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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
Friday Night in Lincoln Park, Chicago, Oct 9
Stumblday's hand-checked ranking of the best things to do in Lincoln Park, Chicago on Friday night, Oct 9: 20 picks, refreshed weekly.
20 picks · checked Sep 21
20 picks
Steppenwolf Downstairs Theater, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville#1Fri, 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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#2October 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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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
#3Friday, 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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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
#4Friday, 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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#5
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.
One Day Only
#5Fri, 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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FACETS Film Forum, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleFriday 9:30pm
No Skin Off My Ass
No Skin Off My Ass has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
One Day Only
#6Friday 9:30pm · One Day Only
FACETS Film Forum, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleNo Skin Off My Ass
No Skin Off My Ass has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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FACETS Film Forum, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville#7Friday 7pm · One Day Only
FACETS Film Forum, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville#8
The Space at Rockwell, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleOctober 9–25, 2026$45
T A K E
T A K E has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Limited Run
#8October 9–25, 2026 · Limited Run
The Space at Rockwell, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville#9
The Second City, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleOpen run
Best of the Second City
A greatest-hits revue from the comedy theater that launched Tina Fey and Steve Carell.
Limited Run
#9Open run · Limited Run
The Second City, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleBest of the Second City
A greatest-hits revue from the comedy theater that launched Tina Fey and Steve Carell.
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iO Theater, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleFri, Oct 9, 2026 · 7:30pm$22
Devil’s Daughter
Devil’s Daughter has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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#10Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 7:30pm · One Day Only
iO Theater, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleDevil’s Daughter
Devil’s Daughter has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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The Annoyance Theatre, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleFri, Oct 9, 2026 · 8:00pm$15
Missed Call Sketch Comedy Show
Missed Call writes and performs a brand-new sketch show inspired by an audience suggestion.
One Day Only
#11Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 8:00pm · One Day Only
The Annoyance Theatre, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleMissed Call Sketch Comedy Show
Missed Call writes and performs a brand-new sketch show inspired by an audience suggestion.
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Stars and Garters Theater, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleFri, Oct 9, 2026 · 10:00pm
Rising Stars Burlesque Revue
Rising Stars Burlesque Revue has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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#12Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 10:00pm · One Day Only
Stars and Garters Theater, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleRising Stars Burlesque Revue
Rising Stars Burlesque Revue has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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iO Theater, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleFri, Oct 9, 2026 · 9:30pm$15
Kohl’s Cash: Tgif (That’s Good Improv Friday)
iO house team Kohl's Cash builds a fully original improv show from audience suggestions.
One Day Only
#13Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 9:30pm · One Day Only
iO Theater, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleKohl’s Cash: Tgif (That’s Good Improv Friday)
iO house team Kohl's Cash builds a fully original improv show from audience suggestions.
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iO Theater, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleFri, Oct 9, 2026 · 9:30pm$45
Wine Down Comedy
Wine Down Comedy has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
One Day Only
#14Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 9:30pm · One Day Only
iO Theater, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleWine Down Comedy
Wine Down Comedy has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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Apollo Theater, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleAugust 20, 2026–January 3, 2027$45
Vape! The Grease Parody
Vape! The Grease Parody has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Limited Run
#15August 20, 2026–January 3, 2027 · Limited Run
Apollo Theater, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleVape! The Grease Parody
Vape! The Grease Parody has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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Stars & Garters, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleFri, Oct 9, 2026 · 7:00pm$20
DaDA Reinvents the Wheel
An interactive comedy show where the audience steers what happens on stage.
One Day Only
#16Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 7:00pm · One Day Only
Stars & Garters, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleDaDA Reinvents the Wheel
An interactive comedy show where the audience steers what happens on stage.
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Annoyance Theatre & Bar, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleFri, Oct 9, 2026 · 9:30pm$20
Hitch*Cocktails
An improvised Alfred Hitchcock-style drama doubles as a drinking game at the Annoyance.
One Day Only
#17Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 9:30pm · One Day Only
Annoyance Theatre & Bar, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleHitch*Cocktails
An improvised Alfred Hitchcock-style drama doubles as a drinking game at the Annoyance.
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Mrs. Murphy & Sons Irish Bistro, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleFri, Oct 9, 2026 · 8:00pm
3 Stages of Love Part 2: Simple Love/Unperfect Actor
Part two of a three-part cabaret about love, told through songs and stories.
One Day Only
#18Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 8:00pm · One Day Only
Mrs. Murphy & Sons Irish Bistro, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville3 Stages of Love Part 2: Simple Love/Unperfect Actor
Part two of a three-part cabaret about love, told through songs and stories.
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Stars & Garters, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleFri, Oct 9, 2026 · 9:00pm$20
A Random Memory
A Random Memory has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
One Day Only
#19Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 9:00pm · One Day Only
Stars & Garters, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleA Random Memory
A Random Memory has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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The Second City, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleSeveral shows a week; no end date announced
Reality Detox: The Improv Experience
Reality Detox: The Improv Experience has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Limited Run
#20Several shows a week; no end date announced · Limited Run
The Second City, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleReality Detox: The Improv Experience
Reality Detox: The Improv Experience has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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