Events and things to do in Chicago

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10th Annual River North Design District (RNDD) Fall Gallery Walk
5-8pm

10th Annual River North Design District (RNDD) Fall Gallery Walk

THE RIVER NORTH DESIGN DISTRICT HOSTS 10th ANNUAL FALL GALLERY WALK SEPTEMBER 11TH, 2026, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Happy Hour on the PATIO w/ HILLBILLY FROLIC!
5pm

Happy Hour on the PATIO w/ HILLBILLY FROLIC!

Additional Info FITZGERALDS PRESENTS A HAPPY HOUR CONCERT WITH: HILLBILLY FROLIC FREE SHOW! Click “Book Now” to reserve a table. Enjoy dinner...
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 11: SAM SALEM
7-8:30pm

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 11: SAM SALEM

Join us for great laughs right off the Magnificent Mile with the hilarious Sam Salem as your headliner!
22nd Annual Cavalcade of Authors - Printers Row Lit Fest Chicago
7-10:30pm

22nd Annual Cavalcade of Authors - Printers Row Lit Fest Chicago

Join us for a a fun filled night games and for the Midwest's largest outdoor book festival.
R&B LOVERS CRUISE
7:30-11pm

R&B LOVERS CRUISE

WHISPERS N THE DARK R&B LOVERS CRUISE
Tyler Horvath At The Lincoln Lodge
8-9:30pm

Tyler Horvath At The Lincoln Lodge

Catch Tyler Horvath bringing his hilarious comedy for a night you won’t want to miss.

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