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PHOTOGRAPH: TOP LEFT: JACLYN RIVAS; TOP RIGHT: SAVERIO TRUGLIA
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The 23 things you simply must do. Don’t East of Eden Chicago Marathon
Chicago Marathon More than 40,000 runners take to the streets of Chicago, and the spectators (i.e., us) get to whoop and holler from the sidelines. Oct 11
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Berghoff Oktoberfest Don your lederhosen and shout “Prost!” during this yearly celebration of beer, brats and Bavarian music. Sept 16–18
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Festival of Barrel Aged Beers Wood- and barrel-aged beers make the perfect fall pint, so grab a glass and enjoy a few rounds at the country’s largest brew festival. Nov 20, 21
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Enjoy a culinary smorgasbord during this massive festival in Millennium Park. Sept 25–27
Benedict Cumberbatch stars in this Shakespearean classic that is performed across the pond and broadcast around the world into movie theaters, courtesy of National Theatre Live. Oct 15
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Reeling Film Festival Celebrating its 33rd year, Reeling puts the spotlight on a bevy of LGBTQ+ films during this weeklong festival. Sept 17–24
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North America’s oldest competitive international film festival showcases smaller niche films alongside bigger indie darlings. Hell, you can even catch a premiere or two. Oct 15–29
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Chicago International Film Festival
NT Live: Hamlet Chicago Gourmet
siblings man the decks and take over Navy Pier with their brand of effortlessly cool house music. Oct 15
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Offering up panels with top chefs and purveyors in Chicago, combined with carefully curated meals, Taste Talks is back for a second helping. Oct 2–4
A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder
Family drama and illicit affairs seem downright fun in this 2014 Tony Award–winner for Best Musical. Sept 29–Oct 11
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Disclosure at Navy Pier The English electronic
Chicago Gourmet
offers up its take on John Steinbeck’s ambitious classic, adapted by ensemble member Frank Galati, who won two Tony
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Awards for Steppenwolf’s production of The Grapes of Wrath. Sept 17–Nov 15
Hubbard Street devotes its fall programming to renowned choreographer William Forsythe, including the first U.S. production of N.N.N.N. Oct 15–18
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a spotlight on functional art, sculpture objects and design at this annual exhibition. Nov 5–8
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Yo La Tengo at Vic Theatre
SOFA Packed crowds enjoy
dancing when World Breakdance Champion Flying Steps teams up with opera director Christoph Hagel to present this mash-up of music and dance. Sept 25–27
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Red Bull Flying Bach Bach meets break
Hubbard Street Fall Series
East of Eden Steppenwolf
Riot Fest
Get your punk rock on with three days of music, amusement rides, panels and more in Douglas Park. Sept 11–13
Wine Under Glass Enjoy an evening of wine and bites among the lush indoor foliage of Garfield Park Conservatory. Oct 1
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Of course you can count on horror auteur Rob Zombie to bring the gore at his Halloween blowout. Sept 25–Nov 1
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It fizzled more than it sizzled last year, but the festival has regrouped and returned, with the grand finale at Northerly Island. Sept 26
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For up-to-date event listings throughout the fall, visit
timeout.com/ chicago
Chicago Expo
Artists, curators and fans of contemporary and modern art head to Navy Pier to check out emerging talents at this major
international art fair. Sept 17–20
Explore the city behind-the- scenes at 200 buildings, many not usually open to the public, during this free 48-hour event. Oct 17, 18
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World Music Festival Chicago
Now in its 16th year, this festival brings together musicians and ensembles from more than 80 countries. Sept 11–22
Open House Chicago
Great Chicago Fire Festival
Rob Zombie’s Great American Nightmare
make us come round and check, y’hear?
stop by the Vic to promote its new album, Stuff Like That There. Nov 5
Museum Week The inaugural event
includes special offers and promotions, so it’s the perfect time to hit up that awesome exhibit you’ve been eyeing. Oct 1–7
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