Chicago Events on Sunday, November 8, 2026

8 real events happening in Chicago on Sunday, November 8, 2026 — independently sourced, no listings dumps.

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'Aquí en Chicago' Final Day Celebration

Chicago History Museum12 – 4 PMIncluded with general admission

Family & Free Community

Chicago Toy & Game Fair (ChiTAG)

Donald E. Stephens Convention Center10:00 AM–5:00 PMNot listed — tickets via Eventbrite, price TBA

Family & Free Community

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents: The Greatest Show On Earth

Allstate ArenaVaries by day — check TicketmasterNot listed — check Ticketmaster

Music & Nightlife

Better Than Ezra: Legends of the Fall

House of Blues ChicagoDoors 7:00 PMFrom $80

Music & Nightlife

Death From Above 1979: Private Lives Tour

Thalia Hall7:30 PMFrom $60

Music & Nightlife

Lucinda Williams

Old Town School of Folk Music (Maurer Hall)8:00 PMCheck oldtownschool.org for pricing

Bears vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Sunday Night Football)

Soldier Field7:20 PM CTNot listed — check Ticketmaster/StubHub

Bulls vs. Philadelphia 76ers (Nov 8)

United Center3:30 PMFrom $152

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