Monday Book Club, 10:30 AM: "Join us on the last Monday each month for a variety of fiction, classic, or nonfiction books." Copies are at the circulation desk. Edgewater Branch Library, 6000 N Broadway.

Monday Matinee: The Sheep Detectives (2026), 2:00 PM: "When George is found dead under mysterious circumstances, the sheep realize at once that it was a murder and think they know everything about how to go about solving it." Edgewater Branch Library, 6000 N Broadway.

Monday Night Solo Series at Berger, 7:00 PM: "Enjoy a solo performance from local creatives, comics, and performers." This week: Tamagotchi Graveyard, from William Paik. Berger Park, 6205 N Sheridan Rd.

Franseance, 7:00 PM: "Join us for an intimate full moon seance led by Biz Knapp (@bizthewitch) and connect with the local spirits of Edgewater!" Proceeds are shared with the Midwest Access Coalition. Francine's, 1210 W Granville Ave.

Trivia! II, 8:00 PM: "Your eyes do not deceive you. Trivia so fun we had to have two." Beard & Belly, 6157 N Broadway.

Coffee & Conversation, 9:00 AM: "Moderators will facilitate the discussion as the group explores interesting and sometimes controversial topics." Broadway Armory, 5917 N Broadway.

Cybersecurity in the AI Era: Pause. Think. Verify., 1:00 PM: "Join Dawn Kristy, JD, cybersecurity and AI educator, for a practical and engaging conversation about staying safer in the AI era." Edgewater Branch Library, 6000 N Broadway.

LEGO® at the Library, 4:00 PM: "Drop in for some open play time with our collection of LEGO bricks!" Edgewater Branch Library, 6000 N Broadway.

Miniature Making Workshop: Office, 6:00 PM: "Join Rachel (@feltgirlworld) in making the tiny room of your dreams!" A tiny desk, swivel chair or laptop; pay-what-you-can tiers. Francine's, 1210 W Granville Ave.

Do Not Submit – Edgewater, 6:45 PM: "Do Not Submit - Edgewater takes place in the comfy back room of a neighborhood pizzeria." A free storytelling open mic: sign up at 6:45 for seven minutes on stage, no experience needed; listeners welcome. Pete's Pizza & Bakehouse, 1100 W Granville Ave.

SSA #26 Commission Meeting, 3:00 PM: "SSA #26 Commission Meetings are open to the public and held at Edgewater Chamber of Commerce's office." Email [email protected] to say you're coming. Edgewater Chamber of Commerce, 1210 W Rosedale Ave.

Board Games & Snacks, 3:30 PM: "Hey Teens, ages 13–19, join us for Board Games and Snacks as an early celebration for Halloween!" Edgewater Branch Library, 6000 N Broadway.

Spooky Movie Marathon: The Village (2004), 7:00 PM: Free, with free popcorn with every drink purchase. Solar Intentions, 1056 W Bryn Mawr Ave.

One on Wednesdays: Always, Sometimes, Maybe, 7:30 PM: "Always, Sometimes, Maybe follows Lou, a janitor who feels so lonely she makes friends out of trash." Pay-what-you-can; one more date, Nov 4. Redtwist Theatre, 1044 W Bryn Mawr Ave.

Karaoke with Mac Dog, 8:00 PM: No cover. Whiskey Girl Tavern, 6318 N Clark St.

Twilight Nature Walk, 5:00 PM: "Come learn about the diverse plants and wildlife that call this space home and discover how ecosystems adapt and flourish amidst city life." Guided night walks led by local science institutions, plus activity tables; free, until 8. Bring a flashlight. Rosehill Cemetery east entrance, 5800 N Ravenswood Ave.

Queers Have Questions: Halloween Trivia, 6:30 PM: "Queers Have Questions is a Halloween-themed trivia night at Solar Intentions, the sober bottle shop and hangout next to Roots & Ritual, part of the October Spooky Trivia Series." Drinks and prizes, including a gift card to early2bed.shop. Solar Intentions, 1056 W Bryn Mawr Ave.

Cat and Kitten Adoption Fundraiser, 7:00 PM: "Join us for a fun night of games, rock tunes, and adorable cats—help find forever homes!" Drinks and light apps, then The Paper Cups live 8–10, a meowing contest and a raffle; until 11. From Loyola Beach Volunteers. Sovereign Liquors, 6202 N Broadway.

Prayer Circle, 7:30 PM: "As the world hurtles ever faster in the wrong direction, Addy discovers she may have the power to make it better." Runs through Nov 8. Redtwist Theatre, 1044 W Bryn Mawr Ave.

Church Hurt, 7:30 PM: "When Mar gets hired at the church she grew up in, she's reunited with her onetime youth group besties Faith and Julie." A world premiere from Red Theater, through Nov 21. The Edge Off Broadway, 1133 W Catalpa Ave.

Tarot Readings w/ Storm, 10:00 AM: "Storm (any pronouns) is your friendly neighborhood oracle!" Pay-what-you-can options. Loaves & Witches, 6034 N Broadway.

Halloween Karaoke at the Edgewater Senior Center, 12:30 PM: "Join your neighbors for karaoke and dancing and don't forget your costume!" No RSVP needed. Edgewater Senior Center, 5917 N Broadway.

Howl-O-Ween Doggy Costume Contest, 6:00 PM: "Bring your pup in costume, stop by for a photo, and let the public decide which four-legged contestant deserves the crown." Until 10 PM; winners announced Oct 31. Gracie O'Malley's, 6334 N Clark St.

Spooky Movie Marathon: Get Out (2017), 7:00 PM: Free, with free popcorn with every drink purchase. Solar Intentions, 1056 W Bryn Mawr Ave.

Edgewater Glen Halloween Decorating + Pumpkin Carving Contests, 7:00 PM: "Decorate your home and carve the best pumpkin you can, then display them for all to see." Judging until 9 PM. Edgewater Glen.

Divas De Los Muertos, 8:00 PM: "A special spooky undead edition of 'Dining with the Divas!'" Seating from 7, followed by SCARYoke-Karaoke. Hamburger Mary's, 1055 W Bryn Mawr Ave.

48th Ward Halloween Parade, 10:00 AM: "Show up in costume at 5400 N Broadway and walk with us east on Balmoral then south on Clark to end at Farragut for trick or treating and other Andersonville festivities!" Bromann Park, 5400 N Broadway.

Halloween Markets, 12:00 PM: "This month we're throwing TWO markets to celebrate our favorite holi-gay." Until 4; again Sunday. Loaves & Witches, 6034 N Broadway.

Halloween Party @ Solar Intentions, 4:00 PM: A DJ set from DJ Heath, and a shop gift card for the best Halloween costume. Until 8 PM. Solar Intentions, 1056 W Bryn Mawr Ave.

Día de los Muertos celebration, 6:00 PM: "Join us for a Día de los Muertos celebration at The World Music Foundation's Listening Room." Live music by Jánne Moreno, pan dulce, lotería and a Catrina/Catrín costume contest; free. World Music Foundation, 1066 W Granville Ave.

Y'all's Halloween Drag Show, 7:00 PM: "Featuring your hosts Mini Pearl Necklace & Coco Sho_nell." Free, until 8:30. Beard & Belly, 6157 N Broadway.

Queer Halloween Bash, 7:00 PM: "A Newly Dead Production brings a Queer Halloween Bash to Whiskey Girl Tavern." Live music from Charming Ritual, Boi and the Ghouls and Opsonize, comedy by Delilah Nochipa and a DJ set; the show starts at 8 and the costume contest at 10. Free. Whiskey Girl Tavern, 6318 N Clark St.

Fireside Halloween Night Bash, 8:00 PM: "A Halloween night of spooky cocktails, a costume contest with prizes, hourly raffles, and a complimentary buffet!" Pre-party at 8, bash 9–11. Fireside Restaurant & Lounge, 5739 N Ravenswood Ave.

Halloween Party, 9:30 PM: "A late-night party full of costumes, cash prizes, drinks, and a few surprises." Until 2 AM. Gracie O'Malley's, 6334 N Clark St.

Halloween Markets, 12:00 PM: "This month we're throwing TWO markets to celebrate our favorite holi-gay." Until 4. Loaves & Witches, 6034 N Broadway.

Screen and Stitch: On Golden Pond (1981), 2:00 PM: "Join other area needlework enthusiasts to watch the movie On Golden Pond (1981) and knit, sew, crochet and craft while the film is on!" Edgewater Branch Library, 6000 N Broadway.

Hades Redux, 3:00 PM: "We invite you to a revisioning of the work we created this Summer." Again at 7 PM; free RSVP, capacity limited. 6018North, 6018 N Kenmore Ave.

Colvin Coven Honors: Samhain, 6:30 PM: "Join the Colvin Coven in honoring the Pagan holiday where the veil is thinnest, Samhain!" A group ancestor altar, a ritual led by Carol Ludwick and ancestor candles to take home. Colvin House, 5940 N Sheridan Rd.

Halloween-Asana Candlelight Yoga + Meditation, 7:00 PM: "Class will be Halloween-themed and costumes are absolutely welcome and encouraged (though not required)." An hour of slow-flow yoga by candlelight, then a spooky guided meditation; until 8:30. Chi-Town Shakti, 1343 W Devon Ave.