This weekend
Things to do near School of the Art Institute of Chicago this weekend
Top picks, free events, sports, concerts, and wellness — curated for students.
We found 8 student-friendly happenings near School of the Art Institute of Chicago — including 0 free or low-cost options. Browse by category or jump into the weekend guides below.
What's happening near School of the Art Institute of Chicago this week
We found 8 student-friendly happenings near School of the Art Institute of Chicago — including 0 free or low-cost options. Browse by category or jump into the weekend guides below.
Sports
Games, intramurals, and varsity energy on and near campus.
- Chicago Cubs vs San Francisco Giants: #BudFridays Cubs 1910s Replica Jersey · Sports
Concerts & local entertainment
Live music and festivals worth the trip from campus.
- Rico McFarland Blues Band/Joanna Connor Blues Band · Concerts
- Alsop Conducts Adams, Copland and Marsalis with CSO · Concerts
- AC Slater - Ages 21+ · Concerts
Student life
Clubs, mixers, and community events to meet people.
- Balloon Museum | EmotionAir - Art You Can Feel - FLEX TICKET - Chicago · Social
- Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise Aboard First Lady · Social
- ChiTown Drive-In Presents - The Housemaid · Social
- Balloon Museum | EmotionAir - Art You Can Feel - Chicago · Social
Wellness & social
Low-pressure hangouts, study sessions, and recharge moments.
- Balloon Museum | EmotionAir - Art You Can Feel - FLEX TICKET - Chicago · Social
- Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise Aboard First Lady · Social
- ChiTown Drive-In Presents - The Housemaid · Social
- Balloon Museum | EmotionAir - Art You Can Feel - Chicago · Social
Food & festivals
Tastings, cultural nights, and campus celebrations.
- Balloon Museum | EmotionAir - Art You Can Feel - FLEX TICKET - Chicago · Social
- Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise Aboard First Lady · Social
- ChiTown Drive-In Presents - The Housemaid · Social
- Balloon Museum | EmotionAir - Art You Can Feel - Chicago · Social
Student picks
- Best for first-year studentsBalloon Museum | EmotionAir - Art You Can Feel - FLEX TICKET - Chicago
- Best for first-year studentsChicago Architecture Center River Cruise Aboard First Lady
- Best for first-year studentsChiTown Drive-In Presents - The Housemaid
- Best for first-year studentsBalloon Museum | EmotionAir - Art You Can Feel - Chicago
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FAQ
- What are the best free things to do near School of the Art Institute of Chicago?
- College-Find highlights free clubs, campus festivals, study socials, and community listings near School of the Art Institute of Chicago in Chicago. Filter events by “Free” on the campus events page.
- Where do students find weekend plans near School of the Art Institute of Chicago?
- Use our weekend guides for sports, concerts, wellness events, and housing or deals links — all curated for students near School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
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