Entertainment This Week
Now Playing in Indiana:
September 11th, 7:00 pm ET, Dan + Shay: The Young Tour, Ruoff Music Center, 12880 E. 146th Street, Noblesville, IN. Tickets start at $31. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
September 11th, 7:30 pm, The Fortunate Sons: Creedence Clearwater Revival Tribute, Theatre at the Center, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. $40. FYI www.theatreatthecenter.org
**** September 11th, Approximately 8:00 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation, Movies in the Park - Freakier Friday, Centennial Park, Entertainment Stage, 1005 S. Centennial Drive, Munster. Food concessions will be available. Bring your blankets & lawn chairs. Free admission, parking fees apply. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org.
September 11th, 9:00 pm, Madalyn and the Hunters, Council Oaks Bar Stage, Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older. FYI https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/
September 11th, 9:00 pm, Terrapin Flyer, Hard Rock Cafe Stage, Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older. FYI https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/
September 12th, 8:00 am - 2:00 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation, Cash for Clutter, Munster Pool Parking Lot, 8837 Calumet Ave., Munster. Seller Fee (2 spaces) $30 R $20; (3 spaces) $48 R $38. Increase by $10 after August 28. Free admission for shoppers. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org.
September 12th, 2:00 pm ET, Ryan Cole, Author of The Last Adieu: Lafayette’s Triumphant Return, the Echoes of Revolution, and the Gratitude of the Republic and Light-Horse Harry Lee: Rise and Fall of a Revolutionary Hero, Visits the ISL, Indiana State Library, Authors Room 315 W. Ohio St., Indianapolis, IN. Free. In-Person Registration, https://isl.libcal.com/event/17184465. Also available on Zoom. Register at https://www.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_ezV_wQZ6TfyLDUQ_shji2A#/registration
September 12th, 2:30 pm ET, Wabash & Erie Canal Nature Walk: Canal Park and Delphi Bayou, Guide David McCain, Interpretive Center, Wabash & Erie Canal Park, 1030 N. Washington Street, Delphi, IN. Free. FYI https://wabashanderiecanal.org/
September 12th, Doors open at 6:00 pm, Gregory Porter, 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 $72.20. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
September 12th, 7:00 pm, LaPorte County Symphony Orchestra presents 21st Annual Hoosier Star, La Porte Civic Auditorium, 1001 Ridge St., La Porte. $31.50 FYI www.lcso.net
September 12th, 7:30 ET, Whose Live Anyway, Lerner Theatre, 410 S. Main Street, Elkhart, IN. Tickets start at $75. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
September 12th, 9:00 pm, The Iron Maidens, Hard Rock Cafe Stage, Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older. FYI https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/
September 13th, 4:00 pm, Purdue Northwest Sinai Forum presents JON MEACHAM: Hope Through History: How to Survive Turbulent Times, 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/
Ongoing Exhibits/Events
Through September 12th, Saturdays, 1:00 - 4:00 pm ET, Canal Season is here! This is your chance to enjoy the full canal experience at Wabash & Erie Canal Park in Delphi. Park entry, parking, Pioneer Village fun, playboat, and trails are all FREE! FYI https://wabashanderiecanal.org/events/category/canalseason/
Through September 30th, Midwestern Vernacular: Jesus Salome Arriaga, Jonathan Borton, and Kay Westhues, Chesterton Art Center, 115 South 4th St., Chesterton. Free. FYI www.ChestertonArt.org
Through October 25th, Kindred Spirits: Margaret Wharton and Betsy Odom, Lubeznik Center for the Arts, t 101 W. 2nd Street at the lakefront, Michigan City. Free. FYI (219) 874-4900 or www.LubeznikCenter.org.
Now Playing in Illinois
September 7th, 8:30 pm, Danny Elfman, Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W. Lawrence, Chicago. Tickets start at $82. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
September 8th, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm, Farmer's Market at Fox Pointe, Fox Pointe, 18138 Henry Street, Lansing. FYI https://foxpointe.org/
September 8th, 6:30 pm, Live Nation Presents President: North American Campaign 2026, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
September 9th, 7:00 pm, Trent James, One-Night-Only Series, Chicago Magic Lounge, 5050 N. Clark Street, Chicago. $44-$50. FYI (312) 366-4500 or chicagomagiclounge.com.
September 9th, 7:00 pm, Jane Don't Does America, Chicago Improv, 5 Woodfield Mall K120B, Schaumburg. 21 & over. $46.19-$77.23. FYI www.ticketweb.com
September 10th, 7:00 - 11:00 pm, Adelita's Way: Speak My Mind Tour, Pop's Concert Venue, 1403 Mississippi Avenue, Sauget, IL $21.71-$57.56. FYI www.ticketweb.com
September 10th, 7:30 pm, September 11th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Noname: 10 Yr Anniversary of Telefone, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. 17 & over. FYI www.axs.com
September 10th, 7:30 pm, September 11th & 12th, 8:00 pm, September 13th, 2:00 pm, Garth Brooks - Blame It On My Roots Arena Tour, Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim Road, Rosemont. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
September 10th, 7:30 pm, Rainbow Girls with Jordan Smart, SPACE, 1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston. $33.90-$47.17. FYI www.ticketweb.com
September 10th, 8:00 pm, Nai Palm (of Hiatus Kaiyote), Bottom Lounge, 1375 W. Lake Street, Chicago. 17 & over. $45.26. FYI www.ticketweb.com
September 10th, 8:00 pm, Jam for Good Presents - Niko Moon, Joe's on Weed Street, 940 W. Weed Street, Chicago. $59.52. FYI www.ticketweb.com
September 10th, 8:00 pm, Cheap Trick, RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora. $50. FYI (630) 896-6666 or riveredgeaurora.com
September 10th, 8:30 pm, FITZGERALDS presents TERRANCE Simian & the Zydeco Experience, FITZGERALDS Nightclub, 6615 W. Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. 21 & over. $29.53-$220.60. FYI www.ticketweb.com
September 11th, 7:00 pm, Lil Skies & Friends Live at the Forge, 22 W Cass Street, Joliet. $36.20. FYI www.ticketweb.com
September 11th, 7:30 pm, Eric Clapton, United Center 1901 W. Madison, Chicago. Tickets start at $91. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
September 11th, 7:30 pm, Whose Live Anyway? Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee Street. Waukegan. Tickets start at $69. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
September 11th, 8:00 pm, Adrian Uribe: 50 y Pico Tour, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $58. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
September 11th, 8:00 pm, The Wilder Blue, Garcia's 1001 W. Washington, Chicago. Tickets start at $20. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
September 11th, 8:00 pm, JAMA! Afrorave: Juls, Outset, 1675 N. Elston, Chicago. Tickets start at $20, FYI www.ticketmaster.com
September 12th, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, Rogers Park Business Alliance (RPBA) presents the Jarvis Square Summer Artisan Market, Jarvis Square, 1500 block of Jarvis Avenue, Chicago. Free & open to the public. FYI RPBA.org.
September 12th & 13th, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm, Printers Row Lit Fest, South Dearborn Street from Ida B. Wells Drive to Polk Street, Chicago. Rain or shine! Free. FYI https://printersrowlitfest.org/
September 12th & 13th, 12:00 - 9:00 pm, El Grito Chicago, Grant Park, Chicago. GA $16.15, Child under 10 Free; Amigo $36.73, Child under 10 $11. FYI https://www.ticketsignup.io/TicketEvent/ElGritoChicago26
September 12th, 2:00 - 3:00 pm, Ballet 5:8 presents Books and Ballerinas, Orland Park Public Library, 14921 Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park. Ages 3-6, Grades K-2. Registration required. FYI https://orlandpark.librarycalendar.com/event/books-and-ballerinas-105635
September 12th, 3:30 - 10:00 pm, September 13th, 3:00 - 10:00 pm, 13th annual Fiestas Patrias Festival, RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora. $20 Adults, $10 Children 12 & under. FYI RiverEdgeAurora.com
September 12th, 5:00 - 10:00 pm, College of DuPage Foundation, in support of the McAninch Arts Center (MAC), hosts the MAC 40th Anniversary Gala with a Concert by Jim Belushi and The Sacred Hearts Band. he MAC, College of DuPage (COD), 425 Fawell Blvd, Glen Ellyn. Gala & Concert $300. FYI 630.942.3088 or mac40.givesmart.com.BLACK. Concert only $75-$100. FYI AtTheMAC.org.
September 12th, 7:00 pm, Dan + Shay: The Young Tour, Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, 19100 Ridgeland Avenue, Tinley Park. Tickets start at $37. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
September 12th, 7:30 pm, Robyn: The Sexistential Tour, United Center, 1901 W. Madison, Chicago. Tickets start at $78. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
September 13th, 11:30 am - 3:00 pm, Chicago Gourmet - Gourmet Tailgate, Utopian Tailgate, 1608 N. Wells Street, Chicago. 21 & over. $127.75. FYI https://www.chicagogourmet.org/page/gourmettailgate
September 13th, 7:00 pm, Venjent, Outset. 1675 N. Elston, Chicago. Tickets start at $40. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
September 13th, 7:00 pm, Whose Live Anyway, Effingham Performance Center, 1325 Outer Belt W, Effingham, IL Tickets start at $67. FYI www.ticketmaster.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 September 13th, Ink & Outrage: 18th Century Satirical Prints in London & Dublin, Driehaus Museum, 50 E. Erie Street, Chicago. $23 Adults, $18 Seniors, Students (with ID) $13. Children 12 & under, Active Military (with ID), Museum Members Free. FYI driehausmuseum.org
Through September 19th, Conceived in Liberty: Cartoons, Caricatures, and Illustrations in the Wartime US, 1812-1918, Newberry Library, 60 West Walton Street, Chicago. Free. FYI https://www.newberry.org/calendar/exhibitions
Through September 27th, Titanic: A Voyage Through Time, Germania Place, 3rd Floor, 108 W Germania Place, Chicago. Adult tickets start at $24. FYI https://titanicexperiencevr.com/chicago/
Through October 25th (closed June 28th & August 16th), 9:00 am - 2:00 pm, Rogers Park Business Alliance (RPBA) announces the 17th season of its Glenwood Sunday Market (GSM), Market location: along Glenwood Avenue between Morse and Lunt Avenues, to the west of the CTA Red Line Morse stop. Free. glenwoodsundaymarket.rpba.org.
Through October 26th, Mondays, 4:00 - 8:00 - pm, Rogers Park Business Alliance (RPBA) presents the Jarvis Square Twilight Market, Jarvis Square, 1500 block of Jarvis Avenue, Chicago. Free & open to the public. FYI RPBA.org.
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
September 12th 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 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
**** 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:
September 13th, 6:00 pm ET, Breaking Benjamin, Pine Knob Music Theatre, 33 Bob Seger Dr, Village of Clarkston, MI Tickets start at $53. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
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