Featured Events in Chicago in June, 2025 (July Updated)

Experience the mesmerizing rhythms of Pedrito Martínez at SPACE in Evanston on June 25, 2025. Renowned for his exceptional talent in Afro-Cuban percussion, Pedrito Martinez is set to deliver a captivating performance at 1245 Chicago Avenue, IL, 60202. Don't miss this opportunity to witness his unique blend of traditional Cuban music and modern influences live on stage. Secure your tickets now for a night filled with unforgettable music and infectious energy.

Explore accurate Chicago White Sox v Arizona Diamondbacks sporting information for 25th June, as well as more Baseball times with Fixture Calendar. The Chicago White Sox are a professional baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois. They compete in the Central Division of the American League in Major League Baseball (MLB). The White Sox were founded in 1901 and have since then won three World Series titles, the most recent being in 2005. The team is known for producing numerous talented players, including Hall of Famers such as Frank Thomas and Nellie Fox. Their home stadium is Guaranteed Rate Field, located on the South Side of Chicago. This state-of-the-art stadium has a capacity of 40,615 and has been the host of many major events, including the Arizona Diamondbacks1 All-Star Game and the World Series. With a strong history of success and a dedicated fan base, the Chicago White Sox continue to be a force to be reckoned with in the Arizona Diamondbacks1. The Arizona Diamondbacks, founded in 1998, are a Major League Baseball team based in Phoenix, Arizona. The team competes in the National League West division and play their home games at Chase Field, which has a capacity of over 48,000 seats. The Diamondbacks have had strong showings in recent years, including back-to-back division titles in 2011 and 2012. They have also won the National League pennant once in 2001 and have made it to the playoffs a total of six times. The team boasts talented players such as Paul Goldschmidt, Zack Greinke, and David Peralta, who have been instrumental in the team's success. Additionally, the Diamondbacks have been the recipients of various awards, including three National League Cy Young Awards and one National League MVP award. With a dedicated fan base and a history of competitive play, the Arizona Diamondbacks are a force to be reckoned with in the world of baseball. Information Source: fixturecalendar.com

Explore Chicago Fire FC v Philadelphia Union sporting information for 25th June, as well as links for Football tickets and more with Fixture Calendar. Chicago Fire FC is a professional soccer team based in Chicago, Illinois, and competes in the Major League Soccer (MLS) Eastern Conference. Founded in 1997, the team has won one MLS Cup in 1998 and four US Open Cups in 1998, 2000, 2003, and 2006. The team's home stadium is the Soldier Field, which has a capacity of 61,500 seats. Some notable players who have played for the Chicago Fire FC include Bastian Schweinsteiger, Cuauhtémoc Blanco, and DaMarcus Beasley. The team is currently led by head coach Raphael Wicky and has a strong lineup with players such as Robert Berić, Luka Stojanović, and Francisco Calvo. With a strong history and competitive roster, Chicago Fire FC is a top contender in the MLS. The Philadelphia Union is a professional soccer team based in Chester, Pennsylvania, and compete in the Eastern Conference of Major League Soccer. Founded in 2008, they have carved out a successful career in the league, qualifying for the playoffs multiple times and reaching the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Final in 2014. The team is known for its strong core of players, including captain Alejandro Bedoya and promising young talents such as Brenden Aaronson and Mark McKenzie. The Philadelphia Union plays their home games at Subaru Park, a state-of-the-art stadium that can accommodate over 18,000 passionate fans. In addition to their on-field achievements, the team has also been recognized for their community involvement, winning the MLS Works Humanitarian of the Year Award in 2016. With a dedicated fanbase, a talented roster, and a modern stadium, the Philadelphia Union is a force to be reckoned with in the world of soccer. Information Source: fixturecalendar.com

Join Dr. Taylor Byas (I Done Clicked My Heels Three Times) and Sarah Kersey (Residence Time) for a poetry salon here at Call & Response Books on Thursday, June 26 at 7 pm! We'll start with readings from both authors, followed by discussion and mingling. A great event for poetry lovers and those looking to get more into the genre! Dr. Taylor Byas, Ph.D. is a Black Chicago native currently living in Cincinnati, Ohio. Her debut full-length, I Done Clicked My Heels Three Times from Soft Skull Press, won the 2023 Maya Angelou Book Award, the 2023 Chicago Review of Books Award in Poetry, and the 2024 Ohioana Book Award in Poetry. Her second full-length, Resting Bitch Face, is forthcoming in August 2025 and is a September pick for Roxane Gay’s Audacious Book Club. She is also a coeditor of The Southern Poetry Anthology, Vol X: Alabama, from Texas Review Press, and Poemhood: Our Black Revival, a YA anthology from HarperCollins. Sarah Kersey is a poet and x-ray technologist living in Boston, MA. Her debut chapbook Residence Time is published with Newfound. It was named a finalist for the Eric Hoffer Award--Medal Provocateur this year. They have received support from Tin House. Information Source: Call & Response Books | eventbrite

Witness a mesmerizing musical performance by Charlie Cunningham and Hannah Francis at SPACE in Evanston. The event is scheduled for June 26, 2025, at 1245 Chicago Avenue, IL, 60202. Immerse yourself in an evening of soulful melodies and captivating vocals as these talented artists take the stage. Don't miss this unique opportunity to experience their enchanting music live in concert.

Explore accurate Chicago White Sox v San Francisco Giants sporting information for 27th June, as well as more Baseball times with Fixture Calendar. The Chicago White Sox are a professional baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois. They compete in the San Francisco Giants1 Division of the American League in Major League Baseball (MLB). The White Sox were founded in 1901 and have since then won three World Series titles, the most recent being in 2005. The team is known for producing numerous talented players, including Hall of Famers such as Frank Thomas and Nellie Fox. Their home stadium is Guaranteed Rate Field, located on the South Side of Chicago. This state-of-the-art stadium has a capacity of 40,615 and has been the host of many major events, including the San Francisco Giants2 All-Star Game and the World Series. With a strong history of success and a dedicated fan base, the Chicago White Sox continue to be a force to be reckoned with in the San Francisco Giants2. The San Francisco Giants are a professional baseball team based in San Francisco, California. They compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member of the National League (NL) West division. The Giants have a rich history, as they were founded in 1883 as the New York Gothams before moving to San Francisco in 1958. They have won eight World Series championships, the most recent being in 2014. The Giants also have numerous NL pennants and Wild Card berths under their belt. Their home stadium is AT&T Park, which has been named one of the best ballparks in the country. The team boasts top players such as Buster Posey, San Francisco Giants0 Bumgarner, and Brandon Crawford, who have all contributed to the team's success both on and off the field. The Giants have a loyal and passionate fan base, making attending a game at AT&T Park a must for any baseball fan. Information Source: fixturecalendar.com

Explore World Tournament Semifinals sporting information for 27th June, as well as links for Mixed Martial Arts tickets and more with Fixture Calendar. The World Tournament of mixed martial arts (MMA) is one of the most highly anticipated sporting events in the world. This global competition brings together top MMA fighters from all over the world to compete for the coveted title. The tournament consists of various teams, each representing a different country, with the best MMA players from each team competing against one another in a series of intense and action-packed matches. The tournament is held in a state-of-the-art stadium that is specifically designed to showcase the ultimate combat sport in all its glory. With a large seating capacity and top-notch facilities, the stadium provides an immersive experience for both the players and the spectators. Every year, the World Tournament of MMA draws in a massive audience from all corners of the world, making it a truly international event where athleticism, skill, and determination are at the forefront. Information Source: fixturecalendar.com

Dave Matthews Band Chicago is set to captivate audiences at the HuntingtonBankPavilion in Chicago on June 27, 2025, at 7:30 PM. Renowned for their eclectic sound and energetic performances, the band promises an unforgettable evening of music. With ticket prices ranging from $50 to $249, fans have the opportunity to experience a live show that blends rock, jazz, and folk influences in a stunning lakeside venue. The HuntingtonBankPavilion, known for its scenic views and excellent acoustics, provides the perfect backdrop for the band's dynamic setlist, which often includes fan favorites and deep cuts alike. This event is expected to draw music enthusiasts from all over, eager to witness the legendary Dave Matthews Band in one of Chicago's premier outdoor venues.

Breathing Race into the MachineBy Vanessa Damilola MacaulayJune 27 - August 17, 2025Opening ReceptionJune 27th, 6:00pm-8:00pm Free with RSVPBreathing Race into the Machine interrogates the racial logics encoded in medical instruments, not as corrupted deviations from a neutral standard but as systems deliberately engineered to encode inequality. Centering the spirometer, a device used to measure lung capacity, the exhibition reveals how this tool of clinical diagnosis doubled as a mechanism of racial classification. The spirometer, developed in the 19th century, helped forge and legitimise pseudoscientific claims that Black people had diminished lung capacity, reinforcing myths of biological inferiority. These claims were not discarded with time; they have been absorbed into contemporary medical protocols, algorithms, and diagnostic thresholds. The racial bias encoded in the spirometer persists, along with the ideology that justified it, as an enduring fiction that pathologises Black breath while disguising power as science. In this exhibition, breath is not a symbol but a contested physiological threshold, a racialised site of measurement and control. For Black people, the reading of breath has long been made legible only to institutions of slavery and their afterlives in policing, medicine, environmental policy, education, and the carceral state, where the simple act of breathing remains a site of surveillance, suspicion, and control. Rather than repair or redeem the spirometer, Vanessa Damilola Macaulay unsettles its logic, reimagining its function and offering a new grammar for how breath is measured, heard, and understood. Through sculpture, sound, performance and archival excavation, she challenges the ways bodies are rendered measurable. Breathing Race into the Machine is not about outdated science; it is a powerful examination of how modern technologies continue to extract legibility from Black flesh while remaining fundamentally inadequate to comprehend the complexity of Black life in the US and beyond. About the Artist: Vanessa Damilola Macaulay, a Black British artist based in Chicago, works across performance, video, and photography to explore how creative strategies can centre Black life in ways that resist and reimagine systems of antiblackness. Each project takes a distinct form, shaped by embodied inquiry and social urgency. Macaulay’s work, grounded in Black feminist epistemologies and speculative modes of inquiry, challenges inherited narratives and constructs new visual and performative languages for imagining Black life beyond survival. Recent works include This Way Up with Care, a performance that examines the struggles associated with crossing borders, and The Architect, an immersive performance on a double-decker bus in London shown at the Greenwich & Docklands International Festival. Macaulay’s work has been featured in theatres, exhibitions and residencies across the UK, South Africa, Europe, and the U.S. Learn More: https://www.vanessamacaulay.com/ This project is partially supported by a CityArts Grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events. The International Museum of Surgical Science acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council Agency. Information Source: International Museum of Surgical Science | eventbrite

Witness the ultimate showdown at the "Tom & Jerry Dance Off" in Chicago. This exciting event will take place at Dan Ryan Woods-Central Picnic Grove #3 on West 83rd Street, Chicago, IL 60620, on June 27, 2025. The dance-off promises to be a thrilling spectacle where participants will showcase their best moves, competing for the top spot. Admission is by donation, making it accessible to all dance enthusiasts. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a fun-filled day of music, dance, and friendly competition.

Experience a night of musical excellence with The Cat Empire - Bird in Paradise Album Tour featuring Bermuda Search Party at Thalia Hall in Chicago on June 27, 2025. The Cat Empire, known for their captivating live performances, will be showcasing tracks from their latest album, "Bird in Paradise," alongside Bermuda Search Party. Thalia Hall, located at 1807 South Allport Street, IL, 60608, provides the perfect setting for this highly anticipated event. Don't miss this opportunity to witness these talented acts in action at one of Chicago's premier music venues.

Chicago is obsessed with pickleball, and we're no exception! Join us for our Singles Friday Night Takeover at SPF with professional coaching from Toss & Spin - a fun evening of activity with playing options for complete beginners and experienced players alike! This event aims to bring together our awesome community of singles in a fun and casual environment. Come along to make new connections for friendship or more! Ticket options explained: 🏓 All tickets include event access from 6.15pm-late, including unstructured open play before 7pm and after 9pm, and all off-court activities all evening including bocce, cornhole, giant yard games - plus lots and lots of new connections, giveaways and other fun happenings! 🏓 Want to take a lesson or enjoy more court-time? Choose from a 7 or 8pm Coaching Clinic with professional coaches from Toss & Spin, or join a 7pm or 8pm Open Play session for structured mini-games for more confident players. More on ticket options below! Which ticket should I choose? Complete beginner? Join us for a 7pm or 8pm coaching clinic led by expert instructors from Toss & Spin. These tickets include full access to all other venue activities before and after your class, including open court time before 7pm, and from 9pm onwards! Intermediate or Experienced? Select a 7pm or 8pm Open Play session for a series of mini games with different partners. These tickets include full access to all other venue activities before and after your class, including open court time before 7pm and after 9pm! Not sure you want to play, or pickleball sessions sold out? Select our General Admission ticket! This includes access to all of the off-court activities throughout the evening, as well as open pickleball play before 7pm and after 9pm. Please note that between 7-9pm courts are reserved for classes and open play ticket holders, but you'll be able to get games in outside of these times! Hosted at the hottest pickleball & indoor activity venue in Chicago, SPF Chicago, attendees will be able to enjoy a full bar when not playing, including a delicious range of mocktails & cocktails. Food will also be available to purchase throughout the evening. Tickets also include: All equipment for pickleball & off-court activitiesAccess to all off-court activities throughout the evening, including Bocce, Cornhole, Spikeball, Mollky & more!Open court time for all attendees before 7pm and from 9pm until close - play as long as you like!Access Notes: SPF is an accessible venue, with the majority of the venue based on the first floor.Due to the nature of our social events, they can become loud. Quieter spaces are available throughout the venue; please ask a host if you need to find a quieter location and we'll be happy to help.Masks are available on the doorWe offer sliding scale tickets at all of our events. Please email us at heythere@meetirlco.com if you need to make use of this option.Please email us at heythere@meetirlco.com if you have any specific accessibility needs or questions, and we'll do our very best to accommodate. Information Source: meet irl | a better way to connect | eventbrite

Experience a captivating evening at Thalia Hall in Chicago on June 28, 2025, with Lifeguard 'In the Round' featuring PARKiNG, TV Buddha, and Bungee Jumpers. The event promises an unforgettable showcase of musical talents in a unique setting. Thalia Hall, located at 1807 South Allport Street, IL, 60608, provides the perfect backdrop for this exciting performance. Don't miss the opportunity to immerse yourself in a night of live music and entertainment with some of the most talented artists in the industry.

The highly anticipated Dave Matthews Band Chicago event is set to take place at the renowned HuntingtonBankPavilion in Chicago on June 28, 2025, at 7:30 PM. Known for their eclectic sound and captivating live performances, Dave Matthews Band promises an unforgettable evening for all attendees. With a ticket price of just 50 USD, this concert offers an exceptional opportunity to experience the band's unique blend of rock, jazz, and folk music in a stunning outdoor venue. Located at HuntingtonBankPavilion, Chicago, IL, the venue provides an ideal setting for a summer night filled with music and memories. Fans can expect to hear a mix of classic hits and new tracks, ensuring a dynamic and engaging performance. This event is a must-see for any music enthusiast looking to enjoy a night of high-caliber entertainment in the heart of Chicago.

Chicago's Pop-Up Underground Art Show is BACK on June 28th, 2025 at Reggies. Come experience one of the largest pop-up art movements to hit North America over the past decade. Celebrating over 15 years of serving FREE PANCAKES and introducing you to some of the nation's leading emerging artists. • Over 100+ local artists exhibiting over 750+ pieces of work • FREE All-U-Can Eat Pancakes • 21+ EVENT • Live Audio Performances from local DJs and Music Producers • Live Body Painting & Art • 8pm to Midnight • $15 General Admission • $20 General Admission - Day of the event Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, or Tik Tok @pancakesandbooze #pancakesandbooze Are you looking to exhibit your artwork? Please visit our website ( www.pancakesandbooze.com/submit ) to submit an application or email us at info@pancakesandbooze.com for further information. ABOUT The Pancakes & Booze Art Show: The LA based event originated in 2009 and has since popped up more than 500 times in 35+ cities around Europe & North America. Batter sizzles, beer foams, and canvas lines the walls from ceiling to floor as hundreds, sometimes thousands, of revelers indulge in endless pancakes. This is no stuffy wine-and-cheese, pretentious, someone-gag-me art event. It’s an innovative reimagining of the art show concept. A welcoming vibe for up-and-coming artists to sell and strut their stuff in a free verse, anything goes environment. Instagram @pancakesandbooze Art Submissions: www.pancakesandbooze.com/submit Email: info@pancakesandbooze.com NO REFUNDS. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. Under NO circumstance will refunds or credits for future events be issued. This ticket does NOT guarantee immediate entry. Entry is based on the capacity of the venue when you arrive. Entry is first come first serve, regardless if you've bought a ticket online or at the door. It's a popular event, so arrive early to avoid waiting in line! The art is on exhibit until Midnight, but the bar typically stays open later. The event has the right to end earlier or extend later depending on the size of the crowd. Information Source: The Pancakes & Booze Art Show | eventbrite

Start your Saturday with a sweet ride! We’re heading out for two laps on the 606 Rail Trail, right near the shop. It’s a casual, family-friendly ride—everyone’s welcome! We'll have donuts, coffee, and water waiting to help you kick off your weekend the right way. Helmets are required. Bring the whole crew—let’s ride! Information Source: Trek Bicycle Chicago Wicker Park | eventbrite

Class Description Welcome to our Wheel Throwing Workshop where you can get your hands dirty and create amazing pottery pieces! Join us for a fun and interactive 2 hour session where you'll learn the art of shaping clay on a pottery wheel. No experience needed, just bring your enthusiasm and be ready to unleash your creativity! Our instructors will guide you through the process, from centering the clay to forming your own unique ceramics. Don't miss this chance to immerse yourself in the world of pottery and make some one-of-a-kind creations. There is an additional charge for firing greenware in the kiln to transform your piece into a ceramic item. This firing process is necessary to harden the clay and complete your creation. The cost for this service is $15 and payable in person. See you at the workshop! What You Need You don’t need to bring anything specific to the class, as all tools and materials will be provided by the studio. However, it’s a good idea to wear clothes that you don’t mind getting messy. COVID 19 Precautions Stay at home if you are not feeling well Masks are recommended Enhanced cleaning procedures.-regular disinfection and cleaning of surfaces and cleaning of equipment after each use. Providing hand sanitizer and antibacterial soap. Refund Policy There are No Refunds. You will receive a credit that can be applied to future class offerings. The credit is valid for 1 year from the date of the purchase. WARNING: Wheel throwing can be physically demanding on the body. Information Source: Pink Giraffe Art Studio | eventbrite

The highly anticipated SOLD OUT event featuring the Sun Ra Arkestra is set to take place in Evanston at SPACE. The event will be held on June 30, 2025, at the venue located at 1245 Chicago Avenue, IL, 60202. Fans of avant-garde jazz music are in for a treat as the legendary Sun Ra Arkestra promises an unforgettable performance. Don't miss this opportunity to witness a groundbreaking musical experience at this exclusive event.