{"id":4139,"date":"2026-09-27T05:05:44","date_gmt":"2026-09-27T05:05:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/resources.onestowatch.com\/best-chicago-weekend-activities\/"},"modified":"2026-09-27T05:05:44","modified_gmt":"2026-09-27T05:05:44","slug":"best-chicago-weekend-activities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/onestowatch.com\/live\/best-chicago-weekend-activities\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend Oct 16\u201317"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 id=\"key-takeaways\">Key Takeaways<\/h2><ul><li>The weekend of October 16\u201318, 2026 brings Open House Chicago, the Chicago International Film Festival, and a packed live-music schedule across the city.<\/li><li>Friday night has the highest concentration of concerts, with Tinashe at The Salt Shed leading a lineup that includes Medium Build, King\u2019s X, Summer Walker, and Charlotte de Witte.<\/li><li>Saturday highlights Open House Chicago\u2019s free architecture access across 30 neighborhoods, plus Suki Waterhouse at the Aragon Ballroom and deadmau5 at Navy Pier.<\/li><li>Sunday programming features the film festival\u2019s Physical Media Fair, gospel brunch at House of Blues, and post-rock from Movements at The Salt Shed.<\/li><li>OnesToWatch Live keeps Chicago concertgoers updated on major live-music weekends and provides a central place to secure tickets before they sell out.<\/li><\/ul><p><a href=\"Depends on the ticket link\" class=\"solid-button\">Browse Tickets On OnesToWatch Live<\/a><\/p><h2>Quick Ticket Links For The Weekend<\/h2><p>Below are the highest-demand shows for the weekend, listed in order of popularity. Secure your tickets early before exploring the full guide.<\/p><p><strong>Tinashe \u2014 A Night With A Popstar Tour | Friday, October 16, 2026 | The Salt Shed Indoors, Chicago<\/strong><\/p><p>Preview Tinashe\u2019s live energy before heading to the show:<\/p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/onestowatch-v2\/artist_74_img_tile.jpg\" alt=\"Tinashe\" \/><p><a href=\"https:\/\/ticketmaster.evyy.net\/c\/6581772\/264167\/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Ftinashe-one-night-with-a-popstar-chicago-illinois-10-16-2026%2Fevent%2F040064F4C56FC327&amp;utm_medium=affiliate\" class=\"solid-button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Get Tinashe Tickets<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Suki Waterhouse \u2014 The Loveland Tour | Saturday, October 17 | Aragon Ballroom, Chicago<\/strong><\/p><p>Get a sense of Suki Waterhouse\u2019s live set before you go:<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/ticketmaster.evyy.net\/c\/6581772\/264167\/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fsuki-waterhouse-the-loveland-tour-chicago-illinois-10-17-2026%2Fevent%2F04006498B69AC853&amp;utm_medium=affiliate\" class=\"solid-button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Get Suki Waterhouse Tickets<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Medium Build (with Bella White) | Friday, October 16 | Metro, Chicago<\/strong><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/ticketmaster.evyy.net\/c\/6581772\/264167\/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A7PV4O&amp;utm_medium=affiliate\" class=\"solid-button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Get Medium Build Tickets<\/a><\/p><p><strong>King&#8217;s X | Friday, October 16 | House of Blues Chicago<\/strong><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/ticketmaster.evyy.net\/c\/6581772\/264167\/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fkings-x-chicago-illinois-10-16-2026%2Fevent%2F04006504BC0F9C3E&amp;utm_medium=affiliate\" class=\"solid-button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Get King\u2019s X Tickets<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Brad Williams \u2014 The Tall Tales Tour | Friday, October 16 | The Chicago Theatre<\/strong><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/ticketmaster.evyy.net\/c\/6581772\/264167\/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fbrad-williams-the-tall-tales-tour-chicago-illinois-10-16-2026%2Fevent%2F0700636BC5067150&amp;utm_medium=affiliate\" class=\"solid-button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Get Brad Williams Tickets<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Summer Walker | Friday, October 16, 2026 | Credit Union 1 Arena at UIC<\/strong><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/ticketmaster.evyy.net\/c\/6581772\/264167\/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fsummer-walker-chicago-illinois-10-16-2026%2Fevent%2F040064D7A0B27B7F&amp;utm_medium=affiliate\" class=\"solid-button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Get Summer Walker Tickets<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Charlotte de Witte | Friday, October 16, 2026 | Navy Pier<\/strong><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/ticketmaster.evyy.net\/c\/6581772\/264167\/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A7Ps0v&amp;utm_medium=affiliate\" class=\"solid-button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Get Charlotte de Witte Tickets<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Subtronics | Friday\u2013Sunday, October 16\u201318, 2026 | Radius Chicago<\/strong><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/ticketmaster.evyy.net\/c\/6581772\/264167\/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A7PIO3&amp;utm_medium=affiliate\" class=\"solid-button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Subtronics Tickets \u2014 Friday<\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/ticketmaster.evyy.net\/c\/6581772\/264167\/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A7PIOY&amp;utm_medium=affiliate\" class=\"solid-button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Subtronics Tickets \u2014 Saturday<\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/ticketmaster.evyy.net\/c\/6581772\/264167\/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A7PtZI&amp;utm_medium=affiliate\" class=\"solid-button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Subtronics Tickets \u2014 Sunday<\/a><\/p><p><strong>deadmau5 | Saturday, October 17, 2026 | Navy Pier<\/strong><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/ticketmaster.evyy.net\/c\/6581772\/264167\/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A7Psx4&amp;utm_medium=affiliate\" class=\"solid-button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Get deadmau5 Tickets<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Movements \u2014 Happier Now USA Tour | Sunday, October 18 | The Salt Shed Indoors<\/strong><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/ticketmaster.evyy.net\/c\/6581772\/264167\/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fmovements-happier-now-usa-tour-chicago-illinois-10-18-2026%2Fevent%2F040064A7E5646845&amp;utm_medium=affiliate\" class=\"solid-button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Get Movements Tickets<\/a><\/p><p><strong>The World Famous Gospel Brunch at House of Blues Chicago | Sunday, October 18, 2026 | House of Blues Chicago<\/strong><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/ticketmaster.evyy.net\/c\/6581772\/264167\/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fworld-famous-gospel-brunch-at-house-chicago-illinois-10-18-2026%2Fevent%2F040064E9C861D9D5&amp;utm_medium=affiliate\" class=\"solid-button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Get Gospel Brunch Tickets<\/a><\/p><figure style=\"text-align: center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/onestowatch-v2\/artist_74_img_tile.jpg\" alt=\"artist 74 img tile\" style=\"max-height: 500px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/figure><h2>Friday, October 16 \u2014 Live Music And Comedy Highlights<\/h2><p>Friday is the most music-heavy night of the weekend, with headliners across major Chicago venue clusters from River North to Pilsen.<\/p><ol><li><strong>Tinashe \u2014 A Night With A Popstar | The Salt Shed Indoors (Shed), Chicago<\/strong>. Tinashe brings her A Night With A Popstar tour to The Salt Shed Indoors on Friday, October 16, 2026. The venue\u2019s reputation for clear sound makes it a strong match for her catalog, which spans R&amp;B, pop, and dance. This booking stands as Friday\u2019s highest-profile concert.<\/li><\/ol><p><a href=\"https:\/\/ticketmaster.evyy.net\/c\/6581772\/264167\/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Ftinashe-one-night-with-a-popstar-chicago-illinois-10-16-2026%2Fevent%2F040064F4C56FC327&amp;utm_medium=affiliate\" class=\"solid-button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Get Tinashe Tickets<\/a><\/p><ol start=\"2\"><li><strong>Medium Build (with Bella White) | Metro, Chicago<\/strong>. Medium Build headlines Metro on Friday, October 16, with Bella White in support. Metro, across from Wrigley Field in Lakeview, is one of Chicago\u2019s most storied mid-size rooms. Medium Build\u2019s indie-folk-adjacent writing pairs cleanly with Bella White\u2019s country-leaning songs, creating a cohesive double bill.<\/li><\/ol><p><a href=\"https:\/\/ticketmaster.evyy.net\/c\/6581772\/264167\/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A7PV4O&amp;utm_medium=affiliate\" class=\"solid-button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Get Medium Build Tickets<\/a><\/p><ol start=\"3\"><li><strong>King&#8217;s X | House of Blues Chicago, River North<\/strong>. King\u2019s X plays House of Blues Chicago on Friday, October 16. The band\u2019s mix of hard rock, progressive touches, and three-part harmonies has sustained a dedicated audience for decades. House of Blues at 329 N Dearborn St suits their catalog and fanbase.<\/li><\/ol><p><a href=\"https:\/\/ticketmaster.evyy.net\/c\/6581772\/264167\/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fkings-x-chicago-illinois-10-16-2026%2Fevent%2F04006504BC0F9C3E&amp;utm_medium=affiliate\" class=\"solid-button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Get King\u2019s X Tickets<\/a><\/p><ol start=\"4\"><li><strong>Summer Walker | Credit Union 1 Arena at UIC, Chicago<\/strong>. Summer Walker performs at Credit Union 1 Arena at UIC on Friday, October 16, 2026, with a 7:30 PM CDT start time. The arena setting reflects her status as one of the most commercially successful R&amp;B artists of the current era.<\/li><\/ol><p><a href=\"https:\/\/ticketmaster.evyy.net\/c\/6581772\/264167\/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fsummer-walker-chicago-illinois-10-16-2026%2Fevent%2F040064D7A0B27B7F&amp;utm_medium=affiliate\" class=\"solid-button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Get Summer Walker Tickets<\/a><\/p><ol start=\"5\"><li><strong>Charlotte de Witte | Navy Pier, Chicago<\/strong>. Belgian techno artist Charlotte de Witte headlines East End Plaza at Navy Pier on Friday, October 16, 2026. Her relentless, industrial-leaning techno sets stand out from the weekend\u2019s other offerings and attract the city\u2019s electronic music fans.<\/li><\/ol><p><a href=\"https:\/\/ticketmaster.evyy.net\/c\/6581772\/264167\/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A7Ps0v&amp;utm_medium=affiliate\" class=\"solid-button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Get Charlotte de Witte Tickets<\/a><\/p><ol start=\"6\"><li><strong>Branford Marsalis | Symphony Center, Chicago<\/strong>. Jazz saxophonist Branford Marsalis appears with the Branford Marsalis Quartet and vocalist Dianne Reeves at Symphony Center\u2019s Orchestra Hall on Friday, October 16, 2026, at 8:00 PM. Earlier that day, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, led by Giancarlo Guerrero with violinist Anne Akiko Meyers, presents a separate 1:30 PM program at the same venue at 220 S Michigan Ave.<\/li><\/ol><p><a href=\"https:\/\/ticketmaster.evyy.net\/c\/6581772\/264167\/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1AAZkpf&amp;utm_medium=affiliate\" class=\"solid-button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Get Branford Marsalis Tickets<\/a><\/p><ol start=\"7\"><li><strong>Osees (with Traps PS) | Thalia Hall, Pilsen \u2014 SOLD OUT<\/strong>. Osees featuring Brigid Dawson, with Traps PS in support, play Thalia Hall on Friday, October 16. The show is sold out, but its Pilsen location makes it useful to note for anyone already in the neighborhood.<\/li><\/ol><ol start=\"8\"><li><strong>Horse Jumper of Love | Empty Bottle, Chicago \u2014 SOLD OUT<\/strong>. Horse Jumper of Love plays Empty Bottle in Chicago on Friday, October 16, 2026, and that show is sold out. The band returns to Empty Bottle on Saturday, October 17, and that date is also sold out.<\/li><\/ol><ol start=\"9\"><li><strong>Subtronics | Radius Chicago<\/strong>. Subtronics plays Radius Chicago on Friday, October 16, 2026, with a second show on Saturday, October 17, 2026. Radius ranks among Chicago\u2019s largest dedicated electronic music venues.<\/li><\/ol><p><a href=\"https:\/\/ticketmaster.evyy.net\/c\/6581772\/264167\/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A7PIO3&amp;utm_medium=affiliate\" class=\"solid-button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Get Subtronics Friday Tickets<\/a><\/p><ol start=\"10\"><li><strong>Brad Williams \u2014 The Tall Tales Tour | The Chicago Theatre<\/strong>. Comedian Brad Williams brings The Tall Tales Tour to The Chicago Theatre on Friday, October 16. The historic State Street venue offers strong sightlines from most sections, which suits a stand-up format.<\/li><\/ol><p><a href=\"https:\/\/ticketmaster.evyy.net\/c\/6581772\/264167\/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fbrad-williams-the-tall-tales-tour-chicago-illinois-10-16-2026%2Fevent%2F0700636BC5067150&amp;utm_medium=affiliate\" class=\"solid-button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Get Brad Williams Tickets<\/a><\/p><ol start=\"11\"><li><strong>Grateful String Band | Garcia&#8217;s Chicago<\/strong>. The Grateful String Band plays Garcia\u2019s Chicago on Friday, October 16, offering an acoustic, Grateful Dead-adjacent set for jam fans.<\/li><\/ol><p><a href=\"https:\/\/ticketmaster.evyy.net\/c\/6581772\/264167\/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fgrateful-string-band-chicago-illinois-10-16-2026%2Fevent%2F040064F5F25854FD&amp;utm_medium=affiliate\" class=\"solid-button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Get Grateful String Band Tickets<\/a><\/p><ol start=\"12\"><li><strong>Hey, Nothing (with Crisis Crew) | Bottom Lounge, Chicago<\/strong>. Hey, Nothing headlines Bottom Lounge on Friday, October 16, with Crisis Crew in support.<\/li><\/ol><p><a href=\"https:\/\/ticketmaster.evyy.net\/c\/6581772\/264167\/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketweb.com%2Fevent%2Fhey-nothing-the-hound-bottom-lounge-tickets%2F14976983&amp;utm_medium=affiliate\" class=\"solid-button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Get Hey, Nothing Tickets<\/a><\/p><ol start=\"13\"><li><strong>Umru | Outset, Chicago<\/strong>. Producer and DJ Umru plays Outset in Chicago on Friday, October 16, 2026, at 7:00 PM as part of the Capacity X Hidden Ideas event with EQ.<\/li><\/ol><p><a href=\"https:\/\/ticketmaster.evyy.net\/c\/6581772\/264167\/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fcapacity-x-hidden-ideas-umru-eq-chicago-illinois-10-16-2026%2Fevent%2F04006513BEAD5B1E&amp;utm_medium=affiliate\" class=\"solid-button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Get Umru Tickets<\/a><\/p><ol start=\"14\"><li><strong>Joe Dombrowski | The Den Theatre, Wicker Park<\/strong>. Comedian Joe Dombrowski, named one of <a href=\"https:\/\/thedentheatre.com\/inside-the-den\/2026\/the-best-comedy-shows-to-see-this-fall\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Variety\u2019s Top 10 Comics to Watch<\/a>, runs October 14\u201318, 2026, at The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Wicker Park. Friday and Saturday nights fall within the run, with a final show on October 18.<\/li><\/ol><ol start=\"15\"><li><strong>Second City | Second City Chicago Mainstage<\/strong>. Second City presents two performances of its Mainstage 114th Revue, Pandemonium, Please Hold, on Friday, October 16, 2026, at 6:30 PM and 9:30 PM at 230 W North Ave.<\/li><\/ol><p><a href=\"https:\/\/ticketmaster.evyy.net\/c\/6581772\/264167\/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A7rep9&amp;utm_medium=affiliate\" class=\"solid-button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Get Second City Tickets<\/a><\/p><p>Additional Friday programming includes Drunk Shakespeare at The Lion Theatre, Off Book at Vic Theatre, Kokandy Productions\u2019 Jekyll &amp; Hyde at Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place, Vape! The Grease Parody at the Apollo Theater, Waitress at the James M. Nederlander Theatre, The Winter\u2019s Tale and Play On! at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, and the Professional Fighters League MMA at Wintrust Arena.<\/p><p>Saturday shifts the focus toward architecture and film while keeping a full slate of concerts across the city.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aga-native-youtube-container wp-embed-responsive is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube aga-native-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Tinashe - 2 On (Official Video) ft. SchoolBoy Q\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-s7TCuCpB5c?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=-s7TCuCpB5c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Watch on YouTube<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2>Saturday, October 17 \u2014 Open House Chicago, Film Festival, And Live Music<\/h2><p><a href=\"https:\/\/openhousechicago.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Open House Chicago 2026<\/a> is the 16th annual edition of the free architecture festival presented by the Chicago Architecture Center. It runs Saturday 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Sunday 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with no registration required. More than 200 locations across 30 neighborhoods open their doors, including 20 new sites. Anchoring in one or two neighborhood clusters works better than trying to cross the city repeatedly.<\/p><p>Suggested neighborhood clusters for Saturday Open House Chicago exploration:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Downtown \/ Loop:<\/strong> Thirty-two locations, including the Chicago Board of Trade, Auditorium Theater, FarmZero, and the Broadway In Chicago Cadillac Palace Theatre, which joins the festival in 2026.<\/li><li><strong>Near North Side:<\/strong> Thirteen locations, with new sites such as the Woman\u2019s Athletic Club of Chicago and Chicago Fire FC\u2019s Dear Chicago Experience Center.<\/li><li><strong>Near West Side:<\/strong> Thirteen locations, including the Blackhawks Ice Center, Windy City Bird Lab, and Olson Kundig among the listed sites.<\/li><li><strong>Bronzeville \/ Kenwood:<\/strong> Ten locations, including the Muddy Waters MOJO Museum and the Bronzeville Black Metropolis National Heritage Area Headquarters, both new in 2026.<\/li><li><strong>Woodlawn:<\/strong> Features the \u201cBuilt on Belief\u201d program, with Narrow Bridge Arts Club, First Presbyterian Church of Chicago, and Oak Woods Cemetery presenting site-specific exhibitions on how faith communities have shaped the South Side.<\/li><\/ul><p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/chicagofilmfestival.com\/festival\/physical-media-fair\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">62nd Chicago International Film Festival\u2019s inaugural Physical Media Fair<\/a> runs October 17\u201318 at 1511 N. Halsted St., near AMC NEWCITY 14. Saturday programming includes Pop-Up Conversations and Film Trivia from 12:00\u20134:00 PM and a Physical Media Swap from 5:00\u20138:00 PM in partnership with Revolution Brewing. Entry is free and open to the public. At the broader festival, individual screening tickets cost $26 and are redeemable at venues including AMC NEWCITY 14, Music Box Theatre, Gene Siskel Film Center, and UChicago\u2019s Logan Center for the Arts.<\/p><ol><li><strong>Suki Waterhouse \u2014 The Loveland Tour | Aragon Ballroom, Chicago<\/strong>. Suki Waterhouse brings The Loveland Tour to the Aragon Ballroom on Saturday, October 17. The Aragon\u2019s ornate interior and capacity align with her current touring level. Her songwriting moves between indie pop and dream-folk, with a live show that has built a strong reputation.<\/li><\/ol><p><a href=\"https:\/\/ticketmaster.evyy.net\/c\/6581772\/264167\/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fsuki-waterhouse-the-loveland-tour-chicago-illinois-10-17-2026%2Fevent%2F04006498B69AC853&amp;utm_medium=affiliate\" class=\"solid-button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Get Suki Waterhouse Tickets<\/a><\/p><ol start=\"2\"><li><strong>deadmau5 | Navy Pier, Chicago<\/strong>. deadmau5 performs at East End Plaza at Navy Pier on Saturday, October 17, 2026. His set follows Charlotte de Witte\u2019s Friday appearance at the same site, turning Navy Pier into a two-night electronic hub for the weekend.<\/li><\/ol><p><a href=\"https:\/\/ticketmaster.evyy.net\/c\/6581772\/264167\/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A7Psx4&amp;utm_medium=affiliate\" class=\"solid-button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Get deadmau5 Tickets<\/a><\/p><ol start=\"3\"><li><strong>Rocket From the Crypt \u2014 Scream, Frankenstein, Scream! Tour 2026 | Metro, Chicago (18+)<\/strong>. Rocket From the Crypt plays Metro on Saturday, October 17, 2026, with an 8:30 PM start time as part of the Scream, Frankenstein, Scream! Tour 2026. The show is 18 and over.<\/li><\/ol><p><a href=\"https:\/\/ticketmaster.evyy.net\/c\/6581772\/264167\/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1AAZK1F&amp;utm_medium=affiliate\" class=\"solid-button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Get Rocket From The Crypt Tickets<\/a><\/p><ol start=\"4\"><li><strong>Subtronics | Radius Chicago<\/strong>. Subtronics returns to Radius Chicago on Saturday, October 17, for the second night of the run.<\/li><\/ol><p><a href=\"https:\/\/ticketmaster.evyy.net\/c\/6581772\/264167\/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A7PIOY&amp;utm_medium=affiliate\" class=\"solid-button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Get Subtronics Saturday Tickets<\/a><\/p><ol start=\"5\"><li><strong>Jesse Welles | The Salt Shed Indoors, Chicago<\/strong>. Jesse Welles, presented by XRT, plays The Salt Shed Indoors in Chicago on Saturday, October 17, 2026.<\/li><\/ol><p><a href=\"https:\/\/ticketmaster.evyy.net\/c\/6581772\/264167\/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fjesse-welles-presented-by-xrt-chicago-illinois-10-17-2026%2Fevent%2F04006471FF4FB554&amp;utm_medium=affiliate\" class=\"solid-button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Get Jesse Welles Tickets<\/a><\/p><ol start=\"6\"><li><strong>Knox | House of Blues Chicago<\/strong>. Knox headlines House of Blues Chicago on Saturday, October 17, 2026.<\/li><\/ol><p><a href=\"https:\/\/ticketmaster.evyy.net\/c\/6581772\/264167\/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fknox-chicago-illinois-10-17-2026%2Fevent%2F040064E7C54FB76A&amp;utm_medium=affiliate\" class=\"solid-button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Get Knox Tickets<\/a><\/p><ol start=\"7\"><li><strong>Catch Your Breath (with TX2) | Vic Theatre, Chicago<\/strong>. Catch Your Breath plays Vic Theatre on Saturday, October 17, with TX2 in support.<\/li><\/ol><p><a href=\"https:\/\/ticketmaster.evyy.net\/c\/6581772\/264167\/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A7PvCa&amp;utm_medium=affiliate\" class=\"solid-button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Get Catch Your Breath Tickets<\/a><\/p><ol start=\"8\"><li><strong>Prayers (with DEVORA and CHRIZ AMAYA) | Bottom Lounge, Chicago<\/strong>. Prayers bring their No Tengo Calma Tour 2026 to Bottom Lounge on Saturday, October 17, with DEVORA and CHRIZ AMAYA in support.<\/li><\/ol><p><a href=\"https:\/\/ticketmaster.evyy.net\/c\/6581772\/264167\/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketweb.com%2Fevent%2Fprayers-no-tengo-calma-bottom-lounge-tickets%2F15014093&amp;utm_medium=affiliate\" class=\"solid-button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Get Prayers Tickets<\/a><\/p><ol start=\"9\"><li><strong>Oso Oso | Reggies Rock Club, Chicago<\/strong>. Oso Oso plays Reggies Rock Club on Saturday, October 17.<\/li><\/ol><p><a href=\"https:\/\/ticketmaster.evyy.net\/c\/6581772\/264167\/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketweb.com%2Fevent%2Foso-oso-leisure-hour-bad-reggies-rock-club-tickets%2F15043713%3FREFERRAL_ID%3Dtmfeed&amp;utm_medium=affiliate\" class=\"solid-button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Get Oso Oso Tickets<\/a><\/p><ol start=\"10\"><li><strong>Horse Jumper of Love | Empty Bottle, Chicago \u2014 SOLD OUT<\/strong>. Horse Jumper of Love returns to Empty Bottle on Saturday, October 17, 2026, and this show is also sold out.<\/li><\/ol><ol start=\"11\"><li><strong>Ben Schwartz | The Chicago Theatre<\/strong>. Comedian and actor Ben Schwartz plays The Chicago Theatre on Saturday, October 17.<\/li><\/ol><p><a href=\"https:\/\/ticketmaster.evyy.net\/c\/6581772\/264167\/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fben-schwartz-friends-chicago-illinois-10-17-2026%2Fevent%2F07006445AC3D5B1E&amp;utm_medium=affiliate\" class=\"solid-button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Get Ben Schwartz Tickets<\/a><\/p><ol start=\"12\"><li><strong>Cedric The Entertainer | Wintrust Arena, Chicago<\/strong>. Cedric The Entertainer headlines the Sweetest Day Comedy Jam at Wintrust Arena in Chicago on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 8:00 PM.<\/li><\/ol><p><a href=\"https:\/\/ticketmaster.evyy.net\/c\/6581772\/264167\/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fsweetest-day-comedy-jam-chicago-illinois-10-17-2026%2Fevent%2F0700650BADFC43DD&amp;utm_medium=affiliate\" class=\"solid-button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Get Sweetest Day Comedy Jam Tickets<\/a><\/p><ol start=\"13\"><li><strong>Chicago Blackhawks vs. Dallas Stars | United Center, Chicago<\/strong>. The Chicago Blackhawks host the Dallas Stars at United Center on Saturday, October 17, adding a major sports option to an already full day.<\/li><\/ol><p><a href=\"https:\/\/ticketmaster.evyy.net\/c\/6581772\/264167\/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fchicago-blackhawks-vs-dallas-stars-chicago-illinois-10-17-2026%2Fevent%2F040064F0903F77D5&amp;utm_medium=affiliate\" class=\"solid-button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Get Blackhawks Tickets<\/a><\/p><ol start=\"14\"><li><strong>Kidd G \u2014 The Forever Bender Tour | Outset, Chicago<\/strong>. Kidd G brings The Forever Bender Tour to Outset in Chicago on Saturday, October 17, 2026, with a 6:30 PM CDT start.<\/li><\/ol><p><a href=\"https:\/\/ticketmaster.evyy.net\/c\/6581772\/264167\/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fkidd-g-the-forever-bender-tour-chicago-illinois-10-17-2026%2Fevent%2F040064F91F31F0D8&amp;utm_medium=affiliate\" class=\"solid-button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Get Kidd G Tickets<\/a><\/p><ol start=\"15\"><li><strong>True Loves | Garcia&#8217;s Chicago<\/strong>. True Loves play Garcia\u2019s Chicago on Saturday, October 17.<\/li><\/ol><p><a href=\"https:\/\/ticketmaster.evyy.net\/c\/6581772\/264167\/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Ftrue-loves-chicago-illinois-10-17-2026%2Fevent%2F040064E2DB28A75E&amp;utm_medium=affiliate\" class=\"solid-button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Get True Loves Tickets<\/a><\/p><ol start=\"16\"><li><strong>Oz Noy Trio | Reggies Banana&#8217;s Shack, Chicago<\/strong>. The Oz Noy Trio appears at Reggies Banana\u2019s Shack on Saturday, October 17, offering a guitar-focused set for jazz and fusion listeners.<\/li><\/ol><section data-read-next=\"true\"><h2>Read Next<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/resources.onestowatch.com\/chicago-october-weekend-events\" target=\"_blank\">Best Things To Do In Chicago: October 16\u201318, 2026<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/resources.onestowatch.com\/chicago-things-to-do-weekend\" target=\"_blank\">Best Things To Do in Chicago This Weekend<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/resources.onestowatch.com\/things-to-do-chicago-weekend\" target=\"_blank\">Best Things To Do in Chicago This Weekend (Sep 11\u201313)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/resources.onestowatch.com\/best-things-to-do-chicago\" target=\"_blank\">Best Things To Do in Chicago the Weekend of Sept. 25, 2026<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/resources.onestowatch.com\/chicago-september-weekend-events\" target=\"_blank\">Top Things To Do In Chicago: September 11\u201313, 2026<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Live music, comedy, Open House Chicago &amp; a film festival pack the Oct 16\u201317 weekend. 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