Culture in Chicago this week

Lean Six Sigma for Healthcare: 1 Day Improvement Course in Chicago

Tue 27 Oct, 09:00

Regus - Chicago - 111 W. Jackson

Summary Build practical Lean Six Sigma skills to reduce delays, improve patient flow, strengthen healthcare operations in a focused 1 Day workshop Ready to secure your spot? 🎯 Register now and complete your payment securely via Stripe…

Bridge Lift Viewing from Riverwalk - Main Branch of Chicago River.

Tue 27 Oct, 09:30

DuSable Bridge

In the Fall, 28 moveable bridges are opened in sequence along the Chicago River to let the sailboats leave the harbor for the season! This year the schedule was disrupted by work on the Lake Street Bridge. Many Wednesdays bridge lifts…

Singles Meet Up at The Museum of Contemporary Art 45-55

Tue 27 Oct, 17:00

Museum Of Contemporary Art Chicago

Meet us at the Museum of Contemporary Art to catch up on recent exhibits and connect with Chicago singles, we'll end our night at Eataly. Thank you for considering coming to our meet ups, my goal is to get singles living their best lives…

FJORD

Tue 27 Oct, 17:15

Gene Siskel Film Center

Opens October 24 | Palme d’Or winner director Cristian Mungiu returns with his first English-language feature, a thought-provoking family drama starring Sebastian Stan and Renate Reinsve. The Gheorghius, a devout family led by Romanian…

WoCS Chicago x Rod Cherkas: Book Launch

Tue 27 Oct, 17:30

215 N Peoria St

WoCS Chicago and Rod Cherkas are hosting a book launch event at 215 N Peoria St. This gathering brings together the authors and publishers to celebrate the new release. The event is listed with information sourced from Luma.

Luminary Close Look: Lee Miller—Fearless

Tue 27 Oct, 18:00

Galleries 1–4

The first comprehensive survey of Lee Miller’s photographs in more than 25 years, Lee Miller: Fearless gathers together the major episodes of her singular career—from her portraiture of cultural figures like Charlie Chaplin and Pablo…

FJORD

Tue 27 Oct, 20:15

Gene Siskel Film Center

Opens October 24 | Palme d’Or winner director Cristian Mungiu returns with his first English-language feature, a thought-provoking family drama starring Sebastian Stan and Renate Reinsve. The Gheorghius, a devout family led by Romanian…

BYO Crafts Night at Oakwood 83

Tue 27 Oct, 21:00

Oakwood 83

What's Up: We're doing crafts at Oakwood 83 starting around 9pm, and going until we're crafted out. Stay as briefly or long as you like--Oakwood is open until 4am. What Should I Bring? Whatever you need to make your craft of choice. If…

4.5--5.5 mile hike out of Irene Hernandez Family Picnic Area

Wed 28 Oct, 09:00

Irene C. Hernandez Family Picnic Grove

We will leave from Irene Hernandez Family Picnic Area, which is on Foster Ave about 4500 west, in Chicago. This is the farthest south point on the North Branch Trail which goes all the way up to the Botanic Gardens. We will leave at 9 AM,…

Wednesday Afternoon Stitches

Wed 28 Oct, 13:00

Jennivee's Bakery & Cafe

Join us at Jennivee's Bakery and Cafe for crafting! They have hot and cold coffees and teas, cupcakes, pastries, and more. It's accessible by the 22, 8, and 76 busses, and is a 6 minute walk from the Wellington Brown Line or 10 minute…

FJORD

Wed 28 Oct, 17:15

Gene Siskel Film Center

Opens October 24 | Palme d’Or winner director Cristian Mungiu returns with his first English-language feature, a thought-provoking family drama starring Sebastian Stan and Renate Reinsve. The Gheorghius, a devout family led by Romanian…

Haunted House Festival at Pulaski

Wed 28 Oct, 17:30

Pulaski (Casimer) Park

Our spook-tacular Halloween Fest includes a Haunted House, Inflatables, Face Painting, and a Halloween Craft project. (Attractions Subject to Change)Tickets are $10 per person.

DROP-IN FIGURE DRAWING - Wednesdays

Wed 28 Oct, 19:00

1821 W Hubbard St

Drop-In Figure Drawing - Wednesdays! Platform Studios Chicago 1821 W Hubbard St, Suite 301, Chicago IL 60622 $20.00 In-Person • All skill levels are welcome to attend. • Attendees should bring their own drawing materials. • Easels,…

Surprise! We Made A Comedy Show

Wed 28 Oct, 20:00

Hideout Chicago

FJORD

Wed 28 Oct, 20:15

Gene Siskel Film Center

Opens October 24 | Palme d’Or winner director Cristian Mungiu returns with his first English-language feature, a thought-provoking family drama starring Sebastian Stan and Renate Reinsve. The Gheorghius, a devout family led by Romanian…

Chicago Analog Souls Silver Halide Session

Thu 29 Oct, 08:15

1802 S Wabash Ave

Whether you are a longtime darkroom printer or someone who just picked up their first vintage rangefinder, I would love to have you join us for our next Chicago Analog Souls silver halide session. This is an informal gathering for those…

14th Annual Health Equity Symposium - 2026

Thu 29 Oct, 09:00

Chicago · Obama Presidential Center

“BUILDING COMMUNITIES OF RESOURCES”

Twilight Nature Walk

Thu 29 Oct, 17:00

Rosehill Cemetery

Third Annual Twilight Nature Walk at Rosehill Cemetery Join the Chicago Council on Science and Technology on Thursday, October 29th, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM for the third annual Twilight Nature Walk at Rosehill Cemetery, an evening of…

WiCyS Chicago presents: Unmasking the Three Ghosts of Security

Thu 29 Oct, 17:00

Morningstar

In modern cybersecurity, isolated teams leave behind dangerous blind spots—the "ghosts" lurking within your infrastructure. Join our panel of security leaders as we unmask the disconnect between Threat Intelligence, Proactive Hunting, and…

FJORD

Thu 29 Oct, 17:15

Gene Siskel Film Center

Opens October 24 | Palme d’Or winner director Cristian Mungiu returns with his first English-language feature, a thought-provoking family drama starring Sebastian Stan and Renate Reinsve. The Gheorghius, a devout family led by Romanian…