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Chicago African Restaurant Week 2026
Thu, Dec 3, 12:00 PM
Chicago · Chicago
Chicago African Restaurant Week 2026
Thu, Dec 3, 12:00 PM
Chicago · Chicago
Thanksgiving Turkey or Ham giveaway
Sat, Nov 21, 11:00 AM
Chicago · 1543 S Pulaski Rd
Thanksgiving Turkey or Ham giveaway
Sat, Nov 21, 11:00 AM
Chicago · 1543 S Pulaski Rd
Selling fast
City Civics Day 2026
Sat, Nov 14, 11:00 AM
Chicago · Chicago Cultural Center
Selling fast
City Civics Day 2026
Sat, Nov 14, 11:00 AM
Chicago · Chicago Cultural Center
Almost full
ROOTED: An Art Exhibition Celebrating African & African American Culture
Sat, Nov 14, 6:00 PM
Chicago · The Origin Chicago Resturant & Lounge
Almost full
ROOTED: An Art Exhibition Celebrating African & African American Culture
Sat, Nov 14, 6:00 PM
Chicago · The Origin Chicago Resturant & Lounge
Selling fast
2026 Research Symposium - Alzheimer's Association Community Conference
Friday at 9:30 AM
Chicago · Malcolm X College
Selling fast
2026 Research Symposium - Alzheimer's Association Community Conference
Friday at 9:30 AM
Chicago · Malcolm X College
Selling fast
Rear View Mirror Sessions: Marvin Gaye
Tuesday at 6:00 PM
Chicago · Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts
Selling fast
Rear View Mirror Sessions: Marvin Gaye
Tuesday at 6:00 PM
Chicago · Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts
Sales end soon
SNL Chicago x Ybar Chicago
Today at 10:00 PM + 217 more
Chicago · Y Bar
Sales end soon
SNL Chicago x Ybar Chicago
Today at 10:00 PM + 217 more
Chicago · Y Bar
Almost full
A Conversation: State of Youth Mental Health
Tue, Nov 17, 8:30 AM
Chicago · mHUB
Almost full
A Conversation: State of Youth Mental Health
Tue, Nov 17, 8:30 AM
Chicago · mHUB
Almost full
DANIELS'S LEATHER CHICAGO POP UP SHOP ON NOVEMBER 7TH SATURDAY
Today at 10:00 AM
Chicago · Chicago Marriott Midway
Almost full
DANIELS'S LEATHER CHICAGO POP UP SHOP ON NOVEMBER 7TH SATURDAY
Today at 10:00 AM
Chicago · Chicago Marriott Midway
Almost full
Disease Control & Antimicrobial Stewardship Conference
Wed, Nov 18, 8:30 AM
Chicago · Malcolm X College
Almost full
Disease Control & Antimicrobial Stewardship Conference
Wed, Nov 18, 8:30 AM
Chicago · Malcolm X College
Almost full
Photography Studies Club
Thursday at 6:00 PM + 5 more
Chicago · Filter Photo
Almost full
Photography Studies Club
Thursday at 6:00 PM + 5 more
Chicago · Filter Photo
Sales end soon
Laughs in the CITY at Renaissance Bronzeville (Formerly Jokes and Notes)
Monday at 7:00 PM + 7 more
Chicago · Renaissance Bronzeville
Sales end soon
Laughs in the CITY at Renaissance Bronzeville (Formerly Jokes and Notes)
Monday at 7:00 PM + 7 more
Chicago · Renaissance Bronzeville
Thursday's @ ERA Social Club
Thursday at 10:00 PM
Chicago · Era Social Club
Thursday's @ ERA Social Club
Thursday at 10:00 PM
Chicago · Era Social Club
Black Women and Femmes Self Care Recharge
Sat, Nov 14, 12:00 PM
Chicago · Little Black Pearl
Black Women and Femmes Self Care Recharge
Sat, Nov 14, 12:00 PM
Chicago · Little Black Pearl
Almost full
"Daniel O'Connell: The Emancipator" CHICAGO SCREENING
Sun, Nov 15, 3:00 PM
Chicago · Chicago History Museum
Almost full
"Daniel O'Connell: The Emancipator" CHICAGO SCREENING
Sun, Nov 15, 3:00 PM
Chicago · Chicago History Museum
Selling fast
Ritual and Rememory Weekend
Sat, Nov 14, 12:00 PM + 1 more
Chicago · Blanc
Selling fast
Ritual and Rememory Weekend
Sat, Nov 14, 12:00 PM + 1 more
Chicago · Blanc
Red Bull Wings Cup National Final
Fri, Dec 4, 6:00 PM
Chicago · Moonlight Studios
Red Bull Wings Cup National Final
Fri, Dec 4, 6:00 PM
Chicago · Moonlight Studios
Almost full
CHILL SET- SAVE THE DATE!
Fri, Nov 13, 6:00 PM
Chicago · National Museum of Mexican Art
Almost full
CHILL SET- SAVE THE DATE!
Fri, Nov 13, 6:00 PM
Chicago · National Museum of Mexican Art
Almost full
The Launch | Style, Confidence & Connections
Tomorrow at 3:00 PM
Chicago · Kelli's Chicago
Almost full
The Launch | Style, Confidence & Connections
Tomorrow at 3:00 PM
Chicago · Kelli's Chicago
Sales end soon
Bevy on Sundays @ Joy District
Tomorrow at 10:00 PM + 151 more
Chicago · Joy District
Sales end soon
Bevy on Sundays @ Joy District
Tomorrow at 10:00 PM + 151 more
Chicago · Joy District

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What are the best free events to attend?

According to Eventbrite, the best free events are:

Chicago African Restaurant Week 2026

Thanksgiving Turkey or Ham giveaway

City Civics Day 2026

ROOTED: An Art Exhibition Celebrating African & African American Culture

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Which free events are coming up?

Discover the best free events happening soon – you don't want to miss them:

DANIELS'S LEATHER CHICAGO POP UP SHOP ON NOVEMBER 7TH SATURDAY

SNL Chicago x Ybar Chicago

The Launch | Style, Confidence & Connections

Bevy on Sundays @ Joy District