Chicago Marathon: Cheer on the runners of the 2024 Chicago Marathon. The 26.2-mile course sprawls across the city from Grant Park to Damen, 35th Street through Wrigleyville. Or consider heading to Greektown for a celebration of the ancient origins of the race — a good excuse to whip up some fun with free treats, cowbells and music. Whatever you do, consider public transit unless you enjoy slow traffic. Spectator access opens at 9:30 a.m. in Grant Park Oct. 13; more information at chicagomarathon.com. Greektown Cheer Event is 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at the corner of Gladys Avenue and Halsted Street; more information at greektownchicago.org.
Hillary Rodham Clinton: The former U.S. secretary of state, first lady, presidential candidate and Park Ridge native is on tour for her latest book, “Something Lost, Something Gained: Reflections on Life, Love, and Liberty.” 7 p.m. Oct. 13 at Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive; tickets $59-$79 at auditoriumtheatre.org
John Summit: Accountant-turned-house DJ and producer John Summit comes home to Chicago, taking over Northerly Island on his electrifying world tour. Dance party, anyone? 5 p.m. Oct. 11-12 in Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, 1300 S. Linn White Drive; tickets from $69.95 at johnsummitmusic.co
Sabrina Carpenter: One of the latest in a long line of Disney-turned-pop stars, Carpenter brings her “Short n’ Sweet Tour” to the United Center. Be prepared to shell out serious cash for resale tickets if you want to bop along to “Espresso” and “Please Please Please.” Amaarae opens. 7 p.m. Oct. 13 at United Center, 1901 W. Madison St.; tickets at sabrinacarpenter.com
“House of the Exquisite Corpse IV: Superstitions”: Bored with Home Depot Halloween? Wishing for a haunted house that was less gore and more, dare we say it, thoughtful? Rough House Theatre brings together six teams of Chicago artists to present a puppet haunt in Steppenwolf’s Garage. Designed for audiences 14 and older, this year’s installment is inspired by superstitions. Through Nov. 2 in Steppenwolf’s Merle Reskin Garage Theatre, 1624 N. Halsted; tickets $21-$46 at roughhousetheater.com
Puppet by Grace Needlman and Pablo Monterubio, with puppeteer Lindsey Ball in “House of the Exquisite Corpse” in Steppenwolf’s Merle Reskin Garage. (Yvette Marie Dostatni)
“Misery”: Since it’s the spooky season, why not head to the American Blues Theater for a staging of Stephen King’s “Misery,” a novel about a writer who’s rescued after a car accident by a psychopathic superfan. A Tribune review called it “an aptly creepy affair featuring two highly experienced and game actors who know how to play malevolent subtexts in what masquerades as ordinary dialogue.” Through Oct. 26 at American Blues Theater, 5627 N. Lincoln Ave.; tickets $30-$60 at americanbluestheater.com
“Thee Phantom & The Illharmonic Orchestra”: Along with special guest D-Composed, get ready for a whole new groove as hip hop combines with strings, horns and a piano. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 11 at Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive; tickets $49 at theephantomhiphop.com
Fall Fest: Enjoy family fun at a free festival in Roseland’s POP! Heights Park. Expect carnival games, kids’ train rides and face painting. The fest, hosted by the Far South Community Development Corporation, will also include a 2:30 p.m. housing trolley tour featuring properties in West Pullman as well as upcoming redevelopment sites. 1-5 p.m. Oct. 12 in POP! Heights Park, 11227 S. Halsted St.; register for the free event at farsouthcdc.org
“007 Science — Inventing the World of James Bond”: Don’t we all wish we could have a meeting with Q? Visit an exhibit dedicated to exploring the props, gadgets and cars of the James Bond series. Real-life inventions are paired with the fantastical props created for Bond films. See also an interactive lab space inspired by Q. Extended through spring 2025 at the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, 5700 S. DuSable Lake Shore Drive; tickets $25.95-$47.95 at msichicago.org
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