First up it’s almost time for the Chicago Super-Tri! The Chicago Triathlon is SO much more than just running-biking-swimming - it’s become a Chicago tradition for 43 years.  Andrea talks to the co-founder and Super-Tri CEO Michael D’Hulst about the biggest triathlon in the world with more than 95-hundred participants this year!  Be sure to cheer on the participants at events all weekend long August 22nd through the 23rd.  Information: supertri.com

Next up, the Boozy Book Fair sloshes into Chicago – through the fall!  Andrea talks to Keely O’Neal, the Director of Experiences at Bucketlisters about this limited pop-up featuring two of our favorite things -books and booze!  You’ll feel like you’re re-visiting the 90’s when you visit the nostalgic Boozy Book Fair at Everything Bar, 1601 W. Grand.  The pop-up features drunk spelling bees, a lecture night, DJs playing 80’s/90 music – and you’ll get credit at the gift shop where you can buy pencils, erasers and others book club gifts!  Information: bucketlisters.com

The F1 Arcade Chicago is officially open in Chicago!  Andrea talks to VP of Launch Strategy Liz Norris about this one-of-a-kind venue – and only a few in the world - featuring 61 F1 racing simulators, world class food and drinks and a rooftop view at the old Rock Bottom Brewery Building.  Tickets and information: f1arcade.com

“The Notebook” finishes its Chicago run this week at the Cadillac Palace theatre through August 16th.  Andrea talks to one of the stars of the show Emily Some, who was born in Aurora, grew up in Somonauk and graduated from Northwestern!  Emily talks about being back home and the loving, emotional message of "the Notebook" that endures over time.  Tickets and information: BroadwayInChicago.com