Events in Chicago, United States
Tacos y Tamales Festival
Chicago
Friday, July 18, 2025
1700
- 2200
Free
Festivals - Fairs - Carnivals - Parades - Culture
Modeled after a traditional Tianguis market, Tacos y Tamales Festival celebrates Chicago's rich Hispanic and Latin cultures with three days of endless food and drink options, live music, dance performances, a variety of vendors, art, and more.
This year at Tacos y ..
Stan's Donut 10K, 5K, and Kids Dash
Chicago
Saturday, July 26, 2025
0730
- 1300
30.00 USD
Family and Children - Activities - Outings - Events
Sprint Your Sprinkles Off! Come run all the miles and eat all the donuts on Saturday, July 26, 2025 at the Stan's Donut 10K, 5K, and Kids Dash at Soldier Field in Chicago!
Enjoy a hole lot of Lake Michigan and the soaring city skyline as you wind through the Museu ..
2025 Night Nation Run - Chicago, IL
Chicago
Saturday, August 9, 2025
2000
- 2200
39.99 USD
Social Events - Meet New People - Make Friends
Use coupon code SHINE to save on tickets!
The Night Nation Run is the World's first Running Music Festival! An ultimate blend of a Music Festival and a Fun Run. Experience a music filled course with Live DJs, Bubble Zones, Light Shows, Neon and Black Lights! Cross ..
Divas Half Marathon and 5K
Chicago
Saturday, September 13, 2025
0700
- 1200
44.99 USD
Sports Events - Marathons - Games - Competitions
THE GLAMMEST GOODS
All participants will be treated like true royalty with:
A fabulous Diva's Dri-Fit Race Shirt - because style and performance go hand in hand
A dazzling Diva's Finisher Medal - shine bright at the finish line!
A personalized Race Bib - your o ..
Hot Chocolate Run Chicago
Chicago
Sunday, November 2, 2025
0730
- 1100
39.00 USD
Sports Events - Marathons - Games - Competitions
America’s sweetest run is back for our most indulgent Hot Chocolate Run season yet in Chicago on November 2, 2025! With 5K, 10K, 15K and 2- Mile distances and a post-run party that’ll make you go cocoa crazy, you and your friends will experience the ultimate chocolat ..
Official July 4th Bar Crawl Chicago Independence Day Bar Crawl LIVE
Chicago
Friday, July 4, 2025
1600
- 0100
20.00 USD
Evenings at Bars - Nightclub Events
Chicago's July fourth Bar Crawl Celebrate Independence Day with the top-rated pub crawl! Red, white and booze in Chicago's #1 bar event!
Official July 4th Bar Crawl Chicago Independence Day Bar Crawl LIVE
Chicago Independence Day Weekend
Get ready to party a ..
Gastroenterology and Hepatology Board Review 2025
Chicago
Thursday, September 4, 2025
0600
- 1130
999.00 USD
Healthcare Industry - Medical - Pharmaceutical - Biotech
The Mayo Clinic Gastroenterology and Hepatology Board Review is a high-yield program designed to prepare candidates for the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) initial and maintenance of certification examinations in gastroenterology and hepatology. Case-based ..
MoneyLIVE North America 2025 | September 15-16 | The Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago
Chicago
Monday, September 15, 2025
0900
- 1700
1649.00 GBP
Banking - Finance - Insurance - FinTech Events
Next September over 800 industry leaders across the USA and Canada will unite in Chicago to forge the future of banking and payments. Take part in high-impact, high-value networking, gain unparalleled insights from banking heavyweights and uncover transformational st ..
Challenges in Clinical Cardiology: A Case-Based Update
Chicago
Friday, September 26, 2025
0700
- 1200
765.00 USD
Healthcare Industry - Medical - Pharmaceutical - Biotech
This annual course provides new case-based updates on the diagnosis and treatment of commonly encountered challenging cardiovascular conditions. Each year the program has new and refreshed content but continues to focus on various challenging aspects of coronary arte ..
Interventional Cardiology Review Course for Boards and Recertification
Chicago
Friday, September 5, 2025
0730
- 1200
800.00 USD
Healthcare Industry - Medical - Pharmaceutical - Biotech
This 2 1/2 day course highlights interventional cardiology topics and information with practical application in studying for board certification in interventional cardiology. The course covers basic aspects of interventional cardiology, including catheterization labo ..
Contemporary Review of Advances in Cardiac Ablation: New Tips, Techniques, and Technologies
Chicago
Thursday, December 4, 2025
0730
- 1200
990.00 USD
Healthcare Industry - Medical - Pharmaceutical - Biotech
This course will provide comprehensive instruction for diagnosing common and complex cardiac arrhythmias in the electrophysiology laboratory and achieving effective and safe ablation. Case-based illustrative presentations will highlight diagnostic dilemmas and key ma ..
Medical Cost Containment Summit Chicago 2025
Chicago
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
0900
- 1800
Free
Healthcare Industry - Medical - Pharmaceutical - Biotech
Join us for an all-encompassing event tailored to professionals working in healthcare finance. From payment integrity through revenue cycle management all the way to risk adjustment, we cover all aspects of the healthcare business. Our focus is on delivering actionab ..
Zero1 USA Presents: Divine! A Women's Pro Wrestling Event
Berwyn
Friday, September 5, 2025
1900
- 2200
30.00 USD
Sports Events - Marathons - Games - Competitions
Zero1 USA proudly presents: Divine! Date: Friday, September 5th, 7 PM - 10 PM at The Berwyn Eagles Club located on 6309 26th St, Berwyn, IL 60402. Doors Open: 6:30 PM
Prepare for an electrifying evening of professional wrestling! Secure your tickets now to guarant ..
Amputation Prevention Symposium (AMP)
Chicago
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
0700
- 1600
399.00 USD
Healthcare Industry - Medical - Pharmaceutical - Biotech
As we mark 15 years of the Amputation Prevention Symposium (AMP), we look ahead to the next 15 years with renewed focus and an unwavering mission: saving limbs and saving lives. AMP continues to push the boundaries of chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI) treatmen ..
StoryStudio Chicago's StoryBoard Festival
Chicago
Saturday, August 16, 2025
0900
- 1300
395.00 USD
Industry Events - Publishing
Presented by StoryStudio Chicago and curated by Artistic Director Rebecca Makkai and Program Curator Ananda Lima, our 8th annual Festival will take place August 16 and 17 at the Newberry Library. The two day Festival will offer classes, panels, and social events to h ..
Bucktown 5K and Kids' Run
Chicago
Sunday, October 5, 2025
0830
- 1100
15.00 USD
Family and Children - Activities - Outings - Events
Get ready to run, Chicago! The Bucktown 5K and Kids' Run returns on October 5, 2025, for another memorable run through one of Chicago's trendiest neighborhoods. Soak in the sights as you experience the vintage architecture and artistic vibes of Bucktown by foot. From ..
A Systematic Approach to Medically Unexplained Symptoms 2025
Chicago
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
0700
- 1300
225.00 USD
Health and Wellness - Natural Living - Ayurveda
This course will provide evidence-based strategies to address frequently encountered medically unexplained conditions. We will begin with a thorough discussion of the pathophysiological process of central sensitization; this will be followed by lectures focusing on s ..
Great American Lobster Fest 2025
Chicago
Saturday, August 16, 2025
1200
- 2000
Free
Eating Out - Food Events - Cooking Classes
Get ready for the Great American Lobster Fest - the ultimate seafood celebration on Chicago's iconic Navy Pier, held the same weekend as the impressive Chicago Air and Water Show.
Sink your claws into fresh Maine lobster flown in daily from the East Coast, sip on ..
Tantra Speed Date® - Chicago! Meet Singles Speed Dating
Chicago
Saturday, July 19, 2025
1730
- 2030
45.00 USD
Singles Events - Dating Events - Romance
Try the matchmaking event that's been dubbed "Yoga for your Love Life" by singles
In this new world of online dating, shallow conversations and superficial standards have become the norm...
Robbing us of the magic that comes with connecting on a deeply meaningf ..
You Win Some, You Dim Sum: a comedy show at the Lincoln Lodge | July 5th, 2025
Chicago
Saturday, July 5, 2025
1800
- 1930
15.00 USD
Comedy Shows - Events
We don't celebrate our wins enough!! Carve out some time in your week to come to You Win Some, You Dim Sum, a show where you can watch comedy, eat Dim Sum, and celebrate each other's wins no matter how small.
Here's how the show works: First, you'll get to eat del ..
Full Moon Party at Benchmark in Old Town Chicago
Chicago
Thursday, July 10, 2025
2000
- 2200
40.00 USD
Social Events - Meet New People - Make Friends
Full Moon Party at Benchmark
Thursday, July 10
8pm - 10pm
Tickets Include:
- Two drink tickets - Choose from cocktails inspired by Fire, Earth, Air, and Water
- Light bites
+ Tarot card readings and Aura photography - limited spots available
Category: At ..
Wine 101 at Benchmark in Old Town Chicago
Chicago
Friday, July 11, 2025
1900
- 2030
25.00 USD
Wine - Beer - Whiskey - Cocktails - Gin - Tasting - Classes
Wine 101 at Benchmark
Where Learning About Wine Is as Fun as Drinking It
7pm– 8:30pm | $25 Per Session
$25 ticket includes:
Light bites, a tasting of several wines, and a relaxed, no-pressure space to sip and learn.
Choose Your Session:
Friday ..
Grown-Up Pizza Party at Benchmark in Old Town Chicago
Chicago
Friday, July 25, 2025
1900
- 2030
20.00 USD
Eating Out - Food Events - Cooking Classes
Grown-Up Pizza Party at Benchmark
Friday, July 25, 7pm - 8:30pm
$20 Tickets Include:
All-You-Can-Eat Pizza Buffet from (7-8pm)
Two Drink Tickets
Retro 90s/2000s Playlist
It’s just like your favorite childhood party-only better.
Category: Attractions | ..
Scamming Expert and Comedian, Sean Shank, to Headline Zanies Old Town July 1st!
Chicago
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
1900
- 2100
26.75 USD
Comedy Shows - Events
Chicago, IL – July 1st – Scamming expert and “Fake Davin” TV series co-creator, Sean Shank, will be making his headlining debut at Zanies Comedy Club – Old Town, July 1st at 7pm. Sean, a comedian, published author, college professor, and show creator is kicking off h ..
Summer Wine Fest at Lincoln Park Zoo
Illinois
Friday, July 25, 2025
1900
- 2200
57.00 USD
Wine - Beer - Whiskey - Cocktails - Gin - Tasting - Classes
Get ready to stroll through lush gardens with a glass of fine wine at Lincoln Park Zoo's annual Summer Wine Fest! This 21+ urban garden party promises to be a memorable summer evening at the zoo with samples of 50+ varietals from 20 wineries, tours of the only accred ..
Adults Night Out: Howl-o-ween at Lincoln Park Zoo
Illinois
Friday, October 24, 2025
1830
- 2200
20.00 USD
Trips - Travel - Excursions
Adults Night Out: Howl-o-ween is a 21+ Halloween party at the zoo that includes a haunted trail, Halloween-themed animal chats, free face-painting, a live DJ, and seasonal pop-up bars and concessions. Costumes are encouraged!
All Tickets Include:
-A haunted tra ..
Will Run for Beer Chicago 5K
Illinois
Saturday, October 25, 2025
1400
- 1700
30.00 USD
Sports Events - Marathons - Games - Competitions
Raise a glass! The 3rd Annual Will Run for Beer Chicago 5K is coming to Lincoln Park on October 25, 2025! Experience a brewtiful, flat 5K course as you enjoy a local tour of the Chicago Lakefront and skyline by foot. Celebrate crossing the finish line with compliment ..
Adults Night Out: Holidaze at Lincoln Park Zoo
Chicago
Thursday, December 11, 2025
1830
- 2200
20.00 USD
Trips - Travel - Excursions
Don we now our ugly sweaters for Adults Night Out: Holidaze, an exclusive after-hours holiday party for the 21+ crowd. Be merry and bright without kids and strollers around as you bask in the glow of over 3 million lights. Enjoy festive music, warm food and drinks, g ..
Craft Brews at Lincoln Park Zoo
Chicago
Saturday, June 28, 2025
1900
- 2200
57.00 USD
Festivals - Fairs - Carnivals - Parades - Culture
Join us for the annual Craft Brews at the Zoo, hosted by Lincoln Park Zoo and Lou Dog Events.
Enjoy a night out at Lincoln Park Zoo, complete with delicious bites from food trucks and a vibe you won't want to miss, exclusively for the 21+ crowd. Take a stroll thro ..
Adults Night Out: Block Party at Lincoln Park Zoo
Chicago
Thursday, August 21, 2025
1830
- 2200
20.00 USD
Trips - Travel - Excursions
It’s the last hurrah of summer! Adults Night Out: Block Party is a night out at the zoo for the 21+ crowd, complete with carnival games, mini golf, drag bingo with Veronica Pop, face painting, a live DJ, and concessions stands and pop-up bars throughout the zoo servi ..
Adults Night Out: The Rewilding at Lincoln Park Zoo
Chicago
Saturday, September 6, 2025
1830
- 2200
30.00 USD
Nature - Wildlife Trips - Events
A nod to the ecological restoration method of “rewilding,” Adults Night Out: The Rewilding is a new event that offers nature lovers ages 21+ their own form of restoration through building community, connecting with local organizations, taking hands-on workshops in su ..
Logan Art Mart at Federales in Logan Square
Chicago
Saturday, July 5, 2025
1400
- 1700
Free
Art Exhibitions - Auctions - Painting - Classes - Events
Logan Art Mart
Saturday, July 5, 2pm - 5pm (New Time!!)
Celebrate local creativity at the Logan Art Mart! Join us on the first Saturday of every month to shop, connect, and support local artists.
July 5th Artists:
Jeff Pak @jpak4ever
Matiz Press @matizpress
..
13th Annual FoodBev Exchange
Chicago
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
0900
- 1700
Free
Food Industry - Agriculture - Animals - Forestry
Join the 13th Annual Food and Beverage Exchange (Oct 7–8, 2025, Chicago) to explore legal challenges in food and beverage, including e-commerce, licensing, marketing, and compliance. Engage in discussions, practical scenarios, live polling, and Hot Topic Roundtables. ..
C.S. Lewis' The Screwtape Letters (Chicago, IL)
Chicago
Saturday, September 13, 2025
1600
- 1730
69.00 USD
Theater - Opera - Ballet - Shows - Cabaret
A battle for your soul is being waged from an office in hell!
Don’t miss The Screwtape Letters, the provocative, faithful and wickedly funny theatrical adaptation of C.S. Lewis’ classic novel about spiritual warfare from a demon’s point of view.
The Screwtape L ..
Midsummer Dream Fairies And Fables
Oak Park
Thursday, July 17, 2025
1930
- 2200
15.00 USD
Classical Music - Orchestra - Traditional Music Events
Join us for two wonderful nights of song at the 19th Century Club Grand Ballroom, on Thursday, July 17 and Friday, July 18 at 7:30 pm. Doors open at 7 pm.
Featuring the Chicago premiere of Pauline Viardot Garcia's 19th century opera The Last Sorcerer, and highligh ..
14th Annual Tour de Franzia at Kirkwood Bar
Chicago
Sunday, July 27, 2025
1130
- 1300
50.00 USD
Evenings at Bars - Nightclub Events
14th Annual Tour de Franzia at Kirkwood
Sunday, July 27th
Check-in at 11:30am
$50 entry fee per team (teams of 4), which includes a Box of Franzia and a reserved table on the patio.
$1000 in Prizes!!!!!
1st Place: $850
2nd Place: $50
Best Dressed Team: ..
WingOut Chicago 2025
Chicago
Saturday, August 30, 2025
1130
- 2000
20.00 USD
Eating Out - Food Events - Cooking Classes
Discover WingOut Chicago: The Ultimate Chicken Wing Block Party
Join us at Gallagher Way in Wrigleyville for Chicago's most mouth-watering outdoor event of the summer! This unforgettable festival brings together the city's finest wing-slingers for a weekend of win ..
Old Style's Battle of The Baggers - The Search for the Best Bags Team in Chicago!
Chicago
Saturday, July 26, 2025
1400
- 1900
Free
Evenings at Bars - Nightclub Events
5 Bars. 1 City. Winner Takes All.
Do312 + Old Style present the ultimate Bags Showdown
Music by Afterlife DJs
DJs, beer tabs and serious bragging rights
$20/team - First 16 teams play FREE!
Top 3 from each bar advance to the finals at Rizzo's - July 26
Win ca ..
Dim Sum and Then Some: The Uptown 5K/10K and Kids Dash
Illinois
Saturday, August 2, 2025
0730
- 1700
30.00 USD
Hiking - Walking Trips - Events
The Dim Sum and Then Some 5K/10K and Kids Dash is held by 501(c)(3) nonprofit social services organization, Chinese Mutual Aid Association (CMAA). CMAA's mission is to serve the needs, promote the interests, and enhance the well-being of low-income immigrants and ref ..
2026 Cinco de Miler
Illinois
Saturday, May 9, 2026
0800
- 1300
39.00 USD
Sports Events - Marathons - Games - Competitions
Mark your calendars for May 9, 2026, because the Cinco de Miler 5-Mile Run is back, bringing the perfect blend of fitness, fun, and fiesta! Lace up your sneakers and join us for a scenic 5-mile run through Chicago's beautiful Montrose Harbor, with breathtaking views ..
Do Portugal Circus arrived in Chicago
Chicago Ridge
Friday, July 11, 2025
2000
- 2200
30.00 USD
Family and Children - Activities - Outings - Events
Do Portugal Circus is a family friendly circus with something for every generation to enjoy.
Prepare to be amazed as the breathtaking aerialists soar through the air... Hold your breath as fearless motorcyclists take on the globe of death and, of course, prepare for ..
Starved Rock Guided Kayak Tour
Hinsdale
Saturday, June 28, 2025
1000
- 1200
15.00 USD
Cruises - Sailing - Boating - Water Sports - Shows
We Welcome Everybody for our Starved Rock Tours
Ppl of all sizes and pets
Kids and dogs are always welcome on our kayaking tours.
We have tandem kayaks that can hold up to 3 in different configurations(see picture below)(MUST BOOK ON KAYAKSTARVEDROCK.COM/ONLINE-BO ..
Lucha Libre At The Edge
Bensenville
Sunday, July 20, 2025
1730
- 2100
10.00 USD
Sports Events - Marathons - Games - Competitions
The Village of Bensenville and Galli Lucha Libre presents LUCHA LIBRE at The Edge on John Street - an electrifying night of high-flying action, family fun, and unforgettable entertainment!
Join us on Sunday, July 20 as Galli Lucha Libre takes the ring. With over 5 ..
ABIM Internal Medicine Board Review Course Chicago July 31-August 3, 2025
Rosemont
Thursday, July 31, 2025
0700
- 1730
Free
Healthcare Industry - Medical - Pharmaceutical - Biotech
ABIM Internal Medicine Board Review Course to prepare you for the initial and recertification examinations in Internal Medicine. Course will be at Chicago O'Hare airport hotel from July 31-August 3, 2025.
Speakers: Tommy Cross, MD, Candace Walkley, MD
Category: ..
The Sleeping Beauty: International Ballet Stars in Skokie, IL!
Skokie
Sunday, November 9, 2025
1900
- 2100
35.00 USD
Theater - Opera - Ballet - Shows - Cabaret
Believe in magic again.
Follow the journey of Princess Aurora - from her christening and the wicked curse of Carabosse to a century-long slumber and her awakening by true love's kiss. Every detail of this production is designed to enchant.
Featuring brand-new, ..
Starved Rock Guided Kayak Tour
Hinsdale
Saturday, June 21, 2025
1000
- 1200
15.00 USD
Cruises - Sailing - Boating - Water Sports - Shows
We Welcome Everybody for our Starved Rock Tours
Ppl of all sizes and pets
Kids and dogs are always welcome on our kayaking tours.
We have tandem kayaks that can hold up to 3 in different configurations(see picture below)(MUST BOOK ON KAYAKSTARVEDROCK.COM/ONLINE-BO ..
Out and Amplified: A Night of Queer Music
Chicago
Friday, June 20, 2025
1930
- 2230
30.00 USD
Music - Concerts - Bands - Lessons
We're talking a celebration of LGBTQ+ identity, artistry, and community that's louder, prouder, and glammier than ever. Taking the stage are three absolute showstoppers: John Duff with his cheeky pop perfection, Parson James bringing the soulful drama, and VINCINT, w ..
Leadership and Professional Development for NPs and PA's 2025
Chicago
Friday, June 20, 2025
0700
- 1300
699.00 USD
Healthcare Industry - Medical - Pharmaceutical - Biotech
The Mayo Clinic Leadership and Professional Development course is focused on strategies, healthcare business trends, literature, and testimonials on the transformational change of NP and PA utilization in leadership, education, research, innovation, and professional ..
The Unison Annual Warehouse Sale
Chicago
Thursday, June 19, 2025
1200
- 1600
Free
Retail Sales - Shop Openings - Events
5480 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL
June 19-20: 12PM - 7PM
June 21: 9AM - 4PM
Join us Thursday, Friday and Saturday for our Annual Warehouse Sale. While supplies last, does not apply to orders placed online or by phone. Payment via credit card only.
We believe goo ..
Juneteenth celebration at Garfield Park Conservatory
Chicago
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
1600
- 1900
Free
Family and Children - Activities - Outings - Events
We are gathering as a community to celebrate African-American culture and the historical significance of Juneteenth. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about the cultural heritage of Juneteenth through music, art and a vendor and resource fair. This event i ..