Arts Events and Things to do in Chicago, IL

Search for something you love or check out popular events in your area.

June: Three Avenues Open Mic Night
Sat, Jun 27, 7:30 PM
Chicago · 3009 N Southport Ave
June: Three Avenues Open Mic Night
Sat, Jun 27, 7:30 PM
Chicago · 3009 N Southport Ave
Artists Intersection: Music x Ceramics
Fri, Jun 5, 6:30 PM
Chicago · Lillstreet Art Center
Artists Intersection: Music x Ceramics
Fri, Jun 5, 6:30 PM
Chicago · Lillstreet Art Center
Friday Tour: Composing Color
Fri, Jun 26, 1:00 PM
Chicago · Smart Museum of Art
Friday Tour: Composing Color
Fri, Jun 26, 1:00 PM
Chicago · Smart Museum of Art
Noah Castiel: Leave Them Wanting to Leave You
Fri, May 29, 7:00 PM
Chicago · The Theatre School at DePaul University, Studio 408
Noah Castiel: Leave Them Wanting to Leave You
Fri, May 29, 7:00 PM
Chicago · The Theatre School at DePaul University, Studio 408
Open Mic for Poetry, Music & Comedy
Wed, Jun 24, 7:00 PM
Chicago · Platform 47
Open Mic for Poetry, Music & Comedy
Wed, Jun 24, 7:00 PM
Chicago · Platform 47
Just added
“That’sy All Folks?” Art Exhibit
Fri, Jun 5, 6:00 PM
Chicago · 5504 W Lawrence Ave
Just added
“That’sy All Folks?” Art Exhibit
Fri, Jun 5, 6:00 PM
Chicago · 5504 W Lawrence Ave
Just added
The Genre Society-A Chicago Reading Series
Wed, May 27, 7:00 PM
Chicago · Solemn Oath Brewery Still Life
Just added
The Genre Society-A Chicago Reading Series
Wed, May 27, 7:00 PM
Chicago · Solemn Oath Brewery Still Life
FREE - BYO Project Art Afternoon
Sun, May 24, 3:00 PM
Chicago · Hey, I Thought Of You
FREE - BYO Project Art Afternoon
Sun, May 24, 3:00 PM
Chicago · Hey, I Thought Of You
Jesus Christ Superstar: Project 2025
Thu, May 28, 9:00 PM
Chicago · The Theatre School at DePaul University, Studio 408
Jesus Christ Superstar: Project 2025
Thu, May 28, 9:00 PM
Chicago · The Theatre School at DePaul University, Studio 408
PRIDE! Opening Reception
Fri, May 29, 6:00 PM
Chicago · Jackson Junge Gallery
PRIDE! Opening Reception
Fri, May 29, 6:00 PM
Chicago · Jackson Junge Gallery
June Salon: Parody and Camp in Theatre
Thu, Jun 25, 6:00 PM
Chicago · Edgewater Historical Society
June Salon: Parody and Camp in Theatre
Thu, Jun 25, 6:00 PM
Chicago · Edgewater Historical Society
Musical Improv Showcase
Today at 7:00 PM
Chicago · The Theatre School at DePaul University, Studio 408
Musical Improv Showcase
Today at 7:00 PM
Chicago · The Theatre School at DePaul University, Studio 408
Sales end soon
Artist Talk with Yvette Kaiser Smith
Tomorrow at 2:00 PM
Chicago · ALMA Gallery 3636 S Iron St
Sales end soon
Artist Talk with Yvette Kaiser Smith
Tomorrow at 2:00 PM
Chicago · ALMA Gallery 3636 S Iron St
The 2026 Red, Pink & Purple Polka Dot Poetry Slam
Sat, Jul 18, 1:00 PM
Chicago · 3349 N Halsted St
The 2026 Red, Pink & Purple Polka Dot Poetry Slam
Sat, Jul 18, 1:00 PM
Chicago · 3349 N Halsted St
Just added
Between Fire and Mourning: A Night of Poetry at Slant of Light
Fri, Jun 12, 7:00 PM
Chicago · Slant of Light Books
Just added
Between Fire and Mourning: A Night of Poetry at Slant of Light
Fri, Jun 12, 7:00 PM
Chicago · Slant of Light Books
Family Day: Zooming in and Zine-ing Out: What Does Science Mean to You?
Sat, Jun 13, 10:00 AM
Chicago · Smart Museum of Art
Family Day: Zooming in and Zine-ing Out: What Does Science Mean to You?
Sat, Jun 13, 10:00 AM
Chicago · Smart Museum of Art
Let the Right Book In book club
Fri, Jun 12, 7:00 PM
Chicago · Exile in Bookville
Let the Right Book In book club
Fri, Jun 12, 7:00 PM
Chicago · Exile in Bookville
Lakefront Art & Craft Vendor Market
Fri, Jun 12, 8:00 AM
Chicago · Artifact Events
Lakefront Art & Craft Vendor Market
Fri, Jun 12, 8:00 AM
Chicago · Artifact Events
Cozy Corner Comedy
Sat, May 30, 7:30 PM
Chicago · 5314 N Glenwood Ave
Cozy Corner Comedy
Sat, May 30, 7:30 PM
Chicago · 5314 N Glenwood Ave
PAVLOV IMPROV
Sat, May 30, 9:00 PM + 8 more
Chicago · 4416 N Clark St
PAVLOV IMPROV
Sat, May 30, 9:00 PM + 8 more
Chicago · 4416 N Clark St

Trends in Chicago

Explore more trends

Frequently asked questions about Chicago

What are the best events to attend?

According to Eventbrite, the best events are:

June: Three Avenues Open Mic Night

Artists Intersection: Music x Ceramics

Friday Tour: Composing Color

Noah Castiel: Leave Them Wanting to Leave You

Which events are currently trending in Chicago?

The trending searches this month in Chicago are:

mothers day

may

june

bollywood

Which events are coming up?

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

Musical Improv Showcase

Artist Talk with Yvette Kaiser Smith

FREE - BYO Project Art Afternoon

The Genre Society-A Chicago Reading Series

June: Three Avenues Open Mic Night

June: Three Avenues Open Mic Night

Artists Intersection: Music x Ceramics

Artists Intersection: Music x Ceramics

Friday Tour: Composing Color

Friday Tour: Composing Color

Noah Castiel: Leave Them Wanting to Leave You

Noah Castiel: Leave Them Wanting to Leave You

Open Mic for Poetry, Music & Comedy

Open Mic for Poetry, Music & Comedy

“That’sy All Folks?” Art Exhibit

“That’sy All Folks?” Art Exhibit

The Genre Society-A Chicago Reading Series

The Genre Society-A Chicago Reading Series

FREE - BYO Project Art Afternoon

FREE - BYO Project Art Afternoon

Jesus Christ Superstar: Project 2025

Jesus Christ Superstar: Project 2025

PRIDE! Opening Reception

PRIDE! Opening Reception

June Salon: Parody and Camp in Theatre

June Salon: Parody and Camp in Theatre

Musical Improv Showcase

Musical Improv Showcase

Artist Talk with Yvette Kaiser Smith

Artist Talk with Yvette Kaiser Smith

The 2026 Red, Pink & Purple Polka Dot Poetry Slam

The 2026 Red, Pink & Purple Polka Dot Poetry Slam

Between Fire and Mourning: A Night of Poetry at Slant of Light

Between Fire and Mourning: A Night of Poetry at Slant of Light

Family Day: Zooming in and Zine-ing Out: What Does Science Mean to You?

Family Day: Zooming in and Zine-ing Out: What Does Science Mean to You?

Let the Right Book In book club

Let the Right Book In book club

Lakefront Art & Craft Vendor Market

Lakefront Art & Craft Vendor Market

Cozy Corner Comedy

Cozy Corner Comedy

PAVLOV IMPROV

PAVLOV IMPROV

Things to do around Chicago

Trends in Chicago

1. Mothers day

2. May

3. June

4. Bollywood

5. Job fair

6. Randb cruise

7. Cinco de mayo party

8. Live concerts

9. Mother's day brunch

10. Rave party

11. Memorial day weekend

12. Dating

What are the best events to attend?

Which events are currently trending in Chicago?

Which events are coming up?