Going out in Chicago can be expensive, but it doesn’t have to be. There’s plenty of fun to be had every week without putting a dent in your wallet. We’re making it easier for you by providing a weekly guide to free things to do throughout the city.
THURSDAY, OCT. 3
River North Eats Fest at Jesse White Community Center
410 W. Chicago Ave.
Try free samples of dishes from Eats on Sedgwick restaurants including Urbanbelly and Dog Haus and catch a live art demonstration and performance by the Jesse White Tumblers. The first 500 attendees also receive a coupon for a pint of free ice cream from PureCircle. 11:45 a.m.-7 p.m.
FRIDAY, OCT. 4
‘The Distance Between’ Book Launch at Volumes Bookcafe
1474 N. Milwaukee Ave., 773-697-8066
Chicago author Tim Hillegonds reads from and discusses his memoir about his experiences with addiction, abuse, fatherhood, and coming to terms with his own toxic masculinity. 7 p.m. volumesbooks.com
SATURDAY, OCT. 5
Apple Fest
Lincoln Avenue between Lawrence and Eastwood avenues
The Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce’s 32nd annual bash features a wide variety of apple dishes from local restaurants, plus apple cider and live music. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. $5 suggested donation. lincolnsquare.org
SUNDAY, OCT. 6
Improvised Dungeons and Dragons at Otherworld Theatre
3914 N. Clark St., 773-857-2116
The audience chooses a cast of adventurers to set out on a quest guided by a guest Dungeon Master during this weekly improv show where dice rolls determine the heroes’ fates. $10 suggested donation. Tickets: eventbrite.com
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 9
Chicago vs. Chicago at Punch Bowl Social
310 N. Green St., 312-809-9551
A Halloween-themed game night features drag artists and cosplayers performing as video game characters, giveaways from Cards Against Humanity, bowling, vintage arcade games, and riddles awarding hidden prizes. 6-9 p.m. RSVP: do312.com/chicagovschicagoround2
Samantha Nelson is a RedEye freelancer.
