Stage Buzz: The Struts, Pride in the Park, Summer Smash
The Struts
Fall Out Boy will kick off their summer tour with a hometown show at the iconic Wrigley Field with support from Royal & The Serpent, The Academy Is…, and Chicago natives Alkaline Trio. The Wilmette natives, who released their eighth studio album, So Much (for) Stardust in March, will bring over two decades’ worth of hits, classics, and fan favorites to the baseball stadium on Wednesday, June 21. Gates open at 6:15 PM. Get your ticket to this summer’s hottest show. Tickets are still available here.
UK rockers The Struts keep the spirit and fun of glam rock alive with their high-energy anthems, flamboyant performances, and lots of glitzy fashion. The band brings their upbeat, party vibe to The Riviera Theatre this Friday, June 23 at 8 PM. Mac Saturn will open the show. Find tickets here.
Show your Pride at Chicago’s iconic LGBTQ+ celebration Pride in the Park. Returning for its fourth year, this year’s festival features a stacked lineup with performances from Saweetie; queer icon, Years & Years; and internationally acclaimed singer Zara Larsson. Other acts on the bill include CircuitMOM, DJ Lady D, DJ Mohammad, Boy J, Enza, O’Laysia, Kenya J Sanchez, DJ Ca$h Era, XO Carrington, Nico, DJ Zel, Platinum Carrington, and more. It all goes down this weekend on June 23rd and 24th. You can get tickets here. If you want to keep the pride party going, get over to the 52nd annual Pride Parade on June 25.
Premier hip-hop festival Summer Smash returns to Bridgeview for its fifth year. The 2023 lineup features some of hip hop’s rising stars along with genre favorites, including Ice Spice, Kid Cudi, Vince Staples, Future, G Herbo, Playboi Carti, Lil Druk, GloRilla, Lil Pump, $uicideboy$, Trippie Redd, Lil B, Juicy J, and more. The fun kicks off Friday, June 23, and runs through Sunday, June 25 at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview, IL. Get tickets and details here.
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