CHICAGO FREE EVENTS CALENDAR

WEEKEND

TODAY - Saturday, Sep 14, 2024

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  FREE Party
  Brunch & Beatz Saturdays @ Good To Go

  September 14 @ 10am - 4pm. 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 ...
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  FREE
  Film Screening: A Bigger Table: 50 Years Of The Chicago Poetry Center

  September 14 @ 11am - 12pm

  Poetry Foundation, 61 West Superior Street, Chicago, IL 60654

  Join us for the screening of A Bigger Table: 50 Years of the Chicago Poetry Center , a short documentary that follows CPC from its roots as a platform for ...
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  South Loop Fun And Games Block Party

  September 14 @ 11am - 3pm

  1811 S State St, 1811 South State Street, Chicago, IL 60616

  The Block Party and all activities are completely free and is a great time and place for to meet your neighbors and celebrate in the last few good days of Summer!
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  FREE
  Lakeview East Festival Of The Artslakeview East Festival Of The Arts – ...

  September 14 - September 15 @ 11am - 10pm

  Lake View East, Lake View East, Chicago, IL

  Lakeview East Festival of the Arts – September 14 & 15 Get ready for the 19th Annual Lakeview East Festival of the Arts! This vibrant celebration will ...
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  FREE
  Austin's Secret Sauce Session 3

  September 14 @ 11am - 1pm

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

  Welcome to Austin's Secret Sauce! Join us for the final session of our three-part 'Farm to Table' food series that showcases the untapped potential of Austin's ...

TOMORROW - Sunday, Sep 15, 2024

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  FREE Food & Drink
  Roscoe Village Farmers Market

  September 15 @ 9am - 1pm. Weekly

  Hamlin Park, 3035 N HOYNE AVE, Chicago, Illinois 60618

  Shop fresh produce, breads, pastries, cheeses, coffee, honey, nuts and so much more! Plus, enjoy family-friendly activities and free workouts throughout the ...
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  Free Museum Day September

  September 15 @ 10am - 5pm

  American Writers Museum, 180 N. Michigan Avenue, 2nd Floor, Chicago, IL 60601

  Enjoy free admission to the American Writers Museum! Explore our current special exhibit Level Up: Writers and Gamers . Plus, enjoy our Melted in the Pot: A ...
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  Sought Out Sounds At Drip Collective

  September 15 @ 10am - 2pm

  Drip Collective, 172 North Racine Avenue, Chicago, IL 60607

  Welcome to the next installment of Sought Out Sounds Live. This isn’t just another event—it’s a vibe, a movement, a space where beats and great coffee collide. ...
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  Office Recharge Pop-Up Event

  September 15 @ 10am - 3pm

  906 N Ashland Ave c, 906 North Ashland Avenue #c, Chicago, IL 60622

  Join us at the Office Recharge Pop-Up Event on Sunday, September 15 , 2024, at 10:00 AM , located at 906 N Ashland Ave . This event is your chance to unwind ...
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  FREE Party
  Brunch & Beatz Sundays @ Good To Go

  September 15 @ 10am - 4pm. 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 ...

Monday, Sep 16, 2024

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  FREE
  Industry Mondays Kickoff At Punch Bowl Social Chicago

  September 16 @ 11am - 11pm

  Punch Bowl Social Chicago, 310 N Green St, Chicago, IL 60607

  Mondays are for our hardworking industry friends. Whether you're here to unwind after a long shift or just want to enjoy some all day specials, this one is for ...
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  Discoteca Descolada

  September 16 @ 7pm - 10pm

  Cafe Mustache, 2313 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647

  DJ Zipgun Boogie presents ‘Discoteca Descolada’ - a vibrant mix of Brazilian music, featuring Samba, Bossa Nova, MPB, and Tropicalia. This evening offers an ...
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  Monday September 16: Late Nite Mic With Vik Pandya

  September 16 @ 8pm - 11pm

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

  THIS IS A FREE TICKET FOR OUR OPEN MIC. FREE TICKETS WILL BE ALLOWED TO BE SEATED EARLY FOR THE PAID SHOW BASED ON SPACE AND AVAILABILITY. — Most tables seat 4 ...
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  FREE Comedy
  Free Tickets Monday Night Standup Comedy At Laugh Factory

  September 16 @ 8pm - 9:30pm. 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 ...

Tuesday, Sep 17, 2024

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  Low-Line Market

  September 17 @ 3pm - 7pm. Weekly

  SOUTHPORT BROWN LINE AUXILIARY EXIT, 3410 N SOUTHPORT, Chicago, Illinois 60613

  The Low-Line Market is a conveniently located and carefully curated farmers market, with the goal of creating an experience where neighbors can meet and gather ...
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  Stakeholder Celebration

  September 17 @ 6pm - 8pm

  King & Spalding LLP, 110 North Wacker Drive #Suite 3800, Chicago, IL 60606

  Join us as we celebrate Horizons’ mission and community with past and present Board members, staff, advocates and alumni.
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  FREE
  Glimmer & Groove 2024 - Chicago

  September 17 @ 6pm - 10pm

  Smash Studios Chicago, 345 North Loomis Street, Chicago, IL 60607

  Three Headliners • One Nationwide Tour Learn how to take your events to the next level with Pioneer DJ by AlphaTheta, CHAUVET DJ, and Sennheiser. We’re joining ...
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  Wsgs Movie Night: Bottoms

  September 17 @ 6pm - 8:30pm

  Crown Center 117, 1001 West Loyola Avenue, Chicago, IL 60626

  WSGS Movie Night: BOTTOMS Come join us for a fun movie night at Crown Center 117 ! Get ready to laugh, cry, and enjoy a great film with friends. This in-person ...
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  Nextgen Young Adults: Sacred Music & Life In The Spirit

  September 17 @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm

  St. Michael in Old Town, 1633 North Cleveland Avenue, Chicago, IL 60614

  Music is what feelings sound like, and provides a powerful element to prayer. Featuring Kate Williams, Vice President of Sacred Music at GIA, join us in ...

Wednesday, Sep 18, 2024

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  FREE
  Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts | Nanci Belmont, Bassoon & Elena Lachevadame ...

  September 18 @ 12:15pm - 1pm

  Seventeenth Church of Christ Scientist, 55 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60601

  DAME MYRA HESS MEMORIAL CONCERTS | NANCI BELMONT, BASSOON ELENA LACHEVA, PIANO 
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  FREE
  Music Bloom Navy Pier

  September 18 @ 5pm - 8pm

  Navy Pier, 600 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611

  Are you an emerging artist looking to kickstart your career? Join us at the Music Bloom - Navy Pier Edition. This immersive experience will provide you with ...
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  Sketchy Field Trip: Fairy Themed Figuring Drawing Ft Gay Drink And Draw

  September 18 @ 5pm - 8pm

  AIDS Garden Chicago, 3154 Belmont Harbor, Chicago, IL 60657

  Sketchy field trip returns with a special collab with gay drink and draw to do free fairy figure drawing.Covid this is an ourdoor space where social distancing ...
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  FREE
  Winedown Wednesday Featuring Eboni Onayo Of Eso Shea Therape/G.O.A.T

  September 18 @ 5pm - 7:30pm

  Mahalia's Gift Shop, 735 East 79th Street, Chicago, IL 60619

  Welcome to **Winedown Wednesday featuring Eboni Onayo of ESO Shea Therape/G.O.A.T**! Join us on **Wed Sep 18 2024** at **735 E 79th St** for an evening of ...
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  1st Anniversary Open House For Chicago Male Clinic

  September 18 @ 5pm - 7pm

  4801 W Peterson Ave, 4801 West Peterson Avenue Suite 506, Chicago, IL 60646

  Chicago Male Clinic treats the whole person with integrated, natural, holistic, state of the art treatments, therapies and services focused around improving ...

Thursday, Sep 19, 2024

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  FREE
  La Boulangerie & Co Hyde Park Grand Opening

  September 19 @ 10am - 7pm

  1550 E 55th St, 1550 East 55th Street, Chicago, IL 60615

  The new location brings the charm of a Parisian bakery to Hyde Park, featuring classic favorites made fresh daily—crusty breads, flaky croissants, savory ...
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  Lenels2, Milestone, And Allegion Happy Hour

  September 19 @ 3pm - 5pm

  Parlor Pizza Bar West Loop, 108 North Green Street, Chicago, IL 60607

  Join us for fun-filled evening with the LenelS2, Milestone & Allegion - Happy Hour! This in-person event will be held at Parlor Pizza, West Loop, where you ...
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  Golden Hour Featuring Adam Gottlieb

  September 19 @ 5pm - 8pm

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

  Join us in the Cafe Bar Wednesday through Saturday for free live music, starting at 5PM until 8PM. Enjoy our exclusive food and drink specials until 7PM! ...
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  Mermaid Slime Party - West Chicago Ave Branch

  September 19 @ 5pm - 7pm

  West Chicago Avenue Branch, Chicago Public Library, 4856 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60651

  Are you interested in joining Girl Scouts? This is the event for you! Join us at the West Chicago Avenue Branch library to learn about all of the different ...
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  Colvin Concerts: Los Perros Cubanos

  September 19 @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm

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

  Los Perros Cubanos features the music of Cuba’s Golden Age of the 1940s and 1950s. Since its inception in 2009, Los Perros Cubanos has become one of the ...

Friday, Sep 20, 2024

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  FREE
  Drw 9th Grade House Sorting Party

  September 20 @ 1:30pm - 3pm

  DRW College Prep, 931 South Homan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60624

  Welcome to the DRW 9th Grade House Sorting Party! Join us at DRW College Prep for an exciting event where you'll get sorted into one of our four houses. Get ...
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  FREE Party
  The Link Up! (Friday After Work Series)

  September 20 @ 5pm - 9pm. 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! ...
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  Golden Hour Featuring Chan000

  September 20 @ 5pm - 8pm

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

  Join us in the Cafe Bar Wednesday through Saturday for free live music, starting at 5PM until 8PM. Enjoy our exclusive food and drink specials until 7PM! ...
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  Afrofuturism And Climate Change Opening Reception

  September 20 @ 6pm - 8:30pm

  Climate Action Museum, 300 South Riverside Plaza, Chicago, IL 60606

  Welcome to the Afrofuturism and Climate Change Opening Reception! Come join us at the Climate Action Museum for an evening of art, music, and discussions on ...
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  Arlo's Living Room Gallery: Chicago Opening Reception

  September 20 @ 6pm - 8pm

  Arlo Chicago, 168 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60601

  Calling all art lovers, collectors and enthusiasts! Join us on Friday, September 20th at Arlo Chicago for the latest installation in Arlo's Living Room ...