7 Things to Do in Chicago This Week · October 8–11, 2026

Music & Nightlife

Venus Tour: Baby J

Baby J brings the Venus Tour to Concord Music Hall for a Saturday night show.

Saturday, October 10, 2026 Doors @ 9:00 PM · Concord Music Hall

Chris Botti

Trumpeter Chris Botti plays a multi-show run at City Winery Chicago, with shows on October 17 and 18.

Saturday, October 17, 2026 · City Winery Chicago

Date Night

Candlelight: Neo-Soul Favorites ft. Songs by Prince, Childish Gambino, & More

A candlelit concert of neo-soul favorites performed in a historic Wicker Park church, a romantic night out with live music.

Saturday, October 10, 2026 · Wicker Park Lutheran Church

Food & Drink

An Idiot's Guide to Wine

A wine class at Chop Shop that runs from October 9 through November 20.

Friday, October 9, 2026 - Friday, November 20, 2026 · Chop Shop

Outdoors & Active

Pilsen Audiobook Walk/Run with Libro.fm

A walk or run at Pilsen Community Books with Libro.fm and Read & Run Chicago, with a free Libro.fm audiobook credit offered to attendees.

Sunday, October 18, 2026 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM · Pilsen Community Books

Arts & Culture

Constructing Jathi Choreography with Harini Nilakantan

A 90-minute class where dancers learn new choreography and build combinations in the Indian classical dance form jathi, taught by Harini Nilakantan.

Saturday, October 10, 2026 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM · Kalapriya Studio, 2101 S. Wabash Ave.

Damitas Histeria (En Español)

A Spanish-language stand-up comedy show at the Chicago Improv.

Thursday, October 15, 2026 7:00 PM · Chicago Improv