Chicago · Night Out · Next 30 days

1701 night out events to explore in Chicago over the next 30 days

Night Out events include night out mixers, meetups, and gatherings across Chicago. Chicago has 1701 night out events on the calendar over the next 30 days across 23 neighborhoods, and 101 of them are free. Friday is the busiest day, and Lakeview is the busiest neighborhood.

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ORDERED BY HEAT SCORE · NEXT 30 DAYS
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The Vinyl Collectiv X SILK Presents: Sounds Before The Grounds At Reckless Records
The Vinyl Collectiv X SILK Presents: Sounds Before The Grounds At Reckless Records35Trending
Club · DJ Set · Venue TBA · Loop · Fri, Jul 31 · 12:00 PM
144 people interested

Vinyl Collectiv x SILK presents: Sounds Before The Grounds, a vinyl day-party at Reckless Records. Come hang with us before the Lollapalooza grounds open and kick off one of the biggest weekends in Chicago!! 3-hour live DJ set by SILK. Featuring DJ Twelve Gage & J. Stereo Crates

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33 GIRI
33 GIRI29Popular
Night Out · Podlasie Club · Lakeview · Thu, Jul 30 · 4:00 PM
5 people interested

Lazuli began DJing in 2024 as a way to reconnect with music naturally amidst the age of isolated, data-driven algorithms. The treasures she finds during her endless digging explore where the drama of Italo Disco and Hi-NRG collide with the muscle of EBM and New Beat. She is a res

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The National After Dark | An Evening for Collectors and Builders
The National After Dark | An Evening for Collectors and Builders29
Lounge · Venue TBA · · Thu, Jul 30 · 8:00 PM
93 people interested

The National After Dark | An Evening for Collectors and Builders The greatest card show on earth takes over Chicago. Coinflow & Tradepost take over the night. The 46th National Sports Collectors Convention rolls into town the same week the whole city is running on Lolla energy. C

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Golden Hour Featuring tango.
Golden Hour Featuring tango.28
Concert · Epiphany Center for the Arts - Café Bar · West Loop · Thu, Jul 30 · 5:00 PM

Join us in the Cafe Bar Thursday through Saturday for free live music, starting at 5PM until 8PM. Enjoy our exclusive food and drink specials until 7PM! Golden Hour at Epiphany Center for the Arts is accentuated by free live music with food and drink specials, and, good friends..

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FREAKSHOW CABARET
FREAKSHOW CABARET28
Night Out · Lemon · Wicker Park · Thu, Jul 30 · 7:30 PM

Freak Show Cabaret is a one woman variety show consisting of (but not limited to,) performance art, original music, poetry, drag, clown, and improvisation. The show is a moveable feast, and every production is entirely unique. This production will include special guests Rizzi Kon

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Jazz & Comedy Night: Solomon Lindenberg Trio & Claire McDonald
Jazz & Comedy Night: Solomon Lindenberg Trio & Claire McDonald27
Comedy Show · The CheckOut · Lakeview · Thu, Jul 30 · 8:00 PM

Chicago has a long history of combining jazz and comedy into one magical evening. Join us for a pairing of two of our great city's strongest suits. A collaboration with Logan Square Improv and thee. CheckOut, Jazz & Comedy has something for everyone. This month we're pairing the

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Viagra Boys w/ Beau Wanzer
Viagra Boys w/ Beau Wanzer26
Night Out · Metro · Lakeview · Wed, Jul 29 · 8:00 PM

Grimey, acid highway full throttle; Viagra Boys twisted dark punk album ‘Street Worms’ is an interesting ride as vocalist Sebastian Murphy lets you ride shotgun while this trip takes you blazing to the top of a mountain before speeding right back down to the basement again. The b

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Audrey Hobert
Audrey Hobert25
Concert · Thalia Hall · Pilsen · Wed, Jul 29 · 7:00 PM

For most of her life, Audrey Hobert was the mastermind behind the scenes. She co-directed her brother Malcolm Todd’s music video “Concrete,” co-wrote her best friend and ex-roommate Gracie Abrams’ chart-topping sophomore record The Secret of Us, and pitched jokes in the writers’

Where it's busiest · next 30 days
Two neighborhoods to know
Lakeview218 events · next 30 days

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

West Loop139 events · next 30 days

A former warehouse district transformed by destination dining, design, galleries, and large-scale social events.

The month's mix · 1701 night out events
Comedy Show ×227
Concert ×177
Electronic ×67
DJ Set ×59
Club ×42
Day Party ×38Bar ×36Themed Party ×35Hip Hop ×32Dj ×26Club Night ×22Lounge ×17Candlelight Concert ×16House Music ×15Pool Party ×13Karaoke ×13Trivia Night ×12Live ×12Dj Set ×12Dance Class ×11Music Festival ×11Rooftop ×10After Hours ×10Festival ×10Tribute Concert ×8Live Band ×8Singer Songwriter ×8Open Mic ×7Jazz ×7Edm ×7Rooftop Party ×7Ballroom ×6Art Show ×6Art Workshop ×6Drag Show ×6Dance Workshop ×6Improv Show ×5Late Night ×4Salsa Class ×3Salsa ×3Instrumental ×3Tasting ×3Rave ×3Reggaeton ×3Brunch ×3Line Dance ×2Latin ×2Chamber Music ×2Professional ×2Bachata Class ×1Launch Party ×1Tango Lesson ×1Swing Class ×1Swing ×1Watch Party ×1Jam Session ×1Comedy Festival ×1Board Game ×1Market ×1Cocktail Experience ×1Symphony ×1Networking Mixer ×1Singles Event ×1Orchestra ×1Comedy Competition ×1Community Festival ×1Techno ×1Variety Comedy ×1Burlesque ×1
The weekly clock
Friday is the main event
All 1701 events by weekday · hover a bar
Night Out events cluster on Fridays over the next 30 days.
Planning ahead

Night Out, day by day

1037 events over the next 14 days
Is this a big week for night out?
Next 7 days · 645
Typical 7 days · 602
43 more events than typical 7 days — the green-ringed dots represent the extra. Each dot ≈ 33 events.
Typical = average of 5 comparable rolling 7-day periods; 3 incomplete periods were excluded.
▲ 7% Busier
in line with a typical week
More than typical:
+28 Electronic · +15 Comedy Show · +12 Club
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Night Out in Chicago, answered
Are there free night out events in Chicago?

101 of the next 30 days' 1701 events are free.

What is the best day for night out in Chicago?

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

Where does night out happen in Chicago?

Lakeview leads with 218 events in the next 30 days, more than any other neighborhood.

Are there night out events in Chicago this week?

645 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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