Entertainment This Week

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October 20th, 7:00 pm, Hocus Pocus (1993), Classic Movie Mondays, Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd, Aurora. $1 at the door.  FYI (630) 896-6666 or https://paramountaurora.com

October 20th, 7:30 pm, Adam Sandler: You're My Best Friend, United Center, 1901 W. Madison, Chicago. FYI www.ticketmaster.com

October 20th, 7:30 pm, DuPage Community Concert Band, Belushi Performance Hall, McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Boulevard, Glen Ellyn. $9. FYI https://atthemac.org/

October 20th, 7:30 pm ET, Mumford & Sons - 2025 Tour, Little Caesars Arena, 2645 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

October 20th, 8:00 pm, Jam & Emporium Present The Dollop - The Dollop Podcast Live, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com

**** October 21st, 10:00 am & 12:00 pm, Arts in Education, La Maleta De Maebelle, The Center for Performing Arts, Governors State University, 1 University Drive, University Park.  Grades K-6.  $9.FYI https://www.govst.edu/cpa-events/

October 21st, 7:00 pm, TRP. Presents Tasha Cobb Leonard: The Whole and Free Tour w/ Naomi Raine | Dr. Jackie Greene | Kobe Campbell, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com 

October 21st, 7:00 pm, Los Fabulosos Cadillacs with Santiago Motorizado, Salt Shed Indoors, 1357 N. Elston, Chicago. Tickets start at $85. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

October 21st, 7:00 pm, "Stars for Sara" Benefit Concert to Honor Late Sara Janz and Support Memorial Scholarship Fund. Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner Street, Des Plaines. FYI www.oshows.com 

October 21st, 7:30 pm, Tate McRae - Miss Possessive Tour, United Center 1901 W. Madison, Chicago. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

October 21st, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Petey USA - We've Got the Yips Tour / With Special Guest Alex Cameron, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com

October 21st, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents BØRNS - Decade of Dopamine Tour, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. 17 & over. FYI www.axs.com

October 21st, 8:00 pm, SPKRBX & Jam Presents Tee Grizzly, Avondale Music Hall, 3336 N. Milwaukee, Chicago. $33.50. FYI https://wl.eventim.us/event/tee-grizzley/651786?afflky=AvondaleMusicHall

October 22nd, 5:30 - 8:30 pm, The American Journey Series & Cruise-In featuring Janus Motorcycles, Register your classic or custom ride for priority display parking—free, but limited. REGISTER HERE.  Journeyman Distillery at The American Factory, 258 South Campbell Street, Valparaiso. All ages. Free. FYI https://www.journeyman.com/events/american-journey-series-cruise-in-valparaiso-in/?mc_cid=394bbc132a&mc_eid=37f3a08cc7

**** October 22nd, 6:00 - 7:30 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation, BOO BAG BONANZA, Lions Club Social Center, 8751 Lions Club Drive, Munster. Ages 6 - 12.  $10 Resident, $12 Non-resident. FYI (219) 836-7275

October 22nd, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Kevin Roldan, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com 

October 22nd, 7:30 pm, Jensen McRae - The Praying For Your Downfall Tour, Metro Chicago, 3730 N. Clark Street, Chicago.  FYI www.etix.com

October 22nd, 7:30 pm, COD College Theater, Dance and Music presents COD Students Ensembles Concert, Belushi Performance Hall, McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Boulevard, Glen Ellyn. $9. FYI https://atthemac.org/

October 22nd, 7:30 pm, Mania: The ABBA Tribute, Barrymore Theatre, 2090 Atwood Ave, Madison, WI.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

October 22nd, 7:30 pm ET, Tate McRae - Miss Possessive Tour, Van Andel Arena, 130 Fulton Street W, Grand Rapids, MI FYI www.ticketmaster.com

October 22nd, 8:00 pm, Jam Productions Presents Henrik with Harrison Boe, Beat Kitchen, 2100 W. Belmont, Chicago. 17 & older. FYI https://wl.eventim.us/event/henrik/659179?afflky=BKBGManagementCo

October 23rd, 10:00 am, Behind the Scenes Tour of the MAC with Executive Director, Diana Martinez, MAC Playhouse Theatre, McAninch Arts Center (MAC), College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd, Glen Ellyn. Free. FYI (630) 942-4000 or www.AtTheMAC.org

October 23rd, 8:00 - 10:00 am, Opportunity Enterprises (OE) presents Celebration of Achievement, Avalon Manor, 3550 E. Lincoln Hwy (Rt. 30), Merrillville. $25. FYIm oppent.org/achieve

October 23rd, Doors open at 5:30 pm, Munster Junior Woman’s Club (MJWC) Quarter Auction Fundraiser, Cloister in the Woods, 1101 Park Drive, Munster. $35. For tickets or questions, please reach out to Alice at 219-629-1008

October 23rd, Doors open at 7:00 pm, Comedian Tom Segura, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. All reserved seating. 21 and older.  Tickets start at $79.50. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

October 23rd & 24th, 7:00 pm, Nate Bargatze: Big Dumb Eyes World Tour, United Center, 1901 W. Madison, Chicago.  Tickets start at $39. FYI www.ticketmaster.com

October 23rd, 7:15 pm, Nataly Aukar, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago.  $22-$40.  FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com

October 23rd, 7:30 pm, Live on Lake Street presents Surge Quartet, Marshall J. Gardner Center for the Arts, 540 S. Lake Street, Gary. Cash bar. $15 in advance or at the door. FYI millerbeacharts.org

October 23rd, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Joey Bada$$: DARK AURA TOUR / with Ab-Soul, Rapsody, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago.  17 & older. FYI www.axs.com 

October 23rd, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Juan Fernando Velasco - Julio Eterno, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

October 23rd, 7:30 pm, Mania: The ABBA Tribute, Coronado Theatre, 314 N Main St, Rockford, IL  Tickets start at $25.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

October 23rd, 7:30 pm, Stayin' Alive: One Night of the Bee Gees, Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago Street, Joliet.  Tickets start at $24.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

October 23rd, 7:30 pm, An Evening with Steve Poltz, SPACE, 1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston. $33.90 - $47.17 (includes fees and taxes). FYI www.ticketweb.com 

October 23rd, 7:30 pm, Jam Present Sir Chloe with Suzy Clue,  Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

October 23rd, 7:30 pm, Jesse Cook, George Van Dusen Theatre at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie. Tickets start at $59. FYI www.ticketmaster.com

October 23rd, 8:00 pm, SOLD OUT, The Beta Band, Metro Chicago, 3730 N. Clark St., Chicago.  18 & over.  FYI www.etix.com

October 23rd, 8:00 pm, Houseplant, Garcia's Chicago, 1001 W. Washington, Chicago. 21 & over. Tickets start at $20. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

October 23rd, 8:00 pm ET, Jorge Celedón, Seminole Hard Rock Tampa, 5223 North Orient Road, Tampa, FL.  21 & over. Tickets start at $65. FYI https://casino.hardrock.com/tampa/events/jorge-celedon?cid=cc029_entertainment_casino_jorge-celedon-1023_email_october-entertainment_get-tickets_10032025_marketing_-_-

October 23rd, 8:30 pm, FITZGERALDS Presents: CYRIL NEVILLE at FITZGERALDS Historic Nightclub, 6615 W Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. 21 & over. $50.65 (includes fees). FYI www.ticketweb.com 

October 23rd through 26th, BEETHOVEN SYMPHONY NO. 9, Cleveland Orchestra, Conductor: Franz Welser-Möst, with Tenor Miles Mykkanen, Severance Music Center, 11001 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH. FYI https://www.clevelandorchestra.com/attend/concerts-and-events/2526/severance/wk-04-beethoven/

October 24th, 6:00 pm, Harris Theater Presents Damon Lock's Black Monument Ensemble, Harris Theater for Music & Dance, 205 E. Randolph, Chicago. FYI https://www.harristheaterchicago.org/performance/damon-lockss-black-monu...

October 24th, 7:00 pm, All in Jest Trivia Night, Marshall J. Gardner Center for the Arts, 540 S. Lake Street, Gary. Cash bar. $10 at the door. FYI millerbeacharts.org

**** October 24th, 7:00 pm, TheaterWorksUSA Ada Twist: Scientist and Friends, Belushi Performance Hall, McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Boulevard, Glen Ellyn. $19-$24, Youth $17. FYI (630) (630) 942-4000 or https://atthemac.org/shows/

October 24th, 7:00 pm, Ela Minus, Outset, 1657 N. Elston, Chicago. $36.05. FYI www.ticketmaster.com

October 24th, 7:00 pm, Chico Bean, Chicago Improv, 5 Woodfield Mall K120B, Schaumburg, 21 & over. $46.19 - $65.73 (includes fees and taxes). FYI www.ticketweb.com 

October 24th, 7:00 & 9:30 pm, Jam Presents Anjelah Johnson-Reyes: The Family Reunion Tour, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. 18 & over.  FYI www.axs.com

October 24th & 25th, 7:15 & 9:30 pm, Kelsey Cook, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago.  $22-$40.  FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com

October 24th, 7:30 pm, Jam & SPKRBX Present Freddie Gibbs - Alfredo the Tour / with MAVI, Sven Wunder, MOVED to Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W. Lawrence, Chicago. All tickets purchased for Riviera Theatre honored. FYI www.axs.com 

October 24th, 7:30 pm, Collectiv & Jam Present Grateful Shred, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com

October 24th, 7:30 pm MDT, October 26th, 2:00 pm MDT, Dead Man Walking, University of Colorado Boulder Eklund Opera Program, Macky Auditorium Concert Hall, 1595 Pleasant Street, Boulder, CO.  FYI https://cupresents.org/performance/3283/cu-opera/dead-man-walking

October 24th, 8:00 pm, Penn & Teller: 50th Anniversary Tour, The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

October 24th, 25th (SOLD OUT) & 26th, 8:00 pm, MY MORNING JACKET "is" ON TOUR, Salt Shed Indoors,  1357 N. Elston, Chicago. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

October 24th, 9:00 pm, DJ All Owt, Council Oaks 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/

October 24th, 9:00 pm, Dancing Queen: An ABBA Tribute, 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/

October 25th, 12:00 - 6:00 pm, Slightly Spooky Saturday 2025, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago. Details TBA. Free. FYI https://navypier.org/slightly-spooky-saturday/

October 25th, Doors open at 7:00 pm, Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Evening, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. All reserved seating. 21 and older.  Tickets start at $58.50.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

October 25th, 7:00 pm, Ailey II, Belushi Performance Hall, McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Boulevard, Glen Ellyn. $58-$62. FYI (630) (630) 942-4000 or https://atthemac.org/shows/

October 25th, 7:30 pm, Arcy Drive with Mercury, Metro Chi2ago, 3730 N. Clark, Chicago.  $20-$85.  FYI www.etix.com

October 25th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Leisure - Welcome to the Mood Tour, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com

October 25th, 7:30 pm, Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood, Coronado Theatre, 314 N. Main Street, Rockford.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

October 25th, 7:30 pm ET, Who's Live Anyway, Clowes Memorial Hall, Butler University, 4602 Sunset Ave, Indianapolis, IN.  FYI www.ticketmaster.

October 25th, 8:00 pm, Ben Schwartz and Friends, The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago.  Tickets start at $58.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

October 25th, 8:00 pm, Brandy & Monica: The Boy Is Mine Tour, Wintrust Arena, 200 E. Cermak Road, Chicago. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

October 25th, 8:00 pm, Randy Rogers Band Live in Concert - EP Release Party with Cameron Allbright, Joe's on Weed Street, 940 W. Weed Street, Chicago. 21 & over. $36.63 (includes fees and taxes). FYI www.ticketweb.com 

October 25th, 8:00 pm, SPKRBX & Jam Present Skrilla, Avondale Music Hall, 3336 N. Milwaukee, Chicago. $32.12. FYI https://wl.eventim.us/event/skrilla/

October 25th, 8:00 pm, Frank Caliendo, Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd, Aurora.  $55-$65.  FYI (630) 896-6666 or www.paramountaurora.com.

October 25th, 8:00 pm, The Rocky Horror Picture Show with Live Shadow Cast, The Center for Performing Arts, Governors State University, 1 University Drive, University Park. FYI https://www.govst.edu/cpa-events/

October 25th, 9:00 pm, DJ Slash, Council Oaks 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/

October 25th, 9:00 pm, The 1985, 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/

October 25th, 10:00 pm - 2:00 am, Haunted Heights at Offshore Rooftop, Navy Pier, 1000 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago. FYI https://navypier.org/events/haunted-heights-at-offshore-rooftop/

October 25th, 10:00 pm ET, Monster's Ball featuring BUNT, Hard Rock Cafe, Seminole Hard Rock Tampa, 5223 North Orient Road, Tampa, FL.  21 & over. FYI https://casino.hardrock.com/tampa/events/monsters-ball?cid=cc029_entertainment_entertainment_monster%27s-ball-featuring-bunt-1025_email_september-entertainment_get-tickets_9052025_marketing_-_-

October 26th, 1:00 - 3:00 pm, Artist Panel Discussion, Vanishing Point, exhibit centered around the unique biodiversity of Indiana, Art Barn School of Art, 659 N. 400 E, Valparaiso. Free. FYI www.artbarnschool.org.

**** October 26th, 1:00 - 3:00 pm, Trunk n' Treat, St. Paul's Lutheran, South Parking Lot (Door K if raining), 8601 Harrison Street, Munster. Free. FYI www.stplmunster.com 

October 26th, 3:00 pm, Orion Ensemble Concert 1, Haydn string quartet to be announced; Philip Glass’ Quartet Satz (2017); and Arthur Bliss’ Quintet for Clarinet and Strings, Op. 50 (1931) with Guests, violist, Stephen Boe & violinist, Mathias Tacke. New England Congregational Church, 406 W. Galena Boulevard, Aurora. $30, Seniors (65+) $25, Students (13+) $15; children (12 & under) free. FYI (630) 628-9591 or orionensemble.org.

October 26th, 3:00 pm PT, Witness to Courage: West Coast premiere of JAKE HEGGIE’s Crossing Borders, Music of Remembrance, Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall at Benaroya Hall, 200 University Street, Seattle, WA. FYI https://musicofremembrance.org/show-details/witness

October 26th, 4:00 pm, PNW Sinai Forum 2025 presents David Pogue: Artificial Intelligence: Ethics and its Effects on the Healthcare Industry, Purdue University Northwest, James B. Dworkin Student Services & Activities Complex, 1401 S. U.S. Hwy 421, Westville, IN. FYI https://www.pnw.edu/sinai-forum/tickets/

**** October 26th, 4:00 - 6:00 pm, Trunk or Treat, Fairmeadows Church, 1601 Fran-Lin Pkwy, Munster. Free. FYI www.fairmeadow.church 

October 26th, 6:30 pm ET, Mania: The ABBA Tribute, DeVos Performance Hall, 303 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

October 26th, 7:00 pm, Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood, Effingham Performance Center, 1325 Outer Belt W, Effingham, IL  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

October 26th, 7:00 pm, Jam Presents UNSUBSCRIBE: The Geneva Suggestion Tour, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com 

October 26th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Lukas Nelson - The American Romance Tour / With Special Guest: The Band Loula, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com

October 26th, 8:00 pm, Good Neighbors, Chop Shop, 1133 W. North Avenue, Chicago.  18 & over.  $25 + fees.  FYI www.dice.fm

October 27th, 6:30 pm, Jam Presents Between the Buried and Me & Hail the Sun,  Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

October 27th, 7:30 pm, Orion Ensemble Concert 2, Haydn string quartet to be announced; Philip Glass’ Quartet Satz (2017); and Arthur Bliss’ Quintet for Clarinet and Strings, Op. 50 (1931) with Guests, violist, Stephen Boe & violinist, Mathias Tacke. The PianoForte Studios, 1335 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago. $30, Seniors (65+) $25, Students (13+) $15; children (12 & under) free. FYI (630) 628-9591 or orionensemble.org.

October 28th, 12:00 pm ET, Celebrate the ISL Bicentennia with the Indiana State Library Architectural Tour.  Each tour begins at 12 p.m. at the circulation desk inside the Ohio Street entrance of the Indiana State Library, 315. W. Ohio St., Indianapolis.  Register @ https://isl.libcal.com/event/13881799?hs=a

October 28th, 7:30 pm, Harris Theater Presents Beyond the Aria: Sondra Radvanovsky, Matthew Polenzani, Finn Sagal, Harris Theater for Music & Dance, 205 E. Randolph, Chicago. FYI https://www.harristheaterchicago.org/performance/beyond-aria-sondra-radv...

October 28th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Andrés Cepeda, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com

October 28th, 8:00 pm, No Stars in Jefferson Park, An Evening of Storytelling and Celebration From Maggie Andersen with special guests. Lookout Fall 2025 Season, Steppenwolf's 1700 Theater, 1700 N. Halsted, Chicago. $23. FYI (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org/lookout

October 28th, 29th, 31st & November 1st, 8:00 pm, Evening With David Byrne - Who Is The Sky Tour, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

October 29th & 30th, , 7:15 pm, Jarlath Regan - "In Bits", The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago.  $32-$55.  FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com

October 29th, 8:00 pm ET, Celeste Barbar: Back Up Dancer - Back by Demand, Seminole Hard Rock Tampa, 5223 North Orient Road, Tampa, FL.  Tickets start at $85. FYI https://casino.hardrock.com/tampa/events/celeste-barber?cid=cc029_entert...

October 30th, 8:00 pm, Playboi Carti: Antagonist Tour, United Center, 1901 W. Madison, Chicago. FYI www.ticketmaster.com  

October 30th, 8:00 pm, October 31st & November 1st, 8:30 pm, Henhouse Prowlers with Full Spectrum, Martyrs Chicago, 3855 N. Lincoln, Chicago. 21 & over. FYI www.axs.com 

October 30th, 8:00 - 11:59 pm, un-BOO-lievable Halloween Bash, Offshore Rooftop, Navy Pier, 1000 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago. Tickets include premium 4-hour bar (bottomless drinks) and passed bites, iveaways, a costume contest, music, dancing, and more. 21 & over. $125. FYI https://navypier.org/events/offshore-rooftops-halloween-party/

October 30th, 9:00 pm - 1:00 am, Wasted Away in Margaritaville, Margaritaville Restaurant, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago. One-of-a-kind tropical graveyard party will feature a live DJ, costume contest and giveaways, signature cocktails and picture-perfect Skeleton Parrothead scenes. $19.99. FYI https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wasted-away-in-margaritaville-chicago-ticke...

October 30th through November 2nd, CARMINA BURANA, Maastricht Festival, Company Debut of Miles Mykkanen.  MECC Maastricht, Forum 100, 6229 GV, Maastricht, Netherlands.  FYI https://www.mecc.nl/en/events/carmina-burana-2025/

October 30th through November 14th, Puccini's Il trittico with Jamie Barton & Ryan McKinny, Houston Grand Opera, 800 Preston St. Houston, Texas. FYI  https://www.houstongrandopera.org/contact-us

October 31st, 6:00 - 10:00 pm, Halloween at Offshore Rooftop, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago. 21 & over. Costumes encouraged. Reservations only. https://navypier.org/events/halloween-at-offshore-rooftop/FYI 

October 31stm 7:00 - 9:00 pm, 3rd Annual Halloween Bash, Halloween Is A Drag! Marshall J. Gardner Center for the Arts, 540 S. Lake Street, Gary. Cash bar. $20 at the door. FYI millerbeacharts.org

October 31st, 7:00 pm, November 1st, 7:30 pm, Sony Interactive Entertainment, GEA Live & RoadCo Entertainment present PlayStation® | The Concert.  Cadillac Palace Theatre, 151 W. Randolph, Chicago. $40-$105. FYI BroadwayInChicago.com.

October 31st, 7:00 pm ET, Playboi Carti: Antagonist Tour, Little Caesars Arena, 2645 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

October 31st, 7:15 pm, The Box of Oddities, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago.  $22-$50.  FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com

October 31st, 7:30 pm, SmoothChicago presents Marion Meadows Art & Jazz Fest: Gerey Johnson, Nelson Rangell, Marqueal Jordan & Phil Seed, Loews O'Hare Hotel, 5300 N. River Road, Rosemont.  FYI https://www.smoothchicago.com/

October 31st, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Start Making Sense: Talking Heads Tribute & Ocean Avenue Stompers Horns, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com 

October 31st, 7:30 pm, Who's Live Anyway, Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago Street, Joliet.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

October 31st, 7:30 pm ET, Emo Nite Presents: Delilah vs. Juliet - Plain White T's x We the Kings, Old National Centre, 502 N New Jersey St, Indianapolis, IN FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

October 31st, 8:00 pm, John Waters: A Live Director's Commentary & Screening, The Center for Performing Arts, Governors State University, 1 University Drive, University Park. FYI https://www.govst.edu/cpa-events/

October 31st, 9:00 pm, DJ Metro, Council Oaks 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/

October 31st, 9:00 pm, Boy Band Review, 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/

November 1st, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, Presentation & Book Signing, Joseph S. Pete, author of Lost Treasures of Indiana, Hammond Public Library, 564 State Street, Hammond. Free and open to the public. FYI (219) 931-5100

November 1st, 4:00 pm, SmoothChicago presents Marion Meadows Art & Jazz Fest: Doug Wilson, Adam Hawley, Ragan Whiteside, Althea Rene, Alex Bugnon & Marion Meadows, Loews O'Hare Hotel, 5300 N. River Road, Rosemont.  FYI https://www.smoothchicago.com/

November 1st, 6:15, A Day to Remember & Yellowcard - Maximum Fun Tour, Grossinger Motors Arena, 101 S Madison St, Bloomington, IL. FYI www,ticketmaster.com 

November 1st, 6:30 pm, Emo Nite Presents: Delilah vs. Juliet, House of Blues Chicago, 329 N. Dearborn, Chicago. Tickets start at $39. FYI www.ticketmaster.com

November 1st, Doors open at 7:00 pm, Stray Cats, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. All reserved seating. 21 and older.  Tickets start at $84.35.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

November 1st, 7:00 pm, Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons w/Special Guests The Rascals, Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont.  Tickets start at $69.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

November 1st 7:15 & 9:30 pm, David Lucas, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago.  $22-$40.  FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com

November 1st, 7:30 pm, XRT Presents Jeff Tweedy with special guest Macie Stewart, The Salt Shed, 1357 N. Elston, Chicago. Tickets start at $71. FYI www.ticketmaster.com

November 1st, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents The Wombats: Oh! The Ocean Tour, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

November 1st, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents grandson: INERTIA TOUR, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com

November 1st, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents The Flock with Rick Biordi Band, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com.

November 1st, 7:30 pm, November 2nd, 2:00 pm, New Philharmonic Conductor: Kirk Muspratt, Romeo & Juliet / Cinderella A Candlelit Symphony of Love, Belushi Performance Hall, McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Boulevard, Glen Ellyn. $60. FYI (630) (630) 942-4000 or https://atthemac.org/shows/

November 1st, 8:00 pm, Live Nation Presents Cameron Crowe: The Uncool Book Tour, Athenaeum Theater, 2936 N. Southport, Chicago. FYI www.livenation.com 

November 1st, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Patrick Wolf, Gman Tavern, 3740 N. Clark Street, Chicago.  21 & over.  FYI www.etix.com

November 1st, 8:00 pm, Jam & El Parrel Present Peces Raros, Avondale Music Hall, 3336 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago.  $32.12.  FYI https://wl.seetickets.us/

November 1st, 8:00 pm, Deep Cut x Collectiv x Jam Present Action Bronson, Ramova Theatre, 3520 S. Halsted, Chicago. Adv-GA Floor $55.66, Adv-VIP Balcony $60.84. FYI www.tix.com

November 1st, 9:00 pm, DJ Nasty Boy Noel, Council Oaks 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/

November 1st, 9:00 pm, Stealin' the Farm, 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/

November 1st through 18th, Dead Man Walking, English National Opera, Conductor: Kerem Hasan, London Coliseum, St. Martin's Lane, London, England. Tickets from $13. FYI https://www.eno.org/whats-on/dead-man-walking

November 2nd, 3:00 pm, The Music Institute of Chicago presents Fall Fundraiser Concert, Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Avenue, Evanston. Free, donations encouraged. FYI musicinst.org.

November 2nd, 7:00 pm, Jam Productions Presents Sylvestre Y La Naranja: Altered Ego US Tour 2025, Beat Kitchen, 2100 W. Belmont, Chicago. 17 & over.  $33.14.  FYI https://wl.seetickets.us/event/silvestre-y-la-naranja/651075?afflky=BKBG...

November 2nd, 7:30 pm, Orion Ensemble Concert 2, Haydn string quartet to be announced; Philip Glass’ Quartet Satz (2017); and Arthur Bliss’ Quintet for Clarinet and Strings, Op. 50 (1931) with Guests, violist, Stephen Boe & violinist, Mathias Tacke. Music Institute of Chicago’s Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Avenue, Evanston. $30, Seniors (65+) $25, Students (13+) $15; children (12 & under) free. FYI (630) 628-9591 or orionensemble.org.

November 2nd, 7:30 pm, Michigander & Oliver Hazard: Made in the Midwest, Metro Chicago, 3730 N. Clark, Chicago.  $31.28.  FYI www.etix.com

November 2nd, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents pH1: What Have We Done World Tour, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com

November 2nd, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Asi Wind "More Than Magic", Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. www.axs.com 

November 2nd, 8:00 pm, Ángela Aguilar - LIBRE CORAZÓN TOUR 2025, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. Tickets start at $94. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

November 2nd, 8:00 pm, Alice Smith, Garcia's Chicago, 1001 W. Washington, Chicago. Tickets start at $51. FYI www.ticketmaster.com

November 2nd, 8:00 pm ET, Pedro Capó, Seminole Hard Rock Tampa, 5223 North Orient Road, Tampa, FL. 21 & over. Tickets start at $55. FYI https://casino.hardrock.com/tampa/events/pedro-capo?cid=cc029_redline_entertainment_pedro-capo-1102_email_may-entertainment_book-online_5022025_marketing_-_-

November 3rd, 7:30 pm, Bryan Adams: Roll with the Punches w/guest Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo, Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim Road, Rosemont. Tickets start at $55.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

November 3rd, 8:00 pm, Tame Impala - Deadbeat Tour, United Center, 1901 W. Madison, Chicago. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

November 4th, 6:00 - 8:00 pm, Bingo Night at Offshore Rooftop, Navy Pier, 1000 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago. 21 & over. $10 including one free cocktail, wine, or beer of your choice. FYI https://www.offshorerooftop.com/event/bingo-night-at-offshore-rooftop/

November 4th, 6:15 ET, A Day to Remember & Yellowcard - Maximum Fun Tour, Van Andel Arena, 130 Fulton Street W, Grand Rapids, MI. FYi www.ticketmaster.com 

November 5th, 7:00 pm, Boz Scaggs Rhythm Review 2025, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago.   Tickets start at $62.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

November 5th, 7:30 pm, The More Life Tour starring Randy Travis, Meyer Theatre, 117 S Washington St, Green Bay, WI  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

November 6th, 5:00 pm, Seether & Daughtry, Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W. Lawrence, Chicago. Tickets start at $77. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

November 6th, 5:30 pm, South Shore Arts’ Inaugural Fundraising Event ArtScape, Bachman Gallery, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. $110. FYI  (219) 836-1839 or www.southshoreartsonline.org

November 6th, 6:00 - 8:00 pm, Lake County Public Library Foundation presents An Evening of Blues & Brews, Merrillville Branch, 1919 81st Avenue, Merrillville. 21 & over. $50. Tickets may be purchased at any LCPL location. FYI (219) 769-3541, ext. 315

November 6th, 7:00 pm, Killers of Kill Tony featuring Ari Matti, Hans Kim, Martin Phillips, Timmy No Brakes and Ahren Belisle, 312 Comedy Festival, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $52. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

November 6th, 7:00 pm, Jam & Outback Present Dusty Slay: The Night Shift Tour, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

November 6th, 7:00 pm, Jam & Outback Presents Yohay Sponder -  Self Loving Jew, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com 

November 6th, 7:00 pm, Craig Ferguson: Pants on Fire, George Van Dusen Theatre at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

November 6th, 7:15 pm, Erik Griffin, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago.  $22-$40.  FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com

November 6th, 7:30 pm, Blacklisted: Songs McCarthy Didn’t Want You To Hear" benefit for Season of Concern, Columbia College Chicago’s Sherwood Recital Hall, 1312 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago. $30, VIP $50. FYI seasonofconcern.org.   

November 6th, 8:00 pm, Jose Maria Napoleon - Hasta Siempre.  Tour de Despedida USA 2025, Rosemont Theater, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

November 6th, 8:00 pm, ARRIVAL from Sweden: the Music of ABBA, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com 

November 6th, 8:00 pm, Of Monsters and Men: The Mouse Parade Tour, The Salt Shed Indoors, 1357 N. Elston, Chicago. Tickets start at $89. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

November 6th, 8:00 pm, D-Composed: Our Stage. Our Stage Night One, An Ode to Black Theater Featuring Cheryl Lynn Bruce, Lookout Fall 2025 Season, Steppenwolf's 1700 Theater, 1700 N. Halsted, Chicago. $28. FYI (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org/lookout

November 6th through 9th, Joffrey at the Harris: Matters of the Heart, Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E. Randolph Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $46. FYI (312) 334-7777 or Harristheaterchicago.org

November 7th, Doors open at 7:00 pm, Dane Cook, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino Rockford, 7801 E State St, Rockford, IL  21 & older.  Tickets start at $49.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

November 7th, 7:00 & 10:00 pm, Ralph Barbosa: Bean Without a Cause Tour, The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $58. FYI www.ticketmaster.com. 

November 7th, 7:00 pm, Jam & Outback Present Justin Willman: One for the Ages Tour, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

November 7th, 7:00 pm, HASAN HATES RONNY | RONNY HATES HASAN, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. Tickets start at $49. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

November 7th, 7:00 pm, November 8th, 7:30 pm, GEA Live and Broadway In Chicago in association with Lionsgate present TWILIGHT IN CONCERT, Cadillac Palace Theatre, 151 W. Randolph St., Chicago.  FYI www.twilightinconcert.com

November 7th, 7:30 pm, Cece Teneal's Divas of Soul, The Center for Performing Arts, Governors State University, 1 University Drive, University Park. FYI https://www.govst.edu/cpa-events/

November 7th, 8:00 pm, King Princess - The Girl Violence Tour, Salt Shed Indoors, 1357 N Elston, Chicago. Tickets start at $50. FYI www.ticketmaster.com

November 7th & 8th, 7:30 pm, Andy Bell of Erasure, Metro Chicago, 3730 N. Clark Street, Chicago.  $50.  FYI www.etix.com

November 7th, 8:00 pm, Jo Koy: Just Being Koy Tour, United Center, 1901 W. Madison, Chicago. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

November 7th, 8th, 9th & 10th, 8:30 - 10:30 pm, Asian Improv aRts Midwest (AIRMW) presents the 30th Annual Chicago Asian American Jazz Festival, Elastic Arts, 3429 W. Diversey Ave., #208, Chicago. $20 at the door (cash & credit cards accepted). FYI www.airmw.org 

November 7th through 16th, Chicago Repertory Ballet presents the World Premiere of The Capulets, Ruth Page Center for the Arts, 1016 N Dearborn Street, Chicago. FYI (872) 588-0430 or www.crbdance.com 

November 8th, 9:30 am - 4:00 pm, Hospice Artisans Holiday Market, St. Maria Goretti Parish, Goretti Hall, 500 Northgate Drive, Dyer. FYI (219) 779-8081 or www.hospiceartisans.org 

November 8th, 7:30 pm, Smosh Reads Reddit Stories Live, 312 Comedy Festival, The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $66. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

November 8th, 6:00 & 9:00 pm, SmoothChicago presents Gerald Albright & his AllStar Band, Loews O'Hare Hotel, 5300 N. River Road, Rosemont.  FYI https://www.smoothchicago.com/

November 8th, 7:00 pm, Dream of America, La Porte County Symphony Orchestra, La Porte Civic Auditorium, 1001 Ridge St, La Porte, IN.  FYI (219) 362-9020 or www.lcso.net 

November 8th, Doors open at 7:00 pm, Dane Cook, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. All reserved seating. 21 and older.  Tickets start at $49.50.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

November 8th, 7:00 pm, Jan & Outback Present honestav Presents: Some Funny Shit / with Justin Stagner, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com 

November 8th, 7:15 pm, Greg Fitzsimmons, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago.  $22-$40.  FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com

November 8th, 7:30 pm, Lyric Opera of Chicago and the Black Leadership Arts Collective (B.L.A.C.) present Echoes of Excellence: Celebrating the Legacy of Chicago’s Black Voices, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago. FYI lyricopera.org/Echoes.

November 8th, 7:30 pm, Soweto Gospel Choir Peace, Belushi Performance Hall, McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Boulevard, Glen Ellyn. $55-$69. FYI (630) (630) 942-4000 or https://atthemac.org/shows/

November 8th, 7:30 pm, The Music Institute of Chicago presents Matthew Hagle: Jesters and Gargoyles: Humor, Imagination, and Virtuosity in the Piano Repertoire, Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Avenue, Evanston. $35. FYI musicinst.org.

November 8th, 8:00 pm, Fortune Feimster: Takin' Care of Biscuits Comedy Tour, The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $33.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

November 8th, 8:00 pm, D-Composed: Our Stage. Our Stage Night Two, An Ode to Black Hair Featuring Shani Crowe, Lookout Fall 2025 Season, Steppenwolf's 1700 Theater, 1700 N. Halsted, Chicago. $28. FYI (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org/lookout

November 8th, 9:45 pm, Dan LaMorte, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago.  $22-$40.  FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com

November 9th, 1:30 pm, Jam & Auris Present Lenny Pearce's USA Toddler Techno Tour - Part 2, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com

November 9th, 2:30 pm, Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra Spotlight Series: Woodwind Quintet, Gallery, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. $30. FYI (219) 836-0525 or www.NISOrchestra.org. 

November 9th, 7:00 pm, D-Composed: Our Stage. Our Stage Night Three, D-Composed Plays D-Composed, Lookout Fall 2025 Season, Steppenwolf's 1700 Theater, 1700 N. Halsted, Chicago. $28. FYI (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org/lookout

November 9th, 7:00 pm, The Life and Music of George Michael, Belushi Performance Hall, McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Boulevard, Glen Ellyn. $62-$72. FYI (630) (630) 942-4000 or https://atthemac.org/shows/

November 9th, 7:15 pm, Murray Hill: Live in Person, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago.  $30-$55 plus $50 VIP add-on (meet & greet, photo, merch).  FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com

November 9th. 7:30 pm, Jam & Outback Present Kevin Bridges, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com

November 9th, 7:30 pm, Hobo Johnson & the LoveMakers - Peach Scone 8 Year 3 Month Anniversary Tour, Chop Shop, 2033 W. North Avenue, Chicago. $40.57. FYI www.dice.fm

November 10th, 6:00 pm, Author Thomas A. Tweed discusses his new book Religion in the Lands that Became America, American Writers Museum, 180 N. Michigan Ave., 2nd Floor, Chicago. $12.51.  Event will also be livestreamed. FYI americanwritersmuseum.org/program-calendar/american-prophets-religion-in-the-lands-that-became-america-in-person. 

November 10th, 8:00 pm ET, Sting 3.0, Seminole Hard Rock Tampa, 5223 North Orient Road, Tampa, FL. 21 & over. Tickets start at $250. FYI https://casino.hardrock.com/tampa/events/sting?cid=cc029_redline_casino_sting-1110_email_may-entertainment_book-online_5022025_marketing_-_-

**** November 11th, 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

November 11th, 7:00 pm, Jam Presents Mac Saturn, Martyrs, 3855 N. Lincoln, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com 

November 11th, 7:30 pm, WBEZ & the Auditorium Present Tortoise - with the Chicago Philharmonic, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com 

November 12th, 7:30 pm, Jam & 93XRT Present Robert Plant's Saving Grace Ft. Suzy Dian: Rear in the Fall, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

November 12th, 7:30 pm, PSKRBX & Jam Present Bktherula, Avondale Music Hall, 3336 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. Tickets start at $38. FYI https://wl.eventim.us/event/bktherula/661591?afflky=AvondaleMusicHall

November 12th, 8:00 pm, Aaron Lewis & the Stateliners, The Rust Belt, 533 12th Ave, East Moline, IL. FYI www.ticketmaster.com

November 12th, 8:00 pm ET, Trey Kennedy presents The Relatable Tour, Seminole Hard Rock Tampa, 5223 North Orient Road, Tampa, FL.  21 & over. Tickets start at $60. FYI https://casino.hardrock.com/tampa/events/trey-kennedy?cid=cc029_redline_casino_trey-kennedy-1112_email_june-entertainment_get-tickets_6062025_marketing_-_-

**** November 13th, 10:00 am & 12:00 pm, Arts in Education, When Good Broccoli Goes Bad, The Center for Performing Arts, Governors State University, 1 University Drive, University Park.  Grades PreK-5.  $9.FYI https://www.govst.edu/cpa-events/

November 13th, 2:30 & 7:30 pm, Tran-Siberian Orchestra: The Ghosts of Christmas Eve - The Best of TSO and More, Resch Center, 820 Armed Forces Dr, Green Bay, WI. Tickets go on sale 9/12, starting at $40. FYI www.livenation.com 

November 13th, 6:30 pm, Jam Presents EDEN -  Dark Tour with greek, DJ Krewes, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com 

November 13th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Tom Morello & Friends - Electric Full Band Show, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com

November 13th, 8:00 pm, Maroon 5: LOVE IS LIKE Tour, United Center, 1901 W. Madison, Chicago. Tickets start at $61. FYI www.ticketmaster.com

November 13th, 8:00 pm, David Garrett - Millenium Symphony World Tour 2025, The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $58 FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

November 13th, 8:00 pm, Mammoth Presents Fish 56 Octagon, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago.  18 & over. FYI www.axs.com

November 14th, Doors open at 6:30 pm, Trivium: Ascend above the Ashes Tour (with Jinjer & Heriot), Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. All reserved seating. 21 and older.  Tickets start at $40.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

November 14th, 7:00 pm, Sal Volcano: Everything's Fine Tour, The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $43. FYI www.ticketmaster.com

November 14th, 7:15 & 9:30 pm, Paul Elia: Comedy Special Taping, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago.  $22-$45.  FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com

November 14th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Fit for a King: Lonely God Tour / with Make Them Suffer, Spite, 156/Silence, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com

November 14th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents P1 with Matt & Tommy: The Delusion Tour, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

November 14th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Chris Williamson - Self Discovery Live Show, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

November 14th, 8:00 - 11:30 pm, Adrenalize: The Ultimate Def Leppard Experience, The Art Theater, 230 Main Street, Hobart. $24.90. FYI https://brickartlive.com/events/list/

November 15th & 16th, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm both days, Randolph Street Holiday Market, 1340 W. Washington, Chicago.  Indoor. G.A. $12, Children under 12 free.  FYI https://randolphstreetmarket.com/schedule/

November 15th, 5:00 & 8:00 pm, Paramount Theatre presents Whatever Happened to Steve Cochran: Men of a Certain Rage, Copley Theatre, 8 E. Galena Blvd, Aurora. $26-$66. FYI https://events.paramountaurora.comHari 

November 15th, 6:00 & 9:00 pm, SmoothChicago presents Peter White / Rick Braun, Loews O'Hare Hotel, 5300 N. River Road, Rosemont.  FYI https://www.smoothchicago.com/

November 15th, 6:45 pm, Riley Green: Damn Country Music Tour, Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson, Peoria. Tickets start at $53. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

November 15th, 7:00 pm, Broadway in Chicago presents A Conversation with Guenther Steiner Unfiltered Live, CIBC Theatre, 18 W. Monroe St, Chicago.  $40-$109.  FYI BroadwayInChicago.com.

November 15th, 7:15 & 9:30 pm, Hari Kondabolu: Special Taping, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago.  $22-$45.  FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com

November 15th, 7:30 pm, Ensemble Espanol, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago.  Tickets on sale May 5th.  FYI https://www.auditoriumtheatre.org/events/buy-tickets/dance?utm_source=hive&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=hive_email_id_415441_25-26-season-announcement&h_sid=835818af3b-597fefb3f41bd259e8be9809

November 15th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Jiaoying Summers: What Specie Are You? Tour, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  13 & over.  FYI www.axs.com

November 15th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Boyce Avenue - USA 2025 Tour, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

November 15th, 7:30 pm, The Music Institute of Chicago Academy presents Academy Orchestra Concert Conducted by Academy Director James Setapen, Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Avenue, Evanston. Free. FYI musicinst.org.

November 15th, 7:30 pm ET, Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood, Paramount Theatre, 1124 Meridian Street, Anderson, IN.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

November 15th, 7:30 pm ET, Paula Poundstone, Shelton Auditorium at Butler Arts Center, 1000 W 42nd St, Indianapolis, IN FYI www.ticketmaster.com

November 15th, 8:00 pm, Jam & 16 on Center Presents The Wood Brothers: Puff of Smoke Tour, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. 18 & over.  FYI www.axs.com

November 15th, 8:30 pm, Lotus, Bottom Lounge, 1375 W. Lake Street, Chicago. $45.26. FYI www.ticketweb.com 

November 16th, 2:00 - 4:00 pm, Rooftop Paint & Sip with Pinot’s Palette, Offshore Rooftop, Navy Pier, 1000 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago. Tickets include paint supplies, canvas, aprons, 2 glasses of draft beer or house wine. 21 & over. $65. FYI https://www.offshorerooftop.com/event/rooftop-paint-sip-with-pinots-pale...

November 16th, 3:00 pm, Thanksgiving from the Farm Starring Phil Potempa, Theatre at the Center, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. $35. FYI (219) 836-3255 ext 1, or www.theatreatthecenter.com

November 16th, 4:00 pm, PNW Sinai Forum 2025 presents Jennifer Griffin & Greg Myre: The Middle East and a Larger Look at Global Security and Diplomacy in a Changing World, Purdue University Northwest, James B. Dworkin Student Services & Activities Complex, 1401 S. U.S. Hwy 421, Westville, IN. FYI https://www.pnw.edu/sinai-forum/tickets/

November 16th, 4:00 pm, Gabby's Dollhouse Live! Presented by Walmart, The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago.  Tickets start at $91.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

November 16th, 6:30 - 9:00 pm, Rumors ATL: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac, The Art Theater, 230 Main Street, Hobart. $30. FYI https://brickartlive.com/events/list/

November 16th, 7:00 pm, Jam Presents Bryce Crawford "Live Podcast Tour" Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

November 16th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Danny Brown: STARDUST / with underscores & Femtanyl, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  18 & over. FYI www.axs.com

November 16th, 7:30 pm, Clue: The Movie - 40th Anniversary Screening with Lesley Ann Warren, Studebaker Theatre in the Fine Arts Building, 410 S. Michigan, Chicago.  VIP meet-and-greets available. $64.50 - VIP $194.50. FYI https://www.fineartsbuilding.com/events/clue-the-movie-hosted-by-lesley-...

**** November 17th, 7:00 pm, White Christmas - Sing Along (1954), Classic Movie Mondays, Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd, Aurora. $1 at the door.  FYI (630) 896-6666 or https://paramountaurora.com/series/movie-mondays/?utm_source=Paramount+Theatre+and+REP&utm_campaign=0bde5700ec-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_10_24_06_17_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-da8d9bc736-220908421

November 17th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Wednesday with Daffo, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com 

November 17th, 8:00 pm, (SOLD OUT), November 18th, 8:00 pm, Patti Smith and her band On the 50th Anniversary perform Horses, The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

November 18th, 8:00 pm, Rimon, Subterranean, Upstairs, 2011 W. North Avenue, Chicago. 17 & over. $26.96. FYI https://wl.seetickets.us/event/

November 19th. 6:00 pm ET, Mammoth - The End Tour, The Fillmore Detroit, 2115 Woodward Ave., Detroit, MI. FYI www.ticketmaster.com

November 19th, 7:00 pm, Chicago Opera Theatre & Steppenwolf present River, Myth and the Legend of Salieri, The Driehaus Museum, 50 E. Erie Street, Chicago.  Free with RSVP. FYI www.cot.org.

November 19th, 7:00 pm, Pentatonix: Christmas in the City Tour, Vibrant Arena at the MARK, 1201 River Drive, Moline, IL. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

November 19th, 8;00 pm, SPKRBX & Jam Present Khamari - To Dry a Tear Tour, Avondale Music Hall, 3336 N. Milwaukee, Chicago. FYI https://wl.eventim.us

November 20th, 7:00 pm, Jam Presents CG5 Presents: The TOO MANY SONGS Tour, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

November 20th, 7:00 pm, Brad Williams: The Growth Spurt Tour, Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago Street, Joliet.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com \

November 20th, 7:00 pm, WBEZ & The Auditorium Present The Moth Mainstage, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. FYI www.axs.cpm

November 20th, 7:15 pm, Stef Dag, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago.  $22-$40.  FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com

November 20th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents UMI - People Stories World Tour, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

November 20th, 8:00 pm ET, Gabriel Iglesas: The 1976 Tour, Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, 4000 Parnell Ave, Fort Wayne, IN. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

November 20th, 8:00 pm ET, Carly Pearce, Seminole Hard Rock Tampa, 5223 North Orient Road, Tampa, FL.  21 & over. Tickets start at $110. FYI https://casino.hardrock.com/tampa/events/carly-pearce?cid=cc029_redline_casino_carly-pearce-1120_email_july-entertainment_get-tickets_7042025_marketing_-_-

November 21st, 5:30 - 10:00 pm, NorthWest Indiana Parkinsons 21st Anniversary Dinner & Style Show Fundraiser, Avalon Manor, 3550 E. U.S. Route 30, Merrillville. $75. FYI (219) 237-2342

November 21st, 7:00 pm, Brad Williams: The Growth Spurt Tour, Coronado Theatre, 314 N. Main Street, Rockford.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

November 21st, 7:15 pm, Dan Donohue, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago.  $22-$40.  FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com 

November 21st, 7:30 pm, Are You Ready for It: A Taylor Experience, 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/

November 21st, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents The Murder City Devils, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com

November 21st & 22nd, 8:00 pm, Teatro Vista Productions present In Process: God Complex, Starring Tommy Rivera-Vega with special guest appearances, Lookout Fall 2025 Season, Steppenwolf's 1700 Theater, 1700 N. Halsted, Chicago. $33. FYI (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org/lookout

November 21st, 9:00 pm, Mammoth Presents FLOW - Naruto The Rock World Tour 2025, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com

November 21st, 9:00 pm, Piff The Magic Dragon: The Clone Tours, The Venue at Horseshoe Casino, 777 Casino Center Drive, Hammond. Tickets start at $45. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

November 21st through 30th, Lyric Opera in partnership with Billy Corgan presents the World Premiere of A Night of Mellon Collie and Infinite Sadness, Lyric Opera House, 20 N Wacker Dr, Chicago.   Tickets start at $59.  FYI lyricopera.org/melloncollie 

November 21st 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 

November 22nd, 3:00 pm, NIGHT MOVES: The Planets, E.T and Star Trek presented by the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra, The Center for Performing Arts, Governors State University, 1 University Drive, University Park. $50-$86. FYI https://www.govst.edu/cpa-events/

November 22nd, Doors open at 7:00 pm, Comedian Mike Epps, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. All reserved seating. 21 and older.  Tickets start at $74.10.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

November 22nd, 7:00 pm, Brad Williams: The Growth Spurt Tour, Peoria Civic Center Theater, 201 SW Jefferson Ave., Peoria.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.  

November 22nd, 7:00 & 9:30 pm, (Second Show Added), Jam & Outback Present Demetri Martin - The Quick Draw Tour, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

November 22nd, 7:00 & 10:00 pm, November 23rd, 8:00 pm, Jeff Arcuri (Un)Scripted, The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $73. FYI www.ticketmaster.com

November 22nd, 4:00 pm (Just added!), 7:30 pm (Sold Out), Pat Tomasulo, 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/

November 22nd, 8:00 pm ET, Gabriel Iglesas: The 1976 Tour, BMO Center, 398-300 Elm St, Rockford, IL FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

November 22nd, 8:00 pm, An Evening with Sarah McLachlan, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. Tickets start at $67. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

November 22nd, 8:00 pm, Yelawolf 45 Tour With J. Michael Phillips & JT Loux, The Sylvee, 25 S Livingston St, Madison, WI. FYI www.ticketmaster.com

November 23rd, 3:00 pm, TOP OF THE WORLD: A Carpenters Tribute, 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/

November 23rd, 3:00 pm, The Music Institute of Chicago Chorale, Exultate Deo: Motets and Anthems Throughout the Ages, Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Avenue, Evanston. Free. FYI musicinst.org.

November 23rd, Doors open at 6:00 pm, Sting 3.0 Tour, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary.  21 and older. Tickets start at $199.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

November 23rd, 7:00 pm, Yelawolf 45 Tour With J. Michael Phillips & JT Loux, House of Blues Chicago, 329 N. Dearborn, Chicago. FYI www.ticketmaste.com 

November 23rd, Just Added, 7:00 pm, Jam & Outback Present Justin Willman: One for the Ages Tour, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

November 23rd, 7:00 pm, Mammoth - The End Tour, EPIC Event Center, 2351 Holmgren Wy Suite 101, Green Bay, WI FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

November 23rd, 7:15 pm, The George Lucas Talk Show, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago.  $22-$35.  FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com

November 24th, 6:00 pm, Music journalist Alan Light discusses the significance of spirituality in popular music, American Writers Museum, 180 N. Michigan Ave., 2nd Floor, Chicago. $12.51.  Event will also be livestreamed. FYI americanwritersmuseum.org/program-calendar/spirituality-song-from-leonard-cohen-to-fleetwood-mac-in-person.

**** November 24th, 7:00 pm, The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992), Classic Movie Mondays, Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd, Aurora. $1 at the door.  FYI (630) 896-6666 or https://paramountaurora.com/series/movie-mondays/?utm_source=Paramount+Theatre+and+REP&utm_campaign=0bde5700ec-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_10_24_06_17_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-da8d9bc736-220908421

November 24th, 7:30 pm, Lola Young, Salt Shed Indoors, 1357 N. Elston, Chicago. Tickets start at $184. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

November 24th, 8:00 pm, Jam & Outback Present GLOKK40SPAZ: BABY WHOA 2 TOUR, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

November 24th, 8:00 pm, Sting 3.0 Tour, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago.  Tickets start at $189.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

November 24th & 25th, (Wait List Only), Paul McCartney: Got Back 2025, United Center, 1901 W. Madison, Chicago. FYI www.ticketmaster.com

November 25th, 8:00 pm ET, Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Evening: Celebrating 50 Years of Physical Graffiti, Seminole Hard Rock Tampa, 5223 North Orient Road, Tampa, FL.  21 & over. Tickets start at $75. FYI https://casino.hardrock.com/tampa/events/jason-bonham?cid=cc029_entertainment_entertainment_jason-bonham-1125_email_september-entertainment_get-tickets_9052025_marketing_-_-

November 26th, Doors open at 7:00 pm, Freak On A Leash: Toys For Tots Fundraiser also featuring: Faint, Jagged Little Pill & Morning View, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. All reserved seating. 21 and older.  Tickets start at $18.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

November 26th, 6:00 pm, 95 WIIL Rock Presents Mammoth - The End Tour, House of Blues Chicago, 329 N. Dearborn, Chicago. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

November 28th, 7:15 pm, Carter Anderson, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago.  $22-$40.  FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com

November 27th, 9:00 pm ET, Ma Thuật Tình Yêu: Thanksgiving Concert, Seminole Hard Rock Tampa, 5223 North Orient Road, Tampa, FL. 21 & over. Tickets start at $38. FYI https://casino.hardrock.com/tampa/events/thanksgiving-concert?cid=cc029_entertainment_casino_vietnamese-show-1127_email_october-entertainment_get-tickets_10032025_marketing_-_-

November 28th, 7:30 pm, Live Nation Presents Raekwon & Mobb Deep: 30th Anniversary Tour, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com 

November 29th, 3:00 pm, Straight No Chaser: Holiday Road Tour, The Chicago Theater, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $78. FYI www.ticketmaster.com

November 29th, 5:00 - 8:00 pm ET, Book Signing, Joseph S. Pete, author of Lost Treasures of Indiana, Fusion 54, 101 W. Main Street, Crawfordsville, IN. Free and open to the public. FYI (765) 307-3058

November 29th, 7:15 pm, Learnmore Jonasi: Special Taping, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago.  $22-$40.  FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com

November 29th, 7:30 pm, The Chicago Philharmonic & The Auditorium present Sleeping at Last: Home for the Holidays, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com 

November 29th, 9:00 pm, Live Nation Presents Damiano David, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N Racine, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

November 30th, 2:00 pm, HANDEL’S MESSIAH, Music of the Baroque, Conductor: Dame Jane Glover, with Tenor Miles Mykkanen. North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie. FYI https://www.baroque.org/Seasons/2025-2026/handel-s-messiah

November 30th, 7:00 pm ET, Pentatonix: Christmas in the City Tour, Gainbridge Fieldhouse, 125 S. Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis, IN . FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

November 30th, Prokofiev’s Violin Concerto No. 1 and Stravinsky’s Suite from The Firebird, Tonkünstler Orchester, Conductor Lidiya Yankovskaya, Golden Hall of the Musikverein, Festspielhaus St. Pölten, Vienna, Austria. FYI https://www.tonkuenstler.at/en/orchestra

**** December 1st, 7:00 pm, A Christmas Story (1983), Classic Movie Mondays, Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd, Aurora. $1 at the door.  FYI (630) 896-6666 or https://paramountaurora.com/series/movie-mondays/?utm_source=Paramount+Theatre+and+REP&utm_campaign=0bde5700ec-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_10_24_06_17_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-da8d9bc736-220908421

December 1st, 7:30 pm, HANDEL’S MESSIAH, Music of the Baroque, Conductor: Dame Jane Glover, with Tenor Miles Mykkanen. Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago. FYI https://www.baroque.org/Seasons/2025-2026/handel-s-messiah

December 1st, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents 24kGoldn with Seph & Wyatt Woodley, Schuba's, 3159 N. Southport, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com 

December 2nd, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Blind Guardian - Somewhere Far Beyond Tour with Ensiferum & Seven Kingdoms, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  17 & older.  FYI www.axs.com

December 2nd, 7:30 pm, Live Nation Presents Avatar: In the Airwaves - USA 2025 / with Alien Weaponry, Spiritworld, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com 

December 2nd, 7:30 pm, Pentatonix: Christmas in the City Tour, Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim Road, Rosemont. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

December 3rd, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, Women's Association of the Northwest Indiana Symphony Society presents the Festival of Trees. Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster.  Venders, brunch, entertainment, raffle.  $50.  FYI (219) 836-0525 ext 206 or https://nisorchestra.org/waniss

December 3rd, 7:00 pm ET, Tran-Siberian Orchestra: The Ghosts of Christmas Eve - The Best of TSO and More, Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, 4000 Parnell Drive, Fort Wayne, IN. Tickets on sale 9/12, starting at $40. FYI www.livenation.com

December 3rd, 7:00 pm ET, Pentatonix: Christmas in the City Tour, Little Caesars Arena, 2645 Woodward Ave., Detroit, MI. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

December 3rd & 5th, 7:30 pm, December 7th, 3:00 pm, Chicago Opera Theatre presents Falstaff, assia Le tre burle (Falstaff, or the Three Tricks. Studebaker Theatre, Fine Arts Building, 410 S. Michigan, Chicago.  $50-$150. FYI chicagooperatheater.org/

December 4th, 7:00 pm ET, Tran-Siberian Orchestra: The Ghosts of Christmas Eve - The Best of TSO and More, Gainbridge Fieldhouse, 125 S. Pennsylvania Street, Indianapolis IN. Tickets on sale 9/12. FYI www.livenation.com

December 4th, 7:30 pm, Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra 84th Season & Maestro Kirk Muspratt's 25th Anniversary Season. Holiday Pops, a South Shore Holiday Tradition. 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. 

December 4th, Doors open at 7:00 pm, Aaron Lewis and The Stateliners: American As It Gets Tour, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino Rockford, 7801 E State St, Rockford, IL  21 & older.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

December 4th, Jam & Deep Cut Present Ripe and Allen Stone: The Get Sweet Tour, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com

December 4th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Stephen Lynch: The Me Tour, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

December 4th, 5th & 6th, 7:30 pm, John C. Reilly is Mister Romantic, Steppenwolf’s Downstairs Theater, 1650 N. Halsted St., Chicago. $89 – $159. (Pricing includes $10 handling fee) Tickets on sale October 9th. FYI (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org/romantic 

December 5th, 5:00 pm, On Demand. HANDEL’S MESSIAH, Music of the Baroque, Conductor: Dame Jane Glover, with Tenor Miles Mykkanen. Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago. FYI https://www.baroque.org/Seasons/2025-2026/handel-s-messiah

December 5th, 7:00 & 10:00 pm, Jam Presents Rob Anderson: Are You Afraid of the 90s?  Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

December 5th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents J. Robbins (band) plays Burning Airlines with Her Head's on Fire, Schuba's 3159 N. Southport, Chicago. 18 & older. FYI www.axs.com 

**** December 5th through 28th, The Joffrey Ballet presents Christopher Wheeldon's The Nutcracker, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago. $49-$203. FYI www.joffrey.org

December 5th through January 4th, Winter WonderFest, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Blvd., Chicago. Tickets start at $25. FYI www.navypier.org/winterwonderfest

December 6th, 10:00 am & 1:00 pm, The Music Institute of Chicago presents Duke It Out! Nutcracker, Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Avenue, Evanston. $20. FYI musicinst.org.

December 6th. 10:00 am - 3:30 pm, Munster Chamber of Commerce presents Holiday Shop Small Crawl, shopping, raffles, collecting swag & supporting Munster's businesses. List of participating businesses can be found @ www.munsterchamber.org

December 6th, 12:00 - 4:00 pm ET, Book Signing, Joseph S. Pete, author of Lost Treasures of Indiana, Eugene & Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center, 450 W. Ohio Street, Indianapolis, IN. Free and open to the public. FYI (317) 232-1882

December 6th, 5:00 & 8:00 pm, The Second City: Jack Frost Roasting on an Open Fire, 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/

December 6th, 5:00 (Just Added) & 8:00 pm, Jam & Outback Present Michael Blaustein: The Taste Me Tour, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

December 6th, Doors open at 7:00 pm, HEART: Royal Flush Tour, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. All reserved seating. 21 and older.  Tickets start at $117.15.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

December 6th, 7:30 pm, Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra 84th Season & Maestro Kirk Muspratt's 25th Anniversary Season. Holiday Pops, a South Shore Holiday Tradition. Valparaiso High School, 2727 N. Campbell Street, Valparaiso. $49-$89 for the 4 concert season. FYI (219) 836-0525 or www.NISOrchestra.org. 

December 6th, 7:30 pm, The Music Institute of Chicago Academy presents Academy Chamber Music Concerts, Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Avenue, Evanston. Free. FYI musicinst.org.

**** December 6th, 1:00 & 5:00 pm, December 7th, 3:00 pm, Ruth Page's The Nutcracker, The Center for Performing Arts, Governors State University, 1 University Drive, University Park. FYI https://www.govst.edu/cpa-events/

December 6th, Doors open at 7:00 pm, Heart, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. All reserved seating. 21 and older.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

December 7th, 2:30 & 7:30 pm ET, Tran-Siberian Orchestra: The Ghosts of Christmas Eve - The Best of TSO and More, Van Andel Arena, 130 Fulton Steet W, Grand Rapids, MI. Tickets on sale 9/12, starting at $40. FYI www.livenation.com

December 7th, 4:00 pm, PNW Sinai Forum 2025 presents Neil deGrasse Tyson: Adventures in Science Literacy, Stardust Event Center, at Blue Chip Casino, Hotel & Spa, 777 Blue Chip Drive, Michigan City. FYI https://www.pnw.edu/sinai-forum/tickets/

**** December 8th, 7:00 pm, Elf (2003), Classic Movie Mondays, Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd, Aurora. $1 at the door.  FYI (630) 896-6666 or https://paramountaurora.com/series/movie-mondays/?utm_source=Paramount+Theatre+and+REP&utm_campaign=0bde5700ec-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_10_24_06_17_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-da8d9bc736-220908421

December 8th through 12th, Jam Presents Andrew Bird's Gezelligheid Concerts, Fourth Presbyterian Church, 126 E. Chestnut, Chicago. 

December 9th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Gabriel Rutledge - Don't Read the Comments, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

December 9th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Audrey Hobert, Lincoln Hall, 2424 N. Lincoln, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com

December 10th, 6:00 pm, Author Kathryn Gin Lum discusses her book Heathen: Religion and Race in American History, American Writers Museum, 180 N. Michigan Ave., 2nd Floor, Chicago. $12.51.  Event will also be livestreamed. FYI americanwritersmuseum.org/program-calendar/american-prophets-kathryn-gin-lum-heathen-in-person. 

December 10th, 7:00 pm, Twisted with Cake & Miles Smith, Byline Bank Aragon ballroom, 1106 W. Lawrence Ave., Chicago. Tickets start at $87. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

December 10th through 21st, A Christmas Show Tribute to Frank Sinatra starring Robbie Howard, Theatre at the Center, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. $35. FYI (219) 836-3255 ext 1, or www.theatreatthecenter.com

December 11th, 7:30 pm, Jonas Brothers: JONAS20 Greetings from Your Hometown, United Center, 1901 W. Madison, Chicago. Tickets start at $66. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

December 11th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents An Evening with Squirrel Nut Zippers: Christmas Caravan 2025, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com

December 11th, 8:00 pm ET, Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons: The Last Encores, Seminole Hard Rock Tampa, 5223 North Orient Road, Tampa, FL. 21 & over. Tickets start at $125. FYI https://casino.hardrock.com/tampa/events/frankie-valli?cid=cc029_entertainment_casino_frankie-valli-1211_email_october-entertainment_get-tickets_10032025_marketing_-_-

December 11th through 28th, ‘Twas the Night Before… by Cirque du Soleil, The Chicago Theater, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $39 at the Box Office, $51 online. FYI www.ticketmaster.com  

December 12th, Doors open at 7:00 pm, Aaron Lewis & the Stateliners: America As It Gets Tour, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. All reserved seating. 21 and older.  Tickets start at $76.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

December 12th, 7:30 pm, Lady A: This Winter's Night Tour 2025, Coronado Theatre, 314 N. Main Street, Rockford. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

December 12th, 7:30 pm, December 13th, 3:00 & 7:30 pm, A Merry Little Christmas with Megan Hilty, Steppenwolf’s Downstairs Theater, 1650 N. Halsted St. , Chicago. $99-$149. FYI (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org/MeganHilty

December 12th & 13th, 8:00 pm, Deadbeats Presents: Arena of Intergalactic Happiness with Zeds Dead, Wintrust Arena, 200 E. Cermak Road, Chicago. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

December 12th, 8:00 pm, Jam & SPKRBX Present That Mexican OT - Recess Tour - Part 2 / with DRODi MG Lil Bubba, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com

December 12th, 8:00 pm, Chris Isaak, Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago Street, Joliet. Tickets start at $66. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

December 12th through 21st, 15 Shows, some with dining option. Frank Sinatro Christmas Show, Theatre at the Center, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. $40. FYI (219) 836-3255 ext 1, or www.theatreatthecenter.com. Dining option: 10Forty Bankquets & Catering, (219) 836-1930 ext 2. 

December 13th & 14th, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm both days, Randolph Street Holiday Market, 1340 W. Washington, Chicago.  Indoor. G.A. $12, Children under 12 free.  FYI https://randolphstreetmarket.com/schedule/

December 13th, 2:00 & 7:30 pm, It's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play, The Center for Performing Arts, Governors State University, 1 University Drive, University Park. FYI https://www.govst.edu/cpa-events/

December 13th, 7:00 & 9:30 pm, Jam Presents Lucas Zelnick,  Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com

December 13th, 7:00 pm, Holiday at the Pops, La Porte County Symphony Orchestra, La Porte Civic Auditorium, 1001 Ridge St, La Porte, IN.  FYI (219) 362-9020 or www.lcso.net 

**** December 13th, 7:00 pm ET, December 14th, 6:00 pm ET, Santa's Circus, Silver Creek Event Center at Four Winds New Buffalo, 11111 Wilson Road, New Buffalo, MI. FYI www.ticketmaster.com

December 13th, 7:30 pm, The Midtown Men: Holiday Hits, 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/

December 13th, 7:30 pm, Lady A: This Winter's Night Tour 2025, Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. FYI www.ticketmaster.com

December 13th, 8:00 pm, Gate 52 & Sugar Monkey Present Key - Keyland Uncanny Valley, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com

December 14th, 7:00 pm, Voctave: It Feels Like Christmas, 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/

December 14th, 8:00 pm ET, Deal or No Deal Live! Seminole Hard Rock Tampa, 5223 North Orient Road, Tampa, FL. 21 & over. Tickets start at $65. FYI https://casino.hardrock.com/tampa/events/deal-or-no-deal-live?cid=cc029_entertainment_casino_deal-or-no-deal-live-1214_email_october-entertainment_get-tickets_10032025_marketing_-_-

**** December 15th, 7:00 pm, How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000), Classic Movie Mondays, Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd, Aurora. $1 at the door.  FYI (630) 896-6666 or https://paramountaurora.com/series/movie-mondays/?utm_source=Paramount+Theatre+and+REP&utm_campaign=0bde5700ec-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_10_24_06_17_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-da8d9bc736-220908421

December 17th, 7:00 pm, Pink Martini's All-Stars present: A Season of Stars, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com

December 18th, 7:30 pm, Big Deal Comedy Fest featuring Modi Rosenfeld, Elon Gold, and Michael Rapaport! Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. FYI www.ticketmaster.com

December 18th, 8:00 pm, Lindsey Sterling: The Snow Waltz Tour, Ford Center, 1 SE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Evansville, IN. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

December 18th, 8:00 pm ET, Method Man & Redman, Seminole Hard Rock Tampa, 5223 North Orient Road, Tampa, FL.  21 & over. Tickets start at $55. FYI https://casino.hardrock.com/tampa/events/method-man-and-redman?cid=cc029_redline_casino_method-man-and-redman-1218_email_august-entertainment_get-tickets_8012025_marketing_-_-

December 19th, 7:00 pm, Chicago Sinfonietta, Ignite 2025-26, Holidays of Hope, Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Avenue, Naperville. FYI https://chicagosinfonietta.org/holidays-of-hope/

December 19th, 7:00 pm, December 20th & 21st, 1:00 & 5:00 pm, Salt Creek Ballet presents “The Nutcracker” with New Philharmonic. New Philharmonic with Conductor Kirk Muspratt.  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/.   

December 19th, 8:00 pm, Live Nation presents Matt Rogers: Christmas in December, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  18 & over. FYI www.axs.com

December 19th, 8:00 pm ET, Lady A: This Winter's Night Tour 2025, The Exhibition Hall at French Lick Resort, 8670 IN-56, French Lick, IN. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

December 19th, 8:00 pm ET, Jon Pardi: Christmas Show, Seminole Hard Rock Tampa, 5223 North Orient Road, Tampa, FL. 21 & over. Tickets start at $80. FYI https://casino.hardrock.com/tampa/events/jon-pardi?cid=cc029_entertainment_casino_jon-pardi-1219_email_october-entertainment_get-tickets_10032025_marketing_-_-

December 20th, 7:00 pm, Classical Blast: Dark Side of the Yule, Chicago Street Theatre, 154 Chicago Street, Valparaiso. FYI https://chicagostreet.ludus.com/index.php

December 20th, 7:00 pm, Chicago Sinfonietta, Ignite 2025-26, Holidays of Hope, Mandel Hall, 1131 E. 57th, Chicago. FYI https://chicagosinfonietta.org/holidays-of-hope/

December 20th, 8:00 pm, Lindsey Sterling: The Snow Waltz Tour, Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee Street, Waukegan. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

**** December 22nd, 10:00 am, The Polar Express (2004), Classic Movie Mondays, Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd, Aurora. $1 at the door.  FYI (630) 896-6666 or https://paramountaurora.com/series/movie-mondays/?utm_source=Paramount+Theatre+and+REP&utm_campaign=0bde5700ec-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_10_24_06_17_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-da8d9bc736-220908421

**** December 22nd, 7:00 pm, Home Alone (1990), Classic Movie Mondays, Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd, Aurora. $1 at the door.  FYI (630) 896-6666 or https://paramountaurora.com/series/movie-mondays/?utm_source=Paramount+Theatre+and+REP&utm_campaign=0bde5700ec-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_10_24_06_17_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-da8d9bc736-220908421

December 23rd, 8:00 pm, Lindsey Sterling: The Snow Waltz Tour, Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson Ave., Peoria, IL. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

December 26th, 2:30 & 8:00 pm, Tran-Siberian Orchestra: The Ghosts of Christmas Eve - The Best of TSO and More, Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim Road, Rosemont. Tickets on sale 9/12. FYI www.livenation.com

December 27th, 3:00 & 7:30 pm, Tran-Siberian Orchestra: The Ghosts of Christmas Eve - The Best of TSO and More, Fiserv Forum, 1111 N Vel R. Phillips Ave, Milwaukee, WI. Tickets on sale 9/12, starting at $40. FYI www.livenation.com

December 27th, 3:00 & 7:30 pm ET, Tran-Siberian Orchestra: The Ghosts of Christmas Eve - The Best of TSO and More, Little Caesars Arena,  2645 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI. Tickets on sale 9/12, starting at $40. FYI www.livenation.com

**** December 29th, 7:00 pm, The Lion King (1994), Classic Movie Mondays, Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd, Aurora. $1 at the door.  FYI (630) 896-6666 or https://paramountaurora.com/series/movie-mondays/?utm_source=Paramount+Theatre+and+REP&utm_campaign=0bde5700ec-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_10_24_06_17_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-da8d9bc736-220908421

December 29th through 31st, Ramova x Jam x Collectiv x Deep Cut Presents STS9, Ramova Theatre, 3520 S. Halsted, Chicago. FYI (312) 988-0838 or box@ramovachicago.com

December 31st, 1:30, 5:00 & 8:00 pm, New Year's Eve Concert with Guest Vocalist Alisa Jordheim, 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.  $73-$83.  FYI www.AtTheMAC.org. 

December 31st, 3:00 pm, Jeff Dunham: Artificial Intelligence, Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim Road, Rosemont. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

December 31st, 4:00 & 8:00 pm, Barbra Streisand & Tony Bennett Tribute, Theatre at the Center, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. $40. FYI (219) 836-3255 ext 1, or www.theatreatthecenter.com. Dining Option $75: 6:00 pm, 10Forty Catering, (219) 836-1930 ext 2. 

December 31st, 6:30 & 10:00 pm, SmoothChicago presents New Year's Eve Ringing in 2026 with Paul Taylor - Lindsey Webster - Brian Simpson - Kim Scott - Gerey Johnson, Loews O'Hare Hotel, 5300 N. River Road, Rosemont.  FYI https://www.smoothchicago.com/

December 31st, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Pink Talking Fish & Steely Dead, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com

December 31st, 9:00 pm, Jam Presents Fountains of Wayne NYE with Fig Dish & Child Seat, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com

December 31st, Doors open at 10:00 pm, Shaggy, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. All reserved seating. 21 and older.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

Coming in 2026

January 2nd & 3rd, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Umphrey's McGee with Andy Frasco and the U.N., Salt Shed Indoors, 1357 N. Elston, Chicago. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

January 10th, 7:30 pm, Mavis Staples with Nathanial Rateliff (solo), The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $72. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

January 13th, 7:30 pm, Jam & Emporium Present Paul Chowdhry: Artificial Indian Tour, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

January 16th, 7:30 pm, DAPHNE IN CONCERT, Conductor: David Afkham, House Debut, Miles Mykkanen. Seattle Opera, McCaw Hall, 321 Mercer Street, Seattle, WA. FYI https://www.seattleopera.org/performances-events/daphne-in-concert/

January 16th through 18th, Cubs Con 2026, Sheraton Grand Chicago, 301 N. Water Street, Chicago. Details TBA. FYI Cubs.com/Convention.

January 17th, 8:00 pm, Brian Regan, The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $58. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

January 17th, 8:00 pm, Elvis Tribute Artist Spectacular, Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena, Aurora. $30.50 – $70.50 (when purchased in person). FYI https://events.paramountaurora.com/

January 18th, 2:00 pm, DAPHNE IN CONCERT, Conductor: David Afkham, House Debut, Miles Mykkanen. Seattle Opera, McCaw Hall, 321 Mercer Street, Seattle, WA. FYI https://www.seattleopera.org/performances-events/daphne-in-concert/

January 18th, 3:00 pm, Chicago Opera Theatre presents Discovery Concert: In America's Embrace. Studebaker Theatre, Fine Arts Building, 410 S. Michigan, Chicago.  $25-$65.  Tickets on sale August 15th.  FYI chicagooperatheater.org/

January 18th, 3:00 pm, The Music Institute of Chicago presents 23rd Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Celebration Concert, Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Avenue, Evanston. Free. FYI musicinst.org.

January 18th, Doors open at 6:30 pm, Elvis Tribute Artist Spectacular, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older.  All reserved seating.  Tickets start at $58.20.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

January 18th, 7:00 pm, Chicago Sinfonietta, Ignite 2025-26, Open Heart: MLK Tribute, Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Avenue, Naperville. FYI https://chicagosinfonietta.org/open-heart/

January 18th, 7:00 pm, A BENEFIT PERFORMANCE WITH JERRY SEINFELD, Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd, Aurora. $96-$446. VIP Pre-Show Gala $801. FYI https://events.paramountaurora.com/online/mapSelect.asp

January 19th, 7:00 pm, Chicago Sinfonietta, Ignite 2025-26, Open Heart: MLK Tribute, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. FYI https://chicagosinfonietta.org/open-heart/

January 21st through February 1st, 8th edition of the Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival. Details TBA. FYI www.chicagopuppetfest.org.

January 22nd, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents The Residents' Eskimo Live! Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com

January 22nd, 7:30 pm, Jason Aldean: Full Throttle Tour, Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson, Peoria. Tickets start at $44. FYI www.ticketmaster.com

January 22nd through 25th, Disney on Ice presents Jump In! Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim Road, Rosemont. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

January 23rd, 7:30 pm, Nashville Live! In Concert: The Encore Tour, Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Rd, Rosemont. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

January 23rd, 7:30 pm, January 24th, 12:30 & 7:30 pm, January 25th, 2:30 pm, Hot Wheels Monster Trucks™ Live Glow-N-Fire, NOW Arena, 333 Prairie Stone Pkwy, Hoffman Estates, IL. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

January 23rd through February 8th, Silent Night with Ryan McKinny, Houston Grand Opera, 800 Preston St. Houston, Texas. FYI  https://www.houstongrandopera.org/contact-us

January 24th, Doors open at 7:00 pm, Martin Lawrence, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. All reserved seating. 21 and older. Tickets start at $99.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

January 24th, 7:00 pm, Jam & Outback Present Nacho Redondo En Vivo (En Español), Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com 

January 24th, 7:30 pm, Martha Graham Dance Company, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago.  Tickets on sale May 5th.  FYI https://www.auditoriumtheatre.org/events/buy-tickets/dance?utm_source=hive&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=hive_email_id_415441_25-26-season-announcement&h_sid=835818af3b-597fefb3f41bd259e8be9809

January 24th, 7:30 pm, Paula Poundstone, 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/

January 26th, 5:30 pm PT, VEDEM: Art From Ashes in honor of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Music of Remembrance, Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall at Benaroya Hall, 200 University Street, Seattle, WA. FYI https://musicofremembrance.org/show-details/afa2026

**** January 29th, 10:00 am & 12:00 pm, Arts in Education, Finding North, The Center for Performing Arts, Governors State University, 1 University Drive, University Park.  Grades 6-12.  $9. FYI https://www.govst.edu/cpa-events/

January 29th through February 1st, Disney on Ice presents Jump In! Ford Center, 1 SE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Evansville, IN. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

January 30th, 7:00 pm, The Infamous Stringdusters with Mountain Grass Unit, Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport, Chicago. 17 & older. $39.96 - $59.68. FYI www.ticketweb.com 

January 30th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Dean Lewis, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com 

January 30th through February 15th, Jake Heggie's INTELLIGENCE, Virginia Opera, Harrison Opera House, 160 W. Virginia Beach Blvd., Norfolk, VA. FYI https://vaopera.org/subscriptions

January 30th through February 15th, Hansel and Gretel with Jamie Barton, Houston Grand Opera, 800 Preston St. Houston, Texas. FYI  https://www.houstongrandopera.org/contact-us

January 31st, 5:30 - 10:00 pm, Munster Chamber of Commerce 70th Annual Dinner Cirque du Soiree, Center for the Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. $150. FYI (219) 836-5549 or www.munsterchamber.org

January 31st, 7:00 pm, Kathleen Madigan: The Day Drinking Tour, The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $43. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

January 31st, 7:30 pm, Patti LuPone - MATTERS OF THE HEART, The Auditorium, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. FYI (312) 341-2300 or  www.auditoriumtheatre.org

January 31st, 7:30 pm, February 1st, 3:00 pm, Broadway through the Years, New Philharmonic with Conductor Kirk Muspratt.  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 2026, Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre presents Inside/Out: BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATER with Wilfredo Rivera & Joe Cerqua, Old Town School of Folk Music, 4544 N. Lincoln, Chicago. $15-$20. FYI CerquaRivera.org/schedule 

February 1st, 3:00 pm, Drumline Live, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com

**** February 5th, 10:00 am, Arts in Education, South Chicago Dance Theatre presents Dancing through the Great Migration, The Center for Performing Arts, Governors State University, 1 University Drive, University Park.  Grades 5-12.  $9.FYI https://www.govst.edu/cpa-events/

February 5th, 7:00 pm, Renée Fleming in Recital — Voice of Nature: The Anthropocene, Lyric Opera, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago.  FYI lyricopera.org

February 5th, 8:00 pm, GHOST: Skeletour World Tour 2026, Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson Avenue, Peoria. Tickets start at $69. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

February 8th, 8:00 pm ET, NEEDTOBREATHE: The Barely Elegant Acoustic Tour, Seminole Hard Rock Tampa, 5223 North Orient Road, Tampa, FL. 21 & over. Tickets start at $82. FYI https://casino.hardrock.com/tampa/events/needtobreathe?cid=cc029_entertainment_casino_needtobreathe-0205_email_october-entertainment_get-tickets_10032025_marketing_-_-

February 5th through 8th, Disney on Ice presents Jump In! Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim Road, Rosemont. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

February 6th, 7:00 pm, Rascal Flatts: Life Is a Highway Tour, United Center, 1901 W. Madison, Chicago. Tickets start at $46. FYI www.ticketmaster.com

February 6th, 7:30 pm, Jam & Deepcut Present THE ELOVATORS - SUNBURN TOUR 2026 with Special Guests Shwayze & JARV, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  18 & over. FYI www.axs.com

February 6th, 7:30 pm ET, February 8th, 2:30 pm ET, INTELLIGENCE, Virginia Opera, Dominion Energy Center, 600 E. Grace St., Richmond, VA. FYI https://vaopera.org/subscriptions

February 7th, 2:00 pm, Honoring the Opera Up Close Legacy with John Concepcion and Friends, The Center for Performing Arts, Governors State University, 1 University Drive, University Park. FYI https://www.govst.edu/cpa-events/

February 7th, 7:00 pm, The Roaring 20s: A Celebration of America's Jazz Age, La Porte County Symphony Orchestra, La Porte Civic Auditorium, 1001 Ridge St, La Porte, IN.  FYI (219) 362-9020 or www.lcso.net 

February 7th, 7:00 pm, Hannah Berner: None of My Business Tour, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $55. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

February 7th, 7:30 pm, Cirque Kalabanté, 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, 7:30 pm, The Music Institute of Chicago Academy presents Academy Chamber Music Concerts, Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Avenue, Evanston. Free. FYI musicinst.org.

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 12th through 15th, Disney on Ice presents Jump In! United Center, 1901 W. Madison, Chicago. 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, 7:30 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, 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 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, 5:00 pm; 8:00 pm Sold Out, February 15th, 8:00 pm, Josh Johnson: The Flowers Tour, The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

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 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

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, 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, 7:00 pm, Dan Navarro, Chicago Street Theatre, 154 Chicago Street, Valparaiso. FYI https://chicagostreet.ludus.com/index.php

February 17th through 22nd, Trinity Irish Dance Company, The Joyce Theater, 175 8th Ave, New York, NY.  FYI https://trinityirishdancecompany.com/performances/ 

February 18th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Monolink - The Beauty of It All Tour, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  18 & over. FYI www.axs.com

February 20th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Rich Brian: Where Is My Head? 2026 World Tour, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com

February 21st, 7:00 - 11:00 pm, Giordano Dance Chicago's Studio 63 Gala, Ravenswood Event Center, 4011 N. Ravenswood, Chicago. Tickets go on sale at a later date. FYI www.giordanodance.org.

February 21st, 7:30 pm, The Music Institute of Chicago Academy presents Academy Orchestra Concert Conducted by Academy Director James Setapen, Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Avenue, Evanston. Free. FYI musicinst.org.

February 21st, 7:30 pm, Mania: The ABBA Tribute, Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago Street, Joliet.  Tickets start at $39.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

February 25th, 7:00 pm ET, Jeff Dunham: Artificial Intelligence, Ford Center,1 SE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Evansville, IN FYI www.ticketmaster.com

**** February 27th through March 1st, Monster Jam Freestyle Mania, where Monster Jam® trucks team up with Freestyle Motocross (FMX) bikes to deliver gravity-defying skills and thrills. Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim Road, Rosemont. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

February 28th, 6:30 pm, 95 WIIL ROCK & Q ROCK 100.7 Present Nothing More - Carnal Nature World Tour / with Catch Your Breath, Archers, Doobie, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com

February 28th, 7:30 pm, Trinity Irish Dance Company, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago.  Tickets on sale May 5th.  FYI https://www.auditoriumtheatre.org/events/buy-tickets/dance?utm_source=hive&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=hive_email_id_415441_25-26-season-announcement&h_sid=835818af3b-597fefb3f41bd259e8be9809

February 28th & March 1st, Concert presentation, Act 2, Tristan und Isolde with Jamie Barton, Houston Grand Opera, 800 Preston St. Houston, Texas. FYI  https://www.houstongrandopera.org/contact-us

February 8th, 8:00 pm ET, Rod Stewart, Seminole Hard Rock Tampa, 5223 North Orient Road, Tampa, FL. 21 & over. Tickets start at $275. FYI https://casino.hardrock.com/tampa/events/rod-stewart?cid=cc029_entertainment_casino_rod-stewart-0303_email_october-entertainment_get-tickets_10032025_marketing_-_-

March 4th & 6th, 7:30 pm, March 8th, 3:00 pm, Chicago Opera Theatre presents Der Silbersee: A Winter’s Fairy Tale (The Silverlake). Studebaker Theatre, Fine Arts Building, 410 S. Michigan, Chicago.  $50-$150.  Tickets on sale August 15th.  FYI chicagooperatheater.org/

**** March 5th, 10:00 am, Arts in Education, All That Jazz presented by Govstate Theatre & Performance Studies Dance Performance, The Center for Performing Arts, Governors State University, 1 University Drive, University Park.  Grades 5-12.  $9. FYI https://www.govst.edu/cpa-events/

March 5th, 8:00 pm, (New Date), Live Nation presents Darcy & Jer: Average at Best Tour, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com

**** March 6th, 10:00 am & 12:00 pm, Arts in Education, Click Clack Moo, The Center for Performing Arts, Governors State University, 1 University Drive, University Park.  Grades K-4.  $9. FYI https://www.govst.edu/cpa-events/

March 6th, 7:00 pm, Chicago Sinfonietta, Ignite 2025-26, Still I Rise: Women's History Month, Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Avenue, Naperville. FYI https://chicagosinfonietta.org/open-heart/

March 6th, 7:30 pm, Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra 84th Season & Maestro Kirk Muspratt's 25th Anniversary Season. Spellbound includes Prokofiev’s Cinderella with narration by Phil Potempa and Stravinsky's Firebird. Living Hope Church, 9000 Taft Street, Merrillville/Crown Point. $49-$89 for the 4 concert season. FYI (219) 836-0525 or www.NISOrchestra.org. 

March 6th, 7:30 pm, International Guitar Night, 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/

March 6th, 7:30 pm, March 7th, 12:30 & 7:30 pm, March 8th, 2:30 pm, Hot Wheels Monster Trucks™ Live Glow-N-Fire, BMO Center, 398 Elm Street, Rockford. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

March 6th, 7:30 pm, The Music Institute of Chicago presents One Composer, One Community (TBT), Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Avenue, Evanston. Free. FYI musicinst.org.

March 7th, 2:00 & 7:30 pm, GovState & Performance Arts Studies: All That Jazz, The Center for Performing Arts, Governors State University, 1 University Drive, University Park. FYI https://www.govst.edu/cpa-events/

March 7th, 7:00 pm, Chicago Sinfonietta, Ignite 2025-26, Still I Rise: Women's History Month, Harris Theatre for Music & Dance, 205 E. Randolph, Chicago. FYI https://chicagosinfonietta.org/open-heart/

March 7th, 7:30 pm, The Ten Tenors, 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/

March 7th & 8th, Turn It Out with Tyler Peck & Friends, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago.  Tickets on sale May 5th.  FYI https://www.auditoriumtheatre.org/events/buy-tickets/dance?utm_source=hive&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=hive_email_id_415441_25-26-season-announcement&h_sid=835818af3b-597fefb3f41bd259e8be9809

March 8th, 3:00 pm, The New World, La Porte County Symphony Orchestra, Holdcraft Performing Arts Center, 1200 Spring Street, Michigan City, IN.  FYI (219) 362-9020 or www.lcso.net 

March 8th, 3:00 pm, Orion Ensemble Concert 3 (followed by Spring Benefit), world premiere created for Orion by Ephraim Champion, along with Ludwig van Beethoven’s Trio in B-flat Major for Clarinet, Cello and Piano, Op. 11, and Anton Arensky’s Trio in D minor for Violin, Cello and Piano, Op. 32. New England Congregational Church, 406 W. Galena Boulevard, Aurora. $30, Seniors (65+) $25, Students (13+) $15; children (12 & under) free. FYI (630) 628-9591 or orionensemble.org.

March 9th, 7:30 pm, Orion Ensemble Concert 3, world premiere created for Orion by Ephraim Champion, along with Ludwig van Beethoven’s Trio in B-flat Major for Clarinet, Cello and Piano, Op. 11, and Anton Arensky’s Trio in D minor for Violin, Cello and Piano, Op. 32. The PianoForte Studios, 1335 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago. $30, Seniors (65+) $25, Students (13+) $15; children (12 & under) free. FYI (630) 628-9591 or orionensemble.org.

March 13th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents GenX Takeover Comedy Tour Featuring Kelly Manno, The Professor Nick Harrison, Dadbod Veteran (Jon Wellington), The Real Slim Sherri and Justin Rupple [host], The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  18 & over. FYI www.axs.com

March 13th, 7:30 pm, March 14th, 2:00 pm, The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring - 25th Anniversary – Live In Concert, The Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

March 14th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Rory Scovel: Know Your Enemy Tour, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

March 14th, 7:30 pm, Drum Tao, 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/

March 15th, 3:00 pm PT, Echoes of Conscience: Voices of the French resistance, Concert Highlights: The spirit of Josephine Baker with chanteuse Jacqueline Tabor; World Premiere Dance Commission, Darius Milhaud, La Creation du Monde, Donald Byrd, Spectrum Dance Theater. Music of Remembrance, Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall at Benaroya Hall, 200 University Street, Seattle, WA. FYI https://musicofremembrance.org/show-details/echoes

March 15th, 7:30 pm, Orion Ensemble Concert 3, world premiere created for Orion by Ephraim Champion, along with Ludwig van Beethoven’s Trio in B-flat Major for Clarinet, Cello and Piano, Op. 11, and Anton Arensky’s Trio in D minor for Violin, Cello and Piano, Op. 32. Music Institute of Chicago’s Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Avenue, Evanston. $30, Seniors (65+) $25, Students (13+) $15; children (12 & under) free. FYI (630) 628-9591 or orionensemble.org.

March 15th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Zara Larsson - Midnight Sun Tour 2026  / with Amelia Moore, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

March 17th, 7:30 pm, bbno$: The Internet Explorer Tour, The Salt Shed Indoors, 1357 N. Elston, Chicago. Tickets start at $57. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

March 19th through 29th, The Crucible with Ryan McKinny & J’Nai Bridges, Washington National Opera, The Kennedy Center, 2700 F St NW, Washington, DC. FYI https://www.kennedy-center.org/wno/home/

March 20th, 7:00 pm, Kevin James: Eat the Frog, Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago Street, Joliet. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

March 20th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Evan Honer - It's A Long Road Tour, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

March 21st, 7:30 pm, The Music Institute of Chicago Academy presents Academy Chamber Music Concerts, Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Avenue, Evanston. Free. FYI musicinst.org.

March 21st, 7:30 pm, Center Stage Icons: 30th Anniversary Celebration with the Rostons, The Center for Performing Arts, Governors State University, 1 University Drive, University Park. FYI https://www.govst.edu/cpa-events/

March 21st, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Bryce Crawford: I Love Jesus U.S. Tour, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com

March 21st, 8:00 pm, Jam & NiteLite Presents The High Kings - The Rocky Road Tour, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

March 21st, 8:00 pm, Kevin James: Eat the Frog, Fox Cities PAC, 400 W. College Avenue, Appleton, WI. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

March 22nd, 3:00 pm, Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre presents Inside/Out: TROUBLE IN MIND with Monique Haley & Joe Cerqua, Epiphany Center for the Arts - The Sanctuary, 201 S. Ashland Ave., Chicago. $15-$20. FYI CerquaRivera.org/schedule

March 22nd, 3:00 pm, The Music Institute of Chicago Chorale, Choir Plus, Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Avenue, Evanston. Free. FYI musicinst.org.

**** March 25th, 10:00 am & 12:00 pm, Arts in Education, Professor Wow's Fun-Believable Science Show, The Center for Performing Arts, Governors State University, 1 University Drive, University Park.  Grades K-8.  $9. FYI https://www.govst.edu/cpa-events/

**** March 27th, 7:00 pm, TheaterWorksUSA The Magic School Bus: Lost in the Solar System, 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/

March 28th, 4:00 (Just added) & 7:30 pm (Sold out), One Night of Queen, 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/

March 28th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Margaret Cho: Choligarchy, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

March 28th, 7:30 pm, Chicago Tap Theatre Unleash the Beats, The Center for Performing Arts, Governors State University, 1 University Drive, University Park. FYI https://www.govst.edu/cpa-events/

March 28th, Red Clay Dance Company’s La Femme Dance Festival, Harris Theatre for Music & Dance, 205 E. Randolph, Chicago. FYI redclaydance.com/season17.

March 28th, 8:00 pm, AC2: An Intimate Evening With Anderson Cooper & Andy Cohen, The Chicago Theater, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $86. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

March 29th, 2:30 pm, Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra Spotlight Series: Requiem for the Living with the Symphony Chorus, Theatre at the Center, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. $30. FYI (219) 836-0525 or www.NISOrchestra.org. 

April 2nd, 8:00 pm ET, Adam Ray: Who Is Me Tour, Seminole Hard Rock Tampa, 5223 North Orient Road, Tampa, FL. 21 & over. Tickets start at $30. FYI https://casino.hardrock.com/tampa/events/adam-ray?cid=cc029_entertainment_casino_adam-ray-0402_email_october-entertainment_get-tickets_10032025_marketing_-_-

April 2nd through 4th, Shen Yun, Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena, Aurora. $81 – $201 (when purchased in person). FYI https://events.paramountaurora.com/

April 2nd, 3rd & 4th, 7:30 pm ET, THE ELEMENTS, Joshua Bell Concerto, Spring 2026 Tour, Naples Philharmonic, Conductor: Alexander Shelley, Artis Naples - The Baker Museum, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples, FL. FYI https://artisnaples.org/subscriptions/masterworks

April 6th through 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/

April 8th & 9th, 7:30 pm ET, Canadian Premiere, THE ELEMENTS, Joshua Bell Concerto, Spring 2026 Tour, National Arts Centre Orchestra, Conductor: Alexander Shelley, Southam Hall, 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, Canada.  FYI https://nac-cna.ca/en/event/38412

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, 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 & 11th, 7:30 pm, Season 63 "Ignite the Soul" Giordano Dance Chicago, Harris Theater for Music & Dance, 205 E. Randolph, Chicago. Tickets go on sale December 2025. FYI www.harristheaterchicago.org.

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 11th, 5:00 pm, Jeff Dunham: Artificial Intelligence, Bank of Springfield Center, Convention Center Plaza #1, Springfield, IL FYI www.ticketmaster.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 15th, Re-engagement for world premiere of Ryan Carter’s immersive piano concerto featuring live electronic sound and video, paired with Dvorak’s Symphony No. 7 & Saint-Saëns’ The Carnival of the Animals.  London Philharmonic Orchestra, Conductor: Lidiya Yankovskaya, Royal Festival Hall, London, England. FYI https://lpo.org.uk/

April 16th, 7:00 pm, World Ballet Company: Cinderella, Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago Street, Joliet. Tickets start at $53. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

**** April 17th, 10:00 am & 12:00 pm, Arts in Education, Pete the Cat, The Center for Performing Arts, Governors State University, 1 University Drive, University Park.  Grades PreK-3.  $9. FYI https://www.govst.edu/cpa-events/

April 18th, Explore Your Lyric, Lyric Opera, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago.  FYI lyricopera.org.

April 18th, 7:00 pm, Remember When Rock Was Young: The Elton John Experience, La Porte County Symphony Orchestra, La Porte Civic Auditorium, 1001 Ridge St, La Porte, IN.  FYI (219) 362-9020 or www.lcso.net 

April 18th, 7:30 pm, Jam & Thalia Hall Present Ratboys: When the Sun Explodes Tour 2026 / with Free Range, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

April 24th, Doors open at 7:00 pm, Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band: Ledbetter Heights, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. All reserved seating. 21 and older.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

April 24th & 25th, Bluebeard’s Castle with Ryan McKinny in title role, Co-production between Omaha Symphony and Opera Omaha, Holland Performing Arts Center, Omaha, NE. FYI https://www.omahasymphony.org/

April 24th through 26th, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago.  Tickets on sale May 5th.  FYI https://www.auditoriumtheatre.org/events/buy-tickets/dance?utm_source=hi...

April 25th, 3:00 pm ET, Jeff Dunham: Artificial Intelligence, Fox Theatre Detroit, 2211 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI FYI www.ticketmaster.com

April 25th, 7:30 pm, Rising Stars in Concert, Lyric Opera, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago.  FYI lyricopera.org.

April 25th, 7:30 pm, Lizzy and the Triggermen, The Center for Performing Arts, Governors State University, 1 University Drive, University Park. FYI https://www.govst.edu/cpa-events/

April 30th & May 1st, 7:30 pm, May 2nd, 12:00 pm, Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre 2026 Spring Concert Series, Location TBA. Tickets on sale at a later date at CerquaRivera.org/schedule

May 1st & 2nd, 7:30 pm, May 3rd, 2:30 pm, World Premiere, EARTH: A CHORAL SYMPHONY, Madison Symphony Orchestra, Conductor: John DeMain, Soprano: Ailyn Pérez. Overture Hall, 201 State Street, Madison, WI. Tickets from $20. FYI https://madisonsymphony.org/event/voiceseternal

May 2nd, 7:30 pm, The Music Institute of Chicago Academy presents Academy Chamber Music Concerts, Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Avenue, Evanston. Free. FYI musicinst.org.

May 2nd, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Calum Scott: The Avenoir Tour 2026, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

May 2nd through 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

May 3rd, 3:00 pm, Orion Ensemble Concert 4, Francis Poulenc’s Sonata for Clarinet and Piano, FP 184 (1962); selected solo movements by Johann Sebastian Bach; and Robert Schumann’s Quintet in E-flat Major for Piano and Strings, Op. 44 with Guests, violist, Stephen Boe & violinist, Mathias Tacke. New England Congregational Church, 406 W. Galena Boulevard, Aurora. $30, Seniors (65+) $25, Students (13+) $15; children (12 & under) free. FYI (630) 628-9591 or orionensemble.org.

May 4th, 7:30 pm, Orion Ensemble Concert 4, Francis Poulenc’s Sonata for Clarinet and Piano, FP 184 (1962); selected solo movements by Johann Sebastian Bach; and Robert Schumann’s Quintet in E-flat Major for Piano and Strings, Op. 44 with Guests, violist, Stephen Boe & violinist, Mathias Tacke. The PianoForte Studios, 1335 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago. $30, Seniors (65+) $25, Students (13+) $15; children (12 & under) free. FYI (630) 628-9591 or orionensemble.org.

May 7th & 9th, 7:30 pm, May 10th, 2:30 pm, THE ELEMENTS, Joshua Bell Concerto, Spring 2026 Tour, Houston Symphony, Conductor: Juraj Valčuha, Jones Hall for the Performing Arts, 615 Louisiana Street, Houston, TX. FYI https://houstonsymphony.org/performance/joshua-bell-the-elements-concert

May 8th, 7:00 pm, Chicago Sinfonietta, Ignite 2025-26, American Rhapsody: Season Finale, Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Avenue, Naperville. FYI https://chicagosinfonietta.org/american-rhapsody/

May 8th, Jam & Outback Present Harland Williams - COMZILLA Comedy Tour, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com

May 8th & 9th, TBA, Lyric Wine Auction 2026, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago. FYI lyricopera.org/wineauction. 

May 10th, 3:00 pm, Chicago Sinfonietta, Ignite 2025-26, American Rhapsody: Season Finale, Northwestern University, Pick-Staiger Hall, 50 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston. FYI https://chicagosinfonietta.org/american-rhapsody/

May 10th, 7:30 pm, Orion Ensemble Concert 4, Francis Poulenc’s Sonata for Clarinet and Piano, FP 184 (1962); selected solo movements by Johann Sebastian Bach; and Robert Schumann’s Quintet in E-flat Major for Piano and Strings, Op. 44 with Guests, violist, Stephen Boe & violinist, Mathias Tacke. Music Institute of Chicago’s Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Avenue, Evanston. $30, Seniors (65+) $25, Students (13+) $15; children (12 & under) free. FYI (630) 628-9591 or orionensemble.org.

May 17th, 2:00 pm, An Afternoon with David Sedaris, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago.  Tickets start at $80. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

May 17th, 4:00 pm PT, Music of Remembrance Opera Commission, World Premiere, The Dialogue of Memories: Music of Remembrance, Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall at Benaroya Hall, 200 University Street, Seattle, WA. FYI https://musicofremembrance.org/show-details/memories

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 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 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 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 24th, 7:00 pm ET, Alter Bridge: What Lies Within Tour, Seminole Hard Rock Tampa, 5223 North Orient Road, Tampa, FL.  21 & over. Tickets start at $60. FYI https://casino.hardrock.com/tampa/events/alter-bridge?cid=cc029_entertainment_entertainment_alter-bridge-0524_email_september-entertainment_get-tickets_9052025_marketing_-_-

May 30th, 3:00 pm, Chicago Opera Theatre presents Trusted: Concert World Premiere, Conductor Lidiya Yankovskaya. Studebaker Theatre, Fine Arts Building, 410 S. Michigan, Chicago.  $30-$70.  Tickets on sale August 15th.  FYI chicagooperatheater.org/

May 30th, 7:30 pm, The Music Institute of Chicago Academy presents Academy Orchestra Concert, 20th Anniversary Celebration, Conducted by Academy Director James Setapen, Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Avenue, Evanston. Free. FYI musicinst.org.

May 30th through June 21st, THE MAGIC FLUTE, Los Angeles Opera, Conductor: James Conlon, House Debut, Miles Mykkanen. Dorothy Chandler Pavillion, 135 N. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA. FYI https://www.laopera.org/performances/2026/the-magic-flute

May 31st, 3:00 pm, The Music Institute of Chicago Chorale Concert, Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Avenue, Evanston. Free. FYI musicinst.org.

June 4th through 6th, Peter Lieberson’s Neruda Songs with Jamie Barton, Minnesota Orchestra, Conductor: Thomas Søndergård, 1111 Nicollet Mall (11th Street at Peavey Plaza), Minneapolis, MN FYI https://www.minnesotaorchestra.org

July 11th, Time TBD, John Mulaney: Mister Whatever, Wrigley Field, Clark & Addison, Chicago. www.livenation.com 

August 3rd, 5th & 6th, 8:00 pm, Ariana Grande - The Eternal Sunshine Tour, United Center, 1901 W. Madison, Chicago. FYI www.ticketmaster.com