It’s finally Halloween week, and Chicago's going full freak mode. There’s a new Padel club. There’s Rocky Horror rites. There’s a hat auction?! Let’s get into the absurdity.

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JUST ANNOUNCED

• Big Gigantic lights up The Salt Shed on November 15th with explosive beats, live sax, and high-energy visuals. We’re hooking it up and giving away 2 tickets to this epic night.*

• A new era of magic has arrived at Teatro ZinZanni. Experience comedy, cirque, and music under the twinkling lights of their historic Spiegeltent. Now playing through December 31st, enter to win tickets for your night out.*

• United Center has two new show drops coming in hot, first up, New Edition is coming to Chicago on February 4th, then Lewis Capaldi is taking the stage on April 25th

• Navy Pier is doing NYE the only way they know how: two nights of Pier Pressure. Night 1 features Subtronics and Muzz, and night 2 features Allison Wonderland with San Holo.

• Plus other just announced shows from Iron Maiden, Austra, Ghostface Killah, Marissa Nadler, The Fiery Furnaces, Courtney Marie Andrews, Fraxiom, and more!

HALLOWEEN POP-UPS

It’s your last week to do it right! Check out Chicago’s beloved spooky Halloween Pop-Ups one more time before they’re gone for the season.

• BLACK LAGOON: Through November 1st at The Parlour at The Albion Manor

• VOODOO LOUNGE: Through November 1st at Ina Mae Tavern (win)

• JACK’S PUMPKIN POP-UP: Through November 2nd at 1265 W Le Moyne St

• NEVER TRUST THE LIVING: Through November 2nd at The Dandy Crown

• FRANKENSTEIN’S MAD SCIENTIST COCKTAIL LAB: Through November 7th at 932 W Randolph St.

IN THE FUTURE

LOCALS ONLY

• The historic Portage Theater just got new ownership, and big plans to revive it as a live music + community venue. Read all about it.

• The Chicago Hat Auction returns November 4th for another community centered event. Come bid on hats for a good cause.

• Union Padel Club opens November 12th, think pickleball’s Euro cousin, but hotter. They’ve got luxe courts, cocktails, and big party energy. First-timers welcome. See what the club’s all about.

• Pickwick Vintage Show lands November 16th with racks on racks of designer, deadstock, and just-plain-weird fashion from 70+ vendors. Show up early, the good stuff goes fast.

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