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Wednesdays Cook + Serve with Fight2Feed: Serving Missions

Wednesdays Cook + Serve with Fight2Feed: Serving Missions

Wed 28 Oct, 07:00

McCormick Place East Kitchen

Every week we cook and serve 750 - 1500 hot community meals to our friends in need. We have a group of like minded team members that cook and serve together. We serve with rescued food and create something delicious every week. And the…

☕️ 1 Million Cups Chicago ☕️

☕️ 1 Million Cups Chicago ☕️

Wed 28 Oct, 09:00

TeamWorking by TechNexus

☕️ 1 Million Cups Chicago☕️ 📅 Every Wednesday!! 🕘 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM 📍 TeamWorking by TechNexus – 20 N Wacker Dr 12th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606 Coffee. Community. Founders. Let’s Go! We’re bringing the national 1 Million Cups movement to…

4.5--5.5 mile hike out of Irene Hernandez Family Picnic Area

4.5--5.5 mile hike out of Irene Hernandez Family Picnic Area

Wed 28 Oct, 09:00

Irene C. Hernandez Family Picnic Grove

We will leave from Irene Hernandez Family Picnic Area, which is on Foster Ave about 4500 west, in Chicago. This is the farthest south point on the North Branch Trail which goes all the way up to the Botanic Gardens. We will leave at 9 AM,…

Lunch and Learn - From Hyde Park to the Boardroom

Lunch and Learn - From Hyde Park to the Boardroom

Wed 28 Oct, 12:00

Hyde Park Labs

From Hyde Park to the Boardroom: Early-Stage Financing with Jay Wright What does it take to raise capital for an early-stage startup? Join us at the UChicago Science Incubator for a lunch and learn with Jay Wright, a University of Chicago…

Halloween Haunted Hallway at Franklin

Halloween Haunted Hallway at Franklin

Wed 28 Oct, 16:00

Franklin (Benjamin) Park

Let's have a spooky fun time! Swing by and enjoy our free Haunted Hallway! Treats and fun for all ages. Children costumes welcomed. Activities will be held inside the Fieldhouse.Halloween in the Park is presented by Mars.

D&D at Stay and Play Game Cafe - 4th Wednesday of Month

D&D at Stay and Play Game Cafe - 4th Wednesday of Month

Wed 28 Oct, 16:30

Stay and Play Game Cafe

New to D&D or just need a refresher? No problem! Want to continue from or jump into a previously-launched campaign? No problem! Join one of Stay and Play Game Cafe's resident Dungeon Masters and up to 6 others for a fun adventure. For the…

poker with wafer | university of chicago

poker with wafer | university of chicago

Wed 28 Oct, 17:00

Chicago

Join the Wafer team for poker, food, and drinks at the University of Chicago! ♠️♥️♦️♣️ 🗓️ Date: October 28, 2026 🕗 Time: 5PM - 9PM 📍 Location: University of Chicago (Details TBA) Wafer delivers inference that keeps getting better,…

Nature Oasis: Community Bonfire at Palmer Square

Nature Oasis: Community Bonfire at Palmer Square

Wed 28 Oct, 17:00

Palmer (John McAuley) Square Park

See your local park in a new light! The Nature Oasis Community Bonfire Series invites community members to experience their park by firelight. Spend the evening in the park meeting your neighbors, learning about local wildlife and warming…

Run Club - Chicago Sports Tech

Run Club - Chicago Sports Tech

Wed 28 Oct, 17:00

Oak Street Beach

Join us on Wednesday, October 28th at 5:00 PM for Chicago Sports Tech Run Club! https://chicagosportstech.com/ We’ll meet at Oak Street Beach for a casual three-mile run along Chicago’s lakefront, then walk over to Hopsmith for drinks,…

UX Social: Rally

UX Social: Rally

Wed 28 Oct, 17:00

Chicago

Back again with another UX Social happy hour, generously sponsored by Rally 🥹 Come through for a night of tasty bites and beverages with even better conversations— it's now or never! (and by never we mean January. This is our last meet up…

Career Progression Roundtable with The Ladder

Career Progression Roundtable with The Ladder

Wed 28 Oct, 17:00

Protiviti

Join us for a free career progression roundtable featuring some stellar leaders from The Ladder's community. This event will be a chance to discuss careeer progression in an intimate environment with professionals hailing from a variety…

Polsky Center College Founders Forum

Polsky Center College Founders Forum

Wed 28 Oct, 17:00

Chicago Booth Harper Center

Join us at our monthly meetup for College founders and the founder-curious. This is a recurring space to meet other student builders, learn about entrepreneurship, and share what you’re working on.

Foresight Delight!

Foresight Delight!

Wed 28 Oct, 17:30

1409 West Morse Avenue

Do you practice divination, fortune telling, or bear the second sight? In this get-together, come with your favorite divination methods and gather around to practice your talents and methods on each other in an oracular frenzy! In the…

Reignite: Designing the Primary Suite

Reignite: Designing the Primary Suite

Wed 28 Oct, 17:30

120 W Hubbard St

Join us for a evening exploring how color and customization in a personalized primary suite can improve everyday wellness. Brought to you by Hydrology, Sherwin-Williams, CI Design + Build, and The Luxury Bed Collection. Lauren Coburn of…

HWG 10/28: Calimala, Indonesia, Hansa Teutonica, Ark Nova, and John Company!

HWG 10/28: Calimala, Indonesia, Hansa Teutonica, Ark Nova, and John Company!

Wed 28 Oct, 18:00

Fat Cat

Join the Heavyweight Games crew at Fat Cat on Wednesday, October 28th for Calimala, Indonesia, Hansa Teutonica, Ark Nova with Marine Worlds Expansion, and John Company! 3 things to remember....Reserve a space for a game by: 1. *Signing up…

Wednesday Night Fun and Games at Gracie O'Malley's in Portage Park!

Wednesday Night Fun and Games at Gracie O'Malley's in Portage Park!

Wed 28 Oct, 18:00

Gracie O'Malley's Portage Park

(Spooky Season starts now! Bring all your Spooky Games!) Welcome back to the Wednesday Night fun at Six Corners! Same rules apply as always, just look for the Coffer of Comedies and your Host with the Most! I typically wear a spooky…

Chicago Q4 Meet-up

Chicago Q4 Meet-up

Wed 28 Oct, 18:00

Beatrix

Join us for our next Angel Squad get-together. Bring an idea and come ready to talk shop. We'll go around and share deal ideas we're excited about, swap notes on our current investments, and share stories of wins, losses, and lessons…

Professional Networking Happy Hour!

Professional Networking Happy Hour!

Wed 28 Oct, 18:00

Midwest Coast Brewing Company

We’re excited to announce the Professional Networking Happy Hour! Come meet other professionals, expand your network, and learn more about different industries, specialties, and companies. Attendees typically come from fields such as: • 💻…

A Roundtable On AI: Are We Outsourcing Our Creativity?

A Roundtable On AI: Are We Outsourcing Our Creativity?

Wed 28 Oct, 18:00

Fabrik Chicago

TL;DR: We will explore the intersection of artificial intelligence and human creativity. This is an in-person event. Contact the organizer if you would like to join virtually. Al is changing the way we create, think, build, and bring…

Hannibal Watch Party 🎥🍿 @ Beermiscuous

Hannibal Watch Party 🎥🍿 @ Beermiscuous

Wed 28 Oct, 18:00

Beermiscuous

Join fellow AO3 lovers for a FREE fandom watch party of the first two episodes of Hannibal (21+ only due to the nature of the venue!) and optional hangout afterward (9–10pm). *Hannibal* Plot Summary: "FBI profiler Will Graham forms a…

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Wednesdays Cook + Serve with Fight2Feed: Serving Missions

Wednesdays Cook + Serve with Fight2Feed: Serving Missions

Wed 28 Oct, 07:00

McCormick Place East Kitchen

Every week we cook and serve 750 - 1500 hot community meals to our friends in need. We have a group of like minded team members that cook and serve together. We serve with rescued food and create something delicious every week. And the…

☕️ 1 Million Cups Chicago ☕️

☕️ 1 Million Cups Chicago ☕️

Wed 28 Oct, 09:00

TeamWorking by TechNexus

☕️ 1 Million Cups Chicago☕️ 📅 Every Wednesday!! 🕘 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM 📍 TeamWorking by TechNexus – 20 N Wacker Dr 12th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606 Coffee. Community. Founders. Let’s Go! We’re bringing the national 1 Million Cups movement to…

4.5--5.5 mile hike out of Irene Hernandez Family Picnic Area

4.5--5.5 mile hike out of Irene Hernandez Family Picnic Area

Wed 28 Oct, 09:00

Irene C. Hernandez Family Picnic Grove

We will leave from Irene Hernandez Family Picnic Area, which is on Foster Ave about 4500 west, in Chicago. This is the farthest south point on the North Branch Trail which goes all the way up to the Botanic Gardens. We will leave at 9 AM,…

Lunch and Learn - From Hyde Park to the Boardroom

Lunch and Learn - From Hyde Park to the Boardroom

Wed 28 Oct, 12:00

Hyde Park Labs

From Hyde Park to the Boardroom: Early-Stage Financing with Jay Wright What does it take to raise capital for an early-stage startup? Join us at the UChicago Science Incubator for a lunch and learn with Jay Wright, a University of Chicago…

Halloween Haunted Hallway at Franklin

Halloween Haunted Hallway at Franklin

Wed 28 Oct, 16:00

Franklin (Benjamin) Park

Let's have a spooky fun time! Swing by and enjoy our free Haunted Hallway! Treats and fun for all ages. Children costumes welcomed. Activities will be held inside the Fieldhouse.Halloween in the Park is presented by Mars.

D&D at Stay and Play Game Cafe - 4th Wednesday of Month

D&D at Stay and Play Game Cafe - 4th Wednesday of Month

Wed 28 Oct, 16:30

Stay and Play Game Cafe

New to D&D or just need a refresher? No problem! Want to continue from or jump into a previously-launched campaign? No problem! Join one of Stay and Play Game Cafe's resident Dungeon Masters and up to 6 others for a fun adventure. For the…

poker with wafer | university of chicago

poker with wafer | university of chicago

Wed 28 Oct, 17:00

Chicago

Join the Wafer team for poker, food, and drinks at the University of Chicago! ♠️♥️♦️♣️ 🗓️ Date: October 28, 2026 🕗 Time: 5PM - 9PM 📍 Location: University of Chicago (Details TBA) Wafer delivers inference that keeps getting better,…

Nature Oasis: Community Bonfire at Palmer Square

Nature Oasis: Community Bonfire at Palmer Square

Wed 28 Oct, 17:00

Palmer (John McAuley) Square Park

See your local park in a new light! The Nature Oasis Community Bonfire Series invites community members to experience their park by firelight. Spend the evening in the park meeting your neighbors, learning about local wildlife and warming…

Run Club - Chicago Sports Tech

Run Club - Chicago Sports Tech

Wed 28 Oct, 17:00

Oak Street Beach

Join us on Wednesday, October 28th at 5:00 PM for Chicago Sports Tech Run Club! https://chicagosportstech.com/ We’ll meet at Oak Street Beach for a casual three-mile run along Chicago’s lakefront, then walk over to Hopsmith for drinks,…

UX Social: Rally

UX Social: Rally

Wed 28 Oct, 17:00

Chicago

Back again with another UX Social happy hour, generously sponsored by Rally 🥹 Come through for a night of tasty bites and beverages with even better conversations— it's now or never! (and by never we mean January. This is our last meet up…

Career Progression Roundtable with The Ladder

Career Progression Roundtable with The Ladder

Wed 28 Oct, 17:00

Protiviti

Join us for a free career progression roundtable featuring some stellar leaders from The Ladder's community. This event will be a chance to discuss careeer progression in an intimate environment with professionals hailing from a variety…

Polsky Center College Founders Forum

Polsky Center College Founders Forum

Wed 28 Oct, 17:00

Chicago Booth Harper Center

Join us at our monthly meetup for College founders and the founder-curious. This is a recurring space to meet other student builders, learn about entrepreneurship, and share what you’re working on.

Foresight Delight!

Foresight Delight!

Wed 28 Oct, 17:30

1409 West Morse Avenue

Do you practice divination, fortune telling, or bear the second sight? In this get-together, come with your favorite divination methods and gather around to practice your talents and methods on each other in an oracular frenzy! In the…

Reignite: Designing the Primary Suite

Reignite: Designing the Primary Suite

Wed 28 Oct, 17:30

120 W Hubbard St

Join us for a evening exploring how color and customization in a personalized primary suite can improve everyday wellness. Brought to you by Hydrology, Sherwin-Williams, CI Design + Build, and The Luxury Bed Collection. Lauren Coburn of…

HWG 10/28: Calimala, Indonesia, Hansa Teutonica, Ark Nova, and John Company!

HWG 10/28: Calimala, Indonesia, Hansa Teutonica, Ark Nova, and John Company!

Wed 28 Oct, 18:00

Fat Cat

Join the Heavyweight Games crew at Fat Cat on Wednesday, October 28th for Calimala, Indonesia, Hansa Teutonica, Ark Nova with Marine Worlds Expansion, and John Company! 3 things to remember....Reserve a space for a game by: 1. *Signing up…

Wednesday Night Fun and Games at Gracie O'Malley's in Portage Park!

Wednesday Night Fun and Games at Gracie O'Malley's in Portage Park!

Wed 28 Oct, 18:00

Gracie O'Malley's Portage Park

(Spooky Season starts now! Bring all your Spooky Games!) Welcome back to the Wednesday Night fun at Six Corners! Same rules apply as always, just look for the Coffer of Comedies and your Host with the Most! I typically wear a spooky…

Chicago Q4 Meet-up

Chicago Q4 Meet-up

Wed 28 Oct, 18:00

Beatrix

Join us for our next Angel Squad get-together. Bring an idea and come ready to talk shop. We'll go around and share deal ideas we're excited about, swap notes on our current investments, and share stories of wins, losses, and lessons…

Professional Networking Happy Hour!

Professional Networking Happy Hour!

Wed 28 Oct, 18:00

Midwest Coast Brewing Company

We’re excited to announce the Professional Networking Happy Hour! Come meet other professionals, expand your network, and learn more about different industries, specialties, and companies. Attendees typically come from fields such as: • 💻…

A Roundtable On AI: Are We Outsourcing Our Creativity?

A Roundtable On AI: Are We Outsourcing Our Creativity?

Wed 28 Oct, 18:00

Fabrik Chicago

TL;DR: We will explore the intersection of artificial intelligence and human creativity. This is an in-person event. Contact the organizer if you would like to join virtually. Al is changing the way we create, think, build, and bring…

Hannibal Watch Party 🎥🍿 @ Beermiscuous

Hannibal Watch Party 🎥🍿 @ Beermiscuous

Wed 28 Oct, 18:00

Beermiscuous

Join fellow AO3 lovers for a FREE fandom watch party of the first two episodes of Hannibal (21+ only due to the nature of the venue!) and optional hangout afterward (9–10pm). *Hannibal* Plot Summary: "FBI profiler Will Graham forms a…