Meet friends in Chicago
On your own, new in town or after new faces: the easy ways to meet people, from tonight’s socials to the nights that happen every week.
This week
Trivia, socials and meetups: just turn up
Bars where it’s easy to get talking
Pubs, live music and karaoke
Go with a group
Pub crawls, food tours and classes to book
Meeting people in Chicago, answered
How do I meet people in Chicago?
Pick something that repeats every week and go twice. This week there's also Halloween Eve with The Model Citizens at the Green Mill and Día de los Muertos at Navy Pier.
Can I go on my own?
Yes: everything here is the kind of thing people go to alone, from trivia nights that put you on a team to walking tours where everyone's a stranger at the start. The weekly nights at hotels and hostels are open to everyone, not just their guests.
I've just moved to Chicago. Where do I start?
Choose "Staying a while" above: the weekly nights come first, because going back is how strangers become friends. New to Chicago plans your first month, one week at a time.