Brittany Howard and Michael Kiwanuka: Named one of the most anticipated tours of 2024 by Pitchfork, Brittany Howard (of Alabama Shakes) and Michael Kiwanuka roll into the Chicago Theatre along with special guest Yasmin Williams. It’ll do your soul good. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 5 at the Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St.; tickets $70-$127 at brittanyhoward.com
Peso Pluma: Get to the United Center to see Grammy Award-winner Peso Pluma’s Éxodo Tour. Known for “Ella baila sola,” the first Mexican song to crack the top five on Billboard’s Hot 100 list, Pluma infuses hip hop and reggaeton into traditional Mexican music. 8:30 p.m. Oct. 5-6 at United Center, 1901 W. Madison St.; tickets $125.50-$195.50 at pesopluma.com
“Harry Potter and the Cursed Child”: The Tribune calls this production “a magnificent piece of theater.” The storyline is a sequel to the original seven-volume Harry Potter series — and one that “brings parents and children closer together.” Through Feb. 1, 2025, at the Nederlander Theatre, 24 W. Randolph St.; tickets $40-$193 at broadwayinchicago.com
Destinos: The seven-week Chicago International Latino Festival continues with the North American premiere of “El Brote,” an Argentinian show by Compañia Criolla that follows an actor who has trouble discerning what’s reality versus fiction. Check out the festival’s full lineup, which runs through Nov. 17, for more on the 20-plus Latino theater productions. Through Oct. 5 at The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave.; tickets (ages 15+) $26-$31 at clata.org
Black Arts Month Kick-off: Head to the Black Ensemble Theater for an evening featuring Black artists across artistic disciplines, and an opportunity to network within the Black arts community. The event opens a month of programming culminating on Oct. 28 with the Black Excellence Awards and Chicago Black Arts Hall of Fame induction ceremony. 6-8 p.m. Oct. 7 at Black Ensemble Theater, 4450 N. Clark St.; registration and more on the month’s events at bacachi.org
Andersonville Arts Weekend: The North Side neighborhood will transform into a “walkable art gallery,” as more than 100 artists offer their genre-spanning work. The weekend kicks off with the Night of Parties, meet-and-greet receptions featuring the artists. Plan your weekend with a full list of programming — featuring dance, film, music and a wine event — as well as guides to map your own art walk. Oct. 4-6 at multiple locations in Andersonville; free, more information at andersonville.org
Chicago Sukkah Design Festival: Kick off your Sukkot celebration early with the opening of the Chicago Sukkah Design Festival. The festival aims to foster cultural solidarity among the Jewish community that historically resides in North Lawndale and the Black community that lives there now. Visit five sukkahs, small pavilions built for the Jewish holiday through partnerships between local organizations and architectural designers. Expect art, dance, music and more at this family friendly event. The festival continues through Oct. 26. 1-5 p.m. Oct. 6 in James Stone Freedom Square, 3615 W. Douglas Blvd.; free, more information at chicagosukkahfestival.org
Canine Cruise: Does your dog love to hang its head out the car window? See how she reacts to a boat ride. “Dog-friendly highlights” will be included in a narrated cruise through the Chicago skyline. 11:15 a.m. Oct. 5-6 and Oct. 12-13 from docks at 112 E. Wacker Drive; tickets $42 at tiqets.com
Harvest Hangout: The Cubs may be done for the year, but that just means Wrigleyville is gearing up for the holidays. Head to Gallagher Way this weekend for Harvest Hangout, a fall-themed festival featuring carnival games, live music, college football on the giant screen, a petting zoo, kid-friendly fun and more. 4-9 p.m. Oct. 4, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Oct. 5 and 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Oct. 6 at Gallagher Way, 3635 N. Clark St.; free, more information at gallagherway.com
Boo at the Zoo: Get your Halloween costume ready for your next outing to the Brookfield Zoo. On weekends through Oct. 20, the zoo will host special fall activities and plenty of spooky entertainment along with zoo chats, pumpkin-related animal enrichment and more. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Oct. 20 at Brookfield Zoo Chicago, 8400 31st St., Brookfield; tickets $20.95-$29.95 at brookfieldzoo.org
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