Entertainment This Week

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TBA, Titanic: A Voyage Through Time, Germania Place, 3rd Floor, 108 W Germania Place, Chicago. Adult tickets start at $24. FYI https://titanicexperiencevr.com/chicago/ 

April 20th, 7:00 pm, Thomas Dolby, House of Blues Chicago, 320 N. Dearborn, Chicago. 17 & over. Tickets start at $45. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

April 20th, 7:30 pm, DAVE with DJ PayDay, Salt Shed Indoors, 1357 N. Elston, Chicago. Tickets start at $78. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

April 20th, 7:30 pm, Fred Hersch, SPACE, 1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston. $27.27-$33.90. FYI www.ticketweb.com

April 21st, 7:15 pm, Emma Grede: Start with Yourself Book Tour, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. $22-$70. FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com. 

April 21st, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents OH WONDER - Songs at the Piano / With Wrabel, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com 

April 21st, 8:00 pm, SPKRBX & Jam Present DaBaby: Be More Grateful Tour with Zeddy Will, H3adband, Bri3, Avondale Music Hall, 3336 N. Milwaukee, Chicago. 17 & over. $38, Meet & Greet $152. FYI www.axs.com

April 21st, 8:00 pm ET, The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight, Indiana University Auditorium, 1211 E. 7th Street, Bloomington, IN FYI www.ticketmaster.com  

April 21st, 8:00 pm ET. Maren Morris: The Dreamsicle Tour 2026, Hard Rock Event Center, Seminole Hard Rock Tampa, 5223 North Orient Road, Tampa, FL. 21 & over. Tickets start at $45. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

April 22nd through May 10th, Before you venture into the woods, be sure to grab your spring turkey license and Gamebird Habitat Stamp from a license retailer, the DNR customer service center at 317-232-4200, or GoOutdoorsIN.com. Turkey Hunting Season in Indiana. 

**** April 22nd, 5:30 - 7:00 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation, Spring Showdown. Lions Club Social Center, 8751 Lions Club Dr, Munster. Age 7-14. $16, R $14.  FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org

April 22nd, 6:30 - 10:30 pm, QRock & Forge Live Presents Pop Evil / Sierra Pilot / Kamenar, The Forge, 22 W. Cass, Joliet. $19.95-$78.20. FYI www.ticketweb.com 

April 22nd, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Alice Phoebe Lou: Oblivion Tour, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

April 22nd, 8:00 pm, FITZGERALDS Presents Peter Case returns to Fitzgeralds with special guest Zach Keim, Fitzgeralds Nightclub, 6615 W. Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. 21 & over. $26.44-$189.70. FYI www.ticketweb.com 

April 22nd, 8:00 pm ET. Boys Like Girls: The Soundtrack of Your Life Tour, Hard Rock Event Center, Seminole Hard Rock Tampa, 5223 North Orient Road, Tampa, FL. 21 & over. Tickets start at $85. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

April 23rd through 26th, 11:00 am - 7:00 pm daily, Weekend 1, 2026 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival presented by Shell, New Orleans’ 145-acre Fair Grounds Race Course, 1751 Gentilly Blvd, New Orleans, LA. General Admission Weekend passes and VIP packages are on sale now. The Jazz Fest Express provides continuous round-trip transportation between four downtown departure points and the Fair Grounds. FYI https://www.nojazzfest.com/info/

April 23rd, 11:30 am - 3:00 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation, Twin It to Win It BINGO, Sponsored by We are Family Home Care. Lions Club Social Center, 8751 Lions Club Dr, Munster. $8, KA $5. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org

April 23rd, 7:00 & 9:15 pm, Jam Presents Danny Gonzalez and Friends featuring Geoff Dow, Zoe Dodson, Tory Ward & Steven Haas, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com 

April 23rd, 8:00 pm, Frog with Feller, Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport, Chicago. 17 & over. $33.52-$299.03. FYI www.ticketweb.com

April 24th & 25th, 10:00 am - 7:00 pm, April 26th, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, 2026 One of a Kind Spring Show, 7th Floor, THE MART, 222 W. Merchandise Mart Plaza, Chicago. $15. FYI https://www.choosechicago.com/event/one-of-a-kind-spring-show-chicago/

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, 7:00 pm, All in Jest Trivia Night (Thrilling Conclusion of Season 5), Marshall J. Gardner Art Center, 540 S. Lake Street, (Miller Beach) Gary. Cash bar. $10. FYI www.millerbeacharts.org 

April 24th, 7:00 pm, Akaash Singh: Generational Triumph Tour, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $43. FYI www.ticketmaster.com. 

April 24th, 7:00 pm, Pop's Presents Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Pop's Concert Venue, 1403 Mississippi Ave., Sauget, IL $57.56-$89.49. FYI www.ticketweb.com 

April 24th, 7:00 pm ET, Bobby Lee: The Finally Tour, The Fillmore Detroit, 2113 Woodward Drive, Detroit, MI Tickets start at $53. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

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

April 24th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Joy Crookes, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com 

April 24th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents The Growlers, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com

April 24th, 8:00 pm ET, School of American Music (SAM) Annual Spring Fundraiser, A Night of Blues & Giving, featuring the Resurrection Blues Band, Acorn Theatre, 107 Generations Drive, Three Oaks, MI. $45. Tickets go on sale soon. FYI www.schoolofamericanmusic.com

April 24th, 9:00 pm, DJ Louie Diaz, Council Oak Bar Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older. Free. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

April 24th, 9:00 pm, Wayne Baker Brooks, Hard Rock Café Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older. Free. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

April 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=hive&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=hive_email_id_415441_25-26-season-announcement&h_sid=835818af3b-597fefb3f41bd259e8be9809

April 24th & 25th, 7:00 & 9:30 pm, April 26th, 6:00 pm, BRUCE BRUCE: Cool Since Day One Tour "Brand New Material", Chicago Improv, 5 Woodfield Mall K120B, Schaumburg. 21 & over. $46.19-$65.73. FYI www.tiicketweb.com

April 24th through May 3rd, Doc10 Film Festival, Gene Siskel Film Center, 164 N. State Street, Chicago. FYI https://www.doc10.org/

April 25th, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, The La Porte County Symphony Orchestra announces Open Auditions for the Grand Finale Hoosier Star vocal competition. Presbyterian Church of La Porte, 307 Kingsbury Ave., La Porte. Audition application @ https://lcso.net/concert-tickets/special-events/hoosier-star-event/

April 25th, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation, Cricut Vinyl Designs, Instructor Anitra Staley. Lions Club Social Center, 8751 Lions Club Dr, Munster. $35. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org

April 25th, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm ET, Wabash & Erie Canal Park presents Canal Society Symposium, Historic Forks of the Wabash Park, 3011 W. Park Drive, Huntington, IN. Free. Send names of those attending to indcanal@aol.com 

April 25th, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm ET, April 26th, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm ET, Art Attack - Lubeznik Center for the Arts at Commune+Market, 105 N. Elm Street, Three Oaks, MI. FYI (219) 874-4900 or LubeznikCenter.org 

**** April 25th, 11:00 am or 12:00 pm Tours, Explore Your Lyric including abridged, 20-minute performances of Katie: The Strongest of the Strong, Lyric Opera, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago.  $10 adults, $5 children. FYI lyricopera.org/explorelyric.

April 25th, 1:00 pm, The LCPL Foundation's 24th Annual Literary Tea, Speaker, historian Valerie Gugala, will unravel the fascinating world of Victorian sentiments. Merrillville Branch, Lake County Public Library, 1919 W. 81st Ave., Merrillville. $40. FYI 219-769-3541, ext. 315. or www.lcplin.org 

April 25th, 1:00 - 4:00 pm, Backpacking Workshop, Dunes Learning Center, 500 Howe Road, Chesterton. 14 & over with adult. $5.97 per person. FYI https://www.simpletix.com/e/backpacking-workshop-tickets-256680?utm_sour...

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

April 25th, 6:00 pm, A New Tradition: The Bishop Noll Spring Gala, Wicker Park Social Center, 2215 Ridge Road, Highland. Cocktail attire. 21 & over. $150. FYI https://e.givesmart.com/events/NxN/

April 25th, 6:25 pm, Jam Presents Behemoth: The Godless IV 2026 with Deicide, Rotting Christ & Immolation, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

April 25th, 7:00 pm, Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra & the Merida Trio present Beethoven's Triple Concerto & Mahler's "Titan" Symphony. Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, 149 W Brush Hill Rd, Elmhurst, IL. Adults $40, Seniors $37, Students $12. FYI https://elmhurstsymphony.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?pat...

April 25th, 7:00 pm ET, Bobby Lee: The Finally Tour, Old National Centre, 502 N. New Jersey St., Indianapolis, IN Tickets start at $49. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

April 25th, 7:30 pm, Abacab: The Music of Genesis, Phil Collins & Peter Gabriel, Theatre at the Center, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. $40. FYI (219) 836-3255 ext. 1 or www.theatreatthecenter.com 

April 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 25th, 7:30 pm, Chicago A Capella sings Building American Pop, a musical time capsule revisiting the irresistible pop classics that evoke the songwriting genius of the Brill Building era of the 1950s and ’60s, with WTTW’s Geoffrey Baer. Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Avenue, Evanston. $30-$60. FYI chicagoacappella.org. 

April 25th, 7:30 pm, April 26th, 2:00 pm, Porchlight In Concert: Follies, Studebaker Theater, 410 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago. Tickets on sale September 30th. FYI PorchlightMusicTheatre.org

April 25th, 8:00 pm, Puscifer: The Normal Isn't Tour, The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $58. FYI www.ticketmaster.com

April 25th, 8:00 pm, Forester, Outset Chicago, 1675 N. Elston, Chicago. Tickets start at $27. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

April 25th, 8:00 pm, The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight, Miller High Life Theatre, 500 W. Kilbourn, Milwaukee, WI FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

April 25th, 8:00 pm ET, An Evening with David Sederas, Michigan Theatre, 603 E Liberty St, Ann Arbor, MI FYI www.ticketmaster.com

April 25th, 9:00 pm, DJ Ric Hard, Council Oak Bar Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older. Free. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

April 25th, 9:00 pm, The Indigos, Hard Rock Café Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older. Free. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

April 25th, 9:30 pm, Jam & SPKRBX Present DJ Lex: Jump in the Water Tour / with VEGA, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com 

April 26th, 3:00 pm, Chicago A Capella sings Building American Pop, a musical time capsule revisiting the irresistible pop classics that evoke the songwriting genius of the Brill Building era of the 1950s and ’60s, with WTTW’s Geoffrey Baer. McAninch Arts Center, 425 Falwell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. $30-$60. FYI chicagoacappella.org. 

April 26th, 7:00 pm, Jam Presents The Downside Podcast, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com

April 26th, 7:00 pm, An Evening with David Sederas, Prairie Home Alliance Theatre, 201 SW Jefferson Ave., Peoria. FYI www.ticketmaster.com

April 26th, 7:00 pm, Kathy Griffin: New Face, New Tour, Barrymore Theatre, 2090 Atwood, Madison, WI 18 & over. Tickets start at $65. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

April 26th, 7:15 pm, Tinder Live with Lane Moore, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. $22-$50. FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com. 

April 26th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Zarna Garg: Million Dollar Excuses, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com

April 26th, 8:00 pm, Arkells / Bino Bames, Bottom Lounge, 1375 W. Lake Street, Chicago. 17 & over. $31.10. FYI www.ticketweb.com 

April 27th, 7:00 pm, One Night Only, BARBRA & JUDY TOGETHER AGAIN, A Concert Benefit for Season of Concern Chicago. Studebaker Theatre in the Fine Arts Building, 410 S. Michigan, Chicago. $200 (Premium Seating & Post-Show VIP Reception), $150 (Orchestra Rows A-H), $100 (Orchestra Rows J-Q), and $50 (Balcony). FYI https://www.fineartsbuilding.com/events/barbra-judy-together-again/

April 27th, 7:30 pm, Waxahatchie & MJ Lenderman with Special Guest Brennan Wedl, Auditorium Theater, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. FYI www.asx.com

April 27th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents José González - Against the Dying of the Light Tour / with Abby Sage, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com

April 27th, 7:30 pm ET, An Evening with David Sederas, Clowes Memorial Hall, Butler University, 4602 Sunset Ave, Indianapolis, IN FYI www.ticketmaster.com  

April 28th, 9:30 am - 6:00 pm, Ateema Media & Marketing presents The SUMMIT, Annual Hospitality & Tourism Conference & Tradeshow, Conference hosted across multiple iconic West Loop venues including RECESS, City Hall and Morgan Manufacturing. Tradeshow hosted at Morgan Manufacturing, 401 N. Morgan, Chicago. FYI thesummitchicago.com.   

April 29th, 7:30 pm, Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band: Land of Hopes & Dreams American Tour, United Center, 1901 W. Madison, Chicago. Tickets start at $238. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

April 29th, 8:00 pm ET, Demi Lovato: It's Not That Deep Tour, Little Caesars Arena, 2645 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI. FYI www.ticketmaster.com  

April 30th, 4:00 - 7:00 pm, Rogers Park Business Alliance (RPBA) Camino Clark Cultural District programming, Día del Niño Celebration, St. Jerome Church, 1709 W. Lunt Ave., Chicago. Free to attend. FYI RPBA.org.  

April 30th, 7:00 pm, Tom Papa: Grateful Bread Tour, George Van Dusen Theatre at the North Shore Center for Performing Arts in Skokie, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie. FYI www.ticketmaster.com

April 30th, 7:30 pm, Dewayne Perkins: How Being Black and Gay Made Me Better Than You! , The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. $22-$40. FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com. 

April 30th & May 1st, 7:30 pm, May 2nd, 12:00 pm, Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre 2026 Spring Concert Series, Columbia College Chicago Dance Center, 1306 S Michigan Ave, Chicago. Tickets are $10-30, free for Columbia College students, FYI CerquaRivera.org/schedule

April 30th, 8:30 pm, Jam Presents Cobrah - Torn Tour, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. 17 & over. FYI www.axs.com

April 30th through May 3rd, 11:00 am - 7:00 pm daily, Weekend 2, 2026 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival presented by Shell, New Orleans’ 145-acre Fair Grounds Race Course, 1751 Gentilly Blvd, New Orleans, LA. General Admission Weekend passes and VIP packages are on sale now. The Jazz Fest Express provides continuous round-trip transportation between four downtown departure points and the Fair Grounds. FYI https://www.nojazzfest.com/info/

May 1st through 3rd, 12:00 pm, Global Connections: Mexico Fest, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago. FYI www.navypier.org

May 1st, 5:00 - 7:00 pm, Munster Rotary Club Spaghetti Dinner, Munster High School Cafeteria, 8808 Columbia Avenue, Munster. Adults $10, Children 12 & under $8. Tickets at the door. 

May 1st, 6:00 pm, An Evening with South Chicago Dance Theatre & Inaugural Legacy Builders Benefit, (Exclusive intermission reception and after-, 8party with performers). Harris Theatre for Music & Dance, 205 E. Randolph, Chicago.  Performance tickets $20-$65. Legacy Builders tickets $250. 

May 1st, 7:00 pm, Tom Papa: Grateful Bread Tour, Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago Street, Joliet. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

May 1st & 2nd, 7:00 & 9:30 pm, Chris D'Elia, Chicago Improv, 5 Woodfield Mall K120B, Schaumburg. 21 & over. $39.77-$59.30. FYI www.tiicketweb.com

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 1st, 8:00 pm, Demi Lovato: It's Not That Deep Tour, United Center, 1901 W. Madison, Chicago. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

May 1st, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Hippie Sabotage - Give & Take Tour, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. 18 & over/ FYI www.axs.com

May 1st, 8:00 pm, Jam & KPP Present Anuv Jain: Dastakhat US Tour, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com

May 1st, 2nd & 3rd, 8:00 pm, Three Nights with They Might Be Giants, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com

May 2nd, 8:00 am - 3:00 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation, Munster Car Show. Community Pool Parking Lot, Community Park, 8837 Calumet Ave., Munster. Entry Fee: $25 (paved area, judged); On-site $10 (grass area, not judged). Free & open to the public. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org

**** May 2nd, 10:00 - 11:30 am, Lakeside Storytime with author Barb Rosenstock, Portage Riverwalk Pavilion, Indiana National Park, 100 Riverwalk Driver, Portage. $5.72 per family. All ages welcome with adult. FYI https://www.simpletix.com/e/lakeside-storytime-the-great-lakes-read-by-t...

May 2nd & 3rd, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, Elmhurst Art Museum in partnership with the Elmhurst Park District announces Art in Wilder Park, 175 South Cottage Hill Avenue in Elmhurst. Free & open to the public. FYI (630) 834-0202 or elmhurstartmuseum.org.

May 2nd, 12:00 - 8:00 pm, May 3rd, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm, Asian American Arts Chicago (AAAC) presents EVOLUTION: Asian American Arts Festival. Lookingglass Theatre’s Water Tower Water Works, 163 E. Pearson St. at Michigan Ave., Chicago. $25-$120. FYI AAAC.art 

**** May 2nd, 2:00 pm, Lyric Opera presents Katie: The Strongest of the Strong, Kennedy-King College, 6301 S. Halstead, Chicago. Free. Reserve tickets at lyricopera.org/katie.

May 2nd, Doors open at 7:00 pm, The Temptations & the Four Tops, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older.  All reserved seating.  Tickets start at $65.50.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

May 2nd, 7:00 pm, Matteo Lane: We Gotta Catch Up! The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $58. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

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 The Head and the Heart - 15th Anniversary Tour / The Brudi Brothers, The Auditorium 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com 

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, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Depresión Sonora - World Tour 2026: Vacaciones Para Siempre, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com

May 2nd, 8;00 pm, The Moss with Gatlin, Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport, Chicago. 17 & over. $33.52-$330.23. FYI www.ticketweb.com 

May 2nd, 8:00 pm, Paramount’s new Copley Comedy Series with headliner Brian Hicks, featuring Des Mulrooney. Copley Theatre, 8 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. $21 (in person sales only). FYI (630) 896-6666 or ParamountAurora.com

May 2nd & 3rd, Asian American Arts Chicago (AAAC) announces EVOLUTION: ASIAN AMERICAN ARTS FESTIVAL, a two-day celebration of the transformation and creativity of Asian American, Pacific Islander and Native Hawaiian artists, performers and makers, in association with Lookingglass Theatre. Lookingglass Theatre, Water Tower Water Works, 163 E. Pearson St. at Michigan Ave., Chicago. Application forms at https://aaac.art/evolution-arts-festival/. 

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, 8:00 am, Lakefront Loop 5K, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago. Free. FYI www.navypier.org

May 3rd, 12:00 pm, Munster Historical Society presents America 250 Celebration Luncheon & "George Washington: The Battle for Independence, Portrayed by Terry Lynch, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. Patriot $40, Young Patriot (10 * under) $25. FYI www.munsterhistory.org

May 3rd, 12:30 - 4:30 pm, Forest Bathing, Dunes Learning Center, 500 Howe Road, Chesterton. Forest bathing — or shinrin-yoku — is the practice of slow, mindful immersion in a natural environment. Rooted in Japanese tradition. 18 & over. $5.97 per person. FYI https://www.simpletix.com/e/backpacking-workshop-tickets-256680?utm_sour...

**** May 3rd, 3:00 pm, Lyric Opera presents Katie: The Strongest of the Strong, Merit School of Music, 38 S. Peoria, Chicago. Free. Reserve tickets at lyricopera.org/katie.

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 3rd, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Caifanes, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com

May 3rd, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Al Di Meola, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com 

May 3rd, 7:30 pm, 93XRT Presents The New Pornagraphers with support from Will Sheff (of Okkervil River), Metro Chicago, 3730 N. Clark Street, Chicago. $44.93. FYI www.etix.com 

May 4th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Garrison Keillor Tonight, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com 

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 5th, Rogers Park Business Alliance (RPBA) Camino Clark Cultural District programming, Cinco de Mayo Celebration, Various businesses along Clark St., Chicago. Participating businesses will also receive a visible storefront identifier. Many Mexican and Latine-owned businesses will have special promotions, menu items, and offers. Prices determined by businesses. FYI RPBA.org. 

May 5th, 7:00 pm, Jam Presents Phoneboy with Heart Attack Man and Pony, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com

May 5th, 8:00 pm ET, The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight, Dow Event Center, 303 Johnson Street, Saginaw, MI. FYI www.ticketmaster.com

May 6th, 7:00 pm, Jam Presents Trevor Jackson - The Healing Out Loud Tour, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com 

May 6th, 7:30 pm, NewDad with Freak Slug, Metro Chicago, 3730 N. Clark, Chicago. $37.84.  FYI www.etix.com

May 6th, 7:30 pm ET, Ghost Light Cabaret Series: Battle of the Stephens: Schwartz vs Sondheim, Flint Repertory Theatre, Elgood Theatre, 1220 E Kearsley St, Flint, MI. FYI (810) 237-1530 or https://thefim.org/flintrep  

May 7th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Mika - Spinning Out Tour North America, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com

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 7th, 8:00 pm, Sooshi Mango: The Home Made World Tour, Athenaeum Center, 2936 N. Southport, Chicago. FYI https://athenaeumcenter.org/events/2026/sooshi-mango/

May 7th, 8:00 pm ET, The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight, Embassy Theatre, 125 W Jefferson Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

May 8th, 6:30 pm, Jam Presents The Amity Affliction / August Burns Red - The Spring Horizons Tour / with Boundaries, Heavensgate, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com

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, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Naomi Watanabe - FROM TOKYO, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com

May 8th, 8:00 pm, Drake Milligan, Joe's on Weed, 940 W. Weed Street, Chicago. 21 & over. $25.79 -$108.57. FYI www.ticketweb.com 

May 8th, 8:00 pm, The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight, Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. Tickets start at $58. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

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

May 8th through 23rd, Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble presents the Premiere of Architecture of Memory, Ebenezer Lutheran Church, 1650 W. Foster Ave., Chicago. FYI www.danztheatre.org 

May 8th through July 5th, Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue, EXP Rosemont, 9900 Berwyn Ave., Rosemont. Tickets start at $28. FYI www.minecraftexperience.com.

May 9th, 8:00 am - 2:00 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation, Cash for Clutter: Community Garage Sale. Community Pool Parking Lot, Community Park, 8837 Calumet Ave., Munster. Seller Fee (2 spaces) $30, R $20; (3 spaces) $28, R $48. (Fees increase by $10 after April 27). Free & open to the public. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org

May 9th, 9:45 am - 12:00 pm, Miller Beach Arts and Creative District, LLC presents 2026 Yoga Workshop Series: Yoga and the Breath. Marshall J Gardner Center for the Arts, 540 S. Lake St., Gary, IN $30, advance registration required. FYI 219-885-9114 or millerbeacharts.org

May 9th, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, Munster Chamber Spring Shop Small Crawl, a fun-filled day of shopping, raffles, collecting swag, and supporting our local small business community. 20 local businesses to date. FYI www.munsterchamber.org 

May 9th, 6:00 & 9:00 pm, SmoothChicago presents Saxophonist Vincent Ingala, Loew's O'Hare Hotel, 5300 N. River Road, Rosemont. FYI https://smoothchicago.com/

May 9th, 7:30 pm, Yesterday Once More: A Tribute to the Carpenters, Theatre at the Center, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. $50. FYI (219) 836-3255 ext. 1 or www.theatreatthecenter.com

May 9th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents EUPHORIC: A Night Inspired by Euphoria, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com

May 9th, 8:30 pm, Alejandro Fernández: de Rey a Rey, Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim Road, Rosemont. Tickets start at $52. FYI www.ticketmaste.com 

May 10th, Indiana 2026 Free Fishing Day.  Indiana residents can fish the state’s public waters without a fishing license or a trout/salmon stamp. FYI https://www.in.gov/dnr/fish-and-wildlife/fishing/free-fishing-days/?lid=...

May 10th, 7:00 am - 12:00 pm, Mother's Day Brunch, The Ashburn Restaurant, Loew's O'Hare Hotel, 5300 N. River Road, Rosemont. $27. Reservations at https://resy.com/cities/chicago-il/venues/the-ashburn-an-american-gastropub-at-loews-chicago-ohare-hotel?date=2026-05-10&seats=2

May 10th, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, Rogers Park Business Alliance (RPBA) Camino Clark Cultural District programming, Mother’s Day Mercadito craft fair, GROW/PROGRESANDO entrepreneurial training center, 7056 N Clark St., Chicago. Free to attend. FYI RPBA.org.  

May 10th, 1:30 pm, SmoothChicago presents Superstar Salute to Luther Vandross, After Mother's Day Brunch, Loew's O'Hare Hotel, 5300 N. River Road, Rosemont. FYI https://smoothchicago.com/

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 12th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Radhika Das - Nightfall Tour, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com

May 12th through June 15th, Tuesday, 10:00 - 11:05 am, Munster Parks & Recreation, Wellness Initiative for Senior Education Seminar, Sponsored by Geminus. Lions Club Social Center, 8751 Lions Club Dr, Munster. Free. Preregister at (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org

May 13th, 7:30 am - 5:30 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation, Fernwood Botanical Gardens & Michigan Adventure. Departs from Lions Club Social Center, 8751 Lions Club Dr, Munster. $90, R $88. KA $87. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org

**** May 13th, 5:00 - 6:30 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation, The Collective Canvas: Fields of Bloom, Instructor Lauren Theil. Lions Club Social Center, 8751 Lions Club Dr, Munster. Age 6-Adult. $30. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org

May 13th, 3:30 - 5:30 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation, Pool Pride Day. Munster Community Pool, Community Park, 8837 Calumet Ave., Munster. Volunteers help clean, organize & prepare pool for opening day, May 23rd. Free. Call to pre-register. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org

May 13th, 7:30 pm, Rodrigo y Gabriela - 20th Anniversary Tour, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

May 14th through 16th, ⛳️ Tee off at Wrigley Field with Upper Deck Golf! Wrigley Field, Addison & Clark, Chicago. Tee times go on sale to the general public at 11 a.m. CT Thursday, April 16. FYI https://upperdeckgolfing.com/WrigleyField/?partnerId=it-20260210-16827607-chc-1-A&utm_id=it-20260210-16827607-chc-1-A

May 14th, 5:30 pm, Public Narrative 31st Annual Community Media Awards, Claudia Cassidy Theater, Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington, Chicago. $75. FYI https://secure.givelively.org/event/public-narrative/31st-annual-communi...

May 14th, Doors open at 6:00 pm, Lorna Shore, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. General admission, standing room only. 21 and older.  Tickets start at $69.65.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

May 14th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Ivy, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com

May 14th, 7:30 pm, Stayin Alive: One Night of the Bee Gees, Barrymore Theatre, 2090 Atwood Avenue, Madison, WI Tickets start at $53. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

May 14th, 8:00 pm, Jam Productions Present little image, Subterranean Upstairs, 2011 W. North Avenue, Chicago. 17 & over. $26.96. FYI www.axs.com 

May 14th, 8:00 pm, Dylan Scott: Till I Can't, I Will Tour with Kelsey Hart, Joe's Live Rosemont, 5441 Park Place, Rosemont. 21 & over. $29.78-$168.92. FYI www.ticketweb.com 

May 15th, 12:00 - 2:00 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation, Dottie Kamenshek Lunch & Show, with Storyteller Lynn Rymarz . Lions Club Social Center, 8751 Lions Club Dr, Munster. $45, KA $40. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org

May 15th, 6:00 pm, Live Nation Presents Dance Gavin Dance with Special Guests The Fall of Troy / Wolf & Bear / Novelists,  Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

May 15th, Doors open at 7:00 pm, Stephanie Mills, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. All reserved seating. 21 and older.  Tickets start at $65.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

May 15th, 7:30 pm, Emporium Presents Stayin Alive: One Night of the Bee Gees, Pabst Theater, 144 E. Wells Street, Milwaukee, WI. FYI https://www.pabsttheatergroup.com/events/detail/beegees-tribute-2026

May 15th, 8:00 pm, Whose Live Anyway, Coronado Theatre, 314 N Main St, Rockford, IL FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

May 16th, 1:00 - 5:00 pm, Spring Fund Fest, Parkway Bank Park's Great Lawn, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont. Free family-friendly activities including bounce houses, balloon sculptors, face painting, a petting zoo. other fun local vendorsand live entertainment from children’s music group Jeanie B. and the Jelly Beans. Free.  FYI ParkwayBankPark.com. 

May 16th, 2:00 pm (VIP entry 1:00 pm), Ballpark Brew Fest XIII presented by Global Brew Taphouse & Good Times Brewing, Wintrust Field, 1999 S Springinsguth Rd, Schaumburg. VIP $85.76, General Admission $53.47, Designated Driver $12.13. FYI https://www.ballparkbrewfest.com/

May 16th, 3:00 pm, Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra, Rising Stars Concert & Competition, Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, 149 W Brush Hill Rd, Elmhurst. $12, Students $10.   FYI https://elmhurstsymphony.org/season

May 16th, 7:00 pm, Jam & Outback Present Matt McCusker: Healing Frequency Tour, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com

May 16th, Doors open at 7:00 pm, Gucci Mane with the Masterclass 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 $117.19.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

May 16th, 7:30 pm, Rhythm of the Rocket Man: An Elton John 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

May 16th, 7:30 pm, Bluebird Improv with Matt Walsh, Marc Evan Jackson, Brad Morris & Joe Canale, Studebaker Theater in the Fine Arts Building, 410 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago. $50-$75. FYI https://www.fineartsbuilding.com/events/bluebird-improv/

May 16th, 7:30 pm, Whose Live Anyway, Prairie Home Alliance Theatre, 201 SW Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

May 16th & 17th, 7:30 pm, Bruno Mars - The Romantic Tour, Soldier Field, 1410 Special Olympics Drive, Chicago. Tickets start at $270. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

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 17th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Julio Torres: Works in Progress, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com 

May 18th, 7:30 pm, Auditorium Philms Presents Rocky - 50th Anniversary - In Concert with Chicago Philharmonic, Auditorium Theater, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com

May 19th, 6:00 & 8:00 pm, “Giordano on Giordano” Ruth Page Center for the Arts 1016 N. Dearborn St., Chicago. Tickets on sale at a later date. FYI www.giordanodance.org.

May 19th, 7:30 pm, SOLD OUT, Yebba, Metro Chicago, 3730 N. Clark St., Chicago. www.etix.com 

May 19th & 20th, 7:30 pm, Joe Jackson, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com

May 20th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Chet Faker, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  18 & older.  FYI www.axs.com

May 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 21st, 6:00 pm, CRAFTED: AN ARTISAN WORKSHOP SERIES: Terrarium Building with The Piper and The Plant, Journeyman Distillery at The American Factory, 258 South Campbell Street, Valparaiso. $250 for the series. FYI https://crafted-valparaiso-26.tripleseattickets.com/registration/select

May 21st, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Clara La San - Chosen Silences Tour 2026, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com

May 21st, 7:30 pm, Jam & SPKRBX Present Concrete Boys: It's Us - Vol. 2 Tour, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com 

May 22nd, 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, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation, Cricut - HTV Iron-on Designs, Instructor Anitra Staley. Lions Club Social Center, 8751 Lions Club Dr, Munster. $35. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org

May 23rd & 24th, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, Randolph Street Market Festival, 1341 W. Randolph, Chicago. General Admission $14.00. FYI https://randolphstreetmarket.com/event/randolph-street-market-festival-may-2026/

May 23rd, 2:30 pm ET, Wabash & Erie Canal Nature Walk: Canal Park and Delphi Bayou, Guide David McCain, Interpretive Center, Wabash & Erie Canal Park, 1030 N. Washington Street, Delphi, IN. Free. FYI https://wabashanderiecanal.org/

May 23rd, 7:30 pm, Chicago Fire FC Summer Concert Series presented by Café Bustelo. Lupe Fiasco headlines concert following the Fire’s match against Toronto FC. Soldier Field, 1410 Special Olympics Drive, Chicago. Tickets start at $27.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

May 23rd, Doors open at 7:00 pm, Foghat and Nazareth, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. All reserved seating. 21 and older. Tickets start at $44.45.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

May 23rd, 7:30 pm, May 24th, 3:00 pm, Music of Remembrance Opera Commission, The Dialogue of Memories, Music of Remembrance, Studebaker Theatre, Fine Arts Building, 410 S. Michigan, Chicago. FYI https://musicofremembrance.org/show-details/memorieschi

May 23rd, 9:00 pm, Jam Presents 1D Night, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com 

May 24th, 6:00 pm, Jam Presents Revolver Presents: Thornhill: The Mercia Tour with 156/Silence, Fox Lake & Vianova, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com

May 24th, 7:00 pm ET, Alter Bridge: What Lies Within Tour, Seminole Hard Rock Tampa, 5223 North Orient Road, Tampa, FL.  21 & over. Tickets start at $60. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

May 28th, 6:00 pm, Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre presents Joyful Rhythms / Fearless Dance - 2026 Fundraising Gala, The Arts Club of Chicago, 201 E. Ontario St., Chicago. Tickets begin at $175 with sponsorships available beginning at $2,500.  FYI CerquaRivera.org/schedule

May 28th, 8:00 pm, Comedy Bang! Bang! Ground Beefing Tour 2026, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $50. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

May 29th, 7:00 p, Jam Presents Buffchick (Special guests TBA), Martyrs, 3855 N. Lincoln, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com 

May 29th, 7:30 pm, Rilo Kiley, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $90. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

May 29th & 30th, 7:30 pm, Jeff Tweedy Annual Benefit Show, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com

May 29th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents GLOM with Snowmen, Schuba's Tavern, 3159 N. Southport, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com

May 29th, 8:00 pm, David Spade, Coronado Theatre, 314 N. Main Street, Rockford. Tickets start at $47. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

May 29th through 31st, Chicago Repertory Ballet Spring Performance Series featuring Le Sacre du Printemps (The Rite of Spring), Ruth Page Center for the Arts, 1016 N. Dearborn St. Chicago. FYI www.chicagorepertoryballet.com 

May 29th & 30th, 7:30 pm, May 31st, 2:00 pm, Chicago Repertory Ballet presents Spring Series, Ruth Page Center for the Arts, 1016 N. Dearborn, Chicago. Tickets start at $40. FYI https://www.chicagorepertoryballet.com/springseries

May 29th through June 3rd, American Writers Museum's 7th Annual John Estey Student Writing Competition invites young writers in grades K-12 to reflect on themes of the Declaration of Independence. Participation forms are open for teachers to register their students now through May 29, 2026, with final submissions due by June 3. Complete rules & educational resources for teachers @ americanwritersmuseum.org/writing-competition.

May 30th, 12:00 - 4:00 pm, Creative Arts Summit [CAS], a fair and arts show meant to showcase local area creators of all types and genres. Lake County Public Library, Merrillville Branch, 1919 W. 81st Avenue, Merrillville. Free. Submission period open until March 20th. FYI lcplin.org/cas 

**** May 30th, 1:00 - 3:00 pm, Family Day: Cosmic Connections, featuring the work of Ravi Arupa, Megan Greene and Michiko Itatani. Lubeznik Center for the Arts, 101 W. 2nd Street at the lakefront, Michigan City. Free. FYI (219) 874-4900 or www.LubeznikCenter.org.

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, 5:30 - 8:30 pm, Shirley Heinz Land Trust 2026 Annual Spring Benefit: Adding Value to Community. William E. Urschel Pavilion, 63 Lafayette St., Valparaiso.  $50-$25,000. FYI https://heinzetrust.org/spring-benefit-2026/

May 30th, 7:00 pm, Bobby Lee: The Finally Tour, The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $58. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

May 30th, 7:30 pm, Deeply Rooted Dance Theater, Auditorium Theater, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. FYI www.asx.com

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, 8:00 pm, Oteil & Friends featuring Steve Kimock, Jason Crosby, Johnny Kimock, Tom Guarna, & Lamar Williams, Jr. Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com

May 30th through August 23rd, Solo Exhibit: On Wonder, Mind, & Magic: Jeanette Andrews, Elmhurst Art Museum, 150 South Cottage Hill Avenue, Elmhurst. Admission: Adults (ages 18+) $18; Seniors $15; Students $10; Children $5. FYI (630) 834-0202 or elmhurstartmuseum.org.

May 30th through August 23rd, Solo Exhibit: Jeremiah Hulsebos-Spofford: Near Immortality, Elmhurst Art Museum, 150 South Cottage Hill Avenue, Elmhurst. Admission: Adults (ages 18+) $18; Seniors $15; Students $10; Children $5. FYI (630) 834-0202 or elmhurstartmuseum.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.

May 31st, 3:00 pm, Sounds of Summer: A Tribute to the Beach Boys, Theatre at the Center, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. $40. FYI (219) 836-3255 ext. 1 or TheatreAtTheCenter.com. For an additional $30, add the 1 pm themed dinner, presented by 10Forty Banquets & Catering Inc. Call for reservation and meal payment: 219-836-1930, Ext. 2.

May 31st, 7:00 pm, Jam Presents Toadies: The Charmer Tour with Local H and Vandoliers,  The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com

June 1st, 7:00 pm, June 2nd, 1:00 pm, Artists Lounge Live presents Let's Hang On: A Rock 'N Roll Party, Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire.  FYI (847) 634-0200 or www.marriotttheatre.com

June 2nd, 8:00 pm, Jam Productions Presents little image, Subterranean Upstairs, 2011 W. North Avenue, Chicago. 17 & over. $25.96. FYI www.axs.com 

June 4th, 7:00 pm, Forrest Frank: The Jesus Generation Tour, Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim Road, Rosemont. FYI www.ticketmaster.com

June 4th, 7:30 pm, Em Beihold: Tales of a Failed Shapeshifter Tour with special guest Janani K. Jha, Chop Shop, 2033 West North Ave., Chicago. Tickets start at $41.68.  FYI www.dice.fm

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

June 5th, 6:00 pm, 33rd Annual Beaux Arts Ball, UNFRAMED: THE GRAFFITI BALL, South Shore Arts, Center for the Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. Tickets on sale soon. FYI www.southshoreartsonline.org

June 5th, 7:00 pm, Forrest Frank: The Jesus Generation Tour, Fiserv Forum, 1111 Vel R. Phillips Avenue, Milwaukee, WI. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

June 6th & 7th, Indiana 2026 Free Fishing Days.  Indiana residents can fish the state’s public waters without a fishing license or a trout/salmon stamp. FYI https://www.in.gov/dnr/fish-and-wildlife/fishing/free-fishing-days/?lid=...

June 6th, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm, American Writers Museum (AWM) in partnership with Chicago Public Library present the Third Annual American Writers Festival, American Writers Museum, 180 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago. Seating available on first-come, first-served basis. Free. FYI visit americanwritersfestival.org.

June 6th, 2:30 pm ET, Wabash & Erie Canal Nature Walk: Canal Park and Delphi Bayou, Guide David McCain, Interpretive Center, Wabash & Erie Canal Park, 1030 N. Washington Street, Delphi, IN. Free. FYI https://wabashanderiecanal.org/

June 6th, 6:00 pm, Jam Presents Iration: Where It All Began Summer Tour / with TRIBAL SEEDS, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com

June 6th, 7:00 pm, Spite with Emmure, PSYCHO-FRAME, Rev3rent, Bottom Lounge, 1375 W. Lake Street, Chicago. 17 & over. FYI www.ticketweb.com 

June 6th, 7:00 pm ET, Forrest Frank: The Jesus Generation Tour, Little Caesars Arena, 2645 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

June 6th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Crime Unfiltered featuring John Ramsey, Shawn Licari & Melissa Perry, Sean Ellis, Denise & Aaron Quinn and Nicole Schmidt, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com

June 6th, 7:30 pm, Shakey Graves - Fondness, Etc. Tour with Wes Parker, Coronado Theater, 314 N. Main Street, Rockford, IL. Tickets start at $30. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

June 6th through July 5th, Champions of Magic, Studebaker Theatre in the Fine Arts Building, 410 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago. $69.50-$99.50. FYI https://www.fineartsbuilding.com/events/champions-of-magic/?utm_campaign=884887_Champions%20of%20Magic%20Presale%20%20%202%2F18&utm_medium=DotDigital&utm_source=Email%20Marketing&dm_i=78SZ,IYS7,81SDF2,3880Z,1,0,0,0

June 7th through October 25th (closed June 28th & August 16th), 9:00 am - 2:00 pm, Rogers Park Business Alliance (RPBA) announces the 17th season of its Glenwood Sunday Market (GSM), Market location: along Glenwood Avenue between Morse and Lunt Avenues, to the west of the CTA Red Line Morse stop. Free. glenwoodsundaymarket.rpba.org. 

June 7th, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm, American Writers Museum (AWM) in partnership with Chicago Public Library present the Third Annual American Writers Festival, Harold Washington Library Center, 400 S. State Street, Chicago. Seating available on first-come, first-served basis. Free. FYI visit americanwritersfestival.org.

June 7th, 3:00 (Just added) & 7:00 pm, Jam & Outback Present Justin Willman: One for the Ages Tour, Pine Knob Music Center, 33 Bob Seger Drive, Clarkston, MI. Tickets start at $57. FYI www.ticketmaster.com

June 8th, 6:30 pm, Shattered Globe Theatre fundraiser, Shattered & Stirred: A Night at Koval, 4241 N. Ravenswood, Chicago. $65-$200. FYI https://e.givesmart.com/events/Osc/

June 10th, 8:00 am - 1:00 pm, Munster Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing, Centennial Park Golf Course, 1000 S. Centennial Drive, Munster. Individual golfer $150. FYI (219) 836-5549 or www.munsterchamber.org. 

June 11th, 7:30 pm, Mumford & Sons Prizefighter, Wrigley Field, Addison & Clark, Chicago. FYI https://www.mlb.com/cubs/tickets/concerts/mumford-and-sons?partnerId=it-20260221-16974664-chc-1-A&utm_id=it-20260221-16974664-chc-1-A

June 11th, 8:00 pm, Jam & 93XRT Present The Wallflowers: Bringing Down the Horse 30th Anniversary Tour, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com

June 12th, 7:00 pm, Turnpike Troubadours, Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, 1300 S. Linn White Drive, Chicago. Tickets start at $60. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

June 12th, 7:30 pm, RÜFÜS DU SOL, Wrigley Field, Addison & Clark, Chicago. Tickets start at $275. FYI https://www.mlb.com › tickets › concerts › rufus-du-sol

June 13th, 7:00 pm, Nate Bargatze: Big Dumb Eyes World Tour, United Center, 1901 W. Madison, Chicago. Tickets start at $53. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

July 13st, 7:00 pm ET, Turnpike Troubadours, Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill, 14900 Metro Pkwy, Sterling Heights, MI. Tickets start at $49. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

June 13th, 7:30 pm, An Evening with John Cusack & Screening of Grosse Pointe Blank, The Auditorium, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. Tickets start at $53. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

June 13th, 7:30 pm, Chicago Opera Festival presents Very Verismo! Jarvis Opera Hall, Holtschneider Performance Center at DePaul University School of Music, 800 W. Belden Ave., Chicago. $150. FYI OperaFestivalChicago.org.

June 13th, 7:30 pm, One Vision of Queen - Starring Marc Martel, Fox Cities Performing Arts Center (PAC), 400 W. College Avenue, Appleton, WI. FYI www.ticketmaster.com

June 14th, 7:00 pm, Jam Productions presents Syd Taylor, Beat Kitchen, 2100 W. Belmont, Chicago. 17 & over. FYI www.axs.com  

June 14th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents HONNE - 10 Year Anniversary Tour / with Beka, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

June 14th, 7:30 pm, Live Nation Presents Pour Minds Podcast: Still Sippin' Tour, (Adult content), Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com

June 15th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Del Amitri, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  18 & over. FYI www.axs.com

June 16th, 7:00 pm ET, GODSMACK - The Rise of Rock World Tour 2026, Acrisure Amphitheater, 201 Market Street SW, Grand Rapids, MI. Tickets start at $45. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

June 16th, 7:30 pm, Jam presents Holly Humberstone - Cruel World North American Tour, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

June 16th, 7:30 pm, "Weird Al" Yankovich: Bigger and Weirder 2026 Tour, Ford Center, 1 SE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Evansville, IN. Tickets start at $56. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

June 18th, 7:00 pm ET, GODSMACK - The Rise of Rock World Tour 2026, Ruoff Music Center, 2880 E 146th St, Noblesville, IN. Tickets start at $36. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

June 18th, 8:00 pm, SOLD OUT, The Kevin Langue Show: Live! Chicago Theater, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

June 18th through September 7th, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday, Thursday-Sunday (Closed Tues & Weds), Declarations: 250 Years of Writing Toward Independence on display, American Writers Museum, 180 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago. Admission: Adults $16; Seniors, Students & Teachers $10; Members & Children ages 12 & under, Free. FYI (312) 374-8765 or AmericanWritersMuseum.org/visit/groups

June 19th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Connor Price & Nic D - Iconic Tour, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com

June 20th, 3:00 pm, Blues on the Fox, RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora. $39 thru May 21st, $44 June 1st thru day of. FYI (630) 896-6666 or riveredgeaurora.com

June 20th, 7:00 pm, GODSMACK - The Rise of Rock World Tour 2026, Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, 19100 Ridgeland, Tinley Park. Tickets start at $36. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

June 20th, 7:00 pm ET, Forrest Frank: The Jesus Generation Tour, Gainbridge Fieldhouse, 125 S. Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis, IN FYI www.ticketmastercom.

June 20th, 7:30 pm, Jam & Joe's Concerts present Joshua Stone: Thinking Too Much Tour / with Jake Minch, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

June 20th, 8:00 pm, SmoothChicago presents Super Group Acoustic Alchemy w/ opening act Steve Oliver, Loew's O'Hare Hotel, 5300 N. River Road, Rosemont. FYI https://smoothchicago.com/ 

June 21st, 12:00 pm, Father's Day Brunch & Baseball Game, Schaumburg Boomers vs Windy City ThunderBolts, Wintrust Field, 1999 S Springinsguth Rd, Schaumburg. $18.49 - $74.66. FYI https://www.tixr.com/groups/boomersbaseball/events/schaumburg-boomers-vs...

June 21st, 7:00 pm ET, GODSMACK - The Rise of Rock World Tour 2026, Pine Knob Music Center, 33 Bob Seger Drive, Clarkston, MI. Tickets start at $43. FYI www.ticketmaster.com

June 21st, 8:00 pm, Jam & SPKRBX Present French Montana & Max B: Wave Gods Narcos Tour, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. 17 & over. FYI www.axs.com

June 22nd, Illinois Conservatory for the Arts (ICA) announces a one-night benefit concert, The Royal Reunion: Celebrating Six Years of Six, The Fairlie, 339 N. Bell Street, Chicago. Standard tickets include valet parking, an open bar, and access to an after party with the performers with special reserved concert seating for VIP ticket holders. Tickets are also available for access to a livestream of the event for audiences unable to attend the concert in person. FYI ilconservatory.org/concert.

June 23rd, 0:30 pm, The Human League With Very Special Guests Soft Cell and Alison Moyet, Chicago Theater, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $73. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

June 25th, 8:00 pm, Cheap Trick, RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora. $50. FYI (630) 896-6666 or riveredgeaurora.com

June 25th, 8:00 pm ET, Josh Groban with Special Guest Jennifer Hudson, Little Caesars Arena, 2645 Woodward Ave., Detroit, MI. Tickets start at $79. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

June 26th, 7:00 pm, Jam Presents Pepper & the Movement; HIGH TIDE SUMMER TOUR, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

June 26th, 7:30 pm, Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire - Sing a Song All Night Long, United Center, 1901 W. Madison, Chicago. Tickets start at $73. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

June 26th, 7:30 pm, Chicago Opera Festival presents La Bohème, George Van Dusen Theatre at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. $25-$91. FYI OperaFestivalChicago.org.

June 26th, 8:00 pm, PawPaw Rod - Picture Day Tour, Bottom Lounge, 1375 W. Lake Street, Chicago. $32.39 - $123.54 (includes fees). FYI www.ticketweb.com 

June 27th, 7:00 & 9:15 pm, Michael Blaustein: The Taste Me Tour, Hollywood Casino Joliet, 1401 Gateway Blvd., Joliet. 21 & over. Tickets start at $67. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

June 27th, 8:00 pm, "Weird Al" Yankovich: Bigger and Weirder 2026 Tour, United Center, 1901 W. Madison, Chicago. Tickets start at $61. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

June 27th, 8:00 pm, Josh Groban with Special Guest Jennifer Hudson, Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim Road, Rosemont. Tickets start at $80. FYI www.ticketmaster.com

June 28th, 2:00 pm, Chicago Opera Festival presents Adriana Lecouvreur, George Van Dusen Theatre at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. $25-$91. FYI OperaFestivalChicago.org. 

June 30th, 3:00 - 8:00 pm, 4th Annual Munster PD K9 Fundraiser, Byway Brewing Company, 2825 Carlson Drive, Hammond. $30 includes buffet & 1 drink. FYI jghrist@munster.org.  

July 1st, 7:00 pm, Wale & Smino - Everything Is A Lot? The Tour, Salt Shed Outdoors, 1357 N. Elston, Chicago. Tickets start at $69. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

July 1st, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents The Strike, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com 

July 1st, 7:30 pm, Chicago Opera Festival presents La Bohème, George Van Dusen Theatre at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. $25-$91. FYI OperaFestivalChicago.org.

July 2nd, 7:30 pm ET, Derek Hough - Symphony of Dance: Encore, Old National Centre, 502 N. New Jersey Street, Indianapolis, IN Tickets start at $50. 

July 3rd, ARCA Menard Series Race, Joliet Speedway, 500 Speedway Blvd, Joliet. Tickets start at $25. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

July 3rd, 7:30 pm, Chicago Opera Festival presents Adriana Lecouvreur, George Van Dusen Theatre at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. $25-$91. FYI OperaFestivalChicago.org. 

July 3rd, 8:00 pm, Killer Queen: A Tribute to Queen, Hollywood Casino Joliet, 1401 Gateway Blvd, Joliet. Tickets start at $40. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

July 3rd, 8:00 pm ET, "Weird Al" Yankovich: Bigger and Weirder 2026 Tour, Acrisure Amphitheater, 201 Market Street SW, Grand Rapids, MI. Tickets start at $43. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

July 3rd, 9:15 pm, Aurora's Fireworks Celebration, RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora. Free. FYI (630) 896-6666 or riveredgeaurora.com

July 4th, 2:00 pm, Munster Lions Club 4th of July Parade, along Ridge Road, Munster. Free. FYI https://e-clubhouse.org/sites/munster/calendar.php

July 5th, 7:30 pm, Chicago Opera Festival presents La Bohème, George Van Dusen Theatre at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. $25-$91. FYI OperaFestivalChicago.org.

July 5th, 8:00 pm, Lauren Alaina, RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora. $37. FYI (630) 896-6666 or riveredgeaurora.com

July 7th, 5:30 - 7:30 pm, Get Lit Program, American Writers Museum, 180 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago. Admission: Adults $16; Seniors, Students & Teachers $10; Members & Children ages 12 & under, Free. FYI (312) 374-8765 or americanwritersmuseum.org/america250.

July 7th, 7:30 pm ET, "Weird Al" Yankovich: Bigger and Weirder 2026 Tour, Dow Event Center, 303 Johnson Street, Saginaw, MI. Tickets start at $41. FYI www.ticketmaster.com

July 8th, 7:00 pm, Evanescence 2026 World Tour with Spiritbox and Nova Twins, Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, 19100 Ridgeland, Tinley Park. Tickets start at $30. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

July 8th, 7:30 pm, Chicago Brass Band, Lakeside Pavilion Free Outdoor Summer Series, McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Boulevard, Glen Ellyn. FYI (630) (630) 942-4000 or https://atthemac.org/shows/ 

July 9th, 7:00 pm ET, Evanescence 2026 World Tour with Spiritbox and Nova Twins, Ruoff Music Center, 2880 E 146th St, Noblesville, IN. Tickets start at $37. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

July 9th, 7:00 pm ET, Killer Queen: A Tribute to Queen, MGM Grand Detroit Event Center, 1777 3rd Avenue, Detroit, MI. FYI www.ticketmaste.com 

July 9th, 7:30 pm, New Philharmonic symphony orchestra concert featuring works by Irving Berlin, Duke Ellington, Francis Scott Key, John Williams, and more in honor of America’s 250th. Lakeside Pavilion Free Outdoor Summer Series, McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Boulevard, Glen Ellyn. FYI (630) (630) 942-4000 or https://atthemac.org/shows/ 

July 10th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Chance Peña, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com

July 10th, 8:00 pm, Get the Led Out: A Celebration of "The Mighty Zep" Coronado Theatre, 314 N Main St, Rockford. Tickets start at $44. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

July 10th, 8:00 pm, Derek Hough - Symphony of Dance: Encore, Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. Tickets start at $65. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

July 10th, 8:00 pm ET, Killer Queen: A Tribute to Queen, Brown County Music Center, 200 Maple Leaf Blvd, Nashville, IN. FYI www.ticketmaster.com

July 10th, 8:00 pm ET, John Mellancamp Dancing Words Tour: The Greatest Hits, Acrisure Amphitheatre, 201 Market Ave., SW, Grand Rapids, MI. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

July 10th, 9:00 pm ET, One Vision of Queen - Starring Marc Martel, Silver Creek Event Center at Four Winds New Buffalo, 11111 Wilson Road, New Buffalo, MI.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

July 11th, 10:00 am ET, Wabash & Erie Canal Nature Walk: VanScoy Towpath Trail, Guide Lois Johnston. Meet at Blue Bridge Trailhead (behind Pizza Hut, accessible from Bicycle Bridge Road. Wabash & Erie Canal Park, 1030 N. Washington Street, Delphi, IN. Free. FYI https://wabashanderiecanal.org/

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

July 11th, 8:00 pm, John Mellancamp Dancing Words Tour: The Greatest Hits, Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, 19100 Ridgeland, Tinley Park. Tickets start at $54. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

July 12th, 6:45 pm, Tyler Childers - Snipe Hunt with Special Guest Jon Baptiste, Wrigley Field, 1060 N. Addison, Chicago. FYI https://www.mlb.com/cubs/tickets/concerts/tyler-childers?partnerId=redirect-chc-tylerchilders

July 14th & 15th, 6:30 pm, Noah Kahan - The Great Divide: North American Tour 2026 with Gigi Perez, Wrigley Field, 1060 N. Addison, Chicago. FYI https://www.mlb.com/cubs/tickets/concerts/noah-kahan?partnerId=it-202602...

July 14th, 8:00 pm ET, Derek Hough - Symphony of Dance: Encore, DeVos Performance Hall, 303 Monroe Ave., NW, Grand Rapids, MI. Tickets start at $49. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

July 15th, 7:30 pm, WDCB LIVE Jazz Concert: CJ Chenier & The Red Hot Louisiana Band, Lakeside Pavilion Free Outdoor Summer Series, McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Boulevard, Glen Ellyn. FYI (630) (630) 942-4000 or https://atthemac.org/shows/ 

July 16th, 7:30 pm, Chicago Fire FC Summer Concert Series presented by Café Bustelo. Two Friends concert following the Fire’s match against Toronto FC. Soldier Field, 1410 Special Olympics Drive, Chicago. Tickets start at $27.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

July 16th, 7:30 pm, Electric Avenue - the 80s MTV Experience, Lakeside Pavilion Free Outdoor Summer Series, McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Boulevard, Glen Ellyn. FYI (630) (630) 942-4000 or https://atthemac.org/shows/ 

**** July 16th, 7:30 pm, Movies in the Park: Goonies, RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora. $2 in advance, $4 day of, Children 2 & under free (must have ticket). FYI (630) 896-6666 or riveredgeaurora.com

July 16th, 8:00 pm ET, John Mellancamp Dancing Words Tour: The Greatest Hits, Pine Knob Music Center, 33 Bob Seger Drive, Clarkston, MI. Tickets start at $57. FYI www.ticketmaster.com

July 17th, 6:30 pm ET, Southern Hospitality Tour: The Black Crows and Whiskey Myers, Ruoff Music Center, 12880 E. 146th Street, Noblesville, IN. Tickets start at $50. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

July 17th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents The Pretty Reckless - Dear God Tour, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com

July 17th, 8:00 pm, Downtown Alive: Sixteen Candles, RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora. $3 thru May 31st, $5 June 1st through day of. FYI (630) 896-6666 or riveredgeaurora.com

July 18th, 6:30 pm ET, Southern Hospitality Tour: The Black Crows and Whiskey Myers, Pine Knob Music Center, 33 Bob Seger Drive, Clarkston, MI. Tickets start at $54. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

July 18th, 7:30 pm, The Olivia Show: A Tribute to Olivia Newton-John and Grease, Theatre at the Center, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. $50. FYI (219) 836-3255 ext. 1 or https://www.theatreatthecenter.com/box-office

July 18th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents You Should Know Podcast Presents: The YSK HOUSE Tour, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

July 18th, 8:00 pm, Get the Led Out, RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora. $27. FYI (630) 896-6666 or riveredgeaurora.com

July 18th, 8:00 pm ET, John Mellancamp Dancing Words Tour: The Greatest Hits, Ruoff Music Center, 2880 E 146th St, Noblesville, IN. Tickets start at $297. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

July 18th & 19th, Creed: Summer of '99 and Beyond Festival 2-day Pass, Credit Union 1 Amphitheater, 19100 Ridgeland, Tinley Park. Passes start at $191. FTI www.ticketmaster.com 

July 19th, 7:00 pm, Jam & 93XRT Present Lucy Dacus with the Chicago Philharmonic at Millenium Park with Ratboys, Jay Pritzger Pavilion, Millenium Park, 201 E. Randolph, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com 

July 20th, 6:30 pm ET, The Return of the Carnival of Sins: Mötley Crüe, Pine Knob Music Center, 33 Bob Seger Drive, Clarkston, MI. Tickets start at $50. FYI www.ticketmaster.com

July 20th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Passion Pit - The Pretty Penny Tour, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com

July 21st, 6:30 pm ET, Leonard Skynyrd with Loverboy, Pine Knob Music Center, 33 Bob Seger Drive, Clarkston, MI. Tickets start at $49. FYI www.ticketmaster.com

July 22nd, 6:30 pm ET, Southern Hospitality Tour: The Black Crows and Whiskey Myers, Acrisure Amphitheatre, 201 Market Ave., SW, Grand Rapids, MI. Tickets start at $49. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

July 22nd, 7:00 pm, Pavement, Salt Shed Outdoors, 1357 N. Elston, Chicago. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

July 22nd, 7:30 pm, WDCB LIVE Jazz Concert: The Battle: Eric Alexander & Vincent Herring, Lakeside Pavilion Free Outdoor Summer Series, McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Boulevard, Glen Ellyn. FYI (630) (630) 942-4000 or https://atthemac.org/shows/ 

July 23rd, 7:30 pm, The Barricade Boys, Lakeside Pavilion Free Outdoor Summer Series, McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Boulevard, Glen Ellyn. FYI (630) (630) 942-4000 or https://atthemac.org/shows/ 

July 24th, 6:30 pm, Southern Hospitality Tour: The Black Crows and Whiskey Myers, Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, 19100 Ridgeland, Tinley Park. Tickets start at $42. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

July 25th, 7:00 pm, SmoothChicago presents Smooth Jazz Supershow with Jazmin Ghent, Althea Rene, Adam Hawley & Gery Johnson Birthday Show with Devin B. Thompson, Loew's O'Hare Hotel, 5300 N. River Road, Rosemont. FYI https://smoothchicago.com/

July 24th, 7:30 pm, Live Nation Presents Poppy - Constantly Nowhere Tour with Landmarks & Thousand Below, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

July 25th & 26th, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, Randolph Street Market Festival, 1341 W. Randolph, Chicago. General Admission $14.00. FYI https://randolphstreetmarket.com/schedule/

July 26th, 8:00 pm ET. Adam Ray: Who Is Me Tour, Hard Rock Event Center, Seminole Hard Rock Tampa, 5223 North Orient Road, Tampa, FL. 21 & over. Tickets start at $30. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

July 29th, 6:25 pm, Guns N' Roses, Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, 19100 Ridgeland, Tinley Park. Tickets start at $82. FYI www.ticketmaster.com

July 30th, 6:00 pm, Avenged Sevenfold and Good Charlotte: North American Tour 2026, Credit Union 1 Amphitheater, 19100 Ridgeland, Tinley Park. Tickets start at $57. FTI www.ticketmaster.com 

July 30th, 7:00 pm ET, Chicago & Styx: The Windy Cities Tour, Acrisure Amphitheater, 201 Market SW, Grand Rapids, MI. Tickets start at $49. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

July 30th, 7:30 pm, Uptown Soul, Lakeside Pavilion Free Outdoor Summer Series, McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Boulevard, Glen Ellyn. FYI (630) (630) 942-4000 or https://atthemac.org/shows/ 

**** July 30th, 7:30 pm, Movies in the Park: The Princess and the Frog, RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora. $2 in advance, $4 day of, Children 2 & under free (must have ticket). FYI (630) 896-6666 or riveredgeaurora.com

July 31st, 7:00 pm ET, Turnpike Troubadours, Everwise Amphitheatre at White River State Park, 601 W. Washington, Indianapolis, IN Tickets start at $54. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

July 31st, 8:00 pm, Hollywood Nights: The Bob Seger Experience, RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora. 16 thru May 31st, $23 June 1st thru day of. FYI (630) 896-6666 or riveredgeaurora.com

August 1st, 4:00 - 8:30 pm, Munster's National Night Out against Crime, Community Park, Pool Parking Lot, 8679 Calumet Ave., Munster. Free. FYI Sgt. James Ghrist, Munster PD, (219) 836-6639 or jghrist@munster.org

August 1st, 6:30 pm ET, Leonard Skynyrd with Loverboy, Acrisure Amphitheater, 201 Market SW, Grand Rapids, MI. Tickets start at $50. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

August 1st, 7:00 pm, Chicago & Styx: The Windy Cities Tour, Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim Road, Rosemont. Tickets start at $52. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

August 2nd, 7:00 pm ET, Chicago & Styx: The Windy Cities Tour, Ruoff Music Center, 2880 E 146th St, Noblesville, IN. Tickets start at $41. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

August 2nd, 7:00 pm ET, Evanescence 2026 World Tour with Spiritbox and Nova Twins, Pine Knob Music Theatre, 33 Bob Seger Drive, Clarkston, MI. Tickets start at $40. FYI www.ticket master.com 

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

August 4th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Tomahawk featuring Duane Dennison, Mike Patton, John Stanier and Trevor Dunn with Melvins, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com

August 4th, 8:00 pm ET. Derek Hough Symphony of Dance: Encore, Hard Rock Event Center, Seminole Hard Rock Tampa, 5223 North Orient Road, Tampa, FL. 21 & over. Tickets start at $85. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

August 6th, 5:30 pm ET, Foo Fighters: Take Cover Tour 2026 / with Queens of the Stone Age, Mannequin Pussy, Ford Field, 2000 Brush Street, Detroit, MI. FYI www.ticketmaster.com

August 6th, Doors open at 6:00 pm, Air Supply, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. All reserved seating. 21 and older. $55.75. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

August 6th, 7:30 pm, Rhinestone Cowgirls, Lakeside Pavilion Free Outdoor Summer Series, McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Boulevard, Glen Ellyn. FYI (630) (630) 942-4000 or https://atthemac.org/shows/ 

**** August 6th, 7:30 pm, Movies in the Park: Coco, RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora. $2 in advance, $4 day of, Children 2 & under free (must have ticket). FYI (630) 896-6666 or riveredgeaurora.com

August 6th &  7th, 7:30 pm, August 8th, 3:00 & 7:30 pm, August 9th, 3:30 pm, Laura Benanti: Nobody Cares, Steppenwolf’s Downstairs Theater, 1650 N. Halsted St., Chicago. $79-$125. FYI (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org

August 6th, 7:30 pm ET, "Weird Al" Yankovich: Bigger and Weirder 2026 Tour, Ruoff Music Center, 2880 E 146th St, Noblesville, IN. Tickets start at $31. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

August 7th, 6:30 pm ET, Leonard Skynyrd with Loverboy, Ruoff Music Center, 2880 E 146th St, Noblesville, IN. Tickets start at $37. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

August 8th, 10:00 am ET, Wabash & Erie Canal Nature Walk: Walk to Founders Point, Guide Lois Johnston, Interpretive Center, Wabash & Erie Canal Park, 1030 N. Washington Street, Delphi, IN. Free. FYI https://wabashanderiecanal.org/

August 8th, 5:30 pm, Foo Fighters: Take Cover Tour 2026 / with Queens of the Stone Age, Mannequin Pussy, Soldier Field, 1410 Special Olympics Drive, Chicago. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

August 8th, 6:45 pm ET, Five Finger Death Punch, Ruoff Music Center, 2880 E 146th St, Noblesville, IN. Tickets start at $53. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

August 8th, 8:00 pm, Cedric the Entertainer, Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd, Aurora. Recommended for 18 & over. $41-$161. FYI (630) 896-6666 or ParamountAurora.com

August 8th, 8:00 pm, Downtown Alive: 90's Pop Nation, RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora. $3 thru May 31st, $5 June 1st thru day of. FYI (630) 896-6666 or riveredgeaurora.com

August 9th, 5:30 pm, Happy Together Tour 2026, Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd, Aurora. $60.50. FYI (630) 896-6666 or ParamountAurora.com

August 9th, 8:00 pm, UB40 featuring Ali Campbell, RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora. $60. FYI (630) 896-6666 or riveredgeaurora.com

August 12th, 13th, 14th & 15th, 7:30 pm, August 16th, 3:00 pm, Alex Edelman: What Are You Going To Do, Steppenwolf’s Downstairs Theater, 1650 N. Halsted St., Chicago. $49-$84. FYI (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org

August 13th, 6:45 pm, Five Finger Death Punch, American Family Insurance Amphitheater, 100 Harbor Drive, Milwaukee, WI. Tickets start at $45. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

August 13th, 7:30 pm, Murray & Peter Present The Marvelous Miss Gender starring BOSCO, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com

August 13th, 8:00 pm, Gov't Mule, RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora. $39. FYI (630) 896-6666 or riveredgeaurora.com

August 14th, 7:30 pm, The Beach Boys, RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora. $57. FYI (630) 896-6666 or riveredgeaurora.com

August 14th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Tori Amos: In Times of Dragons Tour with special guest Bartees Strange, February 13th & 14th, 7:30 pm, Chicago City Opera presents Cendrillon – or Cinderella, The CheckOut 4116 N Clark St., Chicago. $30-$40. FYI thecheckout.org.

August 15th, 9:45 am - 12:00 pm, Miller Beach Arts and Creative District, LLC presents 2026 Yoga Workshop Series: Lovingkindness Meditation.  Marshall J Gardner Center for the Arts, 540 S. Lake St., Gary, IN $30, advance registration required. FYI 219-885-9114 or millerbeacharts.org

August 15th, 3:00 - 7:00 pm, Munster Lions Steak & Chicken Grill Fundraiser, Lions Club Social Center, 8751 Lions Club Drive, Munster. TBA. FYI https://e-clubhouse.org/sites/munster/calendar.php

August 15th, 6:30 pm, Leonard Skynyrd with Loverboy, Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, 19100 Ridgeland, Tinley Park. Tickets start at $37. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

August 15th, 6:45 pm ET, Five Finger Death Punch, Acrisure Amphitheater, 201 Market Avenue, Grand Rapids, MI. Tickets start at $25. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

August 15th, 7:30 pm, Lindsey Sterling - Duality Untamed Tour, Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

August 15th,  8:00 pm, Mat Kearney: Nothing Left to Lose Everything to Gain Tour. The Auditorium, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com 

August 15th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents DoKnow and Da Hawmies Comedy Tour, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com 

August 16th, 6:45 pm ET, Five Finger Death Punch, Pine Knob Music Theatre, 33 Bob Seger Dr, Village of Clarkston, MI. Tickets start at $44. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

August 16th, 8:00 pm, Siddhartha - “Tú y Yo y Tú” Tour, The Auditorium, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. Tickets start at $67. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

August 18th, 7:00 pm, Jam Presents The Crane Wives ACT III with special guest Brye, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com 

August 19th, 6:45 pm, Five Finger Death Punch, Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, 19100 Ridgeland, Tinley Park. Tickets start at $53. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

August 19th, 8:00 pm ET, Lindsey Sterling - Duality Untamed Tour, Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill, 14900 Metro Pkwy, Sterling Heights, MI.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

August 21st, 8:00 pm, The Australian Pink Floyd Show, RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora. Tickets start at $39.50; VIP Package $139.50. FYI https://paramountaurora.com/events/the-australian-pink-floyd-show/

August 21st, 8:00 pm ET, Lindsey Sterling - Duality Untamed Tour, Acrisure Amphitheatre, 201 Market Avenue SW, Grand Rapids, MI.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

August 22nd, 6:30 pm, The Return of the Carnival of Sins: Mötley Crüe, Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, 19100 Ridgeland, Tinley Park. Tickets start at $53. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

August 22nd, 7:00 pm, Tim McGraw: Pawnshop Guitar Tour 2026, Alpine Valley Music Theatre, 2699 Co Rd D, East Troy, WI Tickets start at $43. FTU www.ticketmaster.com 

August 22nd, 7:00 & 9:30 pm, Desi Banks: Your Favorite Cousin, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com

August 22nd, 8:00 pm ET, Lindsey Sterling - Duality Untamed Tour, Everwise Amphitheatre at White River State Park, 801 W. Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

August 23rd, 12:00 - 5:00 pm, MAC's 40th Anniversary Festival, Party Band 16 Candles to headline. Lakeside Pavilion Free Outdoor Summer Series, McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Boulevard, Glen Ellyn. FYI (630) (630) 942-4000 or https://atthemac.org/shows/ 

August 27th, 6:30 pm ET, The Return of the Carnival of Sins: Mötley Crüe, Acrisure Amphitheatre, 201 Market Ave. SW, Grand Rapids, MI. Tickets start at $75. FYI www.ticketmaster.com

August 28th, 6:30 pm ET, The Return of the Carnival of Sins: Mötley Crüe, Ruoff Music Center, 12880 E. 146th Street, Noblesville, IN. Tickets start at $51. FYI www.ticketmaster.com

August 28th, 7:00 pm ET, Tim McGraw: Pawnshop Guitar Tour 2026, Pine Knob Music Theatre, 33 Bob Seger Dr, Village of Clarkston, MI Tickets start at $66. FYI www.ticketmaster.com

August 29th, Doors open at 7:00 pm, Iliza Shlesinger: A Different Animal, 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.

August 29th, 7:00 pm ET, Tim McGraw: Pawnshop Guitar Tour 2026, Acrisure Amphitheatre, 201 Market Ave. SW, Grand Rapids, MI Tickets start at $49. FYI www.ticketmaster.com  

August 30th, Doors open at 6:00 pm, Dwight Yoakam, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. All reserved seating. 21 and older.  $72.20. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

September 3rd, 6:30 pm ET, O.A.R. THREE DECADES TOUR, Everwise Amphitheatre at White River State Park, 801 W Washington St, Indianapolis. Tickets start at $30. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

September 3rd, 7:30 pm, Kickstand & Jam Present A Twink & a Redhead: A Musical Comedy, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

September 3rd, 8:00 pm ET, Undertale: The Determination Symphony, Fishers Event Center, 11000 Stockdale Street, Fishers, IN. Tickets start at $63. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

September 4th, 7:30 pm ET, AC / DC: POWER UP TOUR 2026, Notre Dame Stadium, 2010 Moose Krause Circle, Notre Dame, IN. Tickets start at $106. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

September 4th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Fortunate Youth: Love for the Music Tour / with Quasi Kings, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

September 5th, 3:00 & 8:00 pm, Undertale - The Determination Symphony World Tour, The Auditorium, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. Tickets start at $69. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

September 5th, 6:30 pm ET, O.A.R. THREE DECADES TOUR, Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre, Freedom Hill County Park, 14900 Metro Pkwy, Sterling Heights, MI. Tickets start at $30. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

September 6th, Big Ten Volleyball at Wrigley Field. 6:00 pm, Nebraska vs Missouri, 8:00 pm, Penn State vs Kentucky. Wrigley Field, Clark & Addison, Chicago. FYI https://www.mlb.com/cubs/tickets/events/bigtenvolleyball?partnerId=it-20... 

September 6th, 6:30 pm, O.A.R. THREE DECADES TOUR, Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, 1300 S. Linn White Drive, Chicago. Tickets start at $33. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

September 8th, 6:30 pm, Live Nation Presents President: North American Campaign 2026, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com

September 11th, 7:30 pm, Eric Clapton, United Center 1901 W. Madison, Chicago. Tickets start at $91. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

September 12th, 2:30 pm ET, Wabash & Erie Canal Nature Walk: Canal Park and Delphi Bayou, Guide David McCain, Interpretive Center, Wabash & Erie Canal Park, 1030 N. Washington Street, Delphi, IN. Free. FYI https://wabashanderiecanal.org/

September 12th, 7:30 pm, Robyn: The Sexistential Tour, United Center, 1901 W. Madison, Chicago. Tickets start at $78. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

September 13th, 6:00 pm ET,  Breaking Benjamin, Pine Knob Music Theatre, 33 Bob Seger Dr, Village of Clarkston, MI Tickets start at $53. FYI www.ticketmaster.com

September 14th, 7:00 pm, September 15th, 1:00 pm, Artists Lounge Live presents friends in low places: Brandon Bennett sings Garth Brooks, Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire.  FYI (847) 634-0200 or www.marriotttheatre.com

September 16th, 6:00 pm ET,  Breaking Benjamin, Ruoff Music Center, 12880 E. 146th Street, Noblesville, IN. Tickets start at $55. FYI www.ticketmaster.com  

September 17th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Eddie B: If These Classroom Walls Could Talk Comedy Tour, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com

September 18th, 6:00 pm, Breaking Benjamin, Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, 19100 Ridgeland Avenue, Tinley Park. Tickets start at $49. FYI www.ticketmaster.com  

September 18th, 7:00 pm ET, Tim McGraw: Pawnshop Guitar Tour 2026, Ruoff Music Center, 12880 E. 146th Street, Noblesville, IN. Tickets start at $55. FYI www.ticketmaster.com  

September 18th, 8:00 pm ET, The School of American Music - Jazz Fest 2026: Wildflowers: Kurt Elling with Ben Paterson. Acorn Theater, 107 Generations Drive, Three Oaks, MI Tickets on sale soon at www.schoolofamericanmusic.com and at www.acornlive.org. 

September 18th, 19th & 20th, The School of American Music - Jazz Fest 2026. Acorn Theater, 107 Generations Drive, Three Oaks, MI Tickets on sale soon at www.schoolofamericanmusic.com and at www.acornlive.org. 

September 19th, 5:30 & 9:00 pm, Smooth Jazz Super Show w/ Chris Standring, Paul Taylor, Julian Vaughn, Loew's O'Hare Hotel, 5300 N. River Road, Rosemont. FYI https://smoothchicago.com/

September 19th, 7:00 pm, Tim McGraw: Pawnshop Guitar Tour 2026, Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, 19100 Ridgeland Avenue, Tinley Park. Tickets start at $42. FYI www.ticketmaster.com  

September 22nd, 7:00 pm, WEEZER: The Gathering, United Center, 1901 W. Madison, Chicago. Tickets start at $85. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

September 22nd, 7:15 pm, Iron Maiden: Run for Your Lives World Tour 2026, Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, 19100 Ridgeland Avenue, Tinley Park. Tickets start at $70. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

September 22nd & 23rd, 8:00 pm, World of Warcraft: 20 Years of Music, The Auditorium, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. Tickets start at $69. FYI www.ticketmaster.com

September 23rd, 7:00 pm ET, WEEZER: The Gathering, Little Caesars Arena, 2645 Woodward Ave., Detroit, MI. Tickets start at $53. FYI www.ticketmaste.com 

September 24th, 7:00 pm, Two Door Cinema Club - Tourist History 15th Anniversary Tour, Salt Shed Outdoors, 1357 N. Elston, Chicago. Tickets start at $213. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

September 25th, 7:30 pm, Laura Ramoso: The Calm Down Tour, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $64. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

September 25th, 7:30 pm, Jam & Metro Present Michael Shannon & Jason Narducy and Friends Play R.E.M.'s Life's Riches Pageant, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com

September 26th, Indiana 2026 Free Fishing Day.  Indiana residents can fish the state’s public waters without a fishing license or a trout/salmon stamp. FYI https://www.in.gov/dnr/fish-and-wildlife/fishing/free-fishing-days/?lid=...

September 25th & 26th, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, Randolph Street Market Festival, 1341 W. Randolph, Chicago. General Admission $14.00. FYI https://randolphstreetmarket.com/schedule/

September 26th, 7:00 pm, Bassem Youssef: The Belly of the Beast Tour, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $58. FYI www.ticketmaster.com

October 2nd, 7:30 pm, MrBallen: Lights Out Live, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $58. FYI www.ticketmaster.com

October 4th, 8:00 pm, October 5th, 7:30 pm, Ludovico Einaudi: Solo Piano, Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com 

October 7th, 7:00 pm, WEEZER: The Gathering, Fiserv Forum, 1111 N. Vel R. Phillips Ave, Milwaukee, WI. Tickets start at $51. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

October 8th, 8:00 pm, UB40- The Unstoppable Tour 2026, The Auditorium, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. Tickets start at 67 FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

October 8th, 8:00 pm ET, Undertale: The Determination Symphony, Fox Theatre Detroit, 2211 Woodward Ave., Detroit, MI. Tickets start at $53. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

October 8th through 18th, Chicago Fashion Week® (CHIFW), 11-day lineup of special events. Events, locations & dates TBD. FYI www.chicagofashionweek.com 

October 11th, 7:00 pm, Jam & Outback Present Kanan Gill: Not This Again, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com 

October 11th, 8:00 pm, Metaphor: ReFantazio composed by Shoji Meguro, Orchestral Concert, The Auditorium, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. Tickets start at $69. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

October 13th, 7:30 pm, "Weird Al" Yankovich: Bigger and Weirder 2026 Tour, Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson Ave., Peoria, IL. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

October 14th, 8:00 pm, CHRONO TRIGGER Orchestra Concert: Across Time, The Auditorium, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. Tickets start at $97. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

October 15th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Daði Freyr: Too Much, Not Enough, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. 18 & over.  FYI www.axs.com

October 15th, 7:30 pm ET, "Weird Al" Yankovich: Bigger and Weirder 2026 Tour, Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, 4000 Parnell Avenue, Fort Wayne, IN. Tickets start $51. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

October 16th, 7:30 pm, Brad Williams: The Tall Tales Tour, The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $43. FYI www.ticketmaster.com  

October 16th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Off Book: Tour de Force (A Force of Tour), The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

October 16th, 8:00 pm, "Weird Al" Yankovich: Bigger and Weirder 2026 Tour, Resch Center, 820 Armed Forces Drive, Green Bay, WI. FYI www.ticketstar.evenue.net

October 17th, 5:30 & 9:00 pm, SmoothChicago presents Peter White & Lindsey Webster, Loew's O'Hare Hotel, 5300 N. River Road, Rosemont. FYI https://smoothchicago.com/

October 17th, 7:00 pm, Ben Schwartz & Friends, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $58. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

October  17th, 8:00 pm, "Weird Al" Yankovich: Bigger and Weirder 2026 Tour, Fiserv Forum, 1111 N Vel R. Phillips Ave, Milwaukee, WI Tickets start at $51. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

October 19th, 7:00 pm, Disney Descendants, ZOMBIES & Camp Rock: Worlds Collide Concert Tour. United Center, 1901 W. Madison, Chicago. Tickets start at $56. FYI www.ticketmaster.com  

October 20th, 8:00 pm, Georgian National Ballet Sukhishvili, Harris Theatre for Music & Dance, 205 E. Randolph, Chicago. Tickets start at $85.10. FYI https://www.harristheaterchicago.org/performance/sukhishvili

October 21st, 7:00 pm, Disney Descendants, ZOMBIES & Camp Rock: Worlds Collide Concert Tour, Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim Rd., Rosemont. Tickets start at $57. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

October 22nd, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Buena Vista Orchestra, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com

October 23rd, 7:00 pm, Jam Presents Randy Feltface: Gimmick, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com

October 23rd, 7:00 pm, Disney Descendants, ZOMBIES & Camp Rock: Worlds Collide Concert Tour, Little Caesars Arena, 2645 Woodward Ave., Detroit, MI. Tickets start at $63. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

October 23rd, 8:00 pm, Sammy Rae & the Friends with special guest Melt, Salt Shed Indoors, 1357 N. Elston, Chicago. Tickets start at $61. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

October 24th, 2:30 pm ET, Wabash & Erie Canal Nature Walk: TBD, Guide Lois Johnston, Interpretive Center, Wabash & Erie Canal Park, 1030 N. Washington Street, Delphi, IN. Free. FYI https://wabashanderiecanal.org/

October 24th, 8:00 pm, Behind The Scream: A Live Conversation with David Arquette following a 30th Anniversary Screening of Scream, Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd, Aurora. $41-$71, VIP Package $171. FYI (630) 896-6666 or ParamountAurora.com

October 25th, 7:00 pm, Matt Rife: Stay Golden World Tour, United Center, 1901 W. Madison, Chicago. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

October 27th, 7:00 pm ET, Disney Descendants, ZOMBIES & Camp Rock: Worlds Collide Concert Tour, Gainbridge Fieldhouse, 125 S. Pennsylvania Street, Indianapolis, IN Tickets start at $55. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

October 31st, 5:00 & 9:00 pm, SmoothChicago presents Fall Art & Jazz Festival w/ Marion Meadows, Brian Simpson, Nicholas Cole & more, Loew's O'Hare Hotel, 5300 N. River Road, Rosemont. FYI https://smoothchicago.com/

October 31st through November 8th, World Premiere, The Many Deaths of Laila Starr, based on BOOM! Studios graphic novel by writer Ram V and illustrator Filipe Andrade. Minnesota Opera, Ordway Music Theater, 345 Washington Street, Minneapolis, MN. $69. FYI mnopera.org/laila-starr

November 1st, 7:00 pm, Outlander in Concert, The Auditorium 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. Tickets start at $67. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

November 3rd, 7:00 pm, Three Days Grace -  Alienation Tour, Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL   Tickets start at $38. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

**** November 6th, 10:30 am & 7:00 pm, November 7th, 10:30 am, 2:30 pm & 6:30 pm, November 8th, 10:30 & 2:30 pm, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Presents The Greatest Show On Earth®, Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont. $20 Kids (2-12) Tickets. FYI https://www.ringling.com/show/rosemont-il-2026-allstate-arena/ 

November 6th, 7:00 pm ET, Zac Brown Band: Love & Fear Tour, Little Caesars Arena, 2645 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI. FYI www.ticketmaster.com

November 7th, 2:30 pm ET, Wabash & Erie Canal Nature Walk: Canal Park to the Limestone Kilns, Guide David McCain, Interpretive Center, Wabash & Erie Canal Park, 1030 N. Washington Street, Delphi, IN. Free. FYI https://wabashanderiecanal.org/

November 7th, 7:00 pm ET, Daniel Sloss: BITTER (Brand New Tour), The Fillmore Detroit, 2115 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

November 7th, 8:00 pm, Matt Rife: Stay Golden World Tour, Fiserv Forum, 1111 N Vel R. Phillips Ave, Milwaukee, WI FYI www.ticketmaster.com

November 8th, 7:00 pm, Matt Rife: Stay Golden World Tour, Gainbridge Fieldhouse, 125 S Pennsylvania St, Indianapolis, IN FYI www.ticketmaster.com

November 9th, 7:00 pm, Daniel Sloss: BITTER (Brand New Tour), Orpheum Theatre, 216 State St, Madison, WI FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

November 10th, 7:00 pm, Daniel Sloss: BITTER (Brand New Tour), Pabst Theatre, 144 E. Wells Street, Milwaukee, WI FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

November 11th, 7:00 pm ET, Daniel Sloss: BITTER (Brand New Tour), Old National Centre, 502 E. New Jersey St., Indianapolis, IN FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

November 12th, 6:30 pm ET. O.A.R.: Three Decades Tour with Special Guest Gavin DeGraw & KT Tunstall, Seminole Hard Rock Tampa, 5223 North Orient Road, Tampa, FL. 21 & over. Tickets start at  $80. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

November 13th & 14th, 7:00 pm, Nikki Glaser: The Stunning Tour, The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $58. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

November 13th & 14th, 7;30 pm, Andrew Bird and the CSO, Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago. Tickets start at $85. FYI https://seats.cso.org/

November 14th & 15th, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, Randolph Street Holiday Market, 1341 W. Randolph, Chicago. General Admission $14.00. FYI https://randolphstreetmarket.com/schedule/

November 21st, 7:00 pm, Zac Brown Band: Love & Fear Tour, Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim Road, Rosemont. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

November 21st, 7:30 pm, Stayin Alive: One Night of the Bee Gees, Coronado Theatre, 314 N. Main Street, Rockford, IL Tickets start at $34. FTI www.ticketmaster.com 

November 22nd, 7:00 pm, Daniel Sloss: BITTER (Brand New Tour), The Auditorium, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. Tickets start at $53. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

November 22nd, 7:30 pm, Stayin Alive: One Night of the Bee Gees, Prairie Home Alliance Theater, 201 S. Jefferson Ave., Peoria, IL Tickets start at $32. FTI www.ticketmaster.com 

November 24th, 8:00 pm ET. Sting 3.0, Hard Rock Event Center, Seminole Hard Rock Tampa, 5223 North Orient Road, Tampa, FL. 21 & over. Rescheduled from November 10, 2025. Limited tickets available.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

December 11th, 7:00 pm, Kathy Griffin: New Face, New Tour, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com 

December 11th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Perritos Only Presents: That's Not Me Comedy Tour - Concrete & Jerry Garcia,  The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com

December 14th, 7:00 pm, December 15th, 1:00 pm, Artists Lounge Live presents A Motown Christmas: Chester Gregory, Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire.  FYI (847) 634-0200 or www.marriotttheatre.com

December 19th, 7:00 pm, Auditorium Philms presents Home Alone 2: Lost In New York - Live In Concert, Award-winning composerJohn Williams’score is performed live to film by the Chicago Philharmonic! The Auditorium, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. www.axs.com 

December 26th, 1:00 pm ET, Wabash & Erie Canal Nature Walk: Day after Christmas Walk, Guides David McCain & Carl Seese, Interpretive Center, Wabash & Erie Canal Park, 1030 N. Washington Street, Delphi, IN. Free. FYI https://wabashanderiecanal.org/