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There’s more to Chicago than the well-trodden museums and skyscrapers in the Loop, from stand-up comedy shows in Logan Square to tasty food tours of Chinatown. Get acquainted with the Windy City via this calendar of concerts, festivals, pop-up markets, and more incredible events throughout the city, selected by Eventbrite’s expert curators.

If you want to keep things easy this NYE, this curated list of open bar happenings in Chicago is just the thing. These events require very little planning and are always a blast. From neighborhood bars to rooftops, bid adieu to 2024 with some serious no-fuss fun.