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Stumblday's ranked list of the best things to do in Chicago on Friday, October 2 (today): 45 events, led by Lincoln Square Ravenswood Apple Fest 2026, LE Sserafim – Pureflow Tour and Bill Burr Live — each one checked against the organizer's own page. Below them, 24 exhibitions and shows running through the day.
Lincoln Avenue (Lawrence to Sunnyside), Lincoln Squarew_lemay · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsLincoln Square's 39th Apple Fest: Midwest orchard apples and cider, cider donuts and taffy apples, 100+ vendors and live music on a closed-off Lincoln Avenue.
Lincoln Avenue (Lawrence to Sunnyside), Lincoln Squarew_lemay · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsLincoln Square's 39th Apple Fest: Midwest orchard apples and cider, cider donuts and taffy apples, 100+ vendors and live music on a closed-off Lincoln Avenue.
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United Center, Pilsen, West Town & the West SideAlacoolwiki · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsLE Sserafim brings the Pureflow Tour to the United Center.
United Center, Pilsen, West Town & the West SideAlacoolwiki · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsLE Sserafim brings the Pureflow Tour to the United Center.
Add to calendarBill Burr headlines The Chicago Theatre for a weekend stand-up set.
Downstairs Theatre At Steppenwolf Theatre – ChicagoTopdog/Underdog – Chicago is listed for Chicago this weekend.
Downstairs Theatre At Steppenwolf Theatre – ChicagoTopdog/Underdog – Chicago is listed for Chicago this weekend.
Add to calendarCollege football at Ryan Field in Evanston, with a food festival that starts at 5pm.
College football at Ryan Field in Evanston, with a food festival that starts at 5pm.
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Downtown Highwood, Highwood, Far SuburbsAdam Moss · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsThe North Shore's big fall street fest: pumpkin walls, carving, a carnival and two music stages.
Downtown Highwood, Highwood, Far SuburbsAdam Moss · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsThe North Shore's big fall street fest: pumpkin walls, carving, a carnival and two music stages.
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The Vic Theatre, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleDJ Shadow celebrates 30 years of his debut album Endtroducing at The Vic Theatre.
The Vic Theatre, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleDJ Shadow celebrates 30 years of his debut album Endtroducing at The Vic Theatre.
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CIBC Theatre, 18 West Monroe, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopOperation Mincemeat brings its wartime musical caper to the CIBC Theatre.
CIBC Theatre, 18 West Monroe, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopOperation Mincemeat brings its wartime musical caper to the CIBC Theatre.
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Orchestra Hall, Symphony Center, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopI'm nonpartisan · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsKlaus Mäkelä leads Mahler’s Ninth at Symphony Center.
Orchestra Hall, Symphony Center, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopI'm nonpartisan · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
The Den Theatre, Logan Square, Wicker Park & BucktownA drama about a pregnant woman held in a room after her flight is diverted to Dallas.
The Den Theatre, Logan Square, Wicker Park & BucktownA drama about a pregnant woman held in a room after her flight is diverted to Dallas.
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Riviera Theatre, Andersonville, Uptown & Lincoln SquarePaul R. Burley · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsMastodon brings the Poisonous Weapons Tour to the Riviera Theatre.
Riviera Theatre, Andersonville, Uptown & Lincoln SquarePaul R. Burley · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsMastodon brings the Poisonous Weapons Tour to the Riviera Theatre.
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American Blues Theater, Andersonville, Uptown & Lincoln SquareTania Richard's solo show adapts her memoir of growing up in an all-white Chicago suburb.
American Blues Theater, Andersonville, Uptown & Lincoln SquareTania Richard's solo show adapts her memoir of growing up in an all-white Chicago suburb.
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City Lit Theater, Andersonville, Uptown & Lincoln SquareCity Lit Theater premieres a stage adaptation of the classic western Shane.
City Lit Theater, Andersonville, Uptown & Lincoln Square
Goodman Albert Theatre, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopMichel Curi · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsThe 7 Fingers turn a former trapezist's memoir into daring aerial theater, running into October.
Goodman Albert Theatre, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopMichel Curi · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsThe 7 Fingers turn a former trapezist's memoir into daring aerial theater, running into October.
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Ali Macofsky headlines four Zanies sets across Friday and Saturday night.
Ali Macofsky headlines four Zanies sets across Friday and Saturday night.
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Rockefeller Memorial Chapel, Hyde Park, Bronzeville & the South Sidew_lemay · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsVOCES8 brings its vocal ensemble sound to Rockefeller Memorial Chapel.
Rockefeller Memorial Chapel, Hyde Park, Bronzeville & the South Sidew_lemay · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Orchestra Hall, Symphony Center, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopOnFirstWhoIs · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsFreedom Riders joins Kurt Elling and Lizz Wright at Symphony Center.
Orchestra Hall, Symphony Center, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopOnFirstWhoIs · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsFreedom Riders joins Kurt Elling and Lizz Wright at Symphony Center.
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Theater Wit, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleTheater Wit, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville
Participating West Town galleries and businesses, West TownMake your own gallery route through West Town, where local businesses join a weekend of art, neighborhood walks and creative encounters.
Participating West Town galleries and businesses, West TownMake your own gallery route through West Town, where local businesses join a weekend of art, neighborhood walks and creative encounters.
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Columbia College Chicago Dance Center, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopBeyond My Ken · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsCerqua Rivera Dance Theatre Presents the Second Chicago Latinx/e Contemporary Movement Festival at the Dance Center of Columbia College has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Columbia College Chicago Dance Center, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopBeyond My Ken · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsCerqua Rivera Dance Theatre Presents the Second Chicago Latinx/e Contemporary Movement Festival at the Dance Center of Columbia College has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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The Fields Studios – Gate 1, Logan Square, Wicker Park & BucktownSumo + Sushi Chicago has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
The Fields Studios – Gate 1, Logan Square, Wicker Park & BucktownSumo + Sushi Chicago has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place, Downtown, the Loop & West Loopw_lemay · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsBroadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place, Downtown, the Loop & West Loopw_lemay · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsWorld Ballet Company: Swan Lake has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
World Ballet Company: Swan Lake has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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HOSTE, Pilsen, West Town & the West SideA free two-night Pilsen night market with local food and craft vendors.
HOSTE, Pilsen, West Town & the West SideA free two-night Pilsen night market with local food and craft vendors.
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