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InterNations - The Place for Iranians in Chicago

Dorood bar shoma to all Iranians in Chicago! Searching for other Iranians in Chicago? Looking for reliable and useful insider tips from fellow Iranians for example, where in Chicago can I find a Iranian restaurant? Or where in Chicago can I find some nan-e kabab?

Join InterNations today and become a member of our Chicago community. By becoming a member, you will join our active group of Iranian expats, coming from all corners of Iran, from Tehran, Mashad, Isfahan, and many more.

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 InterNations in Chicago

21,406

members in Chicago

154

Iranian members

monthly events

interest-based groups

and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!

Meet fellow Iranians 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 Iranians in Chicago.

Croquet, Picnic, and Symphony

14. June 2026, 00:30

15 attendees

Let’s enjoy croquet, a picnic, and Brahms Symphony No. 4. Music starts at 7:30 but we will enjoy a few rounds of croquet leading up to the show so get there any time after 5:30pm. Bring a blanket and anything you like to drink and eat. Croquet game provided.

Tuesdays on the Terrace - Jazz at the MCA

16. June 2026, 23:30

23 attendees

How does free jazz on a Tuesday night sound? The back gate at the (...) Protected content (...) opens at 4:30 and the music starts at 5:30. 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, et

Movies in the Park: Butch Cassidy & the Sundance Kid

21. June 2026, 03:00

12 attendees

Come sit out under the stars in one of the best parks in the city, watch a classic movie, eat popcorn, and drink a beverage of your choice. This is an all time American classic with Robert Redford and Paul Newman. This movie was nominated for 7 Academy Awards and won 4. It is often included as one

Tuesdays on the Terrace - Jazz at the MCA

23. June 2026, 23:30

9 attendees

How does free jazz on a Tuesday night sound? The back gate at the Museum of Contemporary Art opens at 4:30 and the music starts at 5:30. 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...b

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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 InterNations 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!