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Stumblday's ranked list of the best things to do in Chicago on Thursday, October 8: 4 events, led by Abbott Health & Fitness Expo, Chicago Fashion Week and A Strange Loop — each one checked against the organizer's own page. Below them, 24 exhibitions and shows running through the day.
A light day so far. This week's view has every day side by side, and the weekend board is the deep list.
McCormick Place, North Building, Hall B1, Near South Side, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopWarren LeMay from Chicago, IL, United States · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsFree and open to anyone: marathon bib pickup and the whole race-weekend trade floor.
McCormick Place, North Building, Hall B1, Near South Side, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopWarren LeMay from Chicago, IL, United States · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsFree and open to anyone: marathon bib pickup and the whole race-weekend trade floor.
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Venues across Chicago, Citywide, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopMatt Reeves / Darkroom Demons · CC0 · Wikimedia CommonsThe citywide fashion calendar spans markets, runway shows and store events.
Venues across Chicago, Citywide, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopMatt Reeves / Darkroom Demons · CC0 · Wikimedia CommonsThe citywide fashion calendar spans markets, runway shows and store events.
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Raven Theatre, Edgewater, Andersonville, Uptown & Lincoln SquareA Strange Loop is listed for Chicago this weekend.
Raven Theatre, Edgewater, Andersonville, Uptown & Lincoln Square
Chicago Riverwalk (Wells St. to Franklin St.), River North, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopChris Rycroft from Madison, Wisconsin, United States · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsART on THE Mart is listed for Chicago this weekend.
Chicago Riverwalk (Wells St. to Franklin St.), River North, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopChris Rycroft from Madison, Wisconsin, United States · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Navy Pier, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopA new play runs select dates at Chicago Shakespeare's Navy Pier stage.
The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Navy Pier, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopA new play runs select dates at Chicago Shakespeare's Navy Pier stage.
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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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Six Flags Great America, Gurnee, Far SuburbsFright Fest at Six Flags Great America has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Six Flags Great America, Gurnee, Far SuburbsFright Fest at Six Flags Great America has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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Green Mill Cocktail Lounge, UptownKenneth C. Zirkel · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsThe script is new every week at this free two-hour show in the Green Mill, a bar since 1907.
Green Mill Cocktail Lounge, UptownKenneth C. Zirkel · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsThe script is new every week at this free two-hour show in the Green Mill, a bar since 1907.
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Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe, Far Suburbscultivar413 · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsSeventy-five giant pumpkins, live carving and performers light a three-night garden walk.
Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe, Far Suburbscultivar413 · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsSeventy-five giant pumpkins, live carving and performers light a three-night garden walk.
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Music Box Theatre, LakeviewMusic Box of Horrors: The Final Chapter is listed for Chicago this weekend.
Music Box Theatre, LakeviewMusic Box of Horrors: The Final Chapter is listed for Chicago this weekend.
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Lookingglass Theatre, The Joan and Paul Theatre, Streeterville, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopChris Rycroft · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsJohnny Galecki stars in this limited engagement about Williams meeting Brando.
Lookingglass Theatre, The Joan and Paul Theatre, Streeterville, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopChris Rycroft · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsJohnny Galecki stars in this limited engagement about Williams meeting Brando.
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The Edge Off Broadway Theatre, Andersonville, Uptown & Lincoln SquareIdle Muse Theatre Company stages Jen Silverman's Witch for its 20th season.
The Edge Off Broadway Theatre, Andersonville, Uptown & Lincoln SquareIdle Muse Theatre Company stages Jen Silverman's Witch for its 20th season.
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The Lion Theatre, 182 N Wabash Ave, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopA gothic comedy remixes Dracula with an audience-facing, adults-only Shakespeare format.
The Lion Theatre, 182 N Wabash Ave, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopA gothic comedy remixes Dracula with an audience-facing, adults-only Shakespeare format.
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Oktoberfest Nation – Fulton Market, Fulton Market, Downtown, the Loop & West Loopajay_suresh · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsA Fulton Market Oktoberfest with imported Hofbräu beer, carnival rides and stein-holding contests.
Oktoberfest Nation – Fulton Market, Fulton Market, Downtown, the Loop & West Loopajay_suresh · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsA Fulton Market Oktoberfest with imported Hofbräu beer, carnival rides and stein-holding contests.
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Museum of Contemporary Photography, South Loop, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopViselippi · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsImagine the life Emmett Till was denied through a free MoCP exhibition drawing on photographs by more than 110 artists.
Museum of Contemporary Photography, South Loop, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopViselippi · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsImagine the life Emmett Till was denied through a free MoCP exhibition drawing on photographs by more than 110 artists.
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Garfield Park Conservatory, East Garfield Park, Pilsen, West Town & the West SideSoul of the Stone is listed for Chicago this weekend.
Garfield Park Conservatory, East Garfield Park, Pilsen, West Town & the West Side
Garfield Park Conservatory, East Garfield Park, Pilsen, West Town & the West SideThe Oracle of Evergreen: A Black Plant IT Exhibition 2026 is listed for Chicago this weekend.
Garfield Park Conservatory, East Garfield Park, Pilsen, West Town & the West SideThe Oracle of Evergreen: A Black Plant IT Exhibition 2026 is listed for Chicago this weekend.
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Stolp Island Theatre, Aurora, Far SuburbsMillion Dollar Quartet is listed for Chicago this weekend.
Stolp Island Theatre, Aurora, Far Suburbs
Goodman Theatre, Owen Theatre, The LoopThree friends investigate a classmate’s quinceañera disappearance in this comic thriller.
Goodman Theatre, Owen Theatre, The LoopThree friends investigate a classmate’s quinceañera disappearance in this comic thriller.
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TimeLine Theatre, UptownWarren LeMay from Chicago, IL, United States · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsThe Birth of the Pill has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
TimeLine Theatre, UptownWarren LeMay from Chicago, IL, United States · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsThe Birth of the Pill has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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Paramount Theatre, Aurora, Far SuburbsJoseph Gage · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsThe Chicago-area premiere of the Tina Fey musical, a big Equity production in Aurora from $34.
Paramount Theatre, Aurora, Far SuburbsJoseph Gage · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsThe Chicago-area premiere of the Tina Fey musical, a big Equity production in Aurora from $34.
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The Fields Studios, 4120 W Diversey Ave, Logan Square, Wicker Park & BucktownA timed-entry exhibition from the Balloon Museum at The Fields Studios, running into the new year.
The Fields Studios, 4120 W Diversey Ave, Logan Square, Wicker Park & BucktownA timed-entry exhibition from the Balloon Museum at The Fields Studios, running into the new year.
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Northlight Theatre, EvanstonThe classic Chicago newspaper comedy continues its extended run at Northlight in Evanston.
Northlight Theatre, EvanstonThe classic Chicago newspaper comedy continues its extended run at Northlight in Evanston.
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Black Ensemble Theater, UptownYou Can't Fake the Funk is listed for Chicago this weekend.
Black Ensemble Theater, Uptown