Things to do in Chicago on Saturday, November 21, 2026

120 events listed in and around Chicago, each with its time and venue.

Morning

Friendsgiving 5K & Pie Social
Race · Running · 8 AM · Ravenswood
Lead, Motivate & Inspire: Leadership Bootcamp – Chicago | 2 Days
Class · Leadership · 9 AM – 5 PM · The Loop
VballNetwork Saturday at Margate
Play · Volleyball · 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM · Margate Fieldhouse — park fitness center
Cash-Flow Breakfast Club Chicago IL | Brandon Turner's Club
Networking · Finance & Investing · 9:45 AM · Bucktown
Harvest & Harmony: Thanksgiving Ohara-Ryu Ikebana Workshop
Craft Workshop · 10 AM · Japanese Culture Center
ASOR-ISAC Teacher Workshop: Bring Archaeology to your Classroom
Class · Archaeology · 10 AM · South Loop
2026 Holiday Family Photoshoot and Give Back
Family Show · Holiday · 10 AM – 2 PM · west elm
Die With Zero: Getting All You Can from Your Money and Your Life
Book Club · Money · 10 AM · Bridgeport
Cashflow Game for Real Estate Investors
Game Night · Real Estate · 10 AM – 1 PM · Bucktown
Beyond the Basics: Garment Construction Essentials
Craft Workshop · Garment Construction · 10 AM · South Austin
Classic Stadium Tour
Tour · 10 AM · Soldier Field
Carve, Print, Pray: An Advent Retreat
Craft Workshop · Relief Printing · 10 AM – 4 PM · Uptown
Griffin MSI Family Fun Day at IL Tech
Family Festival · 10 AM – 2 PM · Bronzeville
Sound Bath Meditation
Meditation · 10 AM · Logan Square
FAMILY FUN IN THE CLUB w/ MR. DAVE MUSIC
Family Show · 10:15 AM · FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB
The Rooted Practice Collective presents: Developing a Daily Practice
Yoga & Pilates · 10:30 AM · Downtown
Singles Brunch and Arcade Games at Marz Brewing 21-35 November - Chicago
Singles · Brunch · 11 AM · Back Of The Yards
Matcha Workshop
Class · Matcha · 11 AM · Lincoln Park
Singles Brunch and Arcade Games at Marz Brewing 36-49 November - Chicago
Singles · Brunch · 11 AM · Back Of The Yards
RiverNorth Pole 2026 | Santa, Live Reindeer & Holiday Magic for St. Jude
Family Show · Christmas · 11 AM – 5 PM · Streeterville
THE DAY SESSION: THE GATHERING — A House Music Family Reunion
Dance Party · House · 11 AM – 4 PM · West Pullman
River North Pole - A family fun indoor event with Santa and Mrs. Claus!
Family Show · 11 AM – 5 PM · Streeterville
Singles Brunch and Arcade Games at Marz Brewing 50+ November - Chicago
Singles · Brunch · 11 AM · Back Of The Yards
Re-Create and Upcycle Workshop
Craft Workshop · Patchwork Bag · Sold out · 11 AM · The Loop
Pop Divas Friendsgiving Bottomless Drag Brunch
Brunch · Pop Divas · 11 AM · Lakeview
Mamma Mia Disco Bottomless Drag Brunch
Drag & Burlesque · Disco / Funk · 11 AM · Lakeview
Third Saturday: Faith, Business & Forward Motion - Chicago
Networking · Business · 11:30 AM · Roscoe Village
Balloon Museum | EmotionAir - Art You Can Feel - Chicago
Immersive · 11:45 AM · Belmont Gardens

Afternoon

Alterations 101
Craft Workshop · Sewing · 12 PM · South Austin
Арт-прогулка по галереям West Town
Museum & Gallery · Sold out · 12 PM · West Town
Pre Thanksgiving Family Dinner
Dinner · Thanksgiving · 12 PM – 4 PM · North Lawndale
Weed Passport Tours: North Michigan Ave Experience
Tour · 12 PM · Fulton River District
Store Tour: Eat, Shop, Learn
Tasting · 12 PM · River North
Silent Book Club - November - 2nd Meet
Book Club · 12 PM · Lakeview
Free Community Holiday Giveaway
Meetup · Holiday Giveaway · 12 PM – 3 PM · Lake Calumet Industrial District
FUNK BRUNCH in the CLUB w/ Greg Jacks & Brother Help
Live Music · R&B / Soul · 12 PM · FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB
CPG + SSCAC Community Print Party
Craft Workshop · Printmaking · 12:30 PM – 5 PM · Pilsen
Sweet Saturdays Day Party
Day Party · R&B / Soul · 1 PM – 5 PM · Sweet Drip Dessert Café
UIC Flames Women's Basketball v Ball State
Game · Basketball · 1 PM · Credit Union 1 Arena at UIC
Exoneration is a Marathon: Release is Just the Starting Line
Film · Exoneration · 1 PM – 4 PM · Lincoln Park
Hands-On: Pumpkin Ravioli
Cooking Class · Pumpkin Ravioli · 1 PM · River North
The Rehearsal Room
Class · Musical Theater · 1 PM – 4 PM · South Loop
Coffee class. Home barista 101! Learn to make espresso and steam milk
Cooking Class · Coffee · 1:30 PM · Sip Society Coffee Education Center
Lions and Legends Live: kids and family podcast recording
Live Podcast · 2 PM · Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture
A DAY OF GIVING
Dinner · Thanksgiving Meal · 2 PM – 7 PM · 11218 S Bishop St
Make an Ugly Sweater Needle Felted Ornament
Craft Workshop · Needle Felting · 2 PM · Hey, I Thought Of You
Jersey Boys (Chicago)
Musical · 2 PM · The Loop
Vape! The Grease Parody
Musical · 2:30 PM · Wrightwood Neighbors
Rooted & Gifted: Gospel Showcase
Live Music · 3 PM – 8 PM · North Lawndale
CannaLaugh
Stand-up · 3 PM – 9 PM · River North
Somatic Soundbath Meditation and Healing Hour
Meditation · 3 PM · Portage Park
Wine and Cheese: Perfect Holiday Picks
Tasting · Wine And Cheese · 3 PM · River North
Chicago Singles Event: Speed Dating (Ages 30-45) at Coffee Shop
Singles · Coffee · 3 PM · South Loop
The Intentional Wait Brunch: Becoming The Kingdom Woman
Brunch · Faith · 3 PM – 6 PM · West Town
MARVIN - The Marvin Gaye Musical
Musical · 3 PM · Arie Crown Theater
Drink School: Craft Cocktails + Mocktails with Clean Pour Club
Cooking Class · Mixology · 3 PM · Hyde Park
Walk In My Shoes
Theater · 3 PM · South Austin
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 21: SARPER
Stand-up · 3:30 PM · Streeterville
Waterlilies, Monet Style - Paint and Sip in Chicago | Classpop!™
Art Class · Painting · 3:30 PM · Logan Square
The Golden Gals Celebrity Spotlight at Charlie's Chicago
Drag & Burlesque · Golden Gals · 4 PM – 7 PM · Lakeview
Scripture & Sweat: Bible Study And Mat Workout
Fitness Class · 4 PM · Solarium Oak Park
2026 Street Luxury Fashion Show presented by Duppy Luxe & Gutta Glam
Arts · 4 PM – 7 PM · Pilsen
Hands-On: Arancini
Cooking Class · Arancini · 4 PM · River North
Sketchy Saturday at the Lucky Horseshoe Lounge
Art Class · Life Drawing · 4:30 PM · Lakeview

Evening

Turkey-Free Thanksgiving: Vegan Potluck, Mingling, & Prizes!
Potluck · Vegan Thanksgiving · 5 PM – 8 PM · Uptown
CCPA Woodwind Chamber Music Recital
Concert · Classical · 5 PM · The Loop
Y2K Pop Ride Chicago: Neon Spin & Karaoke Social
Fitness Class · 2000s Pop · 5 PM · Ukrainian Village
A Front-Row Affair | The Magnificent Mile Lights Festival At Rebar
Bar & Lounge · Lights Festival · 5 PM – 9 PM · Streeterville
Allergen-Friendly Alternative Holiday Cooking Class at Cooking with Cass
Cooking Class · Thanksgiving Menu · 6 PM – 9 PM · Lakeview
Thanksgiving Friendsgiving with Chef Alissia Trent at Cooking with Cass
Cooking Class · Thanksgiving · 6 PM – 10 PM · Lakeview
An Evening of Purpose Celebrating Prishina “Pri”Coleman
Meetup · Prishina Coleman · 6 PM – 9 PM · Heart Of Chicago
Unfiltered Storytime Comedy Show
Stand-up · 6 PM – 10 PM · Near West Side
Chicago Steel vs. Green Bay Gamblers
Game · Hockey · 6 PM · USG Arena at Blackhawks Ice Center
Friendsgiving Potluck Party @ Beermiscuous (Lake View)
Potluck · Friendsgiving · 6 PM – 9 PM · Lakeview
Matt Hansen - The Orchid Tour
Live Music · 6:30 PM · Bucktown
2026 Evanston Cricket Club Award Ceremony and Dinner Dance Fundraiser
Volunteering · Cricket · 6:30 PM – 11:30 PM · Croatian Cultural Center Chicago
Transvengence: Book Launch for "Goodbye to a Dream Believed" by Joss Barton
Books & Readings · 6:30 PM · Uptown
TRIVIUM: CROWN IN THE GRAVE WORLD TOUR
Live Music · 6:35 PM · Uptown
Lux Pours at Park Manor
Bar & Lounge · Cocktails · 7 PM – 11 PM · Park Manor
Friendsgiving 4th Saturday Social: Class + Social Dancing
Dance Social · 7 PM · Ravenswood
Dax - The Anger Management Tour
Live Music · 7 PM · The Loop
Saturday Night Stand Up Comedy at Laugh Factory Chicago
Stand-up · 7 PM · Lakeview
Stephen Hull Experience/Nora Jean Wallace Blues Band
Live Music · Blues · 7 PM – 4 AM · Kingston Mines - Chicago Blues Center
TUNNEL / TRIPLETS OF GONZO / DO THE NEEDFUL / ZAKARY EXTRACT
Live Music · 7 PM · Lakeview
Chicago Singles Event: Sunset Speed Dating (Ages 30–45)
Singles · 7 PM · Gold Coast
Copy of The Dream Blunt Rotation - Session #19
Concert · Hip-Hop / Rap · 7 PM · Humboldt Park
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 21: LONI LOVE
Stand-up · 7 PM · Streeterville
The Scorpio Social
Dinner · Scorpio · 7 PM · Sheffield Neighbors
To Love & Be Loved
Museum & Gallery · Love · 7 PM · Chicago
GEORGE LOPEZ
Comedy · 7 PM · The Loop
BYOB Paint & Sip: Sunset Over The City
Art Class · Sunset Skyline · 7:30 PM · Back Of The Yards
Relish | Saturday Night Ages 25–39 | Chicago’s Elevated Dating Experience
Singles · 7:30 PM · West Loop
Andrea Gibson's Love Letter From The Afterlife
Books & Readings · 7:30 PM · South Loop
✨ Chicago Speed Dating | Saturday Night Ages 25-39 | Fancy a Go?
Singles · Speed Dating · 7:30 PM · West Loop
South Loop Symphony Orchestra Presents "The Songs We Carry"
Concert · Classical · 7:30 PM · South Loop
Remembering Your Ancestral Fire Audiobook Re-Release Party
Dinner · Audiobook · 8 PM · Lakeview
House of Burlesque - hosted by Hot Tawdry
Drag & Burlesque · 8 PM · Near North Side
Waku Waku Anime Rave @ Subterranean (Wicker Park)
Dance Party · EDM · 9 PM – 12 AM · 2011 W North Ave
Saturday Night In The SIDEBAR w/ THE FRAN BANISH TRIO
Live Music · R&B / Soul · 9 PM · FITZGERALDS SIDEBAR
Pearlsnap
Live Music · Country · 9:30 PM · Sheridan Park
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