We’ve all been there before, you have to be at a Halloween party and “Uh Oh!” you didn’t plan anything. Not to worry, here are some last minute DIY costumes for my fellow procrastinators!
Football Player
This requires little to no effort whatsoever. All it needs is a football jersey, real or fake, or even a shirt with any football team logo on it. This one is very easy to pull off and perfect if you need to leave the house in 30 seconds. If you’re feeling ambitious you can even draw some black lines under your eyes.
2. Chef
A chef could come in many different varieties, but for the sake of you being on time to the Halloween party you’re just going to pop on an apron and grab the cooking utensil of your choosing. Bam you are a certified chef, guaranteed to spice up the party!
3. John Wick
This one may need some ironing skills, but the John Wick costume is basically just dress like you are going to a wedding. Pull out a tux, draw some red marker on your forehead and now you are a trained killer looking to avenge your dog!
4. Barbie
PINK
5. Cereal Killer
This one is actually one of my favorites and you can count on seeing one every year. A cereal killer is a fun play on words and who doesn’t love being a walking pun? Tape some cereal boxes to a T- Shirt, throw some plastic knives in the box or fake blood and you are all set to be the corniest costume of the night!
With all this knowledge go forward my last minute friend and make Halloween yours! – Joey
File under things I didn’t think I was going to hear today: the Toadies covered Kelly Clarkson’s Since U Been Gone. It’s the guys yelling “yeah” in the background for me. <3 Lauren
This song will be featured on Texas Wild, a one-of-a-kind album of rare musical collaborations benefiting Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation. Each track is a beloved Texas song reimagined by a renowned Texas musician. You can pre-oder the vinyl here.
Tracklist: 01. Fat Tony ft. Paul Wall – (Hey Baby) Que Paso 02. Ryan Bingham – Possum Kingdom 03. Adrian Quesada ft. Us & Soul Supporters – Say My Name 04. Shakey Graves ft. Jess Williamson – True Love Will Find You In The End 05. Sir Woman ft. Ray Wylie Hubbard – Texas Sun 06. Texas Gentlemen – That’s Right (You’re Not From Texas) 07. The Suffers – My Maria 08. LUNA LUNA – Si Una Vez 09. Toadies – Since U Been Gone 10. Sarah Jaffe – Angel Flying Too Close To The Ground 11. Shane Smith and the Saints ft. Hayes Carll – Poncho and Lefty
blink-182 have replicated one of the greatest memes in history over the weekend. While playing “When We Were Young” over the weekend, the iconic trio popped into a Denny’s in Long Beach, California to film a music video for their song, “Anthem Pt. 3”.
WHAT THE FUCK IS UP DENNY'S? | blink-182 hizo un show sorpresa hoy en Denny's y aparentemente grabaron un nuevo videoclip 👀🔥 pic.twitter.com/VXbDQ0N8ZT
Join Brian & Kenzie and the rest of the Q101 team at The Cubby Bear on Friday night for the annual Halloween Pop-Up Performance with Weathers! Learn everything you need to know about this event here!
Bulls host the Raptors (Friday)
The Bulls have a closed-door, players-only meeting after a loss in the first game of the season. If they lose game two to the Raptors, perhaps the team will implode.
deadmau5 at Radius (Friday, Saturday)
Legendary dubstep act, deadmau5, heads to Chinatown’s Radius venue on Friday and Saturday night for a pair of thrilling performances. Tickets to both of those shows are still available and can be found on the Radius website.
Maria Bamford at The Den Theater (Friday, Saturday)
One of the great comics of the 21st century, Maria Bamford, rolls into Wicker Park’s Den Theater for a series of shows this weekend. Although they are now sold out, it is always worth highlighting her genius.
La Carrera De Los Muertos – Race of the Dead (Saturday)
Join the Q101 Street Team to celebrate the Carrera de los Muertos® (Race of the Dead) in Pilsen on October 28th. The vibrant streets of Pilsen will come alive with colorful costumes, energetic runners, and a pulsating atmosphere that pays homage to a rich cultural tradition. This event promises to be a thrilling blend of fitness and festivity, bringing together people from all walks of life to run, dance, and commemorate the Day of the Dead.
Blue Man Group Halloween Performances (Saturday)
Blue Man Group Chicago invites visitors to celebrate the spookiest season of the year with two special Halloween-themed performances at the Briar Street Theatre (3133 North Halsted) Saturday, October 28 at 2 p.m. and Sunday, October 29 at 1 p.m.
Ms. Lauryn Hill & Fugees at The UC (Saturday)
25 years since the release of one of the single greatest hip hop records of all-time, Ms. Lauryn Hill is back in Chicago with the Fugees to celebrate the anniversary of The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill. Hill, known for being erratic and unpredictable, is still one of the best performers around…when she wants to be.
Robert’s Howl-O-Ween Costume Pet Parade (Saturday)
Robert’s Pizza is hosting its third annual Howl-o-Ween event. All dog owners are welcome to stop by Robert’s on Saturday, October 28th from 2pm – 4pm for a special dog costume pet parade and contest! The contest will feature a winner for three different costume categories: scariest, cutest, and most creative. Humans will have a chance to compete too so don’t be shy and come ready to win! Plus, a professional pet photographer will be on site to capture photos you can keep for years to come.
Streeterville Dog Halloween Party (Saturday)
Chicago’s most adorable Halloween party happens every year at the MCA Sculpture Garden, where local dog (or cat) owners bring their costumed pets for a parade around the premises. The best-dressed furry friend is chosen by Alderman Brian Hopkins and Maureen Schulman and will receive prizes, but rest assured that everyone is a wiener!
Bronzeville Fall Festival (Saturday)
Join Absolutely Anything Essential for a family-friendly fall fest. The event will have a kids zone, live entertainment, local vendors selling fruits, veggies and wares, a costume contest and more. This is Life, NFP will also be providing free haircuts and coats for children (must register for a complimentary coat).
The 1975 at Allstate Arena (Sunday)
Q101 is proud to bring The 1975 to the Allstate Arena on Sunday night for their third Chicago date in the last year. The band rocked Twisted Xmas, then Lollapalooza, and now they take their talents to Rosemont for a night that should be second-to-none. Tickets are nearly gone but you can get yours here.
Faye Webster at The Riv (Sunday)
Indie singer-songwriter Faye Webster is on the road again, still feeling the buzz from her excellent 2021 release, I Know I’m Funny haha. She’s back for the first time since her Metro gig in early 2022 and even after an upgrade from The Vic to The Riv, this show is sold out.
The Austin duo is back with another full-length release. Chronicles of a Diamond is another strong release from a band that continues to do no wrong. The Pumas have added a third show at The Salt Shed in the early part of next year, and tickets go on-sale today.
Nirvana: In Utero (30th Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition)
One of the greatest records of all-time, In Utero, turned 30 last month. As a result, Nirvana has opened up the archives and today the Super Deluxe Edition of In Utero has been unearthed. Among the 53 unreleased tracks are two full In Utero-era concerts, including the band’s final performance in Seattle, as well as six bonus live tracks recorded at various shows around the same time. Additionally, the album’s original tracklist, plus five bonus tracks and B-sides, have been remastered from the original analog master stereo tapes by Bob Weston, the only engineer other than Steve Albini who assisted on the original sessions.
Taking Back Sunday: 152
Taking Back Sunday are back with their eight studio album, 152. The emo stalwarts spent all summer on the road with the Sad Summer Fest and now they’re back with 10 new tracks.
The Gaslight Anthem: History Books
Ahead of their co-headlining night with Young the Giant at Twisted XMAS, The Gaslight Anthem are back with their first studio album in nine years. History Books marks a return to form for The Gaslight Anthem, harkening back to their peak with The ’59 Sound. The record features 10 excellent tracks, including an appearance from Bruce Springsteen, as well as the standout single, “Spider Bites”.
In 2003, The Darkness landed internationally with ‘I Believe In A Thing Called Love’ from their debut album Permission to Land, which garnered numerous awards and multi-platinum status. However, by 2006, at the height of their stardom, they suddenly disbanded and seemed to disappear from the musical landscape. This documentary provides a raw look into the tribulations faced by a ‘cult band’ in their uphill battle for a comeback.
Guess what?! Lightbulb Film Distribution have announced that Welcome to The Darkness, a feature-length documentary about, us, The Darkness, is coming to UK & Ireland cinemas on November 9th for ONE NIGHT ONLY!
Iconic rapper Eminem, best known for vomiting on his sweater already (mom’s spaghetti), is once again dipping his toes into a food venture. After successfully launching the “Mom’s Spaghetti” pop-up a few years ago, he’s now boxing it up and shipping it out.
Jeff Bannister played for my dad Jack in the minor leagues. When I was a little kid I thought he looked like a super hero. Now he’s the bench coach for the @Dbacks and they are going to the World Series. Legend. https://t.co/gLtYTCduIR
It’s sad to see Phillies fans try to pit bands against each other because they are miserable and suffering. What a bunch of whiners. We will not beef with Creed. They are a proud band that’s worked for what they have. So are we. Nothing but respect. https://t.co/2gkpZ211Sk
Remember the Bears sweepstakes to acquire this hot, young team?
Country Club Hills is late to the party, but they’re at the party nonetheless. Cook County Commissioner Monica Gordon sent a letter last month to the team’s president and CEO, Kevin Warren, along with the Bears’ matriarch, Virginia McCaskey, inviting them to explore a site in Country Club Hills for a potential stadium.
They now join Arlington Heights, Aurora, Naperville, Richton Park, and Waukegan in the hunt to lure the Bears away from Soldier Field.
Q101 is celebrating the announcement of their 14th studio album, Saviors, by playing their newest single, “The American Dream is Killing Me” at the top of every hour for the rest of today.
In between listening to the stellar new single, you can watch the zombified music video for “The American Dream…”
On top of the new record, next year Green Day will celebrate 30 years of the iconic Dookie. Brian & Kenzie happily confirmed the online rumors last year that Green Day will be hitting the road with The Smashing Pumpkins, Rancid, and The Linda Lindas to celebrate Green Day both old and new.
Fans at Green Day’s intimate gig in Las Vegas last night found out about something we’ve been dying to tell you.
Teens in Belleville are out of luck this Halloween season. The town has a Halloween ordinance that has been in place since 2008 requires trick-or-treaters to be 12 years of age or younger. Trick-or-treating outside of that age range is considered “Halloween solicitation”, a spooky sounding accusation with an even spookier fine. Solicitation could lead to a fine of up to $1,000, a steep punishment for kids looking to have fun.
Do you have any odd Halloween rules? The conversation lives on Facebook!
Will Ferrell’s “Best Night of Your Life 2” show benefitting Cancer for College took place at Los Angeles’ Greek Theatre Saturday with a seemingly limitless pool of musical and comedic talent. Brennan Huff and Dale Doback reunited to perform “Boats ‘N Hoes” from the movie Stepbrothers with a little help from Snoop Dogg followed by “Gin and Juice.”
Thought you guys might appreciate this. Went to Will Ferrell’s charity show in LA last night. Check out this epic performance of Prestige Worldwide featuring @SnoopDogg. 🔥 And yes that’s John C. Reilly. pic.twitter.com/9nLgaLs8NP
Also in attendance, Pearl Jam’s Mike McCready heading up a one-night-only supergroup dubbed Mike McCready and the Casual Acquaintances. The stacked lineup featured Beck, St. Vincent, Jack Black, Fred Armisen, Cindy Blackman Santana, Stefan Lessard from the Dave Matthews Band and Keanu Reeves’ recently-reunited 1990s alt-rock group Dogstar, more fan shot videos below! <3 Lauren
Help take hunger off the table by donating to the Greater Chicago Food Depository with the Q101 Morning Crew here.
For four years, the Q101 Morning Crew has done everything they can to leave your bellies hurting with laughter. It’s time we fill those bellies with food as we embark on the holiday season.
In collaboration with the Greater Chicago Food Depository, Cook County’s local food bank, the Q101 Morning Crew is proud to announce their annual ‘God Bless the Gravy’ Food Drive. We are thrilled at the chance to give back to those that need it most this year thanks to the wide array of services provided by the Greater Chicago Food Depository.
Your help has never been needed more. Just $1 can help provide three meals, thanks to the incredible work provided by GCFD, which acts as a hub for over 700 different food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, and other forms of aid in the Chicagoland area.
The Q101 Morning Crew is looking to raise $10,000 to appropriately aid Chicagoland in the fight against hunger this holiday season.
Efficient and mistake-free. That’s how you could describe Tyson Bagent’s first start with the Bears. The team dominated the Raiders yesterday, defeating them 30-12 in a stress-free outing. Bagent, in front of nearly 60 family members, including his arm wrestler father Travis “The Beast” Bagent, threw a touchdown pass and secured 24 rushing yards.
Bagent finished with a 97.2 passer rating, which surpassed all but two ratings that Justin Fields has posted this season (the two higher passer ratings resulted in losses).
Throughout the last year, no band has excited Case the Producer more than UK’s High Vis. Blending BritPop with in-your-face punk, they’ve generated a ton of buzz in the underground scene. Frontman Graham Sayle sat down with Case for an intimate interview about their rise over the last year.
Green Day played an intimate show last night at the 800-capacity Fremont Country Club in Las Vegas, featuring a complete performance of the Dookie album along with the debut of a new song titled “The American Dream Is Killing Me.” During the performance, Billie Joe Armstrong announced Green Day will embark on a North American stadium tour next summer, with support from The Smashing Pumpkins, Rancid, and The Linda Lindas. Full details are still pending.
Viva Las Vegas 🎲🐰🍻 Thanks to all ya zombies who tore it up with us last night at Fremont Country Club 🤘🏼 Felt good to play Dookie and debut "The American Dream is Killing Me" live (come back to hear it on Tuesday!!). Here we come When We Were Young!!! pic.twitter.com/UmEOnX3DFB
awakebutstillinbed: chaos takes the wheel and i am the passenger
While their name may not be easy on the eyes, awakebutstillinbed is an exciting, new emo band that broke through in 2018 with their debut album. They’re back with their second full length release, chaos takes the wheel and i am the passenger, and it is chalked full of emotional, intense tracks.
blink-182: ONE MORE TIME…
For the first time in over a decade, Mark, Tom, and Travis are back with new music. Not since 2011’s Neighborhoods have we heard these three on a full length record, and ONE MORE TIME… is a sign of the times. blink-182 are older, wiser, and emotional. With 17 songs clocking in at 44 minutes, this is some of blink’s finest work ever.
Bombay Bicycle Club: My Big Day
Standouts from a bygone twee-era, Bombay Bicycle Club have grown up and have continued putting out bangers. Their seventh studio album, My Big Day, features guest appearances from Damon Albarn (Blur, Gorillaz) and upcoming artist Holly Humberstone, among others.
Knuckle Puck: Losing What We Love
blink-182 aren’t the only band releasing pop punk music today. Knuckle Puck, now veterans of the scene, have put out their fourth full length record ahead of their upcoming headline tour with Real Friends.
Rival Sons: LIGHTBRINGER
After the release of the 8-song DARKFIGHTER earlier this year, the band is back with a new project, the six-song album known as LIGHTBRINGER.
Head to the suburbs this Halloween season to check out the second annual Schaumburg Halloween Carnival, a seasonal fun fair that spans two weekends full of spooky rides, trick-or-treating, themed arts and crafts, and snack vendors, among other attractions. This year, Wintrust Field will also transform into The House of Creeps haunted house. Entrance to the carnival is free.
Pinball Expo in Schaumburg (Friday-Sunday)
The world’s biggest and longest-running pinball show returns for another year at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel. The four-day event will include tournaments, exhibits, seminars, the opportunity to buy your own pinball machine and more. Also back by popular demand is the retro games area, which will be highlighted by a retro games tournament.
Dropkick Murphys & The Interrupters at the BMO Center in Rockford (Friday)
Q101 is happy to present a lovely show between two of the most eclectic alternative acts going today. Dropkick Murphys and The Interrupters take to the BMO Center on Friday. Tickets are available here.
Mudhoney at Avondale Music Hall (Friday)
The godfathers of grunge music, Mudhoney, come to the Avondale Music Hall on Friday evening for a night of hard-hitting hits. Tickets are available here.
Join Q101 for The Out of the Darkness Walk (Saturday)
Register for the Out of the Darkness Chicagoland Walk on Saturday, October 21st at Montrose Harbor and walk to fight suicide and raise awareness about mental health. Be a part of the movement turning hope into action and create a culture that’s smart about mental health. Funds raised at the walk will benefit the American Foundation for Suicide Preventation.
Autism Speaks Walk (Saturday)
The Chicagoland Autism Speaks Walk Weekend is back to promote Autism Speaks’ mission of creating a more inclusive world for those with autism. Held at Soldier Field, the event will bring people together to take a stand and celebrate differences while raising funds and awareness.
Forest Park Casket Races (Saturday)
Outfit a “casket” (casket-shaped cart with wheels) in your favorite decor for this spooky annual race through the streets of downtown Forest Park, now in its 11th year. The rules are simple: A helmet-clad “ghost” rides inside the casket, while runners push the contraption as fast as they can along a 585-foot course. Prizes will be awarded for casket decorations as well as for the winners of the race, but try not to worry too much if you’re not particularly athletic—there’s also a prize for the “dead last” final finisher.
Soft Kill at Metro (Saturday)
Chicago’s very own Soft Kill head to the Metro on Saturday night for a night of exciting music from Midwest up-and-comers. Joining Soft Kill are Downward and Prize Horse, both of whom have been generating a lot of buzz with their noisy, exciting sets. Described as “morose and infectious punk music” Soft Kill is a band you should absolutely be paying attention to. Grab a ticket here.
Teenage Bottlerocket at Reggie’s (Saturday)
Wyoming’s finest export, Teenage Bottlerocket, come to Reggie’s on Saturday night for another exciting night of skate-inspired punk music. You can get a ticket to this show here.
Bullet For My Valentine at The Riv (Sunday)
Metalcore standouts Bullet For My Valentine storm The Riv on Sunday night. For those of you non-church-going types, this seems like the perfect way to end your weekend. Tickets are still available.
Bears host the Raiders (Sunday)
Two mediocre football teams without their starting quarterbacks. Enjoy.
