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Chicago Front-Yard Closet Sale
Sat, Aug 29 at 10am
· Chicago
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THRIFT & SIP
Sun at 10am
· Chicago
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Drink Irish, Dance House
Tomorrow at 9pm
· Chicago
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Frame Bar at Millennium Hall
Sat, Sep 12 at 10am
· Chicago
827 Interested
Figure Drawing (Ballerina); Buckingham Fountain
Next Sun at 10:30am
· Chicago
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LAST DAYS OF SUMMER: ADULT FIELD DAY
Sat, Sep 12 at 12pm
· WP Ball Field 2, Chicago, IL 60615
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Chicago Corgi Club Meet-Up
Sun, Sep 20 at 10am
· Chicago
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Chisme Night
Next Fri at 6pm
· Mount Prospect
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Farmers Market + Music!
Sun at 10:30am
· Chicago
Join us at the Wicker Park Farmers market for some live music and fresh food! Browse the market, and come picnic/hang with us as we listen to Badass Gumbo! Bring a blanket/towel to sit on, maybe a Frisbee or game!
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Sunday: Karaoke on Marz
Next Sun at 4pm
· Chicago
We are setting the stage for a little post-brunch karaoke. Aaand we’ve got a Marz-mosa bar setup for beer-mosas and 🥦-infused mimosas. Sing the songs. Drink the drinks. Stay a little longer than you planned. Regulars, first-timers, and accidental performers welcome. What’s Marz is yours.
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Diplo’s run club / show
Sat, Oct 3 at 9am
· Chicago
Hey guyz and girlz, just thought I would invite people to join me to Diplo’s run club event and then after the run Diplo will be performing . You get the runner’s high and a great dance show . What can you ask for ? Schedule of events : 8:00 AM Start-line DJ 9:00 AM 🏃 5K race starts 9:00 AM - 🎉 Festival opens 10:00 AM - Opener DJ 11:00 AM - 🎧 Diplo performs
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EIGHTY SIX w/ sounds by Lyric Le’son and DJ Redtail
Sun at 3pm
· Chicago
EIGHTY SIX is hitting the patio. 🍽️ Sounds by Lyric Le’son and DJ Redtail. Pull up and catch Lyric Le’son’s farewell set before his next travel adventures. ✈️ Sunday, 8/23.
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Tues: Crafts and Drafts
Tue at 6pm
· Chicago
We’re starting something new on Tuesday nights. Crafts & Drafts · 6–9PM An evening for crafty hands and easy pours. We’ll have space to spread out and lock into wherever you want to take it. Right now, we’re deep in a Shrinky Dinks phase… so that’s where we begin. Bring a friend. Make a friend. Make something. Cat portraits strongly encouraged. We’ve got the supplies. Just come through.
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Book Launch: Apology to Kelp
Tomorrow at 6pm
· Yes Project Space 3705 W Division St Chicago, IL
Come celebrate the release of Apology to Kelp, a scientific and artistic apology to bull kelp! This event is 100% free — let's hang out, talk about non-human relationships, and eat thematic vegetarian snacks and drinks. Free kelp-themed riso-printed bookmarks for all guests, while supplies last. Buy one of the first 10 books ($24) and you'll also get a handmade ceramic bookmark! Short reading and speech by co-author Becs at 7pm — but stop by anytime. More about the book: Apology to Kelp invites you to imagine the ocean as home. Remember what home means to you, and dive with us beneath the canopy of the kelp forest. The book includes real experiments to make kelp more comfortable in lab settings, alongside written and visual apologies to bull kelp. Preorders of the book here for shipping or in person pick-up at the launch. (Or venmo/cash at the event) https://square.link/u/QJEz3HBp (PS — mini market of kelp ceramic jewelry!)
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Yard Sale!!!
Tomorrow to Sun
· Chicago
Hiii all! 2nd update unfortunately bc of the rain for this weekend I moved it to the 22nd and 23rd. The yard sale times for Saturday are 1-5 pm and Sunday 8-11 am. Thank you! I’m selling items from k-pop merch to trinkets, vintage and retro items and clothing. To get to my location, it’s best if you take public transportation or if you’d like to drive, there is street parking. Please spread the word to your friends!r
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Chicago Book Club
Mon at 7pm
· Chicago
Meet in Barbara's Bookstore on Monday, August 24th to discuss Jack Kelly's "The Edge of Anarchy: The Railroad Barons, the Gilded Age, and the Greatest Labor Uprising in America"! Our book club will go from 7pm-8pm. "The Edge of Anarchy" is 20% off at our store all month long if you need to grab a copy. Reading/finishing the book is not required, just come to chat! To get a feel for the book, here's the jacket description: "The dramatic story of the explosive 1894 clash of industry, labor, and government that shook the nation and marked a turning point for America. The Edge of Anarchy by Jack Kelly offers a vivid account of the greatest uprising of working people in American history. At the pinnacle of the Gilded Age, a boycott of Pullman sleeping cars by hundreds of thousands of railroad employees brought commerce to a standstill across much of the country. Famine threatened, riots broke out along the rail lines. Soon the U.S. Army was on the march and gunfire rang from the streets of major cities. This epochal tale offers fascinating portraits of two iconic characters of the age. George Pullman, who amassed a fortune by making train travel a pleasure, thought the model town that he built for his workers would erase urban squalor. Eugene Debs, founder of the nation's first industrial union, was determined to wrench power away from the reigning plutocrats. The clash between the two men's conflicting ideals pushed the country to what the U.S. Attorney General called "the ragged edge of anarchy." Many of the themes of The Edge of Anarchy could be taken from today's headlines--upheaval in America's industrial heartland, wage stagnation, breakneck technological change, and festering conflict over race, immigration, and inequality. With the country now in a New Gilded Age, this look back at the violent conflict of an earlier era offers illuminating perspectives along with a breathtaking story of a nation on the edge." Please also refer this link to anyone you think may be interested in joining the book club or add plus ones if you're bringing a friend. The more the merrier! This book club is moderated by senior bookseller Chris. Please contact Barbara's Bookstore on State with any questions!
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THE LAST WORD
Next Fri at 7pm
· Chicago
THIS SHOW IS SOLD OUT! CLICK THE LINK FOR OTHER DATES! The Last Word is the ONLY craft cocktail progression paired with a screenplay. Experience a high action comedy script complete with lights, sound, music, and other fun surprises throughout the night - including 4 cocktails crafted specifically for each act of the show! It’s a night you won’t want to miss. STORY: Chartreuse is a real-life liquor that sells millions of bottles every year, but only two people in the world know how to make it. When Mike finds one of those people dying in the woods and is given the only known copy of the liquor's formula to exist, he has to decide if he can return it to the monastery that keeps it safe or die trying. We can promise you won’t get any cheaper cocktails than these on a Friday night in Chicago! Can’t make it? We do this every month! Follow @thelastword.show on all platforms for more :)
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EIGHTY SIX w/ sounds by Lyric Le’son and DJ Redtail
Sun at 3pm
· Chicago
EIGHTY SIX is hitting the patio. 🍽️ Sounds by Lyric Le’son and DJ Redtail. Pull up and catch Lyric Le’son’s farewell set before his next travel adventures. ✈️ Sunday, 8/23.
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Cash’s Kitchen x Is/Was Beer Collab Party
Sun at 3pm
· Chicago
A happy moment, indeed. We're celebrating the release of This Is A Happy Moment, a new beer collab brewed to pair with Cash's smash burgers. Travis will be at Is/Was Brewing serving burgers all afternoon, and this weekend also happens to be his 32nd birthday. Come by for a burger, try the new beer, and celebrate with us!
GRAILED
Fri, Sep 4 at 6pm
· Chicago
Solo art exibiton for the month of September 2026. Show will feature new works and merchandise for sale. Opening reception will be held Friday September 4th 2026 from 6-9pm. Closing reception will be held September 27th 2026 from 5-9pm. Dragon fly Gallery will host the showcase all month dress location 2436 w Madison Chicago Il, 60612. Please come out and enjoy hope to see you there. Music, Drinks, people and most importantly merchandise and Art will available for purchase thank you in advance.
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That Pop-Up with LOMA at MONEYGUN
Tue, Sep 8 at 8pm
· Chicago
LOMA is stopping in for our next That Pop-Up event. 🍸 Stepping behind the bar at MONEYGUN, LOMA will be serving up specialty cocktails and bringing the vibes straight from Providence, Rhode Island. Come thirsty! Cocktails from LOMA are available while supplies last. Starting at 8pm.
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All-Moms Stroller Walk - Oak Park
Sat, Sep 5 at 9am
· Oak Park
Join A Village Anew Social Club for an all-moms stroller walk. Bring you and your baby, babies, or children for a 1 hour walk. Pregnant mamas welcomed as well! Please make sure to dress comfortably. Please note that you do not have to walk the whole time, you are free to venture off as you please. This is a space for mothers to meet other mothers and connect for a sense of community! The exact location will be sent the day before. Thank you! Weather dependent.
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Open Mic w/ Friends
Sat, Aug 29 at 6:30pm
· Berwyn
🎶 MDWST CNCT x Sweetly Vegan presents: OPEN MIC w/ Friends 🎶 We’re kicking off our first event of the season, and you’re invited. Join us for an evening of music, community, food, and connection as we transform the Berwyn Shops into a space to discover new sounds, meet new people, and enjoy the last days of summer. ✨ FREE Admission Donations are appreciated to help support future MDWST CNCT events. 🗓 Friday, August 29 📍 The Berwyn Shops 6931 Roosevelt Rd., Chicago, IL 🕡 Sign-ups: 6:30 PM 🎵 Open Aux Begins: 7:00 PM Whether you’re bringing your favorite playlist, discovering new artists, or just vibing with the community, there’s a spot for you. Come: 🍰 Support Sweetly Vegan and enjoy delicious vegan treats. 🎶 Listen to great music. 🛍️ Explore the Berwyn Shops pop-up businesses. 🤝 Connect with creatives, neighbors, friends, and family. ✨ Help us create a space where community comes first. RSVP is required 🚭 Please Note: No smoking is allowed inside the event space. If you’d like to smoke, please do so outside of the gate. Bring your friends. Bring your family. Tell your neighbors. We can’t wait to kick off the season with you. Connect. Collaborate. Create. 💜🧡💚 #MDWSTCNCT #OpenMic #ChicagoEvents #BerwynShops #SweetlyVegan #Community #SupportLocal #ChicagoCreatives #LiveMusic #OpenAuxWithFriends
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Sunday: Karaoke on Marz
Next Sun at 4pm
· Chicago
We are setting the stage for a little post-brunch karaoke. Aaand we’ve got a Marz-mosa bar setup for beer-mosas and 🥦-infused mimosas. Sing the songs. Drink the drinks. Stay a little longer than you planned. Regulars, first-timers, and accidental performers welcome. What’s Marz is yours.
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Paper Lantern Workshop
Mon at 5:30pm
· Chicago
$10 Suggested donation. Join us for a paper lantern workshop! We provide starch glue, mulberry paper, and reeds, and you bring an idea! Come socialize, experiment, and create. This workshop is influenced by Japanese Paper Lanterns. Paper lanterns lend warmth through architectural structure, natural materials, and atmospheric warmth.
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INT'L CAFÈ Langauge Exchange @ Maria's Packaged Goods
Thu at 6pm
· Chicago
Welcome to INT'L CAFE Chicago! You can make some new friends while speaking a language that you are learning or already know. Create a profile and grab your tickets to view the full language lineup at intlcafe.io. At INT'L CAFE, you'll meet new people, explore different cultures, and practice languages you're learning or already speak. We create a conversation table for every language requested. Feel free to move between tables throughout the evening if you speak multiple languages or want to try something new. Common tables include English, Spanish, German, French, Mandarin, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Arabic, Russian, Italian, Turkish, Ukrainian, and ASL. INT'L CAFE is a large, social gathering designed to bring together language learners, native speakers, travelers, and culturally curious people from all backgrounds. If you're looking for a lively atmosphere, you'll fit right in. If you're hoping for a small, quiet discussion group, this may not be the event for you. Our events can get busy, energetic, and a little noisy, which is part of the fun.
SYNC: A trivia social for Muslim Singles ~30-40
Sat, Sep 19 at 6pm
· Chicago
SYNC: A Pop-up trivia social. Join us for a healthier way to build meaningful connections. Come through, play some trivia, support a local cafe, and meet someone new. Your brain & social battery will thank you. 🙏🏿 No “sleuthing” policy: Singles who attend will be using aliases throughout the duration of the social to protect identity and privacy (read more about this in important details) Due to popular demand, we anticipate tickets will move quickly. Secure your spot early. The waitlist will open immediately after all 30 tickets are claimed. 🧠 Capping this exclusive pop-up at exactly 30 people. ☕️ 1-item minimum purchase to support Nabala Cafe’s initiatives.
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Carbon’s Ladies Night 💋
Sun at 6:45pm
· Chicago
✨CARBON LADIES NIGHT ✨ You’ve been cordially invited! An evening curated for the girls, the glam, and the good times. 💋 Join us for an exclusive Ladies Night experience at Carbon, where dinner turns into a night out with the girls first in mind 💋 Welcome Personality Drinks! 💋 First cocktail on us; duhh! 7:00pm; Choose 1 of 3 of our most popular cocktails to start our evening off A Taste of Carbon 💋 7:45pm; Enjoy a curated selection of our favorite appetizers, followed by your choice of 1 of 4 of our best-selling, camera-ready entrées. Cheers to the girls 💋 9:00pm; We’ll be popping a champagne bottle for the table to toast to an unforgettable night. & then.. the Night Begins 👠 9:30pm -/After; Before the club officially commences, we’re turning up the excitement with an exclusive Louboutin raffle — one lucky guest will walk away with a pair of Louboutins. Duhh! 💋 Come dressed to impress, bring your energy, and get ready for a night of good food, champagne, fashion, and even better company. 💋 Dinner. Drinks. Glamour. Then the party 💎
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The Chicago Book Club
Mon at 6pm
· Chicago
Join us at Castaways Beach Club to discuss “The Calamity Club”! Welcome drink & bookish gift from Kat’s Next Chapter included in ticket price📚🎟️ Dress for sunset pictures ✨
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Chicago Book Club
Mon at 7pm
· Chicago
Meet in Barbara's Bookstore on Monday, August 24th to discuss Jack Kelly's "The Edge of Anarchy: The Railroad Barons, the Gilded Age, and the Greatest Labor Uprising in America"! Our book club will go from 7pm-8pm. "The Edge of Anarchy" is 20% off at our store all month long if you need to grab a copy. Reading/finishing the book is not required, just come to chat! To get a feel for the book, here's the jacket description: "The dramatic story of the explosive 1894 clash of industry, labor, and government that shook the nation and marked a turning point for America. The Edge of Anarchy by Jack Kelly offers a vivid account of the greatest uprising of working people in American history. At the pinnacle of the Gilded Age, a boycott of Pullman sleeping cars by hundreds of thousands of railroad employees brought commerce to a standstill across much of the country. Famine threatened, riots broke out along the rail lines. Soon the U.S. Army was on the march and gunfire rang from the streets of major cities. This epochal tale offers fascinating portraits of two iconic characters of the age. George Pullman, who amassed a fortune by making train travel a pleasure, thought the model town that he built for his workers would erase urban squalor. Eugene Debs, founder of the nation's first industrial union, was determined to wrench power away from the reigning plutocrats. The clash between the two men's conflicting ideals pushed the country to what the U.S. Attorney General called "the ragged edge of anarchy." Many of the themes of The Edge of Anarchy could be taken from today's headlines--upheaval in America's industrial heartland, wage stagnation, breakneck technological change, and festering conflict over race, immigration, and inequality. With the country now in a New Gilded Age, this look back at the violent conflict of an earlier era offers illuminating perspectives along with a breathtaking story of a nation on the edge." Please also refer this link to anyone you think may be interested in joining the book club or add plus ones if you're bringing a friend. The more the merrier! This book club is moderated by senior bookseller Chris. Please contact Barbara's Bookstore on State with any questions!
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Classics Book Club
Next Fri at 6pm
· Chicago
Meet in Barbara's Bookstore on Friday, August 28th to discuss Mary Shelley's novel "The Last Man"! Our book club will go from 6pm-7pm. "The Last Man" is 20% off at our store all month long if you need to grab a copy. Reading/finishing the book is not required, just come to chat! To get a feel for the book, here's the jacket description: "Written while Mary Shelley was in a self-imposed lockdown after the loss of her husband and children, and in the wake of intersecting crises including the climate-changing Mount Tambora eruption and a raging cholera outbreak, The Last Man (1826) is the first end-of-mankind novel, an early work of climate fiction, and a prophetic depiction of environmental change. Set in the late twenty-first century, the book tells of a deadly pandemic that leaves a lone survivor, and follows his journey through a post-apocalyptic world that’s devoid of humanity and reclaimed by nature. But rather than give in to despair, Shelley uses the now-ubiquitous end-times plot to imagine a new world where freshly-formed communities and alternative ways of being stand in for self-important politicians serving corrupt institutions, and where nature reigns mightily over humanity—a timely message for our current era of climate collapse and political upheaval. Brimming with political intrigue and love triangles around characters based on Percy Shelley and scandal-dogged poet Lord Byron, the novel also broaches partisan dysfunction, imperial warfare, refugee crises, and economic collapse—and brings the legacy of her radically progressive parents, William Godwin and Mary Wollstonecraft, to bear on present-day questions about making a better world less centered around “man.” Shelley’s second major novel after Frankenstein, The Last Man casts a half-skeptical eye on romantic ideals of utopian perfection and natural plenitude while looking ahead to a greener future in which our species develops new relationships with non-human life and the planet." Please also refer this link to anyone you think may be interested in joining the book club or add plus ones if you're bringing a friend. The more the merrier! This book club is moderated by senior bookseller Chris and bookseller Bella. Please contact Barbara's Bookstore on State with any questions!
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Walk with Friends
Sat, Oct 10 at 9am
· Chicago
Walk the Lakefront Trail with Friends! We will walk the entirety of the 18.5 mile trail (but feel free to come and go) starting at the South Trailhead (at South Shore Beach) and ending at the North Trailhead (Kathy Osterman Beach). We anticipate it taking around 6 hours and will stop along the way for coffees and sightseeing. Wear walking shoes and bring your friends!
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The Museum of Us: Nick's Knacks
Sat, Sep 5 at 2pm
· Evanston
Congratulations! You’ve discovered an afternoon of whimsy and wonder. Nick's Knacks is a backyard talent show and market that's playful, weird, and made for everyone. Bringing a dish for the potluck is highly encouraged (and appreciated)! What’s happening: • Open Mic: Sing, dance, juggle, recite poetry backwards, whatever you've got, bring it • Talent Show: YOU vote to decide the winner of our mystery prize • Market: Browse curated goods and services from passionate local sellers • Moving Sale: Channel your inner raccoon and find something that sparks joy • Potluck: Come hungry and bring something delicious Details: • FREE entry • Bring a blanket or chair to get comfortable as you enjoy the show • The bathroom is inside, up a flight of stairs Sign up for the open mic below. See you on the lawn.
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Spritz & Tox
Mon at 5:30pm
· Chicago
Join us for Spritz + Tox on Monday, August 24, from 5:30–7:30 PM at the Ivy Room Courtyard. Lite bites | Spritzes Complimentary Skin Analysis $10 per unit tox Luxury Skincare Shopping We can't wait to see you!
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Chicago Corgi Club Meet-Up
Sun, Sep 20 at 10am
· Chicago
🐾 Calling all Chicago corgis! 🐾 The Chicago Corgi Club is officially kicking things off with our very first meet-up at 569 Bark Park! 🎉 Come let your loaf run wild, make new corgi friends, snap some adorable photos, and meet fellow corgi-obsessed humans. Whether your corgi is a social butterfly or just here for the treats, everyone is welcome. 📍 569 Bark Park 🕚 Sunday, September 20th - 10 AM CST 🐶 Bring water, treats, and your corgi’s best zoomies. RSVP and invite your favorite corgi friends—we can’t wait to meet you! 🤍
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THE LAST WORD
Next Fri at 7pm
· Chicago
THIS SHOW IS SOLD OUT! CLICK THE LINK FOR OTHER DATES! The Last Word is the ONLY craft cocktail progression paired with a screenplay. Experience a high action comedy script complete with lights, sound, music, and other fun surprises throughout the night - including 4 cocktails crafted specifically for each act of the show! It’s a night you won’t want to miss. STORY: Chartreuse is a real-life liquor that sells millions of bottles every year, but only two people in the world know how to make it. When Mike finds one of those people dying in the woods and is given the only known copy of the liquor's formula to exist, he has to decide if he can return it to the monastery that keeps it safe or die trying. We can promise you won’t get any cheaper cocktails than these on a Friday night in Chicago! Can’t make it? We do this every month! Follow @thelastword.show on all platforms for more :)
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Stitch & Bitch
Sat, Aug 29 at 6pm
· Chicago
Join us for a fun community sewing event that is sure to refresh your favorite outfits! We're here to support you in becoming the most fashionable diva you can be! What's included? - Sewing & Craft supplies - Sewing Guidance from Whitney - Access & Assistance with a Sewing Machine - Cocktails & Snacks Why buy new, when you can make your clothes MORE YOU??? Save money, have fun with friends and step into your baddest self this LEO season with this community event! SPECIAL NOTE: You will not be able to RSVP on this page without making a purchase. You Do Not have to make a purchase! Just reply interested to give me a sense of whether you'll be there. Pay in person ONLY IF you get a cocktail & use the supplies.
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