Entertainment This Week
Now Playing in Indiana:
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
**** February 11th, 5:00 - 6:30 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation, The Collective Canvas: Hearts in Bloom, Instructor Lauren Theil. Lions Club Social Center, 8751 Lions Club Dr, Munster. Age 6-Adult. $30. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org
February 12th, 10:45 am - 3:00 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation, Be Mine BINGO, Happy Valentine's Day Keen-Agers! Sponsored by Oak Street Health. Lions Club Social Center, 8751 Lions Club Dr, Munster. $8. KA $5. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org
February 13th, 6:00 - 9:00 pm, Art Barn's 2nd annual Trivia Night Fundraiser, Art, Hearts, & Smarts: A Valentine’s Trivia Night. Peddlers Pizza Pub, 5 Lincolnway, Valparaiso. 21 & over. Tickets are available at https://www.artbarnschool.org/trivia-night,
February 13th, 7:00 pm, Lakeshore Community Concerts present Midatlantic Men, Highland High School Auditorium, 9135 Erie Street, Highland. FYI www.lakeshoreconcerts.org.
February 13th, 9:00 pm, DJ All Owt, 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 13th, 9:00 pm, Nawty, 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 14th, 3:00 pm ET, Nate Bargatz: Big Dumb Eyes World Tour, Gainbridge Fieldhouse, 125 S. Pennsylvania Street, Indianapolis, IN FYI www.ticketmaster.com
February 14th, 3:00 - 11:00 pm, Valentine's Day at Rosebud, Redbud Steakhouse Centennial Village, 9601 Calumet Avenue, Munster. Make your reservations early, space is limited. FYI www.rosebudsteak.com
February 14th, Doors open at 6:00 pm, Valentine’s Soul Jam Featuring: The Whispers & Deniece Williams, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. All reserved seating. 21 and older. Tickets start at $63.40. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
February 14th, 9:00 pm, DJ Nasty Boy Noel, 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 14th, 9:00 pm, Rico!, 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 15th, 2:30 pm, Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra Spotlight Series: Stories with the Maestro (Kirk Muspratt), Theatre at the Center, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. $30. FYI (219) 836-0525 or www.NISOrchestra.org.
February 15th, Doors open at 6:00 pm, A Night With Musiq Soulchild and special guest Ro James, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. All reserved seating. 21 and older. Tickets start at $86.60. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
February 15th, 7:00 pm, Dan Navarro, Chicago Street Theatre, 154 Chicago Street, Valparaiso. FYI https://chicagostreet.ludus.com/index.php
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 February 28th, Hope for a New Season: Duneland Photography Club Exhibition. Chesterton Art Center, 115 S. 4th Street, Chesterton. Free. FYI (219) 926-4711 or www.ChestertonArt.org
Through February 28th, Chesterton Art Center presents Emerging Artists Society: Stories. Christopher Center Library, Valparaiso University, 1410 Chapel Dr., Valparaiso. FYI (219) 926-4711 or www.ChestertonArt.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
Through March 15th, Colors of Culture: A Celebration of Black Creativity a youth-led Black History Month art exhibit spotlighting the voice and vision of young artists ages 13–24. Marshall J. Gardner Art Center, 540 S. Lake Street, (Miller Beach) Gary. FYI www.millerbeacharts.org
February 13th through March 16th, Chesterton Art Center presents In Conversation: The Annual Teen Arts Group Exhibition. Red Cup Café, 117 Broadway Ave, Chesterton. FYI (219) 926-4711 or www.ChestertonArt.org
Through March 31st, Chesterton Art Center presents Dorothy Graden: Connection. Westchester Public Library, Thomas Branch, 200 W. Indiana Ave, Chesterton. Free. FYI (219) 926-4711 or www.ChestertonArt.org
Now Playing in Illinois
February 11th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Opeth: The Last Will and Testament - North America Tour Pt. 2 / with Katatonia. Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
February 11th, 8:00 pm, SPKRBX & Jam Present Berner, Avondale Music Hall, 3336 N. Milwaukee, Chicago. 18 & over. $38.50, Meet & Greet $96.50. FYI https://wl.eventim.us/event/berner/
February 12th, 8:00 pm, Jam Productions Presents Kanii, Subterranean, Upstairs, 2011 W. North Ave., Chicago. 17 & over. $33.18. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
February 13th, 7:00 pm, Titanic: Live in Concert with the Chicago Philharmonic, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. Tickets start at $67. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
February 13th, 7:00 & 10:00 pm, Jam Presents UpDating, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
February 13th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Motion City Soundtrack & Say Anything: Winter Tour 2026, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
February 13th, 7:30 pm, Camerata Chicago presents Valentine's Romance with world-class violinist Yi-Jia Susanne Hou, Studebaker Theatre, 410 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago. $55-$70.50. FYI https://tickets.fineartsbuilding.com/fineartsbuilding/website/ChooseSeat...
February 13th, 7:30 pm, Three American Troubadours, 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 13th & 14th, 7:30 pm, Chicago City Opera presents Cendrillon – or Cinderella, The CheckOut 4116 N Clark St., Chicago. $30-$40. FYI thecheckout.org.
February 13th & 14th, 7:30 pm, Fold by Isabella Limosnero with Max Lazarus, Indigo and Carmani Edwards, Steppenwolf's LookOut Series Spring 2026 Season, Steppenwolf's 1700 Theater, 1700 N. Halsted, Chicago. $23. FYI (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org/lookout
February 13th, 8:00 pm (Just Added), February 14th, 5:00 pm; 8:00 pm SOLD OUT, February 15th, 8:00 pm SOLD OUT, Josh Johnson: The Flowers Tour, The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
February 14th, 12:30 & 7:30 pm, February 15th, 12:30 pm, Hot Wheels Monster Trucks™ Live Glow-N-Fire, Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson, Peoria. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
**** February 14th, 2:00 pm, Kids Meet the Music, featuring D-Composed String Ensemble, Harris Theatre for Music & Dance, 205 E. Randolph, Chicago. Children 4 - 11. Everyone MUST have a ticket, even children under 4. $5. FYI 312.334.7777 or harristheaterchicago.org
February 14th, 5:00 & 8:00 pm, The Second City: Laugh Harder Not Smarter - The Best of The Second City, 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, 7:00 pm, Valentine's Day Comedy Show, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. Tickets start at $93. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
February 14th, 7:00 pm, Jam & Outback Present Jessica Kirson, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
February 14th, 7:00 pm, SmoothChicago presents Two Big Shows for One Ticket, Motor City "The Motown Revue" & Shining Star's Tribute to Earth Wind & Fire, Loew's O'Hare Hotel, 5300 N. River Road, Rosemont. $59.95-$99.95. FYI https://smoothchicago.com/
February 14th, 7:00 - 11:00 pm, Pop's Presents Smile Empty Soul and Primer 55: Silhouettes & Mayhem Tour, Pop's Concert Venue, 1402 Mississippi Ave., Sauget, IL. $33.61-$63.74. FYI www.ticketweb.com
February 14th, 8:00 pm, George Lopez, Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee Street, Waukegan. Tickets start at $60. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
February 14th, 9:00 pm, Valentine's Day Themed Fireworks, Lake Stage in Polk Bros Park, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. Free. FYI NavyPier.org.
February 15th, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce Wicker Park's Indoor Farmers Market, Royal Palms Shuffleboard Club, 1750 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. For a full list of vendors & activities, visit WickerParkBucktown.com/FarmersMarket
February 15th, 3:00 pm, The Rat Pack, The Center for Performing Arts, Governors State University, 1 University Drive, University Park. FYI https://www.govst.edu/cpa-events/
**** February 15th, 4:00 pm, Gabby's Dollhouse Live! Presented by Walmart, Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. Tickets start at $39. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
February 15th, 7:30 pm, YFN Lucci - ALREADY LEGEND, the 2025 Tour, Salt Shed Indoors, 1357 N. Elston, Chicago. Tickets start at $82. 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 11th through 15th, Truluck's Valentine’s Day menu highlights a ‘Love of Lobster’ Truluck's Ocean's Finest Seafood & Crab, 9860 Berwyn Avenue, Rosemont. FYI https://trulucks.com/locations/rosemont-illinois/.
February 12th through 15th, Disney on Ice presents Jump In! United Center, 1901 W. Madison, Chicago. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
Through February 16th, Chicago Auto Show 2026, McCormick Place, 2301 S. Martin Luther King Drive, Chicago. FYI ChicagoAutoShow.com
Through February 16th, 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.
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:
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Now Playing Elsewhere:
February 11th, 8:00 pm ET, Mitchell Tenpenny, Seminole Hard Rock Tampa, 5223 North Orient Road, Tampa, FL. 21 & over. Tickets start at $60. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
February 14th, 7:30 pm ET, February 15th, 2:30 pm ET, INTELLIGENCE, Virginia Opera, Center for the Arts at George Mason University, 4373 Mason Pond Drive, Fairfax, VA. FYI https://vaopera.org/subscriptions
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
Now Playing Internationally: