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Chicago · Mon Oct 12 – Sun Oct 18

1216 things happening in Chicago next week

Chicago has 1216 events next week across 22 neighborhoods. The most active right now are Books. Bongs. Banter. and Jessie Ware: The Superbloom Tour, and 156 picks are free.

Nightlife · 173Live Music · 311Comedy · 67Shows · 14Dance · 3Culture · 130Health & Wellness · 206Food & Drink · 32Social · 99Community · 89Professional · 79Free · 156
Right now in Chicago
1216events next week
22
neighborhoods
156
free
4,802
people engaged
Filling up fast
PLAY WELL @ Sway golf · 21+ new people and climbing
Fall Vintage Market · picking up interest
Flag Day at The Davis Theater · picking up interest
How big is next week compared to the typical one?
Next Week · 1216
Typical week · 1448
232 fewer events than typical week. Each dot ≈ 73 events.
Typical = average of 7 comparable prior week windows; 1 of 8 excluded for having fewer than 75% of current source coverage.
▼ 16% Quieter
what's added:
+36 live music · +23 culture · +23 professional
−133 nightlife vs typical
Options by scene

What Chicago is booking right now

Every scene · ordered by Heat Score and booking pace

NightlifeSee all 173 →
Coffee & Chunes202 peopleCoffee & ChunesTrendingNightlifeLakeviewBest For: Night OutJason Ross147 peopleJason RossPopularNightlifeLogan SquareBest For: Night Outdeadmau5 at Navy Pier Open Air69 peopledeadmau5 at Navy Pier Open AirEdmStreetervilleBest For: Night Out
Live MusicSee all 311 →
Jessie Ware: The Superbloom Tour407 peopleJessie Ware: The Superbloom TourTrendingConcert Singer SongwriterUptownBest For: Night OutTinashe - One Night With A Popstar193 peopleTinashe - One Night With A PopstarPopularLive MusicBest For: Night OutThe Wellness Retreat ft. Elderbrook146 peopleThe Wellness Retreat ft. ElderbrookMusic FestivalSouth LoopBest For: Reset
ComedySee all 67 →
Blueprint15 peopleBlueprintTrendingComedy Show Improv ShowBest For: Night OutSweetest Day Comedy Jam6 peopleSweetest Day Comedy JamPopularComedy ShowChinatownBest For: Night OutBrian Posehn5 peopleBrian PosehnComedy ShowLakeviewBest For: Night Out
ShowsSee all 14 →
The Close-Up Show1 personThe Close-Up Show12TrendingShowsUptownBest For: Night OutThe Signature Show1 personThe Signature ShowPopularInside ReadMagic ShowUptownBest For: Night OutWaitressWaitressShowsLoopBest For: Night Out
DanceSee all 3 →
Harvest Spooktacular: A Gothic Fall Dance Party8 peopleHarvest Spooktacular: A Gothic Fall Dance PartyTrendingDanceRavenswoodBest For: Night OutWest Coast Swing Crash CourseWest Coast Swing Crash CoursePopularDance Class BallroomRavenswoodApril Swanky SwingApril Swanky SwingDanceLoopBest For: Night Out
CultureSee all 130 →
Flag Day at The Davis Theater40 peopleFlag Day at The Davis TheaterTrendingInside ReadTheaterRavenswoodBest For: FreeKAPCIE MAKING NIGHT PT2 🇵🇱21 peopleKAPCIE MAKING NIGHT PT2 🇵🇱PopularCultureBest For: FreeClub Initiative7 peopleClub InitiativeCultureLakeview
Health & WellnessSee all 206 →
Advancing Women's Health through Advocacy, Action and Allyship35 peopleAdvancing Women's Health through Advocacy, Action and AllyshipTrendingInside ReadHealth WellnessLincoln ParkBest For: NetworkingFamily Yoga @ Nike Factory (Free Event)20 peopleFamily Yoga @ Nike Factory (Free Event)PopularYogaBest For: FamiliesFriday Night R&B Yoga Flow16 peopleFriday Night R&B Yoga FlowHealth WellnessBest For: Reset
Food & DrinkSee all 32 →
Executive Dinner Series hosted by Journey & Revenova6 peopleExecutive Dinner Series hosted by Journey & RevenovaTrendingDiningWest LoopBest For: FreeWorld Famous Gospel Brunch at House of Blues (CHI)1 personWorld Famous Gospel Brunch at House of Blues (CHI)PopularBrunchRiver NorthSchaumburg Garba Festival 2026 | 8 Nights of GarbaSchaumburg Garba Festival 2026 | 8 Nights of GarbaTasting
SocialSee all 99 →
Books. Bongs. Banter.560 peopleBooks. Bongs. Banter.TrendingSocialChinatownPLAY WELL @ Sway golf116 peoplePLAY WELL @ Sway golf5PopularSocialWicker ParkBest For: FreeGRMNT.RADIO - CHICAGO98 peopleGRMNT.RADIO - CHICAGOSocialWest Loop
CommunitySee all 89 →
Fall Vintage Market51 peopleFall Vintage MarketTrendingMarket Community MarketWest LoopChicago's Cuntiest Clothing Swap36 peopleChicago's Cuntiest Clothing SwapPopularCommunityPilsenBest For: Meet PeoplePilosopia: an artist's salon (October 2026)12 peoplePilosopia: an artist's salon (October 2026)CommunityLakeview
ProfessionalSee all 79 →
No. 76 Tech Pulse 2030-Responsible AI Investing & Pitch Showcase-Chicago158 peopleNo. 76 Tech Pulse 2030-Responsible AI Investing & Pitch Showcase-Chicago5TrendingInside ReadAi EventLoopBest For: NetworkingJoin us in Chicago! EO Capital Roadmap Roadshow Breakfast94 peopleJoin us in Chicago! EO Capital Roadmap Roadshow BreakfastPopularNetworking MixerLoopBest For: Networking2026 Chicago CISO of the Year - Award Ceremony81 people2026 Chicago CISO of the Year - Award CeremonyInside ReadProfessionalLoopBest For: Free
Lakeview crowd at night
Neighborhood in focus
Lakeview has 110 of this weekend's 1216 events
Everything in Lakeview this weekend →
See Chicago's activity over time
This week
1783 events→
Next weekend
1192 events→
Next week
1403 events→
Next 30 days
5849 events→
Momentum
Filling up fastest
Trending
116
people
PLAY WELL @ Sway golf
Wicker Park · Wed, Oct 14 · 7:00 PM
Popular
51
people
Fall Vintage Market
West Loop · Sat, Oct 17 · 11:00 AM
New
40
people
Flag Day at The Davis Theater
Ravenswood · Thu, Oct 15 · 7:00 PM
New
33
people
[Creator Lab] Creators After Hours
West Loop · Wed, Oct 14 · 6:00 PM
What do you want to do in Chicago?
Every kind of night, in every part of town
Nightlife (173)Live Music (311)Comedy (67)
Shows (14)Dance (3)Culture (130)Health & Wellness (206)
Food & Drink (32)Social (99)Community (89)Professional (79)
Lakeview110Loop90West Loop77River North73Wicker Park64Lincoln Park62
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Chicago next week, answered
What is there to do in Chicago next week for free?

156 free events are confirmed next week. free events page.

What's happening in Lakeview next week?

110 of the events next week are in Lakeview.

Is there live music in Chicago next week?

311 live music events are next week. live music page.

Are there networking events in Chicago next week?

This period leans more social — check the full feed for professional events. networking page.

What's happening in Chicago tonight?

Check the full live feed for tonight's lineup, updated continuously. tonight's events.

How many things are there to do in Chicago next week?

1216 events are confirmed next week, including Somatic Breathwork Immersion, spanning nightlife, food, and more.

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