Arts Events and Things to do in Riverside, IL

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Open Mic for Poetry, Music & Comedy
Wed, Jun 24, 7:00 PM
Chicago · Platform 47
Open Mic for Poetry, Music & Comedy
Wed, Jun 24, 7:00 PM
Chicago · Platform 47
Monday Night Mayhem w/ Fill Jackson at Tony D's 8PM
Mon, Jun 1, 8:00 PM
Elmwood Park · 7725 W Belmont Ave
Monday Night Mayhem w/ Fill Jackson at Tony D's 8PM
Mon, Jun 1, 8:00 PM
Elmwood Park · 7725 W Belmont Ave
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Family Guy Prov
Tomorrow at 9:00 PM
Chicago · The Theatre School at DePaul University, Studio 408
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Family Guy Prov
Tomorrow at 9:00 PM
Chicago · The Theatre School at DePaul University, Studio 408
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Musical Improv Showcase
Saturday at 7:00 PM
Chicago · The Theatre School at DePaul University, Studio 408
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Musical Improv Showcase
Saturday at 7:00 PM
Chicago · The Theatre School at DePaul University, Studio 408
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Artist Talk with Yvette Kaiser Smith
Sunday at 2:00 PM
Chicago · ALMA Gallery 3636 S Iron St
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Artist Talk with Yvette Kaiser Smith
Sunday at 2:00 PM
Chicago · ALMA Gallery 3636 S Iron St
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Between Fire and Mourning: A Night of Poetry at Slant of Light
Fri, Jun 12, 7:00 PM
Chicago · Slant of Light Books
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Between Fire and Mourning: A Night of Poetry at Slant of Light
Fri, Jun 12, 7:00 PM
Chicago · Slant of Light Books
The 2026 Red, Pink & Purple Polka Dot Poetry Slam
Sat, Jul 18, 1:00 PM
Chicago · 3349 N Halsted St
The 2026 Red, Pink & Purple Polka Dot Poetry Slam
Sat, Jul 18, 1:00 PM
Chicago · 3349 N Halsted St
Noah Castiel: Leave Them Wanting to Leave You
Fri, May 29, 7:00 PM
Chicago · The Theatre School at DePaul University, Studio 408
Noah Castiel: Leave Them Wanting to Leave You
Fri, May 29, 7:00 PM
Chicago · The Theatre School at DePaul University, Studio 408
June Salon: Parody and Camp in Theatre
Thu, Jun 25, 6:00 PM
Chicago · Edgewater Historical Society
June Salon: Parody and Camp in Theatre
Thu, Jun 25, 6:00 PM
Chicago · Edgewater Historical Society
Let the Right Book In book club
Fri, Jun 12, 7:00 PM
Chicago · Exile in Bookville
Let the Right Book In book club
Fri, Jun 12, 7:00 PM
Chicago · Exile in Bookville
Artist Gathering
Fri, Jun 5, 6:00 PM
Lemont · The Table Church
Artist Gathering
Fri, Jun 5, 6:00 PM
Lemont · The Table Church
Family Day: Zooming in and Zine-ing Out: What Does Science Mean to You?
Sat, Jun 13, 10:00 AM
Chicago · Smart Museum of Art
Family Day: Zooming in and Zine-ing Out: What Does Science Mean to You?
Sat, Jun 13, 10:00 AM
Chicago · Smart Museum of Art
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June: Three Avenues Open Mic Night
Sat, Jun 27, 7:30 PM
Chicago · 3009 N Southport Ave
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June: Three Avenues Open Mic Night
Sat, Jun 27, 7:30 PM
Chicago · 3009 N Southport Ave
Lakefront Art & Craft Vendor Market
Fri, Jun 12, 8:00 AM
Chicago · Artifact Events
Lakefront Art & Craft Vendor Market
Fri, Jun 12, 8:00 AM
Chicago · Artifact Events
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Spoken Word Poetry
Tomorrow at 6:30 PM + 3 more
Chicago · Urban Luxe Cafe
Almost full
Spoken Word Poetry
Tomorrow at 6:30 PM + 3 more
Chicago · Urban Luxe Cafe
Community Craft Circle: Chicago Loop & South Side
Tue, Jun 9, 7:30 PM + 1 more
Chicago · 3331 S Halsted St
Community Craft Circle: Chicago Loop & South Side
Tue, Jun 9, 7:30 PM + 1 more
Chicago · 3331 S Halsted St
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Favorite Poets and You
Wednesday at 7:30 PM
Chicago · Time and a half Books
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Favorite Poets and You
Wednesday at 7:30 PM
Chicago · Time and a half Books
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Free Comedy in Wicker Park/Logan Square/Bucktown
Tuesday at 8:30 PM + 15 more
Chicago · Lottie's Pub
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Free Comedy in Wicker Park/Logan Square/Bucktown
Tuesday at 8:30 PM + 15 more
Chicago · Lottie's Pub
Imposter Syndrome: Live in 408
Sat, May 23, 9:00 PM
Chicago · The Theatre School at DePaul University, Studio 408
Imposter Syndrome: Live in 408
Sat, May 23, 9:00 PM
Chicago · The Theatre School at DePaul University, Studio 408
Going fast
Cat's Sketch Pad
Mon, May 25, 5:00 PM
Chicago · 4018 N Cicero Ave
Going fast
Cat's Sketch Pad
Mon, May 25, 5:00 PM
Chicago · 4018 N Cicero Ave

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What are the best events to attend?

According to Eventbrite, the best events are:

Open Mic for Poetry, Music & Comedy

Monday Night Mayhem w/ Fill Jackson at Tony D's 8PM

Between Fire and Mourning: A Night of Poetry at Slant of Light

The 2026 Red, Pink & Purple Polka Dot Poetry Slam

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The trending searches this month in Riverside are:

paper source sample sale

craft fairs

mothers day

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Spoken Word Poetry

Family Guy Prov

Musical Improv Showcase

Artist Talk with Yvette Kaiser Smith

Open Mic for Poetry, Music & Comedy

Open Mic for Poetry, Music & Comedy

Monday Night Mayhem w/ Fill Jackson at Tony D's 8PM

Monday Night Mayhem w/ Fill Jackson at Tony D's 8PM

Family Guy Prov

Family Guy Prov

Musical Improv Showcase

Musical Improv Showcase

Artist Talk with Yvette Kaiser Smith

Artist Talk with Yvette Kaiser Smith

Between Fire and Mourning: A Night of Poetry at Slant of Light

Between Fire and Mourning: A Night of Poetry at Slant of Light

The 2026 Red, Pink & Purple Polka Dot Poetry Slam

The 2026 Red, Pink & Purple Polka Dot Poetry Slam

Noah Castiel: Leave Them Wanting to Leave You

Noah Castiel: Leave Them Wanting to Leave You

June Salon: Parody and Camp in Theatre

June Salon: Parody and Camp in Theatre

Let the Right Book In book club

Let the Right Book In book club

Artist Gathering

Artist Gathering

Family Day: Zooming in and Zine-ing Out: What Does Science Mean to You?

Family Day: Zooming in and Zine-ing Out: What Does Science Mean to You?

June: Three Avenues Open Mic Night

June: Three Avenues Open Mic Night

Lakefront Art & Craft Vendor Market

Lakefront Art & Craft Vendor Market

Spoken Word Poetry

Spoken Word Poetry

Community Craft Circle: Chicago Loop & South Side

Community Craft Circle: Chicago Loop & South Side

Favorite Poets and You

Favorite Poets and You

Free Comedy in Wicker Park/Logan Square/Bucktown

Free Comedy in Wicker Park/Logan Square/Bucktown

Imposter Syndrome: Live in 408

Imposter Syndrome: Live in 408

Cat's Sketch Pad

Cat's Sketch Pad

Things to do around Riverside

Trends in Riverside

1. Paper source sample sale

2. Craft fairs

3. Mothers day

What are the best events to attend?

Which events are currently trending in Riverside?

Which events are coming up?