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Meet The Author - Neuroscientist Sarah Baldeo
Sat, Apr 4, 4:00 PM
Chicago · Barbara's Bookstore
Meet The Author - Neuroscientist Sarah Baldeo
Sat, Apr 4, 4:00 PM
Chicago · Barbara's Bookstore
Open Mic with Lo The Goddess
Thu, Mar 26, 7:00 PM + 2 more
Chicago · Nitro Nostalgia
Open Mic with Lo The Goddess
Thu, Mar 26, 7:00 PM + 2 more
Chicago · Nitro Nostalgia
Silent Reading and Writing Night - First Thursday
Thu, Apr 2, 6:00 PM + 2 more
Chicago · necessary & sufficient coffee - Printers Row, South Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL, USA
Silent Reading and Writing Night - First Thursday
Thu, Apr 2, 6:00 PM + 2 more
Chicago · necessary & sufficient coffee - Printers Row, South Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL, USA
LUCHA: FREE First-Time Homebuyer Workshop (English)
Sat, Jun 27, 10:00 AM
Chicago · HPR: 1152 N. Christiana Ave.
LUCHA: FREE First-Time Homebuyer Workshop (English)
Sat, Jun 27, 10:00 AM
Chicago · HPR: 1152 N. Christiana Ave.
MUJERES CREANDO | Women Creating
Fri, Mar 27, 7:00 PM
Chicago · Instituto Cervantes of Chicago
MUJERES CREANDO | Women Creating
Fri, Mar 27, 7:00 PM
Chicago · Instituto Cervantes of Chicago
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Music Moves Chicago Presents: West African Dance Class
Tuesday at 6:30 PM + 2 more
Chicago · Washington Park Fieldhouse
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Music Moves Chicago Presents: West African Dance Class
Tuesday at 6:30 PM + 2 more
Chicago · Washington Park Fieldhouse
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Music Moves Chicago Presents: West Side FireFlies
Tuesday at 5:00 PM + 2 more
Chicago · A House in Austin
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Music Moves Chicago Presents: West Side FireFlies
Tuesday at 5:00 PM + 2 more
Chicago · A House in Austin
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Getting to Our Goals (G-to-G): Building A Solid Team
Sat, Apr 4, 10:00 AM
Chicago · Kimball Arts Center Chicago
Going fast
Getting to Our Goals (G-to-G): Building A Solid Team
Sat, Apr 4, 10:00 AM
Chicago · Kimball Arts Center Chicago
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Rumba - Latin Saturdays @ Bocaditos (West Loop)
Tomorrow at 10:00 PM + 1 more
Chicago · Bocaditos Chicago
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Rumba - Latin Saturdays @ Bocaditos (West Loop)
Tomorrow at 10:00 PM + 1 more
Chicago · Bocaditos Chicago
Going fast
The 2026 Annual Breakfast + Open Studios
Fri, Apr 10, 9:00 AM
Chicago · Chicago Artists Coalition
Going fast
The 2026 Annual Breakfast + Open Studios
Fri, Apr 10, 9:00 AM
Chicago · Chicago Artists Coalition
Open Gallery Hours: Oliva Gallery
Today at 5:00 PM + 27 more
Chicago · Oliva Gallery
Open Gallery Hours: Oliva Gallery
Today at 5:00 PM + 27 more
Chicago · Oliva Gallery
Friday the 13th- Celebrating Spooky Luck!
Tue, Apr 7, 8:00 AM
Chicago · 1103 S State St unit 400
Friday the 13th- Celebrating Spooky Luck!
Tue, Apr 7, 8:00 AM
Chicago · 1103 S State St unit 400
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In-Person Youth Mental Health First Aid Training (4/14/2026)
Tue, Apr 14, 9:00 AM
Chicago · Association House of Chicago
Just added
In-Person Youth Mental Health First Aid Training (4/14/2026)
Tue, Apr 14, 9:00 AM
Chicago · Association House of Chicago
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MAKE CHICAGO FUN AGAIN SATURDAYS
Tomorrow at 9:00 PM + 1 more
Chicago · EMPIRE RADIO CLUB
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MAKE CHICAGO FUN AGAIN SATURDAYS
Tomorrow at 9:00 PM + 1 more
Chicago · EMPIRE RADIO CLUB
The Garden CHI Art Gallery
Today at 7:00 PM
Chicago · Zhou B Art Center
The Garden CHI Art Gallery
Today at 7:00 PM
Chicago · Zhou B Art Center
#NOFILTERTHURSDAYS
Thu, Mar 26, 9:00 PM + 11 more
Chicago · Parlay at Joy District
#NOFILTERTHURSDAYS
Thu, Mar 26, 9:00 PM + 11 more
Chicago · Parlay at Joy District
DADS DEN: CIGAR SOCIAL IML
Thu, May 21, 5:00 PM
Chicago · Jackhammer
DADS DEN: CIGAR SOCIAL IML
Thu, May 21, 5:00 PM
Chicago · Jackhammer
A Helping Hand
Sat, Mar 28, 1:00 PM
Chicago · 4750 N Sheridan Rd
A Helping Hand
Sat, Mar 28, 1:00 PM
Chicago · 4750 N Sheridan Rd
Workforce Wednesday Pilsen: Employers & Resources | 6.17.2026
Wed, Jun 17, 11:00 AM
Chicago · American Job Center in Pilsen
Workforce Wednesday Pilsen: Employers & Resources | 6.17.2026
Wed, Jun 17, 11:00 AM
Chicago · American Job Center in Pilsen
THE CHI LINK UP
Fri, Apr 3, 10:00 AM
Chicago · grant park
THE CHI LINK UP
Fri, Apr 3, 10:00 AM
Chicago · grant park

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Meet The Author - Neuroscientist Sarah Baldeo

Open Mic with Lo The Goddess

Silent Reading and Writing Night - First Thursday

LUCHA: FREE First-Time Homebuyer Workshop (English)

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Open Gallery Hours: Oliva Gallery

The Garden CHI Art Gallery

MAKE CHICAGO FUN AGAIN SATURDAYS

Rumba - Latin Saturdays @ Bocaditos (West Loop)