Name: That's Absurd!
Start: 2026-10-31T14:00:00-05:00
Location: Underground Laboratory Theatre

Underground Laboratory Theatre 

Inspired by the theatrical tradition of Samuel Beckett and the Theatre of the Absurd, That’s Absurd! is a collaborative writing and devising workshop exploring life’s strange, humorous, and hopeful moments. A team of student playwrights and designers will create a series of short original pieces reflecting on the beauty and absurdity of human existence.

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That's Absurd!

Inspired by the theatrical tradition of Samuel Beckett and the Theatre of the Absurd, That’s Absurd! is a collaborative writing...

Indus Progressive Indian

Celebrate Diwali with an evening of food, music and dancing at Indus Progressive Indian’s annual Diwali Dinner and Dance on Friday, October 30. Following two sold-out celebrations, the Highland Park restaurant is bringing the festivities back for another night filled with vibrant flavors and entertainment. 
Guests can enjoy a selection of food throughout the evening before hitting the dance floor to music from DJ Oza. Drinks will be available à la carte. 
The event begins at 8:00 PM, with one reservation time available for all ticket holders. Tickets are $87 per person, plus tax, and include 20% gratuity. 
This is an adults-only event. Guests are encouraged to dress in Indian attire or anything that shines and, of course, bring their dancing shoes. 
Tickets are nonrefundable.

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<blockquote>Step right up for Circus After Dark, an elevated Halloween experience at ROOF on theWit on Friday October 30 and Saturday, October 31. For two unforgettable nights, ROOF transforms into a seductive world of glamour, mystery and mischief, where the spectacle of the circus meets the energy of Chicago nightlife. Expect captivating entertainment, theatrical moments, premium cocktails and an unforgettable atmosphere 27 stories above the city skyline. This event is 21+ only. Reservations highly recommended. Tickets start at $28 on October 30 and $54 on October 31. For more information and reservations, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.roofonthewit.com/events/halloween" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.roofonthewit.com/events/halloween</a>.</blockquote>

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Old Crow Smokehouse - Wrigleyville

Tix include admission, a drink, a shot and live band! Party at Wrigleyville's #1 Country bar—costumes, boos &amp; booze await!
🍻Giddy up for a spooky good time at Wrigleyville’s #1 Country Bar! 🎃
Throw on your favorite costume (or don't, we don't care!) and get ready for a Halloween bash like no other. Don’t ghost us—get your tickets before you miss out! 🕸👻
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All guests must be 21+ with a valid government issued ID that will be checked by security prior to entrance. Enjoy responsibly. We reserve the right to curtail service to anyone if intoxicated. Please be aware that this event will comply with the Illinois Liquor Control Act 235 ILCS 5/6-16(a) A valid ticket with scannable QR code is required by all guests to enter event. There is no guest list. Each ticket must be scanned. Security reserves the right to inspect all bags and persons. Absolutely no outside food or beverage may be brought into the event. Guests who are deemed intoxicated (or otherwise unfit), will be denied entry and no refunds will be given. We want all guests to enjoy themselves, but our number one priority is the safety of all guests. Any ticketing/technical issues will be handled by Eventbrite.com. Please contact them directly at <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/contact-us/." rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">eventbrite.com/contact-us/.</a> Sorry – no refunds or price adjustments. The Eventbrite system does not allow us to restrict people who are underage from buying tickets. If you are not 21 and purchase a ticket, you will not be allowed into the event. For further Terms and Conditions of this event and ticket purchase please see “Ticket Purchase and Event Terms and Conditions” in checkout before purchasing these tickets; which shall also be binding and shall be incorporated by reference as though fully stated herein.<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/163401/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets</a> &amp; More info

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Halloween at Old Crow Wrigleyville - Chicago's...

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Chef Jose Oliver has decades of culinary experience, including cooking for restaurants, hotels and conference centers, and, most importantly, for his own family and friends. It has long been his passion to serve the finest and freshest food using the recipes he remembers from growing up in Mexico. That same philosophy will carry into Cantina Taco Grill, reimagined through a modern, upscale lens. 
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The bar program will highlight an extensive tequila and mezcal selection alongside made from scratch margaritas, including housemade syrups and unique flavor combinations. 
The restaurant's interior will bring a bright, modern feel, with seating for 70 to 85 guests in the dining room and up to 150 guests on the spacious outdoor patio. Cantina Taco Grill will be open seven days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner. 
Cantina Taco Grill is located at 15 W. Jefferson Ave., Suite 101, in Naperville, and opens this Fall. The restaurant will be open seven days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

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On Saturday, Oct. 31 (8 p.m. - 3 a.m.), the rooftop at I|O Godfrey invites everyone to the <a href="https://iogodfrey.com/halloween/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Slash Dance: Camp Godfrey</a>, an immersive Halloween experience where summer-camp slasher horror collides with a blood-soaked rooftop dance party. Guests can step into a world of dark woods, abandoned camp imagery, unsettling spaces, theatrical gore and scares lurking around every corner. Brave The Lost Trail, a haunted maze offering a true haunted-house experience, before emerging into a rooftop party featuring DJs, performers, themed cocktails, fire, fog and plenty of late-night spectacle. Costumes are highly encouraged. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit<a href="https://iogodfrey.com/halloween/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"> iogodfrey.com</a> or <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/io-godfrey-halloween-2026-tickets-1999040969352?aff=oddtdtcreator" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Eventbrite</a>.&nbsp;

Local Event: SLASH DANCE at the I|O Godfrey

SLASH DANCE at the I|O Godfrey

On Saturday, Oct. 31 (8 p.m. - 3 a.m.), the rooftop at I|O Godfrey invites everyone to the Slash Dance: Camp Godfrey, an...

<a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.saltbox.com%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Csammy%40heronagency.com%7C35e5daa6c08346ce342908df0de20d7e%7C5a771f4f5a6644e4b5cc452727090340%7C0%7C0%7C639244936704113819%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=9S8eELfK3yg0X%2F0SMIILAI9IAHS3wItgpylLQas4RHk%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Saltbox</a>, the operations hub for product-based businesses with 13 locations across the US, announces the opening of its first Chicago-area location in Elmhurst this Fall. The 114-suite facility at 934 N. Church Rd. will bring flexible warehouse and office space, loading docks and an on-site operations team to the Chicago market. Designed for businesses that have outgrown working from a garage, spare bedroom, or fragmented collection of storage and office spaces but aren't ready to commit to a traditional warehouse, Saltbox will give growing businesses the ability to expand their operations. Its co-warehousing model combines private warehouse and office suites with the shared infrastructure businesses need to receive inventory, prepare orders, and ship products. 
Members receive month-to-month access to loading docks, mail and package receiving, daily carrier pickups, equipment, conference rooms, a content studio, high-speed Wi-Fi, printing, in-suite power, 24/7 security and reserved parking. Kitchen, workspace, and community areas give founders and their teams room to work beyond the warehouse floor. 
The on-site operations team is central to the Saltbox model. Team members receive inventory, bring it to members' suites, support carrier handoffs, and help solve day-to-day workflow challenges. Businesses can also access Saltbox Fulfillment and S.O.S. (Saltbox Operations Support) for additional hands-on help as their volume and operational needs change. 
The Saltbox team chose Elmhurst so that Chicagoland founders and their teams could run their operations closer to home, instead of the common scenario of needing to drive long distances to industrial corridors separated far apart from the rest of their day. The new facility will be situated just minutes from downtown Elmhurst, offering a walkable stretch of restaurants, coffee shops, and services nearby.&nbsp; 
The Elmhurst location places members near the transportation routes and commercial communities that power the Chicago region. The I-290 and I-294 interchange is approximately five minutes away, O'Hare International Airport is within a short drive and Elk Grove Village, one of the country's largest industrial parks, is seven miles from the facility, with downtown Elmhurst about two miles away, keeping restaurants, services and other amenities accessible to members and their teams. 
Suites range from 88 to 1,809 square feet: smaller suites accommodate approximately four pallets and one or two people, giving emerging businesses a practical next step after outgrowing the home, while larger suites can hold as many as 125 pallets and provide room for a full team managing fulfillment under one roof. The building also incorporates details from Elmhurst's history, with conference rooms named Salt Creek, after the waterway where the area's earliest settlers made their homes, and Cottage Hill, the community's original name from 1845 to 1869. 
Saltbox Elmhurst is designed for ecommerce and direct-to-consumer brands, consumer packaged goods companies, wholesalers, and businesses handling light assembly or kitting, along with project pros, designers and industrial operators who need functional space, dock access and operational support without building those capabilities themselves. It's not intended for businesses that only need inexpensive storage, a self-storage unit may be a better fit there, but for teams actively shipping, receiving and managing physical operations, Saltbox offers more control, visibility and flexibility than a fully outsourced model can provide. 
To celebrate the company’s commitment to supporting small businesses, Saltbox is proud to launch the Made in Chicago Grant, awarding one qualified Chicago-area product or ecommerce business a $5,000 credit toward membership at Saltbox Elmhurst in honor of their opening. The grant is open to eligible businesses throughout Chicagoland and the western suburbs, including Elmhurst, DuPage County, Elk Grove Village and Oak Brook. One winner will be selected at random from qualified entrants and announced at the grand opening ceremony in the fall. The credit applies to Saltbox membership fees and does not cover additional services, and no purchase is necessary to enter. Businesses can enter and review the complete eligibility requirements at saltbox.com/made-in-chicago-grant. 
Businesses interested in becoming among the first Saltbox Elmhurst members can also join the Chicago waitlist at saltbox.com/location/chicago-elmhurst. Waitlist members will receive early access to tour availability and membership information.

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