The Ohio State Alumni Club of Chicago

Chicago Ohio State Alumni B1G 10k Training Run
2025-06-24 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | Bacino’s Italian Grill, 248 W Diversey Parkway, Chicago, 60657, United States
Join us for a 5k (~3.2 mi) training run with The Ohio State Alumni Club of Chicago! We’ll be starting and ending at Bacino’s Italian Grill for some post run celebratory drinks and networking. Be sure to wear your OSU gear for the run. More info on pace groups will be provided ahead of the run. GO BUCKS!

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Chicago Buckeyes Networking Event
2025-07-22 18:00 - 20:00 | City Nikki’s River North, 605 N Wells St, Chicago, IL, 60654, United States
Join us for evening of networking with fellow OSU alumni at City Nikki’s! Reconnect with old friends, make new connections, and expand your Buckeye network. RESERVATION REQUIRED – Get (FREE) Tickets Here.
🍻 WHAT’S INCLUDED: The club will be providing heavy appetizers and covering everyone’s first few drink rounds (beers, seltzers). You won’t want to miss this! 21+ will be able to drink, wristbands to be provided to those who are under 21 (we encourage summer interns to meet the Club).

CANCELLED - Alumni 5k Run Club
2025-08-06 18:30 - 21:00 | Diversy Driving Range, 141 W Diversey Pkwy, Chicago, IL, 60657, United States
Note – event has been cancelled. Please stay tuned for future events.

The Run Club is back!
Join the Alumni Club of Chicago on Tuesday, August 6th at 6:30 PM at Diversey Range in Lincoln Park for our 5k Run Club, followed by a happy hour at Bacino’s! 🍻
All paces welcome – just come hang out and rep the Scarlet & Gray ❤️🤍
RSVP Required. RSVP Here.
📅 Tuesday, August 6th @ 6:30 PM
📍 Diversey Range → Bacino’s

OSU Championship Celebration and Trivia Night
2025-08-22 19:00 - 22:00 | The Butcher’s Tap, 3553 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL, 60657, United States
Join us at The Butcher’s Tap on Friday, August 22 at 7pm for an OSU Championship Celebration and Trivia Night! Test your Buckeye knowledge for a chance to win prizes—including “the best seats in the house” for the first game of the season. Come rep your scarlet and gray with fellow fans and enjoy a night of fun, trivia, and team spirit!

Penn State Ohio State Trivia Night
2025-10-22 18:30 - 21:00 | City Nikki’s River North, 605 N Wells St, Chicago, IL, 60654, United States
Test your knowledge and show your school spirit at our Penn State vs. Ohio State Trivia Night! Enjoy a mix of general trivia, great company, and some friendly competition between alumni communities. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and trivia starts at 7:30 p.m.
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Cotton Bowl & NYE Party 2026
2025-12-31 17:30 - 2026-01-01 00:30 | The Butcher’s Tap, 3553 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL, 60657, United States
Details
The Butcher’s Tap is turning New Year’s Eve into a double-header celebration: the Goodyear Cotton Bowl and a full NYE party, all in one night, all in one ticket.
Wednesday, December 31 | Must arrive by 6:30 PM for seating
OSU fans get exclusive access to tickets at a special rate of $40 per person. This limited-time offer guarantees you a seat for the 6:30 PM Cotton Bowl kickoff, plus full access to our NYE drink package and party starting at 9:00 PM.
Important: To claim your guaranteed seat for the game, you must arrive by 6:30 PM. This event will sell out.
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Cotton Bowl Seating
Every ticket holder is guaranteed a seat for the game. Available seating includes: individual bar seat, table for 2, table for 3, table for 4, table for 6, and table for 8. All members of your party must arrive by 6:30 PM to claim your seat/table.
New Year’s Eve Party
Your NYE package starts at 9:00 PM and goes to 12:30 AM and includes: call cocktails, select seltzers, house red & white wine, champagne, select draft beers, and select apps. We’ll have a DJ counting us down to midnight, party favors, and more!
Select apps will be available 9:30 PM – 11:00 PM. Your drink package does not include bottled or canned beer, shots, neat or rocks pours, doubles, Red Bull, or ginger beer. You’re welcome to open a tab with your server for these items. Gratuity is NOT included in your ticket or table price.
All guests will be required to present a valid physical ID. Mobile/Digital ID will not be accepted.
Drink package is 9:00pm-12:30am.
The venue closes at 2:00am.
