Entertainment This Week

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April 29th through May 5th, Rural episode, Where Music Lives, three-week special broadcast festival, From the Top, NPR.  Check local listings for times.  FYI fromthetop.org.

April 30th, 10:00 am - 7:00 pm, Ateema Media & Marketing & lllinois Office of Tourism presents the Hospitality & Tourism Summit Chicago, Aon Grand Ballroom, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago.  $20 to $150.  FYI htsc.co.

April 30th, 2:00 - 4:00 pm, City of Gary, State of the City Address, presented by Mayor Eddie D. Melton, Westside Leadership Academy, 900 Gerry Street, Gary.  Free but registration required @ https://bit.ly/GarySOTC.  FYI mayorsoffice@gary.gov

May 1st, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm with Brunch at Noon, Women's Association of the Northwest Indiana Symphony Society's 52nd Annual Beauty in Bloom, May Wine Brunch, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster.  $50.  FYI www.nisorchestra.org.

May 1st, 7:30 pm, Sessana: Primus, Puscifer, A Perfect Circle, Wintrust Arena, 200 E. Cermak Rd, Chicago.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.  

May 1st, 7:30 pm, Judas Priest, Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont.  Tickets start at $47.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

May 1st through 12th, Art on the Mart, presented in collaboration with the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE).  Select Works from the CPS Class of 2024.  Free.  Best experienced from the jetty section of the Chicago Riverwalk on Wacker Drive between Wells Street and Franklin Street, where accompanying audio can also be heard. FYI www.artonthemart.com

May 1st through TBA, Chicago: Home of House Exhibit, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago.  Free.  FYI NavyPier.org.

May 2nd, 6:00 - 11:00 pm, Teatro Vista Productions (TVP) immersive, multi-sensorial experience, Art with An Accent, Floating World Gallery, 1025 N. Halsted, Chicago.  Eat Your Art Out Experience (starts at 6pm) - $350, Marisol’s Party (starts at 8pm) - $150 (Does not include Eat Your Art Out Experience).  FYI https://givebutter.com/artwithanaccent-teatrovista

May 2nd, 7:30 pm,  An Evening with Alan Ruck and Screening of Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, Auditorium Theatre, 50 East Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago.  Tickets start at $39.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

May 2nd, 7:30 pm, ET, The Guess Who, Brown County Music Center, 200 Maple Leaf Blvd, Nashville, IN.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

May 2nd, 8:00 pm, Cassie Workman: Aberdeen, Heath Mainstage, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. , Chicago.  $25.  FYI  (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com.

May 3rd, 7:00 pm, Musiq Soulchild with Eric Benet, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. All reserved seating. 21 and older.  Tickets start at $49.50.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

May 3rd, 7:30 pm, Judy Collins, Coronado Performing Arts Center, 314 N Main St, Rockford.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

May 3rd, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Jesse McCartney: All's Well Tour, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com.  

May 3rd, 8:00 pm, ET, The Guess Who, Blue Gate Performing Arts Center, 760 S Van Buren St, Shipshewana, IN.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

May 3rd, 8:00 pm, Jam Present The Hip Abduction | Vana Liya, Martyrs, 3855 N. Lincoln, Chicago.. 21 & over.  FYI www.axs.com. 

May 3rd, 8:00 pm, The Aftermath, Council Oak Bar Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary.  21 and older.  Free.  FYI (219) 228-2383 or https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/

May 3rd, 9:00 pm, Nate Venturelli, Hard Rock Cafe Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary.  21 and older.  Free.  FYI (219) 228-2383 or https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/

May 3rd & 4th, 7:00 pm, May 5th, 3:00 pm, Right Here, Lucky Plush Productions, Links Hall, 3111 N. Western Ave., Chicago.  $25-$100. FYI https://www.linkshall.org/upcoming-events/right-here

May 3rd through 5th, Presented in partnership with the Mexican Consulate, Mexico Fest, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago.  Free.  FYI NavyPier.org.

May 4th, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, Humane Indiana Birds of Prey Jamboree, Indiana Welcome Center, 7770 Corinne Drive (I-80/94 & Kennedy South), Hammond.  All-Access Pass $25, Event Attendee $10, Event Attendee 7 & under Free.  FYI https://www.humaneindiana.org/events/2024/birdjamboree?bbeml=tp-ZUzDef1d...

May 4th, 9:30 am - 12:00 pm, Free Guided Hike: Moraine Nature Preserve, Porter County.  By Indiana Department of Natural Resources.  FYI https://events.in.gov/event/guided_hike_moraine_nature_preserve_porter_c...

May 4th, 5:45 pm, ET, George Strait, Lucas Oil Stadium, 500 S Capitol Ave, Indianapolis.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.  

May 4th, Doors open at 6:00 pm, Cinco de Mayo featuring Latin Satin Soul, Buffet dinner by Emilio's at 7pm • Live Entertainment 8-11pm.  Villa Cesare, 900 Eagle Ridge Drive, Schererville.  $75.  FYI (219)  322-3011 or www.villacesare.com/events-1/cinco?utm_campaign=b31a4ea2-ce6f-44d5-a271-...

May 4th, 7:00 pm, La Mer, Elmhurst Symphony, Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, 149 W. Brush Hill Road, Elmhurst. Tickets start at $35.  FYI https://elmhurstsymphony.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events#/ev...

May 4th, 7:00 pm, An Evening with Phil Rosenthal of "Somebody Feed Phil", Chicago Theatre, 175 North State Street, Chicago.  Tickets start at $34.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

May 4th, 7:00 pm, An Intimate Evening with David Foster and Katharine McPhee, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. All reserved seating. 21 and older.  Tickets start at $49.50.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

May 4th, 7:00 pm, SmoothChicago presents Three Shows for One Ticket - Wonderlove: Stevie Wonder Experience; Shining Star Band: Tribute to Earth, Wind & Fire; Motor City Band: Motown Review, Loews O'Hare Hotel, 5300 N. River Rd., Rosemont.  FYI (312) 725-0740 or https://www.smoothchicago.com/

May 4th, 7:00 & 9:30 pm, Jam Presents The Cancelled Podcast Tour with Tana Mongeau & Brooke Schofield, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com.  

May 4th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Our Last Night: The Covers Only Tour 2024 | Broadside, Sam Tinnesz, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com. 

May 4th, 7:30 pm, May 5th, 2:00 pm, BABBLE (Beatniks and the Big Belly Laugh Ensemble), Beatniks on Conkey, 418-420 Conkey Street, Hammond.  $20.  FYI (219) 852-0848 or https://www.beatniksonconkey.com/

May 4th, 8:00 pm, Karaoke Storytellers, Steppenwolf’s LookOut Series, Steppenwolf's 1700 Theater, 1700 N. Halsted, Chicago.   $20.  FYI (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org/lookout

May 4th, 8:00 pm, DJ Slash, Council Oak Bar Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary.  21 and older.  Free.  FYI (219) 228-2383 or https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/

May 4th, 9:00 pm, Visions of Santana, Hard Rock Cafe Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary.  21 and older.  Free.  FYI (219) 228-2383 or https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/

**** May 4th & 5th, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm,  Elmhurst Art Museum presents Art in Wilder Park, a free-to-the-public family art festival, 150 South Cottage Hill Avenue, Elmhurst.  Free.  FYI elmhurstartmuseum.org/event.

May 5th, 8:00 am, check-in, 9:15 am, 5K start, Lakefront Loop, 5K, only 5K contained completely on Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago.  Early Bird $45.  FYI https://navypier.org/events/the-lake-front-loop-5k/

May 5th, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation Annual Car Show, Community Park, Pool Lot, 8837 Calumet Avenue, Munster.  $25 Vehicle Entry Fee (Save $5, register early).  Free  FYI (219)) 836-PARK.  

May 5th, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, Family Arts Fest, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster.  Free.  FYI www.cvpa/org.  

May 5th, 12:00 pm, Remy Bumppo Theatre Company Annual Benefit, Union League Club of Chicago, 65 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago.  $125-$250.  FYI (773) 244-8119, x306 or www.remybumppo.org/benefit

May 5th, 1:00 - 3:00 pm, Award Ceremony, 50th Annual Tri-County Junior/Senior High School Exhibition, South Shore Arts, Main Gallery, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster.  Free.  FYI www.southshoreartsonline.org.  

May 5th, 3:00 pm, Northwest Indiana Symphony Youth Orchestra Spring Concert, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster.  Free.  FYI www.cvpa/org.  

May 5th, 6:30 pm, Arts of Life Benefit Auction, Garfield Park Conservatory, 300 Central Park Ave., Chicago.  VIP $175 (includes 6:30-7:30 pm cocktail hour), General Admission $75 (7:30 pm entry).  FYI www.betterunite.com/AofL-enchantedgardenbenefitauction

May 6th, 10:00 am & 12:00 pm, Peking Acrobats, Center Theatre, North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie.  $12.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

May 6th through 12th, Nashville episode, Where Music Lives, three-week special broadcast festival, From the Top, NPR.  Check local listings for times.  FYI fromthetop.org.

May 7th, 10:00 am & 1:00 pm, Peking Acrobats, Center Theatre, North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie.  $12.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

May 7th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents James Arthur: The Bitter Sweet Love World Tour | Forest Blakk, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com. 

May 9th, 12:00 - 1:00 pm ET, Indiana State Library Lunch and Learn Series 2024, Indiana State Library Digital Collections, Indiana State Library History Reference Room, 315 W Ohio St, Indianapolis.  Free.  FYI https://indianastatelibrary.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=382...

May 9th, 7:30 pm, Dr. Neil DeGrasse Tyson: An Astrophysicist Goes To The Movies, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago.  Tickets start at $45.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.  

May 9th, 7:30 pm, (SOLD OUT) An Evening with Trey Anastasio and Classic TAB, The Salt Shed Indoors, 1357 N. Elston, Chicago.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

May 9th, 8:00 pm, Bambi Banks-Couleé Presents: Bambi’s Black Box, Steppenwolf’s LookOut Series, Steppenwolf's 1700 Theater, 1700 N. Halsted, Chicago.   $18-$35.  FYI (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org/lookout

May 9th, 8:30 pm, Chicago Premiere, Ghostlight, Chicago Film Critics Association Film Festival, Music Box Theatre, 3733 N. Southport, Chicago.  $18.  FYI www.chicagocriticsfilmfestival.com.  

May 10th, 7:30 pm, Romeo and Juliet, Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra and Music Director/Conductor Kirk Muspratt, Auditorium at Living Hope Church, 9000 Taft Street, Merrillville.  $40-$75.  FYI (219) 836-0525 or  www.NISOrchestra.org

May 10th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Cory Henry, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

May 10th, 8:00 pm, The Teskey Brothers - The Winding Way Tour, The Salt Shed (Indoors), 1357 N. Elston, Chicago.  Tickets start at $47.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.  

May 10th, 8:00 pm, Omar Coleman, Council Oak Bar Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary.  21 and older.  Free.  FYI (219) 228-2383 or https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/

May 10th, 9:00 pm, The After Party, Hard Rock Cafe Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary.  21 and older.  Free.  FYI (219) 228-2383 or https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/

May 10th & 11th, 8:00 pm, May 12th, 5:00 pm, Miz Cracker, The Big Gay Cabaret Series presented by Ginger Minj, Venus Cabaret Theater, 3745 N. Southport Ave., Chicago.  $45-$55 (Meet & Greet an additional $25).  FYI www.mercurytheaterchicago.com or www.biggaycabaret.com.

May 11th, 1:00 - 2:00 pm VIP, 2:00 - 5:30 last call, Ballpark Brew Fest, (50) Breweries & (100)+ beers.  Wintrust Field, 1999 S. Springinsguth Rd, Schaumburg.  21 & older.  Early Bird VIP $60, Early Bird General Admission $35, Designated Driver $10.  FYI www.tixr.com/groups/boomersbaseball/events/ballpark-brewfest-89882

May 11th, 4:00 pm, Tom Dreesen: From Harvey to Hollywood, Heath Mainstage, Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. , Chicago.  $25 - $70.  FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com

May 11th, 6:30 pm, Steppenwolf Gala 2024, Bridgeport Art Center 1200 W. 35th St., Chicago.  $1500.  FYI (312) 654-5632 or specialevents@steppenwolf.org.

May 11th, Doors open at 7:00, The Jacksons (Marlon, Tito and Jackie Jackson), Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary.  All reserved seating.  21 and older.  Tickets start at $69.50.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

May 11th, 7:00 & 9:30 pm, Jam Presents Two Hot Takes Podcast: The Problematic Tour, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

May 11th, 7:30 pm, Elton Jeff and the Honky Cats, Theatre at the Center, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster.  $40.  FYI (219) 836-3255 or https://www.theatreatthecenter.com

May 11th, 7:30 pm, Jam & 93XRT Present DEVO: Celebrating 50 Years of De-Evolution Tour, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

May 11th, 7:30 pm, “THE BEAT GOES ON” Starring LISA MCCLOWRY as CHER, McAninch Arts Center’s Belushi Performance Hall, College of Dupage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn.  $45-$55.  Tickets on sale July 27th.  FYI  (630) 942-4000 or www.AtTheMAC.org.

May 11th, 7:30 pm, May 12th, 2:00 pm, Porchlight Theatre presents Porchlight in Concert: Sunday in the Park with George,  Studebaker Theater, 410 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago.  FYI (773) 777-9884 or https://porchlightmusictheatre.org/2023-24-season/

May 11th, 8:00 pm, Portugal. The Man with Reyna Tropical: The Knik Country Tour, The Salt Shed Indoors, 1357 N. Elston, Chicago. Tickets start at $49.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

May 11th, 8:00 pm, DJ Karl Almaria, Council Oak Bar Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary.  21 and older.  Free.  FYI (219) 228-2383 or https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/

May 11th, 9:00 pm, Eve6, Hard Rock Cafe Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary.  21 and older.  Free.  FYI (219) 228-2383 or https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/

May 12th, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm ET, Mother's Day Brunch at the Featherbone Factory, Journeyman Distillery at The Featherbone Factory, 109 Generations Dr., Three Oaks, MI.  Adults $45, Children 12 and under $20.  FYI https://www.journeyman.com/events/mothers-day-brunch-3oaks-2024/?swcfpc=1

May 12th, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, Mother's Day Brunch at the American Factory, Journeyman Distillery at The American Factory
258 South Campbell Street, Valparaiso.  Adults $45, Children 12 and under $20.  FYI https://www.journeyman.com/events/mothers-day-brunch-valpo-2024/?swcfpc=1

May 12th, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, Mother's Day Brunch, Villa Cesare, 900 Eagle Ridge Drive, Schererville.  Adults $40, Kids Ages 6-11 $20, Kids 5 & Under Free.  Accepting reservations only.  FYI (219)  322-3011.  

May 12th, 3:00 pm, Glenn Miller Orchestra, Center Theater, North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

May 12th, 7:00 pm, Prof with Grip, Futuristic & Willy Wonka, Metro Chicago, 3730 N. Clark Street, Chicago.  18 & over.  FYI https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/94878968/prof-chicago-metrochicagoil

May 12th, 7:30 pm, Heaven and Earth, Music of the Baroque, Saints Faith, Hope, & Charity Church, 191 Linden St., Winnetka, Ill. FYI (312) 551-1414 or www.baroque.org.

May 13th, 7:00 pm, Audiotree & Jam Productions Presents DEKO with Yameii & Friends: Odyssey 1 Tour, Lincoln Hall, 2424 N. Lincoln, Chicago.   $28, $35 at door.  FYI https://lh-st.com/shows/05-13-2024-deko-with-yameii-and-friends/?utm_sou...

May 13th, 7:30 pm, Heaven and Earth, Music of the Baroque, Fourth Presbyterian Church, 126 E. Chestnut St., Chicago.  FYI (312) 551-1414 or www.baroque.org.

May 13th, 8:00 pm, Craig David - 7 Days Commitment Tour 2024, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago.  Tickets start at $45.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

May 14th, 6:00 or 8:00 pm, Giordano on Giordano, Ruth Page Center for the Arts, 1016 N. Dearborn, Chicago.  FYI https://www.giordanodance.org/subscriptions

May 14th, 7:00 pm, Battle Beast Circus of Doom Over North America, House of Blues Chicago, 329 N. Dearborn, Chicago.  Tickets start at $41.  FYI www.livenation.com

May 14th & 15th, 8:00 pm, The Hunt by Gina DeLuca, Steppenwolf’s LookOut Series, Steppenwolf's 1700 Theater, 1700 N. Halsted, Chicago.   $25.  FYI (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org/lookout

May 15th, 6:00 pm, Electric Callboy - North America Tour 2024, Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W. Lawrence, Chicago.  Tickets start at $66.  FYI https://concerts.livenation.com/electric-callboy-north-america-tour-2024-chicago-illinois-05-15-2024/event/

May 16th, 6:30 pm, Shattered Globe Theatre annual fundraiser, Shattered Soirée, Ravenswood Event Center, 4043 N. Ravenswood, Chicago.  FYI https://sgtheatre.my.salesforce-sites.com/donate/?dfId=a0n3s00000PQTLJAA5

May 16th, 7:00 pm, Brad Williams: Tour '24, Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson St., Peoria.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

May 16th, 7:15 pm, Janine Harouini, The Heath Mainstage, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago.  $20-$35.  FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com 

May 16th, 7:30 pm, Jam & SPKRBX Present Joyner Lucas: Not Now I'm Busy Tour | Millyz, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com.

May 16th, 7:30 pm, Ride, Metro Chicago, 3730 N. Clark, Chicago.  18 & over.  $35.  FYI https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/95165253/?utm_source=hive&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=hive_email_id_270685_chi-feb-14-send-activenew&h_sid=0591989937-597fefb3f41bd259e8be9809&h_slt=eyJoaXZlX3VzZXJfaWQiOjQ1NTUwNTk2LCJoYXNoIjoiNDc2NmExODQ3NTQ4ZDUyIn0%3D

**** May 17th, Opening Reception, 5:00 - 7:00 pm family activities, 5:00 - 9:00 pm, evening reception, Elmhurst Art Museum presents an exhibition exploring the evolution of the PBS KIDS show, Donkey Hodie produced by Fred Rogers Productions & Spiffy Pictures, Designing Donkey Hodie: From Make-Believe to Someplace Else. Elmhurst Art Museum, 150 South Cottage Hill Avenue,  Elmhurst.  $18 for Adults (ages 18+), $15 for Seniors, $10 for Students, and $5 for Children. FYI 9630) 834-0202 or elmhurstartmuseum.org.

May 17th, 7:00 pm, Nate Bargate, BMO Center, 398-300 Elm St, Rockford.  Tickets start at $34.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.  

May 17th, 7:00 pm, Brad Williams: Tour '24, Coronado Performing Arts Center, 314 N. Main Street, Rockford.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

May 17th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Holly Humberstone: The Holly Humberstone Show, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com.

May 17th, 7:30 pm, Jam, WIIL Rock & Q Rock Present Architects: Seeing Red US Tour | Of Mice & Men, While She Sleeps, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com. 

May 17th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Melvin Seals & JGB | Joe Marcinek Band, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago.  18 & over.  FYI www.axs.com.  

May 17th, 8:00 pm, Say Anything - Is A Real Boy Anniversary Tour, Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W. Lawrence, Chicago.  Tickets start at $54.  FYI www.concerts.livenation.com.  

May 17th, 8:00 pm, Mississippi Heat, Council Oak Bar Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary.  21 and older.  Free.  FYI (219) 228-2383 or https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/

May 17th, 9:00 pm, Mr. Blotto, Hard Rock Cafe Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary.  21 and older.  Free.  FYI (219) 228-2383 or https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/

May 17th & 18th, 8:00 pm, May 19th, 3:00 pm, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago (HSDC) Spring Series: Of Joy, Season 46, Abundance. Harris Theatre for Music and Dance, 205 E. Randolph St., Chicago.  $15-$115.  FYI (312) 850-9744 ext. 5, or  www.hubbardstreetdance.com/of-joy

May 17th through June 30th, Ridiculous! with David Williamson, The Rhapsody Theater Chicago, 1328 W. Morse Avenue, Chicago.  Tickets start at $45.  FYI https://rhapsodytheater.com/ 

May 18th, 8:00 am - 2:00 pm, Planting Possibilities Annual Spring Plant Sale, St. Thomas More, South Parking Lot, 8601 Calumet Avenue, Munster.  FYI (219) 237-9353 or www.plantingpossibilities.org.  

May 18th, 5:00 0 11:00 pm, North West Indiana Parkinsons, 9th Annual Dinner Dance, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster.  $135.  FYI (219) 237-2342

May 18th, 7:00 pm, SOLD OUT, Jam Presents Social Distortion and Bad Religion with the Lovebombs, The Salt Shed, 1357 N. Elston, Chicago.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

May 18th, 7:30 pm, Wanda Sykes: Please and Thank You Tour, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago.  Tickets start at $39.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.  

May 18th, 8:00 pm, Gloria Trevi - Mi Soundtrack US Tour 2024, Allstate Arena, 6029 Mannheim Road, Rosemont.  Tickets start at $39. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.  

May 18th, 8:00 pm, DJ Lori, Council Oak Bar Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary.  21 and older.  Free.  FYI (219) 228-2383 or https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/

May 18th, 9:00 pm, Seldom Told, Hard Rock Cafe Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary.  21 and older.  Free.  FYI (219) 228-2383 or https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/

**** May 18th through August 12th, Elmhurst Art Museum presents an exhibition exploring the evolution of the PBS KIDS show, Donkey Hodie produced by Fred Rogers Productions & Spiffy Pictures, Designing Donkey Hodie: From Make-Believe to Someplace Else. Elmhurst Art Museum, 150 South Cottage Hill Avenue,  Elmhurst.  $18 for Adults (ages 18+), $15 for Seniors, $10 for Students, and $5 for Children. FYI 9630) 834-0202 or elmhurstartmuseum.org.

May 19th, 1:00 - 4:00 pm, Shinrin~Yoku (Forest Bathing), host Cynthia Smith,  Dunes Learning Center, 700 Howe Road, Chesterton. 18 & over.  $35.  FYI (219) 395-9555 or www.DunesLearningCenter.org/events.

May 19th, 4:30 pm PT, World Premiere Tour, Music of Remembrance: Before It All Goes Dark, Benaroya Hall, 200 University Street, Seattle, WA  $60, Students $25.  FYI www.musicofremembrance.org/dark

May 19th,  Doors open at 7:00 pm, Billy Idol, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. All reserved seating. 21 and older.  Tickets start at $69.50.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

May 19th, 7:30 pm, Brad Williams: Tour '24, Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago St., Joliet.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

May 20th, 6:00 pm, The Culture of Soul, Harold Washington Cultural Center Gala, Harold Washington Cultural Center, 4701 S. King Dr., Chicago.  FYI events@HWCCChicago.com.

May 20th, 6:30 pm, Gary Clark Jr., The Salt Shed Outdoors (Fairgrounds), 1357 N. Elston, Chicago.  $59.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

May 20th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Social Distortion and Bad Religion with the Lovebombs, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago.  18 & over.  FYI axs.com.  

May 21st, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Luke Hemmings with Cafuné, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago.  FYI axs.com.  

May 21st, 7:30 pm, The Decembrists: A Peaceable Kingdom - 2024 Tour, The Salt Shed Indoors, 1357 N. Elston, Chicago.  Tickets start at $50.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

May 22nd, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation trip, Drury Lane Lunch and Show, Guys & Dolls!  Leaves from Community Park Social Center lot.  Please arrive no later than 9:30 am.  Fee: $158 Resident: $155 KA: $152 Deadline: April 19.  FYI (219) 836-7275.  

May 23rd, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm, Free Guided Hike: Tolleston Ridges Nature Preserve, Lake County.  By Indiana Department of Natural Resources.  FYI https://events.in.gov/event/guided_hike_tolleston_ridges_nature_preserve...

May 22nd, 7:30 pm PT, World Premiere Tour, Music of Remembrance: Before It All Goes Dark, Presidio Theatre, 99 Moraga Avenue, San Francisco, CA.  $40-$75.  FYI www.musicofremembrance.org/darksf

May 23rd, 7:30 pm, Neil Young & Crazy Horse: Love Earth Tour, Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, 1300 S. Linn White Drive, Chicago.  Tickets start at $142.  FYI www.livenation.com

May 23rd, 8:00 pm, Jam Productions Presents Me nd Adam, Beat Kitchen, 2100 W. Belmont, Chicago.  17 & over.  $21.80.  FYI https://www.seetickets.us/event/me-nd-adam/

May 23rd through 26th, National Tap Dance Day, M.A.D.D. Rhythms partners with Chicago Tap Theatre as Chicago Tap Allstars - Community Tap Jam.  Harold Washington Cultural Center, 4701 S. King Dr., Chicago.  FYI  MADDRhythms.com

May 24th, 8:00 pm, Sofia Niño de Rivera – Gira 2024, Auditorium Theatre, 50 East Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago.  Tickets start at $59.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

May 24th, 8:00 pm, John Primer & the Real Deal Blues Band, Council Oak Bar Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary.  21 and older.  Free.  FYI (219) 228-2383 or https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/

May 24th, 9:00 pm, Starlight City, Hard Rock Cafe Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary.  21 and older.  Free.  FYI (219) 228-2383 or https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/

May 24th & 25th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Passion Pit, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  FYI https://www.eventticketscenter.com/passion-pit-chicago-tickets/

May 24th & 25th, 8:00 pm, Body Confidence for Queens Presents: The Making of A Queen, Steppenwolf’s LookOut Series, Steppenwolf's 1700 Theater, 1700 N. Halsted, Chicago.  21 & over.  $30-$50.  FYI (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org/lookout

May 25th, 8:00 pm, DJ Nasty Boy Noel, Council Oak Bar Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary.  21 and older.  Free.  FYI (219) 228-2383 or https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/

May 25th, 9:00 pm, Together, Hard Rock Cafe Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary.  21 and older.  Free.  FYI (219) 228-2383 or https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/

May 25th, 7:30 pm, May 26th, 3:00 pm, World Premiere Tour, Music of Remembrance: Before It All Goes Dark, Chicago Opera Theater, Studebaker Theater at the Fine Arts Building, 410 S Michigan Ave., Chicago. $40-$75.   FYI (312) 704-8414 or www.cot.org/season/dark

Memorial Day Weekend (May 25th) through Labor Day Weekend, Wednesdays & Saturdays, Summer Fireworks, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago.  Free.  FYI NavyPier.org.

May 26th,  Doors open at 7:00 pm, Manuel Turizo, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. All reserved seating. 21 and older.  Tickets start at $59.50.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

May 26th, 7:00 - 10:00 pm, Pino Farina Band (post-show Fireworks), Rockin’ in the Park, Parkway Bank Park, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont.  Free.  FYI ParkwayBankPark.com. 

May 26th, 7:30 pm, Jam & 93XRT Present Echo & the Bunnymen: Songs To Learn And Sing - The Very Best of Echo & The Bunnymen, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago.  18 & over.  FYI www.axs.com.  

May 28th, 7:00 pm, NeedtoBreathe: The Caves World Tour, Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, 1300 S. Linn White Drive, Chicago.  Tickets start at $22.  FYI https://concerts.livenation.com/needtobreathe-the-caves-world-tour-chica...

May 28th, 8:00 pm, Jimmy Gnecco (of OURS), Gman Tavern, 3740 N. Clark, Chicago.  21 & over.  $19.  FYI www.etix.com

May 29th, 7:30 pm, Chicago, State Farm Center, 1800 S 1st St, Champaign, IL.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

May 29th & 30th, 8:00 pm,  Grandma's House: In the Living Room, Hosted by Caroline M. Watson, Steppenwolf’s LookOut Series, Steppenwolf's 1700 Theater, 1700 N. Halsted, Chicago.  $10.  FYI (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org/lookout

May 30th,  Doors open at 7:00 pm, Jake Owen, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. All reserved seating. 21 and older.  Tickets start at $45.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

May 30th, 7:00 pm ET, Brad Williams: Tour '24, The Lerner Theatre, 410 S. Main St., Elkhart, IN.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

May 30th, 7:00 -  10:00 pm, Radio Gaga (post-show fireworks), Rockin’ in the Park, Parkway Bank Park, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont.  Free.  FYI ParkwayBankPark.com. 

May 31st, Mexican Men’s National Team vs Bolivia, Mexican Men’s National Team U.S. Tour (the “MexTour").  Soldier Field, 1410 Special Olympics Drive, Chicago.  FYI www.SomosLocales.com

May 31st, 6:00 - 10:00 pm, Art Barn's Annual Fundraiser, "One To Grow On: Seeds of Inspiration", The Great Hall Events and Conference Center at PNW, 1401 South U.S. 421, Purdue Northwest, Westville.  $135.  FYI https://www.artbarnschool.org/otgo?utm_campaign=b6a0bab7-dc89-41c0-962b-d4cfc76629d0&utm_source=so&utm_medium=mail&cid=5625c87a-2569-41d5-ab6e-fb0c5975ceb7

May 31st, 6:00 pm, Frank Turner and the Sleeping Souls, Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W. Lawrence, Chicago.  Tickets start at $55.  FYI www.concerts.livenation.com 

May 31st, 7:00 pm, Tim McGraw: Standing Room Only Tour 2024, United Center, 1901 W. Madison, Chicago.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

May 31st,  Doors open at 7:00 pm, Smokey Robinson, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. All reserved seating. 21 and older.  Tickets start at $89.50.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

May 31st, 7:00 & 10:15 pm, Brad Williams: Tour '24, Pabst Theatre, 144 E. Wells St., Milwaukee, WI.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

May 31st, 8:00 pm, SPKRBX & Jam Present HUNXHO: The One Night Only Tour, Avondale Music Hall, 3336 N. Milwaukee, Chicago.  $28 & fees.  FYI https://www.seetickets.us/event/hunxho/

May 31st, 8:00 pm, Fletcher Rockwell, Council Oak Bar Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary.  21 and older.  Free.  FYI (219) 228-2383 or https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/

May 31st, 9:00 pm, Stache, Hard Rock Cafe Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary.  21 and older.  Free.  FYI (219) 228-2383 or https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/

May 31st & June 1st, 7:30 pm, Jeff Tweedy, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  Ages: 12 & over.  FYI www.axs.com.

June 1st, Chicago Gospel Music Festival, Millenium Park, located on Michigan Ave, bordered by Randolph St. to the north, Columbus Dr. to the east and Monroe St. to the south.  Free.  FYI  www.Chicago.gov/DCASE or www.MillenniumPark.org

June 1st, 7:00 pm ET, Tim McGraw: Standing Room Only Tour 2024, Van Andel Arena, 130 Fulton St W, Grand Rapids, MI.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

June 1st, 7:30 pm, (SOLD OUT), Good Mythical Tour with Rhett & Link, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

June 1st, 8:00 pm, Chicago, Riverside Theater, 116 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI   FYI www.ticketmaster.com

June 1st, 8:00 pm, GenderFucked Productions Presents: Trans Voices Cabaret Chicago, Steppenwolf’s LookOut Series, Steppenwolf's 1700 Theater, 1700 N. Halsted, Chicago.  $30.  FYI (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org/lookout

June 1st, 8:00 pm, DJ Dave C, Council Oak Bar Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary.  21 and older.  Free.  FYI (219) 228-2383 or https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/

June 1st, 9:00 pm, Chronic Flannel, Hard Rock Cafe Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary.  21 and older.  Free.  FYI (219) 228-2383 or https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/

June 2nd, Chicago House Music Festival, Millenium Park, located on Michigan Avenue, bordered by Randolph St. to the north, Columbus Dr. to the east and Monroe St. to the south.  Free.  FYI www.Chicago.gov/DCASE or www.MillenniumPark.org. 

June 2nd, 7:30 pm, Chicago, Capitol Theater - Overture Center for the Arts, 201 State St, Madison, WI   www.ticketmaster.com

June 3rd, 9 a.m. Shotgun Start, IU Northwest RedHawk Golf Classic, Innsbrook Country Club, 6701 W. Taft Street, Merrillville.  $900: Foursome, $250: Single, $100: Spectator (includes lunch, cocktails & yard games).  FYI https://northwest.iu.edu/redhawk-classic/index.html

June 6th, Doors open at 5:00 pm, City of Chicago and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) present the2024 Chicago Blues Festival, Ramova Theatre, 3520 S. Halsted St., Chicago.  18+ (minors accompanied by their guardian will be admitted).  Free with online RSVP.  First come, first served.  FYI bit.ly/ramovablues or www.Chicago.gov/DCASE. 

June 6th, 7:00 - 10:00 pm, Brooklyn Charmers (post-show fireworks), Rockin’ in the Park, Parkway Bank Park, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont.  Free.  FYI ParkwayBankPark.com. 

June 6th, 7:30 pm, Tye Tribbett and Friends: Only One Night Tho, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago.  Tickets start at $35.50.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

June 6th, 7th, & 8th, 8:00 pm, You're Being Ridiculous: Win, Steppenwolf’s LookOut Series, Steppenwolf's 1700 Theater, 1700 N. Halsted, Chicago.  $27.  FYI (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org/lookout

June 7th, 6:00 pm, Pollock Goes to Prom!  Annual Beaux Arts Ball, South Shore Arts, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster.  $185.  FYI www.southshoreartsonline.org.  

June 7th, 7:00 pm, Jam Presents Jeff Arcuri, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

June 7th, 8:00 pm (New Date), Whine Down with Jana Kramer and Friends: the Next Chapter Tour, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago.  18 & over.  FYI www.axs.com

June 7th, 8:00 pm, Miki Berenyi Trio, Lol Tolhurst & Budgie, Bottom Lounge, 13745 W. Lake Street, Chicago.  17 & older.  $30.  FYI https://www.ticketweb.com/event/miki-berenyi-trio-lol-tolhurst-bottom-lounge-tickets/

June 7th through 9th, 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm, City of Chicago and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) present the 2024 Chicago Blues Festival, Millenium Park, located on Michigan Avenue, bordered by Randolph St. to the north, Columbus Dr. to the east and Monroe St. to the south.  Free.  FYI www.Chicago.gov/DCASE or www.MillenniumPark.org. 

June 7th & 8th, 8:00 pm, June 9th, 5:00 pm, Danny Franzese, The Big Gay Cabaret Series presented by Ginger Minj, Venus Cabaret Theater, 3745 N. Southport Ave., Chicago.  $45-$55 (Meet & Greet an additional $25).  FYI www.mercurytheaterchicago.com or www.biggaycabaret.com.

June 8th, 6:30 pm, SmoothChicago presents A Night of R & B Singers: R&B Singer LeVelle "LB" & his band; R&B, Old School, Jazz & Blues Vocalist Simone Green; R&B Singer Artist TBA & the Smooth Chicago Band, Loews O'Hare Hotel, 5300 N. River Rd., Rosemont.  FYI (312) 725-0740 or https://www.smoothchicago.com/

June 8th, 6:30 pm, National Women’s Soccer League match, Chicago Red Stars vs Bay FC, Wrigley Field, Clark @ Addison, Chicago. Tickets start at $24.  14 ticket limit.  FYI https://mlb.tickets.com/?orgID=57509&agency=CUBV_SPO_MPV&pid=9402683&tfl...

June 8th, 7:30 pm, Audiotree Presents Varietopia with Paul F. Tompkins, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

June 9th, 7:30 pm, Jam & El Parral Present DannyLux: Tour of Lux, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

June 11th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Roisin Murphy, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago.  FYI axs.com.  

June 11th, 7:30 pm, Sarah McLachlan: Fumbling Toward Ecstasy 30th Anniversary Tour, Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, 1300 South Linn White Drive, Chicago.  Tickets start at $61.  FYI https://concerts.livenation.com/sarah-mclachlan-fumbling-towards-ecstasy-30th-chicago-illinois-06-11-2024/event

June 11th, 8:00 pm, Virtue and Grace by Isabella Van Houzen, Steppenwolf’s LookOut Series, Steppenwolf's 1700 Theater, 1700 N. Halsted, Chicago.  $25.  FYI (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org/lookout

June 12th, 8:00 am, Registration & Breakfast, 9:00 am, Shotgun Start, Munster Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing, Centennial Park Golf Course, 1005 S. Centennial Park Drive, Munster.  $150 single gofer.  FYI www.munsterchamber.org.  

June 12th, 8:00 pm, Nora Sharp's DISCIPLINE, Steppenwolf’s LookOut Series, Steppenwolf's 1700 Theater, 1700 N. Halsted, Chicago.  $15.  FYI (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org/lookout

June 12th through August 17th, Wednesdays, Fridays & most Saturdays, Grant Park Music Festival, Jay Pritzker Pavilion, Millenium Park, located on Michigan Ave, bordered by Randolph St. to the north, Columbus Dr. to the east and Monroe St. to the south.  Free.  FYI  www.GPMF.org, www.Chicago.gov/DCASE or www.MillenniumPark.org

June 13th, 5:30 - 8:30 pm, Crisis Center Wine Fest, Gary Jet Center, Gary/Chicago International Airport, 6101 Airport Road, Gary.  $125. FYI (219) 938-2720 or www.winefest24.givesmart.com

June 13th, 7:00 - 10:00 pm, The Traveling Salvation Show (post-show Fireworks), Rockin’ in the Park, Parkway Bank Park, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont.  Free.  FYI ParkwayBankPark.com. 

June 14th, 7:00 pm, Comedy Night at the CVPA with Paul Farahvar, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster.  $35.  FYI (219) 836-3255 or www.cvpa.org.  Pre-show dining option, $35.  Call (219) 836-1930 ext 2 for reservations.  

June 14th, 7:00 pm, Joffrey Ballet Midsummer Celebration | Was It All A Dream?  City Hall Events, 838 W. Kinzie, Chicago.  Tickets on sale February 1st.  FYI joffrey.org/performances-and-tickets/midsummer-celebration-and-free-public-performance/midsummer-celebration/

June 14th, 7:30 pm, Kevin James: Owls Don't Walk, Coronado Performing Arts Center, 314 N Main St, Rockford, IL   FYI www.ticketmaster.com.  

June 14th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents 24kGoldn / Growing Pains Tour, Subterranean Upstairs, 2011 W. North Avenue, Chicago.  $26.96. FYI https://www.seetickets.us/event/24kgoldn-growing-pains-tour/

June 13th, 7:30 pm, June 14th, 1:00 pm, June 15th, 7:30 pm, World Premiere, The Elements: Suite for Orchestra and Violin, Joshua Bell, Violin.  Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Symphony Center, 220 S Michigan Ave, Chicago.  Tickets from $49   FYI www.cso.org/performances/23-24/cso-classical/the-elements-with-joshua-bell

June 14th, 7:00 pm, Joffrey Ballet annual fundraiser, Midsummer Celebration, City Hall Events, 838 W. Kinzie, Chicago.  $1,000.  FYI www.joffrey.org

June 14th & 15th (SOLD OUT), 6:30 pm, Wilco with Cut Worms - Tour to Infinity, The Salt Shed Outdoors (Fairground), 1357 N. Elston, Chicago.  $312.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

June 14th & 15th, 7:00 & 9:30 pm, Seth Meyers, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  18 & over.  FYI www.axs.com

June 14th & 15th, 8:00 pm, Songs for Someone Loyal By Sharon Udoh, Steppenwolf’s LookOut Series, Steppenwolf's 1700 Theater, 1700 N. Halsted, Chicago.  $20.  FYI (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org/lookout

**** June 15th, 1:00 - 4:00 pm, Family Day: Monster Creations with special guest Dave Pryor, Elmhurst Art Museum presents an exhibition exploring the evolution of the PBS KIDS show, Donkey Hodie produced by Fred Rogers Productions & Spiffy Pictures, Designing Donkey Hodie: From Make-Believe to Someplace Else. Elmhurst Art Museum, 150 South Cottage Hill Avenue,  Elmhurst.  $18 for Adults (ages 18+), $15 for Seniors, $10 for Students, and $5 for Children. FYI 9630) 834-0202 or elmhurstartmuseum.org.

June 15th, 5:00 pm, Kenny Chesney: Sun Goes Down Tour with Zac Brown Band, Soldier Field, 1410 Special Olympics Drive, Chicago.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.  

June 15th, 7:00 pm, New Kids on the Block with Paula Abdul & DJ Jazzy Jeff, Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, 19100 Ridgeland, Tinley Park. Tickets start at $57.  FYI www.concerts.livenation.com.  

June 15th, 7:00 pm, Jam Presents Cosmic Psychos 40th Anniversary Tour, Reggie's Rock Club, 2100 S. State Street, Chicago.  17 & over.  $25adv - $28dos  FYI https://www.ticketweb.com/event/cosmic-psychos-40th-anniversary-tour-reggies-rock-club-tickets

June 15th, 7:30 pm, Kevin James: Owls Don't Walk, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. All reserved seating. 21 and older.  Tickets start at $69.50.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

June 15th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents dada, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago.  18 & over.  FYI www.axs.com.  

June 15th through October 22nd, Teen Show, Hyde Park Art Center, 5020 South Cornell Avenue, Chicago.  Free.  FYI hydeparkart.org.

June 16th, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm ET, Father's Day Brunch at the Featherbone Factory, Journeyman Distillery at The Featherbone Factory, 109 Generations Dr., Three Oaks, MI.  Adults $45, Children 12 and under $20.  FYI https://www.journeyman.com/events/fathers-day-brunch-3oaks-2024/ 

June 16th, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, Father's Day Brunch at the American Factory, Journeyman Distillery at The American Factory
258 South Campbell Street, Valparaiso.  Adults $45, Children 12 and under $20.  FYI https://www.journeyman.com/events/fathers-day-brunch-valpo-2024/

June 16th, 1:00 pm, JUNETEENTH AND FATHER’S DAY CELEBRATION, Harold Washington Cultural Center Parking Lot, 2701 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Dr., Chicago.  Free.  FYI MADDRhythms.com

June 16th, 5:30 pm,  Joffrey for All Free Public Performance, Pritzker Pavilion, Millenium Park.  Stay tuned for more information.  FYI https://joffrey.org/performances-and-tickets/midsummer-celebration-and-free-public-performance/joffrey-for-all-free-public-performance/

June 16th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Al Di Meola, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

June 16th, 8:00 pm ET, Kevin James: Owls Don't Walk, Clowes Memorial Hall, Butler University, 4602 Sunset Ave, Indianapolis, IN  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

June 18th & 19th, 8:00 pm, Jam Productions They Might Be Giants: The Big Show Tour, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  16 & over.  FYI www.axs.com

June 19th, 6:30 pm, PIXIES and MODEST MOUSE with special guest CAT POWER Summer 2024, Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, 1300 S. Linn White Drive, Chicago.  Tickets start at $81,  FYI https://concerts.livenation.com/pixies-and-modest-mouse-with-special-chicago-illinois-06-19-2024/event/

July 19th, 7:00 pm, America: Ride On, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago.  www.ticketmaster.com

June 19th, 8:00 pm, Janet Jackson: Together Again, United Center, 1901 W. Madison, Chicago.  Tickets start at $55.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.  

June 20th, 7:00 - 10:00 pm, Atomic Punks (post-show Fireworks), Rockin’ in the Park, Parkway Bank Park, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont.  Free.  FYI ParkwayBankPark.com. 

June 20th, 7:15 pm, Caitlin Reilly, The Heath Mainstage, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago.  $20-$35.  FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com 

June 20th, 7:30 pm PT, June 22nd, 8:00 pm PT, The Elements: Suite for Orchestra and Violin, Joshua Bell, Violin.  Seattle Symphony, Benaroya Hall, 200 University Street, Seattle, WA.   Tickets from $60  FYI www.seattlesymphony.org/en/concerttickets/calendar/2023-2024/23sub21

June 20th, 8:00 pm, Bambi Banks-Couleé Presents: Bambi’s Black Box, Steppenwolf’s LookOut Series, Steppenwolf's 1700 Theater, 1700 N. Halsted, Chicago.   $18-$35.  FYI (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org/lookout

June 20th through 23rd, Can You Hear Us Now?  The Queer Tap Dance Revolution, Chicago Tap Theatre, The Edge Theatre, 5451 N. Broadway, Chicago.  FYI www.chicagotaptheatre.com 

June 21st, 7:00 pm, Billy Joel & Stevie Nicks, Soldier Field, 1410 Special Olympics Drive, Chicago.  Tickets start at $89.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.  '

June 21st, 7:15 pm, Comedy Podcast All Fantasy Everything, The Heath Mainstage, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago.  $20-$35.  FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com 

June 21st, 7:30 pm, American English benefiting the Cancer Resource Centre, Theatre at the Center, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster.  $40. FYI (219) 836-3255 or https://www.theatreatthecenter.com

June 21st, 7:30 pm, Amos Lee | Transmissions Tour|with Mutlu, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago.  Tickets start at $59.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

June 21st, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents You Should Know Podcast, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com.

June 21st, 8:00 pm, Three Dog Night with Special Guest Asia featuring John Payne, RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora.  $37.  FYI https://paramountaurora.com/events/three-dog-night-2024/

June 21st, 8:00 pm, Live Nation presents Celeste Barber: Backup Dancer, Main Stage, Athenaeum Theatre, 2936 N. Southport, Chicago.  FYI https://athenaeumcenter.org/events/2024/celeste-barber/

June 21st, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Brigitte Calls Me Baby, Lincoln Hall, 2424 N. Lincoln, Chicago.  18 & over.  FYI www.axs.com

June 21st & 22nd, 7:30 pm, Justin Timberlake - The Forget Tomorrow World Tour, United Center, 1901 W. Madison, Chicago.  Tickets start at $225.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

June 22nd, 5:00 pm, Kenny Chesney: Sun Goes Down Tour with Zac Brown Band, American Family Field, 1 Brewers Way, Milwaukee, WI  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.  

June 22nd, 7:00 pm, SmoothChicago presents Three Shows for One Ticket - Saxophonist & Guitarist Vincent Ingala; Vocalist Lindsey Weber; Trumpeter Lin Rountree, Loews O'Hare Hotel, 5300 N. River Rd., Rosemont.  FYI (312) 725-0740 or https://www.smoothchicago.com/

June 22nd, 7:00 pm, Roy Wood, Jr. - Happy to be Here, Main Stage, Athenaeum Center, 2936 N. Southport, Chicago.  $39.50 - $49.50. FYI https://secure.athenaeumcenter.org/1076

June 22nd, 7:15 & 9:30, Leah & Andrew Rudick, The Heath Mainstage, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago.  $25-$45.  FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com 

June 22nd, 7:30 pm, June 23rd, 3:30 pm, Black Panther, Auditorium Philms Concert Series.  Films come to life with their iconic scores performed by the Chicago Philharmonic!  Auditorium Theatre, 60 East Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago.  FYI (312) 341-2300 or https://auditoriumtheatre.org/subscription-packages/auditorium-philms-concert-series/

June 23rd, Doors open at 6:00 pm, Boyz II Men, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary.  21 and older.  Tickets start at $69.50.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

June 23rd, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents GRLwood, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

June 23rd, 8:00 pm ET, Janet Jackson: Together Again, Gainbridge Fieldhouse, 125 S Pennsylvania St, Indianapolis.  Tickets start at $31.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.  

June 27th, 7:00 - 10:00 pm, The Dyer Davis Group (post-show Fireworks), Rockin’ in the Park, Parkway Bank Park, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont.  Free.  FYI ParkwayBankPark.com. 

June 28th, 6:30 pm, Third Eye Blind with Special Guest Yellowcard - Summer Gods Tour 2024, Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, 1300 S. Linn White Drive, Chicago.  Tickets start at $45.  FYI https://concerts.livenation.com/third-eye-blind-with-special-guest-chicago-illinois-06-28-2024/event/

June 28th, 7:00 pm, Jam & 93XRT Present The Church & The Afghan Whigs | Ed Harcourt, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  18 & over.  FYI www.axs.com.  

June 28th, 7:00 - 10:00 pm, 24K Magic / George Michael Reborn, Rockin’ in the Park, Parkway Bank Park, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont.  Free.  FYI ParkwayBankPark.com. 

June 28th, 7:30 pm, A Gordon Lightfoot Tribute Concert with Mike Fornes, Theatre at the Center, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster.  $40 show only; additional $32 pre-show dinner.  FYI (219) 836-3255 or https://www.theatreatthecenter.com

June 28th, 7:30 pm, Adrianne Lenker with Twain, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago.  www.ticketmaster.com. 

June 28th, 7:30 pm, Future Islands, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago.  Tickets start at $33.50.  FYI  https://auditoriumtheatre.org/events-details/future-islands/?utm_source=...

June 28th, 7:30 pm, Bonnie Raitt Just Like That... Tour 2024, Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson, Peoria.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com. 

June 28th, 8:00 pm, Downtown Alive! The Chicago Experience: A Tribute to Rock with Horns, RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora.  $2 through May 31st, $5 starting June 1st.  FYI https://paramountaurora.com/events/the-chicago-experience-2024/?utm_source=mailchimp&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=rep-2024-season-announcement&utm_id=REPPSE24SA2WK09&utm_term=buy+tickets+early+bird+on-sale+now&utm_content=season+announcement+on+sale+now+tribute+bands

June 28th, 8:30 pm, Jam Presents Leo Skepi: In Leo We Trust Tour, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago.  FYI axs.com.  

June 28th & 29th, 8:00 pm, June 30th, 3:00 pm, Spank Bank Time Machine By John Michael, Steppenwolf’s LookOut Series, Steppenwolf's 1700 Theater, 1700 N. Halsted, Chicago.  $25.  FYI (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org/lookout

June 29th, 7:00 pm, Santana and Counting Crows: Oneness Tour 2024, Credit 1 Amphitheater, 19100 Ridgeland, Tinley Park.  Tickets start at $70.  FYI www.livenation.com.  

June 29th, 7:15 pm, Red Richardson, Heath Mainstage, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. , Chicago.  $20-$35.  FYI  (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com.

June 29th, 7:30 pm, AJR - The Maybe Man Tour, Allstate Arena, 6910 Mannheim Road, Rosemont.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

June 29th, 8:00 pm, Caifanes and Café Tacvba - North America Tour 2024, Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, 1300 W. Linn White Drive, Chicago.  Tickets start at $98.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.  

June 30th, 7:30 pm ET, AJR - The Maybe Man Tour, Little Caesars Arena, 2645 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

July 3rd, 6:00 pm, City of Aurora Independence Day Celebration with Fireworks & DJ Suavesmooth, RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora.  Free.  FYI https://paramountaurora.com/events/4th-of-july-celebration-2024

July 3rd, 7:30 pm, AJR - The Maybe Man Tour, Allstate Arena, 6910 Mannheim Road, Rosemont.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

July 4th, 7:00 pm, AJR - The Maybe Man Tour, American Family Amphitheater, Summerfest Grounds, 100 N Harbor Dr, Milwaukee, WI  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

July 4th, 7:00 - 10:00 pm, Silver Bullet Band STL (post-show Fireworks), Rockin’ in the Park, Parkway Bank Park, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont.  Free.  FYI ParkwayBankPark.com. 

July 5th & 6th, 8:00 pm, July 7th, 3:00 pm, Mi Casa Es Tu Casa! By Gwen LaRoca, Steppenwolf’s LookOut Series, Steppenwolf's 1700 Theater, 1700 N. Halsted, Chicago.  $30.  FYI (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org/lookout

July 8th, 8:00 pm, Iron & Wine - Light Verse 2024 Tour, The Salt Shed Indoors, 1357 N. Elston, Chicago.  Tickets start at $46.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

July 9th, 7:30 pm, Haitus Kaiyote, The Salt Shed Indoors, 1357 N. Elston, Chicago.  Tickets start at $47.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

July 10th through August 15th, M.A.D.D. Rhythms Tap Academy, Summer Session, Harold Washington Cultural Center, 4701 S. King Dr. (47th Street entrance), Chicago.  https://www.maddrhythms.com/tap-academy

July 11th, 7:00 - 10:00 pm, Ticket to the Moon (post-show Fireworks), Rockin’ in the Park, Parkway Bank Park, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont.  Free.  FYI ParkwayBankPark.com. 

July 11th & 12th, 8:00 pm, July 13th, 3:00 pm, OUT OF CONTEXT By Eunji Kim, Steppenwolf’s LookOut Series, Steppenwolf's 1700 Theater, 1700 N. Halsted, Chicago.  $20.  FYI (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org/lookout

July 12th, 7:30 pm, Chicago And Earth, Wind & Fire: Heart & Soul Tour 2024, Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim Road, Rosemont.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

July 12th, 8:00 pm, Downtown Alive! Sixteen Candles, RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora.  $2 through May 31st, $5 starting June 1st.  FYI https://paramountaurora.com/events/sixteen-candles-2024/

July 13th, 1:00 - 4:00 pm, Millennium Park Residency Program, Experimental Sound Studio - the urban+nature sonic pavilion, Millennium Park’s Great Lawn, Millenium Park, located on Michigan Ave, bordered by Randolph St. to the north, Columbus Dr. to the east and Monroe St. to the south.  Free.  FYI  www.ess.org or www.MillenniumPark.org

July 13th, 5:45 pm ET, George Strait, Ford Field, 2000 Brush St, Detroit, MI  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

July 13th, 6:45 pm, Train & REO Speedwagon - Summer Road Trip 2024, Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, 19100 Ridgeland, Tinley Park. Tickets start at $37.  FYI https://concerts.livenation.com/train-reo-speedwagon-summer-road-trip-ti...

July 13th through October 5th, New Edition, Hyde Park Art Center, 5020 South Cornell Avenue, Chicago.  Free.  FYI hydeparkart.org.

July 14th, 3:00 pm, A Reba McIntyre Tribute starring Corrie Sachs, Theatre at the Center, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster.  $40.  FYI (219) 836-3255 or https://www.theatreatthecenter.com

July 15th, 5:30 pm, Def Leppard / Journey Joined by Steve Miller Band, Wrigley Field, 1060 W. Addison, Chicago.  FYI https://www.mlb.com/cubs/tickets/concerts/def-leppard-journey?_wcsid=F2295CB607FF4D25B367453A61F7080BEE7DA2995D2B5845

July 18th, TBA, ¡Súbelo! Festival to be headlined by Fruko y Sus Tesos, Millenium Park 20th Anniversary Celebration, presented by DCASE with the Grant Park Music Festival, Millennium Park Foundation, and others.  (Millenium Park, located on Michigan Ave, bordered by Randolph St. to the north, Columbus Dr. to the east and Monroe St. to the south)  Free.  FYI www.MillenniumPark.org

July 18th, 7:00 - 10:00 pm, Departure (post-show Fireworks), Rockin’ in the Park, Parkway Bank Park, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont.  Free.  FYI ParkwayBankPark.com. 

July 18th, 7:30 pm, Jam Productions Present Mates of State: Still the One Still the One Tour 2024, Subterranean, 2011 W. North Avenue, Chicago.  $25.  FYI https://www.seetickets.us/event/mates-of-state/

July 18th, 8:00 pm, SOLD OUT, The Basement Yard Experience, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.  

July 18th, 8:00 pm, Bambi Banks-Couleé Presents: Bambi’s Black Box, Steppenwolf’s LookOut Series, Steppenwolf's 1700 Theater, 1700 N. Halsted, Chicago.   $18-$35.  FYI (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org/lookout

July 18th through 21st, Millenium Park 20th Anniversary Celebration, presented by DCASE with the Grant Park Music Festival, Millennium Park Foundation, and others.  Millenium Park, located on Michigan Ave, bordered by Randolph St. to the north, Columbus Dr. to the east and Monroe St. to the south.  Free.  FYI www.MillenniumPark.org

July 19th, TBA, Grant Park Orchestra in Star Wars and More: the Music of John Williams, guest conductor Anthony Parnther, Millenium Park 20th Anniversary Celebration, presented by DCASE with the Grant Park Music Festival, Millennium Park Foundation, and others.  Millenium Park, located on Michigan Ave, bordered by Randolph St. to the north, Columbus Dr. to the east and Monroe St. to the south.  Free.  FYI www.MillenniumPark.org

July 19th, 6:30 pm, Jason Mraz: The Mystical Magical Rhythmical Radical Ride, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. All reserved seating. 21 and older.  Tickets start at $70.00.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

July 19th, 7:00 pm, CG5: Under the Spotlight Tour, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

June 19th, 8:00 pm, Jam Productions Presents Cosmo's Midnight, Subterranean, Upstairs, 2011 W. North Avenue, Chicago.  17 & over. $22.50 plus tax & fees.  FYI https://www.seetickets.us/event/cosmos-midnight

July 20th, 11:00 am, Free Arts Programming across the Park, Millenium Park 20th Anniversary Celebration, presented by DCASE with the Grant Park Music Festival, Millennium Park Foundation, and others.  Millenium Park, located on Michigan Ave, bordered by Randolph St. to the north, Columbus Dr. to the east and Monroe St. to the south.  Free.  FYI www.MillenniumPark.org

**** July 20th, 1:00 - 4:00 pm, Family Day: Donkey Hodie cast appearance with puppet demo and Family Day workshop, Elmhurst Art Museum presents an exhibition exploring the evolution of the PBS KIDS show, Donkey Hodie produced by Fred Rogers Productions & Spiffy Pictures, Designing Donkey Hodie: From Make-Believe to Someplace Else. Elmhurst Art Museum, 150 South Cottage Hill Avenue,  Elmhurst.  $18 for Adults (ages 18+), $15 for Seniors, $10 for Students, and $5 for Children. FYI 9630) 834-0202 or elmhurstartmuseum.org.

July 20th, 5:45 pm, George Strait, Soldier Field, 1410 Special Olympics Drive, Chicago.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

July 20th, 6:30 pm, LOSERVILLE 2024: Limp Bizkit, BONES, N8NOFACE, Corey Feldman, Riff Raff, Credit Union 1 Amphitheater, 19100 Ridgeland, Tinley Park.  Tickets start at $57.  FYI www.concerts.livenation.com

July 20th, 7:30 pm, Academy Award, Emmy and Grammy-winning artist, actor, author, activist and South Side native Common performing alongside the Grant Park Orchestra, conducted by Anthony Parnther, Jay Pritzker Pavilion, Millenium Park 20th Anniversary Celebration, presented by DCASE with the Grant Park Music Festival, Millennium Park Foundation, and others.  Millenium Park, located on Michigan Ave, bordered by Randolph St. to the north, Columbus Dr. to the east and Monroe St. to the south.  Free, but online reservations required.  FYI www.MillenniumPark.org

July 20th, 7:30 pm, I Love the 90's Tour, RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora.  $45.  FYI https://paramountaurora.com/events/i-love-the-90s-2024/

July 20th, 8:00 pm, Muslim Writers Collective Chicago Presents: Blind Spots, Steppenwolf’s LookOut Series, Steppenwolf's 1700 Theater, 1700 N. Halsted, Chicago.  $15.  FYI (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org/lookout

July 21st, 4:00 - 7:00 pm, The S&S Chicago Experience curated by Steve “Silk” Hurley and Shannon “Skip” Says, jay Pritzger Pavilion,  Millenium Park 20th Anniversary Celebration, presented by DCASE with the Grant Park Music Festival, Millennium Park Foundation, and others.  Millenium Park, located on Michigan Ave, bordered by Randolph St. to the north, Columbus Dr. to the east and Monroe St. to the south.  Free.  FYI www.MillenniumPark.org

July 21st, 7:15 pm, Christianee Porter’s “The Christi Show” The Heath Mainstage,  The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago.  $22-$37.  FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com.

July 21st, 7:30 pm, 50th Anniversary of A Prairie Home Companion, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago.  Tickets start at $45.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

July 24th, 7::30 pm, Jam Presents Vacations: No Place Like Home, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

July 25th, 7:00 -10:00 pm, Live the Who (post-show Fireworks), Rockin’ in the Park, Parkway Bank Park, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont.  Free.  FYI ParkwayBankPark.com. 

 July 26th, 7:00 - 10:00 pm, Boy Band Night / Dancing Queen, Rockin’ in the Park, Parkway Bank Park, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont.  Free.  FYI ParkwayBankPark.com. 

July 26th, 7:00 pm ET, Barry Manilow, MANILOW: The Last Indianapolis Concert, Gainbridge Fieldhouse, 125 S Pennsylvania St, Indianapolis.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

July 26th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Bowling for Soup with Sick 50 Tour | Keep Flying | Eternal Boy, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  18 & over.  FYI www.axs.com.  

July 26th, 8:00 pm, Jennifer Lopez: This Is Me ... Now the Tour, Allstate Arena, 6029 Mannheim Road, Rosemont.  Tickets start at $79. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.  

July 26th, 8:00 pm, Hollywood Nights: A Bob Seeger Experience, RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora.  $13 through May 31st, $20 after June 1st.  FYI (630) 896-6666 or www.riveredgeaurora.com.  

July 26th, 8:30 pm, An Evening with Pretenders US Tour 2024, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago.  Tickets start at $85.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

July 27th, 7:00 pm, Barry Manilow, MANILOW: The Last Chicago Concert, Allstate Arena, 6029 Mannheim Road, Rosemont.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.  

**** July 28th, 3:00 pm, The Little Mermen - The Ultimate Disney Tribute Concert, Theatre at the Center, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster.  $35 for adults, $20 for children under age 16.  FYI (219) 836-3255 or https://www.theatreatthecenter.com/on-stage/2024/the-little-mermen

July 29th, 7:30 pm ET, Chicago And Earth, Wind & Fire: Heart & Soul Tour 2024, Ruoff Music Center, 12880 E 146th St, Noblesville, IN.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

July 31st, Real Madrid vs. AC Milan friendly, Soldier Field, 1410 Special Olympics Drive, Chicago.  www.chicagofirefc.com

July 31st, 7:00 pm, Tedeschi Trucks Band: Deuces Wild 2024 with Special Guest Margo Price, Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, 1300 S. Linn White Drive, Chicago.  Tickets start at $60.  FYI www.livenation.com

August 1st, 7:00 -10:00pm, Southern Accents (post-show Fireworks), Rockin’ in the Park, Parkway Bank Park, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont.  Free.  FYI ParkwayBankPark.com. 

August 2nd through 4th, Festa Italiana, Villa Cesare, 900 Eagle Ridge Drive, Schererville.  FYI (219)  322-3011. 

**** August 3rd, 1:00 - 8:00 pm, Family Day: Creative Storytelling, Elmhurst Art Museum presents an exhibition exploring the evolution of the PBS KIDS show, Donkey Hodie produced by Fred Rogers Productions & Spiffy Pictures, Designing Donkey Hodie: From Make-Believe to Someplace Else. Elmhurst Art Museum, 150 South Cottage Hill Avenue,  Elmhurst.  $18 for Adults (ages 18+), $15 for Seniors, $10 for Students, and $5 for Children. FYI 9630) 834-0202 or elmhurstartmuseum.org. 

August 3rd, 7:00 pm, Sammy Hagar: The Best of All Worlds Tour with special guest Loverboy, Credit Union 1 Amphitheater, 19100 Ridgeland, Tinley Park.  FYI www.concerts.livenation.com

August 3rd, 7:00 pm ET, Barry Manilow, MANILOW: The Last Milwaukee Concert, Fiserv Forum, 1111 Vel R. Phillips Ave, Milwaukee, WI  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.  

August 3rd, 8:00 pm, Comedy Bang! Bang!: The Bang! Bang! Into Your Mouth Tour 2024, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago.  Tickets start at $39.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

August 7th, 7:00 pm, Stuff You Should Know Podcast LIVE, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago.  $36.00.  FYI https://auditoriumtheatre.org/events-details/stuff-you-should-know-live/?utm_source=wordfly&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=GeneralSales2.27.24&utm_content=version_A&sourcenumber=15446

August 8th, 7:00 - 10:00 pm, Rumours ATL (post-show Fireworks), Rockin’ in the Park, Parkway Bank Park, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont.  Free.  FYI ParkwayBankPark.com. 

August 8th, 8:00 pm, Buffalo Tom, Metro Chicago, 3730 N. Clark, Chicago.  18 & over.  $40.  FYI www.etix.com

August 8th & 9th, 8:00 pm, August 10th, 3:00 & 8:00 pm, August 11th, 3:00 pm, Chicago Music Theatre Festival, Produced by Kokandy Productions, Steppenwolf’s LookOut Series, Steppenwolf's 1700 Theater, 1700 N. Halsted, Chicago.  $20.  FYI (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org/lookout

August 9th, 7:00 pm, Hootie & the Blowfish - Summer Camp with Trucks Tour, Credit Union 1 Amphitheater, 19100 Ridgeland, Tinley Park.  FYI www.concerts.livenation.com

August 9th, 6:00 pm, Metallica M72 World Tour, Soldier Field, 1410 Special Olympics Drive, Chicago.  www.ticketmaster. 

August 9th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents DeVotchka - 20th Anniversary of How It Ends Tour, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

August 9th & 10th, 8:00 pm, ALEXANDRA BILLINGS & HONEY WEST, The Big Gay Cabaret Series presented by Ginger Minj, Venus Cabaret Theater, 3745 N. Southport Ave., Chicago.  $55-$65 (Meet & Greet an additional $25).  FYI www.mercurytheaterchicago.com or www.biggaycabaret.com.

August 10th, 5:00 pm ET, Kenny Chesney: Sun Goes Down Tour with Zac Brown Band, Ford Field, 2000 Brush St, Detroit, MI  www.ticketmster.com

August 10th, 8:00 pm, Stayin' Alive: One Night of the Bee Gees, RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora.  $13 through May 31st, $20 after June 1st.  FYI (630) 896-6666 or www.riveredgeaurora.com.  

August 10th, 8:00 pm, Happy Together Tour 2024 with The Turtles, Jay & the Americans, the Association, Badfinger, the Vogues & the Cowsills, Paramount Theatre, 25 E. Galena Blvd, Auroroa.  $59.50  FYI https://events.paramountaurora.com/

August 10th & 11th, Chicago Air & Water Show, headlined by the US Navy Blue Angels, North Avenue Beach, Chicago.  Free.   FYI www.Chicago.gov/DCASE

August 11th, 6:00 pm, Metallica M72 World Tour, Soldier Field, 1410 Special Olympics Drive, Chicago.  www.ticketmaster. 

August 15th, 5:00 - 8:00 pm, Millennium Park Residency Program, Experimental Sound Studio - the urban+nature sonic pavilion, Millennium Park’s Great Lawn, Millenium Park, located on Michigan Ave, bordered by Randolph St. to the north, Columbus Dr. to the east and Monroe St. to the south.  Free.  FYI  www.ess.org or www.MillenniumPark.org

August 15th, 7:00 - 10:00 pm, Echoes of Pompeii (post-show Fireworks), Rockin’ in the Park, Parkway Bank Park, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont.  Free.  FYI ParkwayBankPark.com. 

August 15th, 7:15 pm, Comedy Podcast Beach Too Sandy, Water Too Wet , The Heath Mainstage, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago.  $20-$35.  FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com 

August 15th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents An Evening with Dweezil Zappa: The Rox(postroph)y Tour, 

August 15th, 8:00 pm, Bambi Banks-Couleé Presents: Bambi’s Black Box, Steppenwolf’s LookOut Series, Steppenwolf's 1700 Theater, 1700 N. Halsted, Chicago.   $18-$35.  FYI (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org/lookoutRiviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago.  FYI axs.com.  

August 16th, 8:00 pm, Get the Led Out: A Celebration of "The Mighty Zep" RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora.  $15 through May 31st, $24 starting June 1st.  FYI https://paramountaurora.com/events/get-the-led-out-2024/

August 17th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents The Struts: The Pretty Vicious Tour 2024 with Special Guest Barns Courtney, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago.  FYI axs.com.  

August 18th, 8:00 pm, Order of Service By Rae Chardonnay, Steppenwolf’s LookOut Series, Steppenwolf's 1700 Theater, 1700 N. Halsted, Chicago.  $12-$40.  FYI (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org/lookout

August 17th, 6:00 pm, KIDZ BOP LIVE, Credit Union 1 Amphitheater, 19100 Ridgeland, Tinley Park.  Tickets start at $43.  FYI https://concerts.livenation.com/kidz-bop-live-2024-tinley-park-illinois-...

August 17th, 8:00 pm, Poi Dog Pondering: A Celebration of 40 Years of Life, Love and Music, RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora.  $30 through May 31st, $40 after June 1st.  FYI (630) 896-6666 or www.riveredgeaurora.com.  

August 17th through November 17th, Brian Parris & Friends: Layerscapes, Hyde Park Art Center, 5020 South Cornell Avenue, Chicago.  Free.  FYI hydeparkart.org.

August 22nd, 7:00 -  10:00 pm, Slippery When Wet (post-show Fireworks), Rockin’ in the Park, Parkway Bank Park, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont.  Free.  FYI ParkwayBankPark.com. 

August 22nd, 8:00 pm, Jam Productions Presents King Buzzo & Trevor Dunn: The King Dunn Tour, Subterranean, Upstairs, 2011 W. North Ave, Chicago.  17 & older.  $37.78  FYI Subterranean, Upstairs, 2011 W. North Ave, Chicago.  17 & older. 

August 23rd, Millennium Park Residency Program.  6:00 pm, DJ Julio Bishop, 6:45 pm, Collaboraction and Teatro Vista present the return of Sandra Delgado’s La Havana Madrid, Jay Pritzker Pavilion, Millenium Park, located on Michigan Ave, bordered by Randolph St. to the north, Columbus Dr. to the east and Monroe St. to the south.  Free.  FYI  www.collaboraction.org or www.MillenniumPark.org

August 23rd, 7:00 pm, Lindsey Sterling = The Duality Tour, Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont.  Tickets start at $48. FYI www.ticketmaster.com

August 23rd, 7:00 pm, Deep Purple - 1 More Time Tour, Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, 19100 Ridgeland, Tinley Park.  Tickets start at $43.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

August 23rd, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Lovett or Leave It: Live and On Tour, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

August 23rd, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Old Gods of Appalachia, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

August 24th, 5:45 pm, Millennium Park Residency Program, Chicago Black Dance Legacy Project - Divination: The Dancing Souls of Black Folk,  Jay Pritzker Pavilion, Millenium Park, located on Michigan Ave, bordered by Randolph St. to the north, Columbus Dr. to the east and Monroe St. to the south.  Free.  FYI  www.chicagoblackdancelegacy.org or www.MillenniumPark.org

August 24th, 6:45 pm, Styx & Foreigner with John Waite - Renegades and Juke Box Heroes Tour, Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, 19100 Ridgeland, Tinley Park.  Tickets start at $43.  FYI www.concerts.livenation.com.  

August 24th, 6:30 pm, P!NK: Summer Carnival 2024, Soldier Field, 1410 Special Olympics Drive, Chicago.  Tickets start at $79.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

August 24th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Jordan Klepper - Suffering Fools, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  18 & over.  FYI www.axs.com

August 24th, 7:30 pm, INCUBUS - Performing MORNING VIEW in its Entirety + The Hits, Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim Road, Rosemont.  Tickets start at $39.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

August 25th, 4:30 pm, Luke Bryan: Mind of a Country Boy Tour 2024 with special guests Bailey Zimmerman, Tracy Lawrence & Chayce Beckham, Wrigley Field, Addison at Clark, Chicago.   FYI https://www.mlb.com/cubs/tickets/concerts/luke-bryan?partnerId=zh-202402...

August 25th, 7:00 pm, The Doobie Brothers 2024, Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, 19100 Ridgeland, Tinley Park.  Tickets start at $34.  FYI www.concerts.livenation.com.  

August 28th, 8:00 pm, Glen Hansard - All That Was East of Me Is West of Me Now Tour, The Salt Shed Indoors, 1357 N. Elston, Chicago.  Tickets start at $59.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

August 29th, 6:30 pm, The Gaslight Anthem with Joyce Manor and Pinkshift, The Salt Shed Indoors, 1357 N. Elston, Chicago.  Tickets start at $45.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

August 29th, 7:00 - 10:00 pm, Elton Rohn (post-show Fireworks), Rockin’ in the Park, Parkway Bank Park, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont.  Free.  FYI ParkwayBankPark.com. 

August 29th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Passenger: All the Little Lights Anniversary Tour, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

August 29th through September 1st, Chicago Jazz Festival, Millenium Park, located on Michigan Avenue, bordered by Randolph St. to the north, Columbus Dr. to the east and Monroe St. to the south.  Free.  FYI www.Chicago.gov/DCASE or www.MillenniumPark.org. 

August 30th, 7:00 - 10:00 pm, Bee Gees Gold / The Wayouts, Rockin’ in the Park, Parkway Bank Park, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont.  Free.  FYI ParkwayBankPark.com. 

August 31st, 8:00 pm, TUSK: The World's Number One Tribute to Fleetwood Mac, RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora.  $13 through May 31st, $20 after June 1st.  FYI (630) 896-6666 or www.riveredgeaurora.com.  

September 2nd, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm ET, Free Guided Hike: Shrader-Weaver Nature Preserve, Fayette County.  By Indiana Department of Natural Resources.  FYI https://events.in.gov/event/guided_hike_shrader-weaver_nature_preserve_f...

September 3rd, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents POWERWOLF: NORTH AMERICAN TOUR 2024 | Unleash the Archers, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago.  18 & over.  FYI www.axs.com

September 6th, Doors open at 7:00, Brad Paisley, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary.  21 and older.  Tickets start at $99.50.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

September 6th, 7:00 pm, Weezer: Voyage to the Blue Planet Tour, Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim Road, Rosemont.  Tickets start at $39.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.  

September 6th through 8th, Taste of Chicago, Grant Park, Chicago.  FYI www.Chicago.gov/DCASE

September 7th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Peter Hook & The Light: North American 2024, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago.  18 & over.  FYI www.axs.com

September 7th, 8:00 pm ET, Jeff Lynne's ELO - The Over and Out Tour 2024, Gainbridge Fieldhouse, 125 S Pennsylvania St, Indianapolis.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

September 8th, 8:00 pm, Pulp, Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago.  www.ticketmaster.com

September 10th, 7:00 pm, Bachelors of Broadway, Lakeshore Community Concerts, Highland High School Auditorium, 9135 Erie St., Highland.  Series of 5, $60.  Individual concert, $30.  FYI www.lakeshoreconcerts.org.  

September 10th, 7:00 pm, Avril Lavigne: The Greatest Hits, Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, 1300 S. Linn White Drive, Chicago.  Tickets start at $129.  FYI https://concerts.livenation.com/avril-lavigne-the-greatest-hits-chicago-illinois-09-10-2024/event/

September 11th, 6:30 p, +Live+ & Stone Temple Pilots - The Jubilee Tour, Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, 1300 S. Linn White Drive, Chicago.  Tickets start at $37.  FYI https://concerts.livenation.com/live-stone-temple-pilots-the-jubilee-chicago-illinois-09-11-2024/event/

September 13th, 7:30 pm, BOOM X: The Music, Politics & Culture of Gen X, The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University, 1 University Parkway, University Park.  FYI (708) 235-2222 or tickets@govst.edu 

September 14th, 7:00 pm, Hoosier Star!  La Porte County Symphony Orchestra, La Porte Civic Auditorium, 1001 Ridge Street, La Porte.  FYI www.lcso.net.

September 14th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Last Podcast on the Left: JK Ultra Tour, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com.

September 14th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Mat Kearney: Headlights Home Tour, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  www.axs.com

September 14th through October 6th, Rigoletto, Lyric Opera, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago.  FYI lyricopera.org/newseason.

September 15th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Paul Weller, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  18 & over.  www.axs.com

September 18th, 8:00 pm, Idles: Love Is The Fing Tour 2024, Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago.  $56.75.  FYI www.concerts.livenation.com

September 19th, 7:15 pm, Chaunté Wayans, Heath Mainstage, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago.  $22-$40.  FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com 

September 20th, 6:00 - 9:00 pm, Millennium Park Residency Program, Vocalo Presents: Summer Finale with Pivot Gang, Marquis Hill, KAINA and more, Jay Pritzker Pavilion, Millenium Park, located on Michigan Ave, bordered by Randolph St. to the north, Columbus Dr. to the east and Monroe St. to the south.  Free.  FYI  www.chicagopublicmedia.org or www.MillenniumPark.org

September 20th,  Doors open at 7:00 pm, Tesla, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. All reserved seating. 21 and older.  Tickets start at $49.50.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

September 21st, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Martin Amini, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com.  

September 21st, 8:00 pm, Sigur Rós with The Wordless Orchestra, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago.  Tickets start at $56.50.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

September 22nd, 6:00 - 9:00 pm, Millennium Park Residency Program, Old Town School of Folk Music - Global Carnival, Jay Pritzker Pavilion, Millenium Park, located on Michigan Ave, bordered by Randolph St. to the north, Columbus Dr. to the east and Monroe St. to the south.  Free.  FYI  www.oldtownschool.org or www.MillenniumPark.org

September 22nd, 7:00 pm, Jason Lyle Black, Lakeshore Community Concerts, Highland High School Auditorium, 9135 Erie St., Highland.  Series of 5, $60.  Individual concert, $30.  FYI www.lakeshoreconcerts.org.  

September 22nd, 7:15 pm, Liz Miele, The Heath Mainstage,  The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago.  $22-$37.  FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com.

September 24th, 7:00 pm, Novo Amor, House of Blues Chicago, 329 N. Dearborn, Chicago.  Tickets start at $41.  FYI https://concerts.livenation.com/novo-amor-chicago-illinois-09-24-2024/event/

September 26th through October 10th, Fidelio, Lyric Opera, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago.  FYI lyricopera.org/newseason.

September 28th, 6:30 pm, Korn, Credit Union 1 Amphitheater, 19100 Ridgeland Ave., Tinley Park.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

September 28th, 6:30 pm, Dashboard Confessional - Fall Tour 2024, Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago. Tickets start at $70.  FYI www.concerts.livenation.com/dashboard-confessional-fall-tour-2024-chicag...

September 28th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Tori Kelly: purple skies tour, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago.  FYI axs.com.  

September 28th, 8:00 pm, Jeff Lynne's ELO - The Over and Out Tour 2024, United Center, 1901 W. Madison, Chicago.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

September 28th, 8:00 pm, Kings of Leon: Can We Please Have Fun, Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, 1300 S. Linn White Drive, Chicago.  Tickets start at $60.  FYI www.livenation.com

September 29th, 8:00 pm ET, Twenty One Pilots - The Clancy World Tour, Little Caesars Arena, 2645 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

September 30th, 8:00 pm, SOLD OUT, An Evening with PJ Harvey, Salt Shed Indoors, 1357 N. Elston, Chicago.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

October 1st & 2nd, 8:00 pm, Twenty One Pilots - The Clancy World Tour, United Center, 1901 W. Madison, Chicago.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

October 3rd, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents The Airborne Toxic Event, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago.  18 & over.  FYI axs.com.  

October 4th, 7:30 pm, Patti LuPone: A Life in Notes and Season Opening Gala, Lyric Opera, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago.  FYI lyricopera.org/newseason.

October 4th, 7:30 pm, Live Nation presents Alec Benjamin: 12 Notes Tour, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago.  FYI axs.com.  

October 4th through 6th, Times vary by event.  CHICAGO TAP SUMMIT, Harold Washington Cultural Center, 4701 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., Chicago. Various costs and FREE events  FYI MADDRhythms.com

October 5th, 7:30 pm, Ocie Elliott, Metro Chicago, 3830 N. Clark, Chicago.  $30.  FYI www.etix.com.

October 5th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Willow Pill presents God's Child: North America Tour 2024, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago.  18 & over.  FYI www.axs.com

October 5th through February 16th (2025), Cecilia Beaven, Hyde Park Art Center, 5020 South Cornell Avenue, Chicago.  Free.  FYI hydeparkart.org.

October 8th, 8:00 pm, AIR - Play Moon Safari: North American Tour '24, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago.  Tickets start at $59.50.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

October 8th, 8:00 pm ET, Twenty One Pilots - The Clancy World Tour, United Center, 1901 W. Madison, Chicago.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

October 10th, 7:00 pm, V103 Presents Maxwell: The Serenade Tour, United Center, 1901 W. Madison, Chicago.  Tickets start at $46. FYI www.ticketmaster.com

October 11th & 12th, 8:00 pm, October 13th, 5:00 pm, CLAYBOURNE ELDER, The Big Gay Cabaret Series presented by Ginger Minj, Venus Cabaret Theater, 3745 N. Southport Ave., Chicago.  $45-$55 (Meet & Greet an additional $25).  FYI www.mercurytheaterchicago.com or www.biggaycabaret.com.

October 12th, 7:00 pm, Chromeo & the Midnight: CHROME NIGHTS North American Tour w/Girl Ultra, Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago.  Tickets start at $58.  FYI www.livenation.com.

October 12th, 7:30 pm, The Guess Who, Coronado Performing Arts Center, 314 N Main St, Rockford, IL.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

October 12th, 8:00 pm, Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont.  Tickets start at $45.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

October 17th through 27th, American Premiere, Atonement, choreographed by Cathy Marsdon, Joffrey Ballet, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago.  FYI (312) 386-8905 or www.joffrey.org.

October 18th, 7:30 pm, Whitney Cummings: Big Baby, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago.  Tickets start at $37.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.  

October 19th, 7:30 pm, llinois Philharmonic Orchestra with Kokandy Productions, present Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street IN CONCERT, The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University, 1 University Parkway, University Park.  FYI (708) 235-2222 or tickets@govst.edu 

October 19th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Heather McDonald: The Juicy Scoop Experience, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  16 & over.   www.axs.com

October 20th, 7;15 pm, Nataly Aukar, The Heath Mainstage,  The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago.  $22-$35.  FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com

October 25th, 7:30 pm, The Rocky Horror Picture Show with a Live Shadow Cast and Audience Partici...pation, The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University, 1 University Parkway, University Park.  FYI (708) 235-2222 or tickets@govst.edu 

October 25th, 7:30 pm ET,  Justin Timberlake - The Forget Tomorrow World Tour, Little Caesars Arena, 2645 Woodward Ave., Detroit, MI.  Tickets start at $225.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

October 26th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Cat & Nat: Reckless Abandonment Tour, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com 

October 26th, 7:30 pm, Bram Stoker's Dracula, Auditorium Philms Concert Series.  Films come to life with their iconic scores performed by the Chicago Philharmonic!  Auditorium Theatre, 60 East Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago.  FYI (312) 341-2300 or https://auditoriumtheatre.org/subscription-packages/auditorium-philms-co...

October 26th through February 23rd (2025), Positions: New Landscapes, Hyde Park Art Center, 5020 South Cornell Avenue, Chicago.  Free.  FYI hydeparkart.org.

October 27th, 7:30 pm, Justin Timberlake - The Forget Tomorrow World Tour, United Center, 1901 W. Madison, Chicago.  Tickets start at $225.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

October 27th, 7:30 pm, Sammy Rae & The Friends, The Salt Shed Indoors, 1357 N. Elston, Chicago.  Tickets start at $43.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

October 28th & 29th (SOLD OUT), November 1st, 8:00 pm, Sting 3.0 Tour, Auditorium Theatre, 50 East Ida B Wells Drive, Chicago.  Tickets start at $65.  www.ticketmaster.com.  

October 30th, 7:15 pm, Jarlath Regan - Yer Man - The Standup Comedy Show, Heath Mainstage, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago.  $22-$340.  FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com 

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

November 2nd, 7:00 pm, Dia De los Muertos, La Porte County Symphony Orchestra, La Porte Civic Auditorium, 1001 Ridge Street, La Porte.  FYI www.lcso.net.

November 2nd, 7:15 & 9:30 pm, Alingon Mitra, Heath Mainstage, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago.  $22-$40.  FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com 

November 2nd, 7:30 pm, The Beat Goes On featuring Lisa McLowry as CHER, The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University, 1 University Parkway, University Park.  FYI (708) 235-2222 or tickets@govst.edu 

November 2nd, 7:30 pm ET,  Justin Timberlake - The Forget Tomorrow World Tour, Van Andel Arena, 130 Fulton Street W, Grand Rapids, MI.  Tickets start at $225.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

November 8th, 7:30 pm, Jam & Outback Presents Jessica Kirson, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

November 9th through 30th, The Marriage of Figaro, Lyric Opera, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago.  FYI lyricopera.org/newseason.

November 16th through December 1st, Lyric Premiere, Blue, Lyric Opera, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago.  FYI lyricopera.org/newseason.

November 19th, 8:00 pm, Jam & Collectiv Present Becky Hill - Believe Me Now Tour, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago.  18 & over. FYI www.axs.com

November 21st, 7:30 pm, An Evening Conversation with Ina Garten, Auditorium Theater, 50 East Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago.  Tickets start at $60.  FYI https://auditoriumtheatre.org/events-details/ina-garten/?utm_source=word...

November 22nd & 23rd, Doors open at 7:00 pm, Aaron Lewis, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. All reserved seating. 21 and older.  Tickets start at $49.50.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

November 23rd, 2:00 & 7:30 pm, November 24th, 2:00 pm, Ruth Page's The Nutcracker, The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University, 1 University Parkway, University Park.  FYI (708) 235-2222 or tickets@govst.edu 

December 6th & 7th, 8:00 pm, Bill Maher: The WTF? Tour, CIBC Theater, 18 W. Monroe, Chicago.  Tickets start at $56.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

December 6th through 28th, Christopher Wheeldon's The Nutcracker, Joffrey Ballet, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago.  FYI (312) 386-8905 or www.joffrey.org.

December 7th, 7:30 pm, Love Actually, Auditorium Philms Concert Series.  Films come to life with their iconic scores performed by the Chicago Philharmonic!  Auditorium Theatre, 60 East Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago.  FYI (312) 341-2300 or https://auditoriumtheatre.org/subscription-packages/auditorium-philms-co...

December 7th through March 9th (2025), Ground Floor, Hyde Park Art Center, 5020 South Cornell Avenue, Chicago.  Free.  FYI hydeparkart.org.

December 13th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents The Dead South: 2024 World Tour | The Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

December 14th, 2:00 pm, CHICAGO TAP ALLSTARS “WINTER WONDERLAND” M.A.D.D. Rhythms partners with Chicago Tap Theatre  as the Chicago Tap Allstars, Harold Washington Cultural Center, 4701 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., Chicago.  FYI MADDRhythms.com

December 14th, 7:00 pm, Holiday Pops, La Porte County Symphony Orchestra, La Porte Civic Auditorium, 1001 Ridge Street, La Porte.  FYI www.lcso.net.

December 20th, 7:15 pm, Michael Kosta, Heath Mainstage, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. , Chicago.  $22-$40.  FYI  (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com.

December 31st, 8:00 pm, Kathy Griffin: My Life on the PTSD-List, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago.  Tickets start at $59. FYI www.ticketmaster.com

Coming in 2025

January 19th, 7:00 pm, Aerosmith: PEACE OUT The Farewell Tour with The Black Crowes, United Center, 1901 W. Madison, Chicago. Tickets start at $125.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.   

January 27th, 7:00 pm, Forever Simon & Garfunkel: A Tribute, Lakeshore Community Concerts, Highland High School Auditorium, 9135 Erie St., Highland.  Series of 5, $60.  Individual concert, $30.  FYI www.lakeshoreconcerts.org.  

**** February 8th, 2:00 & 7:30 pm, The Silhouettes®, America’s premiere shadow-dance company, presents their acclaimed show, “LOVE Happens” The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University, 1 University Parkway, University Park.  FYI (708) 235-2222 or tickets@govst.edu 

**** February 8th, 7:00 pm, Animal Kingdom, La Porte County Symphony Orchestra, La Porte Civic Auditorium, 1001 Ridge Street, La Porte.  FYI www.lcso.net.

February 8th through 16th, Lyric Premiere, Sondra Radvanovsky in Concert: The Puccini Heroines, Lyric Opera, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago.  FYI lyricopera.org/newseason.

February 15th, 2:00 & 7:30 pm, DRUMline Live! The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University, 1 University Parkway, University Park.  FYI (708) 235-2222 or tickets@govst.edu 

February 20th through March 2nd, Golden Hour, including The Princess & the Pea by Dani Rowe, Heimat by Cathy Marston, Under the Trees' Voices by Nicholas Blanc & a world premiere by Yuri Possokhov, Joffrey Ballet, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago.  FYI (312) 386-8905 or www.joffrey.org.

February 27th, 7:00 pm, Window in a Wall featuring Sisters Duo, Tatiana 'Tajci' Cameron & Sanya Mateyas, Lakeshore Community Concerts, Highland High School Auditorium, 9135 Erie St., Highland.  Series of 5, $60.  Individual concert, $30.  FYI www.lakeshoreconcerts.org.  

February 28th, 7:30 pm, March 1st, 2:00 pm, GovState Dance Company presents DREAM, The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University, 1 University Parkway, University Park.  FYI (708) 235-2222 or tickets@govst.edu 

March 8th, 7:30 pm, Uptown, The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University, 1 University Parkway, University Park.  FYI (708) 235-2222 or tickets@govst.edu 

March 9th, 3:00 pm, The Sounds of Spring, La Porte County Symphony Orchestra, La Porte Civic Auditorium, 1001 Ridge Street, La Porte.  FYI www.lcso.net.

March 14th through 23rd, Joffrey Academy of Dance presents Winning Works, Edlis Neeson Theater, Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E. Chicago Avenue, Chicago.  $30.  FYI joffrey.org/winningworks.

March 15th, 7:30 pm, ARTRAGEOUS!® The Electrifying Art & Music Circus! The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University, 1 University Parkway, University Park.  FYI (708) 235-2222 or tickets@govst.edu 

March 15th through April 12th, La Bohème, Lyric Opera, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago.  FYI lyricopera.org/newseason.

March 16th, 7:00 pm, Sixtiesmania, Lakeshore Community Concerts, Highland High School Auditorium, 9135 Erie St., Highland.  Series of 5, $60.  Individual concert, $30.  FYI www.lakeshoreconcerts.org.  

March 30th through April 11th, Lyric Premiere, The Listeners, Lyric Opera, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago.  FYI lyricopera.org/newseason.

April 10th through 13th, The Joffrey Ballet and Chicago Symphony Orchestra, includes newly commissioned ballets by choreographers Amy Hall Garner and Nicolas Blanc set to the music of Coleridge-Taylor Perkinson and Darius Milhaud.  Armour Stage, Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan, Chicago.  FYI  joffrey.org or www.cso.org

April 12th, 7:00 pm, Some Enchanted Evening, La Porte County Symphony Orchestra, La Porte Civic Auditorium, 1001 Ridge Street, La Porte.  FYI www.lcso.net.

April 25th, Lyric Premiere, Rising Stars in Concert, Lyric Opera, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago.  FYI lyricopera.org/newseason.

June 5th through 15th, Chicago Premiere, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland choreographed by Christopher Wheeldon, Joffrey Ballet, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago.  FYI (312) 386-8905 or www.joffrey.org.