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Steppenwolf Downstairs Theater, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleFri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:30pm
Topdog/Underdog
Topdog/Underdog follows brothers Lincoln and Booth, getting by in America, at Steppenwolf.
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Things to Do in Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville the Weekend of Sep 25–27, 2026
Stumblday's hand-checked ranking of the best things to do in Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville the weekend of Sep 25–27, 2026: 65 picks.
65 picks · checked Sep 21
65 picks
Steppenwolf Downstairs Theater, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville#1Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:30pm · Limited Run
Steppenwolf Downstairs Theater, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleTopdog/Underdog
Topdog/Underdog follows brothers Lincoln and Booth, getting by in America, at Steppenwolf.
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Metro, 3730 N. Clark St., Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleFriday–Sunday, September 25–27, 2026; doors 6 p.m., show 7 p.m. each night$55 advance
Cold Waves XIV: Stabbing Westward, TR/ST, King Woman and More (18 and Over)
Stabbing Westward lead the 14th Cold Waves show at Metro, open to ages 18 and over.
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#2Friday–Sunday, September 25–27, 2026; doors 6 p.m., show 7 p.m. each night · One Weekend Only
Metro, 3730 N. Clark St., Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleCold Waves XIV: Stabbing Westward, TR/ST, King Woman and More (18 and Over)
Stabbing Westward lead the 14th Cold Waves show at Metro, open to ages 18 and over.
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St. Alphonsus Church grounds, Lakeview, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleLeijaonate · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsSeptember 25–27, 2026; Friday 5–10 p.m., Saturday noon–10 p.m., Sunday noon–7 p.m.$10 Friday and Saturday
Oktoberfest Chicago at St. Alphonsus
Three days of oompah bands, steins, bratwurst and polka dancing on the Lakeview church grounds.
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#3September 25–27, 2026; Friday 5–10 p.m., Saturday noon–10 p.m., Sunday noon–7 p.m. · One Weekend Only
St. Alphonsus Church grounds, Lakeview, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleLeijaonate · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsOktoberfest Chicago at St. Alphonsus
Three days of oompah bands, steins, bratwurst and polka dancing on the Lakeview church grounds.
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Landmark Century Centre Cinema, Lakeview, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleRxLyon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsSeptember 17–27, 2026; screening times vary$15 general admission ($13 me…
Reeling 2026: The 44th Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival
One of the world's longest-running LGBTQ+ film festivals, with new features and documentaries.
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#4September 17–27, 2026; screening times vary · Limited Run
Landmark Century Centre Cinema, Lakeview, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleRxLyon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsReeling 2026: The 44th Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival
One of the world's longest-running LGBTQ+ film festivals, with new features and documentaries.
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Lincoln Park Zoo, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleJrbarc! · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsSeptember 25–November 1, 2026; pumpkin patch open daily, live pumpkin carving weekends 10am–1pmFree
Fall Fest at Lincoln Park Zoo
Free harvest fun at the zoo: s'mores, pro pumpkin carvers, pick-your-own pumpkins and live music.
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#5September 25–November 1, 2026; pumpkin patch open daily, live pumpkin carving weekends 10am–1pm · Limited Run
Lincoln Park Zoo, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleJrbarc! · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsFall Fest at Lincoln Park Zoo
Free harvest fun at the zoo: s'mores, pro pumpkin carvers, pick-your-own pumpkins and live music.
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Wrightwood 659, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleSeptember 25–December 19, 2026; open Fridays and Saturdays with timed-entry tickets$20 general admission
Inner Worlds: Visions from the Hirshhorn Collection
Kusama joins Bauermeister and de Saint Phalle in a Hirshhorn Collection exhibition.
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#6September 25–December 19, 2026; open Fridays and Saturdays with timed-entry tickets · Limited Run
Wrightwood 659, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleInner Worlds: Visions from the Hirshhorn Collection
Kusama joins Bauermeister and de Saint Phalle in a Hirshhorn Collection exhibition.
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Wrightwood 659, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleOn view Sep 25–Dec 19, 2026
Yuan Goang-Ming: Everyday War
Yuan Goang-Ming turns domestic instability into an immersive video and sound installation.
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#7On view Sep 25–Dec 19, 2026 · Limited Run
Wrightwood 659, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleYuan Goang-Ming: Everyday War
Yuan Goang-Ming turns domestic instability into an immersive video and sound installation.
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Clark Street between Addison and Newport, Wrigleyville, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleSat, Sep 26, 2026 · 11:00am$10 suggested donation
Clark Street Live
Clark Street closes for two days of live music, food and neighborhood bars.
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#8Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 11:00am · One Weekend Only
Clark Street between Addison and Newport, Wrigleyville, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleClark Street Live
Clark Street closes for two days of live music, food and neighborhood bars.
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Music Box Theatre, Lakeview, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleSeptember 25–27, 2026; four screenings daily, with the last Sunday show at 9:30 p.m.Ticketed via Music Box Theatre
The History of Concrete — Opening Weekend
John Wilson's new documentary turns concrete into a funny, personal portrait of New York.
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#9September 25–27, 2026; four screenings daily, with the last Sunday show at 9:30 p.m. · One Weekend Only
Music Box Theatre, Lakeview, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleThe History of Concrete — Opening Weekend
John Wilson's new documentary turns concrete into a funny, personal portrait of New York.
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The Second City, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleFri, Sep 25, 2026 · 8:00pm
Best of The Second City
Second City revisits sketches and songs from its archive, updated alongside newer material.
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#10Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 8:00pm · One Weekend Only
The Second City, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleBest of The Second City
Second City revisits sketches and songs from its archive, updated alongside newer material.
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Gallagher Way, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleSeptember 26–27, 2026; VIP 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.; Saturday GA 1:30–4:30 or 5:30–8:30 p.m.; Sunday GA 1:30–7:30 p.m.GA $20 per session
WingOut Chicago 2026
Compare Chicago wing makers at Gallagher Way, with live music and competitions between bites.
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#11September 26–27, 2026; VIP 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.; Saturday GA 1:30–4:30 or 5:30–8:30 p.m.; Sunday GA 1:30–7:30 p.m. · One Weekend Only
Gallagher Way, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleWingOut Chicago 2026
Compare Chicago wing makers at Gallagher Way, with live music and competitions between bites.
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Music Box Theatre, Lakeview, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleSaturday, September 26, 2026, 11:59 p.m.Ticketed via the Music Box Th…
The Rocky Horror Picture Show in 35mm with Shadowcast
The Rocky Horror Picture Show in 35mm with Shadowcast has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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#12Saturday, September 26, 2026, 11:59 p.m. · Limited Run
Music Box Theatre, Lakeview, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleThe Rocky Horror Picture Show in 35mm with Shadowcast
The Rocky Horror Picture Show in 35mm with Shadowcast has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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Park West, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleFri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:30pm
Whipped Cream – Home Was Always Me Tour
Whipped Cream – Home Was Always Me Tour has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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#13Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:30pm · One Day Only
Park West, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleWhipped Cream – Home Was Always Me Tour
Whipped Cream – Home Was Always Me Tour has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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Park West, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleSat, Sep 26, 2026 · 7:30pm
Crashing Out Live – Chicago, IL – 2026 Tour
Philip DeFranco and Alex Pearlman take their Crashing Out comedy tour to Park West.
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#14Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 7:30pm · One Day Only
Park West, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleCrashing Out Live – Chicago, IL – 2026 Tour
Philip DeFranco and Alex Pearlman take their Crashing Out comedy tour to Park West.
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Facets, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleThrough Sep 27, 2026
Aladerri International Film Festival
Short films from emerging and established filmmakers share the screen at Aladerri International Film Festival at FACETS.
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#15Through Sep 27, 2026 · One Weekend Only
Facets, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleAladerri International Film Festival
Short films from emerging and established filmmakers share the screen at Aladerri International Film Festival at FACETS.
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The Second City, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleSat, Sep 26, 2026 · 7:30pm$25
Baby Wants Candy! The Original Completely Improvised Musical
Baby Wants Candy! The Original Completely Improvised Musical has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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#16Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 7:30pm · One Day Only
The Second City, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleBaby Wants Candy! The Original Completely Improvised Musical
Baby Wants Candy! The Original Completely Improvised Musical has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 7:30pm
Jazz Is Dead Presents - Cortex (18+)
Jazz Is Dead brings Cortex to the Vic Theatre for one 18-and-over night.
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#17Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 7:30pm · Limited Run
Jazz Is Dead Presents - Cortex (18+)
Jazz Is Dead brings Cortex to the Vic Theatre for one 18-and-over night.
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Greenhouse Theater Center, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleSat, Sep 26, 2026 · 11:00am
If You Give a Mouse a Cookie
If You Give a Mouse a Cookie has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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#18Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 11:00am · One Day Only
Greenhouse Theater Center, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleIf You Give a Mouse a Cookie
If You Give a Mouse a Cookie has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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Theater Wit, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleFri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00pm
Muses
Muses has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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#19Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00pm · One Weekend Only
Theater Wit, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville#20
Mrs. Murphy & Sons Irish Bistro, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleFri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00pm$20
Romeo & Juliet
Romeo & Juliet has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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#20Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00pm · One Day Only
Mrs. Murphy & Sons Irish Bistro, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville#21
Chicago Theater Works, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleSat, Sep 26, 2026 · 1:00pm$75
Sustainable Fashion Week Symposium & Runway
Explore sustainable fashion through a runway show, designer conversations and a symposium offered in a day-pass bundle.
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#21Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 1:00pm · One Day Only
Chicago Theater Works, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleSustainable Fashion Week Symposium & Runway
Explore sustainable fashion through a runway show, designer conversations and a symposium offered in a day-pass bundle.
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The Newport Theater, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleFri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00pm
The Uncanny Attic: Chapters I-L
A camp macabre series inspired by Edward Gorey's The Gashlycrumb Tinies.
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#22Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00pm · One Day Only
The Newport Theater, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleThe Uncanny Attic: Chapters I-L
A camp macabre series inspired by Edward Gorey's The Gashlycrumb Tinies.
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Music Box Theatre, Lakeview, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleSaturday, September 26, 2026, 4:00 p.m.Ticketed via the Music Box Th…
The Harder They Come
The Harder They Come has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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#23Saturday, September 26, 2026, 4:00 p.m. · Limited Run
Music Box Theatre, Lakeview, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleThe Harder They Come
The Harder They Come has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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Wish Field, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleSat, Sep 26, 2026 · 1:00pmFree
DePaul Athletics Women’s Soccer
DePaul Athletics Women’s Soccer has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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#24Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 1:00pm · One Day Only
Wish Field, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleDePaul Athletics Women’s Soccer
DePaul Athletics Women’s Soccer has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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