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Things to Do in Chicago — September 2026
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Thu, Sep 10, 20265:30 PM
Concert · Chicago
Plantasia - Day 1 with Helado Tropical (Helado Negro and Reyna Tropical) / James K / Gigi Masin / Elori Saxl and Henry Solomon +more
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Thu, Sep 10, 20266:40 PM
Sports · Chicago
Chicago White Sox vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
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Thu, Sep 10, 20267:00 PM
Theatre & Show · Chicago
Drunk Shakespeare: Drunk Romeo & Juliet (21+ Event)
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Thu, Sep 10, 20267:00 PM
Theatre & Show · Chicago
Kokandy Productions Jekyll & Hyde (Chicago)
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Thu, Sep 10, 20267:00 PM
Concert · Chicago
Volumes, Until I Wake, Catsclaw, Outrun the Sunlight
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Thu, Sep 10, 20267:30 PM
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And I, You, Sung Drone, Hell of a Life, Funeral Plain
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Thu, Sep 10, 20267:30 PM
Theatre & Show · Chicago
NPRs Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!
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Thu, Sep 10, 20267:30 PM
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Vape! The Grease Parody
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Thu, Sep 10, 20268:00 PM
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The Second City's: Pandemonium, Please Hold
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Fri, Sep 11, 20261:20 PM
Sports · Chicago
Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
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Fri, Sep 11, 20265:30 PM
Concert · Chicago
Hard Country Honky Tonk with The Hoyle Brothers
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Fri, Sep 11, 20265:30 PM
Concert · Chicago
Plantasia - Day 2 with Makaya McCraven / Green-House / Precious Renee Tucker / Chee Shimizu +more
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Fri, Sep 11, 20266:00 PM
Sports · Chicago
Depaul Blue Demons Womens Volleyball vs. Central Michigan Chippewas Womens Volleyball
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Fri, Sep 11, 20266:00 PM
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Two Nights at Navy Pier: Friday (18+ Event)
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