Entertainment This Week
Now Playing in Indiana:
**** June 23rd, 5:00 - 6:15 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation, Cookie Craze Creations, Instructor Emily Szymonik, Community Park Lions Shelter, 8601 Lions Club Drive, Munster. Age 7-12. $50 per class. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org.
June 23rd, 6:30 - 8:00 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation & Munster Civic Foundation, Tuesdays Rock - Marrakesh Express: Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young Tribute, Centennial Park, Entertainment Stage, 1005 S. Centennial Drive, Munster. Food truck cuisine & beer garden. Bring your blankets & lawn chairs. Free admission, parking fees apply. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org.
June 24th, 9:30 am - 5:00 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation day trip, Glessner House (Chicago), departs from Lions Club Social Center Parking Lot, 8751 Lions Club Drive, Munster. $114 KA $112. Registration deadline, June 9th. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org.
June 24th, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, Andre Detti, Summer Music Live, Journeyman Distillery at The American Factory, 258 South Campbell Street, Valparaiso. All ages. Free admission, free parking. FYI https://www.journeyman.com
June 26th, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, Peter Warren, Summer Music Live, Journeyman Distillery at The American Factory, 258 South Campbell Street, Valparaiso. All ages. Free admission, free parking. FYI https://www.journeyman.com
June 26th, 7:00 pm, Beatles Tribute: American English, Hobart Art Theatre, 230 Main Street, Hobart. $24.18-$292.24. FYI www.ticketweb.com
June 26th, 9:00 pm, DJ Dre the Giant, Council Oaks Bar Stage, Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older. FYI https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/
June 26th, 9:00 pm, Hair Mania, Hard Rock Cafe Stage, Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older. FYI https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/
June 27th, 12:00 - 4:00 pm, Greater Gary Downtown Marketplace, Broadway between 5th & 6th Avenues, Gary. Free. FYI email redevelopment@gary.gov
June 27th, 5:00 - 9:00 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation, Region Eats: Food Truck Festival, Centennial Park, North Lot, 1005 S. Centennial Drive, Munster. Live music, food truck cuisine & beer garden. Free admission, parking fees apply. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org.
June 27th, 5:30 pm, Lubeznik Center for the Arts presents ArtBash in Wonderland, Great Hall Events and Conference Center at Purdue Northwest University – Westville, 1401 US-421, Westville, IN. $175. FYI (219) 874-4900 or LubeznikCenter.org/Events
June 27th, 9:00 pm, DJ Ric Hard, Council Oaks Bar Stage, Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older. FYI https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/
June 27th, 9:00 pm, Together Band, Hard Rock Cafe Stage, Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older. FYI https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/
June 28th, 1:00 pm, Artist Talk, What Do You Believe? Works by Alejandra Mosqueda, Marshall J. Gardner Center for the Arts, 540 S. Lake Street, (Mlller Beach) Gary. Free. FYI www.millerbeacharts.org
Ongoing Exhibits/Events
**** Through June 25th, M-TH, 11:45 am - 4:00 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation, Survivor Challenger Camp, Instructor Fun 4 All Club, Community Park, Rotary Shelter, 8601 Calumet Ave., Munster. Age 6-12. $192, R $190. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org.
**** Through June 25th, Thursdays, 5:30 - 6:30 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation, Descendants of Heroes & Villains, Instructors: Drama Kids of NWI, Lions Club Social Center, 8751 Lions Club Drive, Munster. Ages 7-11. $83, R. $78. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org.
Through June 28th, Stillness & Spirit: Paintings by Jane Cowley, Atrium Gallery, South Shore Arts, Center for the Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. FYI www.southshoreartsonline.org
Through June 30th, Chicago Street Theatre will be hosting a Valparaiso city-wide Scavenger Hunt, themed after our upcoming production of Ride the Cyclone!✨🌀 SEVEN Limited Edition Tarot Cards will be hidden at select local businesses in Valparaiso. Participants with all 7 cards should turn them in on July 5 at Chicago Street Theatre between 12-5 pm. FYI https://www.spotlightonlake.com/posts/attention-scavengers-hunt-starts-j...
Through July 10th, Lubeznik Center for the Arts (LCA) & the Lindsey O’Brien Kesling (LOK) Wishing Tree Foundation present the 13th annual LOK Young Artists Expo, the works of 50 young artists, ages 7 to 18, including painting, sculpture, textiles and digital media. Lubeznik Center for the Arts, 101 W. 2nd Street at the lakefront, Michigan City. Free. FYI (219) 874-4900 or LubeznikCenter.org
**** Through July 16th, Thursday, 1:30 - 3:30 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation & South Shore Arts, Kids' Watercolor, Instructor: Eumice Harris-Scarver, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. Ages 7-10. $140. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org.
June 25th through July 16th, Thursdays 4:00 - 6:00 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation, Ceramic Jewelry Making, South Shore Arts, Center for the Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. $125, KA $122. (Checks payable to South Shore Arts) FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org.
Through July 17th, Art Exhibition: What Do You Believe? Works by Alejandra Mosqueda, Marshall J. Gardner Center for the Arts, 540 S. Lake Street, (Mlller Beach) Gary. Free. FYI www.millerbeacharts.org
**** Through July 22nd, Wednesdays, 1:00 - 2:30 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation & South Shore Arts, Dynamic Drawing, Instructor: Jared Day, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. Ages 7-10. $120. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org.
**** Through July 23rd, Thursdays, 9:00 - 9:45 am, Munster Parks & Recreation, Tiny Tots, Intro to ballet & creative movement. Susan's School of Dance, 1948 W. 45th Street, Munster. Age 2-3. $100, R $90. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org.
**** Through July 23rd, Thursdays, 9:45 - 10:45 am, Munster Parks & Recreation, Ballet, Tap & Tumble. Susan's School of Dance, 1948 W. 45th Street, Munster. Age 3-4. $110, R $100. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org.
**** Through July 29th, Wednesdays, 2:30 - 5:30 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation & South Shore Arts, Expressive Paper mache Sculpture, Instructor: Merrionna Pierce, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. Ages 15 & over. $240. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org.
**** Through July 31st, Summer Reading 2026: Unearth a Story, Lake County Public Library, 1919 W 81st Ave, Merrillville. Open through all branches to all ages. FYI https://www.lcplin.org/summer-reading
Through August 1st, Site/Sight: Works from the Artist-in-Residence Program of the Indiana Dunes National Park, Chesterton Art Center, 115 South 4th Street, Chesterton. Free. FYI www.ChestertonArt.org.
Through August 13th, 32nd Annual Juried Art Exhibition, Art Barn School of Art, 695 N 400 E, Valparaiso. Free. FYI www.artbarnschool.org.
Through August 15th, 83rd Annual Salon Show – My America, Bachman Gallery, South Shore Arts, Center for the Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. FYI www.southshoreartsonline.org
Through September 12th, Saturdays, 1:00 - 4:00 pm ET, Canal Season is here! This is your chance to enjoy the full canal experience at Wabash & Erie Canal Park in Delphi. Park entry, parking, Pioneer Village fun, playboat, and trails are all FREE! FYI https://wabashanderiecanal.org/events/category/canalseason/
Now Playing in Illinois
June 23rd, 10:00 am - 10:00 pm (local time), In celebration of National Detroit-Style Pizza Day, Jet’s Pizza offers 50% off any 8 Corner Pizza, Jet’s signature Detroit-style favorite. Use online code: DSP26 when ordering. Available for pickup or delivery at participating Jet’s Pizza locations. FYI www.jetspizza.com
June 23rd, 6:30 pm, Jessica Baio - The Other Side Tour, Outset Chicago, 1675 N. Elston, Chicago. Tickets start at $36. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
June 23rd, 7:30 pm, The Human League With Very Special Guests Soft Cell and Alison Moyet, Chicago Theater, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $73. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
June 24th, 7:00 pm, (SOLD OUT)Jam Productions Presents Sekou, Beat Kitchen, 2100 W. Belmont, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
June 25th & 26th, As Long As You’re Asking: A Conversation with Jason Alexander, The Yard, Chicago Shakespeare Theatre on Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand, Chicago. FYI (312) 595-5600 or www.chicagoshakes.com.
June 25th, 7:00 pm, Atomic Punks w/ post-show fireworks, “Rockin’ in the Park” free summer concert series, Parkway Bank Park entertainment district, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont. Free. FYI ParkwayBankPark.com.
June 25th, 7:30 pm, Collaboraoke: Live Band Karaoke, Round 3, with Ocean & the Waves, Collaboraction House of Belonging, Kimball Art Center, 1757 N. Kimball, Chicago. $25 (includes 1 drink ticket). FYI collaboraction.org
June 25th, 26th & 17th, 7:30 pm, Mocrep Presents: I Live Every Day, Steppenwolf's LookOut Series, Steppenwolf's 1700 Theater (behind Front Bar), 1700 N. Halsted, Chicago. $13-$53. FYI (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org/lookout
June 25th, 8:00 pm, The Dead South with Amigo the Devil, Salt Shed Indoors, 1375 N. Elston, Chicago. Tickets start at $64. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
June 25th, 8:00 pm, Silverada and Kelsey Waldon, Joe's on Weed Street, 940 West Weed Street, Chicago 21 & over. $25.79. FYI www.ticketweb.com
June 25th, 8:00 pm, Cheap Trick, RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora. $50. FYI (630) 896-6666 or riveredgeaurora.com
June 26th, 7:00 pm, Jam Presents Pepper & the Movement; HIGH TIDE SUMMER TOUR, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
June 26th, 7:00 pm, JB Vannatta & the Midnight Thieves with the Hurtin Kind, SPACE, 1243 Chicago Avenue, Evanston. $20.63-$27.27 FYI www.axs.com
June 26th, 7:30 pm, Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire - Sing a Song All Night Long, United Center, 1901 W. Madison, Chicago. Tickets start at $73. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
June 26th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Mariachi Sol De Mexico de Jose' Hernandez, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
June 26th, 7:30 pm, Chicago Opera Festival presents La Bohème, George Van Dusen Theatre at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. $25-$91. FYI OperaFestivalChicago.org.
June 26th, 8:00 pm, (Sold Out) Chase Presents Djo, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
June 26th, 8:00 pm, PawPaw Rod - Picture Day Tour, Bottom Lounge, 1375 W. Lake Street, Chicago. $32.39 - $123.54 (includes fees). FYI www.ticketweb.com
June 26th, 8:00 pm, Anders Osborne Band, Garcia's Chicago, 1001 W. Washington, Chicago. Tickets start at $42. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
June 26th through 28th, Rogers Park Business Alliance (RPBA) presents the North Side Queer Pride, Jarvis Square & multiple locations throughout Rogers Park. Free & open to the public. FYI RPBA.org.
June 27th, 8:00 pm, America: The Happy Trails Tour 2026, Chicago Theater, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $73. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
June 27th, 7:00 & 9:15 pm, Michael Blaustein: The Taste Me Tour, Hollywood Casino Joliet, 1401 Gateway Blvd., Joliet. 21 & over. Tickets start at $67. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
June 27th, 7:30 pm, House of DOV presents Circle of Apathy, Gorton Center, 400 East Illinois Road, Lake Forest. Tickets start at $20. FYI https://gortoncenter.org/event/house-of-dov/
June 27th, 8:00 pm, "Weird Al" Yankovich: Bigger and Weirder 2026 Tour, United Center, 1901 W. Madison, Chicago. Tickets start at $61. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
June 27th, 8:00 pm, Josh Groban with Special Guest Jennifer Hudson, Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim Road, Rosemont. Tickets start at $80. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
June 28th, 2:00 pm, Chicago Opera Festival presents Adriana Lecouvreur, George Van Dusen Theatre at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. $25-$91. FYI OperaFestivalChicago.org.
June 28th, 3:00 pm, House of DOV presents Circle of Apathy, Gorton Center, 400 East Illinois Road, Lake Forest. Tickets start at $20. FYI https://gortoncenter.org/event/house-of-dov/
Ongoing Exhibits/Events
Daily. 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, Hershey Super Sweet Adventure is an immersive, story-driven experience where guests become “Sweet Seekers in Training”, unlocking the wonder behind Hershey’s most iconic candies through hands-on games, challenges, and activities. Water Tower Place, 835 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago. Tickets start at $24.99. Ticket options include timed entry, flexible entry, discounted bundles, birthday party packages and more. FYI www.HersheySuperSweetAdventure.com.
Daily every 20-30 minutes, Big Bus Tours’ Hop-On Hop-Off experience, Service begins at Chicago Riverwalk, 98 E. Wacker Drive, Chicago @ 10:00 am; last bus departs @ 5:00 pm. Adults $49.50, Children 3 - 12 $35. Advance ticket purchase recommended. FYI www.bigbustours.com
Through July 5th, Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue, EXP Rosemont, 9900 Berwyn Ave., Rosemont. Tickets start at $28. FYI www.minecraftexperience.com.
Through July 18th, Free and Independent: The Declaration of Independence and the Words That Made the United States, Newberry Library, 60 West Walton Street, Chicago. Free. FYI https://www.newberry.org/calendar/exhibitions
Through August 23rd, Champions of Magic, Studebaker Theatre in the Fine Arts Building, 410 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago. $69.50-$99.50. FYI https://www.fineartsbuilding.com/events/champions-of-magic/
Through August 23rd, Solo Exhibit: On Wonder, Mind, & Magic: Jeanette Andrews, Elmhurst Art Museum, 150 South Cottage Hill Avenue, Elmhurst. Admission: Adults (ages 18+) $18; Seniors $15; Students $10; Children $5. FYI (630) 834-0202 or elmhurstartmuseum.org.
Through August 23rd, Solo Exhibit: Jeremiah Hulsebos-Spofford: Near Immortality, Elmhurst Art Museum, 150 South Cottage Hill Avenue, Elmhurst. Admission: Adults (ages 18+) $18; Seniors $15; Students $10; Children $5. FYI (630) 834-0202 or elmhurstartmuseum.org.
Through September 4th, Fridays, 6:00 - 8:00 pm, Rogers Park Business Alliance (RPBA) presents the First Friday Music Series, Multiple businesses along Sheridan Rd between Devon Ave., & Pratt Blvd, Chicago. Free & open to the public. FYI RPBA.org.
Through September 7th, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday, Thursday-Sunday (Closed Tues & Weds), Declarations: 250 Years of Writing Toward Independence on display, American Writers Museum, 180 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago. Admission: Adults $16; Seniors, Students & Teachers $10; Members & Children ages 12 & under, Free. FYI (312) 374-8765 or AmericanWritersMuseum.org/visit/groups
Through September 13th, Ink & Outrage: 18th Century Satirical Prints in London & Dublin, Driehaus Museum, 50 E. Erie Street, Chicago. $23 Adults, $18 Seniors, Students (with ID) $13. Children 12 & under, Active Military (with ID), Museum Members Free. FYI driehausmuseum.org
Through September 19th, Conceived in Liberty: Cartoons, Caricatures, and Illustrations in the Wartime US, 1812-1918, Newberry Library, 60 West Walton Street, Chicago. Free. FYI https://www.newberry.org/calendar/exhibitions
Through October 25th (closed June 28th & August 16th), 9:00 am - 2:00 pm, Rogers Park Business Alliance (RPBA) announces the 17th season of its Glenwood Sunday Market (GSM), Market location: along Glenwood Avenue between Morse and Lunt Avenues, to the west of the CTA Red Line Morse stop. Free. glenwoodsundaymarket.rpba.org.
Through October 26th, Mondays, 4:00 - 8:00 - pm, Rogers Park Business Alliance (RPBA) presents the Jarvis Square Twilight Market, Jarvis Square, 1500 block of Jarvis Avenue, Chicago. Free & open to the public. FYI RPBA.org.
Through late fall, Chicago Line Cruises including Architecture Tour, Ogden Slip, River East Plaza, 465 N. McClurg Court (just south of Illinois Street and McClurg Court) and walk east on the Lofts at River East promenade to our Ticket Office. FYI www.ChicagoLine.com.
Through November 14th, Brendan Fernandes: In the Round, Tales of Today series, Driehaus Museum, 50 E. Erie Street, Chicago. Adults, $20, Seniors, $1, Students (with I.D.), $10, Children 12 & under, Free. FYI driehausmuseum.org
Through November 2026, AMERICAN PROPHETS: WRITERS, RELIGION, AND CULTURE, American Writers Museum, 180 N. Michigan Ave., 2nd Floor, Chicago. Museum hours are Monday, Thursday—Sunday, 10 AM—5 PM. Closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Adults $16, Seniors, Students & Teachers $10, Members & children ages 12 and under free. FYI (312) 374-8790 or AmericanWritersMuseum.org
Through May 2027, Greektown Chicago's outdoor and indoor art exhibit We the People: Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Beauty in Greektown Chicago. On display throughout the Greektown neighborhood, including 20 outdoor painted sculptures along South Halsted Street from Madison Street to Van Buren Street, and 20 similarly-themed paintings on canvases displayed inside and in the windows of Greektown businesses throughout the community. FYI GreektownChicago.org
**** Open Year Round, Sunday to Thursday, 11:00 am - 8:00 pm; Friday & Saturday 11:00 am - 9:00 pm (Timed Entrances Every 15 Minutes), Flyover Chicago, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. $24.95 Adults; $19.95 Military; $14.95 Children 13 & under. Children must be at least 40" (102 cm) tall. Children (13 and under) must be accompanied by an adult or guardian (14 years or older). FYI www.ExperienceFlyover.com/Chicago.
At Chicago Magic Lounge
Open Run, Mondays at 7:00 pm, The Close-Up Show, Chicago Magic Lounge, 5050 N. Clark Street, Chicago. $35. FYI (312) 366-4500 or chicagomagiclounge.com.
Open Run, Tuesdays at 7:00 pm, The Showcase, Chicago Magic Lounge, 5050 N. Clark Street, Chicago. $37.50-$42. FYI (312) 366-4500 or chicagomagiclounge.com.
Open Run, Wednesdays, 7:00 pm, Artist in Residence Series, Chicago Magic Lounge, 5050 N. Clark Street, Chicago. $40. FYI (312) 366-4500 or chicagomagiclounge.com.
Open Run, Thursdays through Sundays at 7:00 pm, Fridays & Saturdays at 10:00 pm, Sundays at 4:00 pm, The Signature Show, Chicago Magic Lounge, 5050 N. Clark Street, Chicago. $55-$89.50. FYI (312) 366-4500 or chicagomagiclounge.com.
Open Run, Select Sundays at 3:00 pm, Family Show, Chicago Magic Lounge, 5050 N. Clark Street, Chicago. $35-$40 (standard), $45-$50 (front row). FYI (312) 366-4500 or chicagomagiclounge.com.
Now Playing in Michigan:
June 24th, 6:00 - 8:00 pm, Live Music @ Three Oaks with Tony Cortina, Journeyman Distillery at The Featherbone Factory,
109 Generations Drive, Three Oaks, MI. Free. FYI https://www.journeyman.com/events/live-music-three-oaks-mi/?mc_cid=fbe80c7b50&mc_eid=37f3a08cc7
June 25th, 4:00 - 8:00 pm, Silo Market & Social: STROLL, SIP, SHOP + SWING behind the Featherbone Factory, ourneyman Distillery at The Featherbone Factory, 109 Generations Drive, Three Oaks, MI. Free. FYI https://www.journeyman.com/events/silo-market-social-three-oaks-26/?mc_c...
June 25th, 6:00 - 8:00 pm, Live Music @ Three Oaks with Barley Priest, Journeyman Distillery at The Featherbone Factory,
109 Generations Drive, Three Oaks, MI. Free. FYI https://www.journeyman.com/events/live-music-three-oaks-mi/?mc_cid=fbe80c7b50&mc_eid=37f3a08cc7
June 25th, 8:00 pm ET, Josh Groban with Special Guest Jennifer Hudson, Little Caesars Arena, 2645 Woodward Ave., Detroit, MI. Tickets start at $79. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
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