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Chicago African Restaurant Week 2026
Thu, Dec 3, 12:00 PM
Chicago · Chicago
Chicago African Restaurant Week 2026
Thu, Dec 3, 12:00 PM
Chicago · Chicago
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Santa Arrives by Helicopter at Winston Plaza 2026
Saturday at 12:00 PM
Melrose Park · Winston Plaza
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Santa Arrives by Helicopter at Winston Plaza 2026
Saturday at 12:00 PM
Melrose Park · Winston Plaza
Christmas in Chicago Concert
Sat, Dec 12, 2:30 PM + 1 more
Chicago · The Moody Church
Christmas in Chicago Concert
Sat, Dec 12, 2:30 PM + 1 more
Chicago · The Moody Church
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City Civics Day 2026
Saturday at 11:00 AM
Chicago · Chicago Cultural Center
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City Civics Day 2026
Saturday at 11:00 AM
Chicago · Chicago Cultural Center
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2026 Research Symposium - Alzheimer's Association Community Conference
Friday at 9:30 AM
Chicago · Malcolm X College
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2026 Research Symposium - Alzheimer's Association Community Conference
Friday at 9:30 AM
Chicago · Malcolm X College
Almost full
A Conversation: State of Youth Mental Health
Tue, Nov 17, 8:30 AM
Chicago · mHUB
Almost full
A Conversation: State of Youth Mental Health
Tue, Nov 17, 8:30 AM
Chicago · mHUB
Almost full
Disease Control & Antimicrobial Stewardship Conference
Wed, Nov 18, 8:30 AM
Chicago · Malcolm X College
Almost full
Disease Control & Antimicrobial Stewardship Conference
Wed, Nov 18, 8:30 AM
Chicago · Malcolm X College
Almost full
Level Up Social Club - Professional Networking Event @ Experience 113
Thursday at 6:00 PM
Chicago · 113 N Elizabeth St
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Level Up Social Club - Professional Networking Event @ Experience 113
Thursday at 6:00 PM
Chicago · 113 N Elizabeth St
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"Daniel O'Connell: The Emancipator" CHICAGO SCREENING
Sunday at 3:00 PM
Chicago · Chicago History Museum
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"Daniel O'Connell: The Emancipator" CHICAGO SCREENING
Sunday at 3:00 PM
Chicago · Chicago History Museum
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Red Bull Wings Cup National Final
Fri, Dec 4, 6:00 PM
Chicago · Moonlight Studios
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Red Bull Wings Cup National Final
Fri, Dec 4, 6:00 PM
Chicago · Moonlight Studios
Almost full
Gather & Give Thanks: A Friendsgiving Celebration
Saturday at 6:00 PM
Chicago · 1757 N Kimball Ave
Almost full
Gather & Give Thanks: A Friendsgiving Celebration
Saturday at 6:00 PM
Chicago · 1757 N Kimball Ave
Almost full
Melodies of the Steppes
Sunday at 7:00 PM
Chicago · Holtschneider Performance Center — Allen Recital Hall
Almost full
Melodies of the Steppes
Sunday at 7:00 PM
Chicago · Holtschneider Performance Center — Allen Recital Hall
Chicago Area Job Fair - Powered by ITServe Alliance
Thu, Nov 19, 10:00 AM
Rosemont · Sheraton Suites Chicago O'Hare
Chicago Area Job Fair - Powered by ITServe Alliance
Thu, Nov 19, 10:00 AM
Rosemont · Sheraton Suites Chicago O'Hare
Almost full
Bright Night for the Arts
Thursday at 6:30 PM
Evanston · Noyes Cultural Center-Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre
Almost full
Bright Night for the Arts
Thursday at 6:30 PM
Evanston · Noyes Cultural Center-Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre
Writing With Care with Hanif Abdurraqib, Jason Reynolds, and Ai-jen Poo
Mon, Nov 30, 6:00 PM
Chicago · Claudia Cassidy Theater
Writing With Care with Hanif Abdurraqib, Jason Reynolds, and Ai-jen Poo
Mon, Nov 30, 6:00 PM
Chicago · Claudia Cassidy Theater
Cassidy Theater Film Club x Art is Labor: SHOWING UP
Wed, Nov 18, 6:30 PM
Chicago · Chicago Cultural Center
Cassidy Theater Film Club x Art is Labor: SHOWING UP
Wed, Nov 18, 6:30 PM
Chicago · Chicago Cultural Center
Ladies Who Lit Book Club Discussion at The Hoxton Chicago
Thu, Nov 19, 7:00 PM
Chicago · The Hoxton, Chicago
Ladies Who Lit Book Club Discussion at The Hoxton Chicago
Thu, Nov 19, 7:00 PM
Chicago · The Hoxton, Chicago
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ACTV Studio IRL: Vuori Rush Street x Basecamp Fitness
Thursday at 7:30 PM
Chicago · Vuori Rush Street
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ACTV Studio IRL: Vuori Rush Street x Basecamp Fitness
Thursday at 7:30 PM
Chicago · Vuori Rush Street
GOODBYE, DRAGON INN in 35mm
Fri, Nov 20, 7:00 PM
Evanston · Block Museum of Art, Northwestern University
GOODBYE, DRAGON INN in 35mm
Fri, Nov 20, 7:00 PM
Evanston · Block Museum of Art, Northwestern University
Almost full
CHILL SET- SAVE THE DATE!
Friday at 6:00 PM
Chicago · National Museum of Mexican Art
Almost full
CHILL SET- SAVE THE DATE!
Friday at 6:00 PM
Chicago · National Museum of Mexican Art

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What are the best free events to attend?

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Chicago African Restaurant Week 2026

Santa Arrives by Helicopter at Winston Plaza 2026

Christmas in Chicago Concert

City Civics Day 2026

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Which free events are coming up?

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Level Up Social Club - Professional Networking Event @ Experience 113

Bright Night for the Arts

ACTV Studio IRL: Vuori Rush Street x Basecamp Fitness

2026 Research Symposium - Alzheimer's Association Community Conference