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Arts in the Dark Parade
Next Sat at 6pm · Columbus Drive in Grant Park, Chicago, IL
Arts in the Dark's Halloween parade lights up downtown Chicago with giant puppets, costumed performers, floats and artists from across the city, all after dark. It's free, family-friendly and happens rain or shine, so bring layers if the weather turns. The parade has a new, bigger route this year. Arrive early for a good viewing spot, and try the south end if the north end is crowded
This event is not hosted by Partiful. It is an event we recommend, hosted by Arts in the Dark. Find more details at the link above
Halloween Pregame: Jade Dragon
Thu, Oct 29 at 8:30pm · Chicago
The season of terror is upon us…let’s start this weekend of ghoulish delights off the right way: at our inaugural halloween party at King KTV in Chinatown! 👑 🎤
Costumes are highly encouraged; we will be having a costume contest with some great prizes and would love to see everyone pop out in their fabulous ensembles
AS ALWAYS, ALL ARE WELCOME AT JADE DRAGON SOCIAL CLUB EVENTS ‼️ YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE ASIAN TO PARTY WITH US 🫶🏻
Occasion: Garden Grooves
Today at 4pm · Chicago
UPDATE: The party today has been moved indoors to the nightclub on account of the cold temperatures 🥶 door is directly underneath the Masada sign next to Sultan’s Market!
We’re running it back this year with another dual birthday celebration for resident Mr. Mann and our good friend Nour!
We’ll also have Big Tea and Mayya making their Occasion debuts alongside Shans and Kenny Black. This one is not to be missed!
Hocus Pocus Outdoor Movie Night
Wed at 7pm · Chicago
Gallagher Way hosts free outdoor Halloween movie nights this October, including Hocus Pocus! It's a free screening under the lights of the Wrigleyville plaza, perfect for a midweek fall outing
Expect a family-friendly crowd and a festive fall atmosphere, bring a blanket and arrive early to claim a good spot. The exact start time isn't listed, so check the link before you head out
This event is not hosted by Partiful. It is an event we recommend, hosted by Gallagher Way. Find more details at the link above
Annual Day of the Dead Market
Next Sat at 12pm · Chicago
The 2nd Annual Day of the Dead Market is a free-entry celebration of Día de los Muertos with local vendors, art, and food
Expect ofrendas, handmade jewelry and crafts, and plenty of food and drink vendors; it's all ages but no pets allowed. Street parking nearby is paid, so take the Pink Line to 18th & Ashland instead.
This event is not hosted by Partiful. It is an event we recommend, hosted by E & J Designs Handcrafted Jewelry. Find more details at the link above
Midtown-Metro’s Halloween Party 2026
Fri at 7pm · Chicago
MIDTOWN-METRO’S HALLOWEEN PARTY: A Benefit for Midtown-Metro Achievement Centers.
Join us for drinks, raffle prizes, a 50/50, arcade games, and a costume contest!
Cash Bar or $50 all-you-can-drink wristband
👻$10 from each wristband sale will directly benefit Midtown-Metro. Purchase at the bar and say you’re with Midtown-Metro👻
Free to come, bring your friends!!!
All proceeds will go to Midtown-Metro Achievement Centers, helping support the organization’s work with Chicago’s youth.
https://www.midtown-metro.org
HALLOWEEN BALL 2026 🎃🎸🧌
Fri at 7pm · Chicago
‘Twas The Week Before Halloween Ball: A Benefit show for Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR) and BUILD, Inc.
Joy 🤝 Resistance 🤝 Community Support. Join us for a lively night for good. 🎃💀🎃💀🎃
🎃 Bring your friends for an easy way to take action and get involved!
👻 Tickets only $15
🍻 21+
🧟♀️ Crowd-voted costume contest
🎶 Vince Staples, Jorja Smith, Shakey Graves, Sienna Spiro, and Cubs Opening Day tickets for raffle! Plus merch and art for sale!
All profits will go to BUILD, Inc and Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR) to support our neighbors and their families.
BUILD, Inc: Our mission is to inspire hope and offer opportunities so youth facing systemic obstacles can achieve positive futures. buildchicago.org.
ICIRR is dedicated to promoting the rights of immigrants and refugees to full and equal participation in the civic, cultural, social, and political life of our diverse society. ICIRR.org.
Parking & Transit Info: https://martyrslive.com/map-directions
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¡DALE! - Masterfully blending Latin rock, blues rock, and jazz fusion, ¡DALE! delivers the best of Chicago’s Santana-influenced sound – immersive guitar work, all-star Latin percussion, and dynamic vocals, tied into fresh, modern arrangements.
SNARKY BUBBE - Have you eaten? You look hungry. Born in the basements of Wicker Park, this six-piece powerhouse bewitches with three-part harmony and infectious energy that makes every show a party. Playing favorites with flair, Snarky Bubbe melts hearts, faces, and all your blues away.
SWEET KAY STRING BAND - A little folk. A little bluegrass. A little outlaw country. A little rock and roll. Blending a touch of magic and a dollop of mischief, Sweet Kay String Band soars with spellbinding vocal artistry, dazzling string work, and soulful groove. Keeping one eye on the road and one in the rearview mirror—it's always a strange and lovely trip. More at tr.ee/sksb.
DJ CYRUS - From the depths of Indiana basements to the luxurious heights of Chicago’s finest rooftops, Cyrus has been throwing down and slinging beats for over a decade. Folk hero and long time collaborator with Snarky Bubbe.
Clothing Swap
Fri, Nov 13 at 6pm · Chicago
Join us for the final clothing swap of the year - just in time for the holidays! Bring gently used clothing and leave with something that's new to you.
I'll be providing coffee, tea and cocktails. There will be tables to put out your items. Join when you're free - the swap will wrap at 9pm.
Any items left over will be donated! We are supporting Army of the Kind and the great thrift store 'Let's Change' with this Swap! https://maps.app.goo.gl/wZ4oFGyxkKGJC6yu5
MONSTER MASH FUNDRAISER
Next Tue at 7pm · Chicago
Let's get spooky, meet our neighbors, and support NEU!
Join us for a night of costumes, themed food & drinks, games, a raffle, and fundraising at the Clarendon Community Center.
We'll be hosting a costume contest, so dress to impress!🧟♀️
We're asking folks to purchase an event ticket for $20 (Venmo link above), which will act as your NEU membership dues for the 2027 year! These funds will support NEU events and neighborhood initiatives throughout the year.
Disclaimer: Neighbors of Edgewater and Uptown is registered as a 501(c)(4) non-profit organization, so any and all donations or dues paid are NOT tax deductible.
If you're unable to pay your dues now, do not fret! You can still attend the party. We'll have alternative ways to become a member- including helping out at the event. Reach out to a board member to let them know you're interested in this alternative membership pathway!
Want to support the fundraiser in other ways? We're looking for
🎁 Raffle donations!
This can be anywhere from baked goods, artwork, handmade items, experiences, and more! Every donation supports NEU and the work we do.
🧁Desserts!
Love to bake? We'll be supplying food & drinks, but we'd love if some folks would volunteer to bake some goods for the event!
🎉Event Sponsors!
Want to help us make this event as fun as possible? Help sponsor the venue rental, decorations, and more!
For any sponsorships, membership pathways, questions, or concerns reach out to Sofia D'Errico or any board member.
Want to keep the party going? Join us for the unofficial after party at Uptown Taproom🍻
Thanksgiving POP UP!
Sun, Nov 15 at 11am · Elmhurst
Come hang with us for a little Thanksgiving pop-up! 🍂☕️
We’ll be serving fall-flavored coffee & matcha — stay awhile and chat or just grab your drink and go. 🤎
Everyone’s welcome, so feel free to bring your friends!
🎟️ giveaway details + updates will be posted on our Instagram.
See you there! 🐾
VDM Halloween After-Hours
Sat, Oct 31 at 7pm · Chicago
Halloween doesn’t end when the shop closes. 🎃
Stick around after hours at Vintage Design Mart for a Halloween party with costumes, snacks, music, a costume contest, and plenty of spooky fun.
Come dressed to impress, disturb, delight—or whatever your version of Halloween looks like.
Saturday, October 31 • 7–9 PM
Vintage Design Mart • 2431 W Irving Park Rd
RSVP required. Only registered guests will be able to remain in the store after 7 PM.
Want to come early? Halloween at VDM starts at 5 PM with shopping, costumes, tricks + treats before the after-hours party begins at 7.
Offshore Halloween - 10/30
Fri, Oct 30 at 8pm · Chicago
Halloween at Offshore Rooftop
Celebrate Halloween at Chicago's largest rooftop with a night of music, costumes, and unforgettable skyline views. Join us Friday, October 30, for an elevated Halloween party featuring live DJs, high-energy dance music, curated cocktails, and one of the city's best crowds.
Overlooking Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline, Offshore Rooftop transforms into the ultimate Halloween party.
This event features a live musical arts performance by a house/EDM DJ.
21+. ALL SALES FINAL. NO REFUNDS.meet new people!
STUDIO 333: AN IMMERSIVE EVENING
Sat, Nov 7 at 5pm · Chicago
a night of ambient music & small bites
with an ambient performance by
jamila woods & batry powr (nicole miglis)
small bites by
celeste kim
visuals by
ellie pritts
doors | 5
performance | 6–7
small plates & afterparty | 7
in partnership with kelly allison studio,
with support for true chicago, a nonprofit connecting artists with young creatives through mentorship
100% of ticket proceeds support true chicago
https://www.truechicago.co/
opportunities to support the artists through
prints and merchandise will also be available
flyer artwork by ellie pritts
Jade Dragon : Game Night
Thu at 8:30pm · Chicago
Join us for another Game Night at Cebu Chicago!
We're bringing together the big three (great people, great games, and great drinks) for an evening of community, conversation, and friendly competition.
Enjoy an array of tabletop, card, and party games in one of Chicago's favorite Filipino restaurants. Special cocktails featuring our sponsor 1800 Tequila will be available throughout the evening!
Come with a group or come on your own; we just wanna see you there! The goal is simple— have fun, meet new people, and enjoy a laid-back night of games and good company 🎲
Whether you're returning for another round of Game Night or joining us for the first time, there's always a seat at the table ✨🫶🏻
CHICAGO CROCHET 🧶 LINK-UP
Next Sun at 12pm · Chicago
CALLING ALL CHICAGO CROCHETERS & KNITTERS 🧶 to Join me ( CHELSEA B 🌸) for another Crochet Link up in the City. All ages are welcomed. Bring your current projects or hey start a new one. Remember let’s have fun and build community together.
- CB
Material Donations are welcome
Sip & Craft Popup Soolie @ Konbini & Kanpai
Fri at 6pm · Chicago
Join us for Sip & Craft with Soolie 💌
We’re spending the evening making Hyang Nang, traditional Korean scent sachets, while sipping Soolie and snacking at Konbini & Kanpai Wrigleyville. You’ll get to choose and blend your own perfume, then create a scent pouch that’s uniquely yours.
Doors open at 6 PM · Crafting starts at 6:30 PM
$15 includes one Soolie + all craft materials
Come with friends, bring a date, or make it your Friday night plan ✨
Chicago's Cuntiest Clothing Swap
Today at 4pm · Chicago
Swap clothes. Make friends. Bask in queer communion.
(All free btw.)
The more the merrier so feel free to spread the word.
What makes it "THE cuntiest" clothing swap?
Y.O.U.
And maybe the fact that there's a RAFFLE for a FREE Personality Mini PHOTO SESSION @ Open Aura Img Studio?!
Idk...you tell us when you get here.
Bring your own BAG (but if you forget, we'll have some for you).
We'll have mirrors and a changing room if you want to try your new-to-you pieces on.
And for the record, absolutely NO TERF-, BIGOT-, SHAME-, or BS- behavior will be tolerated.
Also, there will be cats.
Questions get answers with a dm @openaura.img on ig.
Besos
Classics Book Club
Tue at 6:30pm · Chicago
Meet in Barbara's Bookstore on Tuesday, October 20th to discuss T. Kingfisher's novella, "What Moves the Dead"! Our book club will go from 6:30pm-7:30pm. "What Moves the Dead" is 20% off at our store all month long if you need to grab a copy. Reading/finishing the book is not required, just come to chat! Feel free to call the store to see if we have any copies available and place what you need on hold!
To get a feel for the book, here's the jacket description:
""From T. Kingfisher, the award-winning author of The Twisted Ones, comes What Moves the Dead, a gripping and atmospheric retelling of Edgar Allan Poe's classic "The Fall of the House of Usher." When Alex Easton, a retired soldier, receives word that their childhood friend Madeline Usher is dying, they race to the ancestral home of the Ushers in the remote countryside of Ruritania. What they find there is a nightmare of fungal growths and possessed wildlife, surrounding a dark, pulsing lake. Madeline sleepwalks and speaks in strange voices at night, and her brother Roderick is consumed with a mysterious malady of the nerves. Aided by a redoubtable British mycologist and a baffled American doctor, Alex must unravel the secret of the House of Usher before it consumes them all."
Please also refer this link to anyone you think may be interested in joining the book club or add plus ones if you're bringing a friend. The more the merrier!
This book club is moderated by booksellers Chris and Bella. Please contact Barbara's Bookstore on State with any questions!
Pilosopia: an artist's salon (October 2026)
Today at 6pm · Chicago
Greetings esteemed artists and friends! Pilosopia returns, a monthly gathering for creatives and art-lovers of all kinds.
Creators of ALL KINDS (yes, you too!) are invited to Scissor & Fork Hair Salon and Café for a FREE night of performance, mingling, and collaboration. Share your work, meet your peers, learn from other disciplines. And no matter what, take the time to meet someone new! Art is better in collaboration; life is better in community.
Café will be open! Feel free to BYO drinks and snacks as well. Please keep performances, readings, etc. to 10 minutes or less. And feel free to message me with any questions! I'm always excited to talk.
Doors at 6; performances at 7. See you soon!
(logo art by the talented Oliver Flick; based on the painting "Smoking Lady" by Auguste Leveque)
Crush Fest @ VIN 312 Winery
Today at 12pm · Chicago
VIN 312 Winery celebrates crush season with Crush Fest. The urban winery opens its doors with free admission for a full day of wine, beer, food, and music
Expect food trucks, local vendors, bag games, winery tours, and winemaking and tasting classes, it's kid-friendly too. The Brown Line to Damen drops you a short walk away, so skip the parking hunt
This event is not hosted by Partiful. It is an event we recommend, hosted by VIN 312 Winery. Find more details at the link above
Autumn Trail Hike
Next Sat at 9:30am · Oglesby
Join us for an autumn hike at Matthiessen State Park! Just an 1.5 hours southwest of Chicago.
We will meet initially at the Starved Rock State Park Visitor Center at 9:00am (2678 East 873 Road, Oglesby, IL 61348) for those that need to use the restroom or grab last minute items.
At 9:30am we will drive (8 minutes) to the Matthiessen State Park trailhead There is a parking lot at the trail head. The 1st hike is the Dells Canyon and Bluff Trail Loop, which about 2.2 miles. We can do part of the Dells Area Loop if we go through this, but the idea is to leisurely hike through and enjoy the season.
After the hike, we can all decide if we want to eat lunch afterwards at a nearby restaurant or somewhere towards Chicago.
**If the weather is forecasted for heavy rain or lighnting , the trip will be cancelled. We wil make the final decision by Friday 10/23. Please notify us if you can no longer attend**
Leader info:
Derek Singson; 260-804-2485
The Perpetual Book Club - The Wax Child
Thu, Oct 29 at 6pm · Chicago
Please join us to discuss The Wax Child by Olga Ravn, translated by Martin Aitken.
Narrated by a wax doll creation of an unmarried noblewoman who has been accused of witchcraft, The Wax Child is an unsettling horror story about brutality and power, nature and witchcraft.
Available for purchase in store. Come hang and chat books with us.megan’s picks
Bookish Bakery: Fall In Love (Book Swap)🍁💋
Tomorrow at 11am · Chicago
🍂💕 FALL IN LOVE: A BOOKISH BAKERY TAKEOVER 📚🍪 (BOOK SWAP)
Fall into a good book with us! We’re taking over a bakery shop for a fun afternoon of romance, cookies, music, and fellow readers.
Bring your favorite romance book to swap for a new love story, grab something sweet from the bake shop, and settle in for an afternoon made for book lovers.
Highlights:
🎟️ Win raffle prizes of books and gift cards from Seminary Co-Op and Call & Response Book Stores
🎶 Enjoy music + good vibes
📸 Take photos at our bookish backdrop
🍂 Come dressed in your favorite fall look
💕 Meet fellow romance readers
Come for the cookies. Swap for a love story. Fall in love with your next read. 🍪📖💕
#booktok #romance #bookswap #bakeryJade Dragon : Game Night
Thu at 8:30pm · Chicago
Join us for another Game Night at Cebu Chicago!
We're bringing together the big three (great people, great games, and great drinks) for an evening of community, conversation, and friendly competition.
Enjoy an array of tabletop, card, and party games in one of Chicago's favorite Filipino restaurants. Special cocktails featuring our sponsor 1800 Tequila will be available throughout the evening!
Come with a group or come on your own; we just wanna see you there! The goal is simple— have fun, meet new people, and enjoy a laid-back night of games and good company 🎲
Whether you're returning for another round of Game Night or joining us for the first time, there's always a seat at the table ✨🫶🏻Occasion: Garden Grooves
Today at 4pm · Chicago
UPDATE: The party today has been moved indoors to the nightclub on account of the cold temperatures 🥶 door is directly underneath the Masada sign next to Sultan’s Market!
We’re running it back this year with another dual birthday celebration for resident Mr. Mann and our good friend Nour!
We’ll also have Big Tea and Mayya making their Occasion debuts alongside Shans and Kenny Black. This one is not to be missed!Sip & Craft Popup Soolie @ Konbini & Kanpai
Fri at 6pm · Chicago
Join us for Sip & Craft with Soolie 💌
We’re spending the evening making Hyang Nang, traditional Korean scent sachets, while sipping Soolie and snacking at Konbini & Kanpai Wrigleyville. You’ll get to choose and blend your own perfume, then create a scent pouch that’s uniquely yours.
Doors open at 6 PM · Crafting starts at 6:30 PM
$15 includes one Soolie + all craft materials
Come with friends, bring a date, or make it your Friday night plan ✨Annual Day of the Dead Market
Next Sat at 12pm · Chicago
The 2nd Annual Day of the Dead Market is a free-entry celebration of Día de los Muertos with local vendors, art, and food
Expect ofrendas, handmade jewelry and crafts, and plenty of food and drink vendors; it's all ages but no pets allowed. Street parking nearby is paid, so take the Pink Line to 18th & Ashland instead.
This event is not hosted by Partiful. It is an event we recommend, hosted by E & J Designs Handcrafted Jewelry. Find more details at the link aboveHALLOWEEN BALL 2026 🎃🎸🧌
Fri at 7pm · Chicago
‘Twas The Week Before Halloween Ball: A Benefit show for Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR) and BUILD, Inc.
Joy 🤝 Resistance 🤝 Community Support. Join us for a lively night for good. 🎃💀🎃💀🎃
🎃 Bring your friends for an easy way to take action and get involved!
👻 Tickets only $15
🍻 21+
🧟♀️ Crowd-voted costume contest
🎶 Vince Staples, Jorja Smith, Shakey Graves, Sienna Spiro, and Cubs Opening Day tickets for raffle! Plus merch and art for sale!
All profits will go to BUILD, Inc and Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR) to support our neighbors and their families.
BUILD, Inc: Our mission is to inspire hope and offer opportunities so youth facing systemic obstacles can achieve positive futures. buildchicago.org.
ICIRR is dedicated to promoting the rights of immigrants and refugees to full and equal participation in the civic, cultural, social, and political life of our diverse society. ICIRR.org.
Parking & Transit Info: https://martyrslive.com/map-directions
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¡DALE! - Masterfully blending Latin rock, blues rock, and jazz fusion, ¡DALE! delivers the best of Chicago’s Santana-influenced sound – immersive guitar work, all-star Latin percussion, and dynamic vocals, tied into fresh, modern arrangements.
SNARKY BUBBE - Have you eaten? You look hungry. Born in the basements of Wicker Park, this six-piece powerhouse bewitches with three-part harmony and infectious energy that makes every show a party. Playing favorites with flair, Snarky Bubbe melts hearts, faces, and all your blues away.
SWEET KAY STRING BAND - A little folk. A little bluegrass. A little outlaw country. A little rock and roll. Blending a touch of magic and a dollop of mischief, Sweet Kay String Band soars with spellbinding vocal artistry, dazzling string work, and soulful groove. Keeping one eye on the road and one in the rearview mirror—it's always a strange and lovely trip. More at tr.ee/sksb.
DJ CYRUS - From the depths of Indiana basements to the luxurious heights of Chicago’s finest rooftops, Cyrus has been throwing down and slinging beats for over a decade. Folk hero and long time collaborator with Snarky Bubbe.
SOHO PRESENTS: HOUSE BLEND
Tomorrow at 11am · Chicago
A TOTALLY FREE EVENT FOR ALL WHO LOVE HOUSE MUSIC, COFFEE, COMMUNITY, WAKING UP EARLY, KIDS, SPARKLES, SWEET TREATS, HAND DRAWN ART, AND THE COLOR PINK
… WITH LIVE DJ SETS BY CELESTE, RIYA RIYA, AND ME :)
There will be edible glitter. There will be photo ops. There will be bass. All are welcome, Always.
•FALL SALON• presented by Something About Tables
Sat, Nov 7 at 6pm · Chicago
ART SHOW❗️LIVE MUSIC ❗️READINGS❗️POTLUCK❗️FRIENDS ❗️ART MAKING ‼️
Grab a friend and their friend for Something About Tables’ Fall Salon at Narrow Bridge Arts Club! Bring a favorite vegetarian fall dish, meet new folks, and make ➕ see ➕ listen to some new art with/from local creatives.
🍴6-7 pm ▶️ arrivals; connecting over food & visual art show & happenings
🎤 7-8:30 pm ▶️ performances & readings & talks from Something About Tables Collective members
🗣️ 8:30-9:30 pm ▶️ connecting over food & visual art show & happenings; departures
Everyone’s welcome. Please email any accessibility requests to martinnomiyak@gmail.com with subject “Fall Salon Request.”see a show
SOHO PRESENTS: HOUSE BLEND
Tomorrow at 11am · Chicago
A TOTALLY FREE EVENT FOR ALL WHO LOVE HOUSE MUSIC, COFFEE, COMMUNITY, WAKING UP EARLY, KIDS, SPARKLES, SWEET TREATS, HAND DRAWN ART, AND THE COLOR PINK
… WITH LIVE DJ SETS BY CELESTE, RIYA RIYA, AND ME :)
There will be edible glitter. There will be photo ops. There will be bass. All are welcome, Always.
Nobody & Goliath Film Premiere
Mon at 7pm · Chicago
❤️🔥 CHICAGO PREMIERE
Psyched to have locked down a local screening for the N&G fall film tour, a thrill of a story and a beast to edit.. I hope to see ya there!!
Doors at 6:45
Screening at 7:15
Runtime is 52min
🎥 ABOUT THE FILM
Enduro-duo Tanner Wanish and Michael Vaill set their sights on the second ascent of California’s most grand ridgeline traverse: The Goliath. The film follows their attempt as they endure a grueling nine-day effort to claim the second-ever ascent.
🎟️ TICKET INFO
Ticket sales help cover the cost of the theater rental as this screening is independently funded. Taxes are included in the ticket price, no additional fees apply.
Nostalgia Show 2026 Y2K Edition!
Fri, Oct 30 at 6pm · Chicago
THE NOSTALGIA SHOW: Y2K EDITION 💿🎮✨
We’re taking it all the way back! Think Toonami, Saturday morning cartoons, Y2K fashion, Memphis-style design, video games, wild colors, funky patterns, and the sounds of the late ’90s and early 2000s. Come celebrate the era with an art show featuring some of Chicago’s dopest creative talent, gaming by The Coliseum, costume contest prizes, food and drinks from Indigo Mrkto, and three of the best DJs in the city keeping the party going all night.
Most importantly, this is a fundraiser for Pocket Con 2026 as we celebrate our 15-year anniversary! Pocket Con is Chicago’s free comics convention celebrating creators, artists, and stories of color, and your ticket helps us keep the convention free for artists, vendors, and attendees. Early Bird tickets are only $10, $15 the week of the show, and $20 at the door. Come dressed in your favorite Y2K-inspired fit, bring your nostalgia, and let’s take it back! 🔥📼🕹️
MOMMY ISSUES: Halloween comedy show 🧟♀️🔪
Sat, Oct 31 at 7pm · Chicago
Mommy Issues is a recurring themed standup show where comedians mine the most formative relationship of their lives for laughs. From unconditional love to emotional damage (and everything in between), no childhood memory is safe. Free bc therapy ain’t cheap.
**THIS IS A TICKETED EVENT** find on our instagram!
Lineup:
• Kait Braswell
• Daniel Bergamini
• Kathy Eggman
• Steven Baer
• Joli Yang
• Christian Escoto
• Tory Ward
Hosted by Mickey Blom
🍼 Instagram: @mommyissuescomedy 🍼
Tickets $15browse more
•FALL SALON• presented by Something About Tables
Sat, Nov 7 at 6pm · Chicago
ART SHOW❗️LIVE MUSIC ❗️READINGS❗️POTLUCK❗️FRIENDS ❗️ART MAKING ‼️
Grab a friend and their friend for Something About Tables’ Fall Salon at Narrow Bridge Arts Club! Bring a favorite vegetarian fall dish, meet new folks, and make ➕ see ➕ listen to some new art with/from local creatives.
🍴6-7 pm ▶️ arrivals; connecting over food & visual art show & happenings
🎤 7-8:30 pm ▶️ performances & readings & talks from Something About Tables Collective members
🗣️ 8:30-9:30 pm ▶️ connecting over food & visual art show & happenings; departures
Everyone’s welcome. Please email any accessibility requests to martinnomiyak@gmail.com with subject “Fall Salon Request.”MOMMY ISSUES: Halloween comedy show 🧟♀️🔪
Sat, Oct 31 at 7pm · Chicago
Mommy Issues is a recurring themed standup show where comedians mine the most formative relationship of their lives for laughs. From unconditional love to emotional damage (and everything in between), no childhood memory is safe. Free bc therapy ain’t cheap.
**THIS IS A TICKETED EVENT** find on our instagram!
Lineup:
• Kait Braswell
• Daniel Bergamini
• Kathy Eggman
• Steven Baer
• Joli Yang
• Christian Escoto
• Tory Ward
Hosted by Mickey Blom
🍼 Instagram: @mommyissuescomedy 🍼
Tickets $15
hawa cafe at tokofoto studio
Next Sat at 11am · Chicago
Hawa Cafe will be having a pop-up cafe at tokofoto! Our popular Mini Tokofoto flash studio sessions will be available as well, so come by, say hi, and grab some cute pics and yummy bevs to welcome the fall season!
🎞️flash studio session details: 3 minute session for $10
☕️cafe menu: coffee, matcha, and tea
🥐day: sat oct 24th
☕️hours: 11am to 4pm
🍞who: open invite!
🍵where: tokofoto studio (860 N California, 1N, Chicago, IL 60622)
find us on insta: @hawahospitality and @tokofoto.studio
Chicago Book Club
Wed, Oct 28 at 7pm · Chicago
Meet in Barbara's Bookstore on Tuesday, September 29th to discuss Scott W. Berg's "The Burning of the World"! Our book club will go from 7pm-8pm. "The Burning of the World" is 20% off at our store all month long if you need to grab a copy. Reading/finishing the book is not required, just come to chat!
To get a feel for the book, here's the jacket description:
"In the fall of 1871, Chicagoans knew they were due for the “big one”—a massive, uncontrollable fire that would decimate the city. It had been bone-dry for months, and a recent string of blazes had nearly outstripped the fire department’s already scant resources. Then, on October 8, a minor fire broke out in the barn of Irishwoman Kate Leary. A series of unfortunate mishaps and misunderstandings along with insufficient preparation and a high south-westerly wind combined to set the stage for an unmitigated catastrophe.
The conflagration that spread from the Learys’ property quickly overtook the neighborhood, and before long the floating embers had been cast to the far reaches of the city. Nothing to the northeast was safe. Families took to the streets with every possession they could carry. Powerful gusts whipped the flames into a terrifying firestorm. The Chicago River boiled. Over the next forty-eight hours, Chicago fell victim to the largest and most destructive natural disaster the United States had yet endured.
The effects of the Great Fire were devastating. But they were also transforming. Out of the ashes, faster than seemed possible, rose new homes, tenements, hotels, and civic buildings, as well as a new political order. The elite seized the reconstruction to crack down on vice, control the disbursement of vast charitable funds, and rebuild the city in their image. But the city’s working class recognized only a naked power grab that would challenge their traditions, hurt their chances to keep their hard-earned property, and move power out of the hands of elected officials and into private interests. As soon as the battle against the fire ended, another battle for the future of the city erupted between its entrenched business establishment and its poor and immigrant laborers and shopkeepers.
An enrapturing account of the fire’s inexorable march and an eye-opening look at its aftermath, The Burning of the World tells the story of one of the most infamous calamities in history and the new Chicago it precipitated—a disaster that still shapes American cities to this day."
Please also refer this link to anyone you think may be interested in joining the book club or add plus ones if you're bringing a friend. The more the merrier!
This book club is moderated by senior bookseller Chris. Please contact Barbara's Bookstore on State with any questions!Offshore Halloween - 10/30
Fri, Oct 30 at 8pm · Chicago
Halloween at Offshore Rooftop
Celebrate Halloween at Chicago's largest rooftop with a night of music, costumes, and unforgettable skyline views. Join us Friday, October 30, for an elevated Halloween party featuring live DJs, high-energy dance music, curated cocktails, and one of the city's best crowds.
Overlooking Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline, Offshore Rooftop transforms into the ultimate Halloween party.
This event features a live musical arts performance by a house/EDM DJ.
21+. ALL SALES FINAL. NO REFUNDS.Bookish Bakery: Fall In Love (Book Swap)🍁💋
Tomorrow at 11am · Chicago
🍂💕 FALL IN LOVE: A BOOKISH BAKERY TAKEOVER 📚🍪 (BOOK SWAP)
Fall into a good book with us! We’re taking over a bakery shop for a fun afternoon of romance, cookies, music, and fellow readers.
Bring your favorite romance book to swap for a new love story, grab something sweet from the bake shop, and settle in for an afternoon made for book lovers.
Highlights:
🎟️ Win raffle prizes of books and gift cards from Seminary Co-Op and Call & Response Book Stores
🎶 Enjoy music + good vibes
📸 Take photos at our bookish backdrop
🍂 Come dressed in your favorite fall look
💕 Meet fellow romance readers
Come for the cookies. Swap for a love story. Fall in love with your next read. 🍪📖💕
#booktok #romance #bookswap #bakery
Blank Slate Two
Next Sat at 2pm · Chicago
Free Entry
Join us for Blank Slate Session 2—a live, high-energy collaborative art experience. Several artists are coming together to create 30+ original paintings in a single day.
This sessions artist are Chicagos own
Chris Orta @killabunzz
Shawn Smith Aka Shawnimals @shawnimals
Debbie Wong Aka @Beetlebob
Katie Lukes @lukeskatie
Every piece will be sold with its corresponding ticket, guaranteeing you walk away with an original work of art. Come through for the art, stay for the music, drinks, and local vendors.
Here is the raffle system for this event
There will be 35 pieces of art being live painted
We have 35 corresponding raffle tickets.
At the end of the event the pieces will be taken down and the numbers will be revealed.
You buy a ticket you get a piece, but you don’t know which one till 8pm!
📍 1748 N Kimball
🗓️ October 24th
🕑 2 PM – 9 PM
Proudly sponsored by chicagowirecollective, adapted studios and all star press chicago
follow our instagram @chicagowirecollective
Let’s Talk Shop(ing): Can We Shop Ethically?
Mon at 5:30pm · Chicago
What does it actually mean to shop sustainably, and is shopping “ethically” even as simple as we make it sound?
Join us for an evening of conversation with Goli Young & Moriah Turner of The Notch Studio, exploring the complicated relationship between fashion, people, and the planet.
We’ll talk about how traditional fashion supply chains work, what makes slow fashion different, and the tension between ethical sustainability and environmental sustainability.
We’ll get into fabrics and fibers, why natural doesn’t always automatically mean “better,” the environmental impact of plastics and synthetics, and how to actually recognize quality in the clothes you buy.
Most importantly, we’ll talk about how sustainability can be intersectional and what it looks like to make more informed choices without expecting perfection from the individual shopper.
Come curious, bring your questions, and stay afterward for shopping, bites, drinks, and conversation with the community.
Afternoon @ The Movies (Cole’s)
Sat, Nov 7 at 4pm · Chicago
☆ 𝗻𝗼 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 * 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 ☆
Come knock a movie off your Letterboxd and hang!
Screening in the venue space twice ~ 4pm and 5pm since it’s only an hour
I’m out of town for my birthday so wanted to do something easy with friends. Snacks provided but feel free to bring cash to tip our bartenders if you want a drink 😇
Note: this is not a marketed event and just Cole’s being nice and letting me use the back room for a birthday partySip & Craft Popup Soolie @ Konbini & Kanpai
Fri at 6pm · Chicago
Join us for Sip & Craft with Soolie 💌
We’re spending the evening making Hyang Nang, traditional Korean scent sachets, while sipping Soolie and snacking at Konbini & Kanpai Wrigleyville. You’ll get to choose and blend your own perfume, then create a scent pouch that’s uniquely yours.
Doors open at 6 PM · Crafting starts at 6:30 PM
$15 includes one Soolie + all craft materials
Come with friends, bring a date, or make it your Friday night plan ✨Thanksgiving POP UP!
Sun, Nov 15 at 11am · Elmhurst
Come hang with us for a little Thanksgiving pop-up! 🍂☕️
We’ll be serving fall-flavored coffee & matcha — stay awhile and chat or just grab your drink and go. 🤎
Everyone’s welcome, so feel free to bring your friends!
🎟️ giveaway details + updates will be posted on our Instagram.
See you there! 🐾
Gracey's Presents: Karl Kirkpatrick and Nora Kenny!
Sat, Nov 14 at 7pm · Chicago
Gracey's Presents is an intimate concert series spotlighting local Chicago artists and genre-pushing music. For this edition, we welcome Karl Kirkpatrick and Nora Kenny!
Karl Kirkpatrick is a Chicago-based singersongwriter at the crossroads of Indie Rock and Americana. Ranging between the expressiveness of Jeff Buckley and the kick of The Replacements , Karl and the band (Henry Carpender, Phin Gleber, and Aval Stanley) have spent the past few years playing in Chicago DIY scenes and venues alike. His most recent release, an EP titled “momentum”, employs a garage band assembly to explore themes of love and escapism in a world rolling downhill.
Chicago-based singer-songwriter Nora Kenny crafts evocative indie folk and alt-country music characterized by heartfelt lyricism and warm acoustic instrumentation. Her work, including the EP Stop Hangin' On Me, balances raw vulnerability with melodic hooks reminiscent of classic Americana storytelling. Emerging strongly within the independent touring circuit, she stands out for her magnetic and unpredictable stage presence.
Happy Halloween !!!
Fri, Oct 30 at 7pm · Chicago
Craft Club is hosting our first ever Halloween Party! We will be transforming the studio into a haunted workshop/ witches apothecary!
We will have so much for you to do! Crafting, games, mocktails, food and a costume contest!
Come dressed in your best and most creative costume to win prizes!
* Painted pumpkins
* Free Mocktails
* Food
* Candy Apple station
* Costume contest
* And more!!
📍Chi City Craft Club
📅Ocotber 30th
⏰7:00-10:30
$60 ($50 early bird tickets- only 10 available)
HALLOWEEN BALL 2026 🎃🎸🧌
Fri at 7pm · Chicago
‘Twas The Week Before Halloween Ball: A Benefit show for Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR) and BUILD, Inc.
Joy 🤝 Resistance 🤝 Community Support. Join us for a lively night for good. 🎃💀🎃💀🎃
🎃 Bring your friends for an easy way to take action and get involved!
👻 Tickets only $15
🍻 21+
🧟♀️ Crowd-voted costume contest
🎶 Vince Staples, Jorja Smith, Shakey Graves, Sienna Spiro, and Cubs Opening Day tickets for raffle! Plus merch and art for sale!
All profits will go to BUILD, Inc and Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR) to support our neighbors and their families.
BUILD, Inc: Our mission is to inspire hope and offer opportunities so youth facing systemic obstacles can achieve positive futures. buildchicago.org.
ICIRR is dedicated to promoting the rights of immigrants and refugees to full and equal participation in the civic, cultural, social, and political life of our diverse society. ICIRR.org.
Parking & Transit Info: https://martyrslive.com/map-directions
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¡DALE! - Masterfully blending Latin rock, blues rock, and jazz fusion, ¡DALE! delivers the best of Chicago’s Santana-influenced sound – immersive guitar work, all-star Latin percussion, and dynamic vocals, tied into fresh, modern arrangements.
SNARKY BUBBE - Have you eaten? You look hungry. Born in the basements of Wicker Park, this six-piece powerhouse bewitches with three-part harmony and infectious energy that makes every show a party. Playing favorites with flair, Snarky Bubbe melts hearts, faces, and all your blues away.
SWEET KAY STRING BAND - A little folk. A little bluegrass. A little outlaw country. A little rock and roll. Blending a touch of magic and a dollop of mischief, Sweet Kay String Band soars with spellbinding vocal artistry, dazzling string work, and soulful groove. Keeping one eye on the road and one in the rearview mirror—it's always a strange and lovely trip. More at tr.ee/sksb.
DJ CYRUS - From the depths of Indiana basements to the luxurious heights of Chicago’s finest rooftops, Cyrus has been throwing down and slinging beats for over a decade. Folk hero and long time collaborator with Snarky Bubbe.
Infrared Hallowen Edition @ dB
Next Sat at 10pm · Chicago
INFRARED comes back from the grave for a spooky night in another world on October 24th.
And this time…it’s HALLOWEEN!!
INFRARED is a party where you will see the world on a whole new wavelength. It is a multidisciplinary space where fashion, music, and art collide. It is a place for expression and finding yourself on the dance floor.Through DJs, installations, and performances, you can feel what is hidden to the natural eye like infrared light.
Hosts/Creators & Art Installation by:
Dadaboi @dadamanifesto & Elle EL @ellexldrag
Guest Host: Logan Zass @loganzass
Sets by:
Jenny Fox @jennyfox.co
Jaxx @jaxx.x.x.x.x
Mister Wallace @coolmomwallace
House of Riven @house.of.riven
--Riya Riya @djriyariya
--Nevin @nevinsounds
Photography:
@ty_yamamoto1
Graphic Design:
@dadamanifesto
Come Early for HAPPY HOUR 6pm-10pm
$4 Deep Eddy Flavored Vodka Cocktails
$4 PBR
$5 High Noon
$5 Titos, Altos, Jameson, Tanqueray, Bacardi
All Night:
$5 Bombs
$8 Well
No Cover before 10pm, $10 After
RSVP for $5 Cover After 2:30am
21+ w/IDNobody & Goliath Film Premiere
Mon at 7pm · Chicago
❤️🔥 CHICAGO PREMIERE
Psyched to have locked down a local screening for the N&G fall film tour, a thrill of a story and a beast to edit.. I hope to see ya there!!
Doors at 6:45
Screening at 7:15
Runtime is 52min
🎥 ABOUT THE FILM
Enduro-duo Tanner Wanish and Michael Vaill set their sights on the second ascent of California’s most grand ridgeline traverse: The Goliath. The film follows their attempt as they endure a grueling nine-day effort to claim the second-ever ascent.
🎟️ TICKET INFO
Ticket sales help cover the cost of the theater rental as this screening is independently funded. Taxes are included in the ticket price, no additional fees apply.
Halloween Origami
Fri at 6pm · Chicago
we’re taking over a little corner of OMi for a halloween-themed origami night. we’ll show you how to fold and make some spooky cute creations!
no experience needed, just come hang, and maybe leave with a new friend or two :-)
🎃 free to join, all materials provided
🍵 feel free to grab a drink and support our lovely hosts at OMi
come solo, bring a friend, or make one here <3
