The Living Canvas
The Living Canvas: Chicago's premier healed tattoo gallery. Oct 16, 5-10PM @ Skyline Loft. Live jazz, art & raffles. Early bird tix $50!
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With 68 free events and experiences currently listed in Chicago, residents and visitors can enjoy a variety of activities including the Espresso Self: Spoken Word series at Urban Luxe Cafe and attend the upcoming 14th Annual Health Equity Symposium in 2026. Dive into these enriching free things to do in Chicago today.
Feedback Open Mic
Perform your songs for constructive feedback from our team of music coaches!
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Book Launch: Monster in the Mirror by Janasha Prabhu
Her uncle was a serial killer. The town whispers, could she be a killer too?
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Vienna to New York
Join us for the opening concert of DYNAMIKfest Chicago, a new and exciting chamber music festival in the heart of the Windy City!
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Riot! at the Disco: Emo + Pop Punk Nite [Chicago]
Riot! at the Disco returns to Chicago!
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Into the Groove
Get ready to lose yourself in the rhythm and dance like nobody's watching at this super chill groove session.
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Your Local Breastie 2nd Annual 1k Walk
Get ready to strut your stuff with your breasties at our 2nd Annual 1k Walk - it's gonna be a blast!
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Crikey! A Classic Community Clean-up! Comprende?
We're gonna have some coffee, link up with other trash-hating folks, and get the job done. What, do ya need a diagram or something? COME OUT
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Yes. Every event and experience listed here is free to attend in Chicago, IL, with no admission charge.
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