Things to Do:

Chicago Suburbs

Hi, we’re Mike & Marta! Looking for something to do this week? You’re in the right place. We’ve rounded up the events, experiences and things happening across the Chicago suburbs so you can click, explore and start making plans.

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New updates every week - starting Sundays at 6pm cst.

Featured Events:

Nov 14 - Rock The Vets

Rock the Vets is an annual charity event featuring live music from the cover band Oh Yes held at the American Legion Hall Post 208 in Arlington Heights

Fundraising night with live music from 7th Heaven supporting Second City Canine Rescue at Drink Nightclub in Schaumburg.

Nov 13 - Rescue Rocks

Events this week:

  • Winter Brews beer pairing dinner graphic with Do The Burbs logo for the November 10 event at Wildfire in Schaumburg, Illinois

    Nov 10 - Winter Brews Beer Dinner

    Seasonal beer dinner pairing at Wildfire in Schaumburg.

  • Veterans Day honor veterans at the museum graphic with Do The Burbs logo for the November 11 event at the Historical Museum in Arlington Heights, Illinois

    Nov 11 - Veterans Day at the Museum

    “Stars & Stories: Arlington Heights’ Old Glory,” make a flag, write a Veteran a thank you card and learn about artifacts from our very own Civil War veterans.

  • Brew & Bites food and drink event graphic with Do The Burbs logo for the November 12 event at Bell Works in Hoffman Estates, Illinois

    Nov 12 - Bell Market Brew & Bites

    Brews + Bites with Church Street Brewing at Bell Market in Hoffman Estates.

  • IllumiBrew graphic promoting seasonal beers, ciders, and meads with Do The Burbs logo for the November 13 event at The Morton Arboretum in Lisle, Illinois

    Nov 13 - IllumiBrew

    Sample seasonal beers, ciders, and meads while getting an early look at Illumination at The Morton Arboretum in Lisle.

  • Bored Teachers Is It Friday Yet?! Comedy Tour graphic with Do The Burbs logo for the November 13 show at the North Shore Center in Skokie, Illinois

    Nov 13 - Bored Teachers: Is It Friday Yet?! Comedy Tour

    Relatable teacher comedy show at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie.

  • Rescue Rocks fundraiser graphic for Second City Canine Rescue with live music from 7th Heaven and Do The Burbs logo for the November 13 event at The Drink in Schaumburg, Illinois

    Nov 13 - Rescue Rocks

    Fundraising night with live music from 7th Heaven supporting Second City Canine Rescue at Drink Nightclub in Schaumburg.

  • Weber Grill Class hands-on Thanksgiving cooking class graphic with Do The Burbs logo for the November 10 event at Weber Grill HQ in Palatine, Illinois

    Nov 14 - Weber Grill Thanksgiving Master Class

    Hands-on Thanksgiving cooking class at Weber Grill Academy in Palatine.

  • 80’s Ski Rave graphic featuring Bad Boy Bill with Do The Burbs logo for the November 14 event at the Fuel Room in Libertyville, Illinois

    Nov 14 - 80's Ski Lodge Rave

    80s ski lodge rave featuring Bad Boy Bill with special guests Kings of Class, Lurky, Teknik, and Davie B at Austin’s Impact Fuel Room in Libertyville.

  • Rock The Vets charity concert graphic with Do The Burbs logo for the November 14 event at the American Legion in Arlington Heights, Illinois

    Nov 14 - Rock The Vets

    Rock the Vets is an annual charity event featuring live music from the cover band Oh Yes held at the American Legion Hall Post 208 in Arlington Heights

  • Vintage Market antiques, vintage finds and collectibles graphic with Do The Burbs logo for the November 15 event at the Fairgrounds in Grayslake, Illinois

    Nov 14-15 - Antique Vintage Market

    Browse antiques, vintage finds, collectibles, and more at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Grayslake.

  • Speed Dating singles event for ages 27-43 graphic with Do The Burbs logo for the November 15 event at Public House in Mount Prospect, Illinois

    Nov 15 - Speed Dating for Singles 27-43

    Singles event at The Public House in Mount Prospect fo Singles 27-43

  • Friendsgiving seasonal wine pairing dinner graphic with Do The Burbs logo for the November 15 event at Cooper’s Hawk in Wheeling, Illinois

    Nov 15 - Friendsgiving Wine Pairing

    Seasonal wine pairing dinner at Cooper’s Hawk in Wheeling.

  • Card Expo graphic for shopping sports cards, Pokémon, and collectibles with Do The Burbs logo for the November 15 event at Hawthorne Center in Vernon Hills, Illinois

    Nov 15 - Card Expo

    Shop sports cards, Pokémon, and collectibles at Hawthorn Center in Vernon Hills.