What are our picks for the best events happening in Chicago worth your time this week through to the weekend (October 6-12)? This is the Week to Weekend Guide you need. Ready to make this weekend count? From culture events, fashion celebrations and spooky previews, we’ve curated the best of things to do this week to weekend in Chicago so you can skip the scroll.
AN EVENING OF STYLE, SOUNDS AND SPIRIT TO CELEBRATE VIRGIL ABLOH
October 7 | 7-11PM
Cerise Rooftop Virgin Hotel(26th Fl) | 203 N. Wabash Avenue Chicago
What Would Virgil Do? Join us as we celebrate Virgil’s brilliance at the intersection of art, design and music. Come dressed to impress to honor the life and work of the creative visionary we all came to love.Enjoy sets from three of the City’s Best DJ’s.
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THE LION KING
October 3-19 | Time Varies
Cadillac Palace Theatre | 151 W. Randolph Street
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 the mist. This is Disney’s THE LION KING. The show is suitable for ages 6 and up.
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AFTER 5 AT THE FIELD
October 7 |
The Field Museum of Chicago |
After 5 at the Field offers discounted All Access admission, including the latest special exhibitions, the Chicago Archaeopteryx, and all your Field favorites n the first Tuesday evening of every month.
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THE CURIO FALL FASHION SOCIAL
October 8 | 7-9PM
Celeste | 111 W. Hubbard Street
The Curio Fall Fashion Social in partnership with Celeste — a spectacular kickoff to October’s incredible lineup of Chicago Fall Fashion programming. Join us at the stunning Celeste where we will be taking over both the Garden and Disco floors, where the city’s most fabulous will gather to toast the new season.
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SHAWN MENDES
October 8 | 7:30PM
Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island | 1300 S Linn White Drive, Chicago
Shawn Mendes is back in Chicago to put on yet another legendary show as always. With more determination than ever, and over 10 years worth of experience in the music industry, he continues to write and rehearse for countless hours upon endless nights, ensuring that he brings you and all his other fans, nothing but the absolute best!
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NORTH LAWNDALE EMPLOYMENT NETWORK CRAFT YOUR PATH
October 8 | 1-5PM
North Lawndale Employment Network campus | 1111 S. Homan Avenue
NLEN is hosting an Open House for our “Craft Your Path” program on Wednesday, October 8th from 3-6PM on our 1111 S. Homan Avenue campus. Craft Your Path is a comprehensive workforce training program for job seekers ages 18-24 years old, and includes workforce training, paid work experience, wraparound supportive services, and an $8,000 grant scholarship for further education upon completion of the program.
MUMFORD & SONS LIVE ON TOUR
October 8 | 7PM
United Center |
Mumford & Sons with Michael Kiwanuka will be stopping in Chicago for their 2025 tour, in support of their fifth album RUSHMERE.
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RAPHAEL SAADIQ NO BANDWIDTH TOUR
October 8 | Doors-7PM
Chicago Theatre |
Raphael Saadiq will bring the No Bandwidth Tour! to Chicago. Per the artist’s request, no recording devices will be allowed at this event, including but not limited to the items listed below: No cellphones No cameras No tablets No laptops No smart watches No bluetooth enabled headphones Upon arrival, small devices will be secured in Yondr pouches that will be unlocked at the end of the event. Guests will maintain possession of their Yondr pouches throughout the night.
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NIGHT OF 1,000 JACK-O-LANTERNS
October 8-12 | 6:30-10:30PM
Chicago Botanic Garden |
Dare to walk an eerily enchanting path, aglow with artist-carved pumpkins for Night of 1,000 Jack-o’-Lanterns—featuring glowing tributes to Chicago sports teams, plant monsters, famous vampires, pets in Halloween costumes, and fan favorites from ten seasons of ghostly gourds. Post your photos with the jack-o’-lanterns on Instagram #nightof1000jackolanterns and be entered to win 2 VIP Lightscape tickets.
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JIMMY CARR LAUGHS FUNNY
October 9 | Doors 6PM
The Chicago Theatre |
Jimmy Carr laughs funny and he wants to make you laugh by being funny. Jimmy Carr will bring the Laughs Funny Tour to Chicago this fall.
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CHICAGO FASHION WEEK
October 9-19 |
Various Locations
Chicago Fashion Week makes its return in 2025, weaving together the city’s past and present with a celebration of Chicago’s evolving fashion history. #312FASHION #CHIFW
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CHICAGO BULLS VS CLEVELAND CAVALIERS
October 9 | 7PM
United Center |
The first Bulls home pre-season!
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LAUFEY A MATTER OF TIME TOUR WITH SUKI WATERHOUSE
October 10 |
United Center |
GRAMMY®-winning Icelandic-Chinese artist, composer, producer and multi-instrumentalist Laufey (pronounced lay-vay) who has captivated a generation with virtuosic songs of love and self-discovery by manifesting her vision of jazz-and classical-infused pop music is bringing the “A Matter of Time Tour,” in partnership with AEG Presents, to Chicago. Suki Waterhouse will provide support. The tour highlights her latest album release, A Matter of Time.
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CHANCE THE RAPPER AND WE BACK TOUR
October 10 |
Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island |
All the way from 79th to worldwide to back on the Ave once again,get ready for a night that’s gonna make any and all of us OGs jump for joy – ‘cause Lil’ Chano is back y’all! And he’s got a new album and a WHOLE tour!
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ROMEO + JULIET HALLOWEEN BALL
October 10 | 8PM
Chicago Athletic Hotel
You are cordially invited to the enchanting second edition of our Romeo + Juliet Halloween Ball! Get ready to dance the night away to captivating tunes spun by some of our favorite DJs, ensuring a lively atmosphere for all.
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CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS VS MONTREAL CANADIENS
October 11 | 6PM
United Center |
Get ready for an evening celebrating the Harvest Moon with music, live performances, delicious mooncakes, bubble tea, a native plant giveaway, archery, a lantern procession down the lake, astronomical moon viewing, and much more!
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A CONVERSATION WITH KAMALA HARRIS
October 11 | 3PM
Auditorium Theatre |
For the first time, and with surprising and revealing insights, former Vice President Kamala Harris tells the story of one of the wildest and most consequential presidential campaigns in American history. During this special event, Harris will share what she saw, what she learned, and what it will take to move forward. With nuance, candor, and a unique perspective, Harris will lead a conversation about how we collectively chart a blueprint that sets an alternative vision for our country now. This event is in partnership with Anderson’s Bookshop.
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NIGERIAN ILLINOIS NURSES ASSOCIATION WALK-A-THON 2025
October 11 | 9AM
Foster Beach | 5100 N Lakeshore Drive
Join members of The Nigerian Illinois Nurses Association (NINA) family and friends for a walk to bring awareness to domestic violence prevention. NINA is a united organization of Nigerian Nurses working to improve the health and quality of lives of Nigerians at home and abroad.
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LINCOLN BRUNCH FEST 2025
October 11 | 10AM-2PM
2800 N. Lincoln Avenue
🥞🥂 If brunch is your jam (pun fully intended), then Lincoln Brunch Fest is the place to be this fall! Back for its 2nd annual celebration, this can’t-miss event—presented by the West Lakeview SSA 27—takes over Lincoln Avenue from Diversey to Wellington this October, serving up a morning-to-afternoon feast of flavor and fun. Top local restaurants will dish out their signature brunch bites (and your new favorites), while live entertainment and kid-friendly activities turn the street into a brunch lover’s paradise. It’s the ultimate way to kick off your weekend—and start planning your next one.
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GOODMAN THEATRE COSTUME SHOP EVENT
October 11 | 10AM-4PM
The Goodman’s Healy Rehearsal Room | 170 N. Dearborn Street
Step inside our Costume Shop Sale and take home a bit of stage magic! From whimsical accessories to show-stopping gowns—each handcrafted by costume artists—you’ll discover unique treasures from past Goodman productions. Whether you’re hunting for a one-of-a-kind conversation piece, the perfect Halloween costume or a keepsake from a century of storytelling, this is your chance to bring Goodman history home.Prices range from $.50 to $300.
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CHICAGO LA-BOO-BU BASH HALLOWEEN MARKET
October 12 | 1-5PM
Haz Studio | 1706 S Halsted St
The FIRST-EVER 🕷 La-boo-bu Bash 🎃 is here!!🕸 A Halloween Pop Up market full of Labubu lovers , Local Artisians , the coolest small businesses in the city, and just the right amount of spook! 🕷👻
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ZOO FIESTA
October 11 | 6-10PM
Lincoln Park Zoo |
¡Deléitese con los animales, las culturas y los esfuerzos de conservación de Latinoamérica en Zoo Fiesta! Zoo Fiesta es un evento para mayores de 21 años que celebra las culturas y comunidades latinas. Disfrute de espectáculos culturales gratuitos, música en vivo y charlas sobre animales nativos de Centroamérica y Sudamérica.
Delight in the animals, cultures, and conservation efforts of Latin America at Zoo Fiesta! A play on “su fiesta,” Zoo Fiesta is a 21+ event celebrating Latine cultures and communities. Enjoy free cultural performances, live music, and chats highlighting animals native to Central and South America.
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MCA FAMILY DAY
October 11 | 11AM-3PM
Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago |
Come greet your neighbors and make new friends. Connect with the artworks in City in a Garden: Queer Art and Activism in Chicago and celebrate the city we live in with Gerber/Hart and Borderless Magazine. Designed for children under 12 and their grown-ups, MCA Family Days invite our youngest visitors to be the museum’s artists, thinkers, and collaborators.
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CHICAGO SPRITZ FEST
October 11 | 1-5PM
I|O Godfrey Rooftop |
Chicago Spritz Fest returns to I|O Godfrey Rooftop for an afternoon of bubbly cocktails, city views and lively music. Guests will enjoy four hours of tasting a variety of spritz-style drinks, along with giveaways and photo opportunities at one of Chicago’s most popular rooftops. Presented by River North Fests. 21+ Event.
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BANK OF AMERICA CHICAGO MARATHON 2025
October 12 |
Chicago
The 47th Bank of America Chicago Marathon is a world class running event returning to the streets of Chicago.
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