Things to do in Chicago on Thursday, Oct 29

Tomorrow, Thu, Oct 29 · 25 picks hand‑checked by Stumblday against organizer pages · 2 free in the top 10 · updated Oct 28

Stumblday's ranked list of the best things to do in Chicago on Thursday, October 29 (tomorrow): 1 event, led by Stock Your Cellar — each one checked against the organizer's own page. Below them, 24 exhibitions and shows running through the day. A light day so far. This week's view has every day side by side, and the weekend board is the deep list.

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Stock Your CellarEddie Merlot's
Thu, Oct 29, 2026 · 5:30–7:30pm CT$25 per person

Stock Your Cellar

Eddie Merlot's

Sample a range of red, white and sparkling wines, discover favorite varietals available at a special price and enjoy Eddie Merlot’s signature appetizers. Advance RSVP is required.

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#4Thu, Oct 29, 2026 · 5:30–7:30pm CT · One Day Only
Stock Your CellarEddie Merlot's
$25 per person

Stock Your Cellar

Sample a range of red, white and sparkling wines, discover favorite varietals available at a special price and enjoy Eddie Merlot’s signature appetizers. Advance RSVP is required.

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If Emmett Till Lived: Freedom on American GroundMuseum of Contemporary Photography, South Loop, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopViselippi · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
September 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

Downtown, the Loop & West Loop

Imagine the life Emmett Till was denied through a free MoCP exhibition drawing on photographs by more than 110 artists.

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