---
type: city_events
city: chicago
country: us
timeframe: 2026-10-06/2026-10-12
category: other
events_count: 97
last_updated: '2026-10-04T21:59:24Z'
canonical: https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/other/next-7-days
---

# Other events in Chicago in the next 7 days (October 6–12, 2026)

97 verified events. Data refreshed daily. Source: EventIndex.ai — the open events layer for AI.

## 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)
- **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/)
- **Pigment International & Spectrum Chicago** · Sat Oct 10, 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_o8BXUCnp) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/pigment-international-spectrum-chicago/2026-10-10/)
- **Steve Aoki** · Sat Oct 10–Sun Oct 11, 18:00 · TAO Nightclub - Chicago, 632 N Dearborn Street · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/steve-aoki-evt_KF7O7jJ5) · [tickets](https://taogroup.com/event/10-10-2026-steve-aoki-tao-nightclub/)
- **Steve Aoki** · Sat Oct 10–Sun Oct 11, 18:00 · TAO Nightclub - Chicago, 632 N Dearborn Street · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/steve-aoki-evt_BerwwzMt) · [tickets](https://taogroup.com/event/10-10-2026-steve-aoki-tao-nightclub/)
- **The Infinite Wrench** · Sat Oct 10, 20:00–21:00 · The Neo-Futurist Theater, 5153 N. Ashland Ave. · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/the-infinite-wrench-evt_evbf5eAr) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/the-infinite-wrench/2026-10-10/)
- **The Infinite Wrench** · Sat Oct 10, 20:00–21:00 · The Neo-Futurist Theater, 5153 N. Ashland Ave. · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/the-infinite-wrench-evt_TkP1kdMV) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/the-infinite-wrench/2026-10-10/)
- **CWILLI Fall ’26 Runway & Sample Sale** · Sat Oct 10, 20:15–22:30 · St. Bonaventure Oratory, 1625 W. Diversey Pkwy · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/cwilli-fall-26-runway-sample-sale-evt_lFafi3BU) · [tickets](https://howardbrown.org/event/cwilli-fall-26-runway-sample-sale/)
- **CWILLI Fall ’26 Runway & Sample Sale** · Sat Oct 10, 20:15–22:30 · St. Bonaventure Oratory, 1625 W. Diversey Pkwy · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/cwilli-fall-26-runway-sample-sale-evt_jOl9jr2u) · [tickets](https://howardbrown.org/event/cwilli-fall-26-runway-sample-sale/)
- **JPEGMAFIA – The Experimental Rap Tour** · Sat Oct 10, 20:30–23:30 · Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom, 1106 West Lawrence Avenue · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/jpegmafia-the-experimental-rap-tour-evt_8wBvzNwe) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/jpegmafia-the-experimental-rap-tour/)
- **The Cosmic Underground Show** · Sat Oct 10, 21:00–22:30 · cosmic underground theater, 3433 W Fullerton Ave · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/the-cosmic-underground-show-evt_DWqZtAIN) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/the-cosmic-underground-show/2026-10-10/2/)
- **The Cosmic Underground Show** · Sat Oct 10, 21:00–22:30 · cosmic underground theater, 3433 W Fullerton Ave · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/the-cosmic-underground-show-evt_ZvP7xuCl) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/the-cosmic-underground-show/2026-10-10/2/)
- **Secret Sketch Show** · Sat Oct 10, 22:00–23:30 · iO Theater, 1501 N. Kingsbury St. · from $15 · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/secret-sketch-show-evt_qwbVUTLc) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/secret-sketch-show/2026-10-10/)
- **The Wonderful Woman of Oz** · Sat Oct 10–Sun Oct 11, 22:30 · iO Theater, 1501 N. Kingsbury St. · from $30 · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/the-wonderful-woman-of-oz-evt_W7lrqp8E) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/the-wonderful-woman-of-oz/2026-10-10/)
- **American Prophets: Writers, Religion, and Culture** · Sun Oct 11, 11:00–18:00 · American Writers Museum, 180 N. Michigan Ave. · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/american-prophets-writers-religion-and-culture-evt_OXFcEFTX) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/american-prophets-writers-religion-and-culture-2/2026-10-11/)
- **American Prophets: Writers, Religion, and Culture** · Sun Oct 11, 11:00–18:00 · American Writers Museum, 180 N. Michigan Ave. · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/american-prophets-writers-religion-and-culture-evt_dr6730dn) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/american-prophets-writers-religion-and-culture-2/2026-10-11/)
- **Before Midnight – A Cinderella Tea Experience at The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago** · Sun Oct 11, 12:00–16:00 · The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago 160 E Pearson St 12th Floor Chicago, IL 60611, 160 E Pearson St 12th Floor · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/before-midnight-a-cinderella-tea-experience-at-the-ritz-carl-evt_ewwRtdH9) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/before-midnight-a-cinderella-tea-experience-at-the-ritz-carlton-chicago/2026-10-11/)
- **Before Midnight – A Cinderella Tea Experience at The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago** · Sun Oct 11, 12:00–16:00 · The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago 160 E Pearson St 12th Floor Chicago, IL 60611, 160 E Pearson St 12th Floor · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/before-midnight-a-cinderella-tea-experience-at-the-ritz-carl-evt_a6JpH9LE) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/before-midnight-a-cinderella-tea-experience-at-the-ritz-carlton-chicago/2026-10-11/)
- **Chicago Greeter – Loop InstaGreeter** · Sun Oct 11, 14:30–16:00 · Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E Washington St · Free · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/chicago-greeter-loop-instagreeter-evt_k4boqX7q) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/chicago-greeter-loop-instagreeter/2026-10-11/)
- **Manga Discussion: Ogi's Summer Break, Vol. 1 & 2 (Complete Series)** · Sun Oct 11, 15:00 · Goblin Market Manga & Curiosities, 2868 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/manga-discussion-ogi-s-summer-break-vol-1-2-complete-series-evt_7AGBw4dU) · [tickets](https://www.meetup.com/topics/korean-drama/us/il/chicago/)
- **Holy Ghost Bingo: God, Goblins, & Games!** · Sun Oct 11, 15:00–17:00 · Stars and Garters Theater, 3914 North Clark Street · from $35 · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/holy-ghost-bingo-god-goblins-games-evt_RT4rN7BD) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/holy-ghost-bingo-god-goblins-games/2026-10-11/)
- **Holy Ghost Bingo: God, Goblins, & Games!** · Sun Oct 11, 15:00–17:00 · Stars and Garters Theater, 3914 North Clark Street · from $35 · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/holy-ghost-bingo-god-goblins-games-evt_klKnb7bV) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/holy-ghost-bingo-god-goblins-games/2026-10-11/)
- **Sanctuary Stories** · Sun Oct 11, 16:00–17:30 · Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture, 2936 North Southport Avenue · from $35 · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/sanctuary-stories-evt_BviL94y1) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/sanctuary-stories/2026-10-11/)
- **YippieFest** · Sun Oct 11, 16:00–23:00 · Cornservatory, 4210 N Lincoln Ave · from $20 · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/yippiefest-evt_jhivuInK) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/yippiefest/2026-10-11/)
- **YippieFest** · Sun Oct 11, 16:00–23:00 · Cornservatory, 4210 N Lincoln Ave · from $20 · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/yippiefest-evt_JXfSDt26) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/yippiefest/2026-10-11/)
- **The Swallow** · Sun Oct 11, 16:00–18:00 · Open Space Arts, 1411 W. Wilson Ave, Chicago, IL, 60640 · from $30 · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/the-swallow-evt_OkuP7Pqt) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/the-swallow/2026-10-11/)
- **The Swallow** · Sun Oct 11, 16:00–18:00 · Open Space Arts, 1411 W. Wilson Ave, Chicago, IL, 60640 · from $30 · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/the-swallow-evt_gyIlGPYZ) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/the-swallow/2026-10-11/)
- **I am the Wind** · Sun Oct 11, 20:00–22:00 · Theatre Y, 3611 W Cermak Rd · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/i-am-the-wind-evt_bkGMebYZ) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/i-am-the-wind/2026-10-11/)
- **Halloween Creepy Crawlies** · Sun Oct 11, 20:00–21:00 · Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble, 1650 W Foster Ave · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/halloween-creepy-crawlies-evt_p6rLu7PJ) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/halloween-creepy-crawlies/2026-10-11/2/)
- **Harold Night** · Sun Oct 11, 20:30–22:00 · iO Theater, 1501 N. Kingsbury St. · from $15 · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/harold-night-evt_KJZRPZbb) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/harold-night/2026-10-11/)
- **Yotam Ottolenghi** · Mon Oct 12, 20:30 · Historic Main Stage at Athenaeum Center - IL, 2936 North Southport Avenue · from $54 · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/yotam-ottolenghi-evt_H3iShRFy) · [tickets](https://www.ticketnetwork.com/tickets/8157524/yotam-ottolenghi-tickets-mon-oct-12-2026-historic-main-stage-at-athenaeum-center-il)

## 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/)
- **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/)
- **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/)
- **Pigment International & Spectrum Chicago** · Sat Oct 10, 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_o8BXUCnp) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/pigment-international-spectrum-chicago/2026-10-10/)
- **Chicago Greeter – Loop InstaGreeter** · Sun Oct 11, 14:30–16:00 · Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E Washington St · Free · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/chicago-greeter-loop-instagreeter-evt_k4boqX7q) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/chicago-greeter-loop-instagreeter/2026-10-11/)

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