Entertainment This Week
Now Playing in Indiana:
May 29th, 5:00 pm, Hometown Jams: Ian Munsick, Northwest Health Amphitheater at Central Park Plaza, 68 Lafayette Street, Valparaiso. Tickets start at $35. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
May 30th, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm ET, Historic Class, Backpack Basket Making – Spring 2025, Wabash & Erie Canal Park 1030 N Washington Street, Delphi, IN $94. FYI https://wabashanderiecanal.org/events/category/trades-classes/
May 30th, 9:00 am - 5:15 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation Bus Trip: Spring to the Morton Arboretum. Departs Community Park Softball Parking Lot. Trip # 13309 Fee: $72 R: $70 KA: $68. Entry fee & transportation only. Registration deadline: May 15th. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org
May 30th, 6:00 - 10:00 pm, Art Barn School of Art's Annual Gala, One to Grow On: An Inspired Journey, The Great Hall Events and Conference Center at PNW, 1401 South U.S. 421, Purdue Northwest, Westville, IN $150. FYI https://artbarnschool.betterworld.org/events/one-grow-2025
May 30th, 7:30 pm, ABBA Mania, Theatre at the Center, Center for the Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. FYI (219) 836-3255 Ext. 1 or www.theatreatthecenter.com
May 30th, 7:30 - 11:30 pm, Chapel Hart, The Art Theater, 230 Main Street, Hobart. $29.05-$50.06. FYI https://brickartlive.com/events/list/
May 30th, 8:00 pm (Doors open at 7:00 pm), Comedy on the Rocks, Journeyman Distillery at The American Factory, 258 South Campbell Street, Valparaiso. 21 & older. $22. FYI https://www.journeyman.com/events/comedy-on-the-rocks-valparaiso/?mc_cid...
May 30th, 8:00 pm, DJ Cliqs, Council Oaks Bar Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older. Free. FYI 219-228-2383 or https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/
May 30th, 9:00 pm, Beyond the Blonde, 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 30th @ 9:00 am, May 31st @ 5:00 pm ET, Historic Class, Coopering Bucket – Spring 2025, Wabash & Erie Canal Park 1030 N Washington Street, Delphi, IN $255. FYI https://wabashanderiecanal.org/events/category/trades-classes/
May 31st, 12:00 - 4:00 pm, 4th Annual Creative Arts Summit [CAS], Merrillville Branch, Lake County Public Library, 1919 W. 81st Ave. Merrillville. Free. Submissions open through March 21st. FYI lcplin.org/cas
May 31st, 12:00 - 6:00 pm, Bark in the Park, Centennial Park, North Lot, 900 N. Centennial Drive, Munster. Dog-friendly event. Latest dog products, treats & services, demonstrations, costume contest. Free. Parking fees apply. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org
May 31st, 7:30 pm, Mulberry Street: Tribute to Billy Joel, Theatre at the Center, Center for the Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. FYI (219) 836-3255 Ext. 1 or www.theatreatthecenter.com
May 31st, 8:00 pm, DJ Ric Hard, Council Oaks Bar Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older. Free. FYI 219-228-2383 or https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/
May 31st, 9:00 pm, American Pie, 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 1st, 4:00 pm, The United Male Chorus of Gary and Vicinity, Inc. 75th Anniversary Annual Concert at historic Van Buren Missionary Baptist Church, 2585 Van Buren Street, Gary. Free and open to the public.
June 1st, 6:00 pm, Hometown Jams: Jo Dee Messina, Old National Events Plaza, 715 Locust St, Evansville, IN. Tickets start at $39. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
Ongoing Exhibits/Events
Through June 5th, 31st Annual Juried Art Exhibition, The Art Barn School of Art, 695 N 400 E., Valparaiso. Free. FYI www.artbarschool.org.
Through June 15th, Ordinary Wonders, a two-person exhibition elevating and celebrating domestic life. Lubeznik Center for the Arts, 101 W. 2nd Street, Michigan City. Free. FYI (219) 874-4900 or LubeznikCenter.org
May 23rd through July 5th, Digital Omakase: The Art of the Digital Landscape, South Shore Arts, Atrium Gallery, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. Free. FYI (219) 836-1839 or www.southshoreartsonline.org
Now Playing in Illinois
May 29th, 7:00 - 10:00 pm, Kings & Associates, Post-show Fireworks, 2025 Rockin’ in the Park, presented by Feldco, Parkway Bank Park, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont. Outside food and coolers are prohibited. Parking is available at the Parkway Bank Park parking garage and is free with validation from any of the park’s venues. Free. FYI ParkwayBankPark.com.
May 29th, 7:15 pm, Caroline Baniewicz: Homeschooled Freak, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. $22-$40. FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com
May 30th, 7:00 pm, American Writers Museum (AWM) series, American Prophets: Writers, Religion, and Culture in partnership with Chicago Humanities Festival (CHF) presents National Book Critics Circle Award finalist Paul Elie discussing his book The Last Supper: Art, Faith, Sex, and Controversy in the 1980s. American Writers Museum, 180 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago. $34. Books available for purchase. FYI chicagohumanities.org/events/attend/paul-elie.
May 30th, 7:15 pm, Tim Meadows, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. $23-$42. FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com
MAY 30th, 7:30 pm, Hippo Campus FLOOD Tour, The Salt Shed Outdoors, 1357 N Elston, Chicago. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
May 30th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Malcolm Todd: The Wholesome Rock Star Tour, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
May 30th, 8:00 pm, Matt Mathews: Boujee on a Budget Tour, The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $29. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
May 31st, 3:00 - 5:00 pm, See Chicago Dance presents Chicago Dance Month Kickoff Celebration, Navy Pier’s Lake Stage, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. Free. FYI SeeChicagoDance.com.
May 31st, 3:20 pm, Swanfest 2025 featuring Dance Gavin Dance & Friends, Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W. Lawrence Ave., Chicago. Tickets start at $107. FYI www.livenation.com
May 31st, 7:00 - 11:00 pm, A Joffrey Celebration, Through the Looking Glass into Wonderland, Honoring Anne L. Kaplan and Fred Eychaner, Cinespace, 1501 South Rockwell Street, Chicago. Dress Code: Daring Opulence. $1,000. FYI https://cart.joffrey.org/donate/contribute2?promoApplied=true&_gl=1*10v7....
May 31st, 7:00 pm, Hometown Jams: Jo Dee Messina, Coronado Theatre, 314 N. Main Street, Rockford, IL. Tickets start at $41. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
May 31st, 7:00 (SOLD OUT) & 10:00 pm (SOLD OUT), June 1st, 4:00, (JUST ADDED), 7:00 pm (SOLD OUT), Nikki Glaser: Alive and Unwell Tour, The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $34. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
May 31st, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Karaoke Storytellers, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
May 31st, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents BEAR McCREARY "THEMES & VARIATIONS TOUR 2025" Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
June 1st, 8:00 pm, Dope Lemon with Kate Peytavin, Metro Chicago, 3730 N. Clark Street, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.etix.com
Ongoing Exhibits/Events
Daily. 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, Hershey Super Sweet Adventure is an immersive, story-driven experience where guests become “Sweet Seekers in Training”, unlocking the wonder behind Hershey’s most iconic candies through hands-on games, challenges, and activities. Water Tower Place, 835 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago. Tickets start at $24.99. Ticket options include timed entry, flexible entry, discounted bundles, birthday party packages and more. FYI www.HersheySuperSweetAdventure.com.
Daily every 20-30 minutes, Big Bus Tours’ Hop-On Hop-Off experience, Service begins at Chicago Riverwalk, 98 E. Wacker Drive, Chicago @ 10:00 am; last bus departs @ 5:00 pm. Adults $49.50, Children 3 - 12 $35. Advance ticket purchase recommended. FYI www.bigbustours.com
May 31st through June 28th, See Chicago Dance presents Chicago Dance Month. Chicago Dance Month events and Hot Deal discount offers will be updated regularly at SeeChicagoDance.com.
Through July 27th, 9:30 am - 4:30 pm, Chicago Fashion Week®, Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective, Chicago History Museum, 1601 N. Clark Street, Chicago. The exhibition celebrates 100 years of an incredible collection and those who have shaped it. FYI Purchased tickets required. For tickets and event information, please visit chicagohistory.org.
Through July 31st, 7:30 pm, Big Bus Tours, Sunset Live Tour, departing from 618 N. Clark, (SW corner of Clark & Ontario), Chicago. Tickets start at $49.50 for adults and $35 for children ages 3-12. Advance ticket purchase recommended. FYI www.bigbustours.com
Through September 1st, 9:00 am - 7:00 pm, Wonder Woods Mini Golf, The Morton Arboretum, 4100 IL-53, Lisle, IL. General admission including Vivid Creatures starts at $16.95 for tickets purchased in advance online. FYI mortonarb.org.
Through September 1st, 9:00 am - 7:00 pm weekends, Vivid Creations Art Workshop, The Morton Arboretum Children's Garden, 4100 IL-53, Lisle, IL. General admission including Vivid Creatures starts at $16.95 for tickets purchased in advance online. FYI mortonarb.org.
Through Labor Day Weekend, 9:00 am - 7:00 pm, Vivid Creatures: Colorful Sculptures as Tall as Trees, The Morton Arboretum, 4100 IL-53, Lisle, IL. General admission including Vivid Creatures starts at $16.95 for tickets purchased in advance online. FYI mortonarb.org.
May 31st through September 21st, Hokusai and Ukiyo-e: The Floating World, Artworks from the Chiossone Collection, The Cleve Carney Museum of Art (CCMA) & McAninch Arts Center, (MAC), College of DuPage (COD), 425 Fawell Blvd, Glen Ellyn. Anytime Tickets $40 on sale at Hokusai2025.org; Timed Tickets $27 (Tuesday through Friday) & $32 (Saturday & Sunday) on Sale January 2nd. FYI Hokusai2025.org.
June 1st through October 26th, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm, (closed June 29th & August 17th), Rogers Park Business Alliance (RPBA) 16th season of its Glenwood Sunday Market (GSM). Market in the outdoor Glenwood Alfresco area on the southbound Glenwood Avenue between Morse and Lunt Avenues, to the west of the CTA Red Line Morse stop. FYI glenwoodsundaymarket.rpba.org.
Through October 26th, 8:00 am - 2:00 pm, 25th Anniversary Season, Wicker Park Farmers Market, Wicker Park, 1425 N. Damon, Chicago. 60 local vendors. Free. FYI www.WickerParkBucktown.com/farmers-market/
**** Open Year Round, Sunday to Thursday, 11:00 am - 8:00 pm; Friday & Saturday 11:00 am - 9:00 pm (Timed Entrances Every 15 Minutes), Flyover Chicago, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. $24.95 Adults; $19.95 Military; $14.95 Children 13 & under. Children must be at least 40" (102 cm) tall. Children (13 and under) must be accompanied by an adult or guardian (14 years or older). FYI www.ExperienceFlyover.com/Chicago.
At Chicago Magic Lounge
Open Run, Mondays at 7:00 pm, Music and Magic, Chicago Magic Lounge, 5050 N. Clark Street, Chicago. $30. FYI (312) 366-4500 or chicagomagiclounge.com.
Open Run, Tuesdays at 7:00 pm, The Showcase, Chicago Magic Lounge, 5050 N. Clark Street, Chicago. $40. FYI (312) 366-4500 or chicagomagiclounge.com.
Open Run, Wednesdays, 7:00 pm, Artist in Residence Series, Chicago Magic Lounge, 5050 N. Clark Street, Chicago. $40. FYI (312) 366-4500 or chicagomagiclounge.com.
Open Run, Thursdays through Sundays at 7:00 pm, Fridays & Sundays at 10:00 pm, The Signature Show, Chicago Magic Lounge, 5050 N. Clark Street, Chicago. $52.50-$85. FYI (312) 366-4500 or chicagomagiclounge.com.
Open Run, Select Sundays at 3:00 pm, Family Show, Chicago Magic Lounge, 5050 N. Clark Street, Chicago. $35-$40 (standard), $45-$50 (front row). FYI (312) 366-4500 or chicagomagiclounge.com.
Now Playing in Michigan:
May 29th, 7:30 pm ET, Hippo Campus FLOOD Tour, GLC Live at 20 Monroe, 11 Ottawa Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI. www.ticketmaster.com
May 30th & 31st, 7:30 pm ET, Billy Strings, Van Andel Arena, 130 Fulton St W, Grand Rapids, MI. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
Now Playing in Wisconsin:
Now Playing Elsewhere:
May 30th, 8:00 pm ET, Sam Hunt, Seminole Hard Rock Tampa, 5223 North Orient Road, Tampa, FL. Tickets start at $250. FYI https://casino.hardrock.com/tampa/events/sam-hunt?cid=cc029_redline_casino_sam-hunt-0530_email_march-entertainment-_book-online_3072025_m
June 1st, 8:00 ET, Daniel Habif: Ascender - USA Tour 2024, Seminole Hard Rock Tampa, 5223 North Orient Road, Tampa, FL. FYI https://casino.hardrock.com/tampa/events/daniel-habif?cid=property_tampa_entertainment_daniel%20habif%200601_email_december%20entertainment%20eblast_-_120624_tickets_-_-