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Pride x Creative Synergy: Honoring the LGBTQ+ Creative Community
Thu, Jun 11, 6:00 PM
Chicago · 1105 W Chicago Ave
Pride x Creative Synergy: Honoring the LGBTQ+ Creative Community
Thu, Jun 11, 6:00 PM
Chicago · 1105 W Chicago Ave
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Our Power, Our Voice
Tomorrow at 12:00 PM
Chicago · Vince & Pat Foglia Family & Youth Center
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Our Power, Our Voice
Tomorrow at 12:00 PM
Chicago · Vince & Pat Foglia Family & Youth Center
Creator Connects: Juneteenth Celebration
Fri, Jun 19, 6:00 PM
Chicago · Vjosa Cafe & Events
Creator Connects: Juneteenth Celebration
Fri, Jun 19, 6:00 PM
Chicago · Vjosa Cafe & Events
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Mappy Hour
Thursday at 7:00 PM
Chicago · The Avondale Tap
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Mappy Hour
Thursday at 7:00 PM
Chicago · The Avondale Tap
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Healing By The Lake: Journaling Event
Saturday at 8:00 AM
Chicago · Burnham Park Promontory Point
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Healing By The Lake: Journaling Event
Saturday at 8:00 AM
Chicago · Burnham Park Promontory Point
Women's Golf Month — Ladies Who Golf x Five Iron Golf River North
Wed, Jun 17, 5:00 PM
Chicago · Five Iron Golf
Women's Golf Month — Ladies Who Golf x Five Iron Golf River North
Wed, Jun 17, 5:00 PM
Chicago · Five Iron Golf
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Free Blues Friday Featuring Will Tilson
Friday at 8:00 PM
Chicago · Epiphany Center for the Arts
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Free Blues Friday Featuring Will Tilson
Friday at 8:00 PM
Chicago · Epiphany Center for the Arts
Coming out of the Psychedelic Closet
Sat, Jun 13, 2:00 PM
Chicago · Bucktown-Wicker Park Branch, Chicago Public Library
Coming out of the Psychedelic Closet
Sat, Jun 13, 2:00 PM
Chicago · Bucktown-Wicker Park Branch, Chicago Public Library
Chicago Vintage, Streetwear & Artisan Market 2026
Fri, Jun 19, 10:00 AM
Chicago · McCormick Place
Chicago Vintage, Streetwear & Artisan Market 2026
Fri, Jun 19, 10:00 AM
Chicago · McCormick Place
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Poetry of Peace: Open Mic Night
Thursday at 7:00 PM
Chicago · Thrift LLC
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Poetry of Peace: Open Mic Night
Thursday at 7:00 PM
Chicago · Thrift LLC
Chicago Urban Makers Fair & Contemporary Brands Showcase 2026
Fri, Jun 12, 10:00 AM
Chicago · Morgan MFG
Chicago Urban Makers Fair & Contemporary Brands Showcase 2026
Fri, Jun 12, 10:00 AM
Chicago · Morgan MFG
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The Coffee Fest afterparty hosted by Sip Society
Fri, Jun 12, 3:00 PM
Chicago · Sip Society Coffee Education Center
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The Coffee Fest afterparty hosted by Sip Society
Fri, Jun 12, 3:00 PM
Chicago · Sip Society Coffee Education Center
Chicago Old Town Art & Craft Street Festival
Sat, Jun 13, 10:00 AM
Chicago · West Division Street
Chicago Old Town Art & Craft Street Festival
Sat, Jun 13, 10:00 AM
Chicago · West Division Street
Bronzeville Summer Nights 2026
Fri, Jul 10, 5:00 PM
Chicago · South Cottage Grove Avenue
Bronzeville Summer Nights 2026
Fri, Jul 10, 5:00 PM
Chicago · South Cottage Grove Avenue
Going fast
Kitten Pilates
Saturday at 11:30 AM
Chicago · Visceral Dance Center
Going fast
Kitten Pilates
Saturday at 11:30 AM
Chicago · Visceral Dance Center
Brewed Conversations + The Walking Hour: A Juneteenth Wellness Experience
Sat, Jun 20, 11:00 AM
Chicago · Sip & Savor
Brewed Conversations + The Walking Hour: A Juneteenth Wellness Experience
Sat, Jun 20, 11:00 AM
Chicago · Sip & Savor
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GirlCon 2026
Sat, Jun 27, 9:30 AM
Chicago · 30 S Wacker Dr
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GirlCon 2026
Sat, Jun 27, 9:30 AM
Chicago · 30 S Wacker Dr
The Englewood Bookfest
Sat, Jun 20, 11:00 AM
Chicago · 6234 S Wolcott Ave
The Englewood Bookfest
Sat, Jun 20, 11:00 AM
Chicago · 6234 S Wolcott Ave
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Survivorship Bootcamp June 2026 – From Healing to Advocacy
Saturday at 9:00 AM
Chicago · University of Illinois Cancer Center (UIC-SRH)
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Survivorship Bootcamp June 2026 – From Healing to Advocacy
Saturday at 9:00 AM
Chicago · University of Illinois Cancer Center (UIC-SRH)
Chicago African Restaurant Week 2026
Thu, Oct 1, 12:00 PM
Chicago · Chicago
Chicago African Restaurant Week 2026
Thu, Oct 1, 12:00 PM
Chicago · Chicago

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What are the best free events to attend?

According to Eventbrite, the best free events are:

Pride x Creative Synergy: Honoring the LGBTQ+ Creative Community

Creator Connects: Juneteenth Celebration

Healing By The Lake: Journaling Event

Women's Golf Month — Ladies Who Golf x Five Iron Golf River North

Which events are currently trending in Chicago?

The trending searches this month in Chicago are:

mothers day

may

memorial day weekend

june

Which free events are coming up?

Discover the best free events happening soon – you don't want to miss them:

Our Power, Our Voice

Mappy Hour

Poetry of Peace: Open Mic Night

Free Blues Friday Featuring Will Tilson

Pride x Creative Synergy: Honoring the LGBTQ+ Creative Community

Pride x Creative Synergy: Honoring the LGBTQ+ Creative Community

Our Power, Our Voice

Our Power, Our Voice

Creator Connects: Juneteenth Celebration

Creator Connects: Juneteenth Celebration

Mappy Hour

Mappy Hour

Healing By The Lake: Journaling Event

Healing By The Lake: Journaling Event

Women's Golf Month — Ladies Who Golf x Five Iron Golf River North

Women's Golf Month — Ladies Who Golf x Five Iron Golf River North

Free Blues Friday Featuring Will Tilson

Free Blues Friday Featuring Will Tilson

Coming out of the Psychedelic Closet

Coming out of the Psychedelic Closet

Chicago Vintage, Streetwear & Artisan Market 2026

Chicago Vintage, Streetwear & Artisan Market 2026

Poetry of Peace: Open Mic Night

Poetry of Peace: Open Mic Night

Chicago Urban Makers Fair & Contemporary Brands Showcase 2026

Chicago Urban Makers Fair & Contemporary Brands Showcase 2026

The Coffee Fest afterparty hosted by Sip Society

The Coffee Fest afterparty hosted by Sip Society

Chicago Old Town Art & Craft Street Festival

Chicago Old Town Art & Craft Street Festival

Bronzeville Summer Nights 2026

Bronzeville Summer Nights 2026

Kitten Pilates

Kitten Pilates

Brewed Conversations + The Walking Hour: A Juneteenth Wellness Experience

Brewed Conversations + The Walking Hour: A Juneteenth Wellness Experience

GirlCon 2026

GirlCon 2026

The Englewood Bookfest

The Englewood Bookfest

Survivorship Bootcamp June 2026 – From Healing to Advocacy

Survivorship Bootcamp June 2026 – From Healing to Advocacy

Chicago African Restaurant Week 2026

Chicago African Restaurant Week 2026

Things to do around Chicago

Trends in Chicago

1. Mothers day

2. May

3. Memorial day weekend

4. June

5. Randb cruise

6. Job fair

7. Bollywood

8. Live concerts

9. Cinco de mayo party

10. Rave party

11. Mother's day brunch

12. Juneteenth

What are the best free events to attend?

Which events are currently trending in Chicago?

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