• Entertainment This Week

    Now Playing in Indiana:  

    March 28th, 3:00 - 7:00 pm, Hobart Chamber of Commerce Business Expo, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary.  21 and older.  FYI  (219) 942-5774 or www.hobartchamber.com.

    March 29th, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm, Easter Brunch, Greater First Baptist Church, 4862 Olcott Ave., East Chicago, IN.  Easter baskets and brunch are available while supplies last. Children (up to age 10 only) MUST be present to receive a basket. Lake County residents only.  FYI (219) 757-1822. 

    March 29th, 8:00 pm, Dave Spector, Council Oak Bar Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary.  21 and older.  FYI https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/

    March 29th, 9:00 pm, Libido Funk Circus, Hard Rock Cafe Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary.  21 and older.  FYI https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/

    March 30th, 8:00 - 11:00 am, Easter Pancake Breakfast, Rhen Hilkert American Legion Post 21, 107 N. Flynn Road, Westville.  Adults $10, Seniors & Veterans $8, Kids (5-12 yrs) $5, Under 5 Free, Active Military & First Responder (in uniform) Free.  FYI (219) 785-2923,
    westvillealpost21@gmail.com or westvilleAlPost21.org

    March 30th, 9:00 - 10:30 am, Easter Bunny Breakfast & Egg Hunt, South Side Christian Church, 1000 Broadmoor, Munster.  FYI (219) 836 2110 or www.sscc.org.  

    March 30th, 9:30 am - 3:00 pm, 3rd Annual Easter Event for Families with Egg Hunts, Easter Games, Characters & Activities for kids.   Industrial Building, Lake County Fairgrounds, 889 S. Court Street, Crown Point.  Children ages 1 to 18 $25, Ages 19 & up $10.  
    CASH & CARD WILL ACCEPTED.  FYI http://www.Everlastingsmilesandmemories.com

    March 30th, 10:00 am - 12:30 pm, Mill Creek Community Lions Club Annual Easter Egg Hunt – Egg-Stravaganza, Indian Trail Elementary School, 3125 IN-104, LaPorte.  Free eye screening.  

    March 30th, 12:00 pm, Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by Rhen Hilkert American Legion Post 21, Prairie Meadow Park, 199 N. Flynn Road, Westville.  Open to Westville community.  Rain or shine.  FYI (219) 785-2923, westvillealpost21@gmail.com or westvilleAlPost21.org

    March 30th, Doors open at 7:00, Leela James with Special Guest Eric Roberson, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary.  21 and older.  Tickets start at $49.00.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

    March 30th, 8:00 pm, Mike Wheeler, Council Oak Bar Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary.  21 and older.  FYI https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/

    March 30th, 9:00 pm, Lounge Puppets, Hard Rock Cafe Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary.  21 and older.  FYI https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/

    March 31st, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, Easter Brunch at the American Factory, Journeyman Distillery at The American Factory
    258 South Campbell Street, Valparaiso.  Adults $45, Children 12 and under $20.  FYI https://www.journeyman.com/events/easterbrunch-valpo-24/?swcfpc=1

    March 31st, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, Easter Brunch, Villa Cesare, 900 Eagle Ridge Drive, Schererville.  Adults $40, Kids Ages 6-11 $20, Kids 5 & Under Free.  Accepting reservations only.  FYI (219)  322-3011.  

    March 31st, 10:00 am, 12:00 pm & 2:30 pm, Easter at the Farmhouse (Easter Brunch Buffet & Egg Hunt), The Farmhouse Restaurant & Conference Center at Fair Oaks Farm, 754 N. 600 E, Fair Oaks, IN.  

    Ongoing Exhibits/Events

    Through March 29th, Wilderness First Responder Certification Course, Dunes Learning Center, 700 Howe Road, Chesterton. $999 – Basic Package (includes program fee and meals), $1,199 – Full Package (includes program fee, meals, and overnight lodging). FYI www.duneslearningcenter.org/wfr

    Through March 31st, 5th Annual Works in Progress Pop-up exhibit features South Shore Arts' students, instructors, staff and members!  South Shore Arts, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster.  FYI (219) 836-1839 or www.southshoreartsonline.org.  

    Through April 6th, What's New? Selection from the Greisen Collection on exhibit at South Shore Arts, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster.  FYI (219) 836-1839 or www.southshoreartsonline.org.

    Now Playing in Illinois        

    March 28th, 7:00 pm, An Evening with Literary Icon Percival Everett, Studebaker Theater, 410 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago.  $10.  FYI fineartsbuilding.com/events/percival-everett.

    March 28th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Rett Madison, Beat Kitchen, 2100 W. Belmont, Chicago.  $15.  FYI https://www.seetickets.us/event/rett-madison/

    March 29th, 7:00 pm, Breaking Benjamin, Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson, Peoria.  Tickets start at $50.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

    March 29th, 8:00 pm, Bianca Del Rio - Dead Inside Comedy Tour, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago.  Tickets start at $43.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

    March 29th, 9:00 pm, Jam & Collectiv Present CRANKDAT: ALLEYCVT, RZRKT, Park West 322 W. Armitage, Chicago.  18 & over.  FYI www.axs.com.

    March 30th, 12:00 - 6:00 pm, Women’s Makers Market & Artist Workshops, Food Experience Corridor, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago.  FYI https://navypier.org/events/womens-makers-market-03-02-2024/

    March 30th, 7:30 pm, Steve Hackett - Genesis Revisited: Foxtrot at 50 & Hackett Highlights, Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson Ave., Peoria.  Tickets start at $35.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.  

    March 30th, 7:30 pm, Damian & Stephen Marley: Traffic Jam Tour 2024, Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W. Lawrence, Chicago.  Tickets start at $64.  FYI https://concerts.livenation.com/damian-stephen-marley-traffic-jam-tour-c...

    March 30th, 7:30 & 10:00 pm, March 31st, 5:00 pm, Jam Presents Joe Pera: The PERAs Tour, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com.

    March 30th, 8:00 pm, Ledisi - The Good Life Tour with special guest BJ The Chicago Kid, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

    March 30th, 9:00 pm, Jam Presents Armchair Boogie, Martyrs' Chicago, 3855 N. Lincoln, Chicago.  21 & over.  www.axs.com. 

    March 31st, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents CMAT, Bottom Lounge, 1375 W. Lake Street, Chicago.  $22.   www.ticketweb.com.

    Ongoing Exhibits/Events

    Through March 27th, Wednesdays, 7:00 pm, Peter Samelson’s Magic, Love, Mystery, Artist in Residence Series, Chicago Magic Lounge, 5050 N. Clark Street, Chicago.  $40.  FYI (312) 366-4500 or chicagomagiclounge.com.

    March 28th, 29th & 30th, 8:00 pm, MERGE: Curated by Helen Lee.  Program One: Desert Turtle by Mitsu Salmon & bones fragile by Hannah Marcus, LookOut Spring 2024 Season, Steppenwolf's 1700 Theater, 1700 N. Halsted, Chicago.  $35.  FYI (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org/lookout 

    **** Through March 30th, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm, Free Family Friendly STEAM Workshops, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. FYI www.navypier.org/spring-break-2024/.

    **** Through April 7th, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm daily, Circusville at Chicago Children’s Museum, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago.  Adults and children (1 year and older) - $21 per person.  One adult (18+) AND one child are required for museum entry. FYI www.chicagochildrensmuseum.org/circusville.

    Through April 7th, Aida, Lyric Opera, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago.  FYI lyricopera.org/newseason.

    Through April 14thSif Itona Westerberg: Twin Flame, Double Ruin, contemporary art series, A Tale of Today, Driehaus Museum, 40 E. Erie, Chicago.  Admission: $20; Seniors (65 & up) $15; Students $10.  FYI driehausmuseum.org

    Through April 17th, Wednesdays.  In partnership with Action Lines Productions and The Joffrey Ballet, the Adler Planetarium announces Cosmic RhythmsAdler Planetarium, 1300 S Lake Shore Dr., Chicago.  $15 plus museum entry ticket.  FYI https://www.adlerplanetarium.org/event/cosmic-rhythms/

    March 26th through April 21st, Pemberley Productions & Lauren Eisinger Productions present U.S. Premiere, Harry Milas’ The Unfair Advantage, Steppenwolf’s Merle Reskin Garage Space, 1624 N. Halsted, Chicago.  $70.  Limited to 35 people per performance.  FYI www.unfairadvantage.show

    Through April 28th, North Shore Live!  offers exciting offerings for all interests and ages. Chicago’s North Shore Convention and Visitors Bureau (CNSCVB).  Participating organizations: Writers Theatre, Northlight Theatre, Music Theater Works, North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, Skokie Theatre, and Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts at Northwestern University.   FYI https://www.visitchicagonorthshore.com/north_shore_live.

    Through April 28thA Love Supreme, a solo exhibition by Norman TeagueElmhurst Art Museum, 150 South Cottage Hill Avenue, Elmhurst.  $18 adults (ages 18+), $15 seniors, $10 students, $5 children.  FYI (630) 834-0202 or elmhurstartmuseum.org.

    Through May 25th, 2024 Black Excellence Revue, UP Comedy Club, The Second City, 230 W. North Avenue, Chicago.  FYI https://www.secondcity.com/shows/chicago/the-black-excellence-revue-2024...

    Through Spring 2024, Outdoor art exhibit, The Dance of Psyche, a kaleidoscope of butterflies, 26 vibrant three-dimensional sculptures.  Lining Halsted Street from Monroe to Van Buren Streets.  Greektown Chicago.  Free.  FYI greektownchicago.org.

    Through June 2ndAimée Beaubien: Through the Hothouse, Hyde Park Art Center, 5020 South Cornell Avenue, Chicago.  Free.  FYI hydeparkart.org.

    Through June 15th, Moscoso Cosmos: The Visual Universe of Victor Moscoso, Instituto Cervantes of Chicago, 31 W. Ohio St., Chicago.  FYI https://chicago.cervantes.es/en/default.shtm

    Through June 16thAlice Shaddle: Fuller Circles, Hyde Park Art Center, 5020 South Cornell Avenue, Chicago.  Free.  FYI hydeparkart.org.

    Through June 30th, 7:30 pm, Dennis Watkins in partnership with the Goodman Theatre & Petterino's announces The Magic Parlor with Dennis Watkins, 50 W. Randolph, Chicago.  $85 ($115 for performance + encore experience).  FYI (312) 443-3800 or TheMagicParlourChicago.com.

    **** 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, Music and Magic, Chicago Magic Lounge, 5050 N. Clark Street, Chicago.  $30.  FYI (312) 366-4500 or chicagomagiclounge.com.

    Open Run, Tuesdays at 7:00 pm, The Showcase, Chicago Magic Lounge, 5050 N. Clark Street, Chicago.  $40.  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 & Sundays at 10:00 pm, The Signature Show, Chicago Magic Lounge, 5050 N. Clark Street, Chicago.  $52.50-$85.  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:

    March 31st, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm ET, Easter Brunch at the Featherbone Factory, Journeyman Distillery at The Featherbone Factory,
    109 Generations Dr., Three Oaks, MI.  Adults $45, Children 12 and under $20.  FYI https://www.journeyman.com/events/easterbrunch-threeoaks-24/?swcfpc=1

    Now Playing in Wisconsin:

    March 26th, 8:00 pm, Queen of the Night: A Tribute to Whitney Houston, Orpheum Theatre, 216 State Street, Madison, WI  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

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