Chicago this September.

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August 2023 Events Calendar For Chicago

July 27, 2023 Published by AI

It’s the last full month of summer in Chicago, but that doesn’t mean the fun is stopping anytime soon! From the annual Chicago Air and Water Show along the lakefront and Bud Billiken Parade in Bronzeville to summer festivals like Lollapalooza, Ruido Fest and Ribfest Chicago, you’ll find plenty of ways to keep busy in the hazy late summer heat. Plus, don’t forget to plan a couple of languid afternoons at the best Chicago beaches—Lake Michigan’s often frigid water is at its warmest this month. Looking for even more ways to fill your summer days? Scroll through our list of the best things to do in Chicago this August.

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