What's on in Avondale
Markets, openings, workshops and gatherings from the neighborhood's independent businesses and organizations.
October 2026
125 events
Join for our weekly celebration of Irish culture with a live traditional Irish music Session every Sunday 5pm-7pm!
Trading card game.
Join EcoShip Chicago for community events, collection drives, workshops, and sustainability initiatives focused on recycling and environmental responsibility.
Sliding Scale | 21+ Step into your goth rave fantasy. The infamous NOWHERE2RUN'S BLOODRAVE comes straight to you for its first ever HALLOWEEN TOUR.
A free fall festival organized by Friends of Carl von Linne for Linne families. The event features free candy and treats, music, and games. Free admission for Linne families.
Live DJ mixing at Magnifico.
By Harmony House for Cats
A weekly event for makers; we invite you to wind down your week with the Firefly Team in our space. Come work on your personal projects and enjoy the co
Steeplechase is turning two years old!! Lineup: Steeplechase, In Shining Armour (Milwaukee), Dog Guitar Drag: Goo, Lazarus Vendors: Silverline Air, Stamp Heaven, uninspired4ever, Helena Brophy
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Meet up at Magnifico Every Wed & Fri at 6:30am - all running levels welcome!
Subversive: Virago, Frechette B2B Choirgirl at Podlasie Club
Percussionist Jon Mueller visits forming a trio with Wisoconsin pianist Matt Blair and Chicago bassist Ro Lundberg. Nathan Hanson and Steve Hirsh create spontaneously composed music that starts from an impulse informed by jazz.
Teddy and the Rough Riders are a country-rock band led by Ryan Jennings and Jack Quiggins. The group has long bridged the gap between Nashville’s rock and honky-tonk scenes. Their sound is the direct product of being born ‘n’ bred in Nashville, steeped in its country music history and mysticism, while coming up in its DIY rock community.
The Monsters, Machines, and Mayhem Book Club is a sci-fi and fantasy club that focuses on diverse and queer stories.
Ari Vega in Chicago
Discover local events, trivia nights, live music, and community gatherings at Ludlow Liquors in Chicago's Avondale neighborhood.
Trivia night at Avondale Bowl!
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Discover local events, trivia nights, live music, and community gatherings at Ludlow Liquors in Chicago's Avondale neighborhood.
Explore the event schedule and upcoming activities at Consignment Lounge. Stay updated with our calendar for the latest offerings and events.
Welcome to the Chicago chapter of Int'l Language Café. We are an all languages at all levels club where you can meet people to practice speaking or signing with. We meet at least twice a month and occasionally host fun socials or language specific outings. Join us!
Join us every Thursday in the MLG from 6-8pm for garden-inspired cocktails/mocktails! All are welcome!
Join us for another public art workshop with @birdcollisionsproject. While the workshop is free, RSVP's are required.
A co-ed chess social event hosted by Girls Who Chess and The Chicago Chess Club at Spice by CMB.
Based in the Avondale neighborhood of Chicago, Community Dinners is a meal program serving the the well and underfed people of the community. Please Donate!
A double feature horror movie screening with witchy crafts, presented by Avondale Gardening Alliance and Reed's Local
Welcome to The Avondale Tap, located at the corner of Belmont & Monticello! We are your friendly neighborhood joint - a familiar place to gather with friends and family to enjoy unique b...
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All Dogs Go To Trivia at Lake Effect Brewing Company
Join us every Wednesday evening for a space devoted to free-form movement, authentic expression, and the freedom to move through whatever is alive in you. This is your midweek pause — a moment to step out of the mind and drop fully into the wisdom of the body. Our dance floor is a sanctuary where
A Scorpio-themed party with flash tattoos available for attendees.
There's always something happening at Tune-Up! Check out our events calendar to stay in the loop!
46 likes, 1 comments - deepredwinemerchants on October 4, 2026: "You know about our Anniversary party next weekend, but what about Tarot Night on Friday, the 17th?! What about Deep Read this Tuesday and Postcard Protest Night?! Movie Club double feature!? Check out the website through the link in our bio and see what we’re cooking up for the greatest month of the year! 🩸 🩸 🩸 #avondale #deepredwinemerchant #october #tarot".
CPD 1733 Beat Meeting - October at 3546 W ADDISON ST
Insect Pinning Discount Day: Learn beetle pinning at community discount rates. All materials included, take home your specimen!
UN35 will be canvassing every Wednesday and Saturday to talk to our neighbors about the upcoming election and ensure our endorsed, working-class candidates win their elections. Canvasses launch from the UN35 office at 2934 N Milwaukee unit D, unless otherwise noted. Please dress for the weather, make sure your phone is charged. If possible, download the minivan app on your phone ahead of time. Schedule: Every Wednesday at 5:30 PM Every Saturday at 11 AM
Kilbourn Park serves as a vibrant cultural and ecological anchor, hosting a diverse range of activations from morning yoga on the lawn and theatrical performances to essential community blood drives and seasonal harvest festivals. As the proud home of the Chicago Park District’s only organic
Browse upcoming gardening workshops, seed swaps, fairs, and free community events in Avondale and Chicago — hosted by AGA, a volunteer-run urban agriculture network open to everyone.
Milo's Market at Consignment Lounge
Join EcoShip Chicago for community events, collection drives, workshops, and sustainability initiatives focused on recycling and environmental responsibility.
Super Secret Movie Club-13 at Revolution Brewing
Browse upcoming gardening workshops, seed swaps, fairs, and free community events in Avondale and Chicago — hosted by AGA, a volunteer-run urban agriculture network open to everyone.
Slice of cake of the day & a glass of wine…..all for $13
Insect Pinning Discount Day: Learn butterfly pinning at community discount rates. All materials included, take home your specimen!
Insect Pinning Discount Day: Learn cicada pinning at community discount rates. All materials included, take home your specimen!
Florecitas (Grupo de artes y manualidades para mujeres) at 3000 N Kedzie
13 likes, 1 comments - m.o.o.r.club on February 19, 2026: "Starting 3/4! If you are an avid runner or want to get into running, or just wanna make some friends and get some steps in, come join us at m.o.o.r. run club! We know...Running's hard 😅 . . . . . . . . #avondalechicago #magnificocoffeeroasters #runningchi #runningcommunity #chicago".
Karaoke with host Millie May at Reed's Local
Open House and Member Meeting at Pumping Station One
Free | 21+ Presented by Sleeping Village. This is an 21+ event
Irish Music Session at The Wolfhound
9 likes, 2 comments - crawfordschicago on January 20, 2026: "Come for a bite, stay because you’re surprisingly good at trivia. Tuesdays at 7:30.".
Join Cat Jam Chicago for a Tuesday evening acoustic jam at The Insect Asylum. Join the musical fun in our unique atmosphere!
There's always something happening at Tune-Up! Check out our events calendar to stay in the loop!
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Avondale Mutual Aid Meeting . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
Pen and Paper Music Trivia at Teddy Bear Lounge
From prom nights to Weird Wednesdays, there's always something happening at Remedy!
Discover local events, trivia nights, live music, and community gatherings at Ludlow Liquors in Chicago's Avondale neighborhood.
Interested in creative coding, MaxMSP, and the tech arts?
CAPS - District Strategic Plan Community Conversation - 1st Conversation at VFW Post 2978, 3029 N. Kedzie, Chicago
CAPS - District Strategic Plan Community Conversation - 1st Conversation
There's always something happening at Tune-Up! Check out our events calendar to stay in the loop!
We are changing up our regular calendar this summer! 1) adding the cheapest shot of Malort in the area to our industry night on Monday 2) incentivizing bringing your own records in on vinyl night by offering $5 pours 3) continuing our Happy hours on Wednesday 4) rewarding those who perform in our open mic night with 1/2 off drinks!
Infant Massage Program (Spanish Only) at 3300 N Whipple
Main Bar - Free Event | 21+ Come by SV for our Industry Night Market! Many of the SV staff that you know and love...
Main Bar - Free Event | 21+ Presented by Sleeping Village. This is an 21+ event
From prom nights to Weird Wednesdays, there's always something happening at Remedy!
¡Dale! Run Club at Chicago Strength, 3747 W Belmont
160 likes, 5 comments - chi.stitchnbitch on June 1, 2026: "🧶NEW MEETUP ALERT 🚨 @belmonttavernchicago will be regularly welcoming Stitchers on the second and fourth Mondays of each month, 5:30p - 8:30p AND offering a 15% discount on bar tabs for anyone who brings a craft. Special thanks to @dinomeg for offering to host the kick off next week 🥰 hope to see y'all there! 🍻#stitchnbitch #stitchandbitch #stitchnsip".
We are changing up our regular calendar this summer! 1) adding the cheapest shot of Malort in the area to our industry night on Monday 2) incentivizing bringing your own records in on vinyl night by offering $5 pours 3) continuing our Happy hours on Wednesday 4) rewarding those who perform in our open mic night with 1/2 off drinks!
A local sports and dive bar off Milwaukee and Belmont Ave. in Chicago, IL. Full bar with top shelf liquors and daily specials. We offer pool and karaoke along with pool leagues and birthday specials.
Fun Simulation 2000 Open Mic Comedy at Reed's Local
Cycle Station: One Meetup! 🚴♀️🚴♂️🚴 at Pumping Station One
Indulge in The Insect Asylum's Paint & Sip: +21 BYOB, vintage taxidermy, live opossum painting!
Join us for a fun-filled day of bug exploration and creativity where kids can learn how to pin beetles to add to their own bug collections!
Bears Game Watch Party at Teddy Bear Lounge
Ermahgerd! 😱 The Brewed Halloween Party + Monster Market is creeping into town on October 11th, 11AM–8PM … and something spooky is brewing. 🧟♂️☕️ Come if you dare for: 🕸️ Spooky sips & delicious food 🕷️ Local vendors + Monster Market finds 🎃 A costume contest 👻 Halloween fun, surp
Explore the event schedule and upcoming activities at Consignment Lounge. Stay updated with our calendar for the latest offerings and events.
A local sports and dive bar off Milwaukee and Belmont Ave. in Chicago, IL. Full bar with top shelf liquors and daily specials. We offer pool and karaoke along with pool leagues and birthday specials.
21+ Join BUMP. for their goodbye and farewell party! They've brought in the headliner to end all headliners, Naomi Smalls for a disco farewell! Come...
A local sports and dive bar off Milwaukee and Belmont Ave. in Chicago, IL. Full bar with top shelf liquors and daily specials. We offer pool and karaoke along with pool leagues and birthday specials.
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Atrium First Touch & Drone Orchestra, Flow State at Podlasie Club
ludlowliquors on October 29, 2025: "Join us for THE NIGHT SHIFT — rotating DJs every Friday & Saturday, 9 PM–1 AM, plus a new Late Night Happy Hour from 10 PM–Close, featuring rotating cocktail specials & small bites. We’re kicking things off with @jackersize_chi this Saturday, 11.01.25.".
See the best circus artists in Chicago, and visiting guests from around the world, present their circus acts their way--no theme to perform to, no larger show concept--just their pure artistic vision. This is circus in it's most honest expression in a repurposed 114 year old church. We've been selling out this sweet show since 2017 and we can't wait to share it with you. Don't delay on tickets, since we do sell out. Sanctuary is BYOB, but keep it under control please. No large coolers.
ELASTRO AV FESTIVAL 2026!
Late Bar - New Wave Night w/ DJ Jeff Moyer at Late Bar
Marian Runk’s music “honestly and humorously reflects the ambiguities of being a fallible human.” The Dallas-born, Chicago-based indie folk artist writes detail-oriented and deeply visual songs, sonically in the vein of Karen Dalton, Willie Nelson, Adrianne Lenker, and Gillian Welch.
For the first time ever, Jane Schoenbrun’s TEENAGE SEX AND DEATH AT CAMP MIASMA will be screened as a true pan-and-scan VHS tape—on the big screen. Yes, an actual VHS. Yes, it works. Presented in partnership with MUBI, this very special screening comes with a limited-edition Camp Miasma VHS pin for
Learn taxidermy basics & make a squirrel or raccoon paw accessory with Athena at The Insect Asylum! $70, all materials included. ️
Get ready to explore the fascinating world of cicadas through hands-on pinning activities - it's gonna be bug-tastic!
Take a 45-minute guided tour of our 90,000 square foot production facility at 3340 N Kedzie Ave to learn about the history of Revolution Brewing and how our delicious beer is made.
We are changing up our regular calendar this summer! 1) adding the cheapest shot of Malort in the area to our industry night on Monday 2) incentivizing bringing your own records in on vinyl night by offering $5 pours 3) continuing our Happy hours on Wednesday 4) rewarding those who perform in our open mic night with 1/2 off drinks!
A celebration marking the third anniversary of Into the Feral.
Let your kids unleash their creativity and paint an adorable opossum at our fun art party!
Come enjoy a gorgeous fall day at the shop for early access to all of our new fall styles and the launch of our Fall/Holiday candle selection!
UN35 will be canvassing every Wednesday and Saturday to talk to our neighbors about the upcoming election and ensure our endorsed, working-class candidates win their elections. Canvasses launch from the UN35 office at 2934 N Milwaukee unit D, unless otherwise noted. Please dress for the weather, make sure your phone is charged. If possible, download the minivan app on your phone ahead of time. Schedule: Every Wednesday at 5:30 PM Every Saturday at 11 AM
Mindful Living Garden Workday at 3323 N Drake
Free Electronics Recycling & Paper Shredding Event at NEIU El Centro, 3390 N. Avondale Ave.
48 likes, 0 comments - deepredwinemerchants on September 11, 2026: "September/October events are up, including our 3 year anniversary and the return of the Avondale Apocalypse pub crawl! See ya soon! 🩸 🩸 🩸 #avondale #deepredwinemerchant #independentbusiness #chicagowine".
Known for high-energy sets and a genre-expanding sound, Chicago-based DJ Sotocuchis brings identity, community, and freedom to the dance floor.
A local sports and dive bar off Milwaukee and Belmont Ave. in Chicago, IL. Full bar with top shelf liquors and daily specials. We offer pool and karaoke along with pool leagues and birthday specials.
$25 Adv + Fees | 21+ One of LA’s best kept musical secrets, Kiefer has been described as a musician who doesn’t play keys with...
ludlowliquors on October 29, 2025: "Join us for THE NIGHT SHIFT — rotating DJs every Friday & Saturday, 9 PM–1 AM, plus a new Late Night Happy Hour from 10 PM–Close, featuring rotating cocktail specials & small bites. We’re kicking things off with @jackersize_chi this Saturday, 11.01.25.".
At our first CLEAT Series show of the month, we’re happy to welcome Chicago ex-pat John Niekrasz to present new multichannel work on the system for percussion and electronics. We’ll also welcome back Baltimore artist / organizer Tom Boram aka Borax to Elastic for his first go on the 16 speakers. Ish
Join Arts & Eats for a fun and creative event making your own polymer clay magnets!
Avondale's neighborhood bookstore - Books you'll dig
Maker Night at Firefly Fiber Arts Studio
We are changing up our regular calendar this summer! 1) adding the cheapest shot of Malort in the area to our industry night on Monday 2) incentivizing bringing your own records in on vinyl night by offering $5 pours 3) continuing our Happy hours on Wednesday 4) rewarding those who perform in our open mic night with 1/2 off drinks!
Explore the event schedule and upcoming activities at Consignment Lounge. Stay updated with our calendar for the latest offerings and events.
WINDY CITY WITCH FEST at 12:00 PM CDT on October 9 offered by Oracle + Alchemy. Meet Jillian at WCWF and receive an energy body mapping to connect deeply to yourself. We will also have some fun merch and freebies!
Vintage Taxidermy & Insect Museum Quiet Hours, No flashing lights, Gentle Atmosphere and limited admission
Please join us to talk about the vision you have for the future Avondale Chamber of Commerce and goals for the ASBA.
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