Want to know what’s happening this weekend in Chicago? Look no further. There’s a whole calendar of exciting events, exhibits, and activities taking place all over the city this month in Chicago.
Check out just a few of the events and happening in Chicago this weekend, Nov. 6 – Nov. 8, 2026.
312 Comedy Festival
This multi-day celebration of stand-up comedy features performances from more than 20 top comedians across six Chicago venues.
Christmas Around the World
One of Chicago’s most beloved holiday traditions returns to the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, where a four-story, floor-to-dome Christmas tree anchors a celebration of global winter traditions.
Black Harvest Film Festival
Celebrating more than 30 years in Chicago, the Black Harvest Film Festival returns to celebrate the Black cinematic experience.
Chicago Humanities Fall Festival
Chicago’s biggest ideas take the stage at the Chicago Humanities Fall Festival, a series of nearly 50 talks, performances, and conversations with authors, actors, comedians, and thinkers.
Theater of the Mind
Now Extended Multiple experiences per day at the Reid Murdoch Building, 333 N LaSalle Visit TheateroftheMindChicago.com for dates, times, and tickets Created by David Byrne…
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey is bringing its reimagined show, "The Greatest Show On Earth," to Rosemont, IL, for seven performances from Friday, November…
The Cosmic Underground Show
Step aboard for a one-of-a-kind journey where mind-reading, magic, comedy, and sci-fi collide in ways you won’t find anywhere else in Chicago. Hosted by real-life…
Wicker Park Bucktown’s “First Fridays” Art Walk
The “First Fridays Art Walk,” organized by the Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce, welcomes art enthusiasts to explore the neighborhoods’ vibrant arts scene. All…
Premonitions Inc. at Kermess
We saw you coming. Fourteen floors above Randolph Street, aerialists fly through a century-old Belgian Spiegeltent while acrobatics, burlesque, cabaret, and comedy unfold around your…
All That Glam: Chicago’s Art Deco Masterpieces Walking Tour
“All That Glam: Chicago’s Art Deco Masterpieces” is a 2-hour walking tour celebrating the glitz, elegance, and futuristic flair of Chicago’s 1920s Art Deco buildings…
Boozy Tea at Bar Pendry
Saturdays | 11:00am – 3:00pm Boozy Tea is afternoon tea with a cocktail twist at Bar Pendry, the fireside bar inside Pendry Chicago, served Saturdays…
Iconic Foods of Chicago Food Tour
Chicago is known across the world for inventing and perfecting five authentic dishes that are “must eats” and the Iconic Foods of Chicago Food tour…
Explore our events calendar for more Chicago events and happenings.
Please note that all events are subject to change.
