By Marshelle R Sanders
Experience the thrill of the Democratic National Convention with our comprehensive guide to the top events for watching speakers, dining, drinking, and enjoying vibrant evening festivities. Discover your interests and register now to immerse yourself in the excitement!
Marshelle R. Sanders
The 2024 Democratic National Convention (DNC) is coming to Chicago as an important event as the Democratic Party gears up for the presidential election. From August 19-22, the convention will be the official stage for nominating the party’s presidential and vice-presidential candidates. Check out some of the events below that might catch your interest:
Saturday August 17, 2024
DNC Media Welcome Party
Location: Navy Pier
Rainbow/PUSH Coalition Event
Location: Rainbow/PUSH Headquarters, 930 E. 50th St., Chicago
Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Chicago City Council LGBTQIA+ Caucus DNC Convention LGBTQIA+ Welcoming Event
Location: Sidetrack, 3349 N Halsted St, Chicago
Time: 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Sunday August 18, 2024
Black Legislative Leaders Network
Location: Skydeck Chicago, 233 S Wacker Dr, Chicago
Time: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Black Collegiate eXperience (Eventnoire)
Location: Crockett Cookies Food Hall, 1811 W. Harrison St.
Time: 3:00pm – 6:00pm
DNC Opening Night Welcoming Party
Location: Carnivale, 702 W Fulton Market, Chicago
Time: 9:00 PM
Maryland Democratic Party Event
Location: Lizzie McNeill’s, 400 N McClurg Ct., Chicago
Time: 10:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Monday August 19, 2024
G-PAC Illinois Event
Location: Carnivale, 702 W Fulton St, Chicago
Time:12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
WomenLead Event
Location: Robert’s Pizza, 464 N McClurg Ct, Chicago
Time: 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Up Next Chicago at Taste 222 (Eventnoire)
Location: 222 N Canal St, Chicago
Time: 2:00pm
For the Long Term Cocktails & Conversations
Location: The Chicago Club, 81 E Van Buren St, Chicago
Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Friends of Maui – Concert for Maui
Location: Harris Theatre, 205 East Randolph St, Chicago
Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Young Democrats of Illinois Event
Location: Wilma’s BBQ, 171 N Wabash Ave, Chicago
Time: 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Higher Ground Labs Political Tech Happy Hour
Location: Randolph Tavern, 188 W Randolph St, Chicago
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
One Fair Wage Event
Location: Joe’s Bar on Weed Street, 940 W Weed St, Chicago
Time: 7:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Tennessee Democratic Party Mayor’s Reception Post-Gavel Party
Location: Three Dots and a Dash, 435 N Clark St, Chicago
Time: 9:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Hip-Politics Opening Night: The New Voices of Democracy
Location: Tribe Supper Club, 1239 W Lake St, Chicago
Time: 10:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Tuesday August 20, 2024
Hip-Politics Culture & Content House (Eventnoire)
Location: Chicago Firehouse Restaurant, 401 S Michigan Ave, Chicago
Time: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
The National Urban League – The Time is NOW: How Civil Right Organizations Continue to Defend Democracy, Demand Diversity, and Defeat Poverty in 2024 and Beyond (Eventnoire)
Location: Chicago Firehouse Restaurant, 401 S Michigan Ave, Chicago
Time: 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Windy City Productions Brunch at the Ballpark
Location: Wrigley Field, 1060 West Addison Street, Chicago
Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund Event
Location: Revel Motor Row, 2400 S Michigan Avenue, Chicago
Time: 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Elect Democratic Women Afternoon Tea Honoring Women in Government
Location: Hyatt Centric Chicago Magnificent Mile, 633 N St Clair St, Chicago
Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
The Culture and Content House – Redefining Representation: Building an Inclusive Media Future (Eventnoire)
Location: The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant, 1401 South Michigan Avenue Chicago
Time: 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM
LCV Environmental Community Reception
Location: 167 Green, 167 North Green Street, Chicago
Time: 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
The Creative Coalition: VIP Welcome Dinner for The Creative Coalition Delegation
Location: The Whitehall Hotel, 105 E. Delaware Pl., Chicago
Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
The Millenial Effect: Democratic National Convention (Eventnoire)
Location: Williams Inn Pizza & Sports Bar, 2210 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago
Time: 5:00 PM
Everytown for Gun Safety: Toast to Gun Violence Prevention Mayors
Location: Mayors Pub, United Center (Near Section 119), 1901 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60612
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Cigar Association of America: DNC Cigar Reception
Location: Up Down Cigar, 1550 Wells St, Chicago
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
One Fair Wage Event
Location: Greenwood Oasis, 7621 S. Greenwood Avenue, Chicago
Time: 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Irish American Democrats Event
Location: The Gage, 24 S Michigan Ave, Chicago
Time: 7:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Irish American Democrats: Irish Convention Party
Location: GAGE Restaurant, 24 S. Michigan Ave, Chicago
Time: 7:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Renewable Energy for Latinos: Hosted by Jaie di Pauo & Sam Sanchez
Location: TUNNEL, 151 West Kinzie St, Chicago
Time: 7:00 PM – 1:00 AM
PolicyLink Event
Location: TheWit Hotel, 201 North State Street, Chicago
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Center Stage, Third Way & NewDEAL DNC Celebration
Location: City Winery, 1200 W Randolph St, Chicago
Time: 8:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Third Way and NewDEAL Evening Party
Location: City Winery, 1200 W Randolph St, Chicago
Time: 8:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Celebrating the Women of the CBC
Location: Venue West, 221 N Paulina St, Chicago
Time: 9:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Cboe Event
Location: Venue West, 221 N Paulina St, Chicago
Time: 9:30 PM – TBD
Hip-Politics: Celebration of Black Media & The Southern States Coalition
Location: Tribe Supper Club, 1239 W Lake St, Chicago
Time: 10:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Maryland Democratic Party Post-Gavel Reception Hosted by Congressman Jamie Raskin
Location: Harry Caray’s Tavern, 700 E Grand Ave, Chicago
Time: 10:30 PM – 1:30 AM
Cities Initiative: Think Blue(s) Late Night
Location: Tortoise Supper Club, 350 N State St, Chicago
Time: 10:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Center Stage Event
Location: Three Dots and a Dash, 435 N. Clark Street, Chicago
Time: 11:00 PM – 1:30 AM
Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative: Enjoy the Blues
Location: Tortoise Supper Club, 350 North State Street, Chicago
Time: 11:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Wednesday August 21, 2024
Punchbowl Event
Location: Cindy’s Rooftop, 12 S Michigan Ave, Chicago
Time: Details Upon Request
Invenergy + Friends: Clean Energy Celebration
Location: Salt Shed, 1357 N Elston Ave, Chicago
Time: All Day
Electing Women Alliance Reception
Location: Women’s Athletic Club, 626 Michigan Ave, Chicago
Time: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
mHUB Event
Location: mHUB, 1623 W. Fulton Street, Chicago
Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Mi Familia Vota: The Power of Latinos in American Democracy
Location: theWit Hotel, 201 N State Street, Chicago
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
National Democratic Institute: Next Generation Democracy Luncheon
Location: McCormick Place Grand Ballroom, S Martin Luther King Dr, Chicago
Time: 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Higher Ground Labs: AI and Democracy Panel
Location: Erie Cafe, 536 W Erie St, Chicago
Time: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Tennessee Democratic Party: Rooftop Day Party & Luncheon
Location: VU Rooftop, 133 E Cermack, Chicago
Time: 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Delaware Democratic Party Luncheon
Location: The Gage, 24 S Michigan Ave, Chicago
Time: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Democratic Majority for Israel: DMFI Luncheon at the DNC
Location: Avli on the Park, 180 N Field Blvd, Chicago
Time: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
CT Senators Luncheon
Location: Pizzeria Portofino, 317 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654
Time: 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Unidos US Action Pac Event
Location: Barrio, 65 W Kinzie St, Chicago
Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
The Creative Coalition
Location: Palmer House Hotel, 17 Monroe St., Chicago
Time: 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Atlas Strategy Group Signature Event
Location:1312 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60605
Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund
Location: Townhouse Restaurant and Wine Bar, 111 S Wacker Dr, Chicago
Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
National Organization for Women: Feminists for Kamala
Location: The Drake Hotel, 140 E. Walton Place, Chicago
Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Happy Hour
Location: Joy District, 112 W Hubbard St, Chicago
Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Swayable
Location: Cabra at the Hoxton, On The Rooftop of The Hoxton, 200 N Green Street, Chicago
Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
The Hatchery
Location: 135 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Drag PAC
Location: Metro, 3730 N Clark St., Chicago
Time: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Samuel Adams Brewing the American Dream Panel + Networking Event
Location: Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk, Fountainview Room
Time: 7:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Higher Heights for America
Location:167 Events (17th floor), 168 N Green Street, Chicago
Time: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
GIFFORDS Concert: “Our Future, Our Freedom”
Location: 3520 S Halsted St, Chicago
Time: 10:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Maryland Democratic Party: Post-Gavel Reception
Location: D4 Irish Pub & Cafe, 345 E Ohio St, E Grand Ave, Chicago
Time: 10:30 PM – 1:30 AM
Excellence in Bleu
Location: Revel Motor Row, 2400 S Michigan Ave, Chicago
Time: 9:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Southern State Parties
Location: Joe’s Bar, 940 W Weed St, Chicago
Time: 9:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Museum of Contemporary Art
Location: 220 E Chicago Avenue, Chicago
Time: 9:00 PM – Until
Route 66 – MODEM Chicago
Location: Art Institute, 111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago
Time: 9:30 PM – 12:30 AM
California Democratic Party: California Bash
Location: House of Blues, 329 N Dearborn St, Chicago
Time: 10:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Thursday August 22, 2024
2024 Ohio Celebration Committee
Location: River Roast, Chicago
Time: 7:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Higher Heights for America
Location: 167 Events (17th floor), 167 N Green, Chicago
Time: 10:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.: The Assignment, Voter Education Social
Location: 67 E Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60616
Time: 8:00 PM – Until
Crooked Media DNC Event
Location: Salt Shed, 1357 N Elston Ave, Chicago
Time: Full Day
Center Stage Farewell Celebration
Location: The Kitchen American Bistro, 316 N Clark Street, Chicago
Time: 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
ILDCCA: A Day at the Ballpark
Location: Wrigley View Rooftop, 1050 W Waveland, Chicago
Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
theWit Hotel
Location: 201 N State Street, Chicago
Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Black Girl Magic Network and Nation Strategies: DNC Day Party
Location: The Godfrey Hotel, 127 W Huron St, Chicago
Time: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
VU Rooftop
Location: 133 E Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60616
Time: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Drag PAC Happy Hour
Location: Big Gay Sal’s Pizza, 3445 N Halsted St, Chicago
Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Unidos US Latino Leadership Happy Hour
Location: Barrio, 65 W Kinzie Street, Chicago
Time: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
The Collective
Location: Soldier Field, 1410 Special Olympics Dr, Chicago
Time: 8:00 PM – 12:00 AM
VOTO Latino El Party
Location: House of Blues, 329 N Dearborn, Chicago
Time: 8:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Impactual THE Party
Location: Ramova Theater, 3520 S Halstead St, Chicago
Time: 9:00 PM – 3:00 AM
Maryland Democratic Party Post-Gavel Reception
Location: Robert’s Pizza & Dough Co., 465 N McClurg Ct, Chicago
Time: 10:30 PM – 1:30 AM
Chicago, known for its rich political history and strong Democratic roots, last hosted the DNC in 1996. This year’s event will attract thousands of delegates, party leaders, and activists nationwide. The convention will feature speeches from prominent Democratic figures, including Barack Obama, Joe Biden, Hillary Clinton, and Tim Walz, culminating with Kamala Harris’s address on Thursday. In addition to these critical addresses, the event will include policy discussions and the unveiling of the party’s platform for the 2024 election. This convention is a rallying point for the Democratic base and an opportunity to present the candidates who embody the party’s vision for America’s future.
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