8 Things to Do in Chicago This Week · November 5–8, 2026

Music & Nightlife

Jai Wolf: 10 Year Anniversary Tour with CONRAD.

Jai Wolf marks ten years with a anniversary tour stop at Concord Music Hall, with CONRAD. joining the bill.

Friday, November 6, 2026 8:00 PM · Concord Music Hall

Orville Peck - Man Turned Mule Tour

Orville Peck brings his Man Turned Mule tour to The Salt Shed for a Saturday night show.

Saturday, November 7, 2026 · The Salt Shed

Ami Taf Ra & Kamasi Washington: The Profit & The Madman

Ami Taf Ra and Kamasi Washington present a four-show run at City Winery Chicago.

November 13 & 14, 2026 · City Winery Chicago

Arts & Culture

Rohan Joshi: Getting There

Comedian Rohan Joshi performs his Getting There set at the Chicago Improv.

Thursday, November 19, 2026 7:00 PM · Chicago Improv

Free Events

Puerto Rican Arts Alliance: Studio Arts Program

A free open art space for creative expression for people ages 12-25, with painting, drawing, printmaking and more.

Saturday, November 7, 2026 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM

Festivals & Special Events

2026 True Chicago Conference with Ravyn Lenae

A full-day conference featuring Ravyn Lenae at the Forum at the Obama Presidential Center.

Saturday, November 7, 2026 10 AM - 5 PM · The Forum at The Obama Presidential Center

Food & Drink

BYOB Mask Bar Fundraising Happy Hour at Scratch Goods

A BYOB self-care happy hour in the West Loop that raises funds for Read & Run Chicago programming.

Wednesday, November 11, 2026 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM · Scratch Goods, West Loop

Outdoors & Active

Running Tour of Ensemble-Made Chicago

Read & Run Chicago's fall 2026 signature event: a running tour of Ensemble-Made Chicago.

Sunday, November 15, 2026 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM