Dozin’ with the Dinos (Friday-Sunday)

Families with kids ages 6-12 are invited for an evening of fun at the Field Museum! Dissect owl pellets, talk with museum scientists and see the museum in a whole new way. Tickets are available here.

A Conversation with Larry David (Friday and Saturday)

Spend an evening with comedian Larry David as he talks about his time in Seinfeld, Curb Your Enthusiasm and more! Tickets are available here.

Chicago International REEL Shorts Film Festival (Friday and Saturday)

 Celebrate short films from around the world this weekend at the Chicago International REEL Shorts Film Festival. The fest takes place at Chicago Filmmakers in Edgewater for a variety of shorts. Tickets are available here.

Orchid at Metro (Saturday)

Legendary screamo band Orchid returns to Chicago for the first time in a very long time. Limited tickets remain for this show.

WeishFest at The Salt Shed with O.A.R., Wilderado, and more! (Saturday) 

Featuring a unique lineup of music and an atmosphere unlike any other, with crowd favorites, O.A.R., GRAMMY-nominated superstar MIKE POSNER,  Indie-folk sensation WILDERADO and folk-pop up and comer, HANS WILLIAMS. All WeishFest proceeds benefit Weish4Ever’s mission of uplifting families battling cancer, helping bring support to more than 600 families facing cancer with financial gifts totaling over $3 million.

Bram Stoker’s Dracula in Concert (Saturday) 

Experience Francis Ford Coppola’s film in a whole new way as the Chicago Philharmonic plays the score in sync. Tickets are available here.

Handmade Market Chicago (Saturday)

 Head to the Empty Bottle this Saturday from noon to 4pm for Handmade Market Chicago. Find unique gifts and sip on mimosas at this free event.

Wines in the Wild (Saturday)

 Spend a relaxed evening at Brookfield Zoo sampling wine and hanging with wildlife! The event runs from 6pm to 10pm and features a silent auction. 

West Loop Beer & Pizza Fest (Saturday)

Hang out at restaurant PB&J for an afternoon of food and drinks! Sample a variety of beer and pizza pairings from 1-4pm, or get VIP for a little more! Tickets are available here.

Chicago Toy & Game Fair (Saturday and Sunday)

Kids and adults alike are invited to the Donald E Stephens Convention center for a weekend of entertainment! Sample toys old and new all weekend long, plus adults can enjoy a beverage and board game zone. Tickets are available here.

Renegade Craft Fair (Saturday and Sunday) 

Head to the West Loop this weekend for a special fall craft fair! Renegade takes over Morgan Manufacturing with 170 vendor booths and countless homemade gifts. The fair runs 11am-5pm each day.

Bears host the Patriots (Sunday)

Look, the Bears season relies on this game. They need it. They need to win, and they need to win big.