LP - All Is Not Lost Tour One-time only
Tue, Sep 15 · 8:00 PM
West Town
Date Night Ideas This Week in Chicago.
The neighbourhoods are the whole point, and I'd rather send you to Pilsen or Logan Square than anywhere downtown.
The best date night ideas in Chicago, chosen one at a time. Ask me for something more specific.
See these on a map
Browse Chicago neighborhood by neighborhood, get ideas just for you, or ask me anything.
Top picks
Tinlicker North America 2026 One-time only
Wed, Sep 16 · 7:00 PM
River North
Brandon Flowers One-time only
Wed, Sep 16 · 8:30 PM
Sheridan Park
Brandon Flowers – 2026 North American Tour One-time only
Wed, Sep 16 · 7:00 PM
Sheridan Park
Tove Lo - ESTRUS TOUR One-time only
Wed, Sep 16 · 7:00 PM
West Town
Altin Gun: North American Tour 2026 One-time only
Wed, Sep 16 · 7:30 PM
Lake View East
Liz Phair and Sleater-Kinney One-time only
Thu, Sep 17 · 6:30 PM
West Town
Petr Popelka & Hilary Hahn Star Performer
Thu, Sep 17 · 7:30 PM
Chicago Loop
POiSON GiRL FRiEND – Autumn 2026 US/MX Tour One-time only
Thu, Sep 17 · 7:00 PM
River North
Liliom Star Performer
Thu, Sep 17 · 7:30 PM
Chicago Loop
Not everyone knows about these
DanceJOY Femme w/ Lady Sol
Mon, Sep 28 · 7:00 PM
Lower West Side
Nahui Ollin Aztec Dance at Berger One-time only
Tue, Sep 15 · 6:30 PM
Edgewater
Trigger Happy
Wed, Sep 16 · 9:30 PM
Lake View East
Chicago’s Favorite Brick Nerd, Will Quam, joins Chicago’s Late Night Talk Show One-time only
Wed, Sep 16 · 7:30 PM
Logan Square
Ronnie Baker Brooks One-time only
Wed, Sep 16 · 7:30 PM
Skokie
Inside/Out Film Series: A Nice Place to Live (1974) One-time only
Wed, Sep 16 · 6:30 PM
West Jackson Boulevard District
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Frequently asked questions
How are these date night ideas in Chicago chosen?
I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.
Is this list up to date?
Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on.
How do I find something that suits me?
Open the map and tell me what you're after — a good terrace, somewhere that works with kids, something on tonight. I'll answer and narrow it down with you.
Do I need an account?
No, everything here is browsable without one. An account is how I learn your taste, your people and your saves, so what I show you keeps getting closer to what you'd actually go to. You can also have ideas sent to you by email or message if you want them.
Is it free?
Yes, completely.