• Entertainment This Week

    Now Playing in Indiana:       

    **** October 31st, 4:30 - 6:00 pm, Halloween on Lake Street, wear your costume & visit the businesses of Lake Street, Miller Beach, Gary. FYI www.millerbeacharts.org.

    **** October 31st, Northwest Indiana Trick or Treat Hours - Lake County

    • Cedar Lake, 5:00 - 7:00 pm
    • Crown Point, 5:00 - 7:00 pm
    • Dyer, 4:00 - 7:00 pm
    • East Chicago, 4:00 - 7:00 pm
    • Gary, 4:00 - 7:00 pm
    • Griffith, 5:00 - 7:00 pm
    • Hammond, 5:00 - 7:00 pm
    • Highland, 5:00 - 7:30 pm
    • Hobart, 5:00 - 7:00 pm
    • Lakes of the Four Seasons, 4:00 - 7:00 pm
    • Lowell, 5:00 - 7:00 pm
    • Merrillville, 5:30 - 7:30 pm
    • Munster, 5:00 - 7:00 pm
    • St. John, 5:00 - 7:00 pm
    • Schererville, 5:00 - 7:00 pm
    • Whiting, 5:00 - 7:00 pm
    • Winfield, 5:00 - 7:00 pm

    **** October 31st, Northwest Indiana Trick or Treat Hours - Porter County

    • Aberdeen, 5:30 - 7:30 pm
    • Boone Grove, 5:30 - 7:30 pm
    • Burns Harbor, 5:30 - 7:30 pm
    • Chesterton, 5:30 - 7:30 pm
    • Hebron, 5:30 - 7:30 pm
    • Kouts, 5:00 - 7:00 pm
    • Portage, 5:30 - 7:30 pm
    • Porter, 5:30 - 7:30 pm
    • Salt Creek Commons, 5:30 - 7:30 pm
    • Shorewood Forest, 5:30 - 7:30 pm
    • South Haven, 5:30 - 7:30 pm
    • Valparaiso, 5:30 - 7:30 pm
    • Wheeler, 5:30 - 7:30 pm

    **** October 31st, Northwest Indiana Trick or Treat Hours - La Porte County

    • La Crosse, 5:00 - 7:00 pm
    • La Porte, 5:00 - 7:00 pm
    • Long Beach, 5:00 - 7:00 pm
    • Michigan City, 5:00 - 7:00 pm
    • Rolling Prairie, 5:00 - 7:00 pm
    • Wanatah, 5:00 - 7:00 pm
    • Westville, 5:00 - 7:00 pm

    **** October 31st, Northwest Indiana Trick or Treat Hours - St. Joe County

    • Grainger, 5:00 - 7:00 pm
    • Mishawaka, 5:00 - 7:00 pm
    • South Bend, 5:00 - 7:00 pm

    **** October 31st, Northwest Indiana Trick or Treat Hours - Elkhart County

    • Elkhart, 5:30 - 7:30 pm
    • Goshen, 5:30 - 7:30 pm
    • Middlebury, 5:00 - 7:00 pm
    • Nappanee, 5:00 - 7:00 pm

    October 31st, Doors open 5:30, Dinner & Concert 6:00 pm, Sax Girls Rock! Thrilla 2025! with Lady Sax & 5 lady saxophonists, Dynasty Banquets, 4125 Calumet Avenue, Hammond. $75 by Zelle at 219-313-2414. (no processing fees) FYI www.ladysax.com 

    October 31st, 7:00 - 9:00 pm, 3rd Annual Halloween Bash, Halloween Is A Drag! Marshall J. Gardner Center for the Arts, 540 S. Lake Street, Gary. Cash bar. $20 at the door. FYI millerbeacharts.org

    October 31st, 7:30 pm ET, Emo Nite Presents: Delilah vs. Juliet - Plain White T's x We the Kings, Old National Centre, 502 N New Jersey St, Indianapolis, IN FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

    October 31st, 8:00 - 11:00 pm, Halloween Dance Party, Costume Contest, Cocktails, Music. Journeyman Distillery at The American Factory, 258 South Campbell Street, Valparaiso. Tickets start at $23. FYI https://www.journeyman.com/events/halloween-dance-party-valparaiso-25/?m...

    October 31st, 9:00 pm, DJ Metro, 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/

    October 31st, 9:00 pm, Boy Band Review, 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 1st, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, Presentation & Book Signing, Joseph S. Pete, author of Lost Treasures of Indiana, Hammond Public Library, 564 State Street, Hammond. Free and open to the public. FYI (219) 931-5100

    November 1st, 4:00 - 7:00 pm, Day of the Dead Celebration Workshop, South Shore Arts, Studio B, Center for the Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. Free. FYI  (219) 836-1839 or www.southshoreartsonline.org

    November 1st, Doors open at 7:00 pm, Stray Cats, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. All reserved seating. 21 and older.  Tickets start at $84.35.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

    November 1st, 9:00 pm, DJ Nasty Boy Noel, 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 1st, 9:00 pm, Stealin' the Farm, 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 2nd, 11:00 am, 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm Seatings, Sunday Champagne Brunch, 10Forty Catering, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. Adults $35, Children 4-11 $17, Children under 4 $6 (Gratuity not included). For reservations call (219) 836-1930 ext 2. 

    November 2nd, 12:00 - 2:00 pm, Miller Beach Farmers Market, Winter Pop-up Market, Marshall J. Gardner Center for the Arts. 540 S. Lake Street, Miller Beach, Gary. FYI www.millerbeacharts.org 

    Ongoing Exhibits/Events    

    Through October 30th, Vanishing Point, exhibit centered around the unique biodiversity of Indiana, Art Barn School of Art, 659 N. 400 E, Valparaiso. Free. FYI www.artbarnschool.org.

    Through November 1st, Impresiones: Prints by Ramiro Rodriguez, Chesterton Art Center, 115 S. 4th Street, Chesterton. Free. FYI  (219) 926-4711 or www.ChestertonArt.org. 

    Through November 1st, Through the Lens: Larry Lapidus 1975 - 2025, Marshall J. Gardner Center for the Arts, 540 S. Lake St., Miller Beach, Gary. Free. FYI (219) 885-9114 or www.millerbeacharts.org

    Through November 2nd, 16th Annual Trail of Scarecrows, Prophetstown State Park, 5545 Swisher, West Lafayette, (Tippecanoe County) IN  To enter your scarecrow, register online by September 1st. Park visitors can vote for favorite scarecrow with a $1 donation. FYI Facebook.com/ProphetstownSP 

    Through November 3rd, Mondays, 3:30 - 5:30 pm, Silver Screeners Filmmakers Club, Marshall J. Gardner Center for the Arts, 540 S. Lake Street, Gary. FYI millerbeacharts.org

    Through November 5th, 10:00 - 11:00 am (7 sessions), From Fabric to Finished Quilt and Everything in Between, Marshall J. Gardner Center for the Arts, 540 S. Lake Street, Gary. $80. Register at https://millerbeacharts.networkforgood.com/events/89896-from-fabric-to-finished-quilt-and-everything-in-between?hid=NTEwNjI0OTI=&utm_campaign=dms_email_blast_4110109

    Through November 5th, Chesterton Art Center exhibition: Chasing the Light: Chesterton Art Center Glass Artists. Ellen Firme Art Gallery, 92 W US Hwy 12, Beverly Shores, IN FYI (219) 926-4711 or www.ChestertonArt.org 

    Through November 9th, 82nd Annual Salon Show, South Shore Arts, Main Gallery, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster.  Free.  FYI (219) 836-1839 or www.southshoreartsonline.org

    Through November 15th, Hello Neighbor: Purple Windows, a community-based art outdoor installation on the grounds of Lubeznik Center for the Arts, 101 W. 2nd Street , Michigan City. Free. FYI (219) 874-4900 or www.LubeznikCenter.org.

    Through November 21st, New Exhibit, Through the Lens: Larry Lapidus, Marshall J. Gardner Center for the Arts, 540 S. Lake Street, Gary. FYI millerbeacharts.org

    Now Playing in Illinois              

    October 30th, 7:15 pm, Jarlath Regan - "In Bits", The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago.  $32-$55.  FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com

    October 30th, 5:30 pm, Navy Pier is proud to host its annual signature gala, A Chicago ExPIERience, Honoring MAYOR RICHARD M. DALEY, Reflecting on the 1995 redevelOPMENT of navy pier.  Family Pavilion, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago. $1,500. FYI https://navypier.org/gala/

    October 30th, 7:00 - 10:00 pm (6:30 pm VIP), Shattered Globe Theatre presents Shattered after Dark, a Hauntingly Good Party, Charles Gates Dawes House, Greenwood Street, Evanston. $75 GA, $120 True Cost, $237 VIP. FYI https://e.givesmart.com/events/KIz/?isOrderFormActive=true

    October 30th, 8:00 pm, Playboi Carti: Antagonist Tour, United Center, 1901 W. Madison, Chicago. FYI www.ticketmaster.com  

    October 30th, 8:00 pm, October 31st & November 1st, 8:30 pm, Henhouse Prowlers with Full Spectrum, Martyrs Chicago, 3855 N. Lincoln, Chicago. 21 & over. FYI www.axs.com 

    October 30th, 8:00 - 11:59 pm, un-BOO-lievable Halloween Bash, Offshore Rooftop, Navy Pier, 1000 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago. Tickets include premium 4-hour bar (bottomless drinks) and passed bites, iveaways, a costume contest, music, dancing, and more. 21 & over. $125. FYI https://navypier.org/events/offshore-rooftops-halloween-party/

    October 30th, 9:00 pm - 1:00 am, Wasted Away in Margaritaville, Margaritaville Restaurant, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago. One-of-a-kind tropical graveyard party will feature a live DJ, costume contest and giveaways, signature cocktails and picture-perfect Skeleton Parrothead scenes. $19.99. FYI https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wasted-away-in-margaritaville-chicago-ticke...

    October 31st, 6:00 - 10:00 pm, Halloween at Offshore Rooftop, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago. 21 & over. Costumes encouraged. Reservations only. https://navypier.org/events/halloween-at-offshore-rooftop/FYI 

    October 31st, 7:00 pm, November 1st, 7:30 pm, Sony Interactive Entertainment, GEA Live & RoadCo Entertainment present PlayStation® | The Concert.  Cadillac Palace Theatre, 151 W. Randolph, Chicago. $40-$105. FYI BroadwayInChicago.com.

    October 31st, 7:00 pm ET, Playboi Carti: Antagonist Tour, Little Caesars Arena, 2645 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

    October 31st, 7:15 pm, The Box of Oddities, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago.  $22-$50.  FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com

    October 31st, 7:30 pm, SmoothChicago presents Marion Meadows Art & Jazz Fest: Gerey Johnson, Nelson Rangell, Marqueal Jordan & Phil Seed, Loews O'Hare Hotel, 5300 N. River Road, Rosemont.  FYI https://www.smoothchicago.com/

    October 31st, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Start Making Sense: Talking Heads Tribute & Ocean Avenue Stompers Horns, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com 

    October 31st, 7:30 pm, Who's Live Anyway, Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago Street, Joliet.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

    October 31st & November 1st, 8:00 pm, Evening With David Byrne - Who Is The Sky Tour, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

    October 31st, 8:00 pm, John Waters: A Live Director's Commentary & Screening, The Center for Performing Arts, Governors State University, 1 University Drive, University Park. FYI https://www.govst.edu/cpa-events/

    November 1st, 2:00 - 7:00 pm, Halloween Bar Fest at Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago. Party-goers 21+ are invited to grab some friends, throw on a Halloween costume and head to Navy Pier to keep the continue the festive celebrations all Halloweekend. The Halloween Bar Fest will feature exclusive food and drink specials from some guest favorites including Offshore Rooftop, Harry Caray’s Tavern, Margaritaville, Billy Goat Tavern, Bar Sol Mariscos and Reunion by Chef Art Smith. 21 & over only. $12. FYI https://bucketlisters.com/experience/the-navy-pier-halloween-bar-fest

    November 1st, 4:00 pm, SmoothChicago presents Marion Meadows Art & Jazz Fest: Doug Wilson, Adam Hawley, Ragan Whiteside, Althea Rene, Alex Bugnon & Marion Meadows, Loews O'Hare Hotel, 5300 N. River Road, Rosemont.  FYI https://www.smoothchicago.com/

    November 1st, 6:15, A Day to Remember & Yellowcard - Maximum Fun Tour, Grossinger Motors Arena, 101 S Madison St, Bloomington, IL. FYI www,ticketmaster.com 

    November 1st, 6:30 pm, Emo Nite Presents: Delilah vs. Juliet, House of Blues Chicago, 329 N. Dearborn, Chicago. Tickets start at $39. FYI www.ticketmaster.com

    November 1st, 7:00 pm, Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons w/Special Guests The Rascals, Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont.  Tickets start at $69.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

    November 1st 7:15 & 9:30 pm, David Lucas, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago.  $22-$40.  FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com

    November 1st, 7:30 pm, XRT Presents Jeff Tweedy with special guest Macie Stewart, The Salt Shed, 1357 N. Elston, Chicago. Tickets start at $71. FYI www.ticketmaster.com

    November 1st, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents The Wombats: Oh! The Ocean Tour, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

    November 1st, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents grandson: INERTIA TOUR, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com

    November 1st, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents The Flock with Rick Biordi Band, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com.

    November 1st, 7:30 pm, November 2nd, 2:00 pm, New Philharmonic Conductor: Kirk Muspratt, Romeo & Juliet / Cinderella A Candlelit Symphony of Love, Belushi Performance Hall, McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Boulevard, Glen Ellyn. $60. FYI (630) (630) 942-4000 or https://atthemac.org/shows/

    November 1st, 8:00 pm, Live Nation Presents Cameron Crowe: The Uncool Book Tour, Athenaeum Theater, 2936 N. Southport, Chicago. FYI www.livenation.com 

    November 1st, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Patrick Wolf, Gman Tavern, 3740 N. Clark Street, Chicago.  21 & over.  FYI www.etix.com

    November 1st, 8:00 pm, Jam & El Parrel Present Peces Raros, Avondale Music Hall, 3336 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago.  $32.12.  FYI https://wl.seetickets.us/

    November 1st, 8:00 pm, Deep Cut x Collectiv x Jam Present Action Bronson, Ramova Theatre, 3520 S. Halsted, Chicago. Adv-GA Floor $55.66, Adv-VIP Balcony $60.84. FYI www.tix.com

    November 2nd, 3:00 pm, The Music Institute of Chicago presents Fall Fundraiser Concert, Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Avenue, Evanston. Free, donations encouraged. FYI musicinst.org.

    November 2nd, 7:00 pm, Jam Productions Presents Sylvestre Y La Naranja: Altered Ego US Tour 2025, Beat Kitchen, 2100 W. Belmont, Chicago. 17 & over.  $33.14.  FYI https://wl.seetickets.us/

    November 2nd, 7:30 pm, Orion Ensemble Concert 2, Haydn string quartet to be announced; Philip Glass’ Quartet Satz (2017); and Arthur Bliss’ Quintet for Clarinet and Strings, Op. 50 (1931) with Guests, violist, Stephen Boe & violinist, Mathias Tacke. Music Institute of Chicago’s Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Avenue, Evanston. $30, Seniors (65+) $25, Students (13+) $15; children (12 & under) free. FYI (630) 628-9591 or orionensemble.org.

    November 2nd, 7:30 pm, Michigander & Oliver Hazard: Made in the Midwest, Metro Chicago, 3730 N. Clark, Chicago.  $31.28.  FYI www.etix.com

    November 2nd, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents pH1: What Have We Done World Tour, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com

    November 2nd, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Asi Wind "More Than Magic", Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. www.axs.com 

    November 2nd, 8:00 pm, Ángela Aguilar - LIBRE CORAZÓN TOUR 2025, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. Tickets start at $94. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

    November 2nd, 8:00 pm, Alice Smith, Garcia's Chicago, 1001 W. Washington, Chicago. Tickets start at $51. 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 October 30th, 7:00 am - 2:00 pm Thursdays, Daley Plaza Farmers Market, 50 W. Washington St., Chicago. FYI https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/markets.html?utm_medium=email&utm_source=marketingcloud&utm_campaign=BIC_2025_8+5_August+Itinerary&utm_content=https%3a%2f%2fwww.chicago.gov%2fcity%2fen%2fdepts%2fdca%2fsupp_info%2fmarkets.html

    Through October 31st, Seadog Haunted River Tours, a fun-filled journey through Chicago's history of ghosts, spirits, scandals, and sins. Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago. Tickets start at $52. FYI https://www.cityexperiences.com/chicago/city-cruises/chicago-haunted-riv...

    Through November 1st, Rough House presents House of the Exquisite Corpse V: Blood & Puppets, Steppenwolf Theatre’s Merle Reskin Space, 1624 N. Halsted Street, Chicago. Recommended for 13 & older. $21-$46.   Purchase tickets and select entry times at RoughHousePuppets.org.

    Through November 1st, Weekends), 3rd Annual Schaumburg Halloween Carnival, Wintrust Field, 1999 S Springinsguth Rd, Schaumburg. Suitable for all ages. Free entrance, parking $7. Wristbands $32 on weekdays, $37 on weekends. FYI https://www.schaumburghalloween.com/shc

    Through November 2nd, The Sun at the End of the Road, Dispatches, Poems, Collages, Etchings and Drawings by Tony Fitzpatrick, Lookout Fall 2025 Season, Steppenwolf's 1700 Theater, 1700 N. Halsted, Chicago. $25. FYI (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org/lookout

    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 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

    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.

    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 Stars & Garters

    Thursdays, 7:00 pm, Stars & Garters after Dark, Produced by Stars & Garters, The Rouge Room, Stars & Garters Theatre, 3914 N. Clark St., Chicago. 21 & over. $30. FYI (773) 242-9929 or StarsAndGarters.club

    First Saturdays, 7:00 pm, Starship Edsel, Produced by Otherworld Theatre Company, The Rouge Room, Stars & Garters Theatre, 3914 N. Clark St., Chicago. 21 & over. $20. FYI (773) 242-9929 or StarsAndGarters.club

    Saturdays in September, 7:00 pm, Magic VS Science, Produced by Thom Britton, The Rouge Room, Stars & Garters Theatre, 3914 N. Clark St., Chicago. 21 & over. $33.99. FYI (773) 242-9929 or StarsAndGarters.club

    Saturdays, 8:30 pm, Improvised Romantasy, Produced by Otherworld Theatre Company, The Rouge Room, Stars & Garters Theatre, 3914 N. Clark St., Chicago. 21 & over. $15. FYI (773) 242-9929 or StarsAndGarters.club

    Saturdays, 10:00 pm, MONDO BURLESCO, Produced by BimBamBoom, The Mainstage, Stars & Garters Theatre, 3914 N. Clark St., Chicago. 21 & over. $30. FYI (773) 242-9929 or StarsAndGarters.clu

    Second Saturdays, 10:00 pm, Chicago Nerdlesque, Produced by BimBamBoom, The Mainstage, Stars & Garters Theatre, 3914 N. Clark St., Chicago. 21 & over. $30. FYI (773) 242-9929 or StarsAndGarters.club

    Third Fridays & Saturdays, 11:45 pm, Laugh-Along Live, Produced by Coco Runs Everything Productions, The Mainstage, Stars & Garters Theatre, 3914 N. Clark St., Chicago. 21 & over. $16. FYI (773) 242-9929 or StarsAndGarters.club

    Sundays, 6:00 pm, Chicago Workshop Mic, Produced by Devon MacNerland, The Rouge Room, Stars & Garters Theatre, 3914 N. Clark St., Chicago. 21 & over. Free. FYI (773) 242-9929 or StarsAndGarters.club

    Coming soon to Stars & Garters

    Fridays & Saturdays, 8:00 pm, Coffin Cabaret! Produced by BimBamBoom, The Mainstage, Stars & Garters Theatre, 3914 N. Clark St., Chicago. 21 & over. $25. FYI (773) 242-9929 or StarsAndGarters.club

    First Fridays, 9:00 pm, Chicago Comedy Hour!, Produced by Devon MacNerland, The Rouge Room, Stars & Garters Theatre, 3914 N. Clark St., Chicago. 21 & over. $10. FYI (773) 242-9929 or StarsAndGarters.club

    Fourth Fridays, 9:00 pm, The Bullshitter's Society, Produced by Stars & Garters, The Rouge Room, Stars & Garters Theatre, 3914 N. Clark St., Chicago. 21 & over. $35. FYI (773) 242-9929 or StarsAndGarters.club

    Opens November 4th, Second Fridays, 9:00 pm, MY Cabaret, Produced by Muffy Fishbasket and Mrs. Yuka Layme, The Rouge Room, Stars & Garters Theatre, 3914 N. Clark St., Chicago. 21 & over. TBD. FYI (773) 242-9929 or StarsAndGarters.club

    Fridays, 10:00 pm, Peep Show, Produced by BimBamBoom, The Mainstage, Stars & Garters Theatre, 3914 N. Clark St., Chicago. 21 & over. $30. FYI (773) 242-9929 or StarsAndGarters.club

    Saturdays in October, 7:00 pm, The Seance LIVE (and dead), Produced by Thom Britton, The Rouge Room, Stars & Garters Theatre, 3914 N. Clark St., Chicago. 21 & over. $44.99. FYI (773) 242-9929 or StarsAndGarters.club

    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 2nd, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm ET, The Reset: A Market for Modern Wellbeing. Commune + Market, 105 N. Elm Street, Three Oaks, MI. $10. FYI www.commune-market.com

    November 2nd, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, Welter's Folly Big Cup Putting Tournament, Welter’s Folly at The Featherbone Factory, 109 Generations Dr., Three Oaks, MI. $40 per team of two (tax and fees added at checkout). FYI https://www.journeyman.com/events/fall-big-cup-25/?mc_cid=ed24209b68&mc_...

    Now Playing in Wisconsin: 

     

    Now Playing Elsewhere: 

    October 29th, 8:00 pm ET, Celeste Barbar: Back Up Dancer - Back by Demand, Seminole Hard Rock Tampa, 5223 North Orient Road, Tampa, FL.  Tickets start at $85. FYI https://casino.hardrock.com/tampa/events/celeste-barber?cid=cc029_entertainment_entertainment_celeste-barber-1029_email_september-entertainment_get-tickets_9052025_marketing_-_-

    November 2nd, 8:00 pm ET, Pedro Capó, Seminole Hard Rock Tampa, 5223 North Orient Road, Tampa, FL. 21 & over. Tickets start at $55. FYI https://casino.hardrock.com/tampa/events/pedro-capo?cid=cc029_redline_entertainment_pedro-capo-1102_email_may-entertainment_book-online_5022025_marketing_-_-

    October 30th through November 14th, Puccini's Il trittico with Jamie Barton & Ryan McKinny, Houston Grand Opera, 800 Preston St. Houston, Texas. FYI  https://www.houstongrandopera.org/contact-us

    Now Playing Internationally:

    October 30th through November 2nd, CARMINA BURANA, Maastricht Festival, Company Debut of Miles Mykkanen.  MECC Maastricht, Forum 100, 6229 GV, Maastricht, Netherlands.  FYI https://www.mecc.nl/en/events/carmina-burana-2025/

    Through November 16th, Tchaikovsky’s Eugene Onegin, Conductor Lidiya Yankovskaya, Den Norske Opera, Oslo Opera House, Kirsten Flagstads plass 1, 0150 Oslo, Norway. FYI https://www.operaen.no/en

    November 1st through 18th, Dead Man Walking, English National Opera, Conductor: Kerem Hasan, London Coliseum, St. Martin's Lane, London, England. Tickets from $13. FYI https://www.eno.org/whats-on/dead-man-walking