Entertainment This Week
Now Playing in Indiana:
November 5th, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm ET, Indiana Constitutional Symposium, Indiana State Archives, 350 W. Ohio St., Indianapolis, IN. FYI https://www.in.gov/iara/news-and-events/indiana-constitutional-symposium/
November 5th, 5:30 pm, ArtScape! Tabletop Centerpiece Competition, South Shore Arts, Bachman Gallery, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. $80 per person (includes 2 drink tickets). FYI https://southshorearts.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=...
November 5th, 6:00 - 8:00 pm, Lake County Public Library Foundation presents An Evening of Rock 'n Roll Roots & Wine with Joe Cantafio, a fundraiser in support of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library at LCPL, Merrillville Branch, Lake County Public Library, 1919 81st Avenue, Merrillville. 21 & over. $50. FYI (219) 769-3541, ext. 315 or https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/an-evening-of-rock-n-roll-roots
November 6th, 9:00 pm, Serendipity, Council Oak Bar Stage, Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older. Free. FYI (219) 228-2383 or https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/
November 6th, 9:00 pm, Naked Karate Girls, Hard Rock Cafe Stage, Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older. Free. FYI (219) 228-2383 or https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/
November 7th, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, Dig the Dunes and Treasures by the Tide Artisan Market, Lubeznik Center for the Arts, 101 W. 2nd Street at the Lakefront, Michigan City. FYI (219) 874-4900 or LubeznikCenter.org
November 7th, 2:30 pm ET, Wabash & Erie Canal Nature Walk: Canal Park to the Limestone Kilns, Guide David McCain, Interpretive Center, Wabash & Erie Canal Park, 1030 N. Washington Street, Delphi, IN. Free. FYI https://wabashanderiecanal.org/
November 7th, Doors open at 6:30 pm, XRock's "Rock the Region" with Steepwater Band, Salamander Drake, and Chester Brown, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. All reserved seating. 21 and older. Tickets start at $21.30. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
November 7th, 7:00 pm, Arabian Nights, La Porte County Symphony Orchestra, Dr. Carolyn Watson conductor. La Porte Civic Auditorium, 1001 Ridge Street, La Porte. Single tickets available August 1st. FYI www.lcso.net/concerts/
November 7th, 7:30 pm, Rhiannon: The Stevie Nicks Experience, Theatre at the Center, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. $35. FYI www.theatreatthecenter.org.
November 7th, 9:00 pm, Laura Rain & The Caesars, Council Oak Bar Stage, Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older. Free. FYI (219) 228-2383 or https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/
November 7th, 9:00 pm, Midwest Hype, Hard Rock Cafe Stage, Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older. Free. FYI (219) 228-2383 or https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/
November 8th, 4:00 pm, Purdue Northwest Sinai Forum presents JOHN O'LEARY: Live Inspires: Resilience, Gratitude, and the Strength to Overcome, James B. Dworkin Student Services and Activities Complex (DSAC), Purdue Northwest Westville Campus, 1401 S. U.S. 421, Westville, IN. $215 5-speaker series. FYI https://www.pnw.edu/sinai-forum/tickets/purchase-tickets/
November 8th, 7:00 pm ET, Matt Rife: Stay Golden World Tour, Gainbridge Fieldhouse, 125 S Pennsylvania St, Indianapolis, IN FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 9th, 10:00 am, Art in Focus: Jean-Michel, South Shore Arts, Center for the Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. Free. FYI www.southshoreartsonline.org
Ongoing Exhibits/Events
Through November 14th, Still Crazy: 40 Years of the Crazy IN Style Artists, South Shore Arts, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. Free. FYI www.southshoreartsonline.org
Through November 20th, Ways of Seeing. Elena Gray & Adam Johnson, Marshall J. Gardner Center for the Arts, 540 Lake Street, Gary. Free. FYI www.millerbeacharts.org.
Through November 28th, “4th Street Print Exhibition” Chesterton Art Center, 115 South 4th St., Chesterton. Free. FYI www.ChestertonArt.org/print-fest
Through November 30th, Visit any Jet’s Pizza location in Chicago, Austin, or Las Vegas, Take a photo of your meal via the GiftAMeal QR code. A meal is then donated to a local food bank. FYI www.jetspizza.com, www.giftameal.com or download the GiftAMeal app to get started.
November 6th through February 7th, Unreal - Exhibiting artists include Anthony Adcock, Cindy Bernhard, Chris Cosnowski, Renee McGinnis and Ari Norris. Lubeznik Center for the Arts, 101 W. 2nd at the Lakefront, Michigan City. FYI www.lubeznikcenter.org
Now Playing in Illinois
November 4th, 6:00 - 8:00 pm, Court Theatre proudly presents America@250 – Now is the Time: Artists Go to Work, Threshold: Conversations on the Stoop, featuring Candace Hunter and Cathy Coen, Arts Incubator Gallery, 301 E Garfield Blvd, Chicago. FYI www.courttheatre.org.
November 4th, 7:00 pm, Kickstand Productions presents Isabel Dumaa, Beat Kitchen, 2100 W. Belmont, Chicago. FYI https://wl.eventim.us/event/isabel-dumaa/
November 4th, 7:30 pm, Blade Runner in Concert, The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $72. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 4th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox-The Future Is Vintage World Tour, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
November 4th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Eivør, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
November 5th, 6:00 - 8:00 pm, Court Theatre proudly presents America@250 – Now is the Time: Artists Go to Work, Court Convening 1: America@250, Breasted Hall, University of Chicago’s Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures, 1155 E 58th St, Chicago. FYI www.courttheatre.org
November 5th, 6:30 pm, Tune - Yards, Outset, 1675 N. Elston, Chicago. $38. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 5th, 6th & 7th, 7:30 pm, November 8th, 2:00 pm, Chicago Repertory Ballet presents The Capulets, Ruth Page Center for the Arts, 1016 N. Dearborn, Chicago. $40-$75. FYI https://www.chicagorepertoryballet.com/thecapulets
November 5th, 7:00 pm, Jam Presents Pigeons Playing Ping Pong - Fall Tour 2026 / with Diego, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
November 5th, 7:30 pm, Jam Present Pouya - The Forever Glades Tour / with Ramirez, Fat Nick, Black Smurf & comehelpglo, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
November 5th, 8:00 pm, 312 Comedy Festival presents Joey Diaz: 62 & Still Slinging, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $58. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
**** November 6th, 10:30 am & 7:00 pm, November 7th, 10:30 am, 2:30 pm & 6:30 pm, November 8th, 10:30 & 2:30 pm, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Presents The Greatest Show On Earth®, Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont. $20 Kids (2-12) Tickets. FYI https://www.ringling.com/show/rosemont-il-2026-allstate-arena/
November 6th, 12:30 - 1:45 pm, Court Theatre proudly presents America@250 – Now is the Time: Artists Go to Work, Arts and America at 250: We Stand at the Intersection of Creativity and Politics: Keynote Conversation, Artists, curators, and journalists explore America@250 through the cultural, political, and aesthetic lens of now. Penthouse, Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts, 915 E 60th St, Chicago. FYI www.courttheatre.org
November 6th, 2:30 - 4:00 pm, Court Theatre proudly presents America@250 – Now is the Time: Artists Go to Work, Keynote Conversation, Penthouse, Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts, 915 E 60th St, Chicago. FYI www.courttheatre.org
November 6th, 2:30 - 4:00 pm, Court Theatre proudly presents America@250 – Now is the Time: Artists Go to Work (Breakout Sessions), Penthouse, Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts, 915 E 60th St, Chicago. FYI www.courttheatre.org
November 6th, 6:00 - 8:00 pm, Court Theatre proudly presents America@250 – Now is the Time: Artists Go to Work, Exhibition Opening of Charles White Across Media: A Visual Archive, Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts, 915 E 60th St, Chicago. FYI www.courttheatre.org
November 6th, Doors open at 6:00 pm, Elite Fight Night: “EFN 31: COMBAT FOR A CAUSE”, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. Combination of reserved seating & standing room. 21 and older. Tickets start at $105.10. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
November 6th & 7th, 7:00 pm, Bert Kreischer: Permission to Party, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $64. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 6th, 7:30 pm, Court Theatre proudly presents America@250 – Now is the Time: Artists Go to Work, Craig Taborn Trio, Performance Hall, Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts, 915 E 60th St, Chicago. FYI www.courttheatre.org
November 6th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Sleep: North America 2026, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
November 6th & 7th, 7:30 pm, Giordano Dance, Fall Series: untamed passion, George Van Dusen Theatre, North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. FYI https://www.northshorecenter.org/events/2026/giordano-dance-chicago-untamed-passion
November 7th, Various times all day, Court Theatre proudly presents America@250 – Now is the Time: Artists Go to Work, University of Chicago Arts & Humanities Day, various locations around campus. Presented by: University of Chicago | Division of Arts & Humanities and Chicago Humanities. FYI www.courttheatre.org
November 7th, 7:00 pm, Jam & Outback presents Zoltan Kaszas: Worldwide(ish) Tour, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
November 7th, 7:00 & 9:30 pm, 312 Comedy Festival, Ari Matti Live, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
November 7th, 7:30 pm, Ballets Jazz Montreal - Dance Me: The Music of Leonard Cohen, Auditorium Theater, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. FYI https://www.auditoriumtheatre.org/events/buy-tickets/dance
November 7th, 7:30 pm, Dave Matthews Band, United Center, 1901 W. Madison, Chicago. Tickets start at $111. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 7th, 7:30 pm, SOLD OUT, Die Spitz, Metro, 3730 N. Clark Street, Chicago. www.axs.com
November 7th, 7:30 pm, Arrested Development, Center for Performing Arts, Governors State University, 1 University Place, University Park. $62.54 - $99.64. FYI https://boxofficepurchase.govst.edu/ChooseSeats/61802?dm_i=74GG,L1D5,2X8I5E,3SGLG,1,0,0,0
November 7th, 7:30 pm, Alton Brown, Coronado Theatre, 314 N. Main Street, Rockford. Tickets start at $62. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 7th, 8:00 pm, Orville Peck - Man Turned Mule Tour, Salt Shed Indoors, 1357 N. Elston, Chicago. Tickets start at $71. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 7th, 8:00 pm (Doors open at 7:00 pm), Headliner Tim Benker, featuring Mike Preston, hosted by Steve Cochran, Copley Comedy Series, Copley Theatre, 8 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. $22. FYI (630) 896-6666 or ParamountAurora.com
November 8th, 4:00 pm, United European Ballet Company, Cinderella, Harris Theatre for Music & Dance, 205 E. Randolph, Chicago. FYI https://www.harristheaterchicago.org/performance/cinderella
November 8th, 7:00 pm, 312 Comedy Festival presents Ron White, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $73. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 8th, 7:00 pm, Jam Presents Joy Oladokun: The Heavy Things Tour, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
November 8th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Vince Staples - Cry Baby Tour, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. 17 & over. FYI www.axs.com
November 8th, 7:30 pm, 312 Comedy Festival, Clash Talk: A Competitive Talk Show, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
Ongoing Exhibits/Events
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 6th, The Further We Roll, Exhibition tied to Make Art with Purpose (MAP), Lillstreet Art Center Roof, 4401 N. Ravenswood Avenue, Chicago. FYI https://lillstreet.com/exhibitions
Through November 8th, World Premiere, The Many Deaths of Laila Starr, based on BOOM! Studios graphic novel by writer Ram V and illustrator Filipe Andrade. Minnesota Opera, Ordway Music Theater, 345 Washington Street, Minneapolis, MN. $69. FYI mnopera.org/laila-starr
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 30th, Visit any Jet’s Pizza location in Chicago, Austin, or Las Vegas, Take a photo of your meal via the GiftAMeal QR code. A meal is then donated to a local food bank. FYI www.jetspizza.com, www.giftameal.com or download the GiftAMeal app to get started.
Through December 16th, 7:00 pm Wednesdays, David Parr: Time Traveler, Artist in Residence Series, Chicago Magic Lounge, 5050 N. Clark Street, Chicago. $44-$50. FYI (312) 366-4500 or chicagomagiclounge.com.
Through December 31st, Rogers Park Business Alliance Presents Live Love Shop Rogers Park Holiday Shopping Campaign, Rogers Park. FYI RPBA.org.
Through December, dates TBA, Veteran Art Movement's 2026 Veteran Art Triennial and Summit presents RESISTING THE LONG WAR: WAR ABOLITION, Walls Turned Sideways, 2717 W. Madison, Chicago. FYI https://wallsturnedsideways.org/
Through December, Court Theatre proudly presents America@250 – Now is the Time: Artists Go to Work, a curated set of events programmed in partnership with The Toni Morrison Foundation, Illinois Humanities, Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts, Smart Museum of Art, and UChicago Arts. Programming also includes events presented by the University of Chicago Division of Arts & Humanities, Arts + Public Life, Institute of Politics, UChicago Presents, and the Graham School. FYI www.courttheatre.org.
Through January 3rd, Veteran Art Movement's 2026 Veteran Art Triennial and Summit presents RESISTING THE LONG WAR: A REVOLUTION OF VALUES, Elmhurst Art Museum, 150 South Cottage Hill Avenue, Elmhurst. Admission: Adults (ages 18+) $18; Seniors $15; Students $10; Children $5. FYI (630) 834-0202 or elmhurstartmuseum.org.
November 6th through January 31st, Court Theatre proudly presents America@250 – Now is the Time: Artists Go to Work, Charles White Across Media: A Visual Archive, Reva & David Logan Center for the Arts, 915 E. 60th, Chicago. FYI www.courttheatre.org
Through March 3rd, 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
Through April 18th, Emma Stebbins: Carving Out History, Driehaus Museum, 50 E. Erie Street, Chicago. Adults $23, Seniors (65+) $17, Students (with valid I.D.) $13, Active-Duty Military & Children under 12 Free. FYI www.driehausmuseum.org
Through April 18th, Veteran Art Movement's 2026 Veteran Art Triennial and Summit presents RESISTING THE LONG WAR: SHIFTING HORIZONS, Hyde Park Art Center, 5020 S. Cornell Drive, Chicago. FYI www,hydeparkart.org
Through May 2027, Greektown Chicago's outdoor and indoor art exhibit We the People: Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Beauty in Greektown Chicago. On display throughout the Greektown neighborhood, including 20 outdoor painted sculptures along South Halsted Street from Madison Street to Van Buren Street, and 20 similarly-themed paintings on canvases displayed inside and in the windows of Greektown businesses throughout the community. FYI GreektownChicago.org
Through July 2027, Court Theatre proudly presents America@250 – Now is the Time: Artists Go to Work, Nina Chanel Abney: Between Us, Presented by: Smart Museum of Art (Threshold Series), 5550 S. Greenwood, Chicago. FYI www.courttheatre.org.
**** 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
**** 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, Monday through Wednesday, 8:00 - 10:00 pm, The Bewitching Hour, a Happy Hour experience, The Performance Bar, Chicago Magic Lounge, 5050 N. Clark Street, Chicago. 21 & over. Seating available on first-come, first-served basis. FYI chicagomagiclounge.com.
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 6th, 7:00 pm ET, Zac Brown Band: Love & Fear Tour, Little Caesars Arena, 2645 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 7th, 7:00 pm ET, Daniel Sloss: BITTER (Brand New Tour), The Fillmore Detroit, 2115 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 8th, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm ET, Welter’s Folly Fall Big Cup Putting Tournament, Welter's Folly at the Featherbone Factory, 109 Generations Dr., Three Oaks, MI. Teams of two required. Team registration $40. FYI https://fall-big-cup-26.tripleseattickets.com/registration/select
Now Playing in Wisconsin:
November 4th, 7:30 pm, Dave Matthews Band, Kohl Center, University of Wisconsin, 601 Dayton Street, Madison, WI Tickets start at $70. FYI https://uwbadgers.evenue.net/events/DMB
November 4th, 8:00 pm, Orville Peck - Man Turned Mule Tour, The Sylvee, 25 S Livingston St, Madison, WI. Tickets start at $69. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 5th, 8:00 pm, Orville Peck - Man Turned Mule Tour, Landmark Credit Union Live, 1051 N, Vel R. Philips, Milwaukee, WI. Tickets start at $65. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 7th, 8:00 pm, Matt Rife: Stay Golden World Tour, Fiserv Forum, 1111 N Vel R. Phillips Ave, Milwaukee, WI FYI www.ticketmaster.com
Now Playing Elsewhere:
Through November 30th, Visit any Jet’s Pizza location in Chicago, Austin, or Las Vegas, Take a photo of your meal via the GiftAMeal QR code. A meal is then donated to a local food bank. FYI www.jetspizza.com, www.giftameal.com or download the GiftAMeal app to get started.
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