Entertainment This Week
Now Playing in Indiana:
October 27th, 7:00 pm, Lakeshore Community Concerts & Live On Stage, Inc. present Radio Recall, 70s, 80s & 90s Radio Hits, Munster High School Auditorium, 8808 Columbia Ave., Munster. $30. FYI https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/radio-recall-tuesday-oct-27-2026-7...
October 27th, 7:00 pm, MushMusic.net presents Mushroom Head & Fear Factory, Hobart Art Theatre, 230 Main Street, Hobart. $40.51-$61.65. FYI www.ticketweb.com
October 27th, 7:00 pm ET, Disney Descendants, ZOMBIES & Camp Rock: Worlds Collide Concert Tour, Gainbridge Fieldhouse, 125 S. Pennsylvania Street, Indianapolis, IN Tickets start at $55. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
October 30th, 5:30 pm, North West Indiana Parkinsons Annual Dinner & Style Show Fundraiser to Benefit Parkinson's Disease, Avalon Manor, 3550 E. U.S. Route 30, Merrillville. $75 per person. FYI (219) 237-2342.
October 30th, 8:00 pm, Journeyman’s Halloween Party, Journeyman Distillery at the American Factory, 258 South Campbell Street, Valparaiso. Prizes for best costume. 21 & over. $18. FYI https://halloween-party-valpo-26.tripleseattickets.com/registration/select
October 30th, 9:00 pm, Three's Company, Council Oak Bar Stage, Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older. Free. FYI (219) 228-2383 or https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/
October 30th, 9:00 pm, NAWTY, Hard Rock Cafe Stage, Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older. Free. FYI (219) 228-2383 or https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/
**** Trick or Treat Hours NW Indiana
**** 3:00 - 6:00 pm, Trick or Treat on Lake Street, Little Ghouls and Goblins (as well as Princesses, Frogs, and Totoro) are welcome at this year's Candy Crawl along Lake Street! FYI www.millerbeacharts.org.
**** 4:00 - 7:00 pm, Cedar Lake, East Chicago, Lakes of the Four Seasons, Lowell
**** 4:00 - 8:00 pm, Wheatfield
**** 5:00 - 7:00 pm, Crown Point, DeMotte, Gary, Griffith, Hammond, Highland, Kouts, La Porte, Long Beach, Michigan City, Munster, New Chicago, Rolling Prairie, Schererville, St. John, Trail Creek, Wanatah, Westville, Whiting
**** 5:00 - 7:30 pm, Ogden Dunes
**** 5:00 - 8:00 pm, Dyer, Hobart, Portage, Valparaiso, Winfield, Unincorporated Porter County
**** 5:30 - 7:30 pm, Hebron, Lake Station, Merrillville
**** 5:30 - 8:00 pm, Burns Harbor, Chesterton, Porter
October 31st, 9:00 pm, Vino Louden, Council Oak Bar Stage, Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older. Free. FYI (219) 228-2383 or https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/
October 31st, 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. Free. FYI (219) 228-2383 or https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/
November 1st, Seatings at 11:00 am, 12:00 or 1:00 pm, Sunday Champagne Brunch, 10Forty Catering, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. $35 per person, Kids 11 & under, free. Call for reservations & payment, 219-836-1930, Ext. 2.
Ongoing Exhibits/Events
Through November 1st, 17th Annual Trail of Scarecrows, Prophetstown State Park, 5545 Swisher Road Office:, 4112 IN-225, West Lafayette, IN Free admission. Vote for your favorite scarecrows with donations to the Interpretive Services fund for Education, Arts, Culture and History Programs at Prophetstown State Park. $1 per vote. FYI jparks@dnr.IN.gov.
Through November 28th, “4th Street Print Exhibition” Chesterton Art Center, 115 South 4th St., Chesterton. Free. FYI www.ChestertonArt.org/print-fest
Now Playing in Illinois
October 26th, 5:30 pm, 2026 3Arts Awards Celebration, Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E Randolph, Chicago. $150 General Admission, $300 VIP. FYI www.3arts.org/tickets
October 26th & 27th, 7:30 pm, Tedeschi Trucks Band: Future Soul 2026 Tour, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $72. FYi www.ticketmaster.com
October 27th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Joanne McNally: Pinotphile, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
October 27th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Sienna Spiro: My House Tour, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
October 27th, 8:00 pm, The Arcadian Wild - Make It Out Alive Tour w. Addison Agen, SPACE, 1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston. $33.90. FYI www.ticketweb.com
October 28th, 7:00 pm, Lexi Jayde, Chop Shop, 2033 W. North Avenue, Chicago. Tickets start at $34.33. FYI www.axs.com
October 28th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Shakey Graves - Fondness, Etc. Tour with Wild Pink, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
October 28th, 7:30 pm, Jam & KIckstand Present Wolf & Bear with Coletto & Origami Button, Subterranean, 2011 W. North Avenue, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
October 28th, 8:00 pm, Phillip Phillips - Let's Go Far Tour with Katie Lynn Sharbaugh, Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport, Chicago. 17 & over. $46.39-$486.23. FYI www.ticketweb.com
October 29th, 7:00 pm, Keith Pedro, Chicago Improv, 5 Woodfield Mall K120B, Schaumburg. 21 & over. $26.82. FYI www.ticketweb.com
October 29th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Dweezil Zappa DZ20: Like Father, Like Son, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
October 29th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents The Airborne Toxic Event, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
October 29th, 8:00 pm, Alicia Villarreal: Bendita Locura Tour, The Auditorium, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. Tickets start at $42. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
October 30th & 31st, Doors open at 5:00 pm, Dom Dolla, Festival Hall, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI https://www.cityexperiences.com/city-cruises/live/chicago/chris-lane/
October 30th & 31st, 7:00 & 9:15 pm, Amir K, Chicago Improv, 5 Woodfield Mall K120B, Schaumburg. 21 & over. $29.29-$48.56. FYI www.ticketweb.com
October 30th, 7:30 pm, Don Lemon & DL Hughley: DL & DL 'Anything Goes' Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $57. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
October 30th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents AMBLE, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
October 30th, 8:00 pm, MANÁ: VIVIR SIN AIRE TOUR, Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim Rd., Rosemont. Tickets start at $52. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
**** October 31st, 12:00 - 6:00 pm, Slightly Spooky Saturdays, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago. FYI https://navypier.org/pier-events/slightly-spooky-october/
October 31st, 5:00 & 9:00 pm, SmoothChicago presents Fall Art & Jazz Festival w/ Marion Meadows, Brian Simpson, Nicholas Cole & more, Loew's O'Hare Hotel, 5300 N. River Road, Rosemont. FYI https://smoothchicago.com/
October 31st, 7:30 pm, Jam and 16 on Center Present Allison Russell: In the Hour of Chaos Tour with Autumn Nicholas, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
**** November 1st, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, Kids Visit Free Day, Chicago Children's Museum, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago. FYI https://www.cityexperiences.com/city-cruises/live/chicago/chris-lane/
November 1st, 11:00 am - 10:00 pm, Dia de los Muertos Celebration, Navy Pier, 600 W. Grand Avenue, Chicago. FYI www.navypier.org
**** November 1st, 12:00 - 6:00 pm, Slightly Spooky Saturdays, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago. FYI https://navypier.org/pier-events/slightly-spooky-october/
November 1st, 4:00 pm, Camino Clark Catrina Parade, Centerpiece of the Día de los Muertos Celebration, Starts at corner of Clark Street and Estes Avenue, Rogers Park. FYI RPBA.org.
November 1st, 4:00 - 8:00 pm, Camino Clark hosts a Día de los Muertos Celebration, featuring public art, cultural traditions, and community participation while highlighting businesses throughout the corridor. Intersection of Clark Street and Estes Avenue, (Rogers Park). Chicago. Free. FYI RPBA.org.
November 1st, 7:00 pm, Outlander in Concert, The Auditorium 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. Tickets start at $67. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 1st, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents L7: The Last Hurrah Tour 2026, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
November 1st, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Bad Gyal - Más Cara World Tour 2026, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, 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 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 October 28th, Omar, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago. FYI lyricopera.org/newseason
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 1st, Otherworld Theatre presents Midsummer Night's Scream, Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N. Lincoln, Chicago. $37. FYI https://purchase.greenhousetheater.org/ChooseSeats/8406
Through November 1st, Don Giovanni, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago. FYI lyricopera.org/newseason
Through November 6th, The Further We Roll, Exhibition tied to Make Art with Purpose (MAP), Lillstreet Art Center Roof, 4401 N. Ravenswood Avenue, Chicago. FYI https://lillstreet.com/exhibitions
October 31st through November 8th, World Premiere, The Many Deaths of Laila Starr, based on BOOM! Studios graphic novel by writer Ram V and illustrator Filipe Andrade. Minnesota Opera, Ordway Music Theater, 345 Washington Street, Minneapolis, MN. $69. FYI mnopera.org/laila-starr
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 December 16th, 7:00 pm Wednesdays, David Parr: Time Traveler, Artist in Residence Series, Chicago Magic Lounge, 5050 N. Clark Street, Chicago. $44-$50. FYI (312) 366-4500 or chicagomagiclounge.com.
November 1st through December 31st, Rogers Park Business Alliance Presents Live Love Shop Rogers Park Holiday Shopping Campaign, Rogers Park. FYI RPBA.org.
October to December, dates TBA, Veteran Art Movement's 2026 Veteran Art Triennial and Summit presents RESISTING THE LONG WAR: WAR ABOLITION, Walls Turned Sideways, 2717 W. Madison, Chicago. FYI https://wallsturnedsideways.org/
Through January 3rd, Veteran Art Movement's 2026 Veteran Art Triennial and Summit presents RESISTING THE LONG WAR: A REVOLUTION OF VALUES, 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 March 3rd, 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
Through April 18th, Emma Stebbins: Carving Out History, Driehaus Museum, 50 E. Erie Street, Chicago. Adults $23, Seniors (65+) $17, Students (with valid I.D.) $13, Active-Duty Military & Children under 12 Free. FYI www.driehausmuseum.org
Through April 18th, Veteran Art Movement's 2026 Veteran Art Triennial and Summit presents RESISTING THE LONG WAR: SHIFTING HORIZONS, Hyde Park Art Center, 5020 S. Cornell Drive, Chicago. FYI www,hydeparkart.org
Through May 2027, Greektown Chicago's outdoor and indoor art exhibit We the People: Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Beauty in Greektown Chicago. On display throughout the Greektown neighborhood, including 20 outdoor painted sculptures along South Halsted Street from Madison Street to Van Buren Street, and 20 similarly-themed paintings on canvases displayed inside and in the windows of Greektown businesses throughout the community. FYI GreektownChicago.org
**** 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, Monday through Wednesday, 8:00 - 10:00 pm, The Bewitching Hour, a Happy Hour experience, The Performance Bar, Chicago Magic Lounge, 5050 N. Clark Street, Chicago. 21 & over. Seating available on first-come, first-served basis. FYI chicagomagiclounge.com.
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:
October 30th, 6:00 pm ET, Murder Mystery Dinner: A Masquerade at the Featherbone, Journeyman Distillery at the Featherbone Factory, 109 Generations Drive, Three Oaks, MI. $65 per person. FYI https://murder-mystery-dinner-three-oaks-26.tripleseattickets.com/registration/select
Now Playing in Wisconsin:
Now Playing Elsewhere:
November 1st, 3:00 pm PST, Music of Remembrance, Journeys - Featuring: Different Trains by Steve Reich, in honor of the composer's 90th birthday, Benaroya Hall, 200 University Street, Seattle, WA. $60, Students $25. FYI https://musicofremembrance.org/show-details/journeys
Now Playing Internationally: