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2. Fill out the basic event details, making sure to include the required info, and click “Add It”. Be sure to upload a PHOTO image for your title background and a POSTER image if you have a flyer of information you would like attached. 

3. Once the page is created, click the description box under your title or poster image. Add a one-of-a-kind description of your event using our handy editing tool. Click the black “+” box and you will be able to add links, embed videos, upload images—you name it! Jazz it up however you like to make sure Chicago knows what you’ve got going on. Be sure not to use emojis, otherwise your description won't save.

4. Have a celebratory hot dog, you've done well!

TIPS FOR MAKING YOUR EVENT AS EFFECTIVE AS POSSIBLE

• Do not put the date, location, or time in the title: You are already letting everyone know the when, where, and why in the other fields. Let the title stand out!


• Leave the presenter out of the title, we have a special field for that too! Ie: "Do312 Presents.., React Presents.., Your Mom Presents..." Put it in the "Presents" box!


• Choose the Repeat Weekly option only if it is the exact same event on the same day every week: If there are different acts or happenings that you want to specify, it's better to make an individual event each week to make sure everyone knows what kind of awesomeness they are in for.


• On that note, do not put a different end date for an event unless it lasts multiple days.


• Please avoid adding a Facebook Event link in the “Ticket URL” box: This field is for exactly what it means, a URL link to where someone can actually buy a ticket.


• Type slowly in the band and venue fields and take our suggestions in the drop-down box: We have thousands of bands, artists and venues on file, each with pages and videos connected to them, all at your disposal. 

Go nuts on the HTML: Do you think auto editing boxes are for wimps? Are you a < > codemaster . Our description box supports basic html so just click the next to the description box on your event page and get creative with that big 'ol brain of yours!

Add a photo: As much as we like our stock image or some of the venue logos, people much rather see a visual representation of your event. You have two spots for images: the poster image, which will be located at the bottom of the event and the photo image, which becomes the background behind the event title section. We recommend the photo image be 1200px wide and 450px high for the best quality.

This is where your photo will appear:

This is where your poster will appear:

Please contact [email protected] for more help with adding events.

HOW TO EDIT AN EVENT?

To preserve the integrity of our listings, our users cannot edit events unless they have added the event themselves. If you have added the event, make sure you're signed in and go to the event page and click the grey 'edit' button to the right of the title. 

If you see an event that you cannot edit that needs updating (photo, info, links, cancellation, etc.) simply shoot us a quick email to [email protected]. We will be on it right away!

HOW DO I EDIT MY PROFILE?

1. Log in To Do312.
2. Click on your user icon.
3. Under your name Click “Edit Your Profile”

Pro Tip: Make sure your email is always updated! That way you'll know when you win dope stuff!

HOW ARE EVENTS RANKED?

Rankings are based on the number of people recommending an event, combined with the recommendations from our Do312 “All-Stars” (bloggers, local media and socialites.) You can make a recommendation or your "pick" for any event by clicking the “Add” button next to any event, this also adds the event to your own personal “Do312 Calendar”. The number in the blue box next to the “Buy Tickets” box indicates how many other users have recommended this event.

RSVP’S

There are some events that money can't buy, you just have to be on "The List"... Each week we offer free/discounted admission, exclusive bar deals and other goodies at some of Chicago's top events. If you see an event with an RSVP offer click it for IMMEDIATE access to the opportunity attached.

The Skinny On RSVP’s
When you RSVP to an event, the name you enter in the pop-up RSVP form will be the one that is on the list at the event. RSVP's do not include a guest unless noted, so share the link with your pals so they can RSVP as well!

You will receive a confirmation email if your RSVP is successful. If you arrive at a venue and there is any difficulty, please have this confirmation email handy on your phone or printed out.

How to be a rad RSVP'er!

• Let them know you RSVP'd through Do312. All of the venues we work with are aware of our lists.


• Be patient if there is a large list or multiple lists at the venue. Door folks have to deal with a lot of crazy sometimes, please don't add to it.


• Have your confirmation email handy in case there are any questions.


• Know the age limit for the event and BRING YOUR ID.

GIVEAWAYS

Giveaways for tickets and other prizes are done daily and randomly by Do312 giveaway elves. Most winners are contacted 5-7 days before the event, but that often varies depending on size of event, winner cancellations and additional prize release. Giveaways are almost never closed because of this fact.

We highly recommend if you have your heart set on going to an event that you've entered to win tickets for, BUY A TICKET. If you end up winning, give your purchased tickets to a friend. YAY FRIENDS!

If You Win
You will receive an email notification no earlier than a week before the show and later than 24 hours before the show.

If you've won a contest via our Facebook or Twitter pages, we'll tag you in the winning post no later than 24 hours prior to the show.

Please reply to the post or email confirming your attendance/telling us how awesome we are (preferably the latter). That way, we know you're coming!

Tips to Enhance Your Chances of Winning and Being an Awesome Winner