Let’s explore social events in Chicago, IL happening this week. Local events are a great way to meet new people and make new friends. Look through this page and consider going out and socializing during one of these social events.
Social events are great and offer a world of possibilities. You can make new friends, learn new skills, see things from different perspectives and it’s fantastic for your mental health. And never before has companionship and being able to spend time with others been as important as it is today.
You probably remember being a kid and going up to another person your age and saying, “Do you want to be friends?” and that was pretty much that. Friend made. Alas, it’s not quite as simple now that we’re grown up, but it doesn’t have to be as difficult or as awkward as we think. There are thousands of people out there who would love to meet up with others, finding them just takes a bit of help and that’s what we’re here for.
On this page, we hope you’ll find some interesting events in Chicago where you can make some new friends.
Local Groups’ Events in Chicago
BrowserStack QA meetup – Chicago
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 21st
◦ Where: undefined
Join us for our QA meetup of the BrowserStack Meetup group in Chicago.
Agenda:-
5:30: Open doors
6:00 – 6:40: **Testing at scale with ChatGPT: A deep dive example of portfolio management software** By [Dan Belasich](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-belasich-40278221/)
6:40 – 8:00: Dinner and Networking
***Venue:*** **Will be updated soon**
***Date & Time – November 26th, 5:30 PM CDT***
**Also m(…)
AI-Powered Customer Support Solution Using Azure AI Services and Elasticsearch
◦ When: Tuesday, Nov 19th
◦ Where: Row 24 Chicago
The Elastic team and Microsoft are kicking off Ignite with a joint meetup at Row24 on **Monday, November 18th**!
Join us for an exciting evening as we explore AI-Powered Customer Support Solutions using Azure AI Services and Elasticsearch. We’ll wrap up the evening with networking, refreshments, and light bites.
📅 **Date & Time:**
Monday, November 18th, from 6:30-8:30 pm
📍**Location:** *Walki(…)
Tech Pulse 2030: Funding the Next Generation of Fintech Solutions
◦ When: Wednesday, Nov 20th
◦ Where: 1871
Tech Pulse 2030 delves into the future of AI, Web3 and FinTech, showcasing groundbreaking innovations that are shaping the industry. This forward-looking exploration highlights the transformative power of emerging technologies in driving efficiency, enhancing decision-making, and creating new opportunities for businesses. Through expert insights and case studies, readers will gain a comprehensive (…)
Chicago Data Networking Event
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 21st
◦ Where: Fado Irish Pub
Keboola and Cuesta Partners are thrilled to bring together the Chicago data community together to learn, network and share insights.
We’ll facilitate the discussion, supported by an open bar, around the topic of building an enterprise data model for 2025.
Designing a resilient and scalable enterprise data model is more critical than ever. Join your peers in the Chicago data community to explore (…)
Socialise and Drinks @ Moxy Hotel
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: Moxy Chicago Downtown
Drinks, DJ and New faces for the Month of November
Come out and meet new faces, socialize with familiar ones at the Moxy Hotel.
This location is inside in the hotel. Large open bar, plenty of seating space, the DJ will be spinning from 8-10pm and there’s a taco shop if anyone is hungry as well.
The event will go forth rain, hail or snow. So don’t be shy to make an appearance.
For those that are(…)
PostgreSQL Meetup
◦ When: Wednesday, Nov 20th
◦ Where: 540 W Madison St
Dear Chicago PUG members,
Due to the speaker’s illness, we have to make changes to the November meetup. The last meetup of 2024 will take place on **November 20** from 5-30 PM to 8 PM.
We will meet at our usual location: DRW Training Center, 540 W. Madison, 25th floor.
A reminder about our venue:
\- This is a high\-security building\, which means the names of all participants should be communic(…)
Drinks at the Palmer House Hotel Bar
◦ When: Friday, Nov 22nd
◦ Where: Palmer House a Hilton Hotel
Hi everyone. I’ve talked with a few people from the group about having some events at hotel bars in Chicago. There are some fantastic hidden gem hotel bars, but possible none finer than the bar at the Palmer House. There’s a beautiful French-inspired lobby with 21 ceiling murals from Art Deco painter Louis Pierre Rigal.
We’ll meet at the bar for drinks and take in all the splendor over great conv(…)
Network with Science Enthusiasts
◦ When: Tuesday, Nov 19th
◦ Where: Half Sour
Join AWIS, the Chicago Council on Science and Technology, Chientist, ChiTownBio, and the Illinois Science Council for an evening of networking, socializing, and science.
Featuring a talk by Marilene Pavan about using biology to remove fossil fuels from manufacturing and create a more circular economy. Doors at Half Sour will open at 6:00 with the talk kicking off at 6:30. Food and drink will be a(…)
Gangnam Market (Noble Square)
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: Gangnam Market
meetup for chicago anime hangouts! hope to have conversations about anime, and manga and more. just show up 😀
schedule:
12:00 pm: show up at Gangnam Market – meet in the food court, but i hope to get food at the food court, browse around, and check out the space (South Korean grocer).
post meet-up: down to get some boba or dessert afterwards(…)
Holiday Lights Road Rave 2024!
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: Daley Plaza
***Helmet Required***\*
***Please Sign Online Waiver:***
[https://www.waiverfile.com/b/WindyCitySkaters](https://www.waiverfile.com/b/WindyCitySkaters)
Please sign this waiver ahead of time so we can begin skating promptly.
**Bonus Road Rave!** We will wear battery-operated Holiday lights and skate a 12-mile route through popular bar & restaurant parts of Chicago. This is the night Chicago light(…)
Competitive Coed Level B / BB 6 games 24 PPL 2 courts no rotating $10
◦ When: Tuesday, Nov 19th
◦ Where: Stanton Indoor Gym
Welcome to Stanton Park Monday Night Volleyball!
This is a fun competitive group. I know there is a lot to read but we want to make sure this is a safe place to play and that everyone has fun and we are all the same level.
We have to turn the lights out and be out of the building by 8pm.
Cost: $10
We are looking for B level at a minimum but prefer higher. If you are B, we hope you are trying t(…)
Speed Networking!
◦ When: Tuesday, Nov 19th
◦ Where: A and N Mortgage Services, Inc.
Join us at the Chicago Multifamily Club’s Speed Networking Event on November 18, 2024, at 6:00 PM CST, and expand your network, identify potential partners, and accelerate your multifamily real estate business. This event is your opportunity to connect with industry professionals, learn from experienced investors, stay updated on multifamily trends, and build valuable relationships.
Whether you’r(…)
Microsoft Ignite 2024
◦ When: Tuesday, Nov 19th
Join **Microsoft Ignite** and get ready to achieve more with the power of AI and Microsoft Cloud.
Discover solutions that will help you modernize and manage your own intelligent apps, safeguard your business and data, accelerate productivity, and connect with partners while growing your community.
For registration and the full agenda, please visit the official site:
[https://ignite.microsoft.com(…)
Chicago Tech Mixer
◦ When: Friday, Nov 22nd
◦ Where: Arlo Chicago (Formerly Hotel Julian)
JOIN US FOR THE BEST NETWORKING EVENT IN CHICAGO!
**As seen in Entrepreneur Magazine**
connect in connect is the fastest growing startup, digital & tech networking organization in the country. Our events are comprised of the most influential professionals in the area.
THIS IS A PAID EVENT RSVP HERE ••> [https://shorturl.at/AoV9F](https://shorturl.at/AoV9F) (…)
An Evening of 2 Talks: with Jennifer Reif (Neo4j) and Dmitry Chuyko (BellSoft)
◦ When: Tuesday, Nov 19th
◦ Where: Illinois Institute of Technology – Computer Science – Stuart Building
CJUG and the Chicago Kotlin Users Group (CKUG) will be co-hosting 2 special guest speakers at our November meetup:
* Jennifer Reif from Neo4j (our Gold Sponsor)
* Dmitry Chuyko from BellSoft
**Talk #1** *(50-60 minutes with Q&A)*
Speaker: **Jennifer Reif, Developer Advocate at Neo4j**
Title: **Pass or Play: What does GenAI mean for the Java Developer?**
Description:
*You’ve been tasked with impl(…)
Chicago Women Entrepreneurs Mastermind Meet Up
◦ When: Wednesday, Nov 20th
◦ Where: Maison Marcel
Hello Chicago Women Entrepreneurs!
This monthly mastermind meet up is aimed to help you network with other like-minded women who are in the process of building their PASSION businesses while also looking for business mindset support.
Come to our meet-up if you’re looking for empowerment, connections, or someone to brainstorm business ideas with!
EverBoss is a female entrepreneur community that (…)
INT’L CAFE at Revolution Taproom on Kedzie
◦ When: Friday, Nov 22nd
◦ Where: Revolution Brewing – Brewery & Taproom
[Create a profile and grab tickets to see the language list here: intlcafe.io](intlcafe.io)
At INT’L CAFE you can make some new friends and practice speaking a language that you are learning or already know.
There will be a table for each language requested. Feel free to move around to different tables if you speak multiple languages. We generally have English, Spanish, German, French, Mandarin,(…)
Make friends & BlaBla Language Exchange Chicago
◦ When: Wednesday, Nov 20th
◦ Where: Fatpour Tap Works – Wicker Park
**⚠️⚠️⚠️ 🍹/🍔 You are asked to order a drink or something to eat BEFORE joining the group (MANDATORY) ⚠️⚠️⚠️**
Meet new people – Make international and local friends – Speak languages (mingle) – Have fun 😉
**👉 Any question or request?** **[Reach out to us on Instagram](http://www.instagram.com/blablalanguage) !**
**👉 Some guidelines for a delightful experience:**
\- 🍺🥤 You are asked to orde(…)
In Person Board Game Night!
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 21st
◦ Where: Konak Pizza and Grill
At long last it’s time for us to roll real dice, shuffle up cards, grab a cold beer, and see each other face to face!
In person board game nights are back. We’re returning to Konak Pizza and Grill. Naturally, we request that you follow the City of Chicago and CDC public health guidelines for indoor events. (In short, you don’t need to wear a mask if you’re fully vaccinated).
Every 2 weeks starti(…)
Tips to meet people at social events
You can make more friends at one party by showing interest in them than in a month by trying to meet people online. Meeting new people and making genuine connections in local events can be fun and easy if you go with the right mindset.
When it comes to meeting new people, nothing beats showing up in the real world. But none of the tips will work if you are not coming from the right place. Keep an open mind when attending social events. Reframe strangers as potential friends, it will make it much easier to approach conversations and fully engage in them.
When choosing an event, keep an eye on interesting themes, something you can relate to. Meeting new people in the context of mutual interest increases your chances of being friends.
Research events with the types of people you want to meet. They could be people in your age group, your field of work, or a specific neighborhood. Do not be too strict though, loosen up a little bit from your expectations.
Go where people are intentionally looking to make friends such as networking events where it feels normal and expected to walk up and introduce yourself.
In this digital era, apps and websites are the most convenient solutions for finding out about local events. If you are not sure where to look for events happening in Chicago, you can try out Choosechicago.com, Thrillist.com, or News.wttw.com.
RELATED: How To Meet People In Chicago, Illinois
Illuminate 900: Holiday Tree Lighting Benefiting Make-A-Wish® Illinois 2024
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 21st
◦ Where: 900 N Michigan Ave
Join us Thursday, November 21st for a magical kick-off to the Holidays: Illuminate 900!
CHICAGO’S #1 DESI PARTY, BOLLYWOOD BHANGRA EDITION, FT DJ BROWNY @LORE
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: Lore Chicago
Join us for Chicago’s #1 Bollywood party, DJ BROWNY edition!
Breast Cancer Awareness Virtual Fundraiser + Moonlight Event
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 21st
◦ Where: BIÂN Chicago – A Private Club for Wellness, Work, and Community
Click “Get Tickets” to make a donation to to our Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraiser and/or buy tickets to Moonlight.
Logan Square Autumn Vintage & Artisan Fest
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: Logan Square Auditorium
Presented by Windy City Market, Logan Square Auditorium & Redbull featuring 70+ Vintage & Artisan Vendors PerDay, Food, Art Gallery & More!
Afro Fusion Saturday : Afrobeats, Hiphop, Dancehall, Soca (Free Entry)
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: Le Nocturne Chicago
The Most Diverse International Party In Chicago
70% SOLD OUT Baila Habibi Masquerade Party at the Palace
◦ When: Friday, Nov 22nd
◦ Where: Alhambra Palace Restaurant
The biggest Baila Habibi Party! Dedicated to your favorite Latin & Arab Hits at the world famous Alhambra Palace in the Fulton Market area!
Chicago Biggest Business Tech & Entrepreneur Professional Networking Soriee
◦ When: Monday, Nov 18th
◦ Where: The Silversmith Hotel ( ADAMUS LOUNGE )
Chicago Biggest Business Tech & Entrepreneur Professional Networking Soriee
Giorgos Xatzipavlou Live in Chicago – “Comedy in Γκρικ”
◦ When: Wednesday, Nov 20th
◦ Where: Laugh Factory
After sell-out shows across 29 cities worldwide, Greece’s biggest touring comedian, Giorgos Xatzipavlou, comes to Chicago.
Network After Work Chicago Business Owners and Entrepreneurs
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 21st
◦ Where: Joy District
Network After Work invites you to an evening out with other local professionals looking to expand their professional network.
National Women’s Affordable Housing Network Luncheon
◦ When: Monday, Nov 18th
◦ Where: Swissotel Chicago
Join us for a luncheon to connect with women passionate about affordable housing solutions.
Freelance Wrestling: LIVE!
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 21st
◦ Where: Emporium Logan Square
$20 GA | $40 VIP
“Carson the Magnificent” – Author Talk (IN PERSON)
◦ When: Tuesday, Nov 19th
◦ Where: American Writers Museum
Mike Thomas, co-author of “Carson the Magnificent,” the new biography about Johnny Carson, sits down with Rick Kogan to discuss the book.
Wingsgiving 2K24
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: THE BAR 10 DOORS
A can’t-miss event including exclusive wings, entertainment, and community building.
SECC Shop Local Kick Off Celebration
◦ When: Tuesday, Nov 19th
◦ Where: Mesler Kitchen | Bar | Lounge
Join the South East Chicago Commission (SECC) for a Shop Local Kick Off Celebration with the Sophy Hotel and Mesler Kitchen!
Brice And Wen Present: Chicago
◦ When: Wednesday, Nov 20th
◦ Where: Barcocina West Town
Brice And Wen are headed back to Chicago for another EPIC Survivor 47 Watch Party!
UIC Choirs
◦ When: Wednesday, Nov 20th
◦ Where: Notre Dame de Chicago
Unless otherwise stated all UIC Concerts are Free and Open to the Public Registration is required to attend this performance.
Friends With Benefits
◦ When: Friday, Nov 22nd
◦ Where: The Promontory
Come hang out at Friends With Benefits at The Promontory!
River North Pole – A family fun indoor event with Santa and Mrs. Claus!
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: Trump International Hotel & Tower® Chicago
Please join us on Saturday, November 23, 2024 from 12:00PM to 5:00PM for our annual St. Jude River North Pole event.
Afrofusion Friday : Afrobeats, Hiphop, Dancehall, Soca (Free Entry)
◦ When: Friday, Nov 22nd
◦ Where: Le Nocturne Chicago
The Most Diverse International Party In Chicago.
Jazz Ensemble
◦ When: Monday, Nov 18th
◦ Where: UIC Recital Hall (L285)
Unless otherwise stated all UIC Concerts are Free and Open to the Public
Registration is required to attend this performance.
Events for Expats and Locals to meet
Bach Marathon Finale – Civic Orchestra of Chicago
◦ When: Monday, Nov 18th
Join us for an evening of Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos.
Event is free. However, there is $5 processing fee per ticket.
Please get your tickets at:
https://cso.org/performances/24-25/civic-orchestra/civic-bach-marathon-finale/
–>This is a popular event in the city and church gets very crowded. Please note that we might not be able to sit all together but we will try!
InterNations Chicago Newcomer’s Event @ Aster Hall Bar & Study
◦ When: Friday, Nov 22nd
◦ Where: Aster Hall Bar & Study
New in Chicago? New to InterNations? Our Newcomers’ Events are smaller, lovely get-togethers and specially organized for members who are new in our community.
Come join us to mingle and meet other expat newbies, while learning about everything the InterNations Chicago Community has to offer.
The event will start at 6:30 pm and once everyone has had the opportunity to get something to drink, we w
Back to the 80’s: Theme Costume Party!
◦ When: Friday, Nov 22nd
Let’s go back to the 80’s through a theme costume party and enjoy a night of mingling and dancing to music from those days dressing up in 80’s dance club style. This is your time to show us your best dance moves dressed like in the 80’s or just have fun seeing your InterNations friends showing up their costumes and dance moves.
Too young to have experienced the 80’s dance club vibe and style? T
InterNations Chicago Newcomer’s Event @ Time Out Market
◦ When: Monday, Dec 2nd
◦ Where: Time Out Market
Hello All,
New in Chicago? New to InterNations? Our Newcomers’ Events are smaller, lovely get-togethers and specially organized for members who are new in our community.
Come join us to mingle and meet other expat newbies, while learning about everything the InterNations Chicago Community has to offer.
The event will start at 6:00 pm and once everyone has had the opportunity to get something to