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3rd Annual Taste of Bronzeville
Sat, Jul 25, 11:00 AM
Chicago · 3701 S Martin Luther King Dr
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3rd Annual Taste of Bronzeville
Sat, Jul 25, 11:00 AM
Chicago · 3701 S Martin Luther King Dr
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BOOM BOX Friday Night Flashback Experience At Colombian Fest Chicago
Friday at 3:00 PM
Chicago · 3103 W North Ave
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BOOM BOX Friday Night Flashback Experience At Colombian Fest Chicago
Friday at 3:00 PM
Chicago · 3103 W North Ave
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GirlTREK & WNBA All-Star Community Health Walk presented by Evernorth
Sat, Jul 25, 9:00 AM
Chicago · Jackson Park
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GirlTREK & WNBA All-Star Community Health Walk presented by Evernorth
Sat, Jul 25, 9:00 AM
Chicago · Jackson Park
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JWS Spot: Chicago's Unofficial Pregame
Sat, Jul 25, 2:00 PM
Chicago · Bottom Lounge
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JWS Spot: Chicago's Unofficial Pregame
Sat, Jul 25, 2:00 PM
Chicago · Bottom Lounge
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5th Annual Union Construction Trades Fair
Friday at 10:00 AM
Chicago · IBEW Local 134
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5th Annual Union Construction Trades Fair
Friday at 10:00 AM
Chicago · IBEW Local 134
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Intersections: Art, Planning and Place
Friday at 1:30 PM
Chicago · alt_ Chicago
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Intersections: Art, Planning and Place
Friday at 1:30 PM
Chicago · alt_ Chicago
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Women of Higher Heights
Friday at 7:00 PM
Chicago · RCCG Jesus House Chicago
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Women of Higher Heights
Friday at 7:00 PM
Chicago · RCCG Jesus House Chicago
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International Soccer Watch Party
Sunday at 10:00 AM
Chicago · Fulton Market Social
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International Soccer Watch Party
Sunday at 10:00 AM
Chicago · Fulton Market Social
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Barre3 in the Park
Sunday at 9:30 AM
Chicago · Mary Bartelme Park, South Sangamon Street, Chicago, IL, USA
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Barre3 in the Park
Sunday at 9:30 AM
Chicago · Mary Bartelme Park, South Sangamon Street, Chicago, IL, USA
Chicago Job Fair August 6, 2026 - Chicago Career Fairs
Thu, Aug 6, 11:00 AM
Chicago · Palmer House a Hilton Hotel
Chicago Job Fair August 6, 2026 - Chicago Career Fairs
Thu, Aug 6, 11:00 AM
Chicago · Palmer House a Hilton Hotel
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STEP & SWEAT
Saturday at 8:00 AM
Chicago · 2401 N Jean Baptiste Pointe du Sable Lake Shore Dr
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STEP & SWEAT
Saturday at 8:00 AM
Chicago · 2401 N Jean Baptiste Pointe du Sable Lake Shore Dr
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Workforce Wednesday | Pilsen | 7.15.2026
Tomorrow at 11:00 AM
Chicago · Comprehensive American Job Center in Pilsen
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Workforce Wednesday | Pilsen | 7.15.2026
Tomorrow at 11:00 AM
Chicago · Comprehensive American Job Center in Pilsen
Breakaway Worship Night
Fri, Jul 24, 7:00 PM
Forest Park · Living Word Christian Center
Breakaway Worship Night
Fri, Jul 24, 7:00 PM
Forest Park · Living Word Christian Center
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Chicago Cares 35th Anniversary Birthday Celebration
Saturday at 11:00 AM
Chicago · Ogden (William) Park
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Chicago Cares 35th Anniversary Birthday Celebration
Saturday at 11:00 AM
Chicago · Ogden (William) Park
AMFM L!ve | Season 3, Episode 1
Wed, Jul 22, 7:00 PM
Chicago · Working From_Fulton Market
AMFM L!ve | Season 3, Episode 1
Wed, Jul 22, 7:00 PM
Chicago · Working From_Fulton Market
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Workbox Chicago Mixer
Thursday at 4:30 PM
Chicago · Workbox River North
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Workbox Chicago Mixer
Thursday at 4:30 PM
Chicago · Workbox River North
Art, Design & Architecture Mixer | Chicago
Wed, Jul 29, 5:30 PM
Chicago · Zg Gallery
Art, Design & Architecture Mixer | Chicago
Wed, Jul 29, 5:30 PM
Chicago · Zg Gallery
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Nothing But Air Force 1 Day Party
Sunday at 3:00 PM
Chicago · Shake A Leg
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Nothing But Air Force 1 Day Party
Sunday at 3:00 PM
Chicago · Shake A Leg
Films on the Green | La Vie en Rose (La Môme)
Fri, Jul 31, 8:30 PM
Chicago · Lake Shore Park
Films on the Green | La Vie en Rose (La Môme)
Fri, Jul 31, 8:30 PM
Chicago · Lake Shore Park
ACTV Studio IRL: Vuori Rush Street x BARRYS River North
Today at 7:30 PM
Chicago · Vuori Rush Street
ACTV Studio IRL: Vuori Rush Street x BARRYS River North
Today at 7:30 PM
Chicago · Vuori Rush Street

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What are the best free events to attend?

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3rd Annual Taste of Bronzeville

BOOM BOX Friday Night Flashback Experience At Colombian Fest Chicago

GirlTREK & WNBA All-Star Community Health Walk presented by Evernorth

JWS Spot: Chicago's Unofficial Pregame

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ACTV Studio IRL: Vuori Rush Street x BARRYS River North

Workforce Wednesday | Pilsen | 7.15.2026

Workbox Chicago Mixer

5th Annual Union Construction Trades Fair