Entertainment This Week
Now Playing in Indiana:
April 21st, 8:00 pm ET, The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight, Indiana University Auditorium, 1211 E. 7th Street, Bloomington, IN FYI www.ticketmaster.com
**** April 22nd, 5:30 - 7:00 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation, Spring Showdown. Lions Club Social Center, 8751 Lions Club Dr, Munster. Age 7-14. $16, R $14. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org
April 23rd, 11:30 am - 3:00 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation, Twin It to Win It BINGO, Sponsored by We are Family Home Care. Lions Club Social Center, 8751 Lions Club Dr, Munster. $8, KA $5. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org
April 24th, Doors open at 7:00 pm, Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band: Ledbetter Heights, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. All reserved seating. 21 and older. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
April 24th, 7:00 pm, All in Jest Trivia Night (Thrilling Conclusion of Season 5), Marshall J. Gardner Art Center, 540 S. Lake Street, (Miller Beach) Gary. Cash bar. $10. FYI www.millerbeacharts.org
April 24th, 9:00 pm, DJ Louie Diaz, Council Oak Bar Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older. Free. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
April 24th, 9:00 pm, Wayne Baker Brooks, Hard Rock Café Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older. Free. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
April 25th, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, The La Porte County Symphony Orchestra announces Open Auditions for the Grand Finale Hoosier Star vocal competition. Presbyterian Church of La Porte, 307 Kingsbury Ave., La Porte. Audition application @ https://lcso.net/concert-tickets/special-events/hoosier-star-event/
April 25th, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation, Cricut Vinyl Designs, Instructor Anitra Staley. Lions Club Social Center, 8751 Lions Club Dr, Munster. $35. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org
April 25th, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm ET, Wabash & Erie Canal Park presents Canal Society Symposium, Historic Forks of the Wabash Park, 3011 W. Park Drive, Huntington, IN. Free. Send names of those attending to indcanal@aol.com
April 25th, 1:00 pm, The LCPL Foundation's 24th Annual Literary Tea, Speaker, historian Valerie Gugala, will unravel the fascinating world of Victorian sentiments. Merrillville Branch, Lake County Public Library, 1919 W. 81st Ave., Merrillville. $40. FYI 219-769-3541, ext. 315. or www.lcplin.org
April 25th, 1:00 - 4:00 pm, Backpacking Workshop, Dunes Learning Center, 500 Howe Road, Chesterton. 14 & over with adult. $5.97 per person. FYI https://www.simpletix.com/e/backpacking-workshop-tickets-256680?utm_sour...
April 25th, 6:00 pm, A New Tradition: The Bishop Noll Spring Gala, Wicker Park Social Center, 2215 Ridge Road, Highland. Cocktail attire. 21 & over. $150. FYI https://e.givesmart.com/events/NxN/
April 25th, 7:00 pm ET, Bobby Lee: The Finally Tour, Old National Centre, 502 N. New Jersey St., Indianapolis, IN Tickets start at $49. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
April 25th, 7:30 pm, Abacab: The Music of Genesis, Phil Collins & Peter Gabriel, Theatre at the Center, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. $40. FYI (219) 836-3255 ext. 1 or www.theatreatthecenter.com
April 25th, 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 www.ticketmaster.com.
April 25th, 9:00 pm, The Indigos, Hard Rock Café Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older. Free. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
Ongoing Exhibits/Events
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
April 22nd 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 20th, 7:00 pm, Thomas Dolby, House of Blues Chicago, 320 N. Dearborn, Chicago. 17 & over. Tickets start at $45. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
April 20th, 7:30 pm, DAVE with DJ PayDay, Salt Shed Indoors, 1357 N. Elston, Chicago. Tickets start at $78. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
April 20th, 7:30 pm, Fred Hersch, SPACE, 1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston. $27.27-$33.90. FYI www.ticketweb.com
April 21st, 7:15 pm, Emma Grede: Start with Yourself Book Tour, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. $22-$70. FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com.
April 21st, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents OH WONDER - Songs at the Piano / With Wrabel, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
April 21st, 8:00 pm, SPKRBX & Jam Present DaBaby: Be More Grateful Tour with Zeddy Will, H3adband, Bri3, Avondale Music Hall, 3336 N. Milwaukee, Chicago. 17 & over. $38, Meet & Greet $152. FYI www.axs.com
April 22nd, 6:30 - 10:30 pm, QRock & Forge Live Presents Pop Evil / Sierra Pilot / Kamenar, The Forge, 22 W. Cass, Joliet. $19.95-$78.20. FYI www.ticketweb.com
April 22nd, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Alice Phoebe Lou: Oblivion Tour, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
April 22nd, 8:00 pm, FITZGERALDS Presents Peter Case returns to Fitzgeralds with special guest Zach Keim, Fitzgeralds Nightclub, 6615 W. Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. 21 & over. $26.44-$189.70. FYI www.ticketweb.com
April 23rd, 7:00 & 9:15 pm, Jam Presents Danny Gonzalez and Friends featuring Geoff Dow, Zoe Dodson, Tory Ward & Steven Haas, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
April 23rd, 8:00 pm, Frog with Feller, Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport, Chicago. 17 & over. $33.52-$299.03. FYI www.ticketweb.com
April 24th & 25th, 10:00 am - 7:00 pm, April 26th, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, 2026 One of a Kind Spring Show, 7th Floor, THE MART, 222 W. Merchandise Mart Plaza, Chicago. $15. FYI https://www.choosechicago.com/event/one-of-a-kind-spring-show-chicago/
April 24th, 7:00 pm, Akaash Singh: Generational Triumph Tour, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $43. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
April 24th, 7:00 pm, Pop's Presents Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Pop's Concert Venue, 1403 Mississippi Ave., Sauget, IL $57.56-$89.49. FYI www.ticketweb.com
April 24th & 25th, 7:15 & 9:30 pm, Michael Longfellow, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. $22-$40. FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com.
April 24th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Joy Crookes, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
April 24th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents The Growlers, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
April 24th through 26th, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. Tickets on sale May 5th. FYI https://www.auditoriumtheatre.org/events/buy-tickets/dance?utm_source=hive&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=hive_email_id_415441_25-26-season-announcement&h_sid=835818af3b-597fefb3f41bd259e8be9809
April 24th & 25th, 7:00 & 9:30 pm, April 26th, 6:00 pm, BRUCE BRUCE: Cool Since Day One Tour "Brand New Material", Chicago Improv, 5 Woodfield Mall K120B, Schaumburg. 21 & over. $46.19-$65.73. FYI www.tiicketweb.com
**** April 25th, 11:00 am or 12:00 pm Tours, Explore Your Lyric including abridged, 20-minute performances of Katie: The Strongest of the Strong, Lyric Opera, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago. $10 adults, $5 children. FYI lyricopera.org/explorelyric.
April 25th, 6:25 pm, Jam Presents Behemoth: The Godless IV 2026 with Deicide, Rotting Christ & Immolation, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
April 25th, 7:00 pm, Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra & the Merida Trio present Beethoven's Triple Concerto & Mahler's "Titan" Symphony. Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, 149 W Brush Hill Rd, Elmhurst, IL. Adults $40, Seniors $37, Students $12. FYI https://elmhurstsymphony.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F17754%2Fstorefront%2F106775
April 25th, 7:30 pm, Rising Stars in Concert, Lyric Opera, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago. FYI lyricopera.org.
April 25th, 7:30 pm, Lizzy and the Triggermen, The Center for Performing Arts, Governors State University, 1 University Drive, University Park. FYI https://www.govst.edu/cpa-events/
April 25th, 7:30 pm, Chicago A Capella sings Building American Pop, a musical time capsule revisiting the irresistible pop classics that evoke the songwriting genius of the Brill Building era of the 1950s and ’60s, with WTTW’s Geoffrey Baer. Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Avenue, Evanston. $30-$60. FYI chicagoacappella.org.
April 25th, 7:30 pm, April 26th, 2:00 pm, Porchlight In Concert: Follies, Studebaker Theater, 410 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago. Tickets on sale September 30th. FYI PorchlightMusicTheatre.org
April 25th, 8:00 pm, Puscifer: The Normal Isn't Tour, The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $58. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
April 25th, 8:00 pm, Forester, Outset Chicago, 1675 N. Elston, Chicago. Tickets start at $27. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
April 25th, 9:30 pm, Jam & SPKRBX Present DJ Lex: Jump in the Water Tour / with VEGA, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
April 26th, 3:00 pm, Chicago A Capella sings Building American Pop, a musical time capsule revisiting the irresistible pop classics that evoke the songwriting genius of the Brill Building era of the 1950s and ’60s, with WTTW’s Geoffrey Baer. McAninch Arts Center, 425 Falwell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. $30-$60. FYI chicagoacappella.org.
April 26th, 7:00 pm, Jam Presents The Downside Podcast, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
April 26th, 7:00 pm, An Evening with David Sederas, Prairie Home Alliance Theatre, 201 SW Jefferson Ave., Peoria. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
April 26th, 7:15 pm, Tinder Live with Lane Moore, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. $22-$50. FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com.
April 26th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Zarna Garg: Million Dollar Excuses, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
April 26th, 8:00 pm, Arkells / Bino Bames, Bottom Lounge, 1375 W. Lake Street, Chicago. 17 & over. $31.10. FYI www.ticketweb.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.
April 24th 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 24th, 7:00 pm ET, Bobby Lee: The Finally Tour, The Fillmore Detroit, 2113 Woodward Drive, Detroit, MI Tickets start at $53. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
April 24th, 8:00 pm ET, School of American Music (SAM) Annual Spring Fundraiser, A Night of Blues & Giving, featuring the Resurrection Blues Band, Acorn Theatre, 107 Generations Drive, Three Oaks, MI. $45. Tickets go on sale soon. FYI www.schoolofamericanmusic.com
April 25th, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm ET, April 26th, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm ET, Art Attack - Lubeznik Center for the Arts at Commune+Market, 105 N. Elm Street, Three Oaks, MI. FYI (219) 874-4900 or LubeznikCenter.org
April 25th, 3:00 pm ET, Jeff Dunham: Artificial Intelligence, Fox Theatre Detroit, 2211 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI FYI www.ticketmaster.com
April 25th, 8:00 pm ET, An Evening with David Sederas, Michigan Theatre, 603 E Liberty St, Ann Arbor, MI FYI www.ticketmaster.com
Now Playing in Wisconsin:
April 25th, 8:00 pm, The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight, Miller High Life Theatre, 500 W. Kilbourn, Milwaukee, WI FYI www.ticketmaster.com
April 26th, 7:00 pm, Kathy Griffin: New Face, New Tour, Barrymore Theatre, 2090 Atwood, Madison, WI 18 & over. Tickets start at $65. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
Now Playing Elsewhere:
April 21st, 8:00 pm ET. Maren Morris: The Dreamsicle Tour 2026, Hard Rock Event Center, Seminole Hard Rock Tampa, 5223 North Orient Road, Tampa, FL. 21 & over. Tickets start at $45. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
April 22nd, 8:00 pm ET. Boys Like Girls: The Soundtrack of Your Life Tour, Hard Rock Event Center, Seminole Hard Rock Tampa, 5223 North Orient Road, Tampa, FL. 21 & over. Tickets start at $85. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
April 24th & 25th, Bluebeard’s Castle with Ryan McKinny in title role, Co-production between Omaha Symphony and Opera Omaha, Holland Performing Arts Center, Omaha, NE. FYI https://www.omahasymphony.org/
April 23rd through 26th, 11:00 am - 7:00 pm daily, Weekend 1, 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/
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/
Now Playing Internationally: