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HELLO DOLLY! The latest revival of the “perfect Broadway musical” plays Chicago’s Oriental Theatre through Nov. 17 Hello, Dolly! is widely considered one of the most enduring musicals to ever hit the stage.

It has relished in three Broadway revivals — including nearly 3,000 performances at New York’s St. James Theatre with Carol Channing in the lead role — international triumphs, an album that was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2002, and seven Academy Awards for its silver-screen version (1969).

Fresh off breaking box-office records on Broadway, this winner of four Tony Awards, including Best Revival of a Musical and Best Actress, is on the road for a major new tour.

The original 1964 musical is based on

Thornton Wilder’s 1938 farce The Merchant of Yonkers. Get swept up in this fun, smart, timeless classic as Dolly Gallagher Levi, a strong-willed, turn-of-the-century matchmaker, goes to work for surly “half-a-millionaire” Horace Vandergelder.

Called “a must-see event and musical comedy dream” by Rolling Stone and “an impeccable blend of spectacle and star power — classic Broadway at its best” by Entertainment Weekly, getting swept up in the excitement seems like a sure thing.

The Oriental Theatre is located at 24 W. Randolph.

312-977-1700.

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For dinner before the show or a nightcap after, head to The Dearborn, an urban American tavern offering an eclectic twist on sophisticated classics as well as essential Chicago dishes.

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26 FRIDAY Experience harvest fun in the heart of the city as Fall Fest continues this weekend – including the annual Spooky Zoo trick-or-treating celebration on Saturday – at Lincoln Park Zoo. Today from 10 am-5 pm, Saturday from 10 am-8 pm and Sunday from 10 am-5 pm. FREE. 2200 N. Cannon, 312-742-2056.

Enjoy an evening of glutenfree treats, live music and terrific local ciders at the Monster Mash Cider Bash tonight at Maggiano’s Little Italy. 6-9 pm. $25. 516 N. Clark, 312-644-7700.

Trent Reznor leads Nine Inch Nails in a pair of shows at the Aragon Ballroom.

Tonight and Saturday at 7 pm. $75. 1106 W. Lawrence, 773-561-9500.

Get into the spooky holiday spirit with a double feature of the 1935 classic Bride of Frankenstein (with live accompaniment from the Chicago Symphony Orchestra) and Mel Brooks’ hilarious Young Frankenstein tonight at Symphony Center.

7:30 pm. $30-$110. 220 S. Michigan, 312-294-3000.

A timeless classic meets a modern interpretation as the world-famous Joffrey Ballet dances choreographer Christopher Wheeldon’s daring take on Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake at the Auditorium Theatre.

Tonight at 7:30 pm, Saturday

B O O AT T H E Z OO at 2 pm and 7:30 pm, and Sunday at 2 pm. $35-$205.

50 E. Congress, 312-3412310. For more on Swan Lake, see page 37.

Giordano Dance Chicago performs another energetic Fall Series program this weekend at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance. Tonight and Saturday at 7:30 pm. $15-$75. 205 E. Randolph, 312-334-7777.

The incomparable Elton John bids adieu to Chicago with two final Windy City dates on his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour at the United Center. Tonight and Saturday at 8 pm. $95$245. 1901 W. Madison, 312-455-4500.

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27 SATURDAY From flannel to pumpkins to last-minute costume accessories, the indoor

Randolph Street Market is a great place to celebrate Oktoberfest and pick up a one-of-a-kind bargain from among 125 vendors at Plumbers’ Hall. Today and Sunday, 10 am-5 pm. $10 (kids 12 and under, FREE).

1340 W. Washington, 312666-1200.

This weekend’s Boo at the Zoo celebration features costume parades, hay rides and fall fun with the animals at Brookfield Zoo. Today and Sunday, 10 am-6 pm. Adults, $21.95; kids (3-11), $15.95. 8400 31st in suburban Brookfield, 708688-8000.

The annual Chicago Humanities Festival kicks off today with cultural and intellectual events all over town, including conversations with biographer Ron Chernow this morning at 11 am and author George Saunders at 3 pm at Symphony Center. $25-$43. 220 S. Michigan.

Call 312-605-8444 for a full schedule of this week’s events.

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Discover Lincoln Park’s macabre history as a vast, windswept burial site on the cheerily-titled Death, Disease and Bones walking tour from the Driehaus Museum. 4-5:30 pm. $25.

Tour begins at the Benjamin Franklin Monument at 72. W. LaSalle, 312-482-8933.

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28 SUNDAY Celebrate the traditional Mexican Day of the Dead holiday with live music, pumpkin decorating and more family-friendly activities today at the historic Maxwell Street Market.

10:30 am–2 pm. FREE. 800 S. DesPlaines, 312-744-3316.

The Chicago Bears’ defense looks to scare rookie quarterback Sam Darnold and the New York Jets today at Soldier Field. 12 pm.

1410 Museum Campus, 312235-7000. Catch a ride to the game from Navy Pier on a water taxi from Shoreline Sightseeing. $15. 600 E. Grand, 312-222-9328.

HAL L O W E E N M AS Q UERAD E OCT. 27 Get into costume – or just formal attire and mask – to enjoy an evening of live music, tasty appetizers and delicious drinks amid the swankiest surroundings in town during the Halloween Masquerade at the Civic Opera House on Saturday, Oct. 27 at 8 pm. $150. 20 N. Wacker, 312-827-5600.

The Lyric Opera of Chicago performs a new-to-Chicago production of the Mozart masterpiece Idomeneo today at the Civic Opera House. 2 pm. $32-$289. 20 N. Wacker, 312-827-5600.

For more on this production, see page 37.

Get out of your seat and on your feet for the Disney Junior Dance Party today at the Chicago Theatre. 2 pm and 5 pm. $35-$58. 175 N. State, 312-462-6300.

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Today’s family-friendly Clark Street Spooktacular is a chance to check out some decorated scarecrows and trick or treat at a variety of North Side businesses. 1-4 pm. FREE. On Clark, from Diversey to Armitage, 773-880-5200.

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29 MONDAY Learn about the city’s amazing skyline with a relaxing and informative 90-minute Chicago

Architecture Center River Tour aboard Chicago’s First Lady. Cruises depart at 10 am, 12 pm, 2 pm and 4 pm. $47. 112 E. Wacker, 312-9223432. For more on the CAC, see page 12.

The Chicago Bulls get an early season test as KD, Steph, Boogie and the Golden State Warriors hit the United Center. 7 pm. 1901 W. Madison, 312-455-4000.

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30 TUESDAY The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center presents a program of Beethoven, Janacek, Prokofiev and Kreutzer tonight at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance.

7:30 pm. $30-$70. 205 E. Randolph, 312-334-7777.

T O M HAN K S Bob Weir leads his trio Wolf Bros – featuring Don Was and Jay Lane – in an evening of new songs and Grateful Dead favorites at the Chicago Theatre.

Tonight and Thursday at 7 pm. $362.50. 175 N. State, 312-462-6300.

Author and Food Network star Ina Garten shares her natural approach to food, entertaining tips and a few great recipes in an evening with The Barefoot Contessa tonight at the Chicago Theatre. 7:30 pm. $53-$73.

175 N. State, 312-462-6300.

Don your best costume and celebrate the spooky season with a screening of Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas, with the Chicago Philharmonic playing the live score, at the Auditorium Theatre.

Tonight and Thursday at 7:30 pm. $30-$86. 50 E. Congress, 312-341-2310.

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Spend your Halloween afternoon discovering the remarkable stories behind the resting place of famous Chicagoans including Marshall Field, Louis Sullivan and George Pullman on the Graceland Cemetery walking tour from the Chicago History Museum.

1-3 pm. $25. Tour begins at 4001 N. Clark, 312-642-4600.

THURSDAY The 24th edition of SOFA Chicago kicks off tonight and highlights the museumquality works of more than 80 galleries in the areas of sculpture, objects, functional art and design at Navy Pier. 5-9 pm tonight ($55), 11 am-7 pm Friday

and Saturday, and 12-6 pm Sunday ($25). 600 E. Grand, 800-563-7632.

Go underground to explore the “city below the city” on today’s Chicago Pedway walking tour from the Chicago Architecture Center. 10 amnoon. $26. Tour begins on the lower level (of course) of 100 W. Randolph, 312-922-3432.

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FRIDAY Actor and author Tom Hanks sits down for a conversation about writing, the creative process and his new collection of short stories in a Chicago Humanities Festival event tonight at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance. 8 pm. $35-$75. 205 E. Randolph, 312334-7777.

One of jazz music’s truly killer groups gets an extra shot of energy tonight, as trumpeter Roy Hargrove sits in with the Branford Marsalis Quartet at Symphony Center. 8 pm. $38-$135. 220 S. Michigan, 312-294-3000.

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Fall color destinations

When the weather is nice in the fall, there are few parks in Chicago as nice as Promontory Point. Just a few minutes’ stroll from 57th Street Beach in one direction and the commercial area of Hyde Park in another, the Point has been a favorite escape from the city for decades. To the north is one of the most stunning views of the downtown skyline that one can find, especially when the fall colors come into play. 5491 S. Shore Dr. ChicagoParkDistrict.com Perhaps the epicenter for taking in the colors of the season in Chicago is Lincoln Park, in all its tree-filled splendor, nestled in between high-rise condominiums and Lake Michigan. The lengthy park makes for a great walk from Belmont Harbor all the way down to North Avenue, passing, the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, Lincoln Park Conservatory, Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool and North Pond Nature Sanctuary along the way. Truly magnificent in the fall.

One other observation point that shouldn’t be missed is 360 Chicago atop the Hancock building. The 94th-floor observation deck —besides being educational — provides an ideal vantage point to look north along Lake Shore Drive and take in the splendor of the changing leaves in the aforementioned Lincoln Park and beyond. 875 N. Michigan. 360Chicago.com

INSTAGRAM WORTHY SPOTS The Bean in Millennium Park, officially known as Cloud Gate, is a popular spot for reflective photos — and particularly appealing when the leaves on the trees nearby are changing.

The sprawling Northerly Island (left), near the Adler Planetarium, is ideal for a panoramic photo of the city looking north at Grant Park’s colorful trees and the lake.

A walk or bike ride along the 606 trail that connects several Chicago neighborhoods provides some fantastic fall photo ops.

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Fall fun for everyone Lincoln Park Zoo Fall Fest

Lincoln Park Zoo, which is free and open every day of the year, is good enough on its own.

But when you add in their annual Fall Fest, it gets that much better. It’s a family-friendly event that features attractions such as a Ferris wheel, corn maze and hay mountain to go along with fall-themed animal entertainment, live music and a pumpkin patch with a carving station. 2200 N. Cannon Dr. LPZoo.org

Navy Pier

One of the Midwest’s most popular attractions has no shortage of fall festivities this month, including free outdoor films, Halloween-themed music performances, a haunted maze, themed cruises, fireworks and more. NavyPier.org

Haunted tours

Check out the haunted Chicago tour offered by Steve’s Segway Tours, where you can enjoy a little spooky history while seeing the city from an electric Trikke or Segway. 155 N. Harbor Dr. 312-946-9467.

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ARCHITECTURE RIVER TOURS Navy Pier and Michigan Avenue Bridge

If you love unique views of the Chicago skyline when all the buildings are lit up at night, then Seadog Cruises’ spooky narrated tour (running weekends through October)is worth your while. It’s a 75-minute trip on the river that features stories of urban legends and mysteries that haunt Chicago. 888-636-7737.

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We asked Chicago Architecture Center docent Constance Rajala for her three of her favorite buildings in town. Visit Architecture.org for tour information.

Shoreline Sightseeing

Trump Tower is a wonderful archetypal of modern architecture. It has different elevations to it, to where it’s almost speaking and nodding to its historic neighbors around it.

Beautiful, blue and glassy, which fits its spot by the river perfectly.

The Reliance Building on the corner of Washington and State is the epitome of the Chicago commercial style. Tall and elegant with polished terra cotta that selfcleans in the rain to remain perfectly white and glassy.

The new Apple store on Michigan Avenue, for taking as far as you can the principles of modern architecture. The glassiness and lack of ornamentation — all with a geometric approach. It is modernism pushed it its most beautiful extreme.

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Chicago Detours

Now in its 79th season and boasting the largest fleet in town, Shoreline offers a classic lakefront tour, an award-winning architecture river tour with stunning views of better than than 40 skyscrapers and landmarks, and convenient water taxis as well. Departures from Michigan Avenue and Navy Pier.

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Enjoy guided walking and bus tours of Chicago architecture, culture and history to both public and private groups, providing a fresh, insider perspective you won’t find elsewhere. Check out their Historic Chicago Walking Bar Tour, where you’ll learn about the city’s vast entertainment history, including Prohibition, theatre, jazz and various vices. 312-350-1131.

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Chicago Crime Tours

Steve’s Segway Tours

Explore the Windy City’s vast criminal and cheesetopped histories together on the Chicago Crime Tours’ Crime and Pizza Walk.

This family-friendly, twohour walking tour that runs Friday-Sunday at 11:30 a.m. and includes slices of pizza from Giordano’s and Pizzeria Uno. Advance registration is required. 312-888-6224.

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Offering Segway and electric Trikke tours along the lakefront and Museum Campus, as well as a number of themed tours, Trikke rentals and customized options for those wishing to design their own excursion, Steve’s Segway Tours covers it all — and has a lot of fun along the way. 155 N. Harbor Dr. 312-946-9467.

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ART APPRECIATION Museum of Contemporary Art The MCA underwent a $16 million redesign last year, and the product was a multi-purpose learning environment called the Commons.

As both a physical space and an ongoing program, the Commons was designed to bring together artists, thinkers and audiences in a constellation of art projects, conversations, performances, interactions, workshops, presentations and readings that explore culture and contemporary life. And that it has. 220 E. Chicago Ave. MCAChicago.org

Art Institute of Chicago Shedd Aquarium

The daily aquatic presentations in the oceanarium — with beluga whales, sea lions and dolphins serving as the stars of the show — will delight the whole family.

But that’s just the start, as the Shedd offers up-close, unforgettable encounters with 32,000 animals from aquatic environments around the world. Don’t be afraid to dip your hand in and discover the unique textures of stingrays, sea stars and sturgeons. 1200 S. Lake Shore Dr. SheddAquarium.org

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EARTH HISTORY

The Adler, with its interactive exhibits and historical and scientific knowledge, is a great way to spend a day.

The Mission Moon exhibition showcases America’s first steps into space through the eyes of NASA Captain James Lovell and his family. Also, set aside time to take in the Adler’s popular sky show, Destination: Solar System, as it takes guests on a fun, guided tour around the Solar System for an up-close look at our celestial neighborhood. 1300 S. Lake Shore. AdlerPlanetarium.org

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If you want to learn about the diversity of life on Earth and its history, the Field Museum — with its nearly 40 million artifacts and specimens — should be on your to-do list. In the Mammoths and Mastodons: Titans of the Ice Age exhibit, the world of these extinct mammals is explored by way of fossils, artifacts, immersive media, and the story of the most complete and best-preserved baby mammoth ever found.

1400 S. Lake Shore Dr. FieldMuseum.org

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The renowned Art Institute is home to one of best, most expansive art collections anywhere in the world. Most find it worthy of a fully day’s visit for sure.

A new exhibit, Hairy Who is technically neither a movement nor a style, but rather the name a group of young Chicago artists chose when they staged six informal, unrestrained exhibits together from 1966-1969. Over this timeframe, while coming of age during a tumultuous period in American history that included assassinations, the Vietnam War, a rising counterculture and racial divide, their collective works embodied the youthful audacity of the time and transformed the landscape of Chicago’s rising art scene. 159 E. Monroe. Artic.edu

What it means to be free Just north of downtown is the Chicago History Museum in Old Town, where the new exhibit, Facing Freedom in America, caught our eye recently.

The detailed exhibition, which utilizes artifacts, images and interactive components, is centered on the idea that the history of our country has been shaped by conflicts over what it means to be free, focusing in on familiar and not-so-familiar stories from the nation’s past such as slavery, women’s suffrage and Japanese internment camps during WWII. General admission is free for Illinois residents on Tuesday evenings. 1601 N. Clark. ChicagoHistory.org

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The wndr museum (pronounced “wonder”) is an exciting art and science popup experience designed to inspire curiosity by bringing the wonder that exists in the natural world to the forefront of our lives. In short, think of an Albert Einstein and Andy Warhol collaboration. 1130 W. Monroe. wndrmuseum.com The Swedish American Museum in the quaint Andersonville neighborhood focuses on Swedish history and its influence on our country — and what it was like for immigrants to arrive in the early 1900s. 5211 N. Clark.

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Kids’ Corner

Sky high

What kid (or adult) wouldn’t enjoy a view from the Skydeck on the 103rd floor of the iconic Willis Tower (formerly the Sears Tower), some 1,353 feet up in the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere? While up there, test your family’s will with a stroll out on “The Ledge,” where glass bays extend out four feet from the Skydeck. And check out the Skydeck’s website before your trip to partake in a bunch of kid-specific activities, including fact sheets, quizzes, scavenger hunts and more. 233 S. Wacker Dr., entrance on Franklin.

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Child’s play

all of us in the world. Chicago Children’s Theatre recently transformed the former 12th District Police Station in Chicago’s West Loop into its first permanent home, called The Station. Frederick runs Oct. 9-Nov. 11. 100 S. Racine. 312-374-8835.

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Chicago Children’s Theatre’s kicks off its 13th season with an original, all-ages family musical Leo Lionni’s Frederick, based on the Caldecott Award-winning book that is respected for introducing children to the idea that there is a place for

Nature and nurture When I brought my preschooler to the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum on a recent visit to Chicago, I was primed to help her engage in some enriching activities. Little did I know, I would be learning just as much as she did, and all in the context of playful and imaginative exhibits. This museum is a bit different from many other science/nature museums in that the curators seem to truly understand that children (and perhaps, adults) learn best through play.

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hands-on interaction with all types of animals. During our three-hour visit, we attended a lecture on baby bats, and even got to pet a few of them!

We were also treated to the feeding of aquatic animals and reptiles. But most spectacular of all was the Butterfly Haven.

Having visited several sub-par butterfly houses in the past, we weren’t exactly getting our hopes up. However, we ended up being astounded by the Notebaert’s version. This exhibit alone is reason enough to visit. 2430 N. Cannon Dr. NatureMuseum.org — Laurie Nicholson

If your kids have behaved well enough for a treat, head to Candyality, with locations in Water Tower Place (835 N. Michigan) and 520 N. Michigan in the heart of the Mag Mile, where they can find pretty much anything their sweet tooth desires. Or get your hands on 10 flavors of fudge, rich truffles or a fall treat like a caramel apples at The Fudge Pot (1532 N. Wells), which has been operating in Old Town since 1963.

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Shopping

Shop till you drop For 25 years, Vale Craft Gallery has maintained a focus on contemporary American fine crafts.

Ceramics, glass, jewelry, fiber arts, metal, woodworkings and decorative objects are all part of the wide variety of items you’ll find when you walk through the door, setting Vale apart from the other fine-art galleries in the neighborhood.

The featured artist for October is Wendy Franklin, whose felting technique with hand-dyed wool and silk wall pieces creates a wonderful texture. “The abstract water colors draw you in from afar, and then you see textures of the fibers when you get up close,” says owner Peter Vale.

“They’re really luscious colors, and this is where we bridge the gap between fine art and fine craft.

And that, ultimately, is what distinguishes us.” 230 W. Superior. ValeCraftGallery.com The Shops at North Bridge is not just a shopping district — it also boasts food, entertainment and events to supplement the experience. Not to mention the fact it has expanded to now encompass a six-block area. Some of the more notable stores include Chicago Sports & Novelty, Nordstrom, Swarovski, Hugo Boss, Sunglass Hut, Monica + Andy, and Vosges Haut-Chocolat. 520 N. Michigan. TheShopsAtNorthBridge.com

ROSCOE VILLAGE GEMS

Walking into Fixture is kind of like a sensory overload for design.

With wares ranging from children’s clothing and toys to aromatherapy health and beauty products, kitschy kitchen accessories, clutches and jewels, Fixture has been a veritable dream for gift giving and for-nothing gifts to yourself since 2005. 2108 W. Roscoe. ShopFixture.com Roscoe Books gives you a sense of familiarity. It looks exactly like walking into a home’s library. Little notes (or rather, recommendations) scatter the tables and shelves of titles and tomes, providing a personal connection between proprietor and guest. 2142 W. Roscoe. RoscoeBooks.com Get the app keychicago

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Brunch expertise kit consisting of several fresh juices and a bottle of sparkling wine, while the Bloody Mary kit comes with a house-made base, several garnishes and a choice of vodka. 51 W. Kinzie. 312-5951322. SienaTavern.com

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One of the most Instagrammed brunch spots in all of Chicago, Formento’s actually manages to live up to the hype. People will sometimes wait for an hour for the chance to sit on the patio in order to get the perfect lighting for their massive cinnamon rolls or sweet and tart lemon ricotta pancakes. The most sought-after dish by far is the bucatini carbonara.

Chunks of crisped pancetta, black pepper and an immaculate egg yolk are the only accessories to this pristine plate of pasta (which is also a popular favorite on their dinner menu). 925 W. Randolph.

Formentos.com Siena Tavern, the downtown hotspot helmed by celebrity chef Fabio Viviani, features the rustic Italian flavors of his homeland combined with American preparations. Instead of Canadian bacon on their eggs benedict, they use crispy mortadella, and the French toast is flavored like tiramisu. They also offer brunch cocktail kits for the table, with the mimosa

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As the name implies, River Roast is located right on the river, and offers not just an exceptional menu, but also an unforgettable allaround dining experience.

The massive space makes for one of the few Chicago dining rooms that never feels cramped or overcrowded, while the front-row river views are a feature only a handful of restaurants can offer. The menu falls somewhere between English country food and Southern comfort favorites, with items like rabbit and waffles, wild mushroom toast, and whole roasted chicken carved tableside. Also, for those who want to burn a few calories on the dance floor, every Sunday brunch is accompanied by the sounds of a live blues band. 315 N. LaSalle. 312-822-0100.

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Hearty eats in town LaBriola Café & Ristorante has quickly become a Michigan Avenue favorite, in large part because it offers a bit of everything, starting with a sweets counter and casual café with breakfast items, soups, sandwiches and Neopolitan pizza. But if you have a larger appetite to appease, the stylish restaurant boasts a menu loaded with hearty handmade pastas, prime steaks, deep-dish pizza and seafood. One of our favorites is the seasonal lasagna, but the baked ziti or penne alla vodka are worthy choices as well. You really can’t go wrong. 535 N. Michigan Ave. 312955-3100. LaBriolaCafe.com Downtown favorite Eleven City Diner is considered, by the ownership, to be “a hybrid of sincere respect for what family dining rooms used to be.” The old-school diner and delicatessen knows a thing or two about putting a plateful of scrumptious, rib-sticking food in front of you. Classic deli sandwiches stacked tall, decadent burgers and melts, loaded breakfast items and thick shakes to wash it all down. Go ahead and splurge. This is the place to do it.

1112 S. Wabash St. 312-212-1112. ElevenCityDiner.com

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Supper club fun Head up to the trendy, treelined Bucktown neighborhood for dinner at Club Lucky, a throwback Italian supper club.

The fettucine alfredo with shrimp or baked rigatoni with escarole, fresh mozzarella and veal meatballs will send you home content for sure. Our advice: Start the evening with one of their signature martinis.

1824 W. Wabansia. 773-2272300. ClubLuckyChicago.com

BIG BUFFETS

India House

STK

Chicago is no stranger to quality steakhouses. That we all know. But STK, the high-end international chain, takes things a step further by promising a “vibe-driven dining experience” by artfully blending a chic lounge and modern steakhouse into one dynamic space. Hungry?

Try the large bone-in filet or go all in on the beautifully dry-aged 34-ounce tomahawk and pair it with some parmesan truffle fries, glass of vino and delectable apple crumb cake for dessert. 9 W. Kinzie. 312-340-5636.

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Their epic and popular lunch buffet starts with soups, salads and fried samosas before delving into a string of vegetable and potato stews (try the fried cauliflower), rice dishes, chicken tikka masala and delectable, complex curry concoctions (lamb, tilapia, etc).

A few dessert options remain for those who are able to leave room.

59 W. Grand. 312-645-9500.

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Texas de Brazil

The 50-item seasonal salad area is impressive in its own right.

But let’s be honest, this chain is Su Casa all about the glorious, endless Open since the 1960s, Su Casa is one of the city’s most parade of seasoned beef, lamb, popular spots for authentic Mexican food and atmosphere pork, chicken and Brazilian — right in the heart of River North and steps from the sausage cooked over a wood Mag Mile. You’ll find hearty (and tasty) burritos made to charcoal grill, then skewered and order, and the heaping plate of chicken fajitas will satisfy served tableside. This is a meal your growling stomach as well. And we’d be remiss not for those looking to go big — the to mention that the margaritas are some of the best in festive churrasco way. A serious Chicago (and go down quite easily,Ad.qxp_Layout we might add). 49 E. experience.

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Indian & Nepalese Cuisine

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Morning sweet tooth Stan’s Donuts

The kid in everyone likes donuts. So when on vacation, why not treat yourself or your clan to a popular creation from Stan’s Donuts? Dating back to 1963, Stan’s is as reliable — and tasty and whimsical — as they come. Try a traditional glazed or the peanut butter pockets and thank us later. With eight locations in Chicago, you don’t have to head far to satisfy that sweet tooth.

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West Town Bakery at the ACME Hotel

This smaller outpost for one of Chicago most whimsical bakeries is a gift to early morning River North commuters and tourists. The cereal bowl croissant is their crown jewel, but real sugar addicts will want to try every one of their 10 cake ball flavors. 15 E. Ohio.

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Firecakes

It may be tempting to go straight for some of the fancier flavors at this donut shop, but first-time visitors would do well to try the classics first. Their vanilla glazed or chocolate glazed yeast donuts are absolute perfection with a simple garnish of crispy candies on top, and the jelly inside their jelly donut changes with the seasons, but is always amazing. 68 W. Hubbard. FirecakesDonuts.com ­— Jessica Berson @BunnyandBrandy

RESTAURANT SPOTLIGHTS

Silver Spoon

Ideally located in the trendy Gold Coast, Silver Spoon makes for a perfect spot for a lunch break while shopping on Oak Street or Michigan Avenue. Their Zagat-rated menu is focused around tom yum, banana blossom salad and Thai curry creations full of exotic spices. 710 N. Rush. 312-944-7100.

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Nepal House

For more than three decades, In business for more than visitors have enjoyed the 12 years, Nepal House has music memorabilia-lined earned a stellar reputation in walls and menu loaded the South Loop for serving up with scrumptious salads, high-quality traditional Nepali appetizers, burgers, entrees and Indian cuisine. Chicken and specialties like hickoryand lamb dishes are roasted smoked ribs and pulled pork in a clay oven and incredibly sandwiches from the in-house tender. Start things off with an smoker. Live music and happy order of momos for sure. 1301 hour too. 63 W. Ontario. 312S. Michigan.

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SOUTH LOOP Victory Tap

An ideal spot for happy hour, dinner or a late-evening cocktail, Victory Tap is where indulge in some oldschool Italian cooking and personalized pizzas in an upscale tavern atmosphere.

Joe’s Mama’s meatballs will delight your palate, as will the award-winning homemade agnolotti pasta stuffed with ricotta, parmesan and bacon in a sage butter sauce. The impressive wine and craft beer lists are worth a stop on their own. A spinoff, called Victory Italian, opened in August in River North (434 W. Ontario).

1416 S. Michigan. 312-496-3862. VictoryTapChicago.com

Weather Mark Tavern

Located in the bustling South Loop (and near Solider Field and the Museum Campus), the Weather Mark Tavern is the perfect place for anyone looking for a laid-back, nautical-themed pub, but not interested in settling for a meal “fresh” from the freezer. They’re well-known for the rum-battered cod fish fry, but be sure to start things off with the “pigs in a blanket” appetizer made of venison and wild boar sausages wrapped in a homemade puff pasty. The bar offers a nice selection of craft beer ($2 off drafts for weekday 3-6 p.m. happy hour) and an enormous list of quality rums from around the world. 1503 S. Michigan Ave. WeathermarkTavern.com

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Vice District Brewing

Opened by two South Loop neighbors who decided to brew beer together, Vice District has gained a steady following since opening in 2014. On tap, try the Pleasure Trip, a blonde ale for those who enjoy a full-flavored beer but desire a less hoppy profile, or the popular Habitual, a black IPA. Located within walking distance of Museum Campus, Grant Park and Soldier Field, you’ll find a diverse crowd and dogfriendly, baby-friendly, board game-playing environment.

1454 S. Michigan.

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SWAN LAKE OCTOBER 17–28

Avenue Q

This modern musical has been lovingly revived with fresh material, so get ready to laugh out loud at a “racy cross between South Park and Sesame Street.” The Tony Award winner for Best Musical, Best Score and Best Book in 2004, Avenue Q focuses on 20-somethings seeking a purpose in life in the big city. Playing through Nov. 4 at the Mercury Theater. 3745 N. Southport. 773-325-1700.

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Gypsy

Swan Lake

The Joffrey Ballet presents Christopher Wheeldon’s blockbuster Oct. 17-28 at the Auditorium Theatre. A ballet within a ballet, Wheeldon’s version combines classical elements with a touch of fantasy, as lavish sets and breathtaking choreography take hold in this timeless story danced to Tchaikovsky’s mesmerizing score performed live by the Chicago Philharmonic.

50 E. Congress.

312-386-8905.

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Porchlight Music Theatre brings this classic musical to the stage at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts, with Chicago’s own E. Faye Butler in the starring role of Broadway’s legendary showbiz mother, Mama Rose. Butler’s charismatic stage presence and smoky jazz style will capture audiences in this heart-wrenching tale that first debuted to critical acclaim back in 1959. 1016 N. Dearborn. 773-7779884. PorchlightMusicTheatre.org

Idomeneo

This fall, Lyric Opera of Chicago presents Mozart’s Idomeneo, a legendary tale of gods, kings, and sea monsters, starring Matthew Polenzani, Erin Wall, Janai Brugger, Angela Brower, and David Portillo. Onstage only October 13-November 2. Tickets are available at lyricopera.org or by calling 312-827-5600.

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What to wear For more than 50 years, Fantasy Costumes has been the sought-after destination in Chicagoland for the largest selection of costumes and accessories.

Perfect for any budget and carrying more than one million items, you’re certain to find something special for your Halloween plans in the Windy City.

And they deliver too.

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Trick or treat

Zoo events

A regular staple for families every October in Chicago is Lincoln Park Zoo’s Fall Fest, with a Ferris wheel, games, live music, a pumpkin patch, corn maze, inflatable obstacle course and plenty of fallthemed animal entertainment.

Running Fridays-Sundays through Oct. 28 and open till 8 p.m. this Saturday. Spooky Zoo is a safe alternative to trick or treating from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. 2200 N. Cannon Dr. LPZoo.org

Haunted tours

Docked on Navy Pier, Seadog Cruises offers a spooky 75-minute narrated tour based on the city’s urban legends and haunted history.

Plus, cruising the river at

night is a sight to behold.

SeadogCruises.com ... If you want to let a sleek, modern machine propel you around town while listening to eerie stories of who and what haunts Chicago, check out Absolutely Chicago Segway (ChicagoSegways.com) or Steve’s Segway Tours (StevesSegwayTours.com).

Pop-up experience

For a new Halloween popup experience with carnival games, music, fire dancers, sword swallowers, nighttime lights displays and a bar inside of a giant corn maze, head to the two-acre lot near Goose Island for Jack’s Pumpkin Nights through Nov. 4. 1467 N. Elston.

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This summer, fill every day with wonder.

There’s something new to discover every day at Navy Pier. Enjoy iconic landmarks like the Centennial Wheel and Polk Bros Park. Ride the waves aboard one of more than 20 daily boat cruises, delve into a world of shopping experiences, or grab a bite at one of our amazing restaurants. And this summer, explore a full calendar of free programming including concerts, art installations and amazing cultural events.

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