To most people, Friday the 13th is a rare occurrence that brings bad luck and weird vibes. To fans of getting inked, it means something else: cheap tattoos.
Find out what shops around Chicago are offering one-day-only deals to celebrate the strangest of days.
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1150 W. Taylor St. - University Village
Taylor Street Tattoo's $20 tattoo marathon (running 24 hours, from 12 a.m. to 12 a.m. on the 13th) has been known to draw massive lines in the past, so the shop is employing a pre-registration system, but will still be accepting walk-ins if time permits.
You can also enter to win a tattoo for you & a friend, or an eyebrow microblading!
4168 N. Elston Ave. - Irving Park
Cash in Twisted Tattoo Studio's $20 and $40 tat specials (flash sheet to be posted here) and poke a few extra holes in your body while you're there. The shop will also be offering $20 - $50 piercings and discounted jewelry.
5331 W. Belmont Ave. - Portage Park
Head west for $31 tattoos (+ $9 tip) and $13 piercings (+ $7 tip) at Jade Dragon. Early arrival suggested—as with any of these specials.
2376 N. Neva Ave. - Montclare
No, you're not dreaming. Back by popular demand, Dream City Tattoos is offering another $13 (+ $7 tip) tattoo special.
3265 N. Archer Ave. - Mount Pleasant
Swing by The Hard Core Element Tattoo shop for a $13 colored tattoo—just remember it doesn't include shading or detailing.
2105 W. Belmont Ave. - Bricktown
From 1 to 8 p.m., Krol Body Art will be offering $35 tattoos from this flash sheet. They will be doing sign ups—so it's first come, first serve!
3519 N. Halsted St. - Lakeview
Pink Rhino Tattoo & Body Piercing will be slashing their prices once again with $31 tattoos and piercing (plus tip) specials.
1834 S. Ashland Ave. - Pilsen
Skeemer Tattoo Ink is going all out for this Friday the 13th. You can get a $40 tattoo from 4 to 11 p.m. while listening to live music and enjoying food from Taquerofancy.
4835 N. Elston Ave - Albany Park
Take advantage of Tattoo Boulevard's $20 ($13 tattoo, $7 tip) specials this Friday the 13th from 7 a.m. to midnight.