312 Comedy Festival (now-Sunday)
The 312 Comedy Festival, which features performers such as Nate Bargatze, Hannibal Buress, Michael Che, and others, is in full swing now through Sunday. A full list of the outstanding comedy lineup can be found here.
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents The Greatest Show On Earth (Friday-Sunday)
The circus is coming to town as Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents a reimagined version of The Greatest Show on Earth from November 3-5. The new tour won’t have any animals, but instead feature musical performances blended with aerial artistry, modern comedy and never-before-seen acts on highwire, trapeze, bicycles and more. Performers include Wesley Williams, a One Wheel Wonder who will ride unicycles and attempt to set a new world record, and the Lopez Family, sixth-generation circus artists who will take the show to new heights with never-before-attempted stunts on a triangular highwire.
Marvelous 3 at House of Blues (Friday, Saturday)
Marvelous 3 are back on the road and celebrating 25 years of Hey!, the band’s standout record. This two night celebration goes down at the House of Blues and you can grab a ticket here.
Chicago Toy & Game Fair (Saturday, Sunday)
Chicago is the birthplace of the Lite Brite, Radio Flyer Wagons, Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots, Lincoln Logs and Beanie Babies, so it’s not surprising that the city has its own toy and game fair. The two-day event welcomes kids and their parents to test some of the latest toys while taking in events like a Cow Pie Catapults tournament, a fashion show and a young inventor challenge. There will also be a beer and board game garden for adults.
Iowa vs. Northwestern at Wrigley Field (Saturday)
Football is back at Wrigley! Will “Shreking” rear its ugly head? Lord, we hope not.
Corrosion of Conformity at Avondale Music Hall (Saturday)
Longtime favorite of both Brian & Case the Producer, Corrosion of Conformity roll into Avondale Music Hall on Saturday for a lovely evening of aggressive music. They headline Heavy Chicago, a wonderful get-together of hard-hitting, riff-heavy bands. Grab a ticket here.
Royal & the Serpent at SubT (Saturday)
After a summer spent on the road with Fall Out Boy, Royal & the Serpent are back in town for a headlining gig at SubT in Wicker Park. This event is sold out.
The Hives at Bottom Lounge (Sunday)
Countdown to shutdown! The Hives are back in Chicago for the first time since 2019 in celebration of their excellent new album, The Death of Randy Fitzsimmons. This event is sold out.
Slaughter Beach, Dog at Thalia Hall (Sunday)
One of the finest alt-country acts in recent memory, Slaughter Beach, Dog roll into Thalia Hall for a sold-out concert on Sunday night. The band, led by Jake Ewald, formerly of beloved emo band Modern Baseball, has put forth one of their finest releases ever with this year’s Crying, Laughing, Waving, Smiling.
Hot Chocolate Run (Sunday)
What’s the ultimate reward for finishing a 5K or 15K race? If you answered “chocolate,” then you should probably sign up for the Hot Chocolate 5K/15K, an annual race that lets participants indulge in all types of sweet treats once the running is over. Participants get a race-themed hoodie, a medal the looks like a cup of hot cocoa and access to post-race gathering where the chocolate goodies will be served.
Join Q101 at the NASCAR Cup Series Race Championship Watch Party (Sunday)
WIN THE FIRST PAIR OF 2024 NASCAR STREET RACE TICKETS. Join Q101 at The Sports Corner Bar & Grill located at 956 W Addison in Chicago, on Sunday, November 5th from 2:00pm to 7:30pm for an adrenaline-packed event like no other! We’re teaming up with NASCAR Chicago to bring you the NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race Watch Party!
