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/
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, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm, Farmer's Market at Fox Pointe, Fox Pointe, 18138 Henry Street, Lansing. FYI https://foxpointe.org/
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, 6:30 pm, Porchlight Music Theatre presents Broadway in your Backyard with Tafadzwa Diener, Nik Kmiecik, Juwon Tyrel Perry & Bethany Thomas, sponsored by Chicago Free for All Fund. Washington Square Park, 901 N. Clark St. , Chicago. Free. FYI PorchlightMusicTheatre.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-20260202-16699200-chc-1-A&utm_id=it-20260202-16699200-chc-1-A
July 14th, 7:30 pm, QRock & Forge Live Present Dying Wish - Guilt Trip, Holder, surfaced, The Forge, 22 W Cass Street. Joliet. $27.66-$89.50. FYI www.ticketweb.com
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, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, Keith Scott, Summer Music Live, Journeyman Distillery at The American Factory, 258 South Campbell Street, Valparaiso. All ages. Free admission, free parking. FYI https://www.journeyman.com
July 15th, 7:30 pm, Hello Weekend - Summer Dance Party, Fox Pointe, 18138 Henry Street, Lansing. FYI https://foxpointe.org/
July 15th, 7:30 pm, Jam Productions Presents Mack Keane, Beat Kitchen, 2100 W. Belmont, Chicago. 17 & over. $30.57. FYI https://wl.eventim.us/event/mack-keane/
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, 4:00 - 8:00 pm, Silo Market & Social: STROLL, SIP, SHOP + SWING behind the Featherbone Factory, ourneyman Distillery at The Featherbone Factory, 109 Generations Drive, Three Oaks, MI. Free. FYI https://www.journeyman.com/events/silo-market-social-three-oaks-26/?mc_c...
July 16th, 6:30 pm, Lovable Reunion Live, Chicago Theater, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $143. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
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, 4:00 - 7:00 pm, Third Friday Artists' Reception - Site/Sight: Works from the Artist-in-Residence Program of the Indiana Dunes National Park, Chesterton Art Center, 115 South 4th Street, Chesterton. Free. FYI www.ChestertonArt.org.
July 17th, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, Barry Isroff, Summer Music Live, Journeyman Distillery at The American Factory, 258 South Campbell Street, Valparaiso. All ages. Free admission, free parking. FYI https://www.journeyman.com
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, Northwest Indiana Symphony, Fox Pointe, 18138 Henry Street, Lansing. FYI https://foxpointe.org/
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, Rick Ross Presents Port of Miami 20 with the Renaissance Orchestra, Chicago Theater, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $115. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
July 17th, 8:00 pm, Sistas Who Kill: Back from the Dead, Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport, Chicago. 17 & over. $42.56-$392.63. FYI www.ticketweb.com
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 17th, 9:00 pm, Young Franco, Outset, 1675 N. Elston, Chicago. $30.89. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
July 17th, 9:00 pm, DJ ThreeJay, Council Oaks Bar Stage, Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older. FYI https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/
July 17th, 9:00 pm, Infinity, Hard Rock Cafe Stage, Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older. FYI https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/
July 17th, 9:30 pm, High Stakes Productions present HITCH*COCKTAILS SUMMER OF SUSPENSE with special guests The Boys, Annoyance Theatre & Bar, 851 W Belmont Ave, Chicago. $20. FYI (773) 697-9693 or www.theannoyance.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, 3:00 - 10:00 pm, Bands, Bikes & Brews, Fox Pointe, 18138 Henry Street, Lansing. FYI https://foxpointe.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, 7:00 pm, High Stakes Productions present HITCH*COCKTAILS SUMMER OF SUSPENSE, Annoyance Theatre & Bar, 851 W Belmont Ave, Chicago. $20. FYI (773) 697-9693 or www.theannoyance.com
July 18th, 7:00 pm, Riot Fest Presents Wavves / Bass Drum of Death / World's Worst, Bottom Lounge, 1375 W. Lake Street, Chicago. $36.51. FYI www.ticketweb.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, 9:00 pm, DJ Marquez Antonio, Council Oaks Bar Stage, Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older. FYI https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/
July 18th, 9:00 pm, Echoes of Pompeii, Hard Rock Cafe Stage, Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older. FYI https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.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, 12:00 pm, Gates open 2:00 pm Kickoff, The City of Aurora and RiverEdge Park presents Viewing Party - FIFA Championship Match, Countries TBA, RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora. Free. FYI (630) 896-6666 or riveredgeaurora.com
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, Gates open 6:00 pm, La Porte County Symphony Orchestra, Friendship Botanic Gardens, John Leinweber Pavilion, 2055 U.S. 12, Michigan City. Free. FYI www.lcso.net.
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, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm, Farmer's Market at Fox Pointe, Fox Pointe, 18138 Henry Street, Lansing. FYI https://foxpointe.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 - 8:30 pm, Doug Reba, Summer Music Live, Journeyman Distillery at The American Factory, 258 South Campbell Street, Valparaiso. All ages. Free admission, free parking. FYI https://www.journeyman.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 23rd, 8:00 pm, Kaylee Rose with Jami Belushi, Carol's Pub, 4659 N. Clark Street, Chicago. 21 & over. $12.08. FYI www.ticketweb.com
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, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, Marco Villareal, Summer Music Live, Journeyman Distillery at The American Factory, 258 South Campbell Street, Valparaiso. All ages. Free admission, free parking. FYI https://www.journeyman.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 & 25th, 7:00 pm, Chicago Dance Crash presents the World Premiere of expo/sd, Ruth Page Center for the Arts, 1016 N. Dearborn, Chicago. $25, $15 Children 12 & under. FYI www.ChicagoDanceCrash.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 24th, 9:00 pm, DJ Cliqs, Council Oaks Bar Stage, Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older. FYI https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/
July 24th, 9:00 pm, DJ Nasty Boy Noel, Hard Rock Cafe Stage, Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older. FYI https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/
July 24th, 9:30 pm, High Stakes Productions present HITCH*COCKTAILS SUMMER OF SUSPENSE with special guest Asher Perlman, Annoyance Theatre & Bar, 851 W Belmont Ave, Chicago. $20. FYI (773) 697-9693 or www.theannoyance.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, 12:00 - 4:00 pm, Greater Gary Downtown Marketplace, Broadway between 5th & 6th Avenues, Gary. Free. FYI email redevelopment@gary.gov
July 25th, 6:30 pm, Houndmouth with Rayland Baxter, Salt Shed Outdoors, 1357 N. Elston, Chicago. Tickets start at $52. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
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, High Stakes Productions present HITCH*COCKTAILS SUMMER OF SUSPENSE, Annoyance Theatre & Bar, 851 W Belmont Ave, Chicago. $20. FYI (773) 697-9693 or www.theannoyance.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, Buddy Guy 90 with special guests Carlise Guy and the Nu Blu Band, Chicago Theater, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $102. FYI www.ticketmaster.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 25th, 8:00 pm, Six One Five Collective, RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora. $22. FYI (630) 896-6666 or riveredgeaurora.com
July 25th, 9:00 pm, DJ Ric Hard, Council Oaks Bar Stage, Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older. FYI https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/
July 25th, 9:00 pm, Chronic Flannel, Hard Rock Cafe Stage, Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older. FYI https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.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, 3:00 pm, Girls Like Us: A Musical Celebration of the U.S.A.'s 350th Anniversary, Theatre at the Center, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. $35. $30 for veterans, active military & first responders. FYI (219) 836-3255 ext. 1 or https://www.theatreatthecenter.com/box-office
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, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm, Farmer's Market at Fox Pointe, Fox Pointe, 18138 Henry Street, Lansing. FYI https://foxpointe.org/
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 29th, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, Frank Ruvoli, Summer Music Live, Journeyman Distillery at The American Factory, 258 South Campbell Street, Valparaiso. All ages. Free admission, free parking. FYI https://www.journeyman.com
July 29th, 9:00 pm, Jam, C3 & 93XRT Present Wet Leg - Official Lallapaloosa Aftershow, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.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 30th, 11:00 pm, Jam & C3 Present Yungblud - Official Lallapaloosa Aftershow w/ Jesse Joe Stark, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. 17 & over. FYI www.axs.com
July 30th, 11:00 pm, Jam & C3 Present Zara Larssen - Official Lallapaloosa Aftershow w / Skye Newman, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
July 30th, 11:00 pm, Jam & C3 Present MOTHER MOTHER - Official Lallapaloosa Aftershow, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.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, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, Big Steve, Summer Music Live, Journeyman Distillery at The American Factory, 258 South Campbell Street, Valparaiso. All ages. Free admission, free parking. FYI https://www.journeyman.com
July 31st, 6:30 pm, Gary Chamber of Commerce & the Gary Sports Hall of Fame present The 5th Class of the Gary Sports Hall of Fame, Indiana University Northwest, Arts & Sciences Building, 3400 Broadway, Gary. Tickets at www.eventbrite.com & Gary Chamber of Commerce, 504 Broadway, Ste 328. Gary. (219) 885-7407.
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
July 31st, 9:00 pm, DJ N4Red, Council Oaks Bar Stage, Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older. FYI https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/
July 31st, 9:00 pm, Seldom Told, Hard Rock Cafe Stage, Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older. FYI https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/
July 31st, 9:30 pm, High Stakes Productions present HITCH*COCKTAILS SUMMER OF SUSPENSE with special guest Aurora Gozmic, Annoyance Theatre & Bar, 851 W Belmont Ave, Chicago. $20. FYI (773) 697-9693 or www.theannoyance.com
July 31st, 11:00 pm, Jam & C3 Present Clipse - Official Lallapaloosa Aftershow w/ Mick Jenkins, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. 17 & over. FYI www.axs.com
July 31st, 11:00 pm, Jam & C3 Present Spacey Jane - Official Lallapaloosa Aftershow w / The Bends, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
July 31st, 11:00 pm, Jam & C3 Present Khamari - Official Lallapaloosa Aftershow, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
August 1st, 7:00 am Registration, 8:00 am Shotgun Start, Planting Possibilities present Golf for Possibilities, Sherwood Golf, 600 E. Joliet Street, Schererville. $125 per golfer includes 18 holes of golf with cart, lunch, beer, prizes and more. FYI (219) 776 - 2042 or email golf@plantingpossibilities.org,
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, High Stakes Productions present HITCH*COCKTAILS SUMMER OF SUSPENSE, Annoyance Theatre & Bar, 851 W Belmont Ave, Chicago. $20. FYI (773) 697-9693 or www.theannoyance.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 1st, 9:00 pm, DJ Marquez Antonio, Council Oaks Bar Stage, Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older. FYI https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/
August 1st, 11:00 pm, Jam & C3 Present Jade - Official Lallapaloosa Aftershow, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
August 1st, 11:00 pm, Jam & C3 Present kwn - Official Lallapaloosa Aftershow, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
August 2nd, 1:00 - 3:00 pm, Awards Reception, 83rd Annual Salon Show – My America, Bachman Gallery, South Shore Arts, Center for the Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. FYI www.southshoreartsonline.org
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, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm, Farmer's Market at Fox Pointe, Fox Pointe, 18138 Henry Street, Lansing. FYI https://foxpointe.org/
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 5th, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, Ally Christian, Summer Music Live, Journeyman Distillery at The American Factory, 258 South Campbell Street, Valparaiso. All ages. Free admission, free parking. FYI https://www.journeyman.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, 2026 WOODZ WORLD TOUR 'Archive.1' IN US, Chicago Theater, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $102. FYI www.ticketmaster.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 - 8:30 pm, Jason Blake, Summer Music Live, Journeyman Distillery at The American Factory, 258 South Campbell Street, Valparaiso. All ages. Free admission, free parking. FYI https://www.journeyman.com
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 7th, 7:30 pm, Comedy Night at the CVPA with Karen Mills, Theatre at the Center, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. $35. FYI www.theatreatthecenter.org
August 7th, 8:00 pm, Jam & SPKRBX Present Bossman Dlow - Motion Party Tour / with Yung Miami & Bally baby, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.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 8th, 8:15 pm ET. Jerry Seinfeld, Acrisure Amphitheatre, 201 Market Avenue, Grand Rapids, MI. Tickets start at $25. FYI www.ticketmaster.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 10th, 7:30 pm, Jam & SPKRBX Present Molly Santana x North West - Kimokawaii Tour, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
August 11th, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm, Farmer's Market at Fox Pointe, Fox Pointe, 18138 Henry Street, Lansing. FYI https://foxpointe.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, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, Dave Jersh, Summer Music Live, Journeyman Distillery at The American Factory, 258 South Campbell Street, Valparaiso. All ages. Free admission, free parking. FYI https://www.journeyman.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, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, Jim Post, Summer Music Live, Journeyman Distillery at The American Factory, 258 South Campbell Street, Valparaiso. All ages. Free admission, free parking. FYI https://www.journeyman.com
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, 12:00 - 4:00 pm, Greater Gary Downtown Marketplace, Broadway between 5th & 6th Avenues, Gary. Free. FYI email redevelopment@gary.gov
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, The Four C Notes: The Premier Four Seasons Tribute, Theatre at the Center, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. $40. FYI www.theatreatthecenter.org. 5:30 pm, Pre-show dinner option $35. 10Forty Banquets & Catering. FYI (219) 836-1930 ext 2.
August 15th, 7:30 pm, Jam & Since Entertainment Present Loe Shimmy - Pretty Girls Run the World Tour, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.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, Mon Laferte - Femme Fatale Tour, Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim Rd., Rosemont. Tickets start at $56. FYI www.ticketmaster.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 15th, 8:00 pm, Poi Dog Pondering, RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora. $46. FYI (630) 896-6666 or riveredgeaurora.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, 7:00 pm, Cece Winans, Jeremy Camp and Andrew Ripp: K-LOVE Live in Chicago, Chicago Theater, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $57. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
August 16th, 7:00 pm, Totally Tubular Festival, RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora. $45. FYI (630) 896-6666 or riveredgeaurora.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 16th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents St. Lucia, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
August 18th, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm, Farmer's Market at Fox Pointe, Fox Pointe, 18138 Henry Street, Lansing. FYI https://foxpointe.org/
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, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, Frank Ruvoli, Summer Music Live, Journeyman Distillery at The American Factory, 258 South Campbell Street, Valparaiso. All ages. Free admission, free parking. FYI https://www.journeyman.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 20th & 22nd, 7:30 pm, August 23rd, 7:00 pm, Jill Scott - To Whom This May Concern Tour, Chicago Theater, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $128. FYI www.ticketmaster.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, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, Barry Isroff, Summer Music Live, Journeyman Distillery at The American Factory, 258 South Campbell Street, Valparaiso. All ages. Free admission, free parking. FYI https://www.journeyman.com
August 21st, 7:30 pm, Kickstand & Jam Present FunkyFrogBait Presents: Internet Kid (The Comedy Tour), Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.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, The Chicks: Taking the Long Way 20th Anniversary, Illinois State Fair, Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 E Sangamon Ave, Springfield, IL. 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, 7:30 pm, Flatbed Fords - Best of Eagles, Theatre at the Center, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. $40. FYI www.theatreatthecenter.org
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, 2:30 pm, Outlaw Festival: Willie Nelson, Avett Brothers, Lukas Nelson & More! Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, 1300 S. Linn White Drive, Chicago. Tickets start at $51. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
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 23rd, 8:00 pm, Third Eye Blind, RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora. $71. FYI (630) 896-6666 or riveredgeaurora.com
August 25th, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm, Farmer's Market at Fox Pointe, Fox Pointe, 18138 Henry Street, Lansing. FYI https://foxpointe.org/
August 26th, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, Strings Beyond Description, Summer Music Live, Journeyman Distillery at The American Factory, 258 South Campbell Street, Valparaiso. All ages. Free admission, free parking. FYI https://www.journeyman.com
August 27th, 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, 4:00 - 10:00 pm, August 29th & 30th, 11:00 am - 10:00 pm, Greektown Chamber of Commerce & Greektown SSA #16, 36th Annual Taste of Greektown festival, Chicago's largest celebration of Hellenic cuisine and culture, along Halsted Street from Adams to Van Buren, Chicago. Free admission, donation suggested. FYI GreektownChicago.org.
August 28th, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, Andre Detti, Summer Music Live, Journeyman Distillery at The American Factory, 258 South Campbell Street, Valparaiso. All ages. Free admission, free parking. FYI https://www.journeyman.com
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 28th, 8:00 pm, Them Dirty Roses, Joe's Live Rosemont, 5441 Park Place, Rosemont. 21 & over. $25.99-$$38.02. FYI www.ticketweb.com.
August 29th, 12:00 - 4:00 pm, Greater Gary Downtown Marketplace, Broadway between 5th & 6th Avenues, Gary. Free. FYI email redevelopment@gary.gov
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 29th, 8:00 pm, Stayin' Alive, RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora. $24. FYI (630) 896-6666 or riveredgeaurora.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 1st, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm, Farmer's Market at Fox Pointe, Fox Pointe, 18138 Henry Street, Lansing. FYI https://foxpointe.org/
September 2nd, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, Steve Ball & Lauren Dukes, Summer Music Live, Journeyman Distillery at The American Factory, 258 South Campbell Street, Valparaiso. All ages. Free admission, free parking. FYI https://www.journeyman.com
September 3rd, 6:00 - 9:00 pm, Bourbon & Cigars, Benefitting the TradeWinds Capital Campaign. Sage-Popovich, Inc. Flight Operations Hangar, 5101 Airport Road, Gary. $2,000 for table of 8. FYI (219) 742-9443 or ltatina@tradewindsnwi.org
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 5th, 8:00 pm, Marco Antonio Solis - Tour Gratitud 2026, Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim Rd., Rosemont. Tickets start at $79. 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, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm, Farmer's Market at Fox Pointe, Fox Pointe, 18138 Henry Street, Lansing. FYI https://foxpointe.org/
September 8th, 6:30 pm, Live Nation Presents President: North American Campaign 2026, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
September 10th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Noname: 10 Yr Anniversary of Telefone, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. 17 & over. FYI www.axs.com
September 10th, 8:00 pm, Cheap Trick, RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora. $50. FYI (630) 896-6666 or riveredgeaurora.com
September 11th, 7:00 pm ET, Dan + Shay: The Young Tour, Ruoff Music Center, 12880 E. 146th Street, Noblesville, IN. Tickets start at $31. FYI www.ticketmaster.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, 7:30 pm, The Fortunate Sons: Creedence Clearwater Revival Tribute, Theatre at the Center, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. $40. FYI www.theatreatthecenter.org
**** 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, 7:00 pm, Dan + Shay: The Young Tour, Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, 19100 Ridgeland Avenue, Tinley Park. Tickets start at $37. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
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 15th, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm, Farmer's Market at Fox Pointe, Fox Pointe, 18138 Henry Street, Lansing. FYI https://foxpointe.org/
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, Gary Clark Jr., The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $51. 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, 7:00 pm, Jam Presents She & Him - Pump Up the Volumes Tour, 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, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm, Farmer's Market at Fox Pointe, Fox Pointe, 18138 Henry Street, Lansing. FYI https://foxpointe.org/
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, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Ignorr: North American Tour 2026 with Secret Chiefs 3 & Violent Magic Orchestra, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
September 22nd, 8:00 pm, Jam Productions Presents Towa Bird: The Gentleman Tour / Mother Soki, Lincoln Hall, 2424 N. Lincoln, Chicago. 18 & over. Tickets range from $33.25-$149. FYI https://lh-st.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, 6:00 pm, Staind: Break The Cycle 25th Anniversary Tour, Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, 19100 Ridgeland Avenue, Tinley Park. Tickets start at $36. 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 23rd, 7:30 pm, Art Song Chicago presents The Secret Garden, 2026 COLLABORATIVE WORKS FESTIVAL: Songs of the Earth, Ganz Hall, 7th Floor, Auditorium Building, 430 S. Michigan (access through 425 S. Wabash entrance), Chicago. Tickets on sale July 1st. FYI www.artsongchicago.org
September 23rd, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents A Winged Victory for the Sullen with Pan-American, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.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 sepwww.ticketmaster.com
September 25th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Whipped Cream - Home Was Always Me Tour, Park West- 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.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, 2:00 pm, Art Song Chicago presents Gods of the Earth, 2026 COLLABORATIVE WORKS FESTIVAL: Songs of the Earth, Ganz Hall, 7th Floor, Auditorium Building, 430 S. Michigan (access through 425 S. Wabash entrance), Chicago. Tickets on sale July 1st. FYI www.artsongchicago.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, Jo Koy Live, The Venue at Horseshoe Casino, 777 Casino Center Drive, Hammond. 21 & over. Tickets start at $96. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
September 26th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents The Garden with Ghost Mountain, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.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, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Laurie Anderson with Sexmob: Republic of Love, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
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
September 30th, 8:30 pm ET, The Chicks: Taking the Long Way 20th Anniversary, Fox Theatre, 2211 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
October 1st, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Naomi Sharon: No Sleep in Paradise Tour, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
October 1st, 7:30 pm, Jam Productions Presents Edgehill - The Moving Out Tour, Subterranean, Upstairs, 2011 W. North Avenue, Chicago. 17 & over. $26.96. FYI https://wl.eventim.us/event/edgehill-the-moving-out-tour/
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, October 3rd, 7:00 & 10:00 pm, October 4th, 7:00 pm. Bill Burr Live, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
October 2nd, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Mastodon with Deafheaven & Alcest, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.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 2nd, 7:30 pm, Little Big Town - For the Art of It Tour, Miller High Life Theatre, 500 West Kilbourn Ave., Milwaukee, WI. FYI https://www.pabsttheatergroup.com/events/detail/little-big-town-2026
October 2nd, 8:00 pm, Joe Russo's Almost Dead, Salt Shed Indoors, 1357 N. Elston, Chicago. Tickets start at $90. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
October 3rd, 6:30 pm, Ministry & Acid Bath with Windhand, Salt Shed Outdoors, 1357 N. Elston, Chicago. Tickets start at $89. FYI www.ticketmaster.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 3rd & 4th, 8:30 pm, The Chicks: Taking the Long Way 20th Anniversary, The Auditorium, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. Tickets start at $164. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
October 4th, 3:00 pm, Heroes & Villains, Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra 65th Anniversary Season, Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, 149 Brush Hill Road, Elmhurst. Tickets on sale August 1st. FYI https://elmhurstsymphony.org/season
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, 7:00 pm ET, Chelsea Handler: The High & Mighty Tour, Temple Theatre, 201 N Washington Ave, Saginaw, MI FYI www.ticketmaster.com
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, Jam Presents Kelela - new avatar live, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. 17 & over. FYI www.axs.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, Starbomb: Probably The Only Tour Ever, Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W. Lawrence, Chicago. 17 & over. Tickets start at $65. 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, SOLD OUT, Pinhead Gunpowder, Metro Chicago, 3730 N. Clark Street, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.metrochicago.com
October 8th, 8:00 pm, Chelsea Handler: The High & Mighty Tour, Genesee Theater, 203 N. Genesee Street, Waukegan. Tickets start at $85. 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, 7:00 pm, October 10th, 5:00 & 8:00 pm (Sold Out), Jerry Seinfeld, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $1173. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
October 9th, 7:00 & 9:30 pm, Jam & Outback Present Robby Hoffman: Live on Tour, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
October 9th, 7:30 pm, Shaboozey - Outlaws Never Die Tour, Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W. Lawrence, Chicago. Tickets start at $39. FYI www.ticketmaster.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, 1:00 - 3:00 pm, Family Day, Kindred Spirits: Margaret Wharton and Betsy Odom, Lubeznik Center for the Arts, t 101 W. 2nd Street at the lakefront, Michigan City. Free. FYI (219) 874-4900 or www.LubeznikCenter.org.
October 10th, 7:30 pm (Sold Out), October 11th, 7:00 pm, Jam Presents Jordan Jensen, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.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, Jam Presents Failure - Rising Skyline 2026 / with quannnic, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.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, 3:00 pm, Midwest Big Band: Music of a Lifetime, Theatre at the Center, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. $40. FYI www.theatreatthecenter.org. 5:30 pm, Sunday Champagne Brunch $35. 10Forty Banquets & Catering. FYI (219) 836-1930 ext 2.
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, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents The Rest Is Politics U.S. - The Battle for American Midterms Tour 2026 - Hosted by Anthony Scaramucci & Katty Kay, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.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, 7:00 pm, Jam Productions Presents Tiana Major9 - November Scorpio Tour, Beat Kitchen, 2100 W. Belmont, Chicago. 17 & over. $30.57. 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 & 93XRT Present Robert Plant with Saving Grace & Suzi Dian with special guest Rosie Flores, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $114. 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, 12:30 pm, Lenny Pearce: Toddler Rave World Tour, Aon Grand Ballroom, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago. $49.50. FYI https://www.tixr.com/groups/navypiereventcenter/events/lenny-pearce-todd...
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, Jam Presents Judah & The Lion, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
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, 7:00 pm, Matt Mathews: Not What I Ordered World Tour, Prairie Home Alliance Theater, 201 SW Jefferson, Peoria. Tickets start at $50. 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 22nd, 8:00 pm, Sylvan Esso, Salt Shed Indoors, 1357 N. Elston, Chicago. Tickets start at $65. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
October 22nd, 12:00 am, Whitney, Metro Chicago, 3730 North Clark, 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, 8:00 pm, Jam Productions Presents Chanpan: Autogratis North American Tour / Shebad, Schuba's, 3159 N. Southport, Chicago. 18 & over. $27. FYI https://lh-st.com/
October 23, 8:00 pm, Matt Mathews: Not What I Ordered World Tour, The Venue at Horseshoe Casino, 777 Casino Center Drive, Hammond. 21 & over. Tickets start at $50. 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, Jam Presents Blondshell - Scaring Strangers Tour / special guest Prewn, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
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, 3:00 pm, Blacklisted: A Multimedia Musical Telling of Hollywood Stars blacklisted in the 1950s, Theatre at the Center, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. $35. FYI www.theatreatthecenter.org.
October 25th, 7:00 pm, Matt Rife: Stay Golden World Tour, United Center, 1901 W. Madison, Chicago. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
October 25th, Jam Presents The Longest Johns, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.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 27th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Sienna Spiro: My House Tour, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
October 28th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Shakey Graves - Fondness, Etc. Tour with Wild Pink, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
October 29th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Dweezil Zappa DZ20: Like Father, Like Son, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
October 29th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents The Airborne Toxic Event, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
October 29th, 8:00 pm, Alicia Villarreal: Bendita Locura Tour, The Auditorium, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. Tickets start at $42. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
October 30th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents AMBLE, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
October 30th, 8:00 pm, MANÁ: VIVIR SIN AIRE TOUR, Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim Rd., Rosemont. Tickets start at $52. FYI www.ticketmaster.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 L7: The Last Hurrah Tour 2026, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.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 5th, 7:00 pm, Jam Presents Pigeons Playing Ping Pong - Fall Tour 2026 / with Diego, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
November 5th, 7:30 pm, Jam Present Pouya - The Forever Glades Tour / with Ramirez, Fat Nick, Black Smurf & comehelpglo, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
November 5th, 8:00 pm, 312 Comedy Festival presents Joey Diaz: 62 & Still Slinging, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $58. FYI www.ticketmaster.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 6th & 7th, 7:30 pm, Giordano Dance, Fall Series: untamed passion, George Van Dusen Theatre, North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. FYI https://www.northshorecenter.org/events/2026/giordano-dance-chicago-unta...
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, Doors open at 6:30 pm, XRock's "Rock the Region" with Steepwater Band, Salamander Drake, and Chester Brown, 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 $21.30. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
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, Jam & Outback presents Zoltan Kaszas: Worldwide(ish) Tour, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
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, Rhiannon: The Stevie Nicks Experience, Theatre at the Center, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. $35. FYI www.theatreatthecenter.org.
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, 312 Comedy Festival presents Ron White, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $73. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 8th, 7:00 pm ET, Matt Rife: Stay Golden World Tour, Gainbridge Fieldhouse, 125 S Pennsylvania St, Indianapolis, IN FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 8th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Vince Staples - Cry Baby Tour, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. 17 & over. FYI www.axs.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 11th, 7:30 pm, Strawberry Guy, Metro Chicago, 3730 N Clark St, Chicago. FYI www.etix.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, 7:00 & 9:30 pm, Jam & Outback Present Amber Autry: Happy Holler Tour, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.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, 7:00 pm, Jam & Outback Present Michelle Wolf: Best Job in the World, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
November 14th, 7:00 pm, Ali Siddiq: The Custom Fit Tour, Wintrust Arena, 200 E. Cermak Road, Chicago. Tickets start at $88. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 14th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Julia Jacklin - North America Tour 2026, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.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 14th, 7:30 pm ET, Little Big Town - For the Art of It Tour, Old National Centre, 502 N. New Jersey Street, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets start at $75. 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 16th, 7:30 pm, Art Song Chicago presents Lieder Lounge I with Soprano Olivia Boen & Instrumentalists Jon Boen, Laura Miller & Craig Terry. 2026-27 Lieder Lounge Series showcasing a remarkable breadth of interpreters and diverse vocal literature. Ganz Hall, 7th Floor, Auditorium Building, 430 S. Michigan (access through 425 S. Wabash entrance), Chicago. Tickets on sale July 1st. FYI www.artsongchicago.org
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 19th, 7:30 pm, Little Big Town - For the Art of It Tour, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $87. 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, 7:30 pm, Nurse John: Against Medical Advice Tour, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $51. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 20th & 22nd, Wagner: Myth & Music, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago. FYI lyricopera.org/newseason
November 20th, 7:30 pm ET, Little Big Town - For the Art of It Tour, Fox Theatre, 2211 Woodward Ave., Detroit. Tickets start at $53. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
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, George Lopez, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $58. FYI www.ticketmaster.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, Jam Presents Giant Rooks, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.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 21st, 8:00 pm, Jam & Kickstand Present Ax & the Hatchetmen: The Late Checkout Tour 2026, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
November 22nd, 3:00 pm, Rach the Vote, Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra 65th Anniversary Season, Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, 149 Brush Hill Road, Elmhurst. Tickets on sale August 1st. FYI https://elmhurstsymphony.org/season
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 27th, 7:00 pm, Jam & 93XRT Present BoDeans with Freddy Jones Band, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.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
November 28th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Countess Luann - The Love Tour, Park West- 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
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 5th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Rhye - Joy Tour, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
December 6th, 3:00 pm, Mike Toomey Christmas Comedy Special, Theatre at the Center, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. $35. FYI www.theatreatthecenter.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, Doors open at 7:00 pm, Lady A: This Winter's Night Tour, 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 $84. FYI www.ticketmaster.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, 3:00 pm, Straight: No Chaser, Chicago Theater, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $78. FYI www.ticketmaster.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 13th, Doors open at 6:00 pm, Hanson, 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 $60.90. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
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 19th, 7:00 pm, Holiday Festival, Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra 65th Anniversary Season, Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, 149 Brush Hill Road, Elmhurst. Tickets on sale August 1st. FYI https://elmhurstsymphony.org/season
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
December 31st, 4:00 & 8:00 pm, Rat Pack Early New Year's Eve, Theatre at the Center, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. $60. FYI www.theatreatthecenter.org. 6:00 pm, Pre-Show Elegant, Multi-Course Dinner, 10Forty Catering & Banquets. FYI (219) 836-1930 ext 2.
Coming in 2027
January 8th, 7:30 pm, Comedy Night at the CVPA starring Vik Pandya, Theatre at the Center, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. $35. FYI www.theatreatthecenter.org.
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 17th, 3:00 pm, Seko Plays Handel, Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra 65th Anniversary Season, Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, 149 Brush Hill Road, Elmhurst. Tickets on sale August 1st. FYI https://elmhurstsymphony.org/season
January 22nd & 23rd, Haydn's The Creation, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago. FYI lyricopera.org/newseason
January 23rd, 7:00 pm, Jam & Icon Concerts Present Denny Love: Show Love Tour, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
January 23rd, 7:30 pm, The Return of the King: An Unrivaled Tribute to Elvis, Theatre at the Center, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. $40. FYI www.theatreatthecenter.org.
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 22nd, 7:30 pm, Art Song Chicago presents Lieder Lounge II with Mezzo-Soprano Rihab Chaieb & Pianist Ammiel Bushakevitz. 2026-27 Lieder Lounge Series showcasing a remarkable breadth of interpreters and diverse vocal literature. Ganz Hall, 7th Floor, Auditorium Building, 430 S. Michigan (access through 425 S. Wabash entrance), Chicago. Tickets on sale July 1st. FYI www.artsongchicago.org
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, 8:00 pm, Jam & Q101 Present Blue October: Foiled 20th Anniversary World Tour. Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
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 12th, 7:00 pm, Puppers Presents Letterkenny Live, Rosemont Theater, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. Tickets start at $88. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
March 12th & 13th, 8:00 pm, The Basement Yard Live, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $83. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
March 13th, 7:00 pm, Schubert 9, Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra 65th Anniversary Season, Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, 149 Brush Hill Road, Elmhurst. Tickets on sale August 1st. FYI https://elmhurstsymphony.org/season
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 2nd & 3rd, 7:30 pm, Giordano Dance Spring Series, Harris Theatre for Music & Dance, 205 E. Randolph, Chicago. FYI https://www.giordanodance.org/
April 6th, 7:30 pm, Art Song Chicago presents Lieder Lounge III with Soprano Amanda Majeski & Pianist Alan Darling. 2026-27 Lieder Lounge Series showcasing a remarkable breadth of interpreters and diverse vocal literature. Ganz Hall, 7th Floor, Auditorium Building, 430 S. Michigan (access through 425 S. Wabash entrance), Chicago. Tickets on sale July 1st. FYI www.artsongchicago.org
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 1st, 7:00 pm, Shostakovich 5, Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra 65th Anniversary Season, Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, 149 Brush Hill Road, Elmhurst. Tickets on sale August 1st. FYI https://elmhurstsymphony.org/season
May 1st, 7:30 pm, Idina Menzel in Concert, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago. FYI www.lyricopera.org/newseason
May 1st, 8:00 pm, Matt Mathews: Not What I Ordered World Tour, Coronado Theatre, 314 N. Main Street, Rockford. Tickets start at $59. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
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
May 21st, 7:30 pm, Art Song Chicago presents Lieder Lounge IV with Tenor Travon D. Walker & Pianist Michael Banwarth. 2026-27 Lieder Lounge Series showcasing a remarkable breadth of interpreters and diverse vocal literature. Ganz Hall, 7th Floor, Auditorium Building, 430 S. Michigan (access through 425 S. Wabash entrance), Chicago. Tickets on sale July 1st. FYI www.artsongchicago.org
May 27th, Sold out, FKJ, Salt Shed Outdoors, 1357 N. Elston, Chicago. FYI www.ticketmaster.com