Entertainment This Week
Now Playing in Indiana:
March 23rd, 5:00 - 7:00 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation, Butterfly Glow Candle Making Workshop, Instructor Christin Nicole. Lions Club Social Center, 8751 Lions Club Dr, Munster. 18 & over. $88, R $86. Deadline 3/8. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org
**** March 25th, 5:00 - 6:00 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation, Upcycled Flower Power Pop-Up, Instructor Maria Kottaras. Lions Club Social Center, 8751 Lions Club Dr, Munster. Age 5-12. $20, R $18. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org
March 27th, 7:00 pm, All in Jest Trivia Night, Marshall J. Gardner Art Center, 540 S. Lake Street, (Miller Beach) Gary.$10 at the door. Cash bar. FYI www.millerbeacharts.org
March 27th, 8:00 pm (Doors open at 7:00 pm), Comedy on the Rocks, Journeyman Distillery at The American Factory, 258 South Campbell Street, Valparaiso. 18 & over. $22. FYI https://www.journeyman.com/events/comedy-on-the-rocks-spring26-valparaiso/?mc_cid=a90a48ca92&mc_eid=37f3a08cc7
**** March 27th, 8:30 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation, Flashlight Egg Hunt. Softball Field A, Community Park, 8601 Calumet Ave., Munster. Ages 9-13. $5. On-site Registration: 7:45 pm. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org
March 27th, 9:00 pm, DJ All Owt, Council Oak 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/
March 27th, 9:00 pm, Jagged Little Pill, 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/
**** March 28th, 9:00 am, Munster Parks & Recreation, Community Egg Hunts. Softball Fields, Community Park, 8601 Calumet Ave., Munster. Age Categories: Walking-2; Ages 3-4; Ages 5-6; Ages 7-8. $5. On-site Registration: 8:15 am. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org
March 28th, 2:00 & 7:30 pm, Ben Hur: A Live Radio Play, Theatre at the Center, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. $35. FYI (219) 836-3255 ext. 1 or https://www.theatreatthecenter.com/box-office
March 28th, Doors open at 7:00 pm, Comedian Chris Tucker, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. All reserved seating. 21 and older. Tickets start at $75.05. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
March 28th, 9:00 pm, DJ Ric Hard, Council Oak 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/
March 28th, 9:00 pm, Penny Lane, 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/
March 29th, (2 sessions) 10:45 am - 12:15 pm & 1:00 - 2:30 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation, Underwater Egg Hunt. Munster High School Aquatic Center, 8808 Columbia Ave., Munster. Participants must have basic swim skills. $10 per person. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org
March 29th, 2:30 pm, Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra Spotlight Series: Requiem for the Living with the Symphony Chorus, Theatre at the Center, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. $30. FYI (219) 836-0525 or www.NISOrchestra.org.
March 29th, Doors open at 6:00 pm, Hollywood Medium Tyler Henry, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older. All reserved seating. Tickets start at $79.35. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
Ongoing Exhibits/Events
Through March 26th, Thursday, 5:30 - 6:30 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation, Line Dancing w \ Dancin' Deeva. Lions Club Social Center, 8751 Lions Club Dr, Munster. Bring a water bottle & wear shoes you can slide in. $75, R $72, KA $70. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org
Through March 31st, Chesterton Art Center presents Dorothy Graden: Conn219-874-4900ection. Westchester Public Library, Thomas Branch, 200 W. Indiana Ave, Chesterton. Free. FYI (219) 926-4711 or www.ChestertonArt.org
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 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
March 23rd, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents kwn: Tour 2026, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
March 24th, 8:00 pm, John Craigie with Lou Hazel, SPACE, 1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston. $40.54-$205.17. FYI www.ticketweb.com
**** March 25th, 10:00 am & 12:00 pm, Arts in Education, Professor Wow's Fun-Believable Science Show, The Center for Performing Arts, Governors State University, 1 University Drive, University Park. Grades K-8. $9. FYI https://www.govst.edu/cpa-events/
March 25th, 7:30 pm, US99 Presents Low Dough Show with Chase Matthew, Joe's on Weed Street, 940 W. Weed Street, Chicago. 21 & over. $27.95. FYI www.ticketweb.com
March 26th, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm, Red Clay Dance Company presents Artivist Table Brunch, La Femme Dance Festival, Speakers and location TBA. Advance registration required. FYI redclaydance.com.
March 26th, 6:00 - 9:00 pm, Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce announces the return of its beloved “Wine Wobble” crawl. This spring’s special “Bucktown Edition” will guide eventgoers along a curated route through Bucktown’s dynamic mix of boutiques, galleries and neighborhood favorites for an evening of tastings, exclusive offers and community. Tickets at WickerParkBucktown.com/Chamber-Events.
March 26th, 7:00 pm, QRock & Forge Live present Struggle Jennings with Big Buck Beezy, Brad Redlich, The Forge, 22 W. Cass Street, Joliet. $33.20-$89.50. FYI www.ticketweb.com
March 26th, 7:00 pm, March 27th & 28th, 7:00 & 9:30 pm, Orny Adams, Chicago Improv, 5 Woodfield Rd Woodfield Mall Store K120B, Schaumburg. 21 & over. FYI ticketweb.com
March 26th, 7:15 pm, March 27th & 28th, 7:15 & 9:30 pm, Mo Amer, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. $30-$60. FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com.
March 26th, 7:30 pm, The Hives with the Chats, Salt Shed Indoors, 1357 N. Elston Avenue, Chicago. Tickets start at $59. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
March 26th & 27th, 8:00 pm, Alo, Garcia's Chicago, 1001 W. Washington, Chicago. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
March 26th through May 31st, Titanic: A Voyage Through Time, Germania Place, 3rd Floor, 108 W Germania Place, Chicago. Adult tickets start at $24. FYI https://titanicexperiencevr.com/chicago/
March 27th, Dance Master Class for Professional Dancers with Reba Butler, La Femme Dance Festival, Red Clay Dance Center, 808 E. 63rd Street, Chicago. Advance registration required. FYI redclaydance.com.
**** March 27th, 7:00 pm, TheaterWorksUSA The Magic School Bus: Lost in the Solar System, Belushi Performance Hall, McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Boulevard, Glen Ellyn. FYI (630) (630) 942-4000 or https://atthemac.org/shows/
March 27th, 7:00 - 11:45 pm, QRock & Forge Live Presents Dark Tranquility / SOEN / Persephone. The Forge, 22 W. Cass, Joliet. $38.70 - $72.55 (includes fees).FYI www.ticketweb.com
March 27th, 7:30 pm, Isaac Slade (Formerly of The Fray) - Songs I Know Solo Tour 2026 with Jason Singer, Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport, Chicago. 17 & over. $59.68. FYI www.ticketweb.com
March 27th, 8:00 pm, Live Nation Presents Sticky Fingers: Live in North America / with Ruby Waters, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
March 27th & 28th, 8:00 pm, AC2: An Intimate Evening With Anderson Cooper & Andy Cohen, The Chicago Theater, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $86. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
March 27th, 8:00 pm, Joe's Live Presents Avery Anna - Girl of Constant Sorrow Tour, Joe's Live Rosemont, 5441 Park Place, Rosemont. Under 21 must be accompanied by parent or guardian. $32.52-$43.52. FYI www.ticketweb.com
March 27th, 9:00 pm, Jam Presents Shrek Rave, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
March 27th, 11:00 pm, Gasolina Party, House of Blues Chicago, 329 N. Dearborn, Chicago. Tickets start at $22. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
March 27th through 29th, Riverdance 30 - The Next Generation, Paramount Theater, 23 E. Galena, Aurora. $61-176 (VIP experience). FYI (630) 896-6666 or ParamountAurora.com
March 28th, 4:00 (Just added) & 7:30 pm (Sold out), One Night of Queen, Belushi Performance Hall, McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Boulevard, Glen Ellyn. FYI (630) (630) 942-4000 or https://atthemac.org/shows/
March 28th, 5:00 & 9:00 pm, SmoothChicago presents Spring Fever Mini Jazz Fest with FOUR80EAST, Jackiem Joyner, Nathan Mitchell, Lin Rountree, Loew's O'Hare Hotel, 5300 N. River Road, Rosemont. FYI https://smoothchicago.com/
March 28th, 7:00 pm, Joyce Manor, Militarie Gun, Teen Mortgage, & Combat, Salt Shed Indoors, 1357 N. Elston, Chicago. Tickets start at $48. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
March 28th & 29th, 7:00 pm, Second Site presents The Beauty Project, Freyja Salon, 4955 N Damen Ave, Chicago. Tickets on sale March 1st. FYI www.second-site.org
March 28th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Margaret Cho: Choligarchy, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
March 28th, 7:30 pm, Chicago Tap Theatre Unleash the Beats, The Center for Performing Arts, Governors State University, 1 University Drive, University Park. FYI https://www.govst.edu/cpa-events/
March 28th, 7:30 pm, Auditorium Philms presents Raiders of the Lost Ark - 45th Anniversary In Concert with the Chicago Philharmonic, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
March 28th, Red Clay Dance Company’s La Femme Dance Festival, Harris Theatre for Music & Dance, 205 E. Randolph, Chicago. $19-$59. FYI redclaydance.com/season17.
March 28th, 8:00 pm, Paramount’s new Copley Comedy Series with headliner Dwayne Kennedy, featuring Mike Preston. Copley Theatre, 8 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. $21 (in person sales only). FYI (630) 896-6666 or ParamountAurora.com
March 28th, 8:00 pm, Bob Dylan: Rough & Rowdy Ways Tour, Coronado Theatre, 314 N. Main Street, Rockford. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
March 28th, 9:00 pm, Jam Presents Heated Rivalry Night, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
March 28th, 10:00 pm, 1tbsp, Outset Chicago, 1675 N. Elston, Chicago. Tickets start at $79. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
March 29th, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce Wicker Park's Indoor Farmers Market, Royal Palms Shuffleboard Club, 1750 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. For a full list of vendors & activities, visit WickerParkBucktown.com/FarmersMarket
March 29th, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm, Chloé Arnold’s Syncopated Ladies Empowerment Camp, Red Clay Dance Center, 808 E. 63rd Street, Chicago. Registration fee $200 per student. FYI redclaydance.com.
March 29th, 12:00 pm, Remy Bumppo's 2026 Annual Benefit, Union League Club of Chicago, 65 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago. $250, $125 under 40. FYI 773-244-8119, x306 or https://aesbid.com/ELP/REMY26/Tickets
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 March 28th, 7:30 pm, Fully Committed starring Mike Newquist, Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. $26. FYI (773) 697-3830, https://tickets.thedentheatre.com/event/fully-committed-7sf8qi or https://tickets.thedentheatre.com/event/fully-committed-7sf8qi
Through April 5th, Infinity Experiences presents VR Experiences, The Last Stronghold, Horizon of Khufu & Life Chronicles, EXP Rosemont, 9900 Berwyn Avenue, Rosemont. Timed-entry tickets start at $27. FYI www.EXPRosemont.com.
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 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:
Now Playing in Wisconsin:
March 27th, 8:00 pm, Bob Dylan: Rough & Rowdy Ways Tour, La Crosse Center, 300 Harborview Plaza, La Crosse, WI. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
Now Playing Elsewhere:
March 26th, 8:00 pm ET, The Beach Boys, Seminole Hard Rock Tampa, 5223 North Orient Road, Tampa, FL. 21 & over. Tickets start at $120. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
Through March 29th, The Crucible with Ryan McKinny & J’Nai Bridges, Washington National Opera, The Kennedy Center, 2700 F St NW, Washington, DC. FYI https://www.kennedy-center.org/wno/home/
Now Playing Internationally: