CHICAGO FREE EVENTS CALENDAR

TODAY - Monday, Feb 16, 2026

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  Mystery Movie Club

  February 16 @ 7pm - 9pm

  1501 N Kingsbury St Ave, Chicago, IL 60642, USA

  Special screenings and light discussions of exciting movies, curated by local film lovers
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  Queer Movie Monday: Bessie

  February 16 @ 7pm - 9:30pm

  2500 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622, USA

  Join us for a screening of the 2015 HBO film BESSIE starring Queen Latifah as Bessie Smith in the first of our Queer Movie Mondays!

TOMORROW - Tuesday, Feb 17, 2026

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  FREE Party
  We Love R&B Taco Tuesdays At The Wild Hare

  February 17 - February 18 @ 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 ...
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  FREE Comedy
  Tuesday Night Standup Comedy At Laugh Factory!

  February 17 @ 7:30pm - 9pm. 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. ...
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  Free Tuesday Night Stand Up Comedy At Laugh Factory Chicago

  February 17 @ 9pm - 10:30pm

  3175 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657, USA

  Every Tuesday at 9PM!

Wednesday, Feb 18, 2026

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  Against The Current Film Screening - Chicago

  February 18 @ 5:30pm - 7:30pm

  1900 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60612, USA

  Join us in Chicago for a free BHM screening of Against the Current, a new documentary film about Black resistance in Illinois
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  FREE Comedy
  Wednesday Night Standup Comedy At Laugh Factory Chicago

  February 18 @ 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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  Finley Dunne's Comedy Club

  February 18 @ 8pm - 9:30pm

  3458 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60657, USA

  Chicago's favorite comedians performing at Chicago's favorite neighborhood bar.

Thursday, Feb 19, 2026

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  Synergy Spine & Performance Complimentary Launch Party

  February 19 @ 1pm - 7pm

  3807 N Lincoln Ave #1, Chicago, IL 60613, USA

  To celebrate the launch of new technologies, Synergy Spine & Performance will host a launch party Thursday, Feb. 19 at at 3807 N Lincoln Ave
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  The Chicago Map Society Presents Drink Maps In Victorian Britain

  February 19 @ 5:30pm - 7pm

  60 W Walton St, Chicago, IL 60610, USA

  Join us at the Newberry Library for a social half hour, followed an hour long presentation by Kris Butler.
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  Werkz In The Archive: Film Screening And Dance Cypher

  February 19 @ 5:30pm - 8pm

  919 S Ada St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA

  Participatory evening of film and movement honors the historically black practice of Chicago Footwork
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  Author Panel: Food Autonomy In Chicago

  February 19 @ 6pm - 8:30pm

  4591 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60632, USA

  Join us at Libros de La Luna for a community conversation on urban growing and local food economies!
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  Houseparty!: An Improv Show With Your Friends

  February 19 @ 7pm - 8pm

  2350 N Racine Ave, Chicago, IL 60614, USA

  A performance at The Theatre School, in Studio 408 : Thursday, February 19th @ 7pm.

Friday, Feb 20, 2026

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  FREE Party
  The Link Up! (Friday After Work Series)

  February 20 @ 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! ...
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  FREE Party
  A Night Out @ Tribe Friday’S

  February 20 - February 21 @ 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 ...
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  Carillon Originals Concert

  February 20 @ 5pm - 6pm

  5850 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, IL 60637, USA

  Join us Week 7 Friday, Feb 20, 5PM-6PM, for a concert of music composed for the carillon across 300 years. Program Notes provided!
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  Laugh Or Cry! A Free Musical Cabaret

  February 20 @ 6pm - 8pm

  728 S Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60605, USA

  Friday, February 20, 2026 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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  The Solo Exhibit Of Al Burts The Fabric Of Us!

  February 20 @ 6pm - 10pm

  436 E 47th St, Chicago, IL 60653, USA

  The Fabric of Us, solo exhibition of Al Burt’s February 20, 2025 6 pm to 9 pm at Gallery Guichard!

WEEKEND

Saturday, Feb 21, 2026

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  FREE Party
  Brunch & Beatz Saturdays @ Good To Go

  February 21 @ 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 ...
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  The Faith Party

  February 21 @ 1pm - 2:30pm

  834 Lake St, Oak Park, IL 60301, USA

  Gathering for women to come in prayer, belief and encouragement.
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  FREE Comedy
  Saturday Late Night Laughs At Laugh Factory Chicago

  February 21 - February 22 @ 6pm - 12am. 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 ...
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  FREE Party
  All New Signature Saturdays

  February 21 - February 22 @ 7pm - 2am. 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 ...
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  FREE Comedy
  Saturday Night Laughs At Laugh Factory Chicago

  February 21 @ 7:30pm - 11pm. Weekly - Saturdays

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

  Standup Comedy at Laugh Factory Chicago! Standby tickets. Paid tickets are prioritized first. Remaining seats given to free ticket holders. Once paid tickets ...

Sunday, Feb 22, 2026

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  FREE Party
  Brunch & Beatz Sundays @ Good To Go

  February 22 @ 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 ...
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  Viejitas Pero Bonitas! Karaoke Para Los Abuelos Del Barrio.

  February 22 @ 12pm - 3pm

  1621 W 47th St, Chicago, IL 60609, USA

  Karaoke Nostálgico para los abuelos del Barrio en Back of the Yards Coffeehouse. Dirigido pro Pablo Serrano de People's Stage Karaoke
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  Remnant Sunday Service W/Rev. Dr. James C. Bailey

  February 22 @ 2pm - 3:30pm

  3042 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60612, USA

  Get ready for an uplifting Sunday service with Rev. Dr. James C. Bailey at REMNANT - it's going to be a spiritual experience!
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  FREE Party
  Life After Brunch Day Party

  February 22 @ 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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  Sunday February 22: Chicago's Best Comedy Show

  February 22 @ 7pm - 9pm

  162 E Superior St, Chicago, IL 60611, USA

  Chicago's best comedians take the stage at The Comedy Bar Chicago for a night of hilarious stand-up comedy and deep dish pizza!