Entertainment This Week
Now Playing in Indiana:
May 7th, 8:00 pm ET, The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight, Embassy Theatre, 125 W Jefferson Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
May 8th, 9:00 pm, DJ All Owt, 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/
May 8th, 9:00 pm, Mr. Blotto, 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/
May 9th, 8:00 am - 2:00 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation, Cash for Clutter: Community Garage Sale. Community Pool Parking Lot, Community Park, 8837 Calumet Ave., Munster. Seller Fee (2 spaces) $30, R $20; (3 spaces) $28, R $48. (Fees increase by $10 after April 27). Free & open to the public. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org
May 9th, 9:45 am - 12:00 pm, Miller Beach Arts and Creative District, LLC presents 2026 Yoga Workshop Series: Yoga and the Breath. Marshall J Gardner Center for the Arts, 540 S. Lake St., Gary, IN $30, advance registration required. FYI 219-885-9114 or millerbeacharts.org
May 9th, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, Munster Chamber Spring Shop Small Crawl, a fun-filled day of shopping, raffles, collecting swag, and supporting our local small business community. 20 local businesses to date. FYI www.munsterchamber.org
May 9th, 7:30 pm, Yesterday Once More: A Tribute to the Carpenters, Theatre at the Center, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. $50. FYI (219) 836-3255 ext. 1 or www.theatreatthecenter.com
May 9th, 9:00 pm, DJ Marquez Antonio, 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/
May 9th, 9:00 pm, Sheryl & Say Yes Band, 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/
May 10th, Indiana 2026 Free Fishing Day. Indiana residents can fish the state’s public waters without a fishing license or a trout/salmon stamp. FYI https://www.in.gov/dnr/fish-and-wildlife/fishing/free-fishing-days/?lid=f89a5ughk14b&utm_source=braze_idnr&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Indiana_wildbulletin_April2026
May 11th, 10:00 - 11:30 am, China's Van Gogh, Art in Focus, South Shore Arts, Center for the Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. Free. FYI (219) 836-1938 or https://www.southshoreartsonline.org/art-in-focus
Ongoing Exhibits/Events
Through May 10th, Before you venture into the woods, be sure to grab your spring turkey license and Gamebird Habitat Stamp from a license retailer, the DNR customer service center at 317-232-4200, or GoOutdoorsIN.com. Turkey Hunting Season in Indiana.
**** 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 May 21st, Thursdays 5:00 - 6:30 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation, Hispanic Heritage Dance, Instructor Evelyn Rojas. Lions Club Social Center, 8751 Lions Club Dr, Munster. Age 7-12. $85, R $80. Performance May 24th, Centennial Park Stage. 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
May 5th, Rogers Park Business Alliance (RPBA) Camino Clark Cultural District programming, Cinco de Mayo Celebration, Various businesses along Clark St., Chicago. Participating businesses will also receive a visible storefront identifier. Many Mexican and Latine-owned businesses will have special promotions, menu items, and offers. Prices determined by businesses. FYI RPBA.org.
May 5th, 7:00 pm, Jam Presents Phoneboy with Heart Attack Man and Pony, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
May 5th, 8:00 pm, Iron & Wine with Improvement Movement, Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport, Chicago. 17 & over. $59.68. FYI www.ticketweb.com
May 6th, 7:00 pm, Jam Presents Trevor Jackson - The Healing Out Loud Tour, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
May 6th, 7:00 pm, Alter Bridge - What Lies Within Tour, Salt Shed Indoors, 1357 N. Elston, Chicago. Tickets start at $69. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
May 6th, 7:00 pm, Lords of Acid / Dead on a Sunday, Princess Superstar, MZ Neon, Tony & the Kiki, Bottom Lounge, 1375 W. Lake Street, Chicago. 17 & over. $39.60. FYI www.ticketweb.com
May 6th, 7:30 pm, NewDad with Freak Slug, Metro Chicago, 3730 N. Clark, Chicago. $37.84. FYI www.etix.com
May 6th, 8:00 pm, Iron & Wine with Improvement Movement, Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport, Chicago. 17 & over. $59.68. FYI www.ticketweb.com
May 7th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Mika - Spinning Out Tour North America, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
May 7th, 8:00 pm, Sooshi Mango: The Home Made World Tour, Athenaeum Center, 2936 N. Southport, Chicago. FYI https://athenaeumcenter.org/events/2026/sooshi-mango/
May 8th, 6:30 pm, Jam Presents The Amity Affliction / August Burns Red - The Spring Horizons Tour / with Boundaries, Heavensgate, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
May 8th, 7:00 pm, Chicago Sinfonietta, Ignite 2025-26, American Rhapsody: Season Finale, Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Avenue, Naperville. FYI https://chicagosinfonietta.org/american-rhapsody/
May 8th, Jam & Outback Present Harland Williams - COMZILLA Comedy Tour, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
May 8th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Naomi Watanabe - FROM TOKYO, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
May 8th, 8:00 pm, Drake Milligan, Joe's on Weed, 940 W. Weed Street, Chicago. 21 & over. $25.79 -$108.57. FYI www.ticketweb.com
May 8th, 8:00 pm, The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight, Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. Tickets start at $58. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
May 8th & 9th, TBA, Lyric Wine Auction 2026, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago. FYI lyricopera.org/wineauction.
May 8th through 23rd, Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble presents the Premiere of Architecture of Memory, Ebenezer Lutheran Church, 1650 W. Foster Ave., Chicago. FYI www.danztheatre.org
May 9th, 6:00 & 9:00 pm, SmoothChicago presents Saxophonist Vincent Ingala, Loew's O'Hare Hotel, 5300 N. River Road, Rosemont. FYI https://smoothchicago.com/
May 9th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents EUPHORIC: A Night Inspired by Euphoria, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
May 9th, 8:30 pm, Alejandro Fernández: de Rey a Rey, Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim Road, Rosemont. Tickets start at $52. FYI www.ticketmaste.com
May 10th, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, Rogers Park Business Alliance (RPBA) Camino Clark Cultural District programming, Mother’s Day Mercadito craft fair, GROW/PROGRESANDO entrepreneurial training center, 7056 N Clark St., Chicago. Free to attend. FYI RPBA.org.
May 10th, 7:00 am - 12:00 pm, Mother's Day Brunch, The Ashburn Restaurant, Loew's O'Hare Hotel, 5300 N. River Road, Rosemont. $27. Reservations at https://resy.com/cities/chicago-il/venues/the-ashburn-an-american-gastropub-at-loews-chicago-ohare-hotel?date=2026-05-10&seats=2
May 10th, 1:30 pm, SmoothChicago presents Superstar Salute to Luther Vandross, After Mother's Day Brunch, Loew's O'Hare Hotel, 5300 N. River Road, Rosemont. FYI https://smoothchicago.com/
May 10th, 3:00 pm, Chicago Sinfonietta, Ignite 2025-26, American Rhapsody: Season Finale, Northwestern University, Pick-Staiger Hall, 50 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston. FYI https://chicagosinfonietta.org/american-rhapsody/
May 10th, 6:30 pm, Clark, Outset Chicago, 1675 N. Elston, Chicago. $36.08. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
May 10th, 7:30 pm, Orion Ensemble Concert 4, Francis Poulenc’s Sonata for Clarinet and Piano, FP 184 (1962); selected solo movements by Johann Sebastian Bach; and Robert Schumann’s Quintet in E-flat Major for Piano and Strings, Op. 44 with Guests, violist, Stephen Boe & violinist, Mathias Tacke. Music Institute of Chicago’s Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Avenue, Evanston. $30, Seniors (65+) $25, Students (13+) $15; children (12 & under) free. FYI (630) 628-9591 or orionensemble.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 May 10th, Tiwary Entertainment Group and Lead Producer Vivek J. Tiwary present The Movement You Need: An Evening with Brendan Hunt. Steppenwolf's Downstairs Theatre, 1650 N. Halsted, Chicago. $%5-$105. FYI (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org/movement
May 8th through July 5th, Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue, EXP Rosemont, 9900 Berwyn Ave., Rosemont. Tickets start at $28. FYI www.minecraftexperience.com.
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
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:
May 5th, 8:00 pm ET, The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight, Dow Event Center, 303 Johnson Street, Saginaw, MI. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
May 6th, 7:30 pm ET, Ghost Light Cabaret Series: Battle of the Stephens: Schwartz vs Sondheim, Flint Repertory Theatre, Elgood Theatre, 1220 E Kearsley St, Flint, MI. FYI (810) 237-1530 or https://thefim.org/flintrep
Now Playing in Wisconsin:
Now Playing Elsewhere:
May 7th & 9th, 7:30 pm, May 10th, 2:30 pm, THE ELEMENTS, Joshua Bell Concerto, Spring 2026 Tour, Houston Symphony, Conductor: Juraj Valčuha, Jones Hall for the Performing Arts, 615 Louisiana Street, Houston, TX. FYI https://houstonsymphony.org/performance/joshua-bell-the-elements-concert
Now Playing Internationally:
Through May 20th, Rusalka with Jamie Barton as Ježibaba, Opéra Bastille, Opera National de Paris, Pl. de la Bastille, 75012 Paris, France. FYI https://www.operadeparis.fr/en/visits/opera-bastille