• Entertainment This Week

    Now Playing in Indiana:  

    March 18th, Doors open at 7:00 pm, Peter Frampton - Never Say Never Tour, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. All reserved seating. 21 and older.  Tickets start at $79.00.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

    March 20th, 7:30 pm ET, Queen of the Night: A Tribute to Whitney Houston, Old National Centre, 502 N. New Jersey, Indianapolis.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

    March 22nd, 4:30 - 7:00 pm, Fish Fry Dinner, Fundraiser for Bishop Noll athletics, Bishop Noll, Door C, 1519 Hoffman Street, Hammond.  Meals start at $13.  FYI (219) 932-9058.

    March 22nd, Doors open at 7:00, Nikki Glaser, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary.  21 and older.  Tickets start at $39.50.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

    March 22nd, 7:30 pm, Carmen & Carmina, Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra and Music Director/Conductor Kirk Muspratt, Auditorium at Living Hope Church, 9000 Taft Street, Merrillville.  $40-$75.  FYI (219) 836-0525 or  www.NISOrchestra.org

    March 22nd, 8:00 pm, Fletcher Rockwell, Council Oak Bar Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary.  21 and older.  FYI https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/

    March 22nd, 9:00 pm, Arra, Hard Rock Cafe Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary.  21 and older.  FYI https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/

    March 23rd, 12:00 - 1:00 pm, Meet the Mascots – The Bearcat from University of Cincinnati, Mascot Hall of Fame, 1851 Front Street, Whiting.  General admission: $10.  FYI https://mascothalloffame.com/event/meet-the-mascots-the-bearcat-from-uni...

    March 23rd, 1:00 - 4:00 pm,  WEDDINGS & WHISKEY WINTER BRIDAL SHOW!   Journeyman Distillery at The American Factory, 258 South Campbell Street, Valparaiso.  $5.  FYI https://www.journeyman.com/events/weddings-and-whiskey-valpo/

    March 23rd, 5:00 - 9:00 pm, Humane Indiana's Heart of Rock & Roll Gala, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary.   21 and older.  $150, VIP $175.  FYI https://www.humaneindiana.org/gala-2024-general-and-vip-registration

    March 23rd, 5:00 - 10:00 pm, South Shore Roller Derby Season Opener, Hammond Civic Center, 5825 Sohl Ave., Hammond.  Adults: $10, Children (Ages 5-13): $5, Tiny tots (Under 5): FREE.   FYI www.SouthShoreRollerDerby.org.

    March 23rd, 8:00 pm, DJ Nasty Boy Noel, Council Oak Bar Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary.  21 and older.  FYI https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/

    March 23rd, 9:00 pm, Nate Venturelli, Hard Rock Cafe Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary.  21 and older.  FYI https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/

    March 24th, 10:45 am - 12:15 pm & 1:00 - 2:30 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation Underwater Egg Hunt, Munster Aquatic Center, 8808 Columbia Ave., Munster.  Easter Bunny will be available for photos.  $10 per child.  FYI (219) 836-6900

    March 24th, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm or 2:00 - 4:00 pm, Free Workshop for the LGBTQIA+ community and all allies! Craftivism 101 - Bringing the Pride, led by Stitched, Woven and Hooked artist, Shannon Downey.  Lubeznik Center for the Arts, 101 W. 2nd Street , Michigan City.  Free but please RSVP to ArtInfo@LubeznikCenter.org & specify session.  

    March 24th, 2:00 - 5:00 pm, Sam Cockrell Band, Whiskey & the Blues Concert Series, Journeyman Distillery at The American Factory, 258 South Campbell Street, Valparaiso.  $10 per person, $60 season pass.  FYI https://www.journeyman.com/events/whiskey-and-the-blues-2023/?mc_cid=2ba0c5b02a&mc_eid=37f3a08cc7

    March 24th, 8:00 pm ET, Angeles Azules: El Amor De Mi Vida Tour, Old National Centre, 502 N New Jersey St, Indianapolis.  Tickets start at $61.00.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

    Ongoing Exhibits/Events

    Through March 22nd, South Shore Arts Exhibits:  Alejandra Mosqueda “Space and Time” at South Shore Arts Substation No. 9, 435 Fayette Street, Hammond; and Julie Miller “Kaleidoscope” at the Towle Theater, 5205 Hohman Ave, Hammond. Free.  FYI 219-836-1839 x 108 or 219-937-8780.

    Now Playing in Illinois       

    March 18th, 7:30 pm, SOMETHING WONDERFUL: HEIDI KETTENRING IN CONCERT,  Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire.  $60.  FYI 847-634-0200 or  https://www.marriotttheatre.com/show/something-wonderful-heidi-kettenring-in-concert

    March 18th, 8:00 pm, Westlife: The Hits Tour - A St Patrick's Day Special, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago.  Tickets start at $90.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

    March 19th, 5:30 pm, JP Saxe - A Grey Area Tour, House of Blues Chicago, 329 N. Dearborn, Chicago.  Tickets start at $27.  FYI https://concerts.livenation.com/jp-saxe-a-grey-area-tour-chicago-illinoi...

    March 19th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Chelsea Wolf: Divide & Dissolve, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  18 & over.  FYI www.axs.com

    March 20th & 21st, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Zarna Garg: Practical People Win, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com.

    March 21st, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Sleater-Kinney: Little Rope Tour, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

    March 21st, 8:00 pm, Don Omar- Back to Reggaeton Tour, Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim Road, Rosemont.  Tickets start at $193.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

    March 22nd, 7:00 pm, Dan & Shay: Heartbreak on the Map Tour, United Center, 1901 W. Madison, Chicago.  Tickets start at $35.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

    March 22nd, 7:30 pm, Kountry Wayne: The King of Hearts Tour, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago.  Tickets start at $35.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.  

    March 22nd, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents JJ Grey & Mofro: Olustee Tour with support from Judith Hill, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago.  18 & over.  FYI www.axs.com

    March 22nd, 8:00 pm, One Night of Queen: performed by Gary Mullen & the Works, Rosemont Theatre, 5400 River Road, Rosemont.  Tickets start at $25.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.  

    March 22nd, 8:30 pm, Jam & Collectiv Present Little Stranger, Park West, 322 West Armitage, Chicago.  18 & over.  FYI www.axs.com

    March 22nd & 23rd, 7:30 pm, Center Stage at Ruth Page, Ruth Page Center for the Arts Theater, 1016 N. Dearborn St., Chicago.  One night $25 , both performances $40.   FYI bit.ly/CenterStage24.

    March 22nd & 23rd, 8:00 pm, World After This One By Benji Hart, LookOut Spring 2024 Season, Steppenwolf's 1700 Theater, 1700 N. Halsted, Chicago.  $27.  FYI (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org/lookout 

    March 23rd, 12:00 - 6:00 pm, Women’s Makers Market & Artist Workshops, Food Experience Corridor, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago.  FYI https://navypier.org/events/womens-makers-market-03-02-2024/

    March 23rd, 1:00 - 5:00 pm, Holi, the Hindu “Festival of Colors,” Navy Pier’s Global Connections series, Aon Grand Ballroom and outdoor Beer Garden, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Blvd., Chicago.  Free.  FYI www.navypier.org.

    March 23rd, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Gilberto Santa Rosa, Riveria Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

    March 23rd, 7:30 pm, ISMO: Watch Your Language, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  Ages: 12 & over.  FYI www.axs.com.

    March 23rd, 7:30 pm, WWE Road to Wrestlemania, Bank of Springfield Center, 1, Convention Center Plaza, Springfield.  Tickets start at $20.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

    March 23rd, 8:00 pm, Angeles Azules: El Amor De Mi Vida Tour, Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim Road, Rosemont.  Tickets start at $39.00.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

    March 23rd, 5:00 & 8:00 (SOLD OUT), March 24th, 7:00 pm, March 25th, 7:30 pm, (JUST ADDED), Ali Wong Live, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago.  Tickets start at $49.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.  

    March 24th, 6:30 pm, Queen of the Night: A Tribute to Whitney Houston, House of Blues, 329 N. Dearborn, Chicago.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com. 

    March 24th, 7:00 pm, WWE Road to Wrestlemania, BMO Center, 398-300 Elm St, Rockford.  Tickets start at $25.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

    Ongoing Exhibits/Events

    Through March 23rd, Instituto Cervantes of Chicago is thrilled to announce the return of flamenco masters for the 22nd Chicago Flamenco Festival @ 3 locations: Instituto Cervantes of Chicago, 31 W. Ohio St., City Winery, 1200 W. Randolph St. and Space Evanston, 1245 Chicago Ave.  $15-$40.  FYI https://www.eventbrite.com/o/instituto-cervantes-18040943745?utm_campaign=website&utm_medium=email&utm_source=sendgrid.com

    March 21st through 24th, 8:00 pm, Mitski with Julia JacklinAuditorium Theatre, 50 East Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com. 

    March 21st through 24th, Renowned British magician Andi Gladwin, Shuffled, The Rhapsody Theater Chicago, 1328 W. Morse Avenue, Chicago.  Audience members encouraged to bring their own decks of cards for his sleight-of-hand mastery.  Only 44 guests per performance.  Tickets start at $45.  FYI https://rhapsodytheater.com/ 

    March 22nd through 24th, Crystal: the first on-ice experience from Cirque du Soleil, NOW Arena, 5333 Prairie Stone Pkwy, Hoffman Estates.  FYI https://www.cirquedusoleil.com/usa/hoffman-estates/crystal/club-cirque?&utm_source=sfmc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20231229_TSD_B2C_CRYSTAL_NORTH_AMERICA_HOFFMANESTATES_IL-US_ACTIVE_PRESALE&utm_id=1498306&RMID=1498306

    March 22nd through 24th, Romantasy Literature Festival, Otherworld Theatre, 3914 N. Clark St., Chicago.  Fans will have the opportunity to hear panel discussions, attend readings, watch live podcast tapings, and meet some of their favorite authors.  $30 for day passes, $120 for the whole weekend Including a copy of each participating author’s book.  FYI  www.otherworldtheatre.org

    Through March 24th, Hellenic Heads by George Petrides, National Hellenic Museum, 333 S. Halsted Street, Chicago.  $10.  FYI (312) 655-1234 or nationalhellenicmuseum.org

    Through March 27th, Wednesdays, 7:00 pm, Peter Samelson’s Magic, Love, Mystery, Artist in Residence Series, Chicago Magic Lounge, 5050 N. Clark Street, Chicago.  $40.  FYI (312) 366-4500 or chicagomagiclounge.com.

    Through April 7th, Aida, Lyric Opera, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago.  FYI lyricopera.org/newseason.

    Through April 14thSif Itona Westerberg: Twin Flame, Double Ruin, contemporary art series, A Tale of Today, Driehaus Museum, 40 E. Erie, Chicago.  Admission: $20; Seniors (65 & up) $15; Students $10.  FYI driehausmuseum.org

    Through April 17th, Wednesdays.  In partnership with Action Lines Productions and The Joffrey Ballet, the Adler Planetarium announces Cosmic RhythmsAdler Planetarium, 1300 S Lake Shore Dr., Chicago.  $15 plus museum entry ticket.  FYI https://www.adlerplanetarium.org/event/cosmic-rhythms/

    Through April 28thA Love Supreme, a solo exhibition by Norman TeagueElmhurst Art Museum, 150 South Cottage Hill Avenue, Elmhurst.  $18 adults (ages 18+), $15 seniors, $10 students, $5 children.  FYI (630) 834-0202 or elmhurstartmuseum.org.

    Through May 25th, 2024 Black Excellence Revue, UP Comedy Club, The Second City, 230 W. North Avenue, Chicago.  FYI https://www.secondcity.com/shows/chicago/the-black-excellence-revue-2024...

    Through Spring 2024, Outdoor art exhibit, The Dance of Psyche, a kaleidoscope of butterflies, 26 vibrant three-dimensional sculptures.  Lining Halsted Street from Monroe to Van Buren Streets.  Greektown Chicago.  Free.  FYI greektownchicago.org.

    Through June 2ndAimée Beaubien: Through the Hothouse, Hyde Park Art Center, 5020 South Cornell Avenue, Chicago.  Free.  FYI hydeparkart.org.

    March 15th through June 15th, Moscoso Cosmos: The Visual Universe of Victor Moscoso, Instituto Cervantes of Chicago, 31 W. Ohio St., Chicago.  FYI https://chicago.cervantes.es/en/default.shtm

    March 23rd through June 16thAlice Shaddle: Fuller Circles, Hyde Park Art Center, 5020 South Cornell Avenue, Chicago.  Free.  FYI hydeparkart.org.

    Through June 30th, 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.

    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 21st, 7:00 pm ET, Queen of the Night: A Tribute to Whitney Houston, GLC Live at 20 Monroe, 11 Ottawa Avenue NW, Grand Rapids, MI.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

    March 22nd, 7:00 pm ET, Queen of the Night: A Tribute to Whitney Houston, The Fillmore Detroit, 2115 Woodward Ave., Detroit, MI.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

    Now Playing in Wisconsin:

    March 21st, 7:30 pm, Sam Hunt: Outskirts Tour 2024, Resch Center, 820 Armed Forces Dr, Green Bay, WI  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

    March 22nd, 6:45 pm, WWE Smackdown, Firserv Forum, 1111 Vel R. Phillips Ave., Milwaukee, WI.  Tickets start at $25.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

    March 22nd, 9:00 pm, Angeles Azules: El Amor De Mi Vida Tour, The Rave-Eagles Club, 2401 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI.  Tickets start at $86.00.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

    March 23rd, 8:00 pm, We Them One's Comedy Tour, Fiserv Forum, 1111 Vel R. Phillips Ave, Milwaukee, WI.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.  

    Now Playing Elsewhere: