CHICAGO FREE EVENTS CALENDAR

WEEKEND

TODAY - Saturday, Jul 5, 2025

FREE

Ina Mae Tavern: July 5th Crawfish Boil
July 5 @ 11am - 9pm

Ina Mae, 1415 North Wood Street, Chicago, IL 60622

Ina Mae Tavern: July 5th Crawfish Boil Come on down to Ina Mae Tavern on July 5th for a finger-lickin' good time at our annual Crawfish Boil! Get ready to ...

FREE Comedy

Saturday Late Night Laughs At Laugh Factory Chicago
July 5 - July 6 @ 7pm - 1am. Weekly - Saturdays

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

Standup Comedy is Back at Laugh Factory Chicago! Once paid tickets are prioritized, limit guest passes are allowed in. Age restriction: 18 years and over 2 ...

FREE Music

First Monday Jazz Featuring The Miyumi Project
July 5 @ 8pm - 9:30pm. Monthly - 1st Monday

Green Line Performing Arts Center, 329 E Garfield Blvd, Chicago, IL 60637, USA

Chicago's avant-garde jazz and Japanese traditional music experience. The MIYUMI Project The MIYUMI Project is one of the longest standing amalgams, drawing ...

FREE Party

All New Signature Saturdays
July 5 - July 6 @ 8pm - 3am. Weekly - Saturdays

Mikes Place Sports Bar & Grill, 6319 Roosevelt Rd, Berwyn, IL 60402, USA

All New Signature Saturday @ Mikes Place 6319 Roosevelt (Berwyn) 8p-2a! Kitchen Open All Night Featuring The Citys Best Djs Playing The Best Of Hip Hop L Trap ...

FREE

Bikes And Bonfires
July 5 @ 8:30pm - 11:30pm

La Ronda Parakata Gathering Space, Lakefront Trail, Chicago, IL 60616

Bikes & Bonfires Join us for a super chill bike ride to a lovely social spot to meet new friends and enjoy the amazing third places along the Chicago ...

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TOMORROW - Sunday, Jul 6, 2025

FREE Food & Drink

Roscoe Village Farmers Market
July 6 @ 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 (workout ...

FREE Party

Brunch & Beatz Sundays @ Good To Go
July 6 @ 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 ...

Ina Mae Tavern: National Fried Chicken Day Specials + Country Band
July 6 @ 11am - 9pm

1415 N Wood St, Chicago, IL 60622, USA

Ina Mae Tavern: National Fried Chicken Day Specials + Country Band Come on down to Ina Mae for a finger-lickin' good time celebrating National Fried Chicken ...

FREE

First Sunday Open Mic, Jam, & Pop-Up Store! (First Friday Reschedule)
July 6 @ 12pm - 8pm

1579 N Milwaukee Ave #344, 1579 North Milwaukee Avenue #344, Chicago, IL 60622

Stop by studio #344 in the Flat Iron Arts Building for an open mic, jam session, and pop-up store at Phil Circle Music! Come check out our selection of music ...

FREE

Mimosas & Melodies
July 6 @ 12pm - 3pm

Urban Luxe Cafe, 2911 East 79th Street, Chicago, IL 60649

Welcome to Mimosas & Melodies! Join us for a fabulous afternoon filled with delicious mimosas and live music at Urban Luxe Cafe. Sip on refreshing drinks ...

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Monday, Jul 7, 2025

FREE

Show Buddies
July 7 @ 7pm - 9pm

Punch House, 1807 South Allport Street, Chicago, IL 60608

Looking to meet people with the same fine, fine taste in music as you? Join fellow music fans looking to expand their group of IRL concert-going friends at ...

FREE Comedy

Free Tickets Monday Night Standup Comedy At Laugh Factory
July 7 @ 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 ...

FREE

Films On The Green | Haute Couture
July 7 @ 8:15pm - 10:15pm

Lake Shore Park, 808 North Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60611

July 7 | Lake Shore Park | 8:30 pm (East Chicago & Lake Shore Drive next to the Museum of Contemporary Art) Free and open to the public (no ticket needed) ...

FREE

Spjork's Circus: A Drag Extravaganza @ Nola Bar
July 7 @ 8:30pm - 10:30pm

Nola Bar & Kitchen, 3481 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60657

The circus is in town! SPJORK'S CIRCUS: A DRAG EXTRAVAGANZA returns, hosted by the lovely Spjork at Nola Bar and Kitchen. Get ready for a night of fabulous ...

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Tuesday, Jul 8, 2025

FREE

Industry Night At Dorothy Ft. Byrdie's Bakery!
July 8 @ 6pm - 8:30pm

Dorothy, 2500 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60622

Dorothy's Industry Night celebrates underrepresented culinary talent by inviting them to pop up with us and offer bites of what they do best. Join us at our ...

FREE

Sci. Fiction/Fantasy Lilliput Bookclub In July: Orbital
July 8 @ 6:30pm - 7:30pm

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

BYOB (there is a liquor store next door) About [hidden] Booker Prize Winner Booker Prize judges:‘Orbital is our book. Samantha Harvey has written a novel ...

FREE Party

We Love R&B Taco Tuesdays At The Wild Hare
July 8 - July 9 @ 7pm - 1am. 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 Comedy

Tuesday Night Standup Comedy At Laugh Factory!
July 8 @ 8:30pm - 10pm. Weekly - Tuesdays

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

Standup Comedy is back at Laugh Factory on Tuesdays! Limited tickets so get them quick! Once paid tickets are prioritized, limit guest passes are allowed in. ...

FREE

Tarot Tuesday
July 8 @ 8:30pm - 10:30pm

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

Join the Colvin Coven in a night of witchy fun!$15 Tarot ReadingsLearn your Astrology ChartWitchy CraftsCommune with the Coven over Drinks & Snacks! After ...

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Wednesday, Jul 9, 2025

Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts | Galvin Cello Quartet
July 9 @ 12:15pm - 1pm

55 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601, USA

DAME MYRA HESS MEMORIAL CONCERTS | GALVIN CELLO QUARTET James Baik, celloHaddon Kay, celloSydney Lee, celloLuiz Venturelli, cello

FREE

Cfa Closet Sale X Happy Hour At Golden Years
July 9 @ 5pm - 8pm

Golden Years Chicago, 1938 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60622

We are moving to a new place in Chicago in July and have SO many things that are in need of a new home❤️ I thought this would be the perfect opportunity for ...

FREE

Scheiblettenkind | Contemporary German Graphic Novel Book Club
July 9 @ 6pm - 7:30pm

Goethe-Institut Chicago, 150 North Michigan Avenue #420, Chicago, IL 60601

Welcome to book*ish, our reading group for contemporary German graphic novels! Practice your German through discussing each book's main themes and the artist's ...

FREE

Venusian Visions: A Monthly Pop Up Tarot Event At Dorothy
July 9 @ 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 ...

Open Air Cinema At Bricktown Square - Moana 2
July 9 @ 7pm - 10pm

W6G6+3F Chicago, IL, USA

Come join us at Bricktown Square as we sit outside and watch Moana 2 on a huge LED screen! Gates open at 6pm and the movie starts at 7pm.

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Thursday, Jul 10, 2025

FREE

Golden Hour Featuring Bobby Z
July 10 @ 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

Lgbtq+ (& Allies) Happy Hour Reception: Iglta & Destinations International
July 10 @ 5pm - 7pm

Arc Bar, 2233 South Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Drive, Chicago, IL 60616

LGBTQ+ (& Allies) Happy Hour: IGLTA & Destinations International Come join us for a fabulous evening at Arc Bar! This in-person reception during the ...

FREE

Eva's Hungarian Bakery Pop-Up
July 10 @ 5pm - 9pm

Hopewell Brewing Company, 2760 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647

Hungarian-made pastries from this Bridgeport-based pop-up.

FREE

Happy Hour With Chicago Growth Project
July 10 @ 6pm - 8pm

Lonesome Rose (Andersonville), 5310 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60640

Join us for Happy Hour in Andersonville! Come hang out with us at Lonesome Rose in Andersonville for a fun evening with the Chicago Growth Project! Learn about ...

FREE

Group Run And Post-Run Party (3run2 X New Balance)
July 10 @ 6:30pm - 10pm

3703 W Fullerton Ave, 3703 West Fullerton Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647

When: Thursday, 7/10, 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM What: Group Run and Post-Run Party Where: The 3RUN2 Pop-Up Clubhouse (3703 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago) Details: ...

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Friday, Jul 11, 2025

FREE

Jazz In The Court - Bethany Pickens
July 11 @ 12pm - 2:30pm

5235 S Harper Ct, 5235 South Harper Court, Chicago, IL 60615

FREE OUTDOOR JAZZ PERFORMANCES SPONSORED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGOFriday, July 11 - BETHANY PICKENSFriday, August 8 - DEE ALEXANDERFriday, September 5 - TIM ...

Logan And Patti's Summer Party
July 11 @ 5pm - 11:30pm

1400 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60605, USA

Logan and Patti's Summer Party Come join us for a fun-filled summer bash at 1400 S Wabash Ave! We'll have great music, delicious food, refreshing drinks, and ...

FREE Party

The Link Up! (Friday After Work Series)
July 11 @ 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! ...

FREE

Golden Hour Featuring Julia Danielle And Mike Allemana
July 11 @ 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

Tacos Las Manitas Pop-Up
July 11 @ 5pm - 9pm

Hopewell Brewing Company, 2760 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647

Hand-made tacos and other family recipes from this tasty pop-up kitchen