Things To Do in Chicago | Eventbrite (2024)

Lululemon returns to the 6th-floor terrace of Revival Food Hall to host this 45-minute fitness class that blends yoga with bodyweight sculpting workouts. The idyllic, private space encourages a connective and welcoming environment for all levels of participation.

This festival celebrates the Argentinian dance style across four immersive days. Participants are paired up and moving from noon til dawn. Refine your moves with stellar teachers in various classrooms before witnessing breathtaking milonga tunes and performances in the main room.

Washington Park hosts this four-day festival celebrating the Chicago Music Awards and the African/Caribbean International Festival of Life. A musical buffet will be on full display, as performers and fans worldwide descend on this storied jubilee.

As the fireworks light up the Chicago skies, the Chosen Few DJ crew is lighting up the VU rooftop bar, a party and dance venue atop the stylish South Loop Hilton. Enjoy the festivities and tasty drinks while you get down with the city’s best house DJs.

Jam-adjacent rockers My Morning Jacket headline the first night of the Rose on the River Festival, taking place outdoors at the Salt Shed. Artists Neal Francis and Andy Frasco and the U.N. support the headliners.

Chicago comics perform as historical figures, and in character and in costume, at this brilliant, zany, and perhaps even educational comedy show. Hosted by comedian Christian Lawrence, the comedians are led to jump out of your history books and into today’s comedy clubs.

This monthly, slide-based showcase hosts an edition during The Lincoln Lodge's Future of Comedy Festival, which enables the venue to keep art and education affordable in the city. Expect crude Word art and presentations that take the boardroom format in absurd directions.

Stop the world and melt on the Beat Kitchen dance floor with Orlove, the party starters best known for throwing themed festivities around the country. The Dark Wave '80s theme includes DJs spinning Depeche Mode, New Order, The Cure, and David Bowie.

If you’re longing for the wonder of the Scholastic Book Fair, The American Writers Museum hosts this gathering for all the adult bookworms seeking new summer reads and a community of lit friends. The fair includes specialty co*cktails, trivia, and numerous games too.

Twice Grammy-nominated L.A. artist Kenyon Dixon stops at Hyde Park's The Promontory, hot on the heels of his 2023 album "The R&B You Love." Known for collaborating with artists such as Jill Scott and Kirk Franklin, don't miss this chance to see Dixon in an intimate venue.

This evening affair at the Cosley Zoo is perfect for parents and young professionals looking to get out of the house and taste wines in a unique environment. Live performance and delicious appetizers accompany the vino as you wander among the zoo’s many animals.

Kick-off June at North Ave Beach with three hours of wine tasting accompanied by unforgettable city views. Dip your toes in the lake and let loose in the casual summer vibes of this tasting extravaganza.

The Lincoln Lodge conjured up the perfect show for science enthusiasts who love to laugh. Comedians present scientific data and try to explain what it means, followed by the actual scientists who conducted the research clarifying the details. Great Scott!

Chicago's Asian American comedians come together at the Lincoln Lodge for a hilarious showcase that raises funds for the mutual aid projects overseen by Argyle community and arts organization Axis Labs.

Get the training you need to create amazing designs with milk (and dairy alternatives) during this Counter Culture class, which covers the intricacies of steaming milk and pouring it in creative ways. Expect to drink plenty of lattes and cappuccinos along the way!

Every area of Chicago has its own unique culture and history. This walking tour explores the remarkable, creative, and quirky architecture scattered throughout the city’s bustling Wicker Park neighborhood. Bring comfy shoes and a curious mind, you’re sure to be enchanted.

Buzz on over to the Garfield Park Conservatory for this special skill-building class hosted by the GPCA Urban Roots teens and Head Beekeeper. Whether you’re just starting or want to build a hive of knowledge, this is a golden opportunity to hone basic beekeeping skills.

If you’re looking to connect with new people and find a new partner outside of the bar scene, look no further. Totally Lit is for singles wanting to connect over books and culture in a relaxed, low-pressure setting that promises not to leave you ghosted and hungover.

The beautiful Horner Park is the place to be for this Friday evening tasting, where you can enjoy craft beers, snacks from local food trucks, and live music from the city’s own Bumpus. Your ticket includes a tasting glass and 4 hours of beer and cider sampling.

Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs helps host this exciting new event that’s focused on getting folks out into our wonderful city parks to move and groove all day long. Get a sweat in while enjoying DJs, fitness and dance classes, performances, and over 25 vendors.

It’s the season of the daisy at the 11th edition of the Chicago Food Truck Social. Consistently voted as one of America’s best food truck festivals, this year features dozens of incredible tasting options and a special drink, The Daisy, a collab with the Chicago Margarita Fest.

Volleywood is the city’s only beachfront music festival, where North Ave. Beach transforms into a dance floor from mid-day until dusk. Headliners Troyboi and The Knocks will get the sand bumping and jumping in front of the stunning downtown skyline.

In this classic battle to determine the superior department, Chicago’s Bravest (firefighters) take on the city’s Finest (police) in this 24th annual charity baseball game at Guaranteed Rate Field. Take yourself out to the ball game and cheer on these heroic first responders.

Totally Lit hosts events for booklovers and this speed dating event is specifically for members of the LGBTQIA+ community to connect with fellow bookworms in a low-key atmosphere. Nerd out over your favorite books — maybe you’ll meet your match!

On the sixth floor of Revival Food Hall, experience this full-body, low-impact workout that will test your limits and push you to new fitness highs. You will be focusing on breath and posture as you shake, rattle, and strengthen muscles along to the beat of Liz’s playlist.

Tequila and mezcal lovers can revel in this tasting festival at the end of July. This Wicker Park bar is shifting focus for one night and calling agave spirit connoisseurs to take their taste buds on a three-hour tour through more than 20 craft and small-batch distillers.

If you'd do anything for the Queen of Tejano Music, Selena, then this is the night for you. Dress up in your favorite iconic look, enjoy exclusive Selena-inspired co*cktails, and watch incredible performances by a cast of Selena impersonators.

Combining two classic American pastimes, this walking tour on the famous, tree-lined site of the1893 World's Fair explores early and modern cinema's use of Chicago's famous Midway. Films featured on the tour include "Sunset Boulevard," "Flatliners," and "Chicago the Beautiful."

Some of the city’s top DJs and freshest dressers head to Bar 22 to celebrate Air Max Day and the shoe that changed the sneaker game forever. Sport your favorite pair of Maxes and soak up Chicago’s finest vibes as you enjoy specialty co*cktails among fellow sneakerheads.

This is the street festival for people who want more from a street festival: Local restaurants and top imports from around the USA are serving food you can’t get elsewhere. Plus, enjoy live music and panel discussions from hospitality leaders.

Everyone knows Daft Punk, but don’t think for a second that French dance, house, and disco music ends there. Enjoy the well-known sounds of Disclosure, Todd Terje, and Phoenix while discovering artists like Modjo, DJ Falcon, and Breakbot as you dance the night away.

Evanston’s premier venue and promoter Space is returning to Skokie for another incredible three-day festival, with headliners Courtney Barnett, Guster, and St. Paul and The Broken Bones traveling in from all over the world to grace these suburban shores.

Assemble your crew and hop aboard this unforgettable Cumbia Cruise on Lake Michigan. Enjoy the infectious and vibrant music during your three-hour ride along the coastline, complete with stunning downtown river views and an immaculate Chicago sunset.

This fundraiser for the Redmond Scholarship Fund, a program dedicated to helping women succeed in the fields of construction, architecture, and engineering, features an open bar, passed apps, and stunning city views.

Hop between four bars and restaurants in Wicker Park during this afternoon celebrating margaritas and mimosas, with tasty drink specials and DJs at every stop.

Flavor Fest is a one-day training geared to empower urban leaders from churches and nonprofits to artists and entrepreneurs. Workshops and sessions about innovation, community building, and resource allocation are followed by a Christian hip-hop concert.

Bar crawls don’t have to be limited to holidays, as The Mustache Crawl attests. Celebrate upper lipholstery in all its glory, with over 10k expected attendees crashing dozens of Wrigleyville bars. Tickets include bar admission, the official t-shirt, and a fake ‘stache if needed!

Chicago’s premier ABBA tribute band has stolen the hearts and minds (and dancing shoes!) of audiences around the Midwest for years. Their performance at The Mount at The Forge is full of unmatched flair, fashion, and performance precision.

The annual PRF BBQ brings dozens of up-and-coming Chicago bands to various independent venues across the city while benefiting charities like Ascend Justice. Arrive early to get in on the tasty food deals and don’t miss out on those drink specials.

Award-winning, transcendent author KB Brookins stops at Women and Children First to present and celebrate their memoir, "Pretty." They are joined in conversation with poet and author Kemi Alabi to discuss the many sides of Black masculinity from the writers’ unique perspectives.

Pride doesn't end on June 30th. The party starters at Clandestina want to keep celebrating authenticity and vibrancy with the LGBTQIA+ community’s diverse, welcoming spirit at this Pride-inspired evening soiree.

Grab your pals for a fun art event at ERIS Brewing & Cider House in Irving Park, where the beach vibes are in full effect. Even better, materials and a tutor are included in the ticket price.

Chicagoland’s best sneaker conference returns with one of the most celebrated athletes hosting the jam-packed affair. Buy, sell, or trade your sneakers and clothes to fellow sneakerheads as you peruse the incredible collection at the Rosemont Convention Center.

If you’re curious about the impact of mass incarceration and are looking to influence change in a positive direction for all Americans, look no further than this conversation between author and editor Maria Hawilo and "Injustice Watch" senior reporter Maya Dukmasova.

This second annual fashion show is meant to inspire Chicagoans to rethink their carbon footprint and how they dispose of waste on a daily basis. Part fashion and art show, part community action, this event aims to dramatically heighten your awareness of this global issue.

One of Chicago’s most beloved children’s entertainers, Mary Macaroni, is returning to Midwest Brewing for a special morning show. Kiddos will love Mary and her band’s originals and impersonations while parents and caregivers sip tasty brews or non-alcoholic beverages.

Avondale's Ludlow Liquors, known for its creative bar program and sprawling outdoor patio, hosts a fluff-tastic pet fostering event that supports two organizations currently saving Shiba Inus. Learn how to be a foster and bring your own pup to the pop-up photo portrait studios.

The Evanston bookstore hosts a scintillating conversation with Michele Weldon about her new essay collection, "The Time We Have", which navigates personal and collective grief and loss. Weldon will discuss love and connection with award-winning writer Deborah D. Douglas.

At this freeform mixer, the Meet IRL team is hosting a casual mingling of mid-20s to mid-30-somethings in the Revolution Brewpub in Logan Square. Ice breakers are available from the hosts and your ticket includes a complimentary beverage.

Catch this nature documentary and bring a question for director Mark DeVries, who will be in attendance for a conversation after the screening. The epic film investigates how animals think and presents profound ideas about how humans can change the way we interact with nature.

There are epic trips and there’s Natalie Peeples's 612-day road trip that led to new ideas and perspectives about how we can live. In a show directed by Claire Favret, you can witness lessons that Natalie learned during her time out in the not-so-new American frontier.