What are the top free Events happening in Chicago?

Here are the top free Events in Chicago: The Grid, Chicago is happening on Thu 29 Jan 2026 from 5:30 PM onwards at Workbox Chicago - Fulton Market Year of Aquarius is happening on Fri 23 Jan 2026 from 9:00 PM onwards at 1270 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago No Genre Just Jesus is happening on Fri 30 Jan 2026 from 7:00 PM onwards at 9550 S Harvard Ave, Chicago MLK Day of Service“We Are One: Celebrating Beloved Community" is happening on Mon 19 Jan 2026 from 10:00 AM onwards at DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center, Chicago

What are the Events happening in Chicago This Weekend January 16-18 2026?

Here are the Events happening this weekend January 16-18 2026 in Chicago: Super Six Showcase is happening on Sun 18 Jan 2026 from 6:00 PM onwards at Zanies Comedy Club - Chicago Replicant / Visceral Anatomy / Echodroides / Snake Eater is happening on Sat 17 Jan 2026 from 7:00 PM onwards at 235 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60607, USA CHICAGO BEST BOLLYWOOD DHAMAKA @FAME NIGHTCLUB is happening on Sat 17 Jan 2026 from 10:00 PM onwards at Lore Chicago Cooking & Queens: Pasta Night! is happening on Sat 17 Jan 2026 from 7:00 PM onwards at Get in the Kitchen, Chicago January Queer Contra is happening on Sat 17 Jan 2026 from 6:30 PM onwards at Second Unitarian Church of Chicago

What Events are happening in Chicago Today January 18 2026?

Here are the Events happening today January 18 2026 in Chicago: Super Six Showcase is happening on Sun 18 Jan 2026 from 6:00 PM onwards at Zanies Comedy Club - Chicago

What are the top Events happening in Chicago?

Here are the top Events in Chicago: Souvenirs de Musica | Yulia Lipmanovich is happening on Sun 08 Feb 2026 from 3:00 PM onwards at Pianoforte Studios, 1335 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60605 The Grid, Chicago is happening on Thu 29 Jan 2026 from 5:30 PM onwards at Workbox Chicago - Fulton Market Year of Aquarius is happening on Fri 23 Jan 2026 from 9:00 PM onwards at 1270 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago Apes of the State / Rent Strike! is happening on Thu 26 Feb 2026 from 6:00 PM onwards at 235 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60607, USA The Simple Remedy at Carol's Pub is happening on Sat 28 Feb 2026 from 9:30 PM onwards at Carol's Pub, Chicago No Genre Just Jesus is happening on Fri 30 Jan 2026 from 7:00 PM onwards at 9550 S Harvard Ave, Chicago New Year, New Wave: Retro Dance Party is happening on Sat 24 Jan 2026 from 6:30 PM onwards at Colvin House, Chicago Teletech Chicago at Radius Chicago is happening on Fri 20 Mar 2026 from 10:00 PM onwards at Radius Chicago Snoopy Sip and Paint in Chicago is happening on Tue 20 Jan 2026 from 7:00 PM onwards at La Licor Panamericana, Chicago Nimesh Patel: With All Due Respect Tour is happening on Fri 06 Mar 2026 from 9:30 PM onwards at The Vic Theatre, Chicago

What are the Events happening in Chicago this January 2026?

Here are the Events happening in Chicago in January 2026 : The Grid, Chicago is happening on Thu 29 Jan 2026 from 5:30 PM onwards at Workbox Chicago - Fulton Market Year of Aquarius is happening on Fri 23 Jan 2026 from 9:00 PM onwards at 1270 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago No Genre Just Jesus is happening on Fri 30 Jan 2026 from 7:00 PM onwards at 9550 S Harvard Ave, Chicago New Year, New Wave: Retro Dance Party is happening on Sat 24 Jan 2026 from 6:30 PM onwards at Colvin House, Chicago Snoopy Sip and Paint in Chicago is happening on Tue 20 Jan 2026 from 7:00 PM onwards at La Licor Panamericana, Chicago

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Events in Chicago

Sun, 08 Feb, 2026 - 03:00 PM

Souvenirs de Musica | Yulia Lipmanovich

Pianoforte Studios, 1335 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60605

11+ Interested
Thu, 29 Jan, 2026 - 05:30 PM

The Grid, Chicago

Workbox Chicago - Fulton Market

Free
Fri, 23 Jan, 2026 - 09:00 PM

Year of Aquarius

1270 N Milwaukee Ave

Free
Thu, 26 Feb, 2026 - 06:00 PM

Apes of the State / Rent Strike!

235 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60607, USA

8+ Interested
Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 - 09:30 PM

The Simple Remedy at Carol's Pub

Carol's Pub

10+ Interested
Fri, 30 Jan, 2026 - 07:00 PM

No Genre Just Jesus

9550 S Harvard Ave

Free
Sat, 24 Jan, 2026 - 06:30 PM

New Year, New Wave: Retro Dance Party

Colvin House

USD 23
Fri, 20 Mar, 2026 - 10:00 PM

Teletech Chicago at Radius Chicago

Radius Chicago
Tue, 20 Jan, 2026 - 07:00 PM

Snoopy Sip and Paint in Chicago

La Licor Panamericana

USD 36
Fri, 06 Mar, 2026 - 09:30 PM

Nimesh Patel: With All Due Respect Tour

The Vic Theatre

72+ Interested
Sun, 18 Jan, 2026 - 06:00 PM

Super Six Showcase

Zanies Comedy Club - Chicago
Fri, 13 Feb, 2026 - 08:00 PM

BLOOMERS A BIPOC Newbie Burlesque Cabaret

The Newport Theater

USD 23
Sat, 24 Jan, 2026 - 06:00 PM

Build Your Pet Portrait: Acrylic Painting Workshop

5420 W Belmont Ave

USD 31
Sat, 07 Feb, 2026 - 06:00 PM

Serbian Heritage Night - Chicago Bulls vs Denver Nuggets

United Center, Chicago, Illinois

10+ Interested
Fri, 23 Jan, 2026 - 07:00 PM

Voices in Confluence: An Evening of Music, Poetry & Conversation

Bramble Arts Loft

USD 29
Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 - 07:00 PM

Replicant / Visceral Anatomy / Echodroides / Snake Eater

235 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60607, USA

243+ Interested
Fri, 10 Apr, 2026 - 07:00 PM

Ruslan Bely at Park West

Park West
Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 - 09:00 PM

NSW x Bourbon Present: Mala Longform Tour (3hr Set)

Bourbon on Division

93+ Interested
Tue, 03 Mar, 2026 - 06:00 PM

Chicago Real Estate Investors Meetup

1438 W Cortland St, Chicago, IL 60642-1212, United States

59+ Interested
Fri, 10 Apr, 2026 - 07:00 PM

Touche Amore at Concord Music Hall

Concord Music Hall
Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 - 06:00 PM

Richard Elliot

City Winery - Chicago
Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 - 10:00 PM

CHICAGO BEST BOLLYWOOD DHAMAKA @FAME NIGHTCLUB

Lore Chicago

Free
Fri, 23 Jan, 2026 - 08:00 PM

Denise La Grassa Band at Phyllis' Musical Inn

Phyllis' Musical Inn

12+ Interested
Thu, 02 Apr, 2026 - 11:30 PM

The Format with Ben Kweller and Adult Mom

The Salt Shed - Indoors
Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 - 07:00 PM

Cooking & Queens: Pasta Night!

Get in the Kitchen

USD 107
Wed, 11 Feb, 2026 - 07:00 PM

Dinosaur Pile-Up

235 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60607, USA

11+ Interested
Mon, 19 Jan, 2026 - 10:00 AM

MLK Day of Service“We Are One: Celebrating Beloved Community"

DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center

Free
Sat, 31 Jan, 2026 - 08:00 PM

Lindsay Anderson, Angela James

Elastic Arts

USD 13
Fri, 20 Feb, 2026 - 07:00 PM

Ekushey - A Celebration of International Mother Language Day

Chicago Theater Works

35+ Interested
Thu, 26 Feb, 2026 - 08:00 PM

Peach Jam

Garcia's Chicago

44+ Interested
Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 - 06:30 PM

January Queer Contra

Second Unitarian Church of Chicago
Sun, 12 Apr, 2026 - 06:00 PM

The Antlers

Lincoln Hall
Fri, 13 Feb, 2026 - 06:30 PM

In-person class:Anti Valentine's Day Cookie Decorating (Chicago)

Gateway To Learning (4925 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625)

USD 65
Sun, 08 Feb, 2026 - 12:00 PM

CVTK Presents: Another Vegan Market

2363 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647-2924, United States

4+ Interested
Sat, 24 Jan, 2026 - 07:30 PM

HOT SAUCE CLEAN COMEDY SHOW ( Historical Bronzeville)

3953 S King Dr

USD 15
Mon, 13 Apr, 2026 - 06:00 PM

The Wedding Present

Lincoln Hall
Tue, 14 Apr, 2026 - 06:00 PM

NateWantsToBattle

Bottom Lounge
Thu, 19 Feb, 2026 - 07:30 PM

Speed Dating Chicago | In-Person | Cityswoon | Ages 35-49

La Bella Trattoria

USD 43
Sat, 07 Feb, 2026 - 07:00 PM

Whitney Hanson - Words Never Die Tour 2026

Bottom Lounge

5+ Interested
Sat, 14 Mar, 2026 - 12:30 AM

Parking Lord of the Rings - Chicago

The Auditorium Theatre - Chicago
Wed, 15 Apr, 2026 - 06:00 PM

The Nude Party & Tobacco City

Lincoln Hall
Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 - 07:30 PM

The Uncanny Attic: Chapters E-H

Steppenwolf Theatre Company

9+ Interested
Sat, 24 Jan, 2026 - 06:00 PM

Entrepreneur Networking & Visioning Party

2134 W 18th St

USD 23
Sun, 25 Jan, 2026 - 06:00 PM

Latin Singles Meet Up at Punch House! January 25th, 6-9 PM (1227 W 18th St)

Punch House

USD 29
Mon, 02 Feb, 2026 - 06:00 PM

Pizzeria Due - Bourbon Pairing Dinner featuring Brothers Bond Bourbon

Pizzeria Due

USD 83

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in Chicago

Nick Mullen: Live at The Lincoln Lodge

2026 Chicago Winter Whiskey Tasting Festival (January 24)

Chicago Margarita Crawl: Celebrating National Margarita Day!

Samay Raina "Still Alive" - Chicago - 27th Feb, 2026

Events in Chicago

Events in Chicago

Souvenirs de Musica | Yulia Lipmanovich

The Grid, Chicago

Year of Aquarius

Apes of the State / Rent Strike!

The Simple Remedy at Carol's Pub

No Genre Just Jesus

New Year, New Wave: Retro Dance Party

Teletech Chicago at Radius Chicago

Snoopy Sip and Paint in Chicago

Nimesh Patel: With All Due Respect Tour

Super Six Showcase

BLOOMERS A BIPOC Newbie Burlesque Cabaret

Build Your Pet Portrait: Acrylic Painting Workshop

Serbian Heritage Night - Chicago Bulls vs Denver Nuggets

Voices in Confluence: An Evening of Music, Poetry & Conversation

Replicant / Visceral Anatomy / Echodroides / Snake Eater

Ruslan Bely at Park West

NSW x Bourbon Present: Mala Longform Tour (3hr Set)

Chicago Real Estate Investors Meetup

Touche Amore at Concord Music Hall

Richard Elliot

CHICAGO BEST BOLLYWOOD DHAMAKA @FAME NIGHTCLUB

Denise La Grassa Band at Phyllis' Musical Inn

The Format with Ben Kweller and Adult Mom

Cooking & Queens: Pasta Night!

Dinosaur Pile-Up

MLK Day of Service“We Are One: Celebrating Beloved Community"

Lindsay Anderson, Angela James

Ekushey - A Celebration of International Mother Language Day

Peach Jam

January Queer Contra

The Antlers

In-person class:Anti Valentine's Day Cookie Decorating (Chicago)

CVTK Presents: Another Vegan Market

HOT SAUCE CLEAN COMEDY SHOW ( Historical Bronzeville)

The Wedding Present

NateWantsToBattle

Speed Dating Chicago | In-Person | Cityswoon | Ages 35-49

Whitney Hanson - Words Never Die Tour 2026

Parking Lord of the Rings - Chicago

The Nude Party & Tobacco City

The Uncanny Attic: Chapters E-H

Entrepreneur Networking & Visioning Party

Latin Singles Meet Up at Punch House! January 25th, 6-9 PM (1227 W 18th St)

Pizzeria Due - Bourbon Pairing Dinner featuring Brothers Bond Bourbon

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