Entertainment This Week
Now Playing in Indiana:
August 3rd, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, Chesterton Art Fair, Dogwood Park, 1486 S 23rd St, Chesterton. Free. FYI (219) 926-4711 or www.chestertonart.org/chesterton-art-fair
August 3rd, 2nd Annual South Shore Bass Open, Hammond Marina, 701 Casino Center Drive, Hammond. Teams will be fishing the Indiana and Illinois stretches of Lake Michigan and its tributaries in pursuit of trophy smallmouth and largemouth bass. August 1st, Mandatory pre-tournament meeting & hospitality reception, Horseshoe Casino, 777 Casino Center Drive, Hammond. $450 per team through July 28, 2025. CalSag and Big Lake Bass Members get an additional $50 off per team entry. southshorebass.com
August 3rd, 5:00 pm, Hometown Jams: Priscilla Block, Northwest Health Amphitheatre at Central Park Plaza, 68 Lafayette Street, Valparaiso. Tickets start at $26. FYI ww.ticketmaster.com
August 3rd, 6:30 -8:00 pm, Wildwood Country, All-American Country Style Band, Peoples Bank Summer Concert Series, Munster Town Hall, 1005 Ridge Road, Munster. Concessions provided by The Munster Historical Society. Free admission & parking. Inclement Weather Location: Southside Christian Church, Door #6, 1000 Broadmoor Ave., Munster. Weather Hot Line (219) 836-6927, updates 30 minutes prior to start time.
August 3rd, 7:30 - 11:00 pm, Robert Jon and the Wreck, The Art Theater, 230 Main Street, Hobart. $30-$250. FYI https://brickartlive.com/events/list/
**** August 4th, all day, National Park Fee Free Day, Indiana Dunes National Park & more. FYI https://give.nationalparks.org/site/DocServer/01_25_NPF_Fee_Free_Days.pdf?docID=581
Ongoing Exhibits/Events
Through August 13th, M/W 9:00 - 11:00 am, A Matter of Balance, Active Adult, Munster Parks & Recreation. Lions Club Social Center, 8751 Lions Club Drive, Munster. Fall prevention program, instructed by Linda Curley of Purdue Extension. Ages 18 & over. Free. Pre-register at (219) 836-7275.
**** Through August 14th, T/TH 5:00 - 6:00 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation, Art History in Color, Munster Town Hall, Staff Lounge, 1005 Ridge Road, Munster. Fee: $85, Residents $80. Ages 5 - 12. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org.
Through August 14th, Thurs 5:00 - 5:50 pm, Cardio Drumming, Active Adult, Munster Parks & Recreation. Southside Christian Church Gym, Door 3, 1000 Broadmoor Ave., Munster. High energy, low impact group fitness class. Use sticks, balls and buckets to knock out stress. 18 & over. $85, R $75. Pre-register at (219) 836-7275.
Through August 15th, Fri 10:00 - 11:00 am, Creative Writing, Instructor, Tina Christner. Lions Club Social Center, 8751 Lions Club Drive, Munster. Fee: $105. Age 18 & older. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org
Through August 23rd, Woven Worlds: Fiber as Medium, Thread as Language, South Shore Arts, Main Gallery, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. Free. FYI (219) 836-1839 or www.southshoreartsonline.org
Through August 30th, Sound the Alarm: Works by Juan Carlos Rodriguez, South Shore Arts, Atrium Gallery, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. Free. FYI (219) 836-1839 or www.southshoreartsonline.org
Through September 13th, The Underground Region Artists Group Exhibition, South Shore Arts, Substation No. 9, 435 Fayette Street, Hammond. Free. FYI FYI (219) 836-1839 or www.southshoreartsonline.org
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
Now Playing in Illinois
August 3rd, 7:15 pm, StraightioLab, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. $22-$40. FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com
August 3rd, 6:00 - 8:00 pm, New Philharmonic Concert, Lakeside Pavilion, McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Boulevard, Glen Ellyn. Free, exhibition ticket additional cost. FYI https://atthemac.org/events/new-philharmonic-concert/
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 August 3rd, Lollapalooza 2025, Grant Park, Chicago. Limited one-day tickets remaining. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
Through August 10th, Sundays,10:00 - 11:00 am, Rosemont Health & Fitness presents Yoga in the Park, Parkway Bank Park's great lawn, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont. Free. Advance registration required at ParkwayBankPark.com
Through August 11th, Mondays, 6:00 - 7:00 pm, Rosemont Health & Fitness presents Zumba in the Park, Parkway Bank Park's great lawn, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont. Free. Advance registration required at ParkwayBankPark.com
Through August 13th, Wednesdays,6:30 - 7:30 pm, PowHerHouse fitness team presents PowHerHouse classes, Parkway Bank Park's great lawn, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont. Free. Advance registration required at ParkwayBankPark.com
Through August 21st, 7:00 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 August 24th, City Cruises Live, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. Enjoy a special occasion brunch, lunch, or dinner cruise with fresh chef-prepared plated or buffet meals, live DJ entertainment, dancing, rooftop games, and amazing Chicago skyline views. FYI https://www.cityexperiences.com/city-cruises/live/chicago/
Through August 26th, Tuesdays, 6:00 pm, Cardio-centric fusion of Zumba and Jazzercise; 7:30 pm Yoga, Pier Fitness: Rush Hour Workouts and Sunset Yoga, City Stage, Polk Bros Park, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. Free. FYI navypier.org.
Through August 28th, Thursdays 6:30 - 8:30 pm, Trivia on the Lake! Beer Garden, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. In partnership with Whaddyaknow? Free Pub Trivia. Free. FYI navypier.org.
Through August 29th, Thursdays & Fridays 5:00 - 9:00 pm, Skyline Sessions, Ferrara Candy Wave Wall Stage, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. Among featured solo and ensemble artists are Partywatcher, Lydia Cash, Fuego de Cumbia, MER’s Music Showcase, Jamiah Rogers, and Meg & The Wheelers. FYI navypier.org.
Through August 30th, Saturdays, Wave Wall Wax, Ferrara Candy Wave Wall Stage, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. Wave Wall Wax brings the city’s top DJs to the Ferrara Candy Wave Wall Stage. Free. FYI navypier.org.
Through August 30th, Wednesdays 9:00 pm, Saturdays 10 :00 (Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend, Free Fireworks! Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. Free. FYI navypier.org.
Through September 1st, 9:00 am - 7:00 pm, Wonder Woods Mini Golf, The Morton Arboretum, 4100 IL-53, Lisle, IL. General admission including Vivid Creatures starts at $16.95 for tickets purchased in advance online. FYI mortonarb.org.
Through September 1st, 9:00 am - 7:00 pm weekends, Vivid Creations Art Workshop, The Morton Arboretum Children's Garden, 4100 IL-53, Lisle, IL. General admission including Vivid Creatures starts at $16.95 for tickets purchased in advance online. FYI mortonarb.org.
Through September 1st, every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, plus Memorial Day and Labor Day Mondays, Live On The Lake! Beer Garden, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. Navy Pier’s free weekend music series features Chicago’s best bands. Free. FYI navypier.org.
Through Labor Day Weekend, 9:00 am - 7:00 pm, Vivid Creatures: Colorful Sculptures as Tall as Trees, The Morton Arboretum, 4100 IL-53, Lisle, IL. General admission including Vivid Creatures starts at $16.95 for tickets purchased in advance online. FYI mortonarb.org.
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.
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 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 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:
August 3rd, 7:30 pm, Cyndi Lauper: Girls Just Want to Have Fun Farewell Tour, American Family Insurance Amphitheatre, Henry Maier Festival Park, 100 N Harbor Dr, Milwaukee, WI FYI www.ticketmaster.com
Now Playing Elsewhere:
August 3rd 8:00 pm ET, David Lee Roth, Seminole Hard Rock Tampa, 5223 North Orient Road, Tampa, FL. Tickets start at $130. FYI https://casino.hardrock.com/tampa/events/david-lee-roth?cid=cc029_redlin...