Stumblday's hand-checked ranking of the best things to do in Chicago on Sunday, Oct 4: 23 picks, refreshed weekly.
23 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.
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.
The Alley Cat, Wicker Park, Logan Square, Wicker Park & BucktownCarol M. Highsmith · Public domain · Wikimedia CommonsChef Stephen Gillanders takes over The Alley Cat's kitchen until the food runs out.
The Alley Cat, Wicker Park, Logan Square, Wicker Park & BucktownCarol M. Highsmith · Public domain · Wikimedia CommonsChef Stephen Gillanders takes over The Alley Cat's kitchen until the food runs out.
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.
Cahn Auditorium, Evanston, Evanston & Oak ParkEric Idle talks and leads a singalong at Cahn Auditorium in Evanston afternoon.
Cahn Auditorium, Evanston, Evanston & Oak ParkEric Idle talks and leads a singalong at Cahn Auditorium in Evanston afternoon.
Soldier Field, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopPhoto by Joon Han Contact: onejoon@hotmail.com · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsThe Bears face the Jets at Soldier Field at noon.
Soldier Field, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopPhoto by Joon Han Contact: onejoon@hotmail.com · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsThe Bears face the Jets at Soldier Field at noon.
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.
Water Tower Place, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopChris Rycroft from Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsWater Tower Place closes out its evening wear runway series, tickets $25 to $40.
Water Tower Place, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopChris Rycroft from Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsWater Tower Place closes out its evening wear runway series, tickets $25 to $40.
Metro Chicago, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleJoi Ito · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsBright Eyes plays Metro Chicago in Lakeview evening.
Metro Chicago, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleJoi Ito · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsBright Eyes plays Metro Chicago in Lakeview evening.
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.
Gene Siskel Film Center, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopMrschimpf · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsCatch this film screening at the Gene Siskel Film Center afternoon.
Gene Siskel Film Center, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopMrschimpf · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsCatch this film screening at the Gene Siskel Film Center afternoon.
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.
Symphony Center-IL, 220 S. Michigan Ave., Downtown, the Loop & West LoopWarren LeMay from Chicago, IL, United States · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsLudovico Einaudi brings a solo-piano evening to Symphony Center on the first Sunday in October.
Symphony Center-IL, 220 S. Michigan Ave., Downtown, the Loop & West LoopWarren LeMay from Chicago, IL, United States · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsLudovico Einaudi brings a solo-piano evening to Symphony Center on the first Sunday in October.
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.
