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Chicago African Restaurant Week 2026
Thu, Dec 3, 12:00 PM
Chicago · Chicago
Chicago African Restaurant Week 2026
Thu, Dec 3, 12:00 PM
Chicago · Chicago
Almost full
City Civics Day 2026
Tomorrow at 10:30 AM
Chicago · Chicago Cultural Center
Almost full
City Civics Day 2026
Tomorrow at 10:30 AM
Chicago · Chicago Cultural Center
Almost full
ROOTED: An Art Exhibition Celebrating African & African American Culture
Tomorrow at 6:00 PM
Chicago · The Origin Chicago Resturant & Lounge
Almost full
ROOTED: An Art Exhibition Celebrating African & African American Culture
Tomorrow at 6:00 PM
Chicago · The Origin Chicago Resturant & Lounge
Christmas in Chicago Concert
Sat, Dec 12, 2:30 PM + 1 more
Chicago · The Moody Church
Christmas in Chicago Concert
Sat, Dec 12, 2:30 PM + 1 more
Chicago · The Moody Church
2026 Research Symposium - Alzheimer's Association Community Conference
Today at 9:30 AM
Chicago · Malcolm X College
2026 Research Symposium - Alzheimer's Association Community Conference
Today at 9:30 AM
Chicago · Malcolm X College
Sales end soon
A Conversation: State of Youth Mental Health
Tuesday at 8:30 AM
Chicago · mHUB
Sales end soon
A Conversation: State of Youth Mental Health
Tuesday at 8:30 AM
Chicago · mHUB
Creative Hour - A Networking Experience
Wed, Dec 9, 1:30 PM
Chicago · Chicago Cultural Center
Creative Hour - A Networking Experience
Wed, Dec 9, 1:30 PM
Chicago · Chicago Cultural Center
Almost full
Disease Control & Antimicrobial Stewardship Conference
Wednesday at 8:30 AM
Chicago · Malcolm X College
Almost full
Disease Control & Antimicrobial Stewardship Conference
Wednesday at 8:30 AM
Chicago · Malcolm X College
Almost full
Black Women and Femmes Self Care Recharge
Tomorrow at 12:00 PM
Chicago · Little Black Pearl
Almost full
Black Women and Femmes Self Care Recharge
Tomorrow at 12:00 PM
Chicago · Little Black Pearl
Almost full
"Daniel O'Connell: The Emancipator" CHICAGO SCREENING
Sunday at 3:00 PM
Chicago · Chicago History Museum
Almost full
"Daniel O'Connell: The Emancipator" CHICAGO SCREENING
Sunday at 3:00 PM
Chicago · Chicago History Museum
Selling fast
Red Bull Wings Cup National Final
Fri, Dec 4, 6:00 PM
Chicago · Moonlight Studios
Selling fast
Red Bull Wings Cup National Final
Fri, Dec 4, 6:00 PM
Chicago · Moonlight Studios
Sales end soon
Ritual and Rememory Weekend
Tomorrow at 12:00 PM + 1 more
Chicago · Blanc
Sales end soon
Ritual and Rememory Weekend
Tomorrow at 12:00 PM + 1 more
Chicago · Blanc
The Heart of Our Community
Wed, Dec 2, 6:00 PM
Chicago · Kennedy King College
The Heart of Our Community
Wed, Dec 2, 6:00 PM
Chicago · Kennedy King College
Almost full
CHILL SET- SAVE THE DATE!
Today at 6:00 PM
Chicago · National Museum of Mexican Art
Almost full
CHILL SET- SAVE THE DATE!
Today at 6:00 PM
Chicago · National Museum of Mexican Art
Almost full
5th Annual Holiday Family Photoshoot and Give Back
Sat, Nov 21, 10:00 AM
Chicago · west elm
Almost full
5th Annual Holiday Family Photoshoot and Give Back
Sat, Nov 21, 10:00 AM
Chicago · west elm
Almost full
U-High Theatre Fall Play: The Seagull
Today at 7:00 PM + 2 more
Chicago · Gordon Parks Arts Hall
Almost full
U-High Theatre Fall Play: The Seagull
Today at 7:00 PM + 2 more
Chicago · Gordon Parks Arts Hall
Almost full
Melodies of the Steppes
Sunday at 7:00 PM
Chicago · Holtschneider Performance Center — Allen Recital Hall
Almost full
Melodies of the Steppes
Sunday at 7:00 PM
Chicago · Holtschneider Performance Center — Allen Recital Hall
Sales end soon
THE VAULT
Tomorrow at 8:00 PM
Chicago · Dorothy
Sales end soon
THE VAULT
Tomorrow at 8:00 PM
Chicago · Dorothy
Inside Go.AI’s $85 Million Raise: Scaling AI for Regulated Industries
Thu, Dec 3, 3:00 PM
Chicago · 222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza
Inside Go.AI’s $85 Million Raise: Scaling AI for Regulated Industries
Thu, Dec 3, 3:00 PM
Chicago · 222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza
Writing With Care with Hanif Abdurraqib, Jason Reynolds, and Ai-jen Poo
Mon, Nov 30, 6:00 PM
Chicago · Claudia Cassidy Theater
Writing With Care with Hanif Abdurraqib, Jason Reynolds, and Ai-jen Poo
Mon, Nov 30, 6:00 PM
Chicago · Claudia Cassidy Theater

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Chicago African Restaurant Week 2026

ROOTED: An Art Exhibition Celebrating African & African American Culture

Christmas in Chicago Concert

A Conversation: State of Youth Mental Health

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2026 Research Symposium - Alzheimer's Association Community Conference

CHILL SET- SAVE THE DATE!

U-High Theatre Fall Play: The Seagull

City Civics Day 2026