The Go List! October 12 - October 18, 2015

Another amazing week has arrived in Chicago!  Where are you going this week, Chicago?

October 12th  - Chicago Ideas Week 

October 12th - 18th join thought leaders, tastemakers, and some of the greatest minds on the planet for a week of inspiring conversations about social, political, and human issues. Some of this year's participants include, Academy Award winning rapper/composer/actor Common, NBC News Anchor David Gregory, actor Tom Arnold, and Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel. Tickets are available online here.

October 15th - Chicago International Film Festival

Join the Chicago International Film Festival for their 51st year of amazing films, documentaries, panels and red carpet activities from October 15 - 29th.  Visiting celebs include directors Michael Moore (Bowling for Columbine), Charles Burnett (To Sleep With Anger), and Academy Award-winning composer, Howard Shore (Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit) to name a few.

For schedules, tickets and more information on daily activities go here.

October 16th - 17th - Wine Riot

Wine Riot returns to Chicago's Union Station for their Fall event.  Taste over 250 wines from around the globe and don't forget to bring your friends!  For tickets and schedule of daily activities, go here!

October 17th - Omar Tyree Book Signing

New York Times best-selling author, Omar Tyree, visits Chicago on October 17th on behalf of his latest work, "All Access," Saturday, October 17th from 2-4 p.m. at the Bee Branch Library located at 3647 S. State Street.

The event is hosted by Desiree Sanders of Scrybes-N-Vybes (formerly of Afrocentric Bookstore).  For more information contact scrybesnvybes@gmail.com.

October 17th - Night Of A Thousand Noogies

Night of a Thousand Noogies features entertainment provided by Second City, drinks, and laughs all around! The event will be hosted by Gilda’s Club Chicago Associate Board on Saturday, October 17, 2015 from 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Proceeds from the event benefit Gilda’s Club Chicago, a free support community for men, women, teens and children – and their families and friends – touched by cancer.

Gilda’s Club’s namesake, Gilda Radner, was one of the original cast members of “Saturday Night Live.” Laughter and love were central themes of Gilda’s career and life. Gilda was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 1985. She passed away in 1989, but her legacy lived on when her husband and friends established Gilda’s Club and the first red door opened.

Laugh out loud at this comedic extravaganza courtesy of Chicago’s own Second City cast, who will perform their signature sketch comedy and improv with a host of notable special guests. Enjoy an open bar and dine on light bites, bid on items in a silent auction and try your luck at fabulous raffle prizes.

The event will be held at Park West, 322 West Armitage, Chicago, IL 60614. General admission tickets for the event are $75 and VIP tickets are $125.

To get your tickets go here.

October 17th and October 18th - Chili Fest Chicago

Just in time for this weekend's cool down, Chili Fest Chicago arrives.  Guests will get to sample chilies from some of Chicago's top restaurants including Municipal Bar & Dining Co., Reggie's Chicago, Dia De Los Tamales, Chicago's Dog House and more!  Events run Saturday beginning at 10 a.m. and Sunday, from 11 a.m.

To check out schedules and get tickets click here.