Stumblday's hand-checked ranking of the best things to do in Chicago on Saturday night, Oct 3: 18 picks, refreshed weekly.
18 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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
Barack Obama Presidential Center, Hyde Park, Bronzeville & the South SideAlphaBeta135 · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsCelebrate 40 years of Barbara Bates at the Obama Presidential Center for $200.
Barack Obama Presidential Center, Hyde Park, Bronzeville & the South SideAlphaBeta135 · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsCelebrate 40 years of Barbara Bates at the Obama Presidential Center for $200.
The Vic Theatre, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyvilleswimfinfan from Chicago · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsJapanese rock band Band-maid brings its World Tour 2026 to The Vic Theatre.
The Vic Theatre, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyvilleswimfinfan from Chicago · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsJapanese rock band Band-maid brings its World Tour 2026 to The Vic Theatre.
Rosemont Theatre, Evanston & Oak ParkZol87 from Chicago, Illinois, USA · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsCristian Castro plays his Nada Solo Exitos Tour at Rosemont Theatre.
Rosemont Theatre, Evanston & Oak ParkZol87 from Chicago, Illinois, USA · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsCristian Castro plays his Nada Solo Exitos Tour at Rosemont Theatre.
Steppenwolf Downstairs Theater, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleSteppenwolf's Downstairs Theater stages Topdog/Underdog, the two-brother drama.
Steppenwolf Downstairs Theater, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleSteppenwolf's Downstairs Theater stages Topdog/Underdog, the two-brother drama.
The Den Theatre, Logan Square, Wicker Park & BucktownThe Den Theatre hosts Refracted Theatre Company's new play about Tobey Maguire, $12–$40.
The Den Theatre, Logan Square, Wicker Park & BucktownThe Den Theatre hosts Refracted Theatre Company's new play about Tobey Maguire, $12–$40.
