Entertainment This Week
Now Playing in Indiana:
August 6th, 6:00 - 8:00 pm, Doug Reba, Summer Music Live, Journeyman Distillery at The American Factory, 258 South Campbell Street, Valparaiso. Rain or shine. Free parking, free event. FYI https://www.journeyman.com/events/summer-music-live-valparaiso-in/?mc_cid=38e2c4e870&mc_eid=37f3a08cc7
August 6th, 7:30 - 11:00 pm, Mick Foley: 40 Years of Foley, The Art Theater, 230 Main Street, Hobart. $40-$300. FYI https://brickartlive.com/events/list/
August 7th, Friends Pre-sale, 4:00 - 7:00 pm, August 8th, 1:00 - 4:00 pm, August 9th, 9:30 am - 4:00 pm, Friends Annual Book Sale, Lake County Public Library, 1919 W. 91st Street, Merrillville. FYI (219) 769-3541 or www.lcplin.org
August 7th, if necessary, 6:35 pm, Playoffs at Oil City Stadium: Oilmen vs Elkhart County Miracle, Oil City Stadium, 1700 119th Street, Whiting. $7-$11. FYI https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/oilmen/L2VtYmVkL2V2ZW50Lz...
August 7th, 6:30 pm, Poetry & Story Night: Woven Worlds: Fiber as Medium, Thread as Language, South Shore Arts, Main Gallery, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. Free. FYI (219) 836-1839 or www.southshoreartsonline.org
August 7th, 7:30 pm ET, Cyndi Lauper: Girls Just Want to Have Fun Farewell Tour, Ruoff Music Center, 12880 E 146th St, Noblesville, IN FYI www.ticketmaster.com
August 8th, 6:00 - 8:00 pm, Singing Sands String Band, Summer Music Live, Journeyman Distillery at The American Factory, 258 South Campbell Street, Valparaiso. Rain or shine. Free parking, free event. FYI https://www.journeyman.com/events/summer-music-live-valparaiso-in/?mc_ci...
August 8th, 6:00 - 8:00 pm, Opening Reception, The Underground Region Artists Group Exhibition, South Shore Arts, Substation No. 9, 435 Fayette Street, Hammond. Free. FYI FYI (219) 836-1839 or www.southshoreartsonline.org
August 8th, 7:00 - 9:00 pm, To Be Announced, Civic Concert Series, Fridays Rock!, Centennial Park Amphitheatre, 900 Centennial Drive, Munster. Food Truck Cuisine & Alcoholic Beverages (21 & over). Free. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org
August 8th, 7: 30 pm, (Doors open at 6:00 pm), Adrian A. Santos, North Township Trustee presents Southern Accents: A Tom Petty Tribute, Wicker Park Summer Concert Series, Wicker Memorial Park Social Center, Ridge Road & Rt. 41, Highland. Food & beverage available for purchase. Rain or shine. 21 & over. FYI www.humantix.com
August 8th, 7:30 - 11:00 pm, Tyler Hilton celebrating the music of One Tree Hill, The Art Theater, 230 Main Street, Hobart. $24.00-$200. FYI https://brickartlive.com/events/list/
August 8th, 8:00 pm, DJ Lamont Johnson, 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/
August 8th, 9:00 pm, The Crawpuppies, 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/
August 8th, 9:00 pm, Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias Live, The Venue at Horseshoe Casino, 777 Casino Center Drive, Hammond. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
August 9th, 10:00 - 11:00 am, Munster Parks & Recreation workshop, Outsmart the Scammers, Instructor Adam Robertson, Edward Jones. Lions Club Social Center, 8751 Lions Club Drive, Munster. Free. Age 18 & older. Preregister at (219) 836-7275
August 9th, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, Downtown Gary Marketplace, S. E. Corner of 5th & Broadway, Gary. FYI redevelopment@gary.gov
August 9th, 7:30 pm, The Music of Bruce Springsteen & Bob Seger by Sons of Chicago, Theatre at the Center, Center for the Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. $40. FYI (219) 836-3255 Ext. 1 or www.theatreatthecenter.com.
August 9th, 7:30 pm ET, Rod Stewart: One Last Time, Ruoff Music Center, 12880 E 146th St, Noblesville, IN. Tickets start at $47. FYI www.livenation.com
August 9th, 8:00 pm, DJ Marquez Antonio, 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/
August 9th, 9:00 pm, Lounge Puppets, 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/
August 10th, Seatings at 11:00 am, 12:00 & 1:00 pm, Sunday Champagne Brunch, 10Forty Banquets & Catering, Center for the Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. Adults $35, Children Ages 4- 11 $17, Children under 4 $6 (Gratuity not included). FYI (219) 836-1930 Ext 2
Ongoing Exhibits/Events
Through August 13th, M/W 9:00 - 11:00 am, A Matter of Balance, Active Adult, Munster Parks & Recreation. Lions Club Social Center, 8751 Lions Club Drive, Munster. Fall prevention program, instructed by Linda Curley of Purdue Extension. Ages 18 & over. Free. Pre-register at (219) 836-7275.
**** Through August 14th, T/TH 5:00 - 6:00 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation, Art History in Color, Munster Town Hall, Staff Lounge, 1005 Ridge Road, Munster. Fee: $85, Residents $80. Ages 5 - 12. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org.
Through August 14th, Thurs 5:00 - 5:50 pm, Cardio Drumming, Active Adult, Munster Parks & Recreation. Southside Christian Church Gym, Door 3, 1000 Broadmoor Ave., Munster. High energy, low impact group fitness class. Use sticks, balls and buckets to knock out stress. 18 & over. $85, R $75. Pre-register at (219) 836-7275.
Through August 15th, Fri 10:00 - 11:00 am, Creative Writing, Instructor, Tina Christner. Lions Club Social Center, 8751 Lions Club Drive, Munster. Fee: $105. Age 18 & older. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org
Through August 23rd, Woven Worlds: Fiber as Medium, Thread as Language, South Shore Arts, Main Gallery, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. Free. FYI (219) 836-1839 or www.southshoreartsonline.org
Through August 30th, Sound the Alarm: Works by Juan Carlos Rodriguez, South Shore Arts, Atrium Gallery, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. Free. FYI (219) 836-1839 or www.southshoreartsonline.org
Through September 13th, The Underground Region Artists Group Exhibition, South Shore Arts, Substation No. 9, 435 Fayette Street, Hammond. Free. FYI FYI (219) 836-1839 or www.southshoreartsonline.org
Through September 25th, Enduring Connection: Exploring Hazel Hannell As a Lifelong Artist & Influencer, Art Barn School of Art, 695 N 400 E, Valparaiso. Free. FYI www.artbarnschool.org
Now Playing in Illinois
August 6th, 6:30 pm, Violinist Joshua Bell will join the Grant Park Orchestra, Giancarlo Guerrero, conductor. Grant Park Music Festival, Millennium Park’s Jay Pritzker Pavilion, 201 E Randolph St, Chicago. Free. FYI www.gpmf.org
August 6th, 7;30 - 9:30 pm, Elton Jeff & the Honky Cats, Fox Pointe, 18138 Henry Street, Lansing. Free. Bring your lawn chairs. FYI https://foxpointe.org/events-calendar/
August 7th, 6:00 - 8:00 pm, Steppenwolf Associates Host FÊTE FOR 50, Povos Gallery, 1541 W. Chicago Ave, Chicago. $65. FYI steppenwolf.org/tickets--events/events/fete-for-50/.
August 7th, 7:00 - 8:00 pm, Brightside Theatre presents Fun in the Sun: A Broadway Musical Review, Summer in the Parks. Country Lakes, 1835 N. Aurora Ave., Naperville. (In partnership with Naperville Park District) Free. Bring your lawn chair or blanket. FYI https://brightsidetheatre.com/parks/
August 7th, 7:00 pm, Windy City Comedy Fest presents: Luke Null, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. $15-$35. FYI (773) 697-3830 or 435www.thedentheatre.com
August 7th, 7:00 - 10:00 pm, Double Vision, 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.
August 7th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Fitz and the Tantrums - Man on the Moon Tour / with Ax and the Hatchetmen, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
August 7th, 7:30 pm, Chicago City Opera presents Hansel and Gretel, Rosehill Cemetery Outdoors, 5800 N Ravenswood Avenue, Chicago. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. $30. FYI chicagocityopera.com.
August 8th, 6:30 pm, August 9th, 7:30 pm, Stravinsky Firebird, Grant Park Orchestra & Chorus, Jennifer Koh, conductor. Grant Park Music Festival, Millennium Park’s Jay Pritzker Pavilion, 201 E Randolph St, Chicago. Free. FYI www.gpmf.org
August 8th, 7:00 - 8:00 pm, Brightside Theatre presents Fun in the Sun: A Broadway Musical Review, Summer in the Parks. Naperville Community Concert Center, 55 Concert Lane, Naperville. Free. Bring your lawn chair or blanket. FYI https://brightsidetheatre.com/parks/
August 8th, 7:15 pm, August 9th, 7:15 & 9:30 pm, An Evening with Vic DiBitetto, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. $27-$45. FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com
August 8th, 7:30 pm, Chicago City Opera presents Hansel and Gretel, DANK Haus German American Cultural Center, 4740 N Western Avenue, Chicago. $30. FYI chicagocityopera.com.
August 8th, 7:30 pm, Rod Stewart: One Last Time, Credit 1 Amphitheatre, 19100 Ridgeland, Tinley Park. Tickets start at $60. www.livenation.com
August 8th & 9th, 8:00 pm, "Dear Steve...it’s Allie" Featuring Allie N Steve Mullen, Steppenwolf's LookOut Series, 1700 Theater, 1700 N. Halsted St., Chicago. $13-$53. FYI (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org/lookout
August 8th, 9:00 pm, Jam Presents Daft Punk Night, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. 18 & over. www.axs.com
August 9th, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, Rogers Park Business Alliance presents Jarvis Square Summer Artisan Market, Jarvis Square Alfresco, 1500 W. Jarvis Ave., Chicago. 28 local artisans. Free. FYI www.rpba.org
August 9th, 11:00 am - 5:30 pm, Hokusai Japan Fest, Lakeside Pavilion, McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Boulevard, Glen Ellyn. Free, exhibition ticket additional cost. FYI https://atthemac.org/events/hokusai-japan-fest-1/
**** August 9th, 1:00 - 2:30 pm, Cabinet of Curiosity presents Kazoozapalooza Pedal Powered Program Year 4: The Black Man from Macon, Marquette Park, 6743 S. Kedzie Ave., Chicago. This bike-powered panoramic celebratory spectacle shares the visual tale of Alabama Vest, the inventor of the Kazoo. Each guest receives a free kazoo. Free. FYI www.cocechicago.com
August 9th, 6:00 - 9:30 pm, FREE CRUISE & GROOVE CONCERT: Big City/Kevin Friend & 20/20, Fox Pointe, 18138 Henry Street, Lansing. Free. Bring your lawn chairs. FYI https://foxpointe.org/events-calendar/
August 9th, 7:00 pm, One Night of Queen, Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
August 9th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Our Last Night - The Final Tour / with Grayscale, Wind Walkers, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
August 9th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents celebrating the 10 year anniversary of Everybody Wants – THE STRUTS with Special Guest Dirty Honey. The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
August 9th, 8:00 pm, Jam & SPKRBX Present Ramirez: From Frisco With Love Tour, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com.
August 9th, 8:00 pm, Happy Together Tour, Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd, Aurora. $59/50. FYI (630) 896-6666 or www.paramountaurora.com.
**** August 10th, 6:00 pm, Jam & AEG Present Yo Gabba Gabba! Live, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
August 10th, 6:30 pm, (SOLD OUT), An August Evening with Wilco, The Salt Shed Outdoors, 1357 N. Elston, Chicago. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
August 10th, 7:00 pm, Windy City Comedy Fest presents: Roast Battle Chicago, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. $22-$40. FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com
August 10th, 7:30 pm, Chicago City Opera presents Hansel and Gretel, Rosehill Cemetery Outdoors, 5800 N Ravenswood Avenue, Chicago. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. $30. FYI chicagocityopera.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
Through August 8th, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, Summergglass Camp: Paper Magic: Shadow Puppet Camp, Lookingglass Theatre, 163 E. Pearson St. at Michigan Ave., Chicago. Ages 6 - 10. $450. FYI LookingglassTheatre.org/summergglass-camp-2025/
Through August 10th, Sundays,10:00 - 11:00 am, Rosemont Health & Fitness presents Yoga in the Park, Parkway Bank Park's great lawn, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont. Free. Advance registration required at ParkwayBankPark.com
Through August 11th, Mondays, 6:00 - 7:00 pm, Rosemont Health & Fitness presents Zumba in the Park, Parkway Bank Park's great lawn, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont. Free. Advance registration required at ParkwayBankPark.com
Through August 13th, Wednesdays,6:30 - 7:30 pm, PowHerHouse fitness team presents PowHerHouse classes, Parkway Bank Park's great lawn, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont. Free. Advance registration required at ParkwayBankPark.com
Through August 21st, 7:00 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 August 24th, City Cruises Live, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. Enjoy a special occasion brunch, lunch, or dinner cruise with fresh chef-prepared plated or buffet meals, live DJ entertainment, dancing, rooftop games, and amazing Chicago skyline views. FYI https://www.cityexperiences.com/city-cruises/live/chicago/
Through August 26th, Tuesdays, 6:00 pm, Cardio-centric fusion of Zumba and Jazzercise; 7:30 pm Yoga, Pier Fitness: Rush Hour Workouts and Sunset Yoga, City Stage, Polk Bros Park, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. Free. FYI navypier.org.
Through August 28th, Thursdays 6:30 - 8:30 pm, Trivia on the Lake! Beer Garden, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. In partnership with Whaddyaknow? Free Pub Trivia. Free. FYI navypier.org.
Through August 29th, Thursdays & Fridays 5:00 - 9:00 pm, Skyline Sessions, Ferrara Candy Wave Wall Stage, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. Among featured solo and ensemble artists are Partywatcher, Lydia Cash, Fuego de Cumbia, MER’s Music Showcase, Jamiah Rogers, and Meg & The Wheelers. FYI navypier.org.
Through August 30th, Saturdays, Wave Wall Wax, Ferrara Candy Wave Wall Stage, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. Wave Wall Wax brings the city’s top DJs to the Ferrara Candy Wave Wall Stage. Free. FYI navypier.org.
Through August 30th, Wednesdays 9:00 pm, Saturdays 10 :00 (Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend, Free Fireworks! Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. Free. FYI navypier.org.
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 September 1st, every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, plus Memorial Day and Labor Day Mondays, Live On The Lake! Beer Garden, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. Navy Pier’s free weekend music series features Chicago’s best bands. Free. FYI navypier.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.
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.
Through September 29th, 3:00 - 7:00 pm Mondays, Edgewater Monday Market, Broadway Armory Parking Lot, 5917 N. Broadway, Chicago. FYI https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/markets.html?utm_med...
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/
Through October 30th, 7:00 am - 2:00 pm Thursdays, Daley Plaza Farmers Market, 50 W. Washington St., Chicago. FYI https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/markets.html?utm_med...
Through December 28th, 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 February 16th, 2026, Alex Ross: Heroes & Villains, East Gallery, Bess Bower Dunn Museum of Lake County, 1899 West Winchester Road, Libertyville. Tickets available at the door. FYI www.DunnMuseum.org
Open Run, 113th Mainstage Revue, This Too Shall Slap, The Second City, 230 W. North Avenue, Chicago. FYI (312) 337-3992 or www.secondcity.com.
Open Run, The Second City's e.t.c. 49th Revue, The Second City, 230 W. North Avenue, Chicago. FYI (312) 337-3992 or www.secondcity.com.
**** 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:
August 8th, 7:00 pm ET, The Fray - The Fray Is Back 2025, The Fillmore Detroit, 2115 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI FYI www.ticketmaster.com
Now Playing in Wisconsin:
Now Playing Elsewhere:
August 10th, 7:00 pm PDT, Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music, Conductor: Cristian Mǎcelaru, GOOD MORNING, BEAUTY, Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium, 307 Church Street, Santa Cruz, CA. Tickets from $24. FYI https://cabrillomusic.org/2025-season/rising