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51�ԹϺ��- A Place for Brits in Chicago

Hello to all Brits in Chicago! Would you like to meet fellow British expats in Chicago? Would you like to get insider suggestions from other Brits, e.g. where in Chicago your hometown team’s next match is shown on TV or where to get roast beef?

We would like to invite you to become a member of 51�ԹϺ��Chicago. As a member of InterNations, you will have access to an active group of British expats, hailing from London, Cardiff, Glasgow and all regions of the UK.

An amazing community is waiting for you!

Meet international people at local events

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Why you'll love 51�ԹϺ��in Chicago

21,406

members in Chicago

718

British members

monthly events

interest-based groups

and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!

Meet fellow Brits at our events in Chicago

Attend our monthly events and activities and join various interest-based groups to get to know like-minded expatriates and fellow Brits in Chicago.

Tuesdays on the Terrace - Jazz at the MCA

7. July 2026, 23:30

5 attendees

How does free jazz on a Tuesday night sound? (...) Protected content (...) Bands play two sets (5:30-6:30, then 7:00-8:00) with a break in between and the shows end at 8pm. Admission is free. Bring food, water, blankets, chairs, etc...but SOMETIMES THEY CHECK BAGS FOR ALCOHOL and alcohol is proh

Outdoor Salsa Concert With Trabuco Salsa Band & Night Market!

10. July 2026, 00:30

11 attendees

Let's enjoy a free outdoor Salsa concert with Trabuco Salsa Band at Fountain Square in Evanston downtown. This concert is part of Evanston Downtown Summer Sounds. On that evening, downtown Evanston will also host an outdoor Thursday Night Market, featuring artists, makers, and retailers from the r

Square Roots Festival

12. July 2026, 01:01

10 attendees

Square Roots is cool 😎 because it's NOT coverbands. There are multiple stages and Old Town Music is open to the public. The band schedule isn't out yet so the time may change, not that anyone really shows up on time, including me.

Japan Festival

12. July 2026, 18:00

5 attendees

Japan Fest will showcase the richness of Japanese culture through traditional and contemporary performances, cultural exhibits, culinary experiences, and a multitude of interactive activities. Festival is from 11am- 4pm. I’m not sure when I will arrive, I will update.

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Pursue your hobbies with amazing new friends

Do you want to continue pursuing your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living abroad? You can do that easily in our 51�ԹϺ��Groups, which offer activities based on a wide range of interests. Groups are hosted by dedicated Consuls with at least one activity each month. They organize everything from dinners to sightseeing to board game nights. For example, you can enjoy nature with the Outdoors Group, share your love of music with the Jazz Group, or go on an adventure with the Boat Trips Group. There’s something for everyone!