Things to do in Black Chicago
Last update: 4.22.26 at 6:02 pm CT - Events will be updated regularly.
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Black News
👠 The Devil Wears Prada 2 has an activation pop-up at Pioneer Court. Stop by today through May 4 and take a photo!
Experiences
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Events
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🎨 Now - Apr 25: Conditions of Exhibition - Artists Hillary Irene Johnson, Daniel Miller, and Tuan Jones | Forum 301
🎭 Now - Apr 26: August Wilson’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom | Goodman Theatre
🎭 Now - Apr 26: The Jackie Wilson Story | Black Ensemble Theater
🎨 Now - May 31: “Windy City Tells” Solo Exhibition by Lo Marie | Elephant Room Gallery
🎭 Now - May 31: "Windfall" | Steppenwolf Theatre
Tue, Apr 21
👟 7 on Sundays | Running on Pyramids of Dunbar Track | Dunbar Track
Wed, Apr 22
🕯️ Candle Making w/ The Wick and Wine Experience | Sip and Savor
🌍 Earth Day Dinner Experience w/Farmacy | Mahari
🌍 Earth Day Celebration Community Event w/ Dr. Tillman | Harold Washington Cultural Center
🎶 Good Vibe Wednesdays: Groove + Funk + Soul | Copper Still Martini Lounge
Thu, Apr 23
😂🎭 My Best Friend Is Black (voted the Best Comedy Show in Chicago) | The Lincoln Lodge
🎤 Karaoke Night | Sip and Savor
🎉🍷 Oasis Chicago w/ DJ Creed + DJ Serve + Ndulgnce | Bronzeville Winery
🍹Life Just Got Better Happy Hour | etc Chicago
🎶 Park + Ride Band | Copper Still Martini Lounge
Fri, Apr 24
🍹 Life Just Got Better Happy Hour | etc Chicago
🎉 Dopeamine Takeover | Simone's
🎉 Make Women Dance | Good Friday Music | Chalet
Sat, Apr 25
🍯 Clay and Conversation: The R&B Experience | Color Cocktail Factory (South Loop)
🎤 Uxmar Torres | Open Mic (free) | Back of the Yards Coffee
🩰 Wellness Bestie | Barre in Bloom | Pure Barre (Hyde Park)
📚 Chicagoland Bookstore Crawl Trolley + Bus | From Central Chicago to the North, South, West Suburbs, and beyond
🎉 Councilman Tate (Larenz Tate) Party - Grown + Sexy Vibes | St. Patrick’s Place
🎉 Secret Party Society | Poetic Just Us: "Play My Jam" Edition - The Club Level Experience | Wild Hare (West Loop)
🎶 The Session R&B Jam | Noble Entertainment Center
🎉 Drake Shore Drive | Azul
Sun, Apr 26
🎉 Detox Rooftop Day Party! Episode 3: “Sunday Funday” | Utopian Tailgate