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Book Signing & Panel with Tamika Thompson | The Curse of Hester Gardens
Sun, May 17, 3:00 PM
Chicago · Da Book Joint
Book Signing & Panel with Tamika Thompson | The Curse of Hester Gardens
Sun, May 17, 3:00 PM
Chicago · Da Book Joint
American Identity Summit & Gala 2026: America at 250
Fri, May 15, 6:00 PM
Chicago · David Rubenstein Forum at the University of Chicago
American Identity Summit & Gala 2026: America at 250
Fri, May 15, 6:00 PM
Chicago · David Rubenstein Forum at the University of Chicago
Redeem A Nation Book Signing with Damario Solomon-Simmons
Tue, May 19, 7:00 PM
Chicago · Da Book Joint
Redeem A Nation Book Signing with Damario Solomon-Simmons
Tue, May 19, 7:00 PM
Chicago · Da Book Joint
Sales end soon
Dirty Bingo is Back at The Chill House
Wednesday at 7:00 PM
Frankfort · 7905 W Lincoln Hwy
Sales end soon
Dirty Bingo is Back at The Chill House
Wednesday at 7:00 PM
Frankfort · 7905 W Lincoln Hwy
Rock River Memorial Forest | Summer Solstice Gathering
Sat, Jun 20, 11:00 AM
Oregon · Better Place Forests - Rock River
Rock River Memorial Forest | Summer Solstice Gathering
Sat, Jun 20, 11:00 AM
Oregon · Better Place Forests - Rock River
Sales end soon
20's 30's Singles Meet Up at 88 Marketplace
Wednesday at 6:00 PM
Chicago · 88 Marketplace
Sales end soon
20's 30's Singles Meet Up at 88 Marketplace
Wednesday at 6:00 PM
Chicago · 88 Marketplace
Trash People of Logan Square x Belmont Tavern: Community Clean Up!
Sun, May 10, 1:30 PM
Chicago · Belmont Tavern
Trash People of Logan Square x Belmont Tavern: Community Clean Up!
Sun, May 10, 1:30 PM
Chicago · Belmont Tavern
Shamicka Toney Book Signing & Talk
Sat, May 30, 12:00 PM
Chicago · Da Book Joint
Shamicka Toney Book Signing & Talk
Sat, May 30, 12:00 PM
Chicago · Da Book Joint
Speed Friending
Thursday at 7:00 PM
Chicago · The Low Horse
Speed Friending
Thursday at 7:00 PM
Chicago · The Low Horse
Sildanza Fiesta Fund
Sat, May 30, 7:30 PM
Chicago · TQ Experience Event Space
Sildanza Fiesta Fund
Sat, May 30, 7:30 PM
Chicago · TQ Experience Event Space
Selling fast
Meet IRL | Curated Speed Dating | Ages 32-42 ~Women's tickets sold out~
Tue, May 19, 6:30 PM
Chicago · Wolf & Company
Selling fast
Meet IRL | Curated Speed Dating | Ages 32-42 ~Women's tickets sold out~
Tue, May 19, 6:30 PM
Chicago · Wolf & Company
Rock River Memorial Forest | Tending the Transitions Summer Gathering
Sat, Jul 25, 11:00 AM
Oregon · Better Place Forests - Rock River
Rock River Memorial Forest | Tending the Transitions Summer Gathering
Sat, Jul 25, 11:00 AM
Oregon · Better Place Forests - Rock River
Independence Day Bash Bike Night at The Chill House w/ Ignited Patio Stage
Fri, Jul 3, 6:00 PM
Frankfort · 7905 W Lincoln Hwy
Independence Day Bash Bike Night at The Chill House w/ Ignited Patio Stage
Fri, Jul 3, 6:00 PM
Frankfort · 7905 W Lincoln Hwy
Meet IRL | Singles Trivia Night!
Thu, May 28, 6:30 PM
Chicago · Fatpour Wicker Park: Ultimate Chicago Sports Bar
Meet IRL | Singles Trivia Night!
Thu, May 28, 6:30 PM
Chicago · Fatpour Wicker Park: Ultimate Chicago Sports Bar
Hot Potato Hearts Queer Speed Dating
Mon, May 25, 7:00 PM + 11 more
Chicago · Lemon
Hot Potato Hearts Queer Speed Dating
Mon, May 25, 7:00 PM + 11 more
Chicago · Lemon
Windy City Witch Fest - Day One
Fri, Oct 9, 12:00 PM
Chicago · Irish American Heritage Center
Windy City Witch Fest - Day One
Fri, Oct 9, 12:00 PM
Chicago · Irish American Heritage Center
Rock River Memorial Forest | Tending the Transitions Fall Gathering
Sat, Sep 26, 11:00 AM
Oregon · Better Place Forests - Rock River
Rock River Memorial Forest | Tending the Transitions Fall Gathering
Sat, Sep 26, 11:00 AM
Oregon · Better Place Forests - Rock River
Rock River Memorial Forest | Autumn in the Forest
Sat, Oct 17, 11:00 AM
Oregon · Better Place Forests - Rock River
Rock River Memorial Forest | Autumn in the Forest
Sat, Oct 17, 11:00 AM
Oregon · Better Place Forests - Rock River
Slay the Lake Presents Chicago Pride Book Fest
Sat, Jun 27, 12:00 PM
Tinley Park · Soundgrowler Brewing Co.
Slay the Lake Presents Chicago Pride Book Fest
Sat, Jun 27, 12:00 PM
Tinley Park · Soundgrowler Brewing Co.
Almost full
Little Italy Walking Tour
Sat, May 9, 11:00 AM
Chicago · Jane Addams Hull-House Museum
Almost full
Little Italy Walking Tour
Sat, May 9, 11:00 AM
Chicago · Jane Addams Hull-House Museum

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Book Signing & Panel with Tamika Thompson | The Curse of Hester Gardens

American Identity Summit & Gala 2026: America at 250

Redeem A Nation Book Signing with Damario Solomon-Simmons

Rock River Memorial Forest | Summer Solstice Gathering

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20's 30's Singles Meet Up at 88 Marketplace

Dirty Bingo is Back at The Chill House

Speed Friending

Little Italy Walking Tour