We have to do pour one out for one of the greatest airline institutions.
Southwest Airlines announced this week that they are ending their “bags fly free” policy. Just last September, Southwest CEO Bob Jordan told Van Cleave bags would continue to fly without charge.
“Bags will still fly free,” Jordan said. “It’s the third thing customers look for after fare and schedule: Bags fly free, on us. Ninety-seven percent are people who are aware of our policies. So it’s a huge consumer advantage. So bags will absolutely fly free.”
The cost of a checked bag hasn’t been announced but airline sources say it will be competitive with other carriers.
This year marks the 30th anniversary of our album 'Sparkle and Fade', and we couldn't think of a better way to celebrate such an important album in our careers than to give it a 40+ date US tour. This fall we'll be hitting the road with our good friends Local H and Sponge. pic.twitter.com/CvNCNJVsUX
“I need Noise” is something I love to say before seeing K.Flay because she is an incredible artist, and this is my 5th time seeing her! I was more excited to see what she would do next or how she would top her tours from the past! Well, let’s just say she did not disappoint and had a sick set up involving a screen and her using it to bring to life a hologram version of herself that would also mirror her while performing! It was insane and something I have never seen another artist do before, and the whole time I was in the pit was thinking how!? How is she doing this? I still am unsure how but I will say I hope she does it again for future shows/tours, especially in her hometown! K. Flay also played an amazing setlist as usual with her hits but also played some songs softer while also doing some new songs as well and a cover! Even though this was an early show due to it being all ages, everyone had a phenomenal time, and you couldn’t help but sing or dance along with K.Flay or whoever you came with to the show! Overall, I always say this, but go check out K.Flay! She’s a wonderful artist and truly knows how to have fun on stage and also how to create an incredible stage presence!
CHICAGO (3/11/2025) — In a historic partnership with Lyric Opera of Chicago, pioneering alternative rocker Billy Corgan reimagines his era-defining album with The Smashing Pumpkins, Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness, to celebrate its 30th anniversary, with the World Premiere concerts A Night of Mellon Collie and Infinite Sadness for seven performances only, November 21–30, 2025.
Iconic Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan will harness all of Lyric’s technical and artistic forces — including the epic sound of the Lyric Opera Orchestra and Lyric Opera Chorus — for an immersive original sonic and visual experience that blurs the boundaries of opera, rock, and performance art. Featuring newly commissioned arrangements and orchestrations by Corgan and James Lowe, who also conducts, as well as costumes from House of Gilles by Gilles and Chloe Mendel, these historic concerts headlined by Corgan and featuring the classically trained voices of special guest artists, these concerts promise to further magnify the legend of the original album and expand the definition and intention of opera.
When asked by Q101’s Case Lowe [Executive Producer, Brian & Kenzie] about the emotional toll that revisiting and reconstructing these songs has had on Corgan, the iconic frontman noted, “anything we do that pertains to our past is really more of a celebration
A Night of Mellon Collie and Infinite Sadness will be performed at Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago, the evenings of November 21, 22, 25, 26, 28, 29, and 30, at 7:30 p.m. Single tickets, starting at $49, go on sale on Friday, April 11 at 10:00 a.m. Tickets will be available at lyricopera.org.
K. Flay hits The Vic Theater this Friday at 7:30pm. She’s joined by artist Vienna Vienna. Tickets are available here.
Pom Pom Squad at Lincoln Hall (Friday)
Girl-rock band Pom Pom Squad hits Lincoln Hall this Friday for The Mirror Ball Tour. They’re joined by Caroline Kingsbury. Doors are at 7pm and the show kicks off at 8pm. For more information, click here.
Chicago Blackhawks vs. Utah Hockey Club (Friday)
Cheer on your Chicago Blackhawks as they face off against the Utah Hockey Club at the United Center. Tickets are available here.
This Wild Life at Metro (Friday)
Rock duo This Wild Life hits Metro this Friday. They’re joined by Belmont and Young Culture. Doors are at 6:30pm and the show kicks off at 7:30pm. For tickets, click here.
Chicago Psych Fest at The Hideout (Friday & Saturday)
Head to the Hideout this weekend for two nights of trippy psych rock. Artists like Flying Luttenbachers and Bronze hit the stage at 8:30pm each night. For more information, click here.
East Moon at Logan Square Auditorium (Saturday)
Chicago-based band East Moon hits the Logan Square Auditorium this Saturday. The auditorium is located at 2539 N Kedzie Blvd.
Uncorked: Chicago Wine Festival (Saturday)
Head to the Field Museum this Saturday night for a special wine experience! Taste hundreds of wines, champagnes and other beverages. The event runs from 7pm to 11pm. Tickets are available here.
Running Tour of West Loop Women (Saturday)
Grab your running shoes and head to the West Loop for a guided run around the neighborhood celebrating the historic women who shaped the neighborhood. The run goes from 10am to 1pm. Tickets are available here.
Disturbed at United Center (Saturday)
Disturbed is hitting the United Center this Saturday to perform The Sickness in its entirety as well as their greatest hits. They’re joined by Three Days Grace and Sevendust. Gates open at 5pm. For tickets, click here.
Aziz Ansari at The Chicago Theater (Sunday)
Comedian Aziz Ansari hits the Chicago Theater this Sunday for The Hypothetical Tour. The show starts at 7pm. Tickets are available here.
The dates for this summer’s festival are July 31 through August 3, the announcement, posted to social media and sent to fans via text message, said, along with the quote “See you this summer, Chicago.”
While we still don’t have a Lolla lineup, it should be noted that last year’s lineup was released on March 19, so we should be just days away from seeing what 2025 has in store for us.
Broken into five parts that reflect five different styles, Pavements features elements of documentary, Broadway musicals, museum installations, and archival footage in pursuit of the Pavement story. Range Life isn’t a straightforward biopic; it’s a parody of one,
Life has not been kind to Wes Scantlin, the frontman for former alt-rock staple Puddle Of Mudd. Last summer, Scantlin was arrested after a standoff with SWAT. This, of course, was not the only time that Scantlin had been in trouble with the law, nor the only time that he appeared to have a less-than-desirable mental state.
While playing a benefit show for St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital (noble), the band embarrassed themselves in front of the Daytona crowd (because of course they were in Daytona) due to Scantlin’s inability to be even semi-coherent on stage.
The day after the performance, someone caught Scantlin outside the venue and asked him what happened. Scantlin responded: “I suck, I suck, and I suck, but I was roofied. My old bass player Sean Sammon roofied me last night, so he can go fuck his ass.” Sammon co-founded Puddle Of Mudd with Scantlin but hasn’t played with them since 2002.
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This 21+ show kicks off with Brian Phillips broadcasting LIVE from 3-7pm in The Cubby Bear restaurant. To ensure entry, please arrive early as capacity is limited. Entry is NOT guaranteed once the venue reaches full capacity. Tune in to Q101 for your chance to win guaranteed entry passes and get hyped for the main event.
Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the energy of Coheed & Cambria.
The show will open with Chicago’s ownSchool of Rock, followed byNew Age Thief. Then, don’t miss this opportunity to experience the energy ofCoheed & Cambria.
Anora, the movie about a young escort from Brooklyn meets and impulsively marries the son of a Russian oligarch. Once the news reaches Russia, her fairy tale is threatened as his parents set out for New York to get the marriage annulled, had one of the greatest nights in the history of the Academy last night.
The film not only won ‘Best Picture’, the film also scooped up wins for Best Actress (Mikey Madison) and Best Film Editing. The movie received an additional nomination in the Best Supporting Actor category for Yura Borisov, too.
Notably, A Complete Unknown, which was nominated 8 times, failed to win any awards.
Folk-rock artist Michael Marcagi heads to Thalia Hall this Friday for a special performance. He’s joined by Ashley Kutcher. For more information click here.
Chicago Bulls vs. Toronto Raptors (Friday)
Head to the United Center this Friday Night and cheer on your Chicago Bulls as they take on the Toronto Raptors. Tickets are available here.
Chicago Irish Film Festival (Friday-Sunday)
The Irish Film Festival is back for its 26th year at AMC NEWCITY featuring a lineup of films varying from Drama to Documentary. For the full lineup, click here.
Monster Jam (Friday-Sunday)
This weekend, see massive trucks perform stunts and slam each other in the ultimate face-off. The best drivers in the world compete for the Event Championship. For tickets, click here.
International Carnivale (Saturday)
Enjoy an afternoon of global celebration at International Carnivale! Head to the Aon Ballroom at Navy Pier for special live performances, dancers and interactive art. Admission is free. For more information click here.
Chicago Fire FC vs. D.C. United (Saturday)
Head to Solider Field this Saturday to cheer on Chicago Fire FC as they take on D.C. United. The game kicks off at 7:30 and features a special red carpet experience with the team. Tickets are available here.
Forest Park St. Patrick’s Day Parade (Saturday)
Kick off the month of March with the annual Forest Park St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The parade kicks off at 1pm from Madison Street, From Van Buren to Elgin Ave. The parade will feature local businesses, marching bands and more!
Tom Segura at United Center (Saturday)
Comedian Tom Segura takes on the United Center this Saturday at 7:30pm. Tickets are available here.
Chicago Polar Plunge (Sunday)
Jump into the freezing Lake Michigan for the Chicago Polar Plunge! Participants can head to North Avenue Beach and take the plunge with thousands of others. All proceeds go to the Special Olympics Illinois. For more information check here.
On March 30, join Cypress Hill…AND the @londonsymphony for a concert nearly three decades in the making. Don't miss Black Sunday Live At @RoyalAlbertHall, coming to theaters near you for two nights only. Tickets are now on sale!
Frand Ferdinand will forever be one of the most underrated bands in rock music. Known rightfully for their 2004 smash-hit “Take Me Out”, the band has racked up an incredible body of work over the last two decades. In a performance for BBC2, they busted out a cover of the iconic Britney Spears track, “Toxic”.
Over the weekend, the incredible finish of the Hinsdale vs. Lyons Township basketball exploded on Sports Twitter. In the final seconds of the matchup, after Hinsdale tied it up with a three-pointer, a player on Lyons Township heaved a half-court that hit nothing but net.
West Loop Contemporary Fine Art Expo (Friday-Sunday)
Head to Stephen M Bailey Auditorium this weekend for the inaugural Fine Art Expo. Explore works from 40 invite-only artists and enjoy direct sales. The event runs this weekend with a special champagne preview on Friday/ For more information click here.
Andersonville Restaurant Week (Friday-Sunday)
Head to the charming neighborhood of Andersonville to support local businesses! Enjoy prix fixe menus from select restaurants while eating at some of the neighborhood’s top eateries. For more information, check here.
Bulls vs. Suns at United Center (Saturday)
Head to United Center this Saturday to cheer on the Chicago Bulls as they play the Phoenix Suns. For tickets, click here.
Cupid’s Undie Run (Saturday)
Jog it out in the freezing cold this weekend for the annual Cupid’s Undie Run in Wrigleyville. All proceeds from the run go to neurofibromatosis research, and the run ends at Slugger’s for some celebratory drinks. To register and find more information, click here.
Horsegirl at Metro (Saturday)
Catch local favorites Horsegirl as they celebrate the release of their new album, Phonetics On and On. They headline Metro this Saturday and are joined by Lifeguard and Answering Machines. Doors open at 6pm and the show kicks off at 7pm. For tickets click here.
Music Frozen Dancing (Saturday)
Kick the winter blues with Empty Bottle’s annual block party, Music Frozen Dancing. Enjoy a variety of acts ranging from post-punk to hardcore. Chilly? You can head inside and enjoy live DJs. The party kicks off at 1pm and goes until dark outside the Empty Bottle on Cortez Street. For more info, click here.
The Dog Stop Grand Opening with Brian Haddad (Saturday)
Head to Bucktown this Saturday from 12pm to 2pm for the grand opening of The Dog Stop, a new all-encompassing pet retail store! Join Brian Haddad and the Q101 team for your chance to win concert tickets, Q101 swag and a special gift basket. For more information, click here.
Mo Amer at Chicago Theater (Saturday)
Join Mo Amer at the Chicago Theater this Saturday at 7:30pm for the El Oso Palestino Tour. For tickets, click here.
Jerry Cantrell at The Vic (Sunday)
Jerry Cantrell takes over the Vic Theater this Sunday at 7:30pm for the I Want Blood Tour. Tickets are available here.
