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Division Street Farmers Market
Oct15
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.

Wednesday, October 15th
7:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
30 W. Division St.
30 W. Division St.
Boo! at the Zoo
Oct15
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,…

Wednesday, October 15th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf Rd
Alice in Wonderland
Oct15
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,…

Wednesday, October 15th
10:30 a.m.11:30 p.m.

Stitching Stories Asia from East to West
Oct15
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…

Wednesday, October 15th
11:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Heritage Museum of Asian Art
3FL, 3500 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL, 60609
Hundreds and Hundreds of Stars
Oct15
Theatre & Performing Arts

Hundreds and Hundreds of Stars

Motherhood, marijuana, and the multiverse collide in this Chicago-set story of family, immigration, and American identity. Like millions of Americans, Clara is doing her best…

Wednesday, October 15th
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Lookingglass Theatre Company
821 N. Michigan Ave.
Ashland Avenue
Oct15
Theatre & Performing Arts

Ashland Avenue

“You gotta start living your life right now. Because someday you’ll wake up and it’s over.” Pete’s TV and Video has served Chicagoland for 40+…

Wednesday, October 15th
7:30 p.m.
Goodman Albert Theatre
170 N. Dearborn, Chicago, IL, 60601
Flamenco Guitar Virtuoso – Grisha Goryachev
Oct15
Music & Comedy

Flamenco Guitar Virtuoso – Grisha Goryachev

Hailed as “one of the most astonishing flamenco guitarists in the world” (Austin Classical Guitar), Grisha Goryachev blends classical precision with the fiery soul of…

Wednesday, October 15th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
First United Methodist Church at the Chicago Temple
77 W Washington St
Crowd Work Wednesday at The Comedy Bar
Oct15
Music & Comedy

Crowd Work Wednesday at The Comedy Bar

2-Item Minimum Per Guest First Come, First Served Seating No Outside Food or Beverage Valid ID Required at Entry Crowd Work Wednesday is a weekly…

Wednesday, October 15th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Comedy Bar
500 N. LaSalle St.
Mr. Wolf
Oct15
Theatre & Performing Arts

Mr. Wolf

12 years ago, Theresa was stolen from her parents. Now a precocious 15-year-old, she has been rescued and returned to a family that had nearly…

Wednesday, October 15th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Flannau Duo + Quijote Duo // Picosa
Oct15
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy

Flannau Duo + Quijote Duo // Picosa

Ear Taxi Festival presents an ear taxi concert. Hammer & Bow features the Flannau Duo and Quijote Duo, bringing together viola, cello, piano, and percussion…

Wednesday, October 15th
7:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Checkout
4116 N. Clark St.
Goody! An Immersive Folk-Horror Sketch Comedy Show
Oct15
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Goody! An Immersive Folk-Horror Sketch Comedy Show

Hear ye, hear ye! Goody! is back by popular demand! This October, join the town elders of Brian’s Hollow in the meetinghouse for an immersive…

Wednesday, October 15th
8:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Annoyance Theatre
851 W. Belmont Ave.
Halloween Chicago Ghost Tour & Hunt: Lincoln Park Hauntings by American Ghost Walks
Oct15
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, October 15th
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Meeting Point: In front of the Chicago History Museum
1601 N Clark St.
Hooch & Holler Comedy Show
Oct15
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 15th
9:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Bordel Cocktail & Cabaret
1721 W Division
The Lion King
Oct16
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 16th
Cadillac Palace Theatre
151 W. Randolph St. , Chicago, IL, 60601
The Book of Mormon
Oct16
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Book of Mormon

The New York Times calls it “the best musical of this century.” The Washington Post says, “It is the kind of evening that restores your faith in musicals.”…

Thursday, October 16th
CIBC Theatre
18 W. Monroe St. , Chicago, IL, 60602
Ear Taxi Festival
Oct16
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,…

Thursday, October 16th
Chicago Fashion Showcase
Oct16
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Chicago Fashion Showcase

Chicago Fashion Showcase is an all-day event that blends runway shows and X Marks the Shop, a market area which features pop-up shops, art, entertainment…

Thursday, October 16th
Union Station
225 S Canal St
Division Street Farmers Market
Oct16
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 16th
7:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
30 W. Division St.
30 W. Division St.
Boo! at the Zoo
Oct16
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 16th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf Rd
Alice in Wonderland
Oct16
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 16th
10:30 a.m.11:30 p.m.

Stitching Stories Asia from East to West
Oct16
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…

Thursday, October 16th
11:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Heritage Museum of Asian Art
3FL, 3500 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL, 60609
Hundreds and Hundreds of Stars
Oct16
Theatre & Performing Arts

Hundreds and Hundreds of Stars

Motherhood, marijuana, and the multiverse collide in this Chicago-set story of family, immigration, and American identity. Like millions of Americans, Clara is doing her best…

Thursday, October 16th
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Lookingglass Theatre Company
821 N. Michigan Ave.
Clued In: Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way
Oct16
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Clued In: Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way

YOU’RE INVITED…to bear witness to a fully improvised murder mystery. Six improvisers find themselves trapped on stage with a murderer, and nobody knows who the…

Thursday, October 16th
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St.
Coco in Concert Live to Film
Oct16
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy

Coco in Concert Live to Film

Join Lyric for Disney and Pixar’s Coco in Concert Live to Film, the story of Miguel, a young boy who dreams of being an accomplished musician,…

Thursday, October 16th
7:00 p.m.9:15 p.m.
Lyric Opera of Chicago
20 N. Wacker Dr. , Chicago, IL, 60606
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