Community events this week in Thornton, IL

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Dreamfest 2026
Tomorrow at 11:00 AM
Chicago · 1250 W 119th St
Dreamfest 2026
Tomorrow at 11:00 AM
Chicago · 1250 W 119th St
Absolutely Dreadful Drag Show
Sat, Jan 24, 8:00 PM
Griffith · Avenue 912
Absolutely Dreadful Drag Show
Sat, Jan 24, 8:00 PM
Griffith · Avenue 912
Sales end soon
The Fierce Urgency of Now: Opening Reception
Tomorrow at 4:00 PM
Chicago · Inner-City Muslim Action Network (IMAN)
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The Fierce Urgency of Now: Opening Reception
Tomorrow at 4:00 PM
Chicago · Inner-City Muslim Action Network (IMAN)
Selling quickly
Vibe Check Friend Speed Dating
Thursday at 7:00 PM
Chicago · Da Book Joint
Selling quickly
Vibe Check Friend Speed Dating
Thursday at 7:00 PM
Chicago · Da Book Joint
Friend Speed Dating!
Sat, Jan 24, 7:00 PM
Chicago · Call & Response Books
Friend Speed Dating!
Sat, Jan 24, 7:00 PM
Chicago · Call & Response Books
Dolton Scavenger Hunt For Couples - SHOW LOVE (Date Night!!)
Today at 1:00 PM + 3 more
Dolton · Recommended scavenger starting point or other city spot of your choice! (YOU MUST USE PDF TICKETS EMAILED FOR EVENT- NO MOBILE APP OR QR CODES ACCEPTED)
Dolton Scavenger Hunt For Couples - SHOW LOVE (Date Night!!)
Today at 1:00 PM + 3 more
Dolton · Recommended scavenger starting point or other city spot of your choice! (YOU MUST USE PDF TICKETS EMAILED FOR EVENT- NO MOBILE APP OR QR CODES ACCEPTED)
Almost full
Cocoon Club Lunch Program (4th Saturdays)
Sat, Jan 24, 1:00 PM
Gary · Grandma's House
Almost full
Cocoon Club Lunch Program (4th Saturdays)
Sat, Jan 24, 1:00 PM
Gary · Grandma's House
Loop & Listen Book Club
Thursday at 6:00 PM
Chicago · Burst Into Books Headquarters
Loop & Listen Book Club
Thursday at 6:00 PM
Chicago · Burst Into Books Headquarters
Sales end soon
Copy of Loop & Listen Book Club
Thursday at 6:00 PM
Chicago · Burst Into Books Headquarters
Sales end soon
Copy of Loop & Listen Book Club
Thursday at 6:00 PM
Chicago · Burst Into Books Headquarters
Almost full
Book Club Run of Three Girls from Bronzeville with Dawn Turner
Sat, Jan 24, 10:00 AM
Chicago · King Branch, Chicago Public Library
Almost full
Book Club Run of Three Girls from Bronzeville with Dawn Turner
Sat, Jan 24, 10:00 AM
Chicago · King Branch, Chicago Public Library
Visions and cocktails
Sat, Jan 24, 7:00 PM
Orland Park · 62 Orland Square Dr
Visions and cocktails
Sat, Jan 24, 7:00 PM
Orland Park · 62 Orland Square Dr
Almost full
New Year, New Beat: Finding Joy in Justice
Friday at 6:30 PM
Chicago · Healthy Hood Chicago
Almost full
New Year, New Beat: Finding Joy in Justice
Friday at 6:30 PM
Chicago · Healthy Hood Chicago
Selling quickly
2026: Conversations, Connections & Community
Tuesday at 5:30 PM
Chicago · Wintrust Bank
Selling quickly
2026: Conversations, Connections & Community
Tuesday at 5:30 PM
Chicago · Wintrust Bank
Sales end soon
January Free Day at the American Writers Museum
Today at 10:00 AM
Chicago · American Writers Museum
Sales end soon
January Free Day at the American Writers Museum
Today at 10:00 AM
Chicago · American Writers Museum
Almost full
OutPro LGBTQ+ Networking at 360 CHICAGO
Wednesday at 6:00 PM
Chicago · CloudBar at 360 CHICAGO
Almost full
OutPro LGBTQ+ Networking at 360 CHICAGO
Wednesday at 6:00 PM
Chicago · CloudBar at 360 CHICAGO
Sales end soon
Experience Pullman Home Tour
Today at 10:00 AM + 5 more
Chicago · Pullman House Project and Pullman Club Coffee Shop
Sales end soon
Experience Pullman Home Tour
Today at 10:00 AM + 5 more
Chicago · Pullman House Project and Pullman Club Coffee Shop
Sales end soon
Chi Hack Night: Abundant Housing Illinois
Tuesday at 6:00 PM
Chicago · 750 N Orleans St
Sales end soon
Chi Hack Night: Abundant Housing Illinois
Tuesday at 6:00 PM
Chicago · 750 N Orleans St
Sales end soon
Queering Chaos Conversations: Queering Music & Technology
Tuesday at 7:00 PM
Chicago · Dorothy
Sales end soon
Queering Chaos Conversations: Queering Music & Technology
Tuesday at 7:00 PM
Chicago · Dorothy
Almost full
Past & Present Preservation: Women in Architecture & Preservation
Thursday at 5:30 PM
Chicago · Charnley-Persky House Museum
Almost full
Past & Present Preservation: Women in Architecture & Preservation
Thursday at 5:30 PM
Chicago · Charnley-Persky House Museum
Meet People Social Chicago Friday | Cultural International Party
Friday at 5:30 PM
Chicago · Jake Melnick's Corner Tap
Meet People Social Chicago Friday | Cultural International Party
Friday at 5:30 PM
Chicago · Jake Melnick's Corner Tap

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What are the best events to attend this week?

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Absolutely Dreadful Drag Show

The Fierce Urgency of Now: Opening Reception

Vibe Check Friend Speed Dating

Friend Speed Dating!

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The trending searches this month in Thornton are:

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Which events are coming up?

Discover the best events happening soon – you don't want to miss them:

January Free Day at the American Writers Museum

Experience Pullman Home Tour

Dolton Scavenger Hunt For Couples - SHOW LOVE (Date Night!!)

Dreamfest 2026

Dreamfest 2026

Dreamfest 2026

Absolutely Dreadful Drag Show

Absolutely Dreadful Drag Show

The Fierce Urgency of Now: Opening Reception

The Fierce Urgency of Now: Opening Reception

Vibe Check Friend Speed Dating

Vibe Check Friend Speed Dating

Friend Speed Dating!

Friend Speed Dating!

Dolton Scavenger Hunt For Couples - SHOW LOVE (Date Night!!)

Dolton Scavenger Hunt For Couples - SHOW LOVE (Date Night!!)

Cocoon Club Lunch Program (4th Saturdays)

Cocoon Club Lunch Program (4th Saturdays)

Loop & Listen Book Club

Loop & Listen Book Club

Copy of Loop & Listen Book Club

Copy of Loop & Listen Book Club

Book Club Run of Three Girls from Bronzeville with Dawn Turner

Book Club Run of Three Girls from Bronzeville with Dawn Turner

Visions and cocktails

Visions and cocktails

New Year, New Beat: Finding Joy in Justice

New Year, New Beat: Finding Joy in Justice

2026: Conversations, Connections & Community

2026: Conversations, Connections & Community

January Free Day at the American Writers Museum

January Free Day at the American Writers Museum

OutPro LGBTQ+ Networking at 360 CHICAGO

OutPro LGBTQ+ Networking at 360 CHICAGO

Experience Pullman Home Tour

Experience Pullman Home Tour

Chi Hack Night: Abundant Housing Illinois

Chi Hack Night: Abundant Housing Illinois

Queering Chaos Conversations: Queering Music & Technology

Queering Chaos Conversations: Queering Music & Technology

Past & Present Preservation: Women in Architecture & Preservation

Past & Present Preservation: Women in Architecture & Preservation

Meet People Social Chicago Friday | Cultural International Party

Meet People Social Chicago Friday | Cultural International Party

Things to do around Thornton

Trends in Thornton

1. Thornton distillery

2. Thornton township big bingo

3. New year noir

4. Ukulele_club

5. Soundbath

6. Knowledge

7. Killingyou

8. House music

9. Halloween events

10. February

11. Ensemble

12. Chicago