Events in Chicago, United States
SW Chicago Record Show
Countryside
Saturday, October 18, 2025
1000
- 1600
2.00 USD
Crafts - Hobbies - Events
Saturday October 18th - Over 30 tables of albums in a wide range of genres and prices. LP's, 45's, CD's and DVD's - Rock, Heavy Metal, Soul, Soundtracks and more - Current Artists and Classic Bands - Find your next favorite.
18 October 2025 (Saturday) SW Chicago Rec ..
Open House Chicago
Illinois
Saturday, October 18, 2025
1000
- 1700
Free
Trips - Travel - Excursions
Every October, the Chicago Architecture Center (CAC) is proud to host Open House Chicago (OHC)-a free public festival that instills civic pride through providing access to places of architectural, historical and cultural significance, and highlights businesses, organ ..
GHOSTROOM CHICAGO - A Glowroom Event
Stone Park
Friday, October 17, 2025
2000
- 2300
Free
Social Events - Meet New People - Make Friends
GHOSTROOM CHICAGO - A Glowroom Event
Thursday, October 17th | Gold Room Chicago
Step into the afterlife this Halloween season with Ghostroom Chicago, an electrifying glow-in-the-dark experience that'll light up the night! Get ready for hauntingly good vibes, neon s ..
Furia Tanguera
Evanston
Thursday, October 16, 2025
1900
- 2100
35.00 USD
Social Dancing - Dance Lessons - Dance Performances
We invite you to experience the thrill of a Traditional Tango Experience presented by L.A.'s premier Argentine Tango and Folklore company, Patagonia Tango Company.
For the first time, Patagonia Tango Company will grace the majestic stage of Nichols Concert Hall wi ..
QS Discover Master's and MBA Fair in Chicago
Chicago
Thursday, October 16, 2025
1700
- 2030
Free
Education - Courses - Career Training Events
Master's candidates register at this link: https://bit.ly/3TVITAF
MBA candidates register at this link: https://bit.ly/3TVITAF
Discover your ideal graduate or business school. Take advantage of our exclusive networking event and meet top ranked universities fro ..
Chicago Sounds - Off to Paris Cabaret Concert
Chicago
Sunday, October 12, 2025
1600
- 1800
30.00 USD
Music - Concerts - Bands - Lessons
Featuring performances by Carolyn Broquet, Anne Burnell, Valerie Chestnut, Deborah Good, Kathryn Hahn, Claudia Hommel, Elisabeth Howard, Tirzah Joy, Lauren Lassen, Ava Logan, I'm M$ B'Havin, Lexa Maxa, Alma Patricia Mosley, Sonia Oyola, Barbara Smith, Darryl Thomas, ..
Marche Prive: Fashion Edition
Chicago
Sunday, October 12, 2025
1100
- 1600
Free
Fashion - Beauty - Cosmetics - Personal Care
As an official Chicago Fashion Week® event, Marché Privé Fashion Edition highlights the South Side’s role in shaping fashion, culture, and community. Guests will experience a curated blend of high-style shopping, live music, and vibrant social energy-all within one o ..
Beauty Will Save the World at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance
Chicago
Saturday, October 11, 2025
1930
- 2130
35.00 USD
Theater - Opera - Ballet - Shows - Cabaret
Step into the Mexican myth of "La Llorona," where choreographer Julianna Rubio Slager reinterprets Maria's journey through a lens of compassion and nuance. The story follows Maria, a new mother consumed by suspicions of her husband's infidelity, as she navigates the ..
The Seance LIVE (and dead) in Chicago!
Chicago
Saturday, October 11, 2025
1900
- 2030
44.99 USD
Theater - Opera - Ballet - Shows - Cabaret
What is it?
A 'spook-house' show for the smart set; The Seance is an original stage show that recreates an authentic Victorian-era seance.
We will investigate the history of the seance, tell stories of the participants and demonstrate the exact techniques used by p ..
Zoo Fiesta at Lincoln Park Zoo
Illinois
Saturday, October 11, 2025
1800
- 2200
20.00 USD
Festivals - Fairs - Carnivals - Parades - Culture
Zoo Fiesta is a 21+ event celebrating Latino cultures and communities. Enjoy free cultural performances, live music, and talks about native animals of Central and South America.
All tickets include:
-Exclusive access to the zoo after hours
-Sugar skull decorat ..
Tortilla sensory workshop with Luna y Cielo Playcafe
Chicago
Saturday, October 11, 2025
1100
- 1300
Free
Family and Children - Activities - Outings - Events
Little ones will:
Explore maíz on a mini metate
Use their manitas to shape and roll masa de maíz
Press tortillas with a child-sized tortilla press
Practice rolling out flour tortillas with a rolling pin
And finally, cook their creations on the comal and enjoy a ..
Historic Pullman House Tour
Chicago
Saturday, October 11, 2025
1100
- 1700
21.00 USD
Trips - Travel - Excursions
Don't miss the Annual Historic Pullman House Tour Saturday, October 11 and Sunday, October 12, at Pullman National Historical Park. This beloved tradition offers visitors a rare opportunity to step inside some of the most historically significant and beautifully rest ..
Chicago Style Wrestling Presents Dark Ritual, Live Professional Wrestling
Franklin Park
Friday, October 10, 2025
1930
- 2130
25.00 USD
Sports Events - Marathons - Games - Competitions
CSW: Dark Ritual
Presented by Chicago Style Wrestling
9757 Pacific Ave, Franklin Park, IL 60131
Friday, October 10, 2025
Doors Open: 6:30 PM | Bell Time: 7:30 PM
Halloween comes early-and it's going to be wild.
Step into the shadows and witness a night of ele ..
Investing in Makers: Capital, Business Resources, and Pathways to Growth
Chicago
Friday, October 10, 2025
1700
- 1900
Free
Entrepreneur Events - Start-ups - Funding
Join Nest (buildanest.org) for a panel discussion that will bring together voices from across Chicago's creative economy to discuss one of the biggest challenges makers face-access to capital and business resources.
We'll explore insights from Nest's multi-communi ..
Chicago emPower Breakfast
Chicago
Friday, October 10, 2025
0900
- 1100
44.00 USD
Business Networking Events
Why We Are Different
Focused on You: From Featured Speakers to table conversations, many people have a chance to speak at an emPower Breakfast. Experts, Sponsors, regular attendees ... and You! We try to give everyone a chance to share their stories...
An Intim ..
Wisecrackin'- Interactive Comedy Game Show
Chicago
Thursday, October 9, 2025
2100
- 2200
20.00 USD
Comedy Shows - Events
Comedians write punchlines to set ups they are seeing for the first time. The audience votes with there smart phone on who moves on.
Category: Arts | Performing Arts | Comedy ..
HOW?! - The Magic Show LIVE in CHICAGO!
Chicago
Thursday, October 9, 2025
1930
- 2130
35.48 USD
Theater - Opera - Ballet - Shows - Cabaret
Get ready for a spectacular showcase of wonder and mystery.
For one night only Magic meets Broadway with World Champions of Magic and award-winning magicians from around the globe, featuring:
- Boris Wild from France (FISM world winner, Penn and Teller Fooler)
..
13th Annual FoodBev Exchange
Chicago
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
0900
- 1700
Free
Food Industry - Agriculture - Animals - Forestry
Join the 13th Annual Food and Beverage Exchange (Oct 7–8, 2025, Chicago) to explore legal challenges in food and beverage, including e-commerce, licensing, marketing, and compliance. Engage in discussions, practical scenarios, live polling, and Hot Topic Roundtables. ..
Mental Health Support Group
Illinois
Monday, October 6, 2025
1830
- 1930
Free
Health and Wellness - Natural Living - Ayurveda
Are you living with a mental health condition?
We invite you to speak openly about your cares and concerns with the support and acknowledgement of community members with lived experience. A support group of your peers can be an integral and enlightening part of yo ..
Record Show at Rivers Casino
Des Plaines
Sunday, October 5, 2025
1000
- 1600
Free
Crafts - Hobbies - Events
Discover your next favorite keepsake at the Record Show at Rivers Casino!
Join knowledgeable buyers and sellers at our upcoming Record Show, featuring over 100 tables filled with LPs, 45s, 8-tracks, CDs, DVDs, cassettes, T-shirts, posters, memorabilia, stereo equi ..
Bucktown 5K and Kids' Run
Chicago
Sunday, October 5, 2025
0830
- 1100
15.00 USD
Family and Children - Activities - Outings - Events
Get ready to run, Chicago! The Bucktown 5K and Kids' Run returns on October 5, 2025, for another memorable run through one of Chicago's trendiest neighborhoods. Soak in the sights as you experience the vintage architecture and artistic vibes of Bucktown by foot. From ..
The Seance LIVE (and dead) in Chicago! - October 04, 2025
Chicago
Saturday, October 4, 2025
1900
- 2030
44.99 USD
Theater - Opera - Ballet - Shows - Cabaret
What is it?
A 'spook-house' show for the smart set; The Seance is an original stage show that recreates an authentic Victorian-era seance.
We will investigate the history of the seance, tell stories of the participants and demonstrate the exact techniques used by p ..
The Witch Project
Chicago
Friday, October 3, 2025
1900
- 2000
25.00 USD
Theater - Opera - Ballet - Shows - Cabaret
Green skin. A flaming broom. Ruby slippers that won't stay put.
Click your heels and step into THE WITCH PROJECT--a spellbinding theatrical ritual tracing one queer man's journey through the legacy of the Wicked Witch of the West, from the fire of the witch trials ..
Creatures of the Night
Chicago
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
1600
- 1900
Free
Family and Children - Activities - Outings - Events
Join us every Wednesday in October as we get up close and personal with the natural world with activities and crafts for all ages. Animal experts bring in animals for kids to meet and learn about while our nature education teachers provide activities and crafts for a ..
Haunted History Tours at Lincoln Park Zoo
Illinois
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
1900
- 2145
35.00 USD
Adventure Trips - Events
Haunted History Tours will guide you through notable locations in and around Lincoln Park Zoo. Tours take place on Tuesdays and Wednesdays in October at 7 p.m. Beginning on October 14, tours will take place at 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
All tours are approximately 75 mi ..
Advancing Construction Cybersecurity 2025
Chicago
Monday, September 29, 2025
0900
- 1600
2199.00 USD
Information Technology - Networks - Programming - AI
The construction industry has become the most targeted sector by cybercriminals, facing an average of 226 incidents annually, more than any other sector according to leading MDR provider ReliaQuest. Contractors must act now to stay ahead of potentially devastating di ..
THE SHADOW OF YOUR SMILE: BELOVED AMERICAN SONGS
Riverside
Sunday, September 28, 2025
1600
- 1730
25.00 USD
Music - Concerts - Bands - Lessons
Escape traffic, tech and the culture wars for ninety memorable minutes.
Category: Live Music | Jazz ..
The Sustainability Market
Chicago
Sunday, September 28, 2025
1000
- 1600
Free
Trips - Travel - Excursions
Join us for our fourth annual Sustainability Market! Whether you’re just starting your eco-journey or you’re a seasoned veteran, this is your chance to connect with local businesses, artists and organizations all focused on making Chicago more sustainable.
Discove ..
Kite building workshop
Chicago
Saturday, September 27, 2025
1200
- 1500
Free
Crafts - Hobbies - Events
In honor of Hispanic Latino heritage month and the upcoming Dia de los Muertos or Day or the Dead, families are invited to come together for an afternoon of celebration and gentle fun. Cuahtemoc, alongside his wife Luz, will guide registrants on their process of buil ..
Uptown Rhythm Festival
Chicago
Saturday, September 27, 2025
1000
- 1900
Free
Festivals - Fairs - Carnivals - Parades - Culture
What is Uptown Rhythm Festival?
The Uptown Rhythm Festival is a climate-conscious dance and arts festival that brings together artists, storytellers, and changemakers to spark connection and collective action through rhythm.
Born in the heart of Uptown Chicago, t ..
Oaktoberfest - Oak Park
Oak Park
Friday, September 26, 2025
1700
- 2200
Free
Festivals - Fairs - Carnivals - Parades - Culture
This year marks the 33rd anniversary of Downtown Oak Park's Oaktoberfest two-day festival; celebrating the fall season with great music, beer, and food.
The event will be held on Friday, September 26, from 4:00 to 10:00 p.m. and Saturday, September 27, from noon t ..
Fall Fest at Lincoln Park Zoo
Illinois
Friday, September 26, 2025
1000
- 1700
Free
Festivals - Fairs - Carnivals - Parades - Culture
From picking the perfect pumpkin, toasting s'mores over a fire pit, to rides and entertainers, this free festival offers something new and different each weekend from late September through October.
Rides and Attractions: This year's ticketed attractions include t ..
Challenges in Clinical Cardiology: A Case-Based Update
Chicago
Friday, September 26, 2025
0700
- 1200
765.00 USD
Healthcare Industry - Medical - Pharmaceutical - Biotech
This annual course provides new case-based updates on the diagnosis and treatment of commonly encountered challenging cardiovascular conditions. Each year the program has new and refreshed content but continues to focus on various challenging aspects of coronary arte ..
Beers and Bites
Chicago
Thursday, September 25, 2025
1800
- 2100
100.00 USD
Wine - Beer - Whiskey - Cocktails - Gin - Tasting - Classes
Live Music: Set the tone with acoustic country guitar and live folk-inspired sounds as you sip under the stars.
Fall Festivities: Play a round of cornhole or bags with a brew in hand. We're embracing fall with cozy vibes, warm lighting, and fun interactive surprises ..
Pop Quiz Hot Shot
Chicago
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
1930
- 2130
18.00 USD
Comedy Shows - Events
Pop Quiz Hot Shot is the Chicago take on British panel shows. Local journalists, comedians, and other notables pair up and spar off in three themed games, while the audience joins in on a pop quiz. Some play to win. Some play for laughs. Everyone walks away a winner. ..
Lovet Pet Health Care and Canine Therapy Corps Host Complimentary Dog Health and Behavior Webinar
Chicago
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
1300
- 1400
Free
Animal Shows - Pet Shows - Horse Racing - Events
Learn how to recognize subtle behavior cues, explore your dog's potential for therapy work, and build trust through positive reinforcement in this complimentary, public webinar hosted by Lovet Pet Health Care and Canine Therapy Corps. Led by Dr. Renee Mead of Lovet's ..
Mental Health Support Group
Illinois
Monday, September 22, 2025
1830
- 1930
Free
Health and Wellness - Natural Living - Ayurveda
Are you living with a mental health condition?
We invite you to speak openly about your cares and concerns with the support and acknowledgement of community members with lived experience. A support group of your peers can be an integral and enlightening part of yo ..
Johnny Burgin's Blues Revue
Skokie
Sunday, September 21, 2025
1930
- 2130
30.00 USD
Music - Concerts - Bands - Lessons
Although blues guitar slinger Johnny Burgin now hangs his hat in Memphis, his Chicago roots run deep. In his 25 years in town, Johnny learned from the Chicago blues masters and left his own mark on the scene with a legendary seven-year Wicker Park club residency and ..
Laugh Your Ass Off - a night of stand up comedy to benefit the Colorectal Cancer Alliance
Rosemont
Sunday, September 21, 2025
1800
- 2000
37.75 USD
Comedy Shows - Events
Join Chicago veteran headlining comedians Greg Schwem and Jayson Cross, along with WGN-TV reporter Mike Lowe for a hilarious night of laughs, with all proceeds benefitting the Colorectal Cancer Alliance. All three performers have had personal journeys with colorectal ..
Summer's Last Dance
Illinois
Saturday, September 20, 2025
1100
- 2300
58.40 USD
Festivals - Fairs - Carnivals - Parades - Culture
AFTERLIFE ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS:
SUMMER'S LAST DANCE MUSIC and ARTS FESTIVAL 2025
The ultimate farewell to festival season in Chicago!
We're BACK for Year 2 of Summer's Last Dance-the perfect way to close out summer with an epic all-day experience of music, ..
Travis Barker's Run Travis Run 5K - Chicago
Chicago
Saturday, September 20, 2025
0900
- 1200
45.00 USD
Sports Events - Marathons - Games - Competitions
Travis Barker is back on tour - and this time, he's taking the energy from the stage straight to the city streets.
Run Travis Run is coming to the Windy City, and you're invited to step into the rhythm of Travis' real-life routine. Lace up and join Travis the morn ..
Wrestling Interstellar: BBQ Brawl for Prince - Live at BoFill's, Sept 19
Oak Forest
Friday, September 19, 2025
2000
- 2130
10.00 USD
Sports Events - Marathons - Games - Competitions
Ultimate Combat Gauntlet (UCG) - Underground Wrestling Meets Real- Community Impact
Chicago's wildest underground wrestling promotion returns with 6 explosive matches where the entire venue-including the driveway-is fair game. Expect chaos, grit, and unforgettable ..
Upper Deck Golf at Wrigley Field: September 2025
Chicago
Thursday, September 18, 2025
0700
- 2100
89.99 USD
Sports Events - Marathons - Games - Competitions
Use code SWING to save on tickets!
Upper Deck Golf is a truly unique golfing experience inside the most legendary stadiums and ballparks across the country! Enjoy a VIP experience while hitting tee shots from the upper deck throughout the stadium, down to custom g ..
You Win Some, You Dim Sum: a comedy show at the Lincoln Lodge | September 17th, 2025
Chicago
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
1930
- 2100
15.00 USD
Comedy Shows - Events
We don't celebrate our wins enough!! Carve out some time in your week to come to You Win Some, You Dim Sum, a show where you can watch comedy, eat Dim Sum, and celebrate each other's wins no matter how small.
Here's how the show works: First, you'll get to eat del ..
JAZZ SUPPER CLUB NIGHT AT TRATTORIA 225
Oak Park
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
1800
- 2030
58.00 USD
Music - Concerts - Bands - Lessons
Trattoria 225 becomes a listening room for one night. An event reminiscent of gentler times.
Category: Live Music | Jazz ..
Cocktail Class with Luxardo
Chicago
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
1900
- 2030
81.47 USD
Wine - Beer - Whiskey - Cocktails - Gin - Tasting - Classes
Join Eataly and Luxardo's cocktail experts for an exclusive class. Led by Matteo Luxardo and G Franklin, Luxardo's Global Brand Ambassador, you'll discover the art of Italian mixology from the source. In this hands-on experience, you'll craft three signature cocktail ..
MoneyLIVE North America 2025 | September 15-16 | The Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago
Chicago
Monday, September 15, 2025
0900
- 1700
1649.00 GBP
Banking - Finance - Insurance - FinTech Events
Next September over 800 industry leaders across the USA and Canada will unite in Chicago to forge the future of banking and payments. Take part in high-impact, high-value networking, gain unparalleled insights from banking heavyweights and uncover transformational st ..
Tantra Speed Date® - Chicago! Meet Singles Speed Dating
Chicago
Saturday, September 13, 2025
1730
- 2030
45.00 USD
Singles Events - Dating Events - Romance
Try the matchmaking event that's been dubbed "Yoga for your Love Life" by singles
In this new world of online dating, shallow conversations and superficial standards have become the norm...
Robbing us of the magic that comes with connecting on a deeply meaningf ..
C.S. Lewis' The Screwtape Letters (Chicago, IL)
Chicago
Saturday, September 13, 2025
1600
- 1730
69.00 USD
Theater - Opera - Ballet - Shows - Cabaret
A battle for your soul is being waged from an office in hell!
Don’t miss The Screwtape Letters, the provocative, faithful and wickedly funny theatrical adaptation of C.S. Lewis’ classic novel about spiritual warfare from a demon’s point of view.
The Screwtape L ..
Community Playdate at the Day Nursery!!
Oak Park
Saturday, September 13, 2025
1430
- 1630
Free
Family and Children - Activities - Outings - Events
Explore the Day Nursery at our Community Playdate and Open House on Saturday, September 13th from 2:30-4:30. Fun, games, and snacks for the whole family! Come check us out!
Category: Attractions | Attractions & Days Out ..