37th Annual Rhinoceros Theater Festival

Curious Theatre Branch , with co-producers Chicago Danztheater Ensemble, Chicago Dramatists and Labyrinth Club, are pleased to announce the 37 th annual Rhinoceros Theater Festival , September 20 – October 26 at four venues across Chicago. The month-long festival of shows will kick off with a special “afternoon tea” edition of the Full Moon Vaudeville, this concert launches the festival on Sunday,

Also in Logan Square, Wicker Park & Bucktown

World Music Festival Chicago: Global Peace PartySunday, October 4, 2026, noon–5pmHumboldt Park Fieldhouse (outdoor), Humboldt Park, Logan Square, Wicker Park & BucktownFreeOne Day Only

73rd Annual Chicago PowwowSaturday, October 3, 2026; gates open 10 AM, Grand Entries 11 AM and 3 PMSchiller Woods East, Grove 13, Schiller Woods, Logan Square, Wicker Park & Bucktown$20 adult at the gateLimited Run

More theater that weekend →

Topdog/UnderdogSeptember 17–November 1, 2026 at Steppenwolf; this production has evening and weekend matinee performancesSteppenwolf Downstairs Theater, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleTicketed via SteppenwolfLimited Run

Play On! — Chicago Shakespeare TheaterSeptember 11–October 18, 2026; selected performancesThe Yard at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Navy Pier, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopLimited Run

Topdog/Underdog – ChicagoFriday, October 2, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, October 3, 3 and 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, October 4, 3 p.m.Downstairs Theatre At Steppenwolf Theatre – Chicago, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville$50 – $171One Weekend Only

Marriott Theatre Presents Come From AwayRuns through Oct 4, 2026Marriott Theatre, Far Suburbs$80 – $100Limited Run

Operation Mincemeat (Chicago)Friday, October 2, 7 p.m.; Saturday, October 3, 2 and 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, October 4, 1 and 6:30 p.m.CIBC Theatre, 18 West Monroe, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopOne Weekend Only

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