Must-see streaming theater, concerts and movies in Chicago this fall

Do you miss catching shows at Chicago music venues or standing under the marquee at Chicago theaters in the Loop? Ongoing restrictions on capacity and large gatherings have thrown the fall cultural calendar into disarray, but many local organizations are clinging to an old adage: "The show must go on." While this autumn's lineup of touring musicians, stage productions and new movies isn't quite as substantial as usual, organizations like the Chicago International Film Festival, the Chicago Humanities Festival and the Lyric Opera are presenting some of their programming online. In the coming weeks, you can open your browser and stream a variety show staged at the Hideout and see new plays created by the Steppenwolf Theater. In many cases, you'll still have to spring for a ticket, but you'll be supporting organizations that desperately need the funding as they adapt to the current conditions. We've gathered some of the most exciting cultural events in Chicago that you can stream from home this fall.