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The World Within: Chicago’s Original & Best Architecture Interiors Tour
Oct19
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…

Saturday October 19, 2024
1:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Chicago Loop & River North
Magic Show & Ghost Hunt
Oct19
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Magic Show & Ghost Hunt

Kids of all ages will be entertained and amused at this popular Magic Show by James Jensen. Jim’s style of close-up magic is engaging with…

Saturday October 19, 2024
1:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
North Riverside Park Mall
7501 West Cermak Road
A Conversation with Chicago’s Leading UFOlogists
Oct19
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

A Conversation with Chicago’s Leading UFOlogists

This year we’ve seen a rise in the interest of UFO phenomenon and related activity. Even celebrities Tucker Carlson and John Oliver have given interesting…

Saturday October 19, 2024
1:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Harold Washington Library Center
400 S. State Street
Open Your Eyes: Explore Chicago’s Underground Pedway & Other Secrets of the Loop
Oct19
Tours & Attractions

Open Your Eyes: Explore Chicago’s Underground Pedway & Other Secrets of the Loop

“What strange phenomena we find in a great city — all we need do is stroll about with our eyes open.” (Charles Baudelaire) Come experience…

Saturday October 19, 2024
2:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Chicago Pedway
120 N. LaSalle St.
Atonement
Oct19
Theatre & Performing Arts

Atonement

Witness the U.S. premiere of renowned choreographer Cathy Marston’s ‘Atonement’ in her re-imagining of Ian McEwan’s 2001 novel-turned Academy Award®-winning film. The poignant story follows…

Saturday October 19, 2024
2:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Lyric Opera of Chicago
20 N. Wacker Dr. , Chicago, IL, 60606
Create Your Collection! Artist Book Workshop with Natia
Oct19
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

Create Your Collection! Artist Book Workshop with Natia

Create your own “collection” using traditional bookbinding and stitching techniques!   Join us to create your own artist book! In this workshop, you’ll learn various…

Saturday October 19, 2024
2:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Heritage Museum of Asian Art
3FL, 3500 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL, 60609
Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert logo
Oct19
Theatre & Performing Arts

Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert

Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert presents a live orchestral rendition of the series’ iconic soundtrack, paired with a two-hour special recap of the animated series’…

Saturday October 19, 2024
2:00 p.m.4:30 p.m.
Cadillac Palace Theatre
151 W. Randolph St. , Chicago, IL, 60601
Primary Trust
Oct19
Theatre & Performing Arts

Primary Trust

An open-hearted, “utterly absorbing, very funny, darn near perfect play” (The Daily Beast) about leaving your comfort zone to find fulfillment. Meet Kenneth, a 38-year-old…

Saturday October 19, 2024
2:00 p.m.7:30 p.m.
Goodman Owen Theatre
170 N. Dearborn, Chicago, IL, 60601
Avatar: The Last Airbender in Concert
Oct19
Music & Comedy

Avatar: The Last Airbender in Concert

Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert presents a live orchestral rendition of the series’ iconic soundtrack, paired with a two-hour special recap of the animated…

Saturday October 19, 2024
2:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Cadillac Palace Theatre
151 W. Randolph St. , Chicago, IL, 60601
Walking Tour: Haunted by Our Dark Side
Oct19
Tours & Attractions

Walking Tour: Haunted by Our Dark Side

The rise in popularity of true crime TV shows tells us something: we are fascinated — morbidly fascinated — by true stories of death and…

Saturday October 19, 2024
2:30 p.m.4:30 p.m.
Inside Chicago Walking Tours
Starting location given upon ticket purchase
LOVE SONG by John Kolvenbach from Remy Bumppo Theatre Company
Oct19
Theatre & Performing Arts

LOVE SONG by John Kolvenbach from Remy Bumppo Theatre Company

CHICAGO – Remy Bumppo Theatre Company is pleased to announce the cast, creative and production teams for Love Song, written by John Kolvenbach and directed…

Saturday October 19, 2024
2:30 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Theater Wit
Neon Gardens Opens New Chicago Bears Themed Patio
Oct19
Sports & Recreation

Neon Gardens Opens New Chicago Bears Themed Patio

Neon Gardens, Lincoln Park’s newest hotspot for New York-style pizza, introduces the Chicago Bears Patio Pop-Up experience, now open to celebrate game days and showcase…

Saturday October 19, 2024
5:00 p.m.
Neon Gardens
2576 N. Lincoln Ave
Chicago Fire FC vs. Nashville SC
Oct19
Sports & Recreation

Chicago Fire FC vs. Nashville SC

Chicago Fire FC vs. Nashville SC Kickoff at 5:00 p.m. CT

Saturday October 19, 2024
5:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Soldier Field
1410 Special Olympics Drive
Things That Go Bump in the Night
Oct19
Oct20
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Sports & Recreation, Theatre & Performing Arts

Things That Go Bump in the Night

Meet some of the fascinating but often misunderstood critters of Emily Oaks Nature Center! This popular event is intended to be fun and informative –…

Saturday October 19, 2024
5:30 p.m.Sunday October 20, 2024
8:15 p.m.
Emily Oaks Nature Center
4650 Brummel St
The Apocalypse Roadshow
Oct19
Music & Comedy

The Apocalypse Roadshow

Prepare for an electrifying fusion of science, art and humor as Athena Aktipis takes the stage with The Apocalypse Roadshow, an unusual variety show that…

Saturday October 19, 2024
6:00 p.m.7:30 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Arts in the Dark
Oct19
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Arts in the Dark

Arts in the Dark is a magical evening parade that celebrates Halloween as the “artist’s holiday”. Now in its 10th year, Arts in the Dark…

Saturday October 19, 2024
6:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Arts in the Dark Parade
Oct19
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Arts in the Dark Parade

LUMA8 proudly celebrates the 10th Annual Arts in the Dark Halloween parade, a family-friendly happening featuring unique floats, spectacle puppets and all forms of creative…

Saturday October 19, 2024
6:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
State Street
From Ida B. Wells Drive to Randolph Street
Arts in the Dark Parade
Oct19
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Arts in the Dark Parade

LUMA8 proudly celebrates the 10th Annual Arts in the Dark Halloween parade, a family-friendly happening featuring unique floats, spectacle puppets and all forms of creative…

Saturday October 19, 2024
6:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
111 N. State Street
Teatro Zinzanni
Oct19
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…

Saturday October 19, 2024
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Specter: Opening Exhibition
Oct19
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Specter: Opening Exhibition

Evoke presents Specter, an exhibition that delves into the fragile boundary between life and what lingers beyond. Each artist captures the ephemeral nature of the…

Saturday October 19, 2024
6:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Evoke Gallery
3040 N Central Ave
The Infinite Wrench
Oct19
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…

Saturday October 19, 2024
7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
The Neo-Futurist Theater
5153 N. Ashland Ave.
BLANK! The Musical
Oct19
Theatre & Performing Arts

BLANK! The Musical

Gather your friends, grab your phone, and share your ideas. At BLANK! The Musical, you create an entire Broadway-style production. This incredible show is completely improvised.…

Saturday October 19, 2024
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.

Chicago Blackhawks vs. Buffalo Sabres
Oct19
Saturday October 19, 2024
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
United Center
1901 W Madison St.
Splatter Theater
Oct19
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Splatter Theater

In the town of Mayfield, thirteen horror movie caricatures find themselves at the murderous whims of some guy in a hockey mask. In the annual…

Saturday October 19, 2024
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
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