Events and Things to Do in Chicago, IL

Monday, August 31

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The Pepsi Challenge

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31

9:00 AM

Chicago, IL

The Pepsi Challenge is coming to DePaul University! PEPSI® is bringing the iconic blind taste test to the DePaul University...

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Thursday, September 10

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Digital Marketing Strategy Information Session

SEP

10

12:00 PM

Chicago, IL

Ready to sharpen your digital marketing expertise? Join this free online 45 min session with instructor James Moore to learn...

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Tuesday, September 15

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Fundraising in the Age of AI

SEP

15

12:00 PM

Chicago, IL

AI is changing the way organizations identify funding opportunities and make fundraising decisions—but technology alone doesn’t...

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Saturday, August 29

• Destiny's Child: Iconic Reimagined Tribute – Chicago 8:45 pm

  Congress Hotel, 546 S Michigan Ave, Chicago

  
  

Sunday, August 30

• Inaugural Panda Fest Chicago 10:00 am

  Butler Field, Chicago

  
  
• A Potpourri of Fresh Air, Airs and Arias, A Garden Concert Benefit 5:00 pm

  Garden Concert in River Forest, River Forest

  
  

Monday, August 31

• The Pepsi Challenge 9:00 am

  DePaul University, 2325 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL, 60614

  
  
• Midtown Athletic Club Launches the Alan G. Schwartz Community Tennis Program 5:00 am

  Midtown Athletic Club, 2444 N Elston Ave, Chicago

  
  
• City Cruises Buy 1 Cruise, Get One 50% Off 9:00 am

  City Cruises, 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago

  
  
• This Summer, Flyover’s Double Feature Takes Guests on Two Unforgettable Journeys Under One Roof 10:00 am

  Flyover, 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago

  
  
• Altezza Rooftop opens May 28 in Streeterville 4:00 pm

  Altezza Rooftop Bar Chicago, 101 E Erie St, Chicago

  
  
• NAIA Happy Hour 4:00 pm

  NAIA, 300 N La Salle Dr, Chicago

  
  
• The Borgen Project Informational Session 4:30 pm

  Loyola Park, 1230 W Greenleaf Ave, Chicago

  
  

Tuesday, September 1

• Chicago Violin Competition 2026 - REGISTRATION ENDS Sep 30 9:00 am

  60 55th St, Clarendon Hills

  
  
• September Salon Promos: Tricoci University of Beauty Culture 9:00 am

  All 15 Tricoci University Campuses

  
  
• Concealed Carry Class 9:00 am

  4425 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago

  
  

Wednesday, September 2

• Drunk Shakespeare Chicago! 7:00 pm

  The Lounge At The Lion, 182 N Wabash Ave, Chicago

  
  

Thursday, September 3

• Tiny Tot Day @ Dan Ryan Woods Nature Play Space 9:00 am

  Chicago

  
  
• Chicago/Midwest NATAS to Celebrate 2026 Emmy® Nominees at Steak 48 6:00 pm

  Steak 48, 615 N Wabash Ave, Chicago

  
  
• Miss Foozie’s Last Summer Fling BINGO at Cesar’s Killer Margaritas 6:30 pm

  Cesar's Killer Margaritas - Broadway, 2924 N Broadway, Chicago

  
  
• North Coast & ARC Pre-Party Takeover 9:00 pm

  1356 W Lake St, Chicago

  
  

Friday, September 4

• Biohackers World Chicago 2026 | Longevity & Wellness Event 9:00 am

  160 E Pearson St, Chicago

  
  
• Miss Jamie's Farm at Burr Ridge Village Center 10:00 am

  Burr Ridge Village Center, 701 Village Center Dr, Burr Ridge