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More than 200 sites across Chicago, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopSat–Sun, Oct 17–18Free public festival
Open House Chicago 2026
Open House Chicago 2026 is listed for Chicago this weekend.
FreeOne Weekend Only
Things to Do in West Loop, Chicago on Sunday, Oct 18
Hand-picked every week — checked against organizers’ own pages.
Stumblday's hand-checked ranking of the best things to do in West Loop, Chicago on Sunday, Oct 18: 55 picks, refreshed weekly.
55 picks · checked Sep 28
55 picks
The 10 picks
More than 200 sites across Chicago, Downtown, the Loop & West Loop#1Sat–Sun, Oct 17–18 · One Weekend Only
More than 200 sites across Chicago, Downtown, the Loop & West Loop#2
Chicago Riverwalk (Wells St. to Franklin St.), River North, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopThursdays through Sundays, 7:30–8:00 PM, through Nov 15, 2026Free and open to the public
ART on THE Mart
ART on THE Mart is listed for Chicago this weekend.
FreeArt
#2Thursdays through Sundays, 7:30–8:00 PM, through Nov 15, 2026 · Limited Run
Chicago Riverwalk (Wells St. to Franklin St.), River North, Downtown, the Loop & West Loop#3
The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Navy Pier, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopSeptember 11–October 18, 2026; selected performances
Play On! — Chicago Shakespeare Theater
A new play runs select dates at Chicago Shakespeare's Navy Pier stage.
Limited Run
#3September 11–October 18, 2026; selected performances · Limited Run
The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Navy Pier, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopPlay On! — Chicago Shakespeare Theater
A new play runs select dates at Chicago Shakespeare's Navy Pier stage.
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Museum of Contemporary Photography, South Loop, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopViselippi · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsSeptember 10–December 19, 2026; Mon–Wed and Fri–Sat 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Thu 10 a.m.–8 p.m.; Sun closedFree
If Emmett Till Lived: Freedom on American Ground
Imagine the life Emmett Till was denied through a free MoCP exhibition drawing on photographs by more than 110 artists.
FreeArt
#4September 10–December 19, 2026; Mon–Wed and Fri–Sat 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Thu 10 a.m.–8 p.m.; Sun closed · Limited Run
Museum of Contemporary Photography, South Loop, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopViselippi · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsIf Emmett Till Lived: Freedom on American Ground
Imagine the life Emmett Till was denied through a free MoCP exhibition drawing on photographs by more than 110 artists.
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NoMI, Downtown, the Loop & West Loop#5Sep 11, 2026–Oct 18, 2026 · Limited Run
NoMI, Downtown, the Loop & West Loop#6
House of Blues Chicago, River North, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopSep 13, 2026–Oct 18, 2026
World Famous Gospel Brunch at House of Blues (CHI)
World Famous Gospel Brunch at House of Blues (CHI) is listed for Chicago this weekend.
Limited Run
#6Sep 13, 2026–Oct 18, 2026 · Limited Run
House of Blues Chicago, River North, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopWorld Famous Gospel Brunch at House of Blues (CHI)
World Famous Gospel Brunch at House of Blues (CHI) is listed for Chicago this weekend.
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Reid Murdoch Building – 333 N LaSalle, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopSep 18, 2026–Oct 18, 2026
Theater of the Mind
Theater of the Mind is listed for Chicago this weekend.
Limited Run
#7Sep 18, 2026–Oct 18, 2026 · Limited Run
Reid Murdoch Building – 333 N LaSalle, Downtown, the Loop & West Loop#8
American Writers Museum, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopSep 18, 2026–Oct 18, 2026
American Prophets: Writers, Religion, and Culture
American Prophets: Writers, Religion and Culture is listed for Chicago this weekend.
ArtLimited Run
#8Sep 18, 2026–Oct 18, 2026 · Limited Run
American Writers Museum, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopAmerican Prophets: Writers, Religion, and Culture
American Prophets: Writers, Religion and Culture is listed for Chicago this weekend.
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Art Institute of Chicago, 111 S Michigan Ave, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopOn view through October 19
Beyond Form: Abstraction at Midcentury
Beyond Form: Abstraction at Midcentury is listed for Chicago this weekend.
ArtLimited Run
#9On view through October 19 · Limited Run
Art Institute of Chicago, 111 S Michigan Ave, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopBeyond Form: Abstraction at Midcentury
Beyond Form: Abstraction at Midcentury is listed for Chicago this weekend.
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Jack's Pumpkin Pop-Up, Downtown Chicago, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopRunning through November 1
Jack's Pumpkin Pop-Up
Jack's Pumpkin Pop-Up is listed for Chicago this weekend.
Limited Run
#10Running through November 1 · Limited Run
Jack's Pumpkin Pop-Up, Downtown Chicago, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopMore picks for Oct 16–18, 2026
#11
Chicago Cultural Center, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopGrant Henninger · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsApr 25, 2026–Oct 18, 2026Free
Tangible Sound: Arrival to a Higher Ground
Tangible Sound: Arrival to a Higher Ground is listed for Chicago this weekend.
FreeLimited Run
#11Apr 25, 2026–Oct 18, 2026 · Limited Run
Chicago Cultural Center, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopGrant Henninger · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTangible Sound: Arrival to a Higher Ground
Tangible Sound: Arrival to a Higher Ground is listed for Chicago this weekend.
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Gene Siskel Film Center, Downtown, the Loop & West Loop#12Sunday 5:30pm · Limited Run
Gene Siskel Film Center, Downtown, the Loop & West Loop#13
Art Institute of Chicago, Gallery 283, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopJun 18, 2026–Jan 25, 2027
Abigail Lucien: Blood of the Earth
Abigail Lucien: Blood of the Earth is listed for Chicago this weekend.
ArtLimited Run
#13Jun 18, 2026–Jan 25, 2027 · Limited Run
Art Institute of Chicago, Gallery 283, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopAbigail Lucien: Blood of the Earth
Abigail Lucien: Blood of the Earth 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 CommonsSeptember 15 – October 25, 2026Ticketed via Lookingglass The…
Kowalski
Johnny Galecki stars in this limited engagement about Williams meeting Brando.
Limited Run
#14September 15 – October 25, 2026 · Limited Run
Lookingglass Theatre, The Joan and Paul Theatre, Streeterville, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopChris Rycroft · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsKowalski
Johnny Galecki stars in this limited engagement about Williams meeting Brando.
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#15
Richard H. Driehaus Museum, River North, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopOctober 9, 2026 – April 18, 2027Adults $23
Emma Stebbins: Carving Out History
Emma Stebbins: Carving Out History
ArtLimited Run
#15October 9, 2026 – April 18, 2027 · Limited Run
Richard H. Driehaus Museum, River North, Downtown, the Loop & West Loop#16
Art Institute of Chicago, Gallery 50, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopFeb 11, 2022–Jan 1, 2030
Life and Afterlife in Ancient Egypt
Life and Afterlife in Ancient Egypt is listed for Chicago this weekend.
ArtLimited Run
#16Feb 11, 2022–Jan 1, 2030 · Limited Run
Art Institute of Chicago, Gallery 50, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopLife and Afterlife in Ancient Egypt
Life and Afterlife in Ancient Egypt is listed for Chicago this weekend.
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Field Museum, Museum Campus, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopJoe Ravi · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsOn view May 22, 2026 – April 11, 2027Requires an add-on ticket
Pokémon Fossil Museum
Pokémon Fossil Museum is listed for Chicago this weekend.
ArtLimited Run
#17On view May 22, 2026 – April 11, 2027 · Limited Run
Field Museum, Museum Campus, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopJoe Ravi · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons#18
Gene Siskel Film Center, Downtown, the Loop & West Loop#18Sunday 12pm · Limited Run
Gene Siskel Film Center, Downtown, the Loop & West Loop#19
Orchestra Hall, Symphony Center, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopSunday, October 18, 2026, 3:00 PM–5:00 PM
Thibaudet, Batiashvili & Capuçon
Thibaudet, Batiashvili & Capuçon is listed for Chicago this weekend.
One Day Only
#19Sunday, October 18, 2026, 3:00 PM–5:00 PM · One Day Only
Orchestra Hall, Symphony Center, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopThibaudet, Batiashvili & Capuçon
Thibaudet, Batiashvili & Capuçon is listed for Chicago this weekend.
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Gene Siskel Film Center, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopSunday 3pm
Tricontinental, Letter to Open in Case Of
Tricontinental, Letter to Open in Case Of is listed for Chicago this weekend.
Limited Run
#20Sunday 3pm · Limited Run
Gene Siskel Film Center, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopTricontinental, Letter to Open in Case Of
Tricontinental, Letter to Open in Case Of is listed for Chicago this weekend.
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The Comedy Bar, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopSunday, October 18, 2026, 7:00 PM–8:30 PM$25 – $35
Calimar White at The Comedy Bar
Calimar White at The Comedy Bar is listed for Chicago this weekend.
One Day Only
#21Sunday, October 18, 2026, 7:00 PM–8:30 PM · One Day Only
The Comedy Bar, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopCalimar White at The Comedy Bar
Calimar White at The Comedy Bar is listed for Chicago this weekend.
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Gene Siskel Film Center, Downtown, the Loop & West Loop#22Sunday 3:30pm · Limited Run
Gene Siskel Film Center, Downtown, the Loop & West Loop#23
Gene Siskel Film Center, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopSunday 8pm
No Rest for the Wicked
No Rest for the Wicked is listed for Chicago this weekend.
Limited Run
#23Sunday 8pm · Limited Run
Gene Siskel Film Center, Downtown, the Loop & West Loop#24
Gene Siskel Film Center, Downtown, the Loop & West Loop#24Sunday 8:30pm · Limited Run
Gene Siskel Film Center, Downtown, the Loop & West Loop
