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Puerto Rican Heritage Day Cubs Pregame & Watch Party
Thu, Jun 4, 4:00 PM
Chicago · Moe's Cantina - Wrigleyville
Puerto Rican Heritage Day Cubs Pregame & Watch Party
Thu, Jun 4, 4:00 PM
Chicago · Moe's Cantina - Wrigleyville
LIARS CLUB CHICAGO: CHICAGO'S OFFICIAL WHITE LIES COLLEGE PARTY (18+)
Fri, Apr 10, 9:00 PM
Chicago · Vintage Bar
LIARS CLUB CHICAGO: CHICAGO'S OFFICIAL WHITE LIES COLLEGE PARTY (18+)
Fri, Apr 10, 9:00 PM
Chicago · Vintage Bar
Juneteenth Celebration by NNU
Sat, Jun 13, 12:00 PM
Naperville · Rotary Hill
Juneteenth Celebration by NNU
Sat, Jun 13, 12:00 PM
Naperville · Rotary Hill
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Women's Words of Wisdom 2026
Today at 5:00 PM
Chicago · 1040 N Lake Shore Dr
Sales end soon
Women's Words of Wisdom 2026
Today at 5:00 PM
Chicago · 1040 N Lake Shore Dr
African Documentary Film Series for Nubian Month
Fri, May 8, 6:00 PM
Chicago · Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures Museum
African Documentary Film Series for Nubian Month
Fri, May 8, 6:00 PM
Chicago · Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures Museum
Ambassador Gold Coast 100 Year Anniversary Celebration
Fri, Apr 17, 8:00 PM
Chicago · Ambassador Gold Coast - The Chicago Hotel Collection
Ambassador Gold Coast 100 Year Anniversary Celebration
Fri, Apr 17, 8:00 PM
Chicago · Ambassador Gold Coast - The Chicago Hotel Collection
Late Wednesdays: April
Wed, Apr 1, 5:00 PM
Chicago · National Museum of Mexican Art
Late Wednesdays: April
Wed, Apr 1, 5:00 PM
Chicago · National Museum of Mexican Art
Gay Singles Pillow Fight @ North Pond in Lincoln Park May 16th 11-1:30PM
Sat, May 16, 11:00 AM
Chicago · North Pond
Gay Singles Pillow Fight @ North Pond in Lincoln Park May 16th 11-1:30PM
Sat, May 16, 11:00 AM
Chicago · North Pond
THE HEAVY COMMISSION PRESENTS “THE GREEK GODS AND GODDESSES TOGA PARTY”
Fri, May 22, 9:00 PM
Chicago · The Dime
THE HEAVY COMMISSION PRESENTS “THE GREEK GODS AND GODDESSES TOGA PARTY”
Fri, May 22, 9:00 PM
Chicago · The Dime
Meet IRL | Curated Speed Dating at Hopsmith | Ages 25-34
Tue, Apr 21, 6:30 PM
Chicago · Hopsmith Chicago
Meet IRL | Curated Speed Dating at Hopsmith | Ages 25-34
Tue, Apr 21, 6:30 PM
Chicago · Hopsmith Chicago
Barn Bash for Ash 2026
Sat, Sep 19, 6:00 PM
Rosemont · Joe's Live
Barn Bash for Ash 2026
Sat, Sep 19, 6:00 PM
Rosemont · Joe's Live
Windy City Witch Fest - Day One
Fri, Oct 9, 12:00 PM
Chicago · Irish American Heritage Center
Windy City Witch Fest - Day One
Fri, Oct 9, 12:00 PM
Chicago · Irish American Heritage Center
IMSS Historic Home Tour
Thu, Apr 30, 6:00 PM
Chicago · International Museum of Surgical Science
IMSS Historic Home Tour
Thu, Apr 30, 6:00 PM
Chicago · International Museum of Surgical Science
Community Class with Tea Buggz
Mon, Apr 13, 1:00 PM
Chicago · Steadfast Dance Center
Community Class with Tea Buggz
Mon, Apr 13, 1:00 PM
Chicago · Steadfast Dance Center
Zodiac Social Club Chicago: Aries Bash @ Era
Thu, Apr 9, 9:00 PM
Chicago · Era Social Club
Zodiac Social Club Chicago: Aries Bash @ Era
Thu, Apr 9, 9:00 PM
Chicago · Era Social Club
Meet IRL | Spring Fling Singles Mixer
Thu, Apr 9, 6:30 PM
Chicago · Toro by Chef Richard Sandoval
Meet IRL | Spring Fling Singles Mixer
Thu, Apr 9, 6:30 PM
Chicago · Toro by Chef Richard Sandoval
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4/12 - Gurnee, IL - Twilight in Thailand
Sun, Apr 12, 5:00 PM
Gurnee · Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant
Going fast
4/12 - Gurnee, IL - Twilight in Thailand
Sun, Apr 12, 5:00 PM
Gurnee · Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant
ISAC Lecture with Bruce Williams
Wed, May 6, 7:00 PM
Chicago · Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures Museum
ISAC Lecture with Bruce Williams
Wed, May 6, 7:00 PM
Chicago · Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures Museum

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Puerto Rican Heritage Day Cubs Pregame & Watch Party

LIARS CLUB CHICAGO: CHICAGO'S OFFICIAL WHITE LIES COLLEGE PARTY (18+)

Juneteenth Celebration by NNU

African Documentary Film Series for Nubian Month

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Women's Words of Wisdom 2026

Late Wednesdays: April

Meet IRL | Spring Fling Singles Mixer

Zodiac Social Club Chicago: Aries Bash @ Era

Puerto Rican Heritage Day Cubs Pregame & Watch Party

Puerto Rican Heritage Day Cubs Pregame & Watch Party

LIARS CLUB CHICAGO: CHICAGO'S OFFICIAL WHITE LIES COLLEGE PARTY (18+)

LIARS CLUB CHICAGO: CHICAGO'S OFFICIAL WHITE LIES COLLEGE PARTY (18+)

Juneteenth Celebration by NNU

Juneteenth Celebration by NNU

Women's Words of Wisdom 2026

Women's Words of Wisdom 2026

African Documentary Film Series for Nubian Month

African Documentary Film Series for Nubian Month

Ambassador Gold Coast 100 Year Anniversary Celebration

Ambassador Gold Coast 100 Year Anniversary Celebration

Late Wednesdays: April

Late Wednesdays: April

Gay Singles Pillow Fight @ North Pond in Lincoln Park May 16th 11-1:30PM

Gay Singles Pillow Fight @ North Pond in Lincoln Park May 16th 11-1:30PM

THE HEAVY COMMISSION PRESENTS “THE GREEK GODS AND GODDESSES TOGA PARTY”

THE HEAVY COMMISSION PRESENTS “THE GREEK GODS AND GODDESSES TOGA PARTY”

Meet IRL | Curated Speed Dating at Hopsmith | Ages 25-34

Meet IRL | Curated Speed Dating at Hopsmith | Ages 25-34

Barn Bash for Ash 2026

Barn Bash for Ash 2026

Windy City Witch Fest - Day One

Windy City Witch Fest - Day One

IMSS Historic Home Tour

IMSS Historic Home Tour

Community Class with Tea Buggz

Community Class with Tea Buggz

Zodiac Social Club Chicago: Aries Bash @ Era

Zodiac Social Club Chicago: Aries Bash @ Era

Meet IRL | Spring Fling Singles Mixer

Meet IRL | Spring Fling Singles Mixer

4/12 - Gurnee, IL - Twilight in Thailand

4/12 - Gurnee, IL - Twilight in Thailand

ISAC Lecture with Bruce Williams

ISAC Lecture with Bruce Williams

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1. Easter brunch

2. Free kids

3. Singles

4. Free easter egg hunt

5. Job fairs

6. Free paper shredding

7. Easter bunny

8. Chicago northwest suburbs

9. Bingo

10. Craft fairs illinois

11. Craft fair

12. Senior expo

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