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outdoor events in chicago
group runs, beach volleyball, park hangs, rooftop hours. when chicago is good outside, this is where to find a group already out there.
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saturday am volleyball
North Avenue Beach
**weather permitting** sun, sand, good people, and a grill going. what more do you need? we take over the north courts at north avenue beach every saturday morning for pickup volleyball, food, and a whole lot of fun. show up whenever. courts are marked by skill level so you can jump in wherever feels right. 2s and 4s. rotate in, meet someone new, grab a plate, repeat. we bring the nets and the grill. you just bring yourself.
run and rave
Abraham Lincoln The Man - Monument
lace up. run two miles. then dance it out. we're taking over sakrid coffee for a morning that starts with a two mile run and ends with a dj, good coffee, and even better company. think finish line energy meets coffee shop vibes. you don't have to be a runner. you just have to show up. walk it, jog it, race it, whatever feels good. the party at the end is for everyone. this is what mornings are supposed to feel like. coffee shop we're meeting at 11:00am is sakrid coffee: 2060 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614
run and rave
Abraham Lincoln The Man - Monument
lace up. run two miles. then dance it out. we're taking over sakrid coffee for a morning that starts with a two mile run and ends with a dj, good coffee, and even better company. think finish line energy meets coffee shop vibes. you don't have to be a runner. you just have to show up. walk it, jog it, race it, whatever feels good. the party at the end is for everyone. this is what mornings are supposed to feel like. coffee shop we're meeting at 11:00am is sakrid coffee: 2060 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614
start of summer latin dance fest
Castaways Beach Club
SOS Latin Dance Fest Two-Day Latin Dance Festival Night One — Wednesday, May 27 @ Epiphany Center for the Arts Night Two — Thursday, May 28 @ Castaways a school night has never felt like this. we're kicking off summer with a two-day latin dance festival across the two best venues in Chicago. night one, we take over Epiphany Center for the Arts, the best indoor dance venue in the city. a historic West Loop church with vaulted ceilings, stained glass, and cathedral acoustics, transformed into the city's largest latin dance floor. night two, we're back at Castaways. first day back at the beach. dancing on the lakefront as summer officially begins. both nights: doors at 6:30pm beginner-friendly latin dance lesson at 7pm (no partner needed) open floor with bachata, salsa, and latin beats until late DJ sets, guest instructors, performances, and local vendors no experience needed. whether you've been dancing all winter or this is your very first time, the first hour is for you. two-day passes and single night tickets available. school's out. summer starts here.
common questions
- what happens if it rains?
- outdoor events publish a weather backup plan in the description, or refund/reschedule. check the event card.
- is it beginner-friendly?
- most outdoor events are designed for beginners. look for 'learn' or 'no experience needed' in the description.