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.
While we’re still a year away from Oasis returning to the stage for the first time since 2009, Liam Gallagher has taken to Twitter to tease that he’s excited about the potential of new Oasis music. In September, Liam confirmed that a new Oasis album had been recorded. He took to Twitter yesterday to respond to a tweet asking him what he thought of Noel’s new songs.
What happened? Why did the hope go? Two weeks ago, we had hope. We had a plan. The plan was that we were going to beat Washington, beat Arizona, and then they were going to dominate New England. None of this has happened the way it should’ve. Now, we can’t even fathom beating New England. What is happening?
Knocked Loose will be joined by DRAIN and Militarie Gun tonight at the Aragon Ballroom. Limited tickets remain.
Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats at The UC (Friday)
PIQNIQ alumni Nathaniel Ratefill heads to the United Center tonight for what should be a thrilling concert.
SAUCED Night Market (Friday and Saturday)
Head to Half Acre Beer Co. as SAUCED takes over the brewery for a weekend! The night market features local vendors and foods, along with music from a live DJ. Tickets and full info here.
Sarah Silverman at The Chicago Theater (Saturday)
Catch Sarah Silverman at The Chicago Theater this Saturday! Tickets are available here.
Espresso Martini Fest (Saturday)
Head to the Hubbard Inn this Saturday for an evening of espresso martini tastings, giveaways and more. Tickets are available here.
Hot Chocolate Run (Sunday)
Go for a run this Sunday at the USA Today Hot Chocolate Run sponsored by Midwest Express Clinic. Sign up for various races and get rewarded with various chocolate treats at the end! You can sign up here.
Chicago Pizza Summit (Sunday)
Love pizza? Celebrate the delicious food classic with a day of local pizza tastings, pop-up art and more. Tickets can be purchased here.
Fall Craft and Vendor Market at Gallagher Way (Sunday)
Hang outside Wrigley Field this Sunday from 11am-5pm and shop local! The event features handcrafted gifts and sweet treats.
Vinyl & Vittles (Sunday)
Head to Co-Prosperity in Bridgeport this Sunday from 1pm to 6pm and shop local vinyl vendors! Enjoy local bites and watch DJs spin vinyl at this fun-filled event. Tickets are available here.
Streetlight Manifesto at The Riv (Sunday)
Streetlight Manifesto is back in Chicago for the umpteenth time as they head to The Riv on Uptown on Sunday night.
Tokyo Police Club FINAL TOUR at House of Blues (Sunday)
See Tokyo Police Club for the final time in Chicago this Sunday at House of Blues!
Aaron Rodgers, the fledgling Jets quarterback, has invested in drinking from the “fountain of youth” at 40-years-old. Allegedly, he’s been “gassing up” on the cayenne pepper and water combo ahead of the Jets’ Thursday Night Football game against the Houston Texans on Halloween night.
Surely, this will be the thing that turns his season around. If not, he’ll always be able to blame someone else.
Declan McKenna returns to Chicago for the first time since Lollapalooza 2023. McKenna, who is best known for his hit “Brazil”, will play The Riv this Friday.
Friday Pilots Club at Metro (Friday)
Friday Pilots Club are at the Metro on Friday night for what should be a night full of fun and delectable tunes.
Chicago International Film Festival (Friday-Sunday)
Check out the final weekend of the Chicago International Film Festival, screening feature films from around the world. Theaters around the city from Gene Siskel to AMC showcase these under-the-radar films with viewer experiences. For the full schedule, check here.
Schaumburg Halloween Carnival (Friday-Sunday)
Head to Schaumburg for a weekend of Halloween fun. Hop on spooky rides, enjoy delicious food and get spooked in the House of Creeps haunted house. Check here for more info.
Blackhawks host the Predators (Friday)
Get to the United Center on Friday because Lord knows you won’t be able to watch it on TV.
Wicked Halloween Party at Gallagher Way (Friday)
Hang outside Wrigley Field from 5-9pm for an evening of spooky celebration! Come dressed in costume, enjoy live music from DJ Sara and eat fun Halloween themed food.
Win Twisted Xmas Tickets at Boost Mobile (Saturday)
Looking to rock this holiday season? Check out Boost Mobile this Saturday from 1-3pm for a chance to win a pair of tickets to Twisted Christmas! Hang out with the Q101 crew at 164 S Bolingbrook Dr. in Bolingbrook for your chance to score!
Fatboy Slim at Radius (Saturday)
Q101 legend Fatboy Slim returns to Chicago on Saturday night for a late-night set at Radius.
Arts in the Dark Upside Down Parade (Saturday)
Join LUMA8 for a special “reverse parade” from Russell Drive to Washington Park. Pass through performers and receive free candy! The parade takes place from 12-2pm.
Streeterville Doggy and Kitty Halloween Party (Saturday)
Join local pet owners at the MCA Sculpture Garden for an adorable costume parade! Enjoy dressed up furry friends and watch the Alderman select the winner of the costume contest! You can learn more or register your pet here.
Will Run For Beer Chicago 5K (Saturday)
Go for a run through Lincoln Park for the second annual Will Run for Beer 5K! Enjoy a post-run beer fest featuring local breweries, or simply purchase a drink pass. Tickets are available here.
Chicago Bulls vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (Saturday)
Cheer on your team at the United Center this Saturday as they play Oklahoma City Thunder. Tickets are available here.
Chicago Wolves Howl-o-ween Game (Saturday)
Join the Chicago Wolves for an extra special game against the Milwaukee Admirals! Cheer on your team and enjoy in-arena trick-or-treating. Tickets are available here.
Lincoln Park Spooktacular (Saturday & Sunday)
Hang out in Lincoln Park this weekend as local businesses turn into a trick-or-treat trail! Walk down Lincoln Avenue and Clark Street in costume and check out the plaza at Lincoln Common for a special Halloween celebration.
During a 90-minute Facebook Live session, Henyard sounded off on her oppositions. “I will be seeking arrests for individuals involved,” Henyard said during an hour-and-a-half long Facebook Live broadcast. “I will be pressing charges. It’s a lot. And that’s just me telling you a little bit.”
If you know you know! The festival merch this weekend “renamed” a bunch of bands which was good for a ton of laughs. And ya know what? We liked ours so much we’re considering just changing our band name. For a limited test run, this shirt is available at https://t.co/T3kUzuTDRmpic.twitter.com/RFReXPeC1T
According to new research released by Orikin, Chicago’s streak of being the “rattiest” city has continued for a 10th straight year. According to the company, Chicago’s “infrastructure and environment” are appealing to rats, along with the prevalence of alleys, which allow rodents plenty of hiding places and plenty of garbage that they can eat.
Chicago beat out Los Angeles and New York for the top spot.
