New Year's Eve in Chicago.

The neighbourhoods are the whole point, and I'd rather send you to Pilsen or Logan Square than anywhere downtown.

The best new year's eve in Chicago, chosen one at a time. Ask me for something more specific.

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Building Tours

Building Tours

Thu, Dec 31 · 1:15 PM

Chicago Loop

Free architecture deep-dives

Public Group Tours

Public Group Tours

Thu, Dec 31 · 1:15 PM

Chicago Loop

The People's Palace tour

Poetry Pop-up: Lives of Plants

Poetry Pop-up: Lives of Plants

Thu, Dec 31 · 10:00 AM

Near South Side

Typewriter poetry in the galleries

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Carillon Tower Tours

Carillon Tower Tours

Thu, Dec 31 · 11:30 AM

Hyde Park

Gothic tower climbs

Greensky Bluegrass

Greensky Bluegrass

Thu, Dec 31 · 9:30 PM

West Town

Progressive bluegrass jams

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New Year’s Extravaganza Ben Kweller w. special guest Case Oats (2 Days) SRO

New Year’s Extravaganza Ben Kweller w. special guest Case Oats (2 Days) SRO

Thu, Dec 31 · 9:00 PM

Evanston

Indie-rock Cover The Mirrors tour

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Frequently asked questions

How are these new year's eve 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.

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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.

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