Entertainment This Week
Now Playing in Indiana:
May 21st, 5:00 - 8:00 pm ET, Genealogy for Night Owls, Indiana State Library, 315 W Ohio St, Indianapolis, IN. Free. Register at https://isl.libcal.com/event/16558630
May 21st, 6:00 pm, CRAFTED: AN ARTISAN WORKSHOP SERIES: Cocktail Creation with Journeyman's Mixologist, Natisha W, Journeyman Distillery at The American Factory, 258 South Campbell Street, Valparaiso. $65. FYI https://crafted-valparaiso-26-cocktail-workshop.tripleseattickets.com/registration/select
May 22nd, 6:45 pm, Gary SouthShore RailCats Home Opener, SteelYard, 1 Stadium Plaza Gary. FYI www.railcatsbaseball.com
May 22nd, 7:00 pm, Too Fighters (Foo Fighters Tribute) w/ My Sacrifice (Creed) & Blurry (Puddle of Mudd), Hobart Art Theatre, 230 Main Street, Hobart. $19.51. FYI www.ticketweb.com
May 22nd, 7:30 pm, Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra 84th Season & Maestro Kirk Muspratt's 25th Anniversary Season. The Music of Tina Turner with singers LaKisha Jones, Nova Y. Payton, and Armando Imagines. Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older. $49-$89 for the 4 concert season. FYI (219) 836-0525 or www.NISOrchestra.org.
May 22nd, 9:00 pm, DJ Arttyf, 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 22nd, 9:00 pm, Anthem, 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 23rd, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation, Cricut - HTV Iron-on Designs, Instructor Anitra Staley. Lions Club Social Center, 8751 Lions Club Dr, Munster. $35. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org
May 23rd, 2:30 pm ET, Wabash & Erie Canal Nature Walk: Canal Park and Delphi Bayou, Guide David McCain, Interpretive Center, Wabash & Erie Canal Park, 1030 N. Washington Street, Delphi, IN. Free. FYI https://wabashanderiecanal.org/
May 23rd, Doors open at 7:00 pm, Foghat and Nazareth, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. All reserved seating. 21 and older. Tickets start at $44.45. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
May 23rd, 9:00 pm, DJ Cliqs, 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 23rd, 9:00 pm, Crazy Hearse, 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 23rd, 10:00 pm, Second Hand News, 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/
Ongoing Exhibits/Events
**** 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 May 27th, Currey Gallery Spring Exhibition featuring Kim Pruitt, Alex Ann Allen, and Amy Beth Geerling Payne (“Supah”). South Bend Civic Theatre, 403 N Main Street, South Bend. FYI www.sbct.org
Through June 5th, A Shared Territory in Imagination: Three Artists in Abstract, Matthew Kowalski, Patty Roberts & Wes Thorn, Marshall J. Gardner Center for the Arts, 540 S. Lake St., Gary, FYI (219) 885-9114 or www.millerbeacharts.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.
Through June 15th, Tuesday, 10:00 - 11:05 am, Munster Parks & Recreation, Wellness Initiative for Senior Education Seminar, Sponsored by Geminus. Lions Club Social Center, 8751 Lions Club Dr, Munster. Free. Preregister at (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org
Now Playing in Illinois
May 18th, 7:30 pm, Auditorium Philms Presents Rocky - 50th Anniversary - In Concert with Chicago Philharmonic, Auditorium Theater, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
May 19th, 6:00 pm, RADIATE, Creatiive Workshop & sign-in, 7;00 pm, Open Mic, Collaboraction House of Belonging, Kimball Art Center, 1757 N. Kimball, Chicago. Free. FYI collaboraction.org
May 19th, 6:00 & 8:00 pm, “Giordano on Giordano” Ruth Page Center for the Arts 1016 N. Dearborn St., Chicago. Tickets on sale at a later date. FYI www.giordanodance.org.
May 19th, 7:00 pm, Cradle of Filth w/ Suffocation, Ghost Bath, Cultus Black, Bottom Lounge, 1375 W. Lake Street, Chicago. 17 & over. $49.38. FYI www.ticketsweb.com
May 19th, 7:30 pm, SOLD OUT, Yebba, Metro Chicago, 3730 N. Clark St., Chicago. www.etix.com
May 19th & 20th, 7:30 pm, Joe Jackson, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
May 20th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Chet Faker, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. 18 & older. FYI www.axs.com
May 21st, 6:30 pm, QRock & Forge Live Present Powerman 5000 w/ 12 Stones, Makes My Blood Dance, The Waterfall King, The Forge, 22 W. Cass St., Joliet. $33.20-$61.25. FYI www.ticketweb.com
May 21st, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Clara La San - Chosen Silences Tour 2026, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
May 21st, 7:30 pm, Jam & SPKRBX Present Concrete Boys: It's Us - Vol. 2 Tour, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
May 22nd, 8:00 pm, Hot Like Mars, Garcia's Chicago, 1001 W. Washington, Chicago. 21 & over. $27.85. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
May 23rd & 24th, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, Randolph Street Market Festival, 1341 W. Randolph, Chicago. General Admission $14.00. FYI https://randolphstreetmarket.com/event/randolph-street-market-festival-may-2026/
May 23rd & 24th, Doors open at 11:00 am, Warm Love Cool Dreams - The Jesus & Mary Chain, Tortoise, Smerz & more. Salt Shed Outdoors, 1357 N. Elston, Chicago. $66, 2-day pass $122. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
May 23rd, 7:30 pm, Chicago Fire FC Summer Concert Series presented by Café Bustelo. Lupe Fiasco headlines concert following the Fire’s match against Toronto FC. Soldier Field, 1410 Special Olympics Drive, Chicago. Tickets start at $27. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
May 23rd, 7:30 pm, May 24th, 3:00 pm, Music of Remembrance Opera Commission, The Dialogue of Memories, Music of Remembrance, Studebaker Theatre, Fine Arts Building, 410 S. Michigan, Chicago. FYI https://musicofremembrance.org/show-details/memorieschi
May 23rd, 9:00 pm, Jam Presents 1D Night, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
May 24th, 6:00 pm, Jam Presents Revolver Presents: Thornhill: The Mercia Tour with 156/Silence, Fox Lake & Vianova, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
May 24th, 7:00 pm, Anthem w/ post-show fireworks, “Rockin’ in the Park” free summer concert series, Parkway Bank Park entertainment district, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont. Free. FYI ParkwayBankPark.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 May 23rd, Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble presents the Premiere of Architecture of Memory, Ebenezer Lutheran Church, 1650 W. Foster Ave., Chicago. FYI www.danztheatre.org
Through July 5th, Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue, EXP Rosemont, 9900 Berwyn Ave., Rosemont. Tickets start at $28. FYI www.minecraftexperience.com.
Through July 18th, Free and Independent: The Declaration of Independence and the Words That Made the United States, Newberry Library, 60 West Walton Street, Chicago. Free. FYI https://www.newberry.org/calendar/exhibitions
Through September 13th, Ink & Outrage: 18th Century Satirical Prints in London & Dublin, Driehaus Museum, 50 E. Erie Street, Chicago. $23 Adults, $18 Seniors, Students (with ID) $13. Children 12 & under, Active Military (with ID), Museum Members Free. FYI driehausmuseum.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 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.
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Now Playing Elsewhere:
May 20th, 7:30 pm PT. Music of Remembrance Opera Commission, The Dialogue of Memories, Music of Remembrance, Presidio Theatre, 99 Moraga Avenue, San Francisco, CA. FYI https://musicofremembrance.org/show-details/memoriess
May 24th, 7:00 pm ET, Alter Bridge: What Lies Within Tour, Hard Rock Event Center, Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa, 5223 North Orient Road, Tampa, FL. 21 & over. Tickets start at $60. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
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