Coming soon:
December 11th, 7:00 pm, $1 Movie: Disney's A Christmas Carol, Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd, Aurora. $1. FYI (630) 896-6666 or www.paramountaurora.com.
December 11th, 7:00 pm, Darren Criss "A Very Merry Christmas", Main Stage, Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture, 2936 N. Southport, Chicago. FYI https://secure.athenaeumcenter.org/921
December 11th through 15th, 8:00 pm, Jam, Metro & 93XRT Present Andrew Bird: Gezelligheid Concerts, Fourth Presbyterian Church, 126 E. Chestnut St., Chicago. FYI www.axs.com.
December 12th, 8:00 pm ET, Travis Scott Utopia Tour Presents Circus Maximus, Little Caesars Arena, 2645 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
December 14th, 10:30 am, “Tales of Spain” Children's Holiday Concert, Ensemble Español, NEIU Auditorium, 5500 N. St. Louis Avenue, Chicago, FYI www.EnsembleEspanol.org
December 14th, 4:00 - 7:00 pm, Hot Dogs with Santa, Front Office, Wintrust Field, 1999 Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg. Free. FYI (847) 461-3695 or www.boomersbaseball.com
December 14th, 6:00 - 8:00 pm, Catwalk Concert: Brown Girl Magic, inspired by Candace Hunter: The Alien‐Nations and Sovereign States of Octavia E Butler, Hyde Park Art Center, 5020 South Cornell Avenue, Chicago. Admission free. FYI www.hydeparkart.org.
December 14th, 7:30 pm, Holiday Brass & Choral Concerts, Music of the Baroque Chorus & Brass Ensemble, Grace Lutheran Church, 7300 Division St., River Forest, Ill. FYI (312) 551-1414 or www.baroque.org
December 14th, 7:30 pm, Jim Brickman: A Joyful Christmas, Coronado Performing Arts Center, 314 N Main St, Rockford. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
December 15th, 5:30 pm, Hot Mulligan, Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W Lawrence Ave., Chicago. Tickets start at $24. FYI www.concerts.livenation.com.
December 15th, 7:00 pm (doors open at 6:00 pm), Navy Pier and Alligator Records invite you to celebrate the holidays Chicago Blues-style with a free, one-night-only concert – A Blues Christmas, Aon Ballroom, Navy Pier, 840 E. Grand, Chicago. Seating available on a first-come, first-served basis. FYI www.navypier.org
December 15th, 7:30 pm, Holiday Brass & Choral Concerts, Music of the Baroque Chorus & Brass Ensemble, St. Michael Church, 1633 N Cleveland Ave., Chicago. FYI (312) 551-1414 or www.baroque.org
December 15th, 7:30 pm, 48th Family Holiday Concert, Ensemble Español Spanish Dance Theater, Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU) Auditorium, 5500 N. St. Louis Avenue, Chicago. $42.50 (Adult), $25 (Seniors), $25 (Students and children under 12). FYI www.EnsembleEspanol.org.
December 15th, 7:30 pm, Chicago Sinfonietta presents HOLIDAYS OF LIGHT, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. Tickets start at $25. FYI (312) 341-2300 or AuditoriumTheatre.org
December 15th, 7:30 pm, Live Nation Presents Matt Rogers: Have You Heard of Christmas? Album Tour, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI axs.com.
December 15th, 8:00 pm, Travis Scott Utopia Tour Presents Circus Maximus, United Center, 1901 W. Madison, Chicago. www.ticketmaster.com
December 15th, 8:00 pm, Jay Leno, Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee Ave., Waukegan. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
December 16th, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, Driehaus Museum Store Trunk Show, Driehaus Museum, 40 E. Erie Street, Chicago. Free with admission. $20 Adults, $15 Seniors, $10 Students (with ID) FYI driehausmuseum.org
**** December 16th, 1:00 - 4:00 pm, Family Day: Holiday Party, Picasso: Fifty Years Later, part of the global tribute to Pablo Picasso 50 years after his death. Elmhurst Art Museum, 150 South Cottage Hill Avenue, Elmhurst. Adults $18, Seniors $15, Students $10, Children $5 (lecture free with timed ticket reservation). FYI 630.834.0202 or visit elmhurstartmuseum.org.
**** December 16th, 1:00 & 5:00, December 17th, 1:00 pm, The Ruth Page Center for the Arts presents Ruth Page’s The Nutcracker, College of Lake County’s (CLC) James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. $26, $23 Seniors/military, $15 Students. FYI RuthPage.org.
December 16th, 2:00 pm, Holiday Brass & Choral Concerts, Music of the Baroque Chorus & Brass Ensemble, Saints Faith, Hope, & Charity Church, 191 Linden St., Winnetka, Ill. FYI (312) 551-1414 or www.baroque.org
December 16th, 4:00 - 4:45 pm, St. Lucia Day Songs with the Swedish American Museum, Drie-cember Holiday Pop-Up Concerts, Driehaus Museum, 40 E. Erie Street, Chicago. Free with admission. $20 Adults, $15 Seniors, $10 Students (with ID) FYI driehausmuseum.org
December 16th, 7:00 pm, Asian Improv aRts Midwest (AIRMW) presents “Reduction 9" concert, Edlis Neeson Theater at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, 220 E. Chicago Ave., Chicago. $25. FYI https://www.eventbrite.com/e/reduction-9-tickets-686635333767?aff=oddtdt...
December 16th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Margaret Cho: Live and LIVID! Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
December 16th, 8:00 pm, The Rat Pack is Back, Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago, Joliet. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
December 16th, 8:00 pm, Mannheim Steamroller Christmas, Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. www.ticketmaster.com
December 16th, 8:30 pm, Jam Presents Pink Talking Fish: A Fusion of Pink Floyd, Talking Heads & Phish, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
December 16th & 17th, 1:00 & 5:00 pm, Salt Creek Ballet presents “The Nutcracker” with New Philharmonic, New Philharmonic, McAninch Arts Center’s Belushi Performance Hall, College of Dupage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. $46, Youth $36. Tickets on sale July 27th. FYI (630) 942-4000 or www.AtTheMAC.org.
**** December 17th, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm, Breakfast with Santa, Harry Caray’s Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Blvd., Chicago. $10 deposit per person is required upon making reservations. FYI https://www.harrycarays.com/np-breakfast-with-santa.html
December 17th, 2:00 pm, Holiday Brass & Choral Concerts, Music of the Baroque Chorus & Brass Ensemble, Alice Millar Chapel | Northwestern University, 1870 Sheridan Rd., Evanston, Ill. FYI (312) 551-1414 or www.baroque.org
December 17th, 3:00 pm, Winter Wonderfest, M.A.D.D Rhythms & Chicago Tap Theatre, Harold Washington Cultural Center, 4701 S. King Dr. (47th Street entrance), Chicago. FYI MADDRhythms.com
December 17th, 7:00 pm, Asian Improv aRts Midwest (AIRMW) presents Taiko Legacy 20, Edlis Neeson Theater at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, 220 E. Chicago Ave., Chicago. $25. FYI https://www.eventbrite.com/e/taiko-legacy-20-tickets-686631502307?aff=od...
December 17th, 8:00 pm, Jam & Collectiv Present Action Bronson Presents: Dr. Bachlava & Human Growth Hormone, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com.
December 18th, 12:00 pm, Cole Porter in Hollywood hosted by Michael Weber "The Pirate", Porchlight Music Theatre's Cole Porter Festival - A Celebration of the Man and His Music. Virtual/Free on Porchlight’s YouTube channel
December 18th, 7:00 pm EDT, Arcanicus: Lost in Magic, Live action Dungeons and Dragons, Ensemble on the Avenue, 602 E. Mishawaka Avenue, Mishawake. FYI http://www.actingensemble.com/box-office
December 19th through 30th, Sugar Hill: The Ellington/Strayhorn Nutcracker, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. Tickets start at $44. FYI (312) 341-2300 or AuditoriumTheatre.org
December 21st, 4:00 - 4:45 pm, Kwanzaa Celebration with the African American Museum of Performing Arts, Drie-cember Holiday Pop-Up Concerts, Driehaus Museum, 40 E. Erie Street, Chicago. Free with admission. $20 Adults, $15 Seniors, $10 Students (with ID) FYI driehausmuseum.org
December 21st, 7:30 pm, A Magical Cirque Christmas, Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago Street, Joliet. Tickets start at $51. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
December 22nd, 7:00 pm, John Mulaney in Concert, Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. Tickets start at $77. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
December 23rd, 3:00 & 7:30 pm EST, Trans-Siberian Orchestra - The Ghosts Of Christmas Eve, Little Caesars Arena, 2645 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
December 23rd, 7:00 pm, $1 Movie: Polar Express, Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd, Aurora. $1. FYI (630) 896-6666 or www.paramountaurora.com.
December 23rd, Doors open at 7:00 pm, Navy Pier & Collectiv Presents La La Land X Mas 23 with Green Velvet, and more. Aon Grand Ballroom, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Blvd, Chicago. 21 & over. Admission starts at $65.99. FYI https://wl.seetickets.us/event/LA-LA-LAND-X-MAS-23-at-The-Aon-Grand-Ball...
December 26th, 3:00 & 7:30 pm EST, Trans-Siberian Orchestra - The Ghosts Of Christmas Eve, Van Andel Arena, 130 Fulton St W, Grand Rapids, MI. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
December 26th, 3:00 & 7:30 pm EST, Trans-Siberian Orchestra - The Ghosts Of Christmas Eve, Gainbridge Fieldhouse, 125 S Pennsylvania St, Indianapolis, IN. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
December 27th, 2:00 & 7:00 pm, Harlem Globetrotters 2024 World Tour presented by Jersey Mike's Subs, Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim Road, Rosemont. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
December 27th, 3:00 & 7:30 pm, Trans-Siberian Orchestra - The Ghosts Of Christmas Eve, Fiserv Forum, 1111 Vel R. Phillips Ave, Milwaukee, WI. www.ticketmaster.com.
December 27th, 8:00 pm, Patti Smith and Her Band, The Salt Shed, 1357 N. Elston, Chicago. Tickets start at $45. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
December 28th, 3:00 & 7:30 pm, Trans-Siberian Orchestra - The Ghosts Of Christmas Eve, Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim Road, Rosemont. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
December 29th, 2:00 & 7:00 pm, Harlem Globetrotters 2024 World Tour presented by Jersey Mike's Subs, Credit Union 1 Arena at UIC, 525 South Racine, Chicago. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
December 29th, 7:00 pm, Andrew Schulz: The Life Tour, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
December 29th, 7:00 pm, Collectiv Presents & Navy Pier present Electronic Music Wizard Zedd, Aon Ballroom, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Blvd., Chicago. General Admission (18 & older) $65.99, plus fees and tax; VIP (21 & older) $299.50, plus fees and tax. FYI https://wl.seetickets.us/event/ZEDD/570232?afflky=CollectivPresents
December 29th, 9:30 pm, Jam & Collectiv Present Lab Group, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
December 29th & 30th, 7:30 pm, Umphrey's McGee with lespecial, Riveria Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
December 30th, 6:00 & 9:30 pm, SmoothChicago presents New Year's Eve Eve Show, SmoothChicago.com SHOWROOM, Loews O'Hare Hotel, 5300 N. River Road, Rosemont. $29.95-$74.95. FYI www.SmoothChicago.com
December 30th, 7:30 pm, Jam & 93XRT Present Freddy Jones Band, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com.
December 31st, 1:30, 5:00 & 8:30 pm, New Philharmonic: New Year’s Eve Concerts featuring Guest Baritone Richard Ollarsaba, New Philharmonic, McAninch Arts Center’s Belushi Performance Hall, College of Dupage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. $70-$80. Tickets on sale July 27th. FYI (630) 942-4000 or www.AtTheMAC.org.
December 31st, 3:00 pm, Jeff Dunham Still Not Canceled, Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim Road, Rosemont. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
December 31st, 6:00 & 10:00 pm, SmoothChicago presents New Year's Eve Super Show, SmoothChicago.com SHOWROOM, Loews O'Hare Hotel, 5300 N. River Road, Rosemont. $79.95-$119.95. FYI www.SmoothChicago.com
December 31st, 7:00 pm - 1:00 am (doors open at 6:00), NYE Party with Together LIVE! Villa Cesare, 900 Eagle Ridge Drive, Schererville. $100 per person. Call Ray from the Together Band @ 219-789-2691 for tickets. FYI https://www.villacesare.com/events
December 31st, 8:00 pm, A Rat Pack Early New Year's Eve, Theatre at the Center, Center for the Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. $50. Five-course pre-show dining option additional $65 per person. FYI (219) 836-3255 or www.theatreatthecenter.com
December 31st, 8:00 pm, Umphrey's McGee, Riveria Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.asx.com
December 31st, 8:00 pm, Lindsey Stirling’s Snow Waltz Tour, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. Tickets start at $49. FYI https://auditoriumtheatre.org/events-details/lindsey-sterling
December 31st, 9:00 pm - 1:00 am, Big Night Chicago New Year's Eve Party, Aon Grand Ballroom, Navy Pier, 840 E Grand Ave, Chicago. 21 & older. General Admission $129.99 (increasing to $150), VIP $199.99 (increasing to $299.99). FYI BigNightChicago.com.
Coming in 2024
January, Kokandy Productions' January Book Club, Porchlight Music Theatre's Cole Porter Festival - A Celebration of the Man and His Music. The Understudy Coffee and Books, 5531 N. Clark St., Chicago. $15 or Pay What You Can. FYI KokandyProductions.com
January 6th, 2:00 pm, Artist Talk, James Jankowiak, “The Song That Doesn't End” Outstanding Midwest Artist Series, South Shore Arts, Center for the Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. Free. FYI Contact Bridget Covert, Bridget@southshoreartsonline.org.
January 6th, 7:30 pm, Trippin Billies, House of Blues, 329 N. Dearborn, Chicago. FYI www.concerts.livenation.com.
January 7th, 2:00 - 3:30 pm, Artists' Talk, Our Community Wonderland, Miller Beach Arts and Creative District (MBACD) Annual Community Art Exhibit, Marshall J. Gardner Center for the Arts, 540 S. Lake St., Gary. Free. FYI (219) 885-9114 or www.millerbeacharts.org
January 8th, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm, Gary Chamber of Commerce Luncheon, Speaker Mayor-Elect Eddie Melton, Marquette Park Pavilion, 1 North Grand Blvd., Gary. $50. FYI (219) 885-7407
January 8th, 12:00 pm, Cole Porter Roundtable: Cole Porter as a Gay Icon, Porchlight Music Theatre's Cole Porter Festival - A Celebration of the Man and His Music. Virtual/Free on Porchlight’s YouTube channel
January 10th through March 27th, Wednesdays, 7:00 pm, Peter Samelson’s Magic, Love, Mystery, Artist in Residence Series, Chicago Magic Lounge, 5050 N. Clark Street, Chicago. $40. FYI (312) 366-4500 or chicagomagiclounge.com.
January 11th, 11:30 am, Legacy Foundation for LCAC Luncheon with guest speaker Tom Dakich, Founder & CEO of Quantum Corridor, Inc., Avalon Manor Banquet Center, 3550 E Lincoln Highway, Merrillville. Early Bird Price: $25. FYI https://legacyfdn.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/list/event?event_date_id=3541
January 11th, 4:30 - 6:30 pm, Opening Reception, Art Barn presents Treasures from the Archive, County Inn & Suites, 2020 Laporte Avenue, Valparaiso. FYI www.artbarnschool.org.
January 11th, 6:00 - 8:00 pm, Terrarium Workshop, Zins Studio, 1011 W 18th St, Chicago. Register @ https://zinsflowershop.com/products/terrarium-workshop
January 11th, 7:30 pm, Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood: Asking for Trouble, Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee Street, Waukegan. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
January 12th, 7:00 pm, Hasan Minhaj: Off With His Head, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. www.ticketmaster.com
January 12th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents G. Love & Special Sauce: 30th Anniversary Tour | with Special Guest Jakobs Castle, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com.
January 12th, 8:00 pm, Jam & Outback Present David Spade: Catch Me Inside, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
January 12th, 8:00 pm, Gavin DeGraw, Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee Street, Waukegan. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
January 12th, 8:00 pm, January 13th, 2:00 & 8:00 pm, Jeremy Jordan, Steppenwolf’s Downstairs Theater, 1650 N. Halsted. Chicago. $75-$100. FYI (312) 335-1650 or (312) 335-1650.
January 12th & 13th, 7:00 pm, Led Zeppelin 2, House of Blues, 329 N. Dearborn, Chicago. Tickets start at $25. www.livenation.com.
January 12th through 14th, 2024 Cubs Convention, Sheraton Grand Chicago, 301 E North Water St, Chicago. FYI Cubs.com/Convention.
January 13th, 6:00 - 10:00 pm, Friends of SmoothChicago Special Charity Event: Musical Arts Institute presents The Dream Big Gala Concert with special guest Jeffrey Osborne. Loews Hotel Ballroom, 5300 N. River Road, Rosemont. Tickets: $250, VIP $300, Concert only $125. FYI https://musicalartsinstitute.app.neoncrm.com/forms/11
January 13th, 7:00 pm, Jam & Outback Present Ms Pat | Ya Girl Done Made It, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
January 13th, 7:30 pm, Terence Blanchard: Film Scores LIVE!, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. $44.50-$134.50. FYI AuditoriumTheatre.org.
January 13th, 9:00 pm, Jam Presents G Jones: Paths Live Album Tour with Mala and Sayer, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
January 15th, 12:00 - 1:30 pm, The Future is Breath: An Artist Talk on Afrofuturism and Speculative Fiction, inspired by Candace Hunter: The Alien‐Nations and Sovereign States of Octavia E Butler, Hyde Park Art Center, 5020 South Cornell Avenue, Chicago. Admission free. FYI www.hydeparkart.org.
January 15th, 8:30 pm ET, Madonna: The Celebration Tour, Little Caesars Arena, 2645 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
January 17th, 8:00 pm, Travis Scott Utopia Tour Presents Circus Maximus, Fiserv Forum, 1111 Vel R. Phillips Ave, Milwaukee, WI FYI www.ticketmaster.com
January 18th, 7:30 pm, An Evening with John Cusack & Screening of High Fidelity, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. Tickets start at $39.50. FYI www.mytickets.auditoriumtheatre.org/
January 18th, 8:00 pm, Brett Goldstein: The Second Best Night of Your Life, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Remaining tickets start at $29. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
January 18th through 21st, Disney On Ice presents Magic in the Stars, Allstate Arena, 6920 North Mannheim Rd. Rosemont. FYI Ticketmaster.com
January 19th, 6:30 pm, Disturbed: Take Back Your Life Tour, Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson, Peoria. Tickets start at $25. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
January 19th, 7:00 pm, Brett Goldstein: The Second Best Night of Your Life, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Remaining tickets start at $109. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
January 20th, 7:00 pm, Alumni Watch Party: Bishop Noll Warriors vs Whiting HS. BNI Fieldhouse, 1519 Hoffman Street, Hammond. FYI www.bishopnoll.org.
January 20th, Doors open 7:00 pm, Ron White, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older. All reserved seating. Tickets start at $39. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
January 20th, 7:30 pm, January 21st, 3:00 pm, John Williams’ Music Makes the Movie, New Philharmonic, McAninch Arts Center’s Belushi Performance Hall, College of Dupage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. $55. Tickets on sale July 27th. FYI (630) 942-4000 or www.AtTheMAC.org.
January 20th, 7:30 pm, Jam & 93XRT Present Big Head Todd and the Monsters with special guest Cracker, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
January 20th through April 28th, A Love Supreme, a solo exhibition by Norman Teague, Elmhurst Art Museum, 150 South Cottage Hill Avenue, Elmhurst. $18 adults (ages 18+), $15 seniors, $10 students, $5 children. FYI (630) 834-0202 or elmhurstartmuseum.org.
January 21st through February 10th, Cinderella, Lyric Opera, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago. FYI lyricopera.org/newseason.
January 22nd, 12:00 pm, Cole Porter in Hollywood hosted by Michael Weber "High Society", Porchlight Music Theatre's Cole Porter Festival - A Celebration of the Man and His Music. Virtual/Free on Porchlight’s YouTube channel
January 22nd, 5:30 pm PT, Music of Remembrance presents Art from Ashes, in collaboration with University of Washington Chamber Orchestra, Northwest Boychoir, and Seattle Girls Choir, Benaroya Hall, 200 University Street, Seattle, WA. Free; reserved seating, reservations required. FYI www.musicofremembrance.org/ashes
January 22nd, 8:00 pm, Joe's Concerts & Jam Present Darren Kiely, Schubas, 3159 N. Southport, Chicago. $20, $25 at the door. FYI www.lh-st.com/shows/01-22-2024-darren-kiely/
January 25th through 28th, Disney On Ice presents Magic in the Stars, United Center, 1901 West Madison St. Chicago. FYI Ticketmaster.com
January 26th, 7:00 pm, Ali Siddiq: I Got A Story to Tell, Chicago Theatre, 15 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $30. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
January 26th, 7:30 pm, Dean Z - Ultimate Elvis, Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
January 26th, 7:30 pm, January 27th, 2:00 pm, John Malkovich starring in The Infernal Comedy, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. $25-$225. FYI AuditoriumTheatre.org.
January 26th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Magic City Hippies: Winter Tour, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
January 26th, 8:00 pm, Jam & Collectiv Present Couch with Alisa Amador, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com.
January 27th, 6:00 pm, Munster Chamber of Commerce 68th Annual Dinner, Black Tie and White Pearls, Center for the Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. FYI (219) 836-5549 or www.munsterchamber.org
January 27th, 7:00 pm, Tim Allen, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. Fully seated. 21 and older. Tickets start at $69.50. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
January 27th, 7:30 pm, January 28th, 3:00 pm, Midwest Premiere, Book of Mountains and Seas, Chicago Opera Theater, Studebaker Theater at the Fine Arts Building, 410 S Michigan Ave., Chicago. FYI (312) 704-8414 or cot.org/season
January 27th, 7:30 pm, Randy Rainbow for President, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $39. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
January 27th, 7:30 pm, Lucius | Wildewoman: The Anniversary Tour | Jeff Taylor, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
January 27th through February 11th, Champion, Lyric Opera, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago. FYI lyricopera.org/newseason.
January 28th, 3:00 pm, The Rat Pack is Back, Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
January 28th, 7:30 pm, Mulova Plays Bach, Music of the Baroque, North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. FYI (312) 551-1414 or www.baroque.org.
January 29th, 7:30 pm, Mullova Plays Bach, Music of the Baroque, Harris Theatre for Music and Dance, 205 E. Randolph, Chicago. FYI (312) 551-1414 or www.baroque.org
January 31st, 7:00 pm, Open Space Arts presents THE SUMMER WITH CARMEN, 2023 film from Greece, Facets, 1517 W Fullerton, Chicago. $15, $10 for OSA Members. FYI https://openspacearts.com/category/film-fest/ .
January 31st, 8:00 pm, DJ Shadow, Metro, 3730 N. Clark, Chicago. 18 & over. $39.50. FYI www.etix.com.
January 31st, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Young Gun Silver Fox, Lincoln Hall, 2424 N. Lincoln, Chicago. 21 & over. FYI www.axs.com.
February 1st, 7:30 pm, Parker McCollum: Burn It Down Tour, Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson, Peoria. Tickets start at $24. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
February 1st, 8:00 pm ET, Dancing with the Stars Live! 2024 Tour, Fox Theatre Detroit, 2211 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
February 1st & 2nd, 8:30 pm ET, Madonna: The Celebration Tour, United Center, 1901 W. Madison, Chicago. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
February 1st through 4th, Disney On Ice presents Magic in the Stars, Allstate Arena, 6920 North Mannheim Rd. Rosemont. FYI Ticketmaster.com
February 2nd, 7:00 pm, Badfish - A Tribute to Sublime, House of Blues, 329 N. Dearborn, Chicago. Tickets start at $20. www.concerts.livenation.com.
February 2nd, 7:00 pm, Jam & Outback Presents Ralph Barbosa: The Super Cool Ass Tour, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
February 2nd, 7:00 & 9:30 pm, February 3rd, 7:00 & 9:30 pm, Ralph Barbosa, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
February 3rd, 3:00 & 7:00 pm, Cirque FLIP Fabrique: “BLIZZARD”, McAninch Arts Center’s Belushi Performance Hall, College of Dupage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. $39-$49. Tickets on sale July 27th. FYI (630) 942-4000 or www.AtTheMAC.org.
February 3rd, 7:00 pm, Vir Das: Mind Fool Tour, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
February 3rd, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Mayer Hawthorne: Hawthorne Rides Again, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com.
February 3rd, 7:30 pm, Complexions Contemporary Ballet, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. $30-$120. FYI www.complexionsdance.org/home or AuditoriumTheatre.org.
February 3rd, 7:30 pm ET, The Simon & Garfunkel Story, Old National Center, 502 N New Jersey St, Indianapolis, IN www.ticketmaster.com
February 4th, 2:30 pm, Percussion Ensemble, Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra, Theatre at the Center, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. $30. FYI (219) 836-0525 or www.NISOrchestra.org
February 4th, 5:00 pm ET, The Simon & Garfunkel Story, Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson, Peoria. www.ticketmaster.com.
February 4th, 7:00 pm ET, We Them One's Comedy Tour, Gainbridge Fieldhouse, 125 S Pennsylvania St, Indianapolis. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
February 5th, 12:00 pm, Cole Porter in Hollywood hosted by Michael Weber "Les Girls", Porchlight Music Theatre's Cole Porter Festival - A Celebration of the Man and His Music. Virtual/Free on Porchlight’s YouTube channel
February 7th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Josh Ritter & the Royal City Band: "Hello Starling" 20th Anniversary Show, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. www.axs.com
February 7th, 8:00 pm, Dancing with the Stars Live! 2024 Tour, Orpheum Theatre, 216 State St, Madison, WI FYI www.ticketmaster.com
February 8th, 7:00 pm, Live Nation Presents And That's Why We Drink: On the Rocks Tour, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
February 9th, 7:30 pm ET, Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood: Asking for Trouble, Clowes Memorial Hall, Butler University, 4602 Sunset Ave, Indianapolis, IN FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
February 9th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents The Record Company: Roll With It Tour | With Jesse Ahern, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com.
February 9th, 8:30 pm, Jam Presents Poolside: The Undercover Dream Lovers, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
February 10th, 12:00 - 3:00 pm, Past, Present, and Future Tense: An Octavia Butler Writing Workshop, inspired by Candace Hunter: The Alien‐Nations and Sovereign States of Octavia E Butler, Hyde Park Art Center, 5020 South Cornell Avenue, Chicago. Admission free. FYI www.hydeparkart.org.
February 10th, 1:00 - 3:00 pm, Family Day, Abstraction + Love, Lubeznik Center for the Arts, 101 W. 2nd Street, Michigan City. Admission is free year-round. FYI (219) 874-4900 or LubeznikCenter.org
February 10th, 5:00 & 8:00 pm, The Best of Second City: “With Love, from The Second City”, McAninch Arts Center’s Belushi Performance Hall, College of Dupage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. $30-$48. Tickets on sale July 27th. FYI (630) 942-4000 or www.AtTheMAC.org.
February 10th, Doors open at 7:00 pm, Rod Stewart, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. All reserved seating. 21 and older. Tickets start at $149.50. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
February 10th, 7:30 pm, Tomfoolery Fun Club, Orak Shrine, 3848 Frontage Road, Michigan City. $25, $30 at the door. FYI www.tomfooleryfunclub.com.
February 10th, 7:30 pm, Compañia Nacional de Danza, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. $40-$135. FYI www.cndanza.mcu.es/en/ or AuditoriumTheatre.org.
February 10th, 8:00 pm, Dancing with the Stars Live! 2024 Tour, Rosemont Theatre, 5400 River Road, Rosemont. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
February 10th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Criminal, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
**** February 12th, 9:45 & 11:30 am, Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia: “The Rainbow Fish: by Marcus Pfister, McAninch Arts Center’s Belushi Performance Hall, College of Dupage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. $10. Tickets on sale July 27th. FYI (630) 942-4000 or www.AtTheMAC.org.
February 13th, 8:00 pm ET, Dancing with the Stars Live! 2024 Tour, DeVos Performance Hall, 303 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
February 14th, 7:30 pm ET, Dancing with the Stars Live! 2024 Tour, Old National Centre, 502 N New Jersey St, Indianapolis. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
February 14th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents The Kills: God Games Tour | The Paranoyds, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
February 14th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Mia X Ally, Park West, 322 West Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
February 15th, 16th & 17th, 8:00 pm, Widespread Panic, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $65. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
February 15th through 25th, Studies in Blue, Joffrey Ballet, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago. FYI (312) 386-8905 or www.joffrey.org.
February 16th, 7:00 pm ET, Lewis Black: Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, The Final Tour, GLC Live at 20 Monroe, 11 Ottawa Avenue NW, Grand Rapids, MI. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
February 17th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Jonathan Van Ness: Fun & Slutty, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
February 17th, 7:30 pm, Hiplet Ballerinas, McAninch Arts Center’s Belushi Performance Hall, College of Dupage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. $50-$60. Tickets on sale July 27th. FYI (630) 942-4000
February 17th, 7:30 pm, Blade Runner, Auditorium Philms Concert Series. Films come to life with their iconic scores performed by the Chicago Philharmonic! Auditorium Theatre, 60 East Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. FYI (312) 341-2300 or https://auditoriumtheatre.org/subscription-packages/auditorium-philms-co...
February 17th, 8:30 pm, Jam Presents Eric Bellinger: The Rebirth Tour | Auditorium Philms Concert Series Zae France, Park West 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. 18 & over. www.axs.com
February 18th, 4:00 pm, The Barricade Boys, McAninch Arts Center’s Belushi Performance Hall, College of Dupage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. $60-$70. Tickets on sale July 27th. FYI (630) 942-4000 or www.AtTheMAC.org.
February 18th, 7:00 pm, Lewis Black: Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, The Final Tour, Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee Street, Waukegan. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
February 19th, 12:00 pm, Cole Porter in Hollywood hosted by Michael Weber "Silk Stockings", Porchlight Music Theatre's Cole Porter Festival - A Celebration of the Man and His Music. Virtual/Free on Porchlight’s YouTube channel
February 22nd, 7:00 pm, Jam Presents Mehro, Subterranean, 2011 W. North Avenue, Chicago. www.ticketweb.com.
February 22nd, 7:30 pm, Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance - 25th Anniversary Tour, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $39. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
February 22nd, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Sooshi Mango: Off the Boat, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
February 23rd, 8:00 pm, Cold War Kids - 20 Year Tour, The Salt Shed, 1357 N. Elston, Chicago. Tickets start at $35. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
February 23rd, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Jamila Woods: Water Made Us Tour | Kara Jackson, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI axs.com.
February 24th, 7:00 pm, Jam Presents Ryan Hamilton, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com.
February 24th, 7:00 pm, Fortune Feimster: Live Love Laugh! Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $29. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
February 24th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Jon Baptiste: Uneasy Tour, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
February 24th, 8:00 pm, Get the Led Out: A Celebration of "The Mighty Zep", Coronado Performing Arts Center, 314 N Main St, Rockford. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
February 24th, Studio 61, Giordano Dance Chicago, Ravenswood Event Center, 4021 N. Ravenswood, Chicago. FYI https://www.giordanodance.org/subscriptions
February 25th, 7:00 pm, “The Life and Music of George Michael”, McAninch Arts Center’s Belushi Performance Hall, College of Dupage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. $62-$72. Tickets on sale July 27th. FYI (630) 942-4000 or www.AtTheMAC.org.
February 27th, 7:30 pm, Jam & Q101 Present Silversun Pickups | Hello Mary, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
March 1st, 7:30 pm, Jam & Outback Present KevOn Stage & That Chick Angel: Here's The Thing, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. 16 & older. FYI www.axs.com
March 1st, 8:30 pm, Jam Presents Petey, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI axs.com.
March 1st, 7:00 pm, March 2nd, 1:00 & 7:00 pm, March 3rd, 1:00 & 6:30 pm, Monster Jam®, Allstate Arena, 6920 North Mannheim Rd. Rosemont. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
March 2nd, 12: 00 - 3:00 pm, Octavia Butler Read-a-thon, inspired by Candace Hunter: The Alien‐Nations and Sovereign States of Octavia E Butler, Hyde Park Art Center, 5020 South Cornell Avenue, Chicago. Admission free. FYI www.hydeparkart.org.
March 2nd, 3:00 & 7:30 pm, The Price Is Right Live - Stage Show, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $39. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
March 2nd, 7:00 pm, The Texas Tenors: 15th Anniversary Tour, McAninch Arts Center’s Belushi Performance Hall, College of Dupage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. $55-$75. Tickets on sale July 27th. FYI (630) 942-4000 or www.AtTheMAC.org.
March 2nd, 7:30 pm, Jam & Outback Presents Jared Fried: The Family Business Tour, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. www.axs.com.
March 2nd, 8:00 pm, Greensky Bluegrass, The Salt Shed, 1357 N. Elston, Chicago. Tickets start at $40. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
March 3rd, 3:00 pm, Trinity Irish Dance Company, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. $40-$135. FYI www.trinityirishdancecompany.com/ or AuditoriumTheatre.org.
March 3rd, 4:00 pm, “All Things Equal: The Life & Trials of Ruth Bader Ginsburg”, McAninch Arts Center’s Belushi Performance Hall, College of Dupage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. $40-$50. Tickets on sale July 27th. FYI (630) 942-4000 or www.AtTheMAC.org.
March 4th, 12:00 pm, Cole Porter in Hollywood hosted by Michael Weber "Can-Can", Porchlight Music Theatre's Cole Porter Festival - A Celebration of the Man and His Music. Virtual/Free on Porchlight’s YouTube channel
March 5th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Ricky Montgomery: The Rick Tour: Another Rick in the Wall, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com.
March 7th, 7:30 pm, Jam & Q101 Present Two Door Cinema Club with Joywave, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
March 8th, 6:00 pm, Jam & 95 WIIL Rock Present Beartooth: 2024 North American Tour | The Plot in You, Invent Animate, Sleep Theory. Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com.
March 8th, 7:00 pm, Matisyahu - Hold the Fire Tour 2024, House of Blues, 329 N. Dearborn, Chicago. Tickets start at $43. FYI www.concerts.livenation.com
March 8th, 7:30 pm, Danú, McAninch Arts Center’s Belushi Performance Hall, College of Dupage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. $50-$60. Tickets on sale July 27th. FYI (630) 942-4000 or www.AtTheMAC.org.
March 8th & 9th, 7:30 pm, The Eagles - The Long Goodbye, United Center, 1901 W. Madison, Chicago. www.ticketmaster.com
March 8th, 7:30 pm, March 10th, 3:00 pm, Chicago Premiere, Platée, Chicago Opera Theater, Studebaker Theater at the Fine Arts Building, 410 S Michigan Ave., Chicago. FYI (312) 704-8414 or cot.org/season
March 8th through 10th, Liaison, Chicago Tap Theatre with Tapage (Toulouse, France) and Tap Ole (Barcelona, Spain), The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago. FYI www.chicagotaptheatre.com
March 8th through 17th, Joffrey Academy's Winning Works, Edlis Neeson Theater, Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, 220 E. Chicago Avenue, Chicago. $30. FYI joffrey.org/winningworks.
March 9th, 7:00 pm, SOLD OUT, Shane Gillis Live, Chicago Theatre, 175 North State Street, Chicago. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
March 9th, 7:00 & 10:30 pm ET, We Them One's Comedy Tour, Fox Theatre Detroit, 2211 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
March 9th, 7:30 pm, MOMIX - Alice, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. $30-$120. FYI www.momix.com/ or AuditoriumTheatre.org.
March 9th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents The Celtic Tenors: Celebrating 25 Years, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. www.axs.com
March 9th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Cherry Glazer: Touch of Chaos Tour | Wombo, Lincoln Hall, 2424 N. Lincoln, Chicago. Guests Under 18 Require Accompanying Adult. FYI www.axs.com.
March 9th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Blue October, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
March 9th through April 7th, Aida, Lyric Opera, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago. FYI lyricopera.org/newseason.
March 10th, 2:00 pm, Disney Princess: The Concert, Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. Tickets start at $32. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
March 10th, 5:30 pm, Music of Remembrance presents World Premiere: Phoenix & World Premiere: “Seks Yiddishe Lider un Tantz” from The Golem, Benaroya Hall, 200 University Street, Seattle, WA $60, Students $25. FYI www.musicofremembrance.org/worlds
March 10th, 7:30 pm, International Guitar Night, McAninch Arts Center’s Belushi Performance Hall, College of Dupage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. $48-$58. Tickets on sale July 27th. FYI (630) 942-4000 or www.AtTheMAC.org.
March 10th, 7:30 pm, THE ST. JOHN PASSION, Music of the Baroque, North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. FYI (312) 551-1414 or www.baroque.org
March 10th, 8:00 pm, SBKRBX & Jam Present Babytron with Certified Trapper, Patio Theater, 6008 W. Irving Park Road, Chicago. FYI www.seetickets.us/event/babytron
March 11th 7:30 pm, THE ST. JOHN PASSION, Music of the Baroque, Harris Theatre for Music and Dance, 205 E. Randolph, Chicago. FYI (312) 551-1414 or www.baroque.org
March 14th, 7:00 pm, Ministry & Gary Nunn with Front Line Assembly, Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W. Lawrence, Chicago. Ticketst start at $62. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
March 15th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents The Kooks: Inside In /Inside Out Tour with Very Special Guest: The Vaccines, Daisy the Great, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
March 15th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Mclusky, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
March 15th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents The Infamous Stringdusters, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. 18 & over. www.axs.com
March 16th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents GROUPLOVE: Rock And Roll You Won't Save Me Tour | Bully, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
March 18th, 8:00 pm, Westlife: The Hits Tour - A St Patrick's Day Special, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $90. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
March 19th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Chelsea Wolf: Divide & Dissolve, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
March 20th, 7:30 pm ET, Queen of the Night: A Tribute to Whitney Houston, Old National Centre, 502 N. New Jersey, Indianapolis. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
March 21st, 7:00 pm ET, Queen of the Night: A Tribute to Whitney Houston, GLC Live at 20 Monroe, 11 Ottawa Avenue NW, Grand Rapids, MI. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
March 21st, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Sleater-Kinney: Little Rope Tour, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
March 21st through 24th, 8:00 pm, Mitski with Julia Jacklin, Auditorium Theatre, 50 East Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
March 22nd, 7:00 pm ET, Queen of the Night: A Tribute to Whitney Houston, The Fillmore Detroit, 2115 Woodward Ave., Detroit, MI. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
March 22nd, 7:30 pm, Carmen & Carmina, Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra and Music Director/Conductor Kirk Muspratt, Auditorium at Living Hope Church, 9000 Taft Street, Merrillville. $40-$75. FYI (219) 836-0525 or www.NISOrchestra.org
March 22nd, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents JJ Grey & Mofro: Olustee Tour with support from Judith Hill, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
March 22nd, 8:00 pm, One Night of Queen: performed by Gary Mullen & the Works, Rosemont Theatre, 5400 River Road, Rosemont. Tickets start at $25. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
March 22nd, 8:30 pm, Jam & Collectiv Present Little Stranger, Park West, 322 West Armitage, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
March 23rd, 5:00 - 9:00 pm, Humane Indiana's Heart of Rock & Roll Gala, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older. $150, VIP $175. FYI https://www.humaneindiana.org/gala-2024-general-and-vip-registration
March 23rd, 5:00 (JUST ADDED) & 8:00 (SOLD OUT), Ali Wong Live, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $49. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
March 23rd, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Gilberto Santa Rosa, Riveria Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
March 23rd, 7:30 pm, ISMO: Watch Your Language, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. Ages: 12 & over. FYI www.axs.com.
March 23rd, 8:00 pm, We Them One's Comedy Tour, Fiserv Forum, 1111 Vel R. Phillips Ave, Milwaukee, WI. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
March 24th, 6:30 pm, Queen of the Night: A Tribute to Whitney Houston, House of Blues, 329 N. Dearborn, Chicago. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
March 26th, 8:00 pm, Queen of the Night: A Tribute to Whitney Houston, Orpheum Theatre, 216 State Street, Madison, WI FYI www.ticketmaster.com
March 30th, 7:30 pm, Steve Hackett - Genesis Revisited: Foxtrot at 50 & Hackett Highlights, Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson Ave., Peoria. Tickets start at $35. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
March 30th, 7:30 & 10:00 pm, March 31st, 5:00 pm, Jam Presents Joe Pera: The PERAs Tour, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com.
March 30th, 8:00 pm, Ledisi - The Good Life Tour, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago FYI www.ticketmaster.com
March 31st, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents CMAT, Bottom Lounge, 1375 W. Lake Street, Chicago. $22. www.ticketweb.com.
April 5th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Marc Maron: All In, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com.
April 5th & 6th, 7:30 pm, Unlimited: Spring Performances, Giordano Dance Chicago, Harris Theatre for Music and Dance at Millenium Park, 205 E. Randolph, Chicago. FYI https://www.giordanodance.org/subscriptions
April 6th, 7:30 pm, iLUMINATE, McAninch Arts Center’s Belushi Performance Hall, College of Dupage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. $59-$75. Tickets on sale July 27th. FYI (630) 942-4000 or www.AtTheMAC.org.
April 6th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Scary Pockets, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com.
April 6th, 8:00 pm, Croce Plays Croce: 50th Anniversary Tour, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. Tickets start at $41.50. FYI https://auditoriumtheatre.org/events-details/croce-50/
April 6th through October 27th, The United Colors of Robert Earl Paige, Hyde Park Art Center, 5020 South Cornell Avenue, Chicago. FYI www.hydeparkart.org
April 7th, 3:00 pm, Celtic Woman, Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. Tickets start at $34. FYI www.ticketmaster.
**** April 8th, 9:45 & 11:30 am, Kennedy Center Presents: “Show Way The Musical”, McAninch Arts Center’s Belushi Performance Hall, College of Dupage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. $10. Tickets on sale July 27th. FYI (630) 942-4000 or www.AtTheMAC.org.
April 9th, 7:00 pm EST, Celtic Woman, DeVos Performance Hall, 303 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
April 11th, 7:30 pm EST, Celtic Woman, Honeywell Center, 275 W Market St, Wabash, IN. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
April 11th through 14th, EXPO CHICAGO, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand, Chicago. FYI expochicago.com.
April 12th, 7:30 pm, An Evening with William H. Macy and Screening of Fargo, Auditorium Theatre, 50 East Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. Tickets start at $39. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
April 12th, 7:30 pm ET, AJR - The Maybe Man Tour, Gainbridge Fieldhouse, 125 S Pennsylvania St, Indianapolis, IN. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
April 12th & 13th, 11:30 pm EST, Celtic Woman, Blue Gate Performing Arts Center, 175 N Van Buren St, Shipshewana, IN. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
April 13th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Andres Cepeda: Performs Tengo Ganas Tour | Alejandro Santamaria, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
April 13th, 8:00 pm, We Them One's Comedy Tour, Wintrust Arena, 200 E. Cermak Rd, Chicago. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
April 13th, 8:00 pm, Murray & Peter Present Jimbo's Drag Circus: JImbo's Drag Circus World Tour, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
April 13th, 7:30 pm, April 14th, 3:00 pm, Brahms' Piano Concertos Nos. 1 and 2 featuring Guest Pianist, Wael Farouk, New Philharmonic, McAninch Arts Center’s Belushi Performance Hall, College of Dupage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. $55. Tickets on sale July 27th. FYI (630) 942-4000 or www.AtTheMAC.org.
April 14th, 7:30 pm, BIRDS, FROGS, CRICKETS, & DOGS, Music of the Baroque, North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. FYI (312) 551-1414 or www.baroque.org.
April 14th, 7:30 pm ET, AJR - The Maybe Man Tour, Van Andel Arena, 130 Fulton St W, Grand Rapids, MI. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
April 15th, 6:00 pm, Porchlight Theatre presents Chicago Sings Broadway Pop II, House of Blues Chicago, 329 N. Dearborn St., Chicago. FYI (773) 777-9884 or https://porchlightmusictheatre.org/2023-24-season/
April 15th, 7:30 pm, BIRDS, FROGS, CRICKETS, & DOGS, Music of the Baroque, Harris Theatre for Music and Dance, 205 E. Randolph, Chicago. FYI (312) 551-1414 or www.baroque.org.
April 17th through 21st, Alvin Ailey American Dance Company, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. $40-$135. FYI www.alvinailey.org/ or AuditoriumTheatre.org.
April 18th, 7:30 pm, Satch Vai Us Tour: Joe Satriani & Steve Vai, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $39. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
April 18th, 7:30 pm, Batman '89, Auditorium Philms Concert Series. Films come to life with their iconic scores performed by the Chicago Philharmonic! Auditorium Theatre, 60 East Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. FYI (312) 341-2300 or https://auditoriumtheatre.org/subscription-packages/auditorium-philms-co...
April 19th, 7:00 pm, Jam & Outback Present Justin Willman: Magic for Humans in Person Tour, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
April 19th, 7:30 pm, The Princess Bride: An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes, Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago Street, Joliet. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
April 21st, 2:30 pm, Flute Ensemble, Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra, Theatre at the Center, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. $30. FYI (219) 836-0525 or www.NISOrchestra.org
April 25th through May 5th, Midsummer Night's Dream, Joffrey Ballet, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago. FYI (312) 386-8905 or www.joffrey.org.
**** April 26th, 9:45 & 11:30 am, TheaterWorksUSA: “Charlotte’s Web”, McAninch Arts Center’s Belushi Performance Hall, College of Dupage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. $10. Tickets on sale July 27th. FYI (630) 942-4000 or www.AtTheMAC.org.
April 26th, 7:30 pm, Jam presents Augustana: Something Beautiful Tour | Valley Boy, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. www.axs.com
April 26th, 8:00 pm, Live Nation Presents Madison Beer: Spinnin Tour | Charlotte Lawrence, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
April 27th, 5:00 pm, Concert Premiere, The Weight of Light, a Vanguard Opera, Chicago Opera Theater, Epiphany Center for the Arts, 201 S Ashland Ave., Chicago. FYI (312) 704-8414 or cot.org/season
April 27th, Immediately following the performance of the Vanguard Opera, Chicago Opera Theater 50th Anniversary Gala, Venue West, 221 N Paulina St., Chicago. FYI (312) 704-8414 or cot.org/season
April 27th, 7:30 pm, South Chicago Dance Theatre, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. $25-$75. FYI www.southchicagodancetheatre.com/ or AuditoriumTheatre.org.
May 1st, 7:30 pm, Sessana: Primus, Puscifer, A Perfect Circle, Wintrust Arena, 200 E. Cermak Rd, Chicago. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
May 1st, 7:30 pm, Judas Priest, Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. Tickets start at $47. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
May 4th, 5:45 pm, ET, George Strait, Lucas Oil Stadium, 500 S Capitol Ave, Indianapolis. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
May 4th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Our Last Night: The Covers Only Tour 2024 | Broadside, Sam Tinnesz, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com.
May 9th, 7:30 pm, Dr. Neil DeGrasse Tyson: An Astrophysicist Goes To The Movies, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $45. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
May 10th, 7:30 pm, Romeo and Juliet, Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra and Music Director/Conductor Kirk Muspratt, Auditorium at Living Hope Church, 9000 Taft Street, Merrillville. $40-$75. FYI (219) 836-0525 or www.NISOrchestra.org
May 11th, 7:30 pm, “THE BEAT GOES ON” Starring LISA MCCLOWRY as CHER, McAninch Arts Center’s Belushi Performance Hall, College of Dupage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. $45-$55. Tickets on sale July 27th. FYI (630) 942-4000 or www.AtTheMAC.org.
May 11th, 7:30 pm, May 12th, 2:00 pm, Porchlight Theatre presents Porchlight in Concert: Sunday in the Park with George, Studebaker Theater, 410 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago. FYI (773) 777-9884 or https://porchlightmusictheatre.org/2023-24-season/
May 12th, 7:30 pm, Heaven and Earth, Music of the Baroque, Saints Faith, Hope, & Charity Church, 191 Linden St., Winnetka, Ill. FYI (312) 551-1414 or www.baroque.org.
May 13th, 7:30 pm, Heaven and Earth, Music of the Baroque, Fourth Presbyterian Church, 126 E. Chestnut St., Chicago. FYI (312) 551-1414 or www.baroque.org.
May 14th, 6:00 or 8:00 pm, Giordano on Giordano, Ruth Page Center for the Arts, 1016 N. Dearborn, Chicago. FYI https://www.giordanodance.org/subscriptions
May 17th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Holly Humberstone: The Holly Humberstone Show, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com.
May 18th, 7:30 pm, Wanda Sykes: Please and Thank You Tour, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $39. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
May 19th, 4:30 pm PT, World Premiere Tour, Music of Remembrance: Before It All Goes Dark, Benaroya Hall, 200 University Street, Seattle, WA $60, Students $25. FYI www.musicofremembrance.org/dark
May 22nd, 7:30 pm PT, World Premiere Tour, Music of Remembrance: Before It All Goes Dark, Presidio Theatre, 99 Moraga Avenue, San Francisco, CA. $40-$75. FYI www.musicofremembrance.org/darksf
May 25th, 7:30 pm, May 26th, 3:00 pm, World Premiere Tour, Music of Remembrance: Before It All Goes Dark, Chicago Opera Theater, Studebaker Theater at the Fine Arts Building, 410 S Michigan Ave., Chicago. $40-$75. FYI (312) 704-8414 or www.cot.org/season/dark
May 29th, 7:30 pm, Chicago, State Farm Center, 1800 S 1st St, Champaign, IL. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
May 31st & June 1st, 7:30 pm, Jeff Tweedy, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. Ages: 12 & over. FYI www.axs.com.
June 1st, 8:00 pm, Chicago, Riverside Theater, 116 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI FYI www.ticketmaster.com
June 2nd, 7:30 pm, Chicago, Capitol Theater - Overture Center for the Arts, 201 State St, Madison, WI www.ticketmaster.com
June 7th, 7:00 Jam Presents Jeff Arcuri, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
June 14th, 7:30 pm, Kevin James: Owls Don't Walk, Coronado Performing Arts Center, 314 N Main St, Rockford, IL FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
June 13th, 7:30 pm, June 14th, 1:00 pm, June 15th, 7:30 pm, World Premiere, The Elements: Suite for Orchestra and Violin, Joshua Bell, Violin. Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Symphony Center, 220 S Michigan Ave, Chicago. Tickets from $49 FYI www.cso.org/performances/23-24/cso-classical/the-elements-with-joshua-bell
June 15th, 5:00 pm, Kenny Chesney: Sun Goes Down Tour with Zac Brown Band, Soldier Field, 1410 Special Olympics Drive, Chicago. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
June 15th, 7:00 pm, New Kids on the Block with Paula Abdul & DJ Jazzy Jeff, Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, 19100 Ridgeland, Tinley Park. Tickets start at $57. FYI www.concerts.livenation.com.
June 15th, 7:30 pm, Kevin James: Owls Don't Walk, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. All reserved seating. 21 and older. Tickets start at $69.50. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
June 16th, 8:00 pm ET, Kevin James: Owls Don't Walk, Clowes Memorial Hall, Butler University, 4602 Sunset Ave, Indianapolis, IN FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
June 20th, 7:30 pm PT, June 22nd, 8:00 pm PT, The Elements: Suite for Orchestra and Violin, Joshua Bell, Violin. Seattle Symphony, Benaroya Hall, 200 University Street, Seattle, WA. Tickets from $60 FYI www.seattlesymphony.org/en/concerttickets/calendar/2023-2024/23sub21
June 20th through 23rd, Can You Hear Us Now? The Queer Tap Dance Revolution, Chicago Tap Theatre, The Edge Theatre, 5451 N. Broadway, Chicago. FYI www.chicagotaptheatre.com
June 22nd, 5:00 pm, Kenny Chesney: Sun Goes Down Tour with Zac Brown Band, American Family Field, 1 Brewers Way, Milwaukee, WI FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
June 22nd, 7:30 pm, June 23rd, 3:30 pm, Black Panther, Auditorium Philms Concert Series. Films come to life with their iconic scores performed by the Chicago Philharmonic! Auditorium Theatre, 60 East Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. FYI (312) 341-2300 or https://auditoriumtheatre.org/subscription-packages/auditorium-philms-co...
June 28th, 7:30 pm, Bonnie Raitt Just Like That... Tour 2024, Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson, Peoria. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
June 29th, 7:30 pm, AJR - The Maybe Man Tour, Allstate Arena, 6910 Mannheim Road, Rosemont. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
June 30th, 7:30 pm ET, AJR - The Maybe Man Tour, Little Caesars Arena, 2645 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
July 3rd, 7:30 pm, AJR - The Maybe Man Tour, Allstate Arena, 6910 Mannheim Road, Rosemont. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
July 4th, 7:00 pm, AJR - The Maybe Man Tour, American Family Amphitheater, Summerfest Grounds, 100 N Harbor Dr, Milwaukee, WI FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
July 12th, 7:30 pm, Chicago And Earth, Wind & Fire: Heart & Soul Tour 2024, Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim Road, Rosemont. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
July 13th, 5:45 pm ET, George Strait, Ford Field, 2000 Brush St, Detroit, MI FYI www.ticketmaster.com
July 20th, 5:45 pm, George Strait, Soldier Field, 1410 Special Olympics Drive, Chicago. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
July 29th, 7:30 pm ET, Chicago And Earth, Wind & Fire: Heart & Soul Tour 2024, Ruoff Music Center, 12880 E 146th St, Noblesville, IN. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
August 3rd, 7:00 pm, Sammy Hagar: The Best of All Worlds Tour with special guest Loverboy, Credit Union 1 Amphitheater, 19100 Ridgeland, Tinley Park. FYI www.concerts.livenation.com
August 9th, 7:00 pm, Hootie & the Blowfish - Summer Camp with Trucks Tour, Credit Union 1 Amphitheater, 19100 Ridgeland, Tinley Park. FYI www.concerts.livenation.com
August 10th, 5:00 pm ET, Kenny Chesney: Sun Goes Down Tour with Zac Brown Band, Ford Field, 2000 Brush St, Detroit, MI www.ticketmster.com
September 7th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Peter Hook & The Light: North American 2024, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
September 18th, 8:00 pm, Idles: Love Is The Fing Tour 2024, Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago. FYI www.concerts.livenation.com
October 5th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Willow Pill presents God's Child: North America Tour 2024, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
October 12th, 8:00 pm, Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. Tickets start at $45. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
October 26th, 7:30 pm, Bram Stoker's Dracula, Auditorium Philms Concert Series. Films come to life with their iconic scores performed by the Chicago Philharmonic! Auditorium Theatre, 60 East Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. FYI (312) 341-2300 or https://auditoriumtheatre.org/subscription-packages/auditorium-philms-co...
December 7th, 7:30 pm, Love Actually, Auditorium Philms Concert Series. Films come to life with their iconic scores performed by the Chicago Philharmonic! Auditorium Theatre, 60 East Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. FYI (312) 341-2300 or https://auditoriumtheatre.org/subscription-packages/auditorium-philms-co...