Black Events and Things to do in Chicago, IL

FTG: For The Gays (Black Yacht Weekend 2026 Event)
Thu, Jun 18, 10:00 PM
Chicago · Y Bar
FTG: For The Gays (Black Yacht Weekend 2026 Event)
Thu, Jun 18, 10:00 PM
Chicago · Y Bar
Then, Now, & Next: Celebrating Black Voices
Sat, Jun 13, 6:00 PM
Chicago · 1449 S Michigan Ave
Then, Now, & Next: Celebrating Black Voices
Sat, Jun 13, 6:00 PM
Chicago · 1449 S Michigan Ave
Afrobeats Fridayz: 4TH OF JULY WEEKEND
Fri, Jul 3, 9:00 PM
Chicago · Masada
Afrobeats Fridayz: 4TH OF JULY WEEKEND
Fri, Jul 3, 9:00 PM
Chicago · Masada
Leadership Cruise: Chart the Course Before You Set Sail
Fri, Jun 19, 10:00 AM
Chicago · Navy Pier
Leadership Cruise: Chart the Course Before You Set Sail
Fri, Jun 19, 10:00 AM
Chicago · Navy Pier
THANK YOU CHICAGO- JUNETEENTH MARKET (VENDORS FEE)
Fri, Jun 19, 2:00 PM
Chicago · 5311 S Lake Park Ave
THANK YOU CHICAGO- JUNETEENTH MARKET (VENDORS FEE)
Fri, Jun 19, 2:00 PM
Chicago · 5311 S Lake Park Ave
Juneteenth Fathers Day Weekend Show with Def Comedy Jam & Martin's Bruh Man
Fri, Jun 19, 7:30 PM
Chicago · CineCity Studios Chicago
Juneteenth Fathers Day Weekend Show with Def Comedy Jam & Martin's Bruh Man
Fri, Jun 19, 7:30 PM
Chicago · CineCity Studios Chicago
July 11, 2026 - Shop Black Fest - Chicago
Sat, Jul 11, 1:00 PM
Chicago · Burnham (Daniel) Park
July 11, 2026 - Shop Black Fest - Chicago
Sat, Jul 11, 1:00 PM
Chicago · Burnham (Daniel) Park
Juneteenth Beach Volleyball Tournament!
Sat, Jun 20, 10:30 AM
Chicago · Lincoln Park North Avenue Beach South Volleyball Courts
Juneteenth Beach Volleyball Tournament!
Sat, Jun 20, 10:30 AM
Chicago · Lincoln Park North Avenue Beach South Volleyball Courts
ACT UP! Juneteenth w/ Pretty Things
Fri, Jun 19, 9:00 PM
Chicago · D.S. Tequila Company
ACT UP! Juneteenth w/ Pretty Things
Fri, Jun 19, 9:00 PM
Chicago · D.S. Tequila Company
Juneteenth X BYW Fireworks Chicago River Cruise Yacht Party | Anita Dee 1
Wed, Jun 17, 7:30 PM
Chicago · Anita Dee Yacht Charters
Juneteenth X BYW Fireworks Chicago River Cruise Yacht Party | Anita Dee 1
Wed, Jun 17, 7:30 PM
Chicago · Anita Dee Yacht Charters
THE R&B KICKBACK (BLACK YACHT & JUNETEENTH WEEKEND!)
Sat, Jun 20, 8:00 PM
Chicago · 868 N Franklin St
THE R&B KICKBACK (BLACK YACHT & JUNETEENTH WEEKEND!)
Sat, Jun 20, 8:00 PM
Chicago · 868 N Franklin St
Chicago Music Legacy Tour with Shermann "Dilla" Thomas & Chess Records
Sat, Jun 13, 12:00 PM
Chicago · Chess Records
Chicago Music Legacy Tour with Shermann "Dilla" Thomas & Chess Records
Sat, Jun 13, 12:00 PM
Chicago · Chess Records
Brunch Above the City: Afrobeats Rooftop Experience (Black Yacht Weekend)
Sat, Jun 20, 9:00 AM
Chicago · ROOF on theWit
Brunch Above the City: Afrobeats Rooftop Experience (Black Yacht Weekend)
Sat, Jun 20, 9:00 AM
Chicago · ROOF on theWit
Black & Bronze: A Bronzeville Music Fest
Sat, Aug 29, 1:00 PM
Chicago · Armstrong (Lillian Hardin) Park
Black & Bronze: A Bronzeville Music Fest
Sat, Aug 29, 1:00 PM
Chicago · Armstrong (Lillian Hardin) Park
Going fast
R&B Dreams Chicago Juneteenth Weekend 2026 Music by DJ SELF
Sat, Jun 20, 9:00 PM
Chicago · Elements karaoke lounge
Going fast
R&B Dreams Chicago Juneteenth Weekend 2026 Music by DJ SELF
Sat, Jun 20, 9:00 PM
Chicago · Elements karaoke lounge
Book Talk: There's Only One Sin in Hollywood by Rasheed Newson
Thu, Jun 11, 7:00 PM
Chicago · Call & Response Books
Book Talk: There's Only One Sin in Hollywood by Rasheed Newson
Thu, Jun 11, 7:00 PM
Chicago · Call & Response Books
All-Stars Classic Dance Competition
Fri, Jul 17, 7:00 PM
Chicago · Urban Prep Charter Academy For Young Men - Englewood Campus
All-Stars Classic Dance Competition
Fri, Jul 17, 7:00 PM
Chicago · Urban Prep Charter Academy For Young Men - Englewood Campus
The Windy City Show
Sat, Jun 27, 7:00 PM
Chicago · Little Black Pearl Art And Design Academy
The Windy City Show
Sat, Jun 27, 7:00 PM
Chicago · Little Black Pearl Art And Design Academy
9 VENDOR SPACES LEFT– NATURAL HAIR FEST® KICK-OFF CELEBRATION | BUY NOW
Sun, Jun 28, 10:00 AM
Chicago · Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Downtown/River North
9 VENDOR SPACES LEFT– NATURAL HAIR FEST® KICK-OFF CELEBRATION | BUY NOW
Sun, Jun 28, 10:00 AM
Chicago · Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Downtown/River North
Juneteenth Black Yacht Party
Fri, Jun 19, 8:00 PM
Chicago · 3155 S DuSable Lake Shore Dr
Juneteenth Black Yacht Party
Fri, Jun 19, 8:00 PM
Chicago · 3155 S DuSable Lake Shore Dr

Trends in Chicago

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FTG: For The Gays (Black Yacht Weekend 2026 Event)

FTG: For The Gays (Black Yacht Weekend 2026 Event)

Then, Now, & Next: Celebrating Black Voices

Then, Now, & Next: Celebrating Black Voices

Afrobeats Fridayz: 4TH OF JULY WEEKEND

Afrobeats Fridayz: 4TH OF JULY WEEKEND

Leadership Cruise: Chart the Course Before You Set Sail

Leadership Cruise: Chart the Course Before You Set Sail

THANK YOU CHICAGO- JUNETEENTH MARKET (VENDORS FEE)

THANK YOU CHICAGO- JUNETEENTH MARKET (VENDORS FEE)

Juneteenth Fathers Day Weekend Show with Def Comedy Jam & Martin's Bruh Man

Juneteenth Fathers Day Weekend Show with Def Comedy Jam & Martin's Bruh Man

July 11, 2026 - Shop Black Fest - Chicago

July 11, 2026 - Shop Black Fest - Chicago

Juneteenth Beach Volleyball Tournament!

Juneteenth Beach Volleyball Tournament!

ACT UP! Juneteenth w/ Pretty Things

ACT UP! Juneteenth w/ Pretty Things

Juneteenth X BYW Fireworks Chicago River Cruise Yacht Party | Anita Dee 1

Juneteenth X BYW Fireworks Chicago River Cruise Yacht Party | Anita Dee 1

THE R&B KICKBACK (BLACK YACHT & JUNETEENTH WEEKEND!)

THE R&B KICKBACK (BLACK YACHT & JUNETEENTH WEEKEND!)

Chicago Music Legacy Tour with Shermann "Dilla" Thomas & Chess Records

Chicago Music Legacy Tour with Shermann "Dilla" Thomas & Chess Records

Brunch Above the City: Afrobeats Rooftop Experience (Black Yacht Weekend)

Brunch Above the City: Afrobeats Rooftop Experience (Black Yacht Weekend)

Black & Bronze: A Bronzeville Music Fest

Black & Bronze: A Bronzeville Music Fest

R&B Dreams Chicago Juneteenth Weekend 2026 Music by DJ SELF

R&B Dreams Chicago Juneteenth Weekend 2026 Music by DJ SELF

Book Talk: There's Only One Sin in Hollywood by Rasheed Newson

Book Talk: There's Only One Sin in Hollywood by Rasheed Newson

All-Stars Classic Dance Competition

All-Stars Classic Dance Competition

The Windy City Show

The Windy City Show

9 VENDOR SPACES LEFT– NATURAL HAIR FEST® KICK-OFF CELEBRATION | BUY NOW

9 VENDOR SPACES LEFT– NATURAL HAIR FEST® KICK-OFF CELEBRATION | BUY NOW

Juneteenth Black Yacht Party

Juneteenth Black Yacht Party

Things to do around Chicago

Trends in Chicago

1. Mothers day

2. May

3. Memorial day weekend

4. June

5. Randb cruise

6. Job fair

7. Bollywood

8. Live concerts

9. Cinco de mayo party

10. Rave party

11. Mother's day brunch

12. Juneteenth