Here are the top cultural events happening in Chicago this week (April 19 – May 4) — curated by Early Burdz for professionals, creatives, and art lovers in their 20s to 50s.
1. 20s/30s Mixer after the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago. We’re hosting a 20s/30s mixer on Tuesday, April 29. We’ll explore the museum, then mingle over food and drinks nearby. We have 35 RSVPs. Join here.
2. 30s/40s Mixer after the Adler Planetarium. We’re hosting a 30s/40s mixer on Wednesday, April 30. We have 25 RSVPs. Join here.
3. Travel. It’s going to be a busy next few weeks! We host 2-5 events a week in New York. We’re in LA and DC today and in New Jersey on Thursday. We’re in Philly next Sunday. And, we’re in the Catskills at the end of May. We’ll take a charter bus from New York to the house. We’re planning our Chicago getaway for some time in 2026. Check out the Events Calendar if you’re interested in a culture trip!
4. Gallery parties and other events. Chicago’s becoming a primary city for Early Burdz. We’re looking for additional hosts! Some of the events we’ll roll out are:
– gallery party (we provide a curated guestlist and exposure for the gallery and the gallery provides a venue and refreshments)
– art & brunch events (we explore various galleries in a neighborhood then mingle over bottomless brunch)
– weekend getaways (we take a charter bus to a destination location like Lake Geneva or Galena for a weekend trip)
5. Partnerships. If you’re a gallery, venue, brand, or organization interested in partnering with us and tapping into our network of 49,000+ highly engaged professionals and art enthusiasts on Threads, Instagram, and email, please message partnerships@earlyburdz.com.
Check out our Events Calendar here: https://linktr.ee/earlyburdz.
Q: Who are these events for?
A: Our events are built for 20s–50s professionals and creatives looking for cultural, social, and low-pressure ways to connect.
Q: How much do events cost?
A: Most events are free or $7.50–$15, with occasional premium getaways. Check out our Events Calendar here: https://linktr.ee/earlyburdz.