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Summer 2025, Hokusai and Ukiyo-e: The Floating World, Artworks from the Chiossone Collection, The Cleve Carney Museum of Art (CCMA) and McAninch Art Center, (MAC)l located on at the College of DuPage (COD), 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn.  FYI TheCCMA.org 

September 2nd, 6:30 pm, American Blues Theatre's community event initiative "The Commons" presents the launch of Tania Richard’s book Black Girl From a White Suburb: Finding My Light, Using My Voice. American Blues Theater, 5627 N Lincoln, Chicago. The author will read an excerpt from her memoir followed by a book signing and reception.  Free but reservations recommended. FYI (773) 654-3103 or www.AmericanBluesTheater.com

September 3rd, 7:30 pm, The Black Keys: No Rain, No Flowers, Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, 1300 S Linn White Dr, Chicago. Tickets start at $56.  FYI www.livenation.com

September 3rd, 7:30 pm, Finn Wolfhard with The Slaps, Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport, Chicago. $33.52 - $43.83. FYI www.ticketweb.com 

September 4th, 6:00 pm, Exclusive Garrison Brothers Bourbon Dinner, Rosebud Steakhouse, Centennial Village, 9601 Calumet Ave., Munster. $125 per person. FYI www.rosebudsteak.com 

September 4th, 6:00 - 8:00 pm, Members & Artists Preview: 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

September 4th, 7:00 pm, September 5th, 7:00 & 9:15 pm, September 6th, 6:30 pm, Ryan Hamilton, Improv Chicago, 5 Woodfield Mall Store K120B, Schaumburg. FYI https://improv.com/chicago/comic/ryan+hamilton/

September 4th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents K Camp: Kiss 6 Tour, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. 18 & over.  FYI www.axs.com

September 4th, 8:00 pm, The Steel Drivers, Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport, Chicago. 17 & older.  $52.98-$79.50. FYI www.ticketweb.com 

September 4th, 8:00 pm ET, KC & the Sunshine Band: Doin' It World Tour 2025, Seminole Hard Rock Tampa, 5223 North Orient Road, Tampa, FL.  21 & over. Tickets start at $85. FYI https://casino.hardrock.com/tampa/events/kc-and-the-sunshine-band?cid=cc...

September 5th, 5:00 - 10:00 pm, September 6th & 7th, 12:00 - 10:00 pm, Edgewater Chamber of Commerce & Kickstand Productions present the Edgewater Music Fest, running along Broadway from Thorndale Ave. to Ardmore Ave., Chicago. FYI edgewatermusicfest.org 

September 5th, 6:00 - 8:00 pm, Opening Reception, 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, cash bar & light refreshments. FYI millerbeacharts.org

September 5th, 6:00 - 8:00 pm, September 6th, 4:00 - 6:00 pm & 6:00 - 8:00 pm, September 7th, 2:00 - 6:00 pm, Mandala South Asian Performing Arts presents the seventh annual Mandala Makers Festival, Athenaeum Center for Thought and Culture, 2936 N. Southport Avenue, Chicago. Performances Free. FYI eventcombo.com/e/mandala-makers-festival-2025-75550.

September 5th, 7:00 pm, Chris Distefano, The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

September 5th, 7:30 pm, Motown Magic, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago.  FYI (312) 341-2800 or www.auditoriumtheatre.org

September 5th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents 10 cc - Ultimate Ultimate Greatest Hits 2025 Tour, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com 

September 5th, 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/

September 5th, 8:30 pm, EDM Dance Party, Mandala Makers Festival, Athenaeum Center for Thought and Culture, 2936 N. Southport Avenue, Chicago. $40. FYI eventcombo.com/e/mandala-makers-festival-2025-75550.

September 5th 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

September 5th 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

September 5th through November 8th, 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

September 6th, 12:00 - 6:00 pm, Windy City Market, a vibrant community of artists, makers and vintage curators, Parkway Bank Park, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont. FYI ParkwayBankPark.com.  

September 6th, Doors open at 7:00 pm, Comedian Wanda Sykes, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. All reserved seating. 21 and older.  Tickets start at $52.50.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

September 6th, 7:30 pm, SpotlightCTRL Presents: UNMUTED, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago.  $30-$65.  FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com

September 6th, 8:00 pm, Kruder & Dorfmeister play the K&D Sessions Live, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com

September 6th, 8:00 pm, TPR Presents Madison Ryann Ward - The Standing Tall Tour, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com

September 6th, 8:30 pm, Bollywood Dance Party, Mandala Makers Festival, Athenaeum Center for Thought and Culture, 2936 N. Southport Avenue, Chicago. $40. FYI eventcombo.com/e/mandala-makers-festival-2025-75550.

September 6th, 9:00 pm, Ryan Hamilton, Chicago Improv, 5 Woodfield Mall K120B, Schaumburg. 21 & over. $29.49. FYI www.ticketweb.com

September 6th, 9:00 pm, DJ Drethe_Giant, 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 6th, 9:00 pm, Krista Lynn Meadow, 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 6th through November 10th, 82nd Annual Salon Show, Main Gallery, South Shore Arts, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. Free. FYI (219) 836-1839 or www.southshoreartsonline.org

September 7th, 11:00 am registration, 12:00 pm start, Annual “Battle of the Bags” Cornhole Tournament, Parkway Bank Park, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont. $40 per team. FYI ParkwayBankPark.com.  

September 7th, 12:00 - 4:00 pm, Rain or shine.  Munster Monarch Festival, Heritage Park, Corner of Ridge & Columbia, Munster.  A festival about Pollinators, Nature & History.  Dance, Music, Crafts, Food, Booths, Art, Experts, Native Plant giveaway and more.  Free. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org.   

September 7th, 3:00 - 8:00 pm, Rogers Park Business Alliance (RPBA) & Devon Avenue Special Service Area (SSA) #43 announce the inaugural Arts on Devon Festival, Republic Bank parking lot, 2720 W Devon Ave, Chicago. Highlights local artistic talent and cuisine that encapsulates the one-of-a-kind Devon Avenue and West Ridge community. FYI ondevon.org

September 7th, 7:00 pm, Sunday in the Park with Lyric, an annual concert conducted by Maestro Mazzola in the Pritzker Pavilion at Millennium Park.  Free.  FYI lyricopera.org. 

September 7th, 7:15 pm, Alonzo Bodden, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago.  $22-$40.  FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com

September 7th, 9:00 pm ET, Huế Và Em (The City of Love), Seminole Hard Rock Tampa, 5223 North Orient Road, Tampa, FL.  21 & over. Tickets start at $38. FYI https://casino.hardrock.com/tampa/events/the-city-of-love?cid=cc029_redl...

September 8th, 8:00 pm, Jam Productions Presents Lelo / with Groove Pill, Subterranean, Upstairs, 2011 W. North Avenue, Chicago. $24.90. FYI https://wl.eventim.us/event/lelo/659051?afflky=BKBGManagementCo&utm_sour...

September 9th, 6:30 pm, Tedeshi Trucks Band & Gov't Mule: Live in 25, Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, 1300 S Linn White Dr., Chicago.  Tickets start at $47.  FYI www.concerts.livenation.com

September 9th, 7:30 pm, Bonnie Raitt with special guest Jeremy Vaughan & The Tilt-A-Whirl Band, The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago.  Tickets start at $49.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

September 9th, 7:30 pm, The Who - The Song Is Over - North American Farewell Tour, United Center, 1901 W. Madison, Chicago. Tickets start at $45. FYI www.ticketmaster.com. 

September 9th, 7:30 pm, Whose Live Anyway? Harris Theatre for Music & Dance, 205 E. Randolph St., Chicago.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

September 9th, 7:30 pm, Jam & 93XRT Present Supergrass: I Should Coco - 30th Anniversary Tour, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago.  18 & over.  FYI www.axs.com 

September 9th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents tripleS Alphie World Tour <Alpha Percent> in Chicago, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com

September 10th 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-f...

September 10th, 7:00 - 9:00 pm, DANCE ON! Lake Street, Salsa, MJG Gallery, 540 S. Lake Street, Miller Beach (Gary).  (Outdoors) $5 at the door.  FYI millerbeacharts.org

September 10th, 7:00 pm, Doobie Brothers with the Coral Reefer Band, Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, 19100 Ridgeland, Tinley Park.  Tickets start at $31. FYI www.ticketmaster.com

September 10th, 7:30 pm, Wisp - Also Appearing: Dream Ivory * Aldn, Metro Chicago, 3730 N. Clark, Chicago. $37.84-$168.04. FYI www.etix.com

September 10th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents TV On The Radio, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. 18 & over.  FYI www.axs.com

September 11th, 10:30 am - 5:00 pm, Chip in for Hope, Salvation Army of Northwest Indiana Golf Outing. White Hawk Country Club, 1001 White Hawk Drive, Crown Point. Single golfer, $195; Twosome $350, Foursome $700. FYI https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northwestindiana/events/chip-in-for...

September 11th, 6:00 pm, Hometown Jams: Styx, Old National Events Plaza, 715 Locust St, Evansville, IN.  Tickets start at $39.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

September 11th, 7:30 pm, Jam Present The 502s: Easy Street Tour with Special Guests Arts Fishing Club, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com

September 11th, 7:30 pm, Noah Reid: Live Again, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

September 11th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Marcin, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

September 11th, 8:00 pm, SPKRBX & Jam Present Tee Grizzley: Forever My Moment Tour, Avpndale Music Hall, 3336 N. Milwaukee, Chicago. $33.50. FYI https://wl.seetickets.us/event/tee-grizzley/651786?afflky=AvondaleMusicHall

September 11th, 8:00 pm, Brooks Nielsen (of The Growlers), Metro Chicago, 3730 N. Clark, Chicago.  $39.50.  FYI www.etix.com

**** September 12th, 3:00 - 8:00 pm, Inside Out 2, Movies and Merch, Centennial Park, North Lot, 900 N. Centennial Drive, Munster.   Food Concessions, Movie begins at Dusk.  Bring your blankets & lawn chairs.  Free.  Parking fees apply.   FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org.  

September 12th, 6:00 pm, Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre presents Night Out in the Parks: THE HEART OF THE STORY, Austin Town Hall, 5610 W. Lake St., Chicago. FREE. FYI CerquaRivera.org

September 12th, 7:00 pm, Mariachi Vargas De Tecalitlán with special guest Lupita Infante, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. Tickets start at $60. FYI (312) 341-2300, auditoriumtheatre.org or www.axs.com 

September 12th, Doors open at 7:00 pm, Deon Cole, 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 12th, 7:30 pm, Mirador, Metro Chicago, 3730 N Clark St, Chicago.  $30.  FYI www.etix.com

September 12th, 7:30 pm, Michelle Buteau: The Surviving And Thriving Tour, The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago.  18 & over. Tickets start at $34.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

September 12th, 8:00 pm, Jam & Q101 Present Yungblud with Sawyer Hill, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com

September 12th, 8:00 pm, Edén Muñoz - Como En Los Viejos Tiempos Tour, Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. Tickets start at $57.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

September 12th, 8:00 - 11:00 pm, ABBA Mania!  (NYC's Premiere ABBA Celebration), The Art Theater, 230 Main Street, Hobart. $30. FYI https://brickartlive.com/events/list/

September 12th, 8:00 pm ET, The School of American Music presents Jazz Fest 2025: Martha Cares followed by Lynne Jordan and The Shivers. Acorn Theater, 107 Generations Drive, Three Oaks, MI. FYI www.schoolofamericanmusic.com 

September 12th, 9:00 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/

September 12th, 9:00 pm, Jonathan Ellison, 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 12th through 14th, Monster Jam®, Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont. FYI Ticketmaster.com 

September 12th through 14th, The School of American Music presents Jazz Fest 2025, Venues across Three Oaks, MI. FYI https://www.schoolofamericanmusic.com/events-tickets

September 12th through 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 

September 13th, 8:00 am - 2:00 pm, Cash for Clutter: Community Garage Sale, Munster Pool Parking Lot, 8837 Calumet Avenue, Munster.  Seller Registration:  2 spaces, $28, R $18; 3 spaces, $45, R $35.  Items sold must be from your own home.  Free to shoppers. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org

September 13th, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, Downtown Gary Marketplace, S. E. Corner of 5th & Broadway, Gary.  FYI redevelopment@gary.gov

September 13th, 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

September 13th & 14th, 11:00 am - 7:00 pm, Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce presents 20th Annual Lakeview East Festival of the Arts, along Broadway, from Belmont Ave. to Hawthorne Place, Chicago. $5 donation. FYI LakeviewEastFestivalOfTheArts.com

September 13th, 11:00 am - 11:00 pm, Purdue Northwest's Homecoming Sports Fest, Dowling Park & the Kube, 3025 JF Mahoney Drive, Hammond. This jam-packed day of sports included women’s and men’s soccer, women’s and men’s tennis, baseball, softball and ice hockey games. Enjoy a day filled with food, music, activities and more. Adults $30, Under 21 $10, Children under 5 Free. FYI https://www.pnw.edu/homecoming-sports-festival/

September 13th, 12:00 - 6:00 pm, Windy City Market, a vibrant community of artists, makers and vintage curators, Parkway Bank Park, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont. FYI ParkwayBankPark.com.  

September 13th, 1:00 - 5:00 pm, Far South CDC presents Food Truck Festival, Maple Park Marketplace parking lot, 821 W. 115th Street (southwest corner of Halsted &115th in Chicago’s West Pullman neighborhood, across from the Morgan Park Commons development. Free all-ages event. FYI farsouthcdc.org/festivals.

September 13th, 2:00 - 4:00 pm, Ballet 5:8 announces NEA Big Read Kickoff Event, (The House on Mango Street), Lozano Branch Library, 1805 S. Loomis St., Chicago. Free and open to the public. FYI www.ballet58.org/mango-street 

September 13th, 6:00 & 9:00 pm, SmoothChicago presents Saxophonist Richard Elliot, Loews O'Hare Hotel, 5300 N. River Road, Rosemont.  FYI https://www.smoothchicago.com/

September 13th, 7:00 pm, La Porte County Symphony Orchestra presents the 20th Annual Hoosier Star - "Hoosier Star of Stars", La Porte Civic Auditorium, 1001 Ridge St, La Porte, IN.  FYI (219) 362-9020 or www.lcso.net 

September 13th, Doors open at 7:00 pm, Staind with special guests Lakeview & Divide the Fall, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. All reserved seating. 21 and older. Tickets start at $69.50. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

September 13th, 7:30 pm, Mt. Joy, United Center, 1901 W. Madison, Chicago.  Tickets start at $34.  www.ticketmaster.com

September 13th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Countess Luann "Marry F Kill"  Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  18 & over. FYI www.axs.com

September 13th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents CMAT, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com 

September 13th, 7:30 pm, Jason Aldean: Full Throttle Tour, Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, 19100 Ridgeland, Tinley Park.  FYI www.livenation.com

September 13th, 7:30 pm, Rodney Carrington, Ho-Chunk Gaming Wisconsin Dells, S3214 County Hwy BD, Baraboo, WI.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

September 13th, 8:00 pm, Mojo Brookzz: I Know You Lying Tour, The Chicago Theater, 175 N. State Street, Chicago.  Ticket start at $58.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

September 13th, 8:00 pm, Whiplash In Concert with Chicago Philharmonic, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. Tickets start at $47. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

September 13th, 8:00 pm ET, The School of American Music presents Jazz Fest 2025: Steven Hashimoto Quartet. Vickers Theatre, 6 N. Elm Street, Three Oaks, MI. FYI www.schoolofamericanmusic.com 

September 13th, 9:00 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/

September 13th, 9:00 pm, Small Town, 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 13th & 14th, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm both days, Randolph Street Market's Highland Park Vintage Shindig, Highland Park Community House, 1991 Sheridan Rd & The Art Center Highland Park, 1957 Sheridan Rd, Highland Park, IL.  Indoor. G.A. $12, Children under 12 free.  FYI https://randolphstreetmarket.com/schedule/

September 14th, 11:00 am, Porchlight Music Theatre presents the ICONS Gala Celebrating Leslie Uggams.  The Ritz-Carlton Chicago at Water Tower Place, 160 E. Pearson St., Chicago. $500 per person. FYI PorchlightMusicTheatre.org.

September 14th, 11:30 am ET, The School of American Music presents Jazz Fest 2025: Jazz Sunday Brunch with vocalist Jeanne Franks. Commune + Market, 105 N. Elm Street, Three Oaks, MI. FYI www.schoolofamericanmusic.com 

September 14th, 1:00 - 5:00 pm, Family Fall Fest, an afternoon of interactive seasonal activities including bounce houses, face painting, a petting zoo, balloon sculptors, pumpkin painting and more. Parkway Bank Park, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont. FYI ParkwayBankPark.com.  

September 14th, 4:00 pm (Doors open at 3:30 pm), Urban League of Northwest Indiana presents Gospel Extravaganza with Chicago Mass Choir, Comedian Ron Baker.  St. Timothy Community Church, 1600 West 25th Avenue, Gary. General Admission $35 plus fees, VIP $75 plus fees. FYI https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gospel-extravanga-tickets-1353361313119

September 14th, 4:00 pm, PNW Sinai Forum 2025 presents Platon: The Power of Unity: Rekindling the Spirit of Optimism, Purdue University Northwest, James B. Dworkin Student Services & Activities Complex, 1401 S. U.S. Hwy 421, Westville, IN. FYI https://www.pnw.edu/sinai-forum/tickets/

Se[teber 14th, Approx 4:00 pm, Brightside Theatre presents Fun in the Sun: A Broadway Musical Review, Summer in the Parks. Village of Bolingbrook PathFest, Town Center Front Lawn, 375 W. Briarcliff Rd., Bolingbrook. (ASL Interpreted Show In Partnership with Bolingbrook Arts Council,. Free. Bring your lawn chair or blanket. FYI https://brightsidetheatre.com/parks/

September 14th, 7:15 pm, Joey Villagomez, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago.  $22-$37.  FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com

September 14th, 8:00 pm, Jam & El Parral present Odisseo, Avondale Music Hall, 3336 N. Milwaukee, Chicago. $29.53. FYI https://wl.seetickets.us/event

September 14th, 8:00 pm ET, Andres Parra Presenta Venga Que Si Es Pa'Eso, Seminole Hard Rock Tampa, 5223 North Orient Road, Tampa, FL.  21 & over. Tickets start at $41. FYI https://casino.hardrock.com/tampa/events/andres-parra?cid=cc029_redline_entertainment_andres-parra-0914_email_may-entertainment_book-online_5022025_marketing_-_-

September 14th through 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

September 15th, 10:30 am - 8:00 pm, Miller Beach Arts & Creative District 10th Annual Golf Outing, Innsbrook Country Club, 6701 W. Taft Street, Merrillville. 10:30 am Registration, 11:30 am Lunch, 12:15 pm Shotgun Start, 5:00 pm Awards, Dinner & cash bar. $150 per golfer, $60 Dinner only. FYI https://millerbeacharts.org/golf-outing-2025/

September 15th, 6:00 pm, PIXIES - North American Tour 2025 w special guests Spoon & Fazerdaze, The Salt Shed Outdoors, 1357 N. Elston, Chicago.  Tickets start at $60.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

September 15th, 7:00 pm, September 16th, 1:00 pm, THE BEST IS YET TO COME: SEAN ALLAN KRILL SINGS TONY BENNETT, Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire. $65.00 (not including taxes and fees). FYI (847) 634-0200 or www.tickets.marriotttheatre.com.

September 15th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents X Ambassador - The VHS (X) North American Tour, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  18 & over.  FYI www.axs.com

September 15th, 8:00 pm, Lady Gaga: The MAYHEM Ball, United Center, 1901 W. Madison, Chicago.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

September 16th, 7:00 pm, Jam & SPLRBX Present Shoreline Mafia: Back in Bidness Tour, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com

September 16th, 7:00 pm, Billy Bob Thornton & The Boxmasters with Fran Moran & The Nervous Wrecks, Joe's Live Rosemont, 5441 Park Pl, Rosemont. 21 & over. $20.49 - $47.92. FYI www.ticketweb.com

September 16th & 17th, 7:15 pm, Lucy Darling, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago.  $37-$70.  FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com

September 16th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents The Hellp, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

September 16th, 7:30 pm, Kula Shaker, Metro Chicago, 3730 N. Clark, Chicago. $36.33 including fees. FYI https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/59470596/

September 16th, 8:00 pm, Amble: The Reverie Tour - moved from Bottom Lounge. Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. 17 & over. FYI www.axs.com

September 17th, 7:00 pm, Jam Presents Mehro, Lincoln Hall, 2424 N. Lincoln, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com

September 17th, 7:00 pm, Peach PRC, Bottom Lounge, 1375 W. Lake Street Chicago. $32.39. FYI www.ticketweb.com

September 17th, 7:30 pm, Jam & Riot Fest Present The Damned with The BellRays, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com

September 17th & 18th, 7:30 pm, Spacey Jane - If That Makes Sense Tour | The Belair Lip Bombs, Metro Chicago, 3730 N. Clark, Chicago.  $40.37.  FYI www.etix.com

September 17th, 8:00 pm, Steven Wilson: The Overview Tour, The Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. Tickets start at $63.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

September 18th, 7:00 pm, Bert Kreischer: Permission to Party, BMO Center, 398-300 Elm St, Rockford, IL.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

September 18th & 19th, 7:15 & 9:30 pm, Lucy Darling, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago.  $37-$70.  FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com

September 18th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Tophouse, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago.  18 & over.  FYI www.axs.com.

September 18th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents NX WORRIES: WHY LAWD? Tour, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. 17 & over.  FYI www.axs.com

September 18th through 21st, Western Australia Premiere, Dead Man Walking, Freeze Frame Opera, Freemantle Prison, East Workshop, 1 The Terrace, Freemantle, Western Australia. Tickets from $49. FYI https://www.freezeframeopera.com

September 19th, 6:00 pm, Paint the Town Red Fundraiser, Red Clay Dance Company Center for Excellence, 808 East 63rd Street, Chicago. $150. FYI redclaydance.com/season17.

September 19th, 6:15 pm ET, A Day to Remember & Yellowcard - Maximum Fun Tour, Ruoff Music Center, 12880 E 146th St, Noblesville, IN. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

September 19th, 7:00 pm, Leanne Morgan - Just Getting Started, Coronado Theatre, 314 North Main St., Rockford.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

September 19th, 7:00 pm, Bert Kreischer: Permission to Party, Fiserv Forum, 1111 N Vel R. Phillips Ave, Milwaukee, WI.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com  

September 19th, 7:30 pm, Christone "Kingfish" Ingram: The Hard Road World Tour, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

September 19th, 7:30 pm, Gone to Paradise: The Ultimate Jimmy Buffett Tribute, 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

September 19th & 20th, 7:30 pm ET, Acting Ensemble Gary Sieber Poets and Playwrights series, Whispers, By Nancy Paulinski Becker. Acting Ensemble on the Avenue, 602 E. Mishawaka Avenue, Mishawaka, IN.

September 19th, 8:00 pm, Jam & AEG Present Hocus Pocus Live! Starring Ginger Minj, Jujubee, and Sapphira Cristál: ft Landon Cider, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. 13 & over.  FYI www.axs.com

September 19th, 9:00 pm, DJ Kevin Allen, 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 19th, 9:00 pm, Jonny James, 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 19th through 28th, Schedule TBA, Full Circle Festival, Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble Auditorium, 1650 W Foster Ave., Chicago. Tickets TBA. FYI DanzTheatre.org.

September 20th, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, 9th Annual Art Blitz festival, Art Barn School of Art, 695 N 400 E, Valparaiso. Free admission, free parking. FYI www.artbarnschool.org. 

September 20th, 9:00 am - 7:00 pm, Humane Indiana's Paws in the Park, Community Park, 8679 Calumet Ave. Munster, IN. Event kicks off with a dog-friendly walk through the park. Doggy fashion show - dress up your pooch to compete for prizes; food trucks; beer garden by Three Floyds Brewing; raffles; live music; vendors. Register your dog at https://humaneindiana.givevirtuous.org/Event/paws-in-the-park---92025?vcrmeid=hCpMCSne0SbG11sfWiXmQ&vcrmiid=ddKyT_5uLUGlC_323z1UlQ

September 20th, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm, Afterlife Entertainment Presents Summer's Last Dance Music & Arts Festival, The Summer's Last Dance Festival Grounds, 7337 West 100th Place, Bridgeview. 18 & over. $75.12 - $209.02, FYI www.ticketweb.com 

September 20th & 21st, 12:00 pm,  Chicago Live, World's Largest Free Performing Arts Festival, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Blvd, Chicago. Free. FYI https://navypier.org/chicago-live/

September 20th, 3:00 - 5:00 pm, Billy Foster & Friends in Concert, Indiana University Northwest, Arts & Sciences Building, 3400 Broadway, Gary.  Tickets available from IUN in July.   

September 20th, 3:00 - 8:00 pm, 22nd Annual Fest in the First, Along South Lake Street, Miller Beach, Gary. Food, Music, Art, Vendors, Family Fun. Free. FYI https://www.facebook.com/festinthefirstgary/

**** September 20th, 3:30 pm, (Preceded by Bubble Parade), Cabinet of Curiosity presents Kazoozapalooza Pedal Powered Program Year 4: The Black Man from Macon, Chicago Live! At Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. This bike-powered panoramic celebratory spectacle shares the visual tale of Alabama Vest, the inventor of the Kazoo. Each guest receives a free kazoo. Free. FYI www.cocechicago.com

September 20th, 4:00 pm, Mandala South Asian Performing Arts presents the premiere of Homeward: Movement, Memory, and Moments that Shape History. Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts, 915 East 60th Street, Chicago. $45, Students $25. FYI bit.ly/4oFPyxk.

September 20th, 4:00 & 7:00 pm, Leanne Morgan - Just Getting Started, Prairie Home Alliance Theater, 201 SW Jefferson Ave., Peoria.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

September 20th, 7:00 pm, Lee Brice: What You Know About That Tour 2025, Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. Tickets start at $44. FYI www.ticketmaster.vom 

September 20th, 7:00 pm, Ryan Hamilton, Braden Auditorium, Illinois State University, 100 N University St, Normal, IL. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

September 20th, 7:30 pm, Wardruna: World Tour 2025 * Part II with special guest Chelsea Wolfe, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago.  Tickets start at $39.  FYI www.axs.com 

September 20th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents History That Doesn't Suck with Professor Greg Jackson, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com

September 20th, 7: 30 pm, Gary Gulman: Grandiloquent, Main Stage, Athenaeum Center, 2936 N. Southport, Chicago. Main floor, $75-$100; Balcony, $45-$60. FYI https://secure.athenaeumcenter.org/2029/2031

September 20th, 7:30 pm, September 21st, 2:00 pm, Red Clay Dance Company presents the world premiere of Founding Artistic Director and CEO Vershawn Sanders-Ward’s Freedom Square: A Blackgirlhood Altar. Chicago Performs festival at the Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E. Chicgo Avenue, Chicago.  FYI redclaydance.com/season17.

September 20th, Doors open at 7:30 pm, Bollywood & Beyond: Kavita Krishnamurti and Dr. L. Subramaniam, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary.  21 and older.  Tickets start at $66.95 (Ticketmaster All-in Pricing).  FYI  https://www.ticketmaster.com

September 20th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Sarah Sherman, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  18 & over . FYI www.axs.com

September 20th, 9:00 pm, DJ Slash, 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 20th, 9:00 pm, Fletcher Rockwell, 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 21st, 8:00 am, 20th Annual Race to Wrigley 5K Charity Run, 1060 W Addison, Street, Chicago. Runners will race through the Lakeview neighborhood before entering Wrigley Field and will cross the finish line just steps away from the Wrigley Field Marquee. $45, children ages 10 and under $30 . Virtual option also available. FYI https://www.racetowrigley.com/

September 21st, 12:30 -1:30 & 2:00 - 3:00 pm, Brightside Theatre presents Fun in the Sun: A Broadway Musical Review, Summer in the Parks. Naperville Riverwalk Amphitheater, South-East Corner of W. Jackson Ave. & S. Eagle St., Naperville. (In partnership with The Riverwalk Fine Art Fair, Naperville Art League. Free. Bring your lawn chair or blanket. FYI https://brightsidetheatre.com/parks/

September 21st, 1:00 pm, Live Nation Presents Hota Kotb: JUMP AND FIND JOY Book Tour, Athenaeum Center, 2936 N. Southport, Chicago. $50-$195. FYI https://secure.athenaeumcenter.org/2023

September 21st, 3:00 pm, Chicago Opera Theatre presents Trusted: Vanguard Piano/Vocal Workshop – public concert reading and audience engagement in the workshop process for Aaron Israel Levin and Marella Martin Koch’s new opera in development at COT. Gannon Concert Hall, DePaul University, 2330 N. Halsted, Chicago.  $40.  Tickets on sale August 15th.  FYI chicagooperatheater.org/

September 21st, 3:00 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. New England Congregational Church, 406 W. Galena Boulevard, Aurora. $30, Seniors (65+) $25, Students (13+) $15; children (12 & under) free. FYI (630) 628-9591 or orionensemble.org.

September 21st, 5:00 & 7:15 pm, Lucy Darling, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago.  $37-$70.  FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com

September 21st, 6:00 pm, Holestorm & Lindsey Sterling, Breese Stevens Field, 917 E Mifflin St, Madison, WI. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

September 21st, 7:00 pm, Leanne Morgan - Just Getting Started, Coronado Theatre, 314 North Main St., Rockford.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

September 21st, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Prof - Dirty Work Tour with Snotty Nose Rez Kids, Reeves Junya & Willy Wonka, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. 17 & over.  FYI www.axs.com 

September 21st, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Going West: To Die or Disappear Tour featuring Love Murder, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI  www.axs.com

September 21st, 8:00 pm ET, Jimmy O. Yang: Big & Tall Tour, Seminole Hard Rock Tampa, 5223 North Orient Road, Tampa, FL.  21 & over. Tickets start at $70. FYI https://casino.hardrock.com/tampa/events/jimmy-o-yang?cid=cc029_redline_casino_jimmy-o-yang-0921_email_june-entertainment_get-tickets_6062025_marketing_-_-

September 21st 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/

September 22nd, 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. The PianoForte Studios, 1335 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago. $30, Seniors (65+) $25, Students (13+) $15; children (12 & under) free. FYI (630) 628-9591 or orionensemble.org.

September 23rd, 7:00 pm, Jam Productions Presents Isabella Lovestory with Cece Natalie, Subterranean, Upstairs, 2011 W. North Avenue, Chicago. 17 & over. $30.57. FYI https://subt.net/

September 23rd, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Tom Odell: Don't Let Me Go Tour, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

September 23rd, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Emotional Oranges - WORLDWIDEORANGES Tour / with Evan Fong, N3WYRKLA, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com  

September 23rd, 8:00 pm, TWENTY ONE PILOTS - THE CLANCY TOUR: BREACH 2025, American Family Insurance Amphitheater - Summerfest Grounds, 100 N Harbor Dr, Milwaukee, WI  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

September 24th, 7:15 pm, Jay Larson, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago.  $22-$35.  FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com

September 24th, 8:00 pm, TWENTY ONE PILOTS - THE CLANCY TOUR: BREACH 2025, Credit Union 1 Amphitheater, 19100 Ridgeland, Tinley Park. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

September 24th, 8:00 pm, 16 on Center presents Gillian Welch & David Rawlings, The Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago.  www.axs.com

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 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 & 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 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, 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, 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, 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, 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/event/midwxst/657098?afflky=AvondaleMusicHall&utm_...

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 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, 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/

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

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, 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.

September 29th, 7:00 pm, Garbage with Starcrawler, The Salt Shed Indoors, 1357 N. Elston, Chicago.  Tickets start at $60.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

September 29th & 30th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Ludovico Einaudi: The Summer Portraits, The Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

September 30th, 5:30 - 8:30 pm. See Chicago Dance presents 20th Anniversary Bold Impact Gala Community Celebration & Awards Presentation. Venue West, 221 N. Paulina, Chicago. $325.  FYI SeeChicagoDance.com

September 30th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Noah Cyrus: I Want My Loved Ones to Go with Me, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com

September 30th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Choir! Choir! Choir! Presents: We Will Choir! You!: An EPIC QUEEN Sing-Along, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com 

October 1st through 18th, 5:30 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

October 1st through November 2nd, 16th Annual Trail of Scarecrows, Prophetstown State Park, 5545 Swisher, West Lafayette, (Tippecanoe County) IN  To enter your scarecrow, register online by September 1st. Park visitors can vote for favorite scarecrow with a $1 donation. FYI Facebook.com/ProphetstownSP 

October 2nd, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Trey Kennedy: The Relatable Tour, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago.  18 & over.  FYI www.axs.com 

October 2nd, 7:30 pm, Jam & SPKRBX Present Odetari -  Varia 0.5 - North America Tour, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

October 2nd, 7:00 pm, October 3rd, 8:00 pm, Young the Giant: In the Open Tour, Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture, 2936 N. Southport, Chicago. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

October 2nd, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Kingfishr: Halcyon Tour 2025, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com 

October 2nd, 8:00 pm, Monster Energy Presents Cash Cobain with Slizzy, Avondale Music Hall, 3336 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. $43.52, Meet & Greet $117.09. FYI https://wl.seetickets.us/event/cash-cobain/654840?afflky=AvondaleMusicHall

October 2nd through December 17th, Wednesdays at 7:00 pm, Walter King Jr. (aka The Spellbinder)’s hit show Diary of a Black Illusionist, Chicago Magic Lounge, 5050 N. Clark, Chicago. $42 (Main Floor) and $47.50 (Front Row). FYI (312) 366-4500 or chicagomagiclounge.com.

October 3rd & 4th, 7:00 pm, Chicago City Opera presents Carmen, Horatio May Chapel in Rosehill Cemetery, 5800 N Ravenswood Ave., Chicago. $30-$40. FYI chicagocityopera.com.

October 3rd, 7:30 pm, The Auditorium & MPG Live Present The Witcher Live in Concert, The Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

October 3rd, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents The Rapture, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com 

October 3rd, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Ladies & Tangents: Girls Gone Mild Tour, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago.  28 & over.  FYI www.axs.com 

October 3rd, 7:30 pm, 2025 SOOJIN America Tour Summer Daze, Copernicus Center 5216 W. Lawrence, Chicago. Tickets start at $59 FYI www.ticketmaster.com

October 3rd, 7:30 pm, October 4th, 3:00 & 7:30 pm, Cameron Esposito's FEAT, Steppenwolf’s Ensemble Theater, 1646 N. Halsted St., Chicago.  $43* - $58* (*Pricing includes $8 handling fee). FYI (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org/FEAT

October 3rd, 8:00 pm, Jam & AEG Present Pretty Vee Presents: Why Am I Like This, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com

October 3rd & 4th, 8:00 pm, Black Girl from a White Suburb By Tania Richard, Lookout Fall 2025 Season, Steppenwolf's 1700 Theater, 1700 N. Halsted, Chicago. $23. FYI (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org/lookout

October 3rd, 8:00 pm, Il Divo by Candlelight, The Venue at Horseshoe Casino, 777 Casino Center Drive, Hammond.  21 & over.  Tickets start at $62.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

October 3rd, 8:00 - 11:00 pm, AC/DC Tribute: Thunderstruck, The Art Theater, 230 Main Street, Hobart. FYI https://brickartlive.com/events/list/

October 4th, 6:00 pm, Joe Russo's Almost Dead, The Salt Shed Outdoors (Fairgrounds), 1357 N. Elston, Chicago. Tickets start at 90. FYI www.ticketmaster.com

October 4th, 7:00 pm, Sam Morrill: The Errors Tour, The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago.  Tickets start  at $25.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

October 4th, 7:00 pm, World Ballet Company: The Great Gatsby, Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N Chicago Street, Joliet.  Tickets start at $55.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

October 4th, 7:30 Jam & Deep Cut Present The Stews, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago.  18 & over.  www.axs.com

October 4th, 7:30 pm, The National Parks, Metro Chicago, 3730 N. Clark, Chicago.  $25-$65.  FYI www.etix.com

October 4th, 7:30 pm, October 5th, 3:00 pm, Carmina Burana, New Philharmonic, Conductor Kirk Muspratt with Northwest Indiana Symphony Chorus. Belushi Performance Hall, McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Boulevard, Glen Ellyn. Subscriptions on sale now; individual tickets go on sale August 3rd.  $62.  FYI www.AtTheMAC.org. 

October 4th, 8:00 pm, Jam & 93XRT Present The Psychedelic Furs with Special Guest Gary Numan, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com

October 5th, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, Randolph Street Market, Modern Vintage Chicago: Fashion & Home, Ravenswood Event Center, 4021 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago.  Enjoy a lively vibe with food, a full bar, DJ, free street parking, and valet service. G.A. $12.  FYI https://randolphstreetmarket.com/schedule/

October 5th, 3:00 pm, Forever Janis - A Tribute to Janis Joplin, Theatre at the Center, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. $40. FYI (219) 836-3255 ext. 1 or https://www.theatreatthecenter.com/on-stage/2025/forever-janis Dining Option: 10Forty Catering Champagne Brunch, 11:00 am, 12:00 or 1:00 pm seatings. $35. FYI (219) 836-1930 ext. 2

October 5th, 4:00 pm, PNW Sinai Forum 2025 presents Nathan Gunn & Julie Jordin Gunn: The Heart of the Matter: A Life Together in Music, Purdue University Northwest, James B. Dworkin Student Services & Activities Complex, 1401 S. U.S. Hwy 421, Westville, IN. FYI https://www.pnw.edu/sinai-forum/tickets/

October 5th, 7:30 pm, Jam & Outback Present Kevin Bridges Live, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. 14 & over. FYI www.axs.com

October 5th, 7:30 pm, Jam & TPR Present Lecrae - Reconstruction World Tour with Miles Minnick, gio, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com

October 5th, 7:30 pm, The Fab Four - The Ultimate Tribute, Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago Street, Joliet.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

October 5th, 7:30 pm, Adam Sandler: You're My Best Friend, Fiserv Forum, 1111 N Vel R. Phillips Ave, Milwaukee, WI. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

October 5th, 8:00 pm, AIR Play Moon Safari, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago.  $63.50 to $163.50  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

October 6th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Elbow, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago.  18 & over.  FYI www.axs.com

October 6th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Jon McLaughlin & Friends: Home for the Holidays with Morgan James, Kris Allen & David Davis, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com

October 6th, 7:30 pm ET, Adam Sandler: You're My Best Friend, Gainbridge Field House, 125 S. Pennsylvania st. Indianapolis, IN. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

October 7th, Doors open at 6:30 pm, Killer Queen A Tribute to Queen – Featuring Patrick Myers as Freddie Mercury, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older.  All reserved seating.  Tickets start at $58.75.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

October 7th, 8:00 pm ET, Steve Miller Band, Seminole Hard Rock Tampa, 5223 North Orient Road, Tampa, FL.  21 & over. Tickets start at $150. FYI https://casino.hardrock.com/tampa/events/steve-miller-band?cid=cc029_red...

October 8th, 7:30 pm, Mumford & Sons - 2025 Tour, United Center, 1901 W. Madison, Chicago.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

October 8th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Talisk and the Gardiner Brothers: Unleashed, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

October 8th, 7:30 pm, Not Dead Yet! - John Cleese and the Holy Grail at 50, Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts, 600 N. East Street, Bloomington, IL.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

October 8th, 8:00 pm, Audiotree & Jam Present Macario Martinez, US Tour 2025: PABLO PABLO, Lincoln Hall, 2424 N. Lincoln, Chicago. $27 in advance, $33.25 day of show. FYI https://lh-st.com/shows/10-08-2025-macario-martinez/?utm_source=hive&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=hive_email_id_441895_chi-june-4-send-activenew&h_sid=c8720691aa-597fefb3f41bd259e8be9809&h_slt=eyJoaXZlX3VzZXJfaWQiOjQ1NTUwNTk2LCJoYXNoIjoiNDc2NmExODQ3NTQ4ZDUyIn0%3D

October 9th, 5:30 pm, The Auditorium's 2025 Annual Gala, Palmer House, A Hilton Hotel, 17 East Monroe Street, Chicago. $750. FYI (312) 341-2382 or email rsnedekermeier@auditoriumtheatre.org 

October 9th, 7:00 pm, Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny, The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago.  Tickets start at $59.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

October 9th, 7:00 = 11:00 pm, 18th Anniversary, Dancing with the Giordano Stars 2025 Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=gdc

October 9th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Jesse McCartney: The Weightless Tour, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com

October 9th, 7:30 pm, Not Dead Yet! - John Cleese and the Holy Grail at 50, Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee Street, Waukegan.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

October 10th, 4:00 & 7:00 pm, Mandala South Asian Performing Arts presents the premiere of Homeward: Movement, Memory, and Moments that Shape History. Wentz Hall, North Central College, 171 East Chicago Avenue, Naperville. Free, reservations required. FYI eventcombo.com/e/homeward-a-movement-journey-through-migration-identity--belo-76341.

October 10th, 5:30 - 8:30 pm, Heels for Meals, a Fashionable Fundraiser for Meals on Wheels Northwest Indiana. The Design Barn, 312 N. Madison, Hebron, IN. $100. FYI www.mownwi.org.

October 10th, 6:00 pm, Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre presents Night Out in the Parks: THE HEART OF THE STORY, Douglass Park, 1401 S. Sacramento Dr., Chicago. FREE. FYI CerquaRivera.org

October 10th, 6:00 - 9:30 pm ET,  “A Ghostly Gathering at the Indiana State Library” Indiana State Library, 315 W. Ohio St., Indianapolis, IN. Free. FYI https://isl.libcal.com/event/14524620

October 10th, Doors open at 7:00 pm, Dionne Warwick, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. All reserved seating. 21 and older.  Tickets start at $92.55.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

October 10th, 7:00 pm, Jordan Davis: Ain't Enough Road Tour 2025, Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim Road, Rosemont.  Tickets start at $40.  www.ticketmaster.com 

October 10th, 7:00 pm, Laura Benanti and Brian Stokes Mitchell in Concert, Lyric Opera, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago.  FYI lyricopera.org.

October 10th, 7:30 pm, ILIZA! LIVE, Iliza Shlessinger, The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

October 10th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Addison Rae: The Addison Tour, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com

October 10th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Xana: until it wasn't tour, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com.

October 10th, 8:00 pm, (Rescheduled) Jam & AEG Present Foil Arms and Hog: Skittish, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. All previously purchased tickets will be honored. www.axs.com  

October 10th, 8:00 pm, Patton Oswalt: Effervescent, The Venue at Horseshoe Casino, 777 Casino Center Drive, Hammond. FYI www.ticketmaster.com

October 10th, 8:00 - 11:00 pm, Feels Like the First Time: A Tribute to Foreigner, The Art Theater, 230 Main Street, Hobart. $26.97. FYI https://brickartlive.com/events/list/

October 11th, 3:00 pm, A Conversation with Kamala Harris, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. Tickets start at $81. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

October 11th, 6:00 - 11:00 pm, The Subliminal Verses (A Midwest Tribute to Slipknot) w/ Peephole (System of a Down), Pale Grey Sky (Sepultura), & Wonkzilla's Zombie Experience (Rob Zombie), The Art Theater, 230 Main Street, Hobart. $15. FYI https://brickartlive.com/events/list/

October 11th, Doors open at 7:00 pm, Def Leppard, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. All reserved seating. 21 and older.  Tickets start at $149.50. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

October 11th, 7:00 pm, BabyChiefDoit, Avondale Music Hall, 3342 N Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. Tickets start at $33. FYI https://wl.eventim.us/event/babychiefdoit/662143?afflky=AvondaleMusicHall

October 11th, Sony Interactive Entertainment, GEA Live & RoadCo Entertainment present PlayStation® | The Concert. The Theater at Madison Square Garden, 4 Pennsylvania Plaza, New York, NY. $40-$105. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

October 11th, 7:30 pm, Heartbreaker – America’s Premier Pat Benatar Experience, Theatre at the Center, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. $40. FYI (219) 836-3255 ext. 1 or https://www.theatreatthecenter.com/on-stage/2025/heartbreaker

October 11th, 7:30 pm, Mumford & Sons - 2025 Tour, Fiserv Forum, 1111 N Vel R. Phillips Ave, Milwaukee, WI FYI www.ticketmaster.com

October 11th, 7:30 pm, Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre presents Latinx/e Contemporary Movement Festival, The Ruth Page Center for the Arts, 1016 N Dearborn, Chicago.  $38 (discounts available). FYI CerquaRivera.org/schedule

October 11th, 7:30 pm, The Center Southland Spotlight, The Center for Performing Arts, Governors State University, 1 University Drive, University Park. FYI https://www.govst.edu/cpa-events/

October 11th, 7:30 pm, Nico Segal & The Social Experiment - Celebrating 10 Years of Surf, Metro Chicago, 3730 N. Clark, Chicago. $37.84. FYI www.etix.com

October 11th, 8:00 pm, Jam & Outback Present Henry Cho: The Empty Nest Tour, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

October 11th, 8:00 pm, Stardew Valley: Symphony of Seasons, The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago.  Tickets start at $49. FYI www.ticketmaster.com

October 11th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Matt Maltese - Tour for You My Whole Life, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com 

October 11th, 8:00 pm, Miguel Bosé: Importante Tour 2025 - 2026, Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont.  Tickets start at $67.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

October 12th, 3:00 pm, Bored Teachers: The Struggle is Real! Comedy Tour, Coronado Theatre, 314 N. Main Street, Rockford.  Tickets start at $57.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

October 12th, 3:00 & 6:00 pm, Capitol Fools, Belushi Performance Hall, McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Boulevard, Glen Ellyn. Subscriptions on sale now; individual tickets go on sale August 3rd. $39-$49. FYI https://atthemac.org/

October 12th, 7:00 pm, Jam & Outback Present Nurse Blake - But Did You Die? Comedy Tour, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. 18 & over.  FYI www.axs.com

October 12th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Marc Cohn & Shawn Colvin, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com

October 14th, 7:00 pm, Noga Erez with Special Guest V1V1D, House of Blues Chicago, 329 N. Dearborn, Chicago.  Tickets start at $32. FYI www.livenation.com

October 14th, 7:00 pm, Sofia Isella with Ayleen Valentine, Metro Chicago, 3730 N. Clark, Chicago. $32.29. FYI www.etix.com

October 14th, 7:00 pm, Jam Productons Presents Don West, Beat Kitchen, 2100 W. Belmont, Chicago. FYI www.beatkitchen/com

October 14th, 7:30 pm ET, Adam Sandler: You're My Best Friend, Little Caesars Arena, 2645 Woodward Ave., Detroit, MI FYI www.ticketmaster.com

October 15th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Think:X, Martyrs', 3855 N. Lincoln, Chicago.  21 & over.  FYI www.axs.com

October 15th, 7:30 pm, Reverend Horton Heat, The Art Theater, 230 Main Street, Hobart. FYI https://brickartlive.com/events/list/

**** October 16th, 10:00 am & 12:00 pm, Arts in Education, Maddi's Fridge, The Center for Performing Arts, Governors State University, 1 University Drive, University Park.  Grades 1-6.  $9.FYI https://www.govst.edu/cpa-events/

October 16th, 7:00 pm, Lyric Opera presents Coco in Concert Live to Film, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago.  FYI lyricopera.org.

October 16th, 7:30 pm, Mammoth Presents X & Los Lobos – 99 Years of Rock ’N’ Roll, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago.  $55 to $326.  FYI www.axs.com

October 16th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents All Gas No Brakes x Channel 5 "Carnival" Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com

October 16th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Josh Blue, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago.  18 & over.  FYI www.axs.com

October 16th, 8:00 pm, Elvis Costello & The Imposters with Charlie Sexton, The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago.  Tickets start at $69.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

October 16th, 8:00 pm ET, Dane Cook, Seminole Hard Rock Tampa, 5223 North Orient Road, Tampa, FL.  Tickets start at $100. FYI https://casino.hardrock.com/tampa/events/dane-cook?cid=cc029_redline_casino_dane-cook-1016_email_may-entertainment_book-online_5022025_marketing_-_-

October 16th & 18th, Movie Nights at Lyric, Lyric Opera, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago.  FYI lyricopera.org.

October 16th through November 2nd, The Sun at the End of the Road, Dispatches, Poems, Collages, Etchings and Drawings by Tony Fitzpatrick, Lookout Fall 2025 Season, Steppenwolf's 1700 Theater, 1700 N. Halsted, Chicago. $25. FYI (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org/lookout

October 17th, Doors open at 7:00 pm, Reik - Panorama 2025 U.S.A. Tour, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. All reserved seating. 21 and older.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

October 17th, 7:00 pm (SOLD OUT), 10:00 pm, Morgan Joy: The Goofy Guy Tour, The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

October 17th, 7:00 pm, Chicago Sinfonietta, Ignite 2025-26, Bollywood and Beyond, Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Avenue, Naperville. FYI https://chicagosinfonietta.org/bollywood-beyond/

October 17th, 7:30 pm, Paul Reiser, Belushi Performance Hall, McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Boulevard, Glen Ellyn. FYI (630) (630) 942-4000 or https://atthemac.org/shows/

October 17th, Tusk: The Classic Fleetwood Mac Tribute, RCU Theatre, 128 Graham Ave, Eau Claire, WI.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

October 17th & 18th, 7:30 pm, Cuco: Ridin' Tour, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com 

October 17th, 8:00 pm, Jam & Deepcut Present moe.  The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  18 & over. FYI www.axs.com

October 17th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Miki Berenyi Trio, Lincoln Hall, 2424 N. Lincoln, Chicago.  18 & over.  FYI www.axs.com

October 17th, 8:00 pm, XRT Presents An Evening with Violent Femmes, Salt Shed Indoors, 1357 N. Elston, Chicago. Tickets start at $90. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

October 17th, 8:00 pm, Gabriel Iglesios: The 1976 Tour, Ford Center, 1 SE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Evansville.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

October 17th & 18th, 8:00 pm, Sarah Millican: Late Bloomer, Auditorium Theatre, 50 East Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

October 18th, 2:00 pm, Lyric Opera presents Coco in Concert Live to Film, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago.  FYI lyricopera.org.

October 18th, 2:00 pm, Ballet 5:8 presents La Llorona, The Center for Performing Arts, Governors State University, 1 University Drive, University Park. FYI https://www.govst.edu/cpa-events/

October 18th, 6:00 - 8:00 pm, LUMA8 presents the 11th Annual Arts in the Dark Halloween Parade, along historic State Street, with a step-off on Randolph Street. Chicago. One of USA Today's 10 Best Halloween Parades, a magical evening procession celebrates Halloween as the “artist’s holiday” and draws together participants from major cultural organizations, inspiring youth programs, and aspiring artists in every field and from every ward of Chicago. Free. FYI www.luma8.org or https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dca.html

October 18th, 7:00 - 10:00 pm, Comedian Josh Blue, The Art Theater, 230 Main Street, Hobart. FYI https://brickartlive.com/events/list/

October 18th, Doors open at 7:00 pm, Matt Fraser - Anerica's Top Psychic Medium, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. All reserved seating. 21 and older.  Tickets start at $39.50.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

October 18th, 7:00 pm, Chicago Sinfonietta, Ignite 2025-26, Bollywood and Beyond, Studebaker Theater in the Fine Arts Building, 410 S. Michigan, Chicago. FYI https://chicagosinfonietta.org/bollywood-beyond/

October 18th, 7:00 pm, Jam & Outback Present Zacharias Porter, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com

October 18th, 7:30 pm, Lucius - The Gold Rush Tour - Opening Act: Hurrah for the Riff Raff, Salt Shed Indoors, 1357 N. Elston, Chicago. Tickets start at $39.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com\

October 18th, 7:30 pm, "I Am, He Said" A Celebration of Neil Diamond, Belushi Performance Hall, McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Boulevard, Glen Ellyn. FYI (630) (630) 942-4000 or https://atthemac.org/shows/

October 18th, 7:30 pm, October 19th, 2:00 pm, Season 63 "Ignite the Soul" Giordano Dance Chicago, North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie. $40.30-$83.40. FYI www.northshorecenter.org

October 18th, 7:30 pm, Mania: The ABBA Tribute, Virginia Theatre, 203 W Park Ave, Champaign, IL FYI https://thevirginia.showare.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=1015

October 18th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Sun Room - The Jackknife Tour, Bottom Lounge, 1357 W. Lake Street, Chicago. $25.95-$105. FYI https://www.ticketweb.com/event/sun-room-the-jackknife-bottom-lounge-tic...

October 18th, 8:00 pm, Gabriel Iglesios: The 1976 Tour, Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson Ave., Peoria.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

October 19th, 1:00 - 3:00 pm, Awards Reception, 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

October 19th, 3:00 pm, Chicago Opera Theatre presents Discovery Concert: Shakespeare Sings. Studebaker Theatre, Fine Arts Building, 410 S. Michigan, Chicago.  $25-$65.  Tickets on sale August 15th.  FYI chicagooperatheater.org/

October 19th, 5:00 pm, Mania: The ABBA Tribute, Prairie Home Alliance Theatre, 201 SW Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL FYI www.ticketmaster.com

October 19th, 7:00 pm, Jam Presents Avatar: The Last Airbender in Concert - The 20th Anniversary Tour, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago.  $42 to $177.  FYI www.axs.com

October 19th, 7:30 pm, The Rocky Horror Picture Show: The 50th Anniversary Spectacular Tour, The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. www.ticketmaster.com 

October 19th, 7:30 pm, Parcels - Parcels Live 2025, Credit Union 1 Arena at UIC, 525 S Racine Ave, Chicago.  Tickets start at $47.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

October 19th, 7:30 pm, Sarah Millican: Late Bloomer, Pabst Theater, 144 E Wells St, Milwaukee, WI FYI https://www.pabsttheatergroup.com/events/detail/sarah-millican-2025

October 19th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Matt Maeson: A Quiet & Harmless Living Tour, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com

October 19th through November 16th, Tchaikovsky’s Eugene Onegin, Conductor Lidiya Yankovskaya, Den Norske Opera, Oslo Opera House, Kirsten Flagstads plass 1, 0150 Oslo, Norway. FYI https://www.operaen.no/en

October 20th, 7:30 pm, Adam Sandler: You're My Best Friend, United Center, 1901 W. Madison, Chicago. FYI www.ticketmaster.com

October 20th, 7:30 pm ET, Mumford & Sons - 2025 Tour, Little Caesars Arena, 2645 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

October 20th, 8:00 pm, Jam & Emporium Present The Dollop - The Dollop Podcast Live, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com

**** October 21st, 10:00 am & 12:00 pm, Arts in Education, La Maleta De Maebelle, The Center for Performing Arts, Governors State University, 1 University Drive, University Park.  Grades K-6.  $9.FYI https://www.govst.edu/cpa-events/

October 21st, 7:00 pm, TRP. Presents Tasha Cobb Leonard: The Whole and Free Tour w/ Naomi Raine | Dr. Jackie Greene | Kobe Campbell, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com 

October 21st, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Petey USA - We've Got the Yips Tour / With Special Guest Alex Cameron, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com

October 21st, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents BØRNS - Decade of Dopamine Tour, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. 17 & over. FYI www.axs.com

October 22nd, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Kevin Roldan, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com 

October 22nd, 7:30 pm, Jensen McRae - The Praying For Your Downfall Tour, Metro Chicago, 3730 N. Clark Street, Chicago.  FYI www.etix.com

October 22nd, 7:30 pm, Mania: The ABBA Tribute, Barrymore Theatre, 2090 Atwood Ave, Madison, WI.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

October 22nd, 8:00 pm, Jam Productions Presents Henrik with Harrison Boe, Beat Kitchen, 2100 W. Belmont, Chicago. 17 & older. FYI https://wl.eventim.us/event/henrik/659179?afflky=BKBGManagementCo

October 23rd, Doors open at 7:00 pm, Comedian Tom Segura, 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.

October 23rd, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Joey Bada$$: DARK AURA TOUR / with Ab-Soul, Rapsody, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago.  17 & older. FYI www.axs.com 

October 23rd, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Juan Fernando Velasco - Julio Eterno, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

October 23rd, 7:30 pm, Mania: The ABBA Tribute, Coronado Theatre, 314 N Main St, Rockford, IL  Tickets start at $25.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

October 23rd, 7:30 pm, Stayin' Alive: One Night of the Bee Gees, Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago Street, Joliet.  Tickets start at $24.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

October 23rd, 7:30 pm, Jam Present Sir Chloe with Suzy Clue,  Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

October 23rd, 7:30 pm, Jesse Cook, George Van Dusen Theatre at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie. Tickets start at $59. FYI www.ticketmaster.com

October 23rd, 8:00 pm, SOLD OUT, The Beta Band, Metro Chicago, 3730 N. Clark St., Chicago.  18 & over.  FYI www.etix.com

October 23rd & 24th, 7:00 pm, Nate Bargatze: Big Dumb Eyes World Tour, United Center, 1901 W. Madison, Chicago.  Tickets start at $39. FYI www.ticketmaster.com

October 23rd through 26th, BEETHOVEN SYMPHONY NO. 9, Cleveland Orchestra, Conductor: Franz Welser-Möst, with Tenor Miles Mykkanen, Severance Music Center, 11001 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH. FYI https://www.clevelandorchestra.com/attend/concerts-and-events/2526/severance/wk-04-beethoven/

**** October 24th, 7:00 pm, TheaterWorksUSA Ada Twist: Scientist and Friends, Belushi Performance Hall, McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Boulevard, Glen Ellyn. FYI (630) (630) 942-4000 or https://atthemac.org/shows/

October 24th, 7:00 & 9:30 pm, Jam Presents Anjelah Johnson-Reyes: The Family Reunion Tour, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. 18 & over.  FYI www.axs.com

October 24th, 7:30 pm, Jam & SPKRBX Present Freddie Gibbs - Alfredo the Tour / with MAVI, Sven Wunder, MOVED to Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W. Lawrence, Chicago. All tickets purchased for Riviera Theatre honored. FYI www.axs.com 

October 24th, 7:30 pm, Collectiv & Jam Present Grateful Shred, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com

October 24th, 8:00 pm, Penn & Teller: 50th Anniversary Tour, The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

October 24th, 25th (SOLD OUT) & 26th, 8:00 pm, MY MORNING JACKET "is" ON TOUR, Salt Shed Indoors,  1357 N. Elston, Chicago. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

October 24th, 7:30 pm MDT, October 26th, 2:00 pm MDT, Dead Man Walking, University of Colorado Boulder Eklund Opera Program, Macky Auditorium Concert Hall, 1595 Pleasant Street, Boulder, CO.  FYI https://cupresents.org/performance/3283/cu-opera/dead-man-walking

October 25th, Doors open at 7:00 pm, Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Evening, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. All reserved seating. 21 and older.  Tickets start at $58.50.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

October 25th, 7:00 pm, Ailey II, Belushi Performance Hall, McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Boulevard, Glen Ellyn. FYI (630) (630) 942-4000 or https://atthemac.org/shows/

October 25th, 7:30 pm, Arcy Drive with Mercury, Metro Chi2ago, 3730 N. Clark, Chicago.  $20-$85.  FYI www.etix.com

October 25th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Leisure - Welcome to the Mood Tour, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com

October 25th, 7:30 pm, Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood, Coronado Theatre, 314 N. Main Street, Rockford.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

October 25th, 7:30 pm ET, Who's Live Anyway, Clowes Memorial Hall, Butler University, 4602 Sunset Ave, Indianapolis, IN.  FYI www.ticketmaster.

October 25th, 8:00 pm, Ben Schwartz and Friends, The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago.  Tickets start at $58.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

October 25th, 8:00 pm, SPKRBX & Jam Present Skrilla, Avondale Music Hall, 3336 N. Milwaukee, Chicago. $32.12. FYI https://wl.eventim.us/event/skrilla/661578?afflky=AvondaleMusicHall&utm_...

October 25th, 8:00 pm, Frank Caliendo, Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd, Aurora.  $55-$65.  FYI (630) 896-6666 or www.paramountaurora.com.

October 25th, 8:00 pm, The Rocky Horror Picture Show with Live Shadow Cast, The Center for Performing Arts, Governors State University, 1 University Drive, University Park. FYI https://www.govst.edu/cpa-events/

October 26th, 3:00 pm, Orion Ensemble Concert 1, Haydn string quartet to be announced; Philip Glass’ Quartet Satz (2017); and Arthur Bliss’ Quintet for Clarinet and Strings, Op. 50 (1931) with Guests, violist, Stephen Boe & violinist, Mathias Tacke. New England Congregational Church, 406 W. Galena Boulevard, Aurora. $30, Seniors (65+) $25, Students (13+) $15; children (12 & under) free. FYI (630) 628-9591 or orionensemble.org.

October 26th, 3:00 pm PT, Witness to Courage: West Coast premiere of JAKE HEGGIE’s Crossing Borders, Music of Remembrance, Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall at Benaroya Hall, 200 University Street, Seattle, WA. FYI https://musicofremembrance.org/show-details/witness

October 26th, 4:00 pm, PNW Sinai Forum 2025 presents David Pogue: Artificial Intelligence: Ethics and its Effects on the Healthcare Industry, Purdue University Northwest, James B. Dworkin Student Services & Activities Complex, 1401 S. U.S. Hwy 421, Westville, IN. FYI https://www.pnw.edu/sinai-forum/tickets/

October 26th, 6:30 pm ET, Mania: The ABBA Tribute, DeVos Performance Hall, 303 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

October 26th, 7:00 pm, Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood, Effingham Performance Center, 1325 Outer Belt W, Effingham, IL  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

October 26th, 7:00 pm, Jam Presents UNSUBSCRIBE: The Geneva Suggestion Tour, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com 

October 26th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Lukas Nelson - The American Romance Tour / With Special Guest: The Band Loula, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com

October 26th, 8:00 pm, Good Neighbors, Chop Shop, 1133 W. North Avenue, Chicago.  18 & over.  $25 + fees.  FYI www.dice.fm

October 27th, 6:30 pm, Jam Presents Between the Buried and Me & Hail the Sun,  Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

October 27th, 7:30 pm, Orion Ensemble Concert 2, Haydn string quartet to be announced; Philip Glass’ Quartet Satz (2017); and Arthur Bliss’ Quintet for Clarinet and Strings, Op. 50 (1931) with Guests, violist, Stephen Boe & violinist, Mathias Tacke. The PianoForte Studios, 1335 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago. $30, Seniors (65+) $25, Students (13+) $15; children (12 & under) free. FYI (630) 628-9591 or orionensemble.org.

October 28th, 12:00 pm ET, Celebrate the ISL Bicentennia with the Indiana State Library Architectural Tour.  Each tour begins at 12 p.m. at the circulation desk inside the Ohio Street entrance of the Indiana State Library, 315. W. Ohio St., Indianapolis.  Register @ https://isl.libcal.com/event/13881799?hs=a

October 28th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Andrés Cepeda, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com

October 28th, 8:00 pm, No Stars in Jefferson Park, An Evening of Storytelling and Celebration From Maggie Andersen with special guests. Lookout Fall 2025 Season, Steppenwolf's 1700 Theater, 1700 N. Halsted, Chicago. $23. FYI (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org/lookout

October 28th, 29th, 31st & November 1st, 8:00 pm, Evening With David Byrne - Who Is The Sky Tour, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

October 30th through November 2nd, CARMINA BURANA, Maastricht Festival, Company Debut of Miles Mykkanen.  MECC Maastricht, Forum 100, 6229 GV, Maastricht, Netherlands.  FYI https://www.mecc.nl/en/events/carmina-burana-2025/

October 30th through November 14th, Puccini's Il trittico with Jamie Barton & Ryan McKinny, Houston Grand Opera, 800 Preston St. Houston, Texas. FYI  https://www.houstongrandopera.org/contact-us

October 31st, 7:30 pm, SmoothChicago presents Marion Meadows Art & Jazz Fest: Gerey Johnson, Nelson Rangell, Marqueal Jordan & Phil Seed, Loews O'Hare Hotel, 5300 N. River Road, Rosemont.  FYI https://www.smoothchicago.com/

October 31st, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Start Making Sense: Talking Heads Tribute & Ocean Avenue Stompers Horns, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com 

October 31st, 7:30 pm, Who's Live Anyway, Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago Street, Joliet.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

October 31st, 7:00 pm, November 1st, 7:30 pm, Sony Interactive Entertainment, GEA Live & RoadCo Entertainment present PlayStation® | The Concert.  Cadillac Palace Theatre, 151 W. Randolph, Chicago. $40-$105. FYI BroadwayInChicago.com.

October 31st, 8:00 pm, John Waters: A Live Director's Commentary & Screening, The Center for Performing Arts, Governors State University, 1 University Drive, University Park. FYI https://www.govst.edu/cpa-events/

November 1st, 4:00 pm, SmoothChicago presents Marion Meadows Art & Jazz Fest: Doug Wilson, Adam Hawley, Ragan Whiteside, Althea Rene, Alex Bugnon & Marion Meadows, Loews O'Hare Hotel, 5300 N. River Road, Rosemont.  FYI https://www.smoothchicago.com/

November 1st, 6:15, A Day to Remember & Yellowcard - Maximum Fun Tour, Grossinger Motors Arena, 101 S Madison St, Bloomington, IL. FYI www,ticketmaster.com 

November 1st, Doors open at 7:00 pm, Stray Cats, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. All reserved seating. 21 and older.  Tickets start at $84.35.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

November 1st, 7:00 pm, Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons w/Special Guests The Rascals, Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont.  Tickets start at $69.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

November 1st, 7:30 pm, XRT Presents Jeff Tweedy with special guest Macie Stewart, The Salt Shed, 1357 N. Elston, Chicago. Tickets start at $71. FYI www.ticketmaster.com

November 1st, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents The Wombats: Oh! The Ocean Tour, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

November 1st, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents grandson: INERTIA TOUR, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com

November 1st, 7:30 pm, November 2nd, 2:00 pm, New Philharmonic Conductor: Kirk Muspratt, Romeo & Juliet / Cinderella A Candlelit Symphony of Love, Belushi Performance Hall, McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Boulevard, Glen Ellyn. $60. FYI (630) (630) 942-4000 or https://atthemac.org/shows/

November 1st, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Patrick Wolf, Gman Tavern, 3740 N. Clark Street, Chicago.  21 & over.  FYI www.etix.com

November 1st, 8:00 pm, Jam & El Parrel Present Peces Raros, Avondale Music Hall, 3336 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago.  $32.12.  FYI https://wl.seetickets.us/

November 1st, 8:00 pm, Deep Cut x Collectiv x Jam Present Action Bronson, Ramova Theatre, 3520 S. Halsted, Chicago. Adv-GA Floor $55.66, Adv-VIP Balcony $60.84. FYI www.tix.com

November 1st through 18th, Dead Man Walking, English National Opera, Conductor: Kerem Hasan, London Coliseum, St. Martin's Lane, London, England. Tickets from $13. FYI https://www.eno.org/whats-on/dead-man-walking

November 2nd, 7:00 pm, Jam Productions Presents Sylvestre Y La Naranja: Altered Ego US Tour 2025, Beat Kitchen, 2100 W. Belmont, Chicago. 17 & over.  $33.14.  FYI https://wl.seetickets.us/event/silvestre-y-la-naranja/651075?afflky=BKBG...

November 2nd, 7:30 pm, Orion Ensemble Concert 2, Haydn string quartet to be announced; Philip Glass’ Quartet Satz (2017); and Arthur Bliss’ Quintet for Clarinet and Strings, Op. 50 (1931) with Guests, violist, Stephen Boe & violinist, Mathias Tacke. 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.

November 2nd, 7:30 pm, Michigander & Oliver Hazard: Made in the Midwest, Metro Chicago, 3730 N. Clark, Chicago.  $31.28.  FYI www.etix.com

November 2nd, 8:00 pm, Ángela Aguilar - LIBRE CORAZÓN TOUR 2025, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. Tickets start at $94. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

November 2nd, 8:00 pm ET, Pedro Capó, Seminole Hard Rock Tampa, 5223 North Orient Road, Tampa, FL.  Tickets start at $55. FYI https://casino.hardrock.com/tampa/events/pedro-capo?cid=cc029_redline_entertainment_pedro-capo-1102_email_may-entertainment_book-online_5022025_marketing_-_-

November 3rd, 7:30 pm, Bryan Adams: Roll with the Punches w/guest Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo, Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim Road, Rosemont. Tickets start at $55.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

November 4th, 6:15 ET, A Day to Remember & Yellowcard - Maximum Fun Tour, Van Andel Arena, 130 Fulton Street W, Grand Rapids, MI. FYi www.ticketmaster.com 

November 5th, 7:00 pm, Boz Scaggs Rhythm Review 2025, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago.   Tickets start at $62.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

November 5th, 7:30 pm, The More Life Tour starring Randy Travis, Meyer Theatre, 117 S Washington St, Green Bay, WI  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

November 6th, 5:00 pm, Seether & Daughtry, Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W. Lawrence, Chicago. Tickets start at $77. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

November 6th, 7:00 pm, Jam & Outback Present Dusty Slay: The Night Shift Tour, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

November 6th, 7:00 pm, Jam & Outback Presents Yohay Sponder -  Self Loving Jew, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com 

November 6th, 7:00 pm, Craig Ferguson: Pants on Fire, George Van Dusen Theatre at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

November 6th, 8:00 pm, Jose Maria Napoleon - Hasta Siempre.  Tour de Despedida USA 2025, Rosemont Theater, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

November 6th, 8:00 pm, ARRIVAL from Sweden: the Music of ABBA, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com 

November 6th, 8:00 pm, Of Monsters and Men: The Mouse Parade Tour, The Salt Shed Indoors, 1357 N. Elston, Chicago. Tickets start at $89. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

November 6th, 8:00 pm, D-Composed: Our Stage. Our Stage Night One, An Ode to Black Theater Featuring Cheryl Lynn Bruce, Lookout Fall 2025 Season, Steppenwolf's 1700 Theater, 1700 N. Halsted, Chicago. $28. FYI (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org/lookout

November 6th through 9th, Joffrey at the Harris: Matters of the Heart, Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E. Randolph Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $46. FYI (312) 334-7777 or Harristheaterchicago.org

November 7th, Doors open at 7:00 pm, Dane Cook, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino Rockford, 7801 E State St, Rockford, IL  21 & older.  Tickets start at $49.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

November 7th, 7:00 pm, Ralph Barbosa: Bean Without a Cause Tour, The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $58. FYI www.ticketmaster.com. 

November 7th, 7:00 pm, Jam & Outback Present Justin Willman: One for the Ages Tour, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

November 7th, 7:00 pm, HASAN HATES RONNY | RONNY HATES HASAN, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. Tickets start at $49. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

November 7th, 7:00 pm, November 8th, 7:30 pm, GEA Live and Broadway In Chicago in association with Lionsgate present TWILIGHT IN CONCERT, Cadillac Palace Theatre, 151 W. Randolph St., Chicago.  FYI www.twilightinconcert.com

November 7th, 7:30 pm, Cece Teneal's Divas of Soul, The Center for Performing Arts, Governors State University, 1 University Drive, University Park. FYI https://www.govst.edu/cpa-events/

November 7th, 8:00 pm, King Princess - The Girl Violence Tour, Salt Shed Indoors, 1357 N Elston, Chicago. Tickets start at $50. FYI www.ticketmaster.com

November 7th & 8th, 7:30 pm, Andy Bell of Erasure, Metro Chicago, 3730 N. Clark Street, Chicago.  $50.  FYI www.etix.com

November 7th through 16th, Chicago Repertory Ballet presents the World Premiere of The Capulets, Ruth Page Center for the Arts, 1016 N Dearborn Street, Chicago. FYI (872) 588-0430 or www.crbdance.com 

November 8th, 6:00 & 9:00 pm, SmoothChicago presents Gerald Albright & his AllStar Band, Loews O'Hare Hotel, 5300 N. River Road, Rosemont.  FYI https://www.smoothchicago.com/

November 8th, 7:00 pm, Dream of America, La Porte County Symphony Orchestra, La Porte Civic Auditorium, 1001 Ridge St, La Porte, IN.  FYI (219) 362-9020 or www.lcso.net 

November 8th, Doors open at 7:00 pm, Dane Cook, 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.

November 8th, 7:30 pm, Lyric Opera of Chicago and the Black Leadership Arts Collective (B.L.A.C.) present Echoes of Excellence: Celebrating the Legacy of Chicago’s Black Voices, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago. FYI lyricopera.org/Echoes.

November 8th, 7:30 pm, Soweto Gospel Choir Peace, Belushi Performance Hall, McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Boulevard, Glen Ellyn. FYI (630) (630) 942-4000 or https://atthemac.org/shows/

November 8th, 8:00 pm, Fortune Feimster: Takin' Care of Biscuits Comedy Tour, The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $33.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

November 8th, 8:00 pm, D-Composed: Our Stage. Our Stage Night Two, An Ode to Black Hair Featuring Shani Crowe, Lookout Fall 2025 Season, Steppenwolf's 1700 Theater, 1700 N. Halsted, Chicago. $28. FYI (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org/lookout

November 9th, 1:30 pm, Jam & Auris Present Lenny Pearce's USA Toddler Techno Tour - Part 2, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com

November 9th, 7:00 pm, D-Composed: Our Stage. Our Stage Night Three, D-Composed Plays D-Composed, Lookout Fall 2025 Season, Steppenwolf's 1700 Theater, 1700 N. Halsted, Chicago. $28. FYI (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org/lookout

November 9th, 7:00 pm, The Life and Music of George Michael, Belushi Performance Hall, McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Boulevard, Glen Ellyn. FYI (630) (630) 942-4000 or https://atthemac.org/shows/

November 9th. 7:30 pm, Jam & Outback Present Kevin Bridges, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com

November 9th, 7:30 pm, Hobo Johnson & the LoveMakers - Peach Scone 8 Year 3 Month Anniversary Tour, Chop Shop, 2033 W. North Avenue, Chicago. $40.57. FYI www.dice.fm

November 10th, 8:00 pm ET, Sting 3.0, Seminole Hard Rock Tampa, 5223 North Orient Road, Tampa, FL.  Tickets start at $250. FYI https://casino.hardrock.com/tampa/events/sting?cid=cc029_redline_casino_sting-1110_email_may-entertainment_book-online_5022025_marketing_-_-

**** November 11th, 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

November 11th, 7:30 pm, WBEZ & the Auditorium Present Tortoise - with the Chicago Philharmonic, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com 

November 12th, 7:30 pm, Jam & 93XRT Present Robert Plant's Saving Grace Ft. Suzy Dian: Rear in the Fall, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

November 12th, 7:30 pm, PSKRBX & Jam Present Bktherula, Avondale Music Hall, 3336 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. Tickets start at $38. FYI https://wl.eventim.us/event/bktherula/661591?afflky=AvondaleMusicHall

November 12th, 8:00 pm ET, Trey Kennedy presents The Relatable Tour, Seminole Hard Rock Tampa, 5223 North Orient Road, Tampa, FL.  21 & over. Tickets start at $60. FYI https://casino.hardrock.com/tampa/events/trey-kennedy?cid=cc029_redline_casino_trey-kennedy-1112_email_june-entertainment_get-tickets_6062025_marketing_-_-

**** November 13th, 10:00 am & 12:00 pm, Arts in Education, When Good Broccoli Goes Bad, The Center for Performing Arts, Governors State University, 1 University Drive, University Park.  Grades PreK-5.  $9.FYI https://www.govst.edu/cpa-events/

November 13th, 6:30 pm, Jam Presents EDEN -  Dark Tour with greek, DJ Krewes, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com 

November 13th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Tom Morello & Friends - Electric Full Band Show, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com

November 13th, 8:00 pm, Maroon 5: LOVE IS LIKE Tour, United Center, 1901 W. Madison, Chicago. Tickets start at $61. FYI www.ticketmaster.com

November 13th, 8:00 pm, David Garrett - Millenium Symphony World Tour 2025, The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $58 FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

November 13th, 8:00 pm, Mammoth Presents Fish 56 Octagon, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago.  18 & over. FYI www.axs.com

November 14th, Doors open at 6:30 pm, Trivium: Ascend above the Ashes Tour (with Jinjer & Heriot), Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. All reserved seating. 21 and older.  Tickets start at $40.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

November 14th, 7:00 pm, Sal Volcano: Everything's Fine Tour, The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $43. FYI www.ticketmaster.com

November 14th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Fit for a King: Lonely God Tour / with Make Them Suffer, Spite, 156/Silence, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com

November 14th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents P1 with Matt & Tommy: The Delusion Tour, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

November 14th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Chris Williamson - Self Discovery Live Show, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

November 14th, 8:00 - 11:30 pm, Adrenalize: The Ultimate Def Leppard Experience, The Art Theater, 230 Main Street, Hobart. $24.90. FYI https://brickartlive.com/events/list/

November 15th & 16th, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm both days, Randolph Street Holiday Market, 1340 W. Washington, Chicago.  Indoor. G.A. $12, Children under 12 free.  FYI https://randolphstreetmarket.com/schedule/

November 15th, 6:00 & 9:00 pm, SmoothChicago presents Peter White / Rick Braun, Loews O'Hare Hotel, 5300 N. River Road, Rosemont.  FYI https://www.smoothchicago.com/

November 15th, 7:00 pm, Broadway in Chicago presents A Conversation with Guenther Steiner Unfiltered Live, CIBC Theatre, 18 W. Monroe St, Chicago.  $40-$109.  FYI BroadwayInChicago.com.

November 15th, 7:30 pm, Ensemble Espanol, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago.  Tickets on sale May 5th.  FYI https://www.auditoriumtheatre.org/events/buy-tickets/dance?utm_source=hive&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=hive_email_id_415441_25-26-season-announcement&h_sid=835818af3b-597fefb3f41bd259e8be9809

November 15th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Jiaoying Summers: What Specie Are You? Tour, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  13 & over.  FYI www.axs.com

November 15th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Boyce Avenue - USA 2025 Tour, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

November 15th, 7:30 pm ET, Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood, Paramount Theatre, 1124 Meridian Street, Anderson, IN.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

November 15th, 7:30 pm ET, Paula Poundstone, Shelton Auditorium at Butler Arts Center, 1000 W 42nd St, Indianapolis, IN FYI www.ticketmaster.com

November 15th, 8:00 pm, Jam & 16 on Center Presents The Wood Brothers: Puff of Smoke Tour, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. 18 & over.  FYI www.axs.com

November 16th, 3:00 pm, Thanksgiving from the Farm Starring Phil Potempa, Theatre at the Center, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. $35. FYI (219) 836-3255 ext 1, or www.theatreatthecenter.com

November 16th, 4:00 pm, PNW Sinai Forum 2025 presents Jennifer Griffin & Greg Myre: The Middle East and a Larger Look at Global Security and Diplomacy in a Changing World, Purdue University Northwest, James B. Dworkin Student Services & Activities Complex, 1401 S. U.S. Hwy 421, Westville, IN. FYI https://www.pnw.edu/sinai-forum/tickets/

November 16th, 4:00 pm, Gabby's Dollhouse Live! Presented by Walmart, The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago.  Tickets start at $91.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

November 16th, 6:30 - 9:00 pm, Rumors ATL: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac, The Art Theater, 230 Main Street, Hobart. $30. FYI https://brickartlive.com/events/list/

November 16th, 7:00 pm, Jam Presents Bryce Crawford "Live Podcast Tour" Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

November 17th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Wednesday with Daffo, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com 

November 17th, 8:00 pm, (SOLD OUT), November 18th, 8:00 pm, Patti Smith and her band On the 50th Anniversary perform Horses, The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

November 18th, 8:00 pm, Rimon, Subterranean, Upstairs, 2011 W. North Avenue, Chicago. 17 & over. $26.96. FYI https://wl.seetickets.us/event/rimon/653078?afflky=BKBGManagementCo&utm_...

November 19th, 7:00 pm, Pentatonix: Christmas in the City Tour, Vibrant Arena at the MARK, 1201 River Drive, Moline, IL. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

November 20th, 7:00 pm, Jam Presents CG5 Presents: The TOO MANY SONGS Tour, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

November 20th, 7:00 pm, Brad Williams: The Growth Spurt Tour, Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago Street, Joliet.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com \

November 20th, 7:00 pm, WBEZ & The Auditorium Present The Moth Mainstage, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. FYI www.axs.cpm

November 20th, 8:00 pm ET, Carly Pearce, Seminole Hard Rock Tampa, 5223 North Orient Road, Tampa, FL.  21 & over. Tickets start at $110. FYI https://casino.hardrock.com/tampa/events/carly-pearce?cid=cc029_redline_casino_carly-pearce-1120_email_july-entertainment_get-tickets_7042025_marketing_-_-

November 21st, 7:00 pm, Brad Williams: The Growth Spurt Tour, Coronado Theatre, 314 N. Main Street, Rockford.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

November 21st, 7:30 pm, Are You Ready for It: A Taylor Experience, Belushi Performance Hall, McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Boulevard, Glen Ellyn. FYI (630) (630) 942-4000 or https://atthemac.org/shows/

November 21st, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents The Murder City Devils, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com

November 21st & 22nd, 8:00 pm, Teatro Vista Productions present In Process: God Complex, Starring Tommy Rivera-Vega with special guest appearances, Lookout Fall 2025 Season, Steppenwolf's 1700 Theater, 1700 N. Halsted, Chicago. $33. FYI (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org/lookout

November 21st, 9:00 pm, Mammoth Presents FLOW - Naruto The Rock World Tour 2025, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com

November 21st, 9:00 pm, Piff The Magic Dragon: The Clone Tours, The Venue at Horseshoe Casino, 777 Casino Center Drive, Hammond. Tickets start at $45. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

November 21st through 30th, Lyric Opera in partnership with Billy Corgan presents the World Premiere of A Night of Mellon Collie and Infinite Sadness, Lyric Opera House, 20 N Wacker Dr, Chicago.   Tickets start at $59.  FYI lyricopera.org/melloncollie 

November 22nd, 3:00 pm, NIGHT MOVES: The Planets, E.T and Star Trek presented by the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra, The Center for Performing Arts, Governors State University, 1 University Drive, University Park. $50-$86. FYI https://www.govst.edu/cpa-events/

November 22nd, Doors open at 7:00 pm, Comedian Mike Epps, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. All reserved seating. 21 and older.  Tickets start at $74.10.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

November 22nd, 7:00 pm, Brad Williams: The Growth Spurt Tour, Peoria Civic Center Theater, 201 SW Jefferson Ave., Peoria.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.  

November 22nd, 7:00 & 9:30 pm, (Second Show Added), Jam & Outback Present Demetri Martin - The Quick Draw Tour, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

November 22nd, 7:30 pm, Pat Tomasulo, Belushi Performance Hall, McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Boulevard, Glen Ellyn. FYI (630) (630) 942-4000 or https://atthemac.org/shows/

November 22nd, 8:00 pm, Yelawolf 45 Tour With J. Michael Phillips & JT Loux, The Sylvee, 25 S Livingston St, Madison, WI. FYI www.ticketmaster.com

November 23rd, 3:00 pm, TOP OF THE WORLD: A Carpenters Tribute, Belushi Performance Hall, McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Boulevard, Glen Ellyn. FYI (630) (630) 942-4000 or https://atthemac.org/shows/

November 23rd, Doors open at 6:00 pm, Sting 3.0 Tour, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary.  21 and older. Tickets start at $199.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

November 23rd, 7:00 pm, Yelawolf 45 Tour With J. Michael Phillips & JT Loux, House of Blues Chicago, 329 N. Dearborn, Chicago. FYI www.ticketmaste.com 

November 23rd, Just Added, 7:00 pm, Jam & Outback Present Justin Willman: One for the Ages Tour, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

November 24th, 7:30 pm, Lola Young, Salt Shed Indoors, 1357 N. Elston, Chicago. Tickets start at $184. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

November 24th, 8:00 pm, Sting 3.0 Tour, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago.  Tickets start at $189.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

November 24th & 25th, (Wait List Only), Paul McCartney: Got Back 2025, United Center, 1901 W. Madison, Chicago. FYI www.ticketmaster.com

November 28th, 7:30 pm, Live Nation Presents Raekwon & Mobb Deep: 30th Anniversary Tour, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com 

November 29th, 3:00 pm, Straight No Chaser: Holiday Road Tour, The Chicago Theater, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $78. FYI www.ticketmaster.com

November 29th, 7:30 pm, The Chicago Philharmonic & The Auditorium present Sleeping at Last: Home for the Holidays, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com 

November 29th, 9:00 pm, Live Nation Presents Damiano David, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N Racine, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

November 30th, 2:00 pm, HANDEL’S MESSIAH, Music of the Baroque, Conductor: Dame Jane Glover, with Tenor Miles Mykkanen. North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie. FYI https://www.baroque.org/Seasons/2025-2026/handel-s-messiah

November 30th, 7:00 pm ET, Pentatonix: Christmas in the City Tour, Gainbridge Fieldhouse, 125 S. Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis, IN . FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

November 30th, Prokofiev’s Violin Concerto No. 1 and Stravinsky’s Suite from The Firebird, Tonkünstler Orchester, Conductor Lidiya Yankovskaya, Golden Hall of the Musikverein, Festspielhaus St. Pölten, Vienna, Austria. FYI https://www.tonkuenstler.at/en/orchestra

December 1st, 7:30 pm, HANDEL’S MESSIAH, Music of the Baroque, Conductor: Dame Jane Glover, with Tenor Miles Mykkanen. Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago. FYI https://www.baroque.org/Seasons/2025-2026/handel-s-messiah

December 2nd, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Blind Guardian - Somewhere Far Beyond Tour with Ensiferum & Seven Kingdoms, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  17 & older.  FYI www.axs.com

December 2nd, 7:30 pm, Live Nation Presents Avatar: In the Airwaves - USA 2025 / with Alien Weaponry, Spiritworld, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com 

December 2nd, 7:30 pm, Pentatonix: Christmas in the City Tour, Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim Road, Rosemont. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

December 3rd, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, Women's Association of the Northwest Indiana Symphony Society presents the Festival of Trees. Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster.  Venders, brunch, entertainment, raffle.  $50.  FYI (219) 836-0525 ext 206 or https://nisorchestra.org/waniss

December 3rd, 7:00 pm ET, Pentatonix: Christmas in the City Tour, Little Caesars Arena, 2645 Woodward Ave., Detroit, MI. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

December 3rd & 5th, 7:30 pm, December 7th, 3:00 pm, Chicago Opera Theatre presents Falstaff, assia Le tre burle (Falstaff, or the Three Tricks. Studebaker Theatre, Fine Arts Building, 410 S. Michigan, Chicago.  $50-$150.  Tickets on sale August 15th.  FYI chicagooperatheater.org/

December 4th, Jam& Deep Cut Present Ripe and Allen Stone: The Get Sweet Tour, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com

December 5th, 5:00 pm, On Demand. HANDEL’S MESSIAH, Music of the Baroque, Conductor: Dame Jane Glover, with Tenor Miles Mykkanen. Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago. FYI https://www.baroque.org/Seasons/2025-2026/handel-s-messiah

December 5th, 7:00 & 10:00 pm, Jam Presents Rob Anderson: Are You Afraid of the 90s?  Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

December 5th through January 4th, Winter WonderFest, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Blvd., Chicago. Tickets start at $25. FYI www.navypier.org/winterwonderfest

December 6th, 5:00 & 8:00 pm, The Second City: Jack Frost Roasting on an Open Fire, Belushi Performance Hall, McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Boulevard, Glen Ellyn. FYI (630) (630) 942-4000 or https://atthemac.org/shows/

December 6th, Doors open at 7:00 pm, HEART: Royal Flush 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 $117.15.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

December 6th, 8:00 pm, Jam & Outback Present Michael Blaustein: The Taste Me Tour, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

**** December 6th, 1:00 & 5:00 pm, December 7th, 3:00 pm, Ruth Page's The Nutcracker, The Center for Performing Arts, Governors State University, 1 University Drive, University Park. FYI https://www.govst.edu/cpa-events/

December 6th, Doors open at 7:00 pm, Heart, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. All reserved seating. 21 and older.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

December 7th, 4:00 pm, PNW Sinai Forum 2025 presents Neil deGrasse Tyson: Adventures in Science Literacy, Stardust Event Center, at Blue Chip Casino, Hotel & Spa, 777 Blue Chip Drive, Michigan City. FYI https://www.pnw.edu/sinai-forum/tickets/

December 8th through 12th, Jam Presents Andrew Bird's Gezelligheid Concerts, Fourth Presbyterian Church, 126 E. Chestnut, Chicago. 

December 11th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents An Evening with Squirrel Nut Zippers: Christmas Caravan 2025, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com

December 11th through 28th, ‘Twas the Night Before… by Cirque du Soleil, The Chicago Theater, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $39 at the Box Office, $51 online. FYI www.ticketmaster.com  

December 12th, Doors open at 7:00 pm, Aaron Lewis & the Stateliners: America As It Gets 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 $76.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

December 12th, 7:30 pm, Lady A: This Winter's Night Tour 2025, Coronado Theatre, 314 N. Main Street, Rockford. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

December 12th, 8:00 pm, Chris Isaak, Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago Street, Joliet. Tickets start at $66. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

December 12th through 21st, 15 Shows, some with dining option. Frank Sinatro Christmas Show, Theatre at the Center, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. $40. FYI (219) 836-3255 ext 1, or www.theatreatthecenter.com. Dining option: 10Forty Bankquets & Catering, (219) 836-1930 ext 2. 

December 13th & 14th, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm both days, Randolph Street Holiday Market, 1340 W. Washington, Chicago.  Indoor. G.A. $12, Children under 12 free.  FYI https://randolphstreetmarket.com/schedule/

December 13th, 2:00 & 7:30 pm, It's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play, The Center for Performing Arts, Governors State University, 1 University Drive, University Park. FYI https://www.govst.edu/cpa-events/

December 13th, 7:00 pm, Jam Presents Lucas Zelnick,  Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. 16 & over. FYI www.axs.com

December 13th, 7:00 pm, Holiday at the Pops, La Porte County Symphony Orchestra, La Porte Civic Auditorium, 1001 Ridge St, La Porte, IN.  FYI (219) 362-9020 or www.lcso.net 

**** December 13th, 7:00 pm ET, December 14th, 6:00 pm ET, Santa's Circus, Silver Creek Event Center at Four Winds New Buffalo, 11111 Wilson Road, New Buffalo, MI. FYI www.ticketmaster.com

December 13th, 7:30 pm, The Midtown Men: Holiday Hits, Belushi Performance Hall, McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Boulevard, Glen Ellyn. FYI (630) (630) 942-4000 or https://atthemac.org/shows/

December 13th, 7:30 pm, Lady A: This Winter's Night Tour 2025, Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. FYI www.ticketmaster.com

December 14th, 7:00 pm, Voctave: It Feels Like Christmas, Belushi Performance Hall, McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Boulevard, Glen Ellyn. FYI (630) (630) 942-4000 or https://atthemac.org/shows/

December 17th, 7:00 pm, Pink Martini's All-Stars present: A Season of Stars, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com

December 18th, 8:00 pm, Lindsey Sterling: The Snow Waltz Tour, Ford Center, 1 SE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Evansville, IN. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

December 18th, 8:00 pm ET, Method Man & Redman, Seminole Hard Rock Tampa, 5223 North Orient Road, Tampa, FL.  21 & over. Tickets start at $55. FYI https://casino.hardrock.com/tampa/events/method-man-and-redman?cid=cc029_redline_casino_method-man-and-redman-1218_email_august-entertainment_get-tickets_8012025_marketing_-_-

December 19th, 7:00 pm, Chicago Sinfonietta, Ignite 2025-26, Holidays of Hope, Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Avenue, Naperville. FYI https://chicagosinfonietta.org/holidays-of-hope/

December 19th, 7:00 pm, December 20th & 21st, 1:00 & 5:00 pm, Salt Creek Ballet presents “The Nutcracker” with New Philharmonic. New Philharmonic with Conductor Kirk Muspratt.  Belushi Performance Hall, McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Boulevard, Glen Ellyn. FYI (630) (630) 942-4000 or https://atthemac.org/shows/.   

December 19th, 8:00 pm ET, Lady A: This Winter's Night Tour 2025, The Exhibition Hall at French Lick Resort, 8670 IN-56, French Lick, IN. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

December 20th, 7:00 pm, Chicago Sinfonietta, Ignite 2025-26, Holidays of Hope, Mandel Hall, 1131 E. 57th, Chicago. FYI https://chicagosinfonietta.org/holidays-of-hope/

December 20th, 8:00 pm, Lindsey Sterling: The Snow Waltz Tour, Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee Street, Waukegan. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

December 23rd, 8:00 pm, Lindsey Sterling: The Snow Waltz Tour, Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson Ave., Peoria, IL. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

December 29th through 31st, Ramova x Jam x Collectiv x Deep Cut Presents STS9, Ramova Theatre, 3520 S. Halsted, Chicago. FYI (312) 988-0838 or box@ramovachicago.com

December 31st, 1:30, 5:00 & 8:00 pm, New Year's Eve Concert with Guest Vocalist Alisa Jordheim, New Philharmonic with Conductor Kirk Muspratt.  McAninch Arts Center’s Belushi Performance Hall, College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn.  Subscriptions on sale now; individual tickets go on sale summer 2025.  $73-$83.  FYI www.AtTheMAC.org. 

December 31st, 4:00 & 8:00 pm, Barbra Streisand & Tony Bennett Tribute, Theatre at the Center, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. $40. FYI (219) 836-3255 ext 1, or www.theatreatthecenter.com. Dining Option $75: 6:00 pm, 10Forty Catering, (219) 836-1930 ext 2. 

December 31st, 6:30 & 10:00 pm, SmoothChicago presents NYE Paul Taylor - Lindsey Webster - Brian Simpson - Kim Scott - Gerey Johnson, Loews O'Hare Hotel, 5300 N. River Road, Rosemont.  FYI https://www.smoothchicago.com/

December 31st, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Pink Talking Fish & Steely Dead, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com

Coming in 2026

January 13th, 7:30 pm, Jam & Emporium Present Paul Chowdhry: Artificial Indian Tour, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

January 16th, 7:30 pm, DAPHNE IN CONCERT, Conductor: David Afkham, House Debut, Miles Mykkanen. Seattle Opera, McCaw Hall, 321 Mercer Street, Seattle, WA. FYI https://www.seattleopera.org/performances-events/daphne-in-concert/

January 16th through 18th, Cubs Con 2026, Sheraton Grand Chicago, 301 N. Water Street, Chicago. Details TBA. FYI Cubs.com/Convention.

January 18th, 2:00 pm, DAPHNE IN CONCERT, Conductor: David Afkham, House Debut, Miles Mykkanen. Seattle Opera, McCaw Hall, 321 Mercer Street, Seattle, WA. FYI https://www.seattleopera.org/performances-events/daphne-in-concert/

January 18th, 3:00 pm, Chicago Opera Theatre presents Discovery Concert: In America's Embrace. Studebaker Theatre, Fine Arts Building, 410 S. Michigan, Chicago.  $25-$65.  Tickets on sale August 15th.  FYI chicagooperatheater.org/

January 18th, 7:00 pm, Chicago Sinfonietta, Ignite 2025-26, Open Heart: MLK Tribute, Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Avenue, Naperville. FYI https://chicagosinfonietta.org/open-heart/

January 19th, 7:00 pm, Chicago Sinfonietta, Ignite 2025-26, Open Heart: MLK Tribute, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. FYI https://chicagosinfonietta.org/open-heart/

January 21st through February 1st, 8th edition of the Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival. Details TBA. FYI www.chicagopuppetfest.org.

January 23rd, 7:30 pm, Nashville Live! In Concert: The Encore Tour, Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Rd, Rosemont. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

January 23rd through February 8th, Silent Night with Ryan McKinny, Houston Grand Opera, 800 Preston St. Houston, Texas. FYI  https://www.houstongrandopera.org/contact-us

January 24th, 7:00 pm, Jam & Outback Present Nacho Redondo En Vivo (En Español), Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com 

January 24th, 7:30 pm, Martha Graham Dance Company, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago.  Tickets on sale May 5th.  FYI https://www.auditoriumtheatre.org/events/buy-tickets/dance?utm_source=hive&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=hive_email_id_415441_25-26-season-announcement&h_sid=835818af3b-597fefb3f41bd259e8be9809

January 24th, 7:30 pm, Paula Poundstone, Belushi Performance Hall, McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Boulevard, Glen Ellyn. FYI (630) (630) 942-4000 or https://atthemac.org/shows/

January 26th, 5:30 pm PT, VEDEM: Art From Ashes in honor of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Music of Remembrance, Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall at Benaroya Hall, 200 University Street, Seattle, WA. FYI https://musicofremembrance.org/show-details/afa2026

**** January 29th, 10:00 am & 12:00 pm, Arts in Education, Finding North, The Center for Performing Arts, Governors State University, 1 University Drive, University Park.  Grades 6-12.  $9. FYI https://www.govst.edu/cpa-events/

January 30th, 7:00 pm, The Infamous Stringdusters with Mountain Grass Unit, Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport, Chicago. 17 & older. $39.96 - $59.68. FYI www.ticketweb.com 

January 30th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Dean Lewis, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com 

January 30th through February 15th, Jake Heggie's INTELLIGENCE, Virginia Opera, Harrison Opera House, 160 W. Virginia Beach Blvd., Norfolk, VA. FYI https://vaopera.org/subscriptions

January 30th through February 15th, Hansel and Gretel with Jamie Barton, Houston Grand Opera, 800 Preston St. Houston, Texas. FYI  https://www.houstongrandopera.org/contact-us

January 31st, 7:30 pm, February 1st, 3:00 pm, Broadway through the Years, New Philharmonic with Conductor Kirk Muspratt.  Belushi Performance Hall, McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Boulevard, Glen Ellyn. FYI (630) (630) 942-4000 or https://atthemac.org/shows/

February 2026, Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre presents Inside/Out: BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATER with Wilfredo Rivera & Joe Cerqua, Old Town School of Folk Music, 4544 N. Lincoln, Chicago. $15-$20. FYI CerquaRivera.org/schedule 

**** February 5th, 10:00 am, Arts in Education, South Chicago Dance Theatre presents Dancing through the Great Migration, The Center for Performing Arts, Governors State University, 1 University Drive, University Park.  Grades 5-12.  $9.FYI https://www.govst.edu/cpa-events/

February 5th, 7:00 pm, Renée Fleming in Recital — Voice of Nature: The Anthropocene, Lyric Opera, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago.  FYI lyricopera.org

February 6th, 7:00 pm, Rascal Flatts: Life Is a Highway Tour, United Center, 1901 W. Madison, Chicago. Tickets start at $46. FYI www.ticketmaster.com

February 6th, 7:30 pm ET, February 8th, 2:30 pm ET, INTELLIGENCE, Virginia Opera, Dominion Energy Center, 600 E. Grace St., Richmond, VA. FYI https://vaopera.org/subscriptions

February 7th, 2:00 pm, Honoring the Opera Up Close Legacy with John Concepcion and Friends, The Center for Performing Arts, Governors State University, 1 University Drive, University Park. FYI https://www.govst.edu/cpa-events/

February 7th, 7:00 pm, The Roaring 20s: A Celebration of America's Jazz Age, La Porte County Symphony Orchestra, La Porte Civic Auditorium, 1001 Ridge St, La Porte, IN.  FYI (219) 362-9020 or www.lcso.net 

February 7th, 7:30 pm, Cirque Kalabanté, Belushi Performance Hall, McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Boulevard, Glen Ellyn. FYI (630) (630) 942-4000 or https://atthemac.org/shows/

February 13th, 7:30 pm, Three American Troubadours, Belushi Performance Hall, McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Boulevard, Glen Ellyn. FYI (630) (630) 942-4000 or https://atthemac.org/shows

February 14th, 5:00 pm; 8:00 pm Sold Out, February 15th, 8:00 pm, Josh Johnson: The Flowers Tour, The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

February 14th, 5:00 & 8:00 pm, The Second City: Laugh Harder Not Smarter - The Best of The Second City, Belushi Performance Hall, McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Boulevard, Glen Ellyn. FYI (630) (630) 942-4000 or https://atthemac.org/shows/

February 14th, 7:30 pm ET, February 15th, 2:30 pm ET, INTELLIGENCE, Virginia Opera, Center for the Arts at George Mason University, 4373 Mason Pond Drive, Fairfax, VA. FYI https://vaopera.org/subscriptions

February 15th, 3:00 pm, The Rat Pack, The Center for Performing Arts, Governors State University, 1 University Drive, University Park. FYI https://www.govst.edu/cpa-events/

February 17th through 22nd, Trinity Irish Dance Company, The Joyce Theater, 175 8th Ave, New York, NY.  FYI https://trinityirishdancecompany.com/performances/ 

February 21st, 7:00 - 11:00 pm, Giordano Dance Chicago's Studio 63 Gala, Ravenswood Event Center, 4011 N. Ravenswood, Chicago. Tickets go on sale at a later date. FYI www.giordanodance.org.

February 21st, 7:30 pm, Mania: The ABBA Tribute, Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago Street, Joliet.  Tickets start at $39.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

February 28th, 6:30 pm, 95 WIIL ROCK & Q ROCK 100.7 Present Nothing More - Carnal Nature World Tour / with Catch Your Breath, Archers, Doobie, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com

February 28th, 7:30 pm, Trinity Irish Dance Company, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago.  Tickets on sale May 5th.  FYI https://www.auditoriumtheatre.org/events/buy-tickets/dance?utm_source=hive&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=hive_email_id_415441_25-26-season-announcement&h_sid=835818af3b-597fefb3f41bd259e8be9809

February 28th & March 1st, Concert presentation, Act 2, Tristan und Isolde with Jamie Barton, Houston Grand Opera, 800 Preston St. Houston, Texas. FYI  https://www.houstongrandopera.org/contact-us

March 4th & 6th, 7:30 pm, March 8th, 3:00 pm, Chicago Opera Theatre presents Der Silbersee: A Winter’s Fairy Tale (The Silverlake). Studebaker Theatre, Fine Arts Building, 410 S. Michigan, Chicago.  $50-$150.  Tickets on sale August 15th.  FYI chicagooperatheater.org/

**** March 5th, 10:00 am, Arts in Education, All That Jazz presented by Govstate Theatre & Performance Studies Dance Performance, The Center for Performing Arts, Governors State University, 1 University Drive, University Park.  Grades 5-12.  $9. FYI https://www.govst.edu/cpa-events/

March 5th, 8:00 pm, (New Date), Live Nation presents Darcy & Jer: Average at Best Tour, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com

**** March 6th, 10:00 am & 12:00 pm, Arts in Education, Click Clack Moo, The Center for Performing Arts, Governors State University, 1 University Drive, University Park.  Grades K-4.  $9. FYI https://www.govst.edu/cpa-events/

March 6th, 7:00 pm, Chicago Sinfonietta, Ignite 2025-26, Still I Rise: Women's History Month, Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Avenue, Naperville. FYI https://chicagosinfonietta.org/open-heart/

March 6th, 7:30 pm, International Guitar Night, Belushi Performance Hall, McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Boulevard, Glen Ellyn. FYI (630) (630) 942-4000 or https://atthemac.org/shows/

March 7th, 2:00 & 7:30 pm, GovState & Performance Arts Studies: All That Jazz, The Center for Performing Arts, Governors State University, 1 University Drive, University Park. FYI https://www.govst.edu/cpa-events/

March 7th, 7:00 pm, Chicago Sinfonietta, Ignite 2025-26, Still I Rise: Women's History Month, Harris Theatre for Music & Dance, 205 E. Randolph, Chicago. FYI https://chicagosinfonietta.org/open-heart/

March 7th, 7:30 pm, The Ten Tenors, Belushi Performance Hall, McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Boulevard, Glen Ellyn. FYI (630) (630) 942-4000 or https://atthemac.org/shows/

March 7th & 8th, Turn It Out with Tyler Peck & Friends, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago.  Tickets on sale May 5th.  FYI https://www.auditoriumtheatre.org/events/buy-tickets/dance?utm_source=hive&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=hive_email_id_415441_25-26-season-announcement&h_sid=835818af3b-597fefb3f41bd259e8be9809

March 8th, 3:00 pm, The New World, La Porte County Symphony Orchestra, Holdcraft Performing Arts Center, 1200 Spring Street, Michigan City, IN.  FYI (219) 362-9020 or www.lcso.net 

March 8th, 3:00 pm, Orion Ensemble Concert 3 (followed by Spring Benefit), world premiere created for Orion by Ephraim Champion, along with Ludwig van Beethoven’s Trio in B-flat Major for Clarinet, Cello and Piano, Op. 11, and Anton Arensky’s Trio in D minor for Violin, Cello and Piano, Op. 32. New England Congregational Church, 406 W. Galena Boulevard, Aurora. $30, Seniors (65+) $25, Students (13+) $15; children (12 & under) free. FYI (630) 628-9591 or orionensemble.org.

March 9th, 7:30 pm, Orion Ensemble Concert 3, world premiere created for Orion by Ephraim Champion, along with Ludwig van Beethoven’s Trio in B-flat Major for Clarinet, Cello and Piano, Op. 11, and Anton Arensky’s Trio in D minor for Violin, Cello and Piano, Op. 32. The PianoForte Studios, 1335 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago. $30, Seniors (65+) $25, Students (13+) $15; children (12 & under) free. FYI (630) 628-9591 or orionensemble.org.

March 14th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Rory Scovel: Know Your Enemy Tour, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

March 14th, 7:30 pm, Drum Tao, Belushi Performance Hall, McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Boulevard, Glen Ellyn. FYI (630) (630) 942-4000 or https://atthemac.org/shows/

March 15th, 3:00 pm PT, Echoes of Conscience: Voices of the French resistance, Concert Highlights: The spirit of Josephine Baker with chanteuse Jacqueline Tabor; World Premiere Dance Commission, Darius Milhaud, La Creation du Monde, Donald Byrd, Spectrum Dance Theater. Music of Remembrance, Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall at Benaroya Hall, 200 University Street, Seattle, WA. FYI https://musicofremembrance.org/show-details/echoes

March 15th, 7:30 pm, Orion Ensemble Concert 3, world premiere created for Orion by Ephraim Champion, along with Ludwig van Beethoven’s Trio in B-flat Major for Clarinet, Cello and Piano, Op. 11, and Anton Arensky’s Trio in D minor for Violin, Cello and Piano, Op. 32. 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.

March 19th through 29th, The Crucible with Ryan McKinny & J’Nai Bridges, Washington National Opera, The Kennedy Center, 2700 F St NW, Washington, DC. FYI https://www.kennedy-center.org/wno/home/

March 21st, 7:30 pm, Center Stage Icons: 30th Anniversary Celebration with the Rostons, The Center for Performing Arts, Governors State University, 1 University Drive, University Park. FYI https://www.govst.edu/cpa-events/

March 22nd, 3:00 pm, Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre presents Inside/Out: TROUBLE IN MIND with Monique Haley & Joe Cerqua, Epiphany Center for the Arts - The Sanctuary, 201 S. Ashland Ave., Chicago. $15-$20. FYI CerquaRivera.org/schedule

**** March 25th, 10:00 am & 12:00 pm, Arts in Education, Professor Wow's Fun-Believable Science Show, The Center for Performing Arts, Governors State University, 1 University Drive, University Park.  Grades K-8.  $9. FYI https://www.govst.edu/cpa-events/

**** March 27th, 7:00 pm, TheaterWorksUSA The Magic School Bus: Lost in the Solar System, Belushi Performance Hall, McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Boulevard, Glen Ellyn. FYI (630) (630) 942-4000 or https://atthemac.org/shows/

March 28th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Margaret Cho: Choligarchy, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

March 28th, 7:30 pm, One Night of Queen, Belushi Performance Hall, McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Boulevard, Glen Ellyn. FYI (630) (630) 942-4000 or https://atthemac.org/shows/

March 28th, 7:30 pm, Chicago Tap Theatre Unleash the Beats, The Center for Performing Arts, Governors State University, 1 University Drive, University Park. FYI https://www.govst.edu/cpa-events/

March 28th, Red Clay Dance Company’s La Femme Dance Festival, Harris Theatre for Music & Dance, 205 E. Randolph, Chicago. FYI redclaydance.com/season17.

April 2nd, 3rd & 4th, 7:30 pm ET, THE ELEMENTS, Joshua Bell Concerto, Spring 2026 Tour, Naples Philharmonic, Conductor: Alexander Shelley, Artis Naples - The Baker Museum, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples, FL. FYI https://artisnaples.org/subscriptions/masterworks

April 6th through 29th, House Premiere, INNOCENCE, Metropolitan Opera, Conductor: Susanna Mälkki, with Miles Mykkanen. Metropolitan Opera, Lincoln Center, New York, NY. FYI https://www.metopera.org/season/2025-26-season/innocence/

April 8th & 9th, 7:30 pm ET, Canadian Premiere, THE ELEMENTS, Joshua Bell Concerto, Spring 2026 Tour, National Arts Centre Orchestra, Conductor: Alexander Shelley, Southam Hall, 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, Canada.  FYI https://nac-cna.ca/en/event/38412

April 10th, 7:00 pm, April 11th, 2:00 pm, Mary Poppins in Concert, Lyric Opera, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago.  FYI lyricopera.org.

April 10th & 11th, 7:30 pm, Season 63 "Ignite the Soul" Giordano Dance Chicago, Harris Theater for Music & Dance, 205 E. Randolph, Chicago. Tickets go on sale December 2025. FYI www.harristheaterchicago.org.

April 11th, 7:30 pm, The Fab Four: Tribute to the Beatles' "HELP!" and the Hits, Coronado Theatre, 314 N. Main Street, Rockford. Tickets start at $41. FYI www.ticketmaster.com. 

April 11th, 7:30 pm, April 12th, 3:00 pm, Harp of Ages and Pictures at an Exhibition, Guest Harpist Nichole Young, New Philharmonic with Conductor Kirk Muspratt.  McAninch Arts Center’s Belushi Performance Hall, College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn.  Subscriptions on sale now; individual tickets go on sale summer 2025.  $60.  FYI www.AtTheMAC.org. 

April 15th, Re-engagement for world premiere of Ryan Carter’s immersive piano concerto featuring live electronic sound and video, paired with Dvorak’s Symphony No. 7 & Saint-Saëns’ The Carnival of the Animals.  London Philharmonic Orchestra, Conductor: Lidiya Yankovskaya, Royal Festival Hall, London, England. FYI https://lpo.org.uk/

**** April 17th, 10:00 am & 12:00 pm, Arts in Education, Pete the Cat, The Center for Performing Arts, Governors State University, 1 University Drive, University Park.  Grades PreK-3.  $9. FYI https://www.govst.edu/cpa-events/

April 18th, Explore Your Lyric, Lyric Opera, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago.  FYI lyricopera.org.

April 18th, 7:00 pm, Remember When Rock Was Young: The Elton John Experience, La Porte County Symphony Orchestra, La Porte Civic Auditorium, 1001 Ridge St, La Porte, IN.  FYI (219) 362-9020 or www.lcso.net 

April 24th & 25th, Bluebeard’s Castle with Ryan McKinny in title role, Co-production between Omaha Symphony and Opera Omaha, Holland Performing Arts Center, Omaha, NE. FYI https://www.omahasymphony.org/

April 24th through 26th, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago.  Tickets on sale May 5th.  FYI https://www.auditoriumtheatre.org/events/buy-tickets/dance?utm_source=hi...

April 25th, 7:30 pm, Rising Stars in Concert, Lyric Opera, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago.  FYI lyricopera.org.

April 25th, 7;30 pm, Lizzy and the Triggermen, The Center for Performing Arts, Governors State University, 1 University Drive, University Park. FYI https://www.govst.edu/cpa-events/

April 30th & May 1st, 7:30 pm, May 2nd, 12:00 pm, Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre 2026 Spring Concert Series, Location TBA. Tickets on sale at a later date at CerquaRivera.org/schedule

May 1st & 2nd, 7:30 pm, May 3rd, 2:30 pm, World Premiere, EARTH: A CHORAL SYMPHONY, Madison Symphony Orchestra, Conductor: John DeMain, Soprano: Ailyn Pérez. Overture Hall, 201 State Street, Madison, WI. Tickets from $20. FYI https://madisonsymphony.org/event/voiceseternal

May 2nd, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Calum Scott: The Avenoir Tour 2026, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

May 2nd through 20th, Rusalka with Jamie Barton as Ježibaba, Opéra Bastille, Opera National de Paris, Pl. de la Bastille, 75012 Paris, France. FYI https://www.operadeparis.fr/en/visits/opera-bastille

May 3rd, 3:00 pm, Orion Ensemble Concert 4, Francis Poulenc’s Sonata for Clarinet and Piano, FP 184 (1962); selected solo movements by Johann Sebastian Bach; and Robert Schumann’s Quintet in E-flat Major for Piano and Strings, Op. 44 with Guests, violist, Stephen Boe & violinist, Mathias Tacke. New England Congregational Church, 406 W. Galena Boulevard, Aurora. $30, Seniors (65+) $25, Students (13+) $15; children (12 & under) free. FYI (630) 628-9591 or orionensemble.org.

May 4th, 7:30 pm, Orion Ensemble Concert 4, Francis Poulenc’s Sonata for Clarinet and Piano, FP 184 (1962); selected solo movements by Johann Sebastian Bach; and Robert Schumann’s Quintet in E-flat Major for Piano and Strings, Op. 44 with Guests, violist, Stephen Boe & violinist, Mathias Tacke. The PianoForte Studios, 1335 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago. $30, Seniors (65+) $25, Students (13+) $15; children (12 & under) free. FYI (630) 628-9591 or orionensemble.org.

May 7th & 9th, 7:30 pm, May 10th, 2:30 pm, THE ELEMENTS, Joshua Bell Concerto, Spring 2026 Tour, Houston Symphony, Conductor: Juraj Valčuha, Jones Hall for the Performing Arts, 615 Louisiana Street, Houston, TX. FYI https://houstonsymphony.org/performance/joshua-bell-the-elements-concert

May 8th, 7:00 pm, Chicago Sinfonietta, Ignite 2025-26, American Rhapsody: Season Finale, Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Avenue, Naperville. FYI https://chicagosinfonietta.org/american-rhapsody/

May 8th & 9th, TBA, Lyric Wine Auction 2026, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago. FYI lyricopera.org/wineauction. 

May 10th, 3:00 pm, Chicago Sinfonietta, Ignite 2025-26, American Rhapsody: Season Finale, Northwestern University, Pick-Staiger Hall, 50 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston. FYI https://chicagosinfonietta.org/american-rhapsody/

May 10th, 7:30 pm, Orion Ensemble Concert 4, Francis Poulenc’s Sonata for Clarinet and Piano, FP 184 (1962); selected solo movements by Johann Sebastian Bach; and Robert Schumann’s Quintet in E-flat Major for Piano and Strings, Op. 44 with Guests, violist, Stephen Boe & violinist, Mathias Tacke. 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.

May 17th, 4:00 pm PT, Music of Remembrance Opera Commission, World Premiere, The Dialogue of Memories: Music of Remembrance, Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall at Benaroya Hall, 200 University Street, Seattle, WA. FYI https://musicofremembrance.org/show-details/memories

May 19th, 6:00 & 8:00 pm, “Giordano on Giordano” Ruth Page Center for the Arts 1016 N. Dearborn St., Chicago. Tickets on sale at a later date. FYI www.giordanodance.org.

May 20th, 7:30 pm PT. Music of Remembrance Opera Commission, The Dialogue of Memories, Music of Remembrance, Presidio Theatre, 99 Moraga Avenue, San Francisco, CA. FYI https://musicofremembrance.org/show-details/memoriessf

May 23rd, 7:30 pm, May 24th, 3:00 pm, Music of Remembrance Opera Commission, The Dialogue of Memories, Music of Remembrance, Studebaker Theatre, Fine Arts Building, 410 S. Michigan, Chicago. FYI https://musicofremembrance.org/show-details/memorieschi

May 30th, 3:00 pm, Chicago Opera Theatre presents Trusted: Concert World Premiere, Conductor Lidiya Yankovskaya. Studebaker Theatre, Fine Arts Building, 410 S. Michigan, Chicago.  $30-$70.  Tickets on sale August 15th.  FYI chicagooperatheater.org/

May 30th through June 21st, THE MAGIC FLUTE, Los Angeles Opera, Conductor: James Conlon, House Debut, Miles Mykkanen. Dorothy Chandler Pavillion, 135 N. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA. FYI https://www.laopera.org/performances/2026/the-magic-flute

June 4th through 6th, Peter Lieberson’s Neruda Songs with Jamie Barton, Minnesota Orchestra, Conductor: Thomas Søndergård, 1111 Nicollet Mall (11th Street at Peavey Plaza), Minneapolis, MN FYI https://www.minnesotaorchestra.org/