The Weekend Q101

September 8, 2023 | clowe

Cubs host the Diamondbacks (Thursday-Sunday) 

Two NL Wild Card contenders battle it out in a four-game series on the North Side this weekend. The Cubs will look to continue their post-All Star break surge against a team who could knock them out of the playoffs.

Taste of Chicago in Grant Park (Friday-Sunday) 

NASCAR couldn’t stop it, they could only hope to contain it (i.e. move it to a different weekend). Taste of Chicago is BACK in Grant Park and this year could be the best year yet. Get all of the info you need regarding ticketing and of course, food, here.

Everclear at The Forge at Lemont Quarries (Friday) 

After hanging out with Brian & Kenzie in the 9am hour of the show, So-Cal legends Everclear head to The Forge for an intimate show on a beautiful evening. Tickets to this show, that also features The Ataris, can be purchased here.

Cruel at Cobra Lounge (Friday) 

Up-and-coming Chicago band Cruel heads to the Cobra Lounge on Friday night for a night of fun, chaos, and music. Grab a ticket here.

Melvins at Metro (Friday) 

Pacific Northwest icons the Melvins head to the Metro on Friday night for a co-headlining show with Boris as a part of the “Twins of Evil” tour. Limited tickets remain for this show.

Local Natives at The Riv (Friday) 

Our friends, Local Natives, plan to rip up The Riv on Friday night with what should be an incredible set. The last time Chicago got a chance to see them was at last year’s Lollapalooza in what some described as a weekend-stealing set.

Shedd Aquarium After Hours: House Party (Friday)

What better place to experience house music than overlooking the Chicago skyline and Lake Michigan? Vibe with local DJs as they spin the beats. Catch your breath as you come face-to-face with fascinating animals from across the globe.

Of Montreal at Lincoln Hall (Saturday) 

Indie rock legends Of Montreal storm the best sounding venue in all of Chicago, Lincoln Hall, for a night of career-spanning hits.

Ween at The Salt Shed (Saturday) 

Ween is back in Chicago for the first time since their two-night stay at The Riv last year. This time around, they tackle Chicago’s newest venue, The Salt Shed. Tickets are nearly sold out for this event.

PAWS Chicago 5K (Saturday)

Local no-kill animal shelter PAWS hosts its annual 5K race at Montrose Harbor, where humans and dogs can make their way through a lakefront course while raising money to support the organization’s work. Once you cross the finish line, you’ll be able to enjoy live entertainment for humans and pups alike, including a dog agility course and a “doggy oasis” outfitted with pools for cooling off. Don’t have a four-legged friend to bring along? Not to worry—there will be plenty of good boys and girls for you to pet.

World Dumpling Fest (Saturday)

Celebrate the glory of the dumpling in its many forms—baos, empanadas, pierogi and more—at World Dumpling Fest. Plus enjoy cultural dance performances like Filipino tinikling and Puerto Rican bomba. Admission to the event is free, but you’ll need to purchase tickets if you want to eat dumplings—$25 for five servings or $45 for 10.

Cake at The Salt Shed (Sunday) 

For the first time since 2019 (and for the first time in Chicago proper since 2012), Cake makes their way to The Salt Shed for an event that sold-out incredibly fast.

Bears host the Packers (Sunday) 

BEAR DOWN BABY LET’S GO!

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Have you tea-bagged your pop yet?

September 7, 2023 | <3 Lauren

All across the internet people are tea-bagging their pop. It’s a cold steeping method where you place 2 tea bags (the internet prefers Lipton black tea) into a bottle of sprite and flip it upside down to steep in the fridge for 20 minutes. Apparently it is very refreshing. I’m going to tea-bag my Malört… <3 Lauren

@hishamraustv

REFRESHING GILER ! – Sprite Lemon Tea #fyp #tiktokfood #lemontea

♬ original sound – Hisham Raus – Hisham Raus
@daniellejmitchell

Sprite inflused with black tea, tiktok has done it again ☕️🥤 #spriteandtea @Hisham Raus

♬ original sound – Danielle ♡

Highland Park officials receive criticism over “poverty simulation” event

September 7, 2023 | clowe

Highland Park officials responded Wednesday following criticism to a recently announced “poverty simulation” event happening in town.

The event, which is set for Saturday at the Highland Park Country Club, will give participants an “immersive experience” aimed at showing them what a month in poverty feels like, according to the city’s posting. The event is described as being, “Participants are put into situations in which they do not have enough resources and are forced to make difficult choices that can negatively impact them and their families,” the event description states. “The outcome is increased awareness of the need for resources to support those living in poverty to create a more resilient health, human, and education sector in our local area.”

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The Smashing Pumpkins will restage their 1993 Siamese Dream release concert

September 6, 2023 | bphillips

The Smashing Pumpkins are teaming with Tower Records to recreate the 1993 album release concert for Siamese Dream at Madame Zuzu’s in Highland Park. Beginning next Thursday (Sept. 14) and running through Sept. 17, Madame Zuzu’s will transform into a Tower Records pop-up shop. On the 17th, the band will play two acoustic sets (at 6P and 9P) featuring the same setlist they played at Tower Records at midnight on July 27, 1993, the day of the record’s release. You can live stream the performances via the veeps platform.

Beastie Boys Square set for this Saturday

September 6, 2023 | bphillips

New York City will formally rename the intersection of Ludlow and Rivington streets as “Beastie Boys Square”. The corner is famously depicted on the cover of the Beastie Boys’ 1989 album Paul’s Boutique. Both Mike D and Ad-Rock will be present for the ceremony this Saturday.

New items have been added to the Soldier Field menu

September 6, 2023 | clowe

The Bears may still be rebuilding, but regardless of whether or not they win, Soldier Field continues to offer some of the best food in all of professional sports.

Luella’s is offering barbecue shrimp and grits, Soul and Smoke has mouth-watering mac and cheese, and then there’s the spinach pizza from Baccino’s. These options will pair well with a new walk-thru brew that lets you grab a beer and pay for it with your phone.

They’ll have that and more at Soldier Field this season, including lots of vegetarian and healthy options. 

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Nirvana’s In Utero reissue will include 53 previously unheard tracks

September 5, 2023 | bphillips

Nirvana will commemorate the 30th anniversary of their 3rd and final album, In Utero, with a big box set. The bonus features on the remastered collection include 53 previously unreleased tracks, including two never-before-released full concerts from the In Utero tour.

No, there is not a nude beach in Rogers Park

September 5, 2023 | clowe

Although the spirit of it is well thought out, it turns out that not just any beach can be a nude beach. Loyola Beach in Rogers Park made headlines over the weekend when a nude beach sign appeared in the sand. The sign’s presence was brought to attention by 49th Ward Ald. Maria Hadden, who represents the area in the Chicago City Council.

A statement from a Chicago Park Districts spokesperson to NBC Chicago confirmed that the sign was unauthorized and had been removed Monday afternoon.

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9.3.2023 History Of Alternative

September 3, 2023 | bphillips

Hour 1

  • R.E.M. – Finest Worksong
  • Soul Coughing – Circles
  • Green Day – Waiting
  • The Fixx – Red Skies
  • Nirvana – Drain You
  • Tegan And Sara – Speak Slow
  • The Offspring – Pretty Fly (For A White Guy)
  • Cornershop – Brimful Of Asha
  • Mad Season – River Of Deceit
  • Siouxsie And The Banshees – Cities In Dust
  • Social Distortion – I Was Wrong
  • Death Cab For Cutie – The Sound Of Settling
  • Red Hot Chili Peppers – Aeroplane

Hour 2

  • Sugar – If I Can’t Change Your Mind
  • Beck – Girl
  • Stone Temple Pilots – Dancing Days
  • Tom Tom Club – Genius Of Love
  • Muse – Time Is Running Out
  • Sonic Youth – Kool Thing
  • Foo Fighters – Everlong (acoustic)
  • Wall Of Voodoo – Mexican Radio
  • Beastie Boys – So What’cha Want
  • Romeo Void – Never Say Never
  • Our Lady Peace – Clumsy
  • Spoon – Don’t You Evah
  • Everlast – What It’s Like

Hour 3

  • The Clash – Rock The Casbah
  • Material Issue – Valerie Loves Me
  • Smashing Pumpkins – Never Let Me Down Again
  • The Sundays – Summertime
  • The White Stripes – My Doorbell
  • Marvelous 3 – Freak Of The Week
  • The Pretenders – Middle Of The Road
  • Kasabian – Club Foot
  • Bad Religion – Infected
  • The Icicle Works – (Birds Fly) Whisper To A Scream
  • Garbage – Stupid Girl
  • Queens Of The Stone Age – Little Sister
  • Morrissey – Suedehead

Hour 4

  • Hole – Celebrity Skin
  • The Stone Roses – She Bangs The Drums
  • Nine Inch Nails – The Hand That Feeds
  • Veruca Salt – Number One Blind
  • Weezer – Surf Wax America
  • The Naked And Famous – Young Blood
  • The Cure – Lullaby
  • System Of A Down – Chop Suey!
  • Blink-182 – Josie
  • The Cranberries – Free To Decide
  • The Dirty Heads – My Sweet Summer
  • Rage Against The Machine – People Of The Sun
  • Len – Steal My Sunshine

‘Don’t Push Me Cuz I’m Close To The Edge’

September 2, 2023 | jdomenick

Remember when your parents would get mad at you for doing dangerous things with your friends and they’d ask you “If your friend jumped off a bridge, would you do it?” Well I’m that friend! Friday September 22nd I am going to be rappelling down The Wit Hotel and raising money for Family Empowerment Centers. It provides educational advancements, food resources, recreational activities and much more! Donate what you can or get involved yourself and swing down the side of a beautiful Chicago skyscraper with a great view the whole way down and raise some money in the process. Anything is appreciated thank you in advance! – Joey Domenick

https://otefec.blackbaud-sites.com/fundraising/dont-push-me-cuz-im-close-to-the-edge

Duran Duran will release a Halloween-themed album with covers.

August 31, 2023 | bphillips

Among the covers included on the album are renditions of Billie Eilish’s “Bury a Friend,” Talking Heads’ “Psycho Killer,” The Rolling Stones’ “Paint It Black,” Siouxsie and the Banshees’ “Spellbound” and The Specials’ “Ghost Town.”

Danse Macabre will be released on October 27th. “It’s about a crazy Halloween party,” said Simon Le Bon “It’s supposed to be fun!”

Coolio delivered one last rap for Futurama

August 30, 2023 | bphillips

It’s been almost a year since Coolio passed away, but courtesy of the TV Show Futurama, we can now hear a brand new song from the late rapper. Coolio’s character, Kwanzaa-bot, made a final appearance in the latest episode of the show’s 11th season, where he delivered a fresh rap about the holiday season.

The day after the news of Coolio’s death broke last September, Futurama producer David X. Cohen confirmed that Coolio had recorded his dialogue and this new song for the show’s 11th season.

The Riot Fest daily schedule is here!

August 30, 2023 | <3 Lauren

The Riot Fest daily schedule is here and survey says I’m going to need about 3 more of me. Viva Riot Fest! Still need tickets?! Click HERE to purchase and HERE to win a pair of 3-day passes. See you in the pit in 16 days!<3 Lauren

See you in Douglass Park!

Tom Morello performs at the opening of a now unionized strip club

August 28, 2023 | bphillips

Tom Morello showed his solidarity with the only unionized strip club in the US by performing at the reopening of the Star Garden Topless Dive Bar in North Hollywood, Los Angeles last Thursday.

In May 2023, the workers voted unanimously to unionize as Equity Strippers Noho within the Actors’ Equity Association. Although their contract is still being negotiated, the union has been recognized by management and are returning to work under an interim agreement.

8.27.2023 History Of Alternative

August 27, 2023 | bphillips

Hour 1

  • Cracker – Get Off This
  • Yeah Yeah Yeahs – Maps
  • Foo Fighters – Breakout
  • The The – This Is The Day
  • Good Charlotte – The Anthem
  • The Breeders – Cannonball
  • Talking Heads – Psycho Killer
  • Keane – Is It Any Wonder?
  • Oasis – Supersonic
  • Dramarama – Anything, Anything
  • Bleachers – I Wanna Get Better
  • Supergrass – Alright
  • Garbage – Special

Hour 2

  • The Cure – In Between Days
  • Tripping Daisy – I Got A Girl
  • Soundgarden – Rusty Cage
  • Psychedelic Furs – Heaven
  • Dave Matthews Band – Ants Marching
  • The Libertines – Can’t Stand Me Now
  • Depeche Mode – Just Can’t Get Enough
  • Superdrag – Sucked Out
  • Queens Of The Stone Age – Go With The Flow
  • New Order – Regret
  • Green Day – J.A.R.
  • Grouplove – Deleter
  • Radiohead – High And Dry

Hour 3

  • Death Cab For Cutie – Crooked Teeth
  • Smash Mouth – Walkin’ On The Sun
  • Weezer – My Name Is Jonas
  • Yaz – Don’t Go
  • twenty-one pilots – Holding On To You
  • Blur – There’s No Other Way
  • The Smithereens – Blood And Roses
  • Bjork – Army Of Me
  • Coldplay – In My Place
  • Violent Femmes – Gone Daddy Gone
  • Hole – Miss World
  • 311 – I’ll Be Here Awhile
  • Alice In Chains – No Excuses
  • Big Country – In A Big Country

Hour 4

  • OK Go – Here It Goes Again
  • Presidents Of The USA – Peaches
  • Rage Against The Machine – Testify
  • The English Beat – Mirror In The Bathroom
  • Mumford And Sons – The Cave
  • Republica – Ready To Go
  • The Smiths – Heaven Knows I’m Miserable Now
  • Oasis – Rock N Roll Star
  • Pearl Jam – Alive
  • INXS – Need You Tonight
  • Shiny Toy Guns – Le Disko
  • Buffalo Tom – Sodajerk

New music featuring Bleachers, The Killers, and more!

August 25, 2023 | clowe

Asking Alexandria: Where Do We Go From Here? 

Warped Tour legends Asking Alexandria are back with their eighth studio album, Where Do We Go From Here?. A heavy entry into their catalogue, the Englanders continue to evolve as they grow older. Asking Alexander heads to The Riv on September 26. Tickets are available here.

Bleachers: Live at Radio City Music Hall 

Fresh off tying the knot last weekend, Jack Antonoff and his band Bleachers are back with a live album from a recent performance at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. The 21-song set features a guest appearance from Bruce Springsteen, who joined the band during the song “Chinatown”.

Des Rocs: Dream Machine 

Twisted Xmas veterans alumni Des Rocs are back with a new album entitled Dream Machine. This is the band’s second full-length record and first release since 2021’s A Real Good Person in a Real Bad Place.

The Killers: Your Side of Town 

You heard it first with Brian & Kenzie on Q101, now you can listen to it again and again. The boys from Vegas are back with a new, electro-inspired single that takes you back to the 80s. We can’t wait for The Killers to be back in town.

Spanish Love Songs: No Joy 

Spanish Love Songs, one of the most exciting up-and-coming bands out there, are back with their fifth studio album. The California-based band has become one of the best emo bands on the market, but No Joy marks a sonic shift in direction. They will be at the Aragon Ballroom on December 15. Get a ticket here.

Spiritual Cramp: Talkin’ On the Internet

The manic energy of Spiritual Cramp returns with a new single for their much-anticipated debut album, which is set to drop on November 3. Taking inspiration from bands like The Clash and The Hives, the West Coast band continues to pump out banger after banger. This is one of their best.

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