THIS WEEKEND IN CHICAGO – Few More Scares to Enjoy!
Well, we’ve reached the final weekend of our spooky season here in Chicago as we not only close out Halloween but also welcome in November. But before we transition to our next holiday, this weekend offers a few more scares to enjoy!
Real fear is always generated when you see one thing that suddenly becomes another and that’s what happens in Paranormal Activity this Saturday (2 p.m. and 7 p.m.) and Sunday (2 p.m. with limited availability) at the Chicago Shakespeare Theatre (800 E. Grand Ave.) in the Streeterville neighborhood. This North American premiere celebrates the power of live theatrical experience by welcoming the partnership of Chicago’s Levi Holloway and the immersive theater pioneer Felix Barrett as they bring a new ghost into the world of the living. Beware though of a healthy helping of jump scares, a dash of gore, and practical effects that will make your blood run cold. Welcome to a Halloween haunting you will never forget!
Chicago’s favorite annual Halloween-themed extravaganza Nightmare on Clark Street wraps-up this weekend at the Stolen Saddle (3505 N. Clark St.) in the Lakeview neighborhood. This spooky season will be serving up plenty of scares with over-the-top haunted décor; spooky, creepy-themed cocktails such as Freddy’s Tequila, Monster Mash, and others; and plenty of photo ops to get you in the Halloween spirit. Happy Hauntings!
Are you up for a spooky night of connecting with spirits, both living and dead? You’re in luck because Chicago’s brand-new Stars & Garters Theater (3914 N. Clark St.) in the Lakeview neighborhood will be hosting their final performance of The Séance LIVE (and dead) this Saturday (7 p.m.). This spook-house show for the smart set is an original stage show that recreates an authentic Victorian-era séance by investigating the history of the séance, telling stories of the participants, and demonstrating the exact techniques used by psychics and mediums who claim to contact the dead. Not to worry though, The Séance is not an actual séance. Actual demonstrations are performed, and stories are told based on the real history of séance shows from the early 1900s. BTW, children are not allowed! Will you be brave enough to attend?
This past week also ushered in another important celebration known as Día de los Muertos (“Day of the Dead”) which is a Mexican holiday that celebrates, and honors deceased loved ones with ofrendas (altars), cemetery visits, and vibrant festivities. This is not a Mexican Halloween but a joyful way to remember ancestors. Needless to say, Chicago will be celebrating the following Day of the Dead events this weekend!
The Rogers Park Business Alliance will be hosting its first-ever community celebration of Día de los Muertos this Saturday and Sunday within the Mexican Cultural District known as Camino Clark (Clark Street), which stretches from Howard Street to Devon Avenue. Participating Camino Clark businesses will have altars on display for viewing only as well as offering specials and promotions as you celebrate culture, community, and local flavor along this corridor!
Enjoy a colorful celebration with family and friends at the Día de los Muertos Brunch this Sunday (11 a.m.-2 p.m.) at Carnivale Chicago (702 W. Fulton St.) in the West Loop. Guests will enjoy a festive buffet brunch with Carnivale’s signature dishes; live Catrina characters and face painting; roaming performers and vibrant photo ops; and specialty cocktails and mocktails. It’s the perfect way to honor this holiday and enjoy an unforgettable day filled with great food, entertainment, and culture!
Sue Moss and Dean’s Team Chicago
