Dance Shows This Week in Chicago worth going out for.

The neighbourhoods are the whole point, and I'd rather send you to Pilsen or Logan Square than anywhere downtown.

I keep track of dance shows in Chicago and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.

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Nahui Ollin Aztec Dance

Nahui Ollin Aztec Dance

Thu, Oct 8 · 6:15 PM

West Lawn

Live rhythms and regalia

One time only
Indigenous Peoples' Day Celebration at Harrison

Indigenous Peoples' Day Celebration at Harrison

Sat, Oct 10 · 12:00 PM

Lower West Side

Indigenous music & dance

One time only
Indigenous Peoples’ Day Celebration at Harrison

Indigenous Peoples’ Day Celebration at Harrison

Sat, Oct 10 · 11:00 AM

Lower West Side

Indigenous music & dance

One time only
Chicago Latino Dance Festival at Humboldt

Chicago Latino Dance Festival at Humboldt

Sun, Oct 11 · 3:00 PM

West Town

Pan-Latino dance showcase

One time only

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The Heart of the Story

The Heart of the Story

Fri, Oct 9 · 6:00 PM

Marshall Square

Contemporary dance & jazz

One time only
T A K E

T A K E

Fri, Oct 9 · 8:00 PM

Avondale

Immersive contemporary dance

Symphony Ball with Klaus Mäkelä

Symphony Ball with Klaus Mäkelä

Sat, Oct 10 · 6:30 PM

Chicago Loop

Glamorous season-opening gala

One time only
Indigenous Peoples' Day featuring Colectivo Sayba, Tamanaco Tambor & Trio Axol

Indigenous Peoples' Day featuring Colectivo Sayba, Tamanaco Tambor & Trio Axol

Mon, Oct 12 · 7:30 PM

Lincoln Square

Living traditions on stage

One time only

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Frequently asked questions

How are these dance shows in Chicago chosen?

I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.

Is everything here still happening?

Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on — anything that's finished drops off by itself.

How do I find something that suits me?

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