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Make Pasta With Chef Janet At a Local Brewery
Nov10
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Make Pasta With Chef Janet At a Local Brewery

If fresh pasta is on your home dining menu, this in-person cooking class with Chef Janet is just for you! You’ll learn how simple it…

Monday, November 10th
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Illuminated Brew Works
6186 N Northwest Hwy
Halloween Chicago Ghost Tour & Hunt: Lincoln Park Hauntings by American Ghost Walks
Nov10
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Tours & Attractions

Halloween Chicago Ghost Tour & Hunt: Lincoln Park Hauntings by American Ghost Walks

Join American Ghost Walks on a spine-chilling Chicago Ghost Tour & Ghost Hunt in Lincoln Park, known for its eerie hauntings and chilling history. Dive…

Monday, November 10th
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Meeting Point: In front of the Chicago History Museum
1601 N Clark St.
Padma Lakshmi’s All American
Nov11
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Padma Lakshmi’s All American

Padma Lakshmi is the Emmy Award-nominated host, producer, and bestselling author we all know and love from Top Chef and the acclaimed Hulu series Taste…

Tuesday, November 11th
7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture
2936 North Southport Avenue
Halloween Chicago Ghost Tour & Hunt: Lincoln Park Hauntings by American Ghost Walks
Nov11
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Tours & Attractions

Halloween Chicago Ghost Tour & Hunt: Lincoln Park Hauntings by American Ghost Walks

Join American Ghost Walks on a spine-chilling Chicago Ghost Tour & Ghost Hunt in Lincoln Park, known for its eerie hauntings and chilling history. Dive…

Tuesday, November 11th
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Meeting Point: In front of the Chicago History Museum
1601 N Clark St.
Aba Cellar Tasting Series: Italy
Nov12
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Aba Cellar Tasting Series: Italy

Join Aba on Wednesday, November 12th at 5:30PM or 8:15PM for an intimate tasting experience guided by Sommelier John C. Slatter, featuring Italian wines from…

Wednesday, November 12th
5:30 p.m.7:30 p.m.
Aba
302 N Green St 3rd Floor
GOOD THINGS: An Evening with Samin Nosrat
Nov12
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

GOOD THINGS: An Evening with Samin Nosrat

Spend an uplifting evening with Samin Nosrat as she discusses her new book, GOOD THINGS. Samin will share stories around the inspiration for the cookbook,…

Wednesday, November 12th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture
2936 North Southport Avenue
Halloween Chicago Ghost Tour & Hunt: Lincoln Park Hauntings by American Ghost Walks
Nov12
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Tours & Attractions

Halloween Chicago Ghost Tour & Hunt: Lincoln Park Hauntings by American Ghost Walks

Join American Ghost Walks on a spine-chilling Chicago Ghost Tour & Ghost Hunt in Lincoln Park, known for its eerie hauntings and chilling history. Dive…

Wednesday, November 12th
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Meeting Point: In front of the Chicago History Museum
1601 N Clark St.
Aba Cellar Tasting Series: Italy
Nov12
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Aba Cellar Tasting Series: Italy

Join Aba on Wednesday, November 12th at 5:30PM or 8:15PM for an intimate tasting experience guided by Sommelier John C. Slatter, featuring Italian wines from…

Wednesday, November 12th
8:15 p.m.10:15 p.m.
Aba
302 N Green St 3rd Floor
Salman Rushdie: The Eleventh Hour
Nov13
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Salman Rushdie: The Eleventh Hour

The internationally renowned, award-winning author Salman Rushdie discusses his newest novel, The Eleventh Hour, a spellbinding exploration of life, death, and what comes into focus…

Thursday, November 13th
7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture
2936 North Southport Avenue
About Last Night: A One Night Stand Storytelling Series
Nov13
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

About Last Night: A One Night Stand Storytelling Series

Great dates get a text back, but bad dates are worth sharing! That’s why we’re finally bringing SF’s favorite storytelling show About Last Night, back…

Thursday, November 13th
7:15 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Den Theatre
1331 North Milwaukee Avenue
Halloween Chicago Ghost Tour & Hunt: Lincoln Park Hauntings by American Ghost Walks
Nov13
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Tours & Attractions

Halloween Chicago Ghost Tour & Hunt: Lincoln Park Hauntings by American Ghost Walks

Join American Ghost Walks on a spine-chilling Chicago Ghost Tour & Ghost Hunt in Lincoln Park, known for its eerie hauntings and chilling history. Dive…

Thursday, November 13th
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Meeting Point: In front of the Chicago History Museum
1601 N Clark St.
Wicker Park Bucktown’s “First Fridays” Art Walk
Nov14
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

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…

Friday, November 14th
6:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Jackson Junge Gallery
1389 N Milwaukee Ave
Staple + Stitch Art Book and Print Fair
Nov14
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Staple + Stitch Art Book and Print Fair

Staple + Stitch is an art book and print fair featuring over 65 vendors from across the US. A celebration and engagement with art, text,…

Friday, November 14th
6:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
21c Museum Hotel Chicago
55 East Ontario St.
Venetian Veil
Nov14
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Venetian Veil

Venetian Veil is a Latin fusion masquerade fashion show at Carnivale, Chicago. Blending runway, live performance, and technology. The presentation unfolds in four segments from…

Friday, November 14th
6:30 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Carnivale
702 w fulton market
Halloween Chicago Ghost Tour & Hunt: Lincoln Park Hauntings by American Ghost Walks
Nov14
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Tours & Attractions

Halloween Chicago Ghost Tour & Hunt: Lincoln Park Hauntings by American Ghost Walks

Join American Ghost Walks on a spine-chilling Chicago Ghost Tour & Ghost Hunt in Lincoln Park, known for its eerie hauntings and chilling history. Dive…

Friday, November 14th
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Meeting Point: In front of the Chicago History Museum
1601 N Clark St.
21st Annual Lycée French Market
Nov15
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

21st Annual Lycée French Market

The 21st Annual Lycée French Market returns to transform Chicago’s French international school into a bustling, Parisian-style marketplace. More than 75 local and French artisanal…

Saturday, November 15th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Lycée Français de Chicago 1929 West Wilson Ave.Chicago, IL 60640
1929 West Wilson Ave
City Civics Day 2025
Nov15
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

City Civics Day 2025

The Department of Planning and Development and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events invite you to a free, day-long celebration of civic involvement…

Saturday, November 15th
10:30 a.m.4:00 p.m.
David Rubensiten Forum
1201 E 60th St,
Staple + Stitch Art Book and Print Fair
Nov15
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Staple + Stitch Art Book and Print Fair

Staple + Stitch is an art book and print fair featuring over 65 vendors from across the US. A celebration and engagement with art, text,…

Saturday, November 15th
11:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
21c Museum Hotel Chicago
55 East Ontario St.
Community Day: IAM a story
Nov15
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Community Day: IAM a story

Discover together through engaging activities for all ages as you explore the Museum, learn about the art on view, and create your own artwork with…

Saturday, November 15th
11:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
Intuit Art Museum
756 N Milwaukee Ave
Fourth Annual Frankie Knuckles Festival
Nov15
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Fourth Annual Frankie Knuckles Festival

In partnership with the Frankie Knuckles Foundation, Choose Chicago, The Smart Museum of Art, and Goodman Theatre, Rebuild is proud to present our Fourth Annual…

Saturday, November 15th
12:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
The Land School
7200 S. Dorchester Avenue
Brookfield Zoo Chicago Reindeer Run
Nov15
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Brookfield Zoo Chicago Reindeer Run

Get ready to dash through the Zoo this holiday season with our annual Reindeer Run! Whether you’re running or walking, this family-friendly event is the perfect…

Saturday, November 15th
5:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf Rd
21st Annual Lycée French Market
Nov16
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

21st Annual Lycée French Market

The 21st Annual Lycée French Market returns to transform Chicago’s French international school into a bustling, Parisian-style marketplace. More than 75 local and French artisanal…

Sunday, November 16th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Lycée Français de Chicago 1929 West Wilson Ave.Chicago, IL 60640
1929 West Wilson Ave
Chicago Artisan Market – Fulton Market
Nov16
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Chicago Artisan Market – Fulton Market

The Chicago Artisan Market in Fulton Market takes place at historic Morgan MFG (401 N. Morgan St., Chicago) in the heart of Fulton Market.  This…

Sunday, November 16th
11:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
401 North Morgan Street Chicago
401 North Morgan Street
Staple + Stitch Art Book and Print Fair
Nov16
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Staple + Stitch Art Book and Print Fair

Staple + Stitch is an art book and print fair featuring over 65 vendors from across the US. A celebration and engagement with art, text,…

Sunday, November 16th
11:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
21c Museum Hotel Chicago
55 East Ontario St.
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