Garden Of: BACK TO SCHOOL One-time only
Fri, Sep 18 · 9:00 PM
Avondale • $$
Parties This Week in Chicago worth going out for.
The neighbourhoods are the whole point, and I'd rather send you to Pilsen or Logan Square than anywhere downtown.
I keep track of parties in Chicago and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.
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Browse Chicago neighborhood by neighborhood, get ideas just for you, or ask me anything.
Top picks
All You Can Eataly – Septemberfest One-time only
Fri, Sep 18 · 7:00 PM
River North
80s vs 90s Night at the Zoo - An Adults Only Evening One-time only
Sat, Sep 19 · 6:30 PM
Lincoln Park
Oktoberfest at the Garden
Sat, Sep 19 · 11:00 AM
Glencoe
Riot Fest Late Night: Casa Gogol Records Party w/ That Handsome Devil + PONS One-time only
Sat, Sep 19 · 11:00 PM
Avondale • $$
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Grrr
Fri, Sep 18 · 9:00 PM
Uptown • $
Oxygen One-time only
Fri, Sep 18 · 10:00 PM
Lake View East • $$
Daphni * Phil Stone One-time only
Sat, Sep 19 · 10:00 PM
Lake View East • $$
DANK Haus Oktoberfest 2026 One-time only
Sat, Sep 19 · 6:30 PM
Lincoln Square
Clink & Sip Festival One-time only
Sun, Sep 20 · 3:00 PM
West Town
Queen! One-time only
Sun, Sep 20 · 10:00 PM
Lake View East • $$
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Frequently asked questions
How are these parties 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 everything here still happening?
Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on — anything that's finished drops off by itself.
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.