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Stumblday's hand-checked ranking of the best things to do in Chicago on Friday night, Oct 16: 34 picks, refreshed weekly.
34 picks · checked Sep 28
United Center, Pilsen, West Town & the West SideNBA Preseason: Chicago Bulls vs. Minnesota Timberwolves is listed for Chicago this weekend.
United Center, Pilsen, West Town & the West SideNBA Preseason: Chicago Bulls vs. Minnesota Timberwolves is listed for Chicago this weekend.
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Wintrust ArenaPFL – Professional Fighters League: Liz Carmouche vs. Jena Bishop is listed for Chicago this.
Wintrust ArenaPFL – Professional Fighters League: Liz Carmouche vs. Jena Bishop is listed for Chicago this.
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Studio5 Performing Arts CenterAll at Once — The Seldoms with Timothy Daisy is listed for Chicago this weekend.
Studio5 Performing Arts CenterAll at Once — The Seldoms with Timothy Daisy is listed for Chicago this weekend.
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UrbanTheater CompanyBlack Latina (The Play) Comes to Chicago is listed for Chicago this weekend.
UrbanTheater CompanyBlack Latina (The Play) Comes to Chicago is listed for Chicago this weekend.
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Gene Siskel Film Center, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopGene Siskel Film Center, Downtown, the Loop & West Loop
American Writers Museum, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopLive Reading: “Cold Was the Ground” is listed for Chicago this weekend.
American Writers Museum, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopLive Reading: “Cold Was the Ground” is listed for Chicago this weekend.
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House of Blues Chicago, River North, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopHouse of Blues Chicago, River North, Downtown, the Loop & West Loop
Theater Wit, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleRemy Bumppo Theatre Company Presents “Mud Row” is listed for Chicago this weekend.
Theater Wit, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleRemy Bumppo Theatre Company Presents “Mud Row” is listed for Chicago this weekend.
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FACETS Film Forum, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleFACETS Film Forum, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville
St. Agustine’s CollegeEl Evangelio Jornalero – Destinos: 9th Chicago International Latino Theater Festival is listed.
St. Agustine’s CollegeEl Evangelio Jornalero – Destinos: 9th Chicago International Latino Theater Festival is listed.
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El SchomburgVampire Playlist – Destinos: 9th Chicago International Latino Theater Festival is listed for.
El SchomburgVampire Playlist – Destinos: 9th Chicago International Latino Theater Festival is listed for.
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Theater Wit, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleBabes With Blades Theatre Company Presents William Shakespeare’s “King Lear” is listed for.
Theater Wit, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleBabes With Blades Theatre Company Presents William Shakespeare’s “King Lear” is listed for.
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Epiphany Center for the ArtsGrammy elected guitarist Michael Charles at Free Blues Friday is listed for Chicago this weekend.
Epiphany Center for the ArtsGrammy elected guitarist Michael Charles at Free Blues Friday is listed for Chicago this weekend.
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Aguijón TheaterI.A. Inteligencia Actoral – Destinos: 9th Chicago International Latino Theater Festival is.
Aguijón TheaterI.A. Inteligencia Actoral – Destinos: 9th Chicago International Latino Theater Festival is.
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City WineryBob Schneider Live In Concert is listed for Chicago this weekend.
City WineryBob Schneider Live In Concert is listed for Chicago this weekend.
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The Chicago Theatre, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopBrad Williams: The Tall Tales Tour is listed for Chicago this weekend.
The Chicago Theatre, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopBrad Williams: The Tall Tales Tour is listed for Chicago this weekend.
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The Vic Theatre, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleOFF Book: The Improvised Musical Podcast is listed for Chicago this weekend.
The Vic Theatre, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleOFF Book: The Improvised Musical Podcast is listed for Chicago this weekend.
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Northwestern University Chicago Campus – Abbott Hall Wirtz TheatreTakes All Kinds is listed for Chicago this weekend.
Northwestern University Chicago Campus – Abbott Hall Wirtz Theatre
The Salt Shed, Pilsen, West Town & the West SideTinashe – Chicago – A Night With A Popstar Tour is listed for Chicago this weekend.
The Salt Shed, Pilsen, West Town & the West SideTinashe – Chicago – A Night With A Popstar Tour is listed for Chicago this weekend.
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Rialto Square TheatreBuddy Guy – Joliet, IL – Buddy Guy 90 Tour is listed for Chicago this weekend.
Rialto Square TheatreBuddy Guy – Joliet, IL – Buddy Guy 90 Tour is listed for Chicago this weekend.
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Gene Siskel Film Center, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopGene Siskel Film Center, Downtown, the Loop & West Loop
The Comedy Bar, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopJoey Bragg at The Comedy Bar is listed for Chicago this weekend.
The Comedy Bar, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopJoey Bragg at The Comedy Bar is listed for Chicago this weekend.
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Riviera TheatreMike D – Chicago – 2026 Tour is listed for Chicago this weekend.
Riviera TheatreMike D – Chicago – 2026 Tour is listed for Chicago this weekend.
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KermessPremonitions Inc. at Kermess is listed for Chicago this weekend.
KermessPremonitions Inc. at Kermess is listed for Chicago this weekend.
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