Princeton Club of Chicago
Founded in 1876, the Princeton Club of Chicago exists to build and maintain among local alumni a high level of awareness of and involvement in activities related to Princeton University and its alumni, students, faculty and administration (the “Princeton Family”). Ongoing functions include: finding and encouraging qualified applicants to apply to Princeton and to matriculate if accepted; encouraging broad participation in Annual Giving and the Club Scholarship Fund; encouraging interaction, communication, and networking among the “Princeton Family” at the local level via a wide array of educational, cultural, community service, and Princeton-related entertainment programs; and enhancing local community knowledge of Princeton and of the successes of its “Family.” The primary goal of the Princeton Club of Chicago is to create, strengthen, and expand relationships among Chicago-area alumni and the greater Princeton community.
The Windy City has a lot to offer – architecture, festivals, restaurants, museums, theatre, shopping, sports, and more. Whether you're new to the city or returning, staying for a year or staying forever, there's a lot out there to enjoy! Chicago is close enough to Princeton to maintain a connection but far enough away that we can't always go to New Jersey when we need a dose of Princeton camaraderie; consequently, we have a very active club! With over 2,000 alumni in the Chicago area and a variety of programs, activities and volunteer opportunities, there is a thriving community. We hope you'll join us and participate often!
Upcoming Events
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CHICAGO ARCHITECTURE BIENNIAL TOUR - THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19
12:15PM - 1:15PM Thu 19 Feb 2026 Central timezone
The Chicago Architecture Biennial convenes the world to explore innovative ideas and collectively imagine the future of design. Join us on a curated tour of the central exhibits at the Chicago Cultural Center. -
BLACK CREATIVITY AT THE GRIFFIN MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY - SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2026
11:00AM - 2:00PM Sat 21 Feb 2026 Central timezone
Experience Black History Month with ABPA through the Black Creativity Juried Art Exhibition at the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry! We’ll explore the artwork together and then share a quick bite at Museum Kitchen. -
HELP FIGHT HUNGER AT JUF’S UPTOWN CAFE - SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22
10:30AM - 12:30PM Sun 22 Feb 2026 Central timezone
Join the PCC, in partnership with the Association of Jewish Princeton Alumni (AJPA), as we volunteer at the Jewish United Fund’s Uptown Cafe—a restaurant style kosher soup kitchen serving community members of all faiths and backgrounds
Recent Events
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PCC TIGER CUB WINTER PLAYDATE - SATURDAY FEBRUARY 14
9:00AM - 11:00AM Sat 14 Feb 2026 Central timezone
Kids ages 1 ½ to 5 years are welcome to join us for a playdate at Famalia Cafe, a two-level indoor playroom with slides, climbing obstacles, and blocks that blows the McDonald’s PlayPlace of your memory out of the water. -
BOOK TALK with MELODY CHU '01 at KIBBITZNEST - TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2026
6:00PM - 7:30PM Tue 10 Feb 2026 Central timezone
PWN & A4P co-host author Melody Chu ’01 for a discussion on her AAPI novel "Mathey Girls" -
PRINCETON DIVERSITY VIRTUAL DISCUSSIONS - MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2026
8:00PM - 9:00PM Mon 2 Feb 2026 Central timezone
You are invited to join us at PCC's Princeton Diversity Discussions! This month's topic: Racial Excellence: Energizing or Exhausting?
Photo Albums
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College nostalgia night with authors Alli Frank and Asha Youmans (January 28, 2026)
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QPA 40th anniversary panel discussion (January 22, 2026)
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Modified: 01/31/2026




