Upcoming events in Chicago
633 upcoming events in Chicago: music, crypto/web3, tech, and nomad community meetups, aggregated from 9 sources.
- VETERANS & MILITARY APPRECIATION WEEK!
🇺🇸 VETERANS & MILITARY APPRECIATION WEEK! | NOVEMBER 11–15, 2026 | FREE ADMISSION! The Museum of Broadcast Communications proudly honors the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve our country! In recognition of Veterans Day, we're extending our appreciation throughout the week b
- Veterans Day Dedication
Join Us for Our Annual Veterans Day Ceremony! The Midway Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with VFW Rhine Post 2729, invites our community to come together as we honor the brave men and women who have served our country. 📅 Wednesday, November 11, 2026 🕑 Beginning at 2:00 PM Veteran’s Triangle –
- Young Adult Friendsgiving Potluck
YOUNG ADULTS! Spend the evening with faith-filled friends at the home of your favorite priests at St. Mike's. Grab a slice, pour a drink, settle into easy conversation, and give thanks for God's abundance. Bring your friends. Make new ones. Everything's better with friends, especially when there
- On Your Own Terms: An Artist Ama
Join us for a free community event presented by Birds of Play (label boss Kai Castro) and Slow Reveal (label boss JRynecki), with guest Nangobi of Femme Frequencies, hosted by Spybar. It's an evening of learning, networking, and connection, from the programming leads behind Chicago Electronic…
- Kai Castro
Join us for a free community event presented by Birds of Play (label boss Kai Castro) and Slow Reveal (label boss JRynecki), with guest Nangobi of Femme Frequencies, hosted by Spybar. It's an evening of learning, networking, and connection, from the programming leads behind Chicago Electronic…
- On Your Own Terms: An Artist AMA
Join us for a free community event presented by Birds of Play (label boss Kai Castro) and Slow Reveal (label boss JRynecki), with guest Nangobi of Femme Frequencies, hosted by Spybar. It's an evening of learning, networking, and connection, from the programming leads behind Chicago Electronic Music
- House De Gringo Wednesdays
A night hosted by George Rizzio, Mike D & Alec Paloumpis. Enjoy a night out with our favorite industry Gringos - bringing a change to Esco's usual programming our gringos give us house music, top 40 hip hop, and a flair of the latin vibes from 10PM to 2AM. Dance and hang out with Los Gringos y…
- In Conversation with Neil deGrasse Tyson - Delusions of Space Enthusiasts at Auditorium Theatre Chicago
Looking for things to do in Chicago? Attend In Conversation with Neil deGrasse Tyson - Delusions of Space Enthusiasts at Auditorium Theatre Chicago at Auditorium Theatre Chicago on November 12, 2026. Discover exciting art events and activities happening in Chicago.
- Pace to Purchase with Breaktime and Crafted
Come one, come all 📣 Breaktime and Crafted are hosting a morning run in Chicago! This run club is for anyone in the retail/commerce ecosystem, including conference out-of-towners and Chi locals. Start your busy day with some movement, fresh air and networking 🏃🏻♀️🌞☕️ Here's the plan: Meet…
- Invest Ghana Business Roundtable
The Embassy of Ghana in the U.S., in partnership with Region 17 and the Ghana National Council of Metropolitan Chicago, is convening a business roundtable to drive bilateral economic relations between Ghana and Chicago. The room brings together the African diaspora and U.S. corporations…
- Driving Growth: A Speaker Series on Operating in a Private Equity and Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (PE/ETA) Context: Healthcare Oper
Join us for an engaging session in the “Driving Growth” series, focusing on strategies for operating and scaling businesses within the private equity (PE) and entrepreneurship through acquisition (ETA) landscape. Our featured speaker for the session is Rachel Green, CEO of TEAM Services Group.…
- 1871 Fintech Innovation Summit: The Next Financial System
FinTech Innovation Summit 2026: Join 1871 for a one-day FinTech Innovation Summit that brings together executives, founders, investors, financial institutions, and innovators to explore the technologies, business models, and ideas reshaping the future of financial services. Hosted at UBS Tower in…
- Chicago AWS Quick User Group
About this in-person Meetup The Chicago Amazon Quick User Group meets: Thursday Nov 12, 1-4 PM CT Amazon ORD10 Building, Rooms 14.102-14.103 (14th floor) 227 West Monroe Street Suite 1400 Chicago, IL 60606 What to Bring **QR code** (will be emailed to you via no-reply@sigateway.com)…
- Chicago Builds: Third Rail
Chicago Builds: Third Rail Chicago moves the country. We're the hub of the nation's rail network, a freight capital, a transit city, and a place where winter decides what technology actually works. Third Rail brings together the operators, engineers, public officials, labor leaders, investors, and…
- Off The Rack
Off the Rack Your outfit deserves an audience. Your next collab deserves an introduction. 👀 OFF THE RACK brings Chicago’s fashion content creators, photographers, models, and everyone in between into one room to connect, collaborate, and show out. Shop the Y2K clothing vendor and $5 racks, visit…
- 6th Annual Frensgiving
Building Together in the Age of AI As we reflect on another year of building, investing, and growing alongside our community, we're especially grateful for the founders who trust us, the partners who collaborate with us, and the friends who continue to show up and contribute to what we're building…
- Make AI Fall for your Brand — A Happy Hour for Evolving Agencies
It takes chemistry, not keywords. An evening on how brands get mentioned, cited and recommended by AI, and how your agency can turn that into new client work. A talk by Kashif Zaman · Drinks on us · Sponsored by OtterlyAI and Hosted by Mauj in partnership with CIMA. Get an inside look at real…
- SHPE IIT's Cafecito Night
Cafecito Night is an opportunity for our students to connect with professionals and companies in a more relaxed and conversational environment. Rather than a traditional career fair, the event is designed to give students and professionals the chance to meet, network, and have meaningful…
- Lakehouse, Lagers & Legends [Chicago]: Lakeflow Pipelines + Meet & Greet
About This Session Join us for the first Lakehouse Lagers & Legends (LLL) meetup in Chicago — an after-work gathering for data engineers, Databricks practitioners, and anyone passionate about building better data solutions. We're bringing the local data community together for an evening of…
- Nucleate Chicago In-Person Team Matching
Come meet and mingle with other Nucleate Activator applicants—and take part in a structured session designed to facilitate team matching between Inventors and Contributors. You’ll rotate through focused conversations to assess fit, roles, and next steps. About the Host: Nucleate is a 501(c)(3)…
- Fur Party
Fur Party | Sponsored by Skin Bar + Studio Join us for a festive evening of shopping, sips, and socializing! Explore a curated selection of new, custom, and pre-loved furs and fur accessories while enjoying bites, bubbles, and great company. Skin Bar + Studio is excited to sponsor this event!…
- AI UNDER DEBATE: CHICAGO
The Future of AI Is Up for Debate. What's Your Perspective? Four debates. Big questions. Competing perspectives. One interactive experience.Artificial intelligence is transforming how we create, work, and make decisions. But who gets to determine what comes next? Join The Perspectives Lab, in…
- Chicago Startup Pitch Night
Join Chicago's vibrant startup community for an evening of innovation, networking, and pitch presentations. Local founders will showcase their ventures to a panel of investors and fellow entrepreneurs.Event Highlights:5 startup pitches (5 minutes each + Q&A)Networking with founders, investors, and…
- Worst Party Ever / Equipment / Rosevile Sucks / Ogbert The Nerd
Riot Fest presents... Worst Party Ever x Equipment w/ special guests Rosevile Sucks and Ogbert The Nerd $26 ADV // $33 DOS - All Ticket prices inclusive of taxes and fees. What you see is what you pay, no surprises later. 📬Stay in touch, subscribe to our newsletter here➡️…
- Standing Room Only: The Official NYC Fintech Women Chicago Chapter Launch Party
Chicago fintech is having a moment and we’re bringing the community together to celebrate it. Join us for Standing Room Only, the official launch of the NYC Fintech Women Chicago Chapter and a celebration of the leaders, builders, investors, operators, and innovators shaping Chicago’s fintech…
- Chicago - Agentics Foundation Meetup
November is a monster month for Agentics Foundation meetups around the world, and Chicago's bringing the energy! This month's Chicago meetup will dig into Agentic Engineering, Harnesses, and more. We'll have talks from multiple speakers plus an update on what's happening across the global…
- VOLT Launch Night
You're invited to an exclusive evening celebrating the launch of VOLT. We're bringing together our ambassador community and a curated crowd of Chicago singles for a night of good music, great energy, complimentary drinks & bites, and real-life connections. This is your chance to experience VOLT…
- somc turns one: come say hi!
The social impact firm I started a year ago has grown in ways I NEVER imagined. What began with one client has become the privilege of working with close to 30 organizations across Chicagoland, with the work now expanding across Illinois. There are so many people I want to thank for watching…
- The Founder Journey: What's Next?
Real conversations. Practical lessons. Your next move. Beyond Her Vision × Altar Building a business comes with a lot of questions. You don't have to figure them out alone. Should I take the leap? What should I focus on next? Is this opportunity worth pursuing? When is it time to hire, pivot, or…
- ✨ From Cultura to Capital ✨
✨ From Cultura to Capital ✨ What if success at work didn't require code-switching? Join Latinas in Tech Chicago and Capital One on November 12 for an inspiring evening focused on embracing your cultura, owning your individuality, and showing up authentically in the workplace. Together, we'll…
- ATIHx Chicago Meetup
Join us for our first ATIHx Chicago themed meetup: Drinks, Dialogue & Democracy - AI's Role in American Politics. Join us for an engaging evening at Off Color Brewing on 11/12 as we unpack the intersection of AI and the midterm elections. What to expect: Thought-provoking conversation with…
- The S.A.D. Screening of Princess Diana
Soultree Studios and ArtHaus Vigil are thrilled to present the Screening Gala of the play The S.A.D. Summers of Princess Diana! Please join us for a night of celebration and gathering after a summer of brilliant work. By Carla Zuñiga - Translated by Francisca Olivares Directed by Clèo Flores…
- DELTA BADHAND Presents ZOËXTINE'S SWEET 16
Omg y'all, I'm finally 16! Featuring a lineup of some of Chicago's most excellent trans artists including both live music and drag, Chicago icon Delta Badhand (that's me) is raising money for her (me) alter ego Zoë's upcoming year gender-affirming care (me). With entertainment by two of Chicago's…
- UChicago x YC Founder Talk - AI-native services: agents in production
AI-Native Services: Agents in Production A YC founder talk with Hedge AI is now good enough to do real work end to end, not just assist with it. That opens up a new kind of company: AI-native services, which sell the finished outcome instead of software and let agents do most of the work. Luke…
- Incorporation/Organization Day
Entrepreneurs who have been operating their businesses, as well as those with brand-new ideas and ventures, are welcome to work with licensed attorneys to establish their legal entities. Attorneys will advise on entity choice and help founders prepare organization or incorporation filings for the…
- 2026 Shortcut 100 Film Festival: Awards & Closing Night 🌸
Celebrate our 13th anniversary with us! This year's theme is "Feelin' Lucky" where we are embracing the lucky number 13 to raise the good vibration within our independent film community - and yes, it's also on a Friday 😎 ***IMPORTANT REMINDER: This page is for the closing night tickets only. To…
- CIQ Supercomputing Local AI Hackathon
Real AI. Real clusters. Built for SC26. Coming to Chicago for Supercomputing 2026? Start the week by building. The CIQ Supercomputing Local AI Hackathon brings together 20 teams for a deeply technical, hands-on AI build weekend immediately ahead of Supercomputing. Each team will get access to two…
- Chicago African Restaurant Week 2026
African Restaurant Week will include a handful of restaurants offering discounted traditional African inspired menus.
- AVER Veterans Day event
Please join us for AVER’s annual Veterans Day Dinner. Tickets can be purchased via PayPal at https://www.averchicago.org/vetdinner
- A Veterans Night Out with Amazon MGM: The Man with the Bag
An exclusive opportunity to honor our military families; join us to watch the film three weeks before it premieres on Prime Video.
- Veterans Day Comedy Show
Service members serving up jokes.
- Drew & Deison Afualo Present: Two Idiot Girls Live
- Shyne @ Vic Theatre
- Strawberry Guy @ Metro
- Chicago Symphony Orchestra @ Symphony Center
- Kate Nash @ Martyrs'
- Lucinda Williams @ Old Town School of Folk Music
- Blue October @ Riviera Theatre
- Hovvdy @ Thalia Hall
- Intimate House Sessions
- Stand Up For Freedom
3 veterans. 3 civilian entertainers. One stage. A Veterans Day night of comedy, magic & community honoring those who served.
- Mary In The Junkyard @ The Empty Bottle
- Afterlife Afterparty: Frost Children (DJ)
- Frost Children @ Outset
- Integrating Blockchain and AI (Artificial Intelligence) | Chicago
2-hours live online training to help you navigate the convergence of Blockchain and AI (Artificial Intelligence).
- AI Engineering Summit | Chicago | 2026
Explore how engineering teams are building, deploying, and scaling intelligent AI systems from code to production
- VOILÀ @ House of Blues - Chicago
- Intro to Traditional Mexican Medicine, & Rebozo
Intro to Traditional Mexican Medicine and Rebozo history, to reconnect and reclaim our ancestral ways of healing
- Chicago Spartans Alumni Networking Happy Hour
Reconnect. Network. Celebrate being a Spartan!
- Chicago Emerging Tech Exchange: Founder, Investor & Tech Mixer
An in-person Chicago mixer bringing founders, investors, and tech professionals together to exchange ideas and connect.
- Tony P's Real Estate Networking @ Machine Cocktail Bar: Thurs November 12th
Join us, at Machine Cocktail Bar's stunning venue, with over 150 of the Chicago area's top Real Estate Industry Professionals!
- Meet Chicago Bears' Malik “Manny” Muhammad | Beyond the Field
Meet Chicago Bears' Malik “Manny” Muhammad for a fireside chat on faith and football.
- Worst Party Ever @ Cobra Lounge
- Frost Children
Artists: Frost Children
- Frost Children, Olswel
- Hardware Startups For Beginners
Four seniors from UChicago speak about their experience working in hardware Advice on how to get internships in the industry Networking and questions at the end!
- Ladies Night / Poetry & Open Mic
www.chosenpromotions22.com lighten up your evening to soothing open mic, comedy, poetry, live music and a drink amongst friends.
- Sunday In The Park With George
Inspired by George Seurat's famous painting, this poetic musical masterpiece explores the challenges in understanding life and art.
- Pitch Your Peeps: Chicago's QUEER Slide Deck Dating Show
Pitch Your Peeps is an event that centers queer connections! Folx pitch their (35+) queer, trans & enby friends to an interested audience!
- Frost Children @ Radius
- Amber Autry: Happy Holler Tour
- Donnell Rawlings Live
- DIEGO RODRIGUEZ BIG BAND Live at FSC
Fulton Street Collective welcomes DIEGO RODRIGUEZ BIG BAND for an in-person only performance on Thursday, November 12th at 7:30pm.
- Hiss Golden Messenger @ Thalia Hall
- Charles Wesley Godwin @ Shed, The Salt Shed (Indoors)
- Ashley Monroe @ Garcia's Chicago
- Techno and Espresso - Open Deck Night
- Alix Perez
Tickets starting at $25.50 + fees
- Sleepwalk @ Sleeping Village
- Alix Perez @ Chop Shop
- Market Research
Artists: DJ Mochi
- SLEEPWALK w/ CUSS & LEFT OF HEAVEN
$20 Adv + Fees | 21+
- Alix Perez + HIJINX + Toyacoyah
Tickets starting at $25.50 + fees
- Alix Perez
Artists: Alix Perez, HIJINX, Toyacoyah
- Goods Thursdays: Aman Ster & PFAC (Loud Lush)
Artists: Duke Shin
- Hoochie Palace x DickAppointment (CHICAGO)
Artists: SKY JETTA, Icey Bby
- Rinovrse | Rino Bar
- Palace @ Shed, The Salt Shed (Indoors)
Palace at Shed, The Salt Shed (Indoors) at 2026-11-13
- Nikki Glaser at Chicago Theatre
Looking for things to do in Chicago? Attend Nikki Glaser at Chicago Theatre at Chicago Theatre on November 13, 2026. Discover exciting art events and activities happening in Chicago.
- The Coalition for Immigrant Mental Health Annual Convening
This year’s annual convening marks the Coalition’s 10th anniversary and serves as a space for celebration, learning, and connection.
- 2026 DEATHcon - Chicago On Site
2 days of hands-on Detection Engineering and Threat Hunting workshops!
- SCRA Midwest ECO Conference 2026
Join us at this year’s ECO Conference to explore community, collaboration, justice, empowerment, and collective wellbeing!
- Open Studio
Join us for Open Studio! Come in with a project or start a new one with any of the free art supplies on our shelves.
- OPEN DECKS
Artists: Brendan Lemkin
- Golden Hour feat. DJ Hungu
Artists: Hungu
- The Not-So-Spooky Friday the 13th Bash
Join us for a movie, crafts, snacks, and mingling before the quarter ends!
- 24th Annual Festival Of Wood + Barrel-Aged Beer
- Foot Notes. Curated By Grammy Nominated Terry Hunter. House Music
- Kamasi Washington @ City Winery - Chicago
- Worship Night | Come to the Well
Worship | Mental Health | Community "But whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give them will become in them a spring of water welling up to eternal life.” — John 4:14 Join us for "Come to the Well", an evening of live worship, powerful testimonies, prayer…
Artists playing in Chicago
- Adiel
- Aerea
- Alix Perez
- Almost Monday
- Ariel Zetina
- Bastian Bux
- Benwal
- Blue October
- Bonobo
- Brutalismus 3000
- Caleb Jackson
- Cam Stockman
- Cannelle
- Cashu
- D Stone
- Denham Audio
- Derrick Carter
- Diffrent
- DJ Assault
- DJ Heather
- DJ Holographic
- DJ_DAVE
- Duke Shin
- DVS1
- Eats Everything
- GiGi FM
- Horse Meat Disco
- ISAbella
- John Summit
- Josh Baker
- Julia Jacklin
- Juliana Huxtable
- Justin Aulis Long
- Kamasi Washington
- Kangding Ray
- Kyle Starkey
- liana flores
- livwutang
- Lucinda Williams
- m50
- Madeon
- Marco Faraone
- Mez Monty
- Michael Serafini
- Mija
- Mike Nervous
- Nanoos
- Natalia Roth
- Nic Fanciulli
- Only Fire
- ØTTA
- Paige Tomlinson
- Palace
- Shaun J. Wright
- Silent Planet
- Smokey Bubblin' B
- Sonny Fodera
- Strawberry Guy
- STÜM
- Takuya Nakamura
- The Afghan Whigs
- The Menzingers
- TOCCORORO
- Tre Reynolds
- Yamagucci