Coming soon:
TBA, Titanic: A Voyage Through Time, Germania Place, 3rd Floor, 108 W Germania Place, Chicago. Adult tickets start at $24. FYI https://titanicexperiencevr.com/chicago/
June 1st, 7:00 pm, June 2nd, 1:00 pm, Artists Lounge Live presents Let's Hang On: A Rock 'N Roll Party, Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire. FYI (847) 634-0200 or www.marriotttheatre.com
June 1st, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Prof G Markets with Scott Galloway & Ed Elson, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
June 1st through October 26th, Mondays, 4:00 - 8:00 - pm, Rogers Park Business Alliance (RPBA) presents the Jarvis Square Twilight Market, Jarvis Square, 1500 block of Jarvis Avenue, Chicago. Free & open to the public. FYI RPBA.org.
**** June 1st through July 31st, Summer Reading 2026: Unearth a Story, Lake County Public Library, 1919 W 81st Ave, Merrillville. Open through all branches to all ages. FYI https://www.lcplin.org/summer-reading
June 2nd, 5:30 - 8:30 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation, Munster Civic Foundation, Munster Heart & Soul, Hello Summer Event Kick-Off, Centennial Park, North Lot, 1005 S. Centennial Drive, Munster. Food truck cuisine & beer garden. Bring your blankets & lawn chairs for concert. Free admission, parking fees apply. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org.
June 2nd, 6:30 - 8:00 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation & Munster Civic Foundation, Tuesdays Rock - Highland Community Band, Centennial Park, Entertainment Stage, 1005 S. Centennial Drive, Munster. Food truck cuisine & beer garden. Bring your blankets & lawn chairs. Free admission, parking fees apply. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org.
June 2nd, 8:00 pm, Jam Productions Presents little image, Subterranean Upstairs, 2011 W. North Avenue, Chicago. 17 & over. $25.96. FYI www.axs.com
**** June 3rd through July 29th, Wednesdays, 2:30 - 5:30 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation & South Shore Arts, Expressive Paper mache Sculpture, Instructor: Merrionna Pierce, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. Ages 15 & over. $240. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org.
June 4th, 7:00 pm, Forrest Frank: The Jesus Generation Tour, Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim Road, Rosemont. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
June 4th, 7:00 pm, Chicago Tribute Anthology (CTA) w/ post-show fireworks, “Rockin’ in the Park” free summer concert series, Parkway Bank Park entertainment district, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont. Free. FYI ParkwayBankPark.com.
June 4th, 7:30 pm, Em Beihold: Tales of a Failed Shapeshifter Tour with special guest Janani K. Jha, Chop Shop, 2033 West North Ave., Chicago. Tickets start at $41.68. FYI www.dice.fm
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
June 4th & 5th, 7:30 pm, June 6th, 3:00 & 7;30 pm, You’re Being Ridiculous: Plot Twist, Steppenwolf's LookOut Series, Steppenwolf's 1700 Theater (behind Front Bar), 1700 N. Halsted, Chicago. $30. FYI (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org/lookout
June 4th through 14th, Joffrey Ballet presents Eugene Onegin, Lyric Opera House, 20 North Upper Wacker Drive, Chicago. $44-$201. FYI www.joffrey.org
**** June 4th through 25th, Thursdays, 5:30 - 6:30 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation, Descendants of Heroes & Villains, Instructors: Drama Kids of NWI, Lions Club Social Center, 8751 Lions Club Drive, Munster. Ages 7-11. $83, R. $78. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org.
June 5th, 6:00 pm, 33rd Annual Beaux Arts Ball, UNFRAMED: THE GRAFFITI BALL, South Shore Arts, Center for the Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. Tickets on sale soon. FYI www.southshoreartsonline.org
June 5th, 7:00 pm, Forrest Frank: The Jesus Generation Tour, Fiserv Forum, 1111 Vel R. Phillips Avenue, Milwaukee, WI. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
June 5th through September 4th, Fridays, 6:00 - 8:00 pm, Rogers Park Business Alliance (RPBA) presents the First Friday Music Series, Multiple businesses along Sheridan Rd between Devon Ave., & Pratt Blvd, Chicago. Free & open to the public. FYI RPBA.org.
June 6th & 7th, Indiana 2026 Free Fishing Days. Indiana residents can fish the state’s public waters without a fishing license or a trout/salmon stamp. FYI https://www.in.gov/dnr/fish-and-wildlife/fishing/free-fishing-days/?lid=...
June 6th, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm, American Writers Museum (AWM) in partnership with Chicago Public Library present the Third Annual American Writers Festival, American Writers Museum, 180 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago. Seating available on first-come, first-served basis. Free. FYI visit americanwritersfestival.org.
June 6th, 2:30 pm ET, Wabash & Erie Canal Nature Walk: Canal Park and Delphi Bayou, Guide David McCain, Interpretive Center, Wabash & Erie Canal Park, 1030 N. Washington Street, Delphi, IN. Free. FYI https://wabashanderiecanal.org/
June 6th, 6:00 pm, Jam Presents Iration: Where It All Began Summer Tour / with TRIBAL SEEDS, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
June 6th, 7:00 pm, Spite with Emmure, PSYCHO-FRAME, Rev3rent, Bottom Lounge, 1375 W. Lake Street, Chicago. 17 & over. FYI www.ticketweb.com
June 6th, 7:00 pm ET, Forrest Frank: The Jesus Generation Tour, Little Caesars Arena, 2645 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI FYI www.ticketmaster.com
June 6th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Crime Unfiltered featuring John Ramsey, Shawn Licari & Melissa Perry, Sean Ellis, Denise & Aaron Quinn and Nicole Schmidt, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
June 6th, 7:30 pm, Shakey Graves - Fondness, Etc. Tour with Wes Parker, Coronado Theater, 314 N. Main Street, Rockford, IL. Tickets start at $30. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
June 6th through July 5th, Champions of Magic, Studebaker Theatre in the Fine Arts Building, 410 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago. $69.50-$99.50. FYI https://www.fineartsbuilding.com/events/champions-of-magic/?utm_campaign=884887_Champions%20of%20Magic%20Presale%20%20%202%2F18&utm_medium=DotDigital&utm_source=Email%20Marketing&dm_i=78SZ,IYS7,81SDF2,3880Z,1,0,0,0
June 7th through October 25th (closed June 28th & August 16th), 9:00 am - 2:00 pm, Rogers Park Business Alliance (RPBA) announces the 17th season of its Glenwood Sunday Market (GSM), Market location: along Glenwood Avenue between Morse and Lunt Avenues, to the west of the CTA Red Line Morse stop. Free. glenwoodsundaymarket.rpba.org.
June 7th, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm, American Writers Museum (AWM) in partnership with Chicago Public Library present the Third Annual American Writers Festival, Harold Washington Library Center, 400 S. State Street, Chicago. Seating available on first-come, first-served basis. Free. FYI visit americanwritersfestival.org.
June 7th, 3:00 (Just added) & 7:00 pm, Jam & Outback Present Justin Willman: One for the Ages Tour, Pine Knob Music Center, 33 Bob Seger Drive, Clarkston, MI. Tickets start at $57. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
June 7th, 6:30 - 8:00 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation, Summer Concert Series - The Ramos Band, Munster Town Hall, 1005 Ridge Road, Munster. Food concessions provided by Munster Historical Society. Bring your blankets & lawn chairs. Free admission. Inclement weather location: Southside Christian Church, 1000 Broadmoor, Door #6. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org.
June 8th, 6:30 pm, Shattered Globe Theatre fundraiser, Shattered & Stirred: A Night at Koval, 4241 N. Ravenswood, Chicago. $65-$200. FYI https://e.givesmart.com/events/Osc/
**** June 9th, 5:30 pm, Meet the Dinosaurs: Summer Reading 2026: Unearth a Story, Lake County Public Library, 1919 W 81st Ave, Merrillville. Free to all ages. RSVP @ https://events.lcplin.org/event?id=322789
June 10th, 8:00 am - 1:00 pm, Munster Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing, Centennial Park Golf Course, 1000 S. Centennial Drive, Munster. Individual golfer $150. FYI (219) 836-5549 or www.munsterchamber.org.
**** June 11th through July 16th, Thursday, 1:30 - 3:30 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation & South Shore Arts, Kids' Watercolor, Instructor: Eumice Harris-Scarver, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. Ages 7-10. $140. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org.
June 11th, 5:30 - 8:30 pm, Crisis Center Wine Fest, Gary Jet Center, Gary/Chicago International Airport, 6101 Airport Road, Gary. Tickets start at $125. FYI Call Beth @ (219) 938-7070x2720
June 11th, 7:00 pm, JIMMY EAT WORLD - 25 YEARS OF BLEED AMERICAN, Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, 1300 S. Linn White Drive, Chicago. Tickets start at $54. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
June 11th, 7:00 pm, American English w/ post-show fireworks, “Rockin’ in the Park” free summer concert series, Parkway Bank Park entertainment district, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont. Free. FYI ParkwayBankPark.com.
June 11th, 7:30 pm, Mumford & Sons Prizefighter, Wrigley Field, Addison & Clark, Chicago. FYI https://www.mlb.com/cubs/tickets/concerts/mumford-and-sons?partnerId=it-20260221-16974664-chc-1-A&utm_id=it-20260221-16974664-chc-1-A
June 11th, 8:00 pm, Jam & 93XRT Present The Wallflowers: Bringing Down the Horse 30th Anniversary Tour, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
June 11th through 14th, Chicago Tap Theatre presents Saturn Returns, The Edge Theater, 5451 N. Broadway, Chicago. Tickets start at $35. FYI https://chicagotaptheatre.com/see-a-show/#/productions-view
June 11th through September 19th, Conceived in Liberty: Cartoons, Caricatures, and Illustrations in the Wartime US, 1812-1918, Newberry Library, 60 West Walton Street, Chicago. Free. FYI https://www.newberry.org/calendar/exhibitions
June 12th, 12:00 - 2:00 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation, Elizabeth Cady Stanton Lunch & Show, Lions Club Social Center, 8751 Lions Club Drive, Munster. $50 KA $48. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org.
June 12th, 6:00 pm, Pat Travers / John Yaney Band, Hobart Art Theatre, 230 Main Street, Hobart. $31-$350.18. FYI www.ticketweb.com
June 12th, 7:00 pm, Turnpike Troubadours, Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, 1300 S. Linn White Drive, Chicago. Tickets start at $60. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
June 12th, 7:00 pm ET, JIMMY EAT WORLD - 25 YEARS OF BLEED AMERICAN, Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill, 14900 Metro Pkwy, Sterling Heights, MI. Tickets start at $49. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
June 12th, 7:30 pm, RÜFÜS DU SOL, Wrigley Field, Addison & Clark, Chicago. Tickets start at $275. FYI https://www.mlb.com › tickets › concerts › rufus-du-sol
June 12th, 7:30 pm, Comedy Night at the CVPA starring WGN TV's Mike Toomey, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. $35. FYI (219) 836-3255 ext. 1 or TheatreAtTheCenter.com. For an additional $30, add the 5:30 pm themed dinner, presented by 10Forty Banquets & Catering Inc. Call for reservation and meal payment: 219-836-1930, Ext. 2.
June 12th & 13th, 7:30 pm, Softie by Tim Felton, Steppenwolf's LookOut Series, Steppenwolf's 1700 Theater (behind Front Bar), 1700 N. Halsted, Chicago. $20. FYI (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org/lookout
June 12th & 13th, 8:00 pm, (Both shows sold out), Jane Remover, Metro Chicago, 3730 N. Clark Street, Chicago. FYI www.etix.com
June 13th, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm, Shirley Heinz Land Trust Summertime Adventures: Community Paddle. New Chicago landing on the Deep River, 2870 DeKalb St., New Chicago, IN. Free. RSVP @ https://heinzetrust.org/event/community-paddle/?blm_aid=287094813#rsvp-now
June 13th, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, Rogers Park Business Alliance (RPBA) presents the Jarvis Square Summer Artisan Market, Jarvis Square, 1500 block of Jarvis Avenue, Chicago. Free & open to the public. FYI RPBA.org.
June 13th, 1:00 pm, Jam Deejays Vinyl Sessions w/ DJ Nick Miller * DJ Andy Cirzan * DJ John Soss plus special guest set by DJ Joe Shanahan, Gman Tavern, 3740 N. Clark Street, Chicago. 21 & over. Free. FYI https://gmantavern.com/event/jam-deejays-vinyl-sessions-4/
June 13th & 14th, 1:00 - 6:00 pm, Miller Beach Arts & Creative District, LLC presents Lake Effekt Street Art, Marshall J Gardner Center for the Arts, 540 S. Lake St., Gary. 2 days of mural painting, live music, Lake Street shop visits. Free & open to the public. FYI (219) 885-9114 or www.millerbeacharts.org.
June 13th, 7:00 pm, Nate Bargatze: Big Dumb Eyes World Tour, United Center, 1901 W. Madison, Chicago. Tickets start at $53. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
June 13th, 7:00 pm, Jam Presents Sabrina Cast Reunion 30 Year Anniversary Live Starring Melissa Joan Hart & the Cast of Sabrina the Teenage Witch, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
June 13th, 7.00 pm, Heavy Metal Fitness presents Tributes to Disturbed, Avenged Sevenfold & Godsmack, Hobart Art Theatre, 230 Main Street, Hobart. $19.51-$107.31. FYI www.ticketweb.com
June 13th, 7:00 pm, Wolf Rd w/ Davvn, Jack the Underdog, Hardly, Cubby Bear, 1350 W. Addison, Chicago. 21 & over. $13.88. FYI www.ticketweb.com
June 13st, 7:00 pm ET, Turnpike Troubadours, Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill, 14900 Metro Pkwy, Sterling Heights, MI. Tickets start at $49. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
June 13th, 7:30 pm, An Evening with John Cusack & Screening of Grosse Pointe Blank, The Auditorium, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. Tickets start at $53. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
June 13th, 7:30 pm, Chicago Opera Festival presents Very Verismo! Jarvis Opera Hall, Holtschneider Performance Center at DePaul University School of Music, 800 W. Belden Ave., Chicago. $150. FYI OperaFestivalChicago.org.
June 13th, 7:30 pm, One Vision of Queen - Starring Marc Martel, Fox Cities Performing Arts Center (PAC), 400 W. College Avenue, Appleton, WI. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
June 14th, 11:00 am - 8:00 pm, The Alley's 50th Anniversary Block Party with local food, local artists, live music & a fashion show. The Alley, 2620 W. Fletcher Street, Chicago. Free and open to the public. FYI www.TheAlleyChicago.com
June 14th, 12:00 - 4:00 pm, The Munster Jr. Historical Society presents Munster 250 Fest, An Old Fashioned Community Birthday Party to celebrate the Birth of Our Nation 250 Years Ago. Heritage Park, 1154 Ridge Road, Munster. Free. FYI www.munsterhistory.org
June 14th, 2:00 pm, Noteables Spring Concert. St. James Catholic Church, 9640 Kennedy Avenue, Highland. $12 Adults, $3 Children under 12.
June 14th, 7:00 pm, Jam Productions presents Syd Taylor, Beat Kitchen, 2100 W. Belmont, Chicago. 17 & over. FYI www.axs.com
June 14th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents HONNE - 10 Year Anniversary Tour / with Beka, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
June 14th, 7:30 pm, Live Nation Presents Pour Minds Podcast: Still Sippin' Tour, (Adult content), Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
**** June 15th, Approximately 8:00 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation, Movies in the Park - Lilo & Stitch, Centennial Park, Entertainment Stage, 1005 S. Centennial Drive, Munster. Food concessions will be available. Bring your blankets & lawn chairs. Free admission, parking fees apply. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org.
June 15th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Del Amitri, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
June 16th, 6:30 - 8:00 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation & Munster Civic Foundation, Tuesdays Rock - Mike & Joe, Centennial Park, Entertainment Stage, 1005 S. Centennial Drive, Munster. Food truck cuisine & beer garden. Bring your blankets & lawn chairs. Free admission, parking fees apply. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org.
June 16th, 7:00 pm ET, GODSMACK - The Rise of Rock World Tour 2026, Acrisure Amphitheater, 201 Market Street SW, Grand Rapids, MI. Tickets start at $45. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
June 16th, 7:30 pm, Jam presents Holly Humberstone - Cruel World North American Tour, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
June 16th, 7:30 pm, "Weird Al" Yankovich: Bigger and Weirder 2026 Tour, Ford Center, 1 SE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Evansville, IN. Tickets start at $56. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
**** June 17th through July 22nd, Wednesdays, 1:00 - 2:30 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation & South Shore Arts, Dynamic Drawing, Instructor: Jared Day, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. Ages 7-10. $120. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org.
June 17th, 7:30 pm, Kickstand & Jam Present Chris Ramsay Presents: It's Probably Nothing..., Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
**** June 18th through July 23rd, Thursdays, 9:00 - 9:45 am, Munster Parks & Recreation, Tiny Tots, Intro to ballet & creative movement. Susan's School of Dance, 1948 W. 45th Street, Munster. Age 2-3. $100, R $90. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org.
**** June 18th through July 23rd, Thursdays, 9:45 - 10:45 am, Munster Parks & Recreation, Ballet, Tap & Tumble. Susan's School of Dance, 1948 W. 45th Street, Munster. Age 3-4. $110, R $100. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org.
June 18th, 7:00 pm, Infatuation STL w/ post-show fireworks, “Rockin’ in the Park” free summer concert series, Parkway Bank Park entertainment district, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont. Free. FYI ParkwayBankPark.com.
June 18th, 7:00 pm ET, GODSMACK - The Rise of Rock World Tour 2026, Ruoff Music Center, 2880 E 146th St, Noblesville, IN. Tickets start at $36. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
June 18th, 7:30 pm, Jillian Eubanks, Who All Gone Be There? Steppenwolf's LookOut Series, Steppenwolf's 1700 Theater (behind Front Bar), 1700 N. Halsted, Chicago. $23. FYI (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org/lookout
June 18th, 8:00 pm, SOLD OUT, The Kevin Langue Show: Live! Chicago Theater, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
June 18th through September 7th, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday, Thursday-Sunday (Closed Tues & Weds), Declarations: 250 Years of Writing Toward Independence on display, American Writers Museum, 180 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago. Admission: Adults $16; Seniors, Students & Teachers $10; Members & Children ages 12 & under, Free. FYI (312) 374-8765 or AmericanWritersMuseum.org/visit/groups
**** June 19th, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation, The Collective Canvas - Painting: Wildflower Sky, Instructor Lauren Thiel, Lions Club Social Center, 8751 Lions Club Drive, Munster. Age 6 to adult. $30 per class. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org.
June 19th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Connor Price & Nic D - Iconic Tour, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
June 19th, 7:30 pm, Bob SeegerTribute: Night Moves, Hobart Art Theatre, 230 Main Street, Hobart. $21.42-$234.30. FYI www.ticketweb.com
**** June 19th, 9:00 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation, The Wacky, Quacky Duck Quest, Community Park, Lions Shelter, 8601 Calumet Ave., Munster. Bring flashlight. Age 5-12. $10. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org.
**** June 20th, 9:00 - 11:30 am, Munster Parks & Recreation, Mountain Bike 101, Instructor Hoss Fetemi, Bieker Woods, 8520 Columbia Ave., Munster. Age 10 & up. $75, R $60. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org.
June 20th, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm, Rogers Park Business Alliance (RPBA) presents the Jarvis Square Community Rummage, Jarvis Square, 1500 block of Jarvis Avenue, Chicago. Free & open to the public. FYI RPBA.org.
June 20th, 3:00 pm, Blues on the Fox, RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora. $39 thru May 21st, $44 June 1st thru day of. FYI (630) 896-6666 or riveredgeaurora.com
June 20th, Doors open at 6:00 pm, Nothing but the Funk featuring Cameo, Mary Jane Girls, and Atlantic Starr, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. All reserved seating. 21 and older. Tickets start at $65. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
June 20th, 6:00 pm, June 21st, 2:30 pm, House of DOV presents Circle of Apathy, Ragdale, 1260 North Green Bay Road, Lake Forest. $15, Children 12 & under Free. FYI https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ragdale-ring-summer-performance-series-kick...
June 20th, 7:00 pm, GODSMACK - The Rise of Rock World Tour 2026, Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, 19100 Ridgeland, Tinley Park. Tickets start at $36. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
June 20th, 7:00 pm ET, Forrest Frank: The Jesus Generation Tour, Gainbridge Fieldhouse, 125 S. Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis, IN FYI www.ticketmastercom.
June 20th, 7:30 pm, Jam & Joe's Concerts present Joshua Stone: Thinking Too Much Tour / with Jake Minch, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
June 20th & 21st, 7:30 pm, Funny Slut: A solo show by Deanna Ortiz, Steppenwolf's LookOut Series, Steppenwolf's 1700 Theater (behind Front Bar), 1700 N. Halsted, Chicago. $25. FYI (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org/lookout
June 20th, 8:00 pm, SmoothChicago presents Super Group Acoustic Alchemy w/ opening act Steve Oliver, Loew's O'Hare Hotel, 5300 N. River Road, Rosemont. FYI https://smoothchicago.com/
June 21st, 12:00 pm, Father's Day Brunch & Baseball Game, Schaumburg Boomers vs Windy City ThunderBolts, Wintrust Field, 1999 S Springinsguth Rd, Schaumburg. $18.49 - $74.66. FYI https://www.tixr.com/groups/boomersbaseball/events/schaumburg-boomers-vs...
June 21st, 3:00 pm, The Buddy Holly Concert starring Zachary Stevenson, Theatre at the Center, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. $40. FYI (219) 836-3255 ext. 1 or TheatreAtTheCenter.com. For an additional $50, add the Father's Day Themed Sunday Champagne Brunch, presented by 10Forty Banquets & Catering Inc. Call for reservation and meal payment: 219-836-1930, Ext. 2.
June 21st, 6:30 - 8:00 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation, Summer Concert Series - My 80's Band, Munster Town Hall, 1005 Ridge Road, Munster. Food concessions provided by Munster Historical Society. Bring your blankets & lawn chairs. Free admission. Inclement weather location: Southside Christian Church, 1000 Broadmoor, Door #6. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org.
June 21st, 7:00 pm ET, GODSMACK - The Rise of Rock World Tour 2026, Pine Knob Music Center, 33 Bob Seger Drive, Clarkston, MI. Tickets start at $43. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
June 21st, 8:00 pm, Jam & SPKRBX Present French Montana & Max B: Wave Gods Narcos Tour, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. 17 & over. FYI www.axs.com
**** June 22nd through 25th, M-TH, 11:45 am - 4:00 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation, Survivor Challenger Camp, Instructor Fun 4 All Club, Community Park, Rotary Shelter, 8601 Calumet Ave., Munster. Age 6-12. $192, R $190. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org.
June 22nd, 7:30 pm, Illinois Conservatory for the Arts (ICA) announces a one-night benefit concert, The Royal Reunion: Celebrating Six Years of Six, The Fairlie, 339 N. Bell Street, Chicago. Standard tickets include valet parking, an open bar, and access to an after party with the performers with special reserved concert seating for VIP ticket holders. Tickets are also available for access to a livestream of the event for audiences unable to attend the concert in person. FYI ilconservatory.org/concert.
**** June 23rd, 5:00 - 6:15 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation, Cookie Craze Creations, Instructor Emily Szymonik, Community Park Lions Shelter, 8601 Lions Club Drive, Munster. Age 7-12. $50 per class. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org.
June 23rd, 6:30 - 8:00 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation & Munster Civic Foundation, Tuesdays Rock - Marrakesh Express: Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young Tribute, Centennial Park, Entertainment Stage, 1005 S. Centennial Drive, Munster. Food truck cuisine & beer garden. Bring your blankets & lawn chairs. Free admission, parking fees apply. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org.
June 23rd, 7:30 pm, The Human League With Very Special Guests Soft Cell and Alison Moyet, Chicago Theater, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $73. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
June 24th, 9:30 am - 5:00 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation day trip, Glessner House (Chicago), departs from Lions Club Social Center Parking Lot, 8751 Lions Club Drive, Munster. $114 KA $112. Registration deadline, June 9th. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org.
June 24th, 7:00 pm, (SOLD OUT)Jam Productions Presents Sekou, Beat Kitchen, 2100 W. Belmont, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
June 25th through July 16th, Thursdays 4:00 - 6:00 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation, Ceramic Jewelry Making, South Shore Arts, Center for the Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. $125, KA $122. (Checks payable to South Shore Arts) FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org.
June 25th, 7:00 pm, Atomic Punks w/ post-show fireworks, “Rockin’ in the Park” free summer concert series, Parkway Bank Park entertainment district, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont. Free. FYI ParkwayBankPark.com.
June 25th, 7:30 pm, Collaboraoke: Live Band Karaoke, Round 3, with Ocean & the Waves, Collaboraction House of Belonging, Kimball Art Center, 1757 N. Kimball, Chicago. $25 (includes 1 drink ticket). FYI collaboraction.org
June 25th, 26th & 17th, 7:30 pm, Mocrep Presents: I Live Every Day, Steppenwolf's LookOut Series, Steppenwolf's 1700 Theater (behind Front Bar), 1700 N. Halsted, Chicago. $13-$53. FYI (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org/lookout
June 25th, 8:00 pm, Cheap Trick, RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora. $50. FYI (630) 896-6666 or riveredgeaurora.com
June 25th, 8:00 pm ET, Josh Groban with Special Guest Jennifer Hudson, Little Caesars Arena, 2645 Woodward Ave., Detroit, MI. Tickets start at $79. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
June 26th, 7:00 pm, Beatles Tribute: American English, Hobart Art Theatre, 230 Main Street, Hobart. $24.18-$292.24. FYI www.ticketweb.com
June 26th, 7:00 pm, Jam Presents Pepper & the Movement; HIGH TIDE SUMMER TOUR, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
June 26th, 7:30 pm, Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire - Sing a Song All Night Long, United Center, 1901 W. Madison, Chicago. Tickets start at $73. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
June 26th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Mariachi Sol De Mexico de Jose' Hernandez, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
June 26th, 7:30 pm, Chicago Opera Festival presents La Bohème, George Van Dusen Theatre at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. $25-$91. FYI OperaFestivalChicago.org.
June 26th, 8:00 pm, PawPaw Rod - Picture Day Tour, Bottom Lounge, 1375 W. Lake Street, Chicago. $32.39 - $123.54 (includes fees). FYI www.ticketweb.com
June 26th through 28th, Rogers Park Business Alliance (RPBA) presents the North Side Queer Pride, Jarvis Square & multiple locations throughout Rogers Park. Free & open to the public. FYI RPBA.org.
June 27th, 5:00 - 9:00 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation, Region Eats: Food Truck Festival, Centennial Park, North Lot, 1005 S. Centennial Drive, Munster. Live music, food truck cuisine & beer garden. Free admission, parking fees apply. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org.
June 27th, 7:00 & 9:15 pm, Michael Blaustein: The Taste Me Tour, Hollywood Casino Joliet, 1401 Gateway Blvd., Joliet. 21 & over. Tickets start at $67. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
June 27th, 7:30 pm, House of DOV presents Circle of Apathy, Gorton Center, 400 East Illinois Road, Lake Forest. Tickets start at $20. FYI https://gortoncenter.org/event/house-of-dov/
June 27th, 8:00 pm, "Weird Al" Yankovich: Bigger and Weirder 2026 Tour, United Center, 1901 W. Madison, Chicago. Tickets start at $61. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
June 27th, 8:00 pm, Josh Groban with Special Guest Jennifer Hudson, Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim Road, Rosemont. Tickets start at $80. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
June 28th, 2:00 pm, Chicago Opera Festival presents Adriana Lecouvreur, George Van Dusen Theatre at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. $25-$91. FYI OperaFestivalChicago.org.
June 28th, 3:00 pm, House of DOV presents Circle of Apathy, Gorton Center, 400 East Illinois Road, Lake Forest. Tickets start at $20. FYI https://gortoncenter.org/event/house-of-dov/
June 30th, 10:00 - 11:30 am, Munster Parks & Recreation, Oakstreet Health Programming: Brain Boosting Basics, Lions Club Social Center, 8751 Lions Club Drive, Munster.Free with pre-registration. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org.
June 30th, 3:00 - 8:00 pm, 4th Annual Munster PD K9 Fundraiser, Byway Brewing Company, 2825 Carlson Drive, Hammond. $30 includes buffet & 1 drink. FYI jghrist@munster.org.
July 1st, 7:00 pm, Wale & Smino - Everything Is A Lot? The Tour, Salt Shed Outdoors, 1357 N. Elston, Chicago. Tickets start at $69. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
July 1st, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents The Strike, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
July 1st, 7:30 pm, Chicago Opera Festival presents La Bohème, George Van Dusen Theatre at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. $25-$91. FYI OperaFestivalChicago.org.
July 1st, 2nd & 3rd, Women Off-Color featuring Anelga Hajjar, Alondra Rios & Mantra, Steppenwolf's LookOut Series, Steppenwolf's 1700 Theater (behind Front Bar), 1700 N. Halsted, Chicago. $23. FYI (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org/lookout
July 2nd through August 6th, Thursdays, 5:00 - 5:50 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation, Cardio Drumming, Southside Christian Church, Door 6, 1000 Broadmoor, Munster. $85, R $75. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org.
July 2nd, 7:00 pm, Rockin' in the USA: Listen to the Music w/ post-show fireworks, “Rockin’ in the Park” free summer concert series, Parkway Bank Park entertainment district, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont. Free. FYI ParkwayBankPark.com.
July 2nd, 7:00 pm, Muse - The Wow! Signal Tour, American Family Insurance Amphitheatre - Summerfest Grounds, 100 N. Harbor Drive, Milwaukee, WI. Tickets start at $96. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
July 2nd, 7:30 pm ET, Derek Hough - Symphony of Dance: Encore, Old National Centre, 502 N. New Jersey Street, Indianapolis, IN Tickets start at $50.
July 3rd, ARCA Menard Series Race, Joliet Speedway, 500 Speedway Blvd, Joliet. Tickets start at $25. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
***** July 3rd, 6:00 - 10:00 pm, Munster Civic Foundation, Celebrating 250 Years of Independence with Fireworks, Centennial Park, 1005 S. Centennial Drive, Munster. DJ, Music Food Trucks. Bring your blankets & lawn chairs. Free admission, parking fees apply. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org.
July 3rd, 7:00 pm, Rockin' in the USA: Boy Band Night / Super Diamond w/ post-show fireworks, “Rockin’ in the Park” free summer concert series, Parkway Bank Park entertainment district, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont. Free. FYI ParkwayBankPark.com.
July 3rd, 7:30 pm, Chicago Opera Festival presents Adriana Lecouvreur, George Van Dusen Theatre at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. $25-$91. FYI OperaFestivalChicago.org.
July 3rd, 8:00 pm, Killer Queen: A Tribute to Queen, Hollywood Casino Joliet, 1401 Gateway Blvd, Joliet. Tickets start at $40. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
July 3rd, 8:00 pm ET, "Weird Al" Yankovich: Bigger and Weirder 2026 Tour, Acrisure Amphitheater, 201 Market Street SW, Grand Rapids, MI. Tickets start at $43. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
July 3rd, 9:15 pm, Aurora's Fireworks Celebration, RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora. Free. FYI (630) 896-6666 or riveredgeaurora.com
**** July 4th, 2:00 pm, Munster Lions Club 4th of July Parade, Parade starts at Hohman & Ridge Road, proceeds east to Munster Town Hall. Free. FYI https://e-clubhouse.org/sites/munster/calendar.php
July 4th, 7:00 pm, Rockin' in the USA: Garth Guy, Toby Keith Made in America, Hillbilly Rockstarz w/ post-show fireworks, “Rockin’ in the Park” free summer concert series, Parkway Bank Park entertainment district, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont. Free. FYI ParkwayBankPark.com.
July 5th, 6:30 - 8:00 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation, Summer Concert Series - Strawdawg, Munster Town Hall, 1005 Ridge Road, Munster. Food concessions provided by Munster Historical Society. Bring your blankets & lawn chairs. Free admission. Inclement weather location: Southside Christian Church, 1000 Broadmoor, Door #6. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org.
July 5th, 7:30 pm, Chicago Opera Festival presents La Bohème, George Van Dusen Theatre at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. $25-$91. FYI OperaFestivalChicago.org.
July 5th, 8:00 pm, Lauren Alaina, RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora. $37. FYI (630) 896-6666 or riveredgeaurora.com
**** July 6th through 27th, Mondays, 5:00 - 6:30 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation, The Science Seekers, Lions Club Social Center, 8751 Lions Club Drive, Munster. Age 6 to 10. $55, R $50. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org.
July 6th & 7th, 7:30 pm, Erik and Jessie and Everyone You Know: Past and Future, Steppenwolf's LookOut Series, Steppenwolf's 1700 Theater (behind Front Bar), 1700 N. Halsted, Chicago. $43. FYI (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org/lookout
**** July 7th through 23rd, T-TH, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation, Lights! Camera! Action! Dance Camp. Susan's School of Dance, 1948 W. 45th Street, Munster. Age 4-6. $110, R $100. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org.
July 7th, 5:30 - 7:30 pm, Get Lit Program, American Writers Museum, 180 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago. Admission: Adults $16; Seniors, Students & Teachers $10; Members & Children ages 12 & under, Free. FYI (312) 374-8765 or americanwritersmuseum.org/america250.
July 7th, 6:30 - 8:00 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation & Munster Civic Foundation, Tuesdays Rock - Mellencougar: Tribute to John Mellencamp, Centennial Park, Entertainment Stage, 1005 S. Centennial Drive, Munster. Food truck cuisine & beer garden. Bring your blankets & lawn chairs. Free admission, parking fees apply. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org.
July 7th, 7:00 pm ET, Muse - The Wow! Signal Tour, Ruoff Music Center, 2880 E 146th St, Noblesville, IN. Tickets start at $31. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
July 7th, 7:30 pm ET, "Weird Al" Yankovich: Bigger and Weirder 2026 Tour, Dow Event Center, 303 Johnson Street, Saginaw, MI. Tickets start at $41. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
July 8th, 7:00 pm, Evanescence 2026 World Tour with Spiritbox and Nova Twins, Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, 19100 Ridgeland, Tinley Park. Tickets start at $30. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
July 8th, 7:30 pm, Chicago Brass Band, Lakeside Pavilion Free Outdoor Summer Series, McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Boulevard, Glen Ellyn. FYI (630) (630) 942-4000 or https://atthemac.org/shows/
July 9th, 7:00 pm, New World Men w/ post-show fireworks, “Rockin’ in the Park” free summer concert series, Parkway Bank Park entertainment district, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont. Free. FYI ParkwayBankPark.com.
July 9th, 7:00 pm ET, Evanescence 2026 World Tour with Spiritbox and Nova Twins, Ruoff Music Center, 2880 E 146th St, Noblesville, IN. Tickets start at $37. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
July 9th, 7:00 pm ET, Killer Queen: A Tribute to Queen, MGM Grand Detroit Event Center, 1777 3rd Avenue, Detroit, MI. FYI www.ticketmaste.com
July 9th, 7:30 pm, New Philharmonic symphony orchestra concert featuring works by Irving Berlin, Duke Ellington, Francis Scott Key, John Williams, and more in honor of America’s 250th. Lakeside Pavilion Free Outdoor Summer Series, McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Boulevard, Glen Ellyn. FYI (630) (630) 942-4000 or https://atthemac.org/shows/
**** July 10th, 10:00 am - 12:00pm, Sensory-friendly option 9:30 - 10:00 am, Munster Parks & Recreation, Touch A Truck, Community Park Softball Parking Lot, 8601 Calumet Ave., Munster. Free. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org.
**** July 10th, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation, The Collective Canvas - Painting: Golden Harbor Sunset, Instructor Lauren Thiel, Lions Club Social Center, 8751 Lions Club Drive, Munster. Age 6 to adult. $30 per class. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org.
**** July 10th, 3:00 - 4:15 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation, Teddy Bear Snack Date*, Community Park, Rotary Shelter, 8601 Calumet Ave., Munster. *Parents asked to stay. Age 3-8. $12. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org.
July 10th, 7:00 pm, Muse - The Wow! Signal Tour, Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, 19100 Ridgeland, Tinley Park. Tickets start at $31. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
July 10th, 7:30 pm, Solitary Man: Neil Diamond Tribute Concert starring Will Chalmers, Theatre at the Center, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. $40. FYI www.theatreatthecenter.org
July 10th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Chance Peña, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
July 10th, 7:30 pm, July 11th, 3:00 & 7:30 pm, Derek Begrudgingly Presents: The Lizzie McGuire Movie: The Play, Steppenwolf's LookOut Series, Steppenwolf's 1700 Theater (behind Front Bar), 1700 N. Halsted, Chicago. $28. FYI (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org/lookout
July 10th, 8:00 pm, Get the Led Out: A Celebration of "The Mighty Zep" Coronado Theatre, 314 N Main St, Rockford. Tickets start at $44. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
July 10th, 8:00 pm, Derek Hough - Symphony of Dance: Encore, Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. Tickets start at $65. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
July 10th, 8:00 pm, Jeff Dunham: Artificial Intelligence, The Venue at Horseshoe Casino, 777 Casino Center Drive, Hammond. 21 & over. Tickets start at $88. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
July 10th, 8:00 pm ET, Killer Queen: A Tribute to Queen, Brown County Music Center, 200 Maple Leaf Blvd, Nashville, IN. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
July 10th, 8:00 pm ET, John Mellancamp Dancing Words Tour: The Greatest Hits, Acrisure Amphitheatre, 201 Market Ave., SW, Grand Rapids, MI. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
July 10th, 9:00 pm ET, One Vision of Queen - Starring Marc Martel, Silver Creek Event Center at Four Winds New Buffalo, 11111 Wilson Road, New Buffalo, MI. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
July 11th, 10:00 am ET, Wabash & Erie Canal Nature Walk: VanScoy Towpath Trail, Guide Lois Johnston. Meet at Blue Bridge Trailhead (behind Pizza Hut, accessible from Bicycle Bridge Road. Wabash & Erie Canal Park, 1030 N. Washington Street, Delphi, IN. Free. FYI https://wabashanderiecanal.org/
July 11th, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, Rogers Park Business Alliance (RPBA) presents the Jarvis Square Summer Artisan Market, Jarvis Square, 1500 block of Jarvis Avenue, Chicago. Free & open to the public. FYI RPBA.org.
July 11th, 2:00 - 10:00 pm, 6:30 - 8:00 pm, Munster Civic Foundation, Decades Music Festival: A Celebration of Generations. 2:00 - 3:00 pm, Nick Falco & the Road Hawks (50s-60s); 4:00 - 5:30 pm, Hoodwink'd (70s-80s); 6:00 - 7:30 pm, How Rude (90s); 8:00 - 10:00 pm, Y2K (90s-Now). Centennial Park, Entertainment Stage, 1005 S. Centennial Drive, Munster. Food truck cuisine, Alcoholic Beverages,, Car Show, Vendors, Karaoke, Break Dancers & More. Free admission, parking fees apply. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org.
July 11th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Paul Oakenfold x the Crystal Method with Liquid Todd, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
July 11th, 8;00 pm, John Mulaney: Mister Whatever, Wrigley Field, Clark & Addison, Chicago. www.livenation.com
July 11th, 8:00 pm, John Mellancamp Dancing Words Tour: The Greatest Hits, Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, 19100 Ridgeland, Tinley Park. Tickets start at $54. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
**** July 12th, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm, Rogers Park Business Alliance (RPBA) presents the Kids' Rave, Jarvis Square, 1500 block of Jarvis Avenue, Chicago. Free & open to the public. FYI RPBA.org.
**** June 12th, 12:00 - 4:00 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation, Kids Fest, Centennial Park, North Lot, 1005 S. Centennial Drive, Munster. All-Access Wrist Bands $20: includes Inflatables, Face Painters, Balloonist, Pony Rides, Petting Zoo. Free: Touch-A-Truck, Stage Entertainment & Games. Browse/Enjoy: Vendors, Crafters, Food Trucks. Parking fees apply. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org.
July 12th, 6:45 pm, Tyler Childers - Snipe Hunt with Special Guest Jon Baptiste, Wrigley Field, 1060 N. Addison, Chicago. FYI https://www.mlb.com/cubs/tickets/concerts/tyler-childers?partnerId=redirect-chc-tylerchilders
July 13th, 7:00 pm ET, Muse - The Wow! Signal Tour, Pine Knob Music Center, 33 Bob Seger Drive, Clarkston, MI. Tickets start at $66. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
July 14th, 6:30 - 8:00 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation & Munster Civic Foundation, Tuesdays Rock - Queensville, Centennial Park, Entertainment Stage, 1005 S. Centennial Drive, Munster. Food truck cuisine & beer garden. Bring your blankets & lawn chairs. Free admission, parking fees apply. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org.
July 14th & 15th, 6:30 pm, Noah Kahan - The Great Divide: North American Tour 2026 with Gigi Perez, Wrigley Field, 1060 N. Addison, Chicago. FYI https://www.mlb.com/cubs/tickets/concerts/noah-kahan?partnerId=it-202602...
July 14th, 8:00 pm ET, Derek Hough - Symphony of Dance: Encore, DeVos Performance Hall, 303 Monroe Ave., NW, Grand Rapids, MI. Tickets start at $49. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
**** July 15th, 5:00 - 6:30 pm & 7:00 - 8:15 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation, Nerf Battle Royale, Community Park Lions Shelter, 8601 Calumet Ave., Munster. Bring your own Nerf blaster -- ammo will be provided. Age 6-12. $10. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org.
July 15th, 6:00 - 7:00 pm, Third Wednesday - Sounding Caricature: Music in Motion from Ireland to Chicago, inspired by Ink & Outrage: 18th Century Satirical Prints in London & Dublin, Driehaus Museum, 50 E. Erie Street, Chicago. $23 Adults, $18 Seniors, Students (with ID) $13. Children 12 & under, Active Military (with ID), Museum Members Free. FYI driehausmuseum.org
July 15th, 7:30 pm, WDCB LIVE Jazz Concert: CJ Chenier & The Red Hot Louisiana Band, Lakeside Pavilion Free Outdoor Summer Series, McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Boulevard, Glen Ellyn. FYI (630) (630) 942-4000 or https://atthemac.org/shows/
July 16th, 3:00 - 7:00 pm, Rogers Park Business Alliance (RPBA) presents the Taco Crawl Food Fest, More than 12 restaurants along North Clark Street between Devon & Rogers Avenues. $25-$35.. FYI RPBA.org.
July 16th, 7:00 pm, Rod Tuffcurls & The Bench Press w/ post-show fireworks, “Rockin’ in the Park” free summer concert series, Parkway Bank Park entertainment district, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont. Free. FYI ParkwayBankPark.com.
July 16th, 7:30 pm, Chicago Fire FC Summer Concert Series presented by Café Bustelo. Two Friends concert following the Fire’s match against Toronto FC. Soldier Field, 1410 Special Olympics Drive, Chicago. Tickets start at $27. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
July 16th, 7:30 pm, Electric Avenue - the 80s MTV Experience, Lakeside Pavilion Free Outdoor Summer Series, McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Boulevard, Glen Ellyn. FYI (630) (630) 942-4000 or https://atthemac.org/shows/
**** July 16th, 7:30 pm, Movies in the Park: Goonies, RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora. $2 in advance, $4 day of, Children 2 & under free (must have ticket). FYI (630) 896-6666 or riveredgeaurora.com
July 16th, 8:00 pm ET, John Mellancamp Dancing Words Tour: The Greatest Hits, Pine Knob Music Center, 33 Bob Seger Drive, Clarkston, MI. Tickets start at $57. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
July 17th, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation, The Price Is Right, Lions Club Social Center, 8751 Lions Club Drive, Munster. Light refreshments included. Free with pre-registration. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org.
July 17th, 6:30 pm ET, Southern Hospitality Tour: The Black Crows and Whiskey Myers, Ruoff Music Center, 12880 E. 146th Street, Noblesville, IN. Tickets start at $50. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
July 17th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents The Pretty Reckless - Dear God Tour, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
July 17th & 18th, 7:30 pm, July 19th, 3:00 pm, Nervous Breakdown in G Minor by Lewis Rawlinson, Steppenwolf's LookOut Series, Steppenwolf's 1700 Theater (behind Front Bar), 1700 N. Halsted, Chicago. $30. FYI (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org/lookout
July 17th, 8:00 pm, Downtown Alive: Sixteen Candles, RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora. $3 thru May 31st, $5 June 1st through day of. FYI (630) 896-6666 or riveredgeaurora.com
July 18th, 12:00 pm, Rogers Park Business Alliance (RPBA) presents the Jarvis Square Music & Art Fest, Jarvis Square, 1500 block of Jarvis Avenue, Chicago. Free & open to the public. FYI RPBA.org.
July 18th, 6:30 pm ET, Southern Hospitality Tour: The Black Crows and Whiskey Myers, Pine Knob Music Center, 33 Bob Seger Drive, Clarkston, MI. Tickets start at $54. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
July 18th, 7:30 pm, The Olivia Show: A Tribute to Olivia Newton-John and Grease, Theatre at the Center, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. $50. FYI (219) 836-3255 ext. 1 or https://www.theatreatthecenter.com/box-office
July 18th, 7:30 pm, Sarah McLachlan - Better Broken Tour, Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, 1300 S. Linn White Drive, Chicago. Tickets start at $44. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
July 18th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents You Should Know Podcast Presents: The YSK HOUSE Tour, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
July 18th, 8:00 pm, Get the Led Out, RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora. $27. FYI (630) 896-6666 or riveredgeaurora.com
July 18th, 8:00 pm ET, John Mellancamp Dancing Words Tour: The Greatest Hits, Ruoff Music Center, 2880 E 146th St, Noblesville, IN. Tickets start at $297. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
July 18th & 19th, Creed: Summer of '99 and Beyond Festival 2-day Pass, Credit Union 1 Amphitheater, 19100 Ridgeland, Tinley Park. Passes start at $191. FTI www.ticketmaster.com
July 19th, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm, Rogers Park Business Alliance (RPBA) presents the Vintage Flea Market, Jarvis Square, 1500 block of Jarvis Avenue, Chicago. Free & open to the public. FYI RPBA.org.
July 19th, 6:30 - 8:00 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation, Summer Concert Series - Midwest Dueling Pianos, Munster Town Hall, 1005 Ridge Road, Munster. Food concessions provided by Munster Historical Society. Bring your blankets & lawn chairs. Free admission. Inclement weather location: Southside Christian Church, 1000 Broadmoor, Door #6. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org.
July 19th, 7:00 pm, Jam & 93XRT Present Lucy Dacus with the Chicago Philharmonic at Millenium Park with Ratboys, Jay Pritzger Pavilion, Millenium Park, 201 E. Randolph, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
July 20th, 6:30 pm ET, The Return of the Carnival of Sins: Mötley Crüe, Pine Knob Music Center, 33 Bob Seger Drive, Clarkston, MI. Tickets start at $50. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
July 20th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Passion Pit - The Pretty Penny Tour, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
**** July 20th, Approximately 8:00 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation, Movies in the Park - The Bad Guys 2, with Joe Rauen's Unusual Instrument Show from 7:00 - 8:00 pm, Centennial Park, Entertainment Stage, 1005 S. Centennial Drive, Munster. Food concessions will be available. Bring your blankets & lawn chairs. Free admission, parking fees apply. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org.
July 21st, 6:30 - 8:00 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation & Munster Civic Foundation, Tuesdays Rock - Together, Centennial Park, Entertainment Stage, 1005 S. Centennial Drive, Munster. Food truck cuisine & beer garden. Bring your blankets & lawn chairs. Free admission, parking fees apply. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org.
July 21st, 6:30 pm ET, Leonard Skynyrd with Loverboy, Pine Knob Music Center, 33 Bob Seger Drive, Clarkston, MI. Tickets start at $49. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
July 22nd, 6:30 pm ET, Southern Hospitality Tour: The Black Crows and Whiskey Myers, Acrisure Amphitheatre, 201 Market Ave., SW, Grand Rapids, MI. Tickets start at $49. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
July 22nd, 7:00 pm, Pavement, Salt Shed Outdoors, 1357 N. Elston, Chicago. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
July 22nd, 7:30 pm, WDCB LIVE Jazz Concert: The Battle: Eric Alexander & Vincent Herring, Lakeside Pavilion Free Outdoor Summer Series, McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Boulevard, Glen Ellyn. FYI (630) (630) 942-4000 or https://atthemac.org/shows/
July 23rd, 8:30 am - 5:30 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation, Day Trip: Chocolates and the Making of I Love Lucy, Departs: Lions Club Social Center Parking Lot, 8751 Lions Club Drive, Munster. $164, R $162, KA $150. Registration deadline: June 22nd. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org.
July 23rd, 7:00 pm, Departure w/ post-show fireworks, “Rockin’ in the Park” free summer concert series, Parkway Bank Park entertainment district, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont. Free. FYI ParkwayBankPark.com.
July 23rd, 7:30 pm, Collaboraoke: Live Band Karaoke Championship, with Ocean & the Waves, Collaboraction House of Belonging, Kimball Art Center, 1757 N. Kimball, Chicago. $25 (includes 1 drink ticket). FYI collaboraction.org
July 23rd, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Aimee Mann, Bachelor No. 2 Album Tour with Kimon Kirk, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
July 23rd, 7:30 pm, The Barricade Boys, Lakeside Pavilion Free Outdoor Summer Series, McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Boulevard, Glen Ellyn. FYI (630) (630) 942-4000 or https://atthemac.org/shows/
July 23rd, 24th & 25th, 7:30 pm, July 26th, 3:00 pm, Dream Devis: The Life and Death of Created by Abhijeet & Leha Salam, Steppenwolf's LookOut Series, Steppenwolf's 1700 Theater (behind Front Bar), 1700 N. Halsted, Chicago. $33. FYI (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org/lookout
July 24th, 6:30 pm, Southern Hospitality Tour: The Black Crows and Whiskey Myers, Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, 19100 Ridgeland, Tinley Park. Tickets start at $42. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
July 24th, 7:00 pm, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Hobart Art Theatre, 230 Main Street, Hobart. $42.46-$464.24. FYI www.ticketweb.com
July 24th, 7:30 pm, Live Nation Presents Poppy - Constantly Nowhere Tour with Landmarks & Thousand Below, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
July 24th, 8:00 pm, Jam & SPKRBX Present Nine Vicious - A Tour, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
July 25th & 26th, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, Randolph Street Market Festival, 1341 W. Randolph, Chicago. General Admission $14.00. FYI https://randolphstreetmarket.com/schedule/
July 25th, 7:00 pm, Local H, Hobart Art Theatre (Outdoors behind theatre) 230 Main Street, Hobart. $30.38-$342.45. FYI www.ticketweb.com
July 25th, 7:00 pm, SmoothChicago presents Smooth Jazz Supershow with Jazmin Ghent, Althea Rene, Adam Hawley & Gery Johnson Birthday Show with Devin B. Thompson, Loew's O'Hare Hotel, 5300 N. River Road, Rosemont. FYI https://smoothchicago.com/
July 25th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Majah Hype, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
July 25th, 8:00 pm (Doors open at 7:00 pm), Headliner Calvin Evans, featuring Luca Ferro, hosted by Tim Benker, Copley Comedy Series, Copley Theatre, 8 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. $22. FYI (630) 896-6666 or ParamountAurora.com
July 26th, 1:00 - 3:00 pm, Ink & Outrage - How Were They Made? related program to Driehaus Museum exhibit: Ink & Outrage: 18th Century Satirical Prints in London & Dublin, Chicago Printmakers Collaborative, 4912 N Western Avenue, Chicago. FYI https://chicagoprintmakers.com/ or driehausmuseum.org
July 26th, 7:00 pm, Black Stone Cherry, Hobart Art Theatre (Outdoors behind theatre) 230 Main Street, Hobart. $9.78-$47.87. FYI www.ticketweb.com
July 26th, 7:00 pm, Jam Productions Presents Father of Peace, Beat Kitchen, 2100 W. Belmont, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
July 26th, 7:30 pm, Live Nation Presents T.I. - The King Succession Tour with Domani & KING, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
July 26th, 8:00 pm ET. Adam Ray: Who Is Me Tour, Hard Rock Event Center, Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa, 5223 North Orient Road, Tampa, FL. 21 & over. Tickets start at $30. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
July 28th, 6:30 - 8:00 pm, Munster Civic Foundation, Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra, Centennial Park, Entertainment Stage, 1005 S. Centennial Drive, Munster. Food truck cuisine & beer garden. Bring your blankets & lawn chairs. Free admission, parking fees apply. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org.
July 29th, 6:25 pm, Guns N' Roses, Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, 19100 Ridgeland, Tinley Park. Tickets start at $82. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
July 30th, 11:00 - 2:30 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation, Lunch & Safety BINGO, Lions Club Social Center, 8751 Lions Club Drive, Munster. $8 KA $5. Pre-register please. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org.
July 30th, Doors open at 6:00 pm, Dwight Yokum, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older. Reserved seating. Tickets start at $72. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
July 30th, 6:00 pm, Avenged Sevenfold and Good Charlotte: North American Tour 2026, Credit Union 1 Amphitheater, 19100 Ridgeland, Tinley Park. Tickets start at $57. FTI www.ticketmaster.com
July 30th, 7:00 pm, Live the Who w/ post-show fireworks, “Rockin’ in the Park” free summer concert series, Parkway Bank Park entertainment district, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont. Free. FYI ParkwayBankPark.com.
July 30th, 7:00 pm ET, Chicago & Styx: The Windy Cities Tour, Acrisure Amphitheater, 201 Market SW, Grand Rapids, MI. Tickets start at $49. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
July 30th, 7;30 pm, The Chicago Fire Foundation, the charitable arm of Chicago Fire FC hosts the Ninth Annual White Party, Morgan MFG, 401 N. Morgan Street, Chicago. 21 & over. Early Bird GA $100, VIP $200. After June 1, GA $125, VIP $225 FYI https://e.givesmart.com/events/OOU/?isOrderFormActive=true
July 30th, 7:30 pm, The Real Time Live! with Briana Bower, Ian Paul Custer, Kelan M Smith, Jack Morsovillo & Lior Shragg, Steppenwolf's LookOut Series, Steppenwolf's 1700 Theater (behind Front Bar), 1700 N. Halsted, Chicago. $23. FYI (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org/lookout
July 30th, 7:30 pm, Uptown Soul, Lakeside Pavilion Free Outdoor Summer Series, McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Boulevard, Glen Ellyn. FYI (630) (630) 942-4000 or https://atthemac.org/shows/
**** July 30th, 7:30 pm, Movies in the Park: The Princess and the Frog, RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora. $2 in advance, $4 day of, Children 2 & under free (must have ticket). FYI (630) 896-6666 or riveredgeaurora.com
July 30th, 8:00 pm, Shane McAnally Live - Hits & Giggles, Joe's on Weed Street, 940 West Weed Street, Chicago. 21 & over. $32.27-$59.52. FYI www.ticketweb.com
July 31st, 12:00 - 2:00 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation, Martha Washington Lunch & Show, Lions Club Social Center, 8751 Lions Club Drive, Munster. $45 KA $42. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org.
July 31st, 7:00 pm, 24K Magic / George Michael Reborn, “Rockin’ in the Park” free summer concert series, Parkway Bank Park entertainment district, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont. Free. FYI ParkwayBankPark.com.
July 31st, 7:00 pm ET, Turnpike Troubadours, Everwise Amphitheatre at White River State Park, 601 W. Washington, Indianapolis, IN Tickets start at $54. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
July 31st, 8:00 pm, Hollywood Nights: The Bob Seger Experience, RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora. 16 thru May 31st, $23 June 1st thru day of. FYI (630) 896-6666 or riveredgeaurora.com
August 1st, 4:00 - 8:30 pm, Munster's National Night Out against Crime, Community Park, Pool Parking Lot, 8679 Calumet Ave., Munster. Free. FYI Sgt. James Ghrist, Munster PD, (219) 836-6639 or jghrist@munster.org
August 1st, 6:00 & 10:30 pm, Gabriel Fluffy Iglesias Live, The Venue at Horseshoe Casino, 777 Casino Center Drive, Hammond. 21 & over. Tickets start at $78. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
August 1st, 6:30 pm ET, Leonard Skynyrd with Loverboy, Acrisure Amphitheater, 201 Market SW, Grand Rapids, MI. Tickets start at $50. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
August 1st, 7:00 pm, Chicago & Styx: The Windy Cities Tour, Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim Road, Rosemont. Tickets start at $52. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
August 1st, 7:00 pm, King 810 w/ For the Fallen Dreams & Weeping Wound, Hobart Art Theatre, 230 Main Street, Hobart. $24.91. FYI www.ticketweb.com
August 1st, 7:30 pm, August 2nd, 3:00 pm, Michiganderish, Written & performed by Julie Ganey, Steppenwolf's LookOut Series, Steppenwolf's 1700 Theater (behind Front Bar), 1700 N. Halsted, Chicago. $15-$50. FYI (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org/lookout
August 2nd, 6:30 - 8:00 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation, Summer Concert Series - Chez Butter, Munster Town Hall, 1005 Ridge Road, Munster. Food concessions provided by Munster Historical Society. Bring your blankets & lawn chairs. Free admission. Inclement weather location: Southside Christian Church, 1000 Broadmoor, Door #6. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org.
August 2nd, 7:00 pm ET, Chicago & Styx: The Windy Cities Tour, Ruoff Music Center, 2880 E 146th St, Noblesville, IN. Tickets start at $41. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
August 2nd, 7:00 pm ET, Evanescence 2026 World Tour with Spiritbox and Nova Twins, Pine Knob Music Theatre, 33 Bob Seger Drive, Clarkston, MI. Tickets start at $40. FYI www.ticket master.com
**** August 3rd, Approximately 8:00 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation, Movies in the Park - Zootopia 2, Centennial Park, Entertainment Stage, 1005 S. Centennial Drive, Munster. Food concessions will be available. Bring your blankets & lawn chairs. Free admission, parking fees apply. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org.
August 3rd, 5th & 6th, 8:00 pm, Ariana Grande - The Eternal Sunshine Tour, United Center, 1901 W. Madison, Chicago. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
August 4th, 5:00 - 8:30 pm, Munster's National Night Out against Crime celebration, Munster Community Pool area, 8837 Calumet Ave., Munster. Free. FYI Sgt. Ghrist at jghrist@munster.org
August 4th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Tomahawk featuring Duane Dennison, Mike Patton, John Stanier and Trevor Dunn with Melvins, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
August 4th, 8:00 pm ET. Derek Hough Symphony of Dance: Encore, Hard Rock Event Center, Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa, 5223 North Orient Road, Tampa, FL. 21 & over. Tickets start at $85. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
August 6th, 5:30 pm ET, Foo Fighters: Take Cover Tour 2026 / with Queens of the Stone Age, Mannequin Pussy, Ford Field, 2000 Brush Street, Detroit, MI. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
August 6th, Doors open at 6:00 pm, Air Supply, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. All reserved seating. 21 and older. $55.75. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
August 6th, 6:00 - 7:30 pm, Jester’s Privilege: The Role of Satire with The Onion and The New Yorker, related program: Ink & Outrage: 18th Century Satirical Prints in London & Dublin, Driehaus Museum, 50 E. Erie Street, Chicago. $23 Adults, $18 Seniors, Students (with ID) $13. Children 12 & under, Active Military (with ID), Museum Members Free. FYI driehausmuseum.org
August 6th, 7:00 pm, Brooklyn Charmers w/ post-show fireworks, “Rockin’ in the Park” free summer concert series, Parkway Bank Park entertainment district, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont. Free. FYI ParkwayBankPark.com.
August 6th, 7:30 pm, The Not That Late Show, Steppenwolf's LookOut Series, Steppenwolf's 1700 Theater (behind Front Bar), 1700 N. Halsted, Chicago. $23. FYI (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org/lookout
August 6th, 7:30 pm, Rhinestone Cowgirls, Lakeside Pavilion Free Outdoor Summer Series, McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Boulevard, Glen Ellyn. FYI (630) (630) 942-4000 or https://atthemac.org/shows/
**** August 6th, 7:30 pm, Movies in the Park: Coco, RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora. $2 in advance, $4 day of, Children 2 & under free (must have ticket). FYI (630) 896-6666 or riveredgeaurora.com
August 6th & 7th, 7:30 pm, August 8th, 3:00 & 7:30 pm, August 9th, 3:30 pm, Laura Benanti: Nobody Cares, Steppenwolf’s Downstairs Theater, 1650 N. Halsted St., Chicago. $79-$125. FYI (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org
August 6th, 7:30 pm ET, "Weird Al" Yankovich: Bigger and Weirder 2026 Tour, Ruoff Music Center, 2880 E 146th St, Noblesville, IN. Tickets start at $31. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
August 7th, 8:00 am - 6:00 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation Day Trip, Saugatuck State of Mind, Departs from Lions Club Social Center Parking Lot, 8751 Lions Club Drive, Munster. $64, R $62 KA $60. Registration deadline: July 22nd. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org.
August 7th, 6:30 pm ET, Leonard Skynyrd with Loverboy, Ruoff Music Center, 2880 E 146th St, Noblesville, IN. Tickets start at $37. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
August 7th, Doors open at 7:00 pm, Jo Koy Live, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino Rockford, 7801 E. State Street, Rockford. 21 & over. Tickets start at $72. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
**** August 8th, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation, Cricut for Beginners Instructor Anitra Staley, Lions Club Social Center, 8751 Lions Club Drive, Munster. Age 12-17. $35 per class. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org.
August 8th, 10:00 am ET, Wabash & Erie Canal Nature Walk: Walk to Founders Point, Guide Lois Johnston, Interpretive Center, Wabash & Erie Canal Park, 1030 N. Washington Street, Delphi, IN. Free. FYI https://wabashanderiecanal.org/
August 8th, 10:30 am, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm, Rogers Park Business Alliance (RPBA) presents the Pierogi Fest, Jarvis Square, 1500 block of Jarvis Avenue, Chicago. Free & open to the public. FYI RPBA.org.
August 8th, 5:30 pm, Foo Fighters: Take Cover Tour 2026 / with Queens of the Stone Age, Mannequin Pussy, Soldier Field, 1410 Special Olympics Drive, Chicago. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
August 8th, 6:45 pm ET, Five Finger Death Punch, Ruoff Music Center, 2880 E 146th St, Noblesville, IN. Tickets start at $53. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
August 8th, 7:30 pm, Jam & 93XRT Present The Psychedelic Furs with Special Guest Living Color, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. 17 & over. FYI www.axs.com
August 8th, 7:30 pm, August 9th, 3:00 pm, Chris Vallillo presents Forgottonia, Steppenwolf's LookOut Series, Steppenwolf's 1700 Theater (behind Front Bar), 1700 N. Halsted, Chicago. $25. FYI (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org/lookout
August 8th, 8:00 pm, Cedric the Entertainer, Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd, Aurora. Recommended for 18 & over. $41-$161. FYI (630) 896-6666 or ParamountAurora.com
August 8th, 8:00 pm, Downtown Alive: 90's Pop Nation, RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora. $3 thru May 31st, $5 June 1st thru day of. FYI (630) 896-6666 or riveredgeaurora.com\
**** August 9th, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, Rogers Park Business Alliance (RPBA) presents the Kids' Makers Market, Jarvis Square, 1500 block of Jarvis Avenue, Chicago. Free & open to the public. FYI RPBA.org.
August 9th, 5:30 pm, Happy Together Tour 2026, Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd, Aurora. $60.50. FYI (630) 896-6666 or ParamountAurora.com
August 9th, 8:00 pm, UB40 featuring Ali Campbell, RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora. $60. FYI (630) 896-6666 or riveredgeaurora.com
August 10th, 5:00 - 6:00 pm & 6:15 - 7:15 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation, Canine Cannonball, Munster Community Pool, 8837 Calumet Ave., Munster. $10 per dog (must be a dog park member & preregister) FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org.
August 11th, 6:30 pm, MushMusic.net presents The Ex-Faces, Hobart Art Theatre, 230 Main Street, Hobart. $30.36-$292.24. FYI www.ticketweb.com
August 12th, 13th, 14th & 15th, 7:30 pm, August 16th, 3:00 pm, Alex Edelman: What Are You Going To Do, Steppenwolf’s Downstairs Theater, 1650 N. Halsted St., Chicago. $49-$84. FYI (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org
August 13th, 6:45 pm, Five Finger Death Punch, American Family Insurance Amphitheater, 100 Harbor Drive, Milwaukee, WI. Tickets start at $45. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
August 13th, 7:00 pm, Echoes of Pompeii w/ post-show fireworks, “Rockin’ in the Park” free summer concert series, Parkway Bank Park entertainment district, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont. Free. FYI ParkwayBankPark.com.
August 13th, 7:30 pm, Murray & Peter Present The Marvelous Miss Gender starring BOSCO, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
August 13th, 14th, 15th, 7:30 pm, Donna Griffin-Irons: This Is My Moment, Steppenwolf's LookOut Series, Steppenwolf's 1700 Theater (behind Front Bar), 1700 N. Halsted, Chicago. $38. FYI (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org/lookout
August 13th, 8:00 pm, Gov't Mule, RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora. $39. FYI (630) 896-6666 or riveredgeaurora.com
**** August 14th, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation, The Collective Canvas - Painting: Field of Fire, Instructor Lauren Thiel, Lions Club Social Center, 8751 Lions Club Drive, Munster. Age 6 to adult. $30 per class. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org.
August 14th, 7:00 pm, Jam Presents Dimmir Borgir - Grand Serpent Rising Tour USA 2026 / with Hypocrisy & Hulder, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
August 14th, Doors open at 7:00 pm, The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. All reserved seating. 21 and older. Tickets start at $33.15. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
August 14th, 7:30 pm, The Beach Boys, RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora. $57. FYI (630) 896-6666 or riveredgeaurora.com
August 14th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Tori Amos: In Times of Dragons Tour with special guest Bartees Strange, February 13th & 14th, 7:30 pm, Chicago City Opera presents Cendrillon – or Cinderella, The CheckOut 4116 N Clark St., Chicago. $30-$40. FYI thecheckout.org.
August 15th, 9:45 am - 12:00 pm, Miller Beach Arts and Creative District, LLC presents 2026 Yoga Workshop Series: Lovingkindness Meditation. Marshall J Gardner Center for the Arts, 540 S. Lake St., Gary, IN $30, advance registration required. FYI 219-885-9114 or millerbeacharts.org
August 15th, 3:00 - 7:00 pm, Munster Lions Steak & Chicken Grill Fundraiser, Lions Club Social Center, 8751 Lions Club Drive, Munster. TBA. FYI https://e-clubhouse.org/sites/munster/calendar.php
August 15th, 6:30 pm, Leonard Skynyrd with Loverboy, Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, 19100 Ridgeland, Tinley Park. Tickets start at $37. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
August 15th, 6:45 pm ET, Five Finger Death Punch, Acrisure Amphitheater, 201 Market Avenue, Grand Rapids, MI. Tickets start at $25. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
August 15th, 7:00 pm, MushMusic.net presents Green Jello, Hobart Art Theatre, 230 Main Street, Hobart. $24.70-$36.81. FYI www.ticketweb.com
August 15th, 7:30 pm, Lindsey Sterling - Duality Untamed Tour, Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
August 15th, 8:00 pm, Mat Kearney: Nothing Left to Lose Everything to Gain Tour. The Auditorium, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
August 15th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents DoKnow and Da Hawmies Comedy Tour, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
August 16th, 6:45 pm ET, Five Finger Death Punch, Pine Knob Music Theatre, 33 Bob Seger Dr, Village of Clarkston, MI. Tickets start at $44. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
August 16th, 8:00 pm, Siddhartha - “Tú y Yo y Tú” Tour, The Auditorium, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. Tickets start at $67. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
August 18th, 7:00 pm, Jam Presents The Crane Wives ACT III with special guest Brye, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
August 19th, 6:45 pm, Five Finger Death Punch, Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, 19100 Ridgeland, Tinley Park. Tickets start at $53. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
August 19th, 7:30 pm, Carl Chadek: You're Not Right for That! Steppenwolf's LookOut Series, Steppenwolf's 1700 Theater (behind Front Bar), 1700 N. Halsted, Chicago. $38. FYI (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org/lookout
August 19th, 8:00 pm ET, Lindsey Sterling - Duality Untamed Tour, Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill, 14900 Metro Pkwy, Sterling Heights, MI. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
August 20th, 7:00 pm, Southern Accents w/ post-show fireworks, “Rockin’ in the Park” free summer concert series, Parkway Bank Park entertainment district, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont. Free. FYI ParkwayBankPark.com.
August 21st, Doors open at 6:00 pm, Theory of a Deadman and Sevendust with Return to Dust, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. General admission, standing room only. Tickets start at $58.35. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
August 21st & 22nd, 7:30 pm, Claire Lochmueller: CRACKS, Steppenwolf's LookOut Series, Steppenwolf's 1700 Theater (behind Front Bar), 1700 N. Halsted, Chicago. $15-$30. FYI (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org/lookout
August 21st, 8:00 pm, The Australian Pink Floyd Show, RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora. Tickets start at $39.50; VIP Package $139.50. FYI https://paramountaurora.com/events/the-australian-pink-floyd-show/
August 21st, 8:00 pm ET, Lindsey Sterling - Duality Untamed Tour, Acrisure Amphitheatre, 201 Market Avenue SW, Grand Rapids, MI. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
August 22nd, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, Rogers Park Business Alliance (RPBA) presents the Jarvis Square Summer Artisan Market, Jarvis Square, 1500 block of Jarvis Avenue, Chicago. Free & open to the public. FYI RPBA.org.
August 22nd, 11:00 am - 7:00 pm, Rogers Park Business Alliance (RPBA) presents Chalk Howard Street, Chicago's only 3-D chalk art festival, Howard Street between Paulina St. & Ashland Avenue, Chicago. Drawing spaces available for purchase. Free & open to the public. FYI RPBA.org.
August 22nd, 6:30 pm, The Return of the Carnival of Sins: Mötley Crüe, Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, 19100 Ridgeland, Tinley Park. Tickets start at $53. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
August 22nd, 7:00 pm, Tim McGraw: Pawnshop Guitar Tour 2026, Alpine Valley Music Theatre, 2699 Co Rd D, East Troy, WI Tickets start at $43. FTU www.ticketmaster.com
August 22nd, 7:00 pm, MushMusic.net presents Powerman 5000 / Bachelors Grove, Hobart Art Theatre, 230 Main Street, Hobart. $30.36-$43.11. FYI www.ticketweb.com
August 22nd, 8:00 pm (Doors open at 7:00 pm), Headliner Larry Reeb (“Uncle Lar”), featuring Laura Hugg, Copley Comedy Series, Copley Theatre, 8 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. $22. FYI (630) 896-6666 or ParamountAurora.com
August 22nd, 8:00 pm ET, Lindsey Sterling - Duality Untamed Tour, Everwise Amphitheatre at White River State Park, 801 W. Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
August 23rd, 12:00 - 5:00 pm, MAC's 40th Anniversary Festival, Party Band 16 Candles to headline. Lakeside Pavilion Free Outdoor Summer Series, McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Boulevard, Glen Ellyn. FYI (630) (630) 942-4000 or https://atthemac.org/shows/
August 23rd, Lyric Opera of Chicago presents Sunday in the Park with Lyric conducted by Maestro Mazzola, Jay Pritzger Pavilion at Millenium Park, Randolph & Michigan Ave., Chicago. FYI lyricopera.org/newseason
August 17th, 6:30 - 8:00 pm, Mad Fashions, Stylish Eccentrics & Those Who Satirized Them, related program: Ink & Outrage: 18th Century Satirical Prints in London & Dublin, Driehaus Museum, 50 E. Erie Street, Chicago. $23 Adults, $18 Seniors, Students (with ID) $13. Children 12 & under, Active Military (with ID), Museum Members Free. FYI driehausmuseum.org
August 27th, 6:30 pm ET, The Return of the Carnival of Sins: Mötley Crüe, Acrisure Amphitheatre, 201 Market Ave. SW, Grand Rapids, MI. Tickets start at $75. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
August 27th, 7:00 pm, No Quarter w/ post-show fireworks, “Rockin’ in the Park” free summer concert series, Parkway Bank Park entertainment district, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont. Free. FYI ParkwayBankPark.com.
August 27th through September 6th, Bambi Banks presents Clue University: A Drag Parody, Steppenwolf's LookOut Series, Steppenwolf's 1700 Theater (behind Front Bar), 1700 N. Halsted, Chicago. $33. FYI (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org/lookout
August 28th, 12:00 - 2:00 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation, Judy Garland Lunch & Show, Lions Club Social Center, 8751 Lions Club Drive, Munster. $50 KA $47. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org.
August 28th, 6:30 pm ET, The Return of the Carnival of Sins: Mötley Crüe, Ruoff Music Center, 12880 E. 146th Street, Noblesville, IN. Tickets start at $51. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
August 28th, 7:00 pm, Bee Gees Gold / The Wayouts, “Rockin’ in the Park” free summer concert series, Parkway Bank Park entertainment district, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont. Free. FYI ParkwayBankPark.com.
August 28th, 7:00 pm ET, Tim McGraw: Pawnshop Guitar Tour 2026, Pine Knob Music Theatre, 33 Bob Seger Dr, Village of Clarkston, MI Tickets start at $66. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
August 28th, 8:00 pm, Thee Phantom & The Illharmonic Orchestra: Hip-Hop Orchestra + Babatunde HipHopera in Chicago, The Auditorium, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. FYI https://www.auditoriumtheatre.org/events
August 29th, Doors open at 7:00 pm, Iliza Shlesinger: A Different Animal, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. All reserved seating. 21 and older. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
August 29th, 7:00 pm ET, Tim McGraw: Pawnshop Guitar Tour 2026, Acrisure Amphitheatre, 201 Market Ave. SW, Grand Rapids, MI Tickets start at $49. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
August 29th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents T. Murph: Why Am I Raising Adults? The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
August 30th, Doors open at 6:00 pm, Dwight Yoakam, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, Northern Indiana, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. All reserved seating. 21 and older. $72.20. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
September 3rd, 6:30 pm ET, O.A.R. THREE DECADES TOUR, Everwise Amphitheatre at White River State Park, 801 W Washington St, Indianapolis. Tickets start at $30. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
September 3rd, 7:00 pm, Rhythm of the Rocketman w/ post-show fireworks, “Rockin’ in the Park” free summer concert series, Parkway Bank Park entertainment district, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont. Free. FYI ParkwayBankPark.com.
September 3rd, 7:30 pm, Kickstand & Jam Present A Twink & a Redhead: A Musical Comedy, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
September 3rd, 8:00 pm ET, Undertale: The Determination Symphony, Fishers Event Center, 11000 Stockdale Street, Fishers, IN. Tickets start at $63. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
September 4th, 7:30 pm ET, AC / DC: POWER UP TOUR 2026, Notre Dame Stadium, 2010 Moose Krause Circle, Notre Dame, IN. Tickets start at $106. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
September 4th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Fortunate Youth: Love for the Music Tour / with Quasi Kings, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
September 5th, 3:00 & 8:00 pm, Undertale - The Determination Symphony World Tour, The Auditorium, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. Tickets start at $69. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
September 5th, 6:30 pm ET, O.A.R. THREE DECADES TOUR, Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre, Freedom Hill County Park, 14900 Metro Pkwy, Sterling Heights, MI. Tickets start at $30. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
September 6th, Big Ten Volleyball at Wrigley Field. 6:00 pm, Nebraska vs Missouri, 8:00 pm, Penn State vs Kentucky. Wrigley Field, Clark & Addison, Chicago. FYI https://www.mlb.com/cubs/tickets/events/bigtenvolleyball?partnerId=it-20...
September 6th, 6:30 pm, O.A.R. THREE DECADES TOUR, Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, 1300 S. Linn White Drive, Chicago. Tickets start at $33. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
September 8th, 6:30 pm, Live Nation Presents President: North American Campaign 2026, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
September 11th, 7:30 pm, Eric Clapton, United Center 1901 W. Madison, Chicago. Tickets start at $91. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
September 11th, 7:30 pm, Whose Live Anyway, Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee Street. Waukegan. Tickets start at $69. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
**** September 11th, Approximately 8:00 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation, Movies in the Park - Freakier Friday, Centennial Park, Entertainment Stage, 1005 S. Centennial Drive, Munster. Food concessions will be available. Bring your blankets & lawn chairs. Free admission, parking fees apply. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org.
September 12th, 8:00 am - 2:00 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation, Cash for Clutter, Munster Pool Parking Lot, 8837 Calumet Ave., Munster. Seller Fee (2 spaces) $30 R $20; (3 spaces) $48 R $38. Increase by $10 after August 28. Free admission for shoppers. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org.
September 12th, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, Rogers Park Business Alliance (RPBA) presents the Jarvis Square Summer Artisan Market, Jarvis Square, 1500 block of Jarvis Avenue, Chicago. Free & open to the public. FYI RPBA.org.
September 12th, 2:30 pm ET, Wabash & Erie Canal Nature Walk: Canal Park and Delphi Bayou, Guide David McCain, Interpretive Center, Wabash & Erie Canal Park, 1030 N. Washington Street, Delphi, IN. Free. FYI https://wabashanderiecanal.org/
September 12th, 5:00 - 10:00 pm, College of DuPage Foundation, in support of the McAninch Arts Center (MAC), hosts the MAC 40th Anniversary Gala with a Concert by Jim Belushi and The Sacred Hearts Band. he MAC, College of DuPage (COD), 425 Fawell Blvd, Glen Ellyn. Gala & Concert $300. FYI 630.942.3088 or mac40.givesmart.com.BLACK. Concert only $75-$100. FYI AtTheMAC.org.
September 12th, 7:00 pm, LaPorte County Symphony Orchestra presents the Grand Finale Hoosier Star, La Porte Civic Auditorium, 1001 Ridge St., La Porte. $31.50 FYI www.lcso.net
September 12th, 7:30 pm, Robyn: The Sexistential Tour, United Center, 1901 W. Madison, Chicago. Tickets start at $78. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
September 12th, 7:30 ET, Whose Live Anyway, Lerner Theatre, 410 S. Main Street, Elkhart, IN. Tickets start at $75. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
September 13th, 6:00 pm ET, Breaking Benjamin, Pine Knob Music Theatre, 33 Bob Seger Dr, Village of Clarkston, MI Tickets start at $53. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
September 13th, 7:00 pm, Whose Live Anyway, Effingham Performance Center, 1325 Outer Belt W, Effingham, IL Tickets start at $67. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
September 14th, 7:00 pm, September 15th, 1:00 pm, Artists Lounge Live presents friends in low places: Brandon Bennett sings Garth Brooks, Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire. FYI (847) 634-0200 or www.marriotttheatre.com
September 16th, 6:00 pm ET, Breaking Benjamin, Ruoff Music Center, 12880 E. 146th Street, Noblesville, IN. Tickets start at $55. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
September 16th, 8:00 pm ET, Juanes North America Tour 2026, Old National Centre, 502 N. New Jersey, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets start at $30. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
September 17th, 6:30 pm, Liz Phair & Sleater-Kinney: The Flannel & the Fury 2026, Salt Shed Outdoors, 1357 N. Elston, Chicago. Tickets start at $78. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
September 17th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents The Charlatans UK: North American Tour 2026, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
September 17th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Eddie B: If These Classroom Walls Could Talk Comedy Tour, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
September 17th through 27th, Joffrey Ballet presents Liliom, Lyric Opera House, 20 North Upper Wacker Drive, Chicago. $44-$201. FYI www.joffrey.org
September 18th, 6:00 pm, Breaking Benjamin, Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, 19100 Ridgeland Avenue, Tinley Park. Tickets start at $49. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
September 18th, 7:00 pm ET, Tim McGraw: Pawnshop Guitar Tour 2026, Ruoff Music Center, 12880 E. 146th Street, Noblesville, IN. Tickets start at $55. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
September 18th, 8:00 pm, Atsuko Okatsuka: The Big Bowl Tour, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $43. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
September 18th, 8:00 pm ET, The School of American Music - Jazz Fest 2026: Wildflowers: Kurt Elling with Ben Paterson. Acorn Theater, 107 Generations Drive, Three Oaks, MI Tickets on sale soon at www.schoolofamericanmusic.com and at www.acornlive.org.
September 18th, 19th & 20th, The School of American Music - Jazz Fest 2026. Acorn Theater, 107 Generations Drive, Three Oaks, MI Tickets on sale soon at www.schoolofamericanmusic.com and at www.acornlive.org.
September 19th, 5:30 & 9:00 pm, Smooth Jazz Super Show w/ Chris Standring, Paul Taylor, Julian Vaughn, Loew's O'Hare Hotel, 5300 N. River Road, Rosemont. FYI https://smoothchicago.com/
September 19th, 7:00 pm, Tim McGraw: Pawnshop Guitar Tour 2026, Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, 19100 Ridgeland Avenue, Tinley Park. Tickets start at $42. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
September 19th, 7:00 pm, Jam Presents ALOK "New Comedy Show" The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
September 19th, Doors open at 7:00 pm, Theresa Caputo: The Experience, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino Rockford, 7801 E. State Street, Rockford. 21 & over. Tickets start at $67. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
September 19th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Beth Hart, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
September 20th, 8:00 pm, Kany Garcia: Puerta Abierta Tour, The Auditorium, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. Tickets start at 47. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
September 20th, 8:00 pm, Jam Productions presents Gable Price & Friends, Beat Kitchen, 2100 W. Belmont, Chicago. 17 & over. Tickets start at $33.14. FYI https://wl.eventim.us/event/gable-price-and-friends/689242?afflky=BKBGMa...
September 22nd, 7:00 pm, WEEZER: The Gathering, United Center, 1901 W. Madison, Chicago. Tickets start at $85. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
September 22nd, 7:15 pm, Iron Maiden: Run for Your Lives World Tour 2026, Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, 19100 Ridgeland Avenue, Tinley Park. Tickets start at $70. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
September 22nd & 23rd, 8:00 pm, World of Warcraft: 20 Years of Music, The Auditorium, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. Tickets start at $69. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
September 23rd, 7:00 pm ET, WEEZER: The Gathering, Little Caesars Arena, 2645 Woodward Ave., Detroit, MI. Tickets start at $53. FYI www.ticketmaste.com
September 24th, 7:00 pm, Two Door Cinema Club - Tourist History 15th Anniversary Tour, Salt Shed Outdoors, 1357 N. Elston, Chicago. Tickets start at $213. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
September 25th & 26th, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, Randolph Street Market Festival, 1341 W. Randolph, Chicago. General Admission $14.00. FYI https://randolphstreetmarket.com/schedule/
September 25th, 7:30 pm, Laura Ramoso: The Calm Down Tour, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $64. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
September 25th, 7:30 pm, Jam & Metro Present Michael Shannon & Jason Narducy and Friends Play R.E.M.'s Life's Riches Pageant, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
September 26th, Indiana 2026 Free Fishing Day. Indiana residents can fish the state’s public waters without a fishing license or a trout/salmon stamp. FYI https://www.in.gov/dnr/fish-and-wildlife/fishing/free-fishing-days/?lid=f89a5ughk14b&utm_source=braze_idnr&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Indiana_wildbulletin_April2026
September 26th, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm, Rogers Park Business Alliance (RPBA) presents the Jarvis Square Community Rummage, Jarvis Square, 1500 block of Jarvis Avenue, Chicago. Free & open to the public. FYI RPBA.org.
September 26th, 3:00 & 7:30 pm, September 27th, 3:00 pm, New Philharmonic, Maestro Kirk Muspratt conducting, Musica Italiana Dolce, with Guest Vocalist Jesse Donner (tenor), Belushi Performance Hall, McAninch Arts Center, College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. $61 (Single concert tickets go on sale in July) FYI (630) 942-4000 or AtTheMAC.org
September 26th, 7:00 pm, Bassem Youssef: The Belly of the Beast Tour, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $58. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
September 26th, 7:30 pm, Jam & Outback Presents Crashing Out Live, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
September 26th, 7:30 pm, MushMusic.net presents Hammerfall with Evergrey & Elvenking, Hobart Art Theatre, 230 Main Street, Hobart. $42.57-$470.17. FYI www.ticketweb.com
September 26th, 8:00 pm, Juanes North America Tour 2026, Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. Tickets start at $51. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
September 26th, 8:00 pm (Doors open at 7:00 pm), Headliner Nick Gaza, featuring Vikram Balaji, Copley Comedy Series, Copley Theatre, 8 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. $22. FYI (630) 896-6666 or ParamountAurora.com
September 29th, 7:15 am - 6:30 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation Day Trip, A Taste of Shipshewana, Departs from Lions Club Social Center Parking Lot, 8751 Lions Club Drive, Munster. $159, R $157 KA $155. Registration deadline: August 27th. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org.
September 29th, 8:00 pm, Jam & Metro Present Lambrini Girls - Moved from Metro - with Big Special & Big Girl, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. 18 & older. FYI www.axs.com
October 1st, 7:30 pm ET, Whose Live Anyway, Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty Street, Ann Arbor, MI. Tickets start at $79. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
October 2nd, 7:30 pm, MrBallen: Lights Out Live, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $58. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
October 2nd, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents DJ Shadow Celebrates 30 Years of Endtroducing, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
October 3rd, 7:30 pm ET, Whose Live Anyway, Temple Theatre, 201 N Washington Ave., Saginaw, MI. Tickets start at $69. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
October 4th, Ryan Opera Center Final Auditions, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago. FYI www.lyricopera.org/newseason
October 4th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents DEMOLA LIVE! Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
October 4th, 8:00 pm, October 5th, 7:30 pm, Ludovico Einaudi: Solo Piano, Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
October 5th, 7:30 pm, My Hero Academia in Concert, The Auditorium, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. Tickets start at $53. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
October 6th, 8:00 pm, Beck: Ride Lonesome Tour, Landmark Credit Union Live, 1051 N Vel R. Phillips Ave, Milwaukee, WI. Tickets start at $86. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
October 7th, 7:00 pm, WEEZER: The Gathering, Fiserv Forum, 1111 N. Vel R. Phillips Ave, Milwaukee, WI. Tickets start at $51. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
October 8th, 8:00 pm, UB40- The Unstoppable Tour 2026, The Auditorium, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. Tickets start at $67 FYI www.ticketmaster.com
October 8th, 8:00 pm ET, Undertale: The Determination Symphony, Fox Theatre Detroit, 2211 Woodward Ave., Detroit, MI. Tickets start at $53. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
October 8th through 18th, Chicago Fashion Week® (CHIFW), 11-day lineup of special events. Events, locations & dates TBD. FYI www.chicagofashionweek.com
October 9th & 10th, 8:00 pm, Beck: Ride Lonesome Tour, The Auditorium, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. Tickets start at $126. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
October 10th, 7:30 pm, Book of Love with DJ Philly Peroxide, Metro Chicago, 3730 N. Clark Street, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.etix.com
October 10th, 8:00 pm, Jerry Seinfeld, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $1173. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
October 10th through November 1st, Don Giovanni, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago. FYI lyricopera.org/newseason
October 11th, 7:00 pm, Jam & Outback Present Kanan Gill: Not This Again, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
October 11th, 8:00 pm, Metaphor: ReFantazio composed by Shoji Meguro, Orchestral Concert, The Auditorium, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. Tickets start at $69. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
October 12th, 8:00 pm ET, Beck: Ride Lonesome Tour, Fox Theatre Detroit, 2211 Woodward Ave., Detroit, MI. Tickets start at $61. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
October 13th, 6:30 pm ET, MANIA: The ABBA Tribute, Royal Oak Music Theatre, 318 W 4th Street, Royal Oak, MI. FYI www.axs.com
October 13th, 7:30 pm, "Weird Al" Yankovich: Bigger and Weirder 2026 Tour, Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson Ave., Peoria, IL. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
October 14th, 7:30 pm, MANIA: The ABBA Tribute, Coronado Theatre, 314 N. Main Street, Rockford. Tickets start at $34. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
October 14th, 8:00 pm, CHRONO TRIGGER Orchestra Concert: Across Time, The Auditorium, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. Tickets start at $97. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
October 15th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Daði Freyr: Too Much, Not Enough, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
October 15th, 7:30 pm ET, MANIA: The ABBA Tribute, Victory Theatre, 600 Main Street, Evansville, IN. Tickets start at $43. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
October 15th, 7:30 pm ET, "Weird Al" Yankovich: Bigger and Weirder 2026 Tour, Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, 4000 Parnell Avenue, Fort Wayne, IN. Tickets start $51. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
October 16th, 7:30 pm, Brad Williams: The Tall Tales Tour, The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $43. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
October 16th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Off Book: Tour de Force (A Force of Tour), The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
October 16th, 8:00 pm, "Weird Al" Yankovich: Bigger and Weirder 2026 Tour, Resch Center, 820 Armed Forces Drive, Green Bay, WI. FYI www.ticketstar.evenue.net
October 17th, 5:30 & 9:00 pm, SmoothChicago presents Peter White & Lindsey Webster, Loew's O'Hare Hotel, 5300 N. River Road, Rosemont. FYI https://smoothchicago.com/
October 17th, Doors open at 7:00 pm, The Price Is Right, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older. All reserved seating. Tickets start at $40.35. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
October 17th, 7:00 pm, Ben Schwartz & Friends, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $58. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
October 17th, 7:30 pm, Dance Theater of Harlem, Auditorium Theater, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. FYI https://www.auditoriumtheatre.org/events/buy-tickets/dance
October 17th, 7:30 pm, Magicspace Entertainment presents An Evening of Alton Brown, Genesee Theatre, 203 N Genesee Street, Waukegan. Tickets start at $62. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
October 17th, 8:00 pm, "Weird Al" Yankovich: Bigger and Weirder 2026 Tour, Fiserv Forum, 1111 N Vel R. Phillips Ave, Milwaukee, WI Tickets start at $51. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
October 18th, 3:00 pm, Chicago Opera Theatre presents A Discovery Concert, On the Wilde Side, Studebaker Theater in the Fine Arts Building, 410 S. Michigan, Chicago. Tickets on sale August 15th. FYI www.cot.org
October 18th, 7:00 pm, Alton Brown, Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago Street, Joliet. Tickets start at $68. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
October 18th, 7:00 pm, MushMusic.net presents CKY, Hobart Art Theatre, 230 Main Street, Hobart. $30.36-$43.11 FYI www.ticketweb.com
October 19th, 7:00 pm, Disney Descendants, ZOMBIES & Camp Rock: Worlds Collide Concert Tour. United Center, 1901 W. Madison, Chicago. Tickets start at $56. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
October 19th, 7:30 pm ET, Alton Brown, DeVos Performance Hall, 303 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI FYI www.ticketmaster.com
October 20th, 8:00 pm, Georgian National Ballet Sukhishvili, Harris Theatre for Music & Dance, 205 E. Randolph, Chicago. Tickets start at $85.10. FYI https://www.harristheaterchicago.org/performance/sukhishvili
October 21st, 7:00 pm, Disney Descendants, ZOMBIES & Camp Rock: Worlds Collide Concert Tour, Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim Rd., Rosemont. Tickets start at $57. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
October 22nd, 7:00 pm, Josh Gates, Coronado Theatre, 314 N. Main Street, Rockford. Tickets start at $47. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
October 22nd, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Buena Vista Orchestra, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
October 23rd, 7:00 pm, Jam Presents Randy Feltface: Gimmick, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
October 23rd, 7:00 pm, Disney Descendants, ZOMBIES & Camp Rock: Worlds Collide Concert Tour, Little Caesars Arena, 2645 Woodward Ave., Detroit, MI. Tickets start at $63. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
October 23rd, 7:30 pm, Josh Gates, Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago St., Joliet. Tickets start at $50. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
October 23rd, 8:00 pm, Sammy Rae & the Friends with special guest Melt, Salt Shed Indoors, 1357 N. Elston, Chicago. Tickets start at $61. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
October 23rd through 28th, Omar, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago. FYI lyricopera.org/newseason
October 24th, 2:30 pm ET, Wabash & Erie Canal Nature Walk: TBD, Guide Lois Johnston, Interpretive Center, Wabash & Erie Canal Park, 1030 N. Washington Street, Delphi, IN. Free. FYI https://wabashanderiecanal.org/
October 24th, 7:30 pm, Josh Gates, Prairie Home Alliance Theater, 201 SW Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL. Tickets start at $39. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
October 24th, 7:30 pm, October 25th, 3:00 pm, New Philharmonic, Maestro Kirk Muspratt conducting, Mendelssohn, Bruch & Maxwell Davis - A Tribute to Scotland, with Guest Violinist David Taylor, Belushi Performance Hall, McAninch Arts Center, College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. $61 (Single concert tickets go on sale in July) FYI (630) 942-4000 or AtTheMAC.org
October 24th, 8:00 pm, Behind The Scream: A Live Conversation with David Arquette following a 30th Anniversary Screening of Scream, Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd, Aurora. $41-$71, VIP Package $171. FYI (630) 896-6666 or ParamountAurora.com
October 24th, 8:00 pm (Doors open at 7:00 pm), Headliner Tim Cavanaugh, featuring Michelle Krajecki, Copley Comedy Series, Copley Theatre, 8 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. $22. FYI (630) 896-6666 or ParamountAurora.com
October 25th, 7:00 pm, Matt Rife: Stay Golden World Tour, United Center, 1901 W. Madison, Chicago. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
October 27th, 7:00 pm, MushMusic.net presents Mushroom Head & Fear Factory, Hobart Art Theatre, 230 Main Street, Hobart. $40.51-$61.65. FYI www.ticketweb.com
October 27th, 7:00 pm ET, Disney Descendants, ZOMBIES & Camp Rock: Worlds Collide Concert Tour, Gainbridge Fieldhouse, 125 S. Pennsylvania Street, Indianapolis, IN Tickets start at $55. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
October 27th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Joanne McNally: Pinotphile, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
October 30th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents AMBLE, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
October 31st, 5:00 & 9:00 pm, SmoothChicago presents Fall Art & Jazz Festival w/ Marion Meadows, Brian Simpson, Nicholas Cole & more, Loew's O'Hare Hotel, 5300 N. River Road, Rosemont. FYI https://smoothchicago.com/
October 31st through November 8th, World Premiere, The Many Deaths of Laila Starr, based on BOOM! Studios graphic novel by writer Ram V and illustrator Filipe Andrade. Minnesota Opera, Ordway Music Theater, 345 Washington Street, Minneapolis, MN. $69. FYI mnopera.org/laila-starr
November 1st, 7:00 pm, Outlander in Concert, The Auditorium 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. Tickets start at $67. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 1st, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Bad Gyal - Más Cara World Tour 2026, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
November 3rd, 7:00 pm, Three Days Grace - Alienation Tour, Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL Tickets start at $38. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 4th, 7:30 pm, Blade Runner in Concert, The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $72. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 4th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox-The Future Is Vintage World Tour, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
November 4th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Eivør, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
**** November 6th, 10:30 am & 7:00 pm, November 7th, 10:30 am, 2:30 pm & 6:30 pm, November 8th, 10:30 & 2:30 pm, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Presents The Greatest Show On Earth®, Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont. $20 Kids (2-12) Tickets. FYI https://www.ringling.com/show/rosemont-il-2026-allstate-arena/
November 6th, 7:00 pm, Bert Kreischer: Permission to Party, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $64. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 6th, 7:00 pm ET, Zac Brown Band: Love & Fear Tour, Little Caesars Arena, 2645 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 7th, 2:30 pm ET, Wabash & Erie Canal Nature Walk: Canal Park to the Limestone Kilns, Guide David McCain, Interpretive Center, Wabash & Erie Canal Park, 1030 N. Washington Street, Delphi, IN. Free. FYI https://wabashanderiecanal.org/
November 7th, 7:00 pm, Arabian Nights, La Porte County Symphony Orchestra, Dr. Carolyn Watson conductor. La Porte Civic Auditorium, 1001 Ridge Street, La Porte. Single tickets available August 1st. FYI www.lcso.net/concerts/
November 7th, 7:00 pm ET, Daniel Sloss: BITTER (Brand New Tour), The Fillmore Detroit, 2115 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 7th, 7:30 pm, Ballets Jazz Montreal, Auditorium Theater, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. FYI https://www.auditoriumtheatre.org/events/buy-tickets/dance
November 7th, 7:30 pm, Alton Brown, Coronado Theatre, 314 N. Main Street, Rockford. Tickets start at $62. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 7th, 8:00 pm (Doors open at 7:00 pm), Headliner Tim Benker, featuring Mike Preston, hosted by Steve Cochran, Copley Comedy Series, Copley Theatre, 8 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. $22. FYI (630) 896-6666 or ParamountAurora.com
November 7th, 8:00 pm, Matt Rife: Stay Golden World Tour, Fiserv Forum, 1111 N Vel R. Phillips Ave, Milwaukee, WI FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 8th, 7:00 pm, Matt Rife: Stay Golden World Tour, Gainbridge Fieldhouse, 125 S Pennsylvania St, Indianapolis, IN FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 9th, 7:00 pm, Daniel Sloss: BITTER (Brand New Tour), Orpheum Theatre, 216 State St, Madison, WI FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 10th, 7:00 pm, Daniel Sloss: BITTER (Brand New Tour), Pabst Theatre, 144 E. Wells Street, Milwaukee, WI FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 10th, 7:30 pm, Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson - Astronomy Bizarre, The Auditorium, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. $53. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 11th, 7:00 pm ET, Daniel Sloss: BITTER (Brand New Tour), Old National Centre, 502 E. New Jersey St., Indianapolis, IN FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 12th, 6:30 pm ET. O.A.R.: Three Decades Tour with Special Guest Gavin DeGraw & KT Tunstall, Hard Rock Event Center, Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa, 5223 North Orient Road, Tampa, FL. 21 & over. Tickets start at $80. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 12th, 7:30 pm ET, Bored Teachers: "Is it Friday yet?!" Comedy Tour, The Lerner Theatre, 410 S. Main Street, Elkhart, IN. Tickets start at $47. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 12th through 27th, Don Pasquale, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago. FYI lyricopera.org/newseason
November 13th, 14th & 15th, 7:00 pm, Nikki Glaser: The Stunning Tour, The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $58. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 13th & 14th, 7;30 pm, Andrew Bird and the CSO, Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago. Tickets start at $85. FYI https://seats.cso.org/
November 13th, 7:30 pm, Bored Teachers: "Is it Friday yet?!" Comedy Tour, George Van Dusen Theatre at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Chicago. Tickets start at $48. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 14th & 15th, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, Randolph Street Holiday Market, 1341 W. Randolph, Chicago. General Admission $14.00. FYI https://randolphstreetmarket.com/schedule/
**** November 14th, 1:00 pm, Wild Kratts Live 2.0. The Auditorium, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. Tickets start at 59 (children under 1 year free). FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 14th, 7:30 pm, Jam & Deep Cut Present Grateful Shred, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
November 14th, 7:30 pm, Bored Teachers: "Is it Friday yet?!" Comedy Tour, Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago Street, Joliet. Tickets start at $45. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 15th, 7:00 pm, Nikki Glaser: The Stunning Tour, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $58. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 18th, 7:30 pm, Fran Lebowitz, George Van Dusen Theater at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. Tickets start at $59. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 19th, 7:30 pm, Simply Ina: An Evening with Ina Garton, The Auditorium, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. Tickets start at $289. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 20th, 7:00 pm, Jam Presents Marc Maron: Yammering into the Void Tour, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
November 20th & 22nd, Wagner: Myth & Music, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago. FYI lyricopera.org/newseason
November 21st, 6:00 & 9:00 pm, SmoothChicago presents Kim Waters & Steve Cole, Loew's O'Hare Hotel, 5300 N. River Road, Rosemont. FYI https://smoothchicago.com/
November 21st, 7:00 pm, Zac Brown Band: Love & Fear Tour, Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim Road, Rosemont. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 21st, 7:30 pm, Stayin Alive: One Night of the Bee Gees, Coronado Theatre, 314 N. Main Street, Rockford, IL Tickets start at $34. FTI www.ticketmaster.com
November 22nd, 7:00 pm, Daniel Sloss: BITTER (Brand New Tour), The Auditorium, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. Tickets start at $53. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 22nd, 7:30 pm, Stayin Alive: One Night of the Bee Gees, Prairie Home Alliance Theater, 201 S. Jefferson Ave., Peoria, IL Tickets start at $32. FTI www.ticketmaster.com
November 24th, 8:00 pm ET. Sting 3.0, Hard Rock Event Center, Seminole Hard Rock Tampa, 5223 North Orient Road, Tampa, FL. 21 & over. Rescheduled from November 10, 2025. Limited tickets available. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 28th & 29th, Movie Nights at Lyric: Disney's Encanto in Concert Live to Film, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago. FYI lyricopera.org/newseason
December 4th, 7:00 & 9:30 pm, Desi Banks: Your Favorite Cousin, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
December 4th, 7:30 pm, Nate Jackson: BIG DOG, The Auditorium 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. Tickets start at $45. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
December 4th through 27th, Joffrey Ballet presents The Nutcracker, Lyric Opera House, 20 North Upper Wacker Drive, Chicago. $44-$201. FYI www.joffrey.org
December 11th, 7:00 pm, Kathy Griffin: New Face, New Tour, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
December 11th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Perritos Only Presents: That's Not Me Comedy Tour - Concrete & Jerry Garcia, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
December 12th, 7:00 pm, Holiday at the Pops, La Porte County Symphony Orchestra, Dr. Carolyn Watson conductor. La Porte Civic Auditorium, 1001 Ridge Street, La Porte. Single tickets available August 1st. FYI www.lcso.net/concerts/
December 14th, 7:00 pm, December 15th, 1:00 pm, Artists Lounge Live presents A Motown Christmas: Chester Gregory, Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire. FYI (847) 634-0200 or www.marriotttheatre.com
December 18th, 7:00 pm, December 19th & 20th, 1:00 & 5:00 pm, Salt Creek Ballet presents “The Nutcracker” with New Philharmonic, Belushi Performance Hall, McAninch Arts Center, College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. $49 Adults, $39 Youth. FYI (630) 942-4000 or AtTheMAC.org
December 19th, 7:00 pm, Auditorium Philms presents Home Alone 2: Lost In New York - Live In Concert, Award-winning composerJohn Williams’score is performed live to film by the Chicago Philharmonic! The Auditorium, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. www.axs.com
December 26th, 1:00 pm ET, Wabash & Erie Canal Nature Walk: Day after Christmas Walk, Guides David McCain & Carl Seese, Interpretive Center, Wabash & Erie Canal Park, 1030 N. Washington Street, Delphi, IN. Free. FYI https://wabashanderiecanal.org/
December 31st, 1:30, 5:00 & 8:30 pm, New Philharmonic, Maestro Kirk Muspratt conducting, New Year's Eve Concert, with Guest Vocalist Kate Tombaugh(mezzo-soprano), Belushi Performance Hall, McAninch Arts Center, College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. $73 (Single concert tickets go on sale in July) FYI (630) 942-4000 or AtTheMAC.org
Coming in 2027
January 9th, 7:30 pm, Rising Stars in Concert, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago. FYI www.lyricopera.org/newseason
January 15th & 16th, Movie Nights at Lyric: Amadeus LIVE, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago. FYI lyricopera.org/newseason
January 22nd & 23rd, Haydn's The Creation, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago. FYI lyricopera.org/newseason
February 4th through 14th, Joffrey Ballet presents Notes on Love, Lyric Opera House, 20 North Upper Wacker Drive, Chicago. $44-$201. FYI www.joffrey.org
February 5th, 7:30 pm, February 6th, 3:00 & 7:30 pm, February 7th, 3:00 pm, New Philharmonic, Maestro Kirk Muspratt conducting, John Williams - 95th Birthday Celebration, Belushi Performance Hall, McAninch Arts Center, College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. $61 (Single concert tickets go on sale in July) FYI (630) 942-4000 or AtTheMAC.org
**** February 6th, 3:00 pm, Mozart's Magnificent Voyage, La Porte County Symphony Orchestra, Dr. Carolyn Watson conductor, in partnership with Classical Kids Live. Location TBA, La Porte. Single tickets available August 1st. FYI www.lcso.net/concerts/
February 7th, 3:00 pm, Chicago Opera Theatre presents A Discovery Concert, Once upon a Time, Studebaker Theater in the Fine Arts Building, 410 S. Michigan, Chicago. Tickets on sale August 15th. FYI www.cot.org
February 20th, 7:30 pm, Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo, Auditorium Theater, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. FYI https://www.auditoriumtheatre.org/events/buy-tickets/dance
February 23rd through 28th, Hérodiade: An Opera in Concert, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago. FYI www.lyricopera.org/newseason
March 6th & 7th, Ballet Folklorico de Mexico, Auditorium Theater, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. FYI https://www.auditoriumtheatre.org/events/buy-tickets/dance
March 7th, 3:00 pm, Brilliantly Beethoven, La Porte County Symphony Orchestra, Dr. Carolyn Watson conductor. Holdcraft Performing Arts Center, 1200 Spring Street, Michigan City. Single tickets available August 1st. FYI www.lcso.net/concerts/
March 11th through 26th, Ariadne auf Naxos, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago. FYI www.lyricopera.org/newseason
March 24th through April 25th, La traviata, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago. FYI www.lyricopera.org/newseason
April 10th, 7:00 pm, Arrival from Sweden: The Music of ABBA, La Porte County Symphony Orchestra, Dr. Carolyn Watson conductor. La Porte Civic Auditorium, 1001 Ridge Street, La Porte. Single tickets available August 1st. FYI www.lcso.net/concerts/
April 11th through 23rd, Susannah, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago. FYI www.lyricopera.org/newseason
April 17th, 7:30 pm, April 18th, 3:00 pm, New Philharmonic, Maestro Kirk Muspratt conducting, New Philharmonic - 50th Celebration - Beethoven Symphony No. 8 & Copland Lincoln Portrait, with Guest Artists Katelyn Lee (soprano), AddieRose Brown (mezzo-soprano), James Judd (tenor), Jonathan Wilson (baritone), the Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra Chorus directed by Thomas McNichols and Steve Duchrow (narrator). Belushi Performance Hall, McAninch Arts Center, College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. $70 (Single concert tickets go on sale in July) FYI (630) 942-4000 or AtTheMAC.org
April 18th, Explore Your Lyric, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago. FYI www.lyricopera.org/newseason
April 22nd through 25th, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Auditorium Theater, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. FYI https://www.auditoriumtheatre.org/events/buy-tickets/dance
April 30th & May 2nd, Sondra Radvanovsky & SeokJong Baek in Concert, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago. FYI www.lyricopera.org/newseason
May 13th through 23rd, Joffrey Ballet presents The Sleeping Beauty, Lyric Opera House, 20 North Upper Wacker Drive, Chicago. $44-$201. FYI www.joffrey.org