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Chicago Seadog Haunted River Tour
Step aboard our Seadog Haunted Tours for a fun-filled journey through Chicago’s history of ghosts, spirits, scandals, and sins. As you cruise along the Chicago…
Friday, October 17th
5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.City Cruises – River Esplanade
455 N Cityfront Plaza DrMuseums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Escape the Museum at Griffin MSI
Escape the Museum is back and better than ever. After a sold-out weekend in 2024, Griffin MSI is hosting 12 nights of “The Wandering Alchemist.”…
Friday, October 17th
5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
5700 S DuSable Lake Shore DriveMuseums, Galleries & Exhibitions
🎃 BOO with SUE at the Field Museum
Explore science after hours at the Field Museum with the whole family! Trick-or-treat yourself to a night at the Field Museum! This after hours Halloween…
Friday, October 17th
5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.The Field Museum
1400 S Lake Shore Dr,Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Wicker Park Bucktown’s “First Fridays” Art Walk
The “First Fridays Art Walk,” organized by the Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce, welcomes art enthusiasts to explore the neighborhoods’ vibrant arts scene. All…
Friday, October 17th
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.Jackson Junge Gallery
1389 N Milwaukee AveSports & Recreation, Tours & Attractions
A Night with Chicago Football Conference Champions: Brian Urlacher, Rex Grossman & Alex Brown
Duration 3 hours Multi-course buffet dinner Premium open bar Shared cabaret seating Onboard DJ entertainment Stunning city skyline views Live show experience
Friday, October 17th
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.City Cruises Chicago – Navy Pier
600 E Grand AveMusic & Comedy, Tours & Attractions
A Night with Chicago Football Conference Champions: Brian Urlacher, Rex Grossman & Alex Brown
Relive the 2006 season with legends aboard City Cruises Live! Celebrate one of the most unforgettable chapters in Chicago football history with the players who…
Friday, October 17th
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.City Cruises Chicago – Navy Pier
600 E Grand AveMuseums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Mystery at the Museum: Masquerade Heist
This Halloween season, WNDR Museum transforms into a world of secrets & stolen wonders. The Masquerade Heist will run from Oct 4 to Nov 1…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
The Infinite Wrench
Don’t miss the longest running late-night show in Chicago! At The Infinite Wrench you’ll see 30 original plays in 60 minutes written and performed by…
Friday, October 17th
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.The Neo-Futurist Theater
5153 N. Ashland Ave.Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
ComedySportz Chicago
Chicago’s longest running and best interactive improv comedy experience. ComedySportz is comedy played as a sport, not comedy ABOUT sports (whew). Refs, fouls, points, games…
Friday, October 17th
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.Malarkey Comedy
1501 N. Kingsbury St.Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
ComedySportz Chicago
Chicago’s longest running and best interactive improv comedy experience. ComedySportz is comedy played as a sport, not comedy ABOUT sports (whew). Refs, fouls, points, games…
Friday, October 17th
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.Malarkey Comedy Company
1501 N Kingsbury StMusic & Comedy
Matty Chymbor at The Comedy Bar
2-Item Minimum Per Guest First Come, First Served Seating No Outside Food or Beverage Valid ID Required at Entry Matty Chymbor is an LA based…
Music & Comedy
Chicago’s Best Stand Up
Welcome to Chicago’s Best Stand Up at The Laugh Factory – Chicago! Get ready for a night of laughter and entertainment in the heart of…
Friday, October 17th
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.The Laugh Factory
175 N BroadwayMuseums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Zhou B Art Center 3rd Friday
Zhou B Art Center opens exhibitions every 3rd Friday of the month with an evening reception from 7pm-10pm hosted by resident artists and galleries. This…
Friday, October 17th
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.Zhou B Art Center
1029 W. 35th StreetMusic & 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…
Friday, October 17th
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. RandolphMusic & Comedy
Lainey Wilson: Whirlwind World Tour
With special guests Muscadine Bloodline & Maddox Batson
Friday, October 17th
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.Allstate Arena
6920 Mannheim RoadFestivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
The Fall West Loop Contemporary Fine Art Expo – First Look Preview
An Art Expo unlike any in Chicagoland! The Fall West Loop Contemporary Fine Art Expo is a curated boutique expo showcasing over 40 invitation-only fine…
Friday, October 17th
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.Stephen M Bailey Auditorium, Plumbers Hall
1340 West Washington Blvd.Music & Comedy
Morgan Jay – The Goofy Guy Tour
Comedian Morgan Jay will perform live at The Chicago Theatre on Oct. 17, 2025.
Friday, October 17th
7:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.The Chicago Theatre
175 N. StateTheatre & 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+…
Friday, October 17th
7:30 p.m.Goodman Albert Theatre
170 N. Dearborn, Chicago, IL, 60601Theatre & Performing Arts
Revolution(s)
By Zayd Ayers Dohrn Music and Lyrics by Tom Morello Directed by Steve H. Broadnax III October 4 – November 9, 2025 Put your hands…
Theatre & Performing Arts
The Improvised Shakespeare Company®
The Improvised Shakespeare Company® proudly presents its critically-acclaimed, long-running hit show Improvised Shakespeare Chicago, now in its 19th year! Join us for an evening of…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Improvised Shakespeare
Critically-acclaimed improvised comedy featuring the language and themes of William Shakespeare
Theatre & Performing Arts
Gangsta Baby
The hit production from the London Pub Theatre scene – first production in the US Junior is a queer sex worker in Hastings suffering from…
Friday, October 17th
7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Open Space Arts
1411 W. Wilson Ave, Chicago, IL, 60640Music & Comedy
Belcea Quartet
Passion, precision, and pure emotion lie at the heart of Belcea’s Quartet performances. Featuring Romanian violinist Corina Belcea, Korean Australian violinist Suyeon Kang, Polish violist…
Friday, October 17th
7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Mandel Hall, University of Chicago
1131 East 57th StreetTheatre & 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…
Friday, October 17th
7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Lookingglass Theatre Company
821 N. Michigan Ave.

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