FORGE OUTDOORS LOCATED 
3340 Mall Loop Drive, Joliet, IL 60431

Nestled in the heart of Joliet’s bustling mall district, Forge Outdoors transforms into a vibrant open-air entertainment hub each summer. A perfect destination for families and friends alike, the venue combines laid-back outdoor vibes with high-energy live music. Expect local food trucks, refreshing drinks, and plenty of room to unwind under the summer sky.

Yung Gravy, born Matthew Hauri, is a platinum-selling rapper known for blending modern trap with retro soul and funk samples to create a sound that’s as nostalgic as it is fresh. Hailing from Minnesota and armed with a marketing degree, he first went viral on SoundCloud with hits like “Mr. Clean” and “1 Thot 2 Thot Red Thot Blue Thot,” quickly gaining a cult following for his witty, tongue-in-cheek lyrics and effortlessly cool persona. Standing at a towering 6'6" (or 6'8", depending on who you ask), Gravy has built his brand around being “your mom’s favorite rapper,” combining internet humor, throwback vibes, and smooth delivery into a signature style that spans generations. His breakout hit “Betty (Get Money)” marked his first Billboard Hot 100 entry, and he’s since collaborated with artists like bbno$, Juicy J, Dillon Francis, and even Martha Stewart. Whether headlining college campuses or lighting up festival stages, Yung Gravy continues to ride the wave of viral fame, dropping new music and bringing the “Gravy Train” to fans across the globe.

 We throw parties for the music we love.
Since they threw their first party at an East L.A. dive bar, Morgan Freed and T.J. Petracca, and a dedicated crew of regular attendees, built Emo Nite into a phenomenon. Top-tier emo artists, old and new, curate playlists and perform, with guest lists boasting members of blink-182, All Time Low, Dashboard Confessional, The Maine, and Good Charlotte. Scene-friendly pop culture mavericks often participate, like past attendees Post Malone, Demi Lovato, Machine Gun Kelly, and Skrillex.