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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.

International Comedian Max Amini Live!

9. March 2026, 00:45

3 attendees

Get ready to laugh hard and laugh smart with Max Amini, an Iranian-American stand-up comedian, actor, producer, and director who’s taking comedy worldwide. Known for his high-energy, sharp, and culturally nuanced humor, Max has toured globally and appeared on hit shows like NBC’s Heroes, Netflix’s R

The Other Witch by Nejla Yatkin

9. March 2026, 01:00

1 attendees

Let’s enjoy this rare opportunity to experience Nejla Yatkin’s visceral and spellbinding embodiment of the Witch Archetype: fierce, untamed, and deeply human. The Other Witch is a bold solo work that merges contemporary dance, ritual, video, music, and text to reawaken the ancient figure of the Wi

Second Fridays Open Studios

14. March 2026, 00:00

22 attendees

Join me for this month's Second Fridays open studios event. We can explore all ten floors of creativity and history, and meet the participating tenants who make this extraordinary building a home for all art forms. And then we can go get a drink or a bite to eat.

Saint Patrick's Day Celebration in Chicago

14. March 2026, 19:00

7 attendees

The (...) Protected content (...) will host it's annual Saint Patrick's day celebration on March 14, 2026. We will enjoy the Irish music, dancing, food, cultural performances, games and food. If I'm the designated driver, I'll pay for the taxi.

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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!