• Entertainment This Week

    Now Playing in Indiana:     

    November 20th, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm, TradeWinds Community Pantry Open House, TradeWinds East, 3201 E. 83rd Place, Merrillville. RSVP to Deb Keifer (219) 945-3128 or dkiefer@tradewindsnwi.org.

    November 21st, 8:45 am - 4:15 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation Bus Trip: Hardy's Reindeer Ranch & Tree Farm Trip, Rantoul, IL. Departs Community Park Softball Parking Lot.  Trip # 13182 Fee: $144 R: $142 KA: $140.  Registration deadline: November 5th.  FYI (219) 836-7275

    November 21st, 4:30 - 6:30 pm, Artist Reception, Art Barn School of Art presents the work of Julia Holmaas titled "Viewpoints" Das Gallery, Country Inn & Suites, 2020 Laporte Ave, Valparaiso.  FYI www.artbarnschool.org

    November 21st, Doors open at 7:00, Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Evening, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary.  21 and older.  Tickets start at $50.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

    November 21st, 7:00 pm ET, Mattingly Charities presents Trace Adkins, Victory Theatre, 600 Main St, Evansville, IN .  FYI www/ticketmaster.com

    November 22nd, 8:00 am - 6:15 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation Bus Trip: Great American Dog Show, Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center.  Departs Community Park Softball Parking Lot.  Trip # 13208 Fee: $116 R: $114 KA: $112.  Registration deadline: November 5th.  FYI (219) 836-7275

    November 22nd, 6:00 - 9:00 pm, Thrill of the Hunt - Collectors, Music & Toy Show.  Early bird shopping with $10 admission (proceeds to benefit Humane Indiana, our charity of choice! And early bird admission covers your entry on Saturday!)  Lincoln Center, 2450 Lincoln Street, Highland.  FYI thrillofthehuntofficial@gmail.com

    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 22nd, 7:30 pm, The Troublenotes, Theatre at the Center, Center for the Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster.  $30.  FYI (219) 836-3255 or https://www.theatreatthecenter.com/box-office

    November 22nd, 8:00 pm, Brandon Santini, Council Oaks Bar Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary.  21 and older.  Free.  FYI 219-228-2383 or https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/

    November 22nd, 9:00 pm, Black Angus, Hard Rock Cafe Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary.  21 and older.  Free.  FYI 219-228-2383 or https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/

    November 23rd, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm ET, Autumn Artisan Market, Journeyman Distillery at the Featherbone Factory, 109 Generations Drive, Three Oaks, MI.  FYI https://www.journeyman.com/events/autumn-artisan-market-3oaks-24/

    November 23rd, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm, Thrill of the Hunt - Collectors, Music & Toy Show.   Lincoln Center, 2450 Lincoln Street, Highland.  $5, Children under 12 free.  FYI thrillofthehuntofficial@gmail.com

    November 23rd, 1:00 - 3:00 pm, Family Day, Healers and Dreamers, an exhibition about healing, hope and the power of the human spirit. Lubeznik Center for the Arts, 101 W. 2nd Street, Michigan City.  Free.  FYI (219) 874-4900 or LubeznikCenter.org

    November 23rd, 7:30 pm ET, November 24th, 7:00 pm ET, Kansas 50th Anniversary Tour - Another Fork in the Road, Brown County Music Center, 200 Maple Leaf Blvd, Nashville, IN.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

    November 23rd, 8:00 pm, DJ Karl Almeria, Council Oaks Bar Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary.  21 and older.  Free.  FYI 219-228-2383 or https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/

    November 23rd, 9:00 pm, Infinity, 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/

    Ongoing Exhibits/Events   

    Through November 24th, Mid-States Poker Tour, Ameristar East Chicago, 3rd level of the Casino, 777 Ameristar Drive, East Chicago.  Daily Tournaments; $300,000 Guaranteed Main Event.  FYI https://msptpoker.com/showpdf.aspx?eventID=447

    Through November 30th, Chesterton Art Center in partnership with The Area Artists Association present It’s All About the Square. Chesterton Art Center, 115 S. 4th Street, Chesterton.  Free.  FYI chestertonart.org.

    Through December 30th, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm daily.  The South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority presents the 18th Annual “A Christmas Story” Comes Home Exhibit, Indiana Welcome Center, 7770 Corinne Drive (exit Kennedy South off I 80/94), Hammond.  FYI AChristmasStoryComesHome.com

    Through January 6th, Art Barn School of Art presents the work of Julia Holmaas titled "Viewpoints" Das Gallery, Country Inn & Suites, 2020 Laporte Ave, Valparaiso.  FYI www.artbarnschool.org

    Through February 15th, Healers and Dreamers, an exhibition about healing, hope and the power of the human spirit. Lubeznik Center for the Arts, 101 W. 2nd Street, Michigan City.  Free.  FYI (219) 874-4900 or LubeznikCenter.org

    Art on the Mart

     

    Now Playing in Illinois              

    November 20th, 7:30 pm, Amos Lee with the Chicago Philharmonic,  Auditorium Theater, 50 East Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago.  Tickets start at $79.  FYI www.ticketmaster.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 21st, 7:30 pm, Maria Bamford, Coronado Performing Arts Center, 314 N Main St, Rockford, IL.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

    November 21st, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents K Camp, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  18 & over.  www.axs.com  

    November 22nd & 23rd, 7:15 & 9:30 pm, Phil Hanley: Special Taping, The Heath Mainstage, Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee, Chicago.  $20-$35.  FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com

    November 22nd, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents POND: STUNG! North America Tour | Fazerdaze, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. www.axs.com  

    November 22nd, 8:00 pm, Cory Wong Featuring Mark Lettieri with Special Guest Couch, The Salt Shed Indoors, 1357 N Elston Ave, Chicago.  Tickets start at $42.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

    November 22nd, 8:00 pm, Marc Anthony: Historia Tour, Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim Road, Rosemont.  Tickets start at $59.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

    **** November 23rd, 2:00 & 7:30 pm, November 24th, 2:00 pm, Ruth Page Center For The Arts presents Ruth Page’s The Nutcracker, Center for Performing Arts, Governors State University, 1 University Drive, University Park.  $20-$65.  FYI RuthPage.org

    November 23rd, 7:30 pm, Bored Teachers: The Struggle Is Real! Comedy Tour, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. Tickets start at $31.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

    November 23rd, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Allie X with Violet Chachki, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  www.axs.com  

    November 23rd, 7:30 pm, Mark Ambor, Metro Chicago, 3730 N. Clark, Chicago.  Tickets start at $27.50.  FYI www.etix.com

    November 23rd, 7:30 pm, November 24th, 1:00 & 6:30 PM, Robert Lepage | The Tragedy of Hamlet, The Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E Randolph, Chicago.  $108-$168.  FYI https://my.harristheaterchicago.org/10567/10568

    November 23rd, 7:30 pm, November 24th, 1:00 & 6:30 pm, Côté and Lepage’s The Tragedy of Hamlet: Prince of Denmark, innovative re-imagining of Shakespeare’s timeless story.  Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E. Randolph St., Chicago.  Tickets start at $59.  FYI (312) 334-7777 or www.harristheaterchicago.com

    November 24th, 5:00 - 6:00 pm, Greektown tree lighting ceremony with an appearance from Santa, complimentary treats and hot chocolate.  Elysian Field (southeast corner of Halsted & Van Buren Streets), Chicago.  FYI greektownchicago.org.

    November 24th, 7:15 pm, Carter Anderson, Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee, Chicago.  $22-$40.  FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com

    Ongoing Exhibits/Events

    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 $40.50, Children 3 - 12 $35.  FYI www.bigbustours.com

    November 21st through 23rd, Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Tchaikovsky Swan Lake, Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan, Chicago. Tickets start at $52.  FYI https://todaytixbww.tixculture.com/chicago/shows/43163-chicago-symphony-...

    Through November 23rd, 8:00 pm Saturdays, SHE THE PEOPLE, UP Comedy Club, The Second City, 230 W North Ave, 2nd Floor of Piper’s Alley, Chicago.  Tickets start at $29.  FYI (312) 337-3992 or www.secondcity.com

    Through November 24th, Hubbard Street Dance, FALL SERIES, At Steppenwolf Theatre Company, Downstairs Theater, 1650 N. Halsted, Chicago.  Subscriptions begin at $104 plus $12 handling fee.  FYI www.hubbardstreetdance.com/subscribe

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

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

    Through December 2nd, 4:00 - 7:00 pm Mondays, Pet Nights with Santa, Fashion Outlets of Chicago, 5220 Fashion Outlets Way, Rosemont.  Free; keepsake photo packages available for purchase.  FYI for appointments, www.fashionoutletsofchicago.com.

    Through December 17th, Pajama Party Tuesdays: families are encouraged to wear their favorite pajamas to come meet Santa.   at Macerich's Fashion Outlets of Chicago, 5220 Fashion Outlets Way, Rosemont.  Free; keepsake photo packages available for purchase.  FYI for appointments, www.fashionoutletsofchicago.com

    November 20th through December 18th, Baby’s First Wednesdays: Fashion Outlets of Chicago invites families with children one year of age or younger for Baby's First Santa Visits. Fashion Outlets of Chicago, 5220 Fashion Outlets Way, Rosemont.  Free; keepsake photo packages available for purchase.  FYI for appointments, www.fashionoutletsofchicago.com.

    Through December 18th, 7:00 pm, Mr. Danny’s Magic in Session, Artist-In-Residence, Chicago Magic Lounge, 5050 N. Clark St., Chicago.  21 & over.  $42.50 (Main Floor), $47.50 (Front Row).  FYI (312) 366-4500 or chicagomagiclounge.com.

    November 21st through December 19th, Ugly Sweater Thursdays: families are encouraged to wear their best ugly Christmas sweaters for a silly and memorable photo opportunity with Santa.  Macerich's Fashion Outlets of Chicago, 5220 Fashion Outlets Way, Rosemont.  Free; keepsake photo packages available for purchase.  FYI for appointments, www.fashionoutletsofchicago.com

    Through December 22nd, Winter weather clothing drive & Giving Tree, Concierge Services, Level One, Fashion Outlets of Chicago, 5220 Fashion Outlets Way, Rosemont.  Bring donations of coats, hats, gloves, scarves or other winter essentials or select a tag off of the center’s Giving Tree and fulfill a child’s wishlist & receive a $10 gift card from select participating retailers.  FYI www.fashionoutletsofchicago.com.  

    Through December 24th, Santa Visits at Macerich's Fashion Outlets of Chicago, 5220 Fashion Outlets Way, Rosemont.  Free; keepsake photo packages available for purchase.  FYI for appointments, www.fashionoutletsofchicago.com

    Through December 31st, Greektown Shopper’s Reward Program, Shoppers can receive a $50 Visa gift card after mailing in original receipts from at least three different eligible Greektown businesses, with a grand total of $250 or more. A list of participating Greektown businesses and additional details on the rebate are available at greektownchicago.org.

    Through December 31st, 7:30 pm, Dennis Watkins in partnership with the Goodman Theatre & Petterino's announces The Magic Parlor with Dennis Watkins, 50 W. Randolph, Chicago.  $85 ($115 for performance + encore experience).  FYI (312) 443-3800 or TheMagicParlourChicago.com.

    Through January 5th, Exhibition: Photographing Frank Lloyd Wright, Driehaus Museum, 50 E. Erie Street, Chicago.  Adults $20, Seniors $15, Students & children 12 & younger $10.  FYI www.driehausmuseum.org

    Through January 5th, Rafael Blanco: Reflecting on a Decade of Public Art, Elmhurst Art Museum, 150 South Cottage Hill Avenue, Elmhurst.  Adults $18, Seniors $15, Students $10, Children $5.  FYI (630) 834-0202 or elmhurstartmuseum.org.

    November 24th through January 6th, Greektown Arts Committee brings traditional Greek holiday karavákia display of vibrant, illuminated boats to Greektown.  35+ local artists to decorate boat models for Greektown businesses to publicly display throughout the holiday season.  Larger karaváki, painted by distinguished artist James Mesple, displayed at Elysian Field  (southeast corner of Halsted & Van Buren Streets), Chicago. FYI greektownchicago.org 

    Through January 12th,  Instituto Cervantes celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month, STL Architects Exhibit; "Five Projects in South Korea" Instituto Cervantes of Chicago, 31 W. Ohio St., Chicago.  Free and open o the public.  FYI https://cultura.cervantes.es/chicago/en/Exposici%C3%B3n-de-STL-Architect...

    Through January 31st, (2025), 12:00 - 6:00 pm Daily, Far South CDC Marketplace, 837 W. 115th Street, Chicago.  FYI (773) 831-7107 or farsouthcdc.org/marketplace 

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

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

    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.

    **** 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:

    November 20th, 7:00 ET, Creed - Summer of '99 Tour, Little Caesars Arena, 2645 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI.  Tickets start at $39.  FYi https://www.ticketmaster.com/creed-are-you-ready-tour-detroit-michigan-11-20-2024/event/

    Now Playing in Wisconsin:

     November 22nd, 7:30 pm, Maria Bamford, Barrymore Theatre, 2090 Atwood Ave, Madison, WI  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

    November 23rd, 7:30 pm, Maria Bamford, Turner Hall Ballroom, 1040 N Vel R. Phillips Ave, Milwaukee, WI  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

    Now Playing Elsewhere: