Entertainment This Week
Now Playing in Indiana:
April 27th, 10:00 - 11:30 am, How Artists Depict Divinity… and Fail, Art in Focus, South Shore Arts, Center for the Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. Free. FYI (219) 836-1938 or https://www.southshoreartsonline.org/art-in-focus
April 27th, 7:30 pm ET, An Evening with David Sederas, Clowes Memorial Hall, Butler University, 4602 Sunset Ave, Indianapolis, IN FYI www.ticketmaster.com
May 1st, 5:00 - 7:00 pm, Munster Rotary Club Spaghetti Dinner, Munster High School Cafeteria, 8808 Columbia Avenue, Munster. Adults $10, Children 12 & under $8. Tickets at the door.
May 1st, 9:00 pm, DJ Bobby C, 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/
May 1st, 9:00 pm, Rhymin' and Stealin', 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/
May 2nd, 8:00 am - 3:00 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation, Munster Car Show. Community Pool Parking Lot, Community Park, 8837 Calumet Ave., Munster. Entry Fee: $25 (paved area, judged); On-site $10 (grass area, not judged). Free & open to the public. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org
**** May 2nd, 10:00 - 11:30 am, Lakeside Storytime with author Barb Rosenstock, Portage Riverwalk Pavilion, Indiana National Park, 100 Riverwalk Driver, Portage. $5.72 per family. All ages welcome with adult. FYI https://www.simpletix.com/e/lakeside-storytime-the-great-lakes-read-by-tickets-262307?utm_source=Website+Opt+In&utm_campaign=5b500f5abc-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_11_30_04_57_COPY_01&utm_medium=em
May 2nd, Doors open at 7:00 pm, The Temptations & the Four Tops, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older. All reserved seating. Tickets start at $65.50. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
May 2nd, 9:00 pm, DJ LyteBrite, 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/
May 2nd, 9:00 pm, Buffet Beach Band, 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/
May 3rd, 12:00 pm, Munster Historical Society presents America 250 Celebration Luncheon & "George Washington: The Battle for Independence, Portrayed by Terry Lynch, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. Patriot $40, Young Patriot (10 * under) $25. FYI www.munsterhistory.org
May 3rd, 12:30 - 4:30 pm, Forest Bathing, Dunes Learning Center, 500 Howe Road, Chesterton. Forest bathing — or shinrin-yoku — is the practice of slow, mindful immersion in a natural environment. Rooted in Japanese tradition. 18 & over. $5.97 per person. FYI https://www.simpletix.com/e/backpacking-workshop-tickets-256680?utm_sour...
Ongoing Exhibits/Events
Through May 10th, Before you venture into the woods, be sure to grab your spring turkey license and Gamebird Habitat Stamp from a license retailer, the DNR customer service center at 317-232-4200, or GoOutdoorsIN.com. Turkey Hunting Season in Indiana.
**** 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 May 21st, Thursdays 5:00 - 6:30 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation, Hispanic Heritage Dance, Instructor Evelyn Rojas. Lions Club Social Center, 8751 Lions Club Dr, Munster. Age 7-12. $85, R $80. Performance May 24th, Centennial Park Stage. 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
April 27th. 6:15 pm, Riot Fest Presents Unprocessed / Allt / Midwinter, Bottom Lounge, 1375 W. Lake Street, Chicago. $39.60. FYI www.ticketweb.com
April 27th, 7:00 pm, One Night Only, BARBRA & JUDY TOGETHER AGAIN, A Concert Benefit for Season of Concern Chicago. Studebaker Theatre in the Fine Arts Building, 410 S. Michigan, Chicago. $200 (Premium Seating & Post-Show VIP Reception), $150 (Orchestra Rows A-H), $100 (Orchestra Rows J-Q), and $50 (Balcony). FYI https://www.fineartsbuilding.com/events/barbra-judy-together-again/
April 27th, 7:30 pm, Waxahatchie & MJ Lenderman with Special Guest Brennan Wedl, Auditorium Theater, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. FYI www.asx.com
April 27th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents José González - Against the Dying of the Light Tour / with Abby Sage, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
April 28th, 9:30 am - 6:00 pm, Ateema Media & Marketing presents The SUMMIT, Annual Hospitality & Tourism Conference & Tradeshow, Conference hosted across multiple iconic West Loop venues including RECESS, City Hall and Morgan Manufacturing. Tradeshow hosted at Morgan Manufacturing, 401 N. Morgan, Chicago. FYI thesummitchicago.com.
April 29th, 7:30 pm, Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band: Land of Hopes & Dreams American Tour, United Center, 1901 W. Madison, Chicago. Tickets start at $238. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
April 29th, 7:30 pm, The Flat Five, SPACE, 1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston. $36.61. FYI www.ticketweb.com
April 29th, 8:00 pm, Dave Bruzza: Unsafe at Any Speed, Garcia's. 1001 W. Washington, Chicago. 21 & over. $33.80. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
April 30th, 4:00 - 7:00 pm, Rogers Park Business Alliance (RPBA) Camino Clark Cultural District programming, Día del Niño Celebration, St. Jerome Church, 1709 W. Lunt Ave., Chicago. Free to attend. FYI RPBA.org.
April 30th, 7:00 pm, Tom Papa: Grateful Bread Tour, George Van Dusen Theatre at the North Shore Center for Performing Arts in Skokie, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
April 30th, 7:30 pm, Dewayne Perkins: How Being Black and Gay Made Me Better Than You! , The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. $22-$40. FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com.
April 30th & May 1st, 7:30 pm, May 2nd, 12:00 pm, Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre 2026 Spring Concert Series, Columbia College Chicago Dance Center, 1306 S Michigan Ave, Chicago. Tickets are $10-30, free for Columbia College students, FYI CerquaRivera.org/schedule
April 30th, 8:30 pm, Jam Presents Cobrah - Torn Tour, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. 17 & over. FYI www.axs.com
May 1st through 3rd, 12:00 pm, Global Connections: Mexico Fest, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago. FYI www.navypier.org
May 1st, 6:00 pm, An Evening with South Chicago Dance Theatre & Inaugural Legacy Builders Benefit, (Exclusive intermission reception and after-, 8party with performers). Harris Theatre for Music & Dance, 205 E. Randolph, Chicago. Performance tickets $20-$65. Legacy Builders tickets $250.
May 1st, 7:00 pm, Tom Papa: Grateful Bread Tour, Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago Street, Joliet. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
May 1st & 2nd, 7:00 & 9:30 pm, Chris D'Elia, Chicago Improv, 5 Woodfield Mall K120B, Schaumburg. 21 & over. $39.77-$59.30. FYI www.tiicketweb.com
May 1st, 8:00 pm, Demi Lovato: It's Not That Deep Tour, United Center, 1901 W. Madison, Chicago. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
May 1st, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Hippie Sabotage - Give & Take Tour, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. 18 & over/ FYI www.axs.com
May 1st, 8:00 pm, Jam & KPP Present Anuv Jain: Dastakhat US Tour, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
May 1st, 2nd & 3rd, 8:00 pm, Three Nights with They Might Be Giants, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
May 1st, 9:00 pm, DJ Spinall - Motion Tour 2026, Outset Chicago, 1575 N Elston, Chicago. $42-$50. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
May 2nd & 3rd, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, Elmhurst Art Museum in partnership with the Elmhurst Park District announces Art in Wilder Park, 175 South Cottage Hill Avenue in Elmhurst. Free & open to the public. FYI (630) 834-0202 or elmhurstartmuseum.org.
May 2nd, 12:00 - 8:00 pm, May 3rd, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm, Asian American Arts Chicago (AAAC) presents EVOLUTION: Asian American Arts Festival. Lookingglass Theatre’s Water Tower Water Works, 163 E. Pearson St. at Michigan Ave., Chicago. $25-$120. FYI AAAC.art
**** May 2nd, 2:00 pm, Lyric Opera presents Katie: The Strongest of the Strong, Kennedy-King College, 6301 S. Halstead, Chicago. Free. Reserve tickets at lyricopera.org/katie.
May 2nd, 7:00 pm, Matteo Lane: We Gotta Catch Up! The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $58. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
May 2nd, 7:30 pm, The Music Institute of Chicago Academy presents Academy Chamber Music Concerts, Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Avenue, Evanston. Free. FYI musicinst.org.
May 2nd, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents The Head and the Heart - 15th Anniversary Tour / The Brudi Brothers, The Auditorium 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
May 2nd, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Calum Scott: The Avenoir Tour 2026, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
May 2nd, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Depresión Sonora - World Tour 2026: Vacaciones Para Siempre, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
May 2nd, 8;00 pm, The Moss with Gatlin, Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport, Chicago. 17 & over. $33.52-$330.23. FYI www.ticketweb.com
May 2nd, 8:00 pm, Paramount’s new Copley Comedy Series with headliner Brian Hicks, featuring Des Mulrooney. Copley Theatre, 8 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. $21 (in person sales only). FYI (630) 896-6666 or ParamountAurora.com
May 3rd, 8:00 am, Lakefront Loop 5K, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago. Free. FYI www.navypier.org
**** May 3rd, 3:00 pm, Lyric Opera presents Katie: The Strongest of the Strong, Merit School of Music, 38 S. Peoria, Chicago. Free. Reserve tickets at lyricopera.org/katie.
May 3rd, 3:00 pm, Orion Ensemble Concert 4, Francis Poulenc’s Sonata for Clarinet and Piano, FP 184 (1962); selected solo movements by Johann Sebastian Bach; and Robert Schumann’s Quintet in E-flat Major for Piano and Strings, Op. 44 with Guests, violist, Stephen Boe & violinist, Mathias Tacke. New England Congregational Church, 406 W. Galena Boulevard, Aurora. $30, Seniors (65+) $25, Students (13+) $15; children (12 & under) free. FYI (630) 628-9591 or orionensemble.org.
May 3rd, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Caifanes, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
May 3rd, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Al Di Meola, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
May 3rd, 7:30 pm, 93XRT Presents The New Pornagraphers with support from Will Sheff (of Okkervil River), Metro Chicago, 3730 N. Clark Street, Chicago. $44.93. FYI www.etix.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 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 May 2nd, International Jazz Day, Month-long series of concerts, education programs & community events leading up to an All-Star Global Concert on April 30th, broadcast live worldwide from the Lyric Opera of Chicago.
Through May 3rd, Doc10 Film Festival, Gene Siskel Film Center, 164 N. State Street, Chicago. FYI https://www.doc10.org/
Through May 10th, Tiwary Entertainment Group and Lead Producer Vivek J. Tiwary present The Movement You Need: An Evening with Brendan Hunt. Steppenwolf's Downstairs Theatre, 1650 N. Halsted, Chicago. $%5-$105. FYI (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org/movement
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:
April 29th, 8:00 pm ET, Demi Lovato: It's Not That Deep Tour, Little Caesars Arena, 2645 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
Now Playing in Wisconsin:
May 1st & 2nd, 7:30 pm, May 3rd, 2:30 pm, World Premiere, EARTH: A CHORAL SYMPHONY, Madison Symphony Orchestra, Conductor: John DeMain, Soprano: Ailyn Pérez. Overture Hall, 201 State Street, Madison, WI. Tickets from $20. FYI https://madisonsymphony.org/event/voiceseternal
Now Playing Elsewhere:
Through April 29th, House Premiere, INNOCENCE, Metropolitan Opera, Conductor: Susanna Mälkki, with Miles Mykkanen. Metropolitan Opera, Lincoln Center, New York, NY. FYI https://www.metopera.org/season/2025-26-season/innocence/
April 30th through May 3rd, 11:00 am - 7:00 pm daily, Weekend 2, 2026 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival presented by Shell, New Orleans’ 145-acre Fair Grounds Race Course, 1751 Gentilly Blvd, New Orleans, LA. General Admission Weekend passes and VIP packages are on sale now. The Jazz Fest Express provides continuous round-trip transportation between four downtown departure points and the Fair Grounds. FYI https://www.nojazzfest.com/info/
Now Playing Internationally:
May 2nd through 20th, Rusalka with Jamie Barton as Ježibaba, Opéra Bastille, Opera National de Paris, Pl. de la Bastille, 75012 Paris, France. FYI https://www.operadeparis.fr/en/visits/opera-bastille