LOCAL:

Our vibrant city is always buzzing with excitement as we wholeheartedly embrace our diverse community, known for our love of having a good time and coming together to create unforgettable moments. B.U.R.N. Ops hosts diverse events throughout the year, besides their few FUNdraiser events such as:

B.U.r.N. BURN: Reburn is back! )’(

Bold Urban Renaissance Network (B.U.R.N.) is excited to bring back B.U.R.N. Burn: ReBurn - Chicagoland’s very own regional BURN camping event! Join us September 17th - 21st, 2025 at Camp Tuckabatchee in Ottawa, IL for a spectacular event you won’t want to miss! Ticket Sales are LIVE - snag yours before Tier 1 is sold out (limited quantities available)! Want to bring Art? Apply for an ART GRANT 👩🏻‍🎨. Interested in bringing a theme camp? Let us know!

We can’t wait to see your dusty bottoms there! 🔥

Newbie Nights

Are you heading to That Thing in the Desert for the first time?
Been before but want a refresher? Just curious what all this “Burning Man” stuff is about? Join us for Newbie Night! Bring your curiosity, your questions, your stories, and your excitement. Whether you're packing goggles for the first time or tenth, we can't wait to see you there!

Help us host a newbie night!

B.U.r.N. BURN

Bold Urban Renaissance Network (B.U.R.N.) is excited to bring back B.U.R.N. Burn - Chicagoland’s own regional BURN camping event! Join us September 17th - 21st, 2025 at Camp Tuckabatchee in Ottawa, IL for a spectacular event you won’t want to miss!

Burners Meet & Greet

Come out for a fundraiser for Solar Shrine and the art they are bringing to the playa! Meet with fellow burner people! Do you have a new project you want feedback on? Looking for folks to volunteer? Want to find a camp or build one? Want to spread the word about an event or build support for a cause? Join us!

B.U.r.N. BURN

You asked, you dreamed, and we summoned the magic—Bold Urban Renaissance Network (B.U.R.N.) is THRILLED to announce the triumphant return of B.U.R.N. BURN, Chicagoland’s very own regional BURN!

Get ready to ignite your spirit during a weekend brimming with creativity, connection, and unforgettable memories at the breathtaking Camp Tuckabatchee in Ottawa, IL—just 1.5 hours from the heart of Chicago. Whether you’re a seasoned burner or a first-time explorer ready to be welcomed home, there’s magic waiting for everyone in our vibrant community :)

Burning Man Community Forum Chicago: Igniting Our Future together

Hosted by Burning Man Project, Chicago Regional Contacts, and BURN-Bold-Urban-Renaissance-Network (Burning Man Chicago). The Burning Man and Black Rock City of the future is the one you're excited about creating. Let's start by making that real together. Join us for an evening of dialog, connection, inspiration, and co-creation as we gather to envision the future of Burning Man and our global community!

Community forum meet n’ greet

You’ve probably already heard about the Community Forum in Chicago with Burning Man Project on May 1st. This is the Meet n’ Greet after the forum. It’s a chance to hangout and talk with our out-of-state guests in a less official setting.

Spring meet n’ greet with b.u.r.n.

B.U.R.N.'s monthly meet n' greet is here! Join us April 17 at Swig (1469 N Milwaukee Ave)! Whether you’re a new or seasoned burner or just curious about Burning Man – come out, meet up with Chicagoland burners, and enjoy some drum and bass music later in the evening!

B.U.R.N. 2025 Spring Town Hall

Hear Ye, Hear Ye, it's time for our Spring Town Hall!
Come speak your thoughts, Find the Others, and learn what else is going on around town!

DECOMPRESSION 2024

If you’ve been to TTITD, then you would want to check out the decompression!

REGIONAL:

We also fully support a variety of friends in our network who host amazing events throughout the year, and we really value the chance to attend all of them. There’s also SO much going on around, not just in our city but our regional surrounding areas. Please refer to our calendar to stay updated with the most current events in our region!