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Chicago Free Events Calendar - find hundreds of fun free events and free things to do in Phoenix including the best free concerts (classical, jazz, pop, rock, opera) indoor and outdoor, free comedy shows, free museums, art exhibitions & galleries, cheap party and nightlife activities for adults and couples to do right now, today, tomorrow, every week day and on the weekend.

TODAY - Tuesday, Jan 20, 2026

  • FIT4MOM Glen Ellyn Family Swim!
    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 ...
  • National Day of Racial Healing 2026
    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 ...
  • Happy Hour at Colvin House
    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 ...
  • We Love R&B Taco Tuesdays At The Wild Hare
    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 ...
  • Silent Bookclub @ Lilliput Books
    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!
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TOMORROW - Wednesday, Jan 21, 2026

  • Streaming, Borrowing, and Sharing: Accessing Media Online
    Streaming, Borrowing, And Sharing: Accessing Media Online
    January 21 @ 1pm - 2:30pm

    7555 Jackson Blvd, Forest Park, IL 60130, USA

    Want to watch movies, read books, or listen to music online? Learn how to use free library apps like Libby, Hoopla, and Kanopy, and explore other popular ...
  • 40 Years, 40 Films with Nick Digilio
    FREE
    40 Years, 40 Films With Nick Digilio
    January 21 @ 6pm - 7:30pm

    Rogers Park Branch, Chicago Public Library, 6907 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60626

    Join us for a special event celebrating the release of 40 Years, 40 Films with author in attendance! Award-winning film critic and beloved Chicago broadcaster ...
  • WEDNESDAY JANUARY 21: CROWD WORK WEDNESDAY
    FREE
    Wednesday January 21: Crowd Work Wednesday
    January 21 @ 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 Crowd Work ...
  • Archaeology & Ale: James Meierhoff
    Archaeology & Ale: James Meierhoff
    January 21 @ 7pm - 8:30pm

    1435 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA

    In 1879 the Guatemalan Secretary of Agriculture Salvador Valenzuela saw the damage at Tikal caused by the removal of carved wooden lintels and observed that; ...
  • Wednesday Night Standup Comedy At Laugh Factory Chicago
    FREE Comedy
    Wednesday Night Standup Comedy At Laugh Factory Chicago
    January 21 @ 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 ...
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Thursday, Jan 22, 2026

  • Windy City Harvest Corps 2nd Annual Partner Brunch
    FREE
    Windy City Harvest Corps 2nd Annual Partner Brunch
    January 22 @ 10am - 12pm

    Farm on Ogden, 3555 West Ogden Avenue, Chicago, IL 60623

    We will cover an overview our Corps program and referral opportunities There will be food and drinks provided along with tours of the Farm on Ogden
  • Golden Hour Featuring Luciano Antonio
    Golden Hour Featuring Luciano Antonio
    January 22 @ 5pm - 8pm

    201 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60607, USA

    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 ...
  • SLVRRM Open Mic Night
    FREE Open Mic
    Slvrrm Open Mic Night
    January 22 @ 5pm - 7pm. Monthly - 4th Thursday

    The Silver Room, 1506 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL 60615, USA

    Join Us Every Fourth Thursday Of The Month At The Silverroom From 6-8pm For The Slvrrm Open Mic! We're Providing An Open Platform And A Mic That Welcomes ...
  • Latine Film Gang Hangout x Mainstage Happy Hour
    Latine Film Gang Hangout X Mainstage Happy Hour
    January 22 @ 6pm - 9pm

    400 N Racine Ave Unit 107, Chicago, IL 60642, USA

    Join the Mainstage team and Latine Film Gang Hangout for a fun night of networking!
  • Driven By Taste
    FREE
    Driven By Taste
    January 22 @ 7pm - 10pm

    Tesla Chicago, 717 South Desplaines Street, Chicago, IL 60607

    An exclusive wine and networking experience blending curated tastings with Tesla’s bold innovation.
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Friday, Jan 23, 2026

  • Baby Brrr-unch! ❄️
    Baby Brrr-Unch! ❄️
    January 23 @ 10am - 12pm

    3101 Dundee Rd, Northbrook, IL 60062, USA

    Join us on Friday, January 23rd from 10:00–12:00 PM for a relaxed and cozy morning designed especially for little ones and their families. Enjoy a calm, gentle ...
  • Friday Tour: Unto Thee
    FREE
    Friday Tour: Unto Thee
    January 23 @ 1pm - 2pm

    Smart Museum of Art, 5550 S. Greenwood Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637

    Join a 1-hour guided tour of Theaster Gates: Unto Thee, led by Smart Museum Fellow, Ian Brundige. Please arrive 10 minutes early to check in. Free; RSVP ...
  • The Link Up! (Friday After Work Series)
    FREE Party
    The Link Up! (Friday After Work Series)
    January 23 @ 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! ...
  • A Night Out @ Tribe Friday’s
    FREE Party
    A Night Out @ Tribe Friday’S
    January 23 - January 24 @ 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 ...
  • Hyde Park Italian Wine Sample Tasting
    FREE
    Hyde Park Italian Wine Sample Tasting
    January 23 @ 5pm - 8pm

    A&S BEVERAGES WINE SPIRITS HYDE PARK, 1214 East 53rd Street, Chicago, IL 60615

    Explore Taste and Discovery with Villa Schinosa Wines
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WEEKEND

Saturday, Jan 24, 2026

  • NEW YEAR, NEW BROWS
    FREE
    New Year, New Brows
    January 24 @ 8am - 5pm

    3728 N Southport Ave, 3728 North Southport Avenue, Chicago, IL 60613

    Join us for a beauty filled day of snacking, shaping, and fun! Enjoy complimentary treats while the experts at European Wax Center treat you to all things ...
  • Brunch & Beatz Saturdays @ Good To Go
    FREE Party
    Brunch & Beatz Saturdays @ Good To Go
    January 24 @ 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 ...
  • Songs 'n Swings: Music with Mr. Ray
    Songs 'n Swings: Music With Mr. Ray
    January 24 @ 10am - 11am

    5349 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640, USA

    Join us for a Songs 'n Swings music with Mr. Ray organized by Monica Slivka of @properties|Christie's International Real Estate.
  • Golden Hour featuring Dutchess the DJ
    FREE
    Golden Hour Featuring Dutchess The Dj
    January 24 @ 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 ...
  • Material Witness: A unique art exhibit this month
    FREE
    Material Witness: A Unique Art Exhibit This Month
    January 24 @ 5pm - 9pm

    1545 N Western Ave, 1545 North Western Avenue, Chicago, IL 60622

    Material Witness: A Unique Art Exhibit This Month TQ Experience is pleased to present Material Witness, a profound exhibition featuring three accomplished ...
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Sunday, Jan 25, 2026

  • Brunch & Beatz Sundays @ Good To Go
    FREE Party
    Brunch & Beatz Sundays @ Good To Go
    January 25 @ 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 ...
  • The Uptown: Chicago’s Endangered Movie Palace
    FREE
    The Uptown: Chicago’S Endangered Movie Palace
    January 25 @ 10:30am - 12pm

    Ethical Humanist Society, 7574 Lincoln Avenue, Skokie, IL 60077

    Opened a century ago, the Uptown is now in limbo, its beauty hidden behind a plywood barricade. Loerzel’s book offers a look inside the building, gathering the ...
  • AFC & NFC CHAMPIONSHIP SUNDAY PAJAMA PARTY w/ #FIGUREYOSHITOUT
    FREE
    Afc & Nfc Championship Sunday Pajama Party W/ #Figureyoshitout
    January 25 - January 26 @ 12pm - 1am

    Underpass Lounge, 9400 Grand Avenue, Franklin Park, IL 60131

    🏈 AFC & NFC CHAMPIONSHIP SUNDAYPAJAMA PARTY w/ #FIGUREYOSHITOUT 📍 Underpass Lounge📅 Sunday, January 25, 2026🕛 All Day Event😴🔥 PAJAMA PARTY + PLAYOFF ...
  • Life After Brunch Day Party
    FREE Party
    Life After Brunch Day Party
    January 25 @ 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 ...
  • Tribute to the Chicago Bears – Salsa Sunday @ The Stadium Club ✨⬇️
    FREE
    Tribute To The Chicago Bears – Salsa Sunday @ The Stadium Club ✨⬇️
    January 25 @ 6pm - 11pm

    Stadium Club at the Max, 4740 Vernon Avenue, McCook, IL 60525

    🎁 4 Fantastic Events Presents Tribute to the Chicago Bears – Salsa Sunday @ The Stadium Club ✨🐻⬇️ Join us as we celebrate an incredible Chicago Bears season ...
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Monday, Jan 26, 2026

  • Sapphic Serenade: Dorothy's Karaoke Night hosted by E.
    FREE
    Sapphic Serenade: Dorothy's Karaoke Night Hosted By E.
    January 26 @ 7pm - 11pm

    Dorothy, 2500 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60622

    Come sing your heart out in a room full of enthusiastic queers at SAPPHIC SERENADE: Dorothy's Karaoke night hosted by E! You'll find us set up with free ...
  • Free Tickets Monday Night Standup Comedy At Laugh Factory
    FREE Comedy
    Free Tickets Monday Night Standup Comedy At Laugh Factory
    January 26 @ 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 ...
  • Dance or Die (1987)
    FREE
    Dance Or Die (1987)
    January 26 @ 7:30pm - 9pm

    Davis Theater, Chicago, North Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL, USA, 4614 North Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625

    Join us at our lounge, Sojourn, ahead of the show! Jason Chandler wants to do two things in life: to stay off drugs and choreograph a dance show that rivals ...
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