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Virgin Mobile has partnered with the City of Chicago, The Night Ministry and the Common Ground Foundation to help homeless youth in Chicago. Be part of their cause, and come visit their new retail locations with a $20 donation – in exchange they’ll give you a ticket to see Chicago native COMMON perform live!
Tickets are available at the following location and times:

Virgin Mobile Flagship

2562-64 N. Clark St.

Saturday, 7/21 12-4PM (CT)

Sunday, 7/22 12-4PM (CT)

Can’t make it to the Flagship Store? Tickets are also available by clicking here. All proceeds benefit The Night Ministry of Chicago that works to provide housing, healthcare and human connection to members of our community struggling with poverty or homelessness. VIP goodies may be available for some lucky customers, so keep your eyes and ears open! Visit our hot, new locations in your neighborhood to upgrade your phone, check on your account, browse new devices, and high five our employees. Click here to find one near you!

*No purchase necessary, donation is required. Ticket quantities are limited. Cost per ticket: $20 donation to The Night Ministry. Max ticket quantity per person: 2. Must be 18 or older.

Bobby Dixon, son of legendary bluesman Willie Dixon, performed at Daley Plaza on Monday, June 7^th as part of a preview for the upcoming Chicago Blues Festival that begins June 11^th in Grant Park.

Bobby Dixon, an accomplished musician in his own right, has performed with, to name a few, Buddy Guy, Bo Diddley, B.B. King and the Rolling Stones. Bobby will also be performing at this year’s Blues Festival.

This year’s Chicago Blues Festival will be held June 11-13 in Grant Park and will celebrate the life and music of Howlin’ Wolf on the centennial of his birthday with special performances and jam sessions.

The internationally acclaimed and FREE admission festival is designed to celebrate and remember the blues tradition and heritage. The 3-day festival features five distinct stages that tell the story of the Blues using various Blues music styles. Daily festival hours are 11am to 9:30pm.