Arts Events and Things to do in Des Plaines, IL

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Bachata 4th Saturday Social: Class + Social Dancing
Sat, Jun 27, 7:00 PM
Chicago · Ballroom Dance Chicago
Bachata 4th Saturday Social: Class + Social Dancing
Sat, Jun 27, 7:00 PM
Chicago · Ballroom Dance Chicago
Drag Queen Sip and Paint Chicago The Drag Queen Paint experience
Sat, Jun 6, 4:00 PM + 163 more
Chicago · 5 W Division St
Drag Queen Sip and Paint Chicago The Drag Queen Paint experience
Sat, Jun 6, 4:00 PM + 163 more
Chicago · 5 W Division St
The Art of Life Gala, Art, Music & Healing
Sat, Jun 20, 5:00 PM
Chicago · 1029 W 35th St
The Art of Life Gala, Art, Music & Healing
Sat, Jun 20, 5:00 PM
Chicago · 1029 W 35th St
The NXTLVL Showcase 2
Sat, Jul 18, 6:30 PM
Schaumburg · Drink Nightclub
The NXTLVL Showcase 2
Sat, Jul 18, 6:30 PM
Schaumburg · Drink Nightclub
Just added
Tote Bag Workshop @ Ridman's Coffee
Sat, Jul 11, 3:30 PM
Chicago · Ridman's Coffee
Just added
Tote Bag Workshop @ Ridman's Coffee
Sat, Jul 11, 3:30 PM
Chicago · Ridman's Coffee
St Nicholas
Fri, Jun 26, 7:30 PM + 19 more
Chicago · City Lit Theater Company
St Nicholas
Fri, Jun 26, 7:30 PM + 19 more
Chicago · City Lit Theater Company
Erika’s Birthday Experience: Speak, Easy + Dandy Desires
Mon, Jun 22, 6:00 PM
Chicago · BASSLINE || 2239 - CHICAGO
Erika’s Birthday Experience: Speak, Easy + Dandy Desires
Mon, Jun 22, 6:00 PM
Chicago · BASSLINE || 2239 - CHICAGO
Nightmare at the Newport Pole Show
Fri, Oct 23, 7:00 PM
Chicago · The Newport Theater
Nightmare at the Newport Pole Show
Fri, Oct 23, 7:00 PM
Chicago · The Newport Theater
Salsa Club Class for Couples (West Loop)
Friday at 8:15 PM + 16 more
Chicago · Ballroom Dance Chicago Loft
Salsa Club Class for Couples (West Loop)
Friday at 8:15 PM + 16 more
Chicago · Ballroom Dance Chicago Loft
Ukiyo-e Workshop: Japanese Woodblock Printing of Mt. Fuji
Sat, Jun 27, 3:30 PM
Chicago · 2940 N Lincoln Ave unit 2
Ukiyo-e Workshop: Japanese Woodblock Printing of Mt. Fuji
Sat, Jun 27, 3:30 PM
Chicago · 2940 N Lincoln Ave unit 2
Argentine Tango Crash Course
Sat, Jul 11, 11:00 AM
Chicago · Ballroom Dance Chicago
Argentine Tango Crash Course
Sat, Jul 11, 11:00 AM
Chicago · Ballroom Dance Chicago
Just added
SUMMERTIME Remedy Bar Paint and Sip!!
Tue, Jun 30, 6:30 PM
Chicago · Remedy
Just added
SUMMERTIME Remedy Bar Paint and Sip!!
Tue, Jun 30, 6:30 PM
Chicago · Remedy
Going fast
22nd Annual Cavalcade of Authors - Printers Row Lit Fest Chicago
Fri, Sep 11, 7:00 PM
Chicago · SpringHill Suites Chicago Chinatown
Going fast
22nd Annual Cavalcade of Authors - Printers Row Lit Fest Chicago
Fri, Sep 11, 7:00 PM
Chicago · SpringHill Suites Chicago Chinatown
Next to Normal
Fri, Jul 24, 7:00 PM + 5 more
Chicago · Bramble Arts Loft
Next to Normal
Fri, Jul 24, 7:00 PM + 5 more
Chicago · Bramble Arts Loft
Just added
steez. | studio lab
Sat, Jul 4, 1:00 PM
Chicago · RISE Dispensary at Salt Shed Chicago
Just added
steez. | studio lab
Sat, Jul 4, 1:00 PM
Chicago · RISE Dispensary at Salt Shed Chicago
VOLTAGE! | A Transmission from The Pink Hotel
Fri, Jun 26, 9:00 PM
Chicago · Chicago Actors Studio
VOLTAGE! | A Transmission from The Pink Hotel
Fri, Jun 26, 9:00 PM
Chicago · Chicago Actors Studio
DivaDance Chicago Showcase 2026
Sat, Jun 6, 11:00 AM + 1 more
Chicago · Lincoln Park High School
DivaDance Chicago Showcase 2026
Sat, Jun 6, 11:00 AM + 1 more
Chicago · Lincoln Park High School
The Chicago Pancakes & Booze Art Show (Vendor/Artist Reservations)
Sat, Jul 18, 8:00 PM
Chicago · Reggies
The Chicago Pancakes & Booze Art Show (Vendor/Artist Reservations)
Sat, Jul 18, 8:00 PM
Chicago · Reggies
Salsa Crash Course
Sat, Jul 18, 11:00 AM
Chicago · Ballroom Dance Chicago
Salsa Crash Course
Sat, Jul 18, 11:00 AM
Chicago · Ballroom Dance Chicago
Sounding/BODY: Grown From the Same Stem, The Cord Still Hums
Fri, Aug 28, 7:30 PM
Chicago · International Museum of Surgical Science
Sounding/BODY: Grown From the Same Stem, The Cord Still Hums
Fri, Aug 28, 7:30 PM
Chicago · International Museum of Surgical Science

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What are the best events to attend?

According to Eventbrite, the best events are:

Bachata 4th Saturday Social: Class + Social Dancing

The NXTLVL Showcase 2

Tote Bag Workshop @ Ridman's Coffee

St Nicholas

Which events are currently trending in Des Plaines?

The trending searches this month in Des Plaines are:

memorial day weekend events

free paper shredding

carnival festival

mothers day brunch

Which events are coming up?

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

Salsa Club Class for Couples (West Loop)

DivaDance Chicago Showcase 2026

Drag Queen Sip and Paint Chicago The Drag Queen Paint experience

The Art of Life Gala, Art, Music & Healing

Bachata 4th Saturday Social: Class + Social Dancing

Bachata 4th Saturday Social: Class + Social Dancing

Drag Queen Sip and Paint Chicago The Drag Queen Paint experience

Drag Queen Sip and Paint Chicago The Drag Queen Paint experience

The Art of Life Gala, Art, Music & Healing

The Art of Life Gala, Art, Music & Healing

The NXTLVL Showcase 2

The NXTLVL Showcase 2

Tote Bag Workshop @ Ridman's Coffee

Tote Bag Workshop @ Ridman's Coffee

St Nicholas

St Nicholas

Erika’s Birthday Experience: Speak, Easy + Dandy Desires

Erika’s Birthday Experience: Speak, Easy + Dandy Desires

Nightmare at the Newport Pole Show

Nightmare at the Newport Pole Show

Salsa Club Class for Couples (West Loop)

Salsa Club Class for Couples (West Loop)

Ukiyo-e Workshop: Japanese Woodblock Printing of Mt. Fuji

Ukiyo-e Workshop: Japanese Woodblock Printing of Mt. Fuji

Argentine Tango Crash Course

Argentine Tango Crash Course

SUMMERTIME Remedy Bar Paint and Sip!!

SUMMERTIME Remedy Bar Paint and Sip!!

22nd Annual Cavalcade of Authors - Printers Row Lit Fest Chicago

22nd Annual Cavalcade of Authors - Printers Row Lit Fest Chicago

Next to Normal

Next to Normal

steez. | studio lab

steez. | studio lab

VOLTAGE! | A Transmission from The Pink Hotel

VOLTAGE! | A Transmission from The Pink Hotel

DivaDance Chicago Showcase 2026

DivaDance Chicago Showcase 2026

The Chicago Pancakes & Booze Art Show (Vendor/Artist Reservations)

The Chicago Pancakes & Booze Art Show (Vendor/Artist Reservations)

Salsa Crash Course

Salsa Crash Course

Sounding/BODY: Grown From the Same Stem, The Cord Still Hums

Sounding/BODY: Grown From the Same Stem, The Cord Still Hums

Things to do around Des Plaines

Trends in Des Plaines

1. Memorial day weekend events

2. Free paper shredding

3. Carnival festival

4. Mothers day brunch

5. Pickleball tournament

6. Classic car show

7. Free yoga

8. Job fairs

9. Free kids

10. Bollywood

11. Northwest suburban speed dating

12. Mothers day

What are the best events to attend?

Which events are currently trending in Des Plaines?

Which events are coming up?