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HALLOWEEN BALL 2026 🎃🎸🧌

Fri, Oct 23 at 7pm · Chicago
332 Interested
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Walk with Friends

Sat at 9am · Chicago
874 Interested
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Goth Dance Party & All Night Happy Hour

Thu at 9pm · Chicago
78 Interested
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📚 Books. 💨 Bongs. 🗣️ Banter.

Next Tue at 6pm · Chicago
530 Interested
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the pub happy hour @ hopewell

Thu at 5pm · Chicago
63 Interested
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Album Listening Club at The Whistler

Wed at 6pm · Chicago
210 Interested
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Costume and Clothing Swap 🎃

Thu at 5pm · Chicago
75 Interested
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Chicago Ceramics Crawl Meet & Greet

Fri at 6pm · Chicago
84 Interested
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Buffy The Vampire Slayer: Trivia

Wed at 7pm · Chicago
116 Interested
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Both Sides Now: "Debut Albums"

Wed at 7:30pm · Chicago
36 Interested
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Portrait Party! (South Loop)

Today at 11am · Chicago
119 Interested
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Coffee & Chunes

Sat, Oct 17 at 11am · Chicago
194 Interested
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HALLOWEEN BALL 2026 🎃🎸🧌

Fri, Oct 23 at 7pm · Chicago
‘Twas The Week Before Halloween Ball: A Benefit show for Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR) and BUILD, Inc. Joy 🤝 Resistance 🤝 Community Support. Join us for a lively night for good. 🎃💀🎃💀🎃 🎃 Bring your friends for an easy way to take action and get involved! 👻 Tickets only $15 🍻 21+ 🧟‍♀️ Crowd-voted costume contest 🎨 We’ll have concert tickets to raffle, merch, and donated art for sale from local artists! All profits will go to BUILD, Inc and Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR) to support our neighbors and their families. BUILD, Inc: Our mission is to inspire hope and offer opportunities so youth facing systemic obstacles can achieve positive futures. buildchicago.org. ICIRR is dedicated to promoting the rights of immigrants and refugees to full and equal participation in the civic, cultural, social, and political life of our diverse society. ICIRR.org. Parking & Transit Info: https://martyrslive.com/map-directions 🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃 ¡DALE! (Formerly Shades of Time) - Masterfully blending Latin rock, blues rock, and jazz fusion, Shades of Time delivers the best of Chicago’s Santana-influenced sound – immersive guitar work, all-star Latin percussion, and dynamic vocals, tied into fresh, modern arrangements.  SNARKY BUBBE - Have you eaten? You look hungry. Born in the basements of Wicker Park, this six-piece powerhouse bewitches with three-part harmony and infectious energy that makes every show a party. Playing favorites with flair, Snarky Bubbe melts hearts, faces, and all your blues away. SWEET KAY STRING BAND - A little folk. A little bluegrass. A little outlaw country. A little rock and roll. Blending a touch of magic and a dollop of mischief, Sweet Kay String Band soars with spellbinding vocal artistry, dazzling string work, and soulful groove. Keeping one eye on the road and one in the rearview mirror—it's always a strange and lovely trip. More at tr.ee/sksb. DJ CYRUS - From the depths of Indiana frat basements to the luxurious heights of Chicago’s finest rooftops, Cyrus has been throwing down and slinging beats for over a decade. Folk hero and long time collaborator with Snarky Bubbe.
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Fall Vintage Market

Sat, Oct 17 at 12pm · Chicago
Chicago Vintage Festival is back downtown with a free, sustainable vintage market featuring 20 vintage and handmade vendors. Stop by for secondhand finds, plus free tote bags on Saturday and free mini pumpkins on Sunday while supplies last. Entry is free and arrive early for the best picks and giveaways This event is not hosted by Partiful. It is an event we recommend, hosted by Chicago Vintage Festival. Find more details at the link above
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Death By Disco: Chicago's Biggest Halloween Pop-Up

Sat, Oct 31 at 8pm · Chicago
Chicago's biggest Halloween pop-up, spanning two days and three venues (Recess, Morgan MFG, and City Hall) One ticket gets you into all three stages, 30+ DJs, tattoo and palm reading stations, stilt walkers, 15+ Halloween-themed performers, a giant adult ball pit, a "confess your Halloween sins" booth, and a half-pipe with live skaters. Outdoor stage has fire pits and space heaters. Click the link for more information!
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Costume and Clothing Swap 🎃

Thu at 5pm · Chicago
Someone say fall cleaning?? Got any cute clothes or costumes you dont wear anymore? Why not share with you friends, community, and coven?? 😉 no pressure to bring anything if you don't have anything to give, im sure others will be brimming full 👚🧦👗👠 All extra clothes left will be donated to other community free closets ✨️ Details: Clothing and Costume swap Thursday Oct 8th, 5-7pm Edgewater Branch Library 6000 N Broadway . . . #costume #free #event #clothingswap #chicago
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Buffy The Vampire Slayer: Trivia

Wed at 7pm · Chicago
In every generation there is a Chosen Team. They alone will stand against the vampires, the demons and the forces of darkness. They are the Slayers. Think you can slay our trivia? Get a team of 1-6 and find out! Come in costume! Are you a slayer, a big bad, or a watcher? Convince us and you just might win a prize. Vote for your favorite Buffy boyfriend in our raffle! It'll be a bloody good time 🩸🩸
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Arts in the Dark Parade

Sat, Oct 24 at 6pm · Columbus Drive in Grant Park, Chicago, IL
Arts in the Dark's Halloween parade lights up downtown Chicago with giant puppets, costumed performers, floats and artists from across the city, all after dark. It's free, family-friendly and happens rain or shine, so bring layers if the weather turns. The parade has a new, bigger route this year. Arrive early for a good viewing spot, and try the south end if the north end is crowded This event is not hosted by Partiful. It is an event we recommend, hosted by Arts in the Dark. Find more details at the link above
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MONSTER MASH FUNDRAISER

Tue, Oct 27 at 7pm · Chicago
Let's get spooky, meet our neighbors, and support NEU! Join us for a night of costumes, themed food & drinks, games, a raffle, and fundraising at the Clarendon Community Center. We'll be hosting a costume contest, so dress to impress!🧟‍♀️ We're asking folks to purchase an event ticket for $20 (link coming soon), which will act as your NEU membership dues for the 2027 year! These funds will support NEU events and neighborhood initiatives throughout the year. If you're unable to pay your dues now, do not fret! You can still attend the party. We'll have alternative ways to become a member- including helping out at the event. Reach out to a board member to let them know you're interested in this alternative membership pathway! Want to support the fundraiser in other ways? We're looking for 🎁 Raffle donations! This can be anywhere from baked goods, artwork, handmade items, experiences, and more! Every donation supports NEU and the work we do. 🧁Desserts! Love to bake? We'll be supplying food & drinks, but we'd love if some folks would volunteer to bake some goods for the event! 🎉Event Sponsors! Want to help us make this event as fun as possible? Help sponsor the venue rental, decorations, and more! For any sponsorships, membership pathways, questions, or concerns reach out to Sofia D'Errico or any board member. Want to keep the party going? Join us for the unofficial after party at Uptown Taproom🍻
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Community Farm Day with Chicago Lights

Sat at 12:30pm · Chicago
It's a get your hands-dirty kind of Saturday in Chicago! At Loess, we believe in leaving the outdoors a little bit better than we found it, and empowering our local community. So we're taking that off the trail and into the dirt for an afternoon volunteering at Chicago Lights Urban Farm — an urban farm that grows over 5,000 pounds of produce each season while supporting job opportunities in urban agriculture. We'll start with a farm tour and orientation, then spend the next two hours working the land together: weeding, seeding, planting, hauling compost, and general site beautification. Dress in clothes you don't mind getting dirty, wear closed-toe shoes, and bring your own gardening gloves. Free, 18+, and spots are capped at 11 — first come, first served. Women and allies welcome :)
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Parry's Parlor

Sat, Oct 31 at 6pm · Chicago
Enjoy food! Enjoy drinks! Enjoy underground sounds! There's no alcohol at our first event, but feel free to drink before and after! The only dress code is a costume! Whether it's a t-shirt or full on cosplay! Welcome to our first iteration of "Parry's Parlor" hosted by me, Aaron The Paragon! If you don't know me, you will!!!
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Monster Bash

Fri, Oct 30 at 8:30pm · Chicago
🎃 LET’S MONSTER MASH TOGETHER! 👻 Come Oogie Boogie the monsters away and dance all night long! 🕷️💀🪩 Costumes on. Spooky vibes only. 🖤🎃 GA TICKET $15 VIP TiCKET $27 1 DRINK INCLUDED💃🕺
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•FALL SALON• presented by Something About Tables

Sat, Nov 7 at 6pm · Chicago
ART SHOW❗️LIVE MUSIC ❗️READINGS❗️POTLUCK❗️FRIENDS ❗️ART MAKING ‼️ Grab a friend and their friend for Something About Tables’ Fall Salon at Narrow Bridge Arts Club! Bring a favorite vegetarian fall dish, meet new folks, and make ➕ see ➕ listen to some new art with/from local creatives. 🍴6-7 pm ▶️ arrivals; connecting over food & visual art show & happenings 🎤 7-8:30 pm ▶️ performances & readings & talks from Something About Tables Collective members 🗣️ 8:30-9:30 pm ▶️ connecting over food & visual art show & happenings; departures Everyone’s welcome. Please email any accessibility requests to martinnomiyak@gmail.com with subject “Fall Salon Request.”
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Fall Fest with A Village Anew Social Club at Santa’s Village

Next Mon at 11am · East Dundee
🎃 A Village Anew at the Pumpkin Patch 🍂 Grab your little pumpkins and join A Village Anew Social Club for a festive fall day at Santa’s Village! 🎃🍁 We’re bringing the village together for pumpkins, play, animals, good food, and plenty of fun for the whole family. And here’s the best part: your $40 A Village Anew ticket includes MORE than the regular $40 admission ticket! 🎉 Your ticket includes admission PLUS food, a drink, petting zoo access, and our special A Village Anew group experience, all for the same price as regular admission. And this one isn’t just for the moms! Partners, grandparents, family, and friends are all welcome bring whoever makes up your village. 🤎 🎟️ Your $40/person ticket includes: * 🎃 Santa’s Village admission * 🍕 One slice of cheese pizza * 🧃 One water or juice * 🐐 Petting zoo access * 🍂 Fall Fest fun * 🤎 A Village Anew group experience Little ones under 36 inches are FREE! 🎉 So grab your stroller, throw on your favorite fall fit, and bring your whole village for a day of pumpkins, play & making memories together. 🍂🎃 We can’t wait to see you there! 🤎 Please note that your RSVP is not valid until payment is received. Thank you!
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📚 Books. 💨 Bongs. 🗣️ Banter.

Next Tue at 6pm · Chicago
📚 Books. 💨 Bongs. 🗣️ Banter. A little literature. A little smoke. A lot of conversation. Join CLERISY —a cannabis friendly, literary social club, for an evening where we gather to swap books, swap bongs (or clean them) unpack ideas, exchange perspectives, and enjoy good company in a space made for curious minds. Sometimes the best conversations happen when the book is open, the smoke is flowing, and nobody is afraid to say what they really think. Welcome to CLERISY.
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tubi EMOCHINE TV giveaway !!!

Yesterday to Today · Chicago
UPDATE: We apologize for the invconvenice, but there are technical difficulties with the Emochine preventing us from popping up today. To make up for it, we'll be here tomorrow (Saturday) and have added Sunday too. Hope to see you there! ---- We're bringing the Emochine to Chicago for its first stop! Come answer a few questions, find out your very specific mood, and leave with a limited-edition DVD + a Tubi watchlist to match. Surprise giveaways including 10 Roku TVs, and more 👀 📍 Polk Bros Park, Chicago 📅 Sat, October 3 & Sun, October 4 ⏰ [10 AM–6 PM] --- 18+; legal residents of the 48 contiguous states or D.C., excluding NY and FL. NO PURCH. NEC. Void in NY, FL & where prohibited. Begins 10/2/26. Sponsor: Tubi, Inc. Official Rules linked on invite.
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Chicago Ceramics Crawl Meet & Greet

Fri at 6pm · Chicago
Come meet fellow ceramicists and clay enthusiasts from around the city, bring a handmade bowl for our **Bowl Swap**, and spend the evening with some of the people you’ll be crawling with all weekend. A big shoutout to our friends at Chicago Ceramics Supply, who are sponsoring this year’s Crawl and popping up for the night with clay samples and a little look into their Elk Grove operation. They supply so many Chicago studios—including ours—and we’re very grateful to have them joining us for the night. ❤️
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Buffy The Vampire Slayer: Trivia

Wed at 7pm · Chicago
In every generation there is a Chosen Team. They alone will stand against the vampires, the demons and the forces of darkness. They are the Slayers. Think you can slay our trivia? Get a team of 1-6 and find out! Come in costume! Are you a slayer, a big bad, or a watcher? Convince us and you just might win a prize. Vote for your favorite Buffy boyfriend in our raffle! It'll be a bloody good time 🩸🩸
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Portrait Party! (South Loop)

Today at 11am · Chicago
Alternate title: Doodle Party! Everybody draws everybody. One person sits in the hot seat, everyone else draws them for two minutes, then we rotate. Go all the way around the circle and you leave with a stack of portraits of yourself, one from every person there. Hot seat is optional. If you'd rather just draw the whole time and never take the seat, tell us and we'll skip you in the rotation. No skill required and no instruction. Total beginners to regulars, same as always. At the end we lay every portrait out on the stone steps so we can walk around and see what everyone made, then you take home every drawing of you. 📍 Southbank Riverwalk, the stone step amphitheater at 600 S Wells St. Look for us on the big stone steps down by the river. 🗓️ Sunday, October 4 · 11:00 AM ✏️ Bring a pen or pencil. Paper provided. Complete our survey to claim a free Rendr sketchbook at arrival, courtesy of Crescent Brands: https://forms.gle/M2jkPhvhT5W8Nh7K9 Fun video of the last session: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DdUG8klxMsW/ EDIT: We moved outdoors, so we're at the stone step amphitheater instead of the art studio. It's right behind The Cooper, 30 seconds from the old entrance.
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Coffee & Chunes

Sat, Oct 17 at 11am · Chicago
RIDDIMZ PRESENTS: COFFEE & CHUNES A Day affair where great sounds, even better coffee, good people & good energy meet. ☕️🇯🇲🎶 Coffee inna one hand. Chunes inna di other. 🔥 📍 Shattaz Jerk Bar & Grill Chicago IL 📅 OCT 17th 2026 ⏰ 11AM - 6PM
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Chicago's Cuntiest Clothing Swap

Sat, Oct 17 at 4pm · Chicago
Swap clothes. Make friends. Bask in queer communion. (All free btw.) The more the merrier so feel free to spread the word. What makes it "THE cuntiest" clothing swap? Y.O.U. And maybe the fact that there's a RAFFLE for a FREE Personality Mini PHOTO SESSION @ Open Aura Img Studio?! Idk...you tell us when you get here. Bring your own BAG (but if you forget, we'll have some for you). We'll have mirrors and a changing room if you want to try your new-to-you pieces on. And for the record, absolutely NO TERF-, BIGOT-, SHAME-, or BS- behavior will be tolerated. Also, there will be cats. Questions get answers with a dm @openaura.img on ig. Besos
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Pilosopia: an artist's salon (October 2026)

Sat, Oct 17 at 6pm · Chicago
Greetings esteemed artists and friends! Pilosopia returns, a monthly gathering for creatives and art-lovers of all kinds. Creators of ALL KINDS (yes, you too!) are invited to Scissor & Fork Hair Salon and Café for a FREE night of performance, mingling, and collaboration. Share your work, meet your peers, learn from other disciplines. And no matter what, take the time to meet someone new! Art is better in collaboration; life is better in community. Café will be open! Feel free to BYO drinks and snacks as well. Please keep performances, readings, etc. to 10 minutes or less. And feel free to message me with any questions! I'm always excited to talk. Doors at 6; performances at 7. See you soon! (logo art by the talented Oliver Flick; based on the painting "Smoking Lady" by Auguste Leveque)
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Audiobook Walk (Edgewater)

Next Sun at 11am · Chicago
An audiobook walk: we meet outside the Edgewater library on the Broadway sidewalk, everyone presses play on the same book at the same time, walk toward the lakefront together, and after about an hour we stop and talk it out. -vote for the book below, then download it before you arrive- Three on the ballot. Whichever one wins gets posted here and sent out two days ahead so you have time to download it. We listen to the first hour together, discuss, then you finish it on your own. 🗳️ On the ballot: We Are Never Meeting in Real Life (Samantha Irby), Gathering Moss (Robin Wall Kimmerer), The Odd Woman and the City (Vivian Gornick) 📚 your first audiobook is free when you sign up through Seminary Co-op, and you can start with a free trial: https://libro.fm/semcoop 🎒 free tote bag for the first 25 people who follow Co-Signed on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/cosignedapp/) and show us at the walk; courtesy of Seminary Co-op, 5751 S Woodlawn 📍 Edgewater; outside the CPL Edgewater Branch, 6000 N Broadway (the library is closed Sundays, so look for the group on the sidewalk out front) 📅 Sunday, October 11 · 11:00 AM 🎧 Broadway → Osterman Beach → Lakefront Trail Bring: headphones, a charged phone, and the winning book downloaded before you show up.
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The Perpetual Book Club - The Wax Child

Thu, Oct 29 at 6pm · Chicago
Please join us to discuss The Wax Child by Olga Ravn, translated by Martin Aitken. Narrated by a wax doll creation of an unmarried noblewoman who has been accused of witchcraft, The Wax Child is an unsettling horror story about brutality and power, nature and witchcraft. Available for purchase in store. Come hang and chat books with us.
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HALLOWEEN BALL 2026 🎃🎸🧌

Fri, Oct 23 at 7pm · Chicago
‘Twas The Week Before Halloween Ball: A Benefit show for Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR) and BUILD, Inc. Joy 🤝 Resistance 🤝 Community Support. Join us for a lively night for good. 🎃💀🎃💀🎃 🎃 Bring your friends for an easy way to take action and get involved! 👻 Tickets only $15 🍻 21+ 🧟‍♀️ Crowd-voted costume contest 🎨 We’ll have concert tickets to raffle, merch, and donated art for sale from local artists! All profits will go to BUILD, Inc and Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR) to support our neighbors and their families. BUILD, Inc: Our mission is to inspire hope and offer opportunities so youth facing systemic obstacles can achieve positive futures. buildchicago.org. ICIRR is dedicated to promoting the rights of immigrants and refugees to full and equal participation in the civic, cultural, social, and political life of our diverse society. ICIRR.org. Parking & Transit Info: https://martyrslive.com/map-directions 🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃 ¡DALE! (Formerly Shades of Time) - Masterfully blending Latin rock, blues rock, and jazz fusion, Shades of Time delivers the best of Chicago’s Santana-influenced sound – immersive guitar work, all-star Latin percussion, and dynamic vocals, tied into fresh, modern arrangements.  SNARKY BUBBE - Have you eaten? You look hungry. Born in the basements of Wicker Park, this six-piece powerhouse bewitches with three-part harmony and infectious energy that makes every show a party. Playing favorites with flair, Snarky Bubbe melts hearts, faces, and all your blues away. SWEET KAY STRING BAND - A little folk. A little bluegrass. A little outlaw country. A little rock and roll. Blending a touch of magic and a dollop of mischief, Sweet Kay String Band soars with spellbinding vocal artistry, dazzling string work, and soulful groove. Keeping one eye on the road and one in the rearview mirror—it's always a strange and lovely trip. More at tr.ee/sksb. DJ CYRUS - From the depths of Indiana frat basements to the luxurious heights of Chicago’s finest rooftops, Cyrus has been throwing down and slinging beats for over a decade. Folk hero and long time collaborator with Snarky Bubbe.
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Walk with Friends

Sat at 9am · Chicago
Walk the Lakefront Trail with Friends! We will walk the entirety of the 18.5 mile trail (but feel free to come and go) starting at the South Trailhead (at South Shore Beach) and ending at the North Trailhead (Kathy Osterman Beach). We anticipate it taking around 6 hours and will stop along the way for coffees and sightseeing. Wear walking shoes and bring your friends!
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Audiobook Walk (Edgewater)

Next Sun at 11am · Chicago
An audiobook walk: we meet outside the Edgewater library on the Broadway sidewalk, everyone presses play on the same book at the same time, walk toward the lakefront together, and after about an hour we stop and talk it out. -vote for the book below, then download it before you arrive- Three on the ballot. Whichever one wins gets posted here and sent out two days ahead so you have time to download it. We listen to the first hour together, discuss, then you finish it on your own. 🗳️ On the ballot: We Are Never Meeting in Real Life (Samantha Irby), Gathering Moss (Robin Wall Kimmerer), The Odd Woman and the City (Vivian Gornick) 📚 your first audiobook is free when you sign up through Seminary Co-op, and you can start with a free trial: https://libro.fm/semcoop 🎒 free tote bag for the first 25 people who follow Co-Signed on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/cosignedapp/) and show us at the walk; courtesy of Seminary Co-op, 5751 S Woodlawn 📍 Edgewater; outside the CPL Edgewater Branch, 6000 N Broadway (the library is closed Sundays, so look for the group on the sidewalk out front) 📅 Sunday, October 11 · 11:00 AM 🎧 Broadway → Osterman Beach → Lakefront Trail Bring: headphones, a charged phone, and the winning book downloaded before you show up.
see a show
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Album Listening Club at The Whistler

Wed at 6pm · Chicago
A “book club” for albums. Each month we put on one album, listen all the way through, then hang out and discuss. No music expertise required, just come hang out and enjoy music in community. During the event, we’ll have two spaces: the front of the room will be a dedicated listening space, where the album gets our full attention, while the back of the room and patio will be open for grabbing a drink, catching up, and talking music. October’s theme is “HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH” 🪇 and the featured album will be Selena’s Amor Prohibido. Music celebrating Hispanic artists and culture across all genres will round out the night. Follow along to help decide what we listen to at future events and shape the direction of this community. See you October 7th 💃 *Admission is first come, first serve and RSVPs do not guarantee admission
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Both Sides Now: "Debut Albums"

Wed at 7:30pm · Chicago
**DOORS ARE NOW AT 6:30PM** Introducing Both Sides Now: A CHIRP Vinyl Listening Bar -- a monthly oasis for music aficionados and introverts alike. Nestled in the cozy upstairs room of Schubas Tavern, this unique event happens every first Wednesday of the month. Join us upstairs at Schubas! Doors are at 6:30pm. The decks start spinning at 7:30pm. This month, CHIRP DJ Bobby E. brings you "Debut Albums": Ben Folds Five - Ben Folds Five [1995] Alkaline Trio - Goddamnit [1998] Waxahatchee - American Weekend [2012] CHIRP Radio 107.1FM: chirpradio.org
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Bog Power, Rareforms and The Partakers @ Cafe Mustache

Tue at 7:30pm · Chicago
21+ $5-$10 suggested donation Bog Power - 7:30 The Partakers - 8:15 Rareforms - 9
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Parry's Parlor

Sat, Oct 31 at 6pm · Chicago
Enjoy food! Enjoy drinks! Enjoy underground sounds! There's no alcohol at our first event, but feel free to drink before and after! The only dress code is a costume! Whether it's a t-shirt or full on cosplay! Welcome to our first iteration of "Parry's Parlor" hosted by me, Aaron The Paragon! If you don't know me, you will!!!
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Fade to Black

Thu, Oct 22 at 7pm · Chicago
Less Networking. More Filmmaking. Vandalist Media and Dreamy Mango Studios present Fade to Black - a short film collective happening monthly in Avondale! Thank you to all of you who made it out last month! We're ready for our third event! We’re showcasing a special screening of a short film we made and selecting a script to film from our script submission form! This isn't your typical networking event. It's a space for Chicago filmmakers to meet collaborators, share ideas, with the goal of actually making short films. From gritty thrillers to experimental narratives, we're building a community of creatives who value making films—not just talking about them. Whether you're an industry professional, an emerging filmmaker, or simply curious about getting involved, you're welcome here. Come meet like-minded people, check out film showcases, hear our vision for what's next, and be part of a growing collective focused on bold, character-driven storytelling. What to Expect: 🎬 Film showcases
🤝 Networking & collaboration 🎵 Music & good conversation Limited capacity. Sliding-scale donations help support future events and productions. Whether you made it to past events or you're new to the room—writers, actors, directors, and crew are all welcome.
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Pilosopia: an artist's salon (October 2026)

Sat, Oct 17 at 6pm · Chicago
Greetings esteemed artists and friends! Pilosopia returns, a monthly gathering for creatives and art-lovers of all kinds. Creators of ALL KINDS (yes, you too!) are invited to Scissor & Fork Hair Salon and Café for a FREE night of performance, mingling, and collaboration. Share your work, meet your peers, learn from other disciplines. And no matter what, take the time to meet someone new! Art is better in collaboration; life is better in community. Café will be open! Feel free to BYO drinks and snacks as well. Please keep performances, readings, etc. to 10 minutes or less. And feel free to message me with any questions! I'm always excited to talk. Doors at 6; performances at 7. See you soon! (logo art by the talented Oliver Flick; based on the painting "Smoking Lady" by Auguste Leveque)
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GRMNT.RADIO - CHICAGO

Thu, Oct 15 at 9pm
NOT YOUR AVERAGE WINE PARTY. COME READY TO HAVE FUN, EXPERIENCE NATURAL WINES, HAVE GREAT CONVERSATION & BE SURROUNDED BY BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE. THROW ON SOME AMAZING GARMENTS FREE ENTRY W/ RSVP
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MONSTER MASH FUNDRAISER

Tue, Oct 27 at 7pm · Chicago
Let's get spooky, meet our neighbors, and support NEU! Join us for a night of costumes, themed food & drinks, games, a raffle, and fundraising at the Clarendon Community Center. We'll be hosting a costume contest, so dress to impress!🧟‍♀️ We're asking folks to purchase an event ticket for $20 (link coming soon), which will act as your NEU membership dues for the 2027 year! These funds will support NEU events and neighborhood initiatives throughout the year. If you're unable to pay your dues now, do not fret! You can still attend the party. We'll have alternative ways to become a member- including helping out at the event. Reach out to a board member to let them know you're interested in this alternative membership pathway! Want to support the fundraiser in other ways? We're looking for 🎁 Raffle donations! This can be anywhere from baked goods, artwork, handmade items, experiences, and more! Every donation supports NEU and the work we do. 🧁Desserts! Love to bake? We'll be supplying food & drinks, but we'd love if some folks would volunteer to bake some goods for the event! 🎉Event Sponsors! Want to help us make this event as fun as possible? Help sponsor the venue rental, decorations, and more! For any sponsorships, membership pathways, questions, or concerns reach out to Sofia D'Errico or any board member. Want to keep the party going? Join us for the unofficial after party at Uptown Taproom🍻
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Fall Fest with A Village Anew Social Club at Santa’s Village

Next Mon at 11am · East Dundee
🎃 A Village Anew at the Pumpkin Patch 🍂 Grab your little pumpkins and join A Village Anew Social Club for a festive fall day at Santa’s Village! 🎃🍁 We’re bringing the village together for pumpkins, play, animals, good food, and plenty of fun for the whole family. And here’s the best part: your $40 A Village Anew ticket includes MORE than the regular $40 admission ticket! 🎉 Your ticket includes admission PLUS food, a drink, petting zoo access, and our special A Village Anew group experience, all for the same price as regular admission. And this one isn’t just for the moms! Partners, grandparents, family, and friends are all welcome bring whoever makes up your village. 🤎 🎟️ Your $40/person ticket includes: * 🎃 Santa’s Village admission * 🍕 One slice of cheese pizza * 🧃 One water or juice * 🐐 Petting zoo access * 🍂 Fall Fest fun * 🤎 A Village Anew group experience Little ones under 36 inches are FREE! 🎉 So grab your stroller, throw on your favorite fall fit, and bring your whole village for a day of pumpkins, play & making memories together. 🍂🎃 We can’t wait to see you there! 🤎 Please note that your RSVP is not valid until payment is received. Thank you!
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Bog Power, Rareforms and The Partakers @ Cafe Mustache

Tue at 7:30pm · Chicago
21+ $5-$10 suggested donation Bog Power - 7:30 The Partakers - 8:15 Rareforms - 9
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•FALL SALON• presented by Something About Tables

Sat, Nov 7 at 6pm · Chicago
ART SHOW❗️LIVE MUSIC ❗️READINGS❗️POTLUCK❗️FRIENDS ❗️ART MAKING ‼️ Grab a friend and their friend for Something About Tables’ Fall Salon at Narrow Bridge Arts Club! Bring a favorite vegetarian fall dish, meet new folks, and make ➕ see ➕ listen to some new art with/from local creatives. 🍴6-7 pm ▶️ arrivals; connecting over food & visual art show & happenings 🎤 7-8:30 pm ▶️ performances & readings & talks from Something About Tables Collective members 🗣️ 8:30-9:30 pm ▶️ connecting over food & visual art show & happenings; departures Everyone’s welcome. Please email any accessibility requests to martinnomiyak@gmail.com with subject “Fall Salon Request.”
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📚 Books. 💨 Bongs. 🗣️ Banter.

Next Tue at 6pm · Chicago
📚 Books. 💨 Bongs. 🗣️ Banter. A little literature. A little smoke. A lot of conversation. Join CLERISY —a cannabis friendly, literary social club, for an evening where we gather to swap books, swap bongs (or clean them) unpack ideas, exchange perspectives, and enjoy good company in a space made for curious minds. Sometimes the best conversations happen when the book is open, the smoke is flowing, and nobody is afraid to say what they really think. Welcome to CLERISY.
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Both Sides Now: "Debut Albums"

Wed at 7:30pm · Chicago
**DOORS ARE NOW AT 6:30PM** Introducing Both Sides Now: A CHIRP Vinyl Listening Bar -- a monthly oasis for music aficionados and introverts alike. Nestled in the cozy upstairs room of Schubas Tavern, this unique event happens every first Wednesday of the month. Join us upstairs at Schubas! Doors are at 6:30pm. The decks start spinning at 7:30pm. This month, CHIRP DJ Bobby E. brings you "Debut Albums": Ben Folds Five - Ben Folds Five [1995] Alkaline Trio - Goddamnit [1998] Waxahatchee - American Weekend [2012] CHIRP Radio 107.1FM: chirpradio.org
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Buffy The Vampire Slayer: Trivia

Wed at 7pm · Chicago
In every generation there is a Chosen Team. They alone will stand against the vampires, the demons and the forces of darkness. They are the Slayers. Think you can slay our trivia? Get a team of 1-6 and find out! Come in costume! Are you a slayer, a big bad, or a watcher? Convince us and you just might win a prize. Vote for your favorite Buffy boyfriend in our raffle! It'll be a bloody good time 🩸🩸
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HALLOWEEN BALL 2026 🎃🎸🧌

Fri, Oct 23 at 7pm · Chicago
‘Twas The Week Before Halloween Ball: A Benefit show for Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR) and BUILD, Inc. Joy 🤝 Resistance 🤝 Community Support. Join us for a lively night for good. 🎃💀🎃💀🎃 🎃 Bring your friends for an easy way to take action and get involved! 👻 Tickets only $15 🍻 21+ 🧟‍♀️ Crowd-voted costume contest 🎨 We’ll have concert tickets to raffle, merch, and donated art for sale from local artists! All profits will go to BUILD, Inc and Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR) to support our neighbors and their families. BUILD, Inc: Our mission is to inspire hope and offer opportunities so youth facing systemic obstacles can achieve positive futures. buildchicago.org. ICIRR is dedicated to promoting the rights of immigrants and refugees to full and equal participation in the civic, cultural, social, and political life of our diverse society. ICIRR.org. Parking & Transit Info: https://martyrslive.com/map-directions 🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃 ¡DALE! (Formerly Shades of Time) - Masterfully blending Latin rock, blues rock, and jazz fusion, Shades of Time delivers the best of Chicago’s Santana-influenced sound – immersive guitar work, all-star Latin percussion, and dynamic vocals, tied into fresh, modern arrangements.  SNARKY BUBBE - Have you eaten? You look hungry. Born in the basements of Wicker Park, this six-piece powerhouse bewitches with three-part harmony and infectious energy that makes every show a party. Playing favorites with flair, Snarky Bubbe melts hearts, faces, and all your blues away. SWEET KAY STRING BAND - A little folk. A little bluegrass. A little outlaw country. A little rock and roll. Blending a touch of magic and a dollop of mischief, Sweet Kay String Band soars with spellbinding vocal artistry, dazzling string work, and soulful groove. Keeping one eye on the road and one in the rearview mirror—it's always a strange and lovely trip. More at tr.ee/sksb. DJ CYRUS - From the depths of Indiana frat basements to the luxurious heights of Chicago’s finest rooftops, Cyrus has been throwing down and slinging beats for over a decade. Folk hero and long time collaborator with Snarky Bubbe.
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RAINBOW_ Listening Party

Sat, Oct 17 at 8pm · Chicago
I wanna listen to da album wid yall i luv y'all sm thank u chicago foreva!
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The Perpetual Book Club - The Wax Child

Thu, Oct 29 at 6pm · Chicago
Please join us to discuss The Wax Child by Olga Ravn, translated by Martin Aitken. Narrated by a wax doll creation of an unmarried noblewoman who has been accused of witchcraft, The Wax Child is an unsettling horror story about brutality and power, nature and witchcraft. Available for purchase in store. Come hang and chat books with us.
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Audiobook Walk (Edgewater)

Next Sun at 11am · Chicago
An audiobook walk: we meet outside the Edgewater library on the Broadway sidewalk, everyone presses play on the same book at the same time, walk toward the lakefront together, and after about an hour we stop and talk it out. -vote for the book below, then download it before you arrive- Three on the ballot. Whichever one wins gets posted here and sent out two days ahead so you have time to download it. We listen to the first hour together, discuss, then you finish it on your own. 🗳️ On the ballot: We Are Never Meeting in Real Life (Samantha Irby), Gathering Moss (Robin Wall Kimmerer), The Odd Woman and the City (Vivian Gornick) 📚 your first audiobook is free when you sign up through Seminary Co-op, and you can start with a free trial: https://libro.fm/semcoop 🎒 free tote bag for the first 25 people who follow Co-Signed on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/cosignedapp/) and show us at the walk; courtesy of Seminary Co-op, 5751 S Woodlawn 📍 Edgewater; outside the CPL Edgewater Branch, 6000 N Broadway (the library is closed Sundays, so look for the group on the sidewalk out front) 📅 Sunday, October 11 · 11:00 AM 🎧 Broadway → Osterman Beach → Lakefront Trail Bring: headphones, a charged phone, and the winning book downloaded before you show up.
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the pub happy hour @ hopewell

Thu at 5pm · Chicago
🎃grab the pub issue no. 06🎃 Choose an indie print newspaper. Choose independent journalists. Choose print publications. Choose a pint o beer. Choose life. 👻Have a beer (or several) with us and start the spooky season at hopewell brewing. Help us keep print undead by drinking with us — money spent on pints will support the publication and print journalism in chicago. 👻 How could you not want to go? 🕷️🕸️🎃👻🕸️🕷️
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Costume and Clothing Swap 🎃

Thu at 5pm · Chicago
Someone say fall cleaning?? Got any cute clothes or costumes you dont wear anymore? Why not share with you friends, community, and coven?? 😉 no pressure to bring anything if you don't have anything to give, im sure others will be brimming full 👚🧦👗👠 All extra clothes left will be donated to other community free closets ✨️ Details: Clothing and Costume swap Thursday Oct 8th, 5-7pm Edgewater Branch Library 6000 N Broadway . . . #costume #free #event #clothingswap #chicago
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Death By Disco: Chicago's Biggest Halloween Pop-Up

Sat, Oct 31 at 8pm · Chicago
Chicago's biggest Halloween pop-up, spanning two days and three venues (Recess, Morgan MFG, and City Hall) One ticket gets you into all three stages, 30+ DJs, tattoo and palm reading stations, stilt walkers, 15+ Halloween-themed performers, a giant adult ball pit, a "confess your Halloween sins" booth, and a half-pipe with live skaters. Outdoor stage has fire pits and space heaters. Click the link for more information!
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Community Farm Day with Chicago Lights

Sat at 12:30pm · Chicago
It's a get your hands-dirty kind of Saturday in Chicago! At Loess, we believe in leaving the outdoors a little bit better than we found it, and empowering our local community. So we're taking that off the trail and into the dirt for an afternoon volunteering at Chicago Lights Urban Farm — an urban farm that grows over 5,000 pounds of produce each season while supporting job opportunities in urban agriculture. We'll start with a farm tour and orientation, then spend the next two hours working the land together: weeding, seeding, planting, hauling compost, and general site beautification. Dress in clothes you don't mind getting dirty, wear closed-toe shoes, and bring your own gardening gloves. Free, 18+, and spots are capped at 11 — first come, first served. Women and allies welcome :)
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The Green Room: Music Industry Happy Hour

Tomorrow at 5:30pm · Chicago
Le Piano presents The Green Room, a monthly happy hour for the music industry and creative community, followed by an open jam via The Monday Jam hosted by Sydney’s own Danny Felix. The evening will also feature a specially curated jazz DJ set by Fathom DJ at Lux Listenings. Whether you’re an artist, musician, manager, producer, songwriter, music executive, creative, or simply someone who loves being around the people shaping Chicago’s music scene, come by for a drink & light bites, meet some new faces, and settle into the evening with us. Join us from 5:30–7 PM for happy hour, then stick around as the evening transitions into The Monday Jam! FREE RSVP, $10 cover once jam starts
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