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Tomato Throw Show at The Comedy Bar
2-Item Minimum Per Guest First Come, First Served Seating No Outside Food or Beverage Valid ID Required at Entry Join us for the most fun…
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…
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…
Tuesday, October 7th
8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.Meeting Point: In front of the Chicago History Museum
1601 N Clark St.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…
Wednesday, October 8thCadillac Palace Theatre
151 W. Randolph St. , Chicago, IL, 60601Festivals, 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,…
Wednesday, October 8thThe Harris Theater for Music and Dance
205 East Randolph StreetFestivals, 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 8th
7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.30 W. Division St.
30 W. Division St.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 8th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf RdTheatre & 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,…
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 8th
7:30 p.m.Goodman Albert Theatre
170 N. Dearborn, Chicago, IL, 60601Music & 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…
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…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Big White Fog
Theodore Ward’s Big White Fog is the big shoulders on which A Raisin in the Sun stands. First completed in 1938, funded by the Federal Theatre Project, and influenced…
Wednesday, October 8th
7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.Court Theatre
5535 S. Ellis, Chicago, IL, 60637Festivals, 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 #208Music & 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.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.Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island
1300 S. Linn White Dr.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 8th
8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.The Annoyance Theatre
851 W. Belmont Ave.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 8th
8:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.Lookingglass Theatre Company
821 N. Michigan Ave.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 8th
8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.Meeting Point: In front of the Chicago History Museum
1601 N Clark St.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 DivisionTheatre & 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 9thCadillac Palace Theatre
151 W. Randolph St. , Chicago, IL, 60601Festivals, 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 9thThe Harris Theater for Music and Dance
205 East Randolph StreetFestivals, 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.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 RdTheatre & 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,…

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