Chicago · Food & Drink · Next 30 days

167 food & drink events to explore in Chicago over the next 30 days

Food & Drink events include food & drink mixers, meetups, and gatherings across Chicago. Chicago has 167 food & drink events on the calendar over the next 30 days across 15 neighborhoods, and 6 of them are free. Saturday is the busiest day, and River North is the busiest neighborhood.

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ORDERED BY HEAT SCORE · NEXT 30 DAYS
1
Jimmy Buffett's Coral Reefer Band
Jimmy Buffett's Coral Reefer Band16Trending
Food & Drink · Ravinia Festival · · Tue, Jul 28 · 7:00 PM

Check out Jimmy Buffett's Coral Reefer Band at Ravinia Festival in Highland Park on July 28, 2026 and get detailed info for the event - tickets, photos, video and reviews.

2
Dinner w/ The Beatles ft. Kevin Campbell @ Bobby's Eastside
Dinner w/ The Beatles ft. Kevin Campbell @ Bobby's Eastside14Popular
Dining · Bobby's Eastside · · Thu, Jul 30 · 6:00 PM

Robert's Westside Presents DINNER WITH THE BEATLES Join us for dinner and enjoy the music of The Beatles performed by Kevin Campbell. Bar & Kitchen Opens @ 3PM // Music @ 6PM - 8PM // Bring $ To Tip The Artist!

3
Hands-On: Pasta Traditions from the South
Hands-On: Pasta Traditions from the South13
Cooking Class · Eataly · River North · Tue, Jul 28 · 6:00 PM

Check out Hands-On: Pasta Traditions from the South at Eataly in Chicago on July 28, 2026 and get detailed info for the event - tickets, photos, video and reviews.

4
Chicago Marketers' Salon: Future of AI in Marketing
Chicago Marketers' Salon: Future of AI in Marketing10
Food & Drink · Venue TBA · · Thu, Jul 30 · 5:30 PM

We're hosting an exclusive gathering for Marketing Leaders in Chicago to discuss the role of artificial intelligence in Marketing today. We'll discuss where AI is genuinely improving how Marketing teams work and how leaders can thoughtfully adopt it within their own organizations

5
Bottomless Mimosas on the Riverwalk
Bottomless Mimosas on the Riverwalk8
Brunch · Venue TBA · · Fri, Jul 31 · 7:00 PM

Picture it...you're surrounded by your closest friends, sipping deliciously sweet mimosas, watching the boats go by. The sun is shining, and there's a nice cool breeze. Your favorite song comes on. Welcome to Bottomless Mimosas on the Riverwalk! Time to drink ALL the mimosas as w

6
Home Away From Home - Cubs Pregame Parties
Home Away From Home - Cubs Pregame Parties5
Brunch · Venue TBA · · Thu, Jul 30 · 7:00 PM

The smell of grilled hot dogs hits you before you even walk through the door, and just like that, game day officially starts. This is the Wrigleyville pre-game ritual done right: unlimited dogs in hand, a cold drink sweating on the bar, and the buzzing energy of fellow Cubs fans

7
Fuel Up & Bounce Back: Lolla Brunch at Parlay Lincoln Park
Fuel Up & Bounce Back: Lolla Brunch at Parlay Lincoln Park4
Brunch · Parlay Lincoln Park · Lincoln Park · Sat, Aug 1 · 11:00 AM

Fuel Up & Bounce Back: Lolla Brunch at Parlay Lincoln Park Kick off your Lollapalooza weekend (or recover from the night before) with $15 bottomless mimosas when you show your Lolla wristband Eventbrite - Parlay Lincoln Park presents Fuel Up & Bounce Back: Lolla Brunch at Parlay

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Carte Bleu: August 1 - Chicago, IL
Carte Bleu: August 1 - Chicago, IL3
Food & Drink · Venue TBA · Logan Square · Sat, Aug 1 · 6:00 PM

Sold out? Join the waitlist: https://www.thebrownbuttersupperclub.com/waitlist a 5-course family-style dining and storytelling experience exploring French technique through a global lens. browned butter and roasted stone fruits give way to berbere spice, miso, and curry all-dinne

Where it's busiest · next 30 days
Two neighborhoods to know
River North30 events · next 30 days

A central, gallery-rich district with polished dining, nightlife, and major cultural destinations packed into walkable blocks.

Lakeview10 events · next 30 days

A distinct part of Chicago, Lakeview has its own mix of gathering places, local landmarks, and street-level character.

The month's mix · 167 food & drink events
Brunch ×46
Dining ×37
Tasting ×26
Cooking Class ×22
Food Festival ×17
Food Tour ×5Dinner Event ×3Wine Tasting ×3Spirits Tasting ×3Farm To Table ×1Chef Event ×1Mixology Class ×1Wine Dinner ×1
The weekly clock
Saturday is the main event
All 167 events by weekday · hover a bar
Food & Drink events cluster on Saturdays over the next 30 days.
Planning ahead

Food & Drink, day by day

102 events over the next 14 days
Is this a big week for food & drink?
Next 7 days · 72
Typical 7 days · 62
10 more events than typical 7 days — the green-ringed dots represent the extra. Each dot ≈ 4 events.
Typical = average of 5 comparable rolling 7-day periods; 3 incomplete periods were excluded.
▲ 17% Busier
more activity than a typical week
More than typical:
+7 Food Festival · +4 Brunch · +4 Dining
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Food & Drink in Chicago, answered
Are there free food & drink events in Chicago?

6 of the next 30 days' 167 events are free.

What is the best day for food & drink in Chicago?

Saturday — more events land on Saturday than any other day in the next 30 days.

Where does food & drink happen in Chicago?

River North leads with 30 events in the next 30 days, more than any other neighborhood.

Are there food & drink events in Chicago this week?

72 events are on this week.

How are these events ordered?

By Heat Score — a blend of interest, saves, and activity signals from our event database. No paid placement.

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