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Things to Do in Chicago, IL: Events, Live Music & What's On This Week

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Top 9 Things to Do in Chicago, IL This Week

9 standout Chicago events from the Evvnt calendar this week, from live music and comedy to sports and family days out. All times Central.

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  1. The Bobby Lees: Lincoln Hall - Chicago, IL

    Lincoln Hall

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  2. Dave Herrero

    Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk

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  3. Tarot Sessions: A Mystical Show of Cards and Cocktails

    Stan Mansion

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  4. Chicago Fall Market

    Artifact Events

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  5. Haunted Halloween Half Marathon & 5km

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  6. Polish Independence Run

    Grove 16 - Montrose Harbor

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  7. Justin Parlette: Jeopardy! Bar League @ Guinness Open Gate Brewery

    Guinness Open Gate Brewery – West Loop

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  8. SiM: HOOMAN AFTER ALL WORLD TOUR

    House of Blues Chicago

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  9. Brian Citro & Brandon Harper @ Epiphany Center for the Arts

    Epiphany Center for the Arts

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