Stumblday's hand-checked ranking of the best things to do in Chicago on Friday night, Sep 11: 13 picks, refreshed weekly.
13 picks · checked Sep 10
United Center, Pilsen, West Town & the West SideEva Rinaldi · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsEric Clapton and Jimmie Vaughan bring a guitar-centered bill to United Center, backed by a full touring ensemble.
United Center, Pilsen, West Town & the West SideEva Rinaldi · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsEric Clapton and Jimmie Vaughan bring a guitar-centered bill to United Center, backed by a full touring ensemble.
Lincoln Square — German-American Oktoberfest, Lincoln Square, Andersonville, Uptown & Lincoln Squarew_lemay · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsGerman bands, dancing and traditional food fill Lincoln Square for a free three-day Oktoberfest.
Lincoln Square — German-American Oktoberfest, Lincoln Square, Andersonville, Uptown & Lincoln Squarew_lemay · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsGerman bands, dancing and traditional food fill Lincoln Square for a free three-day Oktoberfest.
Goodman Albert Theatre, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopThe Goodman premieres a 7 Fingers acrobatic theater piece set inside an attic.
Goodman Albert Theatre, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopThe Goodman premieres a 7 Fingers acrobatic theater piece set inside an attic.
The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Navy Pier, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopDuke Ellington’s music carries Twelfth Night’s disguises and romantic mix-ups into 1930s Harlem in Play On!
The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Navy Pier, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopDuke Ellington’s music carries Twelfth Night’s disguises and romantic mix-ups into 1930s Harlem in Play On!
Cahn Auditorium, 600 Emerson St., Evanston & Oak ParkPunch Brothers brings its acoustic ensemble to Cahn Auditorium for an Evanston stop on the Unsung expedition.
Cahn Auditorium, 600 Emerson St., Evanston & Oak ParkPunch Brothers brings its acoustic ensemble to Cahn Auditorium for an Evanston stop on the Unsung expedition.
James M. Nederlander Theatre, 24 W Randolph, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopAaron Volkening · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsBaby and Johnny’s summer romance reaches the Nederlander with live music in Dirty Dancing: The Musical.
James M. Nederlander Theatre, 24 W Randolph, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopAaron Volkening · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsBaby and Johnny’s summer romance reaches the Nederlander with live music in Dirty Dancing: The Musical.
River North Design District, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopKen Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsExplore art and designer vignettes across 18 River North showrooms at the Design District’s anniversary gallery walk.
River North Design District, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopKen Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsExplore art and designer vignettes across 18 River North showrooms at the Design District’s anniversary gallery walk.
Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleFranklin Post Card Co. · Public domain · Wikimedia CommonsNoname’s Park West date puts the Chicago artist onstage for a Friday evening concert.
Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleFranklin Post Card Co. · Public domain · Wikimedia CommonsNoname’s Park West date puts the Chicago artist onstage for a Friday evening concert.
Gene Siskel Film Center, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopNgozi Onwurah’s Welcome II the Terrordome returns in a restored presentation, bringing its Afrofuturist dystopia to the Siskel.
Gene Siskel Film Center, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopNgozi Onwurah’s Welcome II the Terrordome returns in a restored presentation, bringing its Afrofuturist dystopia to the Siskel.
Allstate Arena, Evanston & Oak Parkb0jangles · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsGarth Brooks brings his Blame It All On My Roots arena tour to Rosemont for a September country-music stand.
Allstate Arena, Evanston & Oak Parkb0jangles · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsGarth Brooks brings his Blame It All On My Roots arena tour to Rosemont for a September country-music stand.
NOW Arena, 5333 Prairie Stone Parkway, Far SuburbsWhite House/ Reagan Presidential Library · Public domain · Wikimedia CommonsShreya Ghoshal brings The Unstoppable Tour to NOW Arena for a Friday-night concert in Hoffman Estates.
NOW Arena, 5333 Prairie Stone Parkway, Far SuburbsWhite House/ Reagan Presidential Library · Public domain · Wikimedia CommonsShreya Ghoshal brings The Unstoppable Tour to NOW Arena for a Friday-night concert in Hoffman Estates.
The Chicago Theatre, 175 N State St, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopThank You (25 Millions ) views from Fresno, USA · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsAdrián Uribe revisits El Vítor, Carmelo and other comic characters on the Chicago Theatre’s 50 y Pico Tour stop.
The Chicago Theatre, 175 N State St, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopThank You (25 Millions ) views from Fresno, USA · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsAdrián Uribe revisits El Vítor, Carmelo and other comic characters on the Chicago Theatre’s 50 y Pico Tour stop.
Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, 1300 S. Linn White Drive, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopDermot Kennedy brings Irish folk textures, country influences and soaring melodies to Northerly Island.
Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, 1300 S. Linn White Drive, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopDermot Kennedy brings Irish folk textures, country influences and soaring melodies to Northerly Island.
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