Featured Events in Chicago in September, 2024 (June Updated)

Jitish Kallat’s site-specific installation, Public Notice 3, returns to the Art Institute of Chicago’s Grand Staircase this fall after a 14-year hiatus. Initially unveiled on September 11, 2010, the work connects two significant historical events separated by 108 years: the First World’s Parliament of Religions which began on September 11, 1893, and the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon on September 11, 2001. At the earlier event, the World Parliament of Religions, held in an auditorium that encompassed the area that today includes both the museum’s Fullerton Hall and Woman’s Board Grand Staircase, a young Hindu monk, Swami Vivekananda electrified audiences with a powerful speech calling for an end to religious fundamentalism, intolerance, and bigotry.

Chicago Independent Spirits Expo will display products like Wines, Brews & Spirits, Red Wine, White Wine, Sparkling Wine Barware, Brews & Spirits Accessories, Chamagne, Drinks, Beer, Cider, Sodas & Water, food,merchandise etc Chicago Independent Spirits Expo will display products like Wines, Brews & Spirits, Red Wine, White Wine, Sparkling Wine Barware, Brews & Spirits Accessories, Chamagne, Drinks, Beer, Cider, Sodas & Water, food,merchandise etc. Information Source: Indie Spirits | expotobi

The Design Chicago is the Midwest’s Largest Residential Design trade show featuring two days of events for kitchen, bath and home furnishings The Design Chicago is the Midwest’s Largest Residential Design trade show featuring two days of events for kitchen, bath and home furnishings. The event will showcase products like custom home furnishings and interior design, Hundreds of showrooms feature the top product lines available to interior design professionals, with luxury residential furnishings etc. Information Source: Merchandise Mart Properties, Inc. | expotobi

Access the adventure where science and imagination meet. Explore the iconic cars, gadgets and props of the James Bond film series. 007 Science: Inventing the World of James Bond is the first-ever official exhibition to focus on the science and technology behind the world’s longest-running movie franchise. Go behind the scenes to learn how the Bond production teams harness real-world science to craft 007’s on-screen adventures. See fantastical gadgets created for the Bond films alongside the real-life inventions they prefigured—see a prototype jetpack from “Thunderball” and the modern Gravity Industries Jet Suit.

An adults-only grass volleyball & cornhole tournaments with a DJ and wristband drink package at Sydney Marovitz Golf Course. To register to play volleyball, please sign up directly on our site here. Volleyball play begins at 8am. Cornhole Tournament and Party begin at 11am. Registering to play in any tournament includes all party ticket perks. Your Party Ticket includes: Entry into the private party at Sydney Marovitz Golf CourseWristband for All-You-Can-Drink White Claw and other beveragesAccess to sponsor tents giving away freebies & prizesDJ spinning your favorite jams all day long!You MUST be 21 to enter. Photo ID required. Information Source: Players Sport & Social Group | eventbrite

The International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) is the premier event for the manufacturing industry, bringing professionals together from all over the world. Taking place from September 9th to September 14th, 2024 at McCormick Place in Chicago, this show provides a unique opportunity for industry leaders to connect and discuss new opportunities. With a focus on innovation and optimization, attendees will have the chance to network with peers and gain fresh perspectives on overcoming challenges. The sessions at IMTS cover a wide range of topics, including cutting-edge technologies, business development strategies, and workforce productivity. By attending this event, you will leave with valuable insights and ideas to enhance your business. Join the industry's top professionals at the International Manufacturing Technology Show 2024 and discover the latest advancements in manufacturing.

Problem Play, written by Hannah Blau and directed by Rashaad A. Bond, expands, challenges, and redefines the #MeToo movement by asking its characters tough questions about consent and forgiveness, all through the lens of one of Shakespeare's most complex plays. Set in a high school in Alabama, a group of students rehearse their school production of Measure for Measure as they try to learn about sex, adulthood, and doing the right thing. CW: This play deals with issues of sexual assault, abortion, and arrest. Information Source: eventbrite

Women Center Stage: Featuring Leading International Traditional Japanese Performing Artists in Conversation Friday, Sept. 13, 2024 6-7:30PM Asian Improv Arts Midwest: 4875 N Elston Ave Join the Japanese Arts Foundation at Asian Improv Arts Midwest’s home dojo for a one of a kind conversation with today’s leading Traditional Japanese performing artists! This conversation highlights women performers who are leading the future of their art through teaching and performance, while handing down traditions as they continue the centuries long legacy of Japanese performing arts. Among the international performers: Umeya Takane: certified performer from the traditional Umeya clans (Tsuzumi & Narimono) respectively. She has been active in Nagauta, a form of Japanese Classical music used in Kabuki, the theater genre with origins in the dramatic dance of the early seventeenth-century Tokugawa shogunate. Performed first by all-female ensembles, Kabuki gained popularity for its eroticism among the lower-class population before being banned and changed to all-male ensembles. Kabuki re-emerged in the early Meiji period and today is per-formed frequently in theaters and on television. Nagauta was incorporated into Kabuki theater in the eighteenth century and is still performed by an ensemble utilizing traditional Japanese instrumentation, with shamisen as the main instrument accompanied by taiko drum, tsuzumi hip drum, kotsuzumi shoulder drum, and n kan flute. Takane Umeya is among only a handful of certified classical players in Japan today and in high demand as house musicians for Kabuki and Nagauta Music. She performs frequently in classical and festival music concerts, and collaborations with contemporary music and media arts. Kioto Aoki: is a Chicago-based artist, educator and musician whose playing is informed by the Japanese aesthetics of ma and emphasizes the melodic phrasing of space and choreography to reorient the notion of percussion as mere rhythm. Her stoic, durational explorations elicit soundscapes that straddle the organic textures of live performance and sonic nuances of cyclical, droning sustain. Aoki balances the artistic and aesthetic integrity of traditional Japanese music with a contemporary sensibility, bringing taiko to contemporary artistic ecologies of music, sound and performance and extending her practice beyond measures of cultural preservation. Aoki is the 5th generation of the Toyoakimoto performing arts family from Tokyo with roots dating back to the Edo period. On stage from age 7, and studying under father Tatsu Aoki, she continues the family legacy as musician on taiko and tsuzumi, and as Toyoaki Chitose (豊秋千東勢) when on shamisen. Yoshinojo Fujima: 淑之丞藤間 studied under the late Shunojo Fujima for over 35 years, starting as an apprentice and now certified grandmaster in Fujima style nihon buyou(Japanese Classical Dance). It is one of the five major Nihon Buyo Schools in Japan. She is a part of the postwar Japanese-American diaspora. Her process and art springs forth from a complete immersion in traditional practice. Her works embody identity and tradition through performance as does her teaching practice in nihon buyo; contemporary applications also provide a vessel of inquiry towards traditional aesthetics. Her presented views often bridge across an eclectic personalization and questioning of convention; projects include virtual reality implementation with “Kurokami E{m}Urge, #ChooseYourReality” and her ongoing “Beyond the Box” series, which centers on female performers/creatives. The conversation will be moderated by JAF Executive Director, Saira Chambers and will include a Q&A. Information Source: Japanese Arts Foundation | eventbrite

Witness the thrilling showdown between the Chicago Fire Department's bravest firefighters and the city's finest police officers at Wrigley Field. The event, known as CFD Bravest vs CPD Finest, will take place on September 13, 2024, at 1060 West Addison Street, Chicago, IL 60613. Don't miss this exciting opportunity to support these brave men and women as they compete for victory. Tickets are available for only $10, so secure your seat now and be part of this epic event.

Chicago Bears football is on Sunday Night Football! Wrap up your weekend watching The Chicago Bears vs. The Houston Texans during Week 2 at Rizzo's Bar & Inn. Caleb Williams, The Bears #1 overall pick, takes on 2023 Offensive Rookie of the Year QB CJ Stroud for what could be one of the most exciting games of the early NFL season. Come watch with fellow Bears fans, enjoy your Sunday Funday, and cheer on Chicago's team! Presented by Authentico Tequila & Freshie Organic Tequila Seltzer Information Source: Just Another Year Chicago Bears | eventbrite

Join us for a private tour of a new exhibition on Edgar Miller: artist, designer, and creator of Handmade Homes. Edgar Miller (artist, craftsperson, curator, designer, illustrator) is probably best known for his handmade homes throughout Old Town and Lincoln Park. Paradoxically, Miller was aware of the rise of modern design and collaborated with Modernist architects; yet his own work reveals an individual unconcerned with trends, labels, or the tenets of modern art. The DePaul Art Museum is mounting a new exhibition that explores all facets of Miller's career. Join exhibition curator and Docomomo US/Chicago Board member Dr. Marin R. Sullivan for a lively and insightful exploration of Edgar Miller's complex relationship to modern design. Afterwards, we’ll continue the conversation at the Red Lion Pub located two blocks away, at 2446 N. Lincoln Ave. Cash bar, plenty of good company, and a chance to geek out with fellow Edgar Miller enthusiasts. Space is limited for this tour. There is no admission charge to visit the DePaul Art Museum. Ticket sales for this tour help support Docomomo’s ongoing mission to celebrate modern design in Chicago. Information Source: Docomomo US/Chicago | eventbrite

Get ready for the thrilling match-up between the Chicago Cubs and the Washington Nationals at Wrigley Field in Chicago, scheduled for September 21, 2024. Fans can expect an intense battle between these two powerhouse teams as they compete for victory on the baseball diamond. With the game taking place at the iconic Wrigley Field, located at 1060 W Addison St, Chicago, IL 60613, spectators are in for a true baseball experience like no other. Don't miss out on the excitement as the Chicago Cubs take on the Washington Nationals in what promises to be an unforgettable event for all baseball enthusiasts.

Join us for a special two-hour walking tour through the historic Rosehill Mausoleum, home to the world's largest non-ecclesiastical collection of Tiffany stained glass. As we celebrate the fall equinox, a time of balance and reflection, we’ll explore the breathtaking artistry of Louis Comfort Tiffany’s masterpieces. These windows, with their vivid colors and intricate designs, illuminate the mausoleum's serene spaces, offering a unique opportunity to appreciate Tiffany’s unparalleled contribution to American art and design. This tour will guide you through the mausoleum halls adorned stained glass windows, each telling a story of its own through light and color. Whether you're a seasoned art lover or new to Tiffany’s work, you'll gain a deeper understanding of how these windows were designed and the significance they hold within the context of Rosehill’s history. Don’t miss this chance to experience the magic of Tiffany glass on the equinox, a day that perfectly captures the harmony and beauty reflected in these timeless works of art. Information Source: Coimetromania | eventbrite

COSTA RICA Lázaro’s Daughter/La hija de Lázaro — Genre: Thriller Costa Rica, 2023/90 min. Directed by Gustavo Fallas Spanish w/English subtitles The director of “Puerto Padre” and “Dirty River” returns to our Festival with this psychological thriller about a young journalist investigating a terrorist attack on the Nicaragua/Costa Rica border that claimed the life of her father more than four decades earlier. Her research leads her to a potential witness who will lead her to the location where the tragic events occurred. Winner of six awards, including Best Fiction Feature and Best Director, at the Ícaro International Film Festival in Guatemala, one of Central America’s most important film festivals. Information Source: International Latino Cultural Center | eventbrite

Chicago Gourmet will bring together celebrity chefs headline cooking demos on two stages, popular wine & mixology seminars serve up the coolest trends in a glass, and an awesome line-up of delicious food, wine, spirits, and beer tastings keeps the crowd rockin' and rollin Chicago Gourmet will bring together celebrity chefs headline cooking demos on two stages, popular wine & mixology seminars serve up the coolest trends in a glass, and an awesome line-up of delicious food, wine, spirits, and beer tastings keeps the crowd rockin' and rollin. Information Source: Illinois Restaurant Association | expotobi

Oktoberfest Chicago features popular craft beer tasting nights, In addition to beer, brats, pretzels, and pop –and Bavarian music acts on two stages Oktoberfest Chicago features popular craft beer tasting nights, In addition to beer, brats, pretzels, and pop –and Bavarian music acts on two stages. Information Source: Special Events Management | expotobi

Brillamos Juntos Anniversary Gala and Workshops Join us for a night of celebration at our Brillamos Juntos Anniversary Gala and Workshops! The 212 is coming to the 312 with special guests, Carlos Zafire and DJ ALex Maestro. Get ready to dance, learn, and connect with others who share your salsa passion. Don't miss out on this special occasion to shine together! Information Source: La Mecca Dance Chicago | eventbrite

On September 28, 2024, the Chicago Cubs will go head to head against the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field in Chicago. This exciting baseball matchup is anticipated to draw in fans from both teams, creating a charged atmosphere at the iconic venue. Located at 1060 W Addison St, Chicago, IL 60613, USA, Wrigley Field is known for its historic charm and passionate baseball culture. The clash between the Chicago Cubs and the Cincinnati Reds is expected to showcase top-tier talent and fierce competition, making it a must-see event for any baseball enthusiast. Don't miss out on this thrilling game between two formidable teams as they battle it out on the diamond.

Mark your calendars for the highly anticipated match between Chicago Fire FC and Toronto FC at Soldier Field in Chicago on September 28, 2024. This thrilling event is set to showcase some of the best talents in Major League Soccer as these two teams go head-to-head in a battle for supremacy on the pitch. With a history of intense rivalry and fierce competition, fans can expect nothing short of an electrifying atmosphere as the players fight for victory. Don't miss out on the chance to witness this epic showdown live at one of the most iconic stadiums in the United States. Get ready to experience the passion, the skill, and the excitement of Chicago Fire FC v Toronto FC.

Join us at Time Out Market Chicago to cheer on your favorite team with fellow fans. Wear your team colors and get ready for a fun-filled evening of football, food, and drink specials. Whether you're rooting for the Bears or Rams, this is the perfect place to watch the game live. Don't miss out on the excitement - come early to grab a good spot and enjoy the game with friends. Let's make some noise and show your team spirit! See you there! Information Source: Time Out Market Chicago | eventbrite

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago invites Advanced/Professional level dancers to dance with the artists of Hubbard Street for an Open Ballet Company Class led by Sr. Rehearsal Director Jonathan E. Alsberry. Advance registration is required and space is limited. Photo by Frank Ishman. Information Source: Hubbard Street Dance Chicago | eventbrite

Across three decades, artist and filmmaker Arthur Jafa has developed a singularly dynamic practice comprising films and videos, photographs, and sculptures. Through his multidisciplinary work, Jafa seeks to encompass what he describes as “the full complexity, specificity, beauty, and potentiality of what Black folks have made and continue to make out of the bleak existential circumstance we’ve attended to over the past several hundred years.” Utilizing found imagery, music, and artistic techniques such as montage and collage, he has constructed an extensive assemblage of Black expression, layered and arranged in ways that reveal the diverse and complex realities of Black being.

The ASCIP 2024 Educational Conference & Expo, set to take place in Chicago at the Hilton Chicago from September 1st to September 4th, is dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of individuals with SCI/D. This event focuses on providing advanced interdisciplinary education, fostering professional development, and promoting scientific research in the field. Medical professionals who become ASCIP members gain access to a range of advanced learning opportunities and valuable networking experiences. This not only benefits their professional growth but also serves the best interests of their patients and their families. By participating in the ASCIP Annual Meeting, attendees will be able to stay updated on the latest developments in the field, expand their knowledge base, and establish meaningful connections with peers in the industry. Participants can look forward to a comprehensive program designed to elevate their expertise and contribute to the overall advancement of the SCI/D community.

Join us as we bring our programming outdoors once a week all summer long. Join us all summer long as we bring lululemon Lincoln Park’s classes and experiences outdoors! From June through August, meet us on the patio of The Saltshed's Three Top Lounge (1357 N. Elston Ave) These signature experiences will incorporate special guests, giveaways, and much more! Experience all that our lululemon Lincoln Park's experiential store has to offer, where you want to be this summer – in the sun. Join us this week for Join us for Samantha Jo’s 45 min strength training class where you will start warming up your body with 10 minutes of mobility to get used to ranges of motions similar to those movements, followed by 35 minutes of invigorating exercise entailing functional movements, core strength/stability & conditioning. A class you won’t want to miss!! We will provide mats for this class, if you prefer to bring your own you are welcome to do so! Not a lululemon member? Join for free before your register.* *For lululemon Membership program members, program criteria, eligibility and benefits are subject to availability and change. Benefits are only for members and conditions and exclusions apply. See the full lululemon Membership Terms and Conditions. Information Source: lululemon Lincoln Park | eventbrite

Please join us for a free, in person on Thursday, September 5th at 7:00pm central to help celebrate Rachel Kushner's new novel, Creation Lake. Rachel will be in conversation with Kate Marshall! AboutCreation Lake: From Rachel Kushner, a Booker Prize finalist, two-time National Book Award finalist, and one of the most gifted authors of her generation (The New York Times Book Review), comes a new novel about a seductive and cunning American woman who infiltrates an anarchist collective in France--a propulsive page-turner of glittering insights and dark humor. Creation Lake is a novel about a secret agent, a thirty-four-year-old American woman of ruthless tactics, bold opinions, and clean beauty, who is sent to do dirty work in France. Sadie Smith is how the narrator introduces herself to her lover, to the rural commune of French subversives on whom she is keeping tabs, and to the reader. Sadie has met her love, Lucien, a young and well-born Parisian, by cold bump --making him believe the encounter was accidental. Like everyone Sadie targets, Lucien is useful to her and used by her. Sadie operates by strategy and dissimulation, based on what her contacts --shadowy figures in business and government--instruct. First, these contacts want her to incite provocation. Then they want more. In this region of centuries-old farms and ancient caves, Sadie becomes entranced by a mysterious figure named Bruno Lacombe, a mentor to the young activists who communicates only by email. Bruno believes that the path to emancipation from what ails modern life is not revolt, but a return to the ancient past. Just as Sadie is certain she's the seductress and puppet master of those she surveils, Bruno Lacombe is seducing her with his ingenious counter-histories, his artful laments, his own tragic story. Written in short, vaulting sections, Rachel Kushner's rendition of noir is taut and dazzling. Creation Lake is Kushner's finest achievement yet as a novelist, a work of high art, high comedy, and unforgettable pleasure. About Rachel Kushner: Rachel Kushner is the author of The Hard Crowd, her acclaimed essay collection, and the internationally bestselling novels The Mars Room, The Flamethrowers, and Telex from Cuba, as well as a book of short stories, The Strange Case of Rachel K. She has won the Prix Médicis and been a finalist for the Booker Prize, the National Book Critics Circle Award, the Folio Prize, and was twice a finalist for the National Book Award in Fiction. Her books are translated into twenty-seven languages. About Kate Marshall: Kate Marshall is the Thomas J. and Robert T. Rolfs Collegiate Chair in English at the University of Notre Dame, where she also serves as Associate Dean for Research and Strategic Initiatives in the College of Arts and Letters and is Director of the Institute for Scholarship in the Liberal Arts. She is the author of Novels by Aliens: Weird Tales and the Twenty-First Century and Corridor: Media Architectures in American Fiction. She co-edits the Post45 book series at Stanford University Press and is faculty at the Bread Loaf School of English. About this event: This is a free, in person event and registration is required. Please click on the link below to register for free. Rachel and Kate will be happy to sign/personalize copies of their books after the event! Can't make it to the event? Signed copies will be available in store and online after the event. Information Source: Exile in Bookville | eventbrite

Embark on an illuminating journey into the realm of long exposure photography, in a class led by Tech Specialist Christopher Gilbert. Discover the art and technique of capturing mesmerizing long exposure images, from serene landscapes to dynamic night scenes. Dive deep into the intricacies of shutter speed, aperture, and composition to create stunning visual narratives. With Christopher's expertise, learn how to master the challenges of photographing fireworks, light painting, the milky way and more. FREE 8 x 12 print for ALL attendees! Check out PROCAM’s printing team in action and receive a print of a photo taken during the hands-on portion of class to take home with you. This class will have a hands-on portion after the presentation so bring your camera! If you don’t have one you can rent one from PROCAM. Demo gear will be available but is limited, please have your own gear to shoot with. Freebies for attendees:8 x 12 Print$25 PROCAM Gift cardTickets are extremely limited - reserve your spot now!!Christopher Gilbert is a national educator/trainer/marketer for FUJIFILM North America utilizing web/in-person content/events to expand target audience, increase brand awareness, and create an open environment where sales and education feed into one another. His two decade photographic career provides the variety of challenges he needs to continue to set career milestones and gives him the experience to simplify complex subject matter into a digestible form to empower individuals with the enthusiasm they need to craft and connect with their passion. Information Source: PROCAM EVENTS | eventbrite

Mac’s Wood Grilled hosts an AEW All Out Viewing Party Saturday, September 7. AEW's biggest stars will compete at the pay-per-view wrestling event of the year. Catch the Young Bucks, Swerve Strickland, PAC, and many more. The Wicker Park bar has 17 Ultra HDTVs, and all tables have direct views of multiple TVs (no obstructed views). Drink deals include: $4 Pink Whitney Vodka shots, $4 Paddy Irish Whiskey shots, $5 Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey shots, $5 vodka Mules, $5 Bloody Marys, and $5 house vodka cocktails (excludes Red Bull). The pay-per-view kicks off at 7 p.m. CST. The viewing party is a 21+ event. There is no cover charge. Reservations are not accepted; seating is first come, first served. Information Source: Mac's Wood Grilled | eventbrite

Ladies free before 11 pm at the door regular ticket price after that . 🥰 This is a tipping environment 😍 Information Source: Davina Ladoll | eventbrite

Join us for a night of epic Kung Fu! Kung Fu Movie Night! Come join us for a night of action-packed fun at our Kung Fu Movie Night! Grab your friends and family and head over to 4432 N Kedzie Ave # 200. Get ready to watch one of the greatest martial arts films on the big screen with fellow fans. Starring Chia-Hui, LiuLieh, LoYue Wong, this film is sure to inspire and excite. Interested in trying Self Defense? We'll have free introductions led by Sifu Cyrus between 7 and 8 p.m. You'll learn basic strikes, foundational structures, and get hands-on experience! The 36th Chamber of Shaolin (1978) starts at 8 p.m. Runtime: 116 min. Rated: R About: A man studies kung fu at the Shaolin Temple to fight back against the oppressive Manchu government. Information Source: Chicago Northside Kung Fu | eventbrite