Chicago: Weekend of Nov 13–15, 2026

Nov 13–15 · 221 picks hand‑checked by Stumblday against organizer pages · 3 free in the top 10 · updated Oct 28

The 10 best things to do in Chicago the weekend of Nov 13–15

  1. ART on THE Mart — Thursdays through Sundays, 7:30–8:00 PM · Free · Downtown
  2. Lightscape at Chicago Botanic Garden — Opens Fri, Nov 13 through Jan 3, 2027 · Far Suburbs
  3. The Oracle of Evergreen: A Black Plant IT Exhibition 2026 — September 23 – November 15 · Pilsen
  4. Illumination: Tree Lights at The Morton Arboretum — Opens Sat, Nov 14 through Jan 2, 2027 · Far Suburbs
  5. 312 Comedy Festival 2026 — Nov 5–15 · the Loop & West Loop
  6. “Pulitzer on the Road: Prize-Winning Works That Inform, Empower & Inspire” — On view through Nov 15 · Free · Harold Washington Library Center
  7. analog market — Sun, Nov 15 11:00am · Free · a. favorite design
  8. Antepli Mediterranean Grill — Open this weekend — recently opened · Andersonville
  9. The Factory Theater Presents the World Premiere of “Radical Futures” — Fri, Nov 13 7:30pm · $30 · The Factory Theater
  10. Babes With Blades Theatre Company Presents William Shakespeare’s “King Lear” — Fri, Nov 13 7:30pm · $28 – $37 · Lincoln Park

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The Oracle of Evergreen: A Black Plant IT Exhibition 2026Garfield Park Conservatory, East Garfield Park, Pilsen, West Town & the West Side
September 23 – November 15, 2026; Wednesday 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Thursday–Sunday 10 a.m.–5 p.m., closed Monday and TuesdayFree for Chicago residents wi…

The Oracle of Evergreen: A Black Plant IT Exhibition 2026

Pilsen, West Town & the West Side

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Stumblday's hand-checked ranking of the best things to do in Chicago the weekend of Nov 13–15, 2026: 221 picks, refreshed weekly. Concerts, festivals, art, markets, and free outdoor events.