Entertainment This Week
Now Playing in Indiana:
April 14th, 12:00 - 1:00 pm ET, US 250 Trivia, History Reference Room, Indiana State Library, 315 W. Ohio Street, Indianapolis, IN. Free but registration required. FYI https://isl.libcal.com/event/16327264
April 14th, 7:30 pm ET, Hunter Hayes: The Evergreen Tour, The Vogue Theatre, 6259 N College Ave, Indianapolis, IN. 21 & over. FYI https://www.thevogue.com/events/hunter-hayes-04-14-2026-indianapolis
April 16th, 6:00 pm, CRAFTED: AN ARTISAN WORKSHOP SERIES: Terrarium Building with The Piper and The Plant, Journeyman Distillery at The American Factory, 258 South Campbell Street, Valparaiso. $250 for the series. FYI https://crafted-valparaiso-26.tripleseattickets.com/registration/select
April 16th, 7:00 pm, World Ballet Company: Cinderella, Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago Street, Joliet. Tickets start at $53. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
April 17th, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation, Kate! Katherine Hepburn Lunch & Show, Performer Jillann Gabrielle. Lions Club Social Center, 8751 Lions Club Dr, Munster. $50, KA $47.. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org
April 17th, 9:00 pm, DJ N4Red, Council Oak Bar Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older. Free. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
April 17th, 9:00 pm, The 77 Experience, Hard Rock Café Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older. Free. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
April 18th & 19th, Youth Turkey Hunting Season in Indiana. Before you venture into the woods, be sure to grab your spring turkey license and Gamebird Habitat Stamp from a license retailer, the DNR customer service center at 317-232-4200, or GoOutdoorsIN.com.
April 18th, 5:30 pm (Doors open at 5:00 pm), South Shore Roller Derby (SSRD): SSRD Runaways vs. Prairieland Punishers (Decatur, IL) & SSRD Derailers vs. Lafayette Supernovas (Lafayette, IN). Hammond Civic Center, 5825 Sohl Avenue, Hammond. FYI hmdbout.southshorerollerderby.org
April 18th, 7:00 pm, Remember When Rock Was Young: The Elton John Experience, La Porte County Symphony Orchestra, La Porte Civic Auditorium, 1001 Ridge St, La Porte, IN. FYI (219) 362-9020 or www.lcso.net
April 18th, 9:00 pm, DJ Slash, Council Oak Bar Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older. Free. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
April 18th, 9:00 pm, Nate Venturelli, Hard Rock Café Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older. Free. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
Ongoing Exhibits/Events
Through April 24th, Roman Villarreal - The Gift of Shaping Works in Painting and Sculpture, Marshall J. Gardner Art Center, 540 S. Lake Street, (Miller Beach) Gary. FYI www.millerbeacharts.org
**** Through May 14th, Tuesdays 4:30 - 6:30 pm (no class 3/31), Munster Parks & Recreation, Crime Scene Investigation, Instructor Christin Nicole. Lions Club Social Center, 8751 Lions Club Dr, Munster. Age 7-11. $178, R $176. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org
**** Through May 21st, Thursdays 5:00 - 6:30 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation, Hispanic Heritage Dance, Instructor Evelyn Rojas. Lions Club Social Center, 8751 Lions Club Dr, Munster. Age 7-12. $85, R $80. Performance May 24th, Centennial Park Stage. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org
Through June 5th, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm ET, Monday through Friday. A legacy retrospective of works by the late Buchanan, Michigan-based painter Joseph E. Lemay. Jewish Federation of St. Joseph Valley, 3202 Shalom Way, South Bend. FYI www.TheJewishFed.org/Lemay.
Through June 14th, Cosmic Connections, featuring the work of Ravi Arupa, Megan Greene and Michiko Itatani. Lubeznik Center for the Arts, 101 W. 2nd Street at the lakefront, Michigan City. Free. FYI (219) 874-4900 or www.LubeznikCenter.org.
Now Playing in Illinois
April 13th, 6:30 pm, Lookingglass Prism hosted by Lookinggglass Artistic Director Kasey Foster, features Chicago’s 2nd Ward Alderman Brian Hopkins, Composer Tomás Gueglio, Collaboraction CEO & Queen of House Music Darlene Jackson and special special performances by Dalia Chin, Constance Volk, and members of the Lookingglass Ensemble. Lookingglass bar/café space at 163 E Pearson Street (at Michigan Avenue), Chicago. Pay-what-you-can. FYI https://purchase.lookingglasstheatre.org/ChooseSeats/56001?_ga=2.2623865.85840455.1773946461-407406184.1773946461&dm_i=6OE0,JCJX,3JUQYE,3BX2T,1,0,0,0
April 13th, 8:00 pm, Mammoth Presents Hatsuni Miku: EXPO - 2025 North America, The Auditorium, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
April 14th, 7:00 pm, 95 WIIL Rock Presents Des Rocs, ROMES, King Falcon, Bottom Lounge, 1375 W. Lake Street, Chicago. 17 & over. $37.54. FYI www.ticketweb.com
April 14th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Rhys Darby: The Legend Returns, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. 14 & Over. FYI www.axs.com
April 15th, 7:00 pm, NateWantsToBattle / Cam Steady / Genwunner, Bottom Lounge, 1375 W. Lake Street, Chicago. $32.39. FYI www.ticketweb.com
April 15th, 8:00 pm, Creepy Nuts, The Auditorium, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. Tickets start at $59. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
April 15th, 8:00 pm, Floetry: Say Yes Tour, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $78. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
April 15th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents An Evening with John Butler with Band, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
April 15th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Asim Azhar - The Asim Ali Tour, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. 17 & over. FYI www.axs.com
April 16th, 7:15 pm, Young Black & Funny, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. $22-$40. FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com.
April 16th, 7:30 pm, Jam & Show And Tell Present Monet X Change - High Heels, Bad Knees Tour, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
April 16th, 7:30 pm, Willie Nile, SPACE, 1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston. $40.54-$47.17. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
April 16th, 7:30 pm, (Sold Out), April 17th, 7:30 pm, Jam Productions & Thalia Hall presents Brigitte Calls Me Baby - Irreversible Tour, Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Alport, Chicago. FYI www.ticketweb.com
April 16th, 8:00 pm, Sunn O ))) with Gentry Densley, Salt Shed Indoors, 1357 N. Elston, Chicago. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
**** April 17th, 10:00 am & 12:00 pm, Arts in Education, Pete the Cat, The Center for Performing Arts, Governors State University, 1 University Drive, University Park. Grades PreK-3. $9. FYI https://www.govst.edu/cpa-events/
April 17th, 6:00 pm, Jam & Outback Present Handyman Hal Comes to Town, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
April 17th, 7:00 pm, Stuff You Should Know Live, Auditorium Theater, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. Tickets start at $54. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
April 17th, 7:00 pm, PARA.MAR Dance Theatre presents a Community Preview Performance of MUJERES. Reva & David Logan Center for the Arts, 915 E. 60th St., Chicago. Suggested donation $10-$30. FYI visit: paramardance.com/up-next.
April 17th & 18th, 7:00 pm, (2 performances only), safronia, Lyric Opera, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago. FYI lyricopera.org.
April 17th, 7:30 pm, Jam & Outback Present Heroes Off Duty Comedy Tour, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
April 17th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Melvin Seals & JGB, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
April 17th, 8:00 pm, Michael McIntyre: Hello America! The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $95. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
April 17th, 8:00 pm, Jorma Kaukonen, Garcia's Chicago, 1001 W. Washington, Chicago. 21 & over. Tickets start at $44. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
April 17th, 9:00 pm, Lé Bump 4 Year Anniversary with Partiboi69, Outset Chicago, 1675 N. Elston, Chicago. Tickets start at $36. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
April 18th, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm, Explore Your Lyric, Lyric Opera, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago. FYI lyricopera.org.
April 18th, 6:00 - 9:00 pm (VIP Boarding 5:00, General Boarding 5:30), Margaritas & Memories with Mac McAnally featuring Scotty Emrick & Eric Darken, City Cruises, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago. Starting at $103. FYI https://www.cityexperiences.com/city-cruises/live/chicago/margaritas-and...
April 18th, 6:00 pm, Maiden Chicago - 15 Yr Anniversary "Infinite Screams" The Forge, 22 Cass Street, Joliet. $19.95-$61.95. FYI www.ticketweb.com
April 18th, 7:00 pm, Felipe Esparza - At My Leisure World Tour, Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. Tickets start at $56. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
April 18th, 7:00 pm, PARA.MAR Dance Theatre presents the World Premiere Benefit Performance of MUJERES. Reva & David Logan Center for the Arts, 915 E. 60th St., Chicago. Tickets start at $100. FYI visit: paramardance.com/up-next.
April 18th, 7:00 pm, Mammoth Presents The Black Dahlia Murder, Pop's Concert Venue, 1403 Mississippi Avenue, Sauget, IL $40.57-$79.19. FYI www.ticketweb.com
April 18th 7:15 & 9:30 pm, Adam Conover: Special Taping, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. $25. FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com.
April 18th, 7:30 pm, Ballet 5:8 presents The Curious Life of Edgar Allan Poe, Harris Theatre for Music & Dance, 205 E. Randolph, Chicago. $23-$77. FYI https://my.harristheaterchicago.org/10910/10911
April 18th, 7:30 pm, Michelle Buteau: The Surviving and Thriving Tour, Chicago Theater, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $57. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
April 18th, 7:30 pm, Jam & Thalia Hall Present Ratboys: When the Sun Explodes Tour 2026 / with Free Range, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
April 18th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents WITCHZ presents ENTER AFTERLIFE World Tour 2026, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
April 18th, 8:00 pm, MASTERS OF THE MIC: Feat. MC Lyte, Doug E. Fresh, Big Daddy Kane, Treach from Naughty By Nature, and Black Sheep, Auditorium Theater, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
April 18th, 8:00 pm, Paramount’s new Copley Comedy Series with headliner Vince Maranto, featuring Jim McHugh. Copley Theatre, 8 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. $21 (in person sales only). FYI (630) 896-6666 or ParamountAurora.com
April 18th, 8:00 pm, Lily Rose - I Know What I Want Tour 2026. Joe's on Weed Street, 940 W. Weed Street, Chicago. 21 & over. $25.79. FYI www.ticketweb.com
April 19th, 12:00 pm, Fitzgeralds Presents Carolyn Wonderland does Blues Brunch @ Fitzgeralds! Fitzgeralds Nightclub, 6615 W. Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. $29.53-$158.80. FYI www.ticketweb.com
April 19th, 12:00 - 6:00 pm, Greektown Chicago presents the Greektown Agora, with vendors selling Greek art, jewelry and gifts. Part of the Greek Independence Celebration. Elysian Field, Corner of Halsted & Van Buren Streets, Chicago. FYI GreektownChicago.org
April 19th, 2:00 pm, Greektown Chicago presents the annual Greek Independence Parade hosted by the Federation of Hellenic American Organizations of Illinois (ENOSIS). Along Halsted Street in Greektown, Chicago. FYI GreektownChicago.org
April 19th, 2:30, 5:00 & 7:15 pm, Sarper Güven, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. $30-$55. FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com.
April 19th, 3:00 pm, Chicago A Capella sings Building American Pop, a musical time capsule revisiting the irresistible pop classics that evoke the songwriting genius of the Brill Building era of the 1950s and ’60s, with WTTW’s Geoffrey Baer. Studebaker Theatre in the Fine Arts Building, 410 S. Michigan, Chicago. $30-$60. FYI chicagoacappella.org.
April 19th, 4:00 - 7:00 pm, Glenwood Sunday Market Spiral Into Spring Fundraiser for Food Access Program. Rhapsody Theater, 1328 W. Morse Ave., Chicago. $50. Tickets at RPBA.org.
April 19th, 7:00 pm, Rachel Bloom - Crazy Ex-Girlfriend: The 10(ish) Year Reunion Concert, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $57. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
April 19th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Maisie Peters: Before the Bloom, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
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 April 12th, EXPO Chicago, Festival Hall, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. FYI www.navypier.org
Through April 27th, Living with Modernism: Kelli Connell, Elmhurst Art Museum, 150 South Cottage Hill Avenue, Elmhurst. Adults $18 (ages 18+), Seniors $15, Students $10, Children $5. FYI (630) 834-0202 or elmhurstartmuseum.org.
Through April 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.
Through May 2nd, International Jazz Day, Month-long series of concerts, education programs & community events leading up to an All-Star Global Concert on April 30th, broadcast live worldwide from the Lyric Opera of Chicago.
April 19th through May 10th, Tiwary Entertainment Group and Lead Producer Vivek J. Tiwary present The Movement You Need: An Evening with Brendan Hunt. Steppenwolf's Downstairs Theatre, 1650 N. Halsted, Chicago. $%5-$105. FYI (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org/movement
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
Open Run, 113th Mainstage Revue, This Too Shall Slap, The Second City, 230 W. North Avenue, Chicago. FYI (312) 337-3992 or www.secondcity.com.
Open Run, The Second City's e.t.c. 49th Revue, The Second City, 230 W. North Avenue, Chicago. FYI (312) 337-3992 or www.secondcity.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, 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:
April 19th, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm ET, Spring Big Cup Putting Tournament, Welter's Folly, Journeyman Distillery at the Featherbone Factory, 109 Generations Drive, Three Oaks MI. Team Registration $30. FYI https://www.journeyman.com/events/spring-big-cup-26-three-oaks-mi/?mc_cid=a3ba29bf4e&mc_eid=37f3a08cc7
Now Playing in Wisconsin:
Now Playing Elsewhere:
Through April 29th, House Premiere, INNOCENCE, Metropolitan Opera, Conductor: Susanna Mälkki, with Miles Mykkanen. Metropolitan Opera, Lincoln Center, New York, NY. FYI https://www.metopera.org/season/2025-26-season/innocence/
Now Playing Internationally:
April 15th, Re-engagement for world premiere of Ryan Carter’s immersive piano concerto featuring live electronic sound and video, paired with Dvorak’s Symphony No. 7 & Saint-Saëns’ The Carnival of the Animals. London Philharmonic Orchestra, Conductor: Lidiya Yankovskaya, Royal Festival Hall, London, England. FYI https://lpo.org.uk/