Gov. Eric J. Holcomb today (10/4/2021) signed House Bill 1581 confirming the new state legislative and congressional redistricting maps. 

A Theater in the Dark’s live virtual audio drama A WAR OF THE WORLDS to return for three Halloween weekend performances, October 29-31 | Wells’ Martian invasion tale, as set in present-day Chicago and other parts of the state, was a hit of the fall 2020 virtual season

SHEN YUN: Discover China before communism | SHEN YUN presents an epic production that takes you on a journey through 5,000 years of Chinese civilization.

Chicago Children’s Choir’s largest annual fundraiser, Red Jacket Optional, makes grand return with performances featuring Grammy Award-winner Kurt Elling, Natalie Bergman, and others | October 16th | In person for the first time since 2019, this landmark event—broadcast for free online—will celebrate CCC’s 65 years changing lives through music and will imagine a world resounding in unity.

Become a Wine Connoisseur at Lincoln Park Wine Fest in Jonquil Park October 8th-10th | Wine tastings, a food and beverage market,
sommeliers on hand, and live music

DAVENPORT’S PIANO BAR & CABARET SHARES OCTOBER PERFORMANCE LINE-UP | The Wicker Park Favorite Continues with LIVE Performers in The Cabaret and Piano Bar 

**** Recommended **** Drury Lane Theatre is back after 370-some days!  Starting out small and musical seems to be a theme this fall in suburbia; Drury Lane’s season opener, a slightly shortened, one-act version of "Forever Plaid" fits right in. 

Francisco Calvo and Gastón Giménez Called Up for National Team Duty as Chicago Fire FC Heads into FIFA Break | Chicago Fire FC Weekly Update: Oct. 4 - 10

**** Recommended ****  I am so glad that theaters are reopening.  Returning to the Marriott felt a lot like a hug from a friend I hadn’t seen in such a long time – without the actual hug! 

Chicago Fire FC fell 3-1 to Toronto FC at BMO Field on Sunday afternoon.