#1
United Center, Pilsen, West Town & the West SideUser:JeremyA · CC BY-SA 2.5 · Wikimedia CommonsSat, Oct 3, 2026 · 7:30pm
Doja Cat – Tour Ma Vie World Tour
Doja Cat brings her Tour Ma Vie World Tour to United Center.
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Date night in Chicago the Weekend of Oct 2–4, 2026
Stumblday's hand-checked ranking of the best date night in Chicago the weekend of Oct 2–4, 2026: 19 picks, refreshed weekly.
19 picks · checked Sep 10
19 picks
United Center, Pilsen, West Town & the West SideUser:JeremyA · CC BY-SA 2.5 · Wikimedia Commons#1Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 7:30pm · One Day Only
United Center, Pilsen, West Town & the West SideUser:JeremyA · CC BY-SA 2.5 · Wikimedia CommonsDoja Cat – Tour Ma Vie World Tour
Doja Cat brings her Tour Ma Vie World Tour to United Center.
#2
CIBC Theatre, 18 West Monroe, Downtown, the Loop & West Loop(vincent desjardins) from Paris, France · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsFri, Oct 2, 2026 · 7:00pm
Operation Mincemeat (Chicago)
Operation Mincemeat turns a bizarre Second World War deception plot into a musical comedy at the CIBC Theatre.
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#2Fri, Oct 2, 2026 · 7:00pm · One Day Only
CIBC Theatre, 18 West Monroe, Downtown, the Loop & West Loop(vincent desjardins) from Paris, France · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsOperation Mincemeat (Chicago)
Operation Mincemeat turns a bizarre Second World War deception plot into a musical comedy at the CIBC Theatre.
#3
Orchestra Hall, Symphony Center, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopI'm nonpartisan · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRuns through Oct 4, 2026
Mäkelä Conducts Mahler 9
Mäkelä leads the orchestra through Mahler's Ninth at Orchestra Hall.
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#3Runs through Oct 4, 2026 · One Weekend Only
Orchestra Hall, Symphony Center, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopI'm nonpartisan · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsMäkelä Conducts Mahler 9
Mäkelä leads the orchestra through Mahler's Ninth at Orchestra Hall.
#4
The Chicago Theatre, 175 N State St, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopUpstateherd · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsFri, Oct 2, 2026 · 7:30pm
Bill Burr Live
Bill Burr, host of the Monday Morning Podcast and creator of specials including Paper Tiger, takes his stand-up to the Chicago Theatre.
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#4Fri, Oct 2, 2026 · 7:30pm · One Day Only
The Chicago Theatre, 175 N State St, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopUpstateherd · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsBill Burr Live
Bill Burr, host of the Monday Morning Podcast and creator of specials including Paper Tiger, takes his stand-up to the Chicago Theatre.
#5
The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Navy Pier, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopSeptember 11–October 18, 2026; selected performances
Play On! — Chicago Shakespeare Theater
Duke Ellington’s music carries Twelfth Night’s disguises and romantic mix-ups into 1930s Harlem in Play On!
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#5September 11–October 18, 2026; selected performances · Limited Run
The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Navy Pier, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopPlay On! — Chicago Shakespeare Theater
Duke Ellington’s music carries Twelfth Night’s disguises and romantic mix-ups into 1930s Harlem in Play On!
#6
Rockefeller Memorial Chapel, Hyde Park, Bronzeville & the South Sidew_lemay · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsFri, Oct 2, 2026 · 7:30pm
Voces8
Vocal ensemble Voces8 performs at Rockefeller Memorial Chapel on the South Side.
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#6Fri, Oct 2, 2026 · 7:30pm · One Day Only
Rockefeller Memorial Chapel, Hyde Park, Bronzeville & the South Sidew_lemay · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsVoces8
Vocal ensemble Voces8 performs at Rockefeller Memorial Chapel on the South Side.
#7
Columbia College Chicago Dance Center, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopBeyond My Ken · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsFri, Oct 2, 2026 · 7:30pm$35
Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre Presents the Second Chicago Latinx/e Contemporary Movement Festival at the Dance Center of Columbia College
Cerqua Rivera hosts a Latinx/e contemporary movement festival at the Dance Center for $35.
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#7Fri, Oct 2, 2026 · 7:30pm · One Day Only
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
Cerqua Rivera hosts a Latinx/e contemporary movement festival at the Dance Center for $35.
#8
Stars & GartersFri, Oct 2, 2026 · 7:00pmFrom $25.50 via the official…
DaDA Reinvents the Wheel
DaDA's sketch and improv show hits Stars & Garters, tickets from $25.50.
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#8Fri, Oct 2, 2026 · 7:00pm · One Day Only
Stars & GartersDaDA Reinvents the Wheel
DaDA's sketch and improv show hits Stars & Garters, tickets from $25.50.
#9
Goodman Albert Theatre, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopRuns through Oct 4, 2026
The Goodman Premieres The 7 Fingers’ THE Attic – Things I’VE Seen While Lying ON MY Back
The Goodman premieres a 7 Fingers acrobatic theater piece set inside an attic.
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#9Runs through Oct 4, 2026 · Limited Run
Goodman Albert Theatre, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopThe Goodman Premieres The 7 Fingers’ THE Attic – Things I’VE Seen While Lying ON MY Back
The Goodman premieres a 7 Fingers acrobatic theater piece set inside an attic.
#10
Metro Chicago, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleJoi Ito · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsSun, Oct 4, 2026 · 7:30pm
Bright Eyes Live In Concert
Bright Eyes plays Metro Chicago in Lakeview evening.
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#10Sun, Oct 4, 2026 · 7:30pm · One Day Only
Metro Chicago, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleJoi Ito · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsBright Eyes Live In Concert
Bright Eyes plays Metro Chicago in Lakeview evening.
#11
Radius - Chicago, 640 West Cermak Rd, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopSat, Oct 3, 2026 · 10:00pm
Rupaul (18 and Over with Valid Government ID)
RuPaul takes the decks at Radius for an Auris house-and-disco night.
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#11Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 10:00pm · Limited Run
Radius - Chicago, 640 West Cermak Rd, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopRupaul (18 and Over with Valid Government ID)
RuPaul takes the decks at Radius for an Auris house-and-disco night.
#12
Riviera Theatre, Andersonville, Uptown & Lincoln SquarePaul R. Burley · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsFri, Oct 2, 2026 · 7:30pm
Mastodon – The Poisonous Weapons Tour
Mastodon brings the Poisonous Weapons Tour to the Riviera Theatre.
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#12Fri, Oct 2, 2026 · 7:30pm · One Day Only
Riviera Theatre, Andersonville, Uptown & Lincoln SquarePaul R. Burley · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsMastodon – The Poisonous Weapons Tour
Mastodon brings the Poisonous Weapons Tour to the Riviera Theatre.
#13
Gene Siskel Film Center, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopMrschimpf · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsSunday 4pm
ACE IN THE Hole
Catch this film screening at the Gene Siskel Film Center afternoon.
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#13Sunday 4pm · Limited Run
Gene Siskel Film Center, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopMrschimpf · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsACE IN THE Hole
Catch this film screening at the Gene Siskel Film Center afternoon.
#14
The Vic Theatre, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyvilleswimfinfan from Chicago · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsSat, Oct 3, 2026 · 7:30pm
Band-maid – Chicago, IL – World Tour 2026
Japanese rock band Band-maid brings its World Tour 2026 to The Vic Theatre.
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#14Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 7:30pm · One Day Only
The Vic Theatre, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyvilleswimfinfan from Chicago · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsBand-maid – Chicago, IL – World Tour 2026
Japanese rock band Band-maid brings its World Tour 2026 to The Vic Theatre.
#15
Rosemont Theatre, Evanston & Oak ParkZol87 from Chicago, Illinois, USA · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsSat, Oct 3, 2026 · 8:00pm
Cristian Castro – Nada Solo Exitos Tour
Cristian Castro plays his Nada Solo Exitos Tour at Rosemont Theatre.
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#15Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 8:00pm · One Day Only
Rosemont Theatre, Evanston & Oak ParkZol87 from Chicago, Illinois, USA · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsCristian Castro – Nada Solo Exitos Tour
Cristian Castro plays his Nada Solo Exitos Tour at Rosemont Theatre.
#16
Steppenwolf Downstairs Theater, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleRuns through Oct 4, 2026
Topdog/Underdog
Steppenwolf's Downstairs Theater stages Topdog/Underdog, the two-brother drama.
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#16Runs through Oct 4, 2026 · Limited Run
Steppenwolf Downstairs Theater, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleTopdog/Underdog
Steppenwolf's Downstairs Theater stages Topdog/Underdog, the two-brother drama.
#17
George Van Dusen Theatre at North Shore Center, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Evanston & Oak ParkKing of Hearts · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsFri, Oct 2, 2026 · 7:00pm
World Ballet Company: Swan Lake
World Ballet Company brings Swan Lake’s transformations and Tchaikovsky score to Skokie with a cast of 50.
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#17Fri, Oct 2, 2026 · 7:00pm · Limited Run
George Van Dusen Theatre at North Shore Center, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Evanston & Oak ParkKing of Hearts · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsWorld Ballet Company: Swan Lake
World Ballet Company brings Swan Lake’s transformations and Tchaikovsky score to Skokie with a cast of 50.
#18
The Den Theatre, Logan Square, Wicker Park & BucktownFri, Oct 2, 2026 · 7:30pm$12 – $40
Refracted Theatre Company Presents “I’m Gonna Marry You Tobey Maguire”
The Den Theatre hosts Refracted Theatre Company's new play about Tobey Maguire, $12–$40.
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#18Fri, Oct 2, 2026 · 7:30pm · One Weekend Only
The Den Theatre, Logan Square, Wicker Park & BucktownRefracted Theatre Company Presents “I’m Gonna Marry You Tobey Maguire”
The Den Theatre hosts Refracted Theatre Company's new play about Tobey Maguire, $12–$40.
#19
Kalapriya Studio, Hyde Park, Bronzeville & the South SideFreddu · Public domain · Wikimedia CommonsRuns through Oct 3, 2026
Constructing Jathi Choreography with Harini Nilakantan
Harini Nilakantan leads a session on building Jathi choreography at Kalapriya Studio.
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#19Runs through Oct 3, 2026 · Limited Run
Kalapriya Studio, Hyde Park, Bronzeville & the South SideFreddu · Public domain · Wikimedia CommonsConstructing Jathi Choreography with Harini Nilakantan
Harini Nilakantan leads a session on building Jathi choreography at Kalapriya Studio.
