Want to know what’s happening this weekend in Chicago? Look no further. There’s a whole calendar of exciting events, exhibits, and activities taking place all over the city this month in Chicago.
This weekend in Chicago is a jam-packed one, with jaw-dropping art and architecture events, neighborhood festivals, riveting live theatre, family-friendly fun, exhilarating live music, outdoor adventures, and so much more.
Check out just a few of the top things to do this weekend in Chicago, Oct. 18 – 20, 2024. Please note that all events are subject to change.
Oct. 19
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…
Oct. 19 – 20
Open House Chicago
This free citywide festival, one of the largest architecture events in the world, takes you inside Chicago’s most unique buildings, skyscrapers, and landmarks. Visit more than 170 sites across 20 Chicago neighborhoods all weekend long.
Oct. 18 – 20
Chicago Fashion Week
Chicago Fashion Week® (CHIFW), a 12-day lineup of special events, running Oct. 9-20, focused on the city’s fashion industry. Events including fashion shows and presentations,…
Oct. 18 – 19
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…
Loop
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Oct. 18 – 20, 2024
Noises Off
A CO-PRODUCTION WITH GEFFEN PLAYHOUSE The cast and crew of Nothing On are scrambling to prepare for opening night, but despite their earnest efforts, the…
Lincoln Park
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Oct. 18 – 19
Chicago Style Improv
Get ready to experience “classic” improvisation that will leave you laughing long after the curtains close! Combining lightning-fast wit, razor-sharp skills, and boundless creativity, Chicago…
Hyde Park
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Oct. 19
Oct. 18 – 20
Divine Gardens
Join us for the opening of Divine Gardens, an evocative art exhibit featuring the captivating works of Volodymyr Podlevsky and Svitlana Moiseieva. The paintings of…
Oct. 18 – 20
ART on THE MART
ART on THE MART is one of the world’s largest digital art platforms that transforms an architectural landmark into a permanent, larger-than-life canvas. A shining…
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