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🎃 Witch, Please! Upcoming Halloween Events 🎃

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Just Added! Fresh events added weekly ✅

M.A.D.D. Rhythms Celebrates its 25th Anniversary at The Chicago Tap Summit, October 2 - 4 at the Harold Washington Cultural Center

October 2026
Idle Muse Theatre Company Presents “Witch,” September 10 – October 10 at The Edge Off-Broadway Theater

October 2 @ 8:00 am Idle Muse Theatre Company Presents “Witch,” September 10 – October 10 at The Edge Off-Broadway Theater

The Edge Off-Broadway 1133 W. Catalpa Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

Idle Muse Theatre Company continues its 20th anniversary season and...

$20 – $50
M.A.D.D. Rhythms Celebrates its 25th Anniversary at The Chicago Tap Summit, October 2 – 4 at the Harold Washington Cultural Center

October 2 @ 3:00 pm M.A.D.D. Rhythms Celebrates its 25th Anniversary at The Chicago Tap Summit, October 2 – 4 at the Harold Washington Cultural Center

Harold Washington Cultural Center 4701 S. King Dr., Chicago, IL, United States

M.A.D.D. (Making A Difference Dancing) Rhythms, Chicago’s premier tap collective,...

$15 – $50
🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly

October 2 @ 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly

6311arts 6311 N Clark Street, Chicago, IL, United States

"Let's get CREATIVITY flowing and trust in your marks of...

$110
FashionBar THE SHOWS: The Trans Media Fashion Show

October 2 @ 6:00 pm

Water Tower Place 835 N. Michigan, 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL, United States

This event is part of FashionBar The Shows: October 2026,...
Center on Halsted Art Gallery Opening October 2

October 2 @ 6:30 pm

Center on Halsted 3656 N. Halsted St., Chicago, IL, United States

Art Gallery Opening Friday, October 2nd 2026 6:30 PM -...
Adolescent Salvation

October 2 @ 7:00 pm Adolescent Salvation

Theater Wit 1229 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago, IL, United States

Over the course of one night, through a haze of...

$36
Kate McKinnon Live in Conversation in Chicago

October 2 @ 7:00 pm

Friday 2nd October 2026 Cahn Auditorium, Evanston One of the...

$55 – $99
The 37th Annual Rhinoceros Theater Festival Returns September 20 – October 26 at Four Chicago Venues

October 2 @ 7:00 pm The 37th Annual Rhinoceros Theater Festival Returns September 20 – October 26 at Four Chicago Venues

Facility Theatre 1138 N. California Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

Curious Theatre Branch, with co-producers Chicago Danztheater Ensemble, Chicago Dramatists...

$25
SMILEY

October 2 @ 7:30 pm SMILEY

Open Space Arts 1411 W Wilson Ave., Chicago, IL, United States

Open Space Arts is proud to present SMILEY by Guillem...

$25 – $30
THE SWALLOW

October 2 @ 7:30 pm THE SWALLOW

Open Space Arts presents THE SWALLOW, an intimate and deeply...

$25 – $30
LIVING QUEER MONTHLY – Latine Edition by LQM Team | Destinos 2026

October 2 @ 7:30 pm

Center on Halsted 3656 N. Halsted St., Chicago, IL, United States

DESTINOS: 9th Chicago International Latino Theater Festival This one-night-only production...

$12.51
Metropolis Performing Arts Centre Presents “Ride the Cyclone,” September 16 – October 25

October 2 @ 7:30 pm Metropolis Performing Arts Centre Presents “Ride the Cyclone,” September 16 – October 25

Metropolis Performing Arts Centre 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights, IL, United States

Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, located in the heart of downtown...

$25 – $49
Redtwist Theatre Presents The First Show of Its 22nd Season, “Prayer Circle,” September 17 – November 8

October 2 @ 7:30 pm Redtwist Theatre Presents The First Show of Its 22nd Season, “Prayer Circle,” September 17 – November 8

Redtwist Theater 1044 W Bryn Mawr Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

Award-winning Redtwist Theatre’s new 22nd season, “State of Violence,” begins...

$50
Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre Presents the Second Chicago Latinx/e Contemporary Movement Festival, October 2 and 3 at the Dance Center of Columbia College

October 2 @ 7:30 pm Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre Presents the Second Chicago Latinx/e Contemporary Movement Festival, October 2 and 3 at the Dance Center of Columbia College

Dance Center of Columbia College 1306 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL, United States

Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre (CRDT) is proud to announce the...

$35
Straaahhpped

October 2 @ 9:00 pm

Empty Bottle 1035 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL, United States

Aaahh! Real lesbians! 😱 Kick off Halloween season with some...

$10
Gerber/Hart Queer History Symposium

October 3 @ 9:00 am

Center on Halsted 3656 N. Halsted St., Chicago, IL, United States

Join us for Gerber/Hart’s third Queer History Symposium on Saturday,...

$40
73rd Annual Chicago Powwow

October 3 @ 10:00 am

Schiller Woods East, Grove 13 W. Irving Park Road, west of N. Cumberland Avenue, Chicago, IL

The American Indian Center presents the 73rd Annual Chicago Powwow...

$15
Chilli Pepper Honorary Street Sign Celebration

October 3 @ 10:30 am

Corner of North State Street and East Cedar Street North State Street and East Cedar Street, Chicago, IL, United States

It is with great joy that some wonderful news can...

Free
Commemorative Day | Latine Heritage Month

October 3 @ 11:00 am

Chicago History Museum 1601 N Clark St., Chicago, IL, United States

Chicago’s Latino/a/e communities have long played a vital role in...
Metro East Pride Festival

October 3 @ 11:00 am

Belleville Belleville Public Square and East Main, Belleville, IL, United States

**SAVE THE DATE** Metro East Pride Festival 2026 Love Is...
Femmes + Thems Bike Chicago

October 3 @ 12:00 pm

Welles Park 2333 W. Sunnyside Ave., Chicago, IL, United States

Saturday, October 3rd 🍂🍁🍃 •meet at the Welles Park Gazebo...

Free
Chicago Menswear Day

October 3 @ 12:00 pm

1 Events 1 E. Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

Chicago Menswear Day Chicago Menswear Day is a new annual...
Dog Day Saturday Afternoon

October 3 @ 1:00 pm Dog Day Saturday Afternoon

Sidetrack 3349 N Halsted St., Chicago, IL, United States

Get Sidetrack'd the 1st Saturday of each month for our...

Free
Sapphic in the City: a place to make WLW friends

October 3 @ 3:00 pm

Fathom 1622 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago, IL, United States

In this 21+ friendship making event, Rachel, a Chicago lesbian...

Free

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Welcome ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜! Be Out and Proud, Events Just For You 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈✨

Avanzando Juntos: Confronting Rising HIV in Illinois Latine Communities -

Avanzando Juntos: Confronting Rising HIV in Illinois Latine Communities -

Just Added! Fresh events added weekly ✅

M.A.D.D. Rhythms Celebrates its 25th Anniversary at The Chicago Tap Summit, October 2 - 4 at the Harold Washington Cultural Center

October 2026
Idle Muse Theatre Company Presents “Witch,” September 10 – October 10 at The Edge Off-Broadway Theater

October 2 @ 8:00 am Idle Muse Theatre Company Presents “Witch,” September 10 – October 10 at The Edge Off-Broadway Theater

The Edge Off-Broadway 1133 W. Catalpa Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

Idle Muse Theatre Company continues its 20th anniversary season and...

$20 – $50
M.A.D.D. Rhythms Celebrates its 25th Anniversary at The Chicago Tap Summit, October 2 – 4 at the Harold Washington Cultural Center

October 2 @ 3:00 pm M.A.D.D. Rhythms Celebrates its 25th Anniversary at The Chicago Tap Summit, October 2 – 4 at the Harold Washington Cultural Center

Harold Washington Cultural Center 4701 S. King Dr., Chicago, IL, United States

M.A.D.D. (Making A Difference Dancing) Rhythms, Chicago’s premier tap collective,...

$15 – $50
🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly

October 2 @ 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly

6311arts 6311 N Clark Street, Chicago, IL, United States

"Let's get CREATIVITY flowing and trust in your marks of...

$110
FashionBar THE SHOWS: The Trans Media Fashion Show

October 2 @ 6:00 pm

Water Tower Place 835 N. Michigan, 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL, United States

This event is part of FashionBar The Shows: October 2026,...
Center on Halsted Art Gallery Opening October 2

October 2 @ 6:30 pm

Center on Halsted 3656 N. Halsted St., Chicago, IL, United States

Art Gallery Opening Friday, October 2nd 2026 6:30 PM -...
Adolescent Salvation

October 2 @ 7:00 pm Adolescent Salvation

Theater Wit 1229 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago, IL, United States

Over the course of one night, through a haze of...

$36
Kate McKinnon Live in Conversation in Chicago

October 2 @ 7:00 pm

Friday 2nd October 2026 Cahn Auditorium, Evanston One of the...

$55 – $99
The 37th Annual Rhinoceros Theater Festival Returns September 20 – October 26 at Four Chicago Venues

October 2 @ 7:00 pm The 37th Annual Rhinoceros Theater Festival Returns September 20 – October 26 at Four Chicago Venues

Facility Theatre 1138 N. California Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

Curious Theatre Branch, with co-producers Chicago Danztheater Ensemble, Chicago Dramatists...

$25
SMILEY

October 2 @ 7:30 pm SMILEY

Open Space Arts 1411 W Wilson Ave., Chicago, IL, United States

Open Space Arts is proud to present SMILEY by Guillem...

$25 – $30
THE SWALLOW

October 2 @ 7:30 pm THE SWALLOW

Open Space Arts presents THE SWALLOW, an intimate and deeply...

$25 – $30
LIVING QUEER MONTHLY – Latine Edition by LQM Team | Destinos 2026

October 2 @ 7:30 pm

Center on Halsted 3656 N. Halsted St., Chicago, IL, United States

DESTINOS: 9th Chicago International Latino Theater Festival This one-night-only production...

$12.51
Metropolis Performing Arts Centre Presents “Ride the Cyclone,” September 16 – October 25

October 2 @ 7:30 pm Metropolis Performing Arts Centre Presents “Ride the Cyclone,” September 16 – October 25

Metropolis Performing Arts Centre 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights, IL, United States

Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, located in the heart of downtown...

$25 – $49
Redtwist Theatre Presents The First Show of Its 22nd Season, “Prayer Circle,” September 17 – November 8

October 2 @ 7:30 pm Redtwist Theatre Presents The First Show of Its 22nd Season, “Prayer Circle,” September 17 – November 8

Redtwist Theater 1044 W Bryn Mawr Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

Award-winning Redtwist Theatre’s new 22nd season, “State of Violence,” begins...

$50
Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre Presents the Second Chicago Latinx/e Contemporary Movement Festival, October 2 and 3 at the Dance Center of Columbia College

October 2 @ 7:30 pm Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre Presents the Second Chicago Latinx/e Contemporary Movement Festival, October 2 and 3 at the Dance Center of Columbia College

Dance Center of Columbia College 1306 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL, United States

Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre (CRDT) is proud to announce the...

$35
Straaahhpped

October 2 @ 9:00 pm

Empty Bottle 1035 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL, United States

Aaahh! Real lesbians! 😱 Kick off Halloween season with some...

$10
Gerber/Hart Queer History Symposium

October 3 @ 9:00 am

Center on Halsted 3656 N. Halsted St., Chicago, IL, United States

Join us for Gerber/Hart’s third Queer History Symposium on Saturday,...

$40
73rd Annual Chicago Powwow

October 3 @ 10:00 am

Schiller Woods East, Grove 13 W. Irving Park Road, west of N. Cumberland Avenue, Chicago, IL

The American Indian Center presents the 73rd Annual Chicago Powwow...

$15
Chilli Pepper Honorary Street Sign Celebration

October 3 @ 10:30 am

Corner of North State Street and East Cedar Street North State Street and East Cedar Street, Chicago, IL, United States

It is with great joy that some wonderful news can...

Free
Commemorative Day | Latine Heritage Month

October 3 @ 11:00 am

Chicago History Museum 1601 N Clark St., Chicago, IL, United States

Chicago’s Latino/a/e communities have long played a vital role in...
Metro East Pride Festival

October 3 @ 11:00 am

Belleville Belleville Public Square and East Main, Belleville, IL, United States

**SAVE THE DATE** Metro East Pride Festival 2026 Love Is...
Femmes + Thems Bike Chicago

October 3 @ 12:00 pm

Welles Park 2333 W. Sunnyside Ave., Chicago, IL, United States

Saturday, October 3rd 🍂🍁🍃 •meet at the Welles Park Gazebo...

Free
Chicago Menswear Day

October 3 @ 12:00 pm

1 Events 1 E. Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

Chicago Menswear Day Chicago Menswear Day is a new annual...
Dog Day Saturday Afternoon

October 3 @ 1:00 pm Dog Day Saturday Afternoon

Sidetrack 3349 N Halsted St., Chicago, IL, United States

Get Sidetrack'd the 1st Saturday of each month for our...

Free
Sapphic in the City: a place to make WLW friends

October 3 @ 3:00 pm

Fathom 1622 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago, IL, United States

In this 21+ friendship making event, Rachel, a Chicago lesbian...

Free

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