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This is a music-lover's dream evening! Grab a drink at the best neighborhood dive bar, then dance to your heart's content while DJ’s spin vinyl soul music all night long.

Here's your plan for a Vinyl Record Dance Party in Chicago:
Pregame at Inner Town Pub, then dance the night away at Empty Bottle's Soul Summit

Vinyl Record Dance Party

Start your evening at The Inner Town Pub in East Village, Chicago, enjoying next-level cocktails and free pool in a cozy dive bar atmosphere.

Pregame Drinks

⭐️ This pub is in the middle of a residential area, so if you think you’re going the wrong way… You’re probably close!

✅ Before you go
• This is a cash-only bar. Have cash with you or take some out at the ATM inside

💪Pro tips: 
• Get a cocktail! Despite this being a dive bar, their cocktail’s are next-level
• They have free pool - who doesn’t love that!

Pregame at Innertown Pub

Dance to vinyl soul music at the lively Empty Bottle during Soul Summit, happening every other month. Remember to follow them on Instagram for event updates.

Dance Party

⭐️ Empty Bottle is one of the best small concert venues in the city! They host a variety of events from yoga to intimate concerts and podcast recordings to dance parties. Check out their website for more great events!

✅ Before you go
• Doors open at 9pm and is free to enter before 10pm. After 10pm, there’s a $5 cover
• Soul Summit only happens once every other month so be sure to follow their Instagram to hear when the next event is announced: https://www.instagram.com/soulsummitchicago/

🚶‍♀️Transportation:
• 12 min walk

💪Pro tip: 
• The music can get pretty loud. If you need earplugs, they’re $1 at the bar

Dance the night away at Empty Bottle's Soul Summit

Get ready for a night full of good music on vinyl records

at places only Chicago locals know about. Inner Town Pub is a neighborhood dive bar

I have gatekeeped for so long. This place is the perfect pregame before dancing

at Empty Bottle. Here, you'll find my favorite Chicago event, Soul Summit.

This night full of soul music spinning on vinyl and dancing,

There is just nothing like it in the city.

So use this plan with a music loving friend and dance the night away! 

Free yoga class at the Goddess and the Baker grassy outdoor patio by Yoga Now followed by a free cold brew or hot coffee. Get your workout in early! 

Here's your plan for a free morning yoga session followed by a refreshing cold brew or hot coffee

Free coffee + yoga morning ☕️🧘

Join a free outdoor yoga class at Goddess and the Baker's patio in River North, Tuesdays at 8am—bring your own mat and start your morning strong!

Yoga Class

✅ Before you go
• Get there a little early because the class did fill up! I would stay close to the front because the instructor was hard to hear at times without a mic. 
• Bring your own mat or towel! 
• Class schedule: 
Tuesdays- Yoga: 8:00am 

Thursdays- Pilates Mat: 9:30am

Saturdays: Vinyasa Power Yoga: 9:00am

💪 Pro tips
• You can register ahead of time (but no one checked people in) https://www.mindbodyonline.com/explore/fitness/classes/goddess-baker-outdoor-yoga-at-165-w-superior-street-yoga-now#326214408-2025-07-01

Yoga Class 🧘‍♂️🧘🏼‍♀️🧘

After yoga, head inside Goddess and the Baker for a free cold brew or hot coffee—just show up after your morning class!

Free coffee

✅ Before you go
• All you have to do is go up to the counter and ask for your free drink, because you just completed the yoga class! 

💪 Pro tips
• The line gets long fast! So if you have to get to work or just don’t want to wait in line, get up to the counter right after the class ends. 

Free coffee ☕️

The best way to start your morning is with a free workout class and a free coffee.

usually running on Tuesday and Thursday mornings.

Make sure to get there early because the class did end up filling up.

get in line and get your free cold brew or hot coffee.

Change up the daily routine and inspire creativity at this DIY craft studio

Here's your plan for making custom rugs or trying mosaic, fluid art, or handmade lipstick crafts

Rug Tufting and Creative Art

Try rug tufting, mosaic, or fluid art at Pop Craft Studio in Ukrainian Village, Chicago, and create a unique piece to be shipped home.

DIY Arts & Crafts

✅ Before you go
• Book a service on their website (tufting, mosaic, fluid art, and more) https://popcraftstudio.com
• Come w/ a design or choose once there

💪 Pro tips
• You’re given a 3-hour window to prep and tuft
• Once you’re done, they’ll fix up the rug and ship to you (also offer pick-up)
• Choose a small, medium, or large size rug

Head to Pop Craft Studio

A healthy challenge of rug tufting is enough to inspire a

change in daily routine and spark some curiosity and joy.

Whether or not you come with your design,

you'll soon be tracing your design and then get to rug tufting.

but it was not too intimidating for a beginner like me and perfect for visitors

or just trying to change up your normal go out and get a drink.

you'll fill out a form that has your rug shipped right to your door.

Visiting Chicago this summer? The Museum of Ice Cream is a fun, interactive experience that’s perfect for beating the heat and making memories. From unlimited sweet treats and mini golf to vibrant photo ops and the iconic sprinkle pool, every room invites you to play, taste, and snap the cutest pics. It’s a must-see stop for solo travelers, families, couples, or anyone looking to add a little magic to their trip 🍦📍

Here's your plan for enjoying interactive ice cream treats, mini golf, photo ops, and playful fun in Chicago

Sweetest Way to Cool Down in Chicago ☀️🍦

Visit Chicago’s Museum of Ice Cream for a fun, interactive experience with unlimited sweet treats, mini golf, and unique photo ops. Tickets available online or at the pink booth.

Ice cream museum visit

✅ Before you go
• Purchase tickets here: https://www.museumoficecream.com/book-chicago/

💪 Pro tips
• Come ready to indulge in plenty of sweet treats

Get your tickets online or at the pink booth outside the museum 

so I found the cutest way to cool down in Chicago.

Come with me to check out the Museum of Ice Cream.

you're given an ice cream name and taken to the prettiest pink subway station.

This entire place was giving sugar overload.

and did you know that New Zealand eats the most ice cream?

Next up was Jelly Bean Dreams with a side of ice.

I found my Zodiac ice cream flavor and never felt more seen.

Who knew there was so much history in ice cream?

Did somebody say mini golf but make it sweet?

I made a bold decision to try Chicago style hot dog ice cream.

Let's just say the silence in my soul said everything.

I immediately needed a new taste in my mouth.

I played some games in the circus room and found

a giant frosted animal cookie and considered moving in,

and you can't skip the bar on your way out.

Whether going solo or with the girls after Brunch, you have to stop by Goldplaited in Lakeview East! 🌟

Here's your plan for brunching at Oak & Honey, then shopping cool accessories at goldplaited boutique

Saturday Shopping Trip 🛍️

Start your day with brunch at Oak & Honey in East Lakeview—enjoy a cinnamon roll and latte before shopping with friends nearby.

Brunch dining

✅ Before you go
• gather up the gals - they deserve cute stuff too!
• get a cinnamon role and latte for brunch before - it’s just down the street! 

Head to brunch at Oak & Honey before! 

Shop unique jewelry, cute tanks, and themed accessories at Goldplaited in Lakeview East—perfect for elevating your summer style after brunch with friends!

Accessory Shopping

✅ Before you go 
• check out what’s missing in your clsoet - what’s a staple you need in your wardrobe this summer? 

💪 Pro tips
• there are so many fire themes to choose from! Be adventurous and different, you’re only going once! 👀

Build your style with the fun accessories 💍

Come shopping with me to the woman-owned boutique,

This boutique's clothing options give off cool Chicago City girl vibes.

I noticed this bowl of claw clips almost immediately and loved the starfish one.

I can't wait to throw this in my hair when I'm headed to the lake.

I tried on a couple of different styles here,

but ultimately my favorite thing were the themed accessories.

The theme with the boot was so adorable and then over here we had a Zen

My favorite was the evil eye that was so up my alley.

I have so many options for jewelry and fun candles like this one for spooky season.

shopping solo or with girlfriends after brunch.