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Ensemble of Wave and Wire (A Solo Show by Ladipo Famodu)
Friday at 7:00 PM
Chicago · 2147 S Lumber St
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Ensemble of Wave and Wire (A Solo Show by Ladipo Famodu)
Friday at 7:00 PM
Chicago · 2147 S Lumber St
Meditate for Bliss in 2026!
Sun, Jun 14, 10:00 AM
Schaumburg · National India Hub
Meditate for Bliss in 2026!
Sun, Jun 14, 10:00 AM
Schaumburg · National India Hub
March with Link USA & Zurich in Chicago's Pride Parade!
Sun, Jun 28, 11:00 AM
Chicago · 3805 N Broadway
March with Link USA & Zurich in Chicago's Pride Parade!
Sun, Jun 28, 11:00 AM
Chicago · 3805 N Broadway
Survivors Walk
Sat, Sep 12, 9:00 AM
Chicago · Garfield Park Gold Dome Field House, North Central Park Avenue, Chicago, IL, USA
Survivors Walk
Sat, Sep 12, 9:00 AM
Chicago · Garfield Park Gold Dome Field House, North Central Park Avenue, Chicago, IL, USA
Silent Book Club - Eli Tea Bar- Sponsored By 40th Ward Dems
Wed, Jun 3, 6:45 PM + 7 more
Chicago · Eli Tea Bar, North Clark Street, Chicago, IL, USA
Silent Book Club - Eli Tea Bar- Sponsored By 40th Ward Dems
Wed, Jun 3, 6:45 PM + 7 more
Chicago · Eli Tea Bar, North Clark Street, Chicago, IL, USA
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Rotary Club of Chicago Cosmopolitan -Member Spotlights
Wednesday at 6:00 PM
Chicago · Elephant & Castle- Buckingham Room
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Rotary Club of Chicago Cosmopolitan -Member Spotlights
Wednesday at 6:00 PM
Chicago · Elephant & Castle- Buckingham Room
Hot Topics in Breast Cancer Chicago 2026
Wed, Jun 10, 5:30 PM
Chicago · Malcolm X College
Hot Topics in Breast Cancer Chicago 2026
Wed, Jun 10, 5:30 PM
Chicago · Malcolm X College
DWELL 2026
Fri, Aug 28, 6:00 PM
Barrington · Barrington Campus Life Center
DWELL 2026
Fri, Aug 28, 6:00 PM
Barrington · Barrington Campus Life Center
PO JAM's: Poetic JustUs
Sat, May 30, 8:00 PM
Chicago · 950 W Fulton Market
PO JAM's: Poetic JustUs
Sat, May 30, 8:00 PM
Chicago · 950 W Fulton Market
Rising Arts Leader: Cross-Sector Organizing, Advocacy and Impact
Wednesday at 3:00 PM
Chicago · Chicago Cultural Center
Rising Arts Leader: Cross-Sector Organizing, Advocacy and Impact
Wednesday at 3:00 PM
Chicago · Chicago Cultural Center
Dunks and Donuts with Dad
Sun, Jun 21, 2:30 PM
Glen Ellyn · Goldfish Swim School - Glen Ellyn
Dunks and Donuts with Dad
Sun, Jun 21, 2:30 PM
Glen Ellyn · Goldfish Swim School - Glen Ellyn
Three Avenues Solidarity Book Club: Nasty Work
Mon, Jul 13, 6:00 PM
Chicago · Beermiscuous
Three Avenues Solidarity Book Club: Nasty Work
Mon, Jul 13, 6:00 PM
Chicago · Beermiscuous
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Elevated Chess Club at Blazed Bakery Chicago
Tuesday at 6:00 PM
Chicago · Blazed Bakery Chicago
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Elevated Chess Club at Blazed Bakery Chicago
Tuesday at 6:00 PM
Chicago · Blazed Bakery Chicago
Chicago Community handmade Expo
Fri, May 29, 8:00 AM
Chicago · Chicago Cultural Center
Chicago Community handmade Expo
Fri, May 29, 8:00 AM
Chicago · Chicago Cultural Center
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Queer Power Connect
Sat, Jun 20, 1:00 PM
Chicago · Anne's Haven
Just added
Queer Power Connect
Sat, Jun 20, 1:00 PM
Chicago · Anne's Haven
Live Handpainting Demo
Tue, Jun 9, 1:00 PM
Chicago · ASID Illinois Chapter
Live Handpainting Demo
Tue, Jun 9, 1:00 PM
Chicago · ASID Illinois Chapter
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JBS Entrepreneurship Program Information Session: May 2026
Today at 11:30 AM
Forest Park · Joseph Business School
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JBS Entrepreneurship Program Information Session: May 2026
Today at 11:30 AM
Forest Park · Joseph Business School
Verana Health Reception at ASCO
Sat, May 30, 5:15 PM
Chicago · Vu Rooftop
Verana Health Reception at ASCO
Sat, May 30, 5:15 PM
Chicago · Vu Rooftop
Salsa Sunday @ The Stadium Club – International Flag Day
Sun, Jun 14, 6:00 PM
McCook · Stadium Club at the Max
Salsa Sunday @ The Stadium Club – International Flag Day
Sun, Jun 14, 6:00 PM
McCook · Stadium Club at the Max
Lincoln Square Greek Fest 2026
Fri, Jun 12, 12:00 AM + 2 more
Chicago · St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church
Lincoln Square Greek Fest 2026
Fri, Jun 12, 12:00 AM + 2 more
Chicago · St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church

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What are the best free events to attend?

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Ensemble of Wave and Wire (A Solo Show by Ladipo Famodu)

Meditate for Bliss in 2026!

March with Link USA & Zurich in Chicago's Pride Parade!

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JBS Entrepreneurship Program Information Session: May 2026

Elevated Chess Club at Blazed Bakery Chicago

Rising Arts Leader: Cross-Sector Organizing, Advocacy and Impact

Rotary Club of Chicago Cosmopolitan -Member Spotlights