August Events and Things to do in Chicago, IL

Kintsugi for Beginners
Sat, Aug 22, 3:30 PM
Chicago · Japanese Culture Center
Kintsugi for Beginners
Sat, Aug 22, 3:30 PM
Chicago · Japanese Culture Center
Yoga Sundays: Summer Series | August 23, 2026
Sun, Aug 23, 11:00 AM
Chicago · Humboldt Park Boathouse
Yoga Sundays: Summer Series | August 23, 2026
Sun, Aug 23, 11:00 AM
Chicago · Humboldt Park Boathouse
Eat the Neighborhood Foraging Walk and Lunch: Carnivore @ Carnival Oak Park
Sun, Aug 23, 11:00 AM
Oak Park · Carnivore at Carnival Grocery
Eat the Neighborhood Foraging Walk and Lunch: Carnivore @ Carnival Oak Park
Sun, Aug 23, 11:00 AM
Oak Park · Carnivore at Carnival Grocery
Kiss all the Time, Burlesque Occasionally: A Burlesque Cabaret
Fri, Aug 28, 7:00 PM
Chicago · The Newport Theater
Kiss all the Time, Burlesque Occasionally: A Burlesque Cabaret
Fri, Aug 28, 7:00 PM
Chicago · The Newport Theater
Greater Together Back-to-School Block Party
Fri, Aug 14, 3:00 PM
Chicago · Gary Comer Youth Center
Greater Together Back-to-School Block Party
Fri, Aug 14, 3:00 PM
Chicago · Gary Comer Youth Center
Summer E-tegami Workshop: Eggplants & Peppers
Sun, Aug 23, 3:30 PM
Chicago · Japanese Culture Center
Summer E-tegami Workshop: Eggplants & Peppers
Sun, Aug 23, 3:30 PM
Chicago · Japanese Culture Center
Deep Dish Pizza Classes with Pizzeria UNO
Wed, Aug 5, 6:00 PM + 3 more
Chicago · Pizzeria Due
Deep Dish Pizza Classes with Pizzeria UNO
Wed, Aug 5, 6:00 PM + 3 more
Chicago · Pizzeria Due
Dovetail Brewery Tour
Sat, Aug 1, 12:00 PM + 4 more
Chicago · Dovetail Brewery
Dovetail Brewery Tour
Sat, Aug 1, 12:00 PM + 4 more
Chicago · Dovetail Brewery
Sunday FUNday Cruises on Lake Michigan | 21+ | Live DJ | Full Bar
Sun, Aug 2, 1:30 PM + 4 more
Chicago · Sightseer Boat located at Monroe Harbor (See map and directions at bottom of page for exact location)
Sunday FUNday Cruises on Lake Michigan | 21+ | Live DJ | Full Bar
Sun, Aug 2, 1:30 PM + 4 more
Chicago · Sightseer Boat located at Monroe Harbor (See map and directions at bottom of page for exact location)
Branch Family Reunion 2026
Sat, Aug 29, 11:00 AM
Chicago · Lincoln Park Zoo
Branch Family Reunion 2026
Sat, Aug 29, 11:00 AM
Chicago · Lincoln Park Zoo
Fem Com Punch Up Grad Show
Sat, Aug 8, 6:00 PM
Chicago · The Lincoln Lodge
Fem Com Punch Up Grad Show
Sat, Aug 8, 6:00 PM
Chicago · The Lincoln Lodge
In-Person Support Group for Women Narcissistic Abuse Survivors
Thu, Aug 6, 7:00 PM + 3 more
Chicago · 4801 W Peterson Ave suite 608
In-Person Support Group for Women Narcissistic Abuse Survivors
Thu, Aug 6, 7:00 PM + 3 more
Chicago · 4801 W Peterson Ave suite 608
Butterfly Pinning Workshops
Sat, Aug 15, 5:00 PM
chicago · The Insect Asylum
Butterfly Pinning Workshops
Sat, Aug 15, 5:00 PM
chicago · The Insect Asylum
MONDAY AUGUST 3: LATE NITE MIC WITH VIK PANDYA
Mon, Aug 3, 7:00 PM
Chicago · The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage
MONDAY AUGUST 3: LATE NITE MIC WITH VIK PANDYA
Mon, Aug 3, 7:00 PM
Chicago · The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage
House Vs. Reggaeton — Dance Party and Fireworks Cruise
Sat, Aug 29, 7:30 PM
Chicago · Summer Of George
House Vs. Reggaeton — Dance Party and Fireworks Cruise
Sat, Aug 29, 7:30 PM
Chicago · Summer Of George
Wednesday Fireworks Cruises on Lake Michigan | 21+ | Full Bar
Wed, Aug 5, 7:30 PM + 3 more
Chicago · Sightseer Boat located at Monroe Harbor (See map and directions at bottom of page for exact location)
Wednesday Fireworks Cruises on Lake Michigan | 21+ | Full Bar
Wed, Aug 5, 7:30 PM + 3 more
Chicago · Sightseer Boat located at Monroe Harbor (See map and directions at bottom of page for exact location)
TUESDAY AUGUST 4: TOMATO THROW SHOW
Tue, Aug 4, 7:00 PM
Chicago · The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage
TUESDAY AUGUST 4: TOMATO THROW SHOW
Tue, Aug 4, 7:00 PM
Chicago · The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage
Fem Com Grad Show
Mon, Aug 3, 6:30 PM + 1 more
Chicago · The Lincoln Lodge
Fem Com Grad Show
Mon, Aug 3, 6:30 PM + 1 more
Chicago · The Lincoln Lodge

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Kintsugi for Beginners

Kintsugi for Beginners

Yoga Sundays: Summer Series | August 23, 2026

Yoga Sundays: Summer Series | August 23, 2026

Eat the Neighborhood Foraging Walk and Lunch: Carnivore @ Carnival Oak Park

Eat the Neighborhood Foraging Walk and Lunch: Carnivore @ Carnival Oak Park

Kiss all the Time, Burlesque Occasionally: A Burlesque Cabaret

Kiss all the Time, Burlesque Occasionally: A Burlesque Cabaret

Greater Together Back-to-School Block Party

Greater Together Back-to-School Block Party

Summer E-tegami Workshop: Eggplants & Peppers

Summer E-tegami Workshop: Eggplants & Peppers

Deep Dish Pizza Classes with Pizzeria UNO

Deep Dish Pizza Classes with Pizzeria UNO

Dovetail Brewery Tour

Dovetail Brewery Tour

Sunday FUNday Cruises on Lake Michigan | 21+ | Live DJ | Full Bar

Sunday FUNday Cruises on Lake Michigan | 21+ | Live DJ | Full Bar

Branch Family Reunion 2026

Branch Family Reunion 2026

Fem Com Punch Up Grad Show

Fem Com Punch Up Grad Show

In-Person Support Group for Women Narcissistic Abuse Survivors

In-Person Support Group for Women Narcissistic Abuse Survivors

Butterfly Pinning Workshops

Butterfly Pinning Workshops

MONDAY AUGUST 3: LATE NITE MIC WITH VIK PANDYA

MONDAY AUGUST 3: LATE NITE MIC WITH VIK PANDYA

House Vs. Reggaeton — Dance Party and Fireworks Cruise

House Vs. Reggaeton — Dance Party and Fireworks Cruise

Wednesday Fireworks Cruises on Lake Michigan | 21+ | Full Bar

Wednesday Fireworks Cruises on Lake Michigan | 21+ | Full Bar

TUESDAY AUGUST 4: TOMATO THROW SHOW

TUESDAY AUGUST 4: TOMATO THROW SHOW

Fem Com Grad Show

Fem Com Grad Show

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