Events in Loop
The Loop is Chicago's central business district, bounded by the L tracks, home to the Chicago Theatre, the Art Institute, Millennium Park, Willis Tower, the Chicago Cultural Center, and the city's most dense concentration of restaurants and cultural venues.
233 events in this neighborhood
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Art, Music and Performances (6)
Arts & Culture (5)
Athletic (1)
Book Clubs (14)
Celebrations (1)
Chicago 250 (10)
Chicago Cultural Center (16)
Community (20)
Computers and Technology (34)
Continuing Education and College (12)
Crafts, Games and Play (27)
DIY (2)
Education (5)
Family (2)
Festivals & Fairs (1)
Festivals & Special Events (1)
Film Screenings (9)
Health and Science (3)
Lectures & Workshops (2)
Nightlife (1)
Outreach (5)
Performing Arts (10)
Special Events (1)
Story Time (10)
Tours (6)
Workshops (10)
Writing and Poetry (18)
MAR 15 – NOV 23
Tours
Loop
Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise Aboard First Lady
MAR 21 – NOV 1
Tours
Loop
Creepy Cruise
APR 17 – NOV 14
Tours
Loop
Chicago by Night River & Lake
APR 17 – NOV 1
Tours
Loop
Sightseeing River & Lake Cruises
MAY 23 – SEP 5
Tours
Loop
3D Fireworks Cruise
JUN 1 – AUG 31
Workshops
Loop
Summer Art Classes at SAIC
JUN 20 – JUL 26
Performing Arts
Loop
Iceboy! The Musical
JUL 7 – JUL 19
Performing Arts
Loop
SUFFS
JUL 11 – OCT 11
Tours
Loop
Canine Cruise
JUL 17 – AUG 2
$39
Performing Arts
Loop
OCTET
JUL 17 – AUG 28
Chicago Cultural Center
Loop
World Business Chicago: Conversations with Horizon Lines: Visions for Chicago 2050 Finalists
Community
Loop
Canine Cruise
JUL 18
Story Time
Loop
Family Story Time
JUL 18
Computers and Technology
Loop
Open Shop
Festivals & Special Events
Loop
NewberryFest: 250 Years of the United States
JUL 18
Book Clubs
Loop
Adult Book Discussion: The Memory Police
JUL 18
Crafts, Games and Play
Loop
Sun‑Printed Portraits
JUL 18
Crafts, Games and Play
Loop
Sew a Tote Bag
JUL 18
Education
Loop
Teen Saturday Studios
JUL 19
Family
Loop
Monthly Free Museum Day
JUL 19
Workshops
Loop
Get Ready for Baby
JUL 19
Story Time
Loop
Parachute Play
JUL 20
Chicago Cultural Center
Loop
Aspen Ideas Festival Free Screening: "The [Conserv]atives"
JUL 20
Story Time
Loop
Destination Discovery Story Time at Chicago Symphony Orchestra
JUL 20
Writing and Poetry
Loop
The Silent Scribe Society: Writing Program
JUL 20
Continuing Education and College
Loop
English Class for Beginners With Erie House/Clases de Inglés Para Principiantes con La Casa Erie
JUL 20
Crafts, Games and Play
Loop
Knit Together
JUL 21
Workshops
Loop
WTTW Kids Learn & Play
JUL 21
Computers and Technology
Loop
Make a Pendant or Keychain with the 3D Printer
JUL 21
Computers and Technology
Loop
Debating the Pros and Cons of AI
JUL 21
Crafts, Games and Play
Loop
Make Your Own Hula Hoop
JUL 21
Computers and Technology
Loop
Computer Basics: Mouse and Desktop
JUL 21
Computers and Technology
Loop
Open Shop
JUL 21
Writing and Poetry
Loop
Soon to Be Famous Illinois Author Project 2025 Winner Ceremony: Sara Fujimura
JUL 21
Crafts, Games and Play
Loop
LEGO® and More Club
JUL 21
Crafts, Games and Play
Loop
Movie Trivia
JUL 21
Nightlife
Loop
Trivia at Sterling Food Hall
JUL 21
Free
Art, Music and Performances
Loop
Artist Talk | Mel Lyons
JUL 22 – AUG 2
Free
Performing Arts
Loop
& Juliet
JUL 22 – JUL 26
Family
Loop
Mindworks 5th Birthday Celebration
Community
Loop
3D Fireworks Cruise
JUL 22
Computers and Technology
Loop
Open Shop
JUL 22
Art, Music and Performances
Loop
Teen Open Mic
JUL 22
Computers and Technology
Loop
YOUmedia Teen Recording Studio Certification
JUL 22
Crafts, Games and Play
Loop
Makers on 8: Artworks Studio with SAIC
JUL 23
Computers and Technology
Loop
Open Shop
Community
Loop
Sightseeing River & Lake Cruise
Community
Loop
Chicago by Night River & Lake Cruise
JUL 24
Chicago Cultural Center
Loop
Tangible Sound featuring DANCE: Jacinda Ratcliffe
JUL 25
Story Time
Loop
Family Story Time
JUL 25
Chicago 250
Loop
From the Archives: 250 Years of Rare Americana Books
JUL 25
Chicago Cultural Center
Loop
Mobile Makers: Material Afterlives; Chicago 2050 Conversation Series
JUL 25
Art, Music and Performances
Loop
Gelli Plate (aka Mono Printing) Workshop
JUL 25
Chicago 250
Loop
Your Next Smallest Step: Building Better Neighborhoods with Strong Towns Chicago
JUL 25
Book Clubs
Loop
Adult Book Discussion: The Postcard
JUL 25
Crafts, Games and Play
Loop
Bird-Day Party
JUL 26
Story Time
Loop
Parachute Play
JUL 27 – JUL 28
Education
Loop
Educator Learning: No Small Plans
JUL 27
Chicago 250
Loop
Film Screening: Above and Beyond: The Story of Cpl. William T. Perkins, Jr. USMC (2006)
JUL 27
Writing and Poetry
Loop
The Silent Scribe Society: Writing Program
JUL 27
Continuing Education and College
Loop
English Class for Beginners With Erie House/Clases de Inglés Para Principiantes con La Casa Erie
JUL 27
Crafts, Games and Play
Loop
Knit Together
JUL 27
Chicago Cultural Center
Loop
Chicago Film Office Presents On Set: Conversations Directing the Craft with Jennifer Reeder, Christopher Rejano, & Adri Siriwatt
JUL 28
Computers and Technology
Loop
Computer Basics: Upload/Download
JUL 28
Computers and Technology
Loop
Open Shop
JUL 28
Crafts, Games and Play
Loop
LEGO® and More Club
JUL 28
Crafts, Games and Play
Loop
Teen Sewing Hour
JUL 28
Chicago 250
Loop
Local History Zine Making Workshop with CPL Archives and Special Collections
JUL 29
Computers and Technology
Loop
Open Shop
JUL 29
Crafts, Games and Play
Loop
Moon Sand Sculpting
JUL 29
Computers and Technology
Loop
YOUmedia Teen Recording Studio Certification
JUL 29
Crafts, Games and Play
Loop
Makers on 8: Artworks Studio with SAIC
JUL 30
Chicago Cultural Center
Loop
Chicago Film Office Presents: Family Matinees featuring Spy Kids
JUL 30
Computers and Technology
Loop
Open Shop
JUL 30
Crafts, Games and Play
Loop
Teen Karaoke Night
JUL 30
Celebrations
Loop
Night of 1,000 Stars
JUL 31
Film Screenings
Loop
Film Screening: Legally Blonde (2001)
JUL 31
Chicago Cultural Center
Loop
Tangible Sound featuring Michael Zerang, percussion
Community
Loop
Canine Cruise
AUG 1
Story Time
Loop
Family Story Time
AUG 1
Computers and Technology
Loop
Open Shop
AUG 1
Chicago 250
Loop
Nuclear Illinois: Past, Present, & Future
AUG 1
Book Clubs
Loop
Adult Nonfiction Book Discussion: Bullshit Jobs
AUG 2
Art, Music and Performances
Loop
So Long, Summer Family Karaoke
AUG 3
Outreach
Loop
Pritzker Park Pop-Up
AUG 3 – AUG 7
Education
Loop
We Build!
AUG 3
Health and Science
Loop
Mammals and More with Flying Fox Conservation Fund
AUG 3
Writing and Poetry
Loop
The Silent Scribe Society: Writing Program
AUG 3
Crafts, Games and Play
Loop
Knit Together
AUG 3
Continuing Education and College
Loop
English Class for Beginners With Erie House/Clases de Inglés Para Principiantes con La Casa Erie
AUG 4 – AUG 16
Performing Arts
Loop
The Outsiders
AUG 4 – AUG 16
Performing Arts
Loop
The Notebook
AUG 4
Computers and Technology
Loop
Computer Basics: Word 101
AUG 4
Crafts, Games and Play
Loop
LEGO® and More Club
AUG 5 – AUG 11
Arts & Culture
Loop
Member Week 2026
AUG 5
Chicago Cultural Center
Loop
Tangible Sound Artist Talk: Jonathan Woods, Lauren Deutsch, Donna Joy Wolfe, Tyrue “Slang” Jones
AUG 5
Book Clubs
Loop
Young at Heart: Reader's Choice Book Club - Flowers for Algernon
AUG 5
Computers and Technology
Loop
YOUmedia Teen Recording Studio Certification
AUG 5
Art, Music and Performances
Loop
Meet the Maker-in-Residence Josie Everett (AKA Rosie Josie)
AUG 6
Arts & Culture
Loop
Exhibition Tour and Panel Discussion: Collective Climate Action
Community
Loop
Sightseeing River & Lake Cruise
Community
Loop
Chicago by Night River & Lake Cruise
AUG 7
Film Screenings
Loop
Film Screening: Hoppers (2026)
AUG 7
Chicago Cultural Center
Loop
Tangible Sound featuring Irene Hsiao & Caroline Jesalva
Community
Loop
3D Fireworks Cruise
AUG 8
Story Time
Loop
Family Story Time
AUG 8
DIY
Loop
Mending Skills: Patches
AUG 8
Workshops
Loop
Reading is for Everyone: Braille Literacy Discussion and Reading Circle
AUG 8
Crafts, Games and Play
Loop
Artful Afternoon
AUG 8
$125
Performing Arts
Loop
Center Stage Soirée
AUG 9
Art, Music and Performances
Loop
Meet the Maker-in-Residence Josie Everett (AKA Rosie Josie)
AUG 9
Story Time
Loop
Parachute Play
AUG 10
Outreach
Loop
Coffee and Connections
AUG 10
Writing and Poetry
Loop
The Silent Scribe Society: Writing Program
AUG 10
Crafts, Games and Play
Loop
Knit Together
AUG 10
Continuing Education and College
Loop
English Class for Beginners With Erie House/Clases de Inglés Para Principiantes con La Casa Erie
AUG 11
Computers and Technology
Loop
Make a Pendant or Keychain with the 3D Printer
AUG 11
Computers and Technology
Loop
Computer Basics: Excel 101
AUG 11
Crafts, Games and Play
Loop
LEGO® and More Club
AUG 11
$21.05 / $28.52
Festivals & Fairs
Loop
Get Lit: Summer Book Fair
AUG 11
Film Screenings
Loop
Documentary Club: Time Passages with Director Kyle Henry
AUG 11
Writing and Poetry
Loop
Memoir Panel: Melissa Fraterrigo, Timothy J. Hillegonds, Alex Poppe
AUG 12
$80
Arts & Culture
Loop
2026 Summer Writing Institute (ONLINE)
AUG 12
$80.00
Education
Loop
Summer Writing Institute for Teachers (Online)
AUG 12
Chicago 250
Loop
Young at Heart: Afternoon Party Games
AUG 12
Computers and Technology
Loop
YOUmedia Teen Recording Studio Certification
AUG 13
Chicago Cultural Center
Loop
Chicago Film Office Presents: Family Matinees featuring Black Panther
AUG 13
Health and Science
Loop
Sound Meditation
AUG 14
Special Events
Loop
Photos at Noon: Ecology and the Image with Brad Temkin
AUG 14
Film Screenings
Loop
Film Screening: Friday (1995)
AUG 15
Story Time
Loop
Family Story Time
AUG 15
Book Clubs
Loop
Adult Book Discussion: Hamnet
AUG 15
Workshops
Loop
Story Circles with 2nd Story
AUG 15
Chicago Cultural Center
Loop
Tangible Sound featuring Tatsu Aoki, Kioto Aoki & Coco Elysses
AUG 16
Workshops
Loop
Get Ready for Baby
AUG 16
Story Time
Loop
Parachute Play
AUG 17
Writing and Poetry
Loop
The Silent Scribe Society: Writing Program
AUG 17
Crafts, Games and Play
Loop
Knit Together
AUG 17
Continuing Education and College
Loop
English Class for Beginners With Erie House/Clases de Inglés Para Principiantes con La Casa Erie
Community
Loop
3D Fireworks Cruise
AUG 19
Computers and Technology
Loop
YOUmedia Teen Recording Studio Certification
AUG 20
Chicago 250
Loop
Film Screening: Summer of Soul (2021)
AUG 20
Chicago Cultural Center
Loop
Chicago Film Office Presents: Family Matinees featuring A Minecraft Movie
AUG 20
Writing and Poetry
Loop
Chicago Transit Hikes with Author Lindsay Welbers
Community
Loop
Sightseeing River & Lake Cruise
Community
Loop
Chicago by Night River & Lake Cruise
AUG 21
Book Clubs
Loop
Read & Run Chicago: Chicago's Fine Arts Building
AUG 21
Film Screenings
Loop
Film Screening: You, Me & Tuscany (2026)
AUG 21
Writing and Poetry
Loop
Chicago's Fine Arts Building with Author Keir Graff
Community
Loop
Canine Cruise
AUG 22
Book Clubs
Loop
Adult Book Discussion: At Night All Blood is Black
AUG 24
Writing and Poetry
Loop
The Silent Scribe Society: Writing Program
AUG 24
Continuing Education and College
Loop
English Class for Beginners With Erie House/Clases de Inglés Para Principiantes con La Casa Erie
AUG 24
Crafts, Games and Play
Loop
Knit Together
AUG 25
Computers and Technology
Loop
Make a Laser Cut Taco Miniature
AUG 26
Computers and Technology
Loop
YOUmedia Teen Recording Studio Certification
AUG 27
Computers and Technology
Loop
AI for Visual Disabilities
AUG 27
Book Clubs
Loop
Adult Book Discussion: The Proving Ground
AUG 27
Workshops
Loop
RTA Programs and Assistance Table
AUG 31
Writing and Poetry
Loop
The Silent Scribe Society: Writing Program
AUG 31
Continuing Education and College
Loop
English Class for Beginners With Erie House/Clases de Inglés Para Principiantes con La Casa Erie
AUG 31
Crafts, Games and Play
Loop
Knit Together
SEP 2
Book Clubs
Loop
Young at Heart: Short Story Discussion
SEP 2
Computers and Technology
Loop
YOUmedia Teen Recording Studio Certification
SEP 3
DIY
Loop
Mending Skills: Hems
Community
Loop
Chicago by Night River & Lake Cruise
Community
Loop
Sightseeing River & Lake Cruise
SEP 5 – OCT 4
$34
Performing Arts
Loop
THE ATTIC
SEP 5
Book Clubs
Loop
Adult Nonfiction Book Discussion: Sea of Grass
SEP 5
Chicago Cultural Center
Loop
Tangible Sound Ancestral Celebrations honoring Sun Ra and Louis Armstrong
SEP 8
Outreach
Loop
Pritzker Park Pop-Up
SEP 8
Chicago Cultural Center
Loop
Tangible Sound featuring Marshall Greenhouse
SEP 9 – SEP 20
Performing Arts
Loop
Dirty Dancing: The Musical
SEP 9
Chicago 250
Loop
Young at Heart: Afternoon Party Games
SEP 9
Computers and Technology
Loop
YOUmedia Teen Recording Studio Certification
SEP 11
Film Screenings
Loop
Film Screening: Jumanji (1995)
SEP 11
Chicago Cultural Center
Loop
Tangible Sound featuring Ben LaMar Gay
SEP 12
Workshops
Loop
Reading is for Everyone: Braille Literacy Discussion and Reading Circle
SEP 12 – OCT 17
Education
Loop
Teen Ambassadors
SEP 13
Workshops
Loop
Get Ready for Baby
SEP 14
Outreach
Loop
Coffee and Connections
SEP 14
Writing and Poetry
Loop
The Silent Scribe Society: Writing Program
SEP 14
Crafts, Games and Play
Loop
Knit Together
SEP 14
Continuing Education and College
Loop
English Class for Beginners With Erie House/Clases de Inglés Para Principiantes con La Casa Erie
SEP 15
Computers and Technology
Loop
Computer Basics: Mouse and Desktop
SEP 15
Health and Science
Loop
Sound Meditation
SEP 16
Computers and Technology
Loop
YOUmedia Teen Recording Studio Certification
SEP 17
Chicago 250
Loop
Film Screening: Next Goal Wins (2024)
Community
Loop
Chicago by Night River & Lake Cruise
Community
Loop
Sightseeing River & Lake Cruise
SEP 18
Film Screenings
Loop
Film Screening: Sugarcane (2024)
Community
Loop
Canine Cruise
SEP 19
Book Clubs
Loop
Adult Book Discussion: My Brilliant Friend
Athletic
Loop
Chicago River Swim
SEP 20
Free
Arts & Culture
Loop
The Great Big Book Swap
SEP 21
Writing and Poetry
Loop
The Silent Scribe Society: Writing Program
SEP 21
Crafts, Games and Play
Loop
Knit Together
SEP 21
Continuing Education and College
Loop
English Class for Beginners With Erie House/Clases de Inglés Para Principiantes con La Casa Erie
SEP 22
Computers and Technology
Loop
Computer Basics: Upload/Download
SEP 23
Lectures & Workshops
Loop
Author Talk: “Migrant Heart” by Reyna Grande (IN PERSON)
SEP 23
Computers and Technology
Loop
YOUmedia Teen Recording Studio Certification
SEP 23
$6
Loop
Author Talk: “Migrant Heart” by Reyna Grande (IN PERSON)
SEP 25
Film Screenings
Loop
Film Screening: Project Hail Mary (2026)
SEP 25 – OCT 4
Chicago Cultural Center
Loop
World Music Festival Chicago
SEP 28
Writing and Poetry
Loop
The Silent Scribe Society: Writing Program
SEP 28
Continuing Education and College
Loop
English Class for Beginners With Erie House/Clases de Inglés Para Principiantes con La Casa Erie
SEP 28
Crafts, Games and Play
Loop
Knit Together
SEP 29
Arts & Culture
Loop
OnWord 2026
SEP 29 – OCT 11
Performing Arts
Loop
Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical
SEP 29
Computers and Technology
Loop
Computer Basics: Word 101
SEP 29
Writing and Poetry
Loop
White, Black, Brown: Becoming Puerto Rican in Chicago
SEP 30
Computers and Technology
Loop
YOUmedia Teen Recording Studio Certification
Community
Loop
Chicago by Night River & Lake Cruise
Community
Loop
Sightseeing River & Lake Cruise
OCT 3
Book Clubs
Loop
Adult Nonfiction Book Discussion: The City Is Up for Grabs
OCT 3
Book Clubs
Loop
Silent Read-In
OCT 5
Writing and Poetry
Loop
The Silent Scribe Society: Writing Program
OCT 5
Crafts, Games and Play
Loop
Knit Together
OCT 5
Continuing Education and College
Loop
English Class for Beginners With Erie House/Clases de Inglés Para Principiantes con La Casa Erie
OCT 6
Computers and Technology
Loop
Computer Basics: Excel 101
OCT 7
Book Clubs
Loop
Young at Heart: Short Story Discussion
OCT 7
Computers and Technology
Loop
YOUmedia Teen Recording Studio Certification
OCT 9
Writing and Poetry
Loop
Teen Lit Night: Unbound
Community
Loop
Canine Cruise
OCT 10
Workshops
Loop
Reading is for Everyone: Braille Literacy Discussion and Reading Circle
OCT 12
Outreach
Loop
Pritzker Park Pop-Up
OCT 12
Writing and Poetry
Loop
The Silent Scribe Society: Writing Program
OCT 12
Continuing Education and College
Loop
English Class for Beginners With Erie House/Clases de Inglés Para Principiantes con La Casa Erie
OCT 12
Crafts, Games and Play
Loop
Knit Together
OCT 14
Chicago 250
Loop
Young at Heart: Afternoon Party Games
OCT 14
Computers and Technology
Loop
YOUmedia Teen Recording Studio Certification
OCT 15
Film Screenings
Loop
Film Screening: An American Pickle (2020)
OCT 15
Lectures & Workshops
Loop