Things to do in Chicago
Chicago is a popular center of culture, food and events. For amazing burgers to five-star dining head to the West Loop neighborhood. Go to a rooftop bar downtown for drinks and views. Walk and bike the 606 trail. Take in the architecture cruising the Chicago River. See comedy at Second City. Breathe in the beauty at Millennium Park.
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Popular Chicago events
MAY
22
Shore Club, Chicago, IL
Free • on Eventbrite
MAY
23
Shore Club, Chicago, IL
Free • on Eventbrite
JUN
23
Oakwood Beach, Chicago, IL
Starts at $69.00 • on Eventbrite
JUN
23
South Loop, Chicago, IL
on Eventbrite
JUL
20
Union Park, Chicago, IL
Starts at $75.00 • on Eventbrite
JUL
28
Midway Plaisance, Chicago (in Hyde Park, by the University of Chicago), Chicago, IL
Free • on Eventbrite
This Weekend
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27
The Promontory, Chicago, IL
on Eventbrite
APR
27
Moonlight Studios, Chicago, IL
on Eventbrite
APR
28
Old Crow Smokehouse River North, Chicago, IL
Starts at $30.00 • on Eventbrite
APR
28
SPiN Chicago, Chicago, IL
Starts at $30.00 • on Eventbrite
APR
28
Mystic Blue Cruises (Boarding at Navy Pier), Chicago, IL
Starts at $60.00 • on Eventbrite
APR
29
The New Dating Game, Chicago, IL
Free • on Eventbrite
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Music events
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15
Thalia Hall, Chicago, IL
Starts at $49.25 • on Eventbrite
MAY
20
Thalia Hall, Chicago, IL
Starts at $26.00 • on Eventbrite
JUN
14
Thalia Hall, Chicago, IL
Starts at $25.00 • on Eventbrite
JUN
28
Thalia Hall, Chicago, IL
Starts at $39.00 • on Eventbrite
SEP
16
Thalia Hall, Chicago, IL
Starts at $13.00 • on Eventbrite
NOV
17
Thalia Hall, Chicago, IL
Starts at $30.00 • on Eventbrite
Food & Drink events
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6
The Chop Shop & 1st Ward, Chicago, IL
Free • on Eventbrite
MAY
15
Morgan Manufacturing, Chicago, IL
Starts at $75.00 • on Eventbrite
MAY
18
Jonquil Park, Chicago, IL
Starts at $20.00 • on Eventbrite
MAY
19
Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago, IL
Starts at $10.00 • on Eventbrite
JUN
15
Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago, IL
Starts at $20.00 • on Eventbrite
JUN
23
The Most Luxurious Bars in River North! (listed in event description), Chicago, IL
Starts at $10.00 • on Eventbrite
Business & Professional events
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25
Venue SIX10, Chicago, IL
on Eventbrite
APR
26
Blue Cross Blue Shield Tower, Chicago, IL
Starts at $200.00 • on Eventbrite
APR
26
Morgan MFG, Chicago, IL
Starts at $100.00 • on Eventbrite
MAY
2
House of Blues, Chicago, IL
Starts at $5.00 • on Eventbrite
MAY
3
The University Club of Chicago, Chicago, IL
Starts at $200.00 • on Eventbrite
MAY
10
Venue SIX10, Chicago, IL
Starts at $40.00 • on Eventbrite
MAY
24
UIC Forum | Main Hall, Chicago, IL
on Eventbrite
JUN
22
Loyola School of Law, Chicago, Illinois
on Eventbrite
APR
25
Venue SIX10, Chicago, IL
on Eventbrite
APR
26
Blue Cross Blue Shield Tower, Chicago, IL
Starts at $200.00 • on Eventbrite
APR
26
Morgan MFG, Chicago, IL
Starts at $100.00 • on Eventbrite
MAY
2
House of Blues, Chicago, IL
Starts at $5.00 • on Eventbrite
MAY
3
The University Club of Chicago, Chicago, IL
Starts at $200.00 • on Eventbrite
MAY
10
Venue SIX10, Chicago, IL
Starts at $40.00 • on Eventbrite
MAY
24
UIC Forum | Main Hall, Chicago, IL
on Eventbrite
JUN
22
Loyola School of Law, Chicago, Illinois
on Eventbrite
Health & Wellness events
See moreAPR
28
Jones College Prep, Chicago, IL
Starts at $134.00 • on Eventbrite
APR
28
Walter H. Dyett High School for the Arts, Chicago, IL
Starts at $15.00 • on Eventbrite
MAY
12
Grant Park Butler Field, Chicago, IL
on Eventbrite
MAY
12
Sheraton Grand Chicago, Chicago, IL
Starts at $49.00 • on Eventbrite
JUN
8
Adler University Chicago, Chicago, IL
on Eventbrite
JUN
29
Chicago Marriott O'Hare, Chicago, IL
Starts at $199.00 • on Eventbrite
SEP
20
University Club of Chicago, Chicago, IL
Starts at $150.00 • on Eventbrite
SEP
30
Chicago, IL
on Eventbrite
APR
28
Jones College Prep, Chicago, IL
Starts at $134.00 • on Eventbrite
APR
28
Walter H. Dyett High School for the Arts, Chicago, IL
Starts at $15.00 • on Eventbrite
MAY
12
Grant Park Butler Field, Chicago, IL
on Eventbrite
MAY
12
Sheraton Grand Chicago, Chicago, IL
Starts at $49.00 • on Eventbrite
JUN
8
Adler University Chicago, Chicago, IL
on Eventbrite
JUN
29
Chicago Marriott O'Hare, Chicago, IL
Starts at $199.00 • on Eventbrite
SEP
20
University Club of Chicago, Chicago, IL
Starts at $150.00 • on Eventbrite
SEP
30
Chicago, IL
on Eventbrite
Charity & Causes events
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26
Loyola University Chicago, Water Tower Campus, Chicago, IL
on Eventbrite
APR
28
Chicago Literacy Alliance, Chicago, IL
on Eventbrite
MAY
5
National Hellenic Museum, Chicago, IL
on Eventbrite
MAY
5
Per.so.na. Chicago Ultra Lounge, Chicago, Illinois
on Eventbrite
MAY
12
Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago, IL
Starts at $135.00 • on Eventbrite
MAY
12
Deuces and The Diamond Club, Chicago, IL
Starts at $100.00 • on Eventbrite
MAY
17
Venue West, Chicago, IL
on Eventbrite
MAY
23
Alhambra Palace Restaurant, Chicago, IL
on Eventbrite
APR
26
Loyola University Chicago, Water Tower Campus, Chicago, IL
on Eventbrite
APR
28
Chicago Literacy Alliance, Chicago, IL
on Eventbrite
MAY
5
National Hellenic Museum, Chicago, IL
on Eventbrite
MAY
5
Per.so.na. Chicago Ultra Lounge, Chicago, Illinois
on Eventbrite
MAY
12
Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago, IL
Starts at $135.00 • on Eventbrite
MAY
12
Deuces and The Diamond Club, Chicago, IL
Starts at $100.00 • on Eventbrite
MAY
17
Venue West, Chicago, IL
on Eventbrite
MAY
23
Alhambra Palace Restaurant, Chicago, IL
on Eventbrite
Free events
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28
Lake Shore Conference Center, Chicago, IL
Free • on Eventbrite
APR
29
Nacional 27, Chicago, IL
Free • on Eventbrite
MAY
3
Pilotworks Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
Free • on Eventbrite
MAY
5
The Renaissance Bronzville, Chicago, IL
Free • on Eventbrite
MAY
17
Emil and Patricia Jones Convocation Center, Chicago, IL
Free • on Eventbrite
MAY
26
Donald E Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, IL
Free • on Eventbrite
JUN
8
Addams/Medill Park, Chicago, IL
Free • on Eventbrite
SEP
22
LaBagh Woods, Chicago, IL
Free • on Eventbrite
APR
28
Lake Shore Conference Center, Chicago, IL
Free • on Eventbrite
APR
29
Nacional 27, Chicago, IL
Free • on Eventbrite
MAY
3
Pilotworks Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
Free • on Eventbrite
MAY
5
The Renaissance Bronzville, Chicago, IL
Free • on Eventbrite
MAY
17
Emil and Patricia Jones Convocation Center, Chicago, IL
Free • on Eventbrite
MAY
26
Donald E Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, IL
Free • on Eventbrite
JUN
8
Addams/Medill Park, Chicago, IL
Free • on Eventbrite
SEP
22
LaBagh Woods, Chicago, IL
Free • on Eventbrite
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