What are the top free Events happening in Chicago?

Here are the top free Events in Chicago: Black History Month Museum - Black Art Collectors: Preserving Our Legacy is happening on Sun 01 Feb 2026 from 2:00 PM onwards at Aspire Center for Workforce Innovation, Chicago A Fitness Carol - $15 is happening on Thu 22 Jan 2026 from 7:30 PM onwards at de Maat Studio Theatre, Chicago "GAME NIGHT" A Black History Month Kickback is happening on Fri 06 Feb 2026 from 7:00 PM onwards at The Game Room, Chicago IYACC Concerto Competition Finals (12 & Under) is happening on Sun 25 Jan 2026 from 12:00 PM onwards at Ganz Hall at Roosevelt University, South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, USA

What are the Events happening in Chicago This Weekend January 23-25 2026?

Here are the Events happening this weekend January 23-25 2026 in Chicago: IYACC Concerto Competition Finals (12 & Under) is happening on Sun 25 Jan 2026 from 12:00 PM onwards at Ganz Hall at Roosevelt University, South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, USA Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty in a Sparkling Show is happening on Fri 23 Jan 2026 from 6:00 PM onwards at Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture, Chicago If I Were The Devil, BIOCARBON13, Häxa, & H.O.O.D. is happening on Sat 24 Jan 2026 from 8:00 PM onwards at Burlington Bar, Chicago

What are the top Events happening in Chicago?

Here are the top Events in Chicago: The Whine Down x Afrotón is happening on Sat 31 Jan 2026 from 9:00 PM onwards at Simone's, Chicago Radiance | Jeeyoon Kim, Piano is happening on Fri 20 Mar 2026 from 7:00 PM onwards at Pianoforte Studios, 1335 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60605 Love Illustrated is happening on Wed 11 Feb 2026 from 6:00 PM onwards at Davis Theater, Chicago Wow, You're Actually Funny! is happening on Sat 14 Feb 2026 from 7:00 PM onwards at Surge Billiards, Chicago Soulful Chicago BLACK HISTORY Book Fair is happening on Sun 15 Feb 2026 from 10:00 AM onwards at Little Black Pearl, Chicago Business and Startups Social Networking Event with Elevator Pitch Chicago is happening on Mon 02 Feb 2026 from 7:00 PM onwards at Ghost Donkey, Chicago Seductive Sunday: An RnB Experience is happening on Sun 01 Feb 2026 from 2:00 PM onwards at The Wild Hare & Singing Armadillo Frog Sanctuary, Chicago Black History Month Museum - Black Art Collectors: Preserving Our Legacy is happening on Sun 01 Feb 2026 from 2:00 PM onwards at Aspire Center for Workforce Innovation, Chicago Salsa Wednesday – Salsa Contest (Second Round) @ Vintage Bar is happening on Wed 04 Feb 2026 from 7:00 PM onwards at Vintage Bar, Chicago DePaul Blue Demons Womens Basketball vs. UConn Huskies Womens Basketball is happening on Wed 04 Feb 2026 from 7:00 PM onwards at Wintrust Arena, Chicago

What are the Events happening in Chicago this January 2026?

Here are the Events happening in Chicago in January 2026 : The Whine Down x Afrotón is happening on Sat 31 Jan 2026 from 9:00 PM onwards at Simone's, Chicago Wreckno is happening on Thu 22 Jan 2026 from 6:00 PM onwards at Outset, Chicago Strictly Chicago Series: Half Gringa is happening on Fri 30 Jan 2026 from 8:00 PM onwards at Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture, Chicago A Fitness Carol - $15 is happening on Thu 22 Jan 2026 from 7:30 PM onwards at de Maat Studio Theatre, Chicago IYACC Concerto Competition Finals (12 & Under) is happening on Sun 25 Jan 2026 from 12:00 PM onwards at Ganz Hall at Roosevelt University, South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, USA

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Sat, 31 Jan, 2026 - 09:00 PM

The Whine Down x Afrotón

Simone's

Free
Fri, 20 Mar, 2026 - 07:00 PM

Radiance | Jeeyoon Kim, Piano

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

19+ Interested
Wed, 11 Feb, 2026 - 06:00 PM

Love Illustrated

Davis Theater, Chicago

USD 34
Sat, 14 Feb, 2026 - 07:00 PM

Wow, You're Actually Funny!

Surge Billiards

USD 20
Sun, 15 Feb, 2026 - 10:00 AM

Soulful Chicago BLACK HISTORY Book Fair

Little Black Pearl

146+ Interested
Mon, 02 Feb, 2026 - 07:00 PM

Business and Startups Social Networking Event with Elevator Pitch Chicago

Ghost Donkey

USD 10
Sun, 01 Feb, 2026 - 02:00 PM

Seductive Sunday: An RnB Experience

The Wild Hare & Singing Armadillo Frog Sanctuary

USD 14
Sun, 01 Feb, 2026 - 02:00 PM

Black History Month Museum - Black Art Collectors: Preserving Our Legacy

Aspire Center for Workforce Innovation

Free
Wed, 04 Feb, 2026 - 07:00 PM

Salsa Wednesday – Salsa Contest (Second Round) @ Vintage Bar

Vintage Bar

USD 14
Wed, 04 Feb, 2026 - 07:00 PM

DePaul Blue Demons Womens Basketball vs. UConn Huskies Womens Basketball

Wintrust Arena
Thu, 23 Apr, 2026 - 12:30 AM

Ain't Misbehavin - Chicago

The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare
Sun, 08 Feb, 2026 - 02:30 PM

Introductory Ikenobo Ikebana Workshop (In-Person)

Japanese Culture Center

USD 87
Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 - 06:30 PM

5th Annual Night for the NICU: Celebrating 15 Years of Impact

Tree House Chicago

Free
Sat, 07 Feb, 2026 - 02:00 PM

How to Walk In Heels Chicago, IL

3140 N Lincoln Ave

USD 95
Fri, 20 Feb, 2026 - 07:00 PM

NEW ORLEANS IN THE CHI: French Quarter Encore-Mardi Gras Duo Tasting Mixer

RLM Studio

USD 103
Thu, 12 Feb, 2026 - 06:30 PM

Meet IRL | Singles Trivia Night!

Fatpour Wicker Park: Ultimate Chicago Sports Bar

USD 31
Fri, 13 Feb, 2026 - 10:00 AM

Valentine's Eve Dinner & Dancing: Make Tapas & Learn to Salsa Dance

Get in the Kitchen

USD 107
Fri, 13 Feb, 2026 - 06:15 PM

Valentines Swing Class For Couples (West Loop)

Ballroom Dance Chicago West Loop

USD 107
Wed, 18 Mar, 2026 - 06:00 PM

LYP on Tap: Member Salon

Chicago Symphony Orchestra Hall

9+ Interested
Thu, 12 Feb, 2026 - 07:00 PM

Sip & Dance: Valentine’s Night Edition

BottlesUp!

USD 55
Thu, 02 Apr, 2026 - 07:00 PM

Teenage Bottlerocket / The Dopamines / Sam Russo at Reggies Rock Club

Reggies

40+ Interested
Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 - 01:00 PM

Demo & Dine: Northern Pasta

Eataly Chicago

USD 75
Wed, 11 Feb, 2026 - 01:00 AM

Parking Hamnet - Chicago

The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare
Thu, 22 Jan, 2026 - 06:00 PM

Wreckno

Outset
Fri, 30 Jan, 2026 - 08:00 PM

Strictly Chicago Series: Half Gringa

Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture

14+ Interested
Thu, 05 Feb, 2026 - 07:00 PM

“Hearts-Entwined” Paint Night Event Thursday 7:00 p.m. at Timeout Market

TimeOut Market Chicago

USD 39
Thu, 22 Jan, 2026 - 07:30 PM

A Fitness Carol - $15

de Maat Studio Theatre

Free
Sun, 15 Feb, 2026 - 01:00 PM

Valentine's Day Dinner & Dancing: Tapas Making & Latin Dance Lessons

Get in the Kitchen

USD 107
Sat, 14 Feb, 2026 - 03:30 PM

Valentines Country Dance Class For Couples (West Loop)

Ballroom Dance Chicago West Loop

USD 107
Sat, 14 Feb, 2026 - 08:00 PM

Valentines Salsa Class For Couples (West Loop)

Ballroom Dance Chicago West Loop

USD 107
Fri, 06 Feb, 2026 - 07:00 PM

"GAME NIGHT" A Black History Month Kickback

The Game Room

Free
Fri, 06 Feb, 2026 - 07:00 PM

Valentine Date Night: A Cake Decorating Experience with Wine & Finger Foods

North Desplaines Street

USD 93
Fri, 06 Feb, 2026 - 08:00 PM

ROAST BINGO

Uptown Taproom

USD 14
Fri, 06 Feb, 2026 - 07:00 PM

Left To Suffer, the Last Ten Seconds of Life, Larcenia Roe, Fr3ak

Reggie's Rock Club
Sun, 25 Jan, 2026 - 12:00 PM

IYACC Concerto Competition Finals (12 & Under)

Ganz Hall at Roosevelt University, South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, USA

Free
Sat, 07 Feb, 2026 - 09:00 PM

Music for the Masses - Dark 80s New Wave Nite at Beat Kitchen

Beat Kitchen
Fri, 23 Jan, 2026 - 06:00 PM

Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty in a Sparkling Show

Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture

USD 41
Fri, 27 Feb, 2026 - 07:00 PM

Cooking & Comedy: Sushi & Sass Night!

Get in the Kitchen

USD 107
Sat, 07 Feb, 2026 - 10:45 AM

Signs of the Times: A Private Beer Ad Tour at Hopleaf

Hopleaf

USD 34
Thu, 05 Feb, 2026 - 06:00 PM

Little Chill 2026

Home Carpet One

Free
Sun, 08 Feb, 2026 - 01:00 PM

Super Bowl Watch Party

2134 W 18th St

USD 3
Tue, 03 Mar, 2026 - 07:30 PM

Adam Weiner: An Intimate Solo Performance at City Winery - Chicago

City Winery - Chicago
Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 - 09:00 PM

Mosh Eisley

Bottom Lounge

8+ Interested
Sat, 14 Feb, 2026 - 07:00 PM

Performance: BLIND LOVE - Valentine's Day with Rapt In Plastic

International Museum of Surgical Science

USD 29
Sat, 24 Jan, 2026 - 08:00 PM

If I Were The Devil, BIOCARBON13, Häxa, & H.O.O.D.

Burlington Bar

109+ Interested

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

Nick Mullen: Live at The Lincoln Lodge

2026 Chicago Winter Whiskey Tasting Festival (January 24)

Chicago Margarita Crawl: Celebrating National Margarita Day!

Events in Chicago

Events in Chicago

The Whine Down x Afrotón

Radiance | Jeeyoon Kim, Piano

Love Illustrated

Wow, You're Actually Funny!

Soulful Chicago BLACK HISTORY Book Fair

Business and Startups Social Networking Event with Elevator Pitch Chicago

Seductive Sunday: An RnB Experience

Black History Month Museum - Black Art Collectors: Preserving Our Legacy

Salsa Wednesday – Salsa Contest (Second Round) @ Vintage Bar

DePaul Blue Demons Womens Basketball vs. UConn Huskies Womens Basketball

Ain't Misbehavin - Chicago

Introductory Ikenobo Ikebana Workshop (In-Person)

5th Annual Night for the NICU: Celebrating 15 Years of Impact

How to Walk In Heels Chicago, IL

NEW ORLEANS IN THE CHI: French Quarter Encore-Mardi Gras Duo Tasting Mixer

Meet IRL | Singles Trivia Night!

Valentine's Eve Dinner & Dancing: Make Tapas & Learn to Salsa Dance

Valentines Swing Class For Couples (West Loop)

LYP on Tap: Member Salon

Sip & Dance: Valentine’s Night Edition

Teenage Bottlerocket / The Dopamines / Sam Russo at Reggies Rock Club

Demo & Dine: Northern Pasta

Parking Hamnet - Chicago

Wreckno

Strictly Chicago Series: Half Gringa

“Hearts-Entwined” Paint Night Event Thursday 7:00 p.m. at Timeout Market

A Fitness Carol - $15

Valentine's Day Dinner & Dancing: Tapas Making & Latin Dance Lessons

Valentines Country Dance Class For Couples (West Loop)

Valentines Salsa Class For Couples (West Loop)

"GAME NIGHT" A Black History Month Kickback

Valentine Date Night: A Cake Decorating Experience with Wine & Finger Foods

ROAST BINGO

Left To Suffer, the Last Ten Seconds of Life, Larcenia Roe, Fr3ak

IYACC Concerto Competition Finals (12 & Under)

Music for the Masses - Dark 80s New Wave Nite at Beat Kitchen

Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty in a Sparkling Show

Cooking & Comedy: Sushi & Sass Night!

Signs of the Times: A Private Beer Ad Tour at Hopleaf

Little Chill 2026

Super Bowl Watch Party

Adam Weiner: An Intimate Solo Performance at City Winery - Chicago

Mosh Eisley

Performance: BLIND LOVE - Valentine's Day with Rapt In Plastic

If I Were The Devil, BIOCARBON13, Häxa, & H.O.O.D.

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