Father John Misty at Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University
You have another chance to see Josh Tillman if you missed his sold-out Chicago Theatre show in May. The singer-songwriter is still on tour for his latest record, “Pure Comedy.” Sept. 20, auditoriumtheatre.org
Hyde Park Art Center Gala
The South Side nonprofit’s annual benefit features screen printing and making works with spray paint and stencils, a speak-easy hidden in the building, and artist Jessie Mott illustrating guests’ spirit animals. Oct. 14, hydeparkart.org
Vintage Garage Chicago Season Finale
Skip the trip to the Halloween store, and shop for vintage decorations among the treasures at the market’s last 2017 stand. If you have something interesting from the 1920s through ’80s, bring it to the show for an appraisal. Oct. 15, vintagegaragechicago.com
Fall Bulb Festival at the Chicago Botanic Garden
Start planning your 2018 garden by browsing 250 varieties of daffodils, tulips, crocus and other flowers at the annual sale, which also features vendors selling beer, wine, cider, handmade pottery, baked goods and fresh produce. Oct. 6-8, chicagobotanic.org/bulb
Fried Chicken & Champagne Fest at Kendall College
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Chefs from a dozen Chicago restaurants, including Honey Butter Fried Chicken and Acadia, show off their takes on the crispy bird at the third annual benefit for the Kendall College Trust. Nov. 4, kendallcollegetrust.org
Fulton Market Harvest Fest
Chefs Stephanie Izard and Paul Kahan gather some of the best restaurants in Chicago to offer bites from their menus at a street festival featuring cooking demonstrations, live music and craft beer. Sept. 30 to Oct. 1, fultonmarketharvestfest.com
David Sedaris at Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University
The author of numerous humorous best-selling essay collections, including “Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim” and “Naked,” performs readings, answers questions and signs copies of his books. Nov. 1, auditoriumtheatre.org
Cinepocalypse at the Music Box Theatre
Bruce Campbell’s Horror Film Festival has a new name and home this year, moving from Rosemont to Chicago to bring in more fans with world and regional premiere screenings. Nov. 2-9, musicboxtheatre.com
Ballpark Fare Goes Gourmet at The Park at Wrigley
Head to Wrigleyville to try variations on the hot dog/nachos/popcorn theme, prepared by 15 chefs, including John Manion (La Sirena Clandestina) and Bill Kim (BellyQ). Sept. 23, chicagogourmet.org
Samantha Nelson is a freelance writer.
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