Hey hey, Philly! God, I love summer. Life just feels a little more unserious. Every night, no sleep. Bus. Club. Another club. Another club. Plane. Next place. Lady Gaga really had her priorities straight.

Have the best night ever in the Windy City, completely for free. The Black Keys are going to Chicago on Wednesday, and we’re giving away a pair of tickets, flight credit, and hotel stay so you can too. How could you say no to this?

JUST ANNOUNCED

• The greatest holiday show south of the North Pole is back with another brand spankin’ new wintertide wonder! Drag queen powerhouses BenDeLaCreme & Jinkx Monsoon are coming back to town. Win tickets for November.*

• Zoom zoom zoom zoom, zoom zoom zoom zoom. All-male a cappella group Straight No Chaser is coming to Philly this holiday season, and they’re here to make spirits bright. Find your starting note.

• Didn’t cha know, didn’t cha know that Neo-Soul Love, an Erykah Badu and Jill Scott tribute, is coming to City Winery later this July? Jam out while Angelica Baylor performs all their greatest hits. Secure your seats now.

• Plus other just announced shows from Sheer Mag, Feastival 2026, Vladimir Caamano, Star Wars: The Experience, Southeast Asian Market, and more!

FREE STUFF FRIDAY

Ahh, our favorite word. Why spend your whole paycheck on a night out in Philly when you can have (potentially) an even better one for free? From A-list concerts to recession pop bingo to unforgettable raves, the Do215 list of free sh*t to do around the city will never do you wrong.

THIS WEEKEND

LOCALS ONLY

• Ever wanted to walk the Ben Franklin Bridge? Now’s your chance, because they’re closing it down and hosting a pilgrimage across it to celebrate 100 years of being up. Great day to be a non-driver.

• Dunk on ‘em, literally. Hoopbus is pulling up to Philly this week with one mission: to spread love and revitalize communities through basketball. Help them make it happen.

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