--- type: city_events city: chicago country: us timeframe: 2026-10-04/2026-10-04 events_count: 43 last_updated: '2026-10-04T09:11:20Z' canonical: https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/today --- # Events in Chicago today (October 4, 2026) 43 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) ## 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/) ## 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) ## 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/) ## 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) ## 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) ## 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/) ## Free events No free events listed in Chicago today (October 4, 2026). Every page on this site is also available as markdown: append `.md` to the URL. Full API: https://staging.eventindex.ai/openapi.json