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See more events →Blue Hour: Alyssa Moore & Katherine Gibbel
6:00pm
November 18, 2026
Haymarket House
Join a generative poetry workshop at 6pm, followed by an open mic and readings by Alyssa Moore and Katherine Gibbel at 7:30pm. Workshop registration is required, with a suggested $10 donation; the reading is free with registration recommended.
Adult Cooking Class at Plant Chicago
3:00pm - 5:00pm
November 21, 2026
The Firehouse, Plant Chicago
Join an interactive cooking class at Plant Chicago’s Firehouse. The organizer welcomes learners of all ages and offers donation-based tickets. Further class details will be announced by Plant Chicago.
Mini Block Prints Linocut Workshop
1:00pm - 3:30pm
November 1, 2026
Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art
Artist Atlan Arceo-Witzl leads a free hands-on introduction to linocut at UIMA. Learn to design, carve, ink, and print your own miniature artwork. Space is limited; register through the museum and bring a high-contrast reference image if you have one.
Latin Dance
See more events →Alhambra Palace Latin Nights
Evening
Weekly
Alhambra Palace · West Loop
Alhambra Palace hosts Latin dance, live music, and nightclub-style salsa and bachata events.
Pueblito Viejo Latin Dancing
Late night
Weekly
Pueblito Viejo · Belmont Cragin
Pueblito Viejo is known for salsa, cumbia, merengue, bachata, and Latin dancing on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights.
Dance Center Chicago Latin Classes
Class times vary
Weekly classes
Dance Center Chicago · Chicago
Dance Center Chicago lists Latin dance classes and socials for salsa, bachata, and related partner styles.
Karaoke
See more events →Thursday Karaoke with JK at Broken Hearts
9:00pm
Weekly
Broken Hearts
Sing at Broken Hearts during its weekly Thursday karaoke night hosted by JK. The West Loop bar welcomes guests aged 21 and over.
Sunday Night Karaoke at SUNNYGUN
9:00pm
Weekly
SUNNYGUN
Sing at SUNNYGUN’s weekly Sunday karaoke night hosted by DJ Monroe and Astro Coleman Entertainment. Bring a favorite song or cheer on other singers at the West Loop bar. The venue lists a 9pm start every Sunday.
Dandy Karaoke at The Dandy Crown
7:00pm
Weekly
The Dandy Crown
Sing at The Dandy Crown’s weekly Sunday karaoke night on its enclosed, heated patio. The event starts at 7pm at the bar on North Milwaukee Avenue.
Trivia
See more events →Kincade's Wrigley Trivia Night
7:00pm
Weekly
Kincade's Wrigley · Wrigleyville
Kincade's Wrigley hosts Whaddayaknow themed trivia on Wednesdays at 7pm with free play, prizes, and rotating topics.
Wednesday Trivia at Burning Bush Brewery
7:30pm
Weekly
Burning Bush Brewery
Join the weekly Wednesday trivia night at Burning Bush Brewery in North Center. The brewery advertises rotating pint specials alongside the quiz.
Weekly Trivia Night at Fireside
7:30pm
Weekly
Fireside Restaurant & Lounge
Play a free interactive trivia game with a live host every Tuesday evening. Teams of up to eight compete for prizes with audio, video, and picture rounds. Seating in the bar is first come, first served; reservations are not accepted.
Monday Jam Session at Le Piano
7:00pm
Weekly
Le Piano
Le Piano hosts its Monday jam session with a 7pm show and doors at 6pm. Admission is $10 per person. The jazz venue is on North Glenwood Avenue in Rogers Park.
Tortoise Supper Club Live Jazz
Fri 7:30-11pm; Sat 8-11:30pm
Weekly
Tortoise Supper Club · River North
Tortoise Supper Club lists live jazz in the lounge every Friday and Saturday evening.
Jazz Showcase Calendar
Calendar varies
Weekly calendar
Jazz Showcase · South Loop
Jazz Showcase lists regular weeknight, weekend, and Sunday matinee jazz performances on its official calendar.
Standup Comedy
See more events →Tuesday Open Mic at Laugh Factory Chicago
9:00pm
All Season
Laugh Factory Chicago
Try out new comedy or watch emerging performers at Laugh Factory Chicago, 3175 N Broadway Street. Tuesday shows start at 9pm; performer signup is at 7pm and a 7:30pm drawing selects the lineup.
The Grad Class with The Princeton New Money Assclowns
8:00pm
All Season
CIC Theater at The Western Bar & Kitchen
CIC Theater lists this free weekly improv show on Wednesdays at 8pm. The show takes place at The Western Bar & Kitchen, 4301 N Western Avenue.
Cole’s Wednesday Comedy Open Mic
8:00pm
Weekly
Cole's Bar
Watch local comedians try new material at this free Wednesday open mic. Performer sign-up starts at 7:15pm and the show begins at 8pm. Audience members and performers must be 21 or older.
Tech Meetups
See more events →ChiPy Python Meetup
Evening
Monthly / recurring
ChiPy · Chicago
ChiPy is Chicago’s Python user group with recurring monthly meetings and developer talks.
Tech Social Chicago
5:30pm
Weekly
Jake Melnick's Corner Tap · Streeterville
Tech Social Chicago hosts weekly tech networking events for professionals, students, job seekers, and technology enthusiasts.
Chi Hack Night
7:00pm
Weekly
Chi Hack Night · Online / Chicago
Chi Hack Night is Chicago’s weekly civic-tech event to build, share, and learn about data, design, policy, and technology.
Run Club
See more events →Lakeview Run Club
6:30pm
Weekly
Lakeview Run Club · Lakeview East
Lakeview Run Club meets weekly Tuesday evenings for a free, no-pressure Lakefront Trail run.
Go Run Chicago
Morning
Weekly
Chicago Park District · Chicago Parks
Go Run Chicago is a free organized Saturday morning 1-mile or 5K community run series in Chicago parks.
Venados Wednesday Community Run
7:00pm
Weekly
Monochrome Brewery · Pilsen
Join Venados Running Club for its year-round Wednesday community run from Monochrome Brewery in Pilsen. Choose a 3- or 5-mile route; all paces are welcome.
Board Game
See more events →Snakes & Lattes Social Game Night
6:00pm-10:00pm
Weekly
Snakes & Lattes Chicago · Logan Square
Snakes & Lattes Chicago lists Social Game Night every Thursday plus a board-game cafe and game vault.
Monday Board Games at Monochrome Brewing
5:30pm - 9:00pm
Weekly
Monochrome Brewing
Join Chicago Game Lovers for tabletop games at Monochrome Brewing on Monday evenings. Beginners and experienced players are welcome, with hosts teaching games and guests encouraged to bring favorites. There is no cover or minimum purchase; the organizer asks guests to support the brewery, and outside food is allowed.
Thursday Game Night at Burning Bush Brewery
6:00pm - 10:00pm
Weekly
Burning Bush Brewery
Gather for Burning Bush Brewery’s weekly Thursday game night in North Center. The venue advertises beer and wine specials during the evening.
Paint & Sip
See more events →Chicago Grand Gallery Sip n Paint
Event times vary
Recurring
Chicago Grand Gallery · Chicago
Chicago Grand Gallery hosts a monthly BYOB Sip and Paint with materials provided.
Museica Open Sip & Paint
Times vary
Weekly
Museica Art Studio · Logan Square
Museica lists weekly Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday open sip-and-paint acrylic painting classes at its Logan Square studio.
Bottle & Bottega Chicago
Event times vary
Weekly calendar
Bottle & Bottega by Painting with a Twist · South Loop
Bottle & Bottega by Painting with a Twist offers social painting experiences and private events in Chicago.
Happy Hour
See more events →Happy Hour at Sunda New Asian
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Weekly
Sunda New Asian · River North
$6 bar bites and sushi handrolls, with sake, beer, wine, and soju at $8.
Happy Hour at The Publican
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Weekly
The Publican · West Loop
Weekday deals on oysters and wine in a buzzy beer-hall setting.
Happy Hour at Café Ba-Ba-Reeba
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Daily
Café Ba-Ba-Reeba · Lincoln Park
La Hora del Vermut: house vermut with orange and soda, daily in the bar and cocktail area.
Brunch
See more events →Brunch at Daisies
10:00am - 2:00pm
Weekly
Daisies · Logan Square
Brunch at this Midwestern pasta restaurant in Logan Square. 2375 North Milwaukee Avenue. Brunch service: 10:00am - 2:00pm. Check the official menu for current dishes and reservations.
Brunch at Ox Bar & Hearth
10:00am - 1:30pm
Weekly
Ox Bar & Hearth · Lincoln Park
Brunch at this wood-fired neighborhood restaurant in Lincoln Park. 1578 North Clybourn Avenue. Sunday brunch only. The location page advertises 10am–1:30pm; the menu header extends to 2pm, so confirm the last seating.
Brunch at Girl & the Goat
10:00am - 2:00pm
Weekly
Girl & the Goat · West Loop
Brunch at this American restaurant with shareable plates in West Loop. 809 West Randolph Street. Brunch service: 10:00am - 2:00pm. Check the official menu for current dishes and reservations.
Lunch
See more events →Lunch at Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!
From 11:30am
Weekly
Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! · Lincoln Park
Lunch at this Spanish tapas and paella restaurant in Lincoln Park. 2024 North Halsted Street. Friday is the weekday lunch service; Monday–Thursday opening is 4pm.
Lunch at Beatrix River North
11:30am - 4:00pm
Weekly
Beatrix River North · River North
Lunch at this American restaurant and coffee bar in River North. 519 North Clark Street. Lunch service: 11:30am - 4:00pm. Check the official menu for current dishes and reservations.
Lunch at Summer House Santa Monica
From 11:00am
Weekly
Summer House Santa Monica · Lincoln Park
Lunch at this California-inspired restaurant in Lincoln Park. 1954 North Halsted Street. Lunch is available from weekday opening; see the menu for current dishes.
Dinner
See more events →Dinner at Ox Bar & Hearth
From 5:00pm
Weekly
Ox Bar & Hearth · Lincoln Park
Dinner at this wood-fired neighborhood restaurant in Lincoln Park. 1578 North Clybourn Avenue. Dinner ends at 9pm Wednesday–Thursday and Sunday, and 10pm Friday–Saturday. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
Dinner at The Dawson
From 4:00pm
Weekly
The Dawson · West Town
Dinner at this wood-fired American restaurant in West Town. 730 West Grand Avenue. Dinner closes at 9pm Tuesday–Wednesday and Sunday, 10pm Thursday and 11pm Friday–Saturday. Closed Mondays.
Dinner at Lula Cafe
4:30pm - 10:00pm
Weekly
Lula Cafe · Logan Square
Dinner at this seasonal American cafe in Logan Square. 2537 North Kedzie Boulevard. Dinner service: 4:30pm - 10:00pm. Check the official menu for current dishes and reservations.