Entertainment This Week
Now Playing in Indiana:
June 2nd, 5:30 - 8:30 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation, Munster Civic Foundation, Munster Heart & Soul, Hello Summer Event Kick-Off, Centennial Park, North Lot, 1005 S. Centennial Drive, Munster. Food truck cuisine & beer garden. Bring your blankets & lawn chairs for concert. Free admission, parking fees apply. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org.
June 2nd, 6:30 - 8:00 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation & Munster Civic Foundation, Tuesdays Rock - Highland Community Band, 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 5th, 6:00 pm, 33rd Annual Beaux Arts Ball, UNFRAMED: THE GRAFFITI BALL, South Shore Arts, Center for the Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. FYI www.southshoreartsonline.org
June 5th, 9:00 pm, DJ Nasty Boy Noel, 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 5th, 9:00 pm, Hi Fidelity, 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 6th & 7th, Indiana 2026 Free Fishing Days. Indiana residents can fish the state’s public waters without a fishing license or a trout/salmon stamp. FYI https://www.in.gov/dnr/fish-and-wildlife/fishing/free-fishing-days/?lid=...
June 6th, 2:30 pm ET, Wabash & Erie Canal Nature Walk: Canal Park and Delphi Bayou, Guide David McCain, Interpretive Center, Wabash & Erie Canal Park, 1030 N. Washington Street, Delphi, IN. Free. FYI https://wabashanderiecanal.org/
June 6th, 5:00 - 8:00 pm, Lubeznik Center for the Arts (LCA) & the Lindsey O’Brien Kesling (LOK) Wishing Tree Foundation present the 13th annual LOK Young Artists Expo, a celebratory evening of creativity brings together 50 talented young artists from 14 regional communities, as well as many performers and arts education partners. Lubeznik Center for the Arts, 101 W. 2nd Street at the lakefront, Michigan City. Free. FYI (219) 874-4900 or LubeznikCenter.org
June 6th, 9:00 pm, DJ Slash, 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 6th, 9:00 pm, 7th Heaven, 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 7th, 6:30 - 8:00 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation, Summer Concert Series - The Ramos Band, Munster Town Hall, 1005 Ridge Road, Munster. Food concessions provided by Munster Historical Society. Bring your blankets & lawn chairs. Free admission. Inclement weather location: Southside Christian Church, 1000 Broadmoor, Door #6. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org.
Ongoing Exhibits/Events
Through June 5th, A Shared Territory in Imagination: Three Artists in Abstract, Matthew Kowalski, Patty Roberts & Wes Thorn, Marshall J. Gardner Center for the Arts, 540 S. Lake St., Gary, FYI (219) 885-9114 or www.millerbeacharts.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.
Through June 15th, Tuesday, 10:00 - 11:05 am, Munster Parks & Recreation, Wellness Initiative for Senior Education Seminar, Sponsored by Geminus. Lions Club Social Center, 8751 Lions Club Dr, Munster. Free. Preregister at (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org
**** June 4th through 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...
June 5th 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
**** June 3rd 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.
**** June 1st 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
Now Playing in Illinois
June 1st, 7:00 pm, June 2nd, 1:00 pm, Artists Lounge Live presents Let's Hang On: A Rock 'N Roll Party, Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire. FYI (847) 634-0200 or www.marriotttheatre.com
June 1st, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Prof G Markets with Scott Galloway & Ed Elson, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
June 2nd, 5:00 pm, Lookingglass Theatre in association with Actors Gymnasium presents Ice Cream Circus! 2026, a free, family-friendly theatrical event, as part of the Chicago Park District’s Night Out in the Parks series. Seneca Park, 220 E Chicago Ave, Chicago. FYI lookingglasstheatre.org.
June 2nd, 8:00 pm, Jam Productions Presents little image, Subterranean Upstairs, 2011 W. North Avenue, Chicago. 17 & over. $25.96. FYI www.axs.com
June 3rd, 5:00 pm, Lookingglass Theatre in association with Actors Gymnasium presents Ice Cream Circus! 2026, a free, family-friendly theatrical event, as part of the Chicago Park District’s Night Out in the Parks series. Trumbull Park, 2400 E. 105th St, Chicago. FYI lookingglasstheatre.org.
June 3rd, 7:00 pm, Claypool Gold featuring: Primus, Les Claypool's Frog Brigade & The Claypool, Salt Shed Outdoors, 1357 N. Elston, Chicago. $83.20. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
June 3rd, 8:00 pm, Satsang, Garcia's, 1001 W. Washington, Chicago. 21 & over. Tickets start at $20. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
June 4th, 5:00 pm, Lookingglass Theatre in association with Actors Gymnasium presents Ice Cream Circus! 2026, a free, family-friendly theatrical event, as part of the Chicago Park District’s Night Out in the Parks series. Gage Park, 2411 W. 55th St., Chicago. FYI lookingglasstheatre.org.
June 4th, 7:00 pm, Forrest Frank: The Jesus Generation Tour, Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim Road, Rosemont. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
June 4th, 7:00 pm, Chicago Tribute Anthology (CTA) 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 4th, 7:30 pm, Em Beihold: Tales of a Failed Shapeshifter Tour with special guest Janani K. Jha, Chop Shop, 2033 West North Ave., Chicago. Tickets start at $41.68. FYI www.dice.fm
June 4th & 5th, 7:30 pm, June 6th, 3:00 & 7;30 pm, You’re Being Ridiculous: Plot Twist, Steppenwolf's LookOut Series, Steppenwolf's 1700 Theater (behind Front Bar), 1700 N. Halsted, Chicago. $30. FYI (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org/lookout
June 5th, 5:00 pm, Lookingglass Theatre in association with Actors Gymnasium presents Ice Cream Circus! 2026, a free, family-friendly theatrical event, as part of the Chicago Park District’s Night Out in the Parks series. Columbus Park, 500 S. Central Ave., Chicago. FYI lookingglasstheatre.org.
June 5th, 7:00 pm, Chicago City Opera presents Der Rosenkavalier, DANK Haus German American Cultural Center, 4740 N Western Ave, Chicago. General admission $30, Preferred seating $40, VIP $100. FYI chicagocityopera.com
June 5th, 7:00 pm, Kings Kaleidescope, Bottom Lounge, 1375 W. Lake St., Chicago. $37.54. FYI www.ticketweb.com
June 5th, 8:00 pm, Cabeza De Chivo, Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
June 6th, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm, American Writers Museum (AWM) in partnership with Chicago Public Library present the Third Annual American Writers Festival, American Writers Museum, 180 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago. Seating available on first-come, first-served basis. Free. FYI visit americanwritersfestival.org.
June 6th, 6:00 pm, Jam Presents Iration: Where It All Began Summer Tour / with TRIBAL SEEDS, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
June 6th, 7:00 pm, Spite with Emmure, PSYCHO-FRAME, Rev3rent, Bottom Lounge, 1375 W. Lake Street, Chicago. 17 & over. FYI www.ticketweb.com
June 6th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Crime Unfiltered featuring John Ramsey, Shawn Licari & Melissa Perry, Sean Ellis, Denise & Aaron Quinn and Nicole Schmidt, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
June 6th, 7:30 pm, Shakey Graves - Fondness, Etc. Tour with Wes Parker, Coronado Theater, 314 N. Main Street, Rockford, IL. Tickets start at $30. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
June 6th, 10:00 pm, 147 Calboy, The Forge, 22 W. Cass St., Joliet. $26.95-$61.25. FYI www.ticketweb.com
June 7th, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm, American Writers Museum (AWM) in partnership with Chicago Public Library present the Third Annual American Writers Festival, Harold Washington Library Center, 400 S. State Street, Chicago. Seating available on first-come, first-served basis. Free. FYI visit americanwritersfestival.org.
June 7th, 4:00 pm, Lookingglass Theatre in association with Actors Gymnasium presents Ice Cream Circus! 2026, a free, family-friendly theatrical event, as part of the Chicago Park District’s Night Out in the Parks series. Tallmadge Park, 927 Noyes St., Evanston. FYI lookingglasstheatre.org.
June 7th, 6:30 pm, Bleachers Forever, Salt Shed Outdoors (Fairgrounds), 1357 N. Elston, Chicago. Tickets start at $82. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
June 7th, 7:00 pm, Chicago City Opera presents Der Rosenkavalier, Fulton Street Collective, 6273, 1821 W Hubbard St Unit 307, Chicago. General admission $30, Preferred seating $40, VIP $100. FYI chicagocityopera.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 3rd, American Writers Museum's 7th Annual John Estey Student Writing Competition invites young writers in grades K-12 to reflect on themes of the Declaration of Independence. Participation forms are open for teachers to register their students now through May 29, 2026, with final submissions due by June 3. Complete rules & educational resources for teachers @ americanwritersmuseum.org/writing-competition.
June 4th through 14th, Joffrey Ballet presents Eugene Onegin, Lyric Opera House, 20 North Upper Wacker Drive, Chicago. $44-$201. FYI www.joffrey.org
June 6th through July 5th, 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/?utm_campaign=884887_Champions%20of%20Magic%20Presale%20%20%202%2F18&utm_medium=DotDigital&utm_source=Email%20Marketing&dm_i=78SZ,IYS7,81SDF2,3880Z,1,0,0,0
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, 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.
June 5th 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 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
June 7th 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.
June 1st 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
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:
June 6th, 7:00 pm ET, Forrest Frank: The Jesus Generation Tour, Little Caesars Arena, 2645 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI FYI www.ticketmaster.com
June 7th, 3:00 (Just added) & 7:00 pm, Jam & Outback Present Justin Willman: One for the Ages Tour, Pine Knob Music Center, 33 Bob Seger Drive, Clarkston, MI. Tickets start at $57. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
Now Playing in Wisconsin:
June 5th, 7:00 pm, Forrest Frank: The Jesus Generation Tour, Fiserv Forum, 1111 Vel R. Phillips Avenue, Milwaukee, WI. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
Now Playing Elsewhere:
June 4th through 6th, Peter Lieberson’s Neruda Songs with Jamie Barton, Minnesota Orchestra, Conductor: Thomas Søndergård, 1111 Nicollet Mall (11th Street at Peavey Plaza), Minneapolis, MN FYI https://www.minnesotaorchestra.org
Through June 21st, THE MAGIC FLUTE, Los Angeles Opera, Conductor: James Conlon, House Debut, Miles Mykkanen. Dorothy Chandler Pavillion, 135 N. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA. FYI https://www.laopera.org/performances/2026/the-magic-flute
Now Playing Internationally: