Your Chicago Curated Weekend: 10/10 and Beyond

It's another great week in October and the temps are still on the warmer side! So let's not let them go to waste. There are tons of markets, concerts, great movies, and so much more throughout the weekend! Enjoy the decent weather and find something fun to do with a little help from our event roundup!

Now, let's get on with your Chicago Curated Weekend!

ART GALLERIES & SPECIAL EVENTS

SEASONAL EVENTS THIS WEEKEND!

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FRIDAY - SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11 - 13 (& BEYOND)

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The Neo-Futurists’ The Infinite Wrench @ The Neo-Futurist Theater, 5153 N Ashland, Friday and Saturday 10:30pm, Sunday 7pm, 16+
WHAT: Quick plays live and online!
SO WHAT: The Neo-Futurists are back! Their Infinite Wrench is an  ongoing, ever-changing attempt to perform 30 plays in 60 minutes for a live audience. Now it’s actually a live audience that will be enjoying the performance in person!
NOW WHAT: Join the Neo-Futurists this weekend for $20!  The Infinite Wrench Goes Viral will be continuing til February (and possibly beyond) over at their Patreon

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12

Thee Best Western @ Empty Bottle, 1035 N Western Ave, Noon – 8:00pm, All ages
WHAT: A full day of fun times at the ol’ Empty Bottle!
SO WHAT: Keep the outdoor parties of summertime going well into fall with Empty Bottle's Thee Best Western block party! You'll get to shop some amazing vendors at the Oddball Market, enjoy some tasty treats and brews from great local spots, ride a mechanical bull, experience an art show by Arts of Life, and jam out to DJ sets!
NOW WHAT: It’s free! So make your way to the Empty Bottle and have a swell time, pardner!

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12 & 13

Oktoberfestiversary @ Begyle Brewing and Dovetail Brewery,1800 W Belle Plaine Ave, Saturday 11:00am -9:00pm, Sunday 11:00am – 8:00pm
WHAT: Begyle Brewing and Dovetail Brewery‘s annual fall street fest!
SO WHAT: Join the two amazing breweries as they celebrate Ravenswood Corridor and all things Oktoberfest! Oktoberfestiversary will have plenty of amazing food trucks, live music, fun activities for the kids, and special tappings of brews from both breweries.
NOW WHAT: There is a $5 suggested donation will benefit The Friendship Center, a local food pantry that’s been providing groceries and more for the Northside neighbors facing hunger for more than 50 years. 

BOO! at the Zoo @ Brookfield Zoo, 8400 W 31st St, 10:00am – 6:00pm, All ages
WHAT: Add a little Halloween fun to your Zoo Trip!
SO WHAT: Brookfield Zoo turns into a Halloween wonderland during the spooky season with tons of photo ops, a corn maze, a Creepy Carousel, Virtual reality 4D theater show Jinxed, a Magician, Pumpkin feedings for the animals, fun zoo chats and so much more! Head over to their event page for all the ghoulish details!
NOW WHAT: Entry to the Zoo is $29.95 for adults, $$24.95 for seniors, $20.95 for children 3-11, and children 2 and under are free!

THE WHOLE CURATED WEEKEND & BEYOND

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Movies on the Big Screen and Home @ Music Box Theatre, 3733 N Southport Ave, various times
WHAT:
A great way to support a great local theater
SO WHAT: The Music Box Theatre recently underwent some great renovations,and are ready for all your movie needs u with some excellent films like Army of Shadows The Substance, Daaaaaali!, Fitzcarraldo, Gaudyween, Anora, Burden of Dreams; Ninja III: The Domination & Frankenhooker as part of the Music Box of Horrors: The Dream Child; midnight screenings of The Room, and more!
NOW WHAT: Sit back and enjoy a new film at one of our favorite movie theatres in the city!

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ChiTown Movies @ Pilsen Neighborhood, 2343 S. Throop St, Various Times, All Ages
WHAT:
An old school experience for the modern age
SO WHAT: Take a trip back in time and head out to a drive-in movie with ChiTown Movies. Ever since the pandemic started and shut down traditional movie screening, a few pop up drive-ins have arrived and ChiTown Movies has persevered, offering up modern movies in this retro setting. Check out their lineup below for showings this weekend and in the future!

NOW WHAT: Tickets are $35 per car for these movies, so bring the family for a safe movie watching experience

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Weekend Shows @ Lincoln Hall & Schubas, 2424 N Lincoln Ave & 3159 N Southport Ave, various times, 18+
WHAT: A full weekend of amazing shows at Schubas and Lincoln Hall!
SO WHAT: Lincoln Hall and Schubas are some of our favorite venues in the city and they always have something great going on. Check out what's going this weekend at these great venues

NOW WHAT: Head out to Schubas & Lincoln Hall and enjoy this great lineup of shows!

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Chicago Humanities: New Talks and Video Archives @ Various Locations & Chicago Humanities Festival YouTube channel, your favorite browser or YouTube app, any time you want some inspiration, All Ages
WHAT: Interesting conversations with interesting people!
SO WHAT: Chicago Humanities Festival always brings some of the best ideas to the surface with entertaining programming that captures your imagination. There's tons of talks going on this season, so head over to their website which is constantly updated with new talks.

NOW WHAT: Head over to take a look at their past events here! You should also sign up for their email list to get updates on upcoming talks in 2023

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University of Chicago Folk Festival @ Your favorite spot in your home, All Ages
WHAT: A fantastic folk festival
SO WHAT: University of Chicago Folk Festival might have come and gone but their digital presence is still around, making sure the wonderful music reaches as many people as possible! You can check out the past few years of performances on their Facebook page and their YouTube channel any time you want! This past year's performers included The Price Sisters, Brian Conway, Jerron "Blind Boy" Paxton, Ruby John, Sean "Mack" McDonald, and many more!
NOW WHAT: Head over to their Facebook page and their YouTube channel and enjoy the show! We highly encourage you to donate to help support this fantastic folk festival!

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Julian Ramirez