Things to Do
E Illinois St (312-683-0121,
chicagofilmfestival.com). Oct 15– 29; $TBA.
International Map FairCalling all Chicago cartographers, collectors and treasure hunters. Chart a course to the Loyola University Museum of Art where 25 antique map, globe and book dealers roll out their wares. Local and international antiquarian scholars deliver a four-part lecture series and the Newberry Library adds tours of their own collection. Loyola University Museum of Art, 820 N Michigan Ave (chicagomapfair .com). Oct 23–25; weekend pass $5, tours $15.
Museum Week Top institutions team up for Chicago’s first Museum Week full of deals, events, tours and shows with extended hours and free days. Get your fill of art, history, science and nature, and bring your little ones too for special kids’ activities. Various locations (
chicagomuseumweek.com). Oct 1–7; various prices.
FREENorthalsted Halloween ParadeChicago’s best costume party is in Boystown, where all walks of life parade down Northalsted and compete to win scariest, most original, best drag or best pet costume. Anyone can register to flaunt their Hallow’s Eve finery or enjoy the show from the sidelines. Belmont St at Halsted St (
northalsted.com). Oct 31 at 8pm.
November Chicago House Speaker
Series: Caitlyn Jenner Winner of the 2015 Arthur Ashe Courage
Award, Jenner serves as keynote speaker at the 7th annual Chicago House Speaker Series Luncheon after becoming the world’s highest- profile transgender person earlier this year. The event supports the 30-year-old organization as the Midwest’s oldest provider of housing for those affected by HIV/ AIDS and LGBTQ marginalization. Chicago House is also home to the social service support program the TransLife Center. Hilton Chicago, 720 S Michigan Ave (chicagohouse .org) 11:30am–2pm. Tickets start at $200.
FREEChillfestMore than 100 local musicians play live acoustic sets in weird locations throughout Wicker
Park and Bucktown. From shops to restaurants, watch all the great talent celebrate the artistic roots of the neighborhood. Various locations (773-384-2672, chillfestchicago. com). Nov 14 noon–6pm.
FREEChicago Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony Let someone else get tangled in strings of lights and step on pointy ornaments for a change. Head to Daley Plaza to kick off the season with the annual lighting of Chicago’s iconic tree. Daley Plaza, 50 W Washington St (
themagnificentmile.com/events/ lights-festival). Nov 22 at 5:30pm.
FREEChristkindlmarket What began as a German tradition has become a favorite holiday shopping event and a reason to get out of the house in the bitter winter. Stuff your face with gingerbread and jump-start your shopping, or stick with traditional German foods while pursuing nutcrackers, cuckoo clocks and beer steins. Daley Plaza, 50 W Washington St (christkindlmarket .com). Nov 20–Dec 24.
FREE Magnificent Mile Lights FestivalGet to the Mag Mile before Black Friday takes over Michigan Avenue and watch as the street lights up for the family festival. Highlights include live music in Pioneer Court, a tree lighting parade and fireworks. Michigan Ave between the Chicago River and Oak St (themagnificent
mile.com/events/ lights-festival). Nov 21.
FREEThanksgiving Day Parade Instead of staying at home to watch the parade on TV, why not head down to State Street to see floats, marching bands and celebrities make their way through the Loop? State St from Congress Pkwy to Randolph St (
chicagofestivals.org ). Nov 26 8–11am.
Turkey Day Run Chicago Burn some calories at Chicago’s longest running Thanksgiving tradition. Take part in 5K or 8K races before Turkey Bowling, the cornhole toss or the costume contest in the Turkey Tailgate Zone. Proceeds benefit the Greater Chicago Food Depository. Cannon Dr between W Diversey and W Fullerton Pkwys (turkeyday-5k .com). Nov 26 9am.
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