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Lincoln Park Zoo, Lincoln ParkFri, Nov 20, 2026 · 4:30pm
ZooLights Presented by Invesco and ComEd
Lincoln Park Zoo, Lincoln Park
ZooLights Presented by Invesco and ComEd at Lincoln Park Zoo.
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Friday Night in Chicago, Nov 20
30 picks
The 10 best things to do in Chicago on Friday night, Nov 20
- ZooLights Presented by Invesco and ComEd — Fri, Nov 20 4:30pm · Lincoln Park
- Third Friday at Zhou B Art Center — Fri, Nov 20 7:00pm · Free · Hyde Park
- Step inside Celestia: A “Spellbinding” Multisensory Experience coming to Chicago — Fri, Nov 20 7:15pm
- Oil Lamp Theater Presents “It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play” — Fri, Nov 20 7:30pm · $30 – $55 · Oil Lamp Theater
- Porchlight Music Theatre’s Little Shop of Horrors — Fri, Nov 20 7:30pm · $28 · Victory Gardens Biograph Theater
- A Christmas Carol — Fri, Nov 20 7:30pm · Downtown
- Chicago Steel vs. Green Bay Gamblers — Fri, Nov 20 7:00pm · Pilsen
- Wagner: Myth & Music — Fri, Nov 20 7:00pm · Downtown
- Baise-moi — Friday 8:45pm · Lincoln Park
- A Midsummer Night's Dream — Fri, Nov 20 7:00pm · Downtown
Lincoln Park Zoo, Lincoln Park#1Fri, Nov 20, 2026 · 4:30pm · One Weekend Only
Lincoln Park Zoo, Lincoln ParkZooLights Presented by Invesco and ComEd
ZooLights Presented by Invesco and ComEd at Lincoln Park Zoo.
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Zhou B Art Center, Hyde Park, Bronzeville & the South SideFri, Nov 20, 2026 · 7:00pmFree
Third Friday at Zhou B Art Center
Hyde Park, Bronzeville & the South Side
Third Friday at Zhou B Art Center at Zhou B Art Center.
FreeOne Day Only
#2Fri, Nov 20, 2026 · 7:00pm · One Day Only
Zhou B Art Center, Hyde Park, Bronzeville & the South SideThird Friday at Zhou B Art Center
Third Friday at Zhou B Art Center at Zhou B Art Center.
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St. Vincent de Paul Catholic ChurchFri, Nov 20, 2026 · 7:15pm
Step inside Celestia: A “Spellbinding” Multisensory Experience coming to Chicago
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church
Step inside CELESTIA: A “Spellbinding” Multisensory Experience coming to Chicago at St. Vincent de.
One Day Only
#3Fri, Nov 20, 2026 · 7:15pm · One Day Only
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic ChurchStep inside Celestia: A “Spellbinding” Multisensory Experience coming to Chicago
Step inside CELESTIA: A “Spellbinding” Multisensory Experience coming to Chicago at St. Vincent de.
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Oil Lamp TheaterFri, Nov 20, 2026 · 7:30pm$30 – $55
Oil Lamp Theater Presents “It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play”
Oil Lamp Theater
Oil Lamp Theater Presents “It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play” at Oil Lamp Theater.
One Weekend Only
#4Fri, Nov 20, 2026 · 7:30pm · One Weekend Only
Oil Lamp TheaterOil Lamp Theater Presents “It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play”
Oil Lamp Theater Presents “It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play” at Oil Lamp Theater.
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Victory Gardens Biograph TheaterFri, Nov 20, 2026 · 7:30pm$28
Porchlight Music Theatre’s Little Shop of Horrors
Victory Gardens Biograph Theater
Porchlight Music Theatre’s Little Shop of Horrors at Victory Gardens Biograph Theater.
One Weekend Only
#5Fri, Nov 20, 2026 · 7:30pm · One Weekend Only
Victory Gardens Biograph TheaterPorchlight Music Theatre’s Little Shop of Horrors
Porchlight Music Theatre’s Little Shop of Horrors at Victory Gardens Biograph Theater.
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Goodman Theatre - Albert, 170 N. Dearborn St., Downtown, the Loop & West LoopFri, Nov 20, 2026 · 7:30pm
A Christmas Carol
Downtown, the Loop & West Loop
Goodman's annual A Christmas Carol follows Ebenezer Scrooge through one transformative Christmas Eve.
Limited Run
#6Fri, Nov 20, 2026 · 7:30pm · Limited Run
Goodman Theatre - Albert, 170 N. Dearborn St., Downtown, the Loop & West LoopA Christmas Carol
Goodman's annual A Christmas Carol follows Ebenezer Scrooge through one transformative Christmas Eve.
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USG Arena at Blackhawks Ice Center, 1801 W Jackson Blvd, Pilsen, West Town & the West SideFri, Nov 20, 2026 · 7:00pm
Chicago Steel vs. Green Bay Gamblers
Pilsen, West Town & the West Side
Chicago Steel vs. Green Bay Gamblers at USG Arena at Blackhawks Ice Center.
Limited Run
#7Fri, Nov 20, 2026 · 7:00pm · Limited Run
USG Arena at Blackhawks Ice Center, 1801 W Jackson Blvd, Pilsen, West Town & the West SideChicago Steel vs. Green Bay Gamblers
Chicago Steel vs. Green Bay Gamblers at USG Arena at Blackhawks Ice Center.
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Civic Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Dr., Downtown, the Loop & West LoopFri, Nov 20, 2026 · 7:00pm
Wagner: Myth & Music
Downtown, the Loop & West Loop
Wagner: Myth & Music at Civic Opera House.
Limited Run
#8Fri, Nov 20, 2026 · 7:00pm · Limited Run
Civic Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Dr., Downtown, the Loop & West Loop#9
FACETS Film Forum, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleFriday 8:45pm
Baise-moi
Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville
Baise-moi at FACETS Film Forum.
One Day Only
#9Friday 8:45pm · One Day Only
FACETS Film Forum, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville#10
Chicago Shakespeare Theater, 800 East Grand Avenue on Navy Pier, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopFri, Nov 20, 2026 · 7:00pm
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Downtown, the Loop & West Loop
A Midsummer Night's Dream at Chicago Shakespeare Theater.
Limited Run
#10Fri, Nov 20, 2026 · 7:00pm · Limited Run
Chicago Shakespeare Theater, 800 East Grand Avenue on Navy Pier, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopMore on Friday night
#11
Zanies Comedy Club, 1548 N Wells St, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopFri, Nov 20, 2026 · 7:00pm
Pat Tomasulo
Downtown, the Loop & West Loop
Pat Tomasulo at Zanies Comedy Club - Chicago.
Limited Run
#11Fri, Nov 20, 2026 · 7:00pm · Limited Run
Zanies Comedy Club, 1548 N Wells St, Downtown, the Loop & West Loop#12
Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W Lawrence, Andersonville, Uptown & Lincoln SquareFri, Nov 20, 2026 · 6:00pm
Beartooth – Pure Ecstasy World Tour
Andersonville, Uptown & Lincoln Square
Beartooth – Pure Ecstasy World Tour at Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom.
One Day Only
#12Fri, Nov 20, 2026 · 6:00pm · One Day Only
Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W Lawrence, Andersonville, Uptown & Lincoln SquareBeartooth – Pure Ecstasy World Tour
Beartooth – Pure Ecstasy World Tour at Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom.
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Radius, 640 West Cermak Rd, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopFri, Nov 20, 2026 · 10:00pm
Prospa present Prophecy
Downtown, the Loop & West Loop
Prospa present Prophecy at Radius - Chicago.
Limited Run
#13Fri, Nov 20, 2026 · 10:00pm · Limited Run
Radius, 640 West Cermak Rd, Downtown, the Loop & West Loop#14
Ramova Theatre, 3520 S. Halsted St, Hyde Park, Bronzeville & the South SideFri, Nov 20, 2026 · 10:00pm
Ahee (18+ Event)
Hyde Park, Bronzeville & the South Side
Ahee (18+ Event) at Ramova Theatre.
Limited Run
#14Fri, Nov 20, 2026 · 10:00pm · Limited Run
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#15
Riviera Theatre- IL, 4750 N. Broadway, Andersonville, Uptown & Lincoln SquareFri, Nov 20, 2026 · 8:00pm
Dalvin La Melodia
Andersonville, Uptown & Lincoln Square
Dalvin La Melodia at Riviera Theatre- IL.
Limited Run
#15Fri, Nov 20, 2026 · 8:00pm · Limited Run
Riviera Theatre- IL, 4750 N. Broadway, Andersonville, Uptown & Lincoln Square#16
Reggies Rock Club, 2109 South State Street, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopFri, Nov 20, 2026 · 9:30pm
Wookiefoot, Heatbox, Secret Formula
Downtown, the Loop & West Loop
Wookiefoot, Heatbox, Secret Formula at Reggies Rock Club.
Limited Run
#16Fri, Nov 20, 2026 · 9:30pm · Limited Run
Reggies Rock Club, 2109 South State Street, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopWookiefoot, Heatbox, Secret Formula
Wookiefoot, Heatbox, Secret Formula at Reggies Rock Club.
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Digital Event#17Fri, Nov 20, 2026 · 7:30pm · One Day Only
Digital Event#18
FACETS Film Forum, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville#18Friday 7pm · One Day Only
FACETS Film Forum, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville#19
Color Club#19Fri, Nov 20, 2026 · 8:00pm · One Day Only
Color Club#20
Hal & Martha Hyer Wallis TheaterFri, Nov 20, 2026 · 7:30pm
Feeding Beatrice
Hal & Martha Hyer Wallis Theater
Feeding Beatrice at Hal & Martha Hyer Wallis Theater.
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#20Fri, Nov 20, 2026 · 7:30pm · One Weekend Only
Hal & Martha Hyer Wallis Theater#21
Zhou B Art Center, Hyde Park, Bronzeville & the South SideFri, Nov 20, 2026 · 7:00pmFree
In My View Paintings by Ann Pickett –Artist Reception
Hyde Park, Bronzeville & the South Side
In My View Paintings by Ann Pickett –Artist Reception at Zhou B Art Center.
FreeArt
#21Fri, Nov 20, 2026 · 7:00pm · One Day Only
Zhou B Art Center, Hyde Park, Bronzeville & the South SideIn My View Paintings by Ann Pickett –Artist Reception
In My View Paintings by Ann Pickett –Artist Reception at Zhou B Art Center.
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American Blues TheaterFri, Nov 20, 2026 · 7:30pm
It’s a Wonderful Life: Live in Chicago!
American Blues Theater
It’s a Wonderful Life: Live in Chicago! at American Blues Theater.
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#22Fri, Nov 20, 2026 · 7:30pm · One Weekend Only
American Blues TheaterIt’s a Wonderful Life: Live in Chicago!
It’s a Wonderful Life: Live in Chicago! at American Blues Theater.
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Orchestra Hall, Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Ave., Downtown, the Loop & West LoopFri, Nov 20, 2026 · 7:30pm
Jaap van Zweden & Vadim Gluzman
Downtown, the Loop & West Loop
Jaap van Zweden & Vadim Gluzman at Orchestra Hall, Symphony Center.
One Weekend Only
#23Fri, Nov 20, 2026 · 7:30pm · One Weekend Only
Orchestra Hall, Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Ave., Downtown, the Loop & West LoopJaap van Zweden & Vadim Gluzman
Jaap van Zweden & Vadim Gluzman at Orchestra Hall, Symphony Center.
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Guaranteed Rate FieldFri, Nov 20, 2026 · 5:00pm$29.99
Light Of Christmas Drive Thru
Guaranteed Rate Field
Light Of Christmas Drive Thru at Guaranteed Rate Field.
One Weekend Only
#24Fri, Nov 20, 2026 · 5:00pm · One Weekend Only
Guaranteed Rate FieldAbout this list
Stumblday's hand-checked ranking of the best things to do in Chicago on Friday night, Nov 20: 30 picks, refreshed weekly.
