8/19 Kreayshawn at Bottom Lounge, $17.50. Come on, admit it. You're curious, just like us, and you're dying to see Kreayshawn unleash all over Chicago. Blow off all that workweek steam. We won't judge.
Bottom Lounge, 1375 West Lake Street (at North Ogden Ave); 312-666-6775.
8/19 Joan Of Arc at Subterranean, $10. We know, it seems like all the good shows are converging in one evening, but it's nice to have options, no? Seeing a major band in an intimate setting is not something we're going to pass up, and we suggest you take advantage of this rare rock opportunity.
Subterranean, 2011 West North Avenue (at Damen Avenue); 773-278-6600.
8/21, High Places at The Empty Bottle, $12. If you like checking out new bands, and you like doing it for free, comment below and tell us why you should win two free tickets to this show. One comment will actually win two tickets to check out new indie-pop wonderband High Places.
The Empty Bottle, (at West Cortez Street) 1035 North Western Avenue; 773-276-3600.
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