A procession of larger-than-life skeletons passes through the crowd during the Dia de los Muertos celebration hosted by the National Museum of Mexican Art at Harrison Park. (Brian Nguyen/Chicago Tribune 2015)
1. Another October holiday: Head to Pilsen to celebrate Día de los Muertos at Day of the Dead Xicágo, as the park outside the National Museum of Mexican art is transformed into a memorial space for departed loved ones. 3-8 p.m. Sunday, National Museum of Mexican Art, 1852 W. 19th St., free;nationalmuseumofmexicanart.org
2. Young Machine Gun Thug Kelly:Fans of either Young Thug or Machine Gun Kelly can enjoy a performance from an artist they (presumably) enjoy very much, while (presumably) taking in another from an artist about whom they are ambivalent. 8 p.m. Friday, Credit Union 1 Arena at UIC, 525 S. Racine Ave., ticketmaster.com
3. IG on Dark Mode: The IG-eye-candy wndr museum has been open for several months at this point, but the exhibition will be redecorating its space for the Halloween holiday with wndr After Dark. First entry at 6:30 p.m., final entry at 10 p.m. Friday, wndr museum, 1130 W. Monroe St., $32, tickets available at doors; showclix.com
4. Mask off:Cover your face and head to the Lyric Opera for its annual Halloween Masquerade. Ticket includes open bar, hors d’oeuvres and after-party entry. 8-11:59 p.m. Saturday, Lyric Opera of Chicago, 20 N. Wacker Dr., $150-$200; lyricopera.org
5. Trick or treating for all:The Spooky Zoo event offers an alternative trick-or-treating experience for kids whose neighborhoods are less Halloween-friendly, or those who can’t go on the holiday proper. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Lincoln Park Zoo, North Cannon Drive at West Fullerton Parkway, free; facebook.com
6. Chat between greats:Witness legends respecting legends when photographer Lynn Goldsmith sits down with musician and writer Patti Smith for a conversation. Tickets are sold out, but some seats will be available on the morning of the event. Get in line. 7-8 p.m. Friday, MCA Chicago, 220 E. Chicago Ave.; walk-up tickets available (first-come, first-served) on day of event; experience.mcachicago.org
7. Costume made for walkin’: The Logan Square Halloween Parade is an annual tradition now in its 16th year. Bring the kids, put on your walking shoes, and watch for candy. 5-7 p.m. Sunday, Illinois Centennial Memorial Column, 3200 W. Logan Blvd., free, facebook.com
8. Giddy for Giddens: Musician and artist Rhiannon Giddens will deliver a talk on African influences in early American folk music. There are some seats remaining, if you want to roll the dice in the first-come, first-served line. 1-2 p.m. Sunday, Fullerton Hall, Art Institute of Chicago, 111 S. Michigan Ave., free, line forms outside venue at 12:30 p.m. for remaining available seats; sales.artic.edu
9. Double your scares: Take in some screams on the silver screen this weekend, as John Carpenter’s “Halloween” gets the double feature treatment: his 1978 original is up first, then last year’s sequel. 7-11 p.m. Sunday, Music Box Theatre, 3733 N. Southport Ave., single feature $11, double feature $15; musicboxtheatre.com
10. Chill out: Ray LaMontagne is passing through this weekend on his “Just Passing Through” tour. If you want to forgo some of the screams and frights and Halloween sights, LaMontagne offers a serene alternative. 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St., $40-$238; msg.com
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