Entertainment This Week
Now Playing in Indiana:
September 19th, 5:00 - 7:00 pm, Legacy Foundation & Women in Philanthropy host a Paint & Sip with Purpose, Great Lakes Sports Hub, 1301 Merrillville Rd., Crown Point. $50. FYI https://legacyfdn.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/list/event?event_date_id=4366
September 20th, 4:30 - 6:30 pm, Munster Speech & Debate 56th Annual Chicken Barbecue Dinner, Munster High School Cafeteria, 8808 Columbia Ave., Munster. Tickets must be purchased in advance. $15. www.munsterchicken.com
September 20th, 4:00 - 7:00 pm, Artists Reception, Exhibit: Of Giants and Warriors, featuring local artists Diane Grams & Timothy D. Lace, Chesterton Art Center, 115 S. 4th Street, Chesterton. Free. FYI (219) 926-4711 or chestertonart.org
September 20th, 6:00 - 9:00 pm, Michael & Amber, Summer Music Live, Courtyard, Journeyman Distillery at The American Factory
258 South Campbell Street, Valparaiso. FYI https://www.journeyman.com/events/saturday-music-live/?mc_cid=a3c8ad890a&mc_eid=37f3a08cc7
September 20th, 6:00 - 9:30 pm, Dunes Learning Center 26th Anniversary Gala, A Dunes Affair, Journeyman Distillery at The American Factory, 258 South Campbell Street, Valparaiso. $155.81. FYI https://duneslearningcenter.org/adunesaffair
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 20th, 8:00 pm, Tom Holland and the Shuffle Kings, 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/
September 20th, 8:30 pm ET, Franco Escamilla - 1995, Old National Centre, 502 N New Jersey St, Indianapolis. Tickets start at $82. FYI www.concerts.livenation.com
September 20th, 9:00 pm, Liquid Soul, 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/
September 21st, 8:00 am - 2:00 pm, Planting Possibilities Mum Sale, North Parking Lot, St. Thomas More Weis Center, 8635 Calumet Avenue, Munster. Cash, check, and credit cards are accepted. FYI www.plantingpossibilites.org.
September 21st, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, 8th Annual Art Blitz, Art Barn School of Art, 695 N 400 E, Valparaiso. Activity tickets on sale, admission & parking free. FYI www.artbarnschool.org.
September 21st, 6:00 - 9:00 pm, Derek Caruso Trio, Summer Music Live, Courtyard, Journeyman Distillery at The American Factory
258 South Campbell Street, Valparaiso. FYI https://www.journeyman.com/events/saturday-music-live/?mc_cid=a3c8ad890a...
September 21st, Doors open at 7:00, An Evening with Priscilla Presley, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. All reserved seating. 21 and older. Tickets start at $29.50. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
September 21st, 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/
September 21st, 9:00 pm, Tony Ocean and the Main Event Band, 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/
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 23rd, 10:00 am, South Shore Arts presents Art in Focus: Indelible Impressions: Artist Talk with Exhibiting Artist Jeff Conroy, Center for the Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. Free. FYI (219) 836-1839 or www.southshoreartsonline.org.
Ongoing Exhibits/Events
Through September 27th, Butterflies and Beyond, an invitational exhibition features 16 regional artists who make art about the diverse pollinator species and plants native to Northwest Indiana. Art Barn School of Art, 695 N 400 E, Valparaiso. Admission & parking free. FYI www.artbarnschool.org.
Through October 5th, South Shore Arts exhibit, Indelible Impressions: Gyotaku Prints by Jeff Conroy, Atrium Gallery, Center for the Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. Free. FYI (219) 836-1839 or www.southshoreartsonline.org.
Through October 6th, Field Museum in collaboration with the Calumet Heritage Partnership and presented by the South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority, Calumet Voices, National Stories series, Indiana Welcome Center, 7770 Corinne Drive (I 80-94 & Kennedy), Hammond. FYI southshorecva.com/calumet-voices/
Through October 12th, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Tuesdays & Saturdays, Valparaiso Market, William E. Urschel Pavilion at Central Park Plaza, 63 Lafayette Street, Valparaiso. FYI https://centralparkplazavalpo.com/2234/Valparaiso-Market
Through October 19th, KAPOW! Mighty Mythos, a collection of vintage superhero comic artwork and ephemera, Lubeznik Center for the Arts, 101 W. 2nd Street, Michigan City. Free. FYI ( 219) 874-4900 or LubeznikCenter.org
Through October 26th, 8:00 am - 2:00 pm Saturdays, Whiting Farmers Market, in front of City Hall, 1443 119th Street, Whiting. FYI https://whitingevents.com/event/farmers-market-4/
Through October 30th, Exhibit: Of Giants and Warriors, featuring local artists Diane Grams & Timothy D. Lace, Chesterton Art Center, 115 S. 4th Street, Chesterton. Free. FYI (219) 926-4711 or chestertonart.org
Through October 31st, Final Season, Reapers Realm Haunted House - The Uprising, 626 177th St (Exit I 80-94 at Calumet Avenue South, Right on 177th St.), Hammond. Grim Beer Garden hosted by Byway Brewing. FYI www.ReapersRealm.com
Through November 4th, Weekdays 10:00 am - 5:00 pm; Saturdays 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, Chesterton Art Center presents Illuminations: Glass Artists of CAC, Ellen Firme Gallery, 92 W US 12, Beverly Shores. Free. FYI (219) 926-4711 or chestertonart.org
Through November 10th, South Shore Arts 81st Annual Salon Show, Main Gallery, Center for the Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. Free. FYI (219) 836-1839 or www.southshoreartsonline.org.
Art on the Mart
Now Playing in Illinois
September 19th, 12:00 - 1:00 pm, Chicago Live! preview, Chicago Dance Crash – “Jackmate” Open Dress Rehearsal, Visceral Dance Center: 3121 N. Rockwell St., Chicago. Free. FYI www.chicagodancecrash.com
September 19th, 1:30 - 3:00 pm, Chicago Live! preview, Red Clay Dance Company – Open Rehearsal, Red Clay Dance Company, 808 E. 63rd St. Chicago. Free. FYI www.redclaydance.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, 21st & 22nd, Monster Jam, Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim Road, Rosemont. FYI www.monsterjam.com
September 20th, 6:00 pm, Jam Presents The Movement: Ways of the World 5th Anniversary Tour | With Special Guests Long Beach Dub Allstars, Aurorawave, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.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, 7:00 pm, Kurtis Conner: The Goodfellow World Tour, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $49.75. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
September 20th, 7:15 pm, The LADYGANG “You Never Forget Your First” Tour presented by Clearstem Skincare, The Heath Mainstage, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. $32-$50. FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com.
September 20th, 7:30 pm, Jam & Joe's Concerts Present Midland: The Get Lucky Tour with Colin Stough, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com.
September 20th & 21st, 7:30 pm, PARA.MAR Dance Theatre Fall Series, “/ v. anthology /”, Studebaker Theater, Fine Arts Building, 401 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago. $30-$100. FYI fineartsbuilding.com/studebaker.
September 20th, 7:30 & 10:30 pm, Jam Presents Connor O'Malley, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. www.axs.com
September 20th, 9:00 pm, Nora En Pure, In the Round, Ramova Theater, 3520 S. Halsted, Chicago. 18 & over, STANDING ROOM ONLY. FYI www.etix.com.
September 21st, 1:00 - 2:30 pm, Lyric Opera of Chicago (Lyric) and Chicago Opera Theater (COT) – will join forces for a unique Panel Discussion on two operas based on the same source material: Ludwig van Beethoven’s only opera Fidelio and Ferdinando Paër’s opera Leonora. First United Methodist Church at the Chicago Temple-Sanctuary, 77 W. Washington St., Chicago. Free & open to the public with advance registration. FYI www.chicagooperatheater.org/freedom.
September 21st, 7:15 & 9:30 pm, Moshe Kasher, The Heath Mainstage, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. $22-$37. FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com.
September 21st, 7:30 pm, An Evening with Richard Dawkins and Friends, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $39. FYI www.ticketmaster.
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 21st, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Blues Traveler: 30 Years of Four Tour, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com.
September 21st, 10:00 pm, Franco Escamilla - 1995, Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. Tickets start at $59. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
September 21st & 22nd, Chicago Live! Free performing arts festival featuring more than 100 Chicago-grown performing groups in back-to-back performances across five Pier stages. Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. Free. FYI NavyPier.org.
September 22nd, 11:00 am, Porchlight Music Theatre's 2024 ICONS Gala Brunch, The Ritz-Carlton Chicago at Water Tower Place, 160 E. Pearson St., Chicago. $350-$500. FYI PorchlightMusicTheatre.org.
September 22nd, 2:00 pm, City Lit Theater Company, in association with the American Library Association (ALA)’s Office of Intellectual Freedom presents Books on the Chopping Block (Readings from top ten most-challenged books), Chicago Public Library, Edgewater Branch, 6000 N. Broadway, Chicago. Free. FYI www.citlit.org
September 22nd, 4:00 pm, Jam Presents Michelle Walker: MAKE IT EASY Book Tour, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
September 22nd, 5:00 - 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, 7:15 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 22nd, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Wild Rivers: Everywhere We Go, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. www.axs.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
Through September 25th, 7:00 Wednesdays, David Parr, Magical Thinking, Artist in Residence Series, Chicago Magic Lounge, 5050 N. Clark Street, Chicago. $40. FYI (312) 366-4500 or chicagomagiclounge.com.
Through September 29th, Verismo Classical Music presents FROM THE TOP: Musicians and the Environment. Subscribe to FTT YouTube channel @ https://www.youtube.com/user/fromthetop
Through October 1st, 6:00 pm, Sunset Live Tour, Big Bus Chicago Tours, departs & returns to Hard Rock Café, 63 W. Ontario St., Chicago. Adults $40.50, Children 3 - 12 $35. FYI www.bigbustours.com
Through October 5th, New Edition, Hyde Park Art Center, 5020 South Cornell Avenue, Chicago. Free. FYI hydeparkart.org.
Through October 6th, Rigoletto, Lyric Opera, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago. FYI lyricopera.org/newseason.
Through October 6th, Wednesday - Sunday, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm, Alberto Aguilar: “Grid Luck” Cleve Carney Museum of Art (CCMA), McAninch Arts Center (MAC) on the campus of College of DuPage (COD), 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. Free. FYI AtTheMAC.org.
Through October 22nd, Teen Show, Hyde Park Art Center, 5020 South Cornell Avenue, Chicago. Free. FYI hydeparkart.org.
September 18th through October 24th, 7:00 pm, Wednesdays, The Second City and Dunkin' Present: Ring Lights & Lattes, The Second City's UP Comedy Club, 1616 N Wells St., Chicago. Tickets start at $15. FYI 312-337-3992 or at secondcity.com/shows/chicago.
Through October 27th, Sundays, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm (closed June 30 & August 18), Rogers Park Business Alliance presents the Glenwood Sunday Market, Southbound Glenwood Avenue between Morse and Lunt Avenues (west side of the CTA Red Line Morse stop), Rogers Park, Chicago. FYI www.glenwoodsundaymarket.org.
Through October 27th, The United Colors of Robert Earl Paige, Hyde Park Art Center, 5020 South Cornell Avenue, Chicago. FYI www.hydeparkart.org
Through October 31st, Chicago: Home of House Exhibit, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago. Free. FYI NavyPier.org.
Through November 17th, Brian Parris & Friends: Layerscapes, Hyde Park Art Center, 5020 South Cornell Avenue, Chicago. Free. FYI hydeparkart.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, 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.
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
**** 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:
September 21st, 7:30 pm ET, Bored Teachers: The Struggle Is Real! Comedy Tour, DeVos Performance Hall, 303 Monroe Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, MI. Tickets start at $30. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
Now Playing in Wisconsin:
Now Playing Elsewhere:
Through September 27th, Verismo Classical Music. Music Director EUN SUN KIM with Un ballo in maschera. San Francisco Opera, War Memorial Opera House, 301 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco. FYI https://www.sfopera.com/operas/un-ballo-in-maschera/#performances