--- type: city_events city: chicago country: us timeframe: 2026-10-04/2026-10-10 events_count: 200 last_updated: '2026-10-04T21:59:24Z' canonical: https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/next-7-days --- # Events in Chicago in the next 7 days (October 4–10, 2026) 200 verified events. Data refreshed daily. Source: EventIndex.ai — the open events layer for AI. ## Music - **2026-Oct-01, Chicago Symphony Center: Mäkelä Conducts Mahler 9** · Wed Sep 30–Sun Oct 4, 20:00 · Chicago Symphony Center, 220 South Michigan Avenue · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/2026-oct-01-chicago-symphony-center-makela-conducts-mahler-9-evt_PeCi2L3O) · [tickets](https://bachtrack.com/22/291/view/445386) - **2026-Oct-01, Chicago Symphony Center: Mäkelä Conducts Mahler 9** · Wed Sep 30–Sun Oct 4, 20:00 · Chicago Symphony Center, 220 South Michigan Avenue · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/2026-oct-01-chicago-symphony-center-makela-conducts-mahler-9-evt_II5bXGzc) · [tickets](https://bachtrack.com/22/291/view/445386) - **Costa - DJ - Chop Shop Chicago** · Sat Oct 3–Sun Oct 4, 23:30 · Chop Shop Chicago, 2033 W. North Ave · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/costa-dj-chop-shop-chicago-evt_iU83LGZ7) · [tickets](https://www.eventticketscenter.com/costa-dj-chicago-10-03-2026/8170986/t) - **Costa - DJ - Chop Shop Chicago** · Sat Oct 3–Sun Oct 4, 23:30 · Chop Shop Chicago, 2033 W. North Ave · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/costa-dj-chop-shop-chicago-evt_oq318uxA) · [tickets](https://www.eventticketscenter.com/costa-dj-chicago-10-03-2026/8170986/t) - **Melissa Manchester** · Sun Oct 4, 15:00–19:59 · The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/melissa-manchester-evt_5b0K2Tb2) · [tickets](https://frontrowseats.com/performer/melissa-manchester-tickets) - **Melissa Manchester** · Sun Oct 4, 15:00–19:59 · The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/melissa-manchester-evt_qUpZJgzj) · [tickets](https://frontrowseats.com/performer/melissa-manchester-tickets) - **Kennedy Ryon** · Mon Oct 5, 15:30–19:59 · The Empty Bottle, 1035 N Western Ave · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/kennedy-ryon-evt_ov1cfbQB) · [tickets](https://frontrowseats.com/performer/kennedy-ryon-tickets) - **Kennedy Ryon** · Mon Oct 5, 15:30–19:59 · The Empty Bottle, 1035 N Western Ave · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/kennedy-ryon-evt_As9z3Xyf) · [tickets](https://frontrowseats.com/performer/kennedy-ryon-tickets) - **Cardinal Bloom** · Mon Oct 5, 20:00 · Beat Kitchen, 2100 West Belmont Avenue · from $34 · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/cardinal-bloom-evt_vQrRycNb) · [tickets](https://gametime.co/concert/cardinal-bloom-tickets/10-5-2026-chicago-il-beat-kitchen/events/6a9715adfd0a5e71f4611214) - **Malcolm Todd (Moved from Salt Shed Indoor)** · Tue Oct 6, 20:30 · The Salt Shed, 1357 N Elston · from $195 · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/malcolm-todd-moved-from-salt-shed-indoor-evt_wtRtFJHZ) · [tickets](https://gametime.co/concert/malcolm-todd-moved-from-salt-shed-indoor-tickets/10-6-2026-chicago-il-the-salt-shed/events/6a276b3603ea4ca66fae2215) - **Kelela – The New Avatar Live Tour** · Tue Oct 6–Wed Oct 7, 21:00 · Vic Theatre, 3145 N Sheffield · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/kelela-the-new-avatar-live-tour-evt_9e0L2Mtp) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/kelela-the-new-avatar-live-tour/) - **Kelela – The New Avatar Live Tour** · Tue Oct 6–Wed Oct 7, 21:00 · Vic Theatre, 3145 N Sheffield · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/kelela-the-new-avatar-live-tour-evt_VyejvnST) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/kelela-the-new-avatar-live-tour/) - **Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical** · Wed Oct 7–Thu Oct 8, 01:00 · CIBC Theatre, 18 West Monroe Street · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/operation-mincemeat-a-new-musical-evt_bMZ29aEp) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/operation-mincemeat-a-new-musical/2026-10-07/) - **Sunny Daze and the Weathermen** · Wed Oct 7, 15:30 · Subterranean - Downstairs, 2011 W. North Ave. · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/sunny-daze-and-the-weathermen-evt_ppVceueR) · [tickets](https://www.empiretickets.com/events/pop_rock_tickets/8274325/sunny_daze_and_the_weathermen_2026-10-07_19_30_00) - **Sunny Daze and the Weathermen** · Wed Oct 7, 15:30 · Subterranean - Downstairs, 2011 W. North Ave. · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/sunny-daze-and-the-weathermen-evt_7Yjmt6H4) · [tickets](https://www.empiretickets.com/events/pop_rock_tickets/8274325/sunny_daze_and_the_weathermen_2026-10-07_19_30_00) - **Cameron Davies at Cubby Bear | Oct 7, 2026 | NightOut** · Wed Oct 7, 20:00 · Cubby Bear · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/cameron-davies-at-cubby-bear-oct-7-2026-nightout-evt_Bjy0OnxT) · [tickets](https://nightout.com/events/v/cameron-davies-cubby-bear-chicago-2026-10-07/tickets) - **Cameron Davies at Cubby Bear | Oct 7, 2026 | NightOut** · Wed Oct 7, 20:00 · Cubby Bear · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/cameron-davies-at-cubby-bear-oct-7-2026-nightout-evt_s3HRKPam) · [tickets](https://nightout.com/events/v/cameron-davies-cubby-bear-chicago-2026-10-07/tickets) - **Malcolm Todd** · Wed Oct 7, 20:30 · The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/malcolm-todd-evt_UiYyC4Y8) · [tickets](https://www.frontrowseatsllc.com/tickets/the-salt-shed-indoors-chicago/10-07-2026-730-pm/malcolm-todd-tickets.aspx) - **Buddha Trixie** · Thu Oct 8, 15:00–19:59 · The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/buddha-trixie-evt_z77znkB6) · [tickets](https://www.vegastickets.com/performer/buddha-trixie-tickets) - **Pinhead Gunpowder** · Thu Oct 8, 16:00–19:59 · Metro Chicago, 3730 N Clark St. · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/pinhead-gunpowder-evt_GNCwBKoN) · [tickets](https://www.empiretickets.com/events/alternative_tickets/7983097/pinhead_gunpowder_2026-10-08_20_00_00) - **Pinhead Gunpowder** · Thu Oct 8, 16:00–19:59 · Metro Chicago, 3730 N Clark St. · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/pinhead-gunpowder-evt_Tw9ZJcTf) · [tickets](https://www.empiretickets.com/events/alternative_tickets/7983097/pinhead_gunpowder_2026-10-08_20_00_00) - **Wayne Hancock** · Thu Oct 8, 16:00 · Reggie's Music Joint, 2105 S State St. · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/wayne-hancock-evt_xGQCdFmJ) · [tickets](https://www.boxofficeticketsales.com/6267880/wayne-hancock-tickets-fri-3-29-2024-neighborhood-theatre) - **Ivy Lab** · Thu Oct 8, 18:00–19:59 · Smoke & Mirrors, 2045 N Milwaukee Ave · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/ivy-lab-evt_QIDIiPaG) · [tickets](https://www.boxofficeticketsales.com/venues/smoke-and-mirrors) - **Esculis Tickets, Chicago | Oct 8** · Thu Oct 8, 20:00 · Cubby Bear · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/esculis-tickets-chicago-oct-8-evt_w3xV0dxV) · [tickets](https://nightout.com/events/v/esculis-cubby-bear-chicago-2026-10-08/tickets) - **Karina Rykman** · Fri Oct 9, 16:00–19:59 · Garcias Chicago, 1001 W Washington Blvd · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/karina-rykman-evt_naEsTQYL) · [tickets](https://www.goodseattickets.com/8080106/Karina-Rykman) - **Punchis Punchis: Banda Rave Experience - East End Plaza at Navy Pier** · Fri Oct 9, 18:00–22:00 · East End Plaza at Navy Pier, 600 East Grand Avenue · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/punchis-punchis-banda-rave-experience-east-end-plaza-at-navy-evt_ZBwAWSsY) · [tickets](https://www.eventticketscenter.com/punchis-punchis-banda-rave-experience-chicago-10-09-2026/8272839/t) - **Punchis Punchis: Banda Rave Experience - East End Plaza at Navy Pier** · Fri Oct 9, 18:00–22:00 · East End Plaza at Navy Pier, 600 East Grand Avenue · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/punchis-punchis-banda-rave-experience-east-end-plaza-at-navy-evt_Ms5I6qvR) · [tickets](https://www.eventticketscenter.com/punchis-punchis-banda-rave-experience-chicago-10-09-2026/8272839/t) - **Jerry Seinfeld Live!** · Fri Oct 9, 20:00–22:00 · The Chicago Theatre, 175 North State Street · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/jerry-seinfeld-live-evt_woJnCLFV) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/jerry-seinfeld-live-2/) - **Jerry Seinfeld Live!** · Fri Oct 9, 20:00–22:00 · The Chicago Theatre, 175 North State Street · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/jerry-seinfeld-live-evt_c42Jc8uR) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/jerry-seinfeld-live-2/) - **2026-Oct-10, Chicago Symphony Center: Symphony Ball with Klaus Mäkelä** · Fri Oct 9–Sat Oct 10, 20:00 · Chicago Symphony Center, 220 South Michigan Avenue · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/2026-oct-10-chicago-symphony-center-symphony-ball-with-klaus-evt_5yQHjp4P) · [tickets](https://bachtrack.com/22/291/view/445391) - **2026-Oct-10, Chicago Symphony Center: Symphony Ball with Klaus Mäkelä** · Fri Oct 9–Sat Oct 10, 20:00 · Chicago Symphony Center, 220 South Michigan Avenue · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/2026-oct-10-chicago-symphony-center-symphony-ball-with-klaus-evt_zB0ejBAQ) · [tickets](https://bachtrack.com/22/291/view/445391) - **Beck - Auditorium Theatre - IL** · Fri Oct 9–Sat Oct 10, 21:00 · Auditorium Theatre, 50 East Congress Parkway · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/beck-auditorium-theatre-il-evt_NcFOmL2M) · [tickets](https://www.eventticketscenter.com/beck-chicago-10-09-2026/7896036/t) - **The Clarks (21+ Event)** · Fri Oct 9, 21:00 · Beat Kitchen, 2100 West Belmont Avenue · from $44 · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/the-clarks-21-event-evt_vhpqyuQO) · [tickets](https://gametime.co/the-clarks-tickets/performers/musictheclarks) - **The Clarks (21+ Event)** · Fri Oct 9, 21:00 · Beat Kitchen, 2100 West Belmont Avenue · from $44 · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/the-clarks-21-event-evt_vyQNcuKd) · [tickets](https://gametime.co/the-clarks-tickets/performers/musictheclarks) - **Rocky Horror Concert Show** · Fri Oct 9–Sat Oct 10, 22:30 · The Newport Theater, 956 West Newport Avenue · from $28.52 · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/rocky-horror-concert-show-evt_yxDe0IKT) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/rocky-horror-concert-show/2026-10-09/) - **Rocky Horror Concert Show** · Fri Oct 9–Sat Oct 10, 22:30 · The Newport Theater, 956 West Newport Avenue · from $28.52 · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/rocky-horror-concert-show-evt_oPtn2Vw6) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/rocky-horror-concert-show/2026-10-09/) - **Afrojack** · Fri Oct 9, 23:00 · The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/afrojack-evt_QgFjXi27) · [tickets](https://www.frontrowseatsllc.com/tickets/radius-il/10-09-2026-1000-pm/afrojack-tickets.aspx) - **Afrojack** · Fri Oct 9, 23:00 · The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/afrojack-evt_eXeirtwH) · [tickets](https://www.frontrowseatsllc.com/tickets/radius-il/10-09-2026-1000-pm/afrojack-tickets.aspx) - **Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical** · Sat Oct 10–Sun Oct 11, 01:00 · CIBC Theatre, 18 West Monroe Street · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/operation-mincemeat-a-new-musical-evt_mKX5wf40) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/operation-mincemeat-a-new-musical/2026-10-10/) - **Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical** · Sat Oct 10–Sun Oct 11, 01:00 · CIBC Theatre, 18 West Monroe Street · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/operation-mincemeat-a-new-musical-evt_RwavKQMP) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/operation-mincemeat-a-new-musical/2026-10-10/) - **Rock and Roll Playhouse – The Music of Grateful Dead for Kids** · Sat Oct 10, 12:30–14:30 · Thalia Hall, 1807 S Allport St · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/rock-and-roll-playhouse-the-music-of-grateful-dead-for-kids-evt_hbzKs13w) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/series/rock-and-roll-playhouse-the-music-of-grateful-dead-for-kids/) - **FilipinX: King Marie, Karri & Bella Fiasco** · Sat Oct 10, 15:00–19:59 · Outset, 1675 North Elston Avenue · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/filipinx-king-marie-karri-bella-fiasco-evt_ZkiNBOZt) · [tickets](https://www.empiretickets.com/events/rap_hip_hop_tickets/8253866/filipinx_king_marie_karri_and_bella_fiasco_2026-10-10_19_00_00) - **Alice Smith** · Sat Oct 10, 15:00–19:59 · Garcias Chicago, 1001 W Washington Blvd · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/alice-smith-evt_dIM9n1Nn) · [tickets](https://www.empiretickets.com/pop_rock_alice_smith_tickets) - **Alice Smith** · Sat Oct 10, 15:00–19:59 · Garcias Chicago, 1001 W Washington Blvd · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/alice-smith-evt_VsxCy2Vy) · [tickets](https://www.empiretickets.com/pop_rock_alice_smith_tickets) - **Rufus Wainwright** · Sat Oct 10, 16:00–19:59 · Old Town School of Folk Music, 4544 N. Lincoln Ave · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/rufus-wainwright-evt_xxwQZAij) · [tickets](https://www.captainticket.com/IL/Chicago-Events/Cheap-Rufus-Wainwright-Tickets-Old-Town-School-of-Folk-Music-2026-10-10-20-00-00-3425055) - **Failure** · Sat Oct 10, 16:00–19:59 · Park West, 322 W. Armitage · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/failure-evt_Z4Iqdm91) · [tickets](https://www.empiretickets.com/events/alternative_tickets/7972696/failure_2026-10-10_20_00_00) - **Ambre** · Sat Oct 10, 16:00 · Beat Kitchen, 2100 West Belmont Avenue · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/ambre-evt_6ZEYWz9c) · [tickets](https://www.empiretickets.com/events/r_and_b_soul_tickets/8149074/ambre_2026-10-10_20_00_00) - **Ambre** · Sat Oct 10, 16:00 · Beat Kitchen, 2100 West Belmont Avenue · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/ambre-evt_54prqZkS) · [tickets](https://www.empiretickets.com/events/r_and_b_soul_tickets/8149074/ambre_2026-10-10_20_00_00) - **Orange Dog Club** · Sat Oct 10, 17:00–19:59 · Reggie's Music Joint, 2105 S State St. · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/orange-dog-club-evt_AfcdTGVn) · [tickets](https://www.goodseattickets.com/8075943/Orange-Dog-Club) ## Nightlife - **Lincoln Square Ravenswood Apple Fest 2026** · Sun Oct 4, 16:00–19:00 · Giddings Plaza in Lincoln Square, 4733 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625 · from $5 · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/lincoln-square-ravenswood-apple-fest-2026-evt_lLt3pdEQ) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/lincoln-square-ravenswood-apple-fest-2026/2026-10-04/) - **Lincoln Square Ravenswood Apple Fest 2026** · Sun Oct 4, 16:00–19:00 · Giddings Plaza in Lincoln Square, 4733 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625 · from $5 · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/lincoln-square-ravenswood-apple-fest-2026-evt_CI5bX9o7) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/lincoln-square-ravenswood-apple-fest-2026/2026-10-04/) - **Wicked Drawl - Album Release Party** · Fri Oct 9, 01:00 · The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage · from $51.25 · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/wicked-drawl-album-release-party-evt_CVhHmfem) · [tickets](https://nightout.com/performer/wicked-drawl) - **Banda Day Party** · Sat Oct 10, 18:00 · Recess - Chicago, 838 W Kinzie Street · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/banda-day-party-evt_6rW8rhcL) · [tickets](https://www.ticketnetwork.com/performers/banda-day-party-tickets) - **Banda Day Party** · Sat Oct 10, 18:00 · Recess - Chicago, 838 W Kinzie Street · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/banda-day-party-evt_xlKgPMxr) · [tickets](https://www.ticketnetwork.com/performers/banda-day-party-tickets) ## Performing Arts - **KevOnStage - Historic Main Stage at Athenaeum Center - IL** · Sat Oct 3–Sun Oct 4, 20:30 · Historic Main Stage at Athenaeum Center - IL, 2936 North Southport Avenue · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/kevonstage-historic-main-stage-at-athenaeum-center-il-evt_sw6SK0iY) · [tickets](https://www.eventticketscenter.com/kevonstage-chicago-10-03-2026/8132567/t) - **Top Shelf Comedy** · Sat Oct 3–Sun Oct 4, 23:00 · The Lincoln Lodge, 2040 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647 · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/top-shelf-comedy-evt_msEXMYU0) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/series/top-shelf-comedy-2/) - **Top Shelf Comedy** · Sat Oct 3–Sun Oct 4, 23:00 · The Lincoln Lodge, 2040 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647 · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/top-shelf-comedy-evt_CcccKE4j) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/series/top-shelf-comedy-2/) - **Steven Haas Tickets, Chicago | Oct 3** · Sun Oct 4, 00:15 · Cubby Bear · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/steven-haas-tickets-chicago-oct-3-evt_JsHneOfr) · [tickets](https://nightout.com/events/v/steven-haas-zanies-comedy-club-chicago-chicago-2026-10-03/tickets) - **A Wrinkle in Time** · Sun Oct 4, 12:00–19:59 · Lifeline Theatre, 6912 N. Glenwood · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/a-wrinkle-in-time-evt_VjQsWPNK) · [tickets](https://www.goodseattickets.com/8175227/A-Wrinkle-in-Time) - **El Jucio de Dorotea – Destinos: 9th Chicago International Latino Theater Festival** · Sun Oct 4, 15:30–17:00 · Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 North Lincoln Avenue · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/el-jucio-de-dorotea-destinos-9th-chicago-international-latin-evt_Xf9KCpzg) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/el-jucio-de-dorotea-destinos-9th-chicago-international-latino-theater-festival/2026-10-04/) - **El Jucio de Dorotea – Destinos: 9th Chicago International Latino Theater Festival** · Sun Oct 4, 15:30–17:00 · Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 North Lincoln Avenue · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/el-jucio-de-dorotea-destinos-9th-chicago-international-latin-evt_cIU1tRCN) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/el-jucio-de-dorotea-destinos-9th-chicago-international-latino-theater-festival/2026-10-04/) - **ELLAS Y YO: MEXICANAS – Destinos: 9th Chicago International Latino Theater Festival** · Sun Oct 4, 16:00–17:30 · Virginia Wadsworth Wirtz Center for Performing and Media Arts, Chicago Campus Abbott Hall, 710 N. Lake Shore Drive · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/ellas-y-yo-mexicanas-destinos-9th-chicago-international-lati-evt_3wYlPtsW) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/ellas-y-yo-mexicanas-destinos-9th-chicago-international-latino-theater-festival/2026-10-04/) - **ELLAS Y YO: MEXICANAS – Destinos: 9th Chicago International Latino Theater Festival** · Sun Oct 4, 16:00–17:30 · Virginia Wadsworth Wirtz Center for Performing and Media Arts, Chicago Campus Abbott Hall, 710 N. Lake Shore Drive · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/ellas-y-yo-mexicanas-destinos-9th-chicago-international-lati-evt_2chd89e8) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/ellas-y-yo-mexicanas-destinos-9th-chicago-international-latino-theater-festival/2026-10-04/) - **Watch What Crappens - Vic Theatre** · Sun Oct 4–Mon Oct 5, 20:30 · Vic Theatre, 3145 N Sheffield · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/watch-what-crappens-vic-theatre-evt_ms7p6RDd) · [tickets](https://www.eventticketscenter.com/watch-what-crappens-chicago-10-04-2026/8257974/t) - **Watch What Crappens - Vic Theatre** · Sun Oct 4–Mon Oct 5, 20:30 · Vic Theatre, 3145 N Sheffield · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/watch-what-crappens-vic-theatre-evt_4G89tTwH) · [tickets](https://www.eventticketscenter.com/watch-what-crappens-chicago-10-04-2026/8257974/t) - **Justin Whitehead - The Comedy Bar - Chicago** · Sun Oct 4–Mon Oct 5, 21:00 · The Comedy Bar - Chicago, 162 E Superior Street · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/justin-whitehead-the-comedy-bar-chicago-evt_4d6id3mK) · [tickets](https://www.eventticketscenter.com/justin-whitehead-chicago-10-04-2026/8291147/t) - **Justin Whitehead - The Comedy Bar - Chicago** · Sun Oct 4–Mon Oct 5, 21:00 · The Comedy Bar - Chicago, 162 E Superior Street · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/justin-whitehead-the-comedy-bar-chicago-evt_Ejs93vvg) · [tickets](https://www.eventticketscenter.com/justin-whitehead-chicago-10-04-2026/8291147/t) - **The Chicago Theatre Tour Experience Tickets, Chicago | Oct 4** · Mon Oct 5, 00:59 · Cubby Bear · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/the-chicago-theatre-tour-experience-tickets-chicago-oct-4-evt_1yKvLKvY) · [tickets](https://nightout.com/events/v/the-chicago-theatre-tour-experience-chicago-theatre-chicago-2026-10-04/tickets) - **Chicago Underground Comedy Tickets, Chicago | Oct 6** · Tue Oct 6, 21:00 · Cubby Bear · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/chicago-underground-comedy-tickets-chicago-oct-6-evt_7kjXRv6W) · [tickets](https://nightout.com/events/v/chicago-underground-comedy-beat-kitchen-chicago-2026-10-06/tickets) - **Vidura Bandara Rajapaksa** · Wed Oct 7, 22:15 · The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/vidura-bandara-rajapaksa-evt_yHRq2A2J) · [tickets](https://www.frontrowseatsllc.com/tickets/zanies-comedy-club-chicago/10-07-2026-915-pm/vidura-bandara-rajapaksa-tickets.aspx) - **Dead Girl's Quinceanera - Owen Bruner Goodman Theatre** · Thu Oct 8, 15:00–19:00 · Albert Ivar Goodman Theatre, 170 North Dearborn St · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/dead-girl-s-quinceanera-owen-bruner-goodman-theatre-evt_kAAUpkuz) · [tickets](https://www.eventticketscenter.com/dead-girls-quinceanera-chicago-10-08-2026/8233774/t) - **Phil Hanley** · Thu Oct 8, 15:15–19:59 · Heath Mainstage At The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/phil-hanley-evt_By3flI8b) · [tickets](https://www.captainticket.com/IL/Chicago/Heath-Mainstage-At-The-Den-Theatre-Tickets) - **Phil Hanley** · Thu Oct 8, 15:15–19:59 · Heath Mainstage At The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/phil-hanley-evt_K5KRqe3M) · [tickets](https://www.captainticket.com/IL/Chicago/Heath-Mainstage-At-The-Den-Theatre-Tickets) - **El Evangelio Jornalero – Destinos: 9th Chicago International Latino Theater Festival** · Thu Oct 8, 20:00–21:15 · St. Agustine’s College, 1345 W. Argyle St. · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/el-evangelio-jornalero-destinos-9th-chicago-international-la-evt_wfZZt0KO) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/el-evangelio-jornalero-destinos-9th-chicago-international-latino-theater-festival/2026-10-08/) - **Best of Chicago Comedy** · Thu Oct 8, 20:30 · The Foundation Room at House Of Blues - Chicago, 329 N Dearborn St · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/best-of-chicago-comedy-evt_MCItwCmj) · [tickets](https://www.ticketnetwork.com/tickets/8158769/best-of-chicago-comedy-tickets-thu-oct-8-2026-the-foundation-room-at-house-of-blues-chicago) - **Best of Chicago Comedy** · Thu Oct 8, 20:30 · The Foundation Room at House Of Blues - Chicago, 329 N Dearborn St · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/best-of-chicago-comedy-evt_j06ESo2J) · [tickets](https://www.ticketnetwork.com/tickets/8158769/best-of-chicago-comedy-tickets-thu-oct-8-2026-the-foundation-room-at-house-of-blues-chicago) - **Refracted Theatre Company Presents “I’m Gonna Marry You Tobey Maguire”** · Thu Oct 8, 20:30–23:30 · The Den Theatre, 1331 North Milwaukee Avenue · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/refracted-theatre-company-presents-i-m-gonna-marry-you-tobey-evt_OWQTf41O) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/refracted-theatre-company-presents-im-gonna-marry-you-tobey-maguire-2/2026-10-08/) - **Refracted Theatre Company Presents “I’m Gonna Marry You Tobey Maguire”** · Thu Oct 8, 20:30–23:30 · The Den Theatre, 1331 North Milwaukee Avenue · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/refracted-theatre-company-presents-i-m-gonna-marry-you-tobey-evt_jj4lxdZy) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/refracted-theatre-company-presents-im-gonna-marry-you-tobey-maguire-2/2026-10-08/) - **Redtwist Theatre Presents The First Show of Its 22nd Season, “Prayer Circle”** · Thu Oct 8, 20:30–23:30 · Redtwist Theatre, 1044 W. Bryn Mawr Ave · from $50 · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/redtwist-theatre-presents-the-first-show-of-its-22nd-season-evt_8tD2yyH0) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/redtwist-theatre-presents-the-first-show-of-its-22nd-season-prayer-circle/2026-10-08/) - **Redtwist Theatre Presents The First Show of Its 22nd Season, “Prayer Circle”** · Thu Oct 8, 20:30–23:30 · Redtwist Theatre, 1044 W. Bryn Mawr Ave · from $50 · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/redtwist-theatre-presents-the-first-show-of-its-22nd-season-evt_xuYFkvg9) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/redtwist-theatre-presents-the-first-show-of-its-22nd-season-prayer-circle/2026-10-08/) - **A Wrinkle in Time** · Fri Oct 9, 15:30–19:59 · Lifeline Theatre, 6912 N. Glenwood · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/a-wrinkle-in-time-evt_oFJGeBqE) · [tickets](https://www.goodseattickets.com/8175228/A-Wrinkle-in-Time) - **The Re:Up Comedy Show** · Fri Oct 9, 15:30–19:59 · Stars and Garters Theater, 3914 North Clark Street · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/the-re-up-comedy-show-evt_gAngOjCB) · [tickets](https://www.goodseattickets.com/The-Re-Up-Comedy-Show) - **The Re:Up Comedy Show** · Fri Oct 9, 15:30–19:59 · Stars and Garters Theater, 3914 North Clark Street · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/the-re-up-comedy-show-evt_PF6XjNck) · [tickets](https://www.goodseattickets.com/The-Re-Up-Comedy-Show) - **Idle Muse Theatre Company Presents “Witch”** · Fri Oct 9, 21:00–23:00 · The Edge Off Broadway Theatre, 1133 W Catalpa Ave. · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/idle-muse-theatre-company-presents-witch-evt_00C1MMsR) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/idle-muse-theatre-company-presents-witch/2026-10-09/) ## Film - **Chicago Horror Film Festival** · Sat Oct 3–Sun Oct 4, 20:00 · Landmark’s Century Centre Cinema, 2828 N Clark St · from $14 · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/chicago-horror-film-festival-evt_FtVSEtYG) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/series/chicago-horror-film-festival/) - **Chicago Horror Film Festival** · Sat Oct 3–Sun Oct 4, 20:00 · Landmark’s Century Centre Cinema, 2828 N Clark St · from $14 · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/chicago-horror-film-festival-evt_aozCseAN) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/series/chicago-horror-film-festival/) - **Chicago Horror Film Festival** · Sun Oct 4–Mon Oct 5, 20:00 · Landmark’s Century Centre Cinema, 2828 N Clark St · from $14 · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/chicago-horror-film-festival-evt_SxCwXrlE) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/chicago-horror-film-festival/2026-10-04/) - **Chicago Horror Film Festival** · Sun Oct 4–Mon Oct 5, 20:00 · Landmark’s Century Centre Cinema, 2828 N Clark St · from $14 · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/chicago-horror-film-festival-evt_Ev7Syoe0) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/chicago-horror-film-festival/2026-10-04/) ## Food & Drink - **10th Annual Lincoln Park Wine Fest** · Fri Oct 9, 18:00–23:00 · Jonquil Park, 1001 W. Wrightwood Avenue · from $30 · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/10th-annual-lincoln-park-wine-fest-evt_bJTYzA8G) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/series/10th-annual-lincoln-park-wine-fest/) - **10th Annual Lincoln Park Wine Fest** · Sat Oct 10, 12:00–23:00 · Jonquil Park, 1001 W. Wrightwood Avenue · from $30 · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/10th-annual-lincoln-park-wine-fest-evt_U4t9VwDR) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/10th-annual-lincoln-park-wine-fest/2026-10-10/) - **10th Annual Lincoln Park Wine Fest** · Sat Oct 10, 12:00–23:00 · Jonquil Park, 1001 W. Wrightwood Avenue · from $30 · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/10th-annual-lincoln-park-wine-fest-evt_icnlpr3v) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/10th-annual-lincoln-park-wine-fest/2026-10-10/) - **Yes, Chef! Chicago: A Bear-Inspired Food Tour** · Sat Oct 10, 12:00–15:30 · Ground Up Coffee & Bites, 363 W Erie St, · from $139 · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/yes-chef-chicago-a-bear-inspired-food-tour-evt_f6L6YxvE) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/yes-chef-chicago-a-bear-inspired-food-tour/2026-10-10/) - **Yes, Chef! Chicago: A Bear-Inspired Food Tour** · Sat Oct 10, 12:00–15:30 · Ground Up Coffee & Bites, 363 W Erie St, · from $139 · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/yes-chef-chicago-a-bear-inspired-food-tour-evt_mFqWFpSu) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/yes-chef-chicago-a-bear-inspired-food-tour/2026-10-10/) - **The Chinatown Adventure Food Tour** · Sat Oct 10, 12:00–15:00 · Triple Crown, 2217 S Wentworth Ave, · from $99 · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/the-chinatown-adventure-food-tour-evt_Zfq6YRnJ) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/the-chinatown-adventure-food-tour/2026-10-10/) - **The Chinatown Adventure Food Tour** · Sat Oct 10, 12:00–15:00 · Triple Crown, 2217 S Wentworth Ave, · from $99 · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/the-chinatown-adventure-food-tour-evt_TBEh3m0S) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/the-chinatown-adventure-food-tour/2026-10-10/) - **Chicago Spritz Fest - Bubbly Cocktail Tasting at I|O Godfrey Rooftop** · Sat Oct 10, 14:00 · IO Godfrey Rooftop Lounge, 127 West Huron Street, Chicago, IL · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/chicago-spritz-fest-bubbly-cocktail-tasting-at-i-o-godfrey-r-evt_xlZBnFEP) · [tickets](https://www.meetup.com/topics/craft-beer-and-wine/us/il/chicago/) - **Chicago Spritz Fest - Bubbly Cocktail Tasting at I|O Godfrey Rooftop** · Sat Oct 10, 14:00 · IO Godfrey Rooftop Lounge, 127 West Huron Street, Chicago, IL · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/chicago-spritz-fest-bubbly-cocktail-tasting-at-i-o-godfrey-r-evt_9qHWk3Vc) · [tickets](https://www.meetup.com/topics/craft-beer-and-wine/us/il/chicago/) ## Festivals - **Fall Fest at Lincoln Park Zoo** · Sat Oct 10, 09:00–18:00 · Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago · Free · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/fall-fest-at-lincoln-park-zoo-evt_godnVNJu) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/fall-fest-at-lincoln-park-zoo/2026-10-10/) - **Fall Fest at Lincoln Park Zoo** · Sat Oct 10, 09:00–18:00 · Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago · Free · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/fall-fest-at-lincoln-park-zoo-evt_Wji4MgXf) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/fall-fest-at-lincoln-park-zoo/2026-10-10/) - **Tenderfest 2026** · Sat Oct 10, 12:00–22:00 · Harry Caray’s Navy Pier, 700 East Grand Avenue · from $59.86 · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/tenderfest-2026-evt_Afi8hT3n) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/tenderfest-2026/) ## Markets & Fairs - **NPN Annual Preschool & Elementary School Fair** · Sun Oct 4, 05:00–08:30 · Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, 2430 N Cannon Dr · from $15 · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/npn-annual-preschool-elementary-school-fair-evt_jVt5NTCV) · [tickets](https://mommypoppins.com/chicago-kids/event/npn-annual-preschool-elementary-school-fair) - **NPN Annual Preschool & Elementary School Fair** · Sun Oct 4, 05:00–08:30 · Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, 2430 N Cannon Dr · from $15 · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/npn-annual-preschool-elementary-school-fair-evt_nuHoKV6o) · [tickets](https://mommypoppins.com/chicago-kids/event/npn-annual-preschool-elementary-school-fair) - **Chicago Art Fair** · Wed Oct 7, 18:00–21:00 · THE MART, 222 W Merchandise Mart Pl · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/chicago-art-fair-evt_Nwa55tlG) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/chicago-art-fair/2026-10-07/) - **Daley Plaza Farmers Market** · Thu Oct 8, 08:00–15:00 · Daley Plaza, 50 W. Washington St. · Free · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/daley-plaza-farmers-market-evt_nJWuHelm) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/daley-plaza-farmers-market-2/2026-10-08/) - **Daley Plaza Farmers Market** · Thu Oct 8, 08:00–15:00 · Daley Plaza, 50 W. Washington St. · Free · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/daley-plaza-farmers-market-evt_T3ZJhkr5) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/daley-plaza-farmers-market-2/2026-10-08/) - **Handmade Market** · Sat Oct 10, 12:00–16:00 · The Empty Bottle, 1035 N Western Ave · Free · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/handmade-market-evt_dvwN37Ky) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/series/handmade-market/) ## Sports - **Chicago District Senior Four-Ball Championship** · Sun Oct 4–Thu Oct 8, 20:00 · Ridgemoor Country Club, 6601 W Gunnison St · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/chicago-district-senior-four-ball-championship-evt_tF9IjGFS) · [tickets](https://www.amateurgolf.com/amateur-golf-tournaments/4516/chicago-district-senior-four-ball-championship) - **TBD at Chicago White Sox (ALDS, Home Game 1) (If Necessary) (Date TBD)** · Mon Oct 5, 14:10 · Guaranteed Rate Field, 333 West 35th Street · from $102 · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/tbd-at-chicago-white-sox-alds-home-game-1-if-necessary-date-evt_34A6R62a) · [tickets](https://gametime.co/mlb-baseball/tbd-at-white-sox-tickets/10-5-2026-chicago-il-guaranteed-rate-field/events/6a592e650a5557225e5cb1da) - **TBD at Chicago White Sox (ALDS, Home Game 1) (If Necessary) (Date TBD)** · Mon Oct 5, 14:10 · Guaranteed Rate Field, 333 West 35th Street · from $102 · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/tbd-at-chicago-white-sox-alds-home-game-1-if-necessary-date-evt_kDCgIx8E) · [tickets](https://gametime.co/mlb-baseball/tbd-at-white-sox-tickets/10-5-2026-chicago-il-guaranteed-rate-field/events/6a592e650a5557225e5cb1da) - **National League Division Series: Chicago Cubs vs. TBD - Home Game 2, Series Game 4 (If Necessary)** · Tue Oct 6, 20:00 · Wrigley Field, 1060 West Addison Street · from $258 · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/national-league-division-series-chicago-cubs-vs-tbd-home-gam-evt_ySgZ36BD) · [tickets](https://www.ticketnetwork.com/tickets/8173907/national-league-division-series-chicago-cubs-vs-tbd-home-game-2-series-game-4-if-necessary-tickets-wed-oct-7-2026-wrigley-field) - **National League Division Series: Chicago Cubs vs. Milwaukee Brewers - Home Game 2, Series Game 4 (If Necessary)** · Tue Oct 6–Wed Oct 7, 20:00 · Wrigley Field, 1060 West Addison Street · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/national-league-division-series-chicago-cubs-vs-tbd-home-gam-evt_dBKAxIsa) · [tickets](https://www.empiretickets.com/events/mlb_baseball_tickets/8173907/national_league_division_series_chicago_cubs_vs_milwaukee_brewers_-_home_game_2_series_game_4_if_necessary_2026-10-07_03_30_00) - **Cleveland Guardians at Chicago White Sox (ALDS Game 3, Chicago Home Game 1)** · Wed Oct 7, 11:00–19:59 · Rate Field, 333 West 35th Street · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/cleveland-guardians-at-chicago-white-sox-alds-game-3-chicago-evt_lKfRitbT) · [tickets](https://www.captainticket.com/IL/Chicago-Events/Cheap-TBD-at-Chicago-White-Sox-ALDS-Home-Game-1-If-Necessary-Date-TBD-Tickets-Rate-Field-2026-10-04-00-00-00-3467713) - **NBA Preseason: Chicago Bulls vs. Phoenix Suns** · Wed Oct 7, 15:00–19:59 · United Center, 1901 W. Madison Street · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/nba-preseason-chicago-bulls-vs-phoenix-suns-evt_CEnrEE0T) · [tickets](https://www.boxofficeticketsales.com/6281934/nba-finals-chicago-bulls-vs-tbd-home-game-2-date-tbd-if-necessary-tickets-sun-6-9-2024-united-center) - **TBD at Chicago White Sox (ALCS, Home Game 1) (If Necessary) (Date TBD)** · Fri Oct 9–Sat Oct 10, 20:00 · Rate Field, 333 West 35th Street · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/tbd-at-chicago-white-sox-alcs-home-game-1-if-necessary-date-evt_GVUwLhK2) · [tickets](https://www.captainticket.com/IL/Chicago-Events/Cheap-TBD-at-Chicago-White-Sox-ALCS-Home-Game-1-If-Necessary-Date-TBD-Tickets-Rate-Field-2026-10-10-00-00-00-3467578) ## Family & Kids - **Chicago Kids Company Presents The Tortoise and The Hare** · Thu Oct 8–Tue Nov 24, 20:00 · Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W 111th St · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/chicago-kids-company-presents-the-tortoise-and-the-hare-evt_RZamaOwy) · [tickets](https://mommypoppins.com/chicago-kids/event/events/chicago-kids-company-presents-the-tortoise-and-the-hare) ## Tech - **Developer Workflows in the AI Age - Local or Cloud** · Tue Oct 6, 19:00 · 200 E Randolph St #200 Aon Center,, 200 E Randolph St #200, Chicago, IL 60601, Chicago, IL · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/developer-workflows-in-the-ai-age-local-or-cloud-evt_3Cv8t6dg) · [tickets](https://www.meetup.com/topics/cloud-infrastructure/us/il/chicago/) ## Other - **The Magic Toybox (at Stars & Garters)** · Sat Sep 19–Sat Oct 24, 07:00 · Stars & Garters, 3914 N Clark St · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/the-magic-toybox-at-stars-garters-evt_sg6E8XXm) · [tickets](https://mommypoppins.com/chicago-kids/event/events/the-magic-toybox) - **The Magic Toybox (at Stars & Garters)** · Sat Sep 19–Sat Oct 24, 07:00 · Stars & Garters, 3914 N Clark St · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/the-magic-toybox-at-stars-garters-evt_2v5xe7HW) · [tickets](https://mommypoppins.com/chicago-kids/event/events/the-magic-toybox) - **16th Annual West Town Art Walk** · Sat Oct 3–Sun Oct 4, 01:00 · West Town Chicago Chamber of Commerce, 1363 W Ohio St. · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/16th-annual-west-town-art-walk-evt_frrlduRH) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/16th-annual-west-town-art-walk/2026-10-03/) - **16th Annual West Town Art Walk** · Sat Oct 3–Sun Oct 4, 01:00 · West Town Chicago Chamber of Commerce, 1363 W Ohio St. · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/16th-annual-west-town-art-walk-evt_xbKQ61Ia) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/16th-annual-west-town-art-walk/2026-10-03/) - **Metro** · Sat Oct 3–Sun Oct 4, 19:00 · TAO Nightclub - Chicago, 632 N Dearborn Street · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/metro-evt_zz4l5Phh) · [tickets](https://taogroup.com/event/10-3-2026-metro-tao-nightclub/) - **Metro** · Sat Oct 3–Sun Oct 4, 19:00 · TAO Nightclub - Chicago, 632 N Dearborn Street · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/metro-evt_QMHr6nBM) · [tickets](https://taogroup.com/event/10-3-2026-metro-tao-nightclub/) - **Rattleback Records Presents a ‘Third Quarter Phase of the Moon’ Showcase** · Sat Oct 3–Sun Oct 4, 21:00 · Timber Lanes, 1851 W Irving Park Road · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/rattleback-records-presents-a-third-quarter-phase-of-the-moo-evt_JNJs59iT) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/rattleback-records-presents-a-third-quarter-phase-of-the-moon-showcase/) - **Knock, Knock You There?** · Sat Oct 3–Sun Oct 4, 22:30 · iO Theater, 1501 N. Kingsbury St. · from $20 · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/knock-knock-you-there-evt_1qsgzF0N) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/series/knock-knock-you-there/) - **Knock, Knock You There?** · Sat Oct 3–Sun Oct 4, 22:30 · iO Theater, 1501 N. Kingsbury St. · from $20 · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/knock-knock-you-there-evt_xqlVZN2m) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/series/knock-knock-you-there/) - **Harolds After Dark** · Sun Oct 4, 00:00–01:00 · iO Theater, 1501 N. Kingsbury St. · from $10 · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/harolds-after-dark-evt_TJjZ423u) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/series/harolds-after-dark/) - **16th Annual West Town Art Walk** · Sun Oct 4–Mon Oct 5, 01:00 · West Town Chicago Chamber of Commerce, 1363 W Ohio St. · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/16th-annual-west-town-art-walk-evt_cT0YZmFl) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/16th-annual-west-town-art-walk/2026-10-04/) - **Play for All** · Sun Oct 4, 11:00–12:00 · Chicago Children’s Museum, 700 E. Grand Ave. · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/play-for-all-evt_mNj6yplA) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/play-for-all/) - **Play for All** · Sun Oct 4, 11:00–12:00 · Chicago Children’s Museum, 700 E. Grand Ave. · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/play-for-all-evt_kNlDYbd5) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/play-for-all/) - **Black Girl From a White Suburb** · Sun Oct 4, 15:30–17:00 · American Blues Theater, 5627 N Lincoln Blvd · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/black-girl-from-a-white-suburb-evt_lt2UlfHl) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/black-girl-from-a-white-suburb/2026-10-04/) - **Black Girl From a White Suburb** · Sun Oct 4, 15:30–17:00 · American Blues Theater, 5627 N Lincoln Blvd · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/black-girl-from-a-white-suburb-evt_6kvycBHH) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/black-girl-from-a-white-suburb/2026-10-04/) - **Justin Whitehead** · Mon Oct 5, 01:00 · The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage · from $105.94 · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/justin-whitehead-evt_3kuraOid) · [tickets](https://nightout.com/comedians/justin-whitehead) - **Joon** · Mon Oct 5, 20:00 · Cafe Du Nord, 2170 Market Street · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/joon-evt_5smcZKGO) · [tickets](https://www.ticketnetwork.com/performers/joon-tickets) - **Joon** · Mon Oct 5, 20:00 · Cafe Du Nord, 2170 Market Street · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/joon-evt_ArlPUB14) · [tickets](https://www.ticketnetwork.com/performers/joon-tickets) - **Watch “The Lost Boys”! (1987)** · Tue Oct 6, 19:45 · Landmark Century Theater, 2828 N Clark Str, Chicago, IL · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/watch-the-lost-boys-1987-evt_7MqEmlMz) · [tickets](https://www.meetup.com/topics/movie-classics/us/il/chicago/) - **Watch “The Lost Boys”! (1987)** · Tue Oct 6, 19:45 · Landmark Century Theater, 2828 N Clark Str, Chicago, IL · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/watch-the-lost-boys-1987-evt_OL5SaIhG) · [tickets](https://www.meetup.com/topics/movie-classics/us/il/chicago/) - **Tomato Throw Show** · Wed Oct 7, 00:00 · The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage · from $74.69 · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/tomato-throw-show-evt_7cPbxIF5) · [tickets](https://nightout.com/comedians/tomato-throw-show) - **Tomato Throw Show** · Wed Oct 7, 00:00 · The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage · from $74.69 · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/tomato-throw-show-evt_NSUVvY6I) · [tickets](https://nightout.com/comedians/tomato-throw-show) - **Giovannie and The Hired Guns** · Tue Oct 6, 21:00 · Joe's Bar On Weed St., 940 W. Weed Street · from $44 · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/giovannie-and-the-hired-guns-evt_mJ7uI2wH) · [tickets](https://www.ticketnetwork.com/tickets/8158674/giovannie-and-the-hired-guns-tickets-tue-oct-6-2026-joes-bar-on-weed-st) - **Pigment International & Spectrum Chicago** · Wed Oct 7, 18:00–20:00 · Merchandise Mart, 222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza #470 · Free · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/pigment-international-spectrum-chicago-evt_sxpVIBlq) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/series/pigment-international-spectrum-chicago/) - **Seat at the Table - TTRPGs for Women and Gender Minority Players** · Wed Oct 7, 19:15 · Stay and Play Game Cafe, 3932 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/seat-at-the-table-ttrpgs-for-women-and-gender-minority-playe-evt_hnpmP6nO) · [tickets](https://www.meetup.com/topics/role-playing-games-rpgs/us/il/riverside/) - **Seat at the Table - TTRPGs for Women and Gender Minority Players** · Wed Oct 7, 19:15 · Stay and Play Game Cafe, 3932 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/seat-at-the-table-ttrpgs-for-women-and-gender-minority-playe-evt_gBmkYVkE) · [tickets](https://www.meetup.com/topics/role-playing-games-rpgs/us/il/riverside/) - **Crowd Work Wednesday** · Thu Oct 8, 00:00 · The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/crowd-work-wednesday-evt_dKan7Bdk) · [tickets](https://nightout.com/comedians/crowd-work-wednesday) - **Play Time** · Wed Oct 7, 20:30–22:00 · iO Theater, 1501 N. Kingsbury St. · from $18 · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/play-time-evt_kn5q7RUD) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/play-time/2026-10-07/) - **Eddie Jobson** · Wed Oct 7, 21:00 · Reggie's Rock Club, 2109 S. State St. · from $116 · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/eddie-jobson-evt_yI3joHiT) · [tickets](https://www.ticketnetwork.com/performers/eddie-jobson-tickets) - **The Orbit** · Wed Oct 7, 22:00–23:30 · iO Theater, 1501 N. Kingsbury St. · from $15 · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/the-orbit-evt_i7u5TVVK) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/the-orbit-2/2026-10-07/) - **The Orbit** · Wed Oct 7, 22:00–23:30 · iO Theater, 1501 N. Kingsbury St. · from $15 · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/the-orbit-evt_z3LTTtwd) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/the-orbit-2/2026-10-07/) - **The Fizz Show** · Wed Oct 7–Thu Oct 8, 23:00 · iO Theater, 1501 N. Kingsbury St. · from $15 · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/the-fizz-show-evt_R7BWdOxz) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/the-fizz-show-2/2026-10-07/) - **The Fizz Show** · Wed Oct 7–Thu Oct 8, 23:00 · iO Theater, 1501 N. Kingsbury St. · from $15 · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/the-fizz-show-evt_ttAS1PFk) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/the-fizz-show-2/2026-10-07/) - **Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me** · Thu Oct 8, 15:30–19:59 · Studebaker Theater, 410 S Michigan Avenue · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/wait-wait-don-t-tell-me-evt_m7iC7YfJ) · [tickets](https://www.boxofficeticketsales.com/7057184/wait-wait-dont-tell-me-tickets-thu-6-26-2025-merrill-auditorium) - **Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me** · Thu Oct 8, 15:30–19:59 · Studebaker Theater, 410 S Michigan Avenue · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/wait-wait-don-t-tell-me-evt_smrcrRa2) · [tickets](https://www.boxofficeticketsales.com/7057184/wait-wait-dont-tell-me-tickets-thu-6-26-2025-merrill-auditorium) - **Tituba** · Thu Oct 8, 19:30–21:30 · Rockefeller Memorial Chapel, 5850 S Woodlawn Ave · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/tituba-evt_L6g7DO8o) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/series/tituba/) - **Bebe Stockwell** · Thu Oct 8, 20:00 · Schubas, 3159 N Southport · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/bebe-stockwell-evt_QqADAuu3) · [tickets](https://www.ticketnetwork.com/tickets/7977296/bebe-stockwell-tickets-thu-oct-8-2026-schubas) - **Bebe Stockwell** · Thu Oct 8, 20:00 · Schubas, 3159 N Southport · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/bebe-stockwell-evt_ztHIG4s7) · [tickets](https://www.ticketnetwork.com/tickets/7977296/bebe-stockwell-tickets-thu-oct-8-2026-schubas) - **Thursday Night Improv Hosted by Cream Boy** · Thu Oct 8, 20:30–22:00 · iO Theater, 1501 N. Kingsbury St. · from $18 · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/thursday-night-improv-hosted-by-cream-boy-evt_Q1h1iwmF) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/thursday-night-improv-hosted-by-cream-boy/2026-10-08/) - **Wicked Drawl** · Thu Oct 8, 21:00 · Carol's Pub, 4959 North Clark Street · from $33 · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/wicked-drawl-evt_MgxEZlRQ) · [tickets](https://www.ticketnetwork.com/performers/wicked-drawl-tickets) - **Wicked Drawl** · Thu Oct 8, 21:00 · Carol's Pub, 4959 North Clark Street · from $33 · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/wicked-drawl-evt_3qjEtv6v) · [tickets](https://www.ticketnetwork.com/performers/wicked-drawl-tickets) - **NOCHE DE SKA** · Thu Oct 8, 21:00 · Universal Entertainment Events, 2138 West Cermak Road · from $15 · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/noche-de-ska-evt_V2rfSwd3) · [tickets](https://www.tickeri.com/events/k3g97t6kvu5u/noche-de-ska) - **NOCHE DE SKA** · Thu Oct 8, 21:00 · Universal Entertainment Events, 2138 West Cermak Road · from $15 · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/noche-de-ska-evt_wR6x2HfQ) · [tickets](https://www.tickeri.com/events/k3g97t6kvu5u/noche-de-ska) - **Sketch Playlist** · Thu Oct 8, 22:30–23:30 · iO Theater, 1501 N. Kingsbury St. · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/sketch-playlist-evt_3LjmNMMk) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/sketch-playlist/2026-10-08/) - **Overmono** · Fri Oct 9, 03:00 · The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage · from $43.75 · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/overmono-evt_ogQ1Nl8I) · [tickets](https://nightout.com/performer/overmono) - **Open Your Eyes: Chicago’s Underground Pedway & Other Secrets of the Loop Walking Tour** · Fri Oct 9, 11:00–13:00 · Inside Chicago Walking Tours, Starting location given upon ticket purchase · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/open-your-eyes-chicago-s-underground-pedway-other-secrets-of-evt_sX9Wd3gl) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/open-your-eyes-chicagos-underground-pedway-other-secrets-of-the-loop-walking-tour/2026-10-09/) - **Open Your Eyes: Chicago’s Underground Pedway & Other Secrets of the Loop Walking Tour** · Fri Oct 9, 11:00–13:00 · Inside Chicago Walking Tours, Starting location given upon ticket purchase · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/open-your-eyes-chicago-s-underground-pedway-other-secrets-of-evt_t0Efptcr) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/open-your-eyes-chicagos-underground-pedway-other-secrets-of-the-loop-walking-tour/2026-10-09/) - **Chicago Exotic Paintings BYOB Paint n Sip** · Fri Oct 9, 16:30 · ME:U Events Venue, 5425 W Lawrence Ave · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/chicago-exotic-paintings-byob-paint-n-sip-evt_Kz0aHbpd) · [tickets](https://www.goodseattickets.com/8216983/Chicago-Exotic-Paintings-BYOB-Paint-n-Sip) - **Chicago Exotic Paintings BYOB Paint n Sip** · Fri Oct 9, 16:30 · ME:U Events Venue, 5425 W Lawrence Ave · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/chicago-exotic-paintings-byob-paint-n-sip-evt_ebAO2zKX) · [tickets](https://www.goodseattickets.com/8216983/Chicago-Exotic-Paintings-BYOB-Paint-n-Sip) - **Pigment International & Spectrum Chicago** · Fri Oct 9, 18:00–20:00 · Merchandise Mart, 222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza #470 · Free · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/pigment-international-spectrum-chicago-evt_3OgNlR7i) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/pigment-international-spectrum-chicago/2026-10-09/) - **YippieFest** · Fri Oct 9, 20:00–23:00 · Cornservatory, 4210 N Lincoln Ave · from $20 · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/yippiefest-evt_0jNhTFNV) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/yippiefest/2026-10-09/2/) - **YippieFest** · Fri Oct 9, 20:00–23:00 · Cornservatory, 4210 N Lincoln Ave · from $20 · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/yippiefest-evt_RLjJpSfn) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/yippiefest/2026-10-09/2/) - **The Second City Improv Social at Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk** · Fri Oct 9, 20:00–22:00 · Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk, 301 E. North Water Street · from $110 · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/the-second-city-improv-social-at-sheraton-grand-chicago-rive-evt_1sTXunRD) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/the-second-city-improv-social-at-sheraton-grand-chicago-riverwalk/2026-10-09/) - **The Second City Improv Social at Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk** · Fri Oct 9, 20:00–22:00 · Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk, 301 E. North Water Street · from $110 · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/the-second-city-improv-social-at-sheraton-grand-chicago-rive-evt_ZUTdXPbL) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/the-second-city-improv-social-at-sheraton-grand-chicago-riverwalk/2026-10-09/) - **I am the Wind** · Fri Oct 9, 20:00–22:00 · Theatre Y, 3611 W Cermak Rd · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/i-am-the-wind-evt_2qpU3T1i) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/i-am-the-wind/2026-10-09/) - **National Park After Dark – Chicago, IL – Your Neck of the Woods Tour** · Fri Oct 9, 20:30–22:30 · Park West, 322 W. Armitage · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/national-park-after-dark-chicago-il-your-neck-of-the-woods-t-evt_YryPNVqK) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/national-park-after-dark-chicago-il-your-neck-of-the-woods-tour/) - **National Park After Dark – Chicago, IL – Your Neck of the Woods Tour** · Fri Oct 9, 20:30–22:30 · Park West, 322 W. Armitage · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/national-park-after-dark-chicago-il-your-neck-of-the-woods-t-evt_XaOLYx1B) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/national-park-after-dark-chicago-il-your-neck-of-the-woods-tour/) - **Shaboozey – Outlaws Never Die Tour** · Fri Oct 9, 20:30–23:30 · Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom, 1106 West Lawrence Avenue · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/shaboozey-outlaws-never-die-tour-evt_axqoZEWq) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/shaboozey-outlaws-never-die-tour/) - **Shaboozey – Outlaws Never Die Tour** · Fri Oct 9, 20:30–23:30 · Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom, 1106 West Lawrence Avenue · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/shaboozey-outlaws-never-die-tour-evt_GCQC42zJ) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/shaboozey-outlaws-never-die-tour/) - **The Swallow** · Fri Oct 9, 20:30–22:00 · Open Space Arts, 1411 W. Wilson Ave, Chicago, IL, 60640 · from $30 · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/the-swallow-evt_9n6f2fRt) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/the-swallow/2026-10-09/) - **Devil’s Daughter** · Fri Oct 9, 20:30–22:00 · iO Theater, 1501 N. Kingsbury St. · from $22 · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/devil-s-daughter-evt_yMkzyPI5) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/devils-daughter-2/2026-10-09/) - **Devil’s Daughter** · Fri Oct 9, 20:30–22:00 · iO Theater, 1501 N. Kingsbury St. · from $22 · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/devil-s-daughter-evt_duN5FmM9) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/devils-daughter-2/2026-10-09/) - **Mäkelä, Petrushka & Belshazzar’s Feast** · Fri Oct 9, 20:30–22:30 · Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Ave. · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/makela-petrushka-belshazzar-s-feast-evt_H8mxkJJc) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/makela-petrushka-belshazzars-feast/2026-10-09/) - **Mäkelä, Petrushka & Belshazzar’s Feast** · Fri Oct 9, 20:30–22:30 · Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Ave. · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/makela-petrushka-belshazzar-s-feast-evt_aVzpORqe) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/makela-petrushka-belshazzars-feast/2026-10-09/) - **The Cosmic Underground Show** · Fri Oct 9, 21:00–22:30 · cosmic underground theater, 3433 W Fullerton Ave · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/the-cosmic-underground-show-evt_XDAEmo2J) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/the-cosmic-underground-show/2026-10-09/) - **Hank Ruff** · Fri Oct 9, 21:00 · Joes on Weed Street, 940 West Weed St · from $219 · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/hank-ruff-evt_zghEbcLM) · [tickets](https://www.ticketnetwork.com/venues/joes-on-weed-street-tickets) - **Hank Ruff** · Fri Oct 9, 21:00 · Joes on Weed Street, 940 West Weed St · from $219 · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/hank-ruff-evt_pSUfPQtR) · [tickets](https://www.ticketnetwork.com/venues/joes-on-weed-street-tickets) - **A Random Memory** · Fri Oct 9, 22:00–23:00 · Stars & Garters, 3914 N Clark St · from $20 · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/a-random-memory-evt_aDq8U2RH) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/a-random-memory/2026-10-09/) - **A Random Memory** · Fri Oct 9, 22:00–23:00 · Stars & Garters, 3914 N Clark St · from $20 · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/a-random-memory-evt_OW1t4HL4) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/a-random-memory/2026-10-09/) - **The Wonderful Woman of Oz** · Fri Oct 9–Sat Oct 10, 22:30 · iO Theater, 1501 N. Kingsbury St. · from $30 · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/the-wonderful-woman-of-oz-evt_BezvERWx) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/the-wonderful-woman-of-oz/2026-10-09/) - **Chicago By Night River & Lake** · Sat Oct 10–Sun Oct 11, 01:00 · Chicago’s First Lady Cruises, 112 E Wacker Drive · from $50 · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/chicago-by-night-river-lake-evt_1TL8OXAS) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/chicago-by-night-river-lake/2026-10-10/) - **Chicago By Night River & Lake** · Sat Oct 10–Sun Oct 11, 01:00 · Chicago’s First Lady Cruises, 112 E Wacker Drive · from $50 · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/chicago-by-night-river-lake-evt_tTDPP0w0) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/chicago-by-night-river-lake/2026-10-10/) - **Shabbat Morning Mishnah Study (Fall 2026)** · Sat Oct 10, 09:45–10:45 · Mishkan Chicago HQ, 4001 N Ravenswood Ave #101 · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/shabbat-morning-mishnah-study-fall-2026-evt_i5soioYv) · [tickets](https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/shabbat-morning-mishnah-study-fall-2026-10-10/) - **Shabbat Morning Mishnah Study (Fall 2026)** · Sat Oct 10, 09:45–10:45 · Mishkan Chicago HQ, 4001 N Ravenswood Ave #101 · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/shabbat-morning-mishnah-study-fall-2026-evt_gs1SFloc) · [tickets](https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/shabbat-morning-mishnah-study-fall-2026-10-10/) - **Somerset's Annual Pumpkin Patch** · Sat Oct 10, 10:00–13:00 · Somerset Patio, 1112 N State St · Free · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/somerset-s-annual-pumpkin-patch-evt_fpmivqvz) · [tickets](https://mommypoppins.com/chicago-kids/event/somersets-annual-pumpkin-patch) - **Somerset's Annual Pumpkin Patch** · Sat Oct 10, 10:00–13:00 · Somerset Patio, 1112 N State St · Free · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/somerset-s-annual-pumpkin-patch-evt_MRcjh6b9) · [tickets](https://mommypoppins.com/chicago-kids/event/somersets-annual-pumpkin-patch) - **Saturday Morning Unplugged** · Sat Oct 10, 10:30–13:30 · Mishkan Chicago HQ, 4001 N Ravenswood Ave #101 · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/saturday-morning-unplugged-evt_O2s5mx4F) · [tickets](https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/saturday-morning-unplugged-10-10-2026/) - **Saturday Morning Unplugged** · Sat Oct 10, 10:30–13:30 · Mishkan Chicago HQ, 4001 N Ravenswood Ave #101 · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/saturday-morning-unplugged-evt_JYYpEsms) · [tickets](https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/saturday-morning-unplugged-10-10-2026/) - **Lincoln Brunch Fest** · Sat Oct 10, 11:00–15:00 · 2971 N Lincoln Ave., 2971 N Lincoln Ave. · Free · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/lincoln-brunch-fest-evt_8CkM7roF) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/lincoln-brunch-fest/) - **Lincoln Brunch Fest** · Sat Oct 10, 11:00–15:00 · 2971 N Lincoln Ave., 2971 N Lincoln Ave. · Free · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/lincoln-brunch-fest-evt_FvWnMsc5) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/lincoln-brunch-fest/) - **City Cruises Chicago Seadog Haunted River Tour** · Sat Oct 10, 16:00–20:00 · City Cruises Chicago – Navy Pier, 600 E Grand Ave · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/city-cruises-chicago-seadog-haunted-river-tour-evt_wFpU6sBp) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/city-cruises-chicago-seadog-haunted-river-tour/2026-10-10/) - **Best of Second City** · Sat Oct 10, 16:00–17:30 · The Second City, 1616 N. Wells St. · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/best-of-second-city-evt_xIWJ5v8x) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/best-of-second-city/2026-10-10/) - **Best of Second City** · Sat Oct 10, 16:00–17:30 · The Second City, 1616 N. Wells St. · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/best-of-second-city-evt_Ny8KDqnw) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/best-of-second-city/2026-10-10/) - **YippieFest** · Sat Oct 10–Sun Oct 11, 17:30 · Cornservatory, 4210 N Lincoln Ave · from $20 · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/yippiefest-evt_cNVO2jh6) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/yippiefest/2026-10-10/) ## Free events - **Pigment International & Spectrum Chicago** · Wed Oct 7, 18:00–20:00 · Merchandise Mart, 222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza #470 · Free · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/pigment-international-spectrum-chicago-evt_sxpVIBlq) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/series/pigment-international-spectrum-chicago/) - **Daley Plaza Farmers Market** · Thu Oct 8, 08:00–15:00 · Daley Plaza, 50 W. Washington St. · Free · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/daley-plaza-farmers-market-evt_nJWuHelm) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/daley-plaza-farmers-market-2/2026-10-08/) - **Daley Plaza Farmers Market** · Thu Oct 8, 08:00–15:00 · Daley Plaza, 50 W. Washington St. · Free · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/daley-plaza-farmers-market-evt_T3ZJhkr5) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/daley-plaza-farmers-market-2/2026-10-08/) - **Pigment International & Spectrum Chicago** · Fri Oct 9, 18:00–20:00 · Merchandise Mart, 222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza #470 · Free · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/pigment-international-spectrum-chicago-evt_3OgNlR7i) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/pigment-international-spectrum-chicago/2026-10-09/) - **Fall Fest at Lincoln Park Zoo** · Sat Oct 10, 09:00–18:00 · Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago · Free · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/fall-fest-at-lincoln-park-zoo-evt_godnVNJu) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/fall-fest-at-lincoln-park-zoo/2026-10-10/) - **Fall Fest at Lincoln Park Zoo** · Sat Oct 10, 09:00–18:00 · Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago · Free · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/fall-fest-at-lincoln-park-zoo-evt_Wji4MgXf) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/fall-fest-at-lincoln-park-zoo/2026-10-10/) - **Somerset's Annual Pumpkin Patch** · Sat Oct 10, 10:00–13:00 · Somerset Patio, 1112 N State St · Free · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/somerset-s-annual-pumpkin-patch-evt_fpmivqvz) · [tickets](https://mommypoppins.com/chicago-kids/event/somersets-annual-pumpkin-patch) - **Somerset's Annual Pumpkin Patch** · Sat Oct 10, 10:00–13:00 · Somerset Patio, 1112 N State St · Free · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/somerset-s-annual-pumpkin-patch-evt_MRcjh6b9) · [tickets](https://mommypoppins.com/chicago-kids/event/somersets-annual-pumpkin-patch) - **Lincoln Brunch Fest** · Sat Oct 10, 11:00–15:00 · 2971 N Lincoln Ave., 2971 N Lincoln Ave. · Free · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/lincoln-brunch-fest-evt_8CkM7roF) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/lincoln-brunch-fest/) - **Lincoln Brunch Fest** · Sat Oct 10, 11:00–15:00 · 2971 N Lincoln Ave., 2971 N Lincoln Ave. · Free · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/lincoln-brunch-fest-evt_FvWnMsc5) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/lincoln-brunch-fest/) - **Handmade Market** · Sat Oct 10, 12:00–16:00 · The Empty Bottle, 1035 N Western Ave · Free · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/handmade-market-evt_dvwN37Ky) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/series/handmade-market/) Every page on this site is also available as markdown: append `.md` to the URL. 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