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Monday 2018.10.22

Bears Home Games. -2018.12.16 All ages. $$.

ChicagoBears.comSoldier Field, 312/235-7000, 1410 S Museum Campus Dr.
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UniverSoul Circus (since 1994). African-American owned, operated and staffed. -2018.11.04 Yearly. All ages. $18-40 Various times.

Ringmasta and at least a dozen acts!
universoulcircus.comWashington Park, 5531 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr.
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Joffrey Ballet. Swan Lake. -2018.10.28 All ages. Variou$ 7:30p.

joffrey.comAuditorium, 312/431-2357, 50 E Congress. Downtown.
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Phil Collins. All ages. $160-270+ 8p.

"Not Dead Yet, Live!"
philcollins.comUnited Center, 1901 W Madison.
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Tuesday 2018.10.23

Mother-in-law Day. Honor and be kind to mothers-in-law. Yearly.

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Start of Scorpio. Yearly.

Astrological sign, the scorpion.
Scorpios RULE!!!
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Chi Hack Night. Tuesdays All ages. Free 6-10p.

"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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Pete Yorn. 18+ $35-280+ 7:30p.

Solo acoustic.
peteyorn.comPark West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
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"Evolution" W/ Richard Dawkins & Bret Weinstein. $23-113+ 8p.

richarddawkins.netChicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
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Wednesday 2018.10.24

United Nations Day. Yearly.

Commemorates 1945 ratification of U.N. charter.
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World Origami Day. Yearly.

Dedicated to exposing the art of folding.
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Full "Harvest" Moon. Always adds an interesting twist. 11:45a.

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Proper Drum&Bass. Wednesdays 21+ $0-10+ 9p-2a.

10.24: DJs Astro, Intel, Skrimshaw, Punctual.
facebook.com/properchicagodrumandbassDebonair Social Club, 773/227-7990, 1575 N Milwaukee. At North and Damen.
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* South Park NEW EPISODE. Wednesdays All ages. Free 9p.

22nd season.
southparkstudios.comCOM. On cable.
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"In One Ear" (since 1988). Poetry Open Mic. Wednesdays 18+ $3 10p-?a.

"2nd Longest Running Open-Mic In Chicago!"
facebook.com/In-One-Ear-210844945622380Heartland Cafe, 773/465-8005, 7000 N Glenwood. Near Red Line Morse stop.
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Thursday 2018.10.25

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

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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Nine Inch Nails. -Saturday 17+ $100-300+ 3 nites 7p.

"Cold and Black and Infinite" tour w/ The Jesus and Mary Chain.
nineinchnails.comAragon Ballroom, 773/561-9500, 1106 W Lawrence. Near Red line Lawrence stop.
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Wait Wait ... Don't Tell Me! $43-83+ 7:30p.

npr.org/programs/wait-wait-dont-tell-meChicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
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Unbridled. Thursdays 21+ Free 8p-2a.

Weekly nite of vaudevillians, burlesque and extreme acts.
facebook.com/UnbridledatUntitledUntitled, 312/880-1511, 111 W. Kinzie.
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Friday 2018.10.26

Halloween Features. -2018.10.31 Yearly. All ages.

Candy, costume characters, spooky movies.
Navy 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.
chi.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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Elton John. -Saturday All ages. $175-250+ 2 nites 8p.

"Farewell Yellow Brick Road" Tour.
eltonjohn.comUnited Center, 1901 W Madison.
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Goo Goo Dolls. $120-480+ 8p.

Dizzy Up The Girl 20th Anniversary Tour.
googoodolls.comChicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
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Cosmix. Fridays 21+ $0-5 9p-4a.

"A multimedia music & video dance party where art meets nightlife." Often preceded by theme events. Greg Haus spins.
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Near Red line Belmont stop.
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** NOCTURNA HALLOWEEN PARTY (since 1989). Hosted by Scary Lady Sarah, Yearly. 18+ $15+ 10p-4a.

THE Halloween party for goth/industrial/ethereal community. Includes massive dance party, costume contest with prizes, giveaways, treats, games, more. "For people who live everyday like it's Halloween"
bedno.com/fb/314852442402150Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
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Saturday 2018.10.27

College of Complexes (since 1951). "The Playground for People Who Think" Saturdays All ages. $3? 2.5hrs 6-11p UNCONFIRMED

Structured Weekly Free Speech Forum With Quality Lecturers and Good American Food And Bar.
312/326-2120 collegeofcomplexes.orgDappers East Restaurant, 773/509-9100, 2901 W. Addison.
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* Freaky Deaky (since 2011). Yearly. 18+ $30+ 2 nites 9p-?a UNCONFIRMED

Major DJs and sideshow acts.
freakydeakyhalloween.comAragon Ballroom, 773/561-9500, 1106 W Lawrence. Near Red line Lawrence stop.
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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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Freakeasy Halloween. 21+ $30+ 10p-?a.

freakeasy.netMetro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
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Vaudezilla! Saturdays 18+ $20 10:30p.

One-of-a-kind burlesque, drag, and aerial acts ranging from classic Vegas-style showgirls to cutting-edge gender-non-conforming performance artists.
10.27: Lily Rascal.
Vaudezilla.comStage 773, 773/327-5252, 1225 W. Belmont. Near Racine.
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Rocky Horror Picture Show. -Tuesday Yearly. 18+ $15+ Three shows. 11:45p UNCONFIRMED

Large experienced cast entertains along with the movie.
midnightmadness.orgMusic Box Theatre, 773/871-6604, 3733 N Southport.
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Sunday 2018.10.28

Chicago Humanities Fest (since 1990). -2018.11.12 Yearly. Various times. UNCONFIRMED

Hundreds of speakers on a theme of universal interest at dozens of venues.
chicagohumanities.orgVarious downtown locations.
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Wolff's Flea Market (since 1991). Sundays All ages. $1 Most weeks. 6a-3p.

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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Spooky Zoo Spectacular (since 1987). Good outing for kids. Yearly. 11a-2p UNCONFIRMED

Tens of thousands of costumed kids trick, treat and parade.
Lincoln Park Zoo, 773/742-2000, 2200 N Cannon.
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Ghosts Of Graceland Family Walking Tour. Stroll the big name graves. Sundays Yearly. All ages. $15+ 2hr 1:30p.

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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Seasonal

Farmers Markets (since 1980). Fresh and charming. -2018.10.31 Yearly. All ages. Free.

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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Halloween in the Parks. -2018.10.31 Yearly.

Kid-friendly events, patches, parties, spooky movies, haunted houses, fall festivals and annual runs.
chicagoparkdistrict.com/halloweenMany Locations.
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Pumpkin Farms. -2018.10.31 Yearly.

Great fall family fun for all ages.
Many locations.
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World's Best Costume Shop. -2018.10.31 Yearly. Open 24/7 this week.

Incomparably huge and comprehensive. Some staff costumed.
Fantasy Costume Headquarters, 773/777-0222, 4065 N Milwaukee.
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Fright Fest (since 1991). Redecorated rides and additional Halloween attractions. Fr/Sa/Su -2018.10.28 Yearly. All ages. $$ Various hours.

Come early, use coupons, strategize your visit for best results.
Great America, 847/249-1776, 5312 Grand Ave, Gurnee.
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Scream Scene Haunted House. Spooktacular! Fr/Sa -2018.10.27 Yearly. Not for ages under 10. $10 7-10p.

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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Ongoing

"Halloween" now playing.

Jamie Lee Curtis, Judy Greer, Andi Matichak, James Jude Courtney, ...
halloweenmovie.comTheaters Everywhere.
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Now playing.

The Happy Prince, Heavy Trip, A Star Is Born, Venom, Little Women, Night School, Fahrenheit 11/9, Colette, House with Clock in Walls, Hal, The Predator, The Happytime Murders, The Wife, Juliet Naked, Alpha, Christopher Robin, The Spy Who Dumped Me, Mission Impossible: Fallout, Teen Titans Go!, Generation Wealth, Shock and Awe, Skyscraper, Ant-Man and the Wasp, Sorry to Bother You, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
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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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