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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 |
| 1:00pm1:00 |  | Balloon Museum | EmotionAir - Art You Can Feel - FLEX TICKET - Chicago Family
| The Fields Studios21 entry timesThe Fields Studios4120 W Diversey Ave, Chicago | CommunityCommunityClasses, markets, meet-ups and community gatherings. | SmallSmall | Not listed |
| 2:30pm2:30 |  | 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+ |
| 5:00 pm5:00 | Tina Youkhana Comedy
| Reggies Bananna's ShackReggies Bananna's Shack2105 South State Street, Chicago | ComedyComedyStand-up, improv and sketch. | SmallSmall | Not listed | |
| 5:45 pm5:45 |  | Koe Wetzel: The Night Champion World Tour Koe Wetzel never met a genre wall he couldn?t tear down. The Texan singer-songwriter has earned a rabid audience for his songs that mix country, rock, hip-hop and Nineties grunge. With his defining…
| The Salt Shed Outdoors (Fairgrounds)The Salt Shed Outdoors (Fairgrounds)1357 N Elston Ave, Chicago | MusicMusicLive music: gigs, concerts, open mics. | SmallSmall | Not listed |
| 6:00 pm6:00 |  | IWC Fall Harvest 2026 marks 11 years of one of IWC's largest events. Fall Harvest is a night for women throughout the Illinois' cannabis industry to connect, build their network, grow their bonds, and celebrate their…
| Bottom LoungeBottom Lounge1375 W. Lake St, Chicago | MusicMusicLive music: gigs, concerts, open mics. | RegularRegular | 21+21+ |
| 6:00 pm6:00 |  | TBD/TBD 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+ |
| 6:00 pm6:00Until 9:00. | Night of Comedy and Board Games Enjoy an evening of delicious Puerto Rican food, tasty cocktails, board games, and comedy!
| Stay and Play Game CafeStay and Play Game Cafe3932 West Irving Park Road, Chicago, IL 60618 | ComedyComedyStand-up, improv and sketch. | SmallSmall | Not listed | |
| 6:30 pm6:30 |  | Chicago Comedy Club Doors open at 630PM. Performance begins at 7PM. ** 2 Item minimum ** This is a 21 AND OVER event. House of Blues Chicago is a standing room only venue, all tickets are General Admission unless…
| House of Blues ChicagoHouse of Blues Chicago329 N Dearborn St, Chicago | ComedyComedyStand-up, improv and sketch. | SmallSmall | 21+21+ |
| 6:30 pm6:30 |  | Kelsey Lu - So Help Me God Tour 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 | MusicMusicLive music: gigs, concerts, open mics. | SmallSmall | All agesAll ages |
| 7:00 pm7:00 |  | Operation Mincemeat (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…
| CIBC TheatreCIBC Theatre18 West Monroe, 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 pm7:00 | 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 | 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 |  | MARIACHI ESTRELLAS de CHICAGO: Seventh Anniversary Show! FITZGERALDS PRESENTS: MARIACHI BRUNCH w/ Mariachi Estrellas de Chicago! $15/seat reserved tables Dinner by BABYGOLD Mariachi Estrellas de Chicago is a group of young, classically trained musicians…
| FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUBFITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB6615 W Roosevelt Road, Berwyn | MusicMusicLive music: gigs, concerts, open mics. | SmallSmall | Not listed |
| 7:00 pm7:00 | Scalp, Snuffed, Bifid Corpse, Ampolla, Embittered Metal / Nu-Metal
| Reggies Rock ClubReggies Rock Club2109 South State Street, Chicago | MusicMusicLive music: gigs, concerts, open mics. | SmallSmall | Not listed | |
| 7:00 pm7:00 |  | Thursday Night Jazz in the SIDEBAR w/ LUKE POLIPNICK TRIO! FITZGERALDS SIDEBAR PRESENTS: LUKE POLIPNICK TRIO FREE SHOW! Luke Polipnick is a critically acclaimed guitarist and composer based in Oak Park, IL. He has performed music all over the world from…
| FITZGERALDS SIDEBARFITZGERALDS SIDEBAR6615 W Roosevelt Road, Berwyn | MusicMusicLive music: gigs, concerts, open mics. | SmallSmall | Not listed |
| 7:15 pm7:15 | Phil Hanley Miscellaneous
| The Den TheatreThe Den Theatre1331 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago | TheatreTheatrePlays, musicals, dance and opera. | SmallSmall | Not listed | |
| 7:30 pm7:30 |  | Gorillaz - The Mountain Tour With Little Simz, Deltron 3030 · Rock / Alternative Rock
| United CenterUnited Center1901 W Madison, Chicago | MusicMusicLive music: gigs, concerts, open mics. | MajorMajor | Not listed |
| 7:30 pm7:30 | Souvenirs: 80 Years of John Prine Presented by the Prine Family PLEASE NOTE: Pricing is all-in and includes fees (before taxes if applicable). Lineup subject to change. By purchasing tickets to this event, you agree to abide by the health and safety measures in…
| The Chicago Theatre Tour ExperienceThe Chicago Theatre Tour Experience175 N State St, 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 | M??kel??, Petrushka & Belshazzar???s Feast With Chicago Symphony Orchestra · Classical / Classical/Vocal
| Symphony Center-ILSymphony Center-IL220 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago | MusicMusicLive music: gigs, concerts, open mics. | SmallSmall | Not listed | |
| 7:30 pm7:30 |  | Luke Tyler Shelton Born in the new millennium, Luke Tyler Shelton makes soul-soothing rock-and-roll with all the ineffable charm of a faraway time. With a profound gift for dreaming up heavenly melodies and…
| SPACESPACE1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston | MusicMusicLive music: gigs, concerts, open mics. | SmallSmall | Not listed |
| 7:30 pm7:30 | Ripcord, Wynton Existing, Sgt. Starling, Danimal Farm Rock / Alternative Rock
| Reggies Music JointReggies Music Joint2105 South State Street, Chicago | MusicMusicLive music: gigs, concerts, open mics. | SmallSmall | Not listed | |
| 7:30 pm7:30Until 9:00. | Sounds Like a Plan!: Halloween Music Edition A hilarious live game show featuring all things music - a panel of comedians face off in games as the audience plays along.
| The Newport TheaterThe Newport Theater956 West Newport Avenue, Chicago, IL 60657 | ComedyComedyStand-up, improv and sketch. | SmallSmall | Not listed | |
| 8:00 pm8:00 |  | Chasing Abbey, Blood Artist GA Presale: Wednesday, March 11 at 11AM Riot Fest GA Presale: Thursday, March 12 at 11AM General On Sale: Friday, March 13 at 10AM In an effort to mitigate scalping, Bottom Lounge does not…
| Bottom LoungeBottom Lounge1375 W. Lake St, Chicago | TheatreTheatrePlays, musicals, dance and opera. | RegularRegular | 17+17+ |
| 8:00 pm8:00 |  | Karina Rykman Late Checkout Tour 2026! 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…
| Garcia's ChicagoGarcia's Chicago1001 W Washington Blvd, Chicago | MusicMusicLive music: gigs, concerts, open mics. | SmallSmall | 21+21+ |
| 8:00 pm8:00 |  | 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 |
| 8:00 pm8:00Until 10:30. | First Date Comedy Show at Laugh Factory Chicago The First Date is a comical hunt for love.
| Laugh FactoryLaugh Factory3175 North Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657 | ComedyComedyStand-up, improv and sketch. | SmallSmall | Not listed | |
| 8:00 pm8:00 | Pinhead Gunpowder (18 and Over)
| MetroMetro3730 N. Clark St., Chicago | MusicMusicLive music: gigs, concerts, open mics. | SmallSmall | 18+18+ | |
| 8:00 pm8:00 |  | SYML - Solo in North America 2026 with Roger Weeks SYML is the solo venture of Seattle artist Brian Fennell. Welsh for simple he makes music that taps into the instincts that drive us to places of sanctuary, whether that be a place or a person.…
| Thalia HallThalia Hall1807 S Allport Street, Chicago | MusicMusicLive music: gigs, concerts, open mics. | SmallSmall | 17+17+ |
| 8:00 pm8:00 |  | UB40 - THE UNSTOPPABLE TOUR 2026 For current health & safety information, please visit www.auditoriumtheatre.org
| The AuditoriumThe Auditorium50 E Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago | MusicMusicLive music: gigs, concerts, open mics. | SmallSmall | Not listed |
| 8:00 pm8:00 |  | Wicked Drawl - Album Release Party 21+ / www.carolspub.comAn original music experience that criss-crosses through textures of folk, country s own virtuoso gem of a pianist, Casey Cross. This event is 21 and over. Any ticket holder…
| Carol's PubCarol's Pub4659 North Clark Street, Chicago | MusicMusicLive music: gigs, concerts, open mics. | SmallSmall | 21+21+ |
| 9:00 pm9:00Doors 8:00. Until 12:00. | LIVE BAND KARAOKE x CHICAGO GIRLS WHO WALK The girls are taking over the mic! Join Chicago Girls Who Walk at Parlay Lincoln Park for a night
| Parlay Lincoln ParkParlay Lincoln Park950 w Wrightwood ave, Chicago, IL 60614 | CommunityCommunityClasses, markets, meet-ups and community gatherings. | SmallSmall | Not listed | |
| 9:00 pm9:00Until 10:30. | Late Night at The Lodge Chicago's premiere late night comedy talk show
| The Lincoln LodgeThe Lincoln Lodge2040 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647 | ComedyComedyStand-up, improv and sketch. | SmallSmall | Not listed | |
| 9:00 pm9:00 |  | PANCHITA! PACHANKA MUSIC CULTURE PRESENTS IN FITZGERALDS SIDEBAR: PANCHITA! FREE SHOW! Click , "rdquo" -> Book Now" to reserve a table. We always leave room for walk-ins so if you can't find a reservation…
| FITZGERALDS SIDEBARFITZGERALDS SIDEBAR6615 W Roosevelt Road, Berwyn | MusicMusicLive music: gigs, concerts, open mics. | SmallSmall | 21+21+ |
Ongoing 1 · festivals, exhibitions and runs that started earlier and are still on
| Time | Poster | Event | Venue | Cat. | Size | Age |
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| 10:00 pm10:00Until 2:00. | Kpop Club Night in Chicago Oct 2 Get ready for the next round at the incredible STEREO NIGHTCLUB with hair-on-fire DJ CHEN
| Stereo NightclubStereo Nightclub5616 West Diversey Avenue, Chicago, IL 60639 | DJ / PartyDJ / PartyDJ nights, club nights and parties. | SmallSmall | Not listed |
Nights run to 5 AM. A 1 AM show is listed under the evening it started.