#1
Columbia College Chicago Dance Center, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopFri, Nov 13, 2026 · 7:00pmFree
At Your Mercy
Downtown, the Loop & West Loop
At Your Mercy at Columbia College Chicago Dance Center.
FreeOne Day Only
Free things to do in Chicago on Friday, Nov 13
Stumblday's ranked list of the best things to do in Chicago on Friday, November 13: 26 events, led by A Christmas Carol, At Your Mercy and A Midsummer Night's Dream — each one checked against the organizer's own page. Below them, 33 exhibitions and shows running through the day.
7 picks
Top pick
Columbia College Chicago Dance Center, Downtown, the Loop & West Loop#1Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · 7:00pm · One Day Only
Columbia College Chicago Dance Center, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopAlso open Fri, Nov 13 — check hours
#2
Harold Washington Library CenterOn view through Nov 15, 2026Free
“Pulitzer on the Road: Prize-Winning Works That Inform, Empower & Inspire”
Harold Washington Library Center
“Pulitzer on the Road: Prize-Winning Works That Inform, Empower & Inspire” at Harold Washington.
FreeArt
#2On view through Nov 15, 2026 · Limited Run
Harold Washington Library Center“Pulitzer on the Road: Prize-Winning Works That Inform, Empower & Inspire”
“Pulitzer on the Road: Prize-Winning Works That Inform, Empower & Inspire” at Harold Washington.
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Chicago Cultural Center – Claudia Cassidy TheaterFri, Nov 13, 2026 · 10:00amFree
Moving Identities: 16 Voices of Belonging
Chicago Cultural Center – Claudia Cassidy Theater
Moving Identities: 16 Voices of Belonging at Chicago Cultural Center – Claudia Cassidy Theater.
FreeArt
#3Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · 10:00am · Limited Run
Chicago Cultural Center – Claudia Cassidy TheaterMoving Identities: 16 Voices of Belonging
Moving Identities: 16 Voices of Belonging at Chicago Cultural Center – Claudia Cassidy Theater.
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Special Collections Research Center Exhibition GalleryFri, Nov 13, 2026 · 9:00amFree
Created Equal: The Premises and Promises of the Declaration of Independence
Special Collections Research Center Exhibition Gallery
Created Equal: The Premises and Promises of the Declaration of Independence at Special Collections.
FreeArt
#4Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · 9:00am · Limited Run
Special Collections Research Center Exhibition GalleryCreated Equal: The Premises and Promises of the Declaration of Independence
Created Equal: The Premises and Promises of the Declaration of Independence at Special Collections.
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Chicago Cultural Center, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopFri, Nov 13, 2026 · 1:30pmFREE
Chicago Greeter – Loop InstaGreeter
Downtown, the Loop & West Loop
Chicago Greeter – Loop InstaGreeter at Chicago Cultural Center.
FreeLimited Run
#5Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · 1:30pm · Limited Run
Chicago Cultural Center, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopChicago Greeter – Loop InstaGreeter
Chicago Greeter – Loop InstaGreeter at Chicago Cultural Center.
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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
#6Runs 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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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.
FreeArt
#7Fri, 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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