White Sox host the Padres (Friday-Sunday) 

At last, our long, national nightmare is over. The South Side lays this White Sox season to rest as they clash with the underwhelming San Diego Padres this weekend.

Lincoln Park Zoo Fall Fest (Friday-Sunday)

This year’s festival features ticketed attractions throughout the zoo, including a Fun Slide, a pumpkin filled Harvest Maze, inflatable attractions, and much more. Guests can enjoy free musical entertainment, story times, professional pumpkin carvers, a pumpkin patch, and fall-themed enrichment for the animals. Get more information here!

Maneskin at Allstate Arena (Friday) 

Italy’s finest rock band is back, one year removed from a sold-out show at the Aragon. Despite Kenzie’s belief, it is them and not Rush who will be playing the Allstate Arena this Friday night. You can still grab a ticket to this event.

Run the Jewels at The Salt Shed (Friday, Saturday) 

Rap duo Run the Jewels are in the midst of a four-show run at The Salt Shed. Each night, the band will play one of their four albums in full. They close out their run at Chicago’s newest venue on Friday and Saturday with performances of RTJ 3 and 4.

Macklemore at the Aragon (Friday)

Touring the release of his new record, BEN, Macklemore returns to Chicago for the first time since his electric set last summer in Tinley Park opening for Imagine Dragons. This show is sold out, but everyone here hopes he’ll be back soon.

Nick Cave at The Auditorium Theater (Friday) 

Legendary alternative artist Nick Cave is back in Chicago for an evening at The Auditorium Theater. You can still get a ticket to this show here.

Lincoln Square Ravenswood Apple Fest (Saturday-Sunday)

The annual fall event returns to Lincoln Square for one apple-filled weekend. Shop autumnal goods at the festival’s marketplace, munch on apple-stuffed grilled cheese and apple doughnuts from local restaurants, sip cider and apple-flavored beer, catch live music performances and bring the kids for seasonal activities.

Movements at Concord Music Hall (Saturday) 

Emo-punks Movements are back in Chicago after arguably stealing the show at Riot Fest 2022. This show is sold out, but if you are going, we recommend getting there early to catch the band Heart to Gold. Expect Movements to only gain momentum from here.

Peter Gabriel at The UC (Saturday) 

Can you feel it in the air? Grab a ticket here.

AIDS Run & Walk (Saturday)

This annual 5K run/walk and 10K run will bring participants to Soldier Field, raising funds for AIDS Foundation Chicago. This year’s theme encourages the Chicagoland community to show up and show out as their most authentic selves to mobilize support for those living with HIV/AIDS.

Bears host the Broncos (Sunday)

The Toilet Bowl is here. Get ready for two awful teams battling it out in what should be a sad state of affairs.

If you are looking for your Oktoberfest fix, look to our friends at Time Out Chicago who have compiled a tremendous list of events in the city. You can view that list here.