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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 |
| 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 |  | Yousuke Yukimatsu With Yousuke Yukimatsu (¥ØU$UK€ ¥UK1MAT$U) · Dance/Electronic / Amapiano
| The Fields StudiosThe Fields Studios4120 W Diversey Ave, Chicago | TheatreTheatrePlays, musicals, dance and opera. | SmallSmall | Not listed |
| 5:00 pm5:00 |  | ***OFF-SITE*** Beatles & BBQ w/ Phil Angotti & Friends at Cheney Mansion! FITZGERALDS & BABYGOLD, Along With The Park District of Oak Park Present: THE BEATLES & BBQ @ Historic Cheney Mansion Tickets include 2 fine beverages, All-U-Can-Eat BBQ BUFFET from BABYGOLD BARBECUE…
| FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUBFITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB6615 W Roosevelt Road, Berwyn | MusicMusicLive music: gigs, concerts, open mics. | SmallSmall | Not listed |
| 5:30 pm5:30 |  | HAPPY HOUR in the SIDEBAR: KATHRYN & CHRIS! FITZGERALDS SIDEBAR 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…
| FITZGERALDS SIDEBARFITZGERALDS SIDEBAR6615 W Roosevelt Road, Berwyn | MusicMusicLive music: gigs, concerts, open mics. | SmallSmall | Not listed |
| 6:00 pm6:00 |  | This Wild Life With Nate Bergman · Rock / Alternative Rock
| Chop ShopChop Shop2033 W North Ave, Chicago | MusicMusicLive music: gigs, concerts, open mics. | SmallSmall | Not listed |
| 6:30 pm6:30 |  | "Coco" at FITZGERALDS Fright Nights! Join us for an evening on the patio where youll be treated to a spooky movie: CocoWe will be serving the full BABYGOLD BBQ menu, as well as have our campfire rings set up with some special campire…
| FITZGERALDS PATIOFITZGERALDS PATIO6615 W Roosevelt Road, Berwyn | FilmFilmScreenings: cinema, festivals, film clubs. | SmallSmall | All agesAll ages |
| 6:30 pm6:30 | MaryAnne Muglia - Ages 17+
| SubterraneanSubterranean2011 North Ave, Chicago | MusicMusicLive music: gigs, concerts, open mics. | SmallSmall | 17+17+ | |
| 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 |
| 7:00 pm7:00 | Chicago Blackhawks vs. Montreal Canadiens Hockey / NHL
| United CenterUnited Center1901 W Madison, Chicago | SportsSportsGames, matches and races. | MajorMajor | Not listed | |
| 7:00 pm7:00 |  | The Book of Mormon (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…
| Cadillac PalaceCadillac Palace151 W Randolph Street, 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 |  | Adam Ray Comedy
| Athenaeum TheatreAthenaeum Theatre2936 North Southport Avenue, Chicago | TheatreTheatrePlays, musicals, dance and opera. | SmallSmall | Not listed |
| 7:00 pm7:00 |  | Chicago Steel vs. Youngstown Phantoms Hockey / Minor League · Hat-Trick or Treat with Pre-game Trick or Treat! Full Team Post-Game Autographs
| USG Arena at Blackhawks Ice CenterUSG Arena at Blackhawks Ice Center1801 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago | SportsSportsGames, matches and races. | SmallSmall | 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 pm7:00Until 8:30. | Ellen Harrold Headlines ONE NIGHT ONLY 10/23/26 Comedian Ellen Harrold performs live in Chicago
| The Lincoln LodgeThe Lincoln Lodge2040 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647 | MusicMusicLive music: gigs, concerts, open mics. | SmallSmall | Not listed | |
| 7:00 pm7:00Until 8:30. | FRIDAY OCTOBER 23: ZAR THE STAR Zar the Star headlines a weekend of laughs at The Comedy Bar Chicago! Enjoy a night of nonstop laughs and deep-dish pizza!
| The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main StageThe Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage162 E Superior St, 3rd floor 3rd floor, Chicago, IL 60611 | ComedyComedyStand-up, improv and sketch. | SmallSmall | Not listed | |
| 7:00 pm7:00 |  | Randy Feltface Miscellaneous
| Vic TheatreVic Theatre3145 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago | TheatreTheatrePlays, musicals, dance and opera. | SmallSmall | Not listed |
| 7:00 pm7:00 |  | Rebecca Black - Exhibitionism on Tour Doors open at 7PM. Performance begins at 8PM. This show is for ALL AGES. House of Blues Chicago is a standing room only venue, all tickets are General Admission unless otherwise stated. *All support…
| House of Blues ChicagoHouse of Blues Chicago329 N Dearborn St, Chicago | MusicMusicLive music: gigs, concerts, open mics. | SmallSmall | All agesAll ages |
| 7:00 pm7:00 |  | 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+ |
| 7:00 pm7:00 | The Winter's Tale Performance Art
| The Yard at Chicago ShakespeareThe Yard at Chicago ShakespeareNo street address on file. | TheatreTheatrePlays, musicals, dance and opera. | SmallSmall | Not listed | |
| 7:00 pm7:00 | The Winter's Tale Performance Art
| Chicago Shakespeare TheaterChicago Shakespeare Theater800 East Grand Avenue on Navy Pier, Chicago | TheatreTheatrePlays, musicals, dance and opera. | SmallSmall | Not listed | |
| 7:00 pm7:00 | | This Wild Life With Nate Bergman · Rock / Alternative Rock
| Chop ShopChop Shop2033 W North Ave, Chicago | MusicMusicLive music: gigs, concerts, open mics. | SmallSmall | Not listed |
| 7:30 pm7:30 |  | Tedeschi Trucks Band: Future Soul 2026 Tour PLEASE NOTE: Pricing is all-in and includes fees (before taxes if applicable). By purchasing tickets to this event, you agree to abide by the health and safety measures in effect at the time of the…
| 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+ |
| 8:00 pm8:00 |  | Hablando Huevadas - US Tour 2026 Theatre / Podcast
| Copernicus CenterCopernicus Center5216 W. Lawrence Ave, Chicago | TheatreTheatrePlays, musicals, dance and opera. | BigBig | Not listed |
| 8:00 pm8:00 |  | Gilla Band Rock / Pop
| Bottom LoungeBottom Lounge1375 W. Lake St, Chicago | MusicMusicLive music: gigs, concerts, open mics. | RegularRegular | Not listed |
| 8:00 pm8:00 | | Gilla Band, Piss In 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 be…
| Bottom LoungeBottom Lounge1375 W. Lake St, Chicago | MusicMusicLive music: gigs, concerts, open mics. | RegularRegular | Not listed |
| 8:00 pm8:00 |  | Austin Snell (21+ Event) Country
| Joe's on Weed StreetJoe's on Weed Street940 West Weed St., Chicago | MusicMusicLive music: gigs, concerts, open mics. | SmallSmall | 21+21+ |
| 8:00 pm8:00 |  | Maggie Rose The Half Moon Ultimate Experience includes one (1) General Admission Ticket, a Meet & Greet with Maggie Rose, an Individual Photo Opportunity with Maggie Rose, Access to Pre-Show Acoustic Performance…
| Garcia's ChicagoGarcia's Chicago1001 W Washington Blvd, Chicago | MusicMusicLive music: gigs, concerts, open mics. | SmallSmall | 21+21+ |
| 8:00 pm8:00 |  | PLAYGRND SERIES CHICAGO The Premier Hiphop and R&B Experience is coming to Chicago! We're turning up the vibes and bringing that Playgrnd Series energy. So put on your flyest fit, or show some skin and get ready to sing your…
| Thalia HallThalia Hall1807 S Allport Street, Chicago | MusicMusicLive music: gigs, concerts, open mics. | SmallSmall | 21+21+ |
| 8:00 pm8:00 |  | Sammy Rae & The Friends with special guest Melt For as much as Sammy Rae & The Friends may be a band, this collective of dreamers and artists considers themselves a family first. That all-for-one and one-for-all camaraderie ignites their…
| The Salt Shed Indoors (Shed)The Salt Shed Indoors (Shed)1357 N Elston Ave, Chicago | MusicMusicLive music: gigs, concerts, open mics. | SmallSmall | Not listed |
| 8:00 pm8:00 | Silvis, Everyday Fantastic, Om In Gold Rock / Alternative Rock
| Reggies Bananna's ShackReggies Bananna's Shack2105 South State Street, Chicago | MusicMusicLive music: gigs, concerts, open mics. | SmallSmall | Not listed | |
| 8:00 pm8:00 |  | Vincent Neil Emerson Since his 2019 debut, Emerson has made his contemporary mark on the tradition of American songwriting. His newest and fourth full-length album, Blue Stars, with longtime label La Honda Records, visits…
| SPACESPACE1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston | MusicMusicLive music: gigs, concerts, open mics. | SmallSmall | Not listed |
| 8:00 pm8:00 |  | William Elliott Whitmore, Meg & the Wheelers Rock / Pop
| Reggies Rock ClubReggies Rock Club2109 South State Street, 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 | |
| 8:30 pm8:30 |  | THE BONO BROS BAND w/ special guests Chris Neville and Nick Kitsos return to FITZGERALDS Historic Nightclub to raise awareness and funds for NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS: The Bono Bros Band w/ special guests Chris Neville and Nick Kitsos Raising awareness and funds for NAMI. NAMI.org is the National Alliance on Mental Illness. The…
| FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUBFITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB6615 W Roosevelt Road, Berwyn | MusicMusicLive music: gigs, concerts, open mics. | SmallSmall | 21+21+ |
| 9:00 pm9:00Until 2:00. | Call Me Beep Me - Chicago - 2010s Pop & Disney Channel Bops - 21+ FINALLY BACK IN CHICAGO! Your childhood soundtrack, REMIXED for the club! from Disney Channel bangers to iconic 2010 hits ✨
| Stereo NightclubStereo Nightclub5616 West Diversey Avenue, Chicago, IL 60639 | MusicMusicLive music: gigs, concerts, open mics. | SmallSmall | 21+21+ | |
| 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 | MJT the Band, Desmond Jones, When We Was Kids Rock / Pop
| Reggies Music JointReggies Music Joint2105 South State Street, Chicago | MusicMusicLive music: gigs, concerts, open mics. | SmallSmall | Not listed | |
| 9:00 pm9:00 | | ¥ØU$UK ¥UK1MAT$U: Autumn 2026 Tour Doors @ 8PM, Performance @ 9PM This is an AGES 18 AND OVER event. Valid Photo ID is required for age restricted shows. Forms of valid ID are current and non-expired Driver's License, State ID or…
| Aragon BallroomAragon Ballroom1106 W Lawrence, Chicago | TheatreTheatrePlays, musicals, dance and opera. | SmallSmall | 18+18+ |
| 9:30 pm9:30 | | Adam Ray Comedy
| Athenaeum TheatreAthenaeum Theatre2936 North Southport Avenue, Chicago | TheatreTheatrePlays, musicals, dance and opera. | SmallSmall | Not listed |
| 9:30 pm9:30 |  | The Messengers 21+ / www.carolspub.comNight after night...show after show, The Messengers leave audiences dancing, singing and screaming for more. The sound, based on their incredible harmony and raw power, tears…
| Carol's PubCarol's Pub4659 North Clark Street, Chicago | MusicMusicLive music: gigs, concerts, open mics. | SmallSmall | 21+21+ |
| 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 |
| 10:00 pm10:00 | Grabbitz This is an AGES 18 AND OVER event. Valid Photo ID is required for age restricted shows. Forms of valid ID are current and non-expired Driver's License, State ID or Passport. Outset is a standing room…
| OutsetOutset1675 N Elston Ave, Chicago | TheatreTheatrePlays, musicals, dance and opera. | SmallSmall | 18+18+ | |
| 10:00 pm10:00Until 11:30. | Wyatt Feegrado and Luke Abranches: The Sibling Rivalry Tour 10/23/26 Two of the best independent comedians come to The Lincoln Lodge for one night of standup comedy this October!
| The Lincoln LodgeThe Lincoln Lodge2040 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647 | ComedyComedyStand-up, improv and sketch. | SmallSmall | Not listed | |
| TBATime to be announcedThe organiser listed the day but no clock. |  | DePaul Blue Demons Mens Basketball vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish Mens Basketball With DePaul Blue Demons Men's Basketball, Notre Dame Fighting Irish Men's Basketball · Basketball / College
| Wintrust ArenaWintrust Arena200 E Cermak Road, Chicago | SportsSportsGames, matches and races. | MajorMajor | Not listed |
Nights run to 5 AM. A 1 AM show is listed under the evening it started.