A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for an intimate acoustic lounge session with almost monday! Their stripped-down set brought a whole new vibe to their music, and we loved every second of it.
Photos by Zach Spangler
Marcus Jordan entered a not guilty plea deal following his DUI arrest last week.
Officers say that after they pulled him over, they tried to get Jordan to take breath tests, but he wouldn’t cooperate. Jordan, while in handcuffs, repeatedly referenced his father and big “big balls”. He also, while getting in the car, requested that they play “Mariah Carey up in this bitch”.
While Jordan hasn’t spoken out on his side of things, he did thank all his supporters who reached out to him in the days following his arrest.
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Black Sabbath is calling it quits, finally.
At Back To The Beginning, which takes place on July 5, Black Sabbath will headline after a short solo performance from Ozzy Osbourne. The bill, which was orchestrated by Music Director Tom Morello, will feature Metallica, Slayer, Pantera, Alice In Chains, Billy Corgan, Fred Durst, Sleep Token, & more.
All profits will go to the following charities: Cure Parkinsons, Birmingham Childrens Hospital and Acorn Childrens Hospice, a Children’s Hospice supported by Aston Villa.
We knew it was going to happen.
We’re in the year of our Lord 2025 and the Grammys can’t stop giving awards to boomer-core bands. The Beatles, who released “Now And Then” this past year, won Best Rock Performance, beating out the likes of Green Day, Pearl Jam, and St. Vincent. For Best Rock Album, the Rolling Stones won out with their forgetful twenty-fourth studio record, Hackney Diamonds. The Stones beat out the likes of Fontaines DC, Green Day, Jack White, and Pearl Jam.
Boomers win again. Fontaines DC loses out because the Grammys can’t ever be forward-thinking. Green Day loses out because why bother giving it to a band that produced an excellent, relevant record. Pearl Jam loses because of course they did.
A full list of winners can be found here.
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Enjoy the pics of Almost Monday performing in The Lounge and thank you to Lou Malnati’s for dropping pizza for everyone!
Architecture & Design Film Festival (Friday-Sunday)
Explore the grand world of architecture through film this weekend with the Architecture & Design Film Festival. The fest takes place at the Gene Siskel Film Center, and offers discounts to students. Tickets are available here.
Stan’s Donut Fest (Saturday)
Looking for a sweet treat? Head to Stan’s Donut Pop-Up at 155 W Kinzie Street for a special donut tasting. There will be giveaways, a live DJ and special photo ops! To purchase your ticket, click here.
Wunderhorse at Metro (Saturday)
Join Case the Producer at the Metro on Saturday night for one of the most exciting new bands in all of alternative rock as Wunderhorse storms Clark Street on Saturday night.
Chicago Travel and Adventure Show (Saturday & Sunday)
Plan your future vacation at the Chicago Travel and Adventure Show! Talk to travel experts, attend seminars and book airfare deals at the Stephens Convention Center. Tickets are available here.
Fika Fest (Saturday & Sunday)
Head to the cozy neighborhood of Andersonville for a weekend of Swedish celebration! Enjoy business discounts, a Coffee and Cocoa crawl and The Great Puzzle exchange. For the full event lineup, click here.
Groundhog Day (Sunday)
Celebrate the iconic film Groundhog Day and the life of Harold Ramis at Harry Caray’s Tavern on Navy Pier. Hang with the film cast and catch Chicago’s own groundhog Harry will see whether or not he sees his shadow. For more information, click here.
One is simply not enough.
After tickets flew yesterday, Nine Inch Nails announced that in addition to second shows in Brooklyn and Los Angeles, they’ll be playing a second date in Chicago on August 20. The new shows go on sale Friday, January 31 at 12 PM local time.
Brian & Kenzie kick off Ticket Blitz Thursday at 8:00am today.
A Tuesday night board meeting in Thornton Township ended with fists being thrown and people leaving via police escort. Per WGN, “Activist and known opponent of Tiffany Henyard, Jedidiah Brown, spoke out against the Township Supervisor, and ended his comments by calling her an expletive. Brown walked away from the podium and toward where Henyard was sitting, when people jumped in, and fists started flying.”
Those involved in the fight left before officers arrived, so no arrests were made, according to police.
Last night, NBC aired the ’50 Years of SNL Music’ documentary in preparation for the upcoming 50th anniversary of the iconic sketch show. Throughout the course of the three-hour documentary, a number revelations were made, including the fact that Rage Against the Machine were locked down by the Secret Service following their 1996 performance, but nothing impressed us more than the opening video for the documentary.
This seven-and-a-half-minute music video spans the history of SNL music in an incredible way.
We can’t recommend this documentary enough.
We were gifted amazing news this past week. “We will be converting our food court fountain business back over to Coca-Cola,” Costco CEO Ron Vachris said Thursday at the company’s annual shareholders meeting. That’s right, soon you’ll be able to wash down a reasonably priced hot dog with the fresh, ice cold Coca-Cola.
Sinegal also famously once said, “If you raise the effing hot dog, I will kill you. Figure it out,” according to former CEO Craig Jelinek.
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Globes on the Terrace at Hotel Zachary (Friday-Sunday)
It is the FINAL weekend for heated terrace globes at Hotel Zachary. Enjoy views of Wrigley Field as well as a variety of drinks for parties of six or less. The globes also have fun activities including board games, Polaroid cameras and a record player! To make a reservation, check here.
Chicago Restaurant Week (Friday-Sunday)
The 18th annual Chicago Restaurant Week kicks off this Friday, with over 470 locations throughout the city participating. For more information and a full list of restaurants, click here.
The Vaccines at The Vic (Friday)
Q101 St. Patrick’s Day broadcast alumni The Vaccines head to The Vic this weekend for what should be a stellar show. Tickets can be purchased here.
Chicago Blackhawks host the Tampa Bay Lightning (Friday)
The Lightning, as of recent vintage, have been very good. The same cannot be said for the Blackhawks. The Hawks shoot for a rare home win on Friday night.
Christian Lee Hutson at Lincoln Hall (Saturday)
Folk standout Christian Lee Hutson heads to Lincoln Hall on Saturday night for what could end up being one of the most emotional sets of 2025. Hutson, who has the much-desired Phoebe Bridgers stamp of approval, is one of the most prolific writers going today. Tickets can be purchased here.
SoxFest Live (Friday-Saturday)
Celebrate the Chicago White Sox with a brand new immersive fan experience, kicking off Friday at the Ramova Theater. Enjoy photo-ops, interactive experiences and a VIP meet-and-greet to those who upgrade. For ticket information click here.
Chicago Bulls vs. Philadelphia 76ers (Saturday)
The 76ers are the one team remaining in the Eastern Conference that could knock the Bulls out of a Play-In Tournament spot, so in a weird way, this game really matters. That’s the best we can see about current Bulls action.
Frank Black at Metro (Saturday-Sunday)
Pixies frontman Frank Black celebrates 30 years of his incredible solo record, “Teenager of the Year”, on both Saturday and Sunday at the Metro. Black’s show on Saturday is sold out, but limited tickets remain for Sunday’s show.
Chicago Blackhawks host the Minnesota Wild (Sunday)
If the Hawks don’t beat the Lightning, maybe they’ll beat the Wild…
