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Monday 2024.09.16

** Circus In The Parks. -2024.10.21 Yearly. All ages. $0-15 Shows at 2+5p. UNCONFIRMED

Midnight Circus' world class troupe of clowns, contortionists, acrobats, etc perform just a few shows in each park.
10.19-21: Welles Park, 2333 W Sunnyside Ave, Fr 7pm Sa+Su 2+5pm.
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Farmers Markets (since 1980). Fresh and charming. -2024.10.31 Yearly. All ages. Free. UNCONFIRMED

Mo: Loyola; Tu: ColumbusPark, FederalPlaza, LincolnSquare; We: Andersonville, GreenCity, Lawndale, Pullman, Ravenswood; Th: Daley Plaza, Argyle, Austin, GarfieldPark, HydePark; Sa: Division&Dearborn, Edgewater, GarfieldPark, HornerPark, more; Su: Glenwood&Morse, IndependencePark, LoganSquare, WickerPark, Pilsen, PortagePark;
chicagofarmersmarkets.usVarious city locations.
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Fun Bands at the Beer Garden nightly. All ages. Free UNCONFIRMED

navypier.org/explore/live-entertainment/live-musicNavy Pier, 312/595-7437 (PIER), 600 E Grand. Miller Beer Garden at the Tip.
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Mexican Independence Day. Yearly.

Commemorates the call for independence from Spain in 1821.
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Pleasant Outdoor Concerts almost daily. -2024.09.17 Yearly. UNCONFIRMED

Ravinia, 847/266-5100, 400 Iris Lane, Highland Pk. Served by Metra.
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Stepfamily Day (since 1997). Yearly.

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World Music Festival (since 1999). -2024.09.23 Yearly. UNCONFIRMED

Different international musical acts nightly all day at numerous music venues and major cultural facilities.
312/742-1938 worldmusicfestivalchicago.orgVarious locations.
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Yom Kippur. Jewish Day of Atonement. -2024.09.16 Yearly. Sunset to sunset. UNCONFIRMED

Celebrated on Tishri 10 of the Hebrew calendar, which falls in early autumn. This Sabbath of Sabbaths is observed by fasting, confession to God of sins committed during the last year, and prayers for forgiveness. Observance begins with the evening Kol Nidre service of repentance. Strictly speaking, one has not atoned until forgiven by the wronged party. Give to charity, reflect, change, and for 24hrs do not eat, no leather, bathing, romance or frivolity.
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* North Shore Century ride (since 1985). Yearly. All ages. $17-25 6a-7p UNCONFIRMED

Evanston Bike Club "incredibly scenic biking... tranquil tree-lined streets... refreshing lake breezes." Uses cue sheets and painted street markings. Five distance options from 25-100 miles.
evanstonbikeclub.org/nscDawes Park, 1700 Sheridan Road.
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Ravenswood ArtWalk (since 1992). -Sunday Yearly. All ages. Free 11a-6p UNCONFIRMED

200+ artists in 40+ venues, music, art, food.
ravenswoodartwalk.orgCentral Gallery, 4021 N. Ravenswood. Waveland to Lawrence.
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Monday Night Ride. Mondays All ages. Free 10p UNCONFIRMED

Extraordinary long and late ride for the young and/or hearty. Leaves about 11pm, unplanned route may exceed 30miles from start point, dissipating near dawn.
facebook.com/MondayNightRideChicagoLincoln Monument, 1601 N Clark. Behind Chicago Historical Museum.
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Tuesday 2024.09.17

Citizenship Day (since 1952). Yearly.

Day established by Congress to give recognition to people who became American citizens in the preceding year.
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Chi Hack Night. Tuesdays All ages. Free 6-10p UNCONFIRMED

"Volunteers create web apps with open data to improve transparency, efficiency, and decision-making for governments and our democracy."
chihacknight.org1871, 222 W. Merchandise Mart Plaza. 12th Floor.
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Millennium Park Movies. Tuesdays All ages. Free 6:30p UNCONFIRMED

bedno.com/movies/parks?pritzJay Pritzker Pavilion, 312/742-1168, 55 N Michigan. Millennium Park, Downtown.
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Wednesday 2024.09.18

South Park NEW EPISODE. Wednesdays All ages. Free 9p UNCONFIRMED

22nd season.
southparkstudios.comCOM. On cable.
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Thursday 2024.09.19

Talk Like a Pirate Day. Yearly. 10a-1p.

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Drum&Bass night. 3rd Thursdays 21+ Free 10p-4a UNCONFIRMED

W/ Delamota / Dioptrics / Pardeeboi / Riverman / UV / Skrimshaw / Questionmark ...
SmartBar, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
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Friday 2024.09.20

Fright Fest (since 1991). Redecorated rides and additional Halloween attractions. Fr/Sa/Su -2024.10.27 Yearly. All ages. $$ Various hours. UNCONFIRMED

Come early, use coupons, strategize your visit for best results.
Great America, 847/249-1776, 5312 Grand Ave, Gurnee.
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Group Skate. Fridays 21+ Free 7:30p UNCONFIRMED

Intermediate through advanced bladers come join the monthly group skate. Be able to skate some near traffic and do a distance of 10-12 miles. Helmet required, other protective gear and water recommended. Weather permitting.
Bedno.com/skateDaley Plaza, 50 W Washington. At Dearborn.
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Blacklight Blackout (since 2011). 3rd Fridays 21+ Free 10p-2a UNCONFIRMED

Big freakfest in a tiny space. Lots of DJs, cheap beer, UV paints, radiation.
facebook.com/blacklightblackoutexitExit, 312/395-2700, 1315 W North. 2nd Fl.
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Saturday 2024.09.21

* International Day of Peace (since 1982). Yearly. UNCONFIRMED

United Nations global holiday when individuals, communities, nations and governments highlight efforts to end conflict and promote peace.
internationaldayofpeace.orgObservances locally.
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"Step Out to Fight Diabetes" 5K Walkathon. Yearly. All ages. Other related area walks on other days. 8:30a UNCONFIRMED

The American Diabetes Association's walk to raise funds for diabetes. Enjoy lunch, entertainment, and the Fall Festival at the finish line.
1-888-DIABETES stepout.diabetes.orgDiversey Harbor.
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Long Grove Apple Fest (since 1993). -Sunday Yearly. All ages. Free 10a-6p UNCONFIRMED

Cider donuts, caramel apples, apple pies, even apple popcorn and apple martinis! Bands including country, rock and roll, Dixieland, and jazz, more. Well managed popular family event in a lovely town.
starevents.comHistoric Long Grove, 847/634-0888, Route 83 and Old Route 53, Long Grove. North Suburban.
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Heart Walk. Yearly. All ages. 11a-1:30p UNCONFIRMED

Walkathon to fight heart disease. Other area walks on other days or times.
heartwalk.orgSoldier Field, 312/235-7000, 1410 S Museum Campus Dr. South Lot.
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"Twisted" Saturdays 21+ $0 -11p, $5 -1a, $7+ 9:30p-5a.

"Meet and mingle with a truly diverse crowd. Dress up or dress down... this is the place to be what you want to be!"
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Near Red line Belmont stop.
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Vaudezilla! Saturdays 18+ $20 10:30p UNCONFIRMED

One-of-a-kind burlesque, drag, and aerial acts ranging from classic Vegas-style showgirls to cutting-edge gender-non-conforming performance artists.
Vaudezilla.comStage 773, 773/327-5252, 1225 W. Belmont. Near Racine.
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Sunday 2024.09.22

* Autumnal Equinox. Yearly. UNCONFIRMED

Night and day are equal length (sun 05:47-17:56), official start of fall.
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Wolff's Flea Market (since 1991). Sundays All ages. $1 Most weeks. 6a-3p UNCONFIRMED

500 market spaces. Clean, comprehensive, entertaining, with free parking, food and restrooms.
847/524-9590 wolffs.comAllstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
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Ghosts Of Graceland Family Walking Tour. Stroll the big name graves. Sundays -2024.10.27 Yearly. All ages. $15+ 2hr 1:30p UNCONFIRMED

VERY qualified tour guides, lots of interesting history.
architecture.org/experience-caf/tours/detail/graceland-cemeteryGraceland Cemetery, 312/922-3432, 4000 N Clark.
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Chicago Bike Polo. Sundays All ages. Free 3-?p UNCONFIRMED

Pickup games in decommissioned tennis courts.
facebook.com/groups/311538882232633Garfield Park, S Central Park Blvd at W Monroe St.
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World Carfree Day (since 1997). Yearly. All ages. Free 5:30p.

Promoting alternatives to car dependence and car culture.
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Monday 2024.09.23

Start of Libra. Yearly.

Astrological sign, the balance.
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Sukkot. -2024.09.30 Yearly. Sunset to sunset. UNCONFIRMED

Jewish harvest festival and time for giving thanks. Date varies each year (Tishri 15th by the Hebrew calendar).
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Tuesday 2024.09.24

National Punctuation Day (since 2004). Yearly.

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Thursday 2024.09.26

Atomic Sketch Event (since 2008). Live Art. Last Thursdays 21+ Free 6-10p UNCONFIRMED

Established and emerging artists of various disciplines display, create and sell original new works at bargain prices. Drop-in artists welcome.
facebook.com/atomicsketchGreen Eye Lounge, 773/227-8851, 2403 W. Homer St. Near Blue Line Western.
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Friday 2024.09.27

Native American Day. 4th Friday in September Yearly.

Honors the indigenous people of the Americas.
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Pumpkin Farms. -2024.10.31 Yearly.

Great fall family fun for all ages.
Many locations.
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EXPO Chicago. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $20-100+ 11a-7p UNCONFIRMED

Featuring leading international galleries, curated blend of contemporary and modern art, design and new technology. Museum-quality, concept-driven programming to attract top artists, thinkers and collectors.
expochicago.comNavy Pier, 312/595-7437 (PIER), 600 E Grand. On-site parking, or Grand Red line stop then take free trolley.
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Critical Mass (since 1997). Last Fridays All ages Free 5:45p.

THE monthly gathering of bicyclists making our presence known downtown. Unplanned route gently winds a dozen miles or more. Thousands attend in good weather. Includes music, hipsters, athletes, show bikes, so much more. Skaters welcome.
Bedno.com/bikeDaley Plaza, 773/486-4861, 50 W Washington. Under the Picasso (giant rusty bird), at Dearborn, SW of State&Lake train stop.
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Bittersweet. Monthly. 21+ Free 10p-4a UNCONFIRMED

DJs Philly Peroxide and Scary Lady Sarah spins goth club classics and new dark alternative music & video.
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Near Red line Belmont stop.
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Saturday 2024.09.28

Horror Film Festival (since 2003). -Sunday Yearly. $10-35 UNCONFIRMED

Major special guests, classic and modern flicks, makeup demos, scream contest, babes, blood, booze, ...
chicagohorrorfest.comThe Patio Theater, 6008 W Irving Park Rd.
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Sunday 2024.09.29

Terror in the Aisles (since 2002). Yearly. All ages. $20+ 11a UNCONFIRMED

24 Hours of Horror Movie Madness! Several feature films, special guests, vintage shorts, dealers, prizes, more.
Facebook.com/terrorintheaislesPatio Theater, 773/283-7244, 6008 W. Irving Park Rd.
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* Jazz Festival. Yearly. All ages. Free Sa -midnt, Su 1-8p UNCONFIRMED

Dozens of performers at 13 stages.
hydeparkjazzfestival.orgHyde Park, 773/324-6926, 1511 E 53rd. About a mile radius.
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Tuesday 2024.10.01

* Full Moon Fire Jam. Monthly. All ages. Free 6:30-9:30p UNCONFIRMED

Gathering for fire spinners, fire jugglers, hoopers, breathers, etc. Practice, networking, and outstanding performances, with drum circle backing. Many hundreds of spectators attend.
Estimated 2021 schedule:
2021.04.27 Tuesday
2021.05.26 Wednesday
2021.06.24 Thursday
2021.07.22 Thursday **
2021.08.22 Sunday
2021.09.20 Monday
2021.10.20 Wednesday.
fullmoonjam.org4960 N Simonds Dr Betwix Foster and Lawrence in grass near lake.
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Wednesday 2024.10.02

Movieoke (since 2008). 1st Wednesdays Occasionally. 21+ $? 9p UNCONFIRMED

Read along to perform, over 200 scenes to choose from.
twitter.com/ChicagoMovieokeWhistler, 773/227-3530, 2421 N Milwaukee.
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Thursday 2024.10.03

UniverSoul Circus (since 1994). African-American owned, operated and staffed. -2024.11.04 Yearly. All ages. $18-40 Various times UNCONFIRMED

Ringmasta and at least a dozen acts!
universoulcircus.comWashington Park, 5531 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr.
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Friday 2024.10.04

Halloween in the Parks. -2024.10.31 Yearly. UNCONFIRMED

Kid-friendly events, patches, parties, spooky movies, haunted houses, fall festivals and annual runs.
chicagoparkdistrict.com/halloweenMany Locations.
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National Taco Day. Yearly. UNCONFIRMED

Observed at Taco Bell and some other spots.
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World's Best Costume Shop. -2024.10.31 Yearly. Open 24/7 this week. UNCONFIRMED

Incomparably huge and comprehensive. Some staff costumed.
Fantasy Costume Headquarters, 773/777-0222, 4065 N Milwaukee.
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Southside Critical Mass. 1st Fridays All ages Free 5:45p UNCONFIRMED

A fun, free, group bike ride.
facebook.com/SSCritMassNichols Park Plaza, 1300 E 55th St. At Kimbark.
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Scream Scene Haunted House. Spooktacular! Fr/Sa -2024.10.26 Yearly. Not for ages under 10. $10 7-10p UNCONFIRMED

Over 20 unique rooms. Not for the faint of heart.
screamscene.orgSkokie Park District, 847/674-1500 x0, 4701 Oakton, Skokie. At Water Playground.
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Sunday 2024.10.06

Perimeter Ride (since 2001). Yearly. 8:30a-12a UNCONFIRMED

Bicycle circumnavigation of the city's boundary with lots of stops for sites and snax. >82 miles over 15+ hours.
bedno.com/fb/557656594648838Buckingham Fountain, 451 S Lake Shore Drive.
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Applefest (since 1988). Yearly. All ages. Free 9a-5p UNCONFIRMED

Live music, food, entertainment, farm-fresh fruits and veges and flowers, pie bake-off.
lincolnsquare.orgLincoln Square, 773/561-5535, 4731 N Lincoln. Giddings Plaza.
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American Indian Pow Wow (since 1954). Yearly. All ages. $? 11a-5p UNCONFIRMED

Dozens of vendors, artists, singers, stories, archery, native dance contest, public welcome, reportedly quite nice.
facebook.com/AmericanIndianCenterDePaul campus, 3633 N California Ave.
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New Fox cartoons. Sundays All ages. Free 6p UNCONFIRMED

May include Simpsons, Family Guy, Bob's Burgers, Last Man on Earth, more.
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Monday 2024.10.07

Tributosaurus. Monthly. 21+ $25 7p UNCONFIRMED

"The Jurassic beast with multiple musical faces. A different band every month, featuring local music celebrities."
tributosaurus.comMartyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln.
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Tuesday 2024.10.08

Chicago Fire Anniversary. Yearly.

Anniversary of the great fire in 1871 which destroyed 1/3 of the city. Observed as part of Fire Prevention Week.
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Saturday 2024.10.12

Farmer's Day. Yearly.

Created in 1915 to stimulate interest in agriculture.
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Ongoing

WAY too much great theater and comedy and dance to cover.

Pickup Reader and NewCity and TimeOut magazines.
Hundreds of city locations.
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