New to Chicago

Explore 10 Hyde Park, Woodlawn and South Shore sites—including art spaces, historic churches, impressive architecture and Oak Woods Cemetery—on a free Open House Chicago outing with approximately four miles of walking, though you can leave early or join later.

Browse local artisans, food and crafts at this free Humboldt Park open-air fair.

Take a free Afro-Cuban dance class with Edson Cabrera at Kennicott Park.

Practice Arabic or meet fluent speakers at this free, immersive social meetup; beginners are welcome.

Practice languages at tables for languages including Spanish, French, Mandarin, Japanese and ASL, while meeting people from different backgrounds.

Practice Spanish in informal small-group conversations at the Dill Pickle Food Co-op; all language levels are welcome.

Play a range of board games at Monochrome Brewing, with teach-and-plays for beginners and experienced gamers; there’s no cover charge or minimum purchase, though attendees are asked to buy something.

Open board-game play with a 2,000-plus game lending library, a mix of strategy, party and family games, and people willing to teach newcomers.

Drop into a free Saturday board-game night from 5–9pm, bringing your own game or choosing a demo and joining a group looking for players.