Entertainment This Week
Now Playing in Indiana:
June 14th, 9:00 - 10:30 am, Experience Joy Journaling Workshop & Guided Meditation, Centennial Park Clubhouse, 1005 S. Centennial Drive, Munster. Please bring a pen, a notebook and a mat or blanket to sit on. Instructor: Charmaine Moore, Face of Hope and Beauty. 18 & older. Fee: $35. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org
July 14th, 10:00 am, Sky Ladder: The Art of Cai Guo-Qiang, Screening & post-film discussion, Art in Focus, South Shore Arts, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. Free. FYI (219) 836-1839 or www.southshoreartsonline.org
July 14th, 10:00 am Registration, 11:00 am Lunch, Tradewinds Golf Scramble for Kids, Briar Ridge Country Club, 123 Country Club Drive, Schererville. Cocktail hour, dinner & awards after golf. $325 per golfer. FYI https://www.tradewindsnwi.org/events/golf-scramble-for-kids/
July 14th, 8:00 pm ET, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Embassy Theatre, 125 W. Jefferson Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
July 15th, 7:45 am - 5:45 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation Day Trip #13430, The Rise and Fall of Miss Fannie's Biscuits, Blue Gate Theater, Shipshewana, IN. Includes show ticket, buffet lunch at the Blue Gate Restaurant & transportation. Departs Lions Club Social Center Parking Lot, 8751 Lions Club Drive, Munster. Fee: $156, R $154, KA $152. Registration deadline - May 28th. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org
July 15th, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, Billy Elton, Music of Billy Joel & Elton John. Civic Concert Series, Tunes on Tuesdays, Centennial Park Amphitheatre, 900 Centennial Drive, Munster. Food Truck Cuisine & Alcoholic Beverages (21 & over). Free. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org
July 16th, 7:00 - 9:00 pm, DANCE ON! Lake Street, Bachata/Cumbia, 616 Sound Stage, 616 S. Lake Street, Miller Beach (Gary). (Outdoors) $5 at the door. FYI millerbeacharts.org
**** July 18th,10:00 am - 1:00 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation, Young Fashionpreneurs Camp, Lions Club Social Center, 8751 Lions Club Drive, Munster. Fee: $50, Resident $45. Ages 8-17. Registration deadline July 4th. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org
July 18th, 5:00 - 10:00 pm, Decades Music Fest Weekend, '50s, '60s & '70s, A Celebration of Generations, The Stingrays, '50s-'60s music; Cadillac Groove, '70s music, Centennial Park Amphitheatre, 900 Centennial Drive, Munster. Food Truck Cuisine, Arts & Crafts Market, Vendor Market, Fun Generational Activities, Beer Garden (21 & over). Free. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org
July 18th, 6:00 - 8:00 pm, RyneShyne & Kristine, Summer Music Live, Journeyman Distillery at The American Factory, 258 South Campbell Street, Valparaiso. Rain or shine. Free parking, free event. FYI https://www.journeyman.com/events/summer-music-live-valparaiso-in/?mc_cid=38e2c4e870&mc_eid=37f3a08cc7
July 18th, 6:00 - 8:00 pm, Artists Reception, Sound the Alarm: Works by Juan Carlos Rodriguez, South Shore Arts, Atrium Gallery, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. Free. FYI (219) 836-1839 or www.southshoreartsonline.org
July 18th, 7:30 pm, South Shore Summer Music, Northwest Indiana Symphony with Kirk Muspratt, Fox Pointe, 18138 Henry Street, Lansing. Bring your blankets or lawn chairs. Free. FYI (219) 836-0525 or www.NISOrchestra.org
July 18th, 7: 30 pm, (Doors open at 6:00 pm), Adrian A. Santos, North Township Trustee presents Adrenalize: The Ultimate Def Leppard Experience , Wicker Park Summer Concert Series, Wicker Memorial Park Social Center, Ridge Road & Rt. 41, Highland. Food & beverage available for purchase. Rain or shine. 21 & over. FYI www.humantix.com
July 18th, 8:00 - 11:00 pm, Sarah's Place (A Zach Bryan & Noah Kahan Tribute), The Art Theater, 230 Main Street, Hobart. $20. FYI https://brickartlive.com/events/list/
July 18th, 8:00 pm, DJ Drethe_Giant, 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/
July 18th, 9:00 pm, Liquid Soul, 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/
July 19th, 9:00 am, Marching Mustang 5K Color Run, Munster High School Football Field, 8823 Columbia Ave., Munster. Rain or Shine! Register now to secure your spot and a race-day T-shirt! Race fee $30, Sign-up fee $2.80. FYI https://runsignup.com/.../Munster/MarchingMustang5KColorRun
July 19th, 11:30 am, Curator Talk for "Women to the Front: Artworks from the Sara M. and Michelle Vance Waddell Collection" Lubeznik Center for the Arts, 101 W. 2nd Street at the lakefront, Michigan City. Free. FYI (219) 874-4900 or LubeznikCenter.org
July 19th, 2:00 - 10:00 pm, Decades Music Fest Weekend, '80s to Now, A Celebration of Generations, My '80s Band; How Rude, '90s music, Loudernow, today's music. Centennial Park Amphitheatre, 900 Centennial Drive, Munster. Food Truck Cuisine, Arts & Crafts Market, Vendor Market, Fun Generational Activities, Beer Garden (21 & over). Free. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org
July 19th, 6:00 - 9:00 pm, Brush Up on Your Trivia: A Trivia Night Fundraiser hosted by Art Barn School of Art. Peddlers Pizza Pub, 5 Lincolnway, Valparaiso. 21 & over. $30. FYI www.artbarnschool.org
July 19th, 8:00 pm, DJ Kevin Allen, 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/
July 19th, 9:00 pm, The Ramos 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/
**** July 20th, 12:00 - 4:00 pm, Kids Fest, Centennial Park, 900 N. Centennial Drive, Munster. Children of all ages, includes a toddler-only play area. Free activities include: 30-minute foam party at 12, 1, 2, & 3; character meet-and-greet, stage entertainment, games, temporary tattoo station, mini touch-a-truck event, arts & crafts, business vendors & more. $20 wrist band includes: face painter, balloon artist, inflatables, pony rides and more. Food trucks with kid-friendly menus. No individual tickets. Parking fees apply. FYI (219) 83607275 or www.munster.org.
July 20th, 6:30 -8:00 pm, Head Honchos, Peoples Bank Summer Concert Series, Munster Town Hall, 1005 Ridge Road, Munster. Concessions provided by The Munster Historical Society. Free admission & parking. Inclement Weather Location: Southside Christian Church, Door #6, 1000 Broadmoor Ave., Munster. Weather Hot Line (219) 836-6927, updates 30 minutes prior to start time.
July 20th, 7:00 pm, FREE outdoor summer concert, La Porte County Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Music Director Dr. Carolyn Watson. Friendship Botanic Gardens' Celebration Pavilion, Hwy 12, Michigan City. Bring your chairs, picnic blankets, food and beverages. FYI (219) 362-9020
July 21st, 11:00 am Lunch & Registration; 12:30 pm Shotgun Start; 6:00 Dinner, Bishop Noll Golf Outing, Innsbrook Country Club, 6701 Taft Street, Merrillville. Register at https://e.givesmart.com/events/HCA/
**** July 21st, 3:00 - 8:00 pm, Paddington in Peru, Movies and Merch, Centennial Park, North Lot, 900 N. Centennial Drive, Munster. Vendor Market, Food Concessions, Movie begins at Dusk. Bring your blankets & lawn chairs. Free. Parking fees apply. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org.
Ongoing Exhibits/Events
**** July 14th through 17th, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm, July 18th, 9:00 - 11:00 am, Munster Parks & Recreation, Region Theatre Company Camp, Centennial Park Stage (North Lot), 900 N. Centennial Drive, Munster. Fee: $50. Ages 11 & up. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org
Through July 18th, Art Exhibition: Verdant. Works By Karen Azarnia, Marshall J. Gardner Center for the Arts, Miller Beach Arts & Creative District, 540 S. Lake Street, Gary. Free. FYI www.mbcdarts.org
Through July 19th, Beautiful Bizarre: Recent Works by Summer Boezeman, South Shore Arts, Substation No. 9, 435 Fayette Street, Hammond. Free. FYI FYI (219) 836-1839 or www.southshoreartsonline.org
**** Through July 28th, MON, 5:00 - 6:15 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation, Sock Creature Making, Munster Town Hall, Room B, 1005 Ridge Road, Munster. Fee: $30, Resident $28. Ages 8 - 12. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org
Through July 31st, Thurs, 5:30 - 6:30 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation Keen-Agers, Line Dancing w/ Dancin' Deeva, Lions Club Social Center, 8751 Lions Club Drive, Munster. Fee: $75, R $72, KA $70. Age 18 & older. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org
July 21st through August 13th, M/W 9:00 - 11:00 am, A Matter of Balance, Active Adult, Munster Parks & Recreation. Lions Club Social Center, 8751 Lions Club Drive, Munster. Fall prevention program, instructed by Linda Curley of Purdue Extension. Ages 18 & over. Free. Pre-register at (219) 836-7275.
Through August 14th, Thurs 5:00 - 5:50 pm, Cardio Drumming, Active Adult, Munster Parks & Recreation. Southside Christian Church Gym, Door 3, 1000 Broadmoor Ave., Munster. High energy, low impact group fitness class. Use sticks, balls and buckets to knock out stress. 18 & over. $85, R $75. Pre-register at (219) 836-7275.
Through August 23rd, Woven Worlds: Fiber as Medium, Thread as Language, South Shore Arts, Main Gallery, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. Free. FYI (219) 836-1839 or www.southshoreartsonline.org
July 18th through August 30th, Sound the Alarm: Works by Juan Carlos Rodriguez, South Shore Arts, Atrium Gallery, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. Free. FYI (219) 836-1839 or www.southshoreartsonline.org
Through September 25th, Enduring Connection: Exploring Hazel Hannell As a Lifelong Artist & Influencer, Art Barn School of Art, 695 N 400 E, Valparaiso. Free. FYI www.artbarnschool.org
Now Playing in Illinois
July 14th, 6:00 pm, Porchlight Music Theatre summer concert series, Broadway in your Backyard sponsored by Chicago Free For All Fund. Berger Park, Waterfront Cafe, 6205 N. Sheridan Road, Chicago. Free. FYI PorchlightMusicTheatre.org.
July 14th, 7:00 pm, July 15th, 2:00pm, NAT ZEGREE’S GREATEST HITS ROCKIN’ REQUEST SHOW, Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire. $75.00 (not including taxes and fees). FYI (847) 634-0200 or www.tickets.marriotttheatre.com
July 15th, 6:00 pm, Porchlight Music Theatre summer concert series, Broadway in your Backyard sponsored by Chicago Free For All Fund. Northcenter Town Square, 4100 N. Damon, Chicago. Free. FYI PorchlightMusicTheatre.org.
July 15th, 7:15 pm, Jane Wickline & Liva Pierce Present "Dukes", The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. $22-$40. FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com
July 15th & 16th, 7:00 pm, Alabama Shakes, The Salt Shed Fairgrounds, 1357 N. Elston, Chicago. Tickets start at $279. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
July 16th, 6:00 pm, Porchlight Music Theatre summer concert series, Broadway in your Backyard sponsored by Chicago Free For All Fund. Ping Tom Memorial Park Pagoda, 239 W. 18th Street, Chicago. Free. FYI PorchlightMusicTheatre.org.
July 16th, 6:30 pm, Ekkstacy - The 'Forever' Tour, Outset, 1675 N Elston Ave, Chicago. Tickets currently not available.
July 16th, 6:30 pm, Elgar Enigma Variations, Grant Park Orchestra, Keri-Lynn Wilson, conductor. Grant Park Music Festival, Millennium Park’s Jay Pritzker Pavilion, 201 E Randolph St, Chicago. Free. FYI www.gpmf.org
July 16th, 7:00 - 8:00 pm, Brightside Theatre presents Fun in the Sun: A Broadway Musical Review, Summer in the Parks. Millennium Carillon Amphitheatre, 443 Aurora Ave., Naperville. (In partnership with Naperville Park District) Free. Bring your lawn chair or blanket. FYI https://brightsidetheatre.com/parks/
July 16th, 7:30 - 9:30 pm, Fearless: The Taylor Tribute, Fox Pointe, 18138 Henry Street, Lansing. Free. Bring your lawn chairs. FYI https://foxpointe.org/events-calendar/
July 17th, 7:00 - 10:00 pm, Live the Who, Post-show Fireworks, 2025 Rockin’ in the Park, presented by Feldco, Parkway Bank Park, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont. Outside food and coolers are prohibited. Parking is available at the Parkway Bank Park parking garage and is free with validation from any of the park’s venues. Free. FYI ParkwayBankPark.com.
July 17th, 7:00 pm, Jam Presents La Platica LIVE, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
July 17th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents The Round Table Live Show, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
July 17th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Winona Fighter: The Yes, Chef Tour, Subterranean, Upstairs, 2011 W. North Ave, Chicago. FYI www.wi.seetickets.us
July 17th, 8:00 pm, Not That Late Show, Steppenwolf's LookOut Series, 1700 Theater, 1700 N. Halsted St., Chicago. $23. FYI (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org/lookout
July 18th, 4:00 pm, Gorgon City, Navy Pier Open Air, East End Plaza, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. A musical experience like nothing else in Chicago. 18 & over. Tickets start at $55. FYI https://navypieropenair.frontgatetickets.com/
July 18th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents The Swell Season: Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová: 2025 North American Tour, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
July 18th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents You Should Know, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
July 18th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Dance Romance: A Lady Gaga Dance Night, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
July 18th, 6:30 pm, July 19th, 7:30 pm, Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto, Grant Park Orchestra, Giancarlo Guerrero, conductor. Grant Park Music Festival, Millennium Park’s Jay Pritzker Pavilion, 201 E Randolph St, Chicago. Free. FYI www.gpmf.org
July 18th, 8:00 pm, SPKRBX & Jam Present KenTheMan, Avondale Music Hall, 3336 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. $32.38. FYI https://wl.seetickets.us
July 19th,10:00 - 10:45 am, Chicago Public Library Workshop Series, Mysterious City: A Family Scavenger Hunt, Lookingglass Theatre, 163 E. Pearson St. at Michigan Ave., Chicago. Open to all ages. Free. FYI www.lookingglasstheatre.org.
July 19th, 1:00 - 10:00 pm, Rogers Park Business Alliance presents Jarvis Square Music and Art Fest, Jarvis Square Alfresco, 1500 Block of Jarvis, Chicago. Festivalgoers will enjoy live musical performances, a showcase of works from talented local artists, and a curated selection of food offerings from some of the area’s favorite restaurants. FYI www.rpba/org
July 19th, 7:30 pm, Lyle Lovett and His Large Band, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. Tickets start at $54. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
July 19th, 7:30 pm, SmoothChicago presents 8th Annual Gerey Johnson Birthday Bash, Special Guests Eric Marienthal, Rebecca Jade, Devon B. Thompson & More, Loews O'Hare Hotel, 5300 N. River Road, Rosemont. FYI https://www.smoothchicago.com/
July 19th, 6:30 pm, SOLD Out, July 20th, 6:30 pm, Lord Huron with Indigo De Souza, Salt Shed Fairgrounds, 1357 N. Elston, Chicago. Tickets start at $65. FYI www.axs.com.
July 19th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Welcome to Night Vale: Murder Night in Blood Forest plus Musical Guest, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
July 19th, 8:00 pm, Karaoke Storytellers, Steppenwolf's LookOut Series, 1700 Theater, 1700 N. Halsted St., Chicago. $23. FYI (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org/lookout
July 19th, 8:00 pm, Hollywood Nights: The Bob Seger Experience, Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd, Aurora. $26. FYI (630) 896-6666 or www.paramountaurora.com.
July 20th, 7:00 - 10:00 pm (Boarding at 6:00 pm), City Cruises Live, A Night with Chicago Football Conference Champions: Brian Urlacher, Rex Grossman & Alex Brown. Enjoy a special dinner cruise with fresh chef-prepared plated or buffet meals, Meet & Greet, live DJ entertainment, dancing, rooftop games, and amazing Chicago skyline views. Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago. From $77. FYI https://www.cityexperiences.com/city-cruises/live/chicago/night-with-chi...
July 20th, 7:30 pm, Q101 Presents Silversun Pickups, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
July 20th & 21st, 6:00 & 9:00 pm, Concert Theatre Works presents the Chicago Premiere of Secret Byrd. Showcasing William Byrd’s Mass for Five Voices sung by The Gesualdo Six – a British ensemble best known for its interpretation of Renaissance polyphony – and accompanied by local viol consorts ViolMedium and Second City Musick. Salvage One architectural salvage store, 1840 W Hubbard St., Chicago. Tickets start at $60. FYI concerttheatreworks.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 July 24th, 4:00 pm, Navy Pier Open Air, East End Plaza, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. A musical experience like nothing else in Chicago. 18 & over. Tickets start at $55. FYI https://navypieropenair.frontgatetickets.com/
Through July 27th, 9:30 am - 4:30 pm, Chicago Fashion Week®, Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective, Chicago History Museum, 1601 N. Clark Street, Chicago. The exhibition celebrates 100 years of an incredible collection and those who have shaped it. FYI Purchased tickets required. For tickets and event information, please visit chicagohistory.org.
Through July 31st, 7:30 pm, Big Bus Tours, Sunset Live Tour, departing from 618 N. Clark, (SW corner of Clark & Ontario), Chicago. Tickets start at $49.50 for adults and $35 for children ages 3-12. Advance ticket purchase recommended. FYI www.bigbustours.com
Through August 10th, Sundays,10:00 - 11:00 am, Rosemont Health & Fitness presents Yoga in the Park, Parkway Bank Park's great lawn, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont. Free. Advance registration required at ParkwayBankPark.com
Through August 11th, Mondays, 6:00 - 7:00 pm, Rosemont Health & Fitness presents Zumba in the Park, Parkway Bank Park's great lawn, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont. Free. Advance registration required at ParkwayBankPark.com
Through August 13th, Wednesdays,6:30 - 7:30 pm, PowHerHouse fitness team presents PowHerHouse classes, Parkway Bank Park's great lawn, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont. Free. Advance registration required at ParkwayBankPark.com
Through August 24th, City Cruises Live, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. Enjoy a special occasion brunch, lunch, or dinner cruise with fresh chef-prepared plated or buffet meals, live DJ entertainment, dancing, rooftop games, and amazing Chicago skyline views. FYI https://www.cityexperiences.com/city-cruises/live/chicago/
Through August 26th, Tuesdays, 6:00 pm, Cardio-centric fusion of Zumba and Jazzercise; 7:30 pm Yoga, Pier Fitness: Rush Hour Workouts and Sunset Yoga, City Stage, Polk Bros Park, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. Free. FYI navypier.org.
Through August 28th, Thursdays 6:30 - 8:30 pm, Trivia on the Lake! Beer Garden, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. In partnership with Whaddyaknow? Free Pub Trivia. Free. FYI navypier.org.
Through August 29th, Thursdays & Fridays 5:00 - 9:00 pm, Skyline Sessions, Ferrara Candy Wave Wall Stage, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. Among featured solo and ensemble artists are Partywatcher, Lydia Cash, Fuego de Cumbia, MER’s Music Showcase, Jamiah Rogers, and Meg & The Wheelers. FYI navypier.org.
Through August 30th, Saturdays, Wave Wall Wax, Ferrara Candy Wave Wall Stage, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. Wave Wall Wax brings the city’s top DJs to the Ferrara Candy Wave Wall Stage. Free. FYI navypier.org.
Through August 30th, Wednesdays 9:00 pm, Saturdays 10 :00 (Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend, Free Fireworks! Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. Free. FYI navypier.org.
Through September 1st, 9:00 am - 7:00 pm, Wonder Woods Mini Golf, The Morton Arboretum, 4100 IL-53, Lisle, IL. General admission including Vivid Creatures starts at $16.95 for tickets purchased in advance online. FYI mortonarb.org.
Through September 1st, 9:00 am - 7:00 pm weekends, Vivid Creations Art Workshop, The Morton Arboretum Children's Garden, 4100 IL-53, Lisle, IL. General admission including Vivid Creatures starts at $16.95 for tickets purchased in advance online. FYI mortonarb.org.
Through September 1st, every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, plus Memorial Day and Labor Day Mondays, Live On The Lake! Beer Garden, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. Navy Pier’s free weekend music series features Chicago’s best bands. Free. FYI navypier.org.
Through Labor Day Weekend, 9:00 am - 7:00 pm, Vivid Creatures: Colorful Sculptures as Tall as Trees, The Morton Arboretum, 4100 IL-53, Lisle, IL. General admission including Vivid Creatures starts at $16.95 for tickets purchased in advance online. FYI mortonarb.org.
Through September 21st, Hokusai and Ukiyo-e: The Floating World, Artworks from the Chiossone Collection, The Cleve Carney Museum of Art (CCMA) & McAninch Arts Center, (MAC), College of DuPage (COD), 425 Fawell Blvd, Glen Ellyn. Anytime Tickets $40 on sale at Hokusai2025.org; Timed Tickets $27 (Tuesday through Friday) & $32 (Saturday & Sunday) on Sale January 2nd. FYI Hokusai2025.org.
Through October 26th, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm, (closed June 29th & August 17th), Rogers Park Business Alliance (RPBA) 16th season of its Glenwood Sunday Market (GSM). Market in the outdoor Glenwood Alfresco area on the southbound Glenwood Avenue between Morse and Lunt Avenues, to the west of the CTA Red Line Morse stop. FYI glenwoodsundaymarket.rpba.org.
Through October 26th, 8:00 am - 2:00 pm, 25th Anniversary Season, Wicker Park Farmers Market, Wicker Park, 1425 N. Damon, Chicago. 60 local vendors. Free. FYI www.WickerParkBucktown.com/farmers-market/
Through December 28th, 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 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
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, Music and Magic, Chicago Magic Lounge, 5050 N. Clark Street, Chicago. $30. FYI (312) 366-4500 or chicagomagiclounge.com.
Open Run, Tuesdays at 7:00 pm, The Showcase, Chicago Magic Lounge, 5050 N. Clark Street, Chicago. $40. 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 & Sundays at 10:00 pm, The Signature Show, Chicago Magic Lounge, 5050 N. Clark Street, Chicago. $52.50-$85. 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:
July 18th, 3:00 pm, July 19th, 1:30 pm, Summer of 99 and Beyond Festival, Alpine Valley Music Theatre, 2699 Co Rd D, East Troy, WI 2-day pass starts at $191. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
Now Playing Elsewhere:
July 20th, 8:00 pm ET, Darius Rucker, Seminole Hard Rock Tampa, 5223 North Orient Road, Tampa, FL. Tickets start at $150. FYI https://casino.hardrock.com/tampa/events/darius-rucker?cid=cc029_redline_entertainment_darius-rucker-0720_email_may-entertainment_book-online_5022025_marketing_-_-
Through July 20th, Verismo Classical Music. Bass-baritone Ryan McKinny in The Flying Dutchman. Des Moines Metro Opera, 513 North D St Indianola, IA. FYI https://desmoinesmetroopera.org/2025season/