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LET’S PLAY A GAME: Chicago’s scariest short-form show
Oct4
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

LET’S PLAY A GAME: Chicago’s scariest short-form show

Who’s Line is it Anyways meets Fear Factor in LETS PLAY A GAME, a new short form show that’s a unique blend of comedy, chaos,…

Saturday, October 4th
10:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
Franz West: Millennium Park
Oct5
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

Franz West: Millennium Park

Franz West” Millennium Park features two monumental installations by West: Stonehenge (2011) and Dorit (2002), set against the iconic backdrop of Millennium Park. Stonehenge, with…

Sunday, October 5th
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
The Lion King
Oct5
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…

Sunday, October 5th
Cadillac Palace Theatre
151 W. Randolph St. , Chicago, IL, 60601
Teatro Zinzanni
Oct5
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Teatro Zinzanni

Tickets are on sale Now at https://zinzanni.com/chicago/ for Love, Chaos, & Dinner ! Teatro Zinzanni returns to the vibrant Chicago Loop inside the velvet walls…

Sunday, October 5th
5:00 a.m.9:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Wolff’s Flea Market Opening Day
Oct5
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Wolff’s Flea Market Opening Day

Wolff’s Flea Market announces opening day April 20, 2025. Join us for our 34th season outdoors at the Allstate Arena, Rosemont. Sundays 6am-2pm through October…

Sunday, October 5th
6:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Wolff’s Flea Market
6920 N Mannheim Rd
Division Street Farmers Market
Oct5
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.

Sunday, October 5th
7:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
30 W. Division St.
30 W. Division St.
Glenwood Sunday Market in Rogers Park
Oct5
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Glenwood Sunday Market in Rogers Park

The nonprofit Rogers Park Business Alliance (RPBA) announces 23 local vendors for the 16th anniversary season of the Glenwood Sunday Market, which will operate every…

Sunday, October 5th
9:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Glenwood Alfresco
Maxwell Street Market
Oct5
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Maxwell Street Market

Visitors to the Maxwell Street Market will experience an eclectic mix of foods and finds—including handmade crafts, resale housewares, clothing, and much more.

Sunday, October 5th
10:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
Maxwell Street Market
800 S. Desplaines St.
By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience
Oct5
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…

Sunday, October 5th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Boo! at the Zoo
Oct5
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,…

Sunday, October 5th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf Rd
Big Bus Tours’ Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour
Oct5
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.…

Sunday, October 5th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Living in the Shade: Open Space and Public Housing
Oct5
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…

Sunday, October 5th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
National Public Housing Museum
919 S. Ada St.
The World Within: Chicago’s Original & Best Architecture Interiors Tour
Oct5
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…

Sunday, October 5th
11:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Chicago Loop & River North
Chicago Greeter InstaGreeter Walks of the Loop
Oct5

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…

Sunday, October 5th
11:30 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Meet at Chicago Cultural Center – Welcome Desk – Randolph St. Entrance
Rappel In Northwest Chicago
Oct5
Sports & Recreation, Tours & Attractions

Rappel In Northwest Chicago

Conquer your limits at 168 feet up and rappel down the Westin Chicago Northwest in Itasca Illinois. Professional equipment provided and no experience needed. Trained…

Sunday, October 5th
12:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Westin Chicago Northwest
400 Park Blvd.
Crossing Borders // La Caccina // Holocene
Oct5
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy

Crossing Borders // La Caccina // Holocene

Ear Taxi Festival presents an ear taxi concert. Celebrate contemporary music with powerful performances from Crossing Borders Music, La Caccina, and Holocene. Crossing Borders’ program…

Sunday, October 5th
2:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
PianoForte Chicago
1335 South Michigan Avenue
Refracted Theatre Company Presents “Dream Hou$e”
Oct5
Theatre & Performing Arts

Refracted Theatre Company Presents “Dream Hou$e”

Award-winning Refracted Theatre Company presents Dream Hou$e, written by Eliana Pipes and directed by Laura Alcalá Baker, September 12 – October 18, at the Den…

Sunday, October 5th
3:00 p.m.5:30 p.m.
The Den Theatre
1331 N Milwaukee Ave
90 Minute Architecture River Tour in Chicago
Oct5
Tours & Attractions

90 Minute Architecture River Tour in Chicago

Experience Chicago’s Best 90-Min Architecture Boat Tour starting May 3, 2025! Led by expert tour guides, this is perfect for all ages. Explore the city’s…

Sunday, October 5th
5:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
Summer Of George, 900 South Wells Street, Chicago, United States
Summer Of George, 900 South Wells Street, Chicago, United States
Evanston Art Center’s 23rd Annual Winter Arts & Crafts Expo
Oct5
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Evanston Art Center’s 23rd Annual Winter Arts & Crafts Expo

The Evanston Art Center (EAC) is excited to announce our Call for Art for our 23rd Annual Winter Arts & Crafts Expo. EXHIBITION: 23rd Annual…

Sunday, October 5th
5:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central St
Alice Cooper & Judas Priest Live
Oct5
Sunday, October 5th
6:45 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
19100 Ridgeland Ave
Ziggy Marley and Burning Spear – Do The Reggae Tour
Oct5
Music & Comedy

Ziggy Marley and Burning Spear – Do The Reggae Tour

Ziggy Marley and Burning Spear will join forces for the co-headlining Do The Reggae Tour across the United States in fall 2025.

Sunday, October 5th
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Salt Shed
1357 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL
Big Bus Tours’ Sunset Live Tour
Oct5
Tours & Attractions

Big Bus Tours’ Sunset Live Tour

Big Bus Tours, the global leader in open-top bus sightseeing, invites visitors to experience the enhanced Sunset Live Tour in Chicago. Available May 8 through…

Sunday, October 5th
7:30 p.m.9:15 p.m.
618 N Clark St.
618 N. Clark St
Mr. Wolf
Oct5
Theatre & Performing Arts

Mr. Wolf

14 years ago, the infant Theresa was stolen from her parents. Now, the precocious 15-year-old has been rescued, and quickly returned to a family that…

Sunday, October 5th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Air Play Moon Safari
Oct5
Music & Comedy

Air Play Moon Safari

Legendary French duo AIR returns to The Auditorium and to continue celebrating the 25th anniversary of their debut album Moon Safari. Similar to their recent…

Sunday, October 5th
8:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Auditorium Theatre
50 East Ida B. Wells Drive
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