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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
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Thanksgiving Turkey or Ham giveaway
Sat, Nov 21, 11:00 AM
Chicago · 1543 S Pulaski Rd
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Thanksgiving Turkey or Ham giveaway
Sat, Nov 21, 11:00 AM
Chicago · 1543 S Pulaski Rd
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City Civics Day 2026
Saturday at 11:00 AM
Chicago · Chicago Cultural Center
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City Civics Day 2026
Saturday at 11:00 AM
Chicago · Chicago Cultural Center
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
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2026 Research Symposium - Alzheimer's Association Community Conference
Friday at 9:30 AM
Chicago · Malcolm X College
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2026 Research Symposium - Alzheimer's Association Community Conference
Friday at 9:30 AM
Chicago · Malcolm X College
Almost full
Rear View Mirror Sessions: Marvin Gaye
Tuesday at 6:00 PM
Chicago · Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts
Almost full
Rear View Mirror Sessions: Marvin Gaye
Tuesday at 6:00 PM
Chicago · Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts
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A Conversation: State of Youth Mental Health
Tue, Nov 17, 8:30 AM
Chicago · mHUB
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A Conversation: State of Youth Mental Health
Tue, Nov 17, 8:30 AM
Chicago · mHUB
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The Iran War & India’s Role in the World: A Conversation with Rahul Gandhi
Wed, Nov 18, 12:00 PM
Chicago · David Rubenstein Forum at the University of Chicago
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The Iran War & India’s Role in the World: A Conversation with Rahul Gandhi
Wed, Nov 18, 12:00 PM
Chicago · David Rubenstein Forum at the University of Chicago
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Disease Control & Antimicrobial Stewardship Conference
Wed, Nov 18, 8:30 AM
Chicago · Malcolm X College
Almost full
Disease Control & Antimicrobial Stewardship Conference
Wed, Nov 18, 8:30 AM
Chicago · Malcolm X College
Almost full
Photography Studies Club
Thursday at 6:00 PM + 5 more
Chicago · Filter Photo
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Photography Studies Club
Thursday at 6:00 PM + 5 more
Chicago · Filter Photo
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Black Women and Femmes Self Care Recharge
Saturday at 12:00 PM
Chicago · Little Black Pearl
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Black Women and Femmes Self Care Recharge
Saturday at 12:00 PM
Chicago · Little Black Pearl
"Daniel O'Connell: The Emancipator" CHICAGO SCREENING
Sun, Nov 15, 3:00 PM
Chicago · Chicago History Museum
"Daniel O'Connell: The Emancipator" CHICAGO SCREENING
Sun, Nov 15, 3:00 PM
Chicago · Chicago History Museum
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Ritual and Rememory Weekend
Saturday at 12:00 PM + 1 more
Chicago · Blanc
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Ritual and Rememory Weekend
Saturday at 12:00 PM + 1 more
Chicago · Blanc
Red Bull Wings Cup National Final
Fri, Dec 4, 6:00 PM
Chicago · Moonlight Studios
Red Bull Wings Cup National Final
Fri, Dec 4, 6:00 PM
Chicago · Moonlight Studios
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CHILL SET- SAVE THE DATE!
Friday at 6:00 PM
Chicago · National Museum of Mexican Art
Almost full
CHILL SET- SAVE THE DATE!
Friday at 6:00 PM
Chicago · National Museum of Mexican Art
Almost full
Gather & Give Thanks: A Friendsgiving Celebration
Saturday at 6:00 PM
Chicago · 1757 N Kimball Ave
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Gather & Give Thanks: A Friendsgiving Celebration
Saturday at 6:00 PM
Chicago · 1757 N Kimball Ave
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Melodies of the Steppes
Sun, Nov 15, 7:00 PM
Chicago · Holtschneider Performance Center — Allen Recital Hall
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Melodies of the Steppes
Sun, Nov 15, 7:00 PM
Chicago · Holtschneider Performance Center — Allen Recital Hall
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Viva la Vida: Sand Painting
Thu, Nov 19, 10:00 AM + 1 more
Chicago · National Museum of Mexican Art
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Viva la Vida: Sand Painting
Thu, Nov 19, 10:00 AM + 1 more
Chicago · National Museum of Mexican Art
Cassidy Theater Film Club x Art is Labor: SHOWING UP
Wed, Nov 18, 6:30 PM
Chicago · Chicago Cultural Center
Cassidy Theater Film Club x Art is Labor: SHOWING UP
Wed, Nov 18, 6:30 PM
Chicago · Chicago Cultural Center
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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What are the best free events to attend?

According to Eventbrite, the best free events are:

Chicago African Restaurant Week 2026

Thanksgiving Turkey or Ham giveaway

City Civics Day 2026

Christmas in Chicago Concert

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Rear View Mirror Sessions: Marvin Gaye

Photography Studies Club

2026 Research Symposium - Alzheimer's Association Community Conference

CHILL SET- SAVE THE DATE!