Entertainment This Week
Now Playing in Indiana:
November 26th, Doors open at 7:00 pm, Freak On A Leash: Toys For Tots Fundraiser also featuring: Faint, Jagged Little Pill & Morning View, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. All reserved seating. 21 and older. Tickets start at $18. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
November 27th, 12:00 - 9:00 pm, Thanksgiving Dinner Special, Rosebud Steakhouse, 9601 Calumet Avenue, Munster. Eat-in or Carry-out, $49. FYI www.rosebudsteakhouse.com
**** November 28th, 2:00 & 7:30 pm, November 29th, 11:00 am, 3:00 & 7:00 pm, November 30th, 1:30 & 5:30 pm, Orak Shrine Glow Circus Spectacular, Hammond Civic Center, 5826 Sohl Avenue, Hammond. GA On-Line $20, Box Office $25, VIP $35. FYI (219) 853-6378 or www.glowcircus.com
November 28th, 9:00 pm, DJ Bobby C, Council Oaks Bar Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older. Free. FYI 219-228-2383 or https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/
November 28th, 9:00 pm, Santeria, Hard Rock Cafe Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older. Free. FYI 219-228-2383 or https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/
November 29th, 2:00 - 4:00 pm, Closing Reception, 2nd Annual LESS THAN FIVE: A Group Invitational, South Shore Arts, Atrium Gallery, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. Free. FYI (219) 836-1839 or www.southshoreartsonline.org
November 29th, 5:00 - 8:00 pm ET, Book Signing, Joseph S. Pete, author of Lost Treasures of Indiana, Fusion 54, 101 W. Main Street, Crawfordsville, IN. Free and open to the public. FYI (765) 307-3058
November 29th, 9:00 pm, DJ Ric Hard, Council Oaks Bar Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older. Free. FYI 219-228-2383 or https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/
November 29th, 9:00 pm, Nate Venturelli, Hard Rock Cafe Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older. Free. FYI 219-228-2383 or https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/
November 30th, 7:00 pm ET, Pentatonix: Christmas in the City Tour, Gainbridge Fieldhouse, 125 S. Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis, IN . FYI www.ticketmaster.com
Ongoing Exhibits/Events
Through November 29th, 2nd Annual LESS THAN FIVE: A Group Invitational, South Shore Arts, Atrium Gallery, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. Free. FYI (219) 836-1839 or www.southshoreartsonline.org
Through December 6th, A Dance with Chance: Plein Air Adventures: Chesterton Art Center, 115 S. 4th Street, Chesterton. Free. FYI (219) 926-4711 or www.ChestertonArt.org
Through December 24th, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday, Saturdays by appt Holiday Gift Gallery, Art Barn School of Art, 695 N 400 E, Valparaiso. FYI (219) 462-9009 or www.artbarnschool.org.
Through January 2nd, Holiday Artisan Market, Lubeznik Center for the Arts (LCA), 101 W. 2nd Street at the lakefront, Michigan City. Free. FYI (219) 874-4900 or www.LubeznikCenter.org.
Through January 7th, Art Barn School of Art presents Views of VU, a curated exhibition celebrating the architectural beauty and scenic character of Valparaiso University through the eyes of regional artists. Das Gallery, located at Country Inn & Suites, 2020 Laporte Ave, Valparaiso. Free. FYI www.artbarnschool.org.
Through February 15th, LIT! Site-Specific Installations by Maria Burundarena and Luftwerk, Lubeznik Center for the Arts (LCA), 101 W. 2nd Street at the lakefront, Michigan City. Free. FYI (219) 874-4900 or www.LubeznikCenter.org.
Now Playing in Illinois
November 24th, 6:00 pm, Music journalist Alan Light discusses the significance of spirituality in popular music, American Writers Museum, 180 N. Michigan Ave., 2nd Floor, Chicago. $12.51. Event will also be livestreamed. FYI americanwritersmuseum.org/program-calendar/spirituality-song-from-leonard-cohen-to-fleetwood-mac-in-person.
**** November 24th, 7:00 pm, The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992), Classic Movie Mondays, Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd, Aurora. $1 at the door. FYI (630) 896-6666 or https://paramountaurora.com
November 24th, 7:30 pm, Lola Young, Salt Shed Indoors, 1357 N. Elston, Chicago. Tickets start at $184. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 24th, 8:00 pm, Jam & Outback Present GLOKK40SPAZ: BABY WHOA 2 TOUR, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
November 24th, 8:00 pm, Sting 3.0 Tour, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. Tickets start at $189. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 24th & 25th, Paul McCartney: Got Back 2025, United Center, 1901 W. Madison, Chicago. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 26th, 6:00 pm, 95 WIIL Rock Presents Mammoth - The End Tour, House of Blues Chicago, 329 N. Dearborn, Chicago. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 27th, 8:00 - 11:00 am, City of Chicago Thanksgiving Day Parade, State Street running from Ida B. Wells Drive to Randolph St., Chicago. Free. FYI https://www.chicagothanksgivingparade.com/
**** November 27th, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, Thanksgiving Day Brunch, Lucille Restaurant, Drury Lane Oakbrook, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace. Adults $115, Children 5-12 $40, Children 4 & under Free. FYI (630) 530-0111 or www.drurylaneoakbrook.com.
**** November 27th, 1:00 - 8:00 pm, Truluck’s hosts a three-course, specialty Thanksgiving menu, Truluck’s Ocean’s Finest Seafood and Crab, 9860 Berwyn Avenue, Rosemont. Adults $59, Young Adults (12 and under) $29, FYI https://trulucks.com/locations/rosemont-illinois/.
**** November 28th & 29th, 10:00 am, Breakfast with Santa, Lucille Restaurant, Drury Lane Oakbrook, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace. Adults $50, Children 5-12 $30, Children 4 & under Free. Ticket to A Christmas Carol not included. FYI (630) 530-0111 or www.drurylaneoakbrook.com.
**** November 28th & 29th, 1:00 - 3:00 pm, Holiday Afternoon Tea, Lucille Restaurant, Drury Lane Oakbrook, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace. Adults $75, Children 5-12 $35, Children 4 & under Free. FYI (630) 530-0111 or www.drurylaneoakbrook.com.
November 28th, 6:00 pm, Wheaton Christmas Parade, Parade route: Wheaton Avenue & Wesley Street to Pavilion (Liberty Drive between Cross St & Main St, Downtown Wheaton. Free. FYI https://www.visitdowntownwheaton.org/events/wheaton-christmas-parade
November 28th, 7:00 pm, Christmas Tree Lighting, following Christmas parade, Pavilion (Liberty Drive between Cross St & Main St, Downtown Wheaton. Free. FYI https://www.visitdowntownwheaton.org/events/christmas-tree
November 28th, 7:15 pm, Carter Anderson, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. $22-$40. FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com
November 28th, 7:30 pm, Live Nation Presents Raekwon & Mobb Deep: 30th Anniversary Tour, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
November 29th, Small Business Saturday, Shop Local, Downtown Wheaton. Free. FYI https://tickets.visitdowntownwheaton.org/events/
November 29th, 3:00 pm, Straight No Chaser: Holiday Road Tour, The Chicago Theater, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $78. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 29th, 7:15 pm, Learnmore Jonasi: Special Taping, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. $22-$40. FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com
November 29th, 7:30 pm, The Chicago Philharmonic & The Auditorium present Sleeping at Last: Home for the Holidays, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
November 29th, 9:00 pm, Live Nation Presents Damiano David, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
**** November 29th through December 23rd, Letters to Santa, Children drop a letter in Santa's Mailbox at the "W" Tent on Front Street, Downtown Wheaton. Free. FYI https://www.visitdowntownwheaton.org/events/letters-to-santa
**** November 30th, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm, Brunch with Santa, Lucille Restaurant, Drury Lane Oakbrook, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace. Adults $100, Children 5-12 $30, Children 4 & under Free. FYI (630) 530-0111 or www.drurylaneoakbrook.com.
November 30th, 2:00 pm, HANDEL’S MESSIAH, Music of the Baroque, Conductor: Dame Jane Glover, with Tenor Miles Mykkanen. North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie. FYI https://www.baroque.org/Seasons/2025-2026/handel-s-messiah
November 30th, 8:00 pm, SPKRBX & Jam Present Monaleo - Who Did the Body Tour, moved from Avondale Music Hall, 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 November 30th, Lyric Opera in partnership with Billy Corgan presents the World Premiere of A Night of Mellon Collie and Infinite Sadness, Lyric Opera House, 20 N Wacker Dr, Chicago. Tickets start at $59. FYI lyricopera.org/melloncollie
Through December 17th, Wednesdays at 7:00 pm, Walter King Jr. (aka The Spellbinder)’s hit show Diary of a Black Illusionist, Chicago Magic Lounge, 5050 N. Clark, Chicago. $42 (Main Floor) and $47.50 (Front Row). FYI (312) 366-4500 or chicagomagiclounge.com.
Through December 31st, Christkindlmarket, Daley Plaza, 50 W. Washington St., Chicago. Authentic vendors, live entertainment, and special events. Free Admission. FYI https://www.christkindlmarket.com/
Through December 31st, Christkindlmarket, RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora. Authentic vendors, live entertainment, and special events. Free Admission. FYI https://www.christkindlmarket.com/aurora/
Through December 31st, Christkindlmarket, Gallagher Way in Wrigleyville, 3635 N. Clark St., Chicago. Authentic vendors, live entertainment, and special events. Free Admission. FYI https://www.christkindlmarket.com/
**** Through January 4th, Chicago Children’s Museum ‘Take Care with Peanuts’ exhibit, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago. Adults and children 1 year and older: Illinois Resident* $21 per person, Non-Illinois Resident $25 per person (*with proof of Illinois residency). FYI https://www.chicagochildrensmuseum.org/hours-tickets-and-faq
November 28th through January 4th, 4:00 - 10:00 pm daily, Downtown Wheaton & City of Wheaton present Nights of Lights, A Spectacular Holiday Lighting Event, Adams Park, 303 W. Wesley Street, Wheaton. Free. FYI https://www.visitdowntownwheaton.org/events/nights-of-lights
November 28th through January 4th, 4:00 - 10:00 pm daily, Christmas Tree, Pavilion (Liberty Drive between Cross St & Main St, Downtown Wheaton. Free. FYI https://www.visitdowntownwheaton.org/events/christmas-tree
Through January 6th, the Greektown Arts Committee presents Greektown's Holiday Karavákia display. Inspired by an ages-old Christmas tradition from Greece of decorating karavákia (little boats) for the holidays, the Greektown Arts Committee engaged with 35+ local artists to have each paint a karaváki for public display at restaurants and other businesses across Greektown. And Greektown also showcases a larger karaváki, painted by distinguished artist James Mesple, near the monument at Elysian Field. Free and open to the public. FYI greektownchicago.org
**** Through January 11th, Holiday Dining Experience, Lucille Restaurant, Drury Lane Oakbrook, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace. Adults $60, Children 5-12 $25, Children 4 & under Free. FYI (630) 530-0111 or www.drurylaneoakbrook.com.
Through January 25th, Ice Skating @ Chicago Wolves Ice Rink, Parkway Bank Park, 5501 Park Place Rosemont. Free Admission. Skate rental $8. For dates & hours of operation, visit ParkwayBankPark.com.
Through February 16th, 2026, Alex Ross: Heroes & Villains, East Gallery, Bess Bower Dunn Museum of Lake County, 1899 West Winchester Road, Libertyville. Tickets available at the door. FYI www.DunnMuseum.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 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:
November 28th, 8:00 PM ET (Doors open at 7:00 pm ET), Comedy on the Rocks, Journeyman Distillery at The Featherbone Factory, 109 Generations Dr, Three Oaks, MI. $22. FYI https://comedy-on-the-rocks-to-25.tripleseattickets.com/registration/select
Now Playing in Wisconsin:
Now Playing Elsewhere:
November 25th, 8:00 pm ET, Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Evening: Celebrating 50 Years of Physical Graffiti, Seminole Hard Rock Tampa, 5223 North Orient Road, Tampa, FL. 21 & over. Tickets start at $75. FYI https://casino.hardrock.com/tampa/events/jason-bonham?cid=cc029_entertainment_entertainment_jason-bonham-1125_email_september-entertainment_get-tickets_9052025_marketing_-_-
November 27th, 9:00 pm ET, Ma Thuật Tình Yêu: Thanksgiving Concert, Seminole Hard Rock Tampa, 5223 North Orient Road, Tampa, FL. 21 & over. Tickets start at $38. FYI https://casino.hardrock.com/tampa/events/thanksgiving-concert?cid=cc029_entertainment_casino_vietnamese-show-1127_email_october-entertainment_get-tickets_10032025_marketing_-_-
Now Playing Internationally:
November 30th, Prokofiev’s Violin Concerto No. 1 and Stravinsky’s Suite from The Firebird, Tonkünstler Orchester, Conductor Lidiya Yankovskaya, Golden Hall of the Musikverein, Festspielhaus St. Pölten, Vienna, Austria. FYI https://www.tonkuenstler.at/en/orchestra