This Week in Wicker Park & Bucktown: One Big Sunday, Then Rhino Fest

Your week-ahead guide to Wicker Park & Bucktown — four picks worth planning around

By Raj Singh · Published October 18, 2026.

Wicker Park packs most of its week into one busy Sunday — a farmers market under clear, high-50s skies, a photo exhibit and a free Filipino variety show — then hands the back half to the Rhinoceros fest.

SUNDAY, OCT 18

Wicker Park Farmers Market @ Wicker Park

The Wicker Park Farmers Market holds its outdoor Sunday session, and with clear skies and a high near 59 it's a good morning to work the stalls.

SUNDAY, OCT 18

Frames of Hope Photo Exhibit @ Lofty Wicker Park

Frames of Hope, at Lofty Wicker Park, shows photography taken by Deaf children and teens in Somali and Sudanese refugee camps and printed on metal; a $45 ticket includes East African and Middle Eastern coffee, tea and sweets.

SUNDAY, OCT 18

Filipino Variety Show @ Gangnam Market

A free Filipino variety show hosted by comedian Jackie Lynn fills Gangnam Market with stand-ups, drag performers and musicians, capped by a set from DJ Special Ed. It runs about 90 minutes.

THURSDAY, OCT 22

The 37th Annual Rhinoceros Theater Festival Returns September 20 – October 26 at Four Chicago Venues @ Facility Theatre

The 37th Rhinoceros Theater Festival rolls on, with a Thursday-night slot at the Facility Theatre. Tickets are $25.

For everything else on the calendar, see more Wicker Park & Bucktown events.