Entertainment This Week
Now Playing in Indiana:
**** March 16th, 5:00 - 6:30 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation, Butterfly Glow Candle Making Workshop, Instructor Christin Nicole. Lions Club Social Center, 8751 Lions Club Dr, Munster. Age 8-17. $88, R $86. Deadline 3/01. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org
March 18th, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation, Woodfield Mall Day Trip. Departs Lions Club Social Center, 8751 Lions Club Dr, Munster. $69, R $66, KA $64. Deadline 3/2. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org
March 19th, 6:00 pm, CRAFTED: AN ARTISAN WORKSHOP SERIES: Watercolor Painting "Spring Wreath" with Alexandra N Designs, Journeyman Distillery at The American Factory, 258 South Campbell Street, Valparaiso. $250 for the series. FYI https://crafted-valparaiso-26.tripleseattickets.com/registration/select
March 19th, 7:00 pm, Lakeshore Community Concerts present The Swon Brothers, Highland High School Auditorium, 9135 Erie Street, Highland. FYI www.lakeshoreconcerts.org.
March 20th, 4:30 - 7:00 pm, Knights of Columbus Monsignor Weiss Council 10596 in collaboration with Byway Brewing. Lenten Fish Fry, St. Thomas More School Gym, 8435 Calumet Avenue, Munster. Choice of Fried/Baked Cod or Large Fried Shrimp, Salad Bar, and sides (Mac 'n Cheese or Tater Tots). Byway Brewing beer and wine available by donation. Adults $17, Ages 5-12 $9, Children 4 & under Free. FYI www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-lenten-fish-fry
March 20th, 6:00 - 8:00 pm, Opening Reception: 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
March 20th, 9:00 pm, DJ Lamont Johnson, Council Oak 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/
March 20th, 9:00 pm, Motor City: The Motown Revue, 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/
March 21st, 1:00 pm, Screening - A Fly Fishing Tour, Marshall J. Gardner Art Center, 540 S. Lake Street, (Miller Beach) Gary. $20. FYI https://millerbeacharts.networkforgood.com/events/98185-20th-annual-fly-fishing-film-tour?hid=NTEwNjI0OTI=&utm_campaign=dms_email_blast_4514508
March 21st, 5:00 - 9:00 pm, Humane Indiana's 2026 Heart of Rock & Roll Gala, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older. $175. FYI https://e.givesmart.com/events/M6k/
March 21st, 9:00 pm, DJ Nasty Boy Noel, Council Oak 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/
March 21st, 9:00 pm, Together Band, 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/
Ongoing Exhibits/Events
Through March 16th, Chesterton Art Center presents In Conversation: The Annual Teen Arts Group Exhibition. Red Cup Café, 117 Broadway Ave, Chesterton. FYI (219) 926-4711 or www.ChestertonArt.org.
Through March 26th, Thursday, 5:30 - 6:30 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation, Line Dancing w \ Dancin' Deeva. Lions Club Social Center, 8751 Lions Club Dr, Munster. Bring a water bottle & wear shoes you can slide in. $75, R $72, KA $70. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org
Through March 31st, Chesterton Art Center presents Dorothy Graden: Conn219-874-4900ection. Westchester Public Library, Thomas Branch, 200 W. Indiana Ave, Chesterton. Free. FYI (219) 926-4711 or www.ChestertonArt.org
March 20th 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
**** March 17th 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 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
March 16th, 7:00 pm, March 17th, 1:00 pm, Artists Lounge Live presents FEELIN' GROOVY: Michael Mahler sings Paul Simon, Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire. FYI (847) 634-0200 or www.marriotttheatre.com
March 17th, 7:00 pm, Jam Presents Lithe - Euphoria Tour, Subterranean, Upstairs, 2011 W. North, Chicago. 17 & over. $33.14. FYI https://wl.eventim.us/event/lithe-euphoria-tour/672317?afflky=BKBGManage...
March 17th, 7:30 pm, bbno$: The Internet Explorer Tour, The Salt Shed Indoors, 1357 N. Elston, Chicago. Tickets start at $57. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
March 17th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Matt Berninger with Ronboy, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. Tickets purchased for Riviera Theatre honored. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
March 17th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Lucero: Celebrating 20 years of “Nobody's Darlings", Lucero will play the album in its entirety followed by a set of songs from the band’s catalog. The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
March 18th, 8:00 pm, The Band of Heathens, Garcia's Chicago, 1001 W. Washington, Chicago. 21 & over. Tickets start at $33. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
March 19th, 7:00 pm, March 20th & 21st, 7:00 & 9:30 pm, March 22nd, 7:00 pm, Carlos Mencia, Chicago Improv, 5 Woodfield Rd Woodfield Mall Store K120B, Schaumburg. 21 & older. FYI www.ticketweb.com
March 19th, 7:15 pm, Emily Wilson, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. $22-$37. FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com.
March 20th, 7:00 pm, Secondhand Serenade w / Every Avenue, Tom Ritchie, Bottom Lounge, 1375 W. Lake Street, Chicago. 17 & older. $32.39-$123.54. FYI www.ticketweb.com
March 20th, 7:00 pm, Quarters with Porch Light & Telescreens, Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport, Chicago. 17 & older. $33.52. FYI www.ticketweb.com
March 20th, 7:00 pm, Kevin James: Eat the Frog, Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago Street, Joliet. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
March 20th, 7:00 pm, Rodney Carrington, Hard Rock Live Rockford, Hard Rock Casino, 7801 E. State Street, Rockford. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
March 20th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Evan Honer - It's A Long Road Tour, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
March 20th, 7:30 pm, Kickstand & Jam Present Sons of Legion – Soul to SØL Tour, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
March 20th, 8:00 pm, Gary Owen: No Hard Feelings Tour, The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $50. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
March 20th, 8:00 pm, Maddox Batson: Live Worldwide Tour, Salt Shed Indoors, 1375 N. Elston, Chicago. Tickets start at $51. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
March 20th, 8:00 pm, Charlie Parr w Samuel Locke Ward, SPACE, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. $20.63. FYI www.ticketweb.com
March 20th, 10:00 pm, Wreckno, Outset Chicago, 1675 N. Elston, Chicago. Tickets start at $22. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
**** March 21st, 2:00 pm, Kids Meet the Music, featuring D-Composed String Ensemble, Harris Theatre for Music & Dance, 205 E. Randolph, Chicago. Children 4 - 11. Everyone MUST have a ticket, even children under 4. $5. FYI 312.334.7777 or harristheaterchicago.org
March 21st, 7:00 pm, John Crist Live! Coronado Theatre, 314 N. Main Street, Rockford, IL. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
March 21st, 7:00 pm, MercyMe - Wonder + Awe Tour, BMO Center, 300 Elm Street, Rockford. Tickets start at $32. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
March 21st, 7:15 & 9:30 pm, Hans Kim, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. $22-$40. FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com.
March 21st, 7:15 & 9:30 pm, The We Hate Podcast, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. $22-$40. FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com.
March 21st, 7:30 pm, The Music Institute of Chicago Academy presents Academy Chamber Music Concerts, Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Avenue, Evanston. Free. FYI musicinst.org.
March 21st, 7:30 pm, Center Stage Icons: 30th Anniversary Celebration with the Rostons, The Center for Performing Arts, Governors State University, 1 University Drive, University Park. FYI https://www.govst.edu/cpa-events/
March 21st, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Bryce Crawford: I Love Jesus U.S. Tour, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
March 21st, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Two Feet: The Next Steps Tour, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
March 21st, 8:00 pm, Jam & NiteLite Presents The High Kings - The Rocky Road Tour, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
March 22nd, 3:00 pm, Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre presents Inside/Out: TROUBLE IN MIND with Monique Haley & Joe Cerqua, Epiphany Center for the Arts - The Sanctuary, 201 S. Ashland Ave., Chicago. $15-$20. FYI CerquaRivera.org/schedule
March 22nd, 3:00 pm, The Music Institute of Chicago Chorale, Choir Plus, Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Avenue, Evanston. Free. FYI musicinst.org.
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 March 20th, Black and Highly Flavored, UP Comedy Club, The Second City, 230 W. North Avenue, Chicago. Tickets start at $39. FYI (312) 337-3992 or www.secondcity.com
Through March 22nd, 8:00 pm, Buffy Revamped starring Brendan Murphy, Studebaker Theatre in the Fine Arts Building, 410 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago. $14 & older. 49.99-$99.99. FYI https://www.fineartsbuilding.com/events/buffy-revamped/?utm_source=Email...
Through March 28th, 7:30 pm, Fully Committed starring Mike Newquist, Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. $26. FYI (773) 697-3830, https://tickets.thedentheatre.com/event/fully-committed-7sf8qi or https://tickets.thedentheatre.com/event/fully-committed-7sf8qi
Through April 5th, Infinity Experiences presents VR Experiences, The Last Stronghold, Horizon of Khufu & Life Chronicles, EXP Rosemont, 9900 Berwyn Avenue, Rosemont. Timed-entry tickets start at $27. FYI www.EXPRosemont.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 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:
March 21st, 8:00 pm, Kevin James: Eat the Frog, Fox Cities PAC, 400 W. College Avenue, Appleton, WI. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
Now Playing Elsewhere:
March 18th, 8:00 pm ET. Wayne Newton, Seminole Hard Rock Tampa, 5223 North Orient Road, Tampa, FL. 21 & over. Tickets start at $60. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
March 22nd, 8:00 pm ET, Martin Lawrence: Y'all Still Know What It Is! Tour, Seminole Hard Rock Tampa, 5223 North Orient Road, Tampa, FL. 21 & over. Tickets start at $150. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
March 19th through 29th, The Crucible with Ryan McKinny & J’Nai Bridges, Washington National Opera, The Kennedy Center, 2700 F St NW, Washington, DC. FYI https://www.kennedy-center.org/wno/home/
Now Playing Internationally: