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Free Events and Things to do in Chicago, IL this week

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MANIFEST 2026: Kaleidoscope
Saturday at 9:00 AM
Chicago · Columbia College Chicago
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MANIFEST 2026: Kaleidoscope
Saturday at 9:00 AM
Chicago · Columbia College Chicago
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Chicago Job Fair May 14, 2026 - Chicago Career Fairs
Tomorrow at 11:00 AM
Chicago · Palmer House a Hilton Hotel
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Chicago Job Fair May 14, 2026 - Chicago Career Fairs
Tomorrow at 11:00 AM
Chicago · Palmer House a Hilton Hotel
2026 Annual Public Lecture: Robin D.G.Kelley Freedom Dreaming in Dark Times
Today at 6:00 PM
Chicago · International House
2026 Annual Public Lecture: Robin D.G.Kelley Freedom Dreaming in Dark Times
Today at 6:00 PM
Chicago · International House
Typeforce 14 Opening Night
Friday at 6:00 PM
Chicago · Co-Prosperity Sphere
Typeforce 14 Opening Night
Friday at 6:00 PM
Chicago · Co-Prosperity Sphere
A Conversation with Hamid Ghanadan
Today at 4:00 PM
Chicago · 222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza
A Conversation with Hamid Ghanadan
Today at 4:00 PM
Chicago · 222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza
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8th Annual --Careers de Mayo | Jobseeker
Tomorrow at 10:00 AM
Chicago · 1700 W 18th St
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8th Annual --Careers de Mayo | Jobseeker
Tomorrow at 10:00 AM
Chicago · 1700 W 18th St
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A Conversation with Dr. Jessica Zitter and Chaplain Betty Clark
Tomorrow at 10:00 AM
Chicago · 222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza
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A Conversation with Dr. Jessica Zitter and Chaplain Betty Clark
Tomorrow at 10:00 AM
Chicago · 222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza
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Hot Girl Walk®| Chicago | May 16
Saturday at 9:30 AM
Chicago · Ping Tom Memorial Park
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Hot Girl Walk®| Chicago | May 16
Saturday at 9:30 AM
Chicago · Ping Tom Memorial Park
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Chicago makers market
Friday at 10:00 AM
Chicago · Loft on lake
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Chicago makers market
Friday at 10:00 AM
Chicago · Loft on lake
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Staff & Friends Reading
Tomorrow at 6:00 PM
Chicago · Poetry Foundation
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Staff & Friends Reading
Tomorrow at 6:00 PM
Chicago · Poetry Foundation
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Bridgeport Art Center Third Friday Open Studios May 2026
Friday at 7:00 PM
Chicago · Bridgeport Art Center Chicago
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Bridgeport Art Center Third Friday Open Studios May 2026
Friday at 7:00 PM
Chicago · Bridgeport Art Center Chicago
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Was War Good for the Book Trade? with Andrew Pettegree
Today at 6:00 PM
Chicago · David Rubenstein Forum at the University of Chicago
Almost full
Was War Good for the Book Trade? with Andrew Pettegree
Today at 6:00 PM
Chicago · David Rubenstein Forum at the University of Chicago
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InsurTech Chicago Social Meet Up
Tomorrow at 4:00 PM
Chicago · Bodega Taqueria y Tequila
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InsurTech Chicago Social Meet Up
Tomorrow at 4:00 PM
Chicago · Bodega Taqueria y Tequila
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House Vs Reggaeton Dance Party (The Battle)
Saturday at 9:00 PM
Chicago · Simone's
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House Vs Reggaeton Dance Party (The Battle)
Saturday at 9:00 PM
Chicago · Simone's
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Opening Farm Concert: Norberto Guerra Trio
Saturday at 4:00 PM
Chicago · Global Garden Refugee Training Farm
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Opening Farm Concert: Norberto Guerra Trio
Saturday at 4:00 PM
Chicago · Global Garden Refugee Training Farm
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Chicago Maker's Market
Friday at 10:00 AM
Chicago · Loft on lake
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Chicago Maker's Market
Friday at 10:00 AM
Chicago · Loft on lake
Almost full
Ross Gay & Angel Bat Dawid on Poetry
Tomorrow at 5:00 PM
Chicago · Smart Museum of Art
Almost full
Ross Gay & Angel Bat Dawid on Poetry
Tomorrow at 5:00 PM
Chicago · Smart Museum of Art
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Job Readiness Fair: A People's Plan Event
Friday at 12:00 PM
Chicago · alt_ Chicago
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Job Readiness Fair: A People's Plan Event
Friday at 12:00 PM
Chicago · alt_ Chicago
A City That Works: Midwest Coast with Alderman Burnett
Today at 5:30 PM
Chicago · Midwest Coast Brewing Company
A City That Works: Midwest Coast with Alderman Burnett
Today at 5:30 PM
Chicago · Midwest Coast Brewing Company
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Shared Earth Flowing Water: SEED
Saturday at 2:00 PM
Chicago · 641 E 31st St
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Shared Earth Flowing Water: SEED
Saturday at 2:00 PM
Chicago · 641 E 31st St

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What are the best free events to attend this week?

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MANIFEST 2026: Kaleidoscope

Chicago Job Fair May 14, 2026 - Chicago Career Fairs

Typeforce 14 Opening Night

8th Annual --Careers de Mayo | Jobseeker

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A Conversation with Hamid Ghanadan

A City That Works: Midwest Coast with Alderman Burnett

2026 Annual Public Lecture: Robin D.G.Kelley Freedom Dreaming in Dark Times

Was War Good for the Book Trade? with Andrew Pettegree