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The 10 best things to do in Lakeview, Chicago on Saturday, Oct 31
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- Haunted Halsted Fest and Halloween Parade — Sat, Oct 31 fest 11am–6pm; parade 7–8pm · Free · Lincoln Park
- Music Box of Horrors: The Final Chapter — October 1–31; horror screenings most nights · Most screenings $13 ($10 Musi… · Lakeview
- Topdog/Underdog — Fri, Oct 30 7:30pm · Lincoln Park
- Vladimir — Fri, Nov 13 7:30pm · Tickets $20–$60 · Lincoln Park
- Baby Wants Candy! The Original Completely Improvised Musical — Sat, Nov 14 7:30pm · $25 · Lincoln Park
- The Second City's: Pandemonium, Please Hold — Fri, Nov 13 6:30pm · Lincoln Park
- Saturday Night Sketch — Sat, Nov 14 7:30pm · $25 · Lincoln Park
- Kohl’s Cash: Tgif (That’s Good Improv Friday) — Fri, Nov 13 9:30pm · $15 · Lincoln Park
- Marquee: Musical Improv — Sun, Nov 15 6:00pm · $15 · Lincoln Park
- Babes With Blades Theatre Company Presents William Shakespeare’s “King Lear” — Fri, Nov 13 7:30pm · $28 – $37 · Lincoln Park
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North Halsted Street, Northalsted, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleSat, Oct 31, 2026 · fest 11am–6pm; parade 7–8pmFree
Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville
Northalsted's 30th Halloween parade expands into an all-day block party before the costumed procession.
FreeOne Day Only
#1Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · fest 11am–6pm; parade 7–8pm · One Day Only
North Halsted Street, Northalsted, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleFreeOne Day Only
Northalsted's 30th Halloween parade expands into an all-day block party before the costumed procession.
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Music Box Theatre, LakeviewOctober 1–31, 2026; horror screenings most nights, plus a 24-hour marathon on October 24Most screenings $13 ($10 Musi…
Music Box Theatre, Lakeview
Music Box of Horrors: The Final Chapter is listed for Chicago this weekend.
Limited Run
#2October 1–31, 2026; horror screenings most nights, plus a 24-hour marathon on October 24 · Limited Run
Music Box Theatre, LakeviewMost screenings $13 ($10 Musi…Limited Run
Music Box of Horrors: The Final Chapter is listed for Chicago this weekend.
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Steppenwolf Downstairs Theater, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleFri, Oct 30, 2026 · 7:30pmTickets required
Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville
Topdog/Underdog at Steppenwolf Downstairs Theater.
Limited Run
#3Fri, Oct 30, 2026 · 7:30pm · Limited Run
Steppenwolf Downstairs Theater, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleTickets requiredLimited Run
Topdog/Underdog at Steppenwolf Downstairs Theater.
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Theater Wit, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleFri, Nov 13, 2026 · 7:30pmTickets $20–$60
Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville
Vladimir at Theater Wit.
Limited Run
#4Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · 7:30pm · Limited Run
Theater Wit, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleTickets $20–$60Limited Run
Vladimir at Theater Wit.
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The Second City, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleSat, Nov 14, 2026 · 7:30pm$25
Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville
Baby Wants Candy! The Original Completely Improvised Musical at The Second City.
Limited Run
#5Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · 7:30pm · Limited Run
The Second City, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville$25Limited Run
Baby Wants Candy! The Original Completely Improvised Musical at The Second City.
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Second City-Chicago: Mainstage, 1616 N. Wells St., Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleFri, Nov 13, 2026 · 6:30pm
Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville
The Second City's: Pandemonium, Please Hold at Second City-Chicago: Mainstage.
Limited Run
#6Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · 6:30pm · Limited Run
Second City-Chicago: Mainstage, 1616 N. Wells St., Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleLimited Run
The Second City's: Pandemonium, Please Hold at Second City-Chicago: Mainstage.
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iO Theater, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleSat, Nov 14, 2026 · 7:30pm$25
Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville
Saturday Night Sketch at iO Theater.
Limited Run
#7Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · 7:30pm · Limited Run
iO Theater, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville$25Limited Run
Saturday Night Sketch at iO Theater.
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iO Theater, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleFri, Nov 13, 2026 · 9:30pm$15
Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville
Kohl’s Cash: TGIF (That’s Good Improv Friday) at iO Theater.
Limited Run
#8Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · 9:30pm · Limited Run
iO Theater, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville$15Limited Run
Kohl’s Cash: TGIF (That’s Good Improv Friday) at iO Theater.
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iO Theater, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleSun, Nov 15, 2026 · 6:00pm$15
Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville
Marquee: Musical Improv at iO Theater.
Limited Run
#9Sun, Nov 15, 2026 · 6:00pm · Limited Run
iO Theater, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville$15Limited Run
Marquee: Musical Improv at iO Theater.
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Theater Wit, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleFri, Nov 13, 2026 · 7:30pm$28 – $37
Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville
Babes With Blades Theatre Company Presents William Shakespeare’s “King Lear” at Theater Wit.
Limited Run
#10Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · 7:30pm · Limited Run
Theater Wit, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville$28 – $37Limited Run
Babes With Blades Theatre Company Presents William Shakespeare’s “King Lear” at Theater Wit.
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The Second City, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleFri, Nov 13, 2026 · 8:00pm
Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville
Best of the Second City at The Second City.
Limited Run
#11Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · 8:00pm · Limited Run
The Second City, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleLimited Run
Best of the Second City at The Second City.
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Vic Theatre, 3145 N Sheffield Ave, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleSat, Oct 31, 2026 · 7:30pm
Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville
Allison Russell w/ Autumn Nicholas at Vic Theatre.
Limited Run
#12Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · 7:30pm · Limited Run
Vic Theatre, 3145 N Sheffield Ave, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleLimited Run
Allison Russell w/ Autumn Nicholas at Vic Theatre.
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iO Theater, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleSat, Nov 14, 2026 · 11:00pm$10
Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville
Harolds After Dark at iO Theater.
Limited Run
#13Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · 11:00pm · Limited Run
iO Theater, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville$10Limited Run
Harolds After Dark at iO Theater.
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iO Theater, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleFri, Nov 13, 2026 · 11:00pm$8
Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville
The 11pm Show at iO Theater.
Limited Run
#14Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · 11:00pm · Limited Run
iO Theater, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville$8Limited Run
The 11pm Show at iO Theater.
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iO Theater, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleSat, Nov 14, 2026 · 6:00pm$15
Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville
Main Character Syndrome at iO Theater.
Limited Run
#15Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · 6:00pm · Limited Run
iO Theater, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville$15Limited Run
Main Character Syndrome at iO Theater.
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iO Theater, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleSat, Nov 14, 2026 · 9:30pm$18
Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville
D.A.R.E Dropouts at iO Theater.
Limited Run
#16Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · 9:30pm · Limited Run
iO Theater, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville$18Limited Run
D.A.R.E Dropouts at iO Theater.
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iO Theater, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleSun, Nov 15, 2026 · 7:30pm$15
Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville
Harold Night at iO Theater.
Limited Run
#17Sun, Nov 15, 2026 · 7:30pm · Limited Run
iO Theater, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville$15Limited Run
Harold Night at iO Theater.
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iO Theater, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleSat, Nov 14, 2026 · 9:00pm$15
Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville
Secret Sketch Show at iO Theater.
Limited Run
#18Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · 9:00pm · Limited Run
iO Theater, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville$15Limited Run
Secret Sketch Show at iO Theater.
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iO Theater, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleSat, Nov 14, 2026 · 7:30pm$22
Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville
The Best of IO at iO Theater.
Limited Run
#19Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · 7:30pm · Limited Run
iO Theater, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville$22Limited Run
The Best of IO at iO Theater.
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iO Theater, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleFri, Nov 13, 2026 · 7:30pm$22
Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville
Devil’s Daughter at iO Theater.
Limited Run
#20Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · 7:30pm · Limited Run
iO Theater, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville$22Limited Run
Devil’s Daughter at iO Theater.
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iO Theater, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleSun, Nov 15, 2026 · 8:00pm$15
Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville
Deep Schwa at iO Theater.
Limited Run
#21Sun, Nov 15, 2026 · 8:00pm · Limited Run
iO Theater, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville$15Limited Run
Deep Schwa at iO Theater.
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Theater Wit, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleFri, Nov 13, 2026 · 7:30pm$34 – $55
Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville
Remy Bumppo Theatre Company Presents “Mud Row” at Theater Wit.
Limited Run
#22Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · 7:30pm · Limited Run
Theater Wit, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville$34 – $55Limited Run
Remy Bumppo Theatre Company Presents “Mud Row” at Theater Wit.
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The Second City, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleFri, Nov 13, 2026 · 7:00pm
Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville
Reality Detox: The Improv Experience at The Second City.
Limited Run
#23Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · 7:00pm · Limited Run
The Second City, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleLimited Run
Reality Detox: The Improv Experience at The Second City.
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Apollo Theater, 2550 N Lincoln Ave, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleFri, Nov 13, 2026 · 7:30pm$45
Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville
Vape! The Grease Parody at Apollo Theater.
Limited Run
#24Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · 7:30pm · Limited Run
Apollo Theater, 2550 N Lincoln Ave, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville$45Limited Run
Vape! The Grease Parody at Apollo Theater.
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