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The Best Things to Do in Chicago This Month: November 2026
Chicago Thanksgiving Parade, 312 Comedy Festival, Black Harvest Film Festival, and More Events This Month
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Orville Peck, The Last Waltz, Dolly Forever: A Dolly Parton Tribute, and More Events
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Sisters
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Performance
Sisters
Nov 4, Wed · Writers Theatre
Cutting and Pasting a World: The Paper Craft of Henry Darger
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Exhibit
Cutting and Pasting a World: The Paper Craft of Henry Darger
Nov 4, Wed · Intuit Art Museum
Chicago Farmers Markets
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Shopping
Chicago Farmers Markets
Nov 4, Wed · Various Locations -- Chicago
Where Memory Lives: 40 Years of Día de Muertos
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Community
Where Memory Lives: 40 Years of Día de Muertos
Nov 4, Wed · National Museum of Mexican Art
Kenzi Shiokava
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Visual Art
Kenzi Shiokava
Nov 4, Wed · Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago
Mary Cassatt: After Impressionism
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Exhibit
Mary Cassatt: After Impressionism
Nov 4, Wed · The Art Institute of Chicago
From the Center: Looking at Lucy Lippard
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Exhibit
From the Center: Looking at Lucy Lippard
Nov 4, Wed · Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago
Grace Spee: The Feminine Gothic Narrative in Survival Horror
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Geek & Gaming
Grace Spee: The Feminine Gothic Narrative in Survival Horror
Nov 4, Wed · Chicago Gamespace
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Exhibit
If Emmett Till Lived: Freedom on American Ground
Nov 4, Wed · Museum of Contemporary Photography
Garden Apartment
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Visual Art
Garden Apartment
Nov 4, Wed · Epiphany Center for the Arts

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Jesús Hilario-Reyes: Scores
Visual Art
Jesús Hilario-Reyes: Scores
Nov 4, Wed · Tala
Carmela Full of Wishes
Performance
Carmela Full of Wishes
Nov 4, Wed · Chicago Children's Theatre
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Exhibit
If Emmett Till Lived: Freedom on American Ground
Nov 4, Wed · Museum of Contemporary Photography
SaraNoa Mark
Visual Art
SaraNoa Mark
Nov 4, Wed · Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures
Contact Zones: Cinema of Globalization, 1989-2024
Film
Contact Zones: Cinema of Globalization, 1989-2024
Nov 4, Wed · Gene Siskel Film Center
Voices Embodied: Prognostication
Visual Art
Voices Embodied: Prognostication
Nov 4, Wed · Design Museum of Chicago
Sunday in the Park With George
Performance
Sunday in the Park With George
Nov 4, Wed · Chopin Theatre
¡TINTA ARDIENTE!: Igniting Community Through Collective Action
Visual Art
¡TINTA ARDIENTE!: Igniting Community Through Collective Action
Nov 4, Wed · National Museum of Mexican Art
Here Is Our Hole In The Ground
Visual Art
Here Is Our Hole In The Ground
Nov 4, Wed · Co-Prosperity
Retrospective
Visual Art
Retrospective
Nov 4, Wed · Prairie

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BOYNEXTDOOR Tour 'Knock On Vol.2'
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Live Music
BOYNEXTDOOR Tour 'Knock On Vol.2'
Nov 4, Wed · The Salt Shed
Rikki G. Godd (Album Release), Sarah Lutkenhaus, Mr. Yipeman, DJ Pluto
Live Music
Rikki G. Godd (Album Release), Sarah Lutkenhaus, Mr. Yipeman, DJ Pluto
Nov 4, Wed · Empty Bottle
Donny Benét with OTNES
Live Music
Donny Benét with OTNES
Nov 5, Thu · Thalia Hall
Desire / Johnny Jewel / Mothermary
Live Music
Desire / Johnny Jewel / Mothermary
Nov 5, Thu · Empty Bottle
Hard Country Honky Tonk with The Hoyle Brothers
Live Music
Hard Country Honky Tonk with The Hoyle Brothers
Nov 6, Fri · Empty Bottle
Phoebe Robinson: Feral & Fired Up!
Comedy
Phoebe Robinson: Feral & Fired Up!
Nov 6, Fri · Thalia Hall
Strapped Presents: STUFFED
Parties & Nightlife
Strapped Presents: STUFFED
Nov 6, Fri · Empty Bottle
Grrrl Power Dance Party
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Parties & Nightlife
Grrrl Power Dance Party
Nov 7, Sat · Beauty Bar Chicago
Orville Peck - Man Turned Mule Tour
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Live Music
Orville Peck - Man Turned Mule Tour
Nov 7, Sat · The Salt Shed
Agriculture, Uniform, Pure Hex
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Live Music
Agriculture, Uniform, Pure Hex
Nov 7, Sat · Empty Bottle

Live Music

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George Clanton with Ryan Hemsworth
George Clanton with Ryan Hemsworth
Wed, Nov 4 · Concord Music Hall
High Plains Ripper / Rareforms / Autoflamingo
High Plains Ripper / Rareforms / Autoflamingo
Wed, Nov 4 · Cobra Lounge
Sombr - You Are The Reason Tour
Sombr - You Are The Reason Tour
Wed, Nov 4 · United Center
My Upside Down
My Upside Down
Wed, Nov 4 · Subterranean
Eivør
Eivør
Wed, Nov 4 · Park West
Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox - The Future Is Vintage World Tour
Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox - The Future Is Vintage World Tour
Wed, Nov 4 · The Vic Theatre
BOYNEXTDOOR Tour 'Knock On Vol.2'
BOYNEXTDOOR Tour 'Knock On Vol.2'
Wed, Nov 4 · The Salt Shed
Boston Manor: "Be Nothing" 10 Year Anniversary
Boston Manor: "Be Nothing" 10 Year Anniversary
Wed, Nov 4 · Bottom Lounge
Dolly Forever: A Tribute to Dolly Parton
Dolly Forever: A Tribute to Dolly Parton
Wed, Nov 4 · City Winery Chicago
Ho99o9, N8 Noface, Slay Squad
Ho99o9, N8 Noface, Slay Squad
Wed, Nov 4 · Reggies Chicago
Viano and the Wave, D'funk and the Grease Monkeys, Blacc Kristoff
Viano and the Wave, D'funk and the Grease Monkeys, Blacc Kristoff
Wed, Nov 4 · Reggies Chicago
She's Green
She's Green
Wed, Nov 4 · Lincoln Hall
Lime Garden
Lime Garden
Wed, Nov 4 · Subterranean
Lizzy & the Triggermen
Lizzy & the Triggermen
Wed, Nov 4 · Old Town School of Folk Music
Diles Que No Me Maten
Diles Que No Me Maten
Wed, Nov 4 · Constellation Chicago
First Electric, Jasper, Rent Boy, New Goo
First Electric, Jasper, Rent Boy, New Goo
Wed, Nov 4 · Burlington Bar
Jimmy Burns – Host The Jam
Jimmy Burns – Host The Jam
Wed, Nov 4 · Buddy Guy's Legends
Rikki G. Godd (Album Release), Sarah Lutkenhaus, Mr. Yipeman, DJ Pluto
Rikki G. Godd (Album Release), Sarah Lutkenhaus, Mr. Yipeman, DJ Pluto
Wed, Nov 4 · Empty Bottle
Thoughts on Bowling, Computer, Softly, HummusVacuum
Thoughts on Bowling, Computer, Softly, HummusVacuum
Thu, Nov 5 · Cobra Lounge
Static Dress - Injury Episode USA Tour
Static Dress - Injury Episode USA Tour
Thu, Nov 5 · Bottom Lounge

Parties & Nightlife

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Love at First Snap
Love at First Snap
Wed, Nov 4 · Gertie
Real Housewives of Salt Lake City Watch Party
Real Housewives of Salt Lake City Watch Party
Wed, Nov 4 · Replay Lakeview
The Lodge Royale: A Casino Night
The Lodge Royale: A Casino Night
Fri, Nov 6 · Hyatt Lodge Oak Brook
Dance Against Fascism
Dance Against Fascism
Fri, Nov 6 · Cole's Bar
Strapped Presents: STUFFED
Strapped Presents: STUFFED
Fri, Nov 6 · Empty Bottle
Tinzo & Jojo, DJ Lady D
Tinzo & Jojo, DJ Lady D
Fri, Nov 6 · Smartbar
SpyLounge Friday ft. POPS + Friends
SpyLounge Friday ft. POPS + Friends
Fri, Nov 6 · Spybar
Great Lake Jumper DJ Set
Great Lake Jumper DJ Set
Sat, Nov 7 · Gman Tavern
Grrrl Power Dance Party
Grrrl Power Dance Party
Sat, Nov 7 · Beauty Bar Chicago
Honey Pot Performance’s “Fill the Pot” 25th Annual Fundraiser
Honey Pot Performance’s “Fill the Pot” 25th Annual Fundraiser
Sat, Nov 7 · First Church of the Brethren

Theater & Performance

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Sisters
Sisters
Wed, Nov 4 · Writers Theatre
Sunday in the Park With George
Sunday in the Park With George
Wed, Nov 4 · Chopin Theatre
Carmela Full of Wishes
Carmela Full of Wishes
Wed, Nov 4 · Chicago Children's Theatre
Adirondack Chair Circle
Adirondack Chair Circle
Wed, Nov 4 · Steppenwolf Theatre
Seeds of Service- Sowing Change: Celebrating Community Leaders in Action
Seeds of Service- Sowing Change: Celebrating Community Leaders in Action
Wed, Nov 4 · Southwest Creative Studio
Disney's Frozen The Broadway Musical
Disney's Frozen The Broadway Musical
Wed, Nov 4 · Marriott Theatre
Jekyll & Hyde (Chicago)
Jekyll & Hyde (Chicago)
Wed, Nov 4 · Broadway Playhouse
Million Dollar Quartet
Million Dollar Quartet
Wed, Nov 4 · Paramount Theatre
Summer Sunset: A Celebration, A Farewell, A Thank You
Summer Sunset: A Celebration, A Farewell, A Thank You
Wed, Nov 4 · Various -- Public Parks
David Parr: Time Traveler
David Parr: Time Traveler
Wed, Nov 4 · Chicago Magic Lounge

Readings & Talks

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Seeds of Service- Sowing Change: Celebrating Community Leaders in Action
Seeds of Service- Sowing Change: Celebrating Community Leaders in Action
Wed, Nov 4 · Southwest Creative Studio
Silent Book Club: Solo RPGs & Choose-Your-Own-Adventure
Silent Book Club: Solo RPGs & Choose-Your-Own-Adventure
Wed, Nov 4 · Beermiscuous
Since Forever Jeff Ament & Barry Ament in Conversation with Jill Hopkins at Metro
Since Forever Jeff Ament & Barry Ament in Conversation with Jill Hopkins at Metro
Wed, Nov 4 · Metro
Waygooze 2026
Waygooze 2026
Thu, Nov 5 · Various Locations -- Chicago
Abolition 101
Abolition 101
Sat, Nov 7 · Walls Turned Sideways
Paper Machete
Paper Machete
Sat, Nov 7 · The Green Mill
The Taming
The Taming
Sat, Nov 7 · The Flight Deck
A Gman Author Series Event: Maria the Pappas - Maria Pappas in Conversation with Author Mark Eleveld
A Gman Author Series Event: Maria the Pappas - Maria Pappas in Conversation with Author Mark Eleveld
Sun, Nov 8 · Gman Tavern
Radical Mothering: Caregiving and Resistance Across Prison Walls
Radical Mothering: Caregiving and Resistance Across Prison Walls
Sun, Nov 8 · Haymarket House
Silver Screen Science: Project Hail Mary
Silver Screen Science: Project Hail Mary
Sun, Nov 8 · The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center

Visual Art

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¡TINTA ARDIENTE!: Igniting Community Through Collective Action
¡TINTA ARDIENTE!: Igniting Community Through Collective Action
Wed, Nov 4 · National Museum of Mexican Art
Grace Spee: The Feminine Gothic Narrative in Survival Horror
Grace Spee: The Feminine Gothic Narrative in Survival Horror
Wed, Nov 4 · Chicago Gamespace
Retrospective
Retrospective
Wed, Nov 4 · Prairie
Or, the River
Or, the River
Wed, Nov 4 · Old Friends Gallery
Emma Stebbins: Carving Out History
Emma Stebbins: Carving Out History
Wed, Nov 4 · Richard H. Driehaus Museum
Taffy Pull
Taffy Pull
Wed, Nov 4 · Heaven Gallery
Jesús Hilario-Reyes: Scores
Jesús Hilario-Reyes: Scores
Wed, Nov 4 · Tala
Here Is Our Hole In The Ground
Here Is Our Hole In The Ground
Wed, Nov 4 · Co-Prosperity
Kenzi Shiokava
Kenzi Shiokava
Wed, Nov 4 · Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago
Voices Embodied: Prognostication
Voices Embodied: Prognostication
Wed, Nov 4 · Design Museum of Chicago

Indie Film Screenings

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Gene Siskel Film Center's 25 for 25
Gene Siskel Film Center's 25 for 25
Wed, Nov 4 · Gene Siskel Film Center
Music Box of Horrors: The Final Chapter
Music Box of Horrors: The Final Chapter
Wed, Nov 4 · Music Box Theatre
Indoor Kids: Family-Friendly Matinees
Indoor Kids: Family-Friendly Matinees
Wed, Nov 4 · Music Box Theatre
Contact Zones: Cinema of Globalization, 1989-2024
Contact Zones: Cinema of Globalization, 1989-2024
Wed, Nov 4 · Gene Siskel Film Center
Blade Runner in Concert
Blade Runner in Concert
Wed, Nov 4 · The Chicago Theatre
An Evening With John Smith
Thu, Nov 5 · Gene Siskel Film Center
2026 48 Hour Film Project
2026 48 Hour Film Project
Thu, Nov 5 · Music Box Theatre
Touki Bouki (1973) - part of Heteroglossia: Languages and Translation
Touki Bouki (1973) - part of Heteroglossia: Languages and Translation
Thu, Nov 5 · Doc Films
Shungu - FAITH IN THE UNKNOWN Live Film & Score
Shungu - FAITH IN THE UNKNOWN Live Film & Score
Thu, Nov 5 · Epiphany Center for the Arts - Epiphany Hall
Ken Russell's Pitch-Perfect Perversions: Mahler (1972)
Ken Russell's Pitch-Perfect Perversions: Mahler (1972)
Thu, Nov 5 · Doc Films

Festivals

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312 Comedy Festival 2026
312 Comedy Festival 2026
Thu, Nov 5 · Various Locations -- Chicago
Waygooze 2026
Waygooze 2026
Thu, Nov 5 · Various Locations -- Chicago
The Fall Living Room Tour 2026
The Fall Living Room Tour 2026
Thu, Nov 5 · Various Locations -- Chicago
Black Harvest Film Festival 2026
Black Harvest Film Festival 2026
Fri, Nov 6 · Gene Siskel Film Center
Gaan Mela Global Music Festival
Gaan Mela Global Music Festival
Fri, Nov 6 · United Church of Rogers Park
Diwali 2026
Diwali 2026
Sat, Nov 7 · Chicago Women's Park and Gardens
National Cuatro Festival Puertorriqueno 2026
National Cuatro Festival Puertorriqueno 2026
Sat, Nov 7 · Harris Theater for Music and Dance
Festival of Wood & Barrel-Aged Beer 2026
Festival of Wood & Barrel-Aged Beer 2026
Fri, Nov 13 · Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
Copasetic Vibrations: A Music Festival
Copasetic Vibrations: A Music Festival
Fri, Nov 13 · Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble
2026 HUMP! Film Festival in Chicago
2026 HUMP! Film Festival in Chicago
Sat, Nov 14 · Facets

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