Entertainment This Week
Now Playing in Indiana:
June 14th, Doors open at 6:00 pm, Whiskey Myers - "What We Were Born to Do" Tour 2025, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older. All reserved seating. Tickets start at $59. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
June 14th, 6:35 pm, Military Appreciation Night, NWI Oilmen vs. Griffith Generals, Oil City Stadium, 1700 119th Street, Whiting. Kids 12 & under free. FYI www.NWIOILMEN.COM.
June 14th, 8:00 - 11:00 pm, Terrapin Flyer (A Grateful Dead Tribute), The Art Theater, 230 Main Street, Hobart. $10. FYI https://brickartlive.com/events/list/
June 14th, 8:00 pm, DJ Marquez Antonio, 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/
June 14th, 9:00 pm, Head Honchos, 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/
June 15th, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, Father's Day Brunch, Journeyman Distillery at the American Factory, 258 S. Campbell Street, Valparaiso. $45, Children 3-12 $20, Children under 3 Free. FYI https://www.journeyman.com/events/fathers-day-brunch-valparaiso-in/?mc_cid=1da2b87207&mc_eid=37f3a08cc7
June 15th, 3:00 pm, A Rock ‘n' Roll Tribute from Elvis to The Beatles Featuring The Neverly Brothers, Theatre at the Center, Center for the Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. FYI (219) 836-3255 Ext. 1 or www.theatreatthecenter.com. Champagne Brunch option, $40. Reservations required. (219) 836-1930 ext 2
June 15th, 6:00 - 10:30 pm, Casket Robbery, Autumn Lies Buried, Nicholas Cage Fighter, Scarsin, Pig Horse Camel, The Art Theater, 230 Main Street, Hobart. $13, $18 day of show. FYI https://brickartlive.com/events/list/
June 15th, Doors open at 7:00 pm, Kevin Hart: Acting My Age Tour, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older. All reserved seating. Phone-free experience. Tickets start at $152. FYI https://www.ticketmaster.com/kevin-hart-acting-my-age-gary-indiana-06-15-2025/event/05006238453F7C3D
Ongoing Exhibits/Events
Through June 15th, Ordinary Wonders, a two-person exhibition elevating and celebrating domestic life. Lubeznik Center for the Arts, 101 W. 2nd Street, Michigan City. Free. FYI (219) 874-4900 or LubeznikCenter.org
Through July 5th, Digital Omakase: The Art of the Digital Landscape, South Shore Arts, Atrium Gallery, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. Free. FYI (219) 836-1839 or www.southshoreartsonline.org
**** Through July 11th, Lubeznik Center for the Arts (LCA) and the Lindsey O’Brien Kesling (LOK) Wishing Tree Foundation present the annual Safe Home Art Project poster exhibit. Lubeznik Center for the Arts, 101 W. 2nd Street at the lakefront, Michigan City. FYI (219) 874-4900 or LubeznikCenter.org
Through July 18th, Art Exhibition: Verdant. Works By Karen Azarnia, Marshall J. Gardner Center for the Arts, Miller Beach Arts & Creative District, 540 S. Lake Street, Gary. Free. FYI www.mbcdarts.org
Through July 19th, Beautiful Bizarre: Recent Works by Summer Boezeman, South Shore Arts, Substation No. 9, 435 Fayette Street, Hammond. Free. FYI FYI (219) 836-1839 or www.southshoreartsonline.org
Through September 25th, Enduring Connection: Exploring Hazel Hannell As a Lifelong Artist & Influencer, Art Barn School of Art, 695 N 400 E, Valparaiso. Free. FYI www.artbarnschool.org
Now Playing in Illinois
June 14th,10:00 - 10:45 am, Chicago Public Library Workshop Series, Mysterious City: A Family Scavenger Hunt, Lookingglass Theatre, 163 E. Pearson St. at Michigan Ave., Chicago. Open to all ages. Free. FYI www.lookingglasstheatre.org.
June 14th, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, Rogers Park Business Alliance presents Jarvis Square Summer Artisan Market, Jarvis Square Alfresco, 1500 W. Jarvis Ave., Chicago. 28 local artisans. Free. FYI www.rpba.org
**** June 14th, 10:30 am, Family Story Time, Apollo: The God of Everything, National Hellenic Museum, 333 S. Halsted, Chicago. Free. Register @ https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/family-events-at-the-national-hellenic-museum-4099313
June 14th, 2:00 pm, Lyric Opera of Chicago’s Learning and Civic Engagement division, Lyric Unlimited, presents Karen Slack in Concert. Inspired by her Grammy Award-winning album Beyond the Years, Slack celebrates the music and legacy of Florence Price (1887–1953). First United Methodist Church at the Chicago Temple, 77 W. Washington St., Chicago. $20. FYI lyricopera.org
June 14th, 6:00 - 9:30 pm, FREE CRUISE & GROOVE CONCERT: Heavy/Party Foul, Fox Pointe, 18138 Henry Street, Lansing. Free. Bring your lawn chairs. FYI https://foxpointe.org/events-calendar/
June 14th, 7:00 pm, Dierks Bentley: Broken Branches Tour, Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, 19100 Ridgeland, Tinley Park. FYI www.livenation.com
June 14th, 7:15 pm, Grace Halbig: "Let Me Get This Off My Chest", The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. $25-$40. FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com
June 14th, 7:30 pm, Holst The Planets, Grant Park Orchestra & Chorus, Christopher Bell, conductor. Grant Park Music Festival, Millennium Park’s Jay Pritzker Pavilion, 201 E Randolph St, Chicago. Free. FYI www.gpmf.org
June 14th, 7:30 pm, Love is a Triangle, 2025 Opera Festival of Chicago. Jarvis Opera Hall, Holtschneider Performance Center at DePaul University School of Music, 800 W. Belden Ave., Chicago. $50. FYI OperaFestivalChicago.org.
June 14th, 7:30 pm, To Steve With Love: Liz Callaway Celebrates Sondheim, Studebaker Theatre, Fine Arts Building, 410 S. Michigan, Chicago. $60-$100. FYI (312) 753-3210 x102 or fineartsbuilding.com/events/
June 14th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Ali Sethi North American Tour, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
June 14th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Sandra Bernhard, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
June 15th, 7:00 pm, A Flock of Seagulls, House of Blues Chicago, 329 N. Dearborn, Chicago. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
June 15th, 7:15 pm, Steve Hofstetter, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. $25-$55, VIP $150. FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com
June 15th, 8:00 pm, Natalia Lafourcade - Cancionera, The Chicago Theatre 175 N. State Street, Chicago. FYI www.ticketmaster.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 June 14th, 8:00 pm, Black Best Friend by Colette Gregory, Steppenwolf's LookOut Series, 1700 Theater, 1700 N. Halsted St., Chicago. $25.. FYI (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org/lookout
June 14th & 15th, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, Loyola Park Advisory Council presents 32nd annual Artists of the Wall, 2015 theme, “All Together Now,” 1096 W Pratt Blvd, Chicago. 160 murals, live music, and kids’ activities. Free admission, with painting spaces available for purchase. FYI www.loyolapark.com
June 14th, 10:00 am - 7:00 pm, June 15th, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm, 75th Anniversary Old Town Art Fair, Old Town Triangle District, 1763 N North Park Avenue, Chicago. FYI oldtownartfair.org
June 14th & 15th, 39th Annual Scottish Festival & Highland Games, DuPage Event Center & Fairgrounds, 2015 Manchester Road, N County Farm Rd, Wheaton. FYI https://chicagoscots.org/events/
**** Through June 22nd, Chicago Premiere, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland choreographed by Christopher Wheeldon, Joffrey Ballet, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago. FYI (312) 386-8905 or www.joffrey.org.
Through June 25th, Wednesdays, 6:30 - 8:00 pm, Pier Dance, Navy Pier’s Wave Wall Platform, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. Free dance lessons. FYI SeeChicagoDance.com.
Through June 28th, Saturdays, 4:00 - 5:00 pm, Wave Wall Moves, Navy Pier’s Wave Wall Platform, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. Pop-up performances from a rotating roster of dance companiess. FYI SeeChicagoDance.com.
Through June 28th, See Chicago Dance presents Chicago Dance Month. Chicago Dance Month events and Hot Deal discount offers will be updated regularly at SeeChicagoDance.com.
Through July 27th, 9:30 am - 4:30 pm, Chicago Fashion Week®, Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective, Chicago History Museum, 1601 N. Clark Street, Chicago. The exhibition celebrates 100 years of an incredible collection and those who have shaped it. FYI Purchased tickets required. For tickets and event information, please visit chicagohistory.org.
Through July 31st, 7:30 pm, Big Bus Tours, Sunset Live Tour, departing from 618 N. Clark, (SW corner of Clark & Ontario), Chicago. Tickets start at $49.50 for adults and $35 for children ages 3-12. Advance ticket purchase recommended. FYI www.bigbustours.com
Through August 24th, City Cruises Live, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. Enjoy a special occasion brunch, lunch, or dinner cruise with fresh chef-prepared plated or buffet meals, live DJ entertainment, dancing, rooftop games, and amazing Chicago skyline views. FYI https://www.cityexperiences.com/city-cruises/live/chicago/
June 15th through August 10th, Sundays,10:00 - 11:00 am, Rosemont Health & Fitness presents Yoga in the Park, Parkway Bank Park's great lawn, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont. Free. Advance registration required at ParkwayBankPark.com
Through August 26th, Tuesdays, 6:00 pm, Cardio-centric fusion of Zumba and Jazzercise; 7:30 pm Yoga, Pier Fitness: Rush Hour Workouts and Sunset Yoga, City Stage, Polk Bros Park, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. Free. FYI navypier.org.
Through August 28th, Thursdays 6:30 - 8:30 pm, Trivia on the Lake! Beer Garden, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. In partnership with Whaddyaknow? Free Pub Trivia. Free. FYI navypier.org.
Through August 29th, Thursdays & Fridays 5:00 - 9:00 pm, Skyline Sessions, Ferrara Candy Wave Wall Stage, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. Among featured solo and ensemble artists are Partywatcher, Lydia Cash, Fuego de Cumbia, MER’s Music Showcase, Jamiah Rogers, and Meg & The Wheelers. FYI navypier.org.
Through August 30th, Saturdays, Wave Wall Wax, Ferrara Candy Wave Wall Stage, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. Wave Wall Wax brings the city’s top DJs to the Ferrara Candy Wave Wall Stage. Free. FYI navypier.org.
Through August 30th, Wednesdays 9:00 pm, Saturdays 10 :00 (Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend, Free Fireworks! Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. Free. FYI navypier.org.
Through September 1st, 9:00 am - 7:00 pm, Wonder Woods Mini Golf, The Morton Arboretum, 4100 IL-53, Lisle, IL. General admission including Vivid Creatures starts at $16.95 for tickets purchased in advance online. FYI mortonarb.org.
Through September 1st, 9:00 am - 7:00 pm weekends, Vivid Creations Art Workshop, The Morton Arboretum Children's Garden, 4100 IL-53, Lisle, IL. General admission including Vivid Creatures starts at $16.95 for tickets purchased in advance online. FYI mortonarb.org.
Through September 1st, every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, plus Memorial Day and Labor Day Mondays, Live On The Lake! Beer Garden, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. Navy Pier’s free weekend music series features Chicago’s best bands. Free. FYI navypier.org.
Through Labor Day Weekend, 9:00 am - 7:00 pm, Vivid Creatures: Colorful Sculptures as Tall as Trees, The Morton Arboretum, 4100 IL-53, Lisle, IL. General admission including Vivid Creatures starts at $16.95 for tickets purchased in advance online. FYI mortonarb.org.
Through September 21st, Hokusai and Ukiyo-e: The Floating World, Artworks from the Chiossone Collection, The Cleve Carney Museum of Art (CCMA) & McAninch Arts Center, (MAC), College of DuPage (COD), 425 Fawell Blvd, Glen Ellyn. Anytime Tickets $40 on sale at Hokusai2025.org; Timed Tickets $27 (Tuesday through Friday) & $32 (Saturday & Sunday) on Sale January 2nd. FYI Hokusai2025.org.
Through October 26th, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm, (closed June 29th & August 17th), Rogers Park Business Alliance (RPBA) 16th season of its Glenwood Sunday Market (GSM). Market in the outdoor Glenwood Alfresco area on the southbound Glenwood Avenue between Morse and Lunt Avenues, to the west of the CTA Red Line Morse stop. FYI glenwoodsundaymarket.rpba.org.
Through October 26th, 8:00 am - 2:00 pm, 25th Anniversary Season, Wicker Park Farmers Market, Wicker Park, 1425 N. Damon, Chicago. 60 local vendors. Free. FYI www.WickerParkBucktown.com/farmers-market/
Through December 28th, 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 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, 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:
June 15th, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm ET, Father's Day Brunch, Journeyman Distillery at the Featherbone Factory, 109 Generations Drive, Three Oaks, MI. $45, Children 3-12 $20, Children under 3 Free. FYI https://www.journeyman.com/events/fathers-day-brunch-three-oaks-mi/?mc_c...
Now Playing in Wisconsin:
Now Playing Elsewhere:
June 15th, 9:00 pm ET, Beautiful Summer Night, Seminole Hard Rock Tampa, 5223 North Orient Road, Tampa, FL. Tickets start at $38. FYI https://casino.hardrock.com/tampa/events/beautiful-summer-night?cid=cc029_redline_entertainment_beautiful-summer-night-viet-show-0615_email_may-entertainment_book-online_5022025_marketing_-_-