Yes, it's that beautiful time of year again.
Soon, the leaves will be crunching under our feet as we stroll along, pumpkin spice latte (or one of these arguably superior local alternatives) in hand on many a crisp Chicago day.
And, while that's all well and good, there's much more to do than to simply let your inner Mr. Autumn Man foliage-freak flag fly while counting down the days to the winter.
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We've rounded up 21 Chicago events that caught our eye in the weeks ahead to help you give your Roku box some rest and enjoy some of the finest entertainment our city has to offer.
'It's All-Right To Have A Good Time - The Story of Curtis Mayfield' @ The Black Ensemble Theater
The Black Ensemble Theater Facebook
'A Study in Midwestern Appropriation' @ The Hyde Park Art Center
Hyde Park Art Center
Chicago Reader's Fall Cocktail Challenge
Andrea Bauer
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Chicago International Film Festival
CIFF Facebook
Chicago, I Love You
Chicago, I Love You Facebook
40th Annual Historic Pullman House Tour @ Historic Pullman Visitor Center
Historic Pullman Society Facebook
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Day of the Dead Celebration @ Chicago Public Library, Dunning Branch
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Margaret Cho @ Chicago Theatre
Ethan Miller/Getty Images
Fall Ball @ Logan Square Auditorium
Mucca Pazza/Facebook
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Bucktown Apple Pie Contest @ Holstein Park
AP
Open House Chicago
Chicago Architecture Foundation
Vintage Garage Chicago Season Finale @ 5051 N. Broadway Ave.
Vintage Garage Chicago/Facebook
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Sound Opinions presents 'High Fidelity' @ The Music Box
The Music Box
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'Opening the Vaults: Wonders of the 1893 World's Fair' @ The Field Museum
'The Normal Heart' @ TimeLine Theatre
T. Harrison Hillman/TimeLine Theatre
Chicago Beer Hoptacular @ Lacuna Artist Lofts in Pilsen
Chicago Beer Hoptacular
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