Entertainment This Week
Now Playing in Indiana:
February 4th & 5th, 7:30 pm ET, Blue Man Group's Bluevolution, Indiana University Auditorium, 1211 E, 7th Street, Bloomington, IN. GA $50, Students $34. FYI https://www.iuauditorium.com/events/detail/bluemangroup-2026
February 6th, 4:00 - 7:00 pm, South Shore Arts, 1040 Catering & Strack & Van Til sponsor The Empty Bowl Fundraiser supporting the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana, Center for the Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. $35 Adult Donation–Includes a handmade ceramic bowl and one serving of soup; $10 Kids Donation–Soup Only; Additional Servings of Soup, $10 Each. Register at https://www.southshoreartsonline.org/#/empty-bowl/
February 6th, 5:00 - 8:00 pm, First Friday Artist Talk with Antonia Ruppert, Lubeznik Center for the Arts, 101 W. 2nd Street at the lakefront, Michigan City. Lite bites & cash bar. Free. FYI (219) 874-4900 or LubeznikCenter.org
February 6th, 7:00 - 10:00 pm, Munster Education Foundation presents Jeans & Jerseys-Tailgate Themed Fundraiser, Byway Brewing Company, 2825 Carlson Drive, Hammond. Includes unlimited mixed drinks, craft beer, wine, mocktails, soda, and food. $110. FYI https://munstereducationfoundation.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/munsteredu...
February 6th, 9:00 pm, DJ Angel, 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/
February 6th, 9:00 pm, Sheryl and Say Yes 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/
February 7th, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm, Humane Indiana invites you to the 2026 Groundhog Day Shadow Showdown. South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority, 7770 Corinne Dr., Hammond. Ages 5 & under Free; Ages 6 - 65 $5; Ages 66 & up $3. FYI Register at https://humaneindiana.givevirtuous.org/Event/2026-groundhog-day-shadow-showdown/Tickets
February 7th, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation, Cricut Vinyl Designs, Instructor Anitra Staley. Lions Club Social Center, 8751 Lions Club Dr, Munster. $35. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org
February 7th, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm, February 8th, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, Winter Artisan Market at the American Factory, Journeyman Distillery at the American Factory, 258 South Campbell Street, Valparaiso. Free. FYI https://www.journeyman.com/events/winter-artisan-market-valpo-26/?mc_cid...
**** February 7th, 1:00 - 4:00 pm JUST ADDED) or 7:00 - 9:00 pm (SOLD OUT), Munster Parks & Recreation, Daddy Daughter Date Night: Wickedly Ever After Ball. Wilbur Wright Middle School, Cafeteria Entrance, 8650 Columbia Ave., Munster. Early bird (before 1/16) $33, R $28. After 1/16, $38, R $33. Deadline 1/23. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org
February 7th, 7:00 pm, The Roaring 20s: A Celebration of America's Jazz Age, La Porte County Symphony Orchestra, La Porte Civic Auditorium, 1001 Ridge St, La Porte, IN. FYI (219) 362-9020 or www.lcso.net
February 7th, 7:30 pm ET, Poets & Playwrights Series: Oblates of Blues, Acting Ensemble, 602 E. Mishawaka Avenue, Mishawaka, IN. Pay-what-you-can. FYI www.actingensemble.com.
February 7th, 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/
February 7th, 9:00 pm, 7th Heaven, 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/
February 9th, 10:00 am, Art in Focus, Artist David Lee Csicsko: Lecture & Discussion, South Shore Arts, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. Free. FYI (219) 836-1839 or www.southshoreartsonline.org
Ongoing Exhibits/Events
Through February 15th, LIT! Site-Specific Installations by Maria Burundarena and Luftwerk, Lubeznik Center for the Arts (LCA), 101 W. 2nd Street at the lakefront, Michigan City. Free. FYI (219) 874-4900 or www.LubeznikCenter.org.
Through February 21st, New Year, Same Chaos, A Group Exhibition by Kerri Mommer, Juan Carlos Rodriquez, Dawn Diamantopoulos and Andrea Williams, South Shore Arts, Substation No. 9, 435 Fayette Street, Hammond. Free. FYI (219) 836-1839 or www.southshoreartsonline.org
Through February 21st, Something Deeply Hidden: A Solo Exhibition by Wes Thorn, South Shore Arts, Atrium Gallery, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. Free. FYI (219) 836-1839 or www.southshoreartsonline.org
Through February 27th, "Wintering in Warmth: Teaching and Creating Across Borders" Art Barn School of Art, 695 N 400 E, Valparaiso. Free. FYI https://www.artbarnschool.org.
Through February 27th, 9:00 - 11:00 am, Munster Parks & Recreation, Paper Clay Jewelry, Instructor David Robertson. South Shore Arts Studio, Center for Visual & Performing Arts 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. 18 & over. $190, KA $187. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org
Through March 14th, Mark Makers, An exhibition on contemporary drawing featuring Steven Assael, Anthony Adcock, Adrian Barquero, Christopher Ganz, Madeline Winter, Tim Lowly, Mary Porterfield, Don Yang, and Mary Borgman, South Shore Arts, Atrium Gallery, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. Free. FYI (219) 836-1839 or www.southshoreartsonline.org
Now Playing in Illinois
February 4th, 8:00 pm, Fitzgeralds presents Jazz Album Tributes Vol. XVI: Frank Catalano's "A Love Supreme Collective" ft. a performance of Coltrane's Classic Record AND Catalano's 2015 #1 Record. Fitzgeralds Nightclub, 6615 Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. 21 & over. $29.53 - $189.70. FYI www.ticketweb.com
**** February 5th, 10:00 am & 12:00 pm, Arts in Education, South Chicago Dance Theatre presents Dancing through the Great Migration, The Center for Performing Arts, Governors State University, 1 University Drive, University Park. Grades 5-12. $9.FYI https://www.govst.edu/cpa-events/
February 5th, 6:30 pm, Smart at Heart Trivia Fundraiser, presented by the Auditorium's Auxiliary Board, The Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. All Ages to Enter, 21 & Over to Drink. FYI www.axs.com
February 5th, 7:00 pm, Renée Fleming in Recital — Voice of Nature: The Anthropocene, Lyric Opera, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago. FYI lyricopera.org
February 5th, 7:00 pm, February 6th & 7th, 7:00 & 9:30 pm, T.J. Miller, Chicago Improv, 5 Woodfield Mall Store K120B, Schaumburg. 21 & over. FYI www.ticketweb.com
February 5th, 8:00 pm, GHOST: Skeletour World Tour 2026, Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson Avenue, Peoria. Tickets start at $69. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
February 5th, 8:00 pm, Touch of Trey, Garcia's Chicago, 1001 W. Washington Blvd., Chicago. 21 & over. Tickets start at $27. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
February 6th, 6:30 pm, Empire Productions Presents Left To Suffer - The Last Ten Seconds Of Life, Larcenia Roe, Fr3ak, Beheading The Icon, Reggies Rock Club, 2109 S. State Street, Chicago. 17 & over. $27.29. FYI www.ticketweb.com
February 6th, 7:00 pm, Rascal Flatts: Life Is a Highway Tour, United Center, 1901 W. Madison, Chicago. Tickets start at $46. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
February 6th, 7:30 pm, Jam & Deepcut Present THE ELOVATORS - SUNBURN TOUR 2026 with Special Guests Shwayze & JARV, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
February 6th, 8:00 pm, James Acoster, The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $72. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
February 6th, 8:00 pm, The Auditorium Presents ARRIVAL From Sweden: the Music of ABBA, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
February 6th, 8:00 pm, Bertha: Grateful Drag with special guest Grelley Duvall | Benefitting Life is Work Resources Center, Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport, Chicago. 17 & over. $33.52-$46.39. FYI www.ticketweb.com
February 6th & 7th, 8:00 pm, Sunsquabi, Garcia's Chicago, 1001 W. Washington Blvd, Chicago. Tickets start at $29. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
February 6th, 8:00 pm, Jay Leno, Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee Street, Waukegan. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
February 6th, 8:00 pm, SPKRBX & Jam Present Natalie Nunn, Avondale Music Hall, 3336 N. Milwaukee, Chicago. $40-$55, Meet & Greet $150. FYI https://www.avondalemusichall.com/events/natalie-nunn
February 6th, 8:00 pm, Joe's on Weed presents Bayker Blankenship - The Mile Marker Tour, Joe's on Weed Street, 940 W. Weed Street, Chicago. 21 & over. $25.79. FYI www.ticketweb.com
February 7th, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, Wicker Park Chamber of Commerce presents Love You Lab, Wellness Marketplace, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. $35, $45 at the door. FYI WickerParkBucktown.com/WPB-Love-You-Lab.
February 7th, 2:00 pm, Honoring the Opera Up Close Legacy with John Concepcion and Friends, The Center for Performing Arts, Governors State University, 1 University Drive, University Park. FYI https://www.govst.edu/cpa-events/
February 7th, 7:00 pm, Hannah Berner: None of My Business Tour, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $55. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
February 7th. 7:00 pm, Whitney Hanson - Words Never Die Tour 2026, Bottom Lounge, 1375 W. Lake Street, Chicago. $25.95-$62.77. FYI www.ticketweb.com
February 7th, 7:30 pm, Trippin' Billies, House of Blues Chicago, 329 N. Dearborn, Chicago. Tickets start at $27. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
February 7th, 7:30 pm, SOHO Live Presents Death Stranding: Strands of Harmony World Tour, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
February 7th, 7:30 pm, Cirque Kalabanté, Belushi Performance Hall, McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Boulevard, Glen Ellyn. FYI (630) (630) 942-4000 or https://atthemac.org/shows/
February 7th, 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.
February 7th, 8:00 pm, Bertha: Grateful Drag with special guests Vanity Fair and Neutral Gena | Benefitting Life is Work Resources Center, Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport, Chicago. 17 & over. $33.52. FYI www.ticketweb.com
February 7th, 8:00 pm, DUG w Nat Myers, SPACE, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. $20.63-$23.87. FYI www.ticketweb.com
February 7th, 10:00 pm, ARC Presents Detroit Love (Carl Craig x Stacey Pullen). Outset, 1675 N. Elston, Chicago. Tickets start at $31. 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
February 5th through 8th, Disney on Ice presents Jump In! Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim Road, Rosemont. FYI www.ticketmaster.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
Through February 28th, Harry Caray's Lakefront Lodge—a cozy winter retreat overlooking downtown Chicago and Lake Michigan. Harry Caray's Lakeside Patio, Navy Pier, 700 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. FYI https://www.harrycarays.com/lakefront-lodge.html
Through February 28th, Harry Caray's Curling on the Lake—at Harry Caray’s synthetic ice rink. Harry Caray's Lakeside Patio, Navy Pier, 700 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. FYI www.harrycarays.com/curling-by-the-lake.
Through February 28th, Harry’s Winter Warming Hut, a private, cozy hideaway nestled on Harry Caray’s Lakeside Patio, Navy Pier, 700 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. FYI www.harrycarays.com/winter-warming-hut.
February 5th 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 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:
Now Playing Elsewhere:
February 5th, 7:30 pm ET, NEEDTOBREATHE: The Barely Elegant Acoustic Tour, Seminole Hard Rock Tampa, 5223 North Orient Road, Tampa, FL. 21 & over. Tickets start at $82. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
February 6th, 7:30 pm ET, February 8th, 2:30 pm ET, INTELLIGENCE, Virginia Opera, Dominion Energy Center, 600 E. Grace St., Richmond, VA. FYI https://vaopera.org/subscriptions
February 8th, 8:00 pm ET, NEEDTOBREATHE: The Barely Elegant Acoustic Tour, Seminole Hard Rock Tampa, 5223 North Orient Road, Tampa, FL. 21 & over. Tickets start at $82. FYI https://casino.hardrock.com/tampa/events/needtobreathe?cid=cc029_entertainment_casino_needtobreathe-0205_email_october-entertainment_get-tickets_10032025_marketing_-_-
Through February 8th, Silent Night with Ryan McKinny, Houston Grand Opera, 800 Preston St. Houston, Texas. FYI https://www.houstongrandopera.org/contact-us
Through February 15th, Jake Heggie's INTELLIGENCE, Virginia Opera, Harrison Opera House, 160 W. Virginia Beach Blvd., Norfolk, VA. FYI https://vaopera.org/subscriptions
Through February 15th, Hansel and Gretel with Jamie Barton, Houston Grand Opera, 800 Preston St. Houston, Texas. FYI https://www.houstongrandopera.org/contact-us
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