Events and Things to Do in Chicago, IL

Saturday, July 11

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Trot for Tails 2026

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11

9:00 AM

Evanston, IL

Trot for Tails is a community fundraiser presented by the Ridgeville Park District and the Evanston Animal Shelter....

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Sunday, July 12

Sunday, July 19

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Chicago Artisan Market in Fulton Market - Sun, Jul 19th (Summer edition)

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19

11:00 AM

Morgan MFG, 401 N Morgan St, Chicago, IL

Join us on Sun, Jul 19th (11am-5pm) to shop small, local & sustainable with 100+ talented artisans at our flagship Chicago...

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Tuesday, July 7

• Tricoci University NextGen Beauty Camp 9:00 am

  5 Tricoci University of Beauty Culture Campuses

  
  
• ESC's Darryl Maximilian Robinson Notes 1989 Title Role in THE WIZ 10:00 am

  Online.

  
  
• Summer Writing Institute for Teachers 10:00 am

  American Writers Museum, 180 North N Michigan Ave, Chicago

  
  
• The Awake Code Book Launch + Live Performance by ELEW | Chicago 5:30 pm

  Trump International Hotel & Tower® Chicago, 401 N Wabash Ave, Chicago

  
  
• Game Nights with Stewpendous Productions: Trivia 6:00 pm

  Gallagher Way, 3635 N Clark St, Chicago

  
  

Wednesday, July 8

• Get Lit: The Great American Heist 5:00 pm

  American Writers Museum, 180 North N Michigan Ave, Chicago

  
  
• Belle Tire 4th of July Sale 6:00 pm

  Belle Tire, 3225 W North Ave, Melrose Park

  
  
• Collab Dinner: World Cup Match-Up: England vs. Australia 6:30 pm

  Pier 57 25 11th Ave New York, NY 10011

  
  

Thursday, July 9

• Chicagoland Firearm Training 9:00 am

  4425 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago

  
  
• Water Tower Place Hosting “City Market IRL” Weekly Summer Night Market Series 4:00 pm

  Water Tower Place, 835 N Michigan Ave, Chicago

  
  
• Jazz Night Speakeasy Series at InterContinental Chicago 5:00 pm

  InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile by IHG, 505 N Michigan Ave, Chicago

  
  
• Suminagashi: Meditative Paper Marbling at The Space Together 6:30 pm

  The Space Together, 1727 W Grand Ave, Chicago

  
  
• Claudia Hommel presents "A Collection of Character" Concert 7:00 pm

  Chicago

  
  
• Ma Streeter’s x Good Trouble Bourbon Tasting Experience 7:00 pm

  Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk, 301 E North Water St, Chicago

  
  
• Becoming A Fearless Author Bootcamp 7:00 pm

  Live Virtual Bootcamp

  
  

Friday, July 10

• The Jury Experience - Frankenstein on Trial: The Man Who Defied God: Will Chicago Deliver Justice? 6:00 pm

  Museum Of Contemporary Art Chicago, 220 E Chicago Ave, Chicago

  
  
• Candlelight: Tribute to ABBA 6:30 pm

  Arts Center, 200 N Oak Park Ave, Oak Park

  
  
• Candlelight: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac 8:45 pm

  Arts Center of Oak Park, 200 N Oak Park Ave ,Chicago, Illinois 60302

  
  

Saturday, July 11

• Trot for Tails 2026 9:00 am

  Brummel, Leider, Elks and Ridgeville Parks, Evanston

  
  
• Hanuman Yagna: A Community Festival of Prayer, Strength and Culture 8:00 am

  DuPage Event Center & Fairgrounds, 2015 Manchester Rd, Wheaton