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| Time | Poster | Event | Venue | Cat. | Size | Age |
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| 10:00am10:00Until 5:00. |  | General Admission - November 2026 Learn more about your favorite writers and discover new ones at the American Writers Museum, the only museum of its kind in the nation. Celebrating the past, present, and future of American writing…
| American Writers MuseumAmerican Writers Museum180 Michigan Ave, Chicago | CommunityCommunityClasses, markets, meet-ups and community gatherings. | SmallSmall | All agesAll ages |
| 11:00am11:00 | Riot Fest 2026 - Sunday Fairs & Festivals
| Douglass ParkDouglass Park1401 S Sacramento Dr., Chicago | FestivalFestivalFestival programmes and multi-day events. | SmallSmall | Not listed | |
| 12:00pm12:00 |  | Balloon Museum | EmotionAir - Art You Can Feel - FLEX TICKET - Chicago Family
| The Fields Studios33 entry timesThe Fields Studios4120 W Diversey Ave, Chicago | CommunityCommunityClasses, markets, meet-ups and community gatherings. | SmallSmall | Not listed |
| 12:00pm12:00 | Depaul Blue Demons Womens Volleyball vs. Loyola Ramblers Womens Volleyball
| McGrath ArenaMcGrath Arena2323 N Sheffield, Chicago | SportsSportsGames, matches and races. | SmallSmall | Not listed | |
| 1:30pm1:30 | Petr Popelka & Hilary Hahn With Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Hillary Hahn · Classical / Classical/Vocal
| Symphony Center-ILSymphony Center-IL220 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago | MusicMusicLive music: gigs, concerts, open mics. | SmallSmall | Not listed | |
| 4:15pm4:15Until 6:30. | VIP DATE NIGHT PAINT NIGHT - PICASSO STYLE Grab your favorite person and get ready to unleash your inner artist at this chill VIP paint night!
| 1142 West 18th Street1142 West 18th Street1142 West 18th Street, Chicago, IL 60608 | CommunityCommunityClasses, markets, meet-ups and community gatherings. | SmallSmall | Not listed | |
| 5:00 pm5:00 |  | HAPPY HOUR on the PATIO: KATHRYN & CHRIS! FITZGERALDS PATIO PRESENTS: The Kathryn Lachey & Chris Siebold Duo FREE SHOW! Click , "rdquo" -> Book Now" to reserve a table Chicago veteran musicians Kathryn Lachey and Chris Siebold play beautiful…
| FITZGERALDS PATIO19°FITZGERALDS PATIO6615 W Roosevelt Road, Berwyn | MusicMusicLive music: gigs, concerts, open mics. | SmallSmall | Not listed |
| 6:00 pm6:00Until 10:00. | Fall Fiesta Get ready to kick off the season with good vibes, tasty treats, and fun times at the ultimate fall bash!
| National Museum of Mexican ArtNational Museum of Mexican Art1852 West 19th Street, Chicago, IL 60608 | DJ / PartyDJ / PartyDJ nights, club nights and parties. | SmallSmall | Not listed | |
| 6:00 pm6:00 |  | Tucker Wetmore: The Brunette World Tour With a warm vocal cut from the woods of the Pacific Northwest and an easy instinct for modern grooves, Tucker Wetmore has emerged as one of country?s most dynamic new stars. An ACM Award-winning…
| The Salt Shed Outdoors (Fairgrounds)19°The Salt Shed Outdoors (Fairgrounds)1357 N Elston Ave, Chicago | MusicMusicLive music: gigs, concerts, open mics. | SmallSmall | Not listed |
| 6:30 pm6:30 |  | The Second City's: Pandemonium, Please Hold
| Second City-Chicago: MainstageSecond City-Chicago: Mainstage1616 N. Wells St., Chicago | TheatreTheatrePlays, musicals, dance and opera. | SmallSmall | Not listed |
| 6:40 pm6:40 |  | Chicago White Sox vs. Detroit Tigers Baseball / MLB · If you purchase tickets, you may receive customer service messages via email from the Chicago White Sox, including optional surveys regarding your baseball experience. Ticket holder…
| Rate Field19°Rate Field333 W 35th St, Chicago | SportsSportsGames, matches and races. | MajorMajor | Not listed |
| 7:00 pm7:00 |  | Dirty Dancing (Chicago) With Broadway In Chicago · Theatre / Musical · Add Suite Service to make your theatre experience unforgettable. Add Suite Service to your theatre ticket: ($49 + TM fees) incl: Access to private suite…
| James M. Nederlander TheatreJames M. Nederlander Theatre24 W Randolph, Chicago | TheatreTheatrePlays, musicals, dance and opera. | BigBig | Not listed |
| 7:00 pm7:00 |  | Kokandy Productions Jekyll & Hyde With Broadway In Chicago · Theatre / Musical
| Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower PlaceBroadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place175 E. Chestnut St, Chicago | TheatreTheatrePlays, musicals, dance and opera. | RegularRegular | Not listed |
| 7:00 pm7:00Until 11:00. | All You Can Eataly: Septemberfest Unlimited bites, pours, entertainment, and more - get ready for the biggest Italian party of the year, only at Eataly Chicago on Sept 18!
| Eataly ChicagoEataly Chicago43 East Ohio Street, Chicago, IL 60611 | Food & DrinkFood & DrinkTastings, dinners and drink events. | RegularRegular | Not listed | |
| 7:00 pm7:00 |  | A Foreigner???s Journey To Boston With A Foreigner's Journey To Boston · Rock / Classic Rock
| Cubby BearCubby Bear1059 West Addison, Chicago | MusicMusicLive music: gigs, concerts, open mics. | SmallSmall | Not listed |
| 7:00 pm7:00 |  | Chanel Beads This is an ALL AGES event. Outset is a standing room only venue, all tickets are General Admission unless otherwise stated. There is NO re-entry.
| OutsetOutset1675 N Elston Ave, Chicago | TheatreTheatrePlays, musicals, dance and opera. | SmallSmall | All agesAll ages |
| 7:00 pm7:00 | Drunk Shakespeare: Drunk Dracula (21+ Event) Miscellaneous
| The Lion TheatreThe Lion Theatre182 N Wabash Ave, Chicago | TheatreTheatrePlays, musicals, dance and opera. | SmallSmall | 21+21+ | |
| 7:00 pm7:00 |  | Friday Night on The PATIO w/ THE RHYTHM ROCKETS! FITZGERALDS PATIO PRESENTS:THE RHYTHM ROCKETSFREE/RESERVATIONS Since 1996, Chicagos Rhythm Rockets have been performing on stages across the country and throughout the Midwest. Steeped in post war…
| FITZGERALDS PATIO19°FITZGERALDS PATIO6615 W Roosevelt Road, Berwyn | MusicMusicLive music: gigs, concerts, open mics. | SmallSmall | All agesAll ages |
| 7:00 pm7:00 |  | Jose Madero - USA Tour 2026 Doors open at 7PM. Performance begins at 8PM. This show is for AGES 17 AND OLDER. Valid Photo ID is required for age restricted shows. Forms of valid ID are current and non-expired Driver's License…
| House of Blues ChicagoHouse of Blues Chicago329 N Dearborn St, Chicago | MusicMusicLive music: gigs, concerts, open mics. | SmallSmall | Not listed |
| 7:00 pm7:00 | Play On!
| Chicago Shakespeare TheaterChicago Shakespeare Theater800 East Grand Avenue on Navy Pier, Chicago | TheatreTheatrePlays, musicals, dance and opera. | SmallSmall | Not listed | |
| 7:00 pm7:00 |  | Rico McFarland Blues Band/Sheryl Youngblood Blues Band World famous Kingston Mines features the best Blues music from 2 bands on 2 stages. Docs Kitchen offers great Catfish, Wings, Burgers, Beignets, and more! Kingston Mines has returned to general…
| Kingston Mines - Chicago Blues CenterKingston Mines - Chicago Blues Center2548 North Halsted, Chicago | MusicMusicLive music: gigs, concerts, open mics. | SmallSmall | 21+21+ |
| 7:00 pm7:00Until 9:00. | The Uncanny Attic: Chapters I-L The camp macabre world of Edward Gorey RETURNS in this absurdist dark comedy sequel told through puppetry, clowning, dance, and live music.
| The Newport TheaterThe Newport Theater956 West Newport Avenue, Chicago, IL 60657 | TheatreTheatrePlays, musicals, dance and opera. | SmallSmall | Not listed | |
| 7:00 pm7:00Until 8:30. | This Just In Comedy A cozy evening with Chicago's best comedians sharing their takes on every headline that makes you say, ""Is this really happening?"
| 2150 West Armitage Avenue2150 West Armitage Avenue2150 West Armitage Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647 | ComedyComedyStand-up, improv and sketch. | SmallSmall | Not listed | |
| 7:30 pm7:30 |  | Phoebe Bridgers: The Lost Tour Phoebe Bridgers is contributing $1 per ticket sold to RAINN, to support sexual violence survivors and prevention efforts. No portion of the ticket purchase is tax deductible. For more, visit…
| United CenterUnited Center1901 W Madison, Chicago | MusicMusicLive music: gigs, concerts, open mics. | MajorMajor | Not listed |
| 7:30 pm7:30 |  | Vape! The Grease Parody Vape! The Grease Parody is a hilariously unhinged spoof of the iconic and timeless musical film Grease. The show pokes loving fun at all of the wonderful moments, sexual innuendos, outrageous…
| Apollo TheaterApollo Theater2550 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago | TheatreTheatrePlays, musicals, dance and opera. | RegularRegular | 13+13+ |
| 7:30 pm7:30 |  | Gary Clark Jr. Blues / Jazz Blues
| Vic TheatreVic Theatre3145 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago | MusicMusicLive music: gigs, concerts, open mics. | SmallSmall | Not listed |
| 7:30 pm7:30 | Hocus Pocus With ChiTown Movies · Miscellaneous
| ChiTown MoviesChiTown Movies2343 S Throop St, Chicago | FilmFilmScreenings: cinema, festivals, film clubs. | SmallSmall | Not listed | |
| 7:30 pm7:30Until 10:00. | Sex in ChiCity !! Come enjoy a sexy spin on comedy!!!! Pull up every 3rd Friday and get these laughs!!!! (Except this one due to Juneteenth)
| KaLabKaLab501 1/2 East 47th Street, Chicago, IL 60653 | ComedyComedyStand-up, improv and sketch. | SmallSmall | Not listed | |
| 8:00 pm8:00 |  | Atsuko Okatsuka: The Big Bowl Tour PLEASE NOTE: Pricing is all-in and includes fees (before taxes if applicable). Mature Audience Only. Suggested for ages 18+. By purchasing tickets to this event, you agree to abide by the health and…
| The Chicago Theatre Tour ExperienceThe Chicago Theatre Tour Experience175 N State St, Chicago | ComedyComedyStand-up, improv and sketch. | MajorMajor | 18+18+ |
| 8:00 pm8:00 |  | ALDOUS HARDING with Sam Burton Photo Credit - Emma Wallbanks
| Thalia HallThalia Hall1807 S Allport Street, Chicago | MusicMusicLive music: gigs, concerts, open mics. | SmallSmall | 17+17+ |
| 8:00 pm8:00Until 2:00. | Brown Sugar Night Party Get ready to vibe with smooth beats and sweet vibes at the ultimate brown sugar bash!
| Experience 868 EventsExperience 868 Events868 North Franklin Street, Chicago, IL 60610 | Food & DrinkFood & DrinkTastings, dinners and drink events. | SmallSmall | Not listed | |
| 8:00 pm8:00Until 12:30. | ENM Social Club Classy Bar Crawl A playful yet polished night out, the ENM Social Club Classy Bar Crawl takes you through three handpicked Chicago bars.
| Machine Cocktail BarMachine Cocktail Bar213 West Institute Place, Chicago, IL 60610 | Food & DrinkFood & DrinkTastings, dinners and drink events. | SmallSmall | Not listed | |
| 8:00 pm8:00 |  | LAUNDRY DAY
| Chop ShopChop Shop2033 W North Ave, Chicago | MusicMusicLive music: gigs, concerts, open mics. | SmallSmall | Not listed |
| 8:00 pm8:00 | Rock & Rye Event features a General Admission Dance Pit in front of the stage! All sales are final, no refunds/exchanges permitted, but tickets may be transferred through your TM Account. Garcia's is fully ADA…
| Garcia's ChicagoGarcia's Chicago1001 W Washington Blvd, Chicago | MusicMusicLive music: gigs, concerts, open mics. | SmallSmall | 21+21+ | |
| 8:00 pm8:00 |  | Somi Vocalist, composer, actor, and playwright Somi Kakoma is the Midwestern daughter of immigrants from Uganda and Rwanda. Hailed by The New York Times as a virtuosic performer in full command of her…
| SPACESPACE1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston | MusicMusicLive music: gigs, concerts, open mics. | SmallSmall | Not listed |
| 8:00 pm8:00Until 10:00. | Sons of the Never Wrong This is an official Uncommon Ground 35th Anniversary show featuring Sons of the Never Wrong!
| UncommonGround - LakeviewUncommonGround - Lakeview3800 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60613 | MusicMusicLive music: gigs, concerts, open mics. | SmallSmall | Not listed | |
| 8:00 pm8:00 | | The Larger Than LIFE Tour Rock / Alternative Rock
| Chop ShopChop Shop2033 W North Ave, Chicago | MusicMusicLive music: gigs, concerts, open mics. | SmallSmall | Not listed |
| 8:00 pm8:00 | You Cant Fake the Funk: A Journey Through Funk
| Black Ensemble TheaterBlack Ensemble Theater4520 N Beacon, Chicago | MusicMusicLive music: gigs, concerts, open mics. | SmallSmall | Not listed | |
| 8:00 pm8:00 |  | Sam Greenfield Doors at 6:30pm. All sales are final, no refunds/exchanges permitted, but tickets may be transferred through your TM Account. Garcia's is fully ADA compliant featuring wheelchair lifts and ramps…
| Garcia's ChicagoGarcia's Chicago1001 W Washington Blvd, Chicago | MusicMusicLive music: gigs, concerts, open mics. | SmallSmall | Not listed |
| 8:30 pm8:30Until 11:30. | Niah Summer Series : Virgo's Groove Come spend the night with us for all things groovy, soulful, and very Virgo-season-esque. ✨♍️
| VIN312 WineryVIN312 Winery4710 North Ravenswood Avenue, Chicago, IL 60640 | MusicMusicLive music: gigs, concerts, open mics. | SmallSmall | Not listed | |
| 8:30 pm8:30 |  | THE HEARTWRECKERS (A Tom Petty Tribute) on the NIGHTCLUB STAGE! FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS THE HEARTWRECKERS! The Heartwreckers" are Chicagoland's premier Tom Petty tribute act. The close knit band dives deep into the works of the great rock and roll…
| FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUBFITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB6615 W Roosevelt Road, Berwyn | MusicMusicLive music: gigs, concerts, open mics. | SmallSmall | 21+21+ |
| 8:30 pm8:30 |  | The Gibson Brothers at FITZGERALDS Historic Nightclub FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS: The Gibson Brothers at FITZGERALDS Historic Nightclub $25 General Admission Seat / Reserved Tables Avaiable There's a reason why Ricky Skaggs pulled Eric and Leigh…
| FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUBFITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB6615 W Roosevelt Road, Berwyn | MusicMusicLive music: gigs, concerts, open mics. | SmallSmall | 21+21+ |
| 9:00 pm9:00 | 8onthebeat (OCHO)
| Avondale Music HallAvondale Music Hall3336 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago | MusicMusicLive music: gigs, concerts, open mics. | SmallSmall | Not listed | |
| 9:00 pm9:00 | Castle, Vanishing Kids, On the Sun Rock / Alternative Rock
| Reggies Music JointReggies Music Joint2105 South State Street, Chicago | MusicMusicLive music: gigs, concerts, open mics. | SmallSmall | Not listed | |
| 9:00 pm9:00 | Drunk Shakespeare: Drunk Dracula (21+ Event) Miscellaneous
| The Lion TheatreThe Lion Theatre182 N Wabash Ave, Chicago | TheatreTheatrePlays, musicals, dance and opera. | SmallSmall | 21+21+ | |
| 9:00 pm9:00 |  | Friday Night in SIDEBAR w/ NEPTUNE'S CORE FITZGERALDS SIDEBAR Presents: Friday Night in SIDEBAR w/ NEPTUNE'S CORE Neptune's Core is an alternative indie rock band made up of two sets of sisters. The four created the bad-ass group out of…
| FITZGERALDS SIDEBARFITZGERALDS SIDEBAR6615 W Roosevelt Road, Berwyn | MusicMusicLive music: gigs, concerts, open mics. | SmallSmall | 21+21+ |
| 9:00 pm9:00Until 2:00. | Not That Innocent: 2000s Dance Party [Chicago] Not That Innocent returns to Chicago!
| Beat KitchenBeat Kitchen2100 W. Belmont, Chicago | DJ / PartyDJ / PartyDJ nights, club nights and parties. | SmallSmall | Not listed | |
| 9:00 pm9:00Until 11:00. | The Missing Piece Two clowns. One shared apocalypse. Zero agreement on what's actually happening.
| Visceral Adventure LoungeVisceral Adventure Lounge3638 West Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60651 | TheatreTheatrePlays, musicals, dance and opera. | SmallSmall | Not listed | |
| 9:00 pm9:00Until 2:00. | Y2K 2000's PARTY 18+ CHICAGO'S 18+ MEGA Y2K PARTY 3 ROOMS & 1500+ ATTENDEES
| Joe's on Weed StreetJoe's on Weed Street940 West Weed St., Chicago | MusicMusicLive music: gigs, concerts, open mics. | SmallSmall | 18+18+ | |
| 9:15 pm9:15Until 10:45. | Friday Night Stand Up Comedy at Laugh Factory Chicago Meet the names you'll brag about seeing first!
| Laugh FactoryLaugh Factory3175 North Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657 | ComedyComedyStand-up, improv and sketch. | SmallSmall | Not listed | |
| 9:30 pm9:30 | Beetlejuce (the Original)! With ChiTown Movies · Miscellaneous
| ChiTown MoviesChiTown Movies2343 S Throop St, Chicago | FilmFilmScreenings: cinema, festivals, film clubs. | SmallSmall | Not listed | |
| 9:30 pm9:30 |  | Broadway Rave - The Musical Theatre Dance Party Dance/Electronic / Dance Pop
| SubterraneanSubterranean2011 North Ave, Chicago | TheatreTheatrePlays, musicals, dance and opera. | SmallSmall | Not listed |
| 9:30 pm9:30Until 2:00. | FRIDAYZ @ MASADA: Afrobeats, Amapiano, Dancehall, RnB Voted #1 Afrobeats Dance Party in Chicago
| MasadaMasada2206 North California Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647 | MusicMusicLive music: gigs, concerts, open mics. | SmallSmall | Not listed | |
| 9:30 pm9:30Until 11:30. | In The Pynk: Amateur Night; Pynk Portal Student Showcase Pynk Portal's first student showcase! Support the students of the portal as they grace the stage.
| The Newport TheaterThe Newport Theater956 West Newport Avenue, Chicago, IL 60657 | TheatreTheatrePlays, musicals, dance and opera. | SmallSmall | Not listed | |
| 9:30 pm9:30 | | The Second City's: Pandemonium, Please Hold
| Second City-Chicago: MainstageSecond City-Chicago: Mainstage1616 N. Wells St., Chicago | TheatreTheatrePlays, musicals, dance and opera. | SmallSmall | Not listed |
| 9:30 pm9:30 |  | The Simple Remedy 21+ / www.carolspub.comIntertwining the rich traditions of Americana, The Simple Remedy crafts a distinctive sound that blends Country, Folk, Rock, Blues and Soul, anchored by authentic storytelling…
| Carol's PubCarol's Pub4659 North Clark Street, Chicago | MusicMusicLive music: gigs, concerts, open mics. | SmallSmall | 21+21+ |
| 10:00 pm10:00Until 2:00. | Afro Fusion South Loop Edition - FREE/RSVP Every 3rd Friday inside Bassline
| BASSLINE || 2239 - CHICAGOBASSLINE || 2239 - CHICAGO2239 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60616 | MusicMusicLive music: gigs, concerts, open mics. | SmallSmall | Not listed | |
| 10:00 pm10:00Until 2:00. | SILENT "JUST VIBES" PARTY CHICAGO (Trap, RnB, Twerk) CHICAGO SILENT PARTY-GOERS! LAST ONE SOLD OUT! DON'T MISS OUR SILENT "JUST VIBES" PARTY! GRAB DISCOUNTED TIX NOW!
| BAR22BAR222244 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60616 | MusicMusicLive music: gigs, concerts, open mics. | SmallSmall | Not listed | |
| 10:00 pm10:00 |  | The Beths - Ages 17+ With Lunar Vacation
| Concord Music HallConcord Music Hall2047 N. Milwaukee, Chicago | MusicMusicLive music: gigs, concerts, open mics. | SmallSmall | 17+17+ |
| 10:00 pm10:00Until 11:15. | The Friday Late Show Check out this weekly long-form showcase with some of the hottest improv teams in the town! Hosted by Weekend Lawyer!
| Logan Square ImprovLogan Square Improv2825 West Diversey Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647 | ComedyComedyStand-up, improv and sketch. | SmallSmall | Not listed | |
| 10:30 pm10:30 |  | Mariachi El Bronx W/ Max Diaz Rock / Pop
| Reggies Rock ClubReggies Rock Club2109 South State Street, Chicago | MusicMusicLive music: gigs, concerts, open mics. | SmallSmall | Not listed |
| 11:00 pm11:00 |  | Riot Fest Late Night: Thrice ThriceIn an effort to mitigate scalping, Bottom Lounge does not certify any secondary ticket sales via third parties and is not responsible for fraudulent ticket sales on third party websites. Please…
| Bottom LoungeBottom Lounge1375 W. Lake St, Chicago | MusicMusicLive music: gigs, concerts, open mics. | RegularRegular | 17+17+ |
| 11:00 pm11:00Until 4:00. | Belize Independence Edition 9-18-26 Get ready to celebrate Belize's independence vibes with good music and great company at VPF's special edition!
| Le Nocturne ChicagoLe Nocturne Chicago4810 North Broadway, Chicago, IL 60640 | MusicMusicLive music: gigs, concerts, open mics. | SmallSmall | Not listed | |
| 11:00 pm11:00 |  | PUP & Destroy Boys - Ages 18+ Rock / Punk
| MetroMetro3730 N. Clark St., Chicago | MusicMusicLive music: gigs, concerts, open mics. | SmallSmall | 18+18+ |
| 11:15 pm11:15 | Friday the 13th (the original!) With ChiTown Movies · Miscellaneous
| ChiTown MoviesChiTown Movies2343 S Throop St, Chicago | FilmFilmScreenings: cinema, festivals, film clubs. | SmallSmall | Not listed |
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