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Seat at the Table - TTRPGs for Women and Gender Minority Players

Wed, Apr 1 · 6:15 PM CDT

by Northwest Side Chicago Board Game Friends

UNO Tournament

Wed, Apr 1 · 6:00 PM CDT

by Northwest Side Chicago Board Game Friends

Chicago Suburban Real Estate Group!

Wed, Apr 1 · 6:30 PM CDT

by Chicago Suburban Real Estate Group

AWE Nite Chicago | The Next Evolution of Utilities

Wed, Apr 1 · 5:30 PM CDT

by AWE Nite Chicago

We're back! First pickup of the season: Let's do some spring cleaning 🌷

Wed, Apr 1 · 6:00 PM CDT

by Rogers Park Litter Pickup & Happy Hour

The Critique Group

Wed, Apr 1 · 7:00 PM CDT

by Evanston Writers Workshop

The 2 Year Anniversary of Fun and Games at Gracie O'Malley's in Portage Park!

Wed, Apr 1 · 6:00 PM CDT

by Chicago Board Games and Drinks

[toggle Gaming] presents Tabletop Wednesday

Wed, Apr 1 · 6:00 PM CDT

by [toggle Gaming]

Events in Des Plaines this weekend

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Norwood Park Game Night - First Fridays

Fri, Apr 3 · 6:00 PM CDT

by Northwest Side Chicago Board Game Friends

Stargazing ✨at the Henize Observatory 🔭- Palatine April 3

Fri, Apr 3 · 8:00 PM CDT

by Chicago Science Field Trips

New Easter Dinner @ Biaggi's Italian Restaurant (Deer Park)

Sat, Apr 4 · 6:00 PM CDT

by Introverts Hangout

4/3 - Stargazing ✨at the Henize Observatory 🔭 Harper College - Palatine

Fri, Apr 3 · 8:00 PM CDT

by I'm Not Dead Yet --- 50+ Meetup

Dinner at Vegan Korean Gem Amitabul

Sun, Apr 5 · 7:00 PM CDT

by Chicago Vegetarians & Vegans 20’s - 40’s

MJ Biopic Flashmob practice

Fri, Apr 3 · 7:30 PM CDT

by Chicago Thriller Flash Mob

(In Person Only) Lecture & Meditation: The Way of the Bodhisattva

Sat, Apr 4 · 1:00 PM CDT

by The Gnostic Academy of Chicago

Pink Floyd Tribute at Madcats in Palatine

Sat, Apr 4 · 9:00 PM CDT

by Let's Ride! (ages 40+, fun & fit social riding)

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