Entertainment This Week
Now Playing in Indiana:
September 25th, 7:00 pm, 621st Acoustic Jam, Paul Henry's Art Gallery, 416 Sibley, Hammond. Jam Night format, no amps, no mics, just you, your music and the audience. $10, Performers $5. FYI https://www.paulhenrysartgallery.com/
September 26th, Doors open at 7:00 pm, Comedian Ron White, 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 26th, 7:00 pm, All in Jest Trivia Night, Marshall J. Gardner Center for the Arts, 540 S. Lake Street, Gary. $10 at the Door. Cash bar. FYI millerbeacharts.org
September 26th, 9:00 pm, DJ Bobby C, 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/
September 26th, 9:00 pm, Old Shoe, 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 26th, 9:00 pm ET, Acting Ensemble presents Fangtastic Drag Review, Acting Ensemble on the Avenue, 602 E. Mishawaka Avenue, Mishawaka, IN.
**** September 27th, all day, National Park Fee Free Day, Indiana Dunes National Park & more. FYI https://give.nationalparks.org/site/DocServer/01_25_NPF_Fee_Free_Days.pdf?docID=581
September 27th, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, Downtown Gary Marketplace, S. E. Corner of 5th & Broadway, Gary. FYI redevelopment@gary.gov
September 27th, Doors open at 7:00 pm, Steve Miller Band, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. All reserved seating. 21 and older. Tickets start at $79.50. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
September 27th, 7:30 pm, The All-Star Grammy Tribute to Steely Dan Tribute: Deacon Blues, The Art Theater, 230 Main Street, Hobart. $29.99-$200. FYI https://brickartlive.com/events/list/
September 27th, 9:00 pm, DJ Ric Hard, 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/
September 27th, 9:00 pm, Stache, 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 28th, 3:00 pm, Purdue University Choir - benefitting the Cancer Resource Center, Theatre at the Center, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. $45. FYI (219) 836-3255 ext. 1 or www.theatreatthecenter.org
Ongoing Exhibits/Events
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
Through October 10th, Out of Trend - Drawings and Paintings by Irena Siwek, Miller Beach Arts & Creative District CDC, Marshall J. Gardner Center for the Arts, 540 S. Lake Street, Gary. Free. FYI millerbeacharts.org
Through October 18th, All Creatures Great & Small: A Tapestry of Life in Oils by Denise Petersen, South Shore Arts, Atrium Gallery, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. Free. FYI (219) 836-1839 or www.southshoreartsonline.org
Through November 1st, Impresiones: Prints by Ramiro Rodriguez, Chesterton Art Center, 115 S. 4th Street, Chesterton. Free. FYI (219) 926-4711 or www.ChestertonArt.org.
Through November 5th, 10:00 - 11:00 am (7 sessions), From Fabric to Finished Quilt and Everything in Between, Marshall J. Gardner Center for the Arts, 540 S. Lake Street, Gary. $80. Register at https://millerbeacharts.networkforgood.com/events/89896-from-fabric-to-finished-quilt-and-everything-in-between?hid=NTEwNjI0OTI=&utm_campaign=dms_email_blast_4110109
Through November 5th, Chesterton Art Center exhibition: Chasing the Light: Chesterton Art Center Glass Artists. Ellen Firme Art Gallery, 92 W US Hwy 12, Beverly Shores, IN FYI (219) 926-4711 or www.ChestertonArt.org
Through November 9th, 82nd Annual Salon Show, South Shore Arts, Main Gallery, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. Free. FYI (219) 836-1839 or www.southshoreartsonline.org
Now Playing in Illinois
September 25th, 7:00 pm, Keith Urban: High and Alive World Tour, United Center, 1901 W. Madison, Chicago. Tickets start at $30. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
September 25th, 7:30 pm, WTTW presents An Evening with Ken Burns: The American Revolution, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
September 25th, 26th & 27th, 7:30 pm, Louis CK | Ridiculous, The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
September 26th, (Doors open at 6:30 pm), 2025 Navy Pier Open Air - Carl Cox, Navy Pier East End Plaza, 600 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago. 18 & over. Tickets start at $50.26. FYI https://navypieropenair.frontgatetickets.com/event/vknqq34bayko3d2e
September 26th & 27th, 7:00 & 9:00 pm, Chicago Gay Men’s Chorus (CGMC) launches its 42nd season with A Swiftie Cabaret, Hoover-Leppen Theatre at the Center on Halsted, 3656 N Halsted St, Chicago. $30 - $75 plus additional fees). FYI cgmc.org/cabaret.
September 26th & 27th, 7:15 & 9:30 pm, Vinny Guadagnino, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. $30-$60. FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com
September 26th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Mo Lowda & the Humble - Tailing the Ghost Tour | with special guests French Cassettes, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
September 26th, 7:30 pm, Jam & Outback Present Normal Gossip, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
September 26th, 7;30 pm, Jam Presents Wolf Alice North American Tour 2025, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
September 27th, 10:00 am, Rosetoberfest 5K Run/Walk, hosted by the Village of Rosemont and Salute, Inc., will begin and end at Parkway Bank Park, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont. Advance registration is required, starts at $32. FYI ParkwayBankPark.com.
September 27th & 28th, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm both days, Randolph Street Market Festival, 1341 W. Randolph, Chicago. Indoor & Outdoor. G.A. $12, Children under 12 free. FYI https://randolphstreetmarket.com/schedule/
September 27th, 12:00 - 6:00 pm, Rosetoberfest, Great Lawn, Parkway Bank Park, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont. Oktoberfest-inspired festivities including ive music by Paloma, traditional German dance performances by the Society of Danube Swabians Youth Group and the Chicago Donauschwaben Adult Dance Groups, and a variety of fun activities such as stein holding and arm-wrestling competitions. Free admission. FYI ParkwayBankPark.com.
September 27th & 28th, 19th Annual Hyde Park Jazz Festival, various times & locations across Hyde Park. FYI https://www.hydeparkjazzfestival.org/
September 27th, 5:00 pm, Cantaré Prelude Benefit. 7:30 pm, Chicago a cappella sings Cantaré, a celebration of Mexican music featuring works commissioned from Mexican composers through CAC's ¡Cantaré! Chicago program. National Museum of Mexican Art, 1852 W. 19th Street, Chicago. $40-$50. FYI chicagoacappella.org.
September 27th, 6:00 pm, 2025 National Hellenic Museum Gala with an exclusive performance from renowned Greek artist Giorgos Tsalikis, Hilton Chicago, 720 S. Michigan, Chicago. $375. FYI NationalHellenicMuseum.org/Gala2025.
September 27th, 7:00 pm, Papa Roach & Rise Against: Rise of the Roach Tour, Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, 19100 Ridgeland, Tinley Park. Tickets start at $36. FYI www.livenation.com.
September 27th, 7:00 pm, The Princess Bride: An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. Tickets start at $53. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
September 27th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents JP Saxe - Make Yourself at Home Tour, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
September 27th, 7:30 pm, South Chicago Dance Theatre, The Center for Performing Arts, Governors State University, 1 University Drive, University Park. FYI https://www.govst.edu/cpa-events/
September 27th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Bruce Dickinson: The Mandrake Project, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
September 27th, 8:00 pm, Morrissey, Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom, 1105 W. Lawrence, Chicago. $91. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
September 27th, 8:00 pm, Paula Poundstone, George Van Dusen Theatre at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
September 27th, 8:00 pm, SPKRBX & Jam Present Midwxst: The Archangel Tour, Avondale Music Hall, 3336 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. $26.94. FYI https://wl.eventim.us/
September 27th, 8:30 pm, Kota the Friend: No Rap on Sunday US Tour, The Patio Theatre, 6008 West Irving Park Rd., Chicago. $38.53 - $119.38. FYI www.ticketweb.com
September 28th, 3:00 pm, Chicago a cappella sings Cantaré, a celebration of Mexican music featuring works commissioned from Mexican composers through CAC's ¡Cantaré! Chicago program. Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Avenue, Evanston. $40-$50. FYI chicagoacappella.org.
September 28th, 3:00 pm, Steve Solomon’s “My Mother’s Italian, My Father’s Jewish & I’m In Therapy” Belushi Performance Hall, McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Boulevard, Glen Ellyn. $35-$45. FYI https://atthemac.org/events/steve-solomons-my-mothers-italian-my-fathers-jewish-im-in-therapy/
September 28th, 3:00 pm, Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra presents An Opera Afternoon with Jim Cornelison, Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, 149 W. Brush Hill Road, Elmhurst. Pre-Concert Talk at 1:45 PM, $12-$45. FYI https://elmhurstsymphony.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents
September 28th, 6:30 - 10:00 pm, Country Cruisin’ with Colt Ford, Spirit of Chicago, City Cruises Live, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago. From $77. FYI https://www.cityexperiences.com/city-cruises/live/chicago/country-cruisi...
September 28th, 7:00 pm, Jam Productions Presents Marc E. Bassy, Avondale Music Hall, 3336 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. $26.84, Meet & Greet $137.92. FYI https://wl.seetickets.us/event/marc-e-bassy/655809?afflky=AvondaleMusicHall&utm_source=hive&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=hive_email_id_450654_chi-june-25-send-activenew&h_sid=bbd787206c-597fefb3f41bd259e8be9809&h_slt=eyJoaXZlX3VzZXJfaWQiOjQ1NTUwNTk2LCJoYXNoIjoiNDc2NmExODQ3NTQ4ZDUyIn0%3D
September 28th, 7:15 pm, Beach Too Sandy, Water Too Wet Podcast, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. $30-$47.50. FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com
September 28th, 7:30 pm, Orion Ensemble Concert 1, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Trio in E-flat Major for Clarinet, Viola and Piano (“Kegelstatt”), K498; selected movements of works composed for Orion by Sebastian Huydts; and Johannes Brahms’ Quartet in G minor for Strings and Piano, Op. 25. Guest violist, Stephen Boe. Music Institute of Chicago’s Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Avenue, Evanston. $30, Seniors (65+) $25, Students (13+) $15; children (12 & under) free. FYI (630) 628-9591 or orionensemble.org.
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 September 28th, Schedule TBA, Full Circle Festival, Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble Auditorium, 1650 W Foster Ave., Chicago. Tickets TBA. FYI DanzTheatre.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_medium=email&utm_source=marketingcloud&utm_campaign=BIC_2025_8+5_August+Itinerary&utm_content=https%3a%2f%2fwww.chicago.gov%2fcity%2fen%2fdepts%2fdca%2fsupp_info%2fmarkets.html
Through September 30th, Arts of Life presents Community on the Make | Arts of Life 2000 – 2025, Design Museum of Chicago, 72 East Randolph Street, Chicago. FYI artsoflife.org.
Through September 30th, 6:00 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 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 Stars & Garters
Thursdays, 7:00 pm, Stars & Garters after Dark, Produced by Stars & Garters, The Rouge Room, Stars & Garters Theatre, 3914 N. Clark St., Chicago. 21 & over. $30. FYI (773) 242-9929 or StarsAndGarters.club
First Saturdays, 7:00 pm, Starship Edsel, Produced by Otherworld Theatre Company, The Rouge Room, Stars & Garters Theatre, 3914 N. Clark St., Chicago. 21 & over. $20. FYI (773) 242-9929 or StarsAndGarters.club
Saturdays in September, 7:00 pm, Magic VS Science, Produced by Thom Britton, The Rouge Room, Stars & Garters Theatre, 3914 N. Clark St., Chicago. 21 & over. $33.99. FYI (773) 242-9929 or StarsAndGarters.club
Saturdays, 8:30 pm, Improvised Romantasy, Produced by Otherworld Theatre Company, The Rouge Room, Stars & Garters Theatre, 3914 N. Clark St., Chicago. 21 & over. $15. FYI (773) 242-9929 or StarsAndGarters.club
Saturdays, 10:00 pm, MONDO BURLESCO, Produced by BimBamBoom, The Mainstage, Stars & Garters Theatre, 3914 N. Clark St., Chicago. 21 & over. $30. FYI (773) 242-9929 or StarsAndGarters.clu
Second Saturdays, 10:00 pm, Chicago Nerdlesque, Produced by BimBamBoom, The Mainstage, Stars & Garters Theatre, 3914 N. Clark St., Chicago. 21 & over. $30. FYI (773) 242-9929 or StarsAndGarters.club
Third Fridays & Saturdays, 11:45 pm, Laugh-Along Live, Produced by Coco Runs Everything Productions, The Mainstage, Stars & Garters Theatre, 3914 N. Clark St., Chicago. 21 & over. $16. FYI (773) 242-9929 or StarsAndGarters.club
Sundays, 6:00 pm, Chicago Workshop Mic, Produced by Devon MacNerland, The Rouge Room, Stars & Garters Theatre, 3914 N. Clark St., Chicago. 21 & over. Free. FYI (773) 242-9929 or StarsAndGarters.club
Coming soon to Stars & Garters
Fridays & Saturdays, 8:00 pm, Coffin Cabaret! Produced by BimBamBoom, The Mainstage, Stars & Garters Theatre, 3914 N. Clark St., Chicago. 21 & over. $25. FYI (773) 242-9929 or StarsAndGarters.club
First Fridays, 9:00 pm, Chicago Comedy Hour!, Produced by Devon MacNerland, The Rouge Room, Stars & Garters Theatre, 3914 N. Clark St., Chicago. 21 & over. $10. FYI (773) 242-9929 or StarsAndGarters.club
Fourth Fridays, 9:00 pm, The Bullshitter's Society, Produced by Stars & Garters, The Rouge Room, Stars & Garters Theatre, 3914 N. Clark St., Chicago. 21 & over. $35. FYI (773) 242-9929 or StarsAndGarters.club
Opens November 4th, Second Fridays, 9:00 pm, MY Cabaret, Produced by Muffy Fishbasket and Mrs. Yuka Layme, The Rouge Room, Stars & Garters Theatre, 3914 N. Clark St., Chicago. 21 & over. TBD. FYI (773) 242-9929 or StarsAndGarters.club
Fridays, 10:00 pm, Peep Show, Produced by BimBamBoom, The Mainstage, Stars & Garters Theatre, 3914 N. Clark St., Chicago. 21 & over. $30. FYI (773) 242-9929 or StarsAndGarters.club
Saturdays in October, 7:00 pm, The Seance LIVE (and dead), Produced by Thom Britton, The Rouge Room, Stars & Garters Theatre, 3914 N. Clark St., Chicago. 21 & over. $44.99. FYI (773) 242-9929 or StarsAndGarters.club
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:
Now Playing Elsewhere:
Through September 28th, Dead Man Walking, San Francisco Opera, Conductor: Patrick Summers, War Memorial Opera House, 301 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA. Tickets from $29. FYI https://www.sfopera.com/operas/dead-man-walking
Through October 11th, THE AMAZING ADVENTURES OF KAVALIER & CLAY, with Miles Mykkanen, Metropolitan Opera, Conductor: Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Season Opener, Metropolitan Opera, Lincoln Center, New York, NY. FYI https://www.metopera.org/season/2025-26-season/the-amazing-adventures-of-kavalier--clay/
Now Playing Internationally:
September 28th, 2:30 pm PT, Kluxen – Atwood, Heggie, & Sibelius including Joshua Hopkins singing SONGS FOR MURDERED SISTERS, Victoria Symphony, Conductor Christian Kluxen, University Farquhar Auditorium, Ring Road, Victoria, BC, Canada. FYI https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/kluxen-atwood-heggie-sibelius/