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Chicago Events Calendar — July 28–Aug 4 (Creative Edition)

Discover the best creative events happening in Chicago from July 28 to August 4, 2025 — curated for vendors, artists, and local explorers. See what’s worth showing up for this week.

Yes, Chicago is still alive this week — and not just for tourists.

If you’re hunting for creative events in Chicago from July 28 to August 4, 2025, this is your cheat sheet. We cut through the fluff and found what’s actually worth attending — whether you vend, network, or just show up with purpose.

📅 Chicago Events: July 28 – August 4, 2025

  • July 30 – Creative Happy Hour @ Replay Lincoln Park

    6PM–9PM | Free entry | Real vendors, brand activations, content creators. Powered by CLVR Summer Series.
  • July 31 – Photography Meet-Up (Wicker Park)

    Hosted by local creatives. Great for new shooters looking to collab and build.
  • August 2 – Pop-Up Vibes: Southside Edition

    A curated micro-market with artists, clothing lines, and elevated wellness brands. Vibe check passed. Free to attend.
  • August 3 – Chi’Tiva Vendor Showcase

    Elevated cannabis-adjacent networking. No smoke clouds — just foot traffic, creator booths, and culture-forward vendors. Apply via CLVR LABs™.
  • August 4 – “After Lolla” Chill Market @ Wicker Park

    Detox market for locals. Expect wellness brands, mocktail stations, creative vendors. Limited slots left.

This isn’t a roundup of corporate expos or tourist traps. These are events built for creatives — and they’re actually happening this week.

📍 Why These Events Hit Different

  • Foot traffic that isn’t fake. Walk-ins. Word-of-mouth. Not IG giveaways.
  • Vendor lineups that make sense. Not 8 soap sellers and a DJ.
  • Real networking, not just photo ops. Artists, brand builders, actual connections.

CLVR LABs™ doesn’t just list events — we help curate and power the ones that move culture. If you’re not in the room this week, you might miss the room next month.

📦 Want to Vend in August or Fall?

Applications are open — but we don’t overbook. If you want to vend at Chicago fall events that actually convert, the clock’s ticking. Check out our recent roundups:

And if you’re just trying to catch the wave — not vend — hit up the CLVR Summer Events calendar.

👉 View Our Events | Apply to Vend | Sponsor CLVR

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