Events in Chicago, United States
5 Broken Cameras on 23 November 2025
Chicago
Sunday, November 23, 2025
1800
- 1945
12.00 USD
Films - Movies - Cinema
5 Broken Cameras is a first-hand account of non-violent resistance in Bil'in, a Palestinian village threatened by Israeli settlements.ACADEMY AWARD NOMINEE - BEST DOCUMENTARY FEATUREShot almost entirely by Palestinian farmer Emad Burnat, who bought his first camera ..
5 Broken Cameras
Chicago
Friday, November 21, 2025
2000
- 2145
12.00 USD
Films - Movies - Cinema
ACADEMY AWARD NOMINEE - BEST DOCUMENTARY FEATURE
Shot almost entirely by Palestinian farmer Emad Burnat, who bought his first camera in 2005 to record the birth of his youngest son, the footage was later turned into a galvanizing cinematic experience by co-directo ..
9th Anniversary VIP EVENT
Stone Park
Friday, November 21, 2025
2000
- 2300
Free
Evenings at Bars - Nightclub Events
9 Years of Gold Join us as we celebrate 9 incredible years of unforgettable nights, timeless vibes, and pure luxury at Gold Room Chicago. NOV 21 | A VIP Anniversary Celebration you won't want to miss. #GoldRoomChicago #9YearAnniversary #VIPExperience
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Diego Garcia (Twanguero) – Spanish Guitar Recital (Oak Park)
Oak Park
Friday, November 21, 2025
1900
- 2100
33.35 USD
Music - Concerts - Bands - Lessons
Join us for an unforgettable evening of solo guitar mastery as Twanguero, the Latin Grammy-winning Spanish guitarist, comes to Oak Park on Friday November 21 at Pilgrim Congregational Park
Known for his cinematic, fingerstyle sound, Twanguero blends the elegance o ..
5 Broken Cameras on 21 November 2025
Chicago
Friday, November 21, 2025
1800
- 1945
12.00 USD
Films - Movies - Cinema
ACADEMY AWARD NOMINEE - BEST DOCUMENTARY FEATURE
Shot almost entirely by Palestinian farmer Emad Burnat, who bought his first camera in 2005 to record the birth of his youngest son, the footage was later turned into a galvanizing cinematic experience by co-directo ..
"The Luminous Bond" An exhibition of fine art by the members of FUSEDChicago and New England Wax
Chicago
Friday, November 21, 2025
1800
- 2100
Free
Art Exhibitions - Auctions - Painting - Classes - Events
FUSEDChicago, a group of artists working in the encaustic medium, is proud to invite New England Wax to join us at the Zhou B. Art Center for their first exhibition in Chicago. New England Wax (N.E.W.) is a lively and growing professional organization connecting arti ..
3rd Annual Windy City Invitational Tattoo Convention
Evanston
Friday, November 21, 2025
1500
- 2000
Free
Crafts - Hobbies - Events
Three days of the very best traditional tattooing by some of the most talented artists working today, availably by appointment or walk-up. Art gallery featuring new works by Josh McDowell of Revival Tattoo in Hendersonville, NC. Several local vendors, food, coffee, c ..
ZooLights Presented by Invesco QQQ and ComEd
Illinois
Friday, November 21, 2025
1430
- 2100
7.00 USD
Festivals - Fairs - Carnivals - Parades - Culture
Chicagoland's favorite holiday tradition is back and brighter than ever! ZooLights Presented by Invesco QQQ and ComEd twinkles with more than 3 million lights, hundreds of nostalgic LED displays, and festive experiences that capture the magic of the season. This year ..
That 90s Throwback Comedy Show at The Annoyance | Sunday
Chicago
Sunday, November 16, 2025
2000
- 2130
20.00 USD
Comedy Shows - Events
Calling all 90s kids! This show is for you. Each week Chicago's hottest comedians share PowerPoints on their favorite 90s obsessions, while the audience battles over trivia from Boy Bands to Beanie Babies. Hosted by Colette Gregory and Bren Tran, this show mixes come ..
Holiday Arts, Fashion and Gift Bazaar
Oak Park
Sunday, November 16, 2025
1200
- 1700
Free
Family and Children - Activities - Outings - Events
Get ready for the ultimate holiday shopping experience at the 2025 Art Studio 928 and Style Society Club, Holiday Arts, Fashion and Gifts Bazaar!
Free Early Bird Tickets Available Now.
Discover Oak Park's most joyful holiday marketplace - where creativity, commun ..
Tantra Speed Date® - Chicago! Meet Singles Speed Dating
Chicago
Saturday, November 15, 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 ..
21st Annual Lycee French Market
Chicago
Saturday, November 15, 2025
1000
- 1700
Free
Festivals - Fairs - Carnivals - Parades - Culture
The 21st Annual Lycee French Market returns to transform Chicago’s French international school into a bustling, Parisian-style marketplace. More than 75 local and French artisanal vendors will showcase wares including home décor, gourmet food, apparel, jewelry, and m ..
HOTDOG HOTDOG: 4D Audiovisual Experience
Chicago
Friday, November 14, 2025
2000
- 0000
15.00 USD
Theater - Opera - Ballet - Shows - Cabaret
Step into the steam and sizzle of HOTDOG HOTDOG, an all-senses, all-beef, audiovisual takeover that could only happen in Chicago. Smell the mustard. Hear the snap. Feel the bass rattle your buns. From the Loop to Logan Square, this is a night for anyone who knows the ..
Chicago emPower Breakfast
Chicago
Friday, November 14, 2025
0900
- 1100
44.00 USD
Business Networking Events
Why We Are Different
Focused on You: From Featured Speakers to table conversations, many people have a chance to speak at an emPower Breakfast. Experts, Sponsors, regular attendees … and You! We try to give everyone a chance to share their stories…
An Intimate ..
The Winners Table: Gold Medal Wines And Lavish Charcuterie Chicago November 2025
Chicago
Thursday, November 13, 2025
1630
- 2100
65.00 USD
Wine - Beer - Whiskey - Cocktails - Gin - Tasting - Classes
Experience an evening of distinction at The Winners Table: Gold Medal Wines and Lavish Charcuterie, hosted at Bar Avec in Chicago. This exclusive, limited-ticket event features an extraordinary lineup of 20 Governors Cup and Top Award-winning wines from the 2024 and ..
Restorative Justice: A Movement Not A Moment
Oak Park
Thursday, November 13, 2025
0930
- 1100
Free
Society Issues - Social Problems - Life Events
Restorative justice plays a crucial role in the juvenile justice system by focusing on repairing harm and involving the community. It connects the responsible party with the harmed party and includes supportive family and community members in the process. Unlike trad ..
Mint Cannabis Willowbrook Dispensary Offers 44% Veteran Discount on Nov. 11
Willowbrook
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
0800
- 2200
Free
Retail Sales - Shop Openings - Events
Mint Cannabis' Willowbrook dispensary offers veterans a year-round 22% discount - the largest veteran discount of any dispensary in Illinois. The figure was chosen deliberately: 22 veterans die by suicide each day in the U.S., roughly one every 65 minutes.
To hono ..
That 90s Throwback Comedy Show at The Annoyance
Chicago
Sunday, November 9, 2025
2000
- 2130
20.00 USD
Comedy Shows - Events
Calling all 90s kids! This show is for you. Each week Chicago's hottest comedians share PowerPoints on their favorite 90s obsessions, while the audience battles over trivia from Boy Bands to Beanie Babies. Hosted by Colette Gregory and Bren Tran, this show mixes come ..
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, ..
Sketchfest Chicago Presents: The RENS
Chicago
Saturday, November 8, 2025
2230
- 0000
16.79 USD
Comedy Shows - Events
Get ready for a night of high-energy sketch comedy as Sketchfest Chicago continues its first annual celebration of sketch artistry! On Saturday, November 8th at 10:30pm, the Home Comedy Theater will host an unforgettable lineup featuring Jackie and Allison (LA/NYC), ..
First Friday Fiestas at Federales in Logan Square
Chicago
Friday, November 7, 2025
1600
- 2200
25.00 USD
Eating Out - Food Events - Cooking Classes
FIRST FRIDAY FIESTAS AT FEDERALES
Friday, November 7 | 4pm – 10pm
First Friday of Every Month
$25 Includes:
3 Tacos
Elote in a Cup
Select Welcome Margarita
+ Music • Tequila Tastings • All Night Specials • Raffles and Giveaways
Cookout-Style on the Pati ..
Cultivating Executive Resilience: A Leader's Guide to Sustaining Impact,
Chicago
Friday, November 7, 2025
0900
- 1700
150.00 USD
Education - Courses - Career Training Events
Nonprofit executives across the country are facing unprecedented challenges: shrinking budgets, shifting funder priorities, staff burnout, and growing community need. To help leaders stay grounded and effective in the face of these pressures, Nonprofit Utopia, LLC wi ..
SKECHERS 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 SKECHERS 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 ..
Chicago Halloween Bar Crawl - River North - Saturday, Nov 1st
Illinois
Saturday, November 1, 2025
1900
- 0200
15.00 USD
Social Events - Meet New People - Make Friends
CHICAGO RIVER NORTH HALLOWEEN BAR CRAWL
(SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1st)
Join the biggest Halloween event in Chicago! Pick up your Zombie Crawl survival kit to enjoy drink discounts, free welcome shots at select venues and all-access entry at multiple bars, lounges and n ..
Chicago Halloween Bar Crawl - Saturday, Nov 1st
Illinois
Saturday, November 1, 2025
1900
- 0200
15.00 USD
Social Events - Meet New People - Make Friends
CHICAGO HALLOWEEN BAR CRAWL
(SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1st)
Join the biggest Halloween event in Chicago! Pick up your Zombie Crawl survival kit to enjoy drink discounts, free welcome shots at select venues and all-access entry at over 10+ bars, lounges and nightclubs. C ..
You Win Some, You Dim Sum: a comedy show at the Lincoln Lodge | November 1, 2025
Chicago
Saturday, November 1, 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 ..
Union League Boys and Girls Clubs Blue Door Gala
Chicago
Saturday, November 1, 2025
1730
- 2330
400.00 USD
Private Parties - Events
Step through the Blue Door and into an evening of celebration with purpose. The 2025 Blue Door Gala invites guests to enjoy fine dining, cocktails, live and silent auctions, raffles, and dancing-all in support of the life-changing programs of Union League Boys and Gi ..
Book Talk: Not Quite Home by Temple Lentz in Conversation with David Stuart MacLean
Chicago
Saturday, November 1, 2025
1500
- 1600
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
About the book: Claire, wealthy and recently widowed, is adrift. She has access to tools to make a real difference but can't figure out where to apply them. Erica, a young outreach worker to the homeless, has grown so cynical about the broken system that she's breaki ..
Logan Art Mart at Federales in Logan Square
Chicago
Saturday, November 1, 2025
1400
- 1700
Free
Art Exhibitions - Auctions - Painting - Classes - Events
The First Saturday of Every Month
Logan Art Mart
Saturday, November 1st, from 2pm - 5pm
PLUS: Enter our raffle for a chance to win $500 in rewards on our free loyalty app*
November 1st Artists:
Annabelle Sigmond @annabellesigmond
JB Jewelry Design @jbjewelryd ..
Halloween 2025 at Broken Barrel
Chicago
Friday, October 31, 2025
2200
- 0100
48.00 USD
Private Parties - Events
Get ready for an epic night at Broken Barrel Bar's Halloween Party on Friday, October 31, from 10PM to 1AM!
Enjoy a well cocktail package that includes all well spirits, Miller Lite/Coors Light drafts and House Wines. Sorry no doubles, shots, martinis or craft coc ..
HALLOWEEN BALL
Stone Park
Friday, October 31, 2025
2000
- 2300
Free
Private Parties - Events
HALLOWEEN BALL
Thursday, October 31st | Gold Room Chicago
Enter if you dare... the Halloween Ball returns to Gold Room Chicago for a night of dark elegance, eerie glamour, and supernatural energy. Step into the shadows where luxury meets horror - and the music neve ..
Chicago Zombie Crawl - Halloween Bar Crawl - River North - Friday Oct 31st
Illinois
Friday, October 31, 2025
1900
- 0200
15.00 USD
Social Events - Meet New People - Make Friends
CHICAGO ZOMBIE CRAWL
RIVER NORTH HALLOWEEN BAR CRAWL
(FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31st)
Join the biggest Halloween event in Chicago! Pick up your Zombie Crawl survival kit to enjoy drink discounts, free welcome shots at select venues and all-access entry at multiple bars, l ..
Chicago Zombie Crawl - Halloween Bar Crawl - Friday Oct 31st
Illinois
Friday, October 31, 2025
1900
- 0200
15.00 USD
Social Events - Meet New People - Make Friends
CHICAGO ZOMBIE CRAWL
HALLOWEEN BAR CRAWL
(FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31st)
Join the biggest Halloween event in Chicago! Pick up your Zombie Crawl survival kit to enjoy drink discounts, free welcome shots at select venues and all-access entry at over 10+ bars, lounges and n ..
Reuters Events: Total Health 2025
Cook
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
0900
- 1700
1999.00 USD
Business - Economy - Leadership - Trade
Empower Your Workforce. Innovate through Tech. Reinvent Models of Care.
The U.S. healthcare system is grappling with a shrinking workforce, escalating costs, and regulatory uncertainties, which threaten to compromise quality of care and the long-term survivability ..
Heroic Beethoven at Concordia University on October 26
River Forest
Sunday, October 26, 2025
1600
- 1800
30.00 USD
Classical Music - Orchestra - Traditional Music Events
The Symphony of Oak Park and River Forest opens its 2025-26 season with an all-Beethoven program on Sunday, October 26, at 4 pm in Concordia University's Chapel in River Forest. Music Director Jay Friedman will lead the orchestra and soloists William Cernota, David L ..
Fall into Style: A Curated Harvest Market
Oak Park
Sunday, October 26, 2025
1300
- 1800
Free
Fashion - Beauty - Cosmetics - Personal Care
Join Art Studio 928 and Style Society for a cozy mash-up of art, design, and fall fashion-where local makers shine and neighbors connect. It's a one-day marketplace that blends a creative studio experience with a fall style curation. Expect unique finds, thoughtful d ..
BABS Comedy Club 1 Year Anniversary Party!!
Forest Park
Saturday, October 25, 2025
2000
- 2200
40.00 USD
Comedy Shows - Events
Join us as we celebrate ONE YEAR of bringing laughter to our community with a special comedy show and house party! Never been to BABS before? This is the perfect chance to get familiar with this woman-owned and operated, self-built comedy club right in Forest Park!
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Tablao en Casa: Otono Flamenco
Chicago
Saturday, October 25, 2025
1930
- 2100
25.00 USD
Social Dancing - Dance Lessons - Dance Performances
Tablao en Casa: Otono Flamenco
Arts • Dance
Casa Triana Flamenco proudly presents the second edition of Tablao en Casa - an intimate evening of authentic flamenco music and dance at the historic Ruth Page Center for the Arts.
Following our sold-out June debu ..
Tantra Speed Date® - Chicago! Meet Singles Speed Dating
Chicago
Saturday, October 25, 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 ..
2025 Official Halloween Bar Crawl Chicago Bar Crawl LIVE! Fri and Sat
Chicago
Saturday, October 25, 2025
1500
- 2300
20.00 USD
Social Events - Meet New People - Make Friends
The best Chicago Halloween Bar Crawl returns to River North and West Loop! Join us for Horroween, Chicago's biggest Halloween Pub Crawl!
Chicago Halloween Bar Crawl 2025: West Loop and River North Edition
Get ready, Chicago! The Chicago Halloween Bar Crawl 2025 ..
2025 Official Halloween Bar Crawl Chicago By Bar Crawl LIVE!
Chicago
Saturday, October 25, 2025
1500
- 2300
20.00 USD
Social Events - Meet New People - Make Friends
Chicago Halloween Bar Crawl 2025 – River North and West Loop Edition
Chicago, are you ready? The biggest and best Halloween bar crawl in Chicago is back for 2025! Get ready for a spooky night of bar-hopping, epic drink specials, and non-stop Halloween parties acro ..
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 ..
DARK MATCH: Halloween Horror, Live Professional Wrestling, October 24th
Bedford Park
Friday, October 24, 2025
2000
- 2130
10.00 USD
Sports Events - Marathons - Games - Competitions
Ultimate Combat Gauntlet (UCG) - Underground Wrestling Meets Halloween Celebration.
Chicago's wildest underground wrestling promotion returns with 6 explosive matches where the entire venue is fair game. Expect chaos, grit, and unforgettable moments as UCG takes o ..
A ROYAL AFFAIR - WHERE WAKANDA MEETS BRIDGERTON
Chicago
Friday, October 24, 2025
1930
- 2300
30.00 USD
Private Parties - Events
The 21st Annual Cavalcade of Authors is taking things to a royal level. Come dressed in your amazing African garment or something that's a nod to English regency, or just wear something black. This is the event that ushers in a weekend of books and banter with USA To ..
Adults Night Out: Howl-o-ween at Lincoln Park Zoo
Illinois
Friday, October 24, 2025
1830
- 2200
25.00 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 ..
The Funny Is Female Comedy Festival
Oak Park
Thursday, October 23, 2025
1900
- 2230
15.00 USD
Comedy Shows - Events
From international headliners you've seen on TV to local up and comers, the Funny Is Female Comedy Festival has something for everyone who likes to laugh. Clean Comics, R-Rated Comics, Musical Comics, and Mom Comics, pick a show and find your new favorite.
Categor ..
H.P. Lovecraft with Dr. Tim Evans
Chicago
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
1800
- 1900
10.00 USD
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
H. P. Lovecraft (1890-1937), the influential American horror writer, was an eloquent defender of the value of regional folk traditions, which he saw as inventions meant to stave off a sense of alienation caused by the meaninglessness of human life on a cosmic scale. ..
WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS NOW: SONGS FOR BABY BOOMERS, Oak Park
Oak Park
Saturday, October 18, 2025
1930
- 2115
40.00 USD
Classical Music - Orchestra - Traditional Music Events
Jazz pianist Tom Muellner, bassist Scott Mason and drummer Phil Gratteau join vocalist Terry Sullivan for this concert of popular songs of the Sixties and Seventies, done in the language of jazz.
Category: Live Music | Concert ..
WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS NOW: SONGS FOR BABY BOOMERS
Oak Park
Saturday, October 18, 2025
1930
- 2115
40.00 USD
Music - Concerts - Bands - Lessons
Vocalist Terry Sullivan is joined by pianist Tom Muellner, bassist Scott Mason and drummer Phil Gratteau, all veterans of Chicago's jazz scene. To include Alfie, What the World Needs Now and other favorites. Cash accepted at the door, as in the olden days. Or use the ..
Bollywood and Beyond: October 18 2025 at Studebaker Theater
Chicago
Saturday, October 18, 2025
1900
- 2200
45.00 USD
Classical Music - Orchestra - Traditional Music Events
Step into a vibrant celebration of sound, spirit, and light-just in time for Diwali, the Festival of Lights. Bursting with color and energy, the evening opens with Symphony Masala, conducted by Roger Kalia, former Freeman Conducting Fellow, and starring North America ..