It might be the first weekend of Autumn, but by the looks of things going on this weekend you're going to busy from dawn to dusk. Chicagoans are once again working hard to fit in as much fun as they can before the weather turns on us. With so many things going on this weekend I don't know what I'll end up doing... what are you doing?

Thursday, September 25th:

The Fall Dinner Crawl takes place tonight in Edgewater 6:30PM

Janet Jackson performs at the Allstate Arena 7:30PM

Decibelle continues check out the full list of events.

Friday, September 26th:

Don't miss the free Wine Tasting at Hollywood Pantry, 1301 W Hollywood from 6PM-9PM

8th Annual Oktoberfest (formerly St. Alphonsus Oktoberfest) kicks off tonight at Lincoln and Southport Ave. Everyone is German this weekend so enjoy beer, brats and live bands, I'm sure there'll be lots of Oompah Bands (I wonder if the Polkaholics will be playing?) Check the site for full listing of events.

Chicago Gourmet in Millennium Park starts this evening with an opening reception at Harris Theater, 6:30PM-10:30PM

38th Annual Pilsen East Artists Open House Opening Event kicks off tonight from 6-10PM

Here's your chance chance to meet National Gay Historian Jonathan Ned Katz at a History Project fundraiser for www.chicagogayhistory.org Call (773) 387-2394 for full details. 5:30PM-7:30PM

Cake Chicago presents: Silky in September at the Red Line Tap - 7006 N Glenwood - 9PM

Decibelle continues check out the full list of events.

Robin Williams performs at The Chicago Theater - 8PM

Decibelle continues check out the full list of events.

Saturday, September 27th:

Chicago Gourmet kicks it up to full speed today from 11AM-6PM in Millennium Park

For all of you Geeks out there (myself included) you'll be excited to know that WIRED! NextFest opens today in Millennium Park and runs through October 12th. Check out this gallery of futuristic products, designs and ideas.

The Banned Books Readout Week starts today, check the site for a full listing of events.

Hyde Park Jazz Festival 12PM-10PM, multiple venues in Hyde Park, check the site for full details.

Get your copy of OUT and PROUD in CHICAGO and have the opportunity to meet more than a dozen of the writers of this amazing tome at The Center on Halsted today between 12PM-2PM

Don't miss Macy's Day of Music with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, it's their 12th Annual FREE Music Marathon. Symphony Center - 220 S Michigan Ave 2PM-10PM

The 10th Annual Matthew Shepard March steps off at 8PM this evening at the corner of Roscoe & Halsted.

Enrique Iglesias performs at Allstate Arena - Rosemont, IL

Robin Williams performs at The Chicago Theater - 8PM

Decibelle continues check out the full list of events.

38th Annual Pilsen East Artists Open House Continues

Oktoberfest continues 11AM-10PM Check the site for full listing of events.

Sunday, September 28th

Run For Their Lives 8K Run / 4K Walk kicks off at Montrose Harbor at 9:00AM, help
support PAWS Chicago's life-saving programs.

Chicago Gourmet closes out the big weekend from 11AM-5PM in Millennium Park

The Banned Books Readout continues, check HERE for full details

38th Annual Pilsen East Artists Open House Continues

Oktoberfest continues 11AM-10PM Check the site for full listing of events.