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September 1, 2026
This week, get in the Halloween spirit, enjoy some art, shout from the stands and get a taste of Chicago. Here’s what to put on your calendar.
No tricks, just treats
Have a pumpkin for Halloween yet? If not, no worries. Artica Studios invites you to join them for some pumpkin-votive bisque painting and free candy. Artica will fire your creation for free before Halloween.
The event runs from 12–7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 14, and Thursday, Oct. 15, at Artica Studios, Norris University Center, 1999 Campus Drive, Evanston. Register here.
Fall films
See “I Know What You Did Last Summer” as part of the Norris Fall Film Series, a collection of spooky fall films.
The screening is from 7-9 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 14, at Kahn Pavilion, Norris University Center, 1999 Campus Drive, Evanston. More info.
A night at the Art Institute
Northwestern students, faculty and staff can explore the Art Institute of Chicago for free. Enjoy vibrant art, with CTA passes available through registration on ‘Cats on Campus.
The event is from 4-8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 15, at 111 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago. More info.
Dozens of voices on stage
Created and performed by Dan Hoyle, “Takes All Kinds: Stories of American Democracy” is a performance depicting more than a dozen characters based on real people and conversations from Hoyle’s reporting about American democracy.
Performances are at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 15, and Friday, Oct. 16, at Wirtz Theater, Abbott Hall, 710 N. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago. Buy tickets here.
Feinberg founders
Explore the final resting place of renowned Feinberg faculty and graduates at Graceland Cemetery. Learn about the school’s founding, 19th-century medical education and early Chicago on a guided walking tour.
The tour runs from 2-3:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 16, at Graceland Cemetery, 4001 N. Clark St., Chicago. Register here.
Laughs at Luna’s
Luna’s Pub and Grill and Cohen Lawn host a free show featuring Northwestern student performers, a Chicago comedian and a headliner.
The showcase is from 7-8:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 16, at Luna’s Pub and Grill, Norris University Center, 1999 Campus Drive, Evanston. More info.
Goal!
Support Wildcats men’s soccer as the team takes on UCLA by the lake.
The Wildcats play at 6 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 19, at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium, 2235 Campus Drive, Evanston. More info.
A night of jazz legends
Listen to jazz small ensembles play the music of McCoy Tyner and John Coltrane. In addition to his solo work, Tyner is widely recognized for his playing with Coltrane, one of the most influential jazz artists of the 20th century.
The performance is at 8 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 19, in McClintock Choral and Recital Room, Ryan Center for the Musical Arts, 70 Arts Circle Dr, Evanston. Buy tickets here.
