--- type: city_events city: chicago country: us timeframe: 2026-10-04/2026-10-04 category: performing-arts events_count: 13 last_updated: '2026-10-04T14:55:52Z' canonical: https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/performing-arts/this-weekend --- # Performing Arts events in Chicago this weekend (October 4, 2026) 13 verified events. Data refreshed daily. Source: EventIndex.ai — the open events layer for AI. ## 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) ## Free events No free events listed in Chicago this weekend (October 4, 2026). 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