Entertainment This Week
Now Playing in Indiana:
**** April 12th, 9:00 am, Munster Parks & Recreation, Community Egg Hunts, Community Park Softball Fields, Munster. Age Groups: Walking-2; 3-4; 5-6; 7-8. Early Bird $3. On-Site $5. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org
**** April 12th, 10:00 - 2:00 pm, Arts for All, Celebrate Lakeshore Public Media's 10th Season of Eye on the Arts at Art for ALL with a lively, family-friendly art fair. South Shore Arts, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. Free. FYI (219) 836-1839 or www.southshoreartsonline.org
**** April 12th, 11:00 am, Easter Egg Hunt, St. Paul's Lutheran Church & School, Gym Entrance, 8601 Harrison, Munster. Children ages 1 through 2nd grade. FYI www.STPLmunster.com
April 12th, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, Annual Baby Shower, "Here Come the Cuties!" Humane Indiana Shelter & Adoption Center, 421 45th Avenue, Munster. Bring a Wishlist Donation! $15/adult, $5/children under 12 (Limited to 60 guests). FYI https://humaneindiana.givevirtuous.org/Event/humane-indiana-baby-shower-...
April 12th, 11:30 am, Curator Gallery Talk with ASL Interpreter, 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
April 12th, 1:00 pm, 23rd Annual LCPL Foundation Literary Tea with Leslie Goddard as Julia Child, Lake County Public Library, Merrillville Branch, 1919 W. 91st Avenue, Merrillville. $40. FYI (219) 769-3541
April 12th, 6:00 pm, Hometown Jams: Bryan Martin, Hobart Art Theatre, 230 Main Street, Hobart. Tickets start at $17. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
April 12th, 6:00 - 9:00 pm, American Authors Dinner, Journeyman Distillery at The American Factory, 258 South Campbell Street, Valparaiso. $85. Adults only. FYI https://www.journeyman.com/events/american-authors-dinner-2025/?mc_cid=9...
April 12th, 7:00 pm, Some Enchanted Evening, La Porte County Symphony Orchestra, La Porte Civic Auditorium, 1001 Ridge Street, La Porte. FYI www.lcso.net.
April 12th, 8:00 pm, DJ Cliqs, 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/
April 12th, 9:00 pm, Spazmatics, 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/
**** April 13th, 10:45 am - 12:15 pm or 1:00 - 2:30 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation, Underwater Egg Hunt, Munster Aquatic Center, Entrance I, 8808 Columbia Avenue, Munster. $10. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org
April 14th, 10:00 am, Artist Talk with Joe Rauen, Visiting Artist Talk & Performance, Art in Focus, South Shore Arts, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. Free. FYI (219) 836-1839 or www.southshoreartsonline.org
Ongoing Exhibits/Events
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 May 3rd, Chesterton Art Center presents Form + Vision: An Exhibition of CAC Faculty, Ellen Firme Gallery, 92 US Hwy 12, Beverly Shores. Free. FYI www.chestertonart.org
April 11th through May 11th, 51st Annual Tri-County Jr / Sr High School Exhibition, South Shore Arts, Main Gallery, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. Free. FYI (219) 836-1839 or www.southshoreartsonline.org
Through June 5th, 31st Annual Juried Art Exhibition, The Art Barn School of Art, 695 N 400 E., Valparaiso. Free. FYI www.artbarschool.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
April 12th, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm, Summer Camp Sampler, Oil Lamp Theater’s SPARK CENTER for the Performing Arts, 1009 Waukegan Rd, Glenview. 9:00 - 10:00 am, Grades K - 2 $15; 10:15 am - 12:00 pm, Grades 3 - 8 $25. FYI OilLampTheater.org/spark-center.
**** April 12th, 11:30 am, Easter Egg Hunt, Hyatt Lodge Oak Brook, 2815 Jorie Blvd, Oak Brook. Ages 10 & under. $15 per child. FYI https://www.exploretock.com/waters-edge-restaurant-oak-brook
April 12th, 5:00 pm, Jeff Dunham: Artificial Intelligence, Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson, Peoria. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
April 12th, 7:00 pm, Sheng Wang, The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $39. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
April 12th, 7:30 pm, April 13th, 3:00 pm, New Philharmonic performs Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4 in F Minor & “Butterfly Lovers Violin Concerto” with Guest Soloist, Yang Liu. McAninch Arts Center, College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. $57. FYI (630) 942-4000 or www.AtTheMAC.org
April 12th, 7:30 pm, Parsons Dance, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. FYI https://www.axs.com/auditoriumtheatre
April 12th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Watch What Crappens LIVE: The Mounting Hysteria Tour, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
April 12th, 7:30 pm, SPKRBX & Jam Present OsamaSon, The Patio Theatre, 6008 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago. Tickets start at $27.50. FYI www.wi.seetickets.us
April 12th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Connor Price: The Friends & Family Tour with GRAHAM, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
April 12th, 8:00 pm, Matt Mathews: Boujee on a Budget Tour, Coronado Theatre, 314 N. Main Street, Rockford. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
April 12th, 8:00 pm, An Evening with David Sideris, Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. $57-$67. FYI (630) 896-6666 or DavidSedarisOnTour.com, ParamountAurora.com
April 12th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents LA LOM, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. www.axs.com
April 12th, 8:00 pm, April 13th, 7:00 pm, Curatorial Residency, DREAM DEVIS, Curated by Abhijeet, In collaboration with Leha as The Salamander, Masala Sapphire, Gulabi Sapphire, Shruthi Kannan & DJ RIYA RIYA, Act Two. LookOut 2025 Spring Season, Steppenwolf's 1700 Theater, 1700 N. Halsted St., Chicago. $25. FYI (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org/lookout
April 13th, 7:00 pm, Jam Presents The Linda Lindas, Pinkshift, Moved to Metro Chicago, 3730 N. Clark, Chicago. $29.50. FYI https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/71997894/
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 $40.50, Children 3 - 12 $35. FYI www.bigbustours.com
Through April 12th, La Bohème, Lyric Opera, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago. FYI lyricopera.org/newseason.
Through April 13th, The Joffrey Ballet and Chicago Symphony Orchestra, includes newly commissioned ballets by choreographers Amy Hall Garner and Nicolas Blanc set to the music of Coleridge-Taylor Perkinson and Darius Milhaud. Armour Stage, Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan, Chicago. FYI joffrey.org or www.cso.org
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 May 9th, Arts of Life Circle Contemporary exhibition, What they said, guest curated by acclaimed artists Nick Cave and Bob Faust. Arts of Life Chicago studio, 2010 W Carroll Ave., Chicago. FYI artsoflife.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:
April 12th & 13th, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, Spring Artisan Market at Journeyman Distillery at The Featherbone Factory, 109 Generations Dr, Three Oaks, MI. Brunch Served at Staymaker at 9:00 AM both Saturday & Sunday! FYI https://www.journeyman.com/events/spring-artisan-market-25/?mc_cid=9cfd9...
Now Playing in Wisconsin:
Now Playing Elsewhere:
Through April 13th, Baseball Champions League Tournament Featuring the 2024 champions of the American Association (Kane County Cougars), Mexican League, Cuba’s Serie Nacional, Nicaragua, Puerto Rico, and Curaçao. Alfredo Harp Helú Stadium in Mexico City, Watch the games for free on AABaseball.TV
April 13th, 8:00 pm ET, Eddie Griffin, Seminole Hard Rock Tampa, 5223 North Orient Road, Tampa, FL. FYI https://casino.hardrock.com/tampa/events/eddie-griffin?cid=property_tampa_entertainment_eddie%20griffin%200413_email_december%20entertainment%20eblast_-_120624_tickets_-_-
Through April 13th, Verismo Classical Music. Mezzo Jamie Barton as Nettie Fowler in Carousel. Boston Lyric Opera, Midway Artist Studios, 15 Channel Center St, Boston, MA. FYI https://blo.org/carousel/