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Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 7pm; Sat, Oct 10 · 5pm and 8pm
Jerry Seinfeld Live!
The stand-up legend does a live set at the Chicago Theatre, one night only.
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Friday Night in Chicago, Oct 9
Stumblday's hand-checked ranking of the best things to do in Chicago on Friday night, Oct 9: 62 picks, refreshed weekly.
62 picks · checked Sep 21
62 picks
#1Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 7pm; Sat, Oct 10 · 5pm and 8pm · One Weekend Only
Jerry Seinfeld Live!
The stand-up legend does a live set at the Chicago Theatre, one night only.
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Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 8:00pm
Beck – Ride Lonesome Tour
Beck opens two nights at the Auditorium on a new 25-date North American tour.
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#2Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 8:00pm · One Weekend Only
Beck – Ride Lonesome Tour
Beck opens two nights at the Auditorium on a new 25-date North American tour.
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Orchestra Hall, Symphony Center, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopBeyond My Ken · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsFri, Oct 9, 2026 · 7:30pm
Mäkelä, Petrushka & Belshazzar’s Feast
Thomas Hampson joins the CSO, a double chorus and two brass bands for Walton's Babylon cantata.
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#3Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 7:30pm · One Day Only
Orchestra Hall, Symphony Center, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopBeyond My Ken · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsMäkelä, Petrushka & Belshazzar’s Feast
Thomas Hampson joins the CSO, a double chorus and two brass bands for Walton's Babylon cantata.
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Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 7:00pm
Muna – Gets So Hot Tour
MUNA plays an outdoor show at The Salt Shed, with Hemlocke Springs opening the night.
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#4Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 7:00pm · One Day Only
Muna – Gets So Hot Tour
MUNA plays an outdoor show at The Salt Shed, with Hemlocke Springs opening the night.
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Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom, Andersonville, Uptown & Lincoln SquareFri, Oct 9, 2026 · 7:30pm
Shaboozey – Outlaws Never Die Tour
The singer behind the smash "A Bar Song (Tipsy)" brings his tour to the Aragon Ballroom.
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#5Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 7:30pm · One Day Only
Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom, Andersonville, Uptown & Lincoln SquareShaboozey – Outlaws Never Die Tour
The singer behind the smash "A Bar Song (Tipsy)" brings his tour to the Aragon Ballroom.
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Steppenwolf Downstairs Theater, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleFri, Oct 9, 2026 · 7:30pm
Topdog/Underdog
Topdog/Underdog follows brothers Lincoln and Booth, getting by in America, at Steppenwolf.
Limited Run
#6Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 7:30pm · Limited Run
Steppenwolf Downstairs Theater, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleTopdog/Underdog
Topdog/Underdog follows brothers Lincoln and Booth, getting by in America, at Steppenwolf.
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Jonquil Park, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleWarren LeMay from Chicago, IL, United States · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsOctober 9–11, 2026; Friday 5–10pm, Saturday 11am–10pm, Sunday 11am–7pmGeneral admission from $30
Lincoln Park Wine Fest
The 10th Lincoln Park Wine Fest pours in two-hour sessions in a small neighborhood park; 21+.
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#7October 9–11, 2026; Friday 5–10pm, Saturday 11am–10pm, Sunday 11am–7pm · One Weekend Only
Jonquil Park, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleWarren LeMay from Chicago, IL, United States · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsLincoln Park Wine Fest
The 10th Lincoln Park Wine Fest pours in two-hour sessions in a small neighborhood park; 21+.
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Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 7:00pm
Pre-Season: Chicago Bulls v Memphis Grizzlies
The Bulls play the Memphis Grizzlies in an NBA preseason game at the United Center.
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#8Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 7:00pm · Limited Run
Pre-Season: Chicago Bulls v Memphis Grizzlies
The Bulls play the Memphis Grizzlies in an NBA preseason game at the United Center.
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Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place, 175 E. Chestnut St, Downtown, the Loop & West Loopw_lemay · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsFriday 7 PM; Saturday 2 & 7:30 PM; Sunday 1 & 6:30 PM
Jekyll & Hyde
The gothic musical plays five weekend performances at Broadway Playhouse.
Limited Run
#9Friday 7 PM; Saturday 2 & 7:30 PM; Sunday 1 & 6:30 PM · Limited Run
Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place, 175 E. Chestnut St, Downtown, the Loop & West Loopw_lemay · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsJekyll & Hyde
The gothic musical plays five weekend performances at Broadway Playhouse.
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Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe, Far Suburbscultivar413 · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsFriday–Sunday, October 9–11, 2026 · 6:30–10:30 PM nightlyAdults from $24 for nonmember…
Night of 1,000 Jack-o'-Lanterns
Seventy-five giant pumpkins, live carving and performers light a three-night garden walk.
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#10Friday–Sunday, October 9–11, 2026 · 6:30–10:30 PM nightly · One Weekend Only
Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe, Far Suburbscultivar413 · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsNight of 1,000 Jack-o'-Lanterns
Seventy-five giant pumpkins, live carving and performers light a three-night garden walk.
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Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 8:00pm
Zach Top: Cold Beer & Country Music Tour 2026
Zach Top headlines Allstate Arena with a full night of his country music.
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#11Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 8:00pm · Limited Run
Zach Top: Cold Beer & Country Music Tour 2026
Zach Top headlines Allstate Arena with a full night of his country music.
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Riviera Theatre, Andersonville, Uptown & Lincoln SquareKenneth C. Zirkel · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsFri, Oct 9, 2026 · 7:30pm
Audrey Hobert – Chicago – The Staircase To Stardom Tour
Audrey Hobert brings high-energy indie-pop to the Riviera on the final, expanded leg of her tour.
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#12Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 7:30pm · One Day Only
Riviera Theatre, Andersonville, Uptown & Lincoln SquareKenneth C. Zirkel · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsAudrey Hobert – Chicago – The Staircase To Stardom Tour
Audrey Hobert brings high-energy indie-pop to the Riviera on the final, expanded leg of her tour.
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Radius Chicago, Near South Side, Pilsen, West Town & the West SideFriday, October 9, 2026 · Doors 10 PMTicketed
Afrojack Presents: Control
Afrojack Presents: Control has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Limited Run
#13Friday, October 9, 2026 · Doors 10 PM · Limited Run
Radius Chicago, Near South Side, Pilsen, West Town & the West SideAfrojack Presents: Control
Afrojack Presents: Control has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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Logan Center for the Arts, Hyde Park, Bronzeville & the South SideFriday, October 9, 2026 · 7:30 PMTicketed
Loeffler’s Rediscovered Octet
An octet unheard since 1897 returns in a one-night University of Chicago performance.
Limited Run
#14Friday, October 9, 2026 · 7:30 PM · Limited Run
Logan Center for the Arts, Hyde Park, Bronzeville & the South SideLoeffler’s Rediscovered Octet
An octet unheard since 1897 returns in a one-night University of Chicago performance.
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Park West, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleFriday, October 9, 2026, doors 6:30 PM, show 7:30 PMTicketed via AXS
National Park After Dark: Your Neck of the Woods Tour
National Park After Dark: Your Neck of the Woods Tour
Limited Run
#15Friday, October 9, 2026, doors 6:30 PM, show 7:30 PM · Limited Run
Park West, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleNational Park After Dark: Your Neck of the Woods Tour
National Park After Dark: Your Neck of the Woods Tour
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Fri, Oct 9 · 7 PM; Sat, Oct 10 · 7:30 PM; Sun, Oct 11 · 2 PM
Music Theater Works Presents: Escape to Margaritaville
Music Theater Works stages Escape to Margaritaville at the North Shore Center.
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#16Fri, Oct 9 · 7 PM; Sat, Oct 10 · 7:30 PM; Sun, Oct 11 · 2 PM · One Weekend Only
Music Theater Works Presents: Escape to Margaritaville
Music Theater Works stages Escape to Margaritaville at the North Shore Center.
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Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 8:00pm
Tito Nieves - 50 Años La Historia Continua
Tito Nieves celebrates 50 years with a one-night concert on the Copernicus Center stage.
Limited Run
#17Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 8:00pm · Limited Run
Tito Nieves - 50 Años La Historia Continua
Tito Nieves celebrates 50 years with a one-night concert on the Copernicus Center stage.
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Metro, Wrigleyville, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleFriday, October 9, 2026 · Doors 6:30 PM; show 7:30 PM$26 advance
feeble little horse with Snuggle
feeble little horse brings its new album to Metro with Snuggle opening.
Limited Run
#18Friday, October 9, 2026 · Doors 6:30 PM; show 7:30 PM · Limited Run
Metro, Wrigleyville, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyvillefeeble little horse with Snuggle
feeble little horse brings its new album to Metro with Snuggle opening.
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SPIN Chicago, River North, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopFriday, October 9, 2026 · Doors 6 PM; show 7–10 PM$35–$190
AMBIENCE
An immersive Chicago Fashion Week runway mixes collections, installations and performance.
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#19Friday, October 9, 2026 · Doors 6 PM; show 7–10 PM · One Day Only
SPIN Chicago, River North, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopAMBIENCE
An immersive Chicago Fashion Week runway mixes collections, installations and performance.
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The Vic Theatre, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleFri, Oct 9, 2026 · 7:00pm
Robby Hoffman – Live on Tour
Comedian Robby Hoffman brings a headlining stand-up tour to the Vic Theatre.
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#20Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 7:00pm · One Day Only
The Vic Theatre, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleRobby Hoffman – Live on Tour
Comedian Robby Hoffman brings a headlining stand-up tour to the Vic Theatre.
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Inside Chicago Walking Tours, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopFri, Oct 9, 2026 · 4:00pm
Haunted by Our Dark Side: Chicago Ghosts, Gangsters, and True Crime Tour
A two-hour walking tour of Chicago's mob rivalries, disasters and ghost stories.
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#21Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 4:00pm · One Day Only
Inside Chicago Walking Tours, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopHaunted by Our Dark Side: Chicago Ghosts, Gangsters, and True Crime Tour
A two-hour walking tour of Chicago's mob rivalries, disasters and ghost stories.
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Navy Pier, 600 E Grand Ave, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopFri, Oct 9, 2026 · 5:00pm
Punchis Punchis: Banda Rave Experience
Punchis Punchis brings its Banda Rave Experience to Navy Pier.
Limited Run
#22Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 5:00pm · Limited Run
Navy Pier, 600 E Grand Ave, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopPunchis Punchis: Banda Rave Experience
Punchis Punchis brings its Banda Rave Experience to Navy Pier.
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Eckhart (Bernard) Park, West Town, Logan Square, Wicker Park & BucktownFriday, October 9, 2026, 5:00–7:00 PMFREE
Transilience: Chicago Trans Pride Festival at Eckhart
Transilience: Chicago Trans Pride Festival at Eckhart has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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#23Friday, October 9, 2026, 5:00–7:00 PM · One Day Only
Eckhart (Bernard) Park, West Town, Logan Square, Wicker Park & BucktownTransilience: Chicago Trans Pride Festival at Eckhart
Transilience: Chicago Trans Pride Festival at Eckhart has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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House of Blues, River North, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopFri, Oct 9, 2026 · 7:00pm
Scene Queen – Metalicious Tour
Scene Queen – Metalicious Tour has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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#24Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 7:00pm · One Day Only
House of Blues, River North, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopScene Queen – Metalicious Tour
Scene Queen – Metalicious Tour has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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