Entertainment This Week
Now Playing in Indiana:
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
November 11th, 5:00 - 8:00 pm, Ladies Night, Priority Fitness, 2114 45th Street, Highland. Pop-up massages, special offers, snacks & drinks, women's info session, sound bath @ 7:15. FYI (219) 835-8330 or www.priorityfitnesspros.com
November 11th, 7:00 pm ET, Daniel Sloss: BITTER (Brand New Tour), Old National Centre, 502 E. New Jersey St., Indianapolis, IN FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 12th, 5:30 - 9:30 pm, NWI Food Council's The Farmer and the Chef Annual Gala, County Line Orchard, 200 S. County Line Road, Hobart. $150, VIP $200. FYI https://nwifoodcouncil.networkforgood.com/events/105916-the-farmer-the-chef
November 12th, 7:30 pm ET, Bored Teachers: "Is it Friday yet?!" Comedy Tour, The Lerner Theatre, 410 S. Main Street, Elkhart, IN. Tickets start at $47. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 13th, 7:00 pm, Marrakesh Express: Crosby, Still, Nash & Young Tribute, Hobart Art Theatre, 230 Main Street, Hobart. $25.23-$234.30. FYI www.ticketweb.com
November 13th, Doors open at 7:00 pm, Patti LaBelle, 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 $77.35. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
November 13th, 9:00 pm, Head Honchos Band, 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 13th, 9:00 pm, Mr. Funnyman, 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 14th. 9:30 am - 4:00 pm, Hospice Artisans Holiday Market, benefitting Hospice of the Calumet Area, St. Maria Goretti Parish, Goretti Hall, 500 Northgate Drive, Dyer, IN. FYI (219) 779-8081 or www.hospiceartisans.org.
November 14th, 7:00 pm ET, Symphony of the Lakes presents Heavenly Harmonies, Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts, 2515 E. Center Street, Warsaw, IN $26. FYI (574) 267-8041 or wagonwheelcenter.org
November 14th, 7:30 pm ET, Little Big Town - For the Art of It Tour, Old National Centre, 502 N. New Jersey Street, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets start at $75. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 14th, 9:00 pm, Smiley Tillmon Band featuring Kate Moss, 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 14th, 9:00 pm, The Spazmatics, 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/
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.
Through December 24th, Holiday Gift Gallery, Art Barn School of Art, 695 N 400 E, Valparaiso. FYI www.artbarnschool.org
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 9th, 7:30 pm, SOLD OUT, Alyssa Grace, Metro, 3730 N. Clark Street, Chicago. FYI www.etix.com
November 9th, 8:30 pm, Jam & Since Entertainment Present Hurricane Wisdom: Weathering the World, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
November 10th, 6:00 - 8:00 pm, Court Theatre proudly presents America@250 – Now is the Time: Artists Go to Work, Rear View Mirror Session with Duane Powell, Performance Hall, Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts, 915 E 60th St, Chicago. FYI www.courttheatre.org
November 10th, 7:00 pm, Jam & SPKRBX present Hunxho: 2Night Only Tour, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
November 10th, 7:30 pm, Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson - Astronomy Bizarre, The Auditorium, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. $53. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 10th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Dev Lemons - EAT THE PAVEMENT TOUR, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
November 11th, 6:45 - 7:30 pm, Court Theatre proudly presents America@250 – Now is the Time: Artists Go to Work, Could AI Put Our Democracy at Risk? The University of Chicago Gleacher Center, 450 Cityfront Plaza Dr, Chicago. FYI www.courttheatre.org
November 11th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Shyne: 2622 LGND Tour, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
November 11th, 7:30 pm, Strawberry Guy, Metro Chicago, 3730 N Clark St, Chicago. FYI www.etix.com
November 12th, 7:00 pm, Psycroptic, Reggies Rock Club, 2105 S. State Street, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
November 12th, 7:30 pm, Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson - Delusions of Space Enthusiasts, The Auditorium, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. $53. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 12th, 8:00 pm, Hiss Golden Messenger - I'm People Tour with Sam Amidon, Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport, Chicago. 17 & over. $39.96-$128.21. FYI www.ticketweb.com
November 12th, 8:00 pm, Joe Jenneman, Local Memory, Carol's Pub, 4659 N. Clark St., Chicago. 21 & over. $12.08-$22.38. FYI www.ticketweb.com
November 13th, 14th & 15th, 7:00 pm, Nikki Glaser: The Stunning Tour, The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $58. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 13th, 7:00 & 9:30 pm, Jam & Outback Present Amber Autry: Happy Holler Tour, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
November 13th & 14th, 7:30 pm, Andrew Bird and the CSO, Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago. Tickets start at $85. FYI https://seats.cso.org/
November 13th, 7:30 pm, Bored Teachers: "Is it Friday yet?!" Comedy Tour, George Van Dusen Theatre at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Chicago. Tickets start at $48. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 13th, 8:00 pm, November 14th, 5:00 pm, Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble presents Copasetic Vibrations: A Music Festival, Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble Auditorium, 1650 W. Foster Ave., Chicago. $30 single day, $50 weekend pass. FYI DanzTheatre.org.
November 13th, 8:00 pm, Kickstand & Jam Present Patrick Wolf, Beat Kitchen, 2100 W. Belmont, Chicago. 17 & over. $38.30. FYI https://wl.eventim.us/event/patrick-wolf/699235?afflky=BKBGManagementCo
November 13th, 8:00 pm, Carter Faith - Cherry Valley Forever Tour, Joe's on Weed Street, 940 W. Weed Street, Chicago. $25.79-$108.57. FYI www.ticketweb.com
November 13th, 9:30 pm, SOLD OUT, Mike Salazar (En Español), Chicago Improv, 5 Woodfield Mall K120B, Schaumburg. 21 & over. FYI www.ticketweb.com
November 14th & 15th, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, Randolph Street Holiday Market, 1341 W. Randolph, Chicago. General Admission $14.00. FYI https://randolphstreetmarket.com/schedule/
**** November 14th, 1:00 pm, Wild Kratts Live 2.0. The Auditorium, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. Tickets start at 59 (children under 1 year free). FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 14th, 7:00 pm, Jam & Outback Present Michelle Wolf: Best Job in the World, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
November 14th, 7:00 pm, Ali Siddiq: The Custom Fit Tour, Wintrust Arena, 200 E. Cermak Road, Chicago. Tickets start at $88. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 14th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Julia Jacklin - North America Tour 2026, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
November 14th, 7:30 pm, Jam & Deep Cut Present Grateful Shred, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
November 14th, 7:30 pm, Bored Teachers: "Is it Friday yet?!" Comedy Tour, Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago Street, Joliet. Tickets start at $45. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 14th, 8:00 pm, SmoothChicago presents Wonderlove: The Stevie Wonder Experience, Loew's O'Hare Hotel, 5300 N. River Road, Rosemont. FYI https://smoothchicago.com/
November 15th, 3:45 pm, Rockin' for Heroes: A Veteran's Day Tribute Featuring 7th Heaven & Friends, Joe's Live Rosemont, 5441 Park Place, Rosemont. 21 & over. $34.72-$89.72. FYI www.ticketweb.com
November 15th, 6:00 & 8:30 pm, 312 Comedy Festival®, Danny Gonzalez, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
November 15th, 7:00 pm, Nikki Glaser: The Stunning Tour, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $58. FYI www.ticketmaster.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 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
November 12th through 27th, Don Pasquale, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago. FYI lyricopera.org/newseason
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.
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 15th, 6:00 pm ET, Pentatonix: Christmas in the City Tour, Van Andel Arena, 130 Fulton Street W, Grand Rapids, MI. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
Now Playing in Wisconsin:
November 9th, 7:00 pm, Daniel Sloss: BITTER (Brand New Tour), Orpheum Theatre, 216 State St, Madison, WI FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 10th, 7:00 pm, Daniel Sloss: BITTER (Brand New Tour), Pabst Theatre, 144 E. Wells Street, Milwaukee, WI FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 14th, 7:00 pm, Pentatonix: Christmas in the City Tour, Fiserv Forum, 1111 N Vel R. Phillips Ave, Milwaukee, WI. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
Now Playing Elsewhere:
November 12th, 6:30 pm ET. O.A.R.: Three Decades Tour with Special Guest Gavin DeGraw & KT Tunstall, Hard Rock Event Center, Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa, 5223 North Orient Road, Tampa, FL. 21 & over. Tickets start at $80. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
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.
Now Playing Internationally: