Coming soon:
**** July 14th through 17th, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm, July 18th, 9:00 - 11:00 am, Munster Parks & Recreation, Region Theatre Company Camp, Centennial Park Stage (North Lot), 900 N. Centennial Drive, Munster. Fee: $50. Ages 11 & up. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org
June 14th, 9:00 - 10:30 am, Experience Joy Journaling Workshop & Guided Meditation, Centennial Park Clubhouse, 1005 S. Centennial Drive, Munster. Please bring a pen, a notebook and a mat or blanket to sit on. Instructor: Charmaine Moore, Face of Hope and Beauty. 18 & older. Fee: $35. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org
July 14th, 10:00 am, Gallery Tour, Woven Worlds: Fiber as Medium, Thread as Language, South Shore Arts, Main Gallery, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. Free. FYI (219) 836-1839 or www.southshoreartsonline.org
July 14th, 10:00 am Registration, 11:00 am Lunch, Tradewinds Golf Scramble for Kids, Briar Ridge Country Club, 123 Country Club Drive, Schererville. Cocktail hour, dinner & awards after golf. $325 per golfer. FYI https://www.tradewindsnwi.org/events/golf-scramble-for-kids/
July 14th, 6:00 pm, Porchlight Music Theatre summer concert series, Broadway in your Backyard sponsored by Chicago Free For All Fund. Berger Park, Waterfront Cafe, 6205 N. Sheridan Road, Chicago. Free. FYI PorchlightMusicTheatre.org.
July 14th, 7:00 pm, July 15th, 2:00pm, NAT ZEGREE’S GREATEST HITS ROCKIN’ REQUEST SHOW, Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire. $75.00 (not including taxes and fees). FYI (847) 634-0200 or www.tickets.marriotttheatre.com
July 14th, 8:00 pm ET, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Embassy Theatre, 125 W. Jefferson Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
July 15th, 7:45 am - 5:45 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation Day Trip #13430, The Rise and Fall of Miss Fannie's Biscuits, Blue Gate Theater, Shipshewana, IN. Includes show ticket, buffet lunch at the Blue Gate Restaurant & transportation. Departs Lions Club Social Center Parking Lot, 8751 Lions Club Drive, Munster. Fee: $156, R $154, KA $152. Registration deadline - May 28th. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org
July 15th, 6:00 pm, Porchlight Music Theatre summer concert series, Broadway in your Backyard sponsored by Chicago Free For All Fund. Northcenter Town Square, 4100 N. Damon, Chicago. Free. FYI PorchlightMusicTheatre.org.
July 15th, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, Billy Elton, Music of Billy Joel & Elton John. Civic Concert Series, Tunes on Tuesdays, Centennial Park Amphitheatre, 900 Centennial Drive, Munster. Food Truck Cuisine & Alcoholic Beverages (21 & over). Free. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org
July 15th, 7:15 pm, Jane Wickline & Liva Pierce Present "Dukes", The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. $22-$40. FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com
July 15th & 16th, 7:00 pm, Alabama Shakes, The Salt Shed Fairgrounds, 1357 N. Elston, Chicago. Tickets start at $279. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
July 16th, 6:00 pm, Porchlight Music Theatre summer concert series, Broadway in your Backyard sponsored by Chicago Free For All Fund. Ping Tom Memorial Park Pagoda, 239 W. 18th Street, Chicago. Free. FYI PorchlightMusicTheatre.org.
July 16th, 6:30 pm, Ekkstacy - The 'Forever' Tour, Outset, 1675 N Elston Ave, Chicago. Tickets currently not available.
July 16th, 6:30 pm, Elgar Enigma Variations, Grant Park Orchestra, Keri-Lynn Wilson, conductor. Grant Park Music Festival, Millennium Park’s Jay Pritzker Pavilion, 201 E Randolph St, Chicago. Free. FYI www.gpmf.org
July 16th, 7:30 - 9:30 pm, Fearless: The Taylor Tribute, Fox Pointe, 18138 Henry Street, Lansing. Free. Bring your lawn chairs. FYI https://foxpointe.org/events-calendar/
July 16th, 7:00 - 9:00 pm, DANCE ON! Lake Street, Bachata/Cumbia, 616 Sound Stage, 616 S. Lake Street, Miller Beach (Gary). (Outdoors) $5 at the door. FYI millerbeacharts.org
July 17th, 7:00 - 10:00 pm, Live the Who, Post-show Fireworks, 2025 Rockin’ in the Park, presented by Feldco, Parkway Bank Park, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont. Outside food and coolers are prohibited. Parking is available at the Parkway Bank Park parking garage and is free with validation from any of the park’s venues. Free. FYI ParkwayBankPark.com.
July 17th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents The Round Table Live Show, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
July 17th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Winona Fighter: The Yes, Chef Tour, Subterranean, Upstairs, 2011 W. North Ave, Chicago. FYI www.wi.seetickets.us
July 17th, 8:00 pm, Not That Late Show, Steppenwolf's LookOut Series, 1700 Theater, 1700 N. Halsted St., Chicago. $23. FYI (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org/lookout
**** July 18th,10:00 am - 1:00 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation, Young Fashionpreneurs Camp, Lions Club Social Center, 8751 Lions Club Drive, Munster. Fee: $50, Resident $45. Ages 8-17. Registration deadline July 4th. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org
July 18th, 4:00 pm, Gorgon City, Navy Pier Open Air, East End Plaza, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. A musical experience like nothing else in Chicago. 18 & over. Tickets start at $55. FYI https://navypieropenair.frontgatetickets.com/
July 18th, 5:00 - 10:00 pm, Decades Music Fest Weekend, '50s, '60s & '70s, A Celebration of Generations, The Stingrays, '50s-'60s music; Cadillac Groove, '70s music, Centennial Park Amphitheatre, 900 Centennial Drive, Munster. Food Truck Cuisine, Arts & Crafts Market, Vendor Market, Fun Generational Activities, Beer Garden (21 & over). Free. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org
July 18th, 6:00 - 8:00 pm, RyneShyne & Kristine, Summer Music Live, Journeyman Distillery at The American Factory, 258 South Campbell Street, Valparaiso. Rain or shine. Free parking, free event. FYI https://www.journeyman.com/events/summer-music-live-valparaiso-in/?mc_ci...
July 18th, 7:30 pm, South Shore Summer Music, Northwest Indiana Symphony with Kirk Muspratt, Fox Pointe, 18138 Henry Street, Lansing. Bring your blankets or lawn chairs. Free. FYI (219) 836-0525 or www.NISOrchestra.org
July 18th, 7: 30 pm, (Doors open at 6:00 pm), Adrian A. Santos, North Township Trustee presents Adrenalize: The Ultimate Def Leppard Experience , Wicker Park Summer Concert Series, Wicker Memorial Park Social Center, Ridge Road & Rt. 41, Highland. Food & beverage available for purchase. Rain or shine. 21 & over. FYI www.humantix.com
July 18th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents The Swell Season: Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová: 2025 North American Tour, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
July 18th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents You Should Know, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
July 18th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Dance Romance: A Lady Gaga Dance Night, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
July 18th, 8:00 - 11:00 pm, Sarah's Place (A Zach Bryan & Noah Kahan Tribute), The Art Theater, 230 Main Street, Hobart. $20. FYI https://brickartlive.com/events/list/
July 18th, 8:00 pm, DJ Drethe_Giant, Council Oaks Bar Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older. Free. FYI 219-228-2383 or https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/
July 18th, 9:00 pm, Liquid Soul, Hard Rock Cafe Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older. Free. FYI 219-228-2383 or https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/
July 18th, 3:00 pm, July 19th, 1:30 pm, Summer of 99 and Beyond Festival, Alpine Valley Music Theatre, 2699 Co Rd D, East Troy, WI 2-day pass starts at $191. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
July 18th, 6:30 pm, July 19th, 7:30 pm, Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto, Grant Park Orchestra, Giancarlo Guerrero, conductor. Grant Park Music Festival, Millennium Park’s Jay Pritzker Pavilion, 201 E Randolph St, Chicago. Free. FYI www.gpmf.org
July 18th, 8:00 pm, SPKRBX & Jam Present KenTheMan, Avondale Music Hall, 3336 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. $32.38. FYI https://wl.seetickets.us
July 19th, 9:00 am, Marching Mustang 5K Color Run, Munster High School Football Field, 8823 Columbia Ave., Munster. Rain or Shine! Register now to secure your spot and a race-day T-shirt! Race fee $30, Sign-up fee $2.80. FYI https://runsignup.com/.../Munster/MarchingMustang5KColorRun
July 19th,10:00 - 10:45 am, Chicago Public Library Workshop Series, Mysterious City: A Family Scavenger Hunt, Lookingglass Theatre, 163 E. Pearson St. at Michigan Ave., Chicago. Open to all ages. Free. FYI www.lookingglasstheatre.org.
July 19th, 2:00 - 10:00 pm, Decades Music Fest Weekend, '80s to Now, A Celebration of Generations, My '80s Band; How Rude, '90s music, Loudernow, today's music. Centennial Park Amphitheatre, 900 Centennial Drive, Munster. Food Truck Cuisine, Arts & Crafts Market, Vendor Market, Fun Generational Activities, Beer Garden (21 & over). Free. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org
July 19th, 1:00 - 10:00 pm, Rogers Park Business Alliance presents Jarvis Square Music and Art Fest, Jarvis Square Alfresco, 1500 Block of Jarvis, Chicago. Festivalgoers will enjoy live musical performances, a showcase of works from talented local artists, and a curated selection of food offerings from some of the area’s favorite restaurants. FYI www.rpba/org
July 19th, 7:30 pm, Lyle Lovett and His Large Band, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. Tickets start at $54. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
July 19th, 7:30 pm, SmoothChicago presents 8th Annual Gerey Johnson Birthday Bash, Special Guests Eric Marienthal, Rebecca Jade, Devon B. Thompson & More, Loews O'Hare Hotel, 5300 N. River Road, Rosemont. FYI https://www.smoothchicago.com/
July 19th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Welcome to Night Vale: Murder Night in Blood Forest plus Musical Guest, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
July 19th, 8:00 pm, Karaoke Storytellers, Steppenwolf's LookOut Series, 1700 Theater, 1700 N. Halsted St., Chicago. $23. FYI (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org/lookout
July 19th, 8:00 pm, Hollywood Nights: The Bob Seger Experience, Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd, Aurora. $26. FYI (630) 896-6666 or www.paramountaurora.com.
July 19th, 8:00 pm, DJ Kevin Allen, Council Oaks Bar Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older. Free. FYI 219-228-2383 or https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/
July 19th, 9:00 pm, The Ramos Band, Hard Rock Cafe Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older. Free. FYI 219-228-2383 or https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/
July 19th, 6:30 pm, SOLD Out, July 20th, 6:30 pm, Lord Huron with Indigo De Souza, Salt Shed Fairgrounds, 1357 N. Elston, Chicago. Tickets start at $65. FYI www.axs.com.
**** July 20th, 12:00 - 4:00 pm, Kids Fest, Centennial Park, 900 N. Centennial Drive, Munster. Children of all ages, includes a toddler-only play area. Free activities include: 30-minute foam party at 12, 1, 2, & 3; character meet-and-greet, stage entertainment, games, temporary tattoo station, mini touch-a-truck event, arts & crafts, business vendors & more. $20 wrist band includes: face painter, balloon artist, inflatables, pony rides and more. Food trucks with kid-friendly menus. No individual tickets. Parking fees apply. FYI (219) 83607275 or www.munster.org.
July 20th, 6:30 -8:00 pm, Head Honchos, Peoples Bank Summer Concert Series, Munster Town Hall, 1005 Ridge Road, Munster. Concessions provided by The Munster Historical Society. Free admission & parking. Inclement Weather Location: Southside Christian Church, Door #6, 1000 Broadmoor Ave., Munster. Weather Hot Line (219) 836-6927, updates 30 minutes prior to start time.
July 20th, 7:00 pm, FREE outdoor summer concert, La Porte County Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Music Director Dr. Carolyn Watson. Friendship Botanic Gardens' Celebration Pavilion, Hwy 12, Michigan City. Bring your chairs, picnic blankets, food and beverages. FYI (219) 362-9020
July 20th, 7:00 - 10:00 pm (Boarding at 6:00 pm), City Cruises Live, A Night with Chicago Football Conference Champions: Brian Urlacher, Rex Grossman & Alex Brown. Enjoy a special dinner cruise with fresh chef-prepared plated or buffet meals, Meet & Greet, live DJ entertainment, dancing, rooftop games, and amazing Chicago skyline views. Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago. From $77. FYI https://www.cityexperiences.com/city-cruises/live/chicago/night-with-chi...
July 20th, 7:30 pm, Q101 Presents Silversun Pickups, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
July 20th, 8:00 pm ET, Darius Rucker, Seminole Hard Rock Tampa, 5223 North Orient Road, Tampa, FL. Tickets start at $150. FYI https://casino.hardrock.com/tampa/events/darius-rucker?cid=cc029_redline_entertainment_darius-rucker-0720_email_may-entertainment_book-online_5022025_marketing_-_-
July 20th & 21st, 6:00 & 9:00 pm, Concert Theatre Works presents the Chicago Premiere of Secret Byrd. Showcasing William Byrd’s Mass for Five Voices sung by The Gesualdo Six – a British ensemble best known for its interpretation of Renaissance polyphony – and accompanied by local viol consorts ViolMedium and Second City Musick. Salvage One architectural salvage store, 1840 W Hubbard St., Chicago. Tickets start at $60. FYI concerttheatreworks.com.
July 21st, 11:00 am Lunch & Registration; 12:30 pm Shotgun Start; 6:00 Dinner, Bishop Noll Golf Outing, Innsbrook Country Club, 6701 Taft Street, Merrillville. Register at https://e.givesmart.com/events/HCA/
**** July 21st, 3:00 - 8:00 pm, Paddington in Peru, Movies and Merch, Centennial Park, North Lot, 900 N. Centennial Drive, Munster. Vendor Market, Food Concessions, Movie begins at Dusk. Bring your blankets & lawn chairs. Free. Parking fees apply. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org.
July 21st, 6:00 pm, Porchlight Music Theatre summer concert series, Broadway in your Backyard sponsored by Chicago Free For All Fund. Portage Park, 4100 N. Long Avenue, Chicago. Free. FYI PorchlightMusicTheatre.org.
July 21st through August 13th, M/W 9:00 - 11:00 am, A Matter of Balance, Active Adult, Munster Parks & Recreation. Lions Club Social Center, 8751 Lions Club Drive, Munster. Fall prevention program, instructed by Linda Curley of Purdue Extension. Ages 18 & over. Free. Pre-register at (219) 836-7275.
July 22nd, 6:00 pm, Porchlight Music Theatre summer concert series, Broadway in your Backyard sponsored by Chicago Free For All Fund. Welles Park, 2333 W. Sunnyside, Chicago. Free. FYI PorchlightMusicTheatre.org.
July 22nd, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents The Warning - Keep Me Fed World Tour 2025, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
July 22nd & 23rd, 7:30 pm, Yeah Yeah Yeahs: Hidden in Pieces Tour, The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
July 22nd & 29th, 6:00 - 9:00 pm, Mastering Indoor Photography, Instructor Laurie Piton, Lions Club Social Center, 8751 Lions Club Drive, Munster. Fee: $100. Age 18 & older. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org
**** July 22nd through August 14th, T/TH 5:00 - 6:00 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation, Art History in Color, Munster Town Hall, Staff Lounge, 1005 Ridge Road, Munster. Fee: $85, Residents $80. Ages 5 - 12. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org.
**** July 23rd, 6:00 - 7:00 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation, The Unusual Musical Instrument Show, Lions Club Social Center, 8751 Lions Club Drive, Munster. Fee: $15 per person. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org
July 23rd, 6:00 - 8:00 pm, James Gedda, Summer Music Live, Journeyman Distillery at The American Factory, 258 South Campbell Street, Valparaiso. Rain or shine. Free parking, free event. FYI https://www.journeyman.com/events/summer-music-live-valparaiso-in/?mc_ci...
July 23rd, 6:00 pm, Porchlight Music Theatre summer concert series, Broadway in your Backyard sponsored by Chicago Free For All Fund. Washington Square Park, 901 N. Clark Street, Chicago. Free. FYI PorchlightMusicTheatre.org.
July 23rd, 6:30 pm, Ravel's Bolero, Grant Park Orchestra, Lee Mills, conductor. Grant Park Music Festival, Millennium Park’s Jay Pritzker Pavilion, 201 E Randolph St, Chicago. Free. FYI www.gpmf.org
July 23rd, 7:00 pm, Jam Presents The Best One Yet Podcast, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
July 23rd, 7:30 - 9:30 pm, Rod Tuff Curls & the Bench Press, Fox Pointe, 18138 Henry Street, Lansing. Free. Bring your lawn chairs. FYI https://foxpointe.org/events-calendar/
July 23rd, 8:00 pm, Michael Franti & Spearhead with Allen Stone, The Salt Shed Indoors, 1357 N. Elston, Chicago. Tickets start at $60. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
July 24th, 6:00 - 9:30 pm ET, Tee’d Off: A Happy Gilmore Movie Experience, Welter's Folly, Journeyman Distillery, 109 Generations Drive, Three Oaks, MI. Dinner & cocktails at 6:00 pm ET, Happy Gilmore starts at 8:00 pm at Vickers Theatre.https://www.journeyman.com/events/teed-off-a-happy-gilmore-movie-experie... Food, drinks, sunset putting, and an outdoor screening of the cult classic. Tickets start at $25. FYI
July 24th, 6:00 - 10:00 pm (Doors open at 5:00 pm), Sylvan Esso with Bully & Case Oats, Out of Space Skokie, Illinois Science & Technology Park Field, 4900 Searle Parkway, Skokie. One-day ticket starts at $49.50. FYI www.ticketweb.com
July 24th, 7:00 - 10:00 pm, New World Men, Post-show Fireworks, 2025 Rockin’ in the Park, presented by Feldco, Parkway Bank Park, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont. Outside food and coolers are prohibited. Parking is available at the Parkway Bank Park parking garage and is free with validation from any of the park’s venues. Free. FYI ParkwayBankPark.com.Toc
July 24th, 7:30 pm, Molly Santana - Molly & Her Week of Wonders Tour, Chop Shop, 2033 W. North Avenue, Chicago. Tickets start at $34.08. FYI www.dice.fm
July 24th, 7:30 pm, SOLD OUT, Hozier - Unreal Unearth Tour 2025, Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, 19100 Ridgeland, Tinley Park. FYI www.livenation.com
July 24th, 8:00 pm ET, Jeff Ross: Take a Banana for the Ride, Seminole Hard Rock Tampa, 5223 North Orient Road, Tampa, FL. Tickets start at $80. FYI https://casino.hardrock.com/tampa/events/jeff-ross?cid=cc029_redline_entertainment_jeff-ross-0724_email_may-entertainment_book-online_5022025_marketing_-_-
July 24th through 26th, 8:00 pm, LOOK! LOOK! By Vanessa Valliere, Featuring Lindsey Noel Whiting, Steppenwolf's LookOut Series, 1700 Theater, 1700 N. Halsted St., Chicago. $28. FYI (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org/lookout
July 24th through 27th, 6:00 pm (Doors open 5:00 pm), Out of Space Skokie, Illinois Science & Technology Park Field, 4900 Searle Parkway, Skokie. 4-day pass starts at $149.50. FYI www.ticketweb.com
July 24th through August 14th, Thurs 8:30 - 10:00 am, Be Heart Smart, Active Adult, Munster Parks & Recreation. Lions Club Social Center, 8751 Lions Club Drive, Munster. Make Heart-healthy lifestyle changes, program by Linda Curley of Purdue Extension. 18 & over. Free. Pre-register at (219_ 836-7275.
July 25th & 26th,11:00 am - 11:00 pm, July 27th, 11:00 - 5:00 pm, Pierogi Fest, Downtown Whiting, Indiana. 6 performance stages, more than 75 food booths, 2 beer gardens, and 55 arts and crafts and tchotchke vendors.
July 25th, 5:00 - 10:00 pm, July 26th & 27th, 12:00 - 10:00 pm, Wicker Park Fest, Damon to Wolcott, Chicago. $10 donation. FYI WickerParkFest.com
July 25th, 6:00 - 8:00 pm, Marco Villareal, Summer Music Live, Journeyman Distillery at The American Factory, 258 South Campbell Street, Valparaiso. Rain or shine. Free parking, free event. FYI https://www.journeyman.com/events/summer-music-live-valparaiso-in/?mc_ci...
July 25th, 6:00 - 9:30 pm, Doug Horne & the Rhythm Makers/Unity of Fungk Show Band, Fox Pointe, 18138 Henry Street, Lansing. Free. Bring your lawn chairs. FYI https://foxpointe.org/events-calendar/
July 25th, 6:00 - 10:00 pm (Doors open at 5:00 pm), Shakey Graves with Joy Oladoken and Shovels & Rope, Out of Space Skokie, Illinois Science & Technology Park Field, 4900 Searle Parkway, Skokie. One-day ticket starts at $49.50. FYI www.ticketweb.com
July 25th, 6:30 pm, QRock & Forge Live Presents The Taste of Armaggedon 2025 Tour featuring POWERMAN 5000, ILL NINO (hed)PE, PRIEST &, The Forge, 22 W. Cass Street, Joliet. $16.78 - $47.85. FYI www.ticketweb.com
July 25th, 6:30 pm, GARY SPORTS HALL OF FAME (GSHOF) 2025 INDUCTION CEREMONY, Indiana University Northwest, Arts & Sciences Building, 3400 Broadway, Gary. $25. FYI https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-gary-sports-hall-of-fame-induction-cer...
July 25th, 7: 30 pm, (Doors open at 6:00 pm), Adrian A. Santos, North Township Trustee presents Heartless: The Best of Heart, Wicker Park Summer Concert Series, Wicker Memorial Park Social Center, Ridge Road & Rt. 41, Highland. Food & beverage available for purchase. Rain or shine. 21 & over. FYI www.humantix.com
July 25th, 7:00 - 10:00 pm, Boy Band Night / Semple Band, 2025 Rockin’ in the Park, presented by Feldco, Parkway Bank Park, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont. Outside food and coolers are prohibited. Parking is available at the Parkway Bank Park parking garage and is free with validation from any of the park’s venues. Free. FYI ParkwayBankPark.com.
July 25th, 7:00 pm ET, Shinedown: Dance, Kid, Dance, Little Caesars Arena, 2645 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
July 25th, 7:30 pm, South Shore Summer Music, Northwest Indiana Symphony with Kirk Muspratt, Marquette Park, Grand Blvd., Gary. Bring your blankets or lawn chairs. Free. FYI (219) 836-0525 or www.NISOrchestra.org
July 25th, 7:30 pm, Hozier - Unreal Unearth Tour 2025, Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, 19100 Ridgeland, Tinley Park. Tickets start at $60. FYI www.livenation.com
July 25th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Taylorville, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
July 25th, 8:00 pm, Jeff Dunham: Artificial Intelligence, The Venue at Horseshoe Casino, 777 Casino Center Drive, Hammond. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
July 25th, 8:00 pm, DJ Slash, Council Oaks Bar Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older. Free. FYI 219-228-2383 or https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/
July 25th, 9:00 pm, Murley, Hard Rock Cafe Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older. Free. FYI 219-228-2383 or https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/
July 25th, 6:30 pm, July 26th, 7:30 pm, The Magic of Rodgers & Hammerstein, Grant Park Orchestra & Chorus, Lawrence Loh, conductor. Grant Park Music Festival, Millennium Park’s Jay Pritzker Pavilion, 201 E Randolph St, Chicago. Free. FYI www.gpmf.org
July 25th through August 15th, Fri 10:00 - 11:00 am, Creative Writing, Instructor, Tina Christner. Lions Club Social Center, 8751 Lions Club Drive, Munster. Fee: $105. Age 18 & older. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org
July 26th, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, Downtown Gary Marketplace, S. E. Corner of 5th & Broadway, Gary. FYI redevelopment@gary.gov
**** July 26th, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm, Humane Indiana Wind and Wildlife, Four Corners Winery, 294 E 600 N, Valparaiso. This family-friendly event blends nature, wine, and community, featuring live animal ambassadors, kids' crafts, and more! Meet different wildlife ambassadors every half hour! Admission $10/car. FYI https://www.humaneindiana.org/events/-wine-amp-wildlife?vcrmeid=O4KrCMGwCEGw93JR6byIKA&vcrmiid=ddKyT_5uLUGlC_323z1UlQ
July 26th, 4:00 & 7:00 pm ET, Leanne Morgan: Just Getting Started, Fishers Event Center, 11000 Stockdale St., Fishers, IN FYI www.ticketmaster.com
July 26th, 6:00 - 10:00 pm (Doors open at 5:00 pm), Rodrigo Y Gabriela with Anderson East and Daniel Villarreal, Out of Space Skokie, Illinois Science & Technology Park Field, 4900 Searle Parkway, Skokie. One-day ticket starts at $49.50. FYI www.ticketweb.com
July 26th, 7:00 pm, Little Big Town: Summer Tour 2025, Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, 19100 Ridgeland, Tinley Park. FYI www.livenation.com
July 26th, Doors open at 7:00 pm, Wynnona Judd-The Greatest Hits Tour, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. All reserved seating. 21 and older. Tickets start at $49.50. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
July 26th, 7:00 pm, Shinedown: Dance, Kid, Dance, Fiserv Forum, 1111 Vel R. Phillips Ave., Milwaukee, Wi FYI www.ticketmaster.com
July 26th, 7:00 pm ET, Leanne Morgan - Just Getting Started, Fishers Event Center, 11000 Stockdale Street, Fishers. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
July 26th, 7:30 pm, South Shore Summer Music, Northwest Indiana Symphony with Kirk Muspratt, St. Anthony-Majestic Care Grounds, 203 W Franciscan Drive, Crown Point. Bring your blankets or lawn chairs. Free. FYI (219) 836-0525 or www.NISOrchestra.org
July 26th, 7:30 pm, Chicago Fire home match vs NY Red Bulls followed by Summer Concert Series, presented by Café Bustelo, featuring TBA. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
July 26th, 7:30 pm, ATEEZ 2025 WORLD TOUR [IN YOUR FANTASY] IN NORTH AMERICA! Wrigley Field, Clark & Addison, Chicago. On Sale April 10th. FYI www.axs.com
July 26th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents The Crane Wives - Summer 2025 Tour, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
July 26th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents DEMOLA LIVE! Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
July 26th, 8:00 pm, Let's Sing Taylor: An Unofficial Live Tribute Show, Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd, Aurora. $26-$46. FYI (630) 896-6666 or www.paramountaurora.com.
July 26th, 8:00 pm, DJ Ric Hard, Council Oaks Bar Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older. Free. FYI 219-228-2383 or https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/
July 26th, 9:00 pm, Young Guns Country, Hard Rock Cafe Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older. Free. FYI 219-228-2383 or https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/
July 27th, 6:00 pm, Projecto 7, Groovin' at GovState, Summer Concert Series, Governors State, One University Parkway, University Park, IL. Free admission. Free parking West Lot 1 or East Lot 1. Bring your lawn chairs. FYI 708.235.2222 or tickets@govst.edu
July 27th, 6:00 - 10:00 pm (Doors open at 5:00 pm), The Decemberists with Kevin Morby and Craig Finn, Out of Space Skokie, Illinois Science & Technology Park Field, 4900 Searle Parkway, Skokie. One-day ticket starts at $49.50. FYI www.ticketweb.com
July 27th, 6:20 pm, AJR: Somewhere in the Sky, Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, 19100 Ridgeland, Tinley Park. Tickets start at $42. FYI www.livenation.com
July 27th, 7:00 pm, Sunset 1919, Eugene Williams Memorial Marker, 125 Fort Dearborn Dr. (1/4 mile north of 31st Street Beach), Chicago. Sunset 1919 is an annual community art ritual performed in honor of Eugene Williams, a Black teenager who was killed for crossing an imaginary racial line on the waves of Mishigami (from Ojibwa “Great Water”). Free. FYI www.lookingglasstheatre.org
July 27th, 7:00 - 10:00 pm (Boarding at 6:00 pm), City Cruises Live, 2005 Chicago White Sox World Champions Cruise with A.J. Pierzynski & Jermaine Dye. Enjoy a special dinner cruise with fresh chef-prepared plated or buffet meals, Meet & Greet, live DJ entertainment, dancing, rooftop games, and amazing Chicago skyline views. Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago. From $77. FYI https://www.cityexperiences.com/city-cruises/live/chicago/2005-chicago-w...
July 29th, 7:00 pm, Dinosaur Jr. + Snail Mail with special guest Easy Action, The Salt Shed Indoors, 1357 N. Elston, Chicago. Tickets start at $42. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
July 29th, 7:30 pm, South Shore Summer Music, Northwest Indiana Symphony with Kirk Muspratt, Centennial Park, 1005 Centennial Drive, Munster. Bring your blankets or lawn chairs. Free. FYI (219) 836-0525 or www.NISOrchestra.org
July 29th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents The Church - The Singles 1980-2025, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
July 30th, 8:30 am - 6:30 pm, (8:15 check-in) Munster Parks & Recreation Day Trip #13505, Fashion Crescendo in Woodstock, IL. Includes tour of Woodstock Opera House; shopping & dining on your own. Departs Lions Club Social Center Parking Lot, 8751 Lions Club Drive, Munster. Fee: $82, R $80, KA $78. Registration deadline - July 14th. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org
July 30th, 6:00 - 8:00 pm, Dylan Raymond, Summer Music Live, Journeyman Distillery at The American Factory, 258 South Campbell Street, Valparaiso. Rain or shine. Free parking, free event. FYI https://www.journeyman.com/events/summer-music-live-valparaiso-in/?mc_ci...
July 30th, 6:30 pm, Beethoven Piano Concerto No 4, Grant Park Orchestra, Joseph Young, conductor. Grant Park Music Festival, Millennium Park’s Jay Pritzker Pavilion, 201 E Randolph St, Chicago. Free. FYI www.gpmf.org
July 30th, 7:30 pm, Jam & C3 Present half-alive / The Criticals: Official Lollapalooza Aftershow, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. 18 & over. www.axs.com
July 30th, 7:30 - 9:30 pm, Boy Band Night, Fox Pointe, 18138 Henry Street, Lansing. Free. Bring your lawn chairs. FYI https://foxpointe.org/events-calendar/
July 30th, 7:30 pm, South Shore Summer Music, Northwest Indiana Symphony with Kirk Muspratt, Central Park Plaza, 5 Napoleon Street, Valparaiso. Bring your blankets or lawn chairs. Free. FYI (219) 836-0525 or www.NISOrchestra.org
July 30th, 8:30 pm, Joe's on Weed & C3 Presents: Official Lollapalooza Aftershow with Tanner Adell and DJ One Chance, Joe's on Weed Street, 940 W. Weed Street, Chicago. 21 & over. $35.42. FYI www.ticketweb.com
July 30th, 9:00 pm, Magdalena Bay: Official Lollapalooza Aftershow, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
July 31st, 10:45 am - 3:00 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation Keen-Agers, Safety BINGO, Lions Club Social Center, 8751 Lions Club Drive, Munster. Fee: $8, KA $5. Preregister at FYI (219) 836-7275
July 31st, Gates open at 5:00 pm, Hometown Jams to Host Lake County Fair Kickoff Party with Russell Dickerson & Niko Moon. Lake County Fairground, 889 S. Court Street, Crown Point. Tickets start at $26 (Does not include Fair admission). FYI HometownJams.com.
July 31st, 7:00 - 10:00 pm, Southern Accents, Post-show Fireworks, 2025 Rockin’ in the Park, presented by Feldco, Parkway Bank Park, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont. Outside food and coolers are prohibited. Parking is available at the Parkway Bank Park parking garage and is free with validation from any of the park’s venues. Free. FYI ParkwayBankPark.com.
July 31st, 7:15 pm, Gasparo Randazzo, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. $22-$40. FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com
July 31st, 7:30 - 11:30 pm, The Chicago Fire Foundation, the charitable arm of Chicago Fire FC, hosts the 8th annual 2025 White Party, Morgan Manufacturing, 401 N. Morgan St., Chicago. Includes a premium open bar, dinner & dancing. Guest are encouraged to wear their best whites. After Party details to be released soon. Early bird general admission $125 ($150 after June 1st), early bird VIP $175 ($200 after June 1st). FYI https://e.givesmart.com/events/J1g/?isOrderFormActive=true
July 31st, 8:00 pm, Cold Shower Comedy Presents: Mamma Mia! From Memory: If She's Mamma, and I'm Mia, Then Who's Flying The Plane? Steppenwolf's LookOut Series, 1700 Theater, 1700 N. Halsted St., Chicago. $23. FYI (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org/lookout
July 31st, 8:00 pm ET, Mo Amer, Seminole Hard Rock Tampa, 5223 North Orient Road, Tampa, FL. Tickets start at $54.50. FYI https://casino.hardrock.com/tampa/events/mo-amer?cid=cc029_redline_casin...
July 31st, 11: 00 pm, Wallows with Alameda: Official Lollapalooza Aftershow, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
July 31st, 11:00 pm, Jam & C3 Present Ravyn Lenae with Sky Jetta: Official Lollapalooza Aftershow, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. 18 & over. www.axs.com
July 31st, 11:00 pm, (SOLD OUT) Djo: Official Lolla Aftershow, Salt Shed Indoors, 1357 N. Elston, Chicago. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
July 31st through August 3rd, Lollapalooza 2025, Grant Park, Chicago. Limited one-day tickets remaining. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
August 1st, 6:00 - 8:00 pm, Jason Blake, Summer Music Live, Journeyman Distillery at The American Factory, 258 South Campbell Street, Valparaiso. Rain or shine. Free parking, free event. FYI https://www.journeyman.com/events/summer-music-live-valparaiso-in/?mc_ci...
August 1st, 7:30 pm, South Shore Summer Music, Northwest Indiana Symphony with Kirk Muspratt, the Pavilion at Wolf Lake Memorial Park, 2324 Calumet Ave, Hammond. Bring your blankets or lawn chairs. Free. FYI (219) 836-0525 or www.NISOrchestra.org
August 1st, 7:30 - 10:00 pm, Michael Jackson Tribute: Who's Bad, The Art Theater, 230 Main Street, Hobart. $24.99-$300. FYI https://brickartlive.com/events/list/
August 1st, 7: 30 pm, (Doors open at 6:00 pm), Adrian A. Santos, North Township Trustee presents Rock N Roll Band: A Tribute to Boston, Wicker Park Summer Concert Series, Wicker Memorial Park Social Center, Ridge Road & Rt. 41, Highland. Food & beverage available for purchase. Rain or shine. 21 & over. FYI www.humantix.com
August 1st, 7:30 pm ET, Cyndi Lauper: Girls Just Want to Have Fun Farewell Tour, Pine Knob Music Theatre, 33 Bob Seger Drive, Clarkston, MI. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
August 1st, 8:00 pm, GHOST: World Tour 2025, Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim Road, Rosemont. Tickets start at $52. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
August 1st, 8;30 - 11:00 pm ET, Glow Putt at Welter’s Folly, Journeyman Distillery at the The Featherbone Factory, 109 Generations Drive, Three Oaks, MI. FYI https://www.journeyman.com/staymaker/?mc_cid=ca996334ec&mc_eid=37f3a08cc7
August 1st, 11:00 pm, Fujii Kaze with Chicago Youth Symphony Chamber Collective: Official Lollapalooza Aftershow, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
August 1st & 2nd, 6:30 pm, Songs of Love & Life, Grant Park Orchestra, Giancarlo Guerrero, conductor. Grant Park Music Festival, Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 Randolph, Chicago. Free. FYI www.gpmf.org
August 1st & 2nd, 8:00 pm, August 3rd, 7:00 pm, Sasha Velour in "The Big Reveal Live Show" Steppenwolf’s Downstairs Theater, 1650 N. Halsted St., Chicago. $47 – $107 (includes $8 handling fee). FYI (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org/thebigreveal
August 1st through 21st, 7:00 pm, Big Bus Tours, Sunset Live Tour, departing from 618 N. Clark, (SW corner of Clark & Ontario), Chicago. Tickets start at $49.50 for adults and $35 for children ages 3-12. Advance ticket purchase recommended. FYI www.bigbustours.com
August 1st through September 13th, The Underground Region Artists Group Exhibition, South Shore Arts, Substation No. 9, 435 Fayette Street, Hammond. Free. FYI FYI (219) 836-1839 or www.southshoreartsonline.org
August 2nd, 7:00 am Registration, 8:00 am Shotgun Start, Planting Possibilities presents Golf for Possibilities, Scherwood Golf, 600 E. Joliet Street, Schererville. $125 per golfer includes 18 hold of golf with cart, lunch, beer, prizes and more. FYI https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/golf-for-possibilities-2025-golfer...
August 2nd, 12:00 - 10:00 pm, Rogers Park Business Alliance presents Pierogi Fiesta, Jarvis Square Alfresco, 1500 Block of Jarvis Ave., Chicago. Enjoy a mouthwatering selection of pierogi, cool down with a one-of-a-kind Pierogi Margarita, enjoy live music, and explore unique local crafts. FYI www.rpba.org
August 2nd, 7:00 pm ET, Critical Role Live: Indianapolis, Fishers Event Center, 11000 Stockdale Street, Fishers, IN. Tickets start at $146. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
August 2nd, 7:30 pm, South Shore Summer Music, Northwest Indiana Symphony with Kirk Muspratt, Central Park, 600 N. Broad Street, Griffith. Bring your blankets or lawn chairs. Free. FYI (219) 836-0525 or www.NISOrchestra.org
August 2nd, 8:00 pm, Rat Mass, Steppenwolf's LookOut Series, 1700 Theater, 1700 N. Halsted St., Chicago. $18-$28. FYI (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org/lookout
August 2nd, 11:00 pm, Isiah Rashad with Ray Vaughn: Official Lollapalooza Aftershow. Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
August 2nd, 11:00 pm, Jam & C3 Present Mariah the Scientist with BLK Odyssey: Official Lollapalooza Aftershow, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
August 2nd, 11:00 pm, Jam C3 Present flipturn with Old Mervs: Official Lollapalooza Aftershow, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. 18 & over. www.axs.com
August 2nd & 3rd, Chesterton Art Fair, Dogwood Park, 1486 S 23rd St, Chesterton. Free. FYI (219) 926-4711 or www.chestertonart.org/chesterton-art-fair
August 2nd & 3rd, 2nd Annual South Shore Bass Open, Hammond Marina, 701 Casino Center Drive, Hammond. Teams will be fishing the Indiana and Illinois stretches of Lake Michigan and its tributaries in pursuit of trophy smallmouth and largemouth bass. August 1st, Mandatory pre-tournament meeting & hospitality reception, Horseshoe Casino, 777 Casino Center Drive, Hammond. $450 per team through July 28, 2025. CalSag and Big Lake Bass Members get an additional $50 off per team entry. southshorebass.com
August 3rd, 5:00 pm, Hometown Jams: Priscilla Block, Northwest Health Amphitheatre at Central Park Plaza, 68 Lafayette Street, Valparaiso. Tickets start at $26. FYI ww.ticketmaster.com
August 3rd, 6:30 -8:00 pm, Wildwood Country, All-American Country Style Bank, Peoples Bank Summer Concert Series, Munster Town Hall, 1005 Ridge Road, Munster. Concessions provided by The Munster Historical Society. Free admission & parking. Inclement Weather Location: Southside Christian Church, Door #6, 1000 Broadmoor Ave., Munster. Weather Hot Line (219) 836-6927, updates 30 minutes prior to start time.
August 3rd, 7:15 pm, StraightioLab, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. $22-$40. FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com
August 3rd, 7:30 - 11:00 pm, Robert Jon and the Wreck, The Art Theater, 230 Main Street, Hobart. $30-$250. FYI https://brickartlive.com/events/list/
August 3rd, 7:30 pm, Cyndi Lauper: Girls Just Want to Have Fun Farewell Tour, American Family Insurance Amphitheatre, Henry Maier Festival Park, 100 N Harbor Dr, Milwaukee, WI FYI www.ticketmaster.com
August 3rd 8:00 pm ET, David Lee Roth, Seminole Hard Rock Tampa, 5223 North Orient Road, Tampa, FL. Tickets start at $130. FYI https://casino.hardrock.com/tampa/events/david-lee-roth?cid=cc029_redlin...
**** August 4th, all day, National Park Fee Free Day, Indiana Dunes National Park & more. FYI https://give.nationalparks.org/site/DocServer/01_25_NPF_Fee_Free_Days.pdf?docID=581
**** August 4th, 3:00 - 8:00 pm, Moana 2, Dance Performance by Susan's School of Dance prior to movie, Movies and Merch, Centennial Park, North Lot, 900 N. Centennial Drive, Munster. Vendor Market, Food Concessions, Movie begins at Dusk. Bring your blankets & lawn chairs. Free. Parking fees apply. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org.
August 4th through 8th, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, Summergglass Camp: Paper Magic: Shadow Puppet Camp, Lookingglass Theatre, 163 E. Pearson St. at Michigan Ave., Chicago. Ages 6 - 10. $450. FYI LookingglassTheatre.org/summergglass-camp-2025/
**** August 5th, 5:00 - 8:00 pm, Lansing's National Night Out Against Crime, Fox Pointe, 18138 Henry Street, Lansing. Free. FYI https://foxpointe.org/events-calendar/
**** August 5th, 5:00 - 8:30 pm, Munster's National Night Out against Crime Event, Munster Pool, Community Park, 8837 Calumet Ave., Munster. Free & open to the public. FYI (219) 836-6639 or email jghrist@munster.org.
August 5th, 7:00 pm, Jorja Smith: falling or flying Tour 2025 North America, The Salt Shed Indoors, 1357 N. Elston, Chicago. Tickets start at $54. FYI ww.ticketmaster.com
August 5th, 7:30 pm, Death Cab for Cutie: Plans 20th Anniversary, The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $137. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
August 5th, 7:30 pm, Cyndi Lauper: Girls Just Want to Have Fun Farewell Tour, Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, 19100 Ridgeland, Tinley Park. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
August 6th, 6:00 - 8:00 pm, Doug Reba, Summer Music Live, Journeyman Distillery at The American Factory, 258 South Campbell Street, Valparaiso. Rain or shine. Free parking, free event. FYI https://www.journeyman.com/events/summer-music-live-valparaiso-in/?mc_ci...
August 6th, 6:30 pm, Violinist Joshua Bell will join the Grant Park Orchestra, Giancarlo Guerrero, conductor. Grant Park Music Festival, Millennium Park’s Jay Pritzker Pavilion, 201 E Randolph St, Chicago. Free. FYI www.gpmf.org
August 6th, 7;30 - 9:30 pm, Elton Jeff & the Honky Cats, Fox Pointe, 18138 Henry Street, Lansing. Free. Bring your lawn chairs. FYI https://foxpointe.org/events-calendar/
August 6th, 7:30 - 11:00 pm, Mick Foley: 40 Years of Foley, The Art Theater, 230 Main Street, Hobart. $40-$300. FYI https://brickartlive.com/events/list/
August 7th, 6:30 pm, Poetry & Story Night: Woven Worlds: Fiber as Medium, Thread as Language, South Shore Arts, Main Gallery, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. Free. FYI (219) 836-1839 or www.southshoreartsonline.org
August 7th, 7:00 pm, Windy City Comedy Fest presents: Luke Null, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. $15-$35. FYI (773) 697-3830 or 435www.thedentheatre.com
August 7th, 7:00 - 10:00 pm, Double Vision, Post-show Fireworks, 2025 Rockin’ in the Park, presented by Feldco, Parkway Bank Park, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont. Outside food and coolers are prohibited. Parking is available at the Parkway Bank Park parking garage and is free with validation from any of the park’s venues. Free. FYI ParkwayBankPark.com.
August 7th, 7:30 pm ET, Cyndi Lauper: Girls Just Want to Have Fun Farewell Tour, Ruoff Music Center, 12880 E 146th St, Noblesville, IN FYI www.ticketmaster.com
August 7th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Fitz and the Tantrums - Man on the Moon Tour / with Ax and the Hatchetmen, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
August 8th, 6:00 - 8:00 pm, Singing Sands String Band, Summer Music Live, Journeyman Distillery at The American Factory, 258 South Campbell Street, Valparaiso. Rain or shine. Free parking, free event. FYI https://www.journeyman.com/events/summer-music-live-valparaiso-in/?mc_ci...
August 8th, 6:00 - 8:00 pm, Opening Reception, The Underground Region Artists Group Exhibition, South Shore Arts, Substation No. 9, 435 Fayette Street, Hammond. Free. FYI FYI (219) 836-1839 or www.southshoreartsonline.org
August 8th, 6:30 pm, August 9th, 7:30 pm, Stravinsky Firebird, Grant Park Orchestra & Chorus, Jennifer Koh, conductor. Grant Park Music Festival, Millennium Park’s Jay Pritzker Pavilion, 201 E Randolph St, Chicago. Free. FYI www.gpmf.org
August 8th, 7:00 - 9:00 pm, To Be Announced, Civic Concert Series, Fridays Rock!, Centennial Park Amphitheatre, 900 Centennial Drive, Munster. Food Truck Cuisine & Alcoholic Beverages (21 & over). Free. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org
August 8th, 7:00 pm ET, The Fray - The Fray Is Back 2025, The Fillmore Detroit, 2115 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI FYI www.ticketmaster.com
August 8th, 7:15 pm, August 9th, 7:15 & 9:30 pm, An Evening with Vic DiBitetto, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. $27-$45. FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com
August 8th, 7:30 pm, Rod Stewart: One Last Time, Credit 1 Amphitheatre, 19100 Ridgeland, Tinley Park. Tickets start at $60. www.livenation.com
August 8th, 7: 30 pm, (Doors open at 6:00 pm), Adrian A. Santos, North Township Trustee presents Southern Accents: A Tom Petty Tribute, Wicker Park Summer Concert Series, Wicker Memorial Park Social Center, Ridge Road & Rt. 41, Highland. Food & beverage available for purchase. Rain or shine. 21 & over. FYI www.humantix.com
August 8th, 7:30 - 11:00 pm, Tyler Hilton celebrating the music of One Tree Hill, The Art Theater, 230 Main Street, Hobart. $24.00-$200. FYI https://brickartlive.com/events/list/
August 8th & 9th, 8:00 pm, "Dear Steve...it’s Allie" Featuring Allie N Steve Mullen, Steppenwolf's LookOut Series, 1700 Theater, 1700 N. Halsted St., Chicago. $13-$53. FYI (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org/lookout
August 8th, 9:00 pm, Jam Presents Daft Punk Night, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. 18 & over. www.axs.com
August 8th, 9:00 pm, Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias Live, The Venue at Horseshoe Casino, 777 Casino Center Drive, Hammond. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
August 9th, 10:00 - 11:00 am, Munster Parks & Recreation workshop, Outsmart the Scammers, Instructor Adam Robertson, Edward Jones. Lions Club Social Center, 8751 Lions Club Drive, Munster. Free. Age 18 & older. Preregister at (219) 836-7275
August 9th, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, Downtown Gary Marketplace, S. E. Corner of 5th & Broadway, Gary. FYI redevelopment@gary.gov
August 9th, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, Rogers Park Business Alliance presents Jarvis Square Summer Artisan Market, Jarvis Square Alfresco, 1500 W. Jarvis Ave., Chicago. 28 local artisans. Free. FYI www.rpba.org
August 9th, 6:00 - 9:30 pm, FREE CRUISE & GROOVE CONCERT: Big City/Kevin Friend & 20/20, Fox Pointe, 18138 Henry Street, Lansing. Free. Bring your lawn chairs. FYI https://foxpointe.org/events-calendar/
August 9th, 7:00 pm, One Night of Queen, Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
August 9th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Our Last Night - The Final Tour / with Grayscale, Wind Walkers, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
August 9th, 7:30 pm, The Music of Bruce Springsteen & Bob Seger by Sons of Chicago, Theatre at the Center, Center for the Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. $40. FYI (219) 836-3255 Ext. 1 or www.theatreatthecenter.com.
August 9th, 7:30 pm ET, Rod Stewart: One Last Time, Ruoff Music Center, 12880 E 146th St, Noblesville, IN. Tickets start at $47. FYI www.livenation.com
August 9th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents celebrating the 10 year anniversary of Everybody Wants – THE STRUTS with Special Guest Dirty Honey. The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
August 9th, 8:00 pm, Jam & SPKRBX Present Ramirez: From Frisco With Love Tour, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com.
August 9th, 8:00 pm, Happy Together Tour, Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd, Aurora. $59/50. FYI (630) 896-6666 or www.paramountaurora.com.
August 10th, 6:30 pm, (SOLD OUT), An August Evening with Wilco, The Salt Shed Outdoors, 1357 N. Elston, Chicago. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
August 10th, 7:00 pm, Windy City Comedy Fest presents: Roast Battle Chicago, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. $22-$40. FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com
August 10th, 7:00 pm PDT, Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music, Conductor: Cristian Mǎcelaru, GOOD MORNING, BEAUTY, Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium, 307 Church Street, Santa Cruz, CA. Tickets from $24. FYI https://cabrillomusic.org/2025-season/rising
August 11th, 2:00 - 11:00 pm, LATINXT, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. Free annual festival of contemporary Latin music and arts in Chicago. FYI https://navypier.org/events/latinxt-2/2025-08-09/
August 11th, 5:00 - 6:00 pm or 6:15 - 7:15 pm, Canine Cannonball, Munster Pool, 8837 Calumet. Calling all dog park members, bring your pooch. Must be dog park member and pre-register for this event. $10 per dog. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org.
August 11th, 6:00 - 8:00 pm, Special Fitness Finale class featuring both Yoga and Zumba, Parkway Bank Park's great lawn, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont. Free. Advance registration required at ParkwayBankPark.com
August 11th, 7:00 pm, Jam Presents WesGhost - Can We Go Back to Sleep? Tour, Subterranean, Upstairs, 2011 W. North Avenue, Chicago. $30.57. FYI https://wl.seetickets.us
August 11th, 7:30 pm, LINKIN PARK From Zero World Tour - 2025, United Center, 1901 W. Madison, Chicago. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
August 11th through 15th, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, Summergglass Camp: Mysterious City: Chicago Scavenger Hunt Camp, Lookingglass Theatre, 163 E. Pearson St. at Michigan Ave., Chicago. Ages 8 - 14. $450. FYI LookingglassTheatre.org/summergglass-camp-2025/
August 12th, 7:00 pm, 95 WIIL Rock & Q Rock 100.7 Present Architects with ERRA, Holywatr, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. 17 & over. FYI www.axs.com
August 12th, 7:30 pm, Jam Productions Presents Barns Courtney Unplugged, Beat Kitchen, 1200 W. Belmont, Chicago. 17 & over. FYI www.seetickets.com
August 12th, 7:30 pm ET, Rod Stewart: One Last Time, Pine Knob Music Center, 33 Bob Seger Drive. Clarkston, MI. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
August 13th, 9:00 am - 6:00 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation Day Trip #13430, Tiny Shops, Big Charm at the Little Traveler (Geneva, IL). Departs Lions Club Social Center Parking Lot, 8751 Lions Club Drive, Munster. Fee: $66, R $64, KA $62. Reservation deadling - July 28th. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org
August 13th, 6:00 - 8:00 pm, Andre Detti, Summer Music Live, Journeyman Distillery at The American Factory, 258 South Campbell Street, Valparaiso. Rain or shine. Free parking, free event. FYI https://www.journeyman.com/events/summer-music-live-valparaiso-in/?mc_ci...
August 13th, 6:30 pm, Saint-Saëns Organ Symphony, Grant Park Orchestra, Giancarlo Guerrero, conductor. Grant Park Music Festival, Millennium Park’s Jay Pritzker Pavilion, 201 E Randolph St, Chicago. Free. FYI www.gpmf.org
August 13th, 7:00 - 9:00 pm, DANCE ON! Lake Street, Salsa, MJG Gallery, 540 S. Lake Street, Miller Beach (Gary). $5 at the door. FYI millerbeacharts.org
August 13th, 7:30 - 9:30 pm, Southern Accents, Fox Pointe, 18138 Henry Street, Lansing. Free. Bring your lawn chairs. FYI https://foxpointe.org/events-calendar/
August 13th, 7:30 pm, Goo Goo Dolls with Dashboard Confessional - Summer Anthem Tour 2025, Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, 1300 S Linn White Dr, Chicago. FYI www.livenation.com
August 13th, 8:00 pm, WBEZ & Jam Present Ear Hustle Live! The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
August 13th, 8:00 pm ET, The Joe Perry Project featuring Brad Whitford, Buck Johnson, Aerosmith, Chris Robinson, The Black Crows, Robert Deleo, Eric Kretz, Stone Temple Pilots, Seminole Hard Rock Tampa, 5223 North Orient Road, Tampa, FL. Tickets start at $95. FYI https://casino.hardrock.com/tampa/events/joe-perry?cid=cc029_redline_cas...
August 14th, 6:00 pm, The Javon Watson Experience, Groovin' at GovState, Summer Concert Series, Governors State, One University Parkway, University Park, IL. Free admission. Free parking West Lot 1 or East Lot 1. Bring your lawn chairs. FYI 708.235.2222 or tickets@govst.edu
August 14th, 7:00 - 10:00 pm, Ticket to the Moon, Post-show Fireworks, 2025 Rockin’ in the Park, presented by Feldco, Parkway Bank Park, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont. Outside food and coolers are prohibited. Parking is available at the Parkway Bank Park parking garage and is free with validation from any of the park’s venues. Free. FYI ParkwayBankPark.com.
August 14th, 7:00 pm ET, The Fray - The Fray Is Back 2025, Holiday Park, 6363 Spring Mill Rd, Indianapolis, IN. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
August 14th, 7:30 pm ET, LINKIN PARK From Zero World Tour - 2025, Little Caesars Arena, 2645 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
August 14th, 8:00 pm ET, Gabriel Iglesias: Fluffy Live, Seminole Hard Rock Tampa, 5223 North Orient Road, Tampa, FL. FYI https://casino.hardrock.com/tampa/events/gabriel-iglesias?cid=property_tampa_entertainment_gabriel%20iglesias%200814_email_february%20entertainment%20eblast_-_20725_tickets_-_-
August 14th through 16th, 8:00 pm, You're Being Ridiculous: GIRL, BYE, Steppenwolf's LookOut Series, 1700 Theater, 1700 N. Halsted St., Chicago. $30. FYI (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org/lookout
August 15th, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm, Bohemian Sunflower, Coffee and Canvas, Lions Club Social Center, 8751 Lions Club Drive, Munster. Includes all supplies including an 11" x 14" canvas. Instructor: Lauren Thiel. 18 & older. Fee: $30. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org
August 15th, 6:00 - 8:00 pm, James Gedda, Summer Music Live, Journeyman Distillery at The American Factory, 258 South Campbell Street, Valparaiso. Rain or shine. Free parking, free event. FYI https://www.journeyman.com/events/summer-music-live-valparaiso-in/?mc_ci...
August 15th, 6:00 - 9:30 pm, FREE FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS CONCERT: Sam Fazio/Fifty-One Lincoln Band Featuring Joe Elvis Tirrito, Fox Pointe, 18138 Henry Street, Lansing. Free. Bring your lawn chairs. FYI https://foxpointe.org/events-calendar/
August 15th, 7:00 pm, The Fray - The Fray Is Back 2025, The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
August 15th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Blue Öyster Cult, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
August 15th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Jackie Schimmel: Dim the Lights Tour, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
August 15th, 7:30 pm, Adam D. Tucker's Tribute to Tim McGraw, Theatre at the Center, Center for the Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. $40. FYI (219) 836-3255 Ext. 1 or www.theatreatthecenter.com. Add dining option, $40. (219) 836-1930 ext 2
August 15th, 7: 30 pm, (Doors open at 6:00 pm), Adrian A. Santos, North Township Trustee presents Chicago Latin Groove, Wicker Park Summer Concert Series, Wicker Memorial Park Social Center, Ridge Road & Rt. 41, Highland. Food & beverage available for purchase. Rain or shine. 21 & over. FYI www.humantix.com
August 15th, 6:30 pm, August 16th, 7:30 pm, Carmen Burana, Grant Park Orchestra & Chorus, Giancarlo Guerrero, conductor. Grant Park Music Festival, Millennium Park’s Jay Pritzker Pavilion, 201 E Randolph St, Chicago. Free. FYI www.gpmf.org
**** August 16th, 10:00 am (9:30 check-in), Cruisin' with the Crew, Monon Trailhead, 416 Ridge Road, Munster. 5K bike ride sutable to riders of all ages and abilities. Helmets encouraged. Rain date, August 23rd. Free. Pre-register at (219) 836-2725
August 16th, TBA, 40th Annual Munster Lions Steak & Chicken Grill, Community Park Social Center, 8751 Lions Club Drive, Munster. More information soon.
August 16th, 6:00 pm, Chicago Dance Health Fund presents Dance for Life 2025, with 10 participating dance companies. Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. Followed by After Party Gala at Venue SIX10, 610 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago. $500 for performance & After Party Gala, $45–125 for performance only. FYI (312) 341-2300, auditoriumtheatre.org, and The Auditorium Box Office.
August 16th, 6:00 pm, The Flaming Lips & Modest Mouth with Friko, The Salt Shed Outdoors, 1357 N. Elston, Chicago. Tickets start at $59. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
August 16th, 6:00 pm ET, Hometown Jams: Russell Dickerson, Jolt Credit Union Event Park, 300 Johnson St, Saginaw, MI Tickets start at $26. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
August 16th, Doors open at 7:00 pm, Travis Tritt, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. All reserved seating. 21 and older. Tickets start at $49.50. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
August 16th, 7:00 pm, Party with the Chainsmokers, AON Grand Ballroom, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. GA $94.62. FYI https://wl.seetickets.us/event/the-chainsmokers-or-chicago-il/650482?aff...
August 16th, 7:00 pm, Shinedown: Dance, Kid, Dance, Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim Road, Rosemont. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
August 17th, 5:30 pm, Lookingglass Theatre in partnership with Actors Gymnasium & Chicago Park District’s Night Out in the Parks, Ice Cream Circus! Gill Park, 825. W. Sheridan Rd., Chicago. Free. FYI www.lookingglasstheatre.org.
August 17th, 6:00 pm, Jam Presents Melissa Etheridge and Indigo Girls: Yes We Are Tour, Jay Pritzger Pavilion, in Millenium Park, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
August 17th, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, A1A: The Official & Original Jimmy Buffet Tribute, The Art Theater, 230 Main Street, Hobart. $27. FYI https://brickartlive.com/events/list/
August 17th, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, The Flat Cats, Hottest Swinging Jazz & Blues. Civic Concert Series, Tunes on Tuesdays, Centennial Park Amphitheatre, 900 Centennial Drive, Munster. Food Truck Cuisine & Alcoholic Beverages (21 & over). Free. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org
August 17th, 7:15 pm, Big Black Comedy presents Elijah Nevels, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. $17-$32. FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com
August 18th, 4:00 pm, The Chainsmokers, Navy Pier Open Air, East End Plaza, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. A musical experience like nothing else in Chicago. 18 & over. Tickets start at $55. FYI https://navypieropenair.frontgatetickets.com/
August 18th, 7:00 pm, Jake Minch - George on Tour / with Hana Bryanne, Schuba's, 3159 N. Southport, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
August 17th, 8:00 pm ET, Ednita Nazario, Seminole Hard Rock Tampa, 5223 North Orient Road, Tampa, FL. 21 & over. Tickets start at $75. FYI https://casino.hardrock.com/tampa/events/ednita-nazario?cid=cc029_redlin...
August 18th, 7:00 pm ET, Shinedown: Dance, Kid, Dance, Gainbridge Fieldhouse, 125 S Pennsylvania St, Indianapolis, IN. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
August 19th, 5:00 pm, Lookingglass Theatre in partnership with Actors Gymnasium & Chicago Park District’s Night Out in the Parks, Ice Cream Circus! Seneca Park, 220 E. Chicago Ave., Chicago. Free. FYI www.lookingglasstheatre.org.
August 19th, 5:30 pm, Legacy Foundation's Annual Celebration, South Shore Convention & Visitors Authority, 7770 Corinne Drive, Hammond. $50. FYI https://legacyfdn.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/list/event?event_date_id=5653
August 19th, Doors open at 6:00 pm, DAVID LEE ROTH: Roth Show, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. All reserved seating. 21 and older. Tickets start at $49.50. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
August 19th, 6:30 pm, Coheed & Cambria * Taking Back Sunday, Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, 1300 S Linn White Dr, Chicago. Tickets start at $44. FYI www.livenation.com
August 19th, 7:00 pm, Caloncho & Daniel, Me Estas Matando, House of Blues Chicago, 3 29 N. Dearborn, Chicago. Tickets start at $44. FYI www.livenation.com
August 20th, 6:00 - 8:00 pm, LeAnn Stutler, Summer Music Live, Journeyman Distillery at The American Factory, 258 South Campbell Street, Valparaiso. Rain or shine. Free parking, free event. FYI https://www.journeyman.com/events/summer-music-live-valparaiso-in/?mc_ci...
August 20th, 6:30 - 9:30 pm, Maggie Speaks, Fox Pointe, 18138 Henry Street, Lansing. Free. Bring your lawn chairs. FYI https://foxpointe.org/events-calendar/
August 20th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Hiatus Kaiyote, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. www.axs.com
August 20th, 8:00 pm, Jam Productions Presents Two Another, Subterranean, Upstairs, 2011 W. North Avenue, Chicago. 17 & over. $20 plus fees. FYI https://wl.seetickets.us/event
August 21st, 10:45 am - 3:00 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation Keen-Agers, National Senior Day BINGO, Lions Club Social Center, 8751 Lions Club Drive, Munster. Fee: $8, KA $5. Preregister at FYI (219) 836-7275
**** August 21st, 5:00 - 6:30 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation, Munchkin Masterpieces, Theme: Vibrant Sunflower, Munster Town Hall, 1005 Ridge Road, Munster. Fee: $30, includes all supplies. Ages 6 - 12. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org
August 21st, 5:00 - 9:00 pm, Urban League of Northwest Indiana 80th Anniversary Oak Jubilee Celebration Reception & Concert Gala. Indiana University Northwest, 3400 Broadway, Gary. Sponsorship & ticket information coming soon. FYI https://www.facebook.com/UrbanLeagueNWI
August 21st, 6:00 pm, Lookingglass Theatre in partnership with Actors Gymnasium & Chicago Park District’s Night Out in the Parks, Ice Cream Circus! Trumbull Park, 2400 E. 105th St., Chicago. Free. FYI www.lookingglasstheatre.org.
August 21st, 7:00 - 10:00 pm, Brooklyn Charmers, Post-show Fireworks, 2025 Rockin’ in the Park, presented by Feldco, Parkway Bank Park, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont. Outside food and coolers are prohibited. Parking is available at the Parkway Bank Park parking garage and is free with validation from any of the park’s venues. Free. FYI ParkwayBankPark.com.
August 21st, 7:15 pm, Tim Murray & Michael Henry, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. $22-$35. FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com
August 21st, 8:00 pm, OBSESSED Presents Boulet Brothers' Dracula Season 666 Tour, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
**** August 21st through 24th, Chicago International Boat Show at Navy Pier Marina, Revel Republic’s In-Water Boat Show Series. Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Blvd., Chicago. Details TBA. FYI www.officialchibs.com.
August 22nd, 1:00 - 3:00 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation Keen-Agers, Pan Am Stewardess Betty (with Leslie Goddard) Lunch & Show, Lions Club Social Center, 8751 Lions Club Drive, Munster. Fee: $50, KA $46. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org
August 22nd, 6:00 - 8:00 pm, Barry Isroff, Summer Music Live, Journeyman Distillery at The American Factory, 258 South Campbell Street, Valparaiso. Rain or shine. Free parking, free event. FYI https://www.journeyman.com/events/summer-music-live-valparaiso-in/?mc_ci...
August 22nd, 6:00 pm, Lookingglass Theatre in partnership with Actors Gymnasium & Chicago Park District’s Night Out in the Parks, Ice Cream Circus! Kennicott Park, 4434 S. Lake Park Ave., Chicago. Free. FYI www.lookingglasstheatre.org.
August 22nd, 6:00 - 9:30 pm, FREE FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS CONCERT: Caitlin Simone & the Lounge Cats/The Rat Pack Tribute, Fox Pointe, 18138 Henry Street, Lansing. Free. Bring your lawn chairs. FYI https://foxpointe.org/events-calendar/
August 22nd, Doors open at 6:00 pm, 311: Unity Tour 2025 with support Badflower / Sitting on Saturn, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. All reserved seating. 21 and older. Tickets start at $55. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
August 22nd, 7:00 - 11:00 pm, Lakefront Series with Local H, Outdoors behind The Art Theater, 230 Main Street, Hobart. $40. FYI https://brickartlive.com/events/list/
August 22nd, 7:15 pm, Sarah Hester RossL Serving Tour, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. $22-$40. FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com
August 22nd, 7:30 pm, (Doors open at 6:00 pm), Adrian A. Santos, North Township Trustee presents Echoes of Pompeii: Pink Floyd Tribute, Wicker Park Summer Concert Series, Wicker Memorial Park Social Center, Ridge Road & Rt. 41, Highland. Food & beverage available for purchase. Rain or shine. 21 & over. FYI www.humantix.com
August 22nd, 7:30 pm, Jam & Joe's Present Flatland Cavalry: Flatland Forever(More) with Alex Lambert, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. www.axs.com
August 22nd, 8:00 pm, Haiden Henderson, Schuba's, 3159 N. Southport, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
August 22nd, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents While We're Young: A One Dimension Dance Night, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
August 22nd & 23rd, 8:00 pm, Ensemble Español Spanish Dance Theater Presents: Flamenco Tablao, Steppenwolf's LookOut Series, 1700 Theater, 1700 N. Halsted St., Chicago. $33-$53. FYI (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org/lookout
August 22nd, 4:00 - 10:00 pm, August 23rd & 24th, 11:00 am - 10:00 pm, Greektown Chamber of Commerce with additional support from Greektown SSA #16 present Taste of Greektown celebrating Hellenic cuisine and culture, along Halsted Street from Adams to Van Buren, Chicago. Free to all. Donation to Greektown Chamber of Commerce suggested. FYI GreektownChicago.org.
August 22nd through September 11th, 6:30 pm, Big Bus Tours, Sunset Live Tour, departing from 618 N. Clark, (SW corner of Clark & Ontario), Chicago. Tickets start at $49.50 for adults and $35 for children ages 3-12. Advance ticket purchase recommended. FYI www.bigbustours.com
August 23rd, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, Downtown Gary Marketplace, S. E. Corner of 5th & Broadway, Gary. FYI redevelopment@gary.gov
August 23rd, 2:00 - 7:00 pm, Cruisin' the Ridge, 100+ cars along Ridge Road from Hohman to Harrison, an Artisan Market, & Live Entertainment. Local Food trucks will be located at Munster Church east parking lot. FYI https://www.facebook.com/events/2891496137697089
August 23rd, 6:45 pm, Styx& Kevin Cronin + Don Felder The Brotherhood of Rock Tour, Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, 19100 Ridgeland, Tinley Park. Tickets start at $31. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
August 23rd, Doors open at 7:00 pm, Invincible: A Glorious Tribute to Michael Jackson, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. All reserved seating. 21 and older. Tickets start at $46.45. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
August 23rd, 7:00 pm, Jam Presents Ashley Gavin: Hype Man, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
August 23rd, 7:15 & 9:30 pm, James Austin Johnson, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. $22-$40. FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com
August 23rd, 8:00 pm, Benson Boone: American Heart World Tour, United Center, 1901 W. Madison, Chicago. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
August 23rd, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Ozomatli - 30 Revolutions Tour, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
August 23rd, 8:00 - 11:30 pm, Lakefront Series: Hip Hop Recall (Twista, Ying Yang Twins, Dem Franchise Boys), Outdoors behind The Art Theater, 230 Main Street, Hobart. $40. FYI https://brickartlive.com/events/list/
August 24th, 3:00 pm, Lookingglass Theatre in partnership with Actors Gymnasium & Chicago Park District’s Night Out in the Parks, Ice Cream Circus! Actors Gymnasium, 927 Noyes St., Evanston. Free. FYI www.lookingglasstheatre.org.
August 24th, 7:00 - 10:00 pm (Boarding at 6:00 pm), City Cruises Live, 2005 Chicago White Sox World Champions Cruise with A.J. Pierzynski & Scott Podsednik. Enjoy a special dinner cruise with fresh chef-prepared plated or buffet meals, Meet & Greet, live DJ entertainment, dancing, rooftop games, and amazing Chicago skyline views. Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago. From $77. FYI https://www.cityexperiences.com/city-cruises/live/chicago/2005-chicago-white-sox-world-champions-cruise-with-aj-pierzynski-teammates/?date=06/29/25
August 24th, 7:00 pm, Jam & Mammoth Present EST Gee: Welcome to My World Tour / with Special Guests, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
August 24th, 7:15 pm, Natalie Cuomo, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. $22-$40. FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com
August 24th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents N.Flying & Con4: Full Circle in USA, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
August 26th, 12:00 pm ET, Celebrate the ISL Bicentennia with the Indiana State Library Architectural Tour. Each tour begins at 12 p.m. at the circulation desk inside the Ohio Street entrance of the Indiana State Library, 315. W. Ohio St., Indianapolis. Register @ https://isl.libcal.com/event/13881799?hs=a
August 26th, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, Desperate Bastards, Bluegrass & Blues. Civic Concert Series, Tunes on Tuesdays, Centennial Park Amphitheatre, 900 Centennial Drive, Munster. Food Truck Cuisine & Alcoholic Beverages (21 & over). Free. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org
August 26th, 7:30 pm, Jonas Brothers x Marshmello: Living the Dream Tour with special guest Boys Like Girls, Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, 19100 Ridgeland, Tinley Park. *** New Location ***. Refunds for Wrigley Field tix - MUST buy again. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
August 27th, 6:00 - 8:00 pm, Frank Ruvoli, Summer Music Live, Journeyman Distillery at The American Factory, 258 South Campbell Street, Valparaiso. Rain or shine. Free parking, free event. FYI https://www.journeyman.com/events/summer-music-live-valparaiso-in/?mc_cid=38e2c4e870&mc_eid=37f3a08cc7
August 27th, 7:30 - 9:30 pm, ARRA, Fox Pointe, 18138 Henry Street, Lansing. Free. Bring your lawn chairs. FYI https://foxpointe.org/events-calendar/
August 27th, 7:30 pm, US99 Presents: Low Dough Show with George Birge, Joe's on Weed Street, 940 W. Weed Street, Chicago. 21 & over. $14.89. FYI www.ticketweb.com
August 27th, 7:30 pm, neil young and the chrome hearts - Love Earth, Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, 1300 S Linn White Dr, Chicago. Tickets start at $134. FYI www.livenation.com
August 27th, 8:00 pm ET, Benson Boone: American Heart World Tour, Little Caesars Arena, 2645 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI FYI www.ticketmaster.com
August 28th, 8:30 am - 5:30 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation Day Trip #13461, Cruisin' on the Magnificent Illinois River. 3 hour cruise on the Sainte Genevieve riverboat. Departs Lions Club Social Center Parking Lot, 8751 Lions Club Drive, Munster. Fee: $158, R $156, KA $154. Reservation deadline - July 24th. Checks payable to CET. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org
August 28th, 7:00 pm, Chris Brown: Breezy Bowl XX with Summer Walker & Bryson Tiller, Wrigley Field, Clark & Addison, Chicago. FYI www.livenation.com
August 28th, 7:00 - 10:00 pm, Rod Tuffcurls & The Bench Press, Post-show Fireworks, 2025 Rockin’ in the Park, presented by Feldco, Parkway Bank Park, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont. Outside food and coolers are prohibited. Parking is available at the Parkway Bank Park parking garage and is free with validation from any of the park’s venues. Free. FYI ParkwayBankPark.com.
August 28th through 30th, 8:00 pm, Bambi Banks-Couleé Presents: Clue a Drag Parody, Steppenwolf's LookOut Series, 1700 Theater, 1700 N. Halsted St., Chicago. $28. FYI (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org/lookout
August 29th, 6:00 pm, My Chemical Romance: The Black Parade, Soldier Field, 1410 Special Olympics Drive, Chicago. Tickets start at $298. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
August 29th, 6:00 - 8:00 pm, Radio Collective, Summer Music Live, Journeyman Distillery at The American Factory, 258 South Campbell Street, Valparaiso. Rain or shine. Free parking, free event. FYI https://www.journeyman.com/events/summer-music-live-valparaiso-in/?mc_ci...
August 29th, 6:30 - 10:00 pm, FREE FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS CONCERT: México en el Corazón, Fox Pointe, 18138 Henry Street, Lansing. Free. Bring your lawn chairs. FYI https://foxpointe.org/events-calendar/
August 29th, 7:00 - 10:00 pm, Bee Gees Gold / The Wayouts, 2025 Rockin’ in the Park, presented by Feldco, Parkway Bank Park, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont. Outside food and coolers are prohibited. Parking is available at the Parkway Bank Park parking garage and is free with validation from any of the park’s venues. Free. FYI ParkwayBankPark.com.
August 29th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents The Starting Line with Real Friends and MACSEAL, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
August 29th, 8:00 pm, Absolute Queen (A Tribute to Queen), The Art Theater, 230 Main Street, Hobart. $20. FYI https://brickartlive.com/events/list/
August 30th, 7:00 - 9:00 pm, DANCE ON! Lake Street, 80s Night with DJ Quinn, Tiny's Coffee Bar, 555 S. Lake Street, Miller Beach (Gary). (Outdoors) $5 at the door. FYI millerbeacharts.org
August 31st, 7:00 pm, Zakir Kahn Live, The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
Summer 2025, Hokusai and Ukiyo-e: The Floating World, Artworks from the Chiossone Collection, The Cleve Carney Museum of Art (CCMA) and McAninch Art Center, (MAC)l located on at the College of DuPage (COD), 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. FYI TheCCMA.org
September 3rd, 7:30 pm, The Black Keys: No Rain, No Flowers, Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, 1300 S Linn White Dr, Chicago. Tickets start at $56. FYI www.livenation.com
September 4th, 6:00 - 8:00 pm, Members & Artists Preview: 82nd Annual Salon Show, South Shore Arts, Main Gallery, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. Free. FYI (219) 836-1839 or www.southshoreartsonline.org
September 4th, 7:00 pm, September 5th, 7:00 & 9:15 pm, September 6th, 6:30 pm, Ryan Hamilton, Improv Chicago, 5 Woodfield Mall Store K120B, Schaumburg. FYI https://improv.com/chicago/comic/ryan+hamilton/
September 4th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents K Camp: Kiss 6 Tour, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
September 4th, 8:00 pm ET, KC & the Sunshine Band: Doin' It World Tour 2025, Seminole Hard Rock Tampa, 5223 North Orient Road, Tampa, FL. 21 & over. Tickets start at $85. FYI https://casino.hardrock.com/tampa/events/kc-and-the-sunshine-band?cid=cc...
September 5th, 7:00 pm, Chris Distefano, The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
September 5th, 7:30 pm, Motown Magic, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. FYI (312) 341-2800 or www.auditoriumtheatre.org
September 5th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents 10 cc - Ultimate Ultimate Greatest Hits 2025 Tour, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
September 5th through October 18th, All Creatures Great & Small: A Tapestry of Life in Oils by Denise Petersen, South Shore Arts, Atrium Gallery, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. Free. FYI (219) 836-1839 or www.southshoreartsonline.org
September 5th through November 8th, 82nd Annual Salon Show, South Shore Arts, Main Gallery, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. Free. FYI (219) 836-1839 or www.southshoreartsonline.org
September 6th, Doors open at 7:00 pm, Comedian Wanda Sykes, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. All reserved seating. 21 and older. Tickets start at $52.50. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
September 7th, 12:00 - 4:00 pm, Rain or shine. Munster Monarch Festival, Heritage Park, Corner of Ridge & Columbia, Munster. A festival about Pollinators, Nature & History. Dance, Music, Crafts, Food, Booths, Art, Experts, Native Plant giveaway and more. Free. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org.
September 7th, Sunday in the Park with Lyric, an annual concert conducted by Maestro Mazzola in the Pritzker Pavilion at Millennium Park. Free. FYI lyricopera.org.
September 9th, 6:30 pm, Tedeshi Trucks Band & Gov't Mule: Live in 25, Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, 1300 S Linn White Dr., Chicago. Tickets start at $47. FYI www.concerts.livenation.com
September 9th, 7:30 pm, Bonnie Raitt with special guest Jeremy Vaughan & The Tilt-A-Whirl Band, The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $49. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
September 9th, 7:30 pm, Whose Live Anyway? Harris Theatre for Music & Dance, 205 E. Randolph St., Chicago. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
September 9th, 7:30 pm, Jam & 93XRT Present Supergrass: I Should Coco - 30th Anniversary Tour, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
September 10th, 7:00 - 9:00 pm, DANCE ON! Lake Street, Salsa, MJG Gallery, 540 S. Lake Street, Miller Beach (Gary). (Outdoors) $5 at the door. FYI millerbeacharts.org
September 10th, 7:00 pm, Doobie Brothers with the Coral Reefer Band, Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, 19100 Ridgeland, Tinley Park. Tickets start at $31. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
September 10th, 7:30 pm, Wisp - Also Appearing: Dream Ivory * Aldn, Metro Chicago, 3730 N. Clark, Chicago. $37.84-$168.04. FYI www.etix.com
September 10th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents TV On The Radio, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
September 11th, 6:00 pm, Hometown Jams: Styx, Old National Events Plaza, 715 Locust St, Evansville, IN. Tickets start at $39. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
September 11th, 7:30 pm, Jam Present The 502s: Easy Street Tour with Special Guests Arts Fishing Club, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
September 11th, 7:30 pm, Noah Reid: Live Again, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
September 11th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Marcin, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
September 11th, 8:00 pm, SPKRBX & Jam Present Tee Grizzley: Forever My Moment Tour, Avpndale Music Hall, 3336 N. Milwaukee, Chicago. $33.50. FYI https://wl.seetickets.us/event/tee-grizzley/651786?afflky=AvondaleMusicHall
September 11th, 8:00 pm, Brooks Nielsen (of The Growlers), Metro Chicago, 3730 N. Clark, Chicago. $39.50. FYI www.etix.com
**** September 12th, 3:00 - 8:00 pm, Inside Out 2, Movies and Merch, Centennial Park, North Lot, 900 N. Centennial Drive, Munster. Food Concessions, Movie begins at Dusk. Bring your blankets & lawn chairs. Free. Parking fees apply. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org.
September 12th, 7:00 pm, Mariachi Vargas De Tecalitlán with special guest Lupita Infante, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
September 12th, 7:30 pm, Mirador, Metro Chicago, 3730 N Clark St, Chicago. $30. FYI www.etix.com
September 12th, 7:30 pm, Michelle Buteau: The Surviving And Thriving Tour, The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. 18 & over. Tickets start at $34. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
September 12th, 8:00 pm, Jam & Q101 Present Yungblud with Sawyer Hill, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
September 12th, 8:00 pm, Edén Muñoz - Como En Los Viejos Tiempos Tour, Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. Tickets start at $57. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
September 12th, 8:00 - 11:00 pm, ABBA Mania! (NYC's Premiere ABBA Celebration), The Art Theater, 230 Main Street, Hobart. $30. FYI https://brickartlive.com/events/list/
September 12th through 30th, 6:00 pm, Big Bus Tours, Sunset Live Tour, departing from 618 N. Clark, (SW corner of Clark & Ontario), Chicago. Tickets start at $49.50 for adults and $35 for children ages 3-12. Advance ticket purchase recommended. FYI www.bigbustours.com
September 13th, 8:00 am - 2:00 pm, Cash for Clutter: Community Garage Sale, Munster Pool Parking Lot, 8837 Calumet Avenue, Munster. Seller Registration: 2 spaces, $28, R $18; 3 spaces, $45, R $35. Items sold must be from your own home. Free to shoppers. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org
September 13th, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, Downtown Gary Marketplace, S. E. Corner of 5th & Broadway, Gary. FYI redevelopment@gary.gov
September 13th, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, Rogers Park Business Alliance presents Jarvis Square Summer Artisan Market, Jarvis Square Alfresco, 1500 W. Jarvis Ave., Chicago. 28 local artisans. Free. FYI www.rpba.org
September 13th, 6:00 & 9:00 pm, SmoothChicago presents Saxophonist Richard Elliot, Loews O'Hare Hotel, 5300 N. River Road, Rosemont. FYI https://www.smoothchicago.com/
September 13th, 7:00 pm, La Porte County Symphony Orchestra presents the 20th Annual Hoosier Star - "Hoosier Star of Stars", La Porte Civic Auditorium, 1001 Ridge St, La Porte, IN. FYI (219) 362-9020 or www.lcso.net
September 13th, Doors open at 7:00 pm, Staind, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. All reserved seating. 21 and older. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
September 13th, 7:30 pm, Mt. Joy, United Center, 1901 W. Madison, Chicago. Tickets start at $34. www.ticketmaster.com
September 13th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Countess Luann "Marry F Kill" Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
September 13th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents CMAT, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
September 13th, 7:30 pm, Jason Aldean: Full Throttle Tour, Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, 19100 Ridgeland, Tinley Park. FYI www.livenation.com
September 13th, 7:30 pm, Rodney Carrington, Ho-Chunk Gaming Wisconsin Dells, S3214 County Hwy BD, Baraboo, WI. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
September 13th, 8:00 pm, Mojo Brookzz: I Know You Lying Tour, The Chicago Theater, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Ticket start at $58. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
September 13th & 14th, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm both days, Randolph Street Market's Highland Park Vintage Shindig, Highland Park Community House, 1991 Sheridan Rd & The Art Center Highland Park, 1957 Sheridan Rd, Highland Park, IL. Indoor. G.A. $12, Children under 12 free. FYI https://randolphstreetmarket.com/schedule/
September 14th, 4:00 pm (Doors open at 3:30 pm), Urban League of Northwest Indiana presents Gospel Extravaganza with Chicago Mass Choir, Comedian Ron Baker. St. Timothy Community Church, 1600 West 25th Avenue, Gary. General Admission $35 plus fees, VIP $75 plus fees. FYI https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gospel-extravanga-tickets-1353361313119
September 14th, 8:00 pm, Jam & El Parral present Odisseo, Avondale Music Hall, 3336 N. Milwaukee, Chicago. $29.53. FYI https://wl.seetickets.us/event/odisseo/653234?afflky=AvondaleMusicHall&u...
September 14th, 8:00 pm ET, Andres Parra Presenta Venga Que Si Es Pa'Eso, Seminole Hard Rock Tampa, 5223 North Orient Road, Tampa, FL. 21 & over. Tickets start at $41. FYI https://casino.hardrock.com/tampa/events/andres-parra?cid=cc029_redline_entertainment_andres-parra-0914_email_may-entertainment_book-online_5022025_marketing_-_-
September 14th through 28th, Dead Man Walking, San Francisco Opera, Conductor: Patrick Summers, War Memorial Opera House, 301 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA. Tickets from $29. FYI https://www.sfopera.com/operas/dead-man-walking
September 15th, 6:00 pm, PIXIES - North American Tour 2025 w special guests Spoon & Fazerdaze, The Salt Shed Outdoors, 1357 N. Elston, Chicago. Tickets start at $60. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
September 15th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents X Ambassador - The VHS (X) North American Tour, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
September 15th, 8:00 pm, Lady Gaga: The MAYHEM Ball, United Center, 1901 W. Madison, Chicago. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
September 16th, 7:00 pm, Jam & SPLRBX Present Shoreline Mafia: Back in Bidness Tour, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
September 16th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents The Hellp, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
September 16th, 7:30 pm, Kula Shaker, Metro Chicago, 3730 N. Clark, Chicago. $36.33 including fees. FYI https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/59470596/
September 16th, 8:00 pm, Amble: The Reverie Tour - moved from Bottom Lounge. Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. 17 & over. FYI www.axs.com
September 17th, 7:00 pm, Jam Presents Mehro, Lincoln Hall, 2424 N. Lincoln, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
September 17th, 7:00 pm, Peach PRC, Bottom Lounge, 1375 W. Lake Street Chicago. $32.39. FYI www.ticketweb.com
September 17th & 18th, 7:30 pm, Spacey Jane - If That Makes Sense Tour | The Belair Lip Bombs, Metro Chicago, 3730 N. Clark, Chicago. $40.37. FYI www.etix.com
September 17th, 8:00 pm, Steven Wilson: The Overview Tour, The Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. Tickets start at $63. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
September 18th, 7:00 pm, Bert Kreischer: Permission to Party, BMO Center, 398-300 Elm St, Rockford, IL. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
September 18th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Tophouse, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com.
September 18th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents NX WORRIES: WHY LAWD? Tour, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. 17 & over. FYI www.axs.com
September 18th through 21st, Western Australia Premiere, Dead Man Walking, Freeze Frame Opera, Freemantle Prison, East Workshop, 1 The Terrace, Freemantle, Western Australia. Tickets from $49. FYI https://www.freezeframeopera.com
September 19th, 6:00 pm, Paint the Town Red Fundraiser, Red Clay Dance Company Center for Excellence, 808 East 63rd Street, Chicago. $150. FYI redclaydance.com/season17.
September 19th, 6:15 pm ET, A Day to Remember & Yellowcard - Maximum Fun Tour, Ruoff Music Center, 12880 E 146th St, Noblesville, IN. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
September 19th, 7:00 pm, Leanne Morgan - Just Getting Started, Coronado Theatre, 314 North Main St., Rockford. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
September 19th, 7:00 pm, Bert Kreischer: Permission to Party, Fiserv Forum, 1111 N Vel R. Phillips Ave, Milwaukee, WI. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
September 19th, 7:30 pm, Christone "Kingfish" Ingram: The Hard Road World Tour, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
September 20th, 3:00 - 5:00 pm, Billy Foster & Friends in Concert, Indiana University Northwest, Arts & Sciences Building, 3400 Broadway, Gary. Tickets available from IUN in July.
September 20th, 4:00 & 7:00 pm, Leanne Morgan - Just Getting Started, Prairie Home Alliance Theater, 201 SW Jefferson Ave., Peoria. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
September 20th, 7:00 pm, Lee Brice: What You Know About That Tour 2025, Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. Tickets start at $44. FYI www.ticketmaster.vom
September 20th, 7:00 pm, Ryan Hamilton, Braden Auditorium, Illinois State University, 100 N University St, Normal, IL. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
September 20th, 7:30 pm, Wardruna: World Tour 2025 * Part II with special guest Chelsea Wolfe, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. Tickets start at $39. FYI www.axs.com
September 20th, 7:30 pm, September 21st, 2:00 pm, Red Clay Dance Company presents the world premiere of Founding Artistic Director and CEO Vershawn Sanders-Ward’s Freedom Square: A Blackgirlhood Altar. Chicago Performs festival at the Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E. Chicgo Avenue, Chicago. FYI redclaydance.com/season17.
September 20th, Doors open at 7:30 pm, Bollywood & Beyond: Kavita Krishnamurti and Dr. L. Subramaniam, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older. Tickets start at $66.95 (Ticketmaster All-in Pricing). FYI https://www.ticketmaster.co
September 21st, 3:00 pm, Chicago Opera Theatre presents Trusted: Vanguard Piano/Vocal Workshop – public concert reading and audience engagement in the workshop process for Aaron Israel Levin and Marella Martin Koch’s new opera in development at COT. Gannon Concert Hall, DePaul University, 2330 N. Halsted, Chicago. $40. Tickets on sale August 15th. FYI chicagooperatheater.org/
September 21st, 7:00 pm, Leanne Morgan - Just Getting Started, Coronado Theatre, 314 North Main St., Rockford. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
September 21st, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Prof - Dirty Work Tour with Snotty Nose Rez Kids, Reeves Junya & Willy Wonka, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. 17 & over. FYI www.axs.com
September 21st, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Going West: To Die or Disappear Tour featuring Love Murder, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
September 21st, 8:00 pm ET, Jimmy O. Yang: Big & Tall Tour, Seminole Hard Rock Tampa, 5223 North Orient Road, Tampa, FL. 21 & over. Tickets start at $70. FYI https://casino.hardrock.com/tampa/events/jimmy-o-yang?cid=cc029_redline_casino_jimmy-o-yang-0921_email_june-entertainment_get-tickets_6062025_marketing_-_-
September 21st through October 11th, THE AMAZING ADVENTURES OF KAVALIER & CLAY, with Miles Mykkanen, Metropolitan Opera, Conductor: Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Season Opener, Metropolitan Opera, Lincoln Center, New York, NY. FYI https://www.metopera.org/season/2025-26-season/the-amazing-adventures-of-kavalier--clay/
September 23rd, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Tom Odell: Don't Let Me Go Tour, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
September 23rd, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Emotional Oranges - WORLDWIDEORANGES Tour / with Evan Fong, N3WYRKLA, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
September 23rd, 8:00 pm, TWENTY ONE PILOTS - THE CLANCY TOUR: BREACH 2025, American Family Insurance Amphitheater - Summerfest Grounds, 100 N Harbor Dr, Milwaukee, WI FYI www.ticketmaster.com
September 24th, 8:00 pm, TWENTY ONE PILOTS - THE CLANCY TOUR: BREACH 2025, Credit Union 1 Amphitheater, 19100 Ridgeland, Tinley Park. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
September 24th, 8:00 pm, Lover: Taylor Swift Tribute, The Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. www.axs.com
September 25th, 7:00 pm, Keith Urban: High and Alive World Tour, United Center, 1901 W. Madison, Chicago. Tickets start at $30. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
September 25th, 7:30 pm, WTTW presents An Evening with Ken Burns: The American Revolution, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
September 25th, 26th & 27th, 7:30 pm, Louis CK | Ridiculous, The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
September 26th, Doors open at 7:00 pm, Comedian Ron White, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. All reserved seating. 21 and older. Tickets start at $49.50. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
September 26th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Mo Lowda & the Humble - Tailing the Ghost Tour | with special guests French Cassettes, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
September 26th, 7:30 pm, Jam & Outback Present Normal Gossip, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
September 26th, 7;30 pm, Jam Presents Wolf Alice North American Tour 2025, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
**** September 27th, all day, National Park Fee Free Day, Indiana Dunes National Park & more. FYI https://give.nationalparks.org/site/DocServer/01_25_NPF_Fee_Free_Days.pdf?docID=581
September 27th, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, Downtown Gary Marketplace, S. E. Corner of 5th & Broadway, Gary. FYI redevelopment@gary.gov
September 27th, 7:00 pm, Papa Roach & Rise Against: Rise of the Roach Tour, Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, 19100 Ridgeland, Tinley Park. Tickets start at $36. FYI www.livenation.com.
September 27th, 7:00 pm, The Princess Bride: An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. Tickets start at $53. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
September 27th, Doors open at 7:00 pm, Steve Miller Band, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. All reserved seating. 21 and older. Tickets start at $79.50. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
September 27th, 7:30 pm, The All-Star Grammy Tribute to Steely Dan Tribute: Deacon Blues, The Art Theater, 230 Main Street, Hobart. $29.99-$200. FYI https://brickartlive.com/events/list/
September 27th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents JP Saxe - Make Yourself at Home Tour, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
September 27th, 7:30 pm, South Chicago Dance Theatre, The Center for Performing Arts, Governors State University, 1 University Drive, University Park. FYI https://www.govst.edu/cpa-events/
September 27th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Bruce Dickinson: The Mandrake Project, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
September 27th, 8:00 pm, Morrissey, Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom, 1105 W. Lawrence, Chicago. $91. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
September 27th, 8:00 pm, Paula Poundstone, George Van Dusen Theatre at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
September 27th, 8:00 pm, Jam Productions Presents Marc E. Bassy, Avondale Music Hall, 3336 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. $26.84, Meet & Greet $137.92. FYI https://wl.seetickets.us/event/marc-e-bassy/655809?afflky=AvondaleMusicH...
September 27th, 8:30 pm, Kota the Friend: No Rap on Sunday US Tour, The Patio Theatre, 6008 West Irving Park Rd., Chicago. $38.53 - $119.38. FYI www.ticketweb.com
September 27th & 28th, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm both days, Randolph Street Market Festival, 1341 W. Randolph, Chicago. Indoor & Outdoor. G.A. $12, Children under 12 free. FYI https://randolphstreetmarket.com/schedule/
September 28th, 2:30 pm PT, Kluxen – Atwood, Heggie, & Sibelius including Joshua Hopkins singing SONGS FOR MURDERED SISTERS, Victoria Symphony, Conductor Christian Kluxen, University Farquhar Auditorium, Ring Road, Victoria, BC, Canada. FYI https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/kluxen-atwood-heggie-sibelius/
September 29th, 7:00 pm, Garbage with Starcrawler, The Salt Shed Indoors, 1357 N. Elston, Chicago. Tickets start at $60. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
September 29th & 30th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Ludovico Einaudi: The Summer Portraits, The Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
September 30th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Noah Cyrus: I Want My Loved Ones to Go with Me, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
September 30th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Choir! Choir! Choir! Presents: We Will Choir! You!: An EPIC QUEEN Sing-Along, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
October 1st through 18th, 5:30 pm, Big Bus Tours, Sunset Live Tour, departing from 618 N. Clark, (SW corner of Clark & Ontario), Chicago. Tickets start at $49.50 for adults and $35 for children ages 3-12. Advance ticket purchase recommended. FYI www.bigbustours.com
October 2nd, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Trey Kennedy: The Relatable Tour, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
October 2nd, 7:30 pm, Jam & SPKRBX Present Odetari - Varia 0.5 - North America Tour, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
October 2nd, 7:00 pm, October 3rd, 8:00 pm, Young the Giant: In the Open Tour, Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture, 2936 N. Southport, Chicago. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
October 2nd, 8:00 pm, Monster Energy Presents Cash Cobain with Slizzy, Avondale Music Hall, 3336 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. $43.52, Meet & Greet $117.09. FYI https://wl.seetickets.us/event/cash-cobain/654840?afflky=AvondaleMusicHall
October 3rd, 7:30 pm, The Auditorium & MPG Live Present The Witcher Live in Concert, The Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
October 3rd, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Ladies & Tangents: Girls Gone Mild Tour, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. 28 & over. FYI www.axs.com
October 3rd, 8:00 pm, Il Divo by Candlelight, The Venue at Horseshoe Casino, 777 Casino Center Drive, Hammond. 21 & over. Tickets start at $62. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
October 3rd, 8:00 - 11:00 pm, AC/DC Tribute: Thunderstruck, The Art Theater, 230 Main Street, Hobart. FYI https://brickartlive.com/events/list/
October 4th, 7:00 pm, Sam Morrill: The Errors Tour, The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $25. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
October 4th, 7:00 pm, World Ballet Company: The Great Gatsby, Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N Chicago Street, Joliet. Tickets start at $55. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
October 4th, 7:30 Jam & Deep Cut Present The Stews, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. 18 & over. www.axs.com
October 4th, 7:30 pm, The National Parks, Metro Chicago, 3730 N. Clark, Chicago. $25-$65. FYI www.etix.com
October 4th, 7:30 pm, October 5th, 3:00 pm, Carmina Burana, New Philharmonic with Conductor Kirk Muspratt. McAninch Arts Center’s Belushi Performance Hall, College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. Subscriptions on sale now; individual tickets go on sale summer 2025. $62. FYI www.AtTheMAC.org.
October 4th, 8:00 pm, Jam & 93XRT Present The Psychedelic Furs with Special Guest Gary Numan, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
October 5th, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, Randolph Street Market, Modern Vintage Chicago: Fashion & Home, Ravenswood Event Center, 4021 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago. Enjoy a lively vibe with food, a full bar, DJ, free street parking, and valet service. G.A. $12. FYI https://randolphstreetmarket.com/schedule/
October 5th, 7:30 pm, Jam & Outback Present Kevin Bridges Live, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. 14 & over. FYI www.axs.com
October 5th, 7:30 pm, The Fab Four - The Ultimate Tribute, Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago Street, Joliet. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
October 5th, 8:00 pm, AIR Play Moon Safari, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. $63.50 to $163.50 FYI www.ticketmaster.com
October 6th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Elbow, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
October 7th, Doors open at 6:30 pm, Killer Queen A Tribute to Queen – Featuring Patrick Myers as Freddie Mercury, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older. All reserved seating. Tickets start at $58.75. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
October 7th, 8:00 pm ET, Steve Miller Band, Seminole Hard Rock Tampa, 5223 North Orient Road, Tampa, FL. 21 & over. Tickets start at $150. FYI https://casino.hardrock.com/tampa/events/steve-miller-band?cid=cc029_red...
October 8th, 7:30 pm, Mumford & Sons - 2025 Tour, United Center, 1901 W. Madison, Chicago. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
October 8th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Talisk and the Gardiner Brothers: Unleashed, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
October 8th, 7:30 pm, Not Dead Yet! - John Cleese and the Holy Grail at 50, Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts, 600 N. East Street, Bloomington, IL. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
October 8th, 8:00 pm, Audiotree & Jam Present Macario Martinez, US Tour 2025: PABLO PABLO, Lincoln Hall, 2424 N. Lincoln, Chicago. $27 in advance, $33.25 day of show. FYI https://lh-st.com/shows/10-08-2025-macario-martinez/?utm_source=hive&utm...
October 9th, 7:00 pm, Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny, The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $59. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
October 9th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Jesse McCartney: The Weightless Tour, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
October 9th, 7:30 pm, Not Dead Yet! - John Cleese and the Holy Grail at 50, Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee Street, Waukegan. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
October 10th, Doors open at 7:00 pm, Dionne Warwick, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. All reserved seating. 21 and older. Tickets start at $92.55. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
October 10th, 7:00 pm, Jordan Davis: Ain't Enough Road Tour 2025, Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim Road, Rosemont. Tickets start at $40. www.ticketmaster.com
October 10th, 7:30 pm, Laura Benanti and Brian Stokes Mitchell in Concert, Lyric Opera, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago. FYI lyricopera.org.
October 10th, 7:30 pm, ILIZA! LIVE, Iliza Shlessinger, The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
October 10th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Addison Rae: The Addison Tour, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
October 10th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Xana: until it wasn't tour, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com.
October 10th, 8:00 pm, (Rescheduled) Jam & AEG Present Foil Arms and Hog: Skittish, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. All previously purchased tickets will be honored. www.axs.com
October 10th, 8:00 - 11:00 pm, Feels Like the First Time: A Tribute to Foreigner, The Art Theater, 230 Main Street, Hobart. $26.97. FYI https://brickartlive.com/events/list/
October 11th, 6:00 - 11:00 pm, The Subliminal Verses (A Midwest Tribute to Slipknot) w/ Peephole (System of a Down), Pale Grey Sky (Sepultura), & Wonkzilla's Zombie Experience (Rob Zombie), The Art Theater, 230 Main Street, Hobart. $15. FYI https://brickartlive.com/events/list/
October 11th, Doors open at 7:00 pm, Def Leppard, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. All reserved seating. 21 and older. Tickets start at $149.50. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
October 11th, Sony Interactive Entertainment, GEA Live & RoadCo Entertainment present PlayStation® | The Concert. The Theater at Madison Square Garden, 4 Pennsylvania Plaza, New York, NY. $40-$105. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
October 11th, 7:30 pm, Mumford & Sons - 2025 Tour, Fiserv Forum, 1111 N Vel R. Phillips Ave, Milwaukee, WI FYI www.ticketmaster.com
October 11th, 7:30 pm, The Center Southland Spotlight, The Center for Performing Arts, Governors State University, 1 University Drive, University Park. FYI https://www.govst.edu/cpa-events/
October 11th, 7:30 pm, Nico Segal & The Social Experiment - Celebrating 10 Years of Surf, Metro Chicago, 3730 N. Clark, Chicago. $37.84. FYI www.etix.com
October 11th, 8:00 pm, Jam & Outback Present Henry Cho: The Empty Nest Tour, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
October 11th, 8:00 pm, Stardew Valley: Symphony of Seasons, The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $49. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
October 11th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Matt Maltese - Tour for You My Whole Life, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
October 11th, 8:00 pm, Miguel Bosé: Importante Tour 2025 - 2026, Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. Tickets start at $67. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
October 12th, 3:00 pm, Bored Teachers: The Struggle is Real! Comedy Tour, Coronado Theatre, 314 N. Main Street, Rockford. Tickets start at $57. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
October 12th, 7:00 pm, Jam & Outback Present Nurse Blake - But Did You Die? Comedy Tour, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
October 12th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Marc Cohn & Shawn Colvin, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
October 14th, 7:00 pm, Noga Erez with Special Guest V1V1D, House of Blues Chicago, 329 N. Dearborn, Chicago. Tickets start at $32. FYI www.livenation.com
October 14th, 7:00 pm, Sofia Isella with Ayleen Valentine, Metro Chicago, 3730 N. Clark, Chicago. $32.29. FYI www.etix.com
October 14th, 7:00 pm, Jam Productons Presents Don West, Beat Kitchen, 2100 W. Belmont, Chicago. FYI www.beatkitchen/com
October 15th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Think:X, Martyrs', 3855 N. Lincoln, Chicago. 21 & over. FYI www.axs.com
October 15th, 7:30 pm, Reverend Horton Heat, The Art Theater, 230 Main Street, Hobart. FYI https://brickartlive.com/events/list/
October 16th, 7:00 pm, Lyric Opera presents Coco in Concert Live to Film, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago. FYI lyricopera.org.
October 16th, 7:30 pm, Mammoth Presents X & Los Lobos – 99 Years of Rock ’N’ Roll, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. $55 to $326. FYI www.axs.com
October 16th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Josh Blue, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
October 16th, 8:00 pm, Elvis Costello & The Imposters with Charlie Sexton, The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $69. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
October 16th, 8:00 pm ET, Dane Cook, Seminole Hard Rock Tampa, 5223 North Orient Road, Tampa, FL. Tickets start at $100. FYI https://casino.hardrock.com/tampa/events/dane-cook?cid=cc029_redline_casino_dane-cook-1016_email_may-entertainment_book-online_5022025_marketing_-_-
October 16th & 18th, Movie Nights at Lyric, Lyric Opera, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago. FYI lyricopera.org.
October 17th, Doors open at 7:00 pm, Reik - Panorama 2025 U.S.A. Tour, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. All reserved seating. 21 and older. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
October 17th, 7:00 pm (SOLD OUT), 10:00 pm, Morgan Joy: The Goofy Guy Tour, The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
October 17th, Tusk: The Classic Fleetwood Mac Tribute, RCU Theatre, 128 Graham Ave, Eau Claire, WI. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
October 17th, 7:30 pm, Cuco: Ridin' Tour, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
October 17th, 8:00 pm, Jam & Deepcut Present moe. The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
October 17th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Miki Berenyi Trio, Lincoln Hall, 2424 N. Lincoln, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
October 17th, 8:00 pm, Gabriel Iglesios: The 1976 Tour, Ford Center, 1 SE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Evansville. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
October 17th & 18th, 8:00 pm, Sarah Millican: Late Bloomer, Auditorium Theatre, 50 East Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
October 18th, 2:00 pm, Lyric Opera presents Coco in Concert Live to Film, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago. FYI lyricopera.org.
October 18th, 2:00 pm, Ballet 5:8 presents La Llorona, The Center for Performing Arts, Governors State University, 1 University Drive, University Park. FYI https://www.govst.edu/cpa-events/
October 18th, 7:00 - 10:00 pm, Comedian Josh Blue, The Art Theater, 230 Main Street, Hobart. FYI https://brickartlive.com/events/list/
October 18th, Doors open at 7:00 pm, Matt Fraser - Anerica's Top Psychic Medium, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. All reserved seating. 21 and older. Tickets start at $39.50. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
October 18th, 7:00 pm, Jam & Outback Present Zacharias Porter, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
October 18th, 7:30 pm, Lucius - The Gold Rush Tour, Salt Shed Indoors, 1357 N. Elston, Chicago. Tickets start at $39. FYI www.ticketmaster.com\
October 18th, 7:30 pm, Mania: The ABBA Tribute, Virginia Theatre, 203 W Park Ave, Champaign, IL FYI https://thevirginia.showare.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=1015
October 18th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Sun Room - The Jackknife Tour, Bottom Lounge, 1357 W. Lake Street, Chicago. $25.95-$105. FYI https://www.ticketweb.com/event/sun-room-the-jackknife-bottom-lounge-tic...
October 18th, 8:00 pm, Gabriel Iglesios: The 1976 Tour, Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson Ave., Peoria. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
October 19th, 1:00 - 3:00 pm, Awards Reception, 82nd Annual Salon Show, South Shore Arts, Main Gallery, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. Free. FYI (219) 836-1839 or www.southshoreartsonline.org
October 19th, 3:00 pm, Chicago Opera Theatre presents Discovery Concert: Shakespeare Sings. Studebaker Theatre, Fine Arts Building, 410 S. Michigan, Chicago. $25-$65. Tickets on sale August 15th. FYI chicagooperatheater.org/
October 19th, 5:00 pm, Mania: The ABBA Tribute, Prairie Home Alliance Theatre, 201 SW Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL FYI www.ticketmaster.com
October 19th, 7:00 pm, Jam Presents Avatar: The Last Airbender in Concert - The 20th Anniversary Tour, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. $42 to $177. FYI www.axs.com
October 19th, 7:30 pm, Parcels - Parcels Live 2025, Credit Union 1 Arena at UIC, 525 S Racine Ave, Chicago. Tickets start at $47. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
October 19th, 7:30 pm, Sarah Millican: Late Bloomer, Pabst Theater, 144 E Wells St, Milwaukee, WI FYI https://www.pabsttheatergroup.com/events/detail/sarah-millican-2025
October 19th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Matt Maeson: A Quiet & Harmless Living Tour, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
October 19th through November 16th, Tchaikovsky’s Eugene Onegin, Conductor Lidiya Yankovskaya, Den Norske Opera, Oslo Opera House, Kirsten Flagstads plass 1, 0150 Oslo, Norway. FYI https://www.operaen.no/en
October 20th, 7:30 pm ET, Mumford & Sons - 2025 Tour, Little Caesars Arena, 2645 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI FYI www.ticketmaster.com
October 20th, 8:00 pm, Jam & Emporium Present The Dollop - The Dollop Podcast Live, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
October 21st, 7:00 pm, TRP. Presents Tasha Cobb Leonard: The Whole and Free Tour w/ Naomi Raine | Dr. Jackie Greene | Kobe Campbell, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
October 21st, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents BØRNS - Decade of Dopamine Tour, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. 17 & over. FYI www.axs.com
October 22nd, 7:30 pm, Jensen McRae - The Praying For Your Downfall Tour, Metro Chicago, 3730 N. Clark Street, Chicago. FYI www.etix.com
October 22nd, 7:30 pm, Mania: The ABBA Tribute, Barrymore Theatre, 2090 Atwood Ave, Madison, WI. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
October 23rd, Doors open at 7:00 pm, Comedian Tom Segura, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. All reserved seating. 21 and older. Tickets start at $79.50. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
October 23rd, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Juan Fernando Velasco - Julio Eterno, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
October 23rd, 7:30 pm, Mania: The ABBA Tribute, Coronado Theatre, 314 N Main St, Rockford, IL Tickets start at $25. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
October 23rd, 7:30 pm, Stayin' Alive: One Night of the Bee Gees, Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago Street, Joliet. Tickets start at $24. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
October 23rd, 7:30 pm, Jam Present Sir Chloe with Suzy Clue, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
October 23rd, 8:00 pm, SOLD OUT, The Beta Band, Metro Chicago, 3730 N. Clark St., Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.etix.com
October 23rd & 24th, 7:00 pm, Nate Bargatze: Big Dumb Eyes World Tour, United Center, 1901 W. Madison, Chicago. Tickets start at $39. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
October 23rd through 26th, BEETHOVEN SYMPHONY NO. 9, Cleveland Orchestra, Conductor: Franz Welser-Möst, with Tenor Miles Mykkanen, Severance Music Center, 11001 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH. FYI https://www.clevelandorchestra.com/attend/concerts-and-events/2526/severance/wk-04-beethoven/
October 24th, 7:00 & 9:30 pm, Jam Presents Anjelah Johnson-Reyes: The Family Reunion Tour, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
October 24th, 7:30 pm, Collectiv & Jam Present Grateful Shred, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
October 24th, 8:00 pm, Penn & Teller: 50th Anniversary Tour, The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
October 24th, 25th (SOLD OUT) & 26th, 8:00 pm, MY MORNING JACKET "is" ON TOUR, Salt Shed Indoors, 1357 N. Elston, Chicago. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
October 24th, 7:30 pm MDT, October 26th, 2:00 pm MDT, Dead Man Walking, University of Colorado Boulder Eklund Opera Program, Macky Auditorium Concert Hall, 1595 Pleasant Street, Boulder, CO. FYI https://cupresents.org/performance/3283/cu-opera/dead-man-walking
October 25th, 7:30 pm, Arcy Drive with Mercury, Metro Chicago, 3730 N. Clark, Chicago. $20-$85. FYI www.etix.com
October 25th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Leisure - Welcome to the Mood Tour, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. 28 & over. FYI www.axs.com
October 25th, 7:30 pm, Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood, Coronado Theatre, 314 N. Main Street, Rockford. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
October 25th, 7:30 pm ET, Who's Live Anyway, Clowes Memorial Hall, Butler University, 4602 Sunset Ave, Indianapolis, IN. FYI www.ticketmaster.
October 25th, 8:00 pm, Ben Schwartz and Friends, The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $58. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
October 25th, 8:00 pm, Frank Caliendo, Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd, Aurora. $55-$65. FYI (630) 896-6666 or www.paramountaurora.com.
October 25th, 8:00 pm, The Rocky Horror Picture Show with Live Shadow Cast, The Center for Performing Arts, Governors State University, 1 University Drive, University Park. FYI https://www.govst.edu/cpa-events/
October 26th, 3:00 pm PT, Witness to Courage: West Coast premiere of JAKE HEGGIE’s Crossing Borders, Music of Remembrance, Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall at Benaroya Hall, 200 University Street, Seattle, WA. FYI https://musicofremembrance.org/show-details/witness
October 26th, 6:30 pm ET, Mania: The ABBA Tribute, DeVos Performance Hall, 303 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
October 26th, 7:00 pm, Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood, Effingham Performance Center, 1325 Outer Belt W, Effingham, IL FYI www.ticketmaster.com
October 26th, 8:00 pm, Good Neighbors, Chop Shop, 1133 W. North Avenue, Chicago. 18 & over. $25 + fees. FYI www.dice.fm
October 27th, 6:30 pm, Jam Presents Between the Buried and Me & Hail the Sun, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
October 28th, 12:00 pm ET, Celebrate the ISL Bicentennia with the Indiana State Library Architectural Tour. Each tour begins at 12 p.m. at the circulation desk inside the Ohio Street entrance of the Indiana State Library, 315. W. Ohio St., Indianapolis. Register @ https://isl.libcal.com/event/13881799?hs=a
October 28th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Andrés Cepeda, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
October 28th, 29th & 31st, 8:00 pm, Evening With David Byrne - Who Is The Sky Tour, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
October 30th through November 2nd, CARMINA BURANA, Maastricht Festival, Company Debut of Miles Mykkanen. MECC Maastricht, Forum 100, 6229 GV, Maastricht, Netherlands. FYI https://www.mecc.nl/en/events/carmina-burana-2025/
October 30th through November 14th, Puccini's Il trittico with Jamie Barton & Ryan McKinny, Houston Grand Opera, 800 Preston St. Houston, Texas. FYI https://www.houstongrandopera.org/contact-us
October 31st, 7:30 pm, Who's Live Anyway, Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago Street, Joliet. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
October 31st, 8:00 pm, John Waters: A Live Director's Commentary & Screening, The Center for Performing Arts, Governors State University, 1 University Drive, University Park. FYI https://www.govst.edu/cpa-events/
October 31st, 7:00 pm, November 1st, 7:30 pm, Sony Interactive Entertainment, GEA Live & RoadCo Entertainment present PlayStation® | The Concert. Cadillac Palace Theatre, 151 W. Randolph, Chicago. $40-$105. FYI BroadwayInChicago.com.
November 1st, 6:15, A Day to Remember & Yellowcard - Maximum Fun Tour, Grossinger Motors Arena, 101 S Madison St, Bloomington, IL. FYI www,ticketmaster.com
November 1st, 7:00 pm, Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons w/Special Guests The Rascals, Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. Tickets start at $69. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 1st, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents The Wombats: Oh! The Ocean Tour, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.comgra
November 1st, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents grandson: INERTIA TOUR, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
November 1st, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Patrick Wolf, Gman Tavern, 3740 N. Clark Street, Chicago. 21 & over. FYI www.etix.com
November 1st, 8:00 pm, Jam & El Parrel Present Peces Raros, Avondale Music Hall, 3336 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. $32.12. FYI https://wl.seetickets.us/
November 1st, 8:00 pm, Deep Cut x Collectiv x Jam Present Action Bronson, Ramova Theatre, 3520 S. Halsted, Chicago. Adv-GA Floor $55.66, Adv-VIP Balcony $60.84. FYI www.tix.com
November 1st, 7:30 pm, November 2nd, 3:00 pm, Romeo & Juliet and Cinderella, New Philharmonic with Conductor Kirk Muspratt. McAninch Arts Center’s Belushi Performance Hall, College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. Subscriptions on sale now; individual tickets go on sale summer 2025. $60. FYI www.AtTheMAC.org.
November 1st through 18th, Dead Man Walking, English National Opera, Conductor: Kerem Hasan, London Coliseum, St. Martin's Lane, London, England. Tickets from $13. FYI https://www.eno.org/whats-on/dead-man-walking
November 2nd, 7:00 pm, Jam Productions Presents Sylvestre Y La Naranja: Altered Ego US Tour 2025, Beat Kitchen, 2100 W. Belmont, Chicago. 17 & over. $33.14. FYI https://wl.seetickets.us/event/silvestre-y-la-naranja/651075?afflky=BKBG...
November 2nd, 7:30 pm, Michigander & Oliver Hazard: Made in the Midwest, Metro Chicago, 3730 N. Clark, Chicago. $31.28. FYI www.etix.com
November 2nd, 8:00 pm ET, Pedro Capó, Seminole Hard Rock Tampa, 5223 North Orient Road, Tampa, FL. Tickets start at $55. FYI https://casino.hardrock.com/tampa/events/pedro-capo?cid=cc029_redline_entertainment_pedro-capo-1102_email_may-entertainment_book-online_5022025_marketing_-_-
November 3rd, 7:30 pm, Bryan Adams: Roll with the Punches w/guest Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo, Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim Road, Rosemont. Tickets start at $55. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 4th, 6:15 ET, A Day to Remember & Yellowcard - Maximum Fun Tour, Van Andel Arena, 130 Fulton Street W, Grand Rapids, MI. FYi www.ticketmaster.com
November 5th, 7:00 pm, Boz Scaggs Rhythm Review 2025, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. Tickets start at $62. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 5th, 7:30 pm, The More Life Tour starring Randy Travis, Meyer Theatre, 117 S Washington St, Green Bay, WI FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 6th, 7:00 pm, Jam & Outback Present Dusty Slay: The Night Shift Tour, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
November 6th, 8:00 pm, Jose Maria Napoleon - Hasta Siempre. Tour de Despedida USA 2025, Rosemont Theater, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 7th, Doors open at 7:00 pm, Dane Cook, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino Rockford, 7801 E State St, Rockford, IL 21 & older. Tickets start at $49. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 7th, 7:00 pm, November 8th, 7:30 pm, GEA Live and Broadway In Chicago in association with Lionsgate present TWILIGHT IN CONCERT, Cadillac Palace Theatre, 151 W. Randolph St., Chicago. FYI www.twilightinconcert.com
November 7th, 7:30 pm, Cece Teneal's Divas of Soul, The Center for Performing Arts, Governors State University, 1 University Drive, University Park. FYI https://www.govst.edu/cpa-events/
November 7th, 8:00 pm, King Princess - The Girl Violence Tour, Salt Shed Indoors, 1357 N Elston, Chicago. Tickets start at $50. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 7th & 8th, 7:30 pm, Andy Bell of Erasure, Metro Chicago, 3730 N. Clark Street, Chicago. $50. FYI www.etix.com
November 8th, 7:00 pm, Dream of America, La Porte County Symphony Orchestra, La Porte Civic Auditorium, 1001 Ridge St, La Porte, IN. FYI (219) 362-9020 or www.lcso.net
November 8th, Doors open at 7:00 pm, Dane Cook, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. All reserved seating. 21 and older. Tickets start at $49.50. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
November 8th, 8:00 pm, Fortune Feimster: Takin' Care of Biscuits Comedy Tour, The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $33. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 9th, 1:30 pm, Jam & Auris Present Lenny Pearce's USA Toddler Techno Tour - Part 2, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
November 9th, 7:30 pm, Hobo Johnson & the LoveMakers - Peach Scone 8 Year 3 Month Anniversary Tour, Chop Shop, 2033 W. North Avenue, Chicago. $40.57. FYI www.dice.fm
November 10th, 8:00 pm ET, Sting 3.0, Seminole Hard Rock Tampa, 5223 North Orient Road, Tampa, FL. Tickets start at $250. FYI https://casino.hardrock.com/tampa/events/sting?cid=cc029_redline_casino_sting-1110_email_may-entertainment_book-online_5022025_marketing_-_-
**** November 11th, all day, National Park Fee Free Day, Indiana Dunes National Park & more. FYI https://give.nationalparks.org/site/DocServer/01_25_NPF_Fee_Free_Days.pdf?docID=581
November 12th, 8:00 pm ET, Trey Kennedy presents The Relatable Tour, Seminole Hard Rock Tampa, 5223 North Orient Road, Tampa, FL. 21 & over. Tickets start at $60. FYI https://casino.hardrock.com/tampa/events/trey-kennedy?cid=cc029_redline_...
November 13th, 8:00 pm, Maroon 5: LOVE IS LIKE Tour, United Center, 1901 W. Madison, Chicago. Tickets start at $61. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 13th, 8:00 pm, Mammoth Presents Fish 56 Octagon, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
November 14th, Doors open at 6:30 pm, Trivium: Ascend above the Ashes Tour (with Jinjer & Heriot), Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. All reserved seating. 21 and older. Tickets start at $40. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
November 14th, 7:00 pm, Sal Volcano: Everything's Fine Tour, The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $43. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 14th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Fit for a King: Lonely God Tour / with Make Them Suffer, Spite, 156/Silence, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
November 14th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents P1 with Matt & Tommy: The Delusion Tour, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
November 14th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Chris Williamson - Self Discovery Live Show, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
November 14th, 8:00 - 11:30 pm, Adrenalize: The Ultimate Def Leppard Experience, The Art Theater, 230 Main Street, Hobart. $24.90. FYI https://brickartlive.com/events/list/
November 15th & 16th, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm both days, Randolph Street Holiday Market, 1340 W. Washington, Chicago. Indoor. G.A. $12, Children under 12 free. FYI https://randolphstreetmarket.com/schedule/
November 15th, 6:00 & 9:00 pm, SmoothChicago presents Peter White / Rick Braun, Loews O'Hare Hotel, 5300 N. River Road, Rosemont. FYI https://www.smoothchicago.com/
November 15th, 7:00 pm, Broadway in Chicago presents A Conversation with Guenther Steiner Unfiltered Live, CIBC Theatre, 18 W. Monroe St, Chicago. $40-$109. FYI BroadwayInChicago.com.
November 15th, 7:30 pm, Ensemble Espanol, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. Tickets on sale May 5th. FYI https://www.auditoriumtheatre.org/events/buy-tickets/dance?utm_source=hive&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=hive_email_id_415441_25-26-season-announcement&h_sid=835818af3b-597fefb3f41bd259e8be9809
November 15th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Jiaoying Summers: What Specie Are You? Tour, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. 13 & over. FYI www.axs.com
November 15th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Boyce Avenue - USA 2025 Tour, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
November 15th, 7:30 pm ET, Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood, Paramount Theatre, 1124 Meridian Street, Anderson, IN. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 15th, 7:30 pm ET, Paula Poundstone, Shelton Auditorium at Butler Arts Center, 1000 W 42nd St, Indianapolis, IN FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 15th, 8:00 pm, Jam & 16 on Center Presents The Wood Brothers: Puff of Smoke Tour, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
November 16th, 4:00 pm, Gabby's Dollhouse Live! Presented by Walmart, The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $91. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 16th, 6:30 - 9:00 pm, Rumors ATL: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac, The Art Theater, 230 Main Street, Hobart. $30. FYI https://brickartlive.com/events/list/
November 16th, 7:00 pm, Jam Presents Bryce Crawford "Live Podcast Tour" Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
November 17th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Wednesday with Daffo, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
November 17th, 8:00 pm, (SOLD OUT), November 18th, 8:00 pm, Patti Smith and her band On the 50th Anniversary perform Horses, The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 18th, 8:00 pm, Rimon, Subterranean, Upstairs, 2011 W. North Avenue, Chicago. 17 & over. $26.96. FYI https://wl.seetickets.us/event/rimon/653078?afflky=BKBGManagementCo&utm_...
November 20th, 7:00 pm, Jam Presents CG5 Presents: The TOO MANY SONGS Tour, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
November 20th, 7:00 pm, Brad Williams: The Growth Spurt Tour, Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago Street, Joliet. FYI www.ticketmaster.com \
November 20th, 7:00 pm, WBEZ & The Auditorium Present The Moth Mainstage, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. FYI www.axs.cpm
November 21st, 7:00 pm, Brad Williams: The Growth Spurt Tour, Coronado Theatre, 314 N. Main Street, Rockford. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 21st, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents The Murder City Devils, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
November 21st through 30th, Lyric Opera in partnership with Billy Corgan presents the World Premiere of A Night of Mellon Collie and Infinite Sadness, Lyric Opera House, 20 N Wacker Dr, Chicago. Tickets start at $59. FYI lyricopera.org/melloncollie
November 22nd, 7:00 pm, Brad Williams: The Growth Spurt Tour, Peoria Civic Center Theater, 201 SW Jefferson Ave., Peoria. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
November 22nd, 7:00 & 9:30 pm, (Second Show Added), Jam & Outback Present Demetri Martin - The Quick Draw Tour, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
November 23rd, Doors open at 6:00 pm, Sting 3.0 Tour, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older. Tickets start at $199. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 24th, 7:30 pm, Lola Young, Salt Shed Indoors, 1357 N. Elston, Chicago. Tickets start at $184. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 24th, 8:00 pm, Sting 3.0 Tour, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. Tickets start at $189. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 29th, 7:30 pm, The Chicago Philharmonic & The Auditorium present Sleeping at Last: Home for the Holidays, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
November 29th, 9:00 pm, Live Nation Presents Damiano David, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
November 30th, 2:00 pm, HANDEL’S MESSIAH, Music of the Baroque, Conductor: Dame Jane Glover, with Tenor Miles Mykkanen. North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie. FYI https://www.baroque.org/Seasons/2025-2026/handel-s-messiah
November 30th, Prokofiev’s Violin Concerto No. 1 and Stravinsky’s Suite from The Firebird, Tonkünstler Orchester, Conductor Lidiya Yankovskaya, Golden Hall of the Musikverein, Festspielhaus St. Pölten, Vienna, Austria. FYI https://www.tonkuenstler.at/en/orchestra
December 1st, 7:30 pm, HANDEL’S MESSIAH, Music of the Baroque, Conductor: Dame Jane Glover, with Tenor Miles Mykkanen. Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago. FYI https://www.baroque.org/Seasons/2025-2026/handel-s-messiah
December 2nd, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Blind Guardian - Somewhere Far Beyond Tour with Ensiferum & Seven Kingdoms, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. 17 & older. FYI www.axs.com
December 2nd, 7:30 pm, Live Nation Presents Avatar: In the Airwaves - USA 2025 / with Alien Weaponry, Spiritworld, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
December 3rd, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, Women's Association of the Northwest Indiana Symphony Society presents the Festival of Trees. Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. Venders, brunch, entertainment, raffle. $50. FYI (219) 836-0525 ext 206 or https://nisorchestra.org/waniss
December 3rd & 5th, 7:30 pm, December 7th, 3:00 pm, Chicago Opera Theatre presents Falstaff, assia Le tre burle (Falstaff, or the Three Tricks. Studebaker Theatre, Fine Arts Building, 410 S. Michigan, Chicago. $50-$150. Tickets on sale August 15th. FYI chicagooperatheater.org/
December 4th, Jam& Deep Cut Present Ripe and Allen Stone: The Get Sweet Tour, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
December 5th, 5:00 pm, On Demand. HANDEL’S MESSIAH, Music of the Baroque, Conductor: Dame Jane Glover, with Tenor Miles Mykkanen. Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago. FYI https://www.baroque.org/Seasons/2025-2026/handel-s-messiah
December 5th, 7:00 & 10:00 pm, Jam Presents Rob Anderson: Are You Afraid of the 90s? Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
December 6th, 8:00 pm, Jam & Outback Present Michael Blaustein: The Taste Me Tour, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
December 6th, 1:00 & 5:00 pm, December 7th, 3:00 pm, Ruth Page's The Nutcracker, The Center for Performing Arts, Governors State University, 1 University Drive, University Park. FYI https://www.govst.edu/cpa-events/
December 6th, Doors open at 7:00 pm, Heart, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. All reserved seating. 21 and older. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
December 11th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents An Evening with Squirrel Nut Zippers: Christmas Caravan 2025, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
December 12th, Doors open at 7:00 pm, Aaron Lewis & the Stateliners: America As It Gets Tour, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. All reserved seating. 21 and older. Tickets start at $76. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
December 13th, 2:00 & 7:30 pm, It's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play, The Center for Performing Arts, Governors State University, 1 University Drive, University Park. FYI https://www.govst.edu/cpa-events/
December 13th, 7:00 pm, Jam Presents Lucas Zelnick, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. 16 & over. FYI www.axs.com
December 13th, 7:00 pm, Holiday at the Pops, La Porte County Symphony Orchestra, La Porte Civic Auditorium, 1001 Ridge St, La Porte, IN. FYI (219) 362-9020 or www.lcso.net
December 13th & 14th, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm both days, Randolph Street Holiday Market, 1340 W. Washington, Chicago. Indoor. G.A. $12, Children under 12 free. FYI https://randolphstreetmarket.com/schedule/
December 20th & 21st, 1:00 & 5:00 pm, Salt Creek Ballet presents “The Nutcracker” with New Philharmonic. New Philharmonic with Conductor Kirk Muspratt. McAninch Arts Center’s Belushi Performance Hall, College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. Subscriptions on sale now; individual tickets go on sale summer 2025. FYI www.AtTheMAC.org.
December 31st, 1:30, 5:00 & 8:00 pm, New Year's Eve Concert with Guest Vocalist Alisa Jordheim, New Philharmonic with Conductor Kirk Muspratt. McAninch Arts Center’s Belushi Performance Hall, College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. Subscriptions on sale now; individual tickets go on sale summer 2025. $73-$83. FYI www.AtTheMAC.org.
Coming in 2026
January 16th, 7:30 pm, DAPHNE IN CONCERT, Conductor: David Afkham, House Debut, Miles Mykkanen. Seattle Opera, McCaw Hall, 321 Mercer Street, Seattle, WA. FYI https://www.seattleopera.org/performances-events/daphne-in-concert/
January 18th, 2:00 pm, DAPHNE IN CONCERT, Conductor: David Afkham, House Debut, Miles Mykkanen. Seattle Opera, McCaw Hall, 321 Mercer Street, Seattle, WA. FYI https://www.seattleopera.org/performances-events/daphne-in-concert/
January 18th, 3:00 pm, Chicago Opera Theatre presents Discovery Concert: In America's Embrace. Studebaker Theatre, Fine Arts Building, 410 S. Michigan, Chicago. $25-$65. Tickets on sale August 15th. FYI chicagooperatheater.org/
January 23rd through February 8th, Silent Night with Ryan McKinny, Houston Grand Opera, 800 Preston St. Houston, Texas. FYI https://www.houstongrandopera.org/contact-us
January 24th, 7:30 pm, Martha Graham Dance Company, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. Tickets on sale May 5th. FYI https://www.auditoriumtheatre.org/events/buy-tickets/dance?utm_source=hive&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=hive_email_id_415441_25-26-season-announcement&h_sid=835818af3b-597fefb3f41bd259e8be9809
January 26th, 5:30 pm PT, VEDEM: Art From Ashes in honor of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Music of Remembrance, Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall at Benaroya Hall, 200 University Street, Seattle, WA. FYI https://musicofremembrance.org/show-details/afa2026
January 30th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Dean Lewis, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
January 30th through February 15th, Jake Heggie's INTELLIGENCE, Virginia Opera, Harrison Opera House, 160 W. Virginia Beach Blvd., Norfolk, VA. FYI https://vaopera.org/subscriptions
January 30th through February 15th, Hansel and Gretel with Jamie Barton, Houston Grand Opera, 800 Preston St. Houston, Texas. FYI https://www.houstongrandopera.org/contact-us
January 31st, 7:30 pm, February 1st, 3:00 pm, Broadway through the Years, New Philharmonic with Conductor Kirk Muspratt. McAninch Arts Center’s Belushi Performance Hall, College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. Subscriptions on sale now; individual tickets go on sale summer 2025. $66. FYI www.AtTheMAC.org.
February 5th, 7:00 pm, Renée Fleming in Recital — Voice of Nature: The Anthropocene, Lyric Opera, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago. FYI lyricopera.org
February 6th, 7:30 pm ET, February 8th, 2:30 pm ET, INTELLIGENCE, Virginia Opera, Dominion Energy Center, 600 E. Grace St., Richmond, VA. FYI https://vaopera.org/subscriptions
February 7th, 2:00 pm, Honoring the Opera Up Close Legacy with John Concepcion and Friends, The Center for Performing Arts, Governors State University, 1 University Drive, University Park. FYI https://www.govst.edu/cpa-events/
February 7th, 7:00 pm, The Roaring 20s: A Celebration of America's Jazz Age, La Porte County Symphony Orchestra, La Porte Civic Auditorium, 1001 Ridge St, La Porte, IN. FYI (219) 362-9020 or www.lcso.net
February 14th, 7:30 pm ET, February 15th, 2:30 pm ET, INTELLIGENCE, Virginia Opera, Center for the Arts at George Mason University, 4373 Mason Pond Drive, Fairfax, VA. FYI https://vaopera.org/subscriptions
February 15th, 3:00 pm, The Rat Pack, The Center for Performing Arts, Governors State University, 1 University Drive, University Park. FYI https://www.govst.edu/cpa-events/
February 17th through 22nd, Trinity Irish Dance Company, The Joyce Theater, 175 8th Ave, New York, NY. FYI https://trinityirishdancecompany.com/performances/
February 21st, 7:30 pm, Mania: The ABBA Tribute, Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago Street, Joliet. Tickets start at $39. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
February 28th, 6:30 pm, 95 WIIL ROCK & Q ROCK 100.7 Present Nothing More - Carnal Nature World Tour / with Catch Your Breath, Archers, Doobie, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
February 28th, 7:30 pm, Trinity Irish Dance Company, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. Tickets on sale May 5th. FYI https://www.auditoriumtheatre.org/events/buy-tickets/dance?utm_source=hive&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=hive_email_id_415441_25-26-season-announcement&h_sid=835818af3b-597fefb3f41bd259e8be9809
February 28th & March 1st, Concert presentation, Act 2, Tristan und Isolde with Jamie Barton, Houston Grand Opera, 800 Preston St. Houston, Texas. FYI https://www.houstongrandopera.org/contact-us
March 4th & 6th, 7:30 pm, March 8th, 3:00 pm, Chicago Opera Theatre presents Der Silbersee: A Winter’s Fairy Tale (The Silverlake). Studebaker Theatre, Fine Arts Building, 410 S. Michigan, Chicago. $50-$150. Tickets on sale August 15th. FYI chicagooperatheater.org/
March 5th, 8:00 pm, (New Date), Live Nation presents Darcy & Jer: Average at Best Tour, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
March 7th, 2:00 & 7:30 pm, GovState & Performance Arts Studies: All That Jazz, The Center for Performing Arts, Governors State University, 1 University Drive, University Park. FYI https://www.govst.edu/cpa-events/
March 7th & 8th, Turn It Out with Tyler Peck & Friends, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. Tickets on sale May 5th. FYI https://www.auditoriumtheatre.org/events/buy-tickets/dance?utm_source=hive&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=hive_email_id_415441_25-26-season-announcement&h_sid=835818af3b-597fefb3f41bd259e8be9809
March 8th, 3:00 pm, The New World, La Porte County Symphony Orchestra, Holdcraft Performing Arts Center, 1200 Spring Street, Michigan City, IN. FYI (219) 362-9020 or www.lcso.net
March 15th, 3:00 pm PT, Echoes of Conscience: Voices of the French resistance, Concert Highlights: The spirit of Josephine Baker with chanteuse Jacqueline Tabor; World Premiere Dance Commission, Darius Milhaud, La Creation du Monde, Donald Byrd, Spectrum Dance Theater. Music of Remembrance, Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall at Benaroya Hall, 200 University Street, Seattle, WA. FYI https://musicofremembrance.org/show-details/echoes
March 19th through 29th, The Crucible with Ryan McKinny & J’Nai Bridges, Washington National Opera, The Kennedy Center, 2700 F St NW, Washington, DC. FYI https://www.kennedy-center.org/wno/home/
March 21st, 7:30 pm, Center Stage Icons: 30th Anniversary Celebration with the Rostons, The Center for Performing Arts, Governors State University, 1 University Drive, University Park. FYI https://www.govst.edu/cpa-events/
March 28th, 7:30 pm, Chicago Tap Theatre, The Center for Performing Arts, Governors State University, 1 University Drive, University Park. FYI https://www.govst.edu/cpa-events/
March 28th, Red Clay Dance Company’s La Femme Dance Festival, Harris Theatre for Music & Dance, 205 E. Randolph, Chicago. FYI redclaydance.com/season17.
April 2nd, 3rd & 4th, 7:30 pm ET, THE ELEMENTS, Joshua Bell Concerto, Spring 2026 Tour, Naples Philharmonic, Conductor: Alexander Shelley, Artis Naples - The Baker Museum, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples, FL. FYI https://artisnaples.org/subscriptions/masterworks
April 6th through 29th, House Premiere, INNOCENCE, Metropolitan Opera, Conductor: Susanna Mälkki, with Miles Mykkanen. Metropolitan Opera, Lincoln Center, New York, NY. FYI https://www.metopera.org/season/2025-26-season/innocence/
April 8th & 9th, 7:30 pm ET, Canadian Premiere, THE ELEMENTS, Joshua Bell Concerto, Spring 2026 Tour, National Arts Centre Orchestra, Conductor: Alexander Shelley, Southam Hall, 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, Canada. FYI https://nac-cna.ca/en/event/38412
April 10th, 7:00 pm, April 11th, 2:00 pm, Mary Poppins in Concert, Lyric Opera, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago. FYI lyricopera.org.
April 11th, 7:30 pm, The Fab Four: Tribute to the Beatles' "HELP!" and the Hits, Coronado Theatre, 314 N. Main Street, Rockford. Tickets start at $41. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
April 11th, 7:30 pm, April 12th, 3:00 pm, Harp of Ages and Pictures at an Exhibition, Guest Harpist Nichole Young, New Philharmonic with Conductor Kirk Muspratt. McAninch Arts Center’s Belushi Performance Hall, College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. Subscriptions on sale now; individual tickets go on sale summer 2025. $60. FYI www.AtTheMAC.org.
April 15th, Re-engagement for world premiere of Ryan Carter’s immersive piano concerto featuring live electronic sound and video, paired with Dvorak’s Symphony No. 7 & Saint-Saëns’ The Carnival of the Animals. London Philharmonic Orchestra, Conductor: Lidiya Yankovskaya, Royal Festival Hall, London, England. FYI https://lpo.org.uk/
April 18th, Explore Your Lyric, Lyric Opera, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago. FYI lyricopera.org.
April 18th, 7:00 pm, Remember When Rock Was Young: The Elton John Experience, La Porte County Symphony Orchestra, La Porte Civic Auditorium, 1001 Ridge St, La Porte, IN. FYI (219) 362-9020 or www.lcso.net
April 24th & 25th, Bluebeard’s Castle with Ryan McKinny in title role, Co-production between Omaha Symphony and Opera Omaha, Holland Performing Arts Center, Omaha, NE. FYI https://www.omahasymphony.org/
April 24th through 26th, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. Tickets on sale May 5th. FYI https://www.auditoriumtheatre.org/events/buy-tickets/dance?utm_source=hi...
April 25th, 7:30 pm, Rising Stars in Concert, Lyric Opera, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago. FYI lyricopera.org.
April 25th, 7;30 pm, Lizzy and the Triggermen, The Center for Performing Arts, Governors State University, 1 University Drive, University Park. FYI https://www.govst.edu/cpa-events/
May 1st & 2nd, 7:30 pm, May 3rd, 2:30 pm, World Premiere, EARTH: A CHORAL SYMPHONY, Madison Symphony Orchestra, Conductor: John DeMain, Soprano: Ailyn Pérez. Overture Hall, 201 State Street, Madison, WI. Tickets from $20. FYI https://madisonsymphony.org/event/voiceseternal
May 2nd, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Calum Scott: The Avenoir Tour 2026, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
May 2nd through 20th, Rusalka with Jamie Barton as Ježibaba, Opéra Bastille, Opera National de Paris, Pl. de la Bastille, 75012 Paris, France. FYI https://www.operadeparis.fr/en/visits/opera-bastille
May 7th & 9th, 7:30 pm, May 10th, 2:30 pm, THE ELEMENTS, Joshua Bell Concerto, Spring 2026 Tour, Houston Symphony, Conductor: Juraj Valčuha, Jones Hall for the Performing Arts, 615 Louisiana Street, Houston, TX. FYI https://houstonsymphony.org/performance/joshua-bell-the-elements-concert
May 17th, 4:00 pm PT, Music of Remembrance Opera Commission, World Premiere, The Dialogue of Memories: Music of Remembrance, Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall at Benaroya Hall, 200 University Street, Seattle, WA. FYI https://musicofremembrance.org/show-details/memories
May 20th, 7:30 pm PT. Music of Remembrance Opera Commission, The Dialogue of Memories, Music of Remembrance, Presidio Theatre, 99 Moraga Avenue, San Francisco, CA. FYI https://musicofremembrance.org/show-details/memoriessf
May 23rd, 7:30 pm, May 24th, 3:00 pm, Music of Remembrance Opera Commission, The Dialogue of Memories, Music of Remembrance, Studebaker Theatre, Fine Arts Building, 410 S. Michigan, Chicago. FYI https://musicofremembrance.org/show-details/memorieschi
May 30th, 3:00 pm, Chicago Opera Theatre presents Trusted: Concert World Premiere, Conductor Lidiya Yankovskaya. Studebaker Theatre, Fine Arts Building, 410 S. Michigan, Chicago. $30-$70. Tickets on sale August 15th. FYI chicagooperatheater.org/
May 30th through June 21st, THE MAGIC FLUTE, Los Angeles Opera, Conductor: James Conlon, House Debut, Miles Mykkanen. Dorothy Chandler Pavillion, 135 N. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA. FYI https://www.laopera.org/performances/2026/the-magic-flute
June 4th through 6th, Peter Lieberson’s Neruda Songs with Jamie Barton, Minnesota Orchestra, Conductor: Thomas Søndergård, 1111 Nicollet Mall (11th Street at Peavey Plaza), Minneapolis, MN FYI https://www.minnesotaorchestra.org/