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Events in Chicago, Illinois

Events in Chicago

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Leaders in Tutoring Meetup

Leaders in Tutoring Meetup

by TutorCruncher
Chicago Data Night: Philip Rathle (Neo4j)

Chicago Data Night: Philip Rathle (Neo4j)

by Data Science Institute, The University of Chicago
Stripe meetup Chicago February 2026 (In Person)

Stripe meetup Chicago February 2026 (In Person)

by Stripe Chicago
BioTech Fermenter: Chicago's Biotechnology Meetup

BioTech Fermenter: Chicago's Biotechnology Meetup

by ChiTownBio
Saturday Morning Coffee and Write

Saturday Morning Coffee and Write

by West Loop Writers Meetup Group
No. 46 Tech Pulse 2030-The Reliable Agent Challenge

No. 46 Tech Pulse 2030-The Reliable Agent Challenge

by AI 2030: Responsible Artificial Intelligence for All
Let the Types Flow: Designing Apps AI Can Understand

Let the Types Flow: Designing Apps AI Can Understand

by Digital Delivery Chicago (formerly Chicago JavaScript)
How UX Designers Can Use AI to Strengthen Their Practice

How UX Designers Can Use AI to Strengthen Their Practice

by The Delivery Fellowship

Events in Chicago today

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Learn and play board games on Monday nights!

Learn and play board games on Monday nights!

by Chicago Tabletop & Board Games
The Birthday Club

The Birthday Club

by The Snail Mail Revolution
The Chicago German Language Meetup Group Monthly Meetup

The Chicago German Language Meetup Group Monthly Meetup

by The Chicago German Language Meetup Group
CHICAGO MEDITATES - 2/2 - Holy Trinity/Zoom

CHICAGO MEDITATES - 2/2 - Holy Trinity/Zoom

by Chicago Meditates
Monday Chess - Riverside

Monday Chess - Riverside

by ♛ Chicago Chess ♚
$1.00
Every Other Monday Night @ Old Irving Brewery

Every Other Monday Night @ Old Irving Brewery

by Chicago Knitters Unite!
NERP is not exclusively Raspberry Pi

NERP is not exclusively Raspberry Pi

by NERP - Not Exclusively Raspberry Pi
Coppin Community Center Food Pantry.

Coppin Community Center Food Pantry.

by Chicago Fun Volunteers

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Frequently Asked Questions

If you want to meet new people, socialize more, or even explore dating-friendly events in Chicago, you'll find plenty of group activities or singles-friendly meetups here. These events are a great way to connect naturally and avoid feeling lonely while having fun.

Absolutely! From hiking groups to relaxed outdoor walks, you can check out all our open-air events here

Yes! From running and yoga to football, volleyball, and fitness classes, you can discover a wide range of sports and active meetups in Chicago here

You can discover concerts, open-mic nights, DJ sets, and other live music events in Chicago right here

Yes! To see everything taking place today—from workshops to social gatherings—just check the full list here

Meet new people in Chicago

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Social Mixer!! @ The Moxy *Feb Edition*

Social Mixer!! @ The Moxy *Feb Edition*

by Windy City Social
Pre-Valentine's Day Rooftop Singles Mixer w/ DJ!

Pre-Valentine's Day Rooftop Singles Mixer w/ DJ!

by The Chicago Social Club (20's to 40's)
❄️ Sweater Weather Social @ Alice’s Lounge

❄️ Sweater Weather Social @ Alice’s Lounge

by Logan Square - Wicker Park - New In Town | Social Group
Mid-Week Social Mixer in Streeterville!

Mid-Week Social Mixer in Streeterville!

by The Chicago Social Club (20's to 40's)
$5 First Fridays Stand Up Comedy Shows at Chicago's best venue!

$5 First Fridays Stand Up Comedy Shows at Chicago's best venue!

by Talk to Strangers Chicago
Friday Karaoke at Brando's Speakeasy in the Loop

Friday Karaoke at Brando's Speakeasy in the Loop

by 35 and Over Social Club
Casual Sunday Afternoon Browsing at the Winter Indoor Market 🛍️❄️

Casual Sunday Afternoon Browsing at the Winter Indoor Market 🛍️❄️

by Chicago Social Introverts
$5.00
Super Bowl 🏈 LX Watch Party @ FatPour

Super Bowl 🏈 LX Watch Party @ FatPour

by The Chicago Black Professionals Social Network

Outdoor activities in Chicago

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Mardi Gras Walk (ORLEANS, Hudson, Franklin)

Mardi Gras Walk (ORLEANS, Hudson, Franklin)

by Walking Across Chicago
American Mah Jongg

American Mah Jongg

by NW Chicago Social Group over 50
American Mah Jongg - LESSONS

American Mah Jongg - LESSONS

by NW Chicago Social Group over 50
$4.00
🍽️🍷 Chicago Restaurant Week 2026–Stop #4: $30 Brunch @ The Duck Inn🥂

🍽️🍷 Chicago Restaurant Week 2026–Stop #4: $30 Brunch @ The Duck Inn🥂

by Windy City Wanderers!
Winter Tree ID Hike at Thatcher Woods

Winter Tree ID Hike at Thatcher Woods

by Chicago Hiking, Outdoors, & Social Group
Wednesday Night Climb at Movement

Wednesday Night Climb at Movement

by 606 Climbing
Dinos and Binos: Cermak Woods

Dinos and Binos: Cermak Woods

by Chicago Hiking, Outdoors, & Social Group
Sunrise Stroll: Miller Meadow-South

Sunrise Stroll: Miller Meadow-South

by Chicago Hiking, Outdoors, & Social Group

Sports & Fitness events in Chicago

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Competitive Coed Level B / BB 6 games 24 PPL indoor

Competitive Coed Level B / BB 6 games 24 PPL indoor

by The Chicago Beach Volleyball Meetup Group
Tuesday Weekly Run

Tuesday Weekly Run

by 606 Athletic Club
Wednesday Night Run and Drinks

Wednesday Night Run and Drinks

by Chicago Beer Runners
Monday Night Run and Drinks

Monday Night Run and Drinks

by Chicago Beer Runners
Women's Volleyball League

Women's Volleyball League

by Grab A Game Chicago Volleyball
Sunday Group Run

Sunday Group Run

by Lincoln Park Run Club
Wednesday - Intermediate Co-Ed Volleyball (Grand & Pulaski)

Wednesday - Intermediate Co-Ed Volleyball (Grand & Pulaski)

by Indoor Co-Ed Adult Volleyball
Sunday - Volleyball Skills & Drills - Ray Meyer Fitness Center

Sunday - Volleyball Skills & Drills - Ray Meyer Fitness Center

by Grab A Game Chicago Volleyball

Live music events in Chicago

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Pro Musica Musical Evenings Presents Andy Pratt & Joe Policastro Duet!!

Pro Musica Musical Evenings Presents Andy Pratt & Joe Policastro Duet!!

by Pro Musica Musical Evenings
Songwriters 1st Tuesday Meetup

Songwriters 1st Tuesday Meetup

by The Chicago Songwriters Collective Meetup Group
Chicago Songwriters Collective 4th Monday Song Sharing Meeting

Chicago Songwriters Collective 4th Monday Song Sharing Meeting

by The Chicago Songwriters Collective Meetup Group
TunesDay: Song Feedback, New Friends, Beats, BYOB!

TunesDay: Song Feedback, New Friends, Beats, BYOB!

by Windy City .Wavs ~ Producer's Meetup
Let's Meetup and Zoom to play ukulele, sing, and have fun.

Let's Meetup and Zoom to play ukulele, sing, and have fun.

by Free Range Ukulele Society of Oak Park
FREE Uke Giveaway! Monthly Group Ukulele Lessons in Pilsen Chicago

FREE Uke Giveaway! Monthly Group Ukulele Lessons in Pilsen Chicago

by WEST LOOP UKES! Monthly Group Ukulele Lessons Pilsen Chicago
🎹 Piano Hub Technique Lab: Small Changes, Big Improvements

🎹 Piano Hub Technique Lab: Small Changes, Big Improvements

by The Piano Hub