Your Chicago Curated Weekend: 11/7 and Beyond

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The weather has finally started to catch up to the season and temps are lowering. Bu that doesn't mean the events are going anywhere other than indoors! There are tons of concerts, movies, markets and so much more going on this weekend as we start the countdown to the end of the year. So don't let the chilly weather and disastrous political results get you down, 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!

FRIDAY - SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8 - 10 (& BEYOND)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpkVMDUZ1Yc

Black Harvest Film Festival @ Gene Siskel Film Center, 164 N. State Street, Various Times, All Ages
WHAT: A celebration of film by Black filmmakers!
SO WHAT: Returning for its 30th year, Gene Siskel Film Center’s Black Harvest Film Festival runs through November 21 featuring dozens of films (short and feature-length, narrative and documentary) from, by and about the Black experience. A decent portion of the selected films have Chicago and Midwestern ties, including the opening night program featuring "select Black Harvest Film Festival short films and the announcement of the winners of The Richard and Ellen Sandor Family Black Harvest Film Festival Prize and the winner of the Sergio Mims Prize for Excellence in Black Filmmaking, followed by a lively reception."
NOW WHAT: Tickets are available now and you can check out the full schedule here.

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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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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, NOVEMBER 9

Handmade Market Chicago @ Empty Bottle, 1035 N Western Ave, Noon – 4:30pm
WHAT: Shopping, eating, and drinking all in one place
SO WHAT: Grab a drink from the Empty Bottle Bar, and start shopping the Handmade Market Chicago! They will bring a nice collection of makers with beautiful and unique items to the Empty Bottle! Join in and see what all the sellers will have to offer. You can check out some of the sellers that will be featured over on their Facebook page.
NOW WHAT: This event as always is free!

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9 & 10

Renegade Craft Fair @ Morgan Manufacturing, 401 N Morgan, 11:00am – 5:00pm, All Ages
WHAT: A craft fair focused on independent makers.
SO WHAT: There will be 170+ independent crafters and makers at this Renegade Craft Fair celebrating DIY spirit for two amazing days. Avoid the chilly weather with a warm weekend full of great creative goods and handmade gifts and much more for this fist stop of the gift-giving season.
NOW WHAT: The event is free and open to the public.

CHIRP Record Fair & Other Delights @ Plumbers Hall, 1340 W Washington Blvd., 8:00AM – 6:00PM
WHAT: The CHIRP Record Fair is back for what could be their final outing!
SO WHAT: Fall is here and the CHIRP Record Fair is ready for all your music needs! Join CHIRP at Plumbers Hall to dig through thousands of crates of vinyl records, DVDs, CDs, posters, and more. It’s a music collector’s paradise! More details will be announced soon! In the meantime you can check out their growing vendor list here. There will be tons of kids activities, like a "Design Your Own Album Cover" station, artist merch table with signings by PINKSQUEEZE, Half Gringa, Serengeti, Ariel Zetina, Moon Mannequin, SiP and more, photo booth courtesy of Toast & Jam and don't miss all the live music and surprise DJs!
NOW WHAT: You can get your advanced tickets here! It’s $7 for general admission (10:30am) or $20 for early admission (9am). You can also purchase this years poster in advance for $12 ($3 less then what it will be at the event).

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10

Lupe Fiasco - Samurai Tour @ The Salt Shed, 1357 N Elston Ave, Doors at 7pm, 17+
WHAT: An amazing show at one of the best venues in town
SO WHAT: Lupe Fiasco is a bonafide Chicago legend. He has amassed an incredible catalog of albums over the years. From his early releases like his perfect debut Food & Liquor and the incredible followup The Cool, to modern standouts like Tetsuo & Youth and Drill Music in Zion. Now he's on tour supporting his latest stone cold classic Samurai with a fantastic show at The Salt Shed! If you haven't seen Lupe Fiasco, this is one show you shouldn't miss!
NOW WHAT: Tickets are $39.50 for this must see show!

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 Anora, Memoir of a Snail, Heretic (the Saturday 6:45pm showing will feature a post-film Q&A with Directors Scott Beck and Bryan Woods), Mikey and Nicky Part of: Dangerous Business: Elaine May Matinees, midnight screenings of Men in Black and so much more!
NOW WHAT: Sit back and enjoy a new film at one of our favorite movie theatres in the city!

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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 2024

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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!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Js4K20QnEs

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! You can check out day one here and day two here!

Julian Ramirez