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Logan Center for the ArtsFri, Nov 6, 2026 · 2:30pm
Artists Go to Work (Keynote Conversation)
Logan Center for the Arts
Artists Go to Work (Keynote Conversation) at Logan Center for the Arts.
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Friday Night in Chicago, Nov 6
35 picks
The 10 best things to do in Chicago on Friday night, Nov 6
- Artists Go to Work (Keynote Conversation) — Fri, Nov 6 2:30pm · Logan Center for the Arts
- 3033 Feat. Devil’s Daughter — Fri, Nov 6 9:00pm · $25 · Lincoln Park
- 73 Seconds — Fri, Nov 6 7:30pm
- Stephanie Brooks and David Kroll art exhibition — Fri, Nov 13 5:00pm · Free · Zolla Lieberman Gallery
- Peter Pan — Sat, Nov 14 2:00pm · $5 – $30
- The Snow Queen — Fri, Nov 13 7:30pm · $25.00 · Logan Square
- Cut to the Chase — Fri, Nov 13 8:00pm · $25.00
- Sleep (18 and Over) — Fri, Nov 6 7:30pm · Andersonville
- Sleep – 2026 North American Tour — Fri, Nov 6 7:30pm · Riviera Theatre
- Sophie Hunter — Fri, Nov 6 8:00pm · Logan Square
Logan Center for the Arts#1Fri, Nov 6, 2026 · 2:30pm · One Day Only
Logan Center for the ArtsArtists Go to Work (Keynote Conversation)
Artists Go to Work (Keynote Conversation) at Logan Center for the Arts.
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iO Theater, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleFri, Nov 6, 2026 · 9:00pm$25
3033 Feat. Devil’s Daughter
Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville
3033 Feat. Devil’s Daughter at iO Theater.
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#2Fri, Nov 6, 2026 · 9:00pm · One Day Only
iO Theater, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville#3
Northwestern University Chicago Campus – Abbott Hall Wirtz TheatreFri, Nov 6, 2026 · 7:30pm
73 Seconds
Northwestern University Chicago Campus – Abbott Hall Wirtz Theatre
73 Seconds at Northwestern University Chicago Campus – Abbott Hall Wirtz Theatre.
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#3Fri, Nov 6, 2026 · 7:30pm · One Day Only
Northwestern University Chicago Campus – Abbott Hall Wirtz Theatre73 Seconds
73 Seconds at Northwestern University Chicago Campus – Abbott Hall Wirtz Theatre.
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Zolla Lieberman GalleryFri, Nov 13, 2026 · 5:00pmFree
Stephanie Brooks and David Kroll art exhibition
Zolla Lieberman Gallery
Stephanie Brooks and David Kroll art exhibition at Zolla Lieberman Gallery.
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#4Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · 5:00pm · Limited Run
Zolla Lieberman GalleryStephanie Brooks and David Kroll art exhibition
Stephanie Brooks and David Kroll art exhibition at Zolla Lieberman Gallery.
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The Theatre School at DePaul UniversitySat, Nov 14, 2026 · 2:00pm$5 – $30
Peter Pan
The Theatre School at DePaul University
Peter Pan at The Theatre School at DePaul University.
Limited Run
#5Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · 2:00pm · Limited Run
The Theatre School at DePaul University#6
The Den Theatre, Logan Square, Wicker Park & BucktownFri, Nov 13, 2026 · 7:30pm$25.00
The Snow Queen
Logan Square, Wicker Park & Bucktown
The Snow Queen at The Den Theatre.
Limited Run
#6Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · 7:30pm · Limited Run
The Den Theatre, Logan Square, Wicker Park & Bucktown#7
Lookingglass Theatre’s Water Tower Water WorksFri, Nov 13, 2026 · 8:00pm$25.00
Cut to the Chase
Lookingglass Theatre’s Water Tower Water Works
Cut to the Chase at Lookingglass Theatre’s Water Tower Water Works.
Limited Run
#7Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · 8:00pm · Limited Run
Lookingglass Theatre’s Water Tower Water Works#8
Riviera Theatre- IL, 4750 N. Broadway, Andersonville, Uptown & Lincoln SquareFri, Nov 6, 2026 · 7:30pm
Sleep (18 and Over)
Andersonville, Uptown & Lincoln Square
Sleep (18 and Over) at Riviera Theatre- IL.
Limited Run
#8Fri, Nov 6, 2026 · 7:30pm · Limited Run
Riviera Theatre- IL, 4750 N. Broadway, Andersonville, Uptown & Lincoln Square#9
Riviera TheatreFri, Nov 6, 2026 · 7:30pm
Sleep – 2026 North American Tour
Riviera Theatre
Sleep – 2026 North American Tour at Riviera Theatre.
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#9Fri, Nov 6, 2026 · 7:30pm · One Day Only
Riviera Theatre#10
Avondale Music Hall, 3336 N Milwaukee Ave, Logan Square, Wicker Park & BucktownFri, Nov 6, 2026 · 8:00pm
Sophie Hunter
Logan Square, Wicker Park & Bucktown
Sophie Hunter at Avondale Music Hall.
Limited Run
#10Fri, Nov 6, 2026 · 8:00pm · Limited Run
Avondale Music Hall, 3336 N Milwaukee Ave, Logan Square, Wicker Park & BucktownMore on Friday night
#11
Credit Union 1 Arena at UIC, 525 South Racine, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopFri, Nov 6, 2026 · 7:00pm
UIC Flames Men's Basketball v Robert Morris
Downtown, the Loop & West Loop
UIC Flames Men's Basketball v Robert Morris at Credit Union 1 Arena at UIC.
Limited Run
#11Fri, Nov 6, 2026 · 7:00pm · Limited Run
Credit Union 1 Arena at UIC, 525 South Racine, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopUIC Flames Men's Basketball v Robert Morris
UIC Flames Men's Basketball v Robert Morris at Credit Union 1 Arena at UIC.
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Cintas CenterFri, Nov 6, 2026$50 – $171
Xavier Musketeers vs. Eastern Michigan Eagles – Cincinnati
Cintas Center
Xavier Musketeers vs. Eastern Michigan Eagles – Cincinnati at Cintas Center.
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#12Fri, Nov 6, 2026 · One Day Only
Cintas CenterXavier Musketeers vs. Eastern Michigan Eagles – Cincinnati
Xavier Musketeers vs. Eastern Michigan Eagles – Cincinnati at Cintas Center.
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iO Theater, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleFri, Nov 6, 2026 · 7:00pm$30
iO 45th Anniversary Friday 1-Day Pass
Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville
iO 45th Anniversary Friday 1-Day Pass at iO Theater.
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#13Fri, Nov 6, 2026 · 7:00pm · One Day Only
iO Theater, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleiO 45th Anniversary Friday 1-Day Pass
iO 45th Anniversary Friday 1-Day Pass at iO Theater.
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iO Theater, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleFri, Nov 6, 2026 · 7:00pm$45
iO 45th Anniversary – 3-Day Pass
Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville
iO 45th Anniversary – 3-Day Pass at iO Theater.
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#14Fri, Nov 6, 2026 · 7:00pm · One Weekend Only
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#15
Greenhouse Theater CenterFri, Nov 13, 2026 · 7:30pm$25
Year One
Greenhouse Theater Center
Year One at Greenhouse Theater Center.
Limited Run
#15Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · 7:30pm · Limited Run
Greenhouse Theater Center#16
5545 N. Clark St.#16Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · 7:00pm · Limited Run
5545 N. Clark St.#17
Reggies Rock Club, 2109 South State Street, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopFri, Nov 6, 2026 · 8:00pm
Little Image: Fall 2026 Tour
Downtown, the Loop & West Loop
Little Image: Fall 2026 Tour at Reggies Rock Club.
Limited Run
#17Fri, Nov 6, 2026 · 8:00pm · Limited Run
Reggies Rock Club, 2109 South State Street, Downtown, the Loop & West Loop#18
House of BluesFri, Nov 6, 2026 · 6:00pm
Basement – Chicago, IL – 2026 North American Tour
House of Blues
Basement – Chicago, IL – 2026 North American Tour at House of Blues.
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#18Fri, Nov 6, 2026 · 6:00pm · One Day Only
House of BluesBasement – Chicago, IL – 2026 North American Tour
Basement – Chicago, IL – 2026 North American Tour at House of Blues.
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Dragonfly Gallery and Creative Spaces, Pilsen, West Town & the West SideFri, Nov 6, 2026 · 6:00pmFree
Endless Imagination: A Solo Exhibition by Jason Hayth
Pilsen, West Town & the West Side
Endless Imagination: A Solo Exhibition by Jason Hayth at Dragonfly Gallery and Creative Spaces.
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#19Fri, Nov 6, 2026 · 6:00pm · One Day Only
Dragonfly Gallery and Creative Spaces, Pilsen, West Town & the West SideEndless Imagination: A Solo Exhibition by Jason Hayth
Endless Imagination: A Solo Exhibition by Jason Hayth at Dragonfly Gallery and Creative Spaces.
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Mrs. Murphy & Sons Irish BistroFri, Nov 6, 2026 · 7:00pm$15
What’s Yours Like
Mrs. Murphy & Sons Irish Bistro
What’s Yours Like at Mrs. Murphy & Sons Irish Bistro.
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#20Fri, Nov 6, 2026 · 7:00pm · One Day Only
Mrs. Murphy & Sons Irish Bistro#21
Stars & GartersFri, Nov 13, 2026 · 9:00pm$20
Sophomoric Songs
Stars & Garters
Sophomoric Songs at Stars & Garters.
Limited Run
#21Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · 9:00pm · Limited Run
Stars & Garters#22
The Chicago Theatre, 175 N State St, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopFri, Nov 6, 2026 · 7:00pm
Bert Kreischer – Permission To Party World Tour
Downtown, the Loop & West Loop
Bert Kreischer – Permission To Party World Tour at The Chicago Theatre.
One Weekend Only
#22Fri, Nov 6, 2026 · 7:00pm · One Weekend Only
The Chicago Theatre, 175 N State St, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopBert Kreischer – Permission To Party World Tour
Bert Kreischer – Permission To Party World Tour at The Chicago Theatre.
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Park West#23Fri, Nov 6, 2026 · 7:00pm · One Day Only
Park West#24
Gene Siskel Film Center, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopFri, Nov 6, 2026 · 7:00pm$40
Black Harvest Film Festival Opening Night
Downtown, the Loop & West Loop
Black Harvest Film Festival Opening Night at Gene Siskel Film Center.
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#24Fri, Nov 6, 2026 · 7:00pm · One Day Only
Gene Siskel Film Center, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopBlack Harvest Film Festival Opening Night
Black Harvest Film Festival Opening Night at Gene Siskel Film Center.
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Stumblday's hand-checked ranking of the best things to do in Chicago on Friday night, Nov 6: 35 picks, refreshed weekly.
