Entertainment This Week
Now Playing in Indiana:
October 15th, 7:30 pm ET, MANIA: The ABBA Tribute, Victory Theatre, 600 Main Street, Evansville, IN. Tickets start at $43. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
October 15th, 7:30 pm ET, "Weird Al" Yankovich: Bigger and Weirder 2026 Tour, Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, 4000 Parnell Avenue, Fort Wayne, IN. Tickets start $51. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
October 16th, 9:00 pm, The Crawpuppies, Council Oak Bar Stage, Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older. Free. FYI (219) 228-2383 or https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/
October 16th, 9:00 pm, The 1985, Hard Rock Cafe Stage, Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older. Free. FYI (219) 228-2383 or https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/
October 17th, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm, Oktoberfest: The Final Prost! Journeyman Distillery at the American Factory, 258 South Campbell Street, Valparaiso. Free to all ages. OKTOBERFEST FOOD & STEIN PACKAGE (21+), $55. FYI https://www.journeyman.com/events/oktoberfest/?mc_cid=745dc20a99&mc_eid=37f3a08cc7
October 17th, Doors open at 7:00 pm, The Price Is Right, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older. All reserved seating. Tickets start at $40.35. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
October 17th, 9:00 pm, Too Hype Crew, Hard Rock Cafe Stage, Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older. Free. FYI (219) 228-2383 or https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/
October 18th, 7:00 pm, MushMusic.net presents CKY, Hobart Art Theatre, 230 Main Street, Hobart. $30.36-$43.11 FYI www.ticketweb.com
Ongoing Exhibits/Events
Through October 13th, Lubeznik Center for the Arts (LCA) and Unpacked Mobile Gallery present the return of the Roving Art Exhibit, 13 locations across La Porte County. Free. FYI jsexton@LubeznikCenter.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.
Through November 1st, 17th Annual Trail of Scarecrows, Prophetstown State Park, 5545 Swisher Road Office:, 4112 IN-225, West Lafayette, IN Free admission. Vote for your favorite scarecrows with donations to the Interpretive Services fund for Education, Arts, Culture and History Programs at Prophetstown State Park. $1 per vote. FYI jparks@dnr.IN.gov.
Through November 28th, “4th Street Print Exhibition” Chesterton Art Center, 115 South 4th St., Chesterton. Free. FYI www.ChestertonArt.org/print-fest
Now Playing in Illinois
October 13th, 6:00 - 9:00 pm, (Boarding at 5:30 pm), Country Cruisin' with Chris Lane, Dinner Cruise, Spirit of Chicago, City Cruises, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago. Starting at $103. FYI https://www.cityexperiences.com/city-cruises/live/chicago/chris-lane/
October 13th, 7:00 pm, Jam Productions Presents Tiana Major9 - November Scorpio Tour, Beat Kitchen, 2100 W. Belmont, Chicago. 17 & over. $30.57. FYI www.axs.com
October 13th, 7:30 pm, "Weird Al" Yankovich: Bigger and Weirder 2026 Tour, Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson Ave., Peoria, IL. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
October 14th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Michael Franti Trio - Heartstrings & Dynamite / with Wheeland Brothers (Acoustic), Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
October 14th, 7:30 pm, Jam Productions Presents Avery Cochrane, Subterranean Upstairs, 2011 W. North Avenue, Chicago. 17 & over. $26.96. FYI https://wl.eventim.us/event/avery-cochrane-weapons-of-iridescence-tour/7...
October 14th, 7:30 pm, MANIA: The ABBA Tribute, Coronado Theatre, 314 N. Main Street, Rockford. Tickets start at $34. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
October 14th, 8:00 pm, CHRONO TRIGGER Orchestra Concert: Across Time, The Auditorium, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. Tickets start at $97. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
October 14th, 8:00 pm, The Smashing Pumpkins: The Rats in a Cage Tour, United Center, 1901 W. Madison, Chicago. Tickets start at $58. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
October 15th, 6:30 pm, Jam Presents Numbers on the Board Podcast, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
October 15th, 7:30 pm, Jam & 93XRT Present Robert Plant with Saving Grace & Suzi Dian with special guest Rosie Flores, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $114. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
October 15th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Daði Freyr: Too Much, Not Enough, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
October 16th, 4:00 pm, Charlotte de Witte, East End Plaza, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago. 18 & over. $71, VIP $155. FYI https://www.tixr.com/groups/navypiereventcenter
October 16th, 7:30 pm, Brad Williams: The Tall Tales Tour, The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $43. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
October 16th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Off Book: Tour de Force (A Force of Tour), The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
October 16th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Mike D 5D, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
October 16th, 8:00 pm, Yang Meng’en (Youngmoon): Renegade, (Performance delivered in Mandarin), Studebaker Theatre in the Fine Arts Building, 410 S. Michigan, Chicago. $59-$98. FYI ineartsbuilding.com/events/youngmoon-renegade/?utm_source=Fine+Arts+Building&utm_campaign=25f2f8c05d-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_Youngmoon_OnSale_8.20.26&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-35d03399be-425896645
October 16th, 8:00 pm, Willow Avalon - Pink Pocket Pistol Tour, Joe's Live Rosemont, 5441 Park Place, Rosemont. $32.52-$87.52. FYI www.ticketweb.com
**** October 17th, 12:00 - 6:00 pm, Slightly Spooky Saturdays, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago. FYI https://navypier.org/pier-events/slightly-spooky-october/
**** October 17th, 12:30 pm, Lenny Pearce: Toddler Rave World Tour, Aon Grand Ballroom, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago. $49.50. FYI https://www.tixr.com/groups/navypiereventcenter/events/lenny-pearce-todd...
October 17th, 4:00 pm, Deadmau5, East End Plaza, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago. 18 & over. $76, VIP $177. FYI https://www.tixr.com/groups/navypiereventcenter
October 17th, 5:30 & 9:00 pm, SmoothChicago presents Peter White & Lindsey Webster, Loew's O'Hare Hotel, 5300 N. River Road, Rosemont. FYI https://smoothchicago.com/
October 17th, 7:00 pm, Ben Schwartz & Friends, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $58. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
October 17th, 7:00 pm, WBEZ presents Nosferatu, live original score performed by Chicago local Circuit Des Yeux (Haley Fohr) featuring Alan Sparhawk. Studebaker Theatre in the Fine Arts Building, 410 S. Michigan, Chicago. GA $40, GA plus poster. FYI https://www.fineartsbuilding.com/events/nosferatu/?utm_source=Fine+Arts+...
October 17th, 7:30 pm, Dance Theater of Harlem, Auditorium Theater, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. FYI https://www.auditoriumtheatre.org/events/buy-tickets/dance
October 17th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Judah & The Lion, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
October 17th, 7:30 pm, Magicspace Entertainment presents An Evening of Alton Brown, Genesee Theatre, 203 N Genesee Street, Waukegan. Tickets start at $62. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
October 18th, 2:00 pm, Jam Presents Good Hang with Amy Poehler Live, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
October 18th, 3:00 pm, Chicago Opera Theatre presents A Discovery Concert, On the Wilde Side, Studebaker Theater in the Fine Arts Building, 410 S. Michigan, Chicago. Tickets on sale August 15th. FYI www.cot.org
October 18th, 6:00 pm, Movements - Happier Now USA Tour, Salt Shed Indoors, 1357 N. Elston, Chicago. Tickets start at $55. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
October 18th, 7:00 pm, Alton Brown, Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago Street, Joliet. Tickets start at $68. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
October 18th, 7:00 pm, Yung Bleu, The Forge, 22 W. Cass Street, Joliet. 18 & over. $41.70-$117.75. FYI www.ticketweb.com
October 18th, 8;00 pm, Jam Productions Presents Sophie Truax w / Sasha Cee, Subterranean, 2011 W. North Avenue, 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 October 18th, Chicago Fashion Week® (CHIFW), 11-day lineup of special events. Events, locations & dates TBD. FYI www.chicagofashionweek.com
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 1st, Don Giovanni, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago. FYI lyricopera.org/newseason
Through November 6th, The Further We Roll, Exhibition tied to Make Art with Purpose (MAP), Lillstreet Art Center Roof, 4401 N. Ravenswood Avenue, Chicago. FYI https://lillstreet.com/exhibitions
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
Through December 16th, 7:00 pm Wednesdays, David Parr: Time Traveler, Artist in Residence Series, Chicago Magic Lounge, 5050 N. Clark Street, Chicago. $44-$50. FYI (312) 366-4500 or chicagomagiclounge.com.
October to December, dates TBA, Veteran Art Movement's 2026 Veteran Art Triennial and Summit presents RESISTING THE LONG WAR: WAR ABOLITION, Walls Turned Sideways, 2717 W. Madison, Chicago. FYI https://wallsturnedsideways.org/
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 April 18th, Emma Stebbins: Carving Out History, Driehaus Museum, 50 E. Erie Street, Chicago. Adults $23, Seniors (65+) $17, Students (with valid I.D.) $13, Active-Duty Military & Children under 12 Free. FYI www.driehausmuseum.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:
October 13th, 6:30 pm ET, MANIA: The ABBA Tribute, Royal Oak Music Theatre, 318 W 4th Street, Royal Oak, MI. FYI www.axs.com
Now Playing in Wisconsin:
October 16th, 8:00 pm, "Weird Al" Yankovich: Bigger and Weirder 2026 Tour, Resch Center, 820 Armed Forces Drive, Green Bay, WI. FYI www.ticketstar.evenue.net
October 17th, 8:00 pm, "Weird Al" Yankovich: Bigger and Weirder 2026 Tour, Fiserv Forum, 1111 N Vel R. Phillips Ave, Milwaukee, WI Tickets start at $51. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
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