Things to do in Black Chicago
Last update: 6.23.26 at 6:00 pm CT - Events will be updated regularly.
π’ Company (if different from venue) | ποΈ Event + Ticket hyperlink | π Venue
ποΈ Marketplace π€ Open Mic π Party/Social π Sports π Theatre βοΈ Travel πΏ Wellness; NB=NonBlack
Experiences
πΆ Candlelight Concerts | Candlelight: Tribute to DβAngelo (SOLD OUT - You must purchase early; next show - Jul 25) | Wicker Park Lutheran Church
Fever Experiences
Unique experiences from immersive art exhibits and candlelight concerts to food events, comedy shows, pop-up experiences, and more.
π₯οΈ The Luxe Yacht Club (IG) | Enjoy a 3-hour cruise for only $63 per person!
12 Guests Max
π₯οΈ Sigma Chris | The R&B Cruise | Island Party Hut (Downtown)
π€π Party Boat Cruise - Private Boat Charters on Lake Michigan (NB)
π€π Knot My Boat Charters (NB)
Discover more experiences on our Featured Experiences page.
Events
Black Girl Wellness Fest by Black Girl Vitamins
π§πΎββοΈ Black Girl Wellness Fest returns to Chicago for a two-day celebration of health, movement, education, and community. Powered by Black Girl Vitamin, this immersive experience brings together fitness classes, wellness experts, doctor-led conversations, inspiring speakers, a curated marketplace, and interactive activations designed to help Black women prioritize their well-being, joy, and longevity.
Key Event Information:
- Dates & Times: Friday, June 26 starting at 5:00 PM (featuring a Weekend Fitness Party), and Saturday, June 27 (Wellness Fest).
- Tickets: Friday is sold out. Saturday tickets are still available. Registration and details can be found at www.blackgirlwellnessfest.com.
- Featured Speakers: Meagan Good. Panelists and guests include TaβRhonda Jones, Dr. Contessa, Val Warner, Abena Boamah-Acheampong, Dr. Christy Russell, and Pamiya Opoku.
Multiple Dates
Fireworks on the Terrace (Wednesdays + Saturdays) | Miru (Reservations)
Jun 4 - 30: Night Beats & Bites (every Thursday) - IG | Roosevelt Collection
π¨ Jun 5 - Jul 26: Diasporal Rhythms | From Memory to Movement: Emmett at 85 (IG) (more info) - A group exhibition | Blanc Gallery (black-owned gallery)
Jun 6 - Jun 30: Spades Table Is Back (every Saturday in June) - IG
Jun 7 - Sep 27: Bronzeville Farmers Market - every Sunday in partnership with the Southside Sanctuary
Tue, Jun 23
πΆ Flowers: A Tribute to J. Dilla | City Winery Chicago (West Loop)
πΆ Tuesdays on the Terrace | MCA Chicago
π Sigma Chris | DND |
Wed, Jun 24
πΉ Wednesday Happy Hour | Wellsey Tavern
πΏ Sunset Yoga on the Arts Lawn | The Arts Lawn, 337 E Garfield Blvd
πΆ AJ McQueen | Everythingβs That Deep (North American Tour) | City Winery Chicago (West Loop)
Thu, Jun 25
π€π UChicago Arts | Poetry at the Pavilion | The Arts Lawn, 337 E Garfield Blvd
πΆ DuSummer Music Series: The J Grant Experience | DuSable Black History Museum, 751 E 57th St
π¨ The Rich Experience | The Rich Canvas: The Masterpiece Night | Zhou B Art Center
ποΈ Something Different | Unpopular Opinion Chicago (IG) | Den Theater
π₯ποΈπ Thursday Night Beats & Bites | Roosevelt Collection
π Walk & Run Crew | Muffyβs Lounge + Components, 1322 E 67th St
π sukigeez | Sweet Like Ginger | Wild Hare, 954 W Fulton St
π Friday Jr. | Wellsey Tavern
Fri, Jun 26
π Comedian Marlon Wayans | Improv Chicago
π¨π Alter Ego Exhibition | SZNL Chicago (Pilsen)
πΆ Sofar Chicago | Sofar Chicago: Pryce, Simone T., Rosalba Valdez | Secret Location
πΆ Pawpaw Rod Live | Bottom Lounge
πΆ kozeconcerts | KΕzΔ Concert - IG | Secret River North Location
πΆ Live Nation | Lionel Richie & Earth Wind & Fire: Sing A Song All Night Long - IG | United Center
πΏ Free Summer Movies on the Patio: Little Mermaid | Sip & Savor Chicago
π·π² Jazz + Gumbo | Jazz on Vinyl: Artist Talk + Vinyl Set | A Film Called Black, Closet Exhibit
π·π² Jazz + Gumbo | Jazz + Gumbo Studies: Book Talk | DuSable Museum, IBLA Theater
π¨π The Rich Experience | The Rich Canvas: Obama Center Campus & Rooftop Soiree | Chicago
π¨π The Rich Experience | The Rooftop Canvas Soiree Experience featuring LoveLuvv Sparkling Wines |
π€π thesilvercherrry | The Black Poetry Experience & Open Mic | Paint the City, 3454 W North Ave
π₯ Uncle Nearest's Fawn Weaver x Victoria Eady Butler | The City Tour: Ladies Night Sticks & Sips | Pier 31
π½οΈπ·π Velvet | Elevated Happy Hour 4PMβ7PM + Dinner & Lounge 7PMβ11PM | L Chophouse
Sat, Jun 27
π Hudson brothers: Phillip Hudson, Emmanuel Hudson, Matthew Hudson, and O'Keffe Hudson | My Brotherβs Keeper Comedy Show: God is Funny! | Greewood Oasis, 7621 S Greenwood Ave, Chicago
π Comedian Marlon Wayans | Improv Chicago
π Funny Offline Tour: Tee Sanders f Lyssa Laird | City Winery Chicago
π spadestablesketch | Spades Table: Saturday Night Sketch | iO Theatre
πΏπ« Black Girl Vitamins | Black Girl Wellness Fest (Day 2) | UIC Forum
πΏπ§πΎββοΈ Girls Night Out | Girls Night Out Mat Pilates - Session 1 Session 2 | The Sol Room, 647 W Randolph St
πΌ Elston Skate Club (Country Edition) - IG | The Salt Shed, 1357 N Elston Ave
π²πΎ animeandwine | Anime Trivia Chicago Brunch | City Winery, 1200 W Randolph St
ποΈπ³οΈβπ UChicago Arts | Pride Market | L1 Retail Store, 319 E Garfield Blvd
π¨πDiasporal Rhythms | Art Smart | Chicago (venue TBD)
π§₯π¨π People of Culture | Creative Minds Wealthy Futures IG Reel | SZNL Chicago
πΆπ FortuneHouse | Brown Derby Jazz | The Stage at South Side Sanctuary 4702 S King Dr, Bronzeville
π·π² Jazz + Gumbo | Jazz + Gumbo Studies: Film Screening | DuSable Museum, IBLA Theater
ππ³οΈβπ Nobodyβs Darling | Pride Block Party | 1744 W Balmoral Ave
π³πKappa Alpha Psi Gamma Upsilon | The Piknik 2026 | Washington Park, 51st Payne Dr, Grove 12
ποΈπ³οΈβπ Lighthouse Foundation | Black LGBTQ+ Beach Day | 63rd Street Beach
ππ³οΈβπ All Girls Chi Entertainment | EN BLANC: The All Girls Chi WHITE Party Reunion (door sales only) | LITE Chicago
πthesoireesociety773 | Soiree Saturdays: Pretty Girls Love Vibes & Music - IG | Chalet
Sun, Jun 28
πBLK Chicago | BET Watch Party | Wellsey Tavern
π Comedian Dave Helem | Zanies Chicago
π Comedian Marlon Wayans | Improv Chicago
πΆ NPR Music x WBEZ | Tiny Desk Contest On the Road | Thalia Hall
πΆ Live Nation | Mike Sherm: The Sherm Summer - IG | House of Blues Chicago
πΆ A Night of Gospel: Fred Hammond & Marvin Sapp | Country Club Hills Theater
πΆπ³οΈβπ BlackGayTableTalk | RosΓ© & Resilience Powered by the βCheers to Loveβ campaign (IG) | City Winery Chicago
πΆπ³οΈβπ Sofar Queer Pride Show | Venue revealed after ticket purchase
ποΈπ³οΈβπ All Girls Chi Entertainment | The Nude Experience | Pier 31
ππ³οΈβπ Bloom | Afterglow: A Pride Sunset Social | Park Manor 75
ππ³οΈβπ thelesbiansocialclub | Chicago Pride After Party - IG | Brickhouse Tavern, 3647 N Clark St
πkmoon | 9th Annual Hamptons In Chicago- All White Attire Affair | Rebar
π The Ryans - IG | Sunnygun, 660 W Lake St
Mon, Jun 29
πΆ Beth: Get to Know Me Tour | City Winery Chicago, 1200 W Randolph St
π afrobeatsonthebeach | Afrobeats on the Beach | Pier 31 Restaurant, 3101 S DuSable LSD