The Urban League of Northwest Indiana presents Gospel Fest 2026 || March 15th || St. John Baptist Church

Love, in "all its forms," was in the air in Chicago last weekend courtesy of Patti LuPone.

"The Enormous Crocodile: The Musical" stars at The Studebaker Theater in Chicago.

***RECOMMENDED***  While all of the scandal that surrounded its 1905 premiere in Dresden, Germany has since vanished, Richard Strauss' opera "Salome" still enraptures audiences and may even shock a few today who are not familiar with its incredibly enigmatic music and the details of its corrupt and base cast of characters. In a stunning Lyric Opera of Chicago debut, soprano Jennifer Holloway brings a commanding confidence to her interpretation of the title role. Also, in another remarkable Lyric debut, conductor Tomas Netopil shines as he guides an expanded Lyric Opera orchestra through Strauss' challenging score. 3 SPOTLIGHTS

 Red Theater is thrilled to announce the cast and crew of Anton Chekhov’s The Seagull, directed and adapted by Ian Maryfield, running February 14 - March 15, 2026 at The Edge Off Broadway in Chicago’s Edgewater neighborhood, 1133 W. Catalpa Ave.

School of American Music Launches “My Name Is,” a Powerful Community Music Project Promoting Kindness, Identity, and Belonging

Winter Artisan Market at the American Factory || February 7th & 8th || Journeyman Distillery at The American Factory

Lakeshore Community Concerts Presents MidAtlantic Men Live in Concert on February 13th at Highland High School Auditorium || Live On Stage, Inc. and Lakeshore Community Concerts announce British/American male vocal trio as part of their 2025-2026 Concert Season

A Syracuse, IN man was arrested January 23rd for a murder that occurred in San Diego, CA in 1975.

Definition Theatre Presents the Chicago Premiere of Black Cypress Bayou By Kristen Adele Calhoun, Directed by Ericka Ratcliff || February 13th – March 15th