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Chicago · Wed Jul 1 – Fri Jul 31

934 things happening in Chicago this month

Chicago has 934 events this month across 22 neighborhoods. The most active right now are Mondays Collective | Mondayspalooza and HeyGen’s “Infinitely Me” pop-up is coming to Chicago!, and 89 picks are free.

Nightlife · 217Live Music · 118Comedy · 72Dance · 11Culture · 76Health & Wellness · 183Food & Drink · 40Social · 74Community · 46Professional · 50Free · 89
Right now in Chicago
934events this month
22
neighborhoods
89
free
2,501
people engaged
Filling up fast
The Vinyl Collectiv X SILK Presents: Sounds Before The Grounds At Reckless Records · 77+ new people and climbing
Total Recall Is Overrated: What Agents Should Learn from How We Forget · 69+ new people and climbing
Welcome to the Futures Salon, Chicago · 58+ new people and climbing
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Historical comparison is calibrating: only 1 of 3 prior windows had at least 9 of the current 12 sources.
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What Chicago is booking right now

Every scene · ordered by Heat Score and booking pace

NightlifeSee all 217 →
The Vinyl Collectiv X SILK Presents: Sounds Before The Grounds At Reckless Records144 peopleThe Vinyl Collectiv X SILK Presents: Sounds Before The Grounds At Reckless RecordsClubLoopBest For: Night OutLongevity Chicago Happy Hour117 peopleLongevity Chicago Happy HourBarWicker ParkBest For: Night OutThe National After Dark | An Evening for Collectors and Builders93 peopleThe National After Dark | An Evening for Collectors and BuildersLounge—Best For: Night Out
Live MusicSee all 118 →
Chicago Stablecoin Day224 peopleChicago Stablecoin Day—Best For: NetworkingKid Clay36 peopleKid ClayPilsenBest For: Night OutZagc and 11111111111 at The Hideout8 peopleZagc and 11111111111 at The HideoutConcertBucktownBest For: Night Out
ComedySee all 72 →
THE LAST WORD54 peopleTHE LAST WORDComedy Show—Best For: Night OutFlyover in ChicagoFlyover in ChicagoComedy Show—Best For: Night OutWALKIN' WITH COLIN! Chicago : History-Mystery-Comedy-TragedyWALKIN' WITH COLIN! Chicago : History-Mystery-Comedy-TragedyComedy Show—Best For: Night Out
DanceSee all 11 →
May 5, 2026 * * GET- READY TO START "Free" Strength & Line Dance @ 10:30am!May 5, 2026 * * GET- READY TO START "Free" Strength & Line Dance @ 10:30am!Line Dance—Best For: Night OutMusic Moves Chicago Presents: West African Dance ClassMusic Moves Chicago Presents: West African Dance ClassDance Class—Best For: Night OutSalsa Club Class for CouplesSalsa Club Class for CouplesDance ClassRavenswoodBest For: Night Out
CultureSee all 76 →
HeyGen’s “Infinitely Me” pop-up is coming to Chicago!289 peopleHeyGen’s “Infinitely Me” pop-up is coming to Chicago!Old TownBest For: NetworkingAftersun Film Discussion9 peopleAftersun Film DiscussionCinemaUptown90-Minute Lake & River Architecture Tour90-Minute Lake & River Architecture Tour—
Health & WellnessSee all 183 →
Mondays Collective | Mondayspalooza623 peopleMondays Collective | MondayspaloozaPilatesLincoln ParkBest For: ResetTHE WELLNESS CLUB32 peopleTHE WELLNESS CLUBPilatesChinatownBest For: ResetJETSET on the Mat at Face Foundrie16 peopleJETSET on the Mat at Face FoundriePilatesLakeviewBest For: Reset
Food & DrinkSee all 40 →
Flight of Beer at the Pilot Project Tasting RoomFlight of Beer at the Pilot Project Tasting RoomTasting—Hands-On: Pasta Traditions from the SouthHands-On: Pasta Traditions from the SouthCooking ClassRiver NorthStories at the Table: A Seasonal Dinner Benefiting 77 Flavors of ChicagoStories at the Table: A Seasonal Dinner Benefiting 77 Flavors of Chicago—
SocialSee all 74 →
The Perpetual Book Club - The Ha-Ha73 peopleThe Perpetual Book Club - The Ha-HaBook ClubUkrainian VillageTest Drive - Free Day Office & CoffeeTest Drive - Free Day Office & Coffee—Best For: FreeThe FoundationThe Foundation—
CommunitySee all 46 →
FREE Bring Your Own Craft Meet-up @ Walsh Park165 peopleFREE Bring Your Own Craft Meet-up @ Walsh ParkFamilyWicker Park
7 peoplelollapaloozaSouth LoopVolunteer Engagement Workshop W/Chicago CaresVolunteer Engagement Workshop W/Chicago CaresVolunteer—
ProfessionalSee all 50 →
Total Recall Is Overrated: What Agents Should Learn from How We Forget158 peopleTotal Recall Is Overrated: What Agents Should Learn from How We ForgetNetworking EventWest LoopBest For: BuildersWelcome to the Futures Salon, Chicago119 peopleWelcome to the Futures Salon, ChicagoNetworking EventWest LoopBest For: NetworkingLean Six Sigma Green & Black Belt Confirmed Chicago In-person TrainingLean Six Sigma Green & Black Belt Confirmed Chicago In-person TrainingProfessional DevelopmentLoop
River North crowd at night
Neighborhood in focus
River North has 59 of this weekend's 934 events
Everything in River North this weekend →
See Chicago's activity over time
This week
1498 events→
Next weekend
7523 events→
Next week
869 events→
Next 30 days
3939 events→
Momentum
Filling up fastest
Trending
144
people
The Vinyl Collectiv X SILK Presents: Sounds Before The Grounds At Reckless Records
Loop · Fri, Jul 31 · 12:00 PM
Popular
158
people
Total Recall Is Overrated: What Agents Should Learn from How We Forget
West Loop · Tue, Jul 28 · 6:00 PM
Popular
119
people
Welcome to the Futures Salon, Chicago
West Loop · Thu, Jul 30 · 5:30 PM
Popular
117
people
Longevity Chicago Happy Hour
Wicker Park · Thu, Jul 30 · 5:30 PM
What do you want to do in Chicago?
Every kind of night, in every part of town
Nightlife (217)Live Music (118)Comedy (72)
Dance (11)Culture (76)Health & Wellness (183)Food & Drink (40)
Social (74)Community (46)Professional (50)
River North59West Loop55Lakeview54Loop40Wicker Park40Pilsen31
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Chicago this month, answered
What is there to do in Chicago this month for free?

89 free events are confirmed this month. free events page.

What's happening in River North this month?

59 of the events this month are in River North.

Is there live music in Chicago this month?

118 live music events are this month. live music page.

Are there networking events in Chicago this month?

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 this month?

934 events are confirmed this month, including Total Recall Is Overrated: What Agents Should Learn from How We Forget, spanning nightlife, food, and more.

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