• Entertainment This Week

    Now Playing in Indiana:       

    July 9th, 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_ci...

    **** July 7th through 28th, MON, 5:00 - 6:15 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation, Sock Creature Making, Munster Town Hall,  Room B, 1005 Ridge Road, Munster.  Fee: $30, Resident $28.  Ages 8 - 12.  FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org

    July 9th, 6:45 pm, Chamber Night, Gary SouthShore RailCats, Steelyard, 1 Stadium Plaza, Gary. $35. FYI (219) 769-8180 or www.crossroadschamber.org

    July 9th, 8:00 pm ET, Teddy Swims - I've Tried Everything But Therapy Tour, Everwise Amphitheatre at White River State Park, 801 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN.  FYI www.livenation.com

    July 10th, 10:30 am, Registration & Buffet Lunch, 11:55 am, Shotgun Start, 5:00 pm, Dinner. Boys & Girls Club Golf Outing, Play "Fore" the Kids.  White Hawk Country Club, 1001 White Hawk Drive, Crown Point. FYI Contact Wendy Mang at wmang@bgcgreaternwi.org or (219) 764.CLUB x 408

    **** July 10th, 5:00 - 6:30 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation, Munchkin Masterpieces, Theme: Sunny Smiles, Munster Town Hall, 1005 Ridge Road, Munster.  Fee: $30, includes all supplies.  Ages 6 - 12.  FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org

    **** July 10th, 6:35 pm (gates open at 5:30 pm), Whiting Library Night Fundraiser at Oil City Stadium, Hit a Home Run for Literacy, Northwest Indiana Oilmen vs Elkhart County Miracle, Oil City Stadium, 1700 119th Street, Whiting. $10 (Portion of proceeds to benefit Whiting Public Library).  Tickets for this event can only be purchased online. FYI https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/oilmen/L2VtYmVkL2V2ZW50Lz...

    July 10th, 7:30 - 10:30 pm, Darci Lynne, The Art Theater, 230 Main Street, Hobart.  $25.  FYI https://brickartlive.com/events/list/

    **** July 11th, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm, Touch a Truck, Community Park Softball Parking Lot, 8601 Calumet Avenue, Munster.  Hands-on family activity.  Climb aboard, explore and interact with wide variety of trucks and heavy-duty equipment.  Free.  FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org

    July 11th, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm, Tropical Sunset, Coffee and Canvas, Lions Club Social Center, 8751 Lions Club Drive, Munster. Includes all supplies including an 11" x 14" canvas.  Instructor: Lauren Thiel.  18 & older.  Fee: $30. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org

    July 11th, 5:00 - 8:00 pm, Opening Reception, "Women to the Front: Artworks from the Sara M. and Michelle Vance Waddell Collection" Lubeznik Center for the Arts, 101 W. 2nd Street at the lakefront, Michigan City. Complimentary light refreshments and a cash bar. Free and open to the public. FYI (219) 874-4900 or LubeznikCenter.org

    July 11th, 6:00 - 8:00 pm, Barry Isroff, 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...

    July 11th, 6:45 pm, MITTS for Meals on Wheels, presented by Rieth-Riley, SouthShore RailCats, Steelyard, 1 Stadium Plaza Gary. $10 with promo code MEALSONWHEELS, $5 of every ticket purchased with the promo code goes to Meals on Wheels of Northwest Indiana!  

    July 11th, Doors open at 7:00 pm, Sam Volcano: Everything's Fine Tour, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino Rockford, 7801 E State St, Rockford, IL  21 & over.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

    July 11th, Doors open at 7:00, Jeff Ross: Take A Banana For The Ride, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary.  21 and older.  This show is fully seated.  Tickets start at $49.  FYI  https://www.ticketmaster.com

    July 11th, 7:00 - 11:00 pm, Tantric!  The Art Theater, 230 Main Street, Hobart.  $19.99-$29.99.  FYI https://brickartlive.com/events/list/

    July 11th, 7: 30 pm, (Doors open at 6:00 pm), Adrian A. Santos, North Township Trustee presents Libido Funk Circus: The Dance Party Experience, 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

    July 11th, 8:00 pm, DJ Nasty Boy Noel, 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/

    July 11th, 9:00 pm, Jimmy Sarr, 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/

    July 12th, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm, Gelli Printing Workshop taught by Goshen-based printmaker Ida Short, Art Barn School of Art, 695 N 400 E, Valparaiso. Register at artbarnschool.org/registration 

    July 12th, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, Downtown Gary Marketplace, S. E. Corner of 5th & Broadway, Gary.  FYI redevelopment@gary.gov

    July 12th, 2:00 pm, Artists Talk: 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

    July 12th, 7:00 pm, Sam Volcano: Everything's Fine Tour, The Venue at Horseshoe Casino, 777 Casino Center Drive, Hammond.  21 & over.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

    July 12th, 7:00 - 9:00 pm, DANCE ON! Lake Street, Blues with DJ Quinn, Tiny's Coffee Bar, 555 S. Lake Street, Miller Beach (Gary).  (Outdoors) $5 at the door.  FYI millerbeacharts.org

    July 12th, 7:30 pm, A Tribute to Elvis Presley starring Tyler Christopher, 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.  Add dining option, $40. (219) 836-1930 ext 2

    July 12th, 7:30 - 10:30 pm, Puppy Pals Live, The Art Theater, 230 Main Street, Hobart.  $20 and up.  FYI https://brickartlive.com/events/list/

    July 12th, 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/

    July 12th, 9:00 pm, Chronic Flannel, 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/

    July 13th, 1:00 pm, Artist Talk, Art Exhibition: Verdant. Works By Karen Azarnia, Marshall J. Gardner Center for the Arts, Miller Beach Arts & Creative District, 540 S. Lake Street, Gary.  Free.  FYI www.mbcdarts.org

    July 13th, Doors open at 6:00 pm, Kevin Hart, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. All reserved seating. 21 and older.  Tickets start at $152.50.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

    July 13th, 7:00 - 11:00 pm, Buckcherry, The Art Theater, 230 Main Street, Hobart.  FYI https://brickartlive.com/events/list/

    Ongoing Exhibits/Events  

    **** Through July 11th, Lubeznik Center for the Arts (LCA) and the Lindsey O’Brien Kesling (LOK) Wishing Tree Foundation present the annual Safe Home Art Project poster exhibit.  Lubeznik Center for the Arts, 101 W. 2nd Street at the lakefront, Michigan City. FYI (219) 874-4900 or LubeznikCenter.org  

    Through July 18th,  Art Exhibition: Verdant. Works By Karen Azarnia, Marshall J. Gardner Center for the Arts, Miller Beach Arts & Creative District, 540 S. Lake Street, Gary.  Free.  FYI www.mbcdarts.org

    Through July 19th, Beautiful Bizarre: Recent Works by Summer Boezeman, South Shore Arts, Substation No. 9, 435 Fayette Street, Hammond.  Free.  FYI FYI (219) 836-1839 or www.southshoreartsonline.org

    July 10th through 31st, Thurs, 5:30 - 6:30 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation Keen-Agers, Line Dancing w/ Dancin' Deeva, Lions Club Social Center, 8751 Lions Club Drive, Munster.  Fee: $75, R $72, KA $70.  Age 18 & older. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org

    July 10th 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 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 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             

    July 9th, 6:30 pm, Debussy La Mer, Grant Park Orchestra, Nicole Paiement, conductor. Grant Park Music Festival, Millennium Park’s Jay Pritzker Pavilion, 201 E Randolph St, Chicago.  Free.  FYI www.gpmf.org

    July 9th, 7:30 - 9:30 pm, Marrakesh Express, Fox Pointe, 18138 Henry Street, Lansing.  Free.  Bring your lawn chairs.  FYI https://foxpointe.org/events-calendar/

    July 9th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Petey USA, Metro Chicago, 3730 N. Clark Street, Chicago.  FYI www.etix.com 

    July 9th, 8:00 pm, Bunbury - Huracán Ambulante Tour, Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, 1300 S Linn White Dr, Chicago. Tickets start at $98.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

    July 10th, 6:00 pm, Rosie and the Riveters, Groovin' at GovState, Summer Concert Series, Governors State, One University Parkway, University Park, IL.  Free admission.  Free parking West Lot 1 or East Lot 1.  Bring your lawn chairs.  FYI 708.235.2222 or tickets@govst.edu 

    July 10th, 6:00 pm, American Writers Museum (AWM)  series, American Prophets: Writers, Religion, and Culture present “Divine Love” a lively discussion about the intersection of religion and romance with acclaimed romance authors Sajni Patel, Scarlett St. Clair and Helene Wecker. American Writers Museum, 180 N. Michigan Avenue, 2nd Floor, Chicago.  $12.51.  Event will also be livestreamed.  FYI eventbrite.com/e/divine-love-in-person-an-american-prophets-program-tickets-1367399160699

    July 10th, 7:00 - 10:00 pm, Listen to the Music, 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.

    July 10th, 7:15, July 11th & 12th, 7:15 & 9:30 pm, Martin Amini, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago.  $35.  FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com

    July 10th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Flightless Bird with David Farrier & Rob Holysz, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago.  18 & older.  FYI www.axs.com 

    July 10th & 11th, 7:00 pm, Jam Presents ramy youssef: love beam 7000, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com  

    **** July 11th, 11:00 am - 9:00 pm, Fresh Fest, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago.  Fresh Fest, Navy Pier’s free annual showcase celebrating young performers!  FYI https://navypier.org/events/fresh-fest-2025/

    July 11th, 6:30 pm, July 12th, 7:30 pm, Brahms Symphony No. 2, Grant Park Orchestra & Chorus, Anthony Parnther, conductor. Grant Park Music Festival, Millennium Park’s Jay Pritzker Pavilion, 201 E Randolph St, Chicago.  Free.  FYI www.gpmf.org

    July 11th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Decisions Decisions present No Holds Barred, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago.  18 & over.  FYI www.axs.com 

    July 11th, 8:00 pm, Live with Jake Shane, The Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. Tickets start at $39..  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

    July 11th & 12th, 8:00 pm, Sex, Race and Jesus, by R. C. Riley, Steppenwolf's LookOut Series, 1700 Theater, 1700 N. Halsted St., Chicago.  $23.  FYI (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org/lookout

    July 12th, 7:00 am 10K, 8:15 am 5K, B1G Network 10K, Bringing Big Ten Fans Together since 2012.  Soldier Field, 1410 Special Olympics Drive, Chicago. 10K | 5K | Walk.  5K $55. 10K $75.  FYI https://register.hakuapp.com/?event=015bd31610bb3a29b37f

    July 12th,10:00 - 10:45 am, Chicago Public Library Workshop Series, Mysterious City: A Family Scavenger Hunt, Lookingglass Theatre, 163 E. Pearson St. at Michigan Ave., Chicago.  Open to all ages.  Free.  FYI www.lookingglasstheatre.org.  

    July 12th, 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

    July 12th, 12:00 - 8:00 pm, Kalapriya Center for Indian Performing Arts presents The 3rd Annual Summer Mela, Chicago Women’s Park and Gardens, 1801 S. Indiana Ave, Chicago. Open to all ages. Suggested donation $15. FYI https://kalapriya.org.

    July 12th, 1:00 - 10:00 pm, Bands, Bikes & Brews, Fox Pointe, 18138 Henry Street, Lansing.  Free.  Bring your lawn chairs.  FYI https://foxpointe.org/events-calendar/

    July 12th, 2:00 pm, All Day I Dream, Outset Chicago, 1675 N. Elston, Chicago. Tickets start at $49. FYI www.ticketmaster.com

    July 12th, 5:00 pm, Jam Presents idobi Radio Summer School / Summer School Tour with Charlotte Sands, Taylor Acorn, Rain City Drive, Arrows in Action, If Not For Me, Beauty School Dropout, Huddy.  Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com 

    July 12th, 7:30 pm, Chicago Fire home match vs San Diego FC followed by Summer Concert Series, presented by Café Bustelo, featuring DannyLux. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

    July 12th, 8:00 pm, Audiotree Presents Cosmo Sheldrake - Moved from Lincoln Hall, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

    July 12th, 8:00 pm, MJ Live: Michael Jackson Tribute Concert, Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd, Aurora.  $37-$57.  FYI (630) 896-6666 or www.paramountaurora.com.

    July 12th, 8:00 pm, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Coronado Theater, 314 Main Street, Rockford.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

    July 13th, 2:00 pm, Jam Presents Hidden Brain: The "Perceptions" Tour with Shankar Vedantam, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago.  $42-$808.  FYI www.axs.com 

    **** July 13th, 3:00 - 6:00 pm, The Committee of French Speaking Societies invites everyone to celebrate Bastille Day, Lake Stage, Polk Brothers Park, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago.  This free, family-friendly event honors French culture and community with an evening of live music, engaging entertainment, and shared connection. Pack a picnic, bring your loved ones, and enjoy a memorable evening by the lake. FYI https://navypier.org/events/bastille-day-2025/

    July 13th, 3:00 - 7:00 pm, Rogers Park Business Alliance announces the Taco Crawl, North Clark Street between Devon and Rogers Avenues, Chicago. Participating restaurants, an event menu and ticket prices will be announced later.  FYI www.rpba.org

    July 13th, 7:00 - 11:00 pm, Rell Vert and Friends, The Forge, 22 W. Cass Street, Joliet. $26.50-$85.25. FYI www.ticketweb.com

    July 13th, 7:15 pm, An Evening with Masood Boomgaard & Self-Help Singh, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago.  $22-$45.  FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com

    July 13th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Todd Rundgren: Still Me (Still We), Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.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  

    July 7th through 11th, Chicago Tap Theatre Summer Tap Intensive 2025, Visceral Dance Center, 3121 N. Rockwell, Chicago.  Register at https://chicagotaptheatre.com/take-a-class/#/productions-view

    Through July 24th, 4:00 pm, Navy Pier Open Air, East End Plaza, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago.  A musical experience like nothing else in Chicago.  18 & over.  Tickets start at $55.  FYI https://navypieropenair.frontgatetickets.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 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 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 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 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:

     

    Now Playing in Wisconsin: 

    July 10th through 13th, Harley-Davidson Homecoming, Veterans Park, 1010 N Lincoln Memorial Dr, Milwaukee, WI.  FYI https://hdhomecoming.frontgatetickets.com/

    Now Playing Elsewhere: 

    July 10th, 8:00 pm PDT, Classical Pride with LA Philharmonic, Conductor Oliver Zeffman, presents World Premiere, GOOD MORNING, BEAUTY, featuring Jamie Barton, Anthony Roth Costanzo, Pumeza Matshikiza.   Hollywood Bowl, 2301 Highland Avenue, Los Angeles, CA. Tickets start at $1. FYI https://www.hollywoodbowl.com/events/performances/3589/2025-07-10/classical-pride

    July 10th through 13th, Trinity Irish Dance Company (TIDC) debut at Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival, 358 George Carter Rd, Becket, MA.  FYI (413) 243-9919 or www.jacobspillow.org/events/trinity-irish-dance-company/

    July 13th, 8:00 pm ET, Gladys Knight, Seminole Hard Rock Tampa, 5223 North Orient Road, Tampa, FL.  Tickets start at $105. FYI https://casino.hardrock.com/tampa/events/gladys-knight?cid=cc029_redline_casino_gladys-knight-0713_email_may-entertainment_book-online_5022025_marketing_-_-

    Through July 20th, Verismo Classical Music. Bass-baritone Ryan McKinny in The Flying Dutchman.  Des Moines Metro Opera, 513 North D St Indianola, IA.  FYI https://desmoinesmetroopera.org/2025season/

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