CHICAGO FREE EVENTS CALENDAR

TODAY - Tuesday, May 20, 2025

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  Food Rescue Volunteers Needed! Fight2feed

  May 20 - May 22 @ 1pm - 11pm

  2227 Fort Dearborn Dr, Chicago, IL 60616, USA

  FOOD RESCUE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Fight2Feed When: Saturday, July 24th Where: 2227 Fort Dearborn Dr Hey there food warriors! We need YOU to join us at Fight2Feed ...
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  FREE Party
  We Love R&B Taco Tuesdays At The Wild Hare

  May 20 - May 21 @ 7pm - 1am. Weekly - Tuesdays

  The Wild Hare & Singing Armadillo Frog Sanctuary, 2610 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614, USA

  Who love Tacos? Come hang out at The Wild Hare and get a couple of Tacos and a 7 drinks. We start at 7pm. We got Dj Sean Mac cranking the RB Vibes. The ...
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  FREE
  New Wave X Haibayo | Chicago | May 20th

  May 20 @ 7pm - 9pm

  Haibayo, 1132 West Argyle Street Haibayo Community Center, Chicago, IL 60640

  NEW WAVE @ CHICAGO | HaiBaYo Community Center | Tuesday, May 20th NEW WAVE premiered at Tribeca 2024 last June, where it won the Albert Maysles Special Jury ...
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  FREE
  Tuesday May 20: Tomato Throw Show

  May 20 @ 7:30pm - 9pm

  The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage, 162 E Superior St 3rd floor, Chicago, IL 60611

  Join us for the most fun interactive comedy show in Chicago, where the audience determines who’s the funniest (and the most unfunny) by throwing [fake] ...
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  FREE Comedy
  Tuesday Night Standup Comedy At Laugh Factory!

  May 20 @ 8:30pm - 10pm. Weekly - Tuesdays

  Laugh Factory, 3175 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657, USA

  Standup Comedy is back at Laugh Factory on Tuesdays! Limited tickets so get them quick! Once paid tickets are prioritized, limit guest passes are allowed in. ...

TOMORROW - Wednesday, May 21, 2025

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  FREE
  Fleurs De Villes Downton Abbey

  May 21 - May 25 @ 11am - 6pm

  900 North Michigan Shops, 900 Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611

  Fusing floral design and bespoke fashion, global sensation Fleurs de Villes returns to 900 North Michigan Shops May 21-25 with new show Fleurs de Villes ...
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  Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts | Leland Ko, Cello & Victor Asuncion

  May 21 @ 12:15pm - 1pm

  55 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601, USA

  DAME MYRA HESS MEMORIAL CONCERTS |LELAND KO, CELLOVICTOR ASUNCION, PIANO
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  FREE
  Balanced Flow Medgym Reveal – A Client + Guest Celebration

  May 21 @ 4pm - 6pm

  2325 W North Ave, 2325 West North Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647

  You're invited! 🎉 We’re officially launching the Balanced Flow MedGym—and we want YOU there to celebrate with us! This special event is all about sharing the ...
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  FREE
  Avondale Arts Open House And Community Collage Party

  May 21 @ 6pm - 9pm

  3642 W Belmont Ave, 3642 West Belmont Avenue, Chicago, IL 60618

  Launched by the ANA (Avondale Neighborhood Association, a 501c3) Arts & Culture Committee in January 2024, Avondale Arts Chicago is ready to gather, roll ...
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  FREE
  Long Meadow Ranch Wine Dinner At The Capital Grille Chicago

  May 21 @ 7pm - 10pm

  The Capital Grille, 633 North Saint Clair Street, Chicago, IL 60611

  Long Meadow Ranch Wine Dinner Come join us for a delightful evening at The Capital Grille for a wine dinner featuring the renowned wines from Long Meadow ...

Thursday, May 22, 2025

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  FREE
  Call For Art: "Timeless Bodies" Juried Exhibition At Oliva Gallery

  May 22 @ 12pm - 3pm

  Oliva Gallery, 3816 West Armitage Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647

  Oliva Gallery is pleased to announce an open call for ceramic artists from Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin to submit works for our ...
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  FREE
  Golden Hour Featuring Max Brown Duo

  May 22 @ 5pm - 8pm

  Epiphany Center for the Arts, 201 South Ashland Avenue, Chicago, IL 60607

  Join us in the Cafe Bar Thursday through Saturday for free live music, starting at 5PM until 8PM. Enjoy our exclusive food and drink specials until 7PM! Golden ...
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  FREE
  Sophistasocial Thursdays

  May 22 @ 5pm - 11pm

  The Park Supper Club, 65 East Garfield Boulevard, Chicago, IL 60637

  Class meets culture at SophistaSocial Thursdays. Whether you’re coming to unwind or turn up a little, this is the spot to be. spot to be. Don’t miss out—grab ...
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  Comnet Chicago May Happy Hour

  May 22 @ 5:30pm - 7:30pm

  300 S Riverside Plaza, Chicago, IL 60606, USA

  Join ComNet Chicago for a just-for-fun happy hour at Little Toasted from 5:30-7:00 PM on Thursday, May 22. We'll have several tables reserved - ideally ...
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  FREE Open Mic
  Slvrrm Open Mic Night

  May 22 @ 6pm - 8pm. Monthly - 4th Thursday

  The Silver Room, 1506 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL 60615, USA

  Join Us Every Fourth Thursday Of The Month At The Silverroom From 6-8pm For The Slvrrm Open Mic! We're Providing An Open Platform And A Mic That Welcomes ...

Friday, May 23, 2025

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  FREE Party
  The Link Up! (Friday After Work Series)

  May 23 @ 5pm - 9pm. Weekly - Fridays

  BAR22, 2244 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60616, USA

  The Link Up is the newest social event in Chicago! Food, Drinks, and Vibes! Come out and get your weekend started off at the hottest weekly social The Link Up! ...
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  FREE
  Golden Hour Featuring Bear Williams

  May 23 @ 5pm - 8pm

  Epiphany Center for the Arts, 201 South Ashland Avenue, Chicago, IL 60607

  Join us in the Cafe Bar Thursday through Saturday for free live music, starting at 5PM until 8PM. Enjoy our exclusive food and drink specials until 7PM! Golden ...
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  FREE
  Celebrate Our Brewer Documentary!

  May 23 @ 5pm - 10pm

  Goose Island Taproom, 1800 West Fulton Street, Chicago, IL 60612

  Celebrate the Brewer Documentary! Join us at the Goose Island Taproom to celebrate female & non-binary brewers as we approach the finish line with our ...
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  FREE
  Inverto Dinner Series - Lena Brava (5/23)

  May 23 @ 5:30pm - 8:30pm

  Leña Brava, 900 West Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60607

  We're launching a new series - join us for Inverto's latest Community & Culture initiative!
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  FREE
  Chicago, Il - Aperol Summer Spritz Kick Off Party @ Punch Bowl Social

  May 23 @ 5:30pm - 7:30pm

  Punch Bowl Social Chicago, 310 N Green St, Chicago, IL 60607

  Summer's here, and patio season is officially ON! Kick it off with us and get the first taste of pure sunshine with our brand-new Summer Spritz menu. We've ...

WEEKEND

Saturday, May 24, 2025

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  Books & Sips

  May 24 @ 8:30am - 10am

  1449 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605, USA

  Welcome to Books & Sips! Join us at Overflow Coffee for a cozy morning of literary delights in the company of community. Get ready to dive into your ...
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  FREE Party
  Brunch & Beatz Saturdays @ Good To Go

  May 24 @ 10am - 4pm. Weekly - Saturdays

  Good To Go Jamaican Cuisine, 711 Howard St, Evanston, IL 60202, USA

  Join us every Saturday for BRUNCH BEATZ @ GOODTOGO located on the north side of Chicago where you can enjoy all the vibes without having to deal with the ...
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  FREE
  Bike & Bites

  May 24 @ 11am - 2:30pm

  5491 S DuSable Lake Shore Dr, 5491 South DuSable Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60615

  BIKE & BITES – Community Ride Out Pull up for a *ride-at-your-own-pace* event designed to recharge your mind, body, and community. We roll out from ...
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  FREE
  Party Noire Panel Discussion

  May 24 @ 12pm - 2pm

  2003 W Fulton St, 2003 West Fulton Street, Chicago, IL 60612

  Join us on May 24th, 2025 from 12:00 - 2:00pm for an engaging conversation hosted by Lyric Newbern, documentarian and digital media strategist, and current ...
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  FREE
  "Bloom!" Spring Pop-Up

  May 24 @ 1pm - 5pm

  4211 W Fullerton Ave, 4211 West Fullerton Avenue, Chicago, IL 60639

  Join us for "Bloom!" Spring Pop-up - a delightful event celebrating the beauty of spring! 🌸🌼🌺 Get ready to immerse yourself in a world of vibrant colors and ...

Sunday, May 25, 2025

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  FREE Party
  Brunch & Beatz Sundays @ Good To Go

  May 25 @ 10am - 4pm. Weekly - Saturdays

  Good To Go Jamaican Cuisine, 711 Howard St, Evanston, IL 60202, USA

  Join us every Sunday for BRUNCH BEATZ @ GOODTOGO located on the north side of Chicago where you can enjoy all the vibes without having to deal with the ...
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  FREE
  Our House Therapy Collective's Annual Backyard Fundraiser

  May 25 @ 11am - 4pm

  5026 N McVicker Ave, 5026 North McVicker Avenue, Chicago, IL 60630

  Our House Therapy Collective is hosting a spring fundraiser to support our mental health initiatives in the community, specifically the Northwest side of ...
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  FREE
  Frontier Chicago - Country Brunch

  May 25 @ 12pm - 3pm

  Frontier, North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL, USA, 1072 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60642

  Sunday, May 25th, NOON - 3:00pm. Live Music at NOON with Dillon Riley. Drink & Food Specials
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  FREE
  Get Your Camera Off Auto: Intro To Film Photography

  May 25 @ 1pm - 2pm

  Bellows Film Lab Chicago, 1702 North Damen Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647

  Get ready to learn the basics of film photography! From the anatomies of your cameras to the exposure traingle, we will be going over all you need to know to ...
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  In The Mix With Cyncity Creative

  May 25 @ 1pm - 4pm

  CynCity Creative, 4317 South Indiana Avenue #Unit2-3, Chicago, IL 60653

  Ready to connect with Chicago's creative community in a new way? Join us for our monthly mixer , Get in the Mix with CynCity. This month's MIX is for ...

Monday, May 26, 2025

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  FREE
  Ina Mae Tavern Memorial Day Crawfish Boil

  May 26 @ 11am - 6pm

  Ina Mae, 1415 North Wood Street, Chicago, IL 60622

  Ina Mae Tavern Memorial Day Crawfish Boil Come join us at Ina Mae for a finger-lickin' good time at our Memorial Day Crawfish Boil! Get ready to feast on ...
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  FREE
  Sapphic Serenade: Dorothy's Karaoke Night Hosted By E.

  May 26 @ 8pm - 11:45pm

  Dorothy, 2500 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60622

  Come sing your heart out in a room full of enthusiastic queers at SAPPHIC SERENADE: Dorothy's Karaoke night hosted by E! You'll find us set up with free ...
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  FREE Comedy
  Free Tickets Monday Night Standup Comedy At Laugh Factory

  May 26 @ 8pm - 9:30pm. Weekly - Mondays

  Laugh Factory, 3175 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657, USA

  Chicago's Best Standup Comedy is back and better than ever. We've compiled the absolute best standup lineup that you will ever see. Some of today's biggest ...