Free arts events in Chicago, IL

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Viva la Vida: Patterned Totes (Afternoon Session)
Thu, Sep 25, 1:30 PM
Heart of Chicago · National Museum of Mexican Art
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Viva la Vida: Patterned Totes (Afternoon Session)
Thu, Sep 25, 1:30 PM
Heart of Chicago · National Museum of Mexican Art
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Viva la Vida: Patterned Totes (Morning Session)
Thu, Sep 25, 10:00 AM
Heart of Chicago · National Museum of Mexican Art
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Viva la Vida: Patterned Totes (Morning Session)
Thu, Sep 25, 10:00 AM
Heart of Chicago · National Museum of Mexican Art
DivaDance Bronzeville Preview Class Launch Weekend
Friday at 8:00 PM
Canalport · The Bridgeport Art Center
DivaDance Bronzeville Preview Class Launch Weekend
Friday at 8:00 PM
Canalport · The Bridgeport Art Center
Plant Salves Workshop in the Garden with SpaceShift Collective
Sat, Oct 11, 1:00 PM
Kinzies Addition · The Arts Club of Chicago
Plant Salves Workshop in the Garden with SpaceShift Collective
Sat, Oct 11, 1:00 PM
Kinzies Addition · The Arts Club of Chicago
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FREE: Bollywood Dance & Culture Kids Classes
Sun, Sep 14, 10:00 AM
Near West Side · Chicago Children's Theatre
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FREE: Bollywood Dance & Culture Kids Classes
Sun, Sep 14, 10:00 AM
Near West Side · Chicago Children's Theatre
Squiggle Build
Sun, Sep 14, 3:00 PM
Little Italy · National Public Housing Museum
Squiggle Build
Sun, Sep 14, 3:00 PM
Little Italy · National Public Housing Museum
Solo Performance Workshop
Mon, Sep 15, 7:00 PM
Lincoln Park · Greenhouse Theater Center
Solo Performance Workshop
Mon, Sep 15, 7:00 PM
Lincoln Park · Greenhouse Theater Center
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DivaDance Bronzeville Preview Class Launch Weekend
Sunday at 12:00 PM
North Kenwood · The Space
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DivaDance Bronzeville Preview Class Launch Weekend
Sunday at 12:00 PM
North Kenwood · The Space
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Feedback: Open Mic + 1:1 Coaching
Sunday at 11:00 AM + 3 more
Maplewood · The Lincoln Lodge
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Feedback: Open Mic + 1:1 Coaching
Sunday at 11:00 AM + 3 more
Maplewood · The Lincoln Lodge
Community Craft Circle: Chicago Loop & South Side
Tue, Sep 9, 7:30 PM + 10 more
Canalport · 3331 S Halsted St
Community Craft Circle: Chicago Loop & South Side
Tue, Sep 9, 7:30 PM + 10 more
Canalport · 3331 S Halsted St
The Artist's Way 12 Week Book Club & Creative Work Space
Today at 7:00 PM + 4 more
Andersonville · The Understudy Coffee and Books
The Artist's Way 12 Week Book Club & Creative Work Space
Today at 7:00 PM + 4 more
Andersonville · The Understudy Coffee and Books
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Dance JOY & MVMT with Lady Sol
Saturday at 10:00 AM
Englewood · Go Green Griot Plaza
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Dance JOY & MVMT with Lady Sol
Saturday at 10:00 AM
Englewood · Go Green Griot Plaza
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RHHDT Dance Intensive
Tue, Sep 9, 7:00 PM + 4 more
South Loop · Columbia College-Dance Center
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RHHDT Dance Intensive
Tue, Sep 9, 7:00 PM + 4 more
South Loop · Columbia College-Dance Center
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Black Line Dance Class
Sat, Sep 13, 11:00 AM
South Side · Oakwood Beach
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Black Line Dance Class
Sat, Sep 13, 11:00 AM
South Side · Oakwood Beach
FREE: Bollywood Dance & Culture Kids Classes | North Center
Sun, Sep 14, 2:00 PM
Bricktown · Dance Center Chicago
FREE: Bollywood Dance & Culture Kids Classes | North Center
Sun, Sep 14, 2:00 PM
Bricktown · Dance Center Chicago
The Artist’s Secret Language
Thu, Nov 20, 5:30 PM
Maplewood · Hairpin Arts Center
The Artist’s Secret Language
Thu, Nov 20, 5:30 PM
Maplewood · Hairpin Arts Center
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Art & Impact Fall 2025 Teen Art Program Interviews
Saturday at 1:00 PM + 1 more
Oldtown · Art on Sedgwick
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Art & Impact Fall 2025 Teen Art Program Interviews
Saturday at 1:00 PM + 1 more
Oldtown · Art on Sedgwick
End of Summer, Salsa Fundamentals
Tue, Sep 9, 7:00 PM + 1 more
Bricktown · American Legion Tattler Post 973
End of Summer, Salsa Fundamentals
Tue, Sep 9, 7:00 PM + 1 more
Bricktown · American Legion Tattler Post 973
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Soulful Arts | Visual Arts 101 | Intro To Mixed Media by ali3n_father
Thu, Sep 11, 6:00 PM
Heart of Chicago · Healthy Hood Chicago
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Soulful Arts | Visual Arts 101 | Intro To Mixed Media by ali3n_father
Thu, Sep 11, 6:00 PM
Heart of Chicago · Healthy Hood Chicago
Emcee Skool: Own the Mic, Build Your Confidence
Sat, Sep 13, 6:00 PM + 3 more
Uptown · Institute of Cultural Affairs
Emcee Skool: Own the Mic, Build Your Confidence
Sat, Sep 13, 6:00 PM + 3 more
Uptown · Institute of Cultural Affairs

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Viva la Vida: Patterned Totes (Afternoon Session)

Viva la Vida: Patterned Totes (Morning Session)

Plant Salves Workshop in the Garden with SpaceShift Collective

FREE: Bollywood Dance & Culture Kids Classes

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The Artist's Way 12 Week Book Club & Creative Work Space

DivaDance Bronzeville Preview Class Launch Weekend

Dance JOY & MVMT with Lady Sol

Art & Impact Fall 2025 Teen Art Program Interviews

Viva la Vida: Patterned Totes (Afternoon Session)

Viva la Vida: Patterned Totes (Afternoon Session)

Viva la Vida: Patterned Totes (Morning Session)

Viva la Vida: Patterned Totes (Morning Session)

DivaDance Bronzeville Preview Class Launch Weekend

DivaDance Bronzeville Preview Class Launch Weekend

Plant Salves Workshop in the Garden with SpaceShift Collective

Plant Salves Workshop in the Garden with SpaceShift Collective

FREE: Bollywood Dance & Culture Kids Classes

FREE: Bollywood Dance & Culture Kids Classes

Squiggle Build

Squiggle Build

Solo Performance Workshop

Solo Performance Workshop

DivaDance Bronzeville Preview Class Launch Weekend

DivaDance Bronzeville Preview Class Launch Weekend

Feedback: Open Mic + 1:1 Coaching

Feedback: Open Mic + 1:1 Coaching

Community Craft Circle: Chicago Loop & South Side

Community Craft Circle: Chicago Loop & South Side

The Artist's Way 12 Week Book Club & Creative Work Space

The Artist's Way 12 Week Book Club & Creative Work Space

Dance JOY & MVMT with Lady Sol

Dance JOY & MVMT with Lady Sol

RHHDT Dance Intensive

RHHDT Dance Intensive

Black Line Dance Class

Black Line Dance Class

FREE: Bollywood Dance & Culture Kids Classes | North Center

FREE: Bollywood Dance & Culture Kids Classes | North Center

The Artist’s Secret Language

The Artist’s Secret Language

Art & Impact Fall 2025 Teen Art Program Interviews

Art & Impact Fall 2025 Teen Art Program Interviews

End of Summer, Salsa Fundamentals

End of Summer, Salsa Fundamentals

Soulful Arts | Visual Arts 101 | Intro To Mixed Media by ali3n_father

Soulful Arts | Visual Arts 101 | Intro To Mixed Media by ali3n_father

Emcee Skool: Own the Mic, Build Your Confidence

Emcee Skool: Own the Mic, Build Your Confidence

Things to do around Chicago

Trends in Chicago

1. September

2. Randb cruise

3. August

4. Labor day weekend

5. Bollywood

6. Job fair

7. October

8. Rave party

9. Free kids

10. Boat party

11. Festival today

12. Dating