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Mr. Wolf
Oct8
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…

Wednesday, October 8th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Alyssa Arrigo and Leila Bowie McClenahan // Black Moon Trio
Oct8
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy

Alyssa Arrigo and Leila Bowie McClenahan // Black Moon Trio

Ear Taxi Festival presents an ear taxi concert. Join Alyssa Arrigo and Leila Bowie McClenahan as they present works by four brilliant local composers, many…

Wednesday, October 8th
7:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Elastic Arts
3429 W. Diversey #208
Mumford & Sons With Michael Kiwanuka
Oct8
Music & Comedy

Mumford & Sons With Michael Kiwanuka

Mumford & Sons will be stopping in Chicago on October 8 for their 2025 tour, in support of their fifth album RUSHMERE. Joining them as…

Wednesday, October 8th
7:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
United Center
1901 W Madison St.
Shawn Mendes – On The Road Again Tour
Oct8
Music & Comedy

Shawn Mendes – On The Road Again Tour

Shawn Mendes will perform live at Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island on Oct. 8, 2025.

Wednesday, October 8th
7:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
Hooch & Holler Comedy Show
Oct8
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Hooch & Holler Comedy Show

Every Wednesday The Best Speakeasy In Chicago Hosts The Hottest Comedians The City Has To Offer! Indulge In Our Amazing Craft Cocktails And Enjoy An…

Wednesday, October 8th
9:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Bordel Cocktail & Cabaret
1721 W Division
Franz West: Millennium Park
Oct9
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…

Thursday, October 9th
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
The Lion King
Oct9
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…

Thursday, October 9th
Cadillac Palace Theatre
151 W. Randolph St. , Chicago, IL, 60601
Division Street Farmers Market
Oct9
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.

Thursday, October 9th
7:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
30 W. Division St.
30 W. Division St.
By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience
Oct9
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…

Thursday, October 9th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Boo! at the Zoo
Oct9
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,…

Thursday, October 9th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf Rd
Big Bus Tours’ Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour
Oct9
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.…

Thursday, October 9th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Living in the Shade: Open Space and Public Housing
Oct9
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…

Thursday, October 9th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
National Public Housing Museum
919 S. Ada St.
Alice in Wonderland
Oct9
Theatre & Performing Arts

Alice in Wonderland

Follow Alice as she travels down the Rabbit Hole to the most amazing places!  Along her fantastic journey she’ll meet the Mad Hatter, March Hare,…

Thursday, October 9th
10:30 a.m.11:30 p.m.

The World Within: Chicago’s Original & Best Architecture Interiors Tour
Oct9
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…

Thursday, October 9th
11:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Chicago Loop & River North
90 Minute Architecture River Tour in Chicago
Oct9
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…

Thursday, October 9th
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
Teatro Zinzanni
Oct9
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…

Thursday, October 9th
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny Tour
Oct9
Music & Comedy

Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny Tour

Comedian Jimmy Carr will perform live at The Chicago Theatre on Oct. 9, 2025.

Thursday, October 9th
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Chicago Theatre
175 N. State
Big Bus Tours’ Sunset Live Tour
Oct9
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…

Thursday, October 9th
7:30 p.m.9:15 p.m.
618 N Clark St.
618 N. Clark St
Mr. Wolf
Oct9
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…

Thursday, October 9th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Hadelich, Dvořák & Brahms 2
Oct9
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Hadelich, Dvořák & Brahms 2

Overview Dvořák expertly weaves the heartbeat of Czech folk dances into his soulful Violin Concerto. It’s a perfect vehicle for Augustin Hadelich, who “conveys the…

Thursday, October 9th
7:30 p.m.9:40 p.m.
Chicago Symphony Center
220 S Michigan Ave
Refracted Theatre Company Presents “Dream Hou$e”
Oct9
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…

Thursday, October 9th
7:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Den Theatre
1331 N Milwaukee Ave
Remy Bumppo Theatre Company’s “Wish You Were Here”
Oct9
Theatre & Performing Arts

Remy Bumppo Theatre Company’s “Wish You Were Here”

Remy Bumppo Theatre Company’s first production in its 30th anniversary season is Wish You Were Here, written by Sanaz Toossi, Pulitzer Prize winner for English…

Thursday, October 9th
7:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Theater Wit
Aśe // Nick Zoulek // Ty Bouque
Oct9
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy

Aśe // Nick Zoulek // Ty Bouque

Ear Taxi Festival present an ear taxi concert. Aśe presents Revolt for Freedom, a powerful reimagining of history, flipping the narrative by empowering enslaved Africans…

Thursday, October 9th
7:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Epiphany Center for the Arts
201 South Ashland Avenue
Improvsed DCOM
Oct9
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Improvsed DCOM

Dive into the nostalgia of Disney Channel Original Movies with the cast of Improvised DCOM! This All Star cast is bringing screen to stage every…

Thursday, October 9th
8:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Malarkey Comedy Company
1501 N Kingsbury St
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