• Entertainment This Week

    Now Playing in Indiana:       

    September 17th, 12:00 - 1:00 pm ET, Indiana State Library Constitution Day Trivia, Indiana State Library, History Reference Room, 315 W. Ohio Street, Indianapolis, IN. Free. Parking validation for Senate Avenue parking garage available.  FYI msharp@library.in.gov.

    September 19th, 4:00 - 7:00 pm, Third Friday Reception, Impresiones: Prints by Ramiro Rodriguez, Chesterton Art Center, 115 S. 4th Street, Chesterton. Free. FYI  (219) 926-4711 or www.ChestertonArt.org

    September 19th, 6:15 pm ET, A Day to Remember & Yellowcard - Maximum Fun Tour, Ruoff Music Center, 12880 E 146th St, Noblesville, IN. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

    September 19th, 7:00 pm, Bishop Noll Institute Homecoming Tailgate Party. Game @ Warrior Athletic Stadium, Tailgate @ BNI fieldhouse, located at 1519 Hoffman St., Hammond. $35 in advance, $45 at the gate. FYI https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/registration-form/?formId=0641ae0b-8bd6-4...

    September 19th, 7:30 pm, Gone to Paradise: The Ultimate Jimmy Buffett Tribute, Theatre at the Center, Center for the Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster.  $40.  FYI (219) 836-3255 Ext. 1 or www.theatreatthecenter.com.  Add dining option, $40. (219) 836-1930 ext 2

    September 19th & 20th, 7:30 pm ET, Acting Ensemble Gary Sieber Poets and Playwrights series, Whispers, By Nancy Paulinski Becker. Acting Ensemble on the Avenue, 602 E. Mishawaka Avenue, Mishawaka, IN.

    September 19th, 9:00 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/

    September 19th, 9:00 pm, Jonny James, 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/

    September 20th, 8:00 am - 2:00 pm, Planting Possibilities Annual Mum Sale, St. Thomas More South Parking Lot, 8501 Calumet Avenue, Munster. All proceeds benefit Planting Possibilities. Delivery available for purchases over $100. FYI www.plantingpossibilities.org

    September 20th, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, 9th Annual Art Blitz festival, Art Barn School of Art, 695 N 400 E, Valparaiso. Free admission, free parking. FYI www.artbarnschool.org. 

    September 20th, 9:00 am - 7:00 pm, Humane Indiana's Paws in the Park, Community Park, 8679 Calumet Ave. Munster, IN. Event kicks off with a dog-friendly walk through the park. Doggy fashion show - dress up your pooch to compete for prizes; food trucks; beer garden by Three Floyds Brewing; raffles; live music; vendors. Register your dog at https://humaneindiana.givevirtuous.org/Event/paws-in-the-park---92025?vcrmeid=hCpMCSne0SbG11sfWiXmQ&vcrmiid=ddKyT_5uLUGlC_323z1UlQ

    September 20th, 3:00 - 5:00 pm, Billy Foster & Friends in Concert, Indiana University Northwest, Arts & Sciences Building, 3400 Broadway, Gary.  Tickets available from IUN in July.   

    September 20th, 3:00 - 8:00 pm, 22nd Annual Fest in the First, Along South Lake Street, Miller Beach, Gary. Food, Music, Art, Vendors, Family Fun. Free. FYI https://www.facebook.com/festinthefirstgary/

    September 20th, Doors open at 7:30 pm, Bollywood & Beyond: Kavita Krishnamurti and Dr. L. Subramaniam, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary.  21 and older.  Tickets start at $66.95 (Ticketmaster All-in Pricing).  FYI  https://www.ticketmaster.com

    September 20th, 9:00 pm, DJ Slash, 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/

    September 20th, 9:00 pm, Fletcher Rockwell, 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/

    September 21st, 2:00 pm, Lakeshore Community Concerts presents The Next Generation Leahy, Highland High School Auditorium, 9135 Erie Street, Highland. $30 at the door. FYI Contact Carolyn Borchardt at (219) 932-9795 or cborc86914@aol.com.

    Ongoing Exhibits/Events    

    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

    Through October 10th, Out of Trend - Drawings and Paintings by Irena Siwek, Miller Beach Arts & Creative District CDC, Marshall J. Gardner Center for the Arts, 540 S. Lake Street, Gary. Free. FYI millerbeacharts.org

    Through October 18th, All Creatures Great & Small: A Tapestry of Life in Oils by Denise Petersen, South Shore Arts, Atrium Gallery, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster.  Free.  FYI (219) 836-1839 or www.southshoreartsonline.org

    Through November 1st, Impresiones: Prints by Ramiro Rodriguez, Chesterton Art Center, 115 S. 4th Street, Chesterton. Free. FYI  (219) 926-4711 or www.ChestertonArt.org

    Through November 5th, 10:00 - 11:00 am (7 sessions), From Fabric to Finished Quilt and Everything in Between, Marshall J. Gardner Center for the Arts, 540 S. Lake Street, Gary. $80. Register at https://millerbeacharts.networkforgood.com/events/89896-from-fabric-to-finished-quilt-and-everything-in-between?hid=NTEwNjI0OTI=&utm_campaign=dms_email_blast_4110109

    Through November 5th, Chesterton Art Center exhibition: Chasing the Light: Chesterton Art Center Glass Artists. Ellen Firme Art Gallery, 92 W US Hwy 12, Beverly Shores, IN FYI (219) 926-4711 or www.ChestertonArt.org 

    Through November 9th, 82nd Annual Salon Show, South Shore Arts, Main Gallery, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster.  Free.  FYI (219) 836-1839 or www.southshoreartsonline.org

    Now Playing in Illinois              

    September 17th, 7:15 pm, Lucy Darling, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago.  $37-$70.  FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com

    September 17th, 7:00 pm, Jam Presents Mehro, Lincoln Hall, 2424 N. Lincoln, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com

    September 17th, 7:00 pm, Peach PRC, Bottom Lounge, 1375 W. Lake Street Chicago. $32.39. FYI www.ticketweb.com

    September 17th, 7:30 pm, Jam & Riot Fest Present The Damned with The BellRays, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com

    September 17th & 18th, 7:30 pm, Spacey Jane - If That Makes Sense Tour | The Belair Lip Bombs, Metro Chicago, 3730 N. Clark, Chicago.  $40.37.  FYI www.etix.com

    September 17th, 8:00 pm, Steven Wilson: The Overview Tour, The Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. Tickets start at $63.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

    September 18th, 7:00 pm, Bert Kreischer: Permission to Party, BMO Center, 398-300 Elm St, Rockford, IL.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

    September 18th & 19th, 7:15 & 9:30 pm, Lucy Darling, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago.  $37-$70.  FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com

    September 18th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Tophouse, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago.  18 & over.  FYI www.axs.com.

    September 18th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents NX WORRIES: WHY LAWD? Tour, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. 17 & over.  FYI www.axs.com

    September 19th, 6:00 pm, Paint the Town Red Fundraiser, Red Clay Dance Company Center for Excellence, 808 East 63rd Street, Chicago. $150. FYI redclaydance.com/season17.

    September 19th, 7:00 pm, Leanne Morgan - Just Getting Started, Coronado Theatre, 314 North Main St., Rockford.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

    September 19th, 7:30 pm, Christone "Kingfish" Ingram: The Hard Road World Tour, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

    September 19th, 8:00 pm, Jam & AEG Present Hocus Pocus Live! Starring Ginger Minj, Jujubee, and Sapphira Cristál: ft Landon Cider, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. 13 & over.  FYI www.axs.com

    September 20th, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm, Afterlife Entertainment Presents Summer's Last Dance Music & Arts Festival, The Summer's Last Dance Festival Grounds, 7337 West 100th Place, Bridgeview. 18 & over. $75.12 - $209.02, FYI www.ticketweb.com 

    September 20th & 21st, 12:00 pm,  Chicago Live, World's Largest Free Performing Arts Festival, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Blvd, Chicago. Free. FYI https://navypier.org/chicago-live/

    *** September 20th, 3:30 pm, (Preceded by Bubble Parade), Cabinet of Curiosity presents Kazoozapalooza Pedal Powered Program Year 4: The Black Man from Macon, Chicago Live! At Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. This bike-powered panoramic celebratory spectacle shares the visual tale of Alabama Vest, the inventor of the Kazoo. Each guest receives a free kazoo. Free. FYI www.cocechicago.com

    September 20th, 4:00 pm, Mandala South Asian Performing Arts presents the premiere of Homeward: Movement, Memory, and Moments that Shape History. Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts, 915 East 60th Street, Chicago. $45, Students $25. FYI bit.ly/4oFPyxk.

    September 20th, 4:00 & 7:00 pm, Leanne Morgan - Just Getting Started, Prairie Home Alliance Theater, 201 SW Jefferson Ave., Peoria.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

    September 20th, 7:00 pm, Lee Brice: What You Know About That Tour 2025, Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. Tickets start at $44. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

    September 20th, 7:00 pm, Ryan Hamilton, Braden Auditorium, Illinois State University, 100 N University St, Normal, IL. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

    September 20th, 7:30 pm, Wardruna: World Tour 2025 * Part II with special guest Chelsea Wolfe, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago.  Tickets start at $39.  FYI www.axs.com 

    September 20th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents History That Doesn't Suck with Professor Greg Jackson, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com

    September 20th, 7: 30 pm, Gary Gulman: Grandiloquent, Main Stage, Athenaeum Center, 2936 N. Southport, Chicago. Main floor, $75-$100; Balcony, $45-$60. FYI https://secure.athenaeumcenter.org/2029/2031

    September 20th, 7:30 pm, September 21st, 2:00 pm, Red Clay Dance Company presents the world premiere of Founding Artistic Director and CEO Vershawn Sanders-Ward’s Freedom Square: A Blackgirlhood Altar. Chicago Performs festival at the Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E. Chicago Avenue, Chicago.  FYI redclaydance.com/season17.

    September 20th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Sarah Sherman, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  18 & over . FYI www.axs.com

    September 21st, 8:00 am, 20th Annual Race to Wrigley 5K Charity Run, 1060 W Addison, Street, Chicago. Runners will race through the Lakeview neighborhood before entering Wrigley Field and will cross the finish line just steps away from the Wrigley Field Marquee. $45, children ages 10 and under $30 . Virtual option also available. FYI https://www.racetowrigley.com/

    September 21st, 12:30 -1:30 & 2:00 - 3:00 pm, Brightside Theatre presents Fun in the Sun: A Broadway Musical Review, Summer in the Parks. Naperville Riverwalk Amphitheater, South-East Corner of W. Jackson Ave. & S. Eagle St., Naperville. (In partnership with The Riverwalk Fine Art Fair, Naperville Art League. Free. Bring your lawn chair or blanket. FYI https://brightsidetheatre.com/parks/

    September 21st, 1:00 pm, Live Nation Presents Hota Kotb: JUMP AND FIND JOY Book Tour, Athenaeum Center, 2936 N. Southport, Chicago. $50-$195. FYI https://secure.athenaeumcenter.org/2023

    September 21st, 3:00 pm, Chicago Opera Theatre presents Trusted: Vanguard Piano/Vocal Workshop – public concert reading and audience engagement in the workshop process for Aaron Israel Levin and Marella Martin Koch’s new opera in development at COT. Gannon Concert Hall, DePaul University, 2330 N. Halsted, Chicago.  $40.  Tickets on sale August 15th.  FYI chicagooperatheater.org/

    September 21st, 3:00 pm, Orion Ensemble Concert 1, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Trio in E-flat Major for Clarinet, Viola and Piano (“Kegelstatt”), K498; selected movements of works composed for Orion by Sebastian Huydts; and Johannes Brahms’ Quartet in G minor for Strings and Piano, Op. 25. Guest violist, Stephen Boe. New England Congregational Church, 406 W. Galena Boulevard, Aurora. $30, Seniors (65+) $25, Students (13+) $15; children (12 & under) free. FYI (630) 628-9591 or orionensemble.org.

    September 21st, 5:00 - 8:00 pm, Hard to Friend: Rooftop Mixer, Offshore Rooftop, Navy Pier, 1000 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago. FYI https://www.offshorerooftop.com/event/rooftop-friendship-mixer-with-hard...

    September 21st, 5:00 & 7:15 pm, Lucy Darling, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago.  $37-$70.  FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com

    September 21st, 7:00 pm, Leanne Morgan - Just Getting Started, Coronado Theatre, 314 North Main St., Rockford.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

    September 21st, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Prof - Dirty Work Tour with Snotty Nose Rez Kids, Reeves Junya & Willy Wonka, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. 17 & over.  FYI www.axs.com 

    September 21st, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Going West: To Die or Disappear Tour featuring Love Murder, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI  www.axs.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 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.

    September 19th through 28th, Schedule TBA, Full Circle Festival, Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble Auditorium, 1650 W Foster Ave., Chicago. Tickets TBA. FYI DanzTheatre.org.

    Through September 29th, 3:00 - 7:00 pm Mondays, Edgewater Monday Market, Broadway Armory Parking Lot, 5917 N. Broadway, Chicago. FYI https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/markets.html?utm_medium=email&utm_source=marketingcloud&utm_campaign=BIC_2025_8+5_August+Itinerary&utm_content=https%3a%2f%2fwww.chicago.gov%2fcity%2fen%2fdepts%2fdca%2fsupp_info%2fmarkets.html

    Through September 30th, Arts of Life presents Community on the Make | Arts of Life 2000 – 2025, Design Museum of Chicago, 72 East Randolph Street, Chicago. FYI artsoflife.org.

    Through September 30th, 6:00 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 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 October 30th, 7:00 am - 2:00 pm Thursdays, Daley Plaza Farmers Market, 50 W. Washington St., Chicago. FYI https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/markets.html?utm_med...

    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 Stars & Garters

    Thursdays, 7:00 pm, Stars & Garters after Dark, Produced by Stars & Garters, The Rouge Room, Stars & Garters Theatre, 3914 N. Clark St., Chicago. 21 & over. $30. FYI (773) 242-9929 or StarsAndGarters.club

    First Saturdays, 7:00 pm, Starship Edsel, Produced by Otherworld Theatre Company, The Rouge Room, Stars & Garters Theatre, 3914 N. Clark St., Chicago. 21 & over. $20. FYI (773) 242-9929 or StarsAndGarters.club

    Saturdays in September, 7:00 pm, Magic VS Science, Produced by Thom Britton, The Rouge Room, Stars & Garters Theatre, 3914 N. Clark St., Chicago. 21 & over. $33.99. FYI (773) 242-9929 or StarsAndGarters.club

    Saturdays, 8:30 pm, Improvised Romantasy, Produced by Otherworld Theatre Company, The Rouge Room, Stars & Garters Theatre, 3914 N. Clark St., Chicago. 21 & over. $15. FYI (773) 242-9929 or StarsAndGarters.club

    Saturdays, 10:00 pm, MONDO BURLESCO, Produced by BimBamBoom, The Mainstage, Stars & Garters Theatre, 3914 N. Clark St., Chicago. 21 & over. $30. FYI (773) 242-9929 or StarsAndGarters.clu

    Second Saturdays, 10:00 pm, Chicago Nerdlesque, Produced by BimBamBoom, The Mainstage, Stars & Garters Theatre, 3914 N. Clark St., Chicago. 21 & over. $30. FYI (773) 242-9929 or StarsAndGarters.club

    Third Fridays & Saturdays, 11:45 pm, Laugh-Along Live, Produced by Coco Runs Everything Productions, The Mainstage, Stars & Garters Theatre, 3914 N. Clark St., Chicago. 21 & over. $16. FYI (773) 242-9929 or StarsAndGarters.club

    Sundays, 6:00 pm, Chicago Workshop Mic, Produced by Devon MacNerland, The Rouge Room, Stars & Garters Theatre, 3914 N. Clark St., Chicago. 21 & over. Free. FYI (773) 242-9929 or StarsAndGarters.club

    Coming soon to Stars & Garters

    Fridays & Saturdays, 8:00 pm, Coffin Cabaret! Produced by BimBamBoom, The Mainstage, Stars & Garters Theatre, 3914 N. Clark St., Chicago. 21 & over. $25. FYI (773) 242-9929 or StarsAndGarters.club

    First Fridays, 9:00 pm, Chicago Comedy Hour!, Produced by Devon MacNerland, The Rouge Room, Stars & Garters Theatre, 3914 N. Clark St., Chicago. 21 & over. $10. FYI (773) 242-9929 or StarsAndGarters.club

    Fourth Fridays, 9:00 pm, The Bullshitter's Society, Produced by Stars & Garters, The Rouge Room, Stars & Garters Theatre, 3914 N. Clark St., Chicago. 21 & over. $35. FYI (773) 242-9929 or StarsAndGarters.club

    Opens November 4th, Second Fridays, 9:00 pm, MY Cabaret, Produced by Muffy Fishbasket and Mrs. Yuka Layme, The Rouge Room, Stars & Garters Theatre, 3914 N. Clark St., Chicago. 21 & over. TBD. FYI (773) 242-9929 or StarsAndGarters.club

    Fridays, 10:00 pm, Peep Show, Produced by BimBamBoom, The Mainstage, Stars & Garters Theatre, 3914 N. Clark St., Chicago. 21 & over. $30. FYI (773) 242-9929 or StarsAndGarters.club

    Saturdays in October, 7:00 pm, The Seance LIVE (and dead), Produced by Thom Britton, The Rouge Room, Stars & Garters Theatre, 3914 N. Clark St., Chicago. 21 & over. $44.99. FYI (773) 242-9929 or StarsAndGarters.club

    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: 

    September 19th, 7:00 pm, Bert Kreischer: Permission to Party, Fiserv Forum, 1111 N Vel R. Phillips Ave, Milwaukee, WI.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com  

    September 21st, 6:00 pm, Holestorm & Lindsey Sterling, Breese Stevens Field, 917 E Mifflin St, Madison, WI. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

    Now Playing Elsewhere: 

    September 21st, 8:00 pm ET, Jimmy O. Yang: Big & Tall Tour, Seminole Hard Rock Tampa, 5223 North Orient Road, Tampa, FL.  21 & over. Tickets start at $70. FYI https://casino.hardrock.com/tampa/events/jimmy-o-yang?cid=cc029_redline_casino_jimmy-o-yang-0921_email_june-entertainment_get-tickets_6062025_marketing_-_-

    Through September 28th, Dead Man Walking, San Francisco Opera, Conductor: Patrick Summers, War Memorial Opera House, 301 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA. Tickets from $29. FYI https://www.sfopera.com/operas/dead-man-walking

    September 21st through October 11th, THE AMAZING ADVENTURES OF KAVALIER & CLAY, with Miles Mykkanen, Metropolitan Opera, Conductor: Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Season Opener, Metropolitan Opera, Lincoln Center, New York, NY.  FYI https://www.metopera.org/season/2025-26-season/the-amazing-adventures-of-kavalier--clay/

    Now Playing Internationally:

    September 18th through 21st, Western Australia Premiere, Dead Man Walking, Freeze Frame Opera, Freemantle Prison, East Workshop, 1 The Terrace, Freemantle, Western Australia. Tickets from $49. FYI https://www.freezeframeopera.com