Free Things to Do in Chicago, IL
Free events, festivals, and activities happening in Chicago, IL.
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Wed, Feb 17 · 6:00 PM
Chicago State Cougars vs. Mercyhurst Lakers
Jones Convocation Center
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Fri, Feb 19 · 8:00 PM
Syd & Olivia Talk Sh*t Live
Bottom Lounge
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Free
Sat, Feb 20 · 1:00 PM
Chicago State Cougars vs. Le Moyne Dolphins
Jones Convocation Center
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Free
Sat, Feb 20 · 7:30 PM
*SOLD OUT* Ikkimel: Gib Mir Die Bratwurst Tour
Thalia Hall
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Free
Sat, Feb 20 · 8:00 PM
Stella Lefty
Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island
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FreeFri, Mar 5 · 12:30 PM
Above the Law: The US and the International Criminal Court | Buffett First Friday Lunch with Daniel Krcmaric
In Person Only: Buffett Reading Room
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Free
Fri, Mar 5 · 7:00 PM
Pat Tomasulo
Zanies Comedy Club - Chicago
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Free
Fri, Mar 5 · 9:00 PM
*SOLD OUT* Way Dynamic / Star Moles
Empty Bottle
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Free
Sat, Mar 6 · 7:00 PM
Pat Tomasulo
Zanies Comedy Club - Chicago
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Free
Wed, Mar 10 · 7:00 PM
Jack Kays, Willowake, Dear Cincinnati
Bottom Lounge
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Free
Sat, Mar 13 · 12:00 PM
Handmade Market
Empty Bottle
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Sat, Mar 20 · 8:00 PM
Tig Notaro
The Chicago Theatre
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FreeSat, Mar 20 · 9:00 PM
The Lemonheads
Empty Bottle
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FreeFri, Apr 2 · 12:30 PM
The Global Energy Transition | Buffett First Friday Lunch with Sossina Haile
In Person Only: Buffett Reading Room
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Free
Mon, Apr 5 · 7:30 PM
Gustavo Santaolalla Ronroco North America Tour 2027
Thalia Hall
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Free
Sat, Apr 10 · 12:00 PM
Handmade Market
Empty Bottle
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FreeWed, Apr 21 · 12:30 PM
A New Era of Security Cooperation and Great Power Competition | Buffett Conversation with Alexandra Chinchilla and William Reno
In Person: Buffett Reading Room | Online: Zoom
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FreeSat, May 1 · 5:30 PM
The Wine Down R&B Summer Fest Waitlist (2027)
Chicago
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FreeFri, May 7 · 12:30 PM
The Secret Lives of Nigerian Oil Drums | Buffett First Friday Lunch with Dotun Ayobade
In Person Only: Buffett Reading Room
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