Discover what's happening in Chicago on 2nd January 2026, Friday

• Sun, 21 Dec Onwards

  The Phantom of the Opera at Cadillac Palace

  Cadillac Palace
• Fri, 02 Jan, 2026 - 06:00 PM

  Chicago Bulls vs. Charlotte Hornets

  United Center
• Fri, 02 Jan, 2026 - 06:00 PM

  Umphrey's McGee

  The Salt Shed Indoors - Chicago
• Fri, 02 Jan, 2026 - 07:30 PM

  Umphreys McGee with Andy Frasco at Salt Shed - Indoor Shed

  Salt Shed - Indoor Shed
• Fri, 02 Jan, 2026 - 09:30 PM

  FRIDAYZ @ MASADA: Afrobeats, Amapiano, Dancehall, RnB

  Masada

  Free
• Fri, 02 Jan, 2026 - 07:30 PM

  Tributosaurus becomes The Doobie Brothers

  Theater on the Lake

  USD 39
• Fri, 02 Jan, 2026 - 06:00 PM

  Loyola Chicago Ramblers vs. Dayton Flyers

  Gentile Center
• Fri, 02 Jan, 2026 - 07:00 PM

  The Phantom of the Opera - Chicago

  Cadillac Palace Theatre
• Fri, 02 Jan, 2026 - 01:30 AM

  Parking Dallas Stars at Chicago Blackhawks

  United Center
• Fri, 02 Jan, 2026 - 06:00 PM

  Dylan Carlino

  Zanies Comedy Club - Chicago
• Fri, 02 Jan, 2026 - 06:00 PM

  Bowie Ball

  Metro Chicago
• Fri, 02 Jan, 2026 - 07:00 PM

  The Voices Trilogy 2

  City Winery Chicago

  12+ Interested
• Fri, 02 Jan, 2026 - 06:30 PM

  Show & Tell for Grown-Ups!: Historical Medicine

  International Museum of Surgical Science

  USD 18
• Fri, 02 Jan, 2026 - 10:00 AM

  2026 CHICAGO NEW YEAR SPARKLE AND SHOP

  THE MART

  Free
• Fri, 02 Jan, 2026 - 07:00 PM

  M**der Mystery +Candle Making Experience

  3414 W Foster Ave

  USD 71
• Fri, 02 Jan, 2026 - 06:00 PM

  Amadeus

  Ensemble Theater At Steppenwolf Theatre
• Fri, 02 Jan, 2026 - 07:00 PM

  Alexys Dowling and Sarah Coco

  UncommonGround - Lakeview

  USD 18
• Fri, 02 Jan, 2026 - 09:00 PM

  DJ Feature: gracecar at Dorothy

  Dorothy

  Free
• Fri, 02 Jan, 2026 - 07:00 PM

  Orlando Magic at Chicago Bulls at United Center

  United Center
• Fri, 02 Jan, 2026 - 01:00 AM

  Drunk Shakespeare - Chicago

  The Lion Theatre
• Fri, 02 Jan, 2026 - 06:30 PM

  Full Moon Yoga + Ritual

  Wildlight Yoga

  USD 55
• Fri, 02 Jan Onwards

  Chicago, IL - Karaoke Night! @ Punch Bowl Social

  Punch Bowl Social Chicago

  Free
• Fri, 02 Jan, 2026 - 08:00 PM

  Full Moon in Cancer

  Malliway Bros Spells, Charms, & Potions

  USD 13
• Fri, 02 Jan, 2026 - 06:00 PM

  Abigail Riccards

  Winter's Jazz Club
• Fri, 02 Jan, 2026 - 06:00 PM

  The Sparkling New Year Drag Dinner

  Kit Kat Club

  USD 71
• Fri, 02 Jan, 2026 - 11:00 AM

  At the Museum - Greek Mythology Family Story Time

  National Hellenic Museum

  Free
• Fri, 02 Jan, 2026 - 01:00 PM

  At the museum: Star Gazing, Constellation Mapping, and Greek Myths

  National Hellenic Museum

  USD 8
• Fri, 02 Jan, 2026 - 06:00 PM

  Moonbird

  Subterranean - Downstairs
• Fri, 02 Jan, 2026 - 09:00 PM

  Capricorn Bash at Chalet Chicago

  228 W Chicago Ave

  Free
• Fri, 02 Jan, 2026 - 06:00 PM

  Fired Up Fridays @ Ignite

  Ignite Glass Studios

  Free
• Fri, 02 Jan, 2026 - 08:30 PM

  Joe Marcinek Band

  Garcia's Chicago

  95+ Interested
• Fri, 02 Jan, 2026 - 08:30 PM

  Joe Marcinek Band at Garcias Chicago

  Garcias Chicago
• Fri, 02 Jan, 2026 - 07:00 PM

  BYOB Sip & Paint Event - “Northern Lights Reflections"

  Sip & Paint

  USD 43
• Fri, 02 Jan, 2026 - 07:15 PM

  Floating Hammock Sound Bath Meditation

  The Sanctuary Yoga Studio

  USD 50
• Fri, 02 Jan, 2026 - 07:00 PM

  Chicago's RuPaul's Drag Race Season 18 Viewing Party

  3349 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60657

  18+ Interested
• Fri, 02 Jan, 2026 - 05:00 PM

  Hands-On: Pasta Traditions from the North

  Eataly Chicago

  USD 103
• Fri, 02 Jan, 2026 - 11:30 PM

  Friday Night Stand Up Comedy at Laugh Factory Chicago

  Laugh Factory Chicago

  USD 27
• Fri, 02 Jan, 2026 - 07:30 PM

  The Phantom Of The Opera Tickets Chicago IL Cadillac Palace Theatre

  151 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601-3108, United States
• Fri, 02 Jan, 2026 - 09:30 PM

  Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials: Live at Rosa's Lounge!

  Rosa's Lounge

  6+ Interested
• Fri, 02 Jan, 2026 - 10:30 AM

  1 Day French Pastry Baking Intensive with Baker Bettie

  Bettie's Chicago

  USD 375
• Fri, 02 Jan, 2026 - 04:00 PM

  AfterWork Experience New Year Edition

  Chicago metropolitan area

  35+ Interested
• Fri, 02 Jan, 2026 - 07:00 PM

  Orlando Magic at Chicago Bulls Tickets

  United Center

  EUR 57
• Fri, 02 Jan, 2026 - 06:00 PM

  Spice Factory

  Subterranean - Downstairs
• Fri, 02 Jan, 2026 - 10:00 PM

  Mike Dunn in Chicago

  Smartbar
• Fri, 02 Jan, 2026 - 07:30 PM

  Amadeus at Steppenwolf Theatre

  Steppenwolf Theatre