Entertainment This Week
Now Playing in Indiana:
**** April 8th, 5:00 - 6:30 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation, The Collective Canvas: Reflections in the Rain, Instructor Lauren Theil. Lions Club Social Center, 8751 Lions Club Dr, Munster. Age 6-Adult. $30. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org
April 10th, 5:00 - 7:00 pm, Shirley Heinz Land Trust Spring Phenology Hike @ Meadowbrook, Meadowbrook Nature Preserve, 109 W. 700 N, Valparaiso. Free, but limited to 10. Reservation required. FYI https://heinzetrust.org/event/spring-phenology-hike-meadowbrook-pavilion/?blm_aid=287094813
April 10th, 7:30 pm, The Petty Kings: A Tribute to Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Theatre at the Center, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. $40. FYI (219) 836-3255 ext. 1 or www.theatreatthecenter.com
April 10th, 9:00 pm, DJ LyteBrite, Council Oak Bar Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older. Free. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
April 10th, 9:00 pm, Disco Circus, Hard Rock Café Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older. Free. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
April 11th, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm, Shirley Heinz Land Trust Water Quality Monitoring Training @ Meadowbrook, Meadowbrook Nature Preserve, 109 W. 700 N, Valparaiso. The water monitoring season will run from May to October. Adults over 18 years old, and children over 15 years old with an adult present, may participate. Register at https://heinzetrust.org/event/2026-wq-training/?blm_aid=287094813
April 11th, 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 www.ticketmaster.com.
April 11th, 9:00 pm, Crazy Train, Hard Rock Café Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older. Free. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
Ongoing Exhibits/Events
Through April 24th, Roman Villarreal - The Gift of Shaping Works in Painting and Sculpture, Marshall J. Gardner Art Center, 540 S. Lake Street, (Miller Beach) Gary. FYI www.millerbeacharts.org
**** 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
**** April 9th 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
April 8th, 7:00 pm, Ryan Caraveo: Forever Foggy Tour, Bottom Lounge, 1375 W. Lake Street, Chicago. $32.39-$135.90. FYI www.ticketweb.com
April 8th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Jombriel, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
April 8th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Krooked Kings, Lincoln Hall, 2424 N. Lincoln, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
April 8th, 8:00 pm, Dirty Three, Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport, Chicago. 17 & over. $58.68. FYI www.ticketweb.com
April 8th 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
April 9th, 7:00 pm, Riot Fest Presents: Microwave, Salt Shed Indoors, 1357 N. Elston, Chicago. Tickets start at $50. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
April 9th, 7:30 pm, Grand Slam/S2BN & The Auditorium Present Bat Out of Hell - The Musical, The Auditorium, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
April 9th, 7:30 pm, Jam & Outback Present Are You Garbage: Back on the Block Tour, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
April 10th, 6:00 pm, Digital Stars @ MIKU EXPO 2026 in Chicago, Chop Shop, 2033 W. North Avenue, Chicago. $48.88. FYI www.dice.fm
April 10th, 6:00 - 9:00 pm, Performance: World Premiere of Brendan Fernandes: Score for the Murphy Auditorium, Driehaus Museum, 50 E. Erie Street, Chicago. Free with museum admission. FYI driehausmuseum.org
April 10th, 7:00 pm, Jam Presents Ruslan KD "Godly Ambition Tour" Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
April 10th, 7:00 pm, April 11th, 2:00 pm, Mary Poppins in Concert, Lyric Opera, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago. FYI lyricopera.org.
April 10th, 7:15 pm, Mohanad Elshieky,The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. $22-$40. FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com.
April 10th & 11th, 7:30 pm, Season 63 "Ignite the Soul" Giordano Dance Chicago, Harris Theater for Music & Dance, 205 E. Randolph, Chicago. $46.80-$117.30. FYI www.harristheaterchicago.org.
April 10th, 7:30 pm, RAYE - This Tour May Contain New Music with special guests Absolutely and Amma, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. Tickets start at $72. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
April 10th, 8:00 pm, Chelsea Handler: The High and Mighty Tour, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $51. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
April 10th, 8:00 pm, Jake Worthington - Intent to Tonk with Julianna Rankin, Joe's on Weed Street, 940 W. Weed Street, Chicago. 21 & over. $20.34. FYI www.ticketweb.com
April 10th, 8:30 pm, Riot Fest Presents Together Pangea & The Red Pears, Bottom Lounge, 1375 W. Lake St., Chicago. 17 & over. $34.96. FYI www.ticketweb.com
April 10th, 10:00 pm, Kaivon, Outset, 1675 N. Elston, Chicago. Tickets start at $20. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
April 11th, 5:00 pm, Jeff Dunham: Artificial Intelligence, Bank of Springfield Center, Convention Center Plaza #1, Springfield, IL FYI www.ticketmaster.com
April 11th, 6:00 pm, Hunter Hayes: The Evergreen Tour, House of Blues Chicago, 329 N. Dearborn, Chicago. Tickets start at $39. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
April 11th, 7:00 pm, April 12th, 2:30 pm, Ruth Page Center & Temple Sholom of Chicago present Concentration, Arne Weingart’s theatrical adaptation of his poetry written in the voice of a World War II death camp prisoner. Ruth Page Center for the Arts, 1016 N. Dearborn, Chicago. $18-$36. FYI Concentration26.eventbrite.com.
April 11th, 7:00 pm, Ballet Folklorico Xochitl, Studebaker Theater in the Fine Arts Building, 410 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago. FYI https://www.fineartsbuilding.com/events/sembrando-flores/
April 11th, 7:00 pm, Dustin Ybarra, Chicago Improv, 5 Woodfield Mall K120B, Schaumburg. 21 & over. $29.49. FYI www.ticketweb.com
April 11th, 7:15 & 9:30 pm, Sugar Sammy, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. $25-$55. FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com.
April 11th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Snail Mail with Avalon Emerson & the Charm, Sharp Pins, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
April 11th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents The Fab Faux: The Incredible Hodgepodge Show, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
April 11th, 7:30 pm, The Fab Four: Tribute to the Beatles' "HELP!" and the Hits, Coronado Theatre, 314 N. Main Street, Rockford. Tickets start at $41. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
April 11th, 7:30 pm, April 12th, 3:00 pm, Harp of Ages and Pictures at an Exhibition, Guest Harpist Nichole Young, New Philharmonic with Conductor Kirk Muspratt. McAninch Arts Center’s Belushi Performance Hall, College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. Subscriptions on sale now; individual tickets go on sale summer 2025. $60. FYI www.AtTheMAC.org.
April 11th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Goldford: Space of the Heart Tour, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
April 11th, 8:00 pm, BoDeans: 40th Anniversary Tour 2026 - Love, Hope, Sex, Dreams, Good Things, Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena, Aurora. $29.50-$69.50. FYI (630) 896-6666 or ParamountAurora.com
April 12th, 6:00 pm, Taylor Dayne, Joe's Live Rosemont, 5441 Park Place, Rosemont. 21 & over. $60.02-$168.92. FYI www.ticketweb.com
April 12th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents An Evening with KUN, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
April 12th & 13th, 8:00 pm, Mammoth Presents Hatsuni Miku: EXPO - 2025 North America, The Auditorium, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
April 13th, 6:30 pm, Lookingglass Prism hosted by Lookinggglass Artistic Director Kasey Foster, features Chicago’s 2nd Ward Alderman Brian Hopkins, Composer Tomás Gueglio, Collaboraction CEO & Queen of House Music Darlene Jackson and special special performances by Dalia Chin, Constance Volk, and members of the Lookingglass Ensemble. Lookingglass bar/café space at 163 E Pearson Street (at Michigan Avenue), Chicago. Pay-what-you-can. FYI https://purchase.lookingglasstheatre.org/ChooseSeats/56001?_ga=2.2623865...
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 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 May 2nd, International Jazz Day, Month-long series of concerts, education programs & community events leading up to an All-Star Global Concert on April 30th, broadcast live worldwide from the Lyric Opera of Chicago.
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 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:
April 9th, 7:00 pm ET, Hunter Hayes: The Evergreen Tour, St. Andrew's Hall, 431 E. Congress Street, Detroit, MI Tickets start at $48. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
April 11th & 12th, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm ET, Spring Artisan Market, Journeyman Distillery at the Featherbone Factory, 109 Generations Drive, Three Oaks MI. Free. FYI https://www.journeyman.com/events/spring-artisan-market-three-oaks-26/?m...
Now Playing in Wisconsin:
Now Playing Elsewhere:
April 8th & 9th, 7:30 pm ET, Canadian Premiere, THE ELEMENTS, Joshua Bell Concerto, Spring 2026 Tour, National Arts Centre Orchestra, Conductor: Alexander She, ley, Southam Hall, 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, Canada. FYI https://nac-cna.ca/en/event/38412
Through April 29th, House Premiere, INNOCENCE, Metropolitan Opera, Conductor: Susanna Mälkki, with Miles Mykkanen. Metropolitan Opera, Lincoln Center, New York, NY. FYI https://www.metopera.org/season/2025-26-season/innocence/
Now Playing Internationally: