Embroidered Traditions

The first exhibition at the Art Institute devoted to the artistic and cultural traditions of SWANA, this exhibition highlights the region’s distinctive beauty and iconic visual expressions through more than 70 works from the 18th through 20th century.

Also in Downtown, the Loop & West Loop

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

Jack's Pumpkin Pop-UpRunning through November 1Goose Island, 1265 W. Le Moyne St., Downtown Chicago, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopLimited Run

F1 ArcadeOpen this weekend — recently openedF1 Arcade, River North, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopLimited Run

Haunted by Our Dark Side: Chicago Ghosts, Gangsters, and True Crime TourRuns through Oct 3, 2026Inside Chicago Walking Tours, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopLimited Run

Chicago Bears vs. New York JetsSun, Oct 4, 2026 · 12:00pmSoldier Field, Museum Campus, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopOne Day Only