We’re toasting to the official start of summer this year with a killer list of things to do around the area. Whether you’re taking it easy this weekend shopping, looking to party all night long or heading to the Hamptons for your day off; these upcoming events have something for everyone.

Sway Lounge welcomes legendary DJ Tim Sweeney this Thursday night to the decks. Sway is notoriously popular for throwing its Thursday night theme parties and they are thrilled to welcome long running WNYU weekly radio host to the club. Tim has made a huge contribution to dance music worldwide and his work with DFA Records is highly recognized. Don’t miss the party everyone’s talking about. There is no cover and an open rum bar from 10-11pm!

Memorial Day Weekend is the one holiday we look forward to that lets us know summer is right around the corner. Still don’t have any plans? No worries just check out these 10 ideas to enjoy your weekend!

Head to the movies! Find your nearest AMC Dine-In Theater (to enjoy some food and drinks of course) and check out the 3 most talked about movies that will be in theaters this weekend: Fast & The Furious 6, The Hangover Part III, and Now You See Me. For more information on theater locations and movie times visit their website.

Friday, May 24th

Friday, May, 24th through Monday, May 27th
6119 West 47th St. (Oak Park).
Daily Pass $10. For $15, you’ll have access to perks like free carnival rides.

Friday, May, 24th and Saturday May, 25th, 8pm and 11pm and Sunday, May 26th, 7pm and 10pm
UP Comedy Club at 230 W. North Ave.
Tickets: $30 - $35

It’s the longest-running show in Chicago, but Too Much Light never gets predictable. The only guarantee is that you’ll see 30 original plays in 60 minutes, all written and performed by the theater ensemble the Neo-Futurists. The plays themselves vary each week. Half of the tickets are available in advance, but come early if you’re buying at the door.

If Philly is your Memorial Day Weekend getaway destination, you will surely not be disappointed! This popular city has top-notch everything from its nightlife, to lunch cruises, to wine tastings. Make your Memorial Day Weekend an awesome trip by visiting some of these hot spots on our list.

Friday, May 24th:

May 24th marks the beginning of the weekend starting with Friday night barbecues at the Trestle Inn. Food trucks and happy hour specials will commence from 5pm until 9pm. Yumtown food truck is a celebrated and popular guest, dropping by to serve their delicious specialties and offering a free “Whiskey Sour Happy Hour,” taking place from 5-7pm.

For those of you spending your Memorial Day Weekend in Beantown, we have put together the ultimate agenda with a variety of events to choose from. Being on the top of the world—well, Boston for that matter —at the Skywalk Observatory, to enjoying delectable meals and cocktails at some of Boston’s finest venues, this Memorial Day Weekend will certainly be an unforgettable experience.

Friday, May 24th:

Show off your Boston pride by going on a date with the Green Monster…when the Red Sox play their Memorial Day Weekend Series against the Cleveland Indians (Friday, May 24th through Sunday, May 26th). Sit back and relax—enjoy a few beers and a must-try Fenway Frank while belting out ‘Sweet Caroline’ with the crowd. Ending the afternoon with either a meet & greet with one of the Red Sox players, or savoring a meal at one of the Fenway Park pubs will surely make your Friday exceptional.

Looking for somewhere to go where you can party AND smoke hookah? Look no further! Spirit Lounge in Edgewater has all you need to make your night a memorable one. With Happy Hour specials running from Monday through Sunday, you can enjoy 50% off drinks from 5pm until 8pm Monday through Thursday, and Friday through Sunday from 1pm to 6pm.

You have the option of arriving there before the party begins and you can actually request a table outdoors to enjoy the fresh air while sipping on a Cosmo. They even have a full menu ranging from appetizers to Lebanese cuisine to desserts! You can never go wrong with some Hummus and Blue Mist Hookah.

Cinco de Mayo maybe not be Mexican Independence Day and you may not know anything about purebred racing horses for The Kentucky Derby but that doesn’t mean you don’t want an excuse to head out to best spots in the city to celebrate! BarCrawls.com has spiced up the weekend so raise your margaritas and your tin-cupped mint juleps and join in on the fun with three distinct parties and a bar crawl. Check out the details below and click the party links to purchase your tickets!

Kentucky Derby Party at The Famished Frog: Tickets are $10 and allows you to celebrate the ‘greatest two minutes in sports’ on Saturday, May 4th. From 2pm until 9pm you’ll enjoy food and drink specials!

Cinco de Mayo maybe not be Mexican Independence Day and you may not know anything about purebred racing horses for The Kentucky Derby but that doesn’t mean you don’t want an excuse to head out to best spots in the city to celebrate! BarCrawls.com has spiced up the weekend so raise your margaritas and your tin-cupped mint juleps and join in on the fun with three distinct parties and a bar crawl. Check out the details below and click the party links to purchase your tickets!

Kentucky Derby Party at Hi-Tops: Tickets are $10 and allows you to celebrate the ‘greatest two minutes in sports’ on Saturday, May 4th. From 2pm until 9pm you’ll enjoy food and drink specials!

Cinco de Mayo maybe not be Mexican Independence Day and you may not know anything about purebred racing horses for The Kentucky Derby but that doesn’t mean you don’t want an excuse to head out to best spots in the city to celebrate! BarCrawls.com has spiced up the weekend so raise your margaritas and your tin-cupped mint juleps and join in on the fun with three distinct parties and a bar crawl. Check out the details below and click the party links to purchase your tickets!

Kentucky Derby Party at Public Bar—Main: Tickets are $10 and allows you to celebrate the ‘greatest two minutes in sports’ on Saturday, May 4th. From 2pm until 9pm you’ll enjoy food and drink specials!

Cinco de Mayo maybe not be Mexican Independence Day and you may not know anything about purebred racing horses for The Kentucky Derby but that doesn’t mean you don’t want an excuse to head out to best spots in the city to celebrate! BarCrawls.com has spiced up the weekend so raise your margaritas and your tin-cupped mint juleps and join in on the fun with three distinct parties and a bar crawl. Check out the details below and click the party links to purchase your tickets!

Kentucky Derby Party at Tavern on Broad: Tickets are $10 and allows you to celebrate the ‘greatest two minutes in sports.’ From 2pm until 9pm you’ll enjoy food and drink specials!