Entertainment This Week
Now Playing in Indiana:
March 22nd, 12:00 - 2:00 pm, Free Microchips by www.silverstray.org, (no residency requirement) Fire Station #2, 550 Fisher Street, Munster. Donations directly benefit pet families in Gary. FYI Silverstray (574) 806-2810
March 22nd, 4:00 pm VIP, 5:00 pm General Admission, Humane Indiana Heart of Rock & Roll Gala, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older. General admission $150, VIP $200. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
March 22nd, 7:30 pm, Johnny Cash Tribute Starring Terry Lee Goffee, Theatre at the Center, Center for the Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. $40. FYI (219) 836-3255 or https://www.theatreatthecenter.com/box-office
March 22nd, 8:00 pm, Thrown Together Band, 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/
March 22nd, 9:00 pm, Too Hype Crew, 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 March 25th, Monday - Friday, 10:00 am - 7:00 pm, Saturday & Sunday, Call for Appointment, Spring Fashion 2025 Trunk Show - Paul Lyman Designs, Upper Level, NWI Parkinsons Building, 2927 Jewett Street, Highland. All proceeds benefit NWI Parkinsons programs. FYI (219) 237-2342 or (219) 789-3949
Through March 27th, 5th Annual Opportunity Enterprises Exhibition, Art Barn School of Art, 695 N 400 E, Valparaiso. Free. FYI https://www.artbarnschool.org/
Through March 29th, 6th Annual Works in Progress Exhibit, Featuring the work of South Shore Arts instructors, students, members, staff and board members. South Shore Arts, Center for the Visual & Performing Arts, 1030 Ridge Road, Munster. Free. FYI https://www.southshoreartsonline.org/current-exhibits
Through April 19th, Mindlarking. Works in Collage and Assemblage, Miller Beach Arts & Creative District, Marshall J. Gardner Center for the Arts, 540 S. Lake Street, Gary. Free & open to the public. FYI (219) 885-9114 or millerbeacharts.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
Now Playing in Illinois
March 22nd, 7:15 & 9:30 pm, Esther Povitsky, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. $25-$39. FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com
March 22nd, 8:00 pm, Wondrous Stage presents Briefly Breathless, By Jeremy Ohringer. LookOut 2025 Spring Season, Steppenwolf's 1700 Theater, 1700 N. Halsted St., Chicago. $20. FYI (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org/lookout
March 22nd, 1:00 - 5:00 pm, Global Connections: Holi Celebration. Free live music, dance, and educational programming commemorating the Hindu “Festival of Colors.” Aon Grand Ballroom, Navy Pier, 840 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. FYI https://navypier.org/events/holi-2025/
March 22nd, 5:30 - 9:30 pm, 2025 Blues Bash - Casino Royale, honoring Eric Berg & Mather High School, American Blues Theater, 5627 N. Lincoln, Chicago. Tickets on sale February 4th. FYI www.americanbluestheater.com
March 22nd, 6:00 pm, Party101 with DJ Matt Bennett, House of Blues Chicago, 329 N. Dearborn, Chicago. FYI www.livenation.com
March 22nd, 7:00 pm, Jam Presents CHIOSOS: 20 Years of All's Well That Ends Well with Hawthorne Heights, Emmure & The Callous Daoboys, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
March 22nd, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Tom Green: Home to the Country, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. 18 & older. FYI www.axs.com
March 22nd, 8:00 pm, Live Nation Presents Tobe Nwigwe: Home Is Where the Hood Is Tour, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com.
March 22nd, 8:00 pm, Bishop Briggs: The Tell My Therapist I’m Fine Tour, also appearing Ellise, Metro Chicago, 3730 N. Clark, Chicago. $35. FYI www.etix.com
March 22nd, 9:00 pm, (SOLD OUT) Mumford & Sons - Tour Before the Tour, The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
March 22nd, 9:00 pm, Jam Productions Presents CHYL, Subterranean, Upstairs, 2011 W. North Avenue, Chicago. FYI https://wl.seetickets.us/event/
March 23rd, 4:00 pm, Rosie and the Rivets, The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University, 1 University Parkway, University Park. FYI (708) 235-2222 or tickets@govst.edu
March 23rd, 7:15 pm, Anthony Fuentes, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. $22-$37. FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com
March 23rd, 7:30 pm, Live Nation presents ROLE MODEL: No Place Like Tour | with Special Guest Debbii Dawson, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI 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
March 22nd & 23rd, Broadway In Chicago & Starvox Entertainment present XAVIER MORTIMER: MASTER OF MAGIC, CIBC Theatre, 18 W. Monroe St., Chicago. Tickets on sale soon. FYI www.BroadwayInChicago.com.
Through March 23rd, SOLD OUT, Joffrey Academy of Dance presents Winning Works, Edlis Neeson Theater, Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E. Chicago Avenue, Chicago. $30. FYI joffrey.org/winningworks.
Through March 31st, Sundays in December, every other Sunday from January through March. Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce, 2024-2025 Wicker Park Farmers Market, Robey Hall, 2018 W. North Avenue, Chicago. FYI WickerParkBucktown.com/FarmersMarket
Through April 12th, La Bohème, Lyric Opera, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago. FYI lyricopera.org/newseason.
Through April 27th, Sustenance & Land: Five Artists Consider Our Relationship with the Earth, participating artists Barbara Ciurej and Lindsay Lochman, Chunbo Zhang, Lydia Cheshewalla, Claire Pentecost, and Tomiko Jones. 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 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:
March 22nd, 8:00 pm ET, Tusk: The Classic Fleetwood Mac Tribute, Flagstar Strand Theatre for the Performing Arts, 12 N Saginaw St, Pontiac, MI FYI www.ticketmaster.com
Now Playing in Wisconsin:
Now Playing Elsewhere:
March 22nd, 7:30 pm ET, Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre On Tour, Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, Annapolis, MD. FYI https://marylandhall.org/events
March 23rd, 8:00 pm ET, Rickey Smiley, Seminole Hard Rock Tampa, 5223 Orient Road, Tampa, Fl. FYI https://casino.hardrock.com/tampa/events/rickey-smiley?cid=property_tamp...
Through March 29th, Verismo Classical Music. House premiere of Jake Heggie and Gene Scheer’s Moby-Dick, The Metropolitan Opera, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, 30 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY. FYI https://www.metopera.org/season/2024-25-season/mobydick/