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Free Events and Things to do in Algonquin, IL

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The Courage to See: A Fotophase Talk + Photo Walk with John Abernathy
Sat, Aug 29, 10:00 AM
Near North Side · Tamarkin Camera
The Courage to See: A Fotophase Talk + Photo Walk with John Abernathy
Sat, Aug 29, 10:00 AM
Near North Side · Tamarkin Camera
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Darla's Deli & Cafe Comedy Open Mic Starting Aug 7 2026
Friday at 8:00 PM + 59 more
East Grossdale · Darla's Deli & Café of Lyons
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Darla's Deli & Cafe Comedy Open Mic Starting Aug 7 2026
Friday at 8:00 PM + 59 more
East Grossdale · Darla's Deli & Café of Lyons
MFG Mic Drop
Wed, Sep 16, 8:00 PM
The Loop · Brando's Speakeasy
MFG Mic Drop
Wed, Sep 16, 8:00 PM
The Loop · Brando's Speakeasy
August: Three Avenues Open Mic Night
Saturday at 7:30 PM
Lakeview · 3009 N Southport Ave
August: Three Avenues Open Mic Night
Saturday at 7:30 PM
Lakeview · 3009 N Southport Ave
Stich Please
Wed, Aug 26, 7:00 PM + 4 more
Andersonville · Eli Tea Bar
Stich Please
Wed, Aug 26, 7:00 PM + 4 more
Andersonville · Eli Tea Bar
TEN by TEN Opening Reception
Fri, Nov 6, 6:00 PM
Wicker Park · Jackson Junge Gallery
TEN by TEN Opening Reception
Fri, Nov 6, 6:00 PM
Wicker Park · Jackson Junge Gallery
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Wealth Building Workshops
Thursday at 6:00 PM
Waukegan Downtown · Black Lives Matter Lake County Illinois Resource Center
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Wealth Building Workshops
Thursday at 6:00 PM
Waukegan Downtown · Black Lives Matter Lake County Illinois Resource Center
Bringing the Light: 3rd Annual Alzheimer’s Association Community Conference
Sat, Oct 17, 9:00 AM
Little Village · Instituto del Progreso Latino
Bringing the Light: 3rd Annual Alzheimer’s Association Community Conference
Sat, Oct 17, 9:00 AM
Little Village · Instituto del Progreso Latino
Chicago Handmade Expo
Fri, Sep 4, 8:00 AM
Lincoln Park · Lincoln Park Zoo
Chicago Handmade Expo
Fri, Sep 4, 8:00 AM
Lincoln Park · Lincoln Park Zoo
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Still Not Friday: A Stand-Up Comedy Showcase
Thursday at 8:00 PM + 17 more
Downtown · Two Brothers Roundhouse
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Still Not Friday: A Stand-Up Comedy Showcase
Thursday at 8:00 PM + 17 more
Downtown · Two Brothers Roundhouse
FORM Mamas Meet
Saturday at 9:00 AM
Near West Side · Kavi Gupta Gallery
FORM Mamas Meet
Saturday at 9:00 AM
Near West Side · Kavi Gupta Gallery
DuPagePads Young Professionals Council Volunteer Dinner Service
Wed, Sep 16, 5:30 PM + 1 more
Highland Hills · 1113 Butterfield Frontage Rd
DuPagePads Young Professionals Council Volunteer Dinner Service
Wed, Sep 16, 5:30 PM + 1 more
Highland Hills · 1113 Butterfield Frontage Rd
JESUS FEST CHICAGO
Sat, Sep 19, 12:00 PM
Kelvyn Grove · 1815 N Kostner Ave
JESUS FEST CHICAGO
Sat, Sep 19, 12:00 PM
Kelvyn Grove · 1815 N Kostner Ave
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Blerd takeover/Birthday Celebration
Fri, Sep 11, 6:00 PM
Millennium Park · Cloud Gate AKA The Bean
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Blerd takeover/Birthday Celebration
Fri, Sep 11, 6:00 PM
Millennium Park · Cloud Gate AKA The Bean
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Golden Hour featuring DJ Mwelwa
Thursday at 5:00 PM
Near West Side · Epiphany Center for the Arts
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Golden Hour featuring DJ Mwelwa
Thursday at 5:00 PM
Near West Side · Epiphany Center for the Arts
Light Up The Lanes: An All-Ages Skee-Ball™️ Tournament!
Sun, Aug 23, 1:00 PM
Goose Island · Elston Electric
Light Up The Lanes: An All-Ages Skee-Ball™️ Tournament!
Sun, Aug 23, 1:00 PM
Goose Island · Elston Electric
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Supertri Chicago Swim Familiarization Presented by Synergy
Friday at 11:30 AM
Kinzies Addition · Caffè Oliva at Ohio Street Beach
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Supertri Chicago Swim Familiarization Presented by Synergy
Friday at 11:30 AM
Kinzies Addition · Caffè Oliva at Ohio Street Beach
Your Friend Rachel x The God Awful Small Affairs at Dorothy
Mon, Aug 24, 7:00 PM
Humboldt Park · Dorothy
Your Friend Rachel x The God Awful Small Affairs at Dorothy
Mon, Aug 24, 7:00 PM
Humboldt Park · Dorothy
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Become A Life Insurance Agent/Broker (Business Attire Event)
Tomorrow at 10:00 AM + 216 more
Utopia · 1S450 Summit Ave
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Become A Life Insurance Agent/Broker (Business Attire Event)
Tomorrow at 10:00 AM + 216 more
Utopia · 1S450 Summit Ave
Latin Night: all Latin, all night with Jenny Fox
Fri, Aug 28, 9:00 PM
Humboldt Park · Dorothy
Latin Night: all Latin, all night with Jenny Fox
Fri, Aug 28, 9:00 PM
Humboldt Park · Dorothy

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The Courage to See: A Fotophase Talk + Photo Walk with John Abernathy

Darla's Deli & Cafe Comedy Open Mic Starting Aug 7 2026

August: Three Avenues Open Mic Night

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Become A Life Insurance Agent/Broker (Business Attire Event)

Golden Hour featuring DJ Mwelwa

Wealth Building Workshops

Still Not Friday: A Stand-Up Comedy Showcase