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Symphony CenterThursday · Nov 5
Beethoven 5 & Mao Fujita
Symphony Center
Concert at Symphony Center November 5 at. Listed on Symphony Center's official calendar.
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Things to do tonight in Chicago on Thursday, Nov 5
21 picks
The 10 best things to do in Chicago on Thursday, Nov 5 night
- Beethoven 5 & Mao Fujita — Thursday Nov 5 · Symphony Center
- Steve Forbert — Thursday Nov 5 · Lincoln Square
- KATSEYE – The Wildworld Tour — Thursday Nov 5 · Pilsen
- Chingona Comedy Hour — Thursday Nov 5 · $15 · Chicago
- The Capulets — Thursday Nov 5
- Joey Diaz: 62 & Still Slinging — Thursday Nov 5 · Downtown
- Chicago Supper Club: An Immersive Dining Experience — Thursday Nov 5 · $145 · The Carter
- DePaul Blue Demons vs. South Florida Bulls — Thursday Nov 5 · Downtown
- Pigeons Playing Ping Pong (18 and Over) — Thursday Nov 5 · Lincoln Park
- Trippie Redd - The Non-disclosure Agreement Tour — Thursday Nov 5 · Andersonville
Symphony Center#1Thursday · Nov 5 · Limited Run
Symphony CenterBeethoven 5 & Mao Fujita
Concert at Symphony Center November 5 at. Listed on Symphony Center's official calendar.
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Old Town School of Folk Music, Lincoln SquareThursday · Nov 5
Steve Forbert
Old Town School of Folk Music, Lincoln Square
Concert at Old Town School of Folk Music November 5 at 8 PM. Listed on Old Town School of Folk Music's official calendar.
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#2Thursday · Nov 5 · Limited Run
Old Town School of Folk Music, Lincoln SquareSteve Forbert
Concert at Old Town School of Folk Music November 5 at 8 PM. Listed on Old Town School of Folk Music's official calendar.
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United Center, Pilsen, West Town & the West SideThursday · Nov 5
KATSEYE – The Wildworld Tour
Pilsen, West Town & the West Side
Program at United Center November 5 at 8 PM. Listed on United Center's official calendar.
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#3Thursday · Nov 5 · One Day Only
United Center, Pilsen, West Town & the West SideKATSEYE – The Wildworld Tour
Program at United Center November 5 at 8 PM. Listed on United Center's official calendar.
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Laugh Factory, 3175 N. Broadway St, Chicago, IL 60657Thursday · Nov 5$15
Chingona Comedy Hour
Chicago, IL 60657
Las Locas Comedy’s monthly showcase spotlights women and honorary locas from Chicago and beyond.
ComedyLatina Voices15
#4Thursday · Nov 5 · One Day Only
Laugh Factory, 3175 N. Broadway St, Chicago, IL 60657Chingona Comedy Hour
Las Locas Comedy’s monthly showcase spotlights women and honorary locas from Chicago and beyond.
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The Ruth Page Center for the ArtsThursday · Nov 5
The Capulets
The Ruth Page Center for the Arts
Chicago Repertory Ballet revisits Verona through the passions and fractures of the Capulet family.
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#5Thursday · Nov 5 · One Day Only
The Ruth Page Center for the ArtsThe Capulets
Chicago Repertory Ballet revisits Verona through the passions and fractures of the Capulet family.
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The Chicago Theatre, 175 N State St, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopThursday · Nov 5
Joey Diaz: 62 & Still Slinging
Downtown, the Loop & West Loop
Performance at The Chicago Theatre November 5 at 8 PM. Listed on The Chicago Theatre's official calendar.
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#6Thursday · Nov 5 · Limited Run
The Chicago Theatre, 175 N State St, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopJoey Diaz: 62 & Still Slinging
Performance at The Chicago Theatre November 5 at 8 PM. Listed on The Chicago Theatre's official calendar.
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The CarterThursday · Nov 5$145
Chicago Supper Club: An Immersive Dining Experience
The Carter
Chef Simon Davies leads a one-night immersive supper club at the Carter.
DiningOne NightChef Event
#7Thursday · Nov 5 · One Day Only
The CarterChicago Supper Club: An Immersive Dining Experience
Chef Simon Davies leads a one-night immersive supper club at the Carter.
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Wintrust Arena, 200 E Cermak Road, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopThursday · Nov 5
DePaul Blue Demons vs. South Florida Bulls
Downtown, the Loop & West Loop
DePaul hosts South Florida in a Thursday-night men’s college basketball game at Wintrust Arena.
College BasketballDePaulSouth Loop
#8Thursday · Nov 5 · Limited Run
Wintrust Arena, 200 E Cermak Road, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopDePaul Blue Demons vs. South Florida Bulls
DePaul hosts South Florida in a Thursday-night men’s college basketball game at Wintrust Arena.
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The Vic Theatre, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleThursday · Nov 5
Pigeons Playing Ping Pong (18 and Over)
Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville
Concert at The Vic Theatre November 5 at 7 PM. Listed on The Vic Theatre's official calendar.
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#9Thursday · Nov 5 · Limited Run
The Vic Theatre, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvillePigeons Playing Ping Pong (18 and Over)
Concert at The Vic Theatre November 5 at 7 PM. Listed on The Vic Theatre's official calendar.
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Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W Lawrence, Andersonville, Uptown & Lincoln SquareThursday · Nov 5
Trippie Redd - The Non-disclosure Agreement Tour
Andersonville, Uptown & Lincoln Square
Concert at Aragon Ballroom November 5 at 8 PM. Listed on Aragon Ballroom's official calendar.
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#10Thursday · Nov 5 · Limited Run
Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W Lawrence, Andersonville, Uptown & Lincoln SquareTrippie Redd - The Non-disclosure Agreement Tour
Concert at Aragon Ballroom November 5 at 8 PM. Listed on Aragon Ballroom's official calendar.
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#11
Subterranean, 2011 North Ave, Logan Square, Wicker Park & BucktownThursday · Nov 5
BLITZKID: Modern Hel Tour 2026 - Ages 17+
Logan Square, Wicker Park & Bucktown
Concert at Subterranean November 5 at 8 PM. Listed on Subterranean's official calendar.
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#11Thursday · Nov 5 · Limited Run
Subterranean, 2011 North Ave, Logan Square, Wicker Park & BucktownBLITZKID: Modern Hel Tour 2026 - Ages 17+
Concert at Subterranean November 5 at 8 PM. Listed on Subterranean's official calendar.
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Welsh Ryan Arena / McGaw Hall, 1501 Central St, Evanston & Oak ParkThursday · Nov 5
Northwestern Wildcats Women’s Basketball vs. Xavier
1501 Central St, Evanston & Oak Park
Northwestern hosts Xavier in a 7 PM women’s college basketball game in Evanston.
Womens BasketballNorthwesternEvanston
#12Thursday · Nov 5 · Limited Run
Welsh Ryan Arena / McGaw Hall, 1501 Central St, Evanston & Oak ParkNorthwestern Wildcats Women’s Basketball vs. Xavier
Northwestern hosts Xavier in a 7 PM women’s college basketball game in Evanston.
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Riviera TheatreThursday · Nov 5
Pouya w/ Ramirez
Riviera Theatre
Concert at Riviera Theatre November 5 at. Listed on Riviera Theatre's official calendar.
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#13Thursday · Nov 5 · Limited Run
Riviera TheatrePouya w/ Ramirez
Concert at Riviera Theatre November 5 at. Listed on Riviera Theatre's official calendar.
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Des Plaines Theatre, Des Plaines, Far SuburbsThursday · Nov 5
Wheel of Fortune Live!
Des Plaines, Far Suburbs
The stage version of Wheel of Fortune arrives at the Des Plaines Theatre.
Game ShowLiveSuburbs
#14Thursday · Nov 5 · Limited Run
Des Plaines Theatre, Des Plaines, Far SuburbsWheel of Fortune Live!
The stage version of Wheel of Fortune arrives at the Des Plaines Theatre.
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#15
Eddie Merlot's, Burr RidgeThu, Nov 5, 2026 · 6:30–8:30pm$120 per person
Duckhorn Wine Pairing Dinner
Eddie Merlot's, Burr Ridge
Enjoy a five-course prix fixe dinner paired with wines from Duckhorn Vineyards, progressing from lighter whites to rich reds.
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#15Thu, Nov 5, 2026 · 6:30–8:30pm · One Day Only
Eddie Merlot's, Burr RidgeDuckhorn Wine Pairing Dinner
Enjoy a five-course prix fixe dinner paired with wines from Duckhorn Vineyards, progressing from lighter whites to rich reds.
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#16
Annoyance Theatre & BarRuns through Nov 13, 2026Free
Comedy Hour at Annoyance Theatre
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
Comedy Hour at Annoyance Theatre at Annoyance Theatre & Bar.
FreeLimited Run
#16Runs through Nov 13, 2026 · Limited Run
Annoyance Theatre & BarComedy Hour at Annoyance Theatre
Comedy Hour at Annoyance Theatre at Annoyance Theatre & Bar.
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Aguijón TheaterRuns through Nov 15, 2026
I.A. Inteligencia Actoral – Destinos: 9th Chicago International Latino Theater Festival
Aguijón Theater
I.A. Inteligencia Actoral – Destinos: 9th Chicago International Latino Theater Festival at Aguijón.
Limited Run
#17Runs through Nov 15, 2026 · Limited Run
Aguijón TheaterI.A. Inteligencia Actoral – Destinos: 9th Chicago International Latino Theater Festival
I.A. Inteligencia Actoral – Destinos: 9th Chicago International Latino Theater Festival at Aguijón.
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KermessRuns through Nov 15, 2026
Premonitions Inc. at Kermess
Kermess
Premonitions Inc. at Kermess at Kermess.
Limited Run
#18Runs through Nov 15, 2026 · Limited Run
Kermess#19
Raven Theatre, Edgewater, Andersonville, Uptown & Lincoln SquareOctober 8 – November 8, 2026Tickets via Raven Theatre
A Strange Loop
Andersonville, Uptown & Lincoln Square
A Strange Loop is listed for Chicago this weekend.
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#19October 8 – November 8, 2026 · Limited Run
Raven Theatre, Edgewater, Andersonville, Uptown & Lincoln Square#20
Chicago Riverwalk (Wells St. to Franklin St.), River North, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopChris Rycroft from Madison, Wisconsin, United States · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsThursdays through Sundays, 7:30–8:00 PM, through Nov 15, 2026Free and open to the public
ART on THE Mart
Downtown, the Loop & West Loop
ART on THE Mart is listed for Chicago this weekend.
FreeArt
#20Thursdays 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 LoopChris Rycroft from Madison, Wisconsin, United States · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons#21
Stolp Island Theatre, Aurora, Far SuburbsOctober 7, 2026 – January 3, 2027$87 in person
Million Dollar Quartet
Aurora, Far Suburbs
Million Dollar Quartet is listed for Chicago this weekend.
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#21October 7, 2026 – January 3, 2027 · Limited Run
Stolp Island Theatre, Aurora, Far SuburbsAbout this list
Stumblday's ranked list of the best things to do in Chicago on Thursday, November 5: 20 events, led by AN EVENING WITH JOHN SMITH, Brian Quijada and Nygel D. Robinson: Mexodus and Beethoven 5 & Mao Fujita — each one checked against the organizer's own page. Below them, 25 exhibitions and shows running through the day.