Chicago Events for the Week of 10/12
October 4 – October 17
With 360 performances and 160 movies from 44 countries, the 43rd Chicago International Film Festival has been taking over the Windy City. Indulge your movie-going side with this incredible event and experience the world through cinema.
Saturday, October 13 (3 pm - 6 pm)
Featuring 25-30 sparkling wines from all over the world, the second annual Efferfest is a must for any bubbly lover. Also showcasing some grand worldly treats from specialty cheeses to steak au poivre, Pops for Champagne sure know how to throw a festival!
Thursday, October 11 (8 pm – midnight)
Friday, October 12 (6 pm – 2 am)
Saturday, October 13 (11 am – 2 am)
Sunday, October 14 (11 am – 2 am)
The largest art event in the city, the Around the Coyote Fall Arts Festival, is sure to be a hit. In its 18th year, the festival features hundreds of works in the areas of visual, film, video, and performance art. There will also be literary readings and the sounds of more than 75 bands to listen and experience. Get your creativity flowing for this amazing lineup.
Friday, October 12 – Sunday, October 14
(9 pm every weekend in October!)
Get ready for Halloween with Navy Fear at Navy Pier. This ongoing event is conjuring up fireworks, face painting, screaming contests, haunted train rides, and ghoulish dance parties. If you’re brave, you can check out the “Demons of the Deep” haunted experience on the pier with different tours of terror—mild or wild.
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