Name: Final Impressions: Angela Costner at The Gwen
Start: 2026-01-14T18:00:00-06:00
End: 2026-01-14T20:00:00-06:00
Location: The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago

TODAY - Wednesday, Jan 14, 2026

FREE

Final Impressions: Angela Costner At The Gwen
January 14 @ 6pm - 8pm

The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago, 521 North Rush Street, Chicago, IL 60611

Join Chicago artist Angela Costner for an elegant evening marking the last opportunity to meet the artist in person, alongside a special art sale featuring ...

FREE

Venusian Visions: A Monthly Pop Up Tarot Event At Dorothy
January 14 @ 6pm - 10pm

Dorothy, 2500 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60622

Venus brings an innate connection to beauty, harmony, and pleasure to every reading. Blending the art of tarot, mediumship, and spell work, Venus offers ...

Wednesday January 14: Crowd Work Wednesday
January 14 @ 7pm - 9pm

162 E Superior St, Chicago, IL 60611, USA

2-Item Minimum Per GuestValid ID Required for EntryFree tickets will be sat after paid tickets have been accounted forNo Outside Food or Beverage Crowd Work ...

FREE Comedy

Wednesday Night Standup Comedy At Laugh Factory Chicago
January 14 @ 7pm - 8:30pm. Weekly - Wednesdays

Laugh Factory, 3175 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657, USA

Join us Wednesday night for Chicago's best standup comedy! Chicago's Best Standup Comedy is back and will be better than ever. We know you have been itching to ...

FREE

Byoc: Bring Your Own Craft Night!
January 14 @ 7pm - 9pm

Qahwah House Coffee - Lombard, 406 East Roosevelt Road, Lombard, IL 60148

________________________ all adults are welcome! 🧶📖🪡🎨 from crocheting to scrapbooking to making jewelry, bring your work-in-progress to this casual ...

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TOMORROW - Thursday, Jan 15, 2026

FREE

Golden Hour Featuring An Evening Of Jazz With Brian Citro
January 15 @ 5pm - 8pm

Epiphany Center for the Arts, 201 South Ashland Avenue, Chicago, IL 60607

Join us in the Cafe Bar Thursday through Saturday for free live music, starting at 5PM until 8PM. Enjoy our exclusive food and drink specials until 7PM! Golden ...

FREE

Evanston Nouveau Club Gathering (In-Person) - 15 January
January 15 @ 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Habibi In Mediterranean Grill-Evanston, 825 Church Street, Evanston, IL 60201

Our goal is to be an energetic, creative, diverse, and family-friendly group that offers opportunities to our members and those interested in making a ...

FREE

Irl: Singles Mixer At Dorothy
January 15 @ 6pm - 11pm

Dorothy, 2500 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60622

Join us for IRL: Singles Mixer at Dorothy on Thursday January 15th. No fuss, no frills, no cover - this is just a night for queer singles (or folks open to ...

FREE

Wayfair Sip & Shop X Teidi Home: Organize & Optimize For The New Year
January 15 @ 6pm - 8pm

Wayfair, 3232 Lake Avenue #Suite 1, Wilmette, IL 60091

Kick off the new year with the Wayfair store! Join us for a night [hidden] sips and snacks$25 off in-store shopping couponOrganizing hacks for the new yearTips ...

FREE

New Year Bingo Night 2026 – Kick Off The Year With Fun, Friends & Big Wins!
January 15 @ 6pm - 8pm

13034 S Western Ave, 13034 South Western Avenue, Blue Island, IL 60406

New Year Bingo Night 2026 : Kick Off the Year with Fun, Friends & Big Wins!3 Ready to start 2026 with laughter, excitement, and prizes? New Year Bingo ...

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Friday, Jan 16, 2026

FREE Party

The Link Up! (Friday After Work Series)
January 16 @ 4pm - 8pm. Weekly - Fridays

BAR22, 2244 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60616, USA

The Link Up is the newest social event in Chicago! Food, Drinks, and Vibes! Come out and get your weekend started off at the hottest weekly social The Link Up! ...

FREE

The Blue Experience: Happy Hour
January 16 @ 4pm - 9pm

Studio Imani, 5817 s State, Chicago, IL 60653

Don't Miss THE BLUE EXPERIENCE: HAPPY HOUR! Get ready for a chill evening filled with good vibes and great company at THE BLUE EXPERIENCE: HAPPY HOUR. This is ...

FREE Party

A Night Out @ Tribe Friday’S
January 16 - January 17 @ 5pm - 2am. Weekly - Fridays

Tribe Supper Club, 1239 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA

Friday nights just got so much better. We are pleased to announce an ALL NEW 'Night Out' experience you won't forget taking place at the newly opened and black ...

FREE

Planner's Happy Hour At Zhou B Art Center
January 16 @ 5pm - 7pm

Zhou B Art Center, 1029 West 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60609

Chicago event planners, step inside Zhou B Art Center for a pre-Art Walk social where creativity is tangible. Picture your next event unfolding on the canvas: ...

FREE

"No More Parades: Interrupted Joy" Art Exhibition
January 16 @ 6pm - 9pm

Elephant Room Gallery, 704 South Wabash Avenue, Chicago, IL 60605

"No More Parades: Interrupted Joy“ is a group exhibition featuring artwork that was originally intended to be included in an October 2025 parade but due to the ...

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WEEKEND

Saturday, Jan 17, 2026

FREE Party

Brunch & Beatz Saturdays @ Good To Go
January 17 @ 9am - 3pm. Weekly - Saturdays

Good To Go Jamaican Cuisine, 711 Howard St, Evanston, IL 60202, USA

Join us every Saturday for BRUNCH BEATZ @ GOODTOGO located on the north side of Chicago where you can enjoy all the vibes without having to deal with the ...

FREE

Emris Ceramics X Cravin's Kitchen
January 17 @ 11am - 3pm

The Center of Order and Experimentation, 1727 West Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60622

We’re kicking off 2026 with a pop-up with our friends Emris Ceramics and Cravin’s Kitchen! Spend a cozy morning with us while you shop Emily’s collection of ...

FREE

Happy Birthday Lily Of Lilliput Books!
January 17 @ 11am - 3pm

Lilliput Books, 2150 North Halsted Street, Chicago, IL 60614

Happy Twelfth Birthday Lily!Our "small but mighty" shop dog/boss will be celebrating her birthday with cupcakes & cuddles. Get your picture with the ...

FREE

Communitea
January 17 @ 12pm - 3pm

Lot'sa, 4150 North Elston Avenue, Chicago, IL 60618

Join the Chicago Tea Collective for their January tea tasting at Lot'sa. Members of the community will be pouring tea gong fu style. Seats will be available on ...

FREE

The World Music Foundation Group Introductory Ukulele Lesson
January 17 @ 2pm - 3pm

The World Music Foundation Listening Room, 1066 West Granville Avenue, Chicago, IL 60660

You asked for it and you’ve got it! In 2026, we will offer Ukulele lessons right here at our Edgewater location. This first introductory group lesson is free ...

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Sunday, Jan 18, 2026

FREE Party

Brunch & Beatz Sundays @ Good To Go
January 18 @ 9am - 3pm. Weekly - Saturdays

Good To Go Jamaican Cuisine, 711 Howard St, Evanston, IL 60202, USA

Join us every Sunday for BRUNCH BEATZ @ GOODTOGO located on the north side of Chicago where you can enjoy all the vibes without having to deal with the ...

FREE

Stake Conference: Sunday General Session
January 18 @ 10am - 12pm

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2727 Lake Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091

We invite all members of the stake to attend this session of Stake Confernce. We encourage you to invite a friend to accompany us.

FREE

Get Your Camera Off Auto: Intro To Film Photography
January 18 @ 11am - 12pm

Bellows Film Lab Chicago, 1359 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60622

Come learn the basics of film photography! Bellows Lab Tech, Noah Fodor will walk you through the essentials of shooting manually.

FREE

Wild Fork Orland Park | Taste And Learn About Grinds
January 18 @ 12pm - 3pm

14860 LaGrange Rd, 14860 LaGrange Road, Orland Park, IL 60462

Come visit our Orland Park Store and discover different types of grinds beyond the basics! Enjoy free samples, learn about our 12 unique exotic grinds and ...

FREE Party

Life After Brunch Day Party
January 18 @ 3pm - 7pm. Weekly - Sundays

Tribe Supper Club, 1239 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA

Every Sunday, experience Life After Brunch...one of Chicago's most exclusive day parties! Great food + drinks + Chicago's hottest DJs Great Vibes. Come dressed ...

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Monday, Jan 19, 2026

Swim To Donate For D64
January 19 - January 20 @ 9am - 11am

678 N Northwest Hwy, Park Ridge, IL 60068, USA

Please join us for a morning of fun at Goldfish Swim School Park Ridge as we gather to support the 4th annual Swim to Donate for D64's Band and Orchestra ...

FREE

Mlk Jr Day Family Swim
January 19 @ 12pm - 1pm

Goldfish Swim School, 3101 Dundee Road, Northbrook, IL 60062

Families are invited to enjoy a special day at Goldfish Swim School filled with open family swim, smiles, and togetherness as we honor Dr. Martin Luther King ...

FREE

Potluck For The People
January 19 @ 6:30pm - 9pm

The Newport Theater, 956 West Newport Avenue, Chicago, IL 60657

Please be advised: NO OUTSIDE ALCOHOL ALLOWED The Newport Theater is up a flight of stairs with no elevator, but access to a Genesis portable mobile stairlift ...

FREE

Monday January 19: Late Nite Mic With Vik Pandya
January 19 @ 7pm - 9pm

The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage, 162 E Superior St 3rd floor, Chicago, IL 60611

2-Item Minimum Per GuestValid ID Required for EntryFree tickets will be sat after paid tickets have been accounted forNo Outside Food or Beverage Vik Pandya is ...

FREE Comedy

Free Tickets Monday Night Standup Comedy At Laugh Factory
January 19 @ 7pm - 8:30pm. Weekly - Mondays

Laugh Factory, 3175 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657, USA

Chicago's Best Standup Comedy is back and better than ever. We've compiled the absolute best standup lineup that you will ever see. Some of today's biggest ...

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Tuesday, Jan 20, 2026

FREE

Fit4mom Glen Ellyn Family Swim!
January 20 @ 10am - 12pm

Goldfish Swim School - Glen Ellyn, 545 Roosevelt Road, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

Join us for a morning at Goldfish - Glen Ellyn! Workout class at 10:00am with Family Swim to follow! FIT4MOM is taking over Goldfish - Glen Ellyn on the ...

FREE

National Day Of Racial Healing 2026
January 20 @ 5pm - 9pm

Malcolm X College, 1900 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, IL 60612

Dear CHICAGO, your light is needed, and we can't wait to welcome you.National Day of Racial Healing 2026: We Carry the Light is a sacred gathering of ...

FREE

Happy Hour At Colvin House
January 20 @ 5pm - 7pm

Colvin House, 5940 North Sheridan Road, Chicago, IL 60660

Enjoy your Tuesday evening happy hour at Colvin House! A great opportunity to network and unwind after the workday. Engage in connection and conversation with ...

FREE Party

We Love R&B Taco Tuesdays At The Wild Hare
January 20 - January 21 @ 6pm - 12am. Weekly - Tuesdays

The Wild Hare & Singing Armadillo Frog Sanctuary, 2610 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614, USA

Who love Tacos? Come hang out at The Wild Hare and get a couple of Tacos and a 7 drinks. We start at 7pm. We got Dj Sean Mac cranking the RB Vibes. The ...

FREE

Silent Bookclub @ Lilliput Books
January 20 @ 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Lilliput Books, 2150 North Halsted Street, Chicago, IL 60614

Please note: We've been selling out each week. If you are unable to attend, please cancel your reservation to allow others to attend in your place. Thank you!