Entertainment This Week
Now Playing in Indiana:
May 11th, 10:00 - 11:30 am, China's Van Gogh, 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
May 12th, 6:30 pm, MushMusic.net presents Death Angel - "Act III" Tour / Violence / Incite, Hobart Art Theatre, 230 Main Street, Hobart. $38.48-$350.18. FYI www.ticketweb.com
May 13th, 3:30 - 5:30 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation, Pool Pride Day. Munster Community Pool, Community Park, 8837 Calumet Ave., Munster. Volunteers help clean, organize & prepare pool for opening day, May 23rd. Free. Call to pre-register. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org
**** May 13th, 5:00 - 6:30 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation, The Collective Canvas: Fields of Bloom, Instructor Lauren Theil. Lions Club Social Center, 8751 Lions Club Dr, Munster. Age 6-Adult. $30. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org
May 13th, 7:30 am - 5:30 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation, Fernwood Botanical Gardens & Michigan Adventure. Departs from Lions Club Social Center, 8751 Lions Club Dr, Munster. $90, R $88. KA $87. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org
May 14th, Doors open at 6:00 pm, Lorna Shore, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. General admission, standing room only. 21 and older. Tickets start at $69.65. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
May 15th, 12:00 - 2:00 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation, Dottie Kamenshek Lunch & Show, with Storyteller Lynn Rymarz . Lions Club Social Center, 8751 Lions Club Dr, Munster. $45, KA $40. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org
May 15th, Doors open at 7:00 pm, Stephanie Mills, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. All reserved seating. 21 and older. Tickets start at $65. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
May 15th, 9:00 pm, DJ Drethe_Giant, 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 15th, 9:00 pm, Marcy Playground, 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 16th, 8:00 am - 2:00 pm, Planting Possibilities Annual Spring Plant Sale, St. Thomas More parking lot, 8435 Calumet Avenue, Munster. Florist quality geraniums in a variety of sizes & colors, patio pots, heirloom tomato plants, herbs & peppers. Delivery available for purchases over $100. FYI www.plantingpossibilities.org
May 16th, Doors open at 7:00 pm, Gucci Mane with the Masterclass Tour, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. All reserved seating. 21 and older. Tickets start at $117.19. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
May 16th, 7:30 pm, Rhythm of the Rocket Man: An Elton John Tribute, Theatre at the Center, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. $40. FYI (219) 836-3255 ext. 1 or www.theatreatthecenter.com
May 16th, 9:00 pm, DJ Kevin Allen, 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 16th, 9:00 pm, Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, 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/
Ongoing Exhibits/Events
**** 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.
May 12th 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
Now Playing in Illinois
May 11th, 6:30 pm, Schaumburg Boomers Home Opener, Wintrust Field, 1999 S Springinsguth Rd, Schaumburg. FYI (847) 461-3695 or www.boomersbaseball.com
May 12th, 6:30 pm, QRock & Forge Live Present All That Remains / dead eyes / Eyes of Anguish, The Forge, 22 W. Cass Street, Joliet. $18.67-$121.14. FYI www.ticketweb.com
May 12th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Radhika Das - Nightfall Tour, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
May 13th, 7:30 pm, Rodrigo y Gabriela - 20th Anniversary Tour, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
May 14th, 5:30 pm, Public Narrative 31st Annual Community Media Awards, Claudia Cassidy Theater, Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington, Chicago. $75. FYI https://secure.givelively.org/event/public-narrative/31st-annual-communi...
May 14th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Ivy, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
May 14th, 8:00 pm, Jam Productions Present little image, Subterranean Upstairs, 2011 W. North Avenue, Chicago. 17 & over. $26.96. FYI www.axs.com
May 14th, 8:00 pm (Doors open at 6:30 pm), Rock with Remy, Remy Bumppo fundraiser concert with Jagged Little Pill: The Alanis Tribute. Gman Tavern, 3740 N. Clark Street, Chicago. $25. FYI https://aesbid.com/ELP/GMANT26/Tickets
May 14th, 8:00 pm, Dylan Scott: Till I Can't, I Will Tour with Kelsey Hart, Joe's Live Rosemont, 5441 Park Place, Rosemont. 21 & over. $29.78-$168.92. FYI www.ticketweb.com
May 15th, 6:00 pm, Live Nation Presents Dance Gavin Dance with Special Guests The Fall of Troy / Wolf & Bear / Novelists, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
May 15th, 8:00 pm, Timmy Trumpet, Salt Shed Indoors, 1357 N. Elston, Chicago. Tickets start at $52. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
May 15th, 8:00 pm, Whose Live Anyway, Coronado Theatre, 314 N Main St, Rockford, IL FYI www.ticketmaster.com
May 16th, 1:00 - 5:00 pm, Spring Fund Fest, Parkway Bank Park's Great Lawn, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont. Free family-friendly activities including bounce houses, balloon sculptors, face painting, a petting zoo. other fun local vendorsand live entertainment from children’s music group Jeanie B. and the Jelly Beans. Free. FYI ParkwayBankPark.com.
May 16th, 2:00 pm (VIP entry 1:00 pm), Ballpark Brew Fest XIII presented by Global Brew Taphouse & Good Times Brewing, Wintrust Field, 1999 S Springinsguth Rd, Schaumburg. VIP $85.76, General Admission $53.47, Designated Driver $12.13. FYI https://www.ballparkbrewfest.com/
May 16th, 3:00 pm, Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra, Rising Stars Concert & Competition, Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, 149 W Brush Hill Rd, Elmhurst. $12, Students $10. FYI https://elmhurstsymphony.org/season
May 16th, 7:00 pm, Jam & Outback Present Matt McCusker: Healing Frequency Tour, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
May 16th, 7:30 pm, Bluebird Improv with Matt Walsh, Marc Evan Jackson, Brad Morris & Joe Canale, Studebaker Theater in the Fine Arts Building, 410 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago. $50-$75. FYI https://www.fineartsbuilding.com/events/bluebird-improv/
May 16th, 7:30 pm, Whose Live Anyway, Prairie Home Alliance Theatre, 201 SW Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL FYI www.ticketmaster.com
May 16th & 17th, 7:30 pm, Bruno Mars - The Romantic Tour, Soldier Field, 1410 Special Olympics Drive, Chicago. Tickets start at $270. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
May 17th, 2:00 pm, An Afternoon with David Sedaris, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. Tickets start at $80. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
May 17th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Julio Torres: Works in Progress, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. 18 & over. 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
May 14th through 16th, ⛳️ Tee off at Wrigley Field with Upper Deck Golf! Wrigley Field, Addison & Clark, Chicago. FYI https://upperdeckgolfing.com/WrigleyField/?partnerId=it-20260210-16827607-chc-1-A&utm_id=it-20260210-16827607-chc-1-A
Through May 23rd, Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble presents the Premiere of Architecture of Memory, Ebenezer Lutheran Church, 1650 W. Foster Ave., Chicago. FYI www.danztheatre.org
Through July 5th, Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue, EXP Rosemont, 9900 Berwyn Ave., Rosemont. Tickets start at $28. FYI www.minecraftexperience.com.
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:
Now Playing in Wisconsin:
May 14th, 7:30 pm, Stayin Alive: One Night of the Bee Gees, Barrymore Theatre, 2090 Atwood Avenue, Madison, WI Tickets start at $53. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
May 15th, 7:30 pm, Emporium Presents Stayin Alive: One Night of the Bee Gees, Pabst Theater, 144 E. Wells Street, Milwaukee, WI. FYI https://www.pabsttheatergroup.com/events/detail/beegees-tribute-2026
Now Playing Elsewhere:
May 17th, 4:00 pm PT, Music of Remembrance Opera Commission, World Premiere, The Dialogue of Memories: Music of Remembrance, Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall at Benaroya Hall, 200 University Street, Seattle, WA. FYI https://musicofremembrance.org/show-details/memories
Now Playing Internationally:
Through May 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