Upcoming Chicago Events

Name: Micheal O’Siadhail – Poetry Reading with Q&A
Start: 2026-10-08T11:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-10-08T13:30:00-05:00
Location: American Writers Museum

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October 3, 2026: Oct3
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Soul of the Stone at Garfield Park Conservatory — October 3 visit
Visit Soul of the Stone at Garfield Park Conservatory on Saturday, October 3, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The exhibition presents five large Shona…
Garfield Park
Event details
Saturday, October 3rd
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Garfield Park Conservatory
300 North Central Park Avenue
Oct3
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Commemorative Day | Latine Heritage Month
Chicago History Museum marks Latine Heritage Month with a Commemorative Day on Saturday, October 3, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Museum invites visitors…
Lincoln Park
Event details
Saturday, October 3rd
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Chicago History Museum
1601 N. Clark St.
Oct3
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions
Serial Killer: The Exhibition
Serial Killer: The Exhibition makes its Chicago debut on September 5, 2026, at Cinespace Film Studios Chicago, bringing the world’s largest private collection of authentic serial killer artifacts to…
Event details
Saturday, October 3rd
11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
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Cinespace
1501 S Rockwell St
Oct3
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Barbara Bates 40th Anniversary Celebration
Join us for this memorable gala. This milestone evening will begin with a cocktail reception in the Sky Room of the Main Tower and continue…
Event details
Saturday, October 3rd
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Barack Obama Presidential Center
6001 S. Stony Island Ave.
Oct3
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
FashionBar THE SHOWS: October 2026 – The Collective Runway Show
FashionBar THE SHOWS: October 2026 – The Collective Runway Show Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026 Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM Location: Water Tower Place…
The Magnificent Mile
Event details
Saturday, October 3rd
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Water Tower Place
821 N. Michigan Ave.
October 4, 2026: Oct4
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Created Equal: The Premises and Promises of the Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence grounded the revolutionary right of a people to overthrow a government in the philosophical premise that “all men are created equal.”…
Hyde Park
Event details
Sunday, October 4th
9:00 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.
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Special Collections Research Center Exhibition Gallery
1100 East 57th Street
Oct4
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Play for All
Play for All creates a community where play and learning connect for visitors of all abilities. The initiative invites children and families with disabilities to come…
Streeterville
Event details
Sunday, October 4th
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Chicago Children’s Museum
700 E. Grand Ave.
Oct4
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
American Prophets: Writers, Religion, and Culture
American Prophets journeys through the pages of American history to explore the influence of religion and spirituality on writers and culture, with interactive displays incorporating…
Loop
Event details
Sunday, October 4th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
Oct4
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Mini Zoom Room
A mini version of the beloved Zoom Room exhibit will be set up in the museum’s Great Hall for a limited time. On display and ready…
Streeterville
Event details
Sunday, October 4th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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Chicago Children’s Museum
700 E. Grand Ave.
Oct4
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions
Serial Killer: The Exhibition
Serial Killer: The Exhibition makes its Chicago debut on September 5, 2026, at Cinespace Film Studios Chicago, bringing the world’s largest private collection of authentic serial killer artifacts to…
Event details
Sunday, October 4th
11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
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Cinespace
1501 S Rockwell St
Oct4
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
FashionBar THE SHOWS: October 2026 – Evening Wear Collections & Closing Show
Date: Sunday, October 4, 2026 Time: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM Location: Water Tower Place – Level 3 835 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611…
Event details
Sunday, October 4th
3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Water Tower Place
835 N Michigan Ave
October 5, 2026: Oct5
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Created Equal: The Premises and Promises of the Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence grounded the revolutionary right of a people to overthrow a government in the philosophical premise that “all men are created equal.”…
Hyde Park
Event details
Monday, October 5th
9:00 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.
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Special Collections Research Center Exhibition Gallery
1100 East 57th Street
Oct5
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
American Prophets: Writers, Religion, and Culture
American Prophets journeys through the pages of American history to explore the influence of religion and spirituality on writers and culture, with interactive displays incorporating…
Loop
Event details
Monday, October 5th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
Oct5
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Mini Zoom Room
A mini version of the beloved Zoom Room exhibit will be set up in the museum’s Great Hall for a limited time. On display and ready…
Streeterville
Event details
Monday, October 5th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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Chicago Children’s Museum
700 E. Grand Ave.
October 6, 2026: Oct6
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Created Equal: The Premises and Promises of the Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence grounded the revolutionary right of a people to overthrow a government in the philosophical premise that “all men are created equal.”…
Hyde Park
Event details
Tuesday, October 6th
9:00 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.
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Special Collections Research Center Exhibition Gallery
1100 East 57th Street
October 7, 2026: Oct7
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Created Equal: The Premises and Promises of the Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence grounded the revolutionary right of a people to overthrow a government in the philosophical premise that “all men are created equal.”…
Hyde Park
Event details
Wednesday, October 7th
9:00 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.
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Special Collections Research Center Exhibition Gallery
1100 East 57th Street
Oct7
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Mini Zoom Room
A mini version of the beloved Zoom Room exhibit will be set up in the museum’s Great Hall for a limited time. On display and ready…
Streeterville
Event details
Wednesday, October 7th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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Chicago Children’s Museum
700 E. Grand Ave.
Oct7
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions
Serial Killer: The Exhibition
Serial Killer: The Exhibition makes its Chicago debut on September 5, 2026, at Cinespace Film Studios Chicago, bringing the world’s largest private collection of authentic serial killer artifacts to…
Event details
Wednesday, October 7th
11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
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Cinespace
1501 S Rockwell St
Oct7
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Pigment International & Spectrum Chicago
Pigment International is pleased to partner with Spectrum Chicago to create a dynamic program of artist conversations, student engagement, collector experiences, and editorial storytelling throughout…
River North
Event details
Wednesday, October 7th
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
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Merchandise Mart
222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza #470
Oct7
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Chicago Art Fair
Taking place October 7 – 10, the inaugural Chicago Art Fair will bring together world-class galleries presenting exceptional contemporary and modern fine art in Chicago’s…
Event details
Wednesday, October 7th
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
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THE MART
222 W Merchandise Mart Pl
October 8, 2026: Oct8
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Created Equal: The Premises and Promises of the Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence grounded the revolutionary right of a people to overthrow a government in the philosophical premise that “all men are created equal.”…
Hyde Park
Event details
Thursday, October 8th
9:00 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.
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Special Collections Research Center Exhibition Gallery
1100 East 57th Street
Oct8
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
American Prophets: Writers, Religion, and Culture
American Prophets journeys through the pages of American history to explore the influence of religion and spirituality on writers and culture, with interactive displays incorporating…
Loop
Event details
Thursday, October 8th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
Oct8
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Mini Zoom Room
A mini version of the beloved Zoom Room exhibit will be set up in the museum’s Great Hall for a limited time. On display and ready…
Streeterville
Event details
Thursday, October 8th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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Chicago Children’s Museum
700 E. Grand Ave.
Oct8
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Micheal O’Siadhail – Poetry Reading with Q&A
Join us for a special afternoon poetry reading and Q&A with acclaimed Irish poet Micheal O’Siadhail, who will read from and discuss his latest collection…
Loop
Event details
Thursday, October 8th
11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.