Cocktails Events in Chicago

Check out happening cocktails events all around Chicago, IL

St. Patrick's Day Lucky Charms River North Bar Crawl | Morning

 Sat, 14 Mar at 09:00 am 230 N Clark St USD 20 to 50

CHICAGO'S HOLI IN THE DARK @LORE NIGHTCLUB

 Sat, 07 Mar at 10:00 pm Lore Chicago USD 25 to 220

🍀 Chicago River Dyeing and Green River Booze cruises With 8 Cruises To Choose From! 🍀

 Sat, 14 Mar at 08:45 am Summer of George - Chicago Lakefront Cruises

St. Patrick's Day Chicago Green River Booze Cruise!

 Sat, 14 Mar at 11:30 am Chicago Lakefront Cruises USD 101 to 136

STAY GOLD ST. PADDY'S PARTY at Offshore Rooftop ☘️

 Sat, 14 Mar at 11:00 am Offshore Rooftop & Bar USD 29

St Patrick's PALLOOZA 25+ Bars and Clubs Included

 Sat, 14 Mar at 08:00 am West Loop USD 13 to 66

Chicago Clover Crawl — River North (15+ Bars

 Sat, 14 Mar at 08:00 am River North's Best Bars

St. Patrick's Day Evening Green River Cruise on Sat, March 14

 Sat, 14 Mar at 07:00 pm Anita Dee ONE Boarding at Dusable Harbor (See map and directions at bottom of page for exact location) USD 30 to 59

St. Patrick's Day River Dyeing Cruise on Sat, March 14th (21+)

 Sat, 14 Mar at 09:00 am Anita Dee ONE Boarding at Dusable Harbor (See map and directions at bottom of page for exact location) USD 40 to 112

St. Patrick's Day Late Afternoon Green River Cruise on Sun, March 15

 Sun, 15 Mar at 04:30 pm Anita Dee ONE Boarding at Dusable Harbor (See map and directions at bottom of page for exact location) USD 37 to 59

St. Patrick's Day Lucky Charms Wicker Park Bar Crawl

 Sat, 14 Mar at 12:00 pm Wicker Park USD 19 to 60

St. Patrick's Day Lucky Charms Lincoln Park Bar Crawl

 Sat, 14 Mar at 12:00 pm Lincoln Park USD 14 to 60

ANNUAL: Irish You Were Here St Patty's OFFICIAL River North Bar Fest

 Sat, 14 Mar at 12:00 pm River North USD 14 to 3,523

The R&B and Green River Cruise

 Sat, 14 Mar at 01:30 pm Island Party Boat USD 52 to 91

The Leprechaun's Den | Joy District Rooftop | 4 PM OPEN BAR

 Sat, 14 Mar at 04:00 pm Joy District USD 56 to 809

St. Patrick's Day Afternoon Green River Cruise on Sat, March 14

 Sat, 14 Mar at 02:00 pm Anita Dee ONE Boarding at Dusable Harbor (See map and directions at bottom of page for exact location) USD 35 to 70

July 4th, Independence Day Cruise!

 Sat, 04 Jul at 04:30 pm Summer Of George USD 54 to 89

St. Patrick's Day Afternoon Green River Cruise on Sun, March 15

 Sun, 15 Mar at 01:00 pm Anita Dee ONE Boarding at Dusable Harbor (See map and directions at bottom of page for exact location) USD 37 to 59

St. Patrick's Day Lucky Charms River North Bar Crawl | Afternoon

 Sat, 14 Mar at 12:00 pm Headquarters Beercade USD 19 to 60

Chicago Food Truck Festival, Season 13, "Summer Daisy Margarita Returns"

 Sat, 20 Jun at 10:00 am 2300 S Indiana Ave USD 0 to 87

ST. PATRICK’S DAY RIVER DYEING VIEWING PARTY

 Sat, 14 Mar at 08:00 am 71 E Wacker Dr USD 247

Memorial Day Fireworks Booze Cruise!

 Sat, 23 May at 08:30 pm Summer Of George USD 43 to 66

Chicago Fireworks Booze Cruise!

 Sat, 11 Jul at 08:00 pm Chicago Lakefront Cruises USD 43 to 66

St. Patrick's Day Lucky Charms Lake View Bar Crawl

 Sat, 14 Mar at 12:00 pm Lake View USD 19 to 60

Shamrock & Roll | Hubbard Inn | 4pm

 Sat, 14 Mar at 04:00 pm Hubbard Inn USD 56 to 109

Rock The Dock - R&B and Green River Party

 Sun, 15 Mar at 02:00 pm Island Party Boat USD 52 to 63

Chicago Margarita Festival Season 12, "Summer Daisy Margarita Returns"

 Sat, 20 Jun at 10:00 am South Loop USD 10 to 66

St. Patrick's Day Friday Night River Cruise on Fri, March 13

 Fri, 13 Mar at 08:00 pm Anita Dee ONE Boarding at Dusable Harbor (See map and directions at bottom of page for exact location) USD 26 to 42

Chicago - Wrigleyville St Patrick's Day Bar Crawl & Block Party - March 17

 Tue, 17 Mar at 03:00 pm Almost Home Tavern USD 15 to 25

LITTLE MISS DRAMA | The Cardi B Pregame

 Fri, 20 Mar at 10:00 pm Row 24 Chicago USD 0 to 180

St. Patrick's Day Evening Green River Cruise on Tue, March 17

 Tue, 17 Mar at 06:00 pm Anita Dee ONE Boarding at Dusable Harbor (See map and directions at bottom of page for exact location) USD 37 to 59

St. Patrick's Day Chicago River Dying Booze Cruise! Cruise Starts at 8:45am

 Sat, 14 Mar at 08:30 am Chicago Lakefront Cruises USD 118 to 176

St. Patrick’s Day Bash at The Bassment

 Sat, 14 Mar at 08:00 am The Bassment Free

Cinco De Mayo Weekend Booze Cruise!

 Sat, 02 May at 03:30 pm Chicago Lakefront Cruises USD 43 to 72

Old Town “Paddy Access” Pass

 Sat, 14 Mar at 12:00 pm 1419 N Wells St USD 19

St. Patrick's Day Chicago at Texan Taco Bar

 Sat, 14 Mar at 09:00 am Texan Taco Bar USD 41 to 214

Get Shamrocked Day Party | Joy District Rooftop | 12 PM OPEN BAR

 Sat, 14 Mar at 12:00 pm Joy District USD 62 to 1,806

Chicago Arte Agave Tequila and Mezcal Festival

 Fri, 29 May at 06:00 pm Artifact Events USD 86 to 114

Early Pour Club - TABLES FOR PURCHASE

 Sat, 14 Mar at 08:00 am Joy District USD 648

July 4th Weekend Kickoff Fireworks Booze Cruise!

 Wed, 01 Jul at 07:30 pm Summer Of George USD 31 to 54

St. Patrick's River Dancing at Rebar 2026

 Sat, 14 Mar at 08:00 am Rebar USD 82 to 2,563

Ladies Love RNB Yacht Party – International Women’s Day Cruise (Chicago)

 Sun, 08 Mar at 01:45 pm Burnham Harbor S Dock (Anita Dee 2) USD 39 to 637

Afro Fusion Saturday : Afrobeats, Hiphop, Dancehall, Soca

 Sat, 28 Mar at 11:00 pm Le Nocturne Chicago USD 0 to 55

SUNDAY FUNDAY

 Sun, 01 Mar at 03:00 pm ROOF on theWit Free

Reserv Rooftop Taco Tuesdays (West Loop, Chicago)

 Tue, 17 Mar at 05:00 pm 744 S Dearborn St USD 7 to 162

Tropical Thursdays 📍 Moe’s Cantina

 Thu, 26 Feb at 08:30 pm Moe's Cantina River North

THE Madonna Drag Dinner

 Fri, 27 Feb at 06:00 pm Kit Kat Club USD 71

St. Pat's at The Godfrey Hotel Chicago

 Sat, 14 Mar at 08:00 am The Godfrey Hotel Chicago

St Patrick's Day in West Loop

 Sat, 14 Mar at 12:00 pm Bodega Taqueria y Tequila West Loop Free

TBD/TBD

 Sat, 04 Jul at 07:00 pm Kingston Mines - Chicago Blues Center USD 23

Air & Water Show Viewing Party - (Friday Preview | 8/14)

 Fri, 14 Aug at 11:00 am Shore Club USD 95 to 3,208

Beach Slap North Ave Beach Party

 Sat, 13 Jun at 11:00 am North Avenue Beach USD 12 to 98

St. Patrick's Day at The Reveler

 Sat, 14 Mar at 09:00 am The Reveler USD 38 to 62

Sip Me, I'm Irish | Hubbard Inn | 12pm

 Sat, 14 Mar at 12:00 pm Hubbard Inn USD 56 to 109

A Night of Green and Gold at Hubbard Inn | 8pm

 Sat, 14 Mar at 08:00 pm Hubbard Inn USD 13 to 23

Mexico in a Bottle Chicago 2026

 Sun, 26 Apr at 04:00 pm Bridgeport Art Center USD 72 to 89

The Tunes-N-Tequila "TNT" Cinco De Mayo Crawl

 Sat, 02 May at 02:00 pm River North USD 14 to 37

Clover Club | 3rd Floor Hubbard Inn | 4pm

 Sat, 14 Mar at 04:00 pm Hubbard Inn USD 56 to 109

Mean Girls Bottomless Drag Brunch

 Sat, 28 Feb at 11:00 am Lark USD 76

Behind the Lens: An Espresso Martini Affair with Nigel Barker

 Wed, 25 Feb at 07:00 pm Clandestino - Cocktail Social Club Free

Salsa on a School Night

 Wed, 11 Mar at 07:00 pm 201 S. Ashland Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60607

Fashionista Drag Brunch

 Sat, 28 Feb at 11:00 am Kit Kat Club USD 79

St. Patricks Day | Parlay Lincoln Park | 10PM-12AM OPEN BAR

 Sat, 14 Mar at 10:00 pm Parlay Lincoln Park USD 50 to 66

PEEP SHOW: Chicago's Finest Burlesque Show!

 Fri, 09 Jan Stars and Garters Theater USD 30 to 40

Tropical Fridays at Las Fuentes

 Fri, 27 Feb at 09:30 pm Las Fuentes Lincoln Park

Bottomless Mimosas on the Riverwalk - Every Weekend in Chicago

 Sat, 02 May at 11:00 am Island Party Hut (between Lake Shore Drive and Columbus on the Riverwalk) USD 31

West Loop Margarita Fest | Margarita Tastings & Pizza Included

 Sat, 28 Feb at 12:00 pm PB&J: Pizza Beer and Jukebox USD 29 to 58

Cinco De Mayo Bar Crawl - Chicago

 Sat, 02 May at 04:00 pm Bourbon on Division USD 20 to 76

Saturday | LUCKY IN LOVE (welcome cocktail included) | The Alston, Members Lounge

Fri, 06 Mar at 12:00 am The Alston

2026 Chicago Summer Whiskey Tasting Festival (August 22)

 Sat, 22 Aug at 02:30 pm TBA Downtown Chicago USD 0 to 440

Anita Dee II Dusable Harbor (TEMPLATE)

 Mon, 11 May at 08:00 pm Anita Dee II Boarding at Dusable Harbor (See map and directions at bottom of page for exact location) USD 20 to 35

Chicago Fireworks Booze Cruise!

 Sat, 25 Jul at 08:00 pm Summer Of George USD 43 to 66

TBD/TBD

 Sat, 23 May at 07:00 pm Kingston Mines - Chicago Blues Center USD 23

The Bartender Cocktail Classic: First Edition!

 Tue, 10 Mar at 06:00 pm Dorothy USD 13

Thursday | Rooftop Apres Ski Singles Night | The Hotel Collection, Magnificent Mile

 Fri, 27 Mar at 12:30 am The Chicago Hotel Collection Magnificent Mile Hotel & Suites

Let Yourself Shine! A Celebration of Authentic Self-Expression

 Sat, 28 Feb at 07:00 pm iO Improv Theater

Sip & Savor: Milan Aperitivo

 Fri, 06 Mar at 06:00 pm Eataly Chicago USD 71

Bottomless Margaritas & Fireworks on the Riverwalk - Every Weds & Sun!

 Wed, 03 Jun at 06:30 pm Island Party Hut (between Lake Shore Drive and Columbus on the Riverwalk) USD 25 to 58

Bachata on a School Night

 Wed, 15 Apr at 07:00 pm 201 S. Ashland Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60607

Babes Only Presents: BABES WORLD JUNGLE RAVE w/ SIMMY, TIGERMILK & PETTY

 Fri, 13 Mar at 08:30 pm 1366 N Milwaukee Ave USD 13 to 18

AMERICAN DREAMIN AFFAIR

 Sat, 28 Feb at 08:00 pm Rebar USD 34 to 61

Going Green at The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North

 Sat, 14 Mar at 08:00 am 505 N State St Free

Meet IRL x Hoste | Singles Mixer & Cocktail Party ✨

 Thu, 05 Mar at 06:30 pm Hoste USD 20 to 33

Point and Feather/ Rocbar St.Patty's Day Celebration

 Sat, 14 Mar at 12:00 pm Point & Feather USD 29

Do Chicago-Style Street Art - Paint and Sip in Chicago | Classpop!™

 Sat, 21 Mar at 08:30 pm Studio W.I.P. USD 62

Just Because 2026 Chicago Summer Holiday Bar Crawl

 Sat, 20 Jun at 04:00 pm Lincoln Park, River North, Wicker Park Bars All Access USD 0 to 17

St. Patrick's Day Chicago Green River Booze Cruise!

 Sat, 14 Mar at 06:00 pm Summer Of George USD 54 to 78

St. Patrick's Day at Duffy's Tavern & Grille

 Sat, 14 Mar at 09:00 am Duffy's Tavern and Grille USD 56 to 68

City Reflections - Paint and Sip in Chicago | Classpop!™

 Fri, 06 Mar at 08:00 pm Pinot's Palette - Logan Square USD 56

Do Chicago-Style Street Art - Paint and Sip in Chicago | Classpop!™

 Wed, 18 Mar at 06:00 pm Studio W.I.P. USD 62

2026 Chicago Summer Tequila Tasting Festival (July 25)

 Sat, 25 Jul at 02:30 pm TBA Downtown Chicago USD 0 to 440

Dads of Love Day Party

 Sun, 01 Mar at 02:00 pm Rizzo's Bar & Inn USD 0 to 73

TBD/TBD

 Fri, 31 Jul at 07:00 pm Kingston Mines - Chicago Blues Center USD 23

Let's Go! Latin

 Thu, 12 Mar at 09:00 pm 3349 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60657

Thursday | LUCKY IN LOVE (welcome cocktail included) | The Alston, Members Lounge

Fri, 06 Mar at 12:00 am The Alston

Monet’s Water Lilies II - Paint and Sip in Chicago | Classpop!™

 Wed, 25 Feb at 07:00 pm Pinot's Palette - Logan Square USD 49

Do Chicago-Style Street Art - Paint and Sip in Chicago | Classpop!™

 Thu, 26 Feb at 08:30 pm Studio W.I.P. USD 62

Hello Weekend at 22nd annual “Wearin’ the Green!”

 Sat, 07 Mar at 06:00 pm St. Andrew's School Gymnasium

Life is an Art: IAM the party

 Fri, 10 Apr at 05:30 pm City Hall Events USD 82 to 50,000

Spring Forward Shakin' it Show Burlesque Cabaret

 Sun, 08 Mar at 06:00 pm The Newport Theater USD 23