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Trapped in a Musical – an improvised musical
Oct10
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Trapped in a Musical – an improvised musical

Trapped in a Musical is a completely improvised Broadway-style show created before your very eyes. It’s the opening and closing night of a brand new…

Friday, October 10th
9:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Paul Faravhar at The Comedy Bar
Oct10
Music & Comedy

Paul Faravhar at The Comedy Bar

2-Item Minimum Per Guest First Come, First Served Seating No Outside Food or Beverage Valid ID Required at Entry Chicago based Paul Farahvar delights audiences…

Friday, October 10th
9:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.
The Comedy Bar
500 N. LaSalle St.
Voila: The Improvised Musical
Oct10
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Voila: The Improvised Musical

iO Chicago presents: a fully made-up, off-off-off Broadway style musical every Friday at 10pm in the Fremont Theater. Spend your Friday night with us. See…

Friday, October 10th
10:00 p.m.11:30 p.m.
The iO Theater, 1501 N Kingsbury St, Chicago, IL 60642, USA,
The iO Theater, 1501 N Kingsbury St, Chicago, IL 60642, USA,
Hitch*Cocktails
Oct10
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Hitch*Cocktails

A Chicago based improv comedy show and drinking game based on the works of Alfred Hitchcock. Based on an audience suggestion, the cast weave together…

Friday, October 10th
10:00 p.m.11:30 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
The Lion King
Oct11
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Lion King

Giraffes strut. Birds swoop. Gazelles leap. The entire Serengeti comes to life as never before. And as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly emerges from…

Saturday, October 11th
Cadillac Palace Theatre
151 W. Randolph St. , Chicago, IL, 60601
Ear Taxi Festival
Oct11
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Ear Taxi Festival

The Ear Taxi Festival 2025, themed “The Composer’s Voice,” is a landmark event showcasing contemporary concert music across Chicagoland from October 3 through November 2,…

Saturday, October 11th
Pumpkin Lights & Playful Frights
Oct11
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Pumpkin Lights & Playful Frights

Step into WNDR this October for a seasonal spectacle like never before. Celebrate fall fun at WNDR Museum next month where treats, surprises, entertainment and…

Saturday, October 11th
wndr museum
1130 W Monroe St.
Division Street Farmers Market
Oct11
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Division Street Farmers Market

Fresh seasonal produce, flowers, prepared foods, unique Chicago-made products and rare finds are available at the Division Street Farmers Market.

Saturday, October 11th
7:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
30 W. Division St.
30 W. Division St.
Englewood Village Market
Oct11
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Englewood Village Market

Grow Greater Englewood’s 6th Annual Englewood Village Market kicks off on Saturday, June 14th to connect residents with Black-owned businesses and activities rooted in Black…

Saturday, October 11th
9:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Englewood Village Plaza
5800 S Halsted
CSI | Materiality in Sculpture: A Dialogue Between Substance and Form
Oct11
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

CSI | Materiality in Sculpture: A Dialogue Between Substance and Form

Evanston Art Center 2025 Exhibition: CSI | Materiality in Sculpture: A Dialogue Between Substance and Form EXHIBITION DATES: September 27 – November 9, 2025 OPENING…

Saturday, October 11th
9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central St
The Forgotten Lives Project
Oct11
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

The Forgotten Lives Project

The Evanston Art Center (EAC) is excited to welcome the public to The Forgotten Lives Project   “I’m a digital collage artist and photographer and…

Saturday, October 11th
9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central St
Leo Lionni’s Frederick
Oct11
Theatre & Performing Arts

Leo Lionni’s Frederick

While other mice are gathering food for the winter, Frederick daydreams the summer away. But when fall weather comes, it is Frederick who has stored…

Saturday, October 11th
9:30 a.m.10:30 a.m.
Chicago Children’s Theatre
100 S Racine Ave
By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience
Oct11
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience

By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience dives into the science of biodiversity and what it takes to protect it—showcasing the research, conservation, and education work happening…

Saturday, October 11th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Boo! at the Zoo
Oct11
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Boo! at the Zoo

Get ready for a fang-tastic time at BOO! at the Zoo, Brookfield Zoo Chicago’s family-friendly Halloween celebration. This event is packed with not-so-scary thrills, festive decorations,…

Saturday, October 11th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf Rd
Big Bus Tours’ Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour
Oct11
Tours & Attractions

Big Bus Tours’ Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour

Big Bus Tours’ daily Hop-On, Hop-Off tours offer visitors a convenient way to explore Chicago’s vibrant downtown, including historic landmarks, cultural institutions and hidden gems.…

Saturday, October 11th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Living in the Shade: Open Space and Public Housing
Oct11
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Living in the Shade: Open Space and Public Housing

This exhibition at the National Public Housing Museum explores the role of open space—large lawns and tenant gardens, paved paths and play spaces, shady seating…

Saturday, October 11th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
National Public Housing Museum
919 S. Ada St.
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
Oct11
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360

Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360 provides a panoramic view through history and truth, inviting visitors of all backgrounds to witness stories of survival, ask questions, and reflect…

Saturday, October 11th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
360 N State St
Woodland Creatures’ Halloween
Oct11
Theatre & Performing Arts

Woodland Creatures’ Halloween

Theater for Young Audiences @ Corn presents our newest show, perfect for young ones and the entire family! In Woodland Creatures’ Halloween, our friends are…

Saturday, October 11th
11:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Cornservatory
4210 N Lincoln Ave
The World Within: Chicago’s Original & Best Architecture Interiors Tour
Oct11
Tours & Attractions

The World Within: Chicago’s Original & Best Architecture Interiors Tour

“Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.”  (Confucius) Everyone does a boat tour when they visit Chicago.  But as fun as that is, it’s…

Saturday, October 11th
11:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Chicago Loop & River North
Stitching Stories Asia from East to West
Oct11
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Stitching Stories Asia from East to West

As part of Journey Chicago and Open House Chicago, the Heritage Museum of Asian Art—together with the Abrahamic Center for Cultural Education and Japanese Culture…

Saturday, October 11th
11:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Heritage Museum of Asian Art
3FL, 3500 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL, 60609
Chicago Greeter InstaGreeter Walks of the Loop
Oct11

Chicago Greeter InstaGreeter Walks of the Loop

InstaGreeter Downtown walks Looking for a quick and easy way to see downtown Chicago’s top sights? Let InstaGreeter take you on a free hour-long guided…

Saturday, October 11th
11:30 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Meet at Chicago Cultural Center – Welcome Desk – Randolph St. Entrance
Seadog Architecture Tour on the Chicago River
Oct11
Tours & Attractions

Seadog Architecture Tour on the Chicago River

Soak in unobstructed views of Chicago’s world-famous architecture with an exciting 45-minute ride on our Seadog Chicago River Architecture Tour! Starting right on the Chicago…

Saturday, October 11th
12:30 p.m.1:30 p.m.
City Cruises – River Esplanade
455 N Cityfront Plaza Dr
The World Within: Chicago’s Original & Best Architecture Interiors Tour
Oct11
Tours & Attractions

The World Within: Chicago’s Original & Best Architecture Interiors Tour

“Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.”  (Confucius) Everyone does a boat tour when they visit Chicago.  But as fun as that is, it’s…

Saturday, October 11th
1:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Chicago Loop & River North
EXP Presents Horizon of Khufu
Oct11
Tours & Attractions

EXP Presents Horizon of Khufu

Be among the first to experience EXP Rosemont, a brand-new 26,000-square-foot immersive destination blending art, science and technology through rotating world-class experiences. Opening its doors…

Saturday, October 11th
1:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
EXP
9900 Berwyn Avenue
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