Best of the week in Chicago
The week's standout events in Chicago — a short list across categories, picked by Radar.
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BusinessCoffee & Lakefront Networking WalkFriday, 16 October · 8:30 AM · La Colombe Coffee Workshop · USD 13
Tech & AIFrontier Happy Hour ChicagoFriday, 16 October · 5:00 PM · FITZGERALDS SIDEBAR · Free
Concerts & MusicHEY, NOTHING – THE HOUND TOUR with Crisis CrewFriday, 16 October · 8:00 PM · Bottom Lounge · from $34.96
Tech & AICHENCHO CORLEONEFriday, 16 October · 8:00 PM · V Live · USD 70
Conferences & ExposBringing the Light 3rd Annual Alzheimers Association Community ConferenceSaturday, 17 October · 9:00 AM · Instituto del Progreso Latino · Free
Conferences & ExposWindy City Housing Fair & Expo 2026Saturday, 17 October · 10:00 AM · South Shore International College Preparatory High School · Free
BusinessLadies Who DreamSaturday, 17 October · 12:00 PM · 1921 Coworking · USD 45
BusinessAtrévete Competencia de NegociosSaturday, 17 October · 1:00 PM · mHUB · Free
Concerts & MusicPRAYERS No Tengo Calma Tour 2026 featuring DEVORA and CHRIZ AMAYASaturday, 17 October · 7:30 PM · Bottom Lounge · from $39.60
Conferences & Expos2026 Procurement SymposiumMonday, 19 October · 10:00 AM · Malcolm X College · Free
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