Entrepreneurship Events in Chicago

Check out happening entrepreneurship events all around Chicago, IL

Sip & Soft Life Fridays

 Fri, 24 Oct at 06:00 pm University CoWork Chicago Office Free

Chicago Tech Career Fair: Exclusive Tech Hiring Event

 Fri, 31 Oct at 11:00 am Moved to Virtual Event Free

Setting The Table Hosted By Urban Growers Collective

 Thu, 23 Oct at 12:00 pm South Shore Cultural Center Free

The Sons and Daughters Market

 Sat, 13 Dec at 09:00 am 1001 N Crosby St USD 0 to 7

Connect & Celebrate with Women In Spirits

 Thu, 23 Oct at 05:00 pm KOVAL Tasting Room Free

Empower & Elevate Women's Wellness Dinner Chicago

 Tue, 09 Dec at 06:00 pm Il Porcellino USD 194

Women in Tech Chicago 2025

 Thu, 30 Oct at 06:00 pm Arlo Chicago (Formerly Hotel Julian) USD 0 to 48

Pray Life Night w/ Stephanie Renise

 Fri, 24 Oct at 07:00 pm 8000 S Michigan Ave Free

Bryce Crawford

 Sat, 15 Nov at 06:00 pm Park West

MedGlobal Conference and Gala 2025

 Fri, 24 Oct at 08:00 am Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile USD 23 to 1,250

The Vault Market - Chicago

 Sat, 29 Nov at 12:00 pm Half Acre Beer Co Free

An Evening of Elegance: 2026 Board Installation: Red Carpet Gala

 Fri, 05 Dec at 06:00 pm The Metropolitan Club at Willis Tower

Best In Grass Illinois 2025

 Wed, 10 Dec at 07:30 pm Park West

Chicago Muslim Singles Event

 Sat, 27 Dec at 04:00 pm 515 N State St USD 33 to 54

25th Anniversary Celebration

 Thu, 13 Nov at 05:30 pm 3701 N. Recreation Drive, Suite 2, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60613

Chicago Whiskey Washback

 Fri, 07 Nov at 06:00 pm Sarabande Chicago USD 98 to 146

Chicago Real Estate, Interior Designer, Construction & Finance Networking

 Fri, 24 Oct at 07:00 pm Hubbard Inn USD 11 to 29

Clave Especial at Riviera Theatre - IL

 Sat, 25 Oct at 08:00 pm Riviera Theatre - IL

Chicago Entrepreneur Networking Event

 Fri, 07 Nov at 07:00 pm Joy District USD 10 to 21

Prime Social - Speed Networking Mixer

 Sat, 01 Nov at 08:00 pm 643 N Wells St Free

Prime Social: Network After Work Speed Networking Mixer

 Sat, 01 Nov at 08:00 pm 643 N Wells St Free

Purpose in Play: A Night of Connection & Clarity

 Thu, 23 Oct at 07:00 pm Chicago Athletic Association - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt USD 20

Kompany at Concord Music Hall

 Sat, 13 Dec at 10:00 pm Concord Music Hall

Win With Black Women Illinois

 Sat, 15 Nov at 12:00 pm Kenwood United Church of Christ Free

Lyrics & Lemonade

 Sat, 25 Oct at 11:00 am 4702 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Chicago, IL 60615-1310, United States

The Movement

 Fri, 07 Nov at 06:00 pm Outset

Money Smarts & Math Magic: Empowering Young Minds to Count, Save & Lead

 Sat, 01 Nov at 02:00 pm St. Benedict the African Free

Chicago AI, Tech & Finance Networking Event

 Wed, 29 Oct at 07:00 pm Joy District USD 11 to 28

Build Smart: A Practical Workshop on Developing Commercial Spaces

 Sat, 15 Nov at 10:00 am Quad Communities Development Corporation (QCDC) Free

Sip + Shop

 Thu, 06 Nov at 05:00 pm L1 Retail Store Free

Design Your Home As A Present!

 Thu, 23 Oct at 01:00 pm W Chicago - City Center Free

60 Day Millionaire Real Estate Interest Meeting and Pitch Competition

 Sat, 25 Oct at 09:00 am AKArama Foundation Inc Community Service Center Free

Lenny Pearce at Riviera Theatre - IL

 Sun, 09 Nov at 01:30 pm Riviera Theatre - IL

Black is Gold: Culture Xchange (Supported by mHUB x AIBI)

 Sat, 08 Nov at 05:00 pm mHUB USD 0 to 66

Wednesday at Riviera Theatre - IL

 Mon, 17 Nov at 08:00 pm Riviera Theatre - IL

M&A Launchpad Conference

 Sat, 25 Oct at 07:00 am The Westin Chicago River North USD 370 to 653

The 806

 Fri, 14 Nov at 06:00 pm Cole's Bar

Boyish

 Fri, 31 Oct at 06:00 pm Lincoln Hall

Patent Law Presentation and Intellectual Property Conversation

 Wed, 19 Nov at 06:00 pm Prudential Plaza Free

Startups+/understand design thinking vs. lean startup vs. agile

 Fri, 05 Dec at 07:00 pm Chicago USD 78 to 100

Chezile & Zinadelphia

 Wed, 29 Oct at 06:00 pm Outset

Distinct Motive + Veil

 Fri, 05 Dec at 09:00 pm 2033 West North Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60647, United States

Maddy O'Neal

 Fri, 05 Dec at 06:00 pm Chop Shop Chicago

OutGeek Women in Tech - Chicago Team Ticket

 Thu, 13 Nov at 06:00 pm Host women in tech in your HQ! USD 50 to 1,475

Alleh y Yorghaki

 Tue, 21 Oct at 06:00 pm Copernicus Center

2025 WEW Experience: Steady. Steadfast. Stealth.

 Wed, 22 Oct at 05:00 pm The Westin Michigan Avenue Chicago USD 220 to 1,435

SIB'S Breakfast Club's Poppin My Blue Collar

 Tue, 21 Oct at 06:00 pm Room 43 USD 20

SML & SML XL

 Sat, 13 Dec at 06:00 pm Thalia Hall

Founder Night Out: In-Person Startup Networking in Chicago

 Thu, 23 Oct at 06:00 pm Moe's Cantina - River North Free

The Movement at The Outset

 Sat, 08 Nov at 07:00 pm The Outset

Chris Williamson

 Thu, 13 Nov at 06:00 pm Vic Theatre

Balu Brigada

 Tue, 21 Oct at 06:00 pm Thalia Hall

North Lawndale Employer Summit

 Wed, 22 Oct at 08:00 am Lawndale Christian Health Center Skyline Conference Center Free

Monthly Mindfulness Moment

 Tue, 18 Nov at 07:00 pm 4801 W Peterson Ave suite 608 USD 13

Mindset Workshop -Chicago

 Fri, 30 Jan at 10:00 am Chicago USD 210

The Kitchen Dwellers

 Thu, 20 Nov Thalia Hall

MENTORING & NETWORKING: Ask Me Anything! AEC Industry Speed Mentoring

 Wed, 29 Oct at 04:30 pm McCormick Place Lakeside Center, East Building Free

Ahee

 Fri, 21 Nov at 06:00 pm Concord Music Hall

Industry Mondays @ Glamrūm

 Mon, 20 Oct at 06:00 pm 3535 North Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL, USA Free

Chicago Law, Real Estate & Construction Networking Event

 Fri, 24 Oct at 07:00 pm Joy District USD 10 to 21

Cam

 Thu, 23 Oct at 06:00 pm Studebaker Theater

Parking PBR: Unleash the Beast - 2 Day Pass

 Fri, 19 Dec at 09:30 am United Center

FashionBar's Showroom - OPEN HOUSE - April 2026

 Fri, 10 Apr at 05:00 pm FashionBar The Showroom USD 7

Parking Ralph Barbosa (18+)

 Sat, 08 Nov at 04:00 am The Chicago Theatre

JIC Speaker Series: Landon Campbell

 Thu, 06 Nov at 05:30 pm DePaul University - Jarvis Student Center for Innovation and Collaboration Free

The Chicago Vendor Market

 Sat, 08 Nov at 09:00 am The She Shed Free

Empowering Her Path: High Spirits with Katie Prezas

 Tue, 21 Oct at 07:00 pm The Depot of Norwood Park USD 55

Haunted Halloween Tapping at Tuman’s Tap & Grill

 Thu, 30 Oct at 04:00 pm Tuman's Tap and Grill Free

Tanner Usrey

 Fri, 31 Oct at 06:00 pm Joe's Bar On Weed St.

Yordano

 Thu, 06 Nov at 06:00 pm Studebaker Theater

Chicago Business Networking Event @ The Gwen Rooftop

 Thu, 23 Oct at 06:30 pm Upstairs at The Gwen USD 13 to 23

FashionBar - Starting in the Model Industry [January]

 Sat, 10 Jan at 11:00 am FashionBar Level 3 - Water Tower Place USD 178

Building A Digital Portfolio That Gets You Hired | FREE Panel

 Mon, 27 Oct at 06:00 pm The Emily Hotel Free

Pixel Grip at Metro Chicago

 Fri, 14 Nov Metro Chicago

1st Annual Ball- The Pride Ball - Benefiting 'Life is Work!'

 Sat, 13 Dec at 06:00 pm Water Tower Place ( Level 3 at FASHIONBAR) USD 45 to 695

Your Smith

 Wed, 12 Nov at 06:00 pm Lincoln Hall

Chicago Entrepreneurs Networking Event @ The Gwen Rooftop

 Thu, 23 Oct at 06:30 pm Upstairs at The Gwen USD 13 to 23

Model Call #5 - FashionBar The Shows: April 2026

 Sat, 21 Feb at 12:00 pm Water Tower Place (Level 3) USD 13 to 130

Generative Engine Optimization: How PR Can Boost Your Brand in AI Results

 Wed, 05 Nov at 09:30 am 222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza, Suite 228 Free

Mobile Marketing Summit

 Wed, 22 Oct at 12:00 pm Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse Free

Carter Vail

 Mon, 10 Nov at 06:00 pm Bottom Lounge

Parlor Greens at Garcias Chicago

 Sat, 13 Dec Garcias Chicago

Skeleton Crewe

 Sun, 02 Nov at 06:00 pm Garcias Chicago

John Walt Day

 Thu, 27 Nov at 06:00 pm Metro Chicago

Heyz

 Fri, 21 Nov at 06:00 pm Sound-Bar

Playing to Win in the Global Marketplace

 Fri, 24 Oct at 08:00 am Foley & Lardner LLP USD 40 to 600

4B

 Fri, 28 Nov Sound-Bar

The Future of Deathcare Summit

 Sat, 25 Oct at 08:30 am McCormick Place USD 99 to 199

Chicago's 2025 Largest Bronzeville Small Business Saturday event

 Sat, 29 Nov at 08:00 am Absolutely Anything Essential USD 0 to 29

VOLUNTEER at NATURAL HAIR FEST® CHICAGO - CLICK HERE

 Sun, 30 Nov at 09:00 am 201 W Lake St Free

FashionBar - Starting in the Model Industry [March Edition]

 Sat, 14 Mar at 11:00 am FashionBar Level 3 - Water Tower Place USD 178

FashionBar - Starting in the Model Industry [April Edition]

 Sat, 11 Apr at 11:00 am FashionBar Level 3 - Water Tower Place USD 178

The Shops - FashionBar’s Single Day Pop-up - January Edition

 Sat, 10 Jan at 11:00 am Water Tower Place (Level 3 Next to JJill and White House Black Market)

Women of Influence: Wellness Edition - Wednesday October 22nd

 Wed, 22 Oct at 06:00 pm Bodega Taqueria y Tequila USD 22 to 27

Chicago Tech Mixer 2025

 Thu, 20 Nov at 06:00 pm Arlo Chicago (Formerly Hotel Julian) USD 14 to 48

Build A Fashion Business [January 2026 Edition]

 Sat, 24 Jan at 02:00 pm FashionBar LLC USD 130

29th Annual BBB Torch Awards

 Thu, 13 Nov at 11:00 am Chicago and Northern Illinois

wegg® 10-Year Anniversary Gala (11/6/25)

 Thu, 06 Nov at 05:30 pm Tortoise Supper Club USD 109

Josh Johnson

 Fri, 13 Feb at 06:00 pm The Chicago Theatre

Fashion Designer Call #2 for The Shows - April 2026

 Sat, 08 Nov at 02:00 pm Water Tower Place ( Level 3 at FASHIONBAR) USD 13