Entertainment This Week
Now Playing in Indiana:
**** November 28th, 2:00 & 7:30 pm, November 29th, 11:00 am, 3:00 & 7:00 pm, November 30th, 1:30 & 5:30 pm, Orak Shrine Glow Circus Spectacular, Hammond Civic Center, 5826 Sohl Avenue, Hammond. GA On-Line $20, Box Office $25, VIP $35. FYI (219) 853-6378 or www.glowcircus.com
November 28th, 7:00 pm, All in Jest Trivia Night, Marshall Gardner Center for the Arts, 540 S. Lake Street, Gary. $10 at the door. Cash bar. FYI www.millerbeacharts.org
November 28th, 9:00 pm, DJ Bobby C, 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 28th, 9:00 pm, Santeria, 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 28th, 9:00 pm ET, Holly Jolly Drag Show, Acting Ensemble, Ensemble on the Avenue, 602 E. Mishawaka Avenue, Mishawaka, IN. $10. FYI https://www.actingensemble.com/box-office/
November 29th, 9:00 - 11:00 am, Holiday Coffee Social, Priority Fitness, 2114 45 St., Highland. Coffee Bar, Vendor Tables, PF Gift Boxes, Coat, Hat, Gloves Drive, Free Gift for Attending. Guests welcome. FYI (219) 836-8330
November 29th, 2:00 - 4:00 pm, Sip & Shop: Evergreen Artisan Market, South Shore Arts, Atrium Gallery, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. Free. FYI (219) 836-1839 or www.southshoreartsonline.org
November 29th, 2:00 - 4:00 pm, Closing Reception, 2nd Annual LESS THAN FIVE: A Group Invitational, South Shore Arts, Atrium Gallery, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. Free. FYI (219) 836-1839 or www.southshoreartsonline.org
November 29th, 5:00 - 8:00 pm ET, Book Signing, Joseph S. Pete, author of Lost Treasures of Indiana, Fusion 54, 101 W. Main Street, Crawfordsville, IN. Free and open to the public. FYI (765) 307-3058
November 29th, 9:00 pm, DJ Ric Hard, 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 29th, 9:00 pm, Nate Venturelli, 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 30th, 7:00 pm ET, Pentatonix: Christmas in the City Tour, Gainbridge Fieldhouse, 125 S. Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis, IN . FYI www.ticketmaster.com
Ongoing Exhibits/Events
Through November 29th, 2nd Annual LESS THAN FIVE: A Group Invitational, South Shore Arts, Atrium Gallery, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. Free. FYI (219) 836-1839 or www.southshoreartsonline.org
November 28th through 30th, Santa’s Secret Pop-up Shop, "A Christmas Story" Comes Home, Indiana Welcome Center, 7770 Corinne Drive (I 80/94 at Kennedy), Hammond. Free. FYI AChristmasStoryComesHome.com
Through December 6th, A Dance with Chance: Plein Air Adventures: Chesterton Art Center, 115 S. 4th Street, Chesterton. Free. FYI (219) 926-4711 or www.ChestertonArt.org
Through December 23rd, Schedule a 5-minute visit with Santa, get a printed photo, on select dates. "A Christmas Story" Comes Home, Indiana Welcome Center, 7770 Corinne Drive (I 80/94 at Kennedy), Hammond. $10. Schedule appt at AChristmasStoryComesHome.com
Through December 24th, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday, Saturdays by appt Holiday Gift Gallery, Art Barn School of Art, 695 N 400 E, Valparaiso. FYI (219) 462-9009 or www.artbarnschool.org.
Through December 24th, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm M. T. W & F; Th 12:00 - 7:00 pm; Sat 10:00 am - 4:00 pm; Sun 12:00 - 4:00 pm, Evergreen Artisan Market, South Shore Arts, Atrium Gallery, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. Free. FYI (219) 836-1839 or www.southshoreartsonline.org
Through December 30th, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm daily, "A Christmas Story" Comes Home, Indiana Welcome Center, 7770 Corinne Drive (I 80/94 at Kennedy), Hammond. Free. FYI AChristmasStoryComesHome.com
Through January 2nd, Holiday Artisan Market, Lubeznik Center for the Arts (LCA), 101 W. 2nd Street at the lakefront, Michigan City. Free. FYI (219) 874-4900 or www.LubeznikCenter.org.
Through January 7th, Art Barn School of Art presents Views of VU, a curated exhibition celebrating the architectural beauty and scenic character of Valparaiso University through the eyes of regional artists. Das Gallery, located at Country Inn & Suites, 2020 Laporte Ave, Valparaiso. Free. FYI www.artbarnschool.org.
Through February 15th, LIT! Site-Specific Installations by Maria Burundarena and Luftwerk, Lubeznik Center for the Arts (LCA), 101 W. 2nd Street at the lakefront, Michigan City. Free. FYI (219) 874-4900 or www.LubeznikCenter.org.
Now Playing in Illinois
**** November 28th & 29th, 10:00 am, Breakfast with Santa, Lucille Restaurant, Drury Lane Oakbrook, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace. Adults $50, Children 5-12 $30, Children 4 & under Free. Ticket to A Christmas Carol not included. FYI (630) 530-0111 or www.drurylaneoakbrook.com.
**** November 28th & 29th, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm & 1:00 - 3:00 pm, Thanksgiving Week of Play, Great Hall, Chicago Children's Museum, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. Join us in making special musical instruments. Illinois resident $21, Non-Illinois Resident $25. FYI https://www.chicagochildrensmuseum.org/hours-tickets-and-faq
**** November 28th & 29th, 1:00 - 3:00 pm, Holiday Afternoon Tea, Lucille Restaurant, Drury Lane Oakbrook, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace. Adults $75, Children 5-12 $35, Children 4 & under Free. FYI (630) 530-0111 or www.drurylaneoakbrook.com.
November 28th, 6:00 pm, Wheaton Christmas Parade, Parade route: Wheaton Avenue & Wesley Street to Pavilion (Liberty Drive between Cross St & Main St, Downtown Wheaton. Free. FYI https://www.visitdowntownwheaton.org/events/wheaton-christmas-parade
November 28th, 7:00 pm, Christmas Tree Lighting, following Christmas parade, Pavilion (Liberty Drive between Cross St & Main St, Downtown Wheaton. Free. FYI https://www.visitdowntownwheaton.org/events/christmas-tree
November 28th, 7:15 pm, Carter Anderson, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. $22-$40. FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com
November 28th, 7:30 pm, Live Nation Presents Raekwon & Mobb Deep: 30th Anniversary Tour, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
November 29th, Small Business Saturday, Shop Local, Downtown Wheaton. Free. FYI https://tickets.visitdowntownwheaton.org/events/
November 29th, 3:00 pm, Straight No Chaser: Holiday Road Tour, The Chicago Theater, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $78. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 29th, 7:15 pm, Learnmore Jonasi: Special Taping, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. $22-$40. FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com
November 29th, 7:30 pm, The Chicago Philharmonic & The Auditorium present Sleeping at Last: Home for the Holidays, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
November 29th, 8:00 pm, Sneezy, Garcia's Chicago, 1001 W. Washington, Chicago. Tickets start at $27. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 29th, 9:00 pm, Live Nation Presents Damiano David, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
**** November 29th through December 23rd, Letters to Santa, Children drop a letter in Santa's Mailbox at the "W" Tent on Front Street, Downtown Wheaton. Free. FYI https://www.visitdowntownwheaton.org/events/letters-to-santa
**** November 30th, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm, Brunch with Santa, Lucille Restaurant, Drury Lane Oakbrook, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace. Adults $100, Children 5-12 $30, Children 4 & under Free. FYI (630) 530-0111 or www.drurylaneoakbrook.com.
November 30th, 2:00 pm, HANDEL’S MESSIAH, Music of the Baroque, Conductor: Dame Jane Glover, with Tenor Miles Mykkanen. North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie. FYI https://www.baroque.org/Seasons/2025-2026/handel-s-messiah
November 30th, 7:30 pm, Fitzgerald's presents A Charlie Brown Christmas Live: SUNDAY SUPPER EDITION w/ The Kevin Fort Trio, Fitzgerald's Nightclub, 6615 W. Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. $12.82 - $66.10 (includes fees). FYI www.ticketweb.com
November 30th, 7:30 pm, QRock & Forge Live presents Better Lovers US 2025 tour, The Forge, 22 W. Cass Street, Joliet. $18.88 - $104.40 (includes fees). FYI www.ticketweb.com
November 30th, 8:00 pm, SPKRBX & Jam Present Monaleo - Who Did the Body Tour, moved from Avondale Music Hall, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, 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 November 30th, Lyric Opera in partnership with Billy Corgan presents the World Premiere of A Night of Mellon Collie and Infinite Sadness, Lyric Opera House, 20 N Wacker Dr, Chicago. Tickets start at $59. FYI lyricopera.org/melloncollie
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.
November 29th through December 27th, Holiday Fireworks, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. Cozy up on the Wave Wall Staircase to behold the spectacular displays. Free. FYI www.navypier.org
November 29th through December 27th, Holiday Fireworks Cruises, City Cruises, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. From $229 FYI https://www.cityexperiences.com/chicago/city-cruises/holiday-fireworks-dinner-cruise-on-lake-michigan/
Through December 31st, Christkindlmarket, Daley Plaza, 50 W. Washington St., Chicago. Authentic vendors, live entertainment, and special events. Free Admission. FYI https://www.christkindlmarket.com/
Through December 31st, Christkindlmarket, RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora. Authentic vendors, live entertainment, and special events. Free Admission. FYI https://www.christkindlmarket.com/aurora/
Through December 31st, Christkindlmarket, Gallagher Way in Wrigleyville, 3635 N. Clark St., Chicago. Authentic vendors, live entertainment, and special events. Free Admission. FYI https://www.christkindlmarket.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 January 4th, 4:00 - 10:00 pm daily, Downtown Wheaton & City of Wheaton present Nights of Lights, A Spectacular Holiday Lighting Event, Adams Park, 303 W. Wesley Street, Wheaton. Free. FYI https://www.visitdowntownwheaton.org/events/nights-of-lights
Through January 4th, 4:00 - 10:00 pm daily, Christmas Tree, Pavilion (Liberty Drive between Cross St & Main St, Downtown Wheaton. Free. FYI https://www.visitdowntownwheaton.org/events/christmas-tree
Through January 6th, the Greektown Arts Committee presents Greektown's Holiday Karavákia display. Inspired by an ages-old Christmas tradition from Greece of decorating karavákia (little boats) for the holidays, the Greektown Arts Committee engaged with 35+ local artists to have each paint a karaváki for public display at restaurants and other businesses across Greektown. And Greektown also showcases a larger karaváki, painted by distinguished artist James Mesple, near the monument at Elysian Field. Free and open to the public. FYI greektownchicago.org
**** Through January 11th, Holiday Dining Experience, Lucille Restaurant, Drury Lane Oakbrook, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace. Adults $60, Children 5-12 $25, Children 4 & under Free. FYI (630) 530-0111 or www.drurylaneoakbrook.com.
Through January 11th, Margaritaville’s ‘Christmas Island Holiday Bar’, Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville, Navy Pier, 700 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. FYI https://www.margaritavillechicago.com/
Through January 25th, Ice Skating @ Chicago Wolves Ice Rink, Parkway Bank Park, 5501 Park Place Rosemont. Free Admission. Skate rental $8. For dates & hours of operation, visit ParkwayBankPark.com.
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 February 28th, Harry Caray's Lakefront Lodge—a cozy winter retreat overlooking downtown Chicago and Lake Michigan. Harry Caray's Lakeside Patio, Navy Pier, 700 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. FYI https://www.harrycarays.com/lakefront-lodge.html
Through February 28th, Harry Caray's Curling on the Lake—at Harry Caray’s synthetic ice rink. Harry Caray's Lakeside Patio, Navy Pier, 700 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. FYI www.harrycarays.com/curling-by-the-lake.
Through February 28th, Harry’s Winter Warming Hut, a private, cozy hideaway nestled on Harry Caray’s Lakeside Patio, Navy Pier, 700 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. FYI www.harrycarays.com/winter-warming-hut.
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 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:
November 28th, 8:00 PM ET (Doors open at 7:00 pm ET), Comedy on the Rocks, Journeyman Distillery at The Featherbone Factory, 109 Generations Dr, Three Oaks, MI. $22. FYI https://comedy-on-the-rocks-to-25.tripleseattickets.com/registration/select
Now Playing in Wisconsin:
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Now Playing Internationally:
November 30th, Prokofiev’s Violin Concerto No. 1 and Stravinsky’s Suite from The Firebird, Tonkünstler Orchester, Conductor Lidiya Yankovskaya, Golden Hall of the Musikverein, Festspielhaus St. Pölten, Vienna, Austria. FYI https://www.tonkuenstler.at/en/orchestra