# Thursday Night Events | List Of All Upcoming Thursday Night Events In Chicago

- **Subtitle**: Explore all upcoming thursday night events in Chicago, find information & tickets for upcoming thursday night events happening in Chicago.
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Explore all upcoming thursday night events in Chicago, find information & tickets for upcoming thursday night events happening in Chicago.

## Events in Chicago

- **Event Name**: Summer & Fall Afterwork Sunset Cruises on Lake Michigan
  - **Description**: Break up the work week and enjoy the summer & fall evenings on a beautiful cruise with sunsets, skyline views, a full bar, & great music.About this EventCelebrate the Summer On the Water!
  - **Date**: Mon May 25 2026 at 07:30 pm – Thu Jun 04 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/summer-and-fall-afterwork-sunset-cruises-on-lake-michigan/100001980494219524
  - **Venue**: Anita Dee II Boarding at Dusable Harbor (See map and directions at bottom of page for exact location)
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  - **Price**: USD 27 to 42
  - **Categories**: Nonprofit
- **Event Name**: Thursday Night Stand Up Comedy at Laugh Factory Chicago
  - **Description**: The comedy show where everything is perfect and goes incredibly smooth with no interruptions or distractions from anyone or anything...About this EventIf you love standup, but have always wanted it to be more ‘magical’…La
  - **Date**: Thu Apr 30 2026 (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/thursday-night-stand-up-comedy-at-laugh-factory-chicago/100001983999945244
  - **Venue**: Laugh Factory Chicago
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  - **Price**: USD 27
  - **Categories**: comedy, entertainment, magic-show, art
- **Event Name**: Chicago HBCU Baseball Classic Nightlife
  - **Description**: Chicago HBCU Baseball Classic Weekend with a weekend of nightlife, music, networking, and great vibes with Alumni and Divine 9.About this EventBe part of an inaugural historic celebration in Chicago! Join us for an unforg
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  - **Date**: Thu Apr 30 2026 at 05:00 pm – Thu Apr 30 2026 at 11:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/chicago-hbcu-baseball-classic-nightlife/100001985030712296
  - **Venue**: SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chicago Chinatown
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  - **Price**: USD 0 to 109
  - **Categories**: parties, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Riddims
  - **Description**: Get ready to vibe and groove all night long at Riddims, the ultimate real-life party!About this EventGet Ready for Riddims!🌴 RIDDIMS THURSDAY: ISLAND VIBES AFROBEATS & R&B Chicago’s newest Thursday ni
  - **Date**: Thu Apr 30 2026 at 09:00 pm – Fri May 01 2026 at 01:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/riddims/100001988355744557
  - **Venue**: Hue Chicago
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: reggae, parties, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Classic Encounter with Terri Hemmert
  - **Description**: Grab a drink and learn something new!

Start your Thursday night at Symphony Center with a glass of wine or a non-alcoholic beverage and an interactive multimedia discussion between Chicago’s favorite radio DJ, WXRT’s Terri Hemmert, and a CSO musician. Fr
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  - **Date**: Thu Jun 11 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu Jun 11 2026 at 07:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/classic-encounter-with-terri-hemmert/200028187318356
  - **Venue**: 220 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60604
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, concerts
- **Event Name**: Meet IRL | ~Singles Only~ Thursday Night Social ✨
  - **Description**: Savor seasonal cocktails and spark new connections with us at The Dawson!About this EventOpen to new connections? Join us for our singles only social mixer and meet new people for friendship and dating ✨
  - **Date**: Thu May 21 2026 at 06:30 pm – Thu May 21 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/meet-irl-|-~singles-only~-thursday-night-social/100001988256953069
  - **Venue**: The Dawson
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  - **Price**: USD 25 to 43
- **Event Name**: Lifted Thursdays | Chicago Networking Event
  - **Description**: Chicago Creative Networking Event | Lifted Thursdays at Chi’Tiva South Loop. Entrepreneurs, artists, brands, and creators. 21+About this EventLifted Thursdays | Chicago Networking Event
  - **Date**: Thu Apr 30 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu Apr 30 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/lifted-thursdays-|-chicago-networking-event/100001986444384628
  - **Venue**: THC by Chitiva South Loop
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: Business
- **Event Name**: Paint & Sip at El Azteca - Armitage Thursday April 30
  - **Description**: Spice up your Thursday night with creativity, color, and great Mexican food at El Azteca on Armitage!About this EventSpice up your Thursday night with creativity, color, and incredible Mexican food at El A
  - **Date**: Thu Apr 30 2026 at 06:30 pm – Thu Apr 30 2026 at 08:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/paint-and-sip-at-el-azteca-armitage-thursday-april-30/100001987660750812
  - **Venue**: El Azteca
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  - **Price**: USD 49
- **Event Name**: Weekly Wine Tasting
  - **Description**: Weekly Wine TastingAbout this EventJoin us EVERY Thursday night from 6 to 8 pm to sample a selection of new and interesting wines. Each week, we have a different wine distributor here pouring a range of wines, including w
  - **Date**: Thu Apr 30 2026 (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/weekly-wine-tasting/100001983279488338
  - **Venue**: WineStyles Chicago
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  - **Price**: USD 13
  - **Categories**: food-drinks, wine-tasting

## Trending Events in Chicago

- **Event Name**: Rock The Boat Chicago The Biggest All White Yacht Party Juneteenth Weekend
  - **Description**: The biggest All White daytime yacht party in Chicago. Juneteenth Weekend. Lake Michigan. Early Bird $50.About this Eventhttps://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/515b4090-f57c-11f0-92d6-d568e2653d8f-rimg-w5
  - **Venue**: Anita Dee II Yacht
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb696f2f5114ff5.jpg
- **Event Name**: African/Caribbean International Festival of Life (IFOL) - 33rd Annual.
  - **Description**: Celebrate America’s 250th Independence Anniversary @ 33rd AFRICAN/CARIBBEAN INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF LIFE (IFOL) July 4th weekend, Fri., Sat., Sun., 3, 4 & 5th, 2026 @Union Park, 1501 W. Rand
  - **Venue**: Union Park
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb69c5af3add268.jpg
- **Event Name**: Rock The Boat Chicago All White Yacht Party Memorial Day Weekend 2026
  - **Description**: Chicago biggest Memorial Day weekend yacht party. All white vibes, skyline views, music, and energy all night on the Anita Dee.About this Event 🚢 ROCK THE BOAT CHICAGO
  - **Venue**: Anita Dee Yacht Charters
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb69e52d4bbc199.jpg
- **Event Name**: Eran Hersh Untold Story IV 360 Experience
  - **Description**: The Monolith Project presents Untold Story IV with Eran Hersh.Join us Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Hideaway in Chicago for Eran Hersh’s Chicago debut — a 360° house music experience built around rhythm, movement, and connection.
  - **Venue**: Hideaway
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb69ee64181f34d.jpg
- **Event Name**: Chicago Area - Pop Up Picnic Park Date for Couples! (Self-Guided)
  - **Description**: Park Picnic date For Couples (Self-Guided) Enjoy fun digital activities in your digital date night box!About this Eventhttps://youtu.be/3RnPhdEZLIIPOP-UP PICNIC IN THE PARK DATE NIGHT INCLUDES:
  - **Venue**: Robert Taylor Park - Recommended Park Venue or another park choice (YOU MUST USE PDF TICKETS EMAILED FOR EVENT- NO MOBILE APP OR QR CODES ACCEPTED)
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/844c1e792ddc0735ba26b19e0ccb972c91f8ca3f20a95c2e3578f9c7d3120ad3-rimg-w612-h408-dcfdfefd-gmir.jpg?v=1763362368
- **Event Name**: ERAN HERSH (CHICAGO DEBUT) @ UNTOLD STORY IV -  A MONOLITH PROJECT
  - **Description**: About this eventERAN HERSH — CHICAGO DEBUTUNTOLD STORY IV: THE 360° EXPERIENCEA MONOLITH PROJECTFor the first time, global DJ and producer Eran Hersh comes to Chicago for Untold Story IV — an in
  - **Venue**: Hideaway
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/b38690929364028051a35d5839575f2fd093d8fd9ebc1c16a72e69cf1b20a9a3-rimg-w735-h616-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1777380684
- **Event Name**: Become a Certified Event Planner 2-Day In-Person Training | Chicago
  - **Description**: Anyone can plan an event with a folding table and a Costco membership.But companies and clients are not just paying for “put together.” They expect you to build and manage real budgets, create detailed timelines, co
  - **Venue**: Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb69e631a3c6a93.jpg
- **Event Name**: From Expert Contributor to Authentic Leader: Design Your Leadership Style
  - **Description**: Stop trying to fit the mold of a 'boss' and start building the leader you actually want to follow.We've all worked for the "accidental manager"; the high performer who was promoted for their technical skill and ability to execute, but left witho
  - **Venue**: 318 West Adams Street, Chicago, IL, USA
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb697fec1f52f54.jpg
- **Event Name**: Project Management ( PMP ) Exam Prep Classroom Training in Chicago, IL
  - **Description**: Centuera, a highly regarded and globally recognized professional training institute, is honored to invite you to join the ranks of the hundreds of thousands of certified professionals who have been trained by Centuera.The Project Management Professiona
  - **Venue**: Regus - Chicago - Hyde Park
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6978e50d1b474.jpg

## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Chicago?
  - **A:** Summer & Fall Afterwork Sunset Cruises on Lake Michigan (Mon May 25 2026 at 07:30 pm at Anita Dee II Boarding at Dusable Harbor (See map and directions at bottom of page for exact location)), Thursday Night Stand Up Comedy at Laugh Factory Chicago (Thu Apr 30 2026 at Laugh Factory Chicago), Chicago HBCU Baseball Classic Nightlife (Thu Apr 30 2026 at 05:00 pm at SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chicago Chinatown), Riddims (Thu Apr 30 2026 at 09:00 pm at Hue Chicago), Classic Encounter with Terri Hemmert (Thu Jun 11 2026 at 06:00 pm at 220 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60604).
- **Q**: What are the top free events in Chicago?
  - **A:** Riddims (Thu Apr 30 2026 at 09:00 pm at Hue Chicago), Lifted Thursdays | Chicago Networking Event (Thu Apr 30 2026 at 07:00 pm at THC by Chitiva South Loop).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Chicago in April 2026?
  - **A:** Thursday Night Stand Up Comedy at Laugh Factory Chicago (Thu Apr 30 2026 at Laugh Factory Chicago), Chicago HBCU Baseball Classic Nightlife (Thu Apr 30 2026 at 05:00 pm at SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chicago Chinatown), Riddims (Thu Apr 30 2026 at 09:00 pm at Hue Chicago), Lifted Thursdays | Chicago Networking Event (Thu Apr 30 2026 at 07:00 pm at THC by Chitiva South Loop), Paint & Sip at El Azteca - Armitage Thursday April 30 (Thu Apr 30 2026 at 06:30 pm at El Azteca).
- **Q**: How can I find events in Chicago?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Chicago on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Chicago?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Chicago?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Chicago include Anita Dee II Boarding at Dusable Harbor (See map and directions at bottom of page for exact location), Laugh Factory Chicago, SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chicago Chinatown.
- **Q**: What is the price range for events in Chicago?
  - **A:** Prices for events in Chicago range from USD 13 to USD 109. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Chicago?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Chicago include ChicagoCruiseEvents.com, Laugh Factory - Chicago, The Firm Marketing Group LLC.
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in Chicago?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Chicago.

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