Every year when October comes around, the Chicago Architecture Center hosts a free 2-day festival open to the public. Open House Chicago focuses on highlighting and exploring over 250 of Chicago's most significant places with behind-the-scenes access. Attendees will get to see historic mansions, private clubs, sacred spaces, hotels, offices, theaters, and more. There will also be other virtual events throughout the month.
Bruce Bruce is no stranger to the entertainment industry. From his role as host for two seasons of BET's Comic View to his role in the comedy Who's Your Caddy as "Golf Ball Eddie." His hilarious improv skills will have you clenching your stomach and laughing all night. Don't miss out; purchase your tickets here.
No need to wait for trick-or-treating hours to celebrate Halloween. Start things off early in River North at the Halloween Day Crawl. Starting at 11am, join others dressed in costumes hop from one bar to the next. Tickets include a free brunch buffet, gift cards to use on the crawl, a costume contest, giveaways and more. Tickets are available online.
Lavish VIP nightclub meets eerie haunted house at the annual Halloween Ball. Twenty thousand square feet of a 120+-year-old hotel (The Congress a Hotel), known as one of the most haunted hotels in the world, will transform into an abandoned hotel operated by zombies. Put on your best costume and dance the night away! The ball will feature a great DJ, theatric performances, and a costume contest with a $2,000 prize. Early bird general admission is $20. VIP tables and group discounts will also be available.
