Stumblday's hand-checked ranking of the best things to do in Chicago on Sunday, Sep 27: 32 picks, refreshed weekly.
32 picks · checked Sep 10
Harris Theater Rooftop, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopChristine Harrison Frei · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsChicago Gourmet pairs its chef-led festival with a dance-inspired theme, including events at the Harris Theater Rooftop.
Harris Theater Rooftop, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopChristine Harrison Frei · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsChicago Gourmet pairs its chef-led festival with a dance-inspired theme, including events at the Harris Theater Rooftop.
Multiple Hyde Park venues, Hyde Park, Bronzeville & the South SideTizmsound · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsHear Chicago jazz across neighborhood stages, with an anniversary band, intimate sets and a late solo performance by Joshua Redman.
Multiple Hyde Park venues, Hyde Park, Bronzeville & the South SideTizmsound · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsHear Chicago jazz across neighborhood stages, with an anniversary band, intimate sets and a late solo performance by Joshua Redman.
Multiple Chicago venuesWarren LeMay from Chicago, IL, United States · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsFollow free international music performances across Chicago, from an afternoon park gathering to late club shows and a closing outdoor celebration.
Multiple Chicago venuesWarren LeMay from Chicago, IL, United States · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsFollow free international music performances across Chicago, from an afternoon park gathering to late club shows and a closing outdoor celebration.
Lincoln Park Zoo, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvillePelican from Tokyo, Japan · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsFall Fest turns Lincoln Park Zoo into a free autumn celebration all morning into evening.
Lincoln Park Zoo, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvillePelican from Tokyo, Japan · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsFall Fest turns Lincoln Park Zoo into a free autumn celebration all morning into evening.
Gene Siskel Film Center, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopMrschimpf · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsA Stranger Has No Eyes closes CUFF with a world premiere and a conversation with director C.S. Nicholson.
Gene Siskel Film Center, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopMrschimpf · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsA Stranger Has No Eyes closes CUFF with a world premiere and a conversation with director C.S. Nicholson.
The Alley Cat, Wicker Park, Logan Square, Wicker Park & BucktownCarol M. Highsmith · Public domain · Wikimedia CommonsSeoul Taco founder David Choi takes over The Alley Cat’s Sunday special, pairing a guest dish with an egg remix and cocktail.
The Alley Cat, Wicker Park, Logan Square, Wicker Park & BucktownCarol M. Highsmith · Public domain · Wikimedia CommonsSeoul Taco founder David Choi takes over The Alley Cat’s Sunday special, pairing a guest dish with an egg remix and cocktail.
Milwaukee Ave from North/Damen to Ashland, Logan Square, Wicker Park & BucktownDiego Delso · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsWalk Milwaukee Avenue without its usual through traffic during this Wicker Park and Bucktown street-opening pilot.
Milwaukee Ave from North/Damen to Ashland, Logan Square, Wicker Park & BucktownDiego Delso · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsWalk Milwaukee Avenue without its usual through traffic during this Wicker Park and Bucktown street-opening pilot.
Lyric Opera House, Loop, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopRaymond Britt · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsJoffrey premieres John Neumeier’s Liliom in Chicago, pairing narrative ballet with Michel Legrand’s jazz-inflected score.
Lyric Opera House, Loop, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopRaymond Britt · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsJoffrey premieres John Neumeier’s Liliom in Chicago, pairing narrative ballet with Michel Legrand’s jazz-inflected score.
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!
Gallagher Way, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleNairn McWilliams · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsCompare Chicago wing makers at Gallagher Way, with live music and competitions between bites.
Gallagher Way, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleNairn McWilliams · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsCompare Chicago wing makers at Gallagher Way, with live music and competitions between bites.
The Chicago Theatre, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopDaniel Schwen · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsSara Bareilles brings the Good Grief Tour to the Chicago Theatre for a Sunday concert in the downtown landmark.
The Chicago Theatre, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopDaniel Schwen · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsSara Bareilles brings the Good Grief Tour to the Chicago Theatre for a Sunday concert in the downtown landmark.
north-sideLive bands, German food and beer, a keg tap, Kinderfest and a Battle of the Bands round out this Oktoberfest.
north-sideLive bands, German food and beer, a keg tap, Kinderfest and a Battle of the Bands round out this Oktoberfest.
Chicago Athletic Association – The Unbound Collection by Hyatt, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopU.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Steven Wells · Public domain · Wikimedia CommonsChicago Wellness Week links movement, demonstrations and conversations across venues, with a flagship at the Athletic Association.
Chicago Athletic Association – The Unbound Collection by Hyatt, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopU.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Steven Wells · Public domain · Wikimedia CommonsChicago Wellness Week links movement, demonstrations and conversations across venues, with a flagship at the Athletic Association.
1341 W. Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60607, West Loop, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopJohn W. Taylor · Public domain · Wikimedia CommonsHunt for vintage clothing, vinyl and antiques at Randolph Street Market’s indoor-and-outdoor September edition.
1341 W. Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60607, West Loop, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopJohn W. Taylor · Public domain · Wikimedia CommonsHunt for vintage clothing, vinyl and antiques at Randolph Street Market’s indoor-and-outdoor September edition.
Participating Andersonville businesses, Andersonville, Uptown & Lincoln SquareZagalejo · Public domain · Wikimedia CommonsFind Chicago artists inside Andersonville shops and neighborhood spaces during a weekend built for browsing and discovery.
Participating Andersonville businesses, Andersonville, Uptown & Lincoln SquareZagalejo · Public domain · Wikimedia CommonsFind Chicago artists inside Andersonville shops and neighborhood spaces during a weekend built for browsing and discovery.
2347 W Augusta Blvd, Chicago, IL 60622, Pilsen, West Town & the West SideSt. Helen celebrates twenty carnival years in Ukrainian Village with rides, food, music and neighborhood festivities.
2347 W Augusta Blvd, Chicago, IL 60622, Pilsen, West Town & the West SideSt. Helen celebrates twenty carnival years in Ukrainian Village with rides, food, music and neighborhood festivities.
Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, Far SuburbsBryson Tiller brings the trap-R&B sound behind “Don’t” and Trapsoul to Tinley Park on The Neo Trapsoul Tour.
Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, Far SuburbsBryson Tiller brings the trap-R&B sound behind “Don’t” and Trapsoul to Tinley Park on The Neo Trapsoul Tour.
Jack's Pumpkin Pop-Up, Downtown Chicago, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopA pumpkin-themed pop-up runs at Jack's Pumpkin Pop-Up downtown.
Jack's Pumpkin Pop-Up, Downtown Chicago, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopA pumpkin-themed pop-up runs at Jack's Pumpkin Pop-Up downtown.
National Public Housing Museum, Pilsen, West Town & the West SideRoosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945 · Public domain · Wikimedia CommonsLydia Cheshewalla and Elise Paschen discuss place, memory and Osage perspectives at the National Public Housing Museum.
National Public Housing Museum, Pilsen, West Town & the West SideRoosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945 · Public domain · Wikimedia CommonsLydia Cheshewalla and Elise Paschen discuss place, memory and Osage perspectives at the National Public Housing Museum.
Art Institute of Chicago, Gallery 107, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopDiego Delso · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRare Edo-period woodblock prints by Utamaro fill Gallery 107.
Art Institute of Chicago, Gallery 107, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopDiego Delso · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRare Edo-period woodblock prints by Utamaro fill Gallery 107.
The Salt Shed, Pilsen, West Town & the West SideBball606 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsCavetown and Chloe Moriondo bring the Running With Scissors Tour into the Salt Shed’s indoor room.
The Salt Shed, Pilsen, West Town & the West SideBball606 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsCavetown and Chloe Moriondo bring the Running With Scissors Tour into the Salt Shed’s indoor room.
Clark Street between Addison and Newport, Wrigleyville, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleKen Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsClark Street Live brings two stages of country and local bands, neighborhood food and shopping to a new Wrigleyville festival.
Clark Street between Addison and Newport, Wrigleyville, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleKen Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsClark Street Live brings two stages of country and local bands, neighborhood food and shopping to a new Wrigleyville festival.
Downtown Oak Park, Oak Park, Evanston & Oak ParkDavid Wilson from Oak Park, Illinois, USA · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsHead to downtown Oak Park for live music, local food and craft beer at a free autumn street festival.
Downtown Oak Park, Oak Park, Evanston & Oak ParkDavid Wilson from Oak Park, Illinois, USA · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsHead to downtown Oak Park for live music, local food and craft beer at a free autumn street festival.
Facets, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleShort films from emerging and established filmmakers share the screen at Aladerri International Film Festival at FACETS.
Facets, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleShort films from emerging and established filmmakers share the screen at Aladerri International Film Festival at FACETS.
