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TODAY - Tuesday, Jun 6, 2023

  • Bai Bautista-Buckingham and James Ross: Trust Visions
    FREE
    Bai Bautista-Buckingham And James Ross: Trust Visions
    June 6 @ 9am - 5pm

    The Arcade-Columbia College Chicago, 618 S. Michigan Ave., 2nd floor, Chicago, IL 60605

    Bai Bautista-Buckingham and James Ross: Trust Visions April 3–September 20, 2023 Opening Reception: Thursday, April 6, 5–7 p.m. Trust Visions depicts the ...
  • TACO TUESDAY AT THE PONY INN
    FREE
    Taco Tuesday At The Pony Inn
    June 6 - June 7 @ 5pm - 1am

    The Pony Inn, 1638 West Belmont Avenue, Chicago, IL 60657

    Taco 'bout Awesome! Delicious tacos and tasty drink deals every Tuesday starting at 5 pm at The Pony Inn, 1638 W. Belmont, Chicago in Lakeview. Tacos are $3, ...
  • 6/6 Bluesday Tuesday - The DELMARK All-Stars  - FitzGerald's - Berwyn
    FREE
    6/6 Bluesday Tuesday - The Delmark All-Stars - Fitzgerald's - Berwyn
    June 6 @ 5pm - 9pm

    FitzGerald's, 6615 Roosevelt Rd, Berwyn, IL

    Bluesday Tuesday at FitzGerald's. - - - FREE . Tuesday, June 6th - DELMARK Records 70th Anniversary All-Stars. This group will feature Bob Stroger, Shirley ...
  • RUSH HOUR CONCERTS || SEASON OPENER: A NIGHT OF FIRSTSRUSH HOUR CONCERTS | | SEASON OPENER: A NIGHT OF FIRSTS
    FREE
    Rush Hour Concerts || Season Opener: A Night Of Firstsrush Hour Concerts | | ...
    June 6 @ 5:45pm - 6:30pm

    St. James Cathedral, 65 E Huron Street, Chicago, IL 60611

    RUSH HOUR CONCERTS | | SEASON OPENER: A NIGHT OF FIRSTS Lei Hou and Matous Michal, violins Larry Neuman, viola Karen Basrak, cello Victor Asuncion, piano
  • Physical Theater Festival 10th Season Kickoff Party
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    Physical Theater Festival 10th Season Kickoff Party
    June 6 @ 6pm - 8:30pm

    Instituto Cervantes, 31 West Ohio Street, Chicago, IL 60654

    Come join Physical Theater Festival for an evening of libations and celebrations as we "kick off" our 10th annual edition. At the party, you will get a chance ...

TOMORROW - Wednesday, Jun 7, 2023

  • Bai Bautista-Buckingham and James Ross: Trust Visions
    FREE
    Bai Bautista-Buckingham And James Ross: Trust Visions
    June 7 @ 9am - 5pm

    The Arcade-Columbia College Chicago, 618 S. Michigan Ave., 2nd floor, Chicago, IL 60605

    Bai Bautista-Buckingham and James Ross: Trust Visions April 3–September 20, 2023 Opening Reception: Thursday, April 6, 5–7 p.m. Trust Visions depicts the ...
  • Educators End of the Year Afterwork Day Party
    FREE
    Educators End Of The Year Afterwork Day Party
    June 7 @ 3pm - 8pm

    Visions Odeum and Events, 11901 South Loomis Street, Chicago, IL 60643

    Educators the end of the year is finally here so meet The Firm Group at Visions for some fun. Free entry with RSVP. Sounds by DJ Mr. Lee(Simeon) and The Firm's ...
  • HALF OFF WHISKEY WEDNESDAY
    FREE
    Half Off Whiskey Wednesday
    June 7 @ 5pm - 8pm

    Bar Goa, an Indian Gastropub, 116 West Hubbard Street #Suite 1, Chicago, IL 60654

    Enjoy the most unique selection of Whiskeys from India, Goa and some local favorites. Every Whiskey is half -off on Wednesdays including our most expensive ...
  • Wine Down Wednesday
    FREE
    Wine Down Wednesday
    June 7 @ 5pm - 11:30pm

    Uproar, 1252 North Wells Street, Chicago, IL 60610

    Half off of glasses and bottles of wine $8 Flatbreads Every Wednesday
  • HAPPY HOUR AT THE PONY INN
    FREE
    Happy Hour At The Pony Inn
    June 7 @ 5pm - 7pm

    The Pony Inn, 1638 West Belmont Avenue, Chicago, IL 60657

    Enjoy delicious 1/2 appetizers, $3 Frosty Beer Mugs, and $8 Cocktails 5-7 PM every Monday through Friday at The Pony Inn while enjoying watching your favorite ...

Thursday, Jun 8, 2023

  • Bai Bautista-Buckingham and James Ross: Trust Visions
    FREE
    Bai Bautista-Buckingham And James Ross: Trust Visions
    June 8 @ 9am - 5pm

    The Arcade-Columbia College Chicago, 618 S. Michigan Ave., 2nd floor, Chicago, IL 60605

    Bai Bautista-Buckingham and James Ross: Trust Visions April 3–September 20, 2023 Opening Reception: Thursday, April 6, 5–7 p.m. Trust Visions depicts the ...
  • FSM Summer Internship Mixer
    FREE
    Fsm Summer Internship Mixer
    June 8 @ 4pm - 7pm

    3604 W Ogden Ave, 3604 West Ogden Avenue, Chicago, IL 60623

    Free Spirit Media is happy to invite young artist interns and partner organizations joining us for our 5-week summer internship program to our Internship Mixer ...
  • Beeler.Tech Connect: ChicagoAbout Beeler.Tech Event SafetyTerms & Conditions
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    June 8 @ 5pm - 7:30pm

    Piece Brewery and Pizzeria, 1927 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

    The goal of Beeler.Tech Connect events are to bring our community of digital advertising folks together for the opportunity to build and strengthen ...
  • "Patio Thursdays @  The Park" (aka The Park Supper Club)HOSTED BY The300Group
    FREE
    "Patio Thursdays @ The Park" (Aka The Park Supper Club)HOsted By The300group
    June 8 @ 5pm - 10pm

    Thee Beauty Bar, 810 E 43rd, Chicago, IL 60653

    Let’s get together every Thursday... Patio open, drink specials, good food, live sports, good music, & good people! "Patio Thursdays @ The Park" (aka The ...
  • HAPPY HOUR AT THE PONY INN
    FREE
    Happy Hour At The Pony Inn
    June 8 @ 5pm - 7pm

    The Pony Inn, 1638 West Belmont Avenue, Chicago, IL 60657

    Enjoy delicious 1/2 appetizers, $3 Frosty Beer Mugs, and $8 Cocktails 5-7 PM every Monday through Friday at The Pony Inn while enjoying watching your favorite ...

Friday, Jun 9, 2023

  • Bai Bautista-Buckingham and James Ross: Trust Visions
    FREE
    Bai Bautista-Buckingham And James Ross: Trust Visions
    June 9 @ 9am - 5pm

    The Arcade-Columbia College Chicago, 618 S. Michigan Ave., 2nd floor, Chicago, IL 60605

    Bai Bautista-Buckingham and James Ross: Trust Visions April 3–September 20, 2023 Opening Reception: Thursday, April 6, 5–7 p.m. Trust Visions depicts the ...
  • Music and the Internet Conference (UChicago and Online)
    FREE
    Music And The Internet Conference (Uchicago And Online)
    June 9 - June 10 @ 9am - 5:30pm

    Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts, 915 East 60th Street, Chicago, IL 60637

    The goal of this conference is to bring together scholars and creators to present across a variety of perspectives on the intersection of music, sound, and ...
  • June 9-  9-Hole Golf & Lunch - Village Links - Glen Ellyn
    FREE
    June 9- 9-Hole Golf & Lunch - Village Links - Glen Ellyn
    June 9 @ 9:40am - 1:30pm

    Village Links of Glen Ellyn, 485 Winchell Way, Glen Ellyn, IL

    LATE ARRIVALS AND NO-SHOWS ARE A PROBLEM FOR THE HOST. Do not cancel the AM of the event. VillageLinks policy is no cancel within 24 hours of tee-time or risk ...
  • Tasting at Ten - Chicago
    FREE
    Tasting At Ten - Chicago
    June 9 @ 10am - 11am

    Counter Culture Coffee, 177 N Ada St Suite 106, Chicago, IL 60607

    Every Friday morning at 10 am, we open our Training Centers to coffee lovers who want to learn more about Counter Culture Coffee’s high-quality, sustainably ...
  • DePaul Games Festival
    FREE
    Depaul Games Festival
    June 9 @ 1pm - 4pm

    Jarvis Student Center, 1 East Jackson Boulevard Concourse Level, Chicago, IL 60604

    This quarter, DePaul opens its Capstone and Thesis Games Showcase to a wide student audience with a full afternoon of festivities, known as DePaul Games ...

WEEKEND

Saturday, Jun 10, 2023

  • NHS Chicago's NeighborWorks Volunteer Event: North Lawndale
    FREE
    Nhs Chicago's Neighborworks Volunteer Event: North Lawndale
    June 10 @ 9am - 1pm

    Pop-up Spot Community Garden By Pastor Reshorna Fitzgerald, 3605 W. Douglass Blvd., Chicago, IL 60623

    NeighborWorks Days are an annual time of service that showcases how working together strengthens communities. Held during June, NeighborWorks Days also ...
  • Triangle Garden Party
    FREE
    Triangle Garden Party
    June 10 @ 10am - 1pm

    McKinley Park Community Garden, 3700 S Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60609

    E(art)H Chicago presents a Triangle Garden Party to celebrate the new native flower garden (the “Triangle Garden”) next to the McKinley Park Community Garden. ...
  • Brunch & Beatz Saturdays @ Good To Go
    FREE Party
    Brunch & Beatz Saturdays @ Good To Go
    June 10 @ 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 ...
  • Vegandale with Rick Ross
    $12
    Vegandale With Rick Ross
    June 10 @ 11am - 8pm

    Grant Park, S Lake Shore Dr & E Monroe St,, Chicago, IL 60601

    Vegandale is returning to Chicago this June with the biggest lineup of sponsors and vendors yet, along with all the free samples and over 120 food & ...
  • A Lil' Brunch + TRAP Party
    FREE
    A Lil' Brunch + Trap Party
    June 10 @ 11am - 5pm

    Chalet, 228 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60654

    TRAP Brunch Party EVERY SATURDAY! 11AM UNTIL 5PM — TWO LEVEL VENUE — (Brunch Reservations - 1st Floor) (Brunch & VIP Bottle Service Reservations - 2nd ...

Sunday, Jun 11, 2023

  • Chicagoland Run-Together Spring Meetup
    FREE
    Chicagoland Run-Together Spring Meetup
    June 11 @ 9am - 12pm

    Montrose Harbor, 601 West Montrose Avenue, Chicago, IL 60613

    Join over 20 Chicago area run clubs and communities to run or walk 2 routes. Stay afterwards in the park for community and connecting with other runners from ...
  • Brunch & Beatz Sundays @ Good To Go
    FREE Party
    Brunch & Beatz Sundays @ Good To Go
    June 11 @ 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 ...
  • Sunday Celebration - Kind, Inclusive, Affirmative, Extraordinary (Hybrid )
    FREE
    Sunday Celebration - Kind, Inclusive, Affirmative, Extraordinary (Hybrid )
    June 11 @ 10:30am - 11:30am

    Oak Park Church of Religious Sci, 6832 West North Avenue, Chicago, IL 60707

    Dear Friends, We have created a nurturing, open-hearted space to support you and your family right here in Chicago -- just across the street from the Village ...
  • A Lil' Brunch + R&B Party
    FREE
    A Lil' Brunch + R&B Party
    June 11 @ 11am - 5pm

    Chalet, 228 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60654

    R&B Brunch Party EVERY SUNDAY! 11AM UNTIL 5PM — TWO LEVEL VENUE — (Brunch Reservations - 1st Floor) (Brunch & VIP Bottle Service Reservations - 2nd ...
  • BRUNCH & BEATZ  @GOOD TO GO
    FREE
    Brunch & Beatz @Good To Go
    June 11 @ 11am - 4pm

    Good To Go Jamaican Cuisine & Event Space, 711 Howard Street, Evanston, IL 60202

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

Monday, Jun 12, 2023

  • Maplewood Popup: Barreled & Brewed
    FREE
    Maplewood Popup: Barreled & Brewed
    June 12 @ 7:30am - 2pm

    Bitter Pops, 3357 North Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL 60657

    Kick off the Maplewood Popup with some delicious coffee! Maplewood & Bitter Pops' mutual friends at Hexe have made a specialty bag of coffee with some ...
  • Jess Bryar's Surprise Work Baby Shower
    FREE
    Jess Bryar's Surprise Work Baby Shower
    June 12 @ 2:30pm - 7pm

    2001 York Rd, 2001 York Road, Oak Brook, IL 60523

    We will be hosting an in person surprise baby shower for Jess Bryar on Monday June 12th at 3pm. Please arrive by 2:30pm at the Comcast Oakbrook Office located ...
  • Bring a Buddy Week (Premier Martial Arts - West Loop)
    FREE
    Bring A Buddy Week (Premier Martial Arts - West Loop)
    June 12 - June 17 @ 3pm - 9pm

    1609 W Monroe St, 1609 West Monroe Street, Chicago, IL 60607

    Join us for an exhilarating week of martial arts training during Bring A Buddy Week! Invite a friend to experience the power, discipline, and camaraderie of ...
  • Edgewater's Monday Market
    FREE
    Edgewater's Monday Market
    June 12 @ 3pm - 7pm

    Broadway Armory Park, 5917 North Broadway, Chicago, IL 60660

    The market will provide the finest quality meats, fruits & vegetables, fresh pastries, and a tasty selection of prepared foods at the Broadway Armory ...
  • Monday Afrobeats on the beach summer series
    FREE
    Monday Afrobeats On The Beach Summer Series
    June 12 @ 4pm - 10pm

    Pier 31 Restaurant, 3101 South DuSable Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60616

    Monday Afrobeats beachside hangout with DJ Diesel is back! Join us at the hottest spot on Lake Michigan, 31st Street beach. With an expansive deck looking over ...

More Free Things To Do in Chicago Every Day

Besides many free events listed in our Free Events Calendar in Chicago above, here are some more on-going Free Chicago Events every day:

Garfield Park Conservatory
Considered the best free attraction in Chicago by many, Garfield Park Conservatory is a celestial, mystical space that has been described as a form of landscape art contained under glass by admirers ever since its opening back in 1908. One of the largest buildings of its kind, 4.5-acre Garfield Park Conservatory dazzles guests with more than 120,000 plants representing hundreds of species. Many people come specifically to admire the palm exhibit! 300 North Central Park Avenue, Chicago, IL | https://garfieldconservatory.org/visit/

Maggie Daley Park
Maggie Daley Park is a 20-acre public park situated in Chicago's Loop community. Its position near the Lake Michigan shoreline makes the park a dreamy spot. During the summer months, a sprawling play area inspired by classic childhood books delights visitors. The period from the middle of November through the middle of March marks Maggie Daley Ice Ribbon skating season. Reservations are required to skate. This majestic park also offers tennis courts, picnic groves, walking paths, and a 30-foot suspension bridge to delight guests all year long. 337 East Randolph Street, Chicago, IL

The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC)
Home to more than 33,700 students, UIC is Chicago's largest university. The beautiful campus is located just a mile from the Loop. The university provides campus maps for self-guided tours. 1200 West Harrison Street, Chicago, IL | https://maps.uic.edu/

The 606
Also known as the Bloomingdale Trail, the 606 is a gorgeous 2.7-mile elevated park trail that weaves over several Chicago neighborhoods. The trail was built over an abandoned rail line as a way to provide walkers, joggers, and cyclists with amazing scenic views. In addition to green spaces and lookout points, the trail also features eclectic art murals. 1805 North Ridgeway Avenue, Chicago, IL | https://www.the606.org/

Lakefront Trail
Showing off the western shore of Lake Michigan, Chicago's Lakefront Trail is a 18.5-mile route with partial paving that is a favorite for walking, jogging, cycling, and skateboarding. It runs from Ardmore Avenue on the north to 71st Street on the south. In addition to being a favorite spot for everyone from marathon runners to eco-friendly commuters, Lakefront Trail also provides easy access to the lake's recreational activities. https://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/parks-facilities/lakefront-trail

Walking Tour of Wicker Park
Home to many of Chicago's priciest residential properties, Wicker Park is a great neighborhood for strolling. The neighborhood was the setting of MTV's "The Real World: Chicago." A Hollywood favorite, Wicker Park is also featured prominently in the NCB Chicago franchise of shows.

The Harold Washington Library Center
One of the largest public libraries in the world, the Harold Washington Library Center is a sight to behold. This massive library fills up an entire Chicago city block. In addition to housing more than 13 million published works, the library is also home to the stunning Winter Garden atrium. 400 South State Street, Chicago, IL

Lincoln Park Zoo
One of the only free-admission zoos in the country, Lincoln Park Zoo spans 35 acres. In addition to being a free zoo, this institution dating back to 1868 is one of the country's best zoos. Enjoy polar bears, penguins, gorillas, big cats, and hundreds of other animals. 2001 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL | https://www.lpzoo.org/

16th Street Murals
Chicago's 16th Street murals span from the river to Western Avenue. This living art exhibit covers an old railroad embankment with vibrant, emotional, and inspiring splashes of color. Street artists from around the world have contributed to the murals.

Graceland Cemetery Chicago
Graceland Cemetery is the burial place for Chicago royalty. Founded in 1860, the cemetery is the final resting place of Marshall Field, Roger Ebert, Daniel H. Burnham, and many more. Free audio tours are available. 4001 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL

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