Stumblday's hand-checked ranking of the best things to do in Chicago on Saturday, Oct 3: 30 picks, refreshed weekly.
30 picks · checked Sep 10
Chicago :The Fields Studios – Gate 1, Logan Square, Wicker Park & BucktownWarren LeMay from Chicago, IL, United States · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsWatch live sumo bouts paired with sushi at The Fields Studios in Logan Square.
Chicago :The Fields Studios – Gate 1, Logan Square, Wicker Park & BucktownWarren LeMay from Chicago, IL, United States · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsWatch live sumo bouts paired with sushi at The Fields Studios in Logan Square.
Lincoln Avenue, Lawrence to Sunnyside, Lincoln Square, Andersonville, Uptown & Lincoln Squarew_lemay · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsBuild an autumn outing around apple treats, neighborhood vendors and live music along Lincoln Avenue.
Lincoln Avenue, Lawrence to Sunnyside, Lincoln Square, Andersonville, Uptown & Lincoln Squarew_lemay · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsBuild an autumn outing around apple treats, neighborhood vendors and live music along Lincoln Avenue.
United Center, Pilsen, West Town & the West SideUser:JeremyA · CC BY-SA 2.5 · Wikimedia CommonsDoja Cat brings her Tour Ma Vie World Tour to United Center.
United Center, Pilsen, West Town & the West SideUser:JeremyA · CC BY-SA 2.5 · Wikimedia CommonsDoja Cat brings her Tour Ma Vie World Tour to United Center.
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.
Participating West Town galleries and businesses, West Town, Pilsen, West Town & the West SideChris Rycroft from Madison, Wisconsin, United States · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsMake 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 Town, Pilsen, West Town & the West SideChris Rycroft from Madison, Wisconsin, United States · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsMake your own gallery route through West Town, where local businesses join a weekend of art, neighborhood walks and creative encounters.
Orchestra Hall, Symphony Center, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopI'm nonpartisan · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsMäkelä leads the orchestra through Mahler's Ninth at Orchestra Hall.
Orchestra Hall, Symphony Center, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopI'm nonpartisan · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsMäkelä leads the orchestra through Mahler's Ninth at Orchestra Hall.
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.
Maxwell Street, Pilsen, West Town & the West SideIMLS Digital Collections & Content · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsMaxwell Street's free open-air market returns with vendors, food and music.
Maxwell Street, Pilsen, West Town & the West SideIMLS Digital Collections & Content · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsMaxwell Street's free open-air market returns with vendors, food and music.
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!
Brookfield Zoo Chicago, Evanston & Oak ParkFritz Geller-Grimm · CC BY 2.5 · Wikimedia CommonsBrookfield Zoo turns spooky for BOO! at the Zoo's Halloween-season daytime event.
Brookfield Zoo Chicago, Evanston & Oak ParkFritz Geller-Grimm · CC BY 2.5 · Wikimedia CommonsBrookfield Zoo turns spooky for BOO! at the Zoo's Halloween-season daytime event.
Harris Theater for Music and Dance, Loop, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopYan Da (flicker user darajan) · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsSpend a day with ideas and live performances at Harris Theater as TEDxChicago explores collective action and belonging.
Harris Theater for Music and Dance, Loop, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopYan Da (flicker user darajan) · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsSpend a day with ideas and live performances at Harris Theater as TEDxChicago explores collective action and belonging.
Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, 1300 S. Linn White Drive, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopZol87 · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsMt. Joy marks ten years with an October concert at the Huntington Bank Pavilion on Northerly Island.
Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, 1300 S. Linn White Drive, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopZol87 · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsMt. Joy marks ten years with an October concert at the Huntington Bank Pavilion on Northerly Island.
Half Acre Beer Co. — Balmoral, Bowmanville, Andersonville, Uptown & Lincoln SquareTony Webster · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsHalf Acre's Balmoral taproom hosts a free block party noon to 9pm with optional VIP tickets.
Half Acre Beer Co. — Balmoral, Bowmanville, Andersonville, Uptown & Lincoln SquareTony Webster · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsHalf Acre's Balmoral taproom hosts a free block party noon to 9pm with optional VIP tickets.
The Auditorium, 50 E Ida B. Wells Drive, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopWarren LeMay · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsThe Chicks play Taking the Long Way in full for its 20th anniversary, then close with catalog favorites at the Auditorium.
The Auditorium, 50 E Ida B. Wells Drive, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopWarren LeMay · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsThe Chicks play Taking the Long Way in full for its 20th anniversary, then close with catalog favorites at the Auditorium.
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.
National Museum of Mexican Art, Pilsen, West Town & the West SideNutmegger at English Wikipedia · Public domain · Wikimedia CommonsThe National Museum of Mexican Art traces the Chicago River's ties to México's floating gardens.
National Museum of Mexican Art, Pilsen, West Town & the West SideNutmegger at English Wikipedia · Public domain · Wikimedia CommonsThe National Museum of Mexican Art traces the Chicago River's ties to México's floating gardens.
Radius - Chicago, 640 West Cermak Rd, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopRuPaul takes the decks at Radius for an Auris house-and-disco night.
Radius - Chicago, 640 West Cermak Rd, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopRuPaul takes the decks at Radius for an Auris house-and-disco night.
Water Tower Place, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopChris Rycroft from Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsA runway show takes over Water Tower Place, with tickets running $25 to $40.
Water Tower Place, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopChris Rycroft from Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsA runway show takes over Water Tower Place, with tickets running $25 to $40.
Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W Lawrence, Andersonville, Uptown & Lincoln SquarePaul R. Burley · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsThe band behind Deja Entendu brings Brand New’s Chicago concert to the Aragon Ballroom in Uptown.
Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W Lawrence, Andersonville, Uptown & Lincoln SquarePaul R. Burley · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsThe band behind Deja Entendu brings Brand New’s Chicago concert to the Aragon Ballroom in Uptown.
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.
Museum of Contemporary Photography, South Loop, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopViselippi · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsThis free exhibition at the Museum of Contemporary Photography runs.
Museum of Contemporary Photography, South Loop, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopViselippi · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsThis free exhibition at the Museum of Contemporary Photography runs.
Antepli Mediterranean Grill, Albany Park, Andersonville, Uptown & Lincoln SquareNick Number · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsAntepli Mediterranean Grill has recently opened its doors in Albany Park.
Antepli Mediterranean Grill, Albany Park, Andersonville, Uptown & Lincoln SquareNick Number · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsAntepli Mediterranean Grill has recently opened its doors in Albany Park.
Everything Bar, West Town, Pilsen, West Town & the West SideHenry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection. · Public domain · Wikimedia CommonsGrab a timed ticket for the Boozy Book Fair at Everything Bar before it wraps October 4.
Everything Bar, West Town, Pilsen, West Town & the West SideHenry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection. · Public domain · Wikimedia CommonsGrab a timed ticket for the Boozy Book Fair at Everything Bar before it wraps October 4.
Cahn Auditorium, 600 Emerson St., Evanston & Oak ParkMidstaffMelody4121 · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsBruce Hornsby brings the Noisemakers to Cahn Auditorium, drawing on a musical path through roots, jazz, bluegrass and classical music.
Cahn Auditorium, 600 Emerson St., Evanston & Oak ParkMidstaffMelody4121 · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsBruce Hornsby brings the Noisemakers to Cahn Auditorium, drawing on a musical path through roots, jazz, bluegrass and classical music.
