Gremlins 2: The New Batch

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Joe Dante’s gleefully chaotic creature sequel closes its Siskel Center run.

Gremlins 2 turns a high-tech Manhattan skyscraper into a playground for creature chaos, media satire and escalating absurdity. This October 8 screening is the final listed day of the Siskel Center run, making Thursday the last chance to catch it there.

More on Thursday in Downtown, the Loop & West Loop

Souvenirs: A Celebration of John PrineThursday · Oct 9 - Oct 9The Chicago Theatre, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopJohn Prine

The Attic: Things I’ve Seen While Lying on My BackThursday · Oct 9 - Oct 9Goodman Albert Theatre, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopAerial

Aanikoobijigan [Ancestor/Great-Grandparent/Great-Grandchild]Thursday · Oct 8Gene Siskel Film Center, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopArtist Dialogue

Micheal O’Siadhail: Poetry Reading and Q&AThursday · Oct 8 - Oct 8American Writers Museum, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopFreePoetry

Also in Downtown, the Loop & West Loop

Ub40: The Unstoppable Tour 2026Thursday · Oct 9 - Oct 9Auditorium Theatre, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopReggae

Alds Home Game 2: White Sox vs. Guardians (If Necessary)Thursday · Oct 8Rate Field, 333 W 35th St, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopIf Necessary

Scalp, Snuffed, Bifid Corpse, Ampolla & EmbitteredThursday · Oct 9Reggies Rock Club, 2109 South State Street, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopMetal

Ripcord, Wynton Existing, Sgt. Starling & Danimal FarmThursday · Oct 9Reggies Music Joint, 2105 South State Street, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopAlternative Rock

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