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Stumblday's hand-checked ranking of the best date night in Downtown, the Loop & West Loop the weekend of Oct 16–18, 2026: 35 picks, refreshed weekly.
35 picks · checked Sep 28
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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Reid Murdoch Building – 333 N LaSalle, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopTheater of the Mind is listed for Chicago this weekend.
Reid Murdoch Building – 333 N LaSalle, Downtown, the Loop & West Loop
Gene Siskel Film Center, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopGene Siskel Film Center, Downtown, the Loop & West Loop
Gene Siskel Film Center, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopGene Siskel Film Center, Downtown, the Loop & West Loop
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 Comedy Bar, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopBad Momz of Comedy at The Comedy Bar is listed for Chicago this weekend.
The Comedy Bar, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopBad Momz of Comedy at The Comedy Bar is listed for Chicago this weekend.
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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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Gene Siskel Film Center, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopGene Siskel Film Center, Downtown, the Loop & West Loop
Gene Siskel Film Center, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopNowhere to Lay My Eyes is listed for Chicago this weekend.
Gene Siskel Film Center, Downtown, the Loop & West Loop
Gene Siskel Film Center, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopGene Siskel Film Center, Downtown, the Loop & West Loop
Gene Siskel Film Center, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopGene Siskel Film Center, Downtown, the Loop & West Loop
Gene Siskel Film Center, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopGene Siskel Film Center, Downtown, the Loop & West Loop
Gene Siskel Film Center, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopThe Illusion of an Everlasting Summer is listed for Chicago this weekend.
Gene Siskel Film Center, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopThe Illusion of an Everlasting Summer 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 LoopIt lands the Friday before, plus every Friday until then. Unsubscribe anytime.
Gene Siskel Film Center, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopTricontinental, Letter to Open in Case Of is listed for Chicago this weekend.
Gene Siskel Film Center, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopTricontinental, Letter to Open in Case Of is listed for Chicago this weekend.
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Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile“Hollywood Hit” at Dinner Detective Chicago is listed for Chicago this weekend.
Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile“Hollywood Hit” at Dinner Detective Chicago is listed for Chicago this weekend.
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The Comedy Bar, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopCalimar White at The Comedy Bar is listed for Chicago this weekend.
The Comedy Bar, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopCalimar White at The Comedy Bar 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
Gene Siskel Film Center, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopGene Siskel Film Center, Downtown, the Loop & West Loop
Auditorium Theatre, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopDance Theatre of Harlem is listed for Chicago this weekend.
Auditorium Theatre, 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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Gene Siskel Film Center, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopNo Rest for the Wicked is listed for Chicago this weekend.
Gene Siskel Film Center, Downtown, the Loop & West Loop
Gene Siskel Film Center, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopGene Siskel Film Center, Downtown, the Loop & West Loop
