#1
Park WestFri, Oct 23, 2026 · 7:30pm
Patrick Droney – The Made You Look Tour
Park West
Patrick Droney – The Made You Look Tour at Park West.
One Day Only
Outdoors in Chicago on Friday, Oct 23
Stumblday's ranked list of the best things to do in Chicago on Friday, October 23: 18 events, led by Adam Ray – Chicago – Who Is Me Tour, This Wild Life w/ Nate Bergman and Austin Snell (21+ Event) — each one checked against the organizer's own page. Below them, 35 exhibitions and shows running through the day.
8 picks
Top pick
Park West#1Fri, Oct 23, 2026 · 7:30pm · One Day Only
Park WestPatrick Droney – The Made You Look Tour
Patrick Droney – The Made You Look Tour at Park West.
Add to calendarAlso open Fri, Oct 23 — check hours
#2
Chicago Shakespeare Theater, 800 East Grand Avenue on Navy Pier, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopFri, Oct 23, 2026 · 7:00pm
The Winter's Tale
Downtown, the Loop & West Loop
The Winter's Tale at Chicago Shakespeare Theater.
One Weekend Only
#2Fri, Oct 23, 2026 · 7:00pm · One Weekend Only
Chicago Shakespeare Theater, 800 East Grand Avenue on Navy Pier, Downtown, the Loop & West Loop#3
Baer Theater at Morgan Park AcademyFri, Oct 23, 2026 · 7:30pm$28
Beverly Theatre Guild presents “Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella”
Baer Theater at Morgan Park Academy
Beverly Theatre Guild presents “Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella” at Baer Theater at Morgan Park.
One Weekend Only
#3Fri, Oct 23, 2026 · 7:30pm · One Weekend Only
Baer Theater at Morgan Park AcademyBeverly Theatre Guild presents “Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella”
Beverly Theatre Guild presents “Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella” at Baer Theater at Morgan Park.
Add to calendar#4
City Cruises Chicago – Navy Pier, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopFri, Oct 23, 2026 · 3:00pm$37 – $60
City Cruises Chicago Seadog Haunted River Tour
Downtown, the Loop & West Loop
City Cruises Chicago Seadog Haunted River Tour at City Cruises Chicago – Navy Pier.
One Weekend Only
#4Fri, Oct 23, 2026 · 3:00pm · One Weekend Only
City Cruises Chicago – Navy Pier, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopCity Cruises Chicago Seadog Haunted River Tour
City Cruises Chicago Seadog Haunted River Tour at City Cruises Chicago – Navy Pier.
Add to calendar#5
Lincoln Park Zoo, Lincoln ParkFri, Oct 23, 2026 · 6:30pm$44+ members / $55+ nonmembers
Zoo Brews: Howls and Growls
Lincoln Park Zoo, Lincoln Park
Zoo Brews: Howls and Growls at Lincoln Park Zoo.
One Weekend Only
#5Fri, Oct 23, 2026 · 6:30pm · One Weekend Only
Lincoln Park Zoo, Lincoln Park#6
Lincoln Park Zoo, Lincoln ParkFri, Oct 23, 2026 · 8:00amFree
Fall Fest at Lincoln Park Zoo
Lincoln Park Zoo, Lincoln Park
Fall Fest at Lincoln Park Zoo at Lincoln Park Zoo.
FreeLimited Run
#6Fri, Oct 23, 2026 · 8:00am · Limited Run
Lincoln Park Zoo, Lincoln Park#7
Taan, Humboldt Park, Pilsen, West Town & the West Side#7Open this weekend — recently opened · Limited Run
Taan, Humboldt Park, Pilsen, West Town & the West Side#8
Antepli Mediterranean Grill, Albany Park, Andersonville, Uptown & Lincoln SquareOpen this weekend — recently opened
Antepli Mediterranean Grill
Andersonville, Uptown & Lincoln Square
Antepli Mediterranean Grill at Antepli Mediterranean Grill.
Limited Run
#8Open this weekend — recently opened · Limited Run
Antepli Mediterranean Grill, Albany Park, Andersonville, Uptown & Lincoln SquareAntepli Mediterranean Grill
Antepli Mediterranean Grill at Antepli Mediterranean Grill.
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