Things to Do in Chicago
Discover things to do in Chicago, from Music, Meetups, Festivals & Celebrations and Comedy and more: events, workshops and experiences happening across the city. Browse upcoming events and pick something for this week or the weekend.
Music Events in Chicago
Meetups Events in Chicago
East Garfield Park Cleanup with Cleanup Club Chicago
2625 W Lake St, Chicago
Meetups · Free
Show & Tell for Grown-Ups @ Heritage Bikes & Coffee
Heritage Bikes & Coffee, Chicago
Meetups · Free
Production 101 - How to Build and Run a Successful Indie Show
The Lincoln Lodge, Chicago
Meetups · From $159
Highland Park High School Class of 2016 Ten Year Reunion
Hubbard Inn, Chicago
Meetups · From $56
Festivals & Celebrations Events in Chicago
BITE! – Halloween Circus Experience Chicago
868 N Franklin St, Chicago
Festivals & Celebrations · From $71
The Chicago Fund's 10th Anniversary Celebration
Bridgeport Arts Center - Skyline Loft, Chicago
Festivals & Celebrations · From $250
Al Raby Lane Street Dedication Ceremony
The Grand Ballroom, Chicago
Festivals & Celebrations · Free
Your Gateway to Bronzeville History & Culture (Open House Chicago Weekend)
The Forum Bronzeville, Chicago
Festivals & Celebrations · Free
Comedy Events in Chicago
Nightlife Events in Chicago
DND - Tuesdays Are For Drake
Bar Tabu, Chicago
Nightlife · Free
Riot! at the Disco: Emo + Pop Punk Nite [Chicago]
Beat Kitchen, Chicago
Nightlife · From $13
Function Fridays@ ERA Social Club | DJs, Vibes, & Nightlife Energy
Era Social Club, Chicago
Nightlife · Free
Afro Fusion South Loop Edition - FREE/RSVP
BASSLINE, Chicago
Nightlife · Free
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Theatre & Performing Arts Events in Chicago
APOLLO THEATER - EVENT PARKING PASS -2026
Apollo Theater Chicago, Chicago
Theatre & Performing Arts · From $23
The Goodman x The Understudy Present: The Ground on Which We Stand
The Understudy Coffee and Books, Chicago
Theatre & Performing Arts · Free
Joe and the Giant Pumpkin Premiere
Davis Theater, Chicago
Theatre & Performing Arts · From $15
The Counterpoint Theatre Launch Party
The Newport Theater, Chicago
Theatre & Performing Arts · From $29
Art & Culture Events in Chicago
Ghassan Kanafani: Palestinian Resistance Literature Under Occupation launch
Alhambra Palace Chicago, Chicago
Art & Culture · Free
Ceramics: Sculpt & Sip
5420 W Belmont Ave, Chicago
Art & Culture · From $31
Chicago's Best 90-Min Architecture Boat Tour on The Chicago River
Tours & Boats (boarding info and directions below) | Phone: 312-858-6955, Chicago
Art & Culture · Free
The Living Canvas
Skyline Loft, Chicago
Art & Culture · From $66
Talks & Discussions Events in Chicago
Lectures on Tap - "The Cadaver Synod: The Trial of a Papal Corpse"
Logan Square, Chicago
Talks & Discussions · From $39
17th Annual Midwest Building Codes & Policy Summit
320 S Canal St, Chicago
Talks & Discussions · Free
An Evening with Michael Lewis and Mary Dixon
Rubloff Auditorium, Chicago
Talks & Discussions · From $65
Fiona Davis in Conversation with Heidi Stevens "Samantha: The Next Chapter"
Everybody's Coffee (Wilson Abbey), Chicago
Talks & Discussions · From $48
Women Exclusive Events Events in Chicago
Chicago Women's Leadership Accelerator
Lincoln International LLC, Chicago
Women Exclusive Events · From $499
Menopalooza 2026 hosted by Midlife Upgrade
WildmanBT, Chicago
Women Exclusive Events · From $55
Latina Expo 2026 – Chicago | Empowerment, Innovation & Community
Malcolm X College, Chicago
Women Exclusive Events · From $23
Women’s World Day of Prayer 2026: Women at the Well
Fellowship Chicago, Chicago
Women Exclusive Events · From $12
Food & Drink Events in Chicago
Whisky Jewbilee Chicago 2026! Celebrating 15 years of Single Cask Nation
Artifact Events, Chicago
Food & Drink · From $82
Bottomless Mimosas on the Riverwalk - Every Saturday in Chicago
Island Party Hut (between Lake Shore Drive and Columbus on the Riverwalk), Chicago
Food & Drink · From $25
Sunday Funday Bears Brunch, Watch & Day Party
Pitch & Pour Supper Club, Chicago
Food & Drink · Free
Chicago Wine Fest at Hubbard Inn - Tastings Included
Hubbard Inn, Chicago
Food & Drink · From $25
Fashion & Beauty Events in Chicago
Grace + Ivory: SOLO
1820 W Webster Ave, Chicago
Fashion & Beauty · From $31
In Another Life: Chicago's Vintage Fashion Show
247 E Ontario St, Chicago
Fashion & Beauty · From $50
PHANTASIA Fashion Show
Parker Karlov Events, Chicago
Fashion & Beauty · From $23
Queer Couture Runway
Public Works Gallery, Chicago
Fashion & Beauty · From $23
Technology Events in Chicago
Dating & Singles Events in Chicago
Fitness & Sports Events in Chicago
Pilates and Fellowship: Session V
We The People Fitness Studio, Chicago
Fitness & Sports · From $34
Fitness In The Park: Chicago
Phenomenal Fitness, Chicago
Fitness & Sports · Free
5k Fun Run x Spiteful Brewing | 2026 IL Brewery Running Series
Spiteful Brewing Tap Room, Chicago
Fitness & Sports · Free
Blackhawks Game Night with CGWW
United Center, Chicago
Fitness & Sports · From $41
Health & Wellness Events in Chicago
Sip Into Serenity: Tea Blending +Aromatherapy Candle Making Workshop
3414 W Foster Ave, Chicago
Health & Wellness · From $50
Sip Into Serenity: Tea Blending +Aromatherapy Candle Making Workshop
3414 W Foster Ave, Chicago
Health & Wellness · From $66
14th Annual Health Equity Symposium - 2026
Obama Presidential Center, Chicago
Health & Wellness · From $13
The Coalition for Immigrant Mental Health Annual Convening
Chicago Teachers Union, Chicago
Health & Wellness · Free
Education & Learning Events in Chicago
Books & Literature Events in Chicago
Book Launch: Monster in the Mirror by Janasha Prabhu
Women & Children First, Chicago
Books & Literature · Free
Write About Now Poetry Live in Chicago ft. Brandon Alexander Williams
Apollo’s 2000, Chicago
Books & Literature · From $33
October Blue Hour Featuring Mary Helen Callier and Andy Sia
Haymarket House, Chicago
Books & Literature · Free
Author event with Becca Freeman
Three Avenues Bookshop, Chicago
Books & Literature · From $7
Things to Do This Weekend in Chicago
Chopin In Winter - Limited Engagement
Chopin Theatre, Chicago
Music · From $34
Jazz Ensemble and Combo
UIC Recital Hall (L285), Chicago
Music · Free
Rocky Horror CONCERT Show
The Newport Theater, Chicago
Music · From $29
VPF: Vybz Pon A Friday – World Vybz Edition | Dancehall • Soca • Kompa •
Le Nocturne Chicago, Chicago
Nightlife · Free
SCL Chicago Crossroads of Creativity 2026
The iO Theater, Chicago
Music · From $23
Chicago's Gay Ghosts: Uptown
Argyle CTA, Chicago
LGBTQI+ · From $25
Frequently asked questions
- What are the best things to do in Chicago this weekend?
- There are 50+ events in Chicago this weekend, including Chopin In Winter - Limited Engagement, Jazz Ensemble and Combo and Rocky Horror CONCERT Show. Open an event to see the exact time, venue and price.
- What types of events are happening in Chicago?
- Popular categories in Chicago include Music, Meetups, Festivals & Celebrations and Comedy.
- Which venues host the most events in Chicago?
- Frequent venues in Chicago include The Lincoln Lodge, Hubbard Inn and Joy District.
Things to Do in Chicago
Accessly helps you discover things to do in Chicago, from Music, Meetups, Festivals & Celebrations, Comedy, Nightlife and Theatre & Performing Arts. Every listing on this page is a real, upcoming experience with its date, venue and price shown up front, so you can compare options quickly and book directly with the host.
Experiences are hosted at venues across Chicago, including The Lincoln Lodge, Hubbard Inn, Tours & Boats (boarding info and directions below) | Phone: 312-858-6955 and The Newport Theater. Open any event to see the full schedule, what is included and how many spots are still available.
The busiest categories in Chicago right now, by number of upcoming events, are Nightlife (66), Comedy (30) and Music (20). Each one has its own page with the complete list, sorted by date.
Right now there is a selection for this weekend and more are scheduled in the weeks ahead. Listings update as hosts publish new events, so check back regularly for new workshops, shows, sessions and activities in Chicago.
Want to see everything instead of a curated selection? Use the “View all” link under each category above to open the complete list for that category, or browse every live experience in Chicago on the main Explore page.