Coming soon:
October 26th, 5:30 pm, 2026 3Arts Awards Celebration, Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E Randolph, Chicago. $150 General Admission, $300 VIP. FYI www.3arts.org/tickets
October 27th, 7:00 pm, Lakeshore Community Concerts & Live On Stage, Inc. present Radio Recall, 70s, 80s & 90s Radio Hits, Munster High School Auditorium, 8808 Columbia Ave., Munster. $30. FYI https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/radio-recall-tuesday-oct-27-2026-7...
October 27th, 7:00 pm, MushMusic.net presents Mushroom Head & Fear Factory, Hobart Art Theatre, 230 Main Street, Hobart. $40.51-$61.65. FYI www.ticketweb.com
October 27th, 7:00 pm ET, Disney Descendants, ZOMBIES & Camp Rock: Worlds Collide Concert Tour, Gainbridge Fieldhouse, 125 S. Pennsylvania Street, Indianapolis, IN Tickets start at $55. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
October 27th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Joanne McNally: Pinotphile, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
October 27th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Sienna Spiro: My House Tour, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
October 28th, 7:00 pm, Lexi Jayde, Chop Shop, 2033 W. North Avenue, Chicago. Tickets start at $34.33. FYI www.axs.com
October 28th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Shakey Graves - Fondness, Etc. Tour with Wild Pink, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
October 28th, 7:30 pm, Jam & KIckstand Present Wolf & Bear with Coletto & Origami Button, Subterranean, 2011 W. North Avenue, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
October 29th, 7:00 pm, Keith Pedro, Chicago Improv, 5 Woodfield Mall K120B, Schaumburg. 21 & over. $26.82. FYI www.ticketweb.com
October 29th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Dweezil Zappa DZ20: Like Father, Like Son, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
October 29th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents The Airborne Toxic Event, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
October 29th, 8:00 pm, Alicia Villarreal: Bendita Locura Tour, The Auditorium, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. Tickets start at $42. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
October 30th & 31st, Doors open at 5:00 pm, Dom Dolla, Festival Hall, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI https://www.cityexperiences.com/city-cruises/live/chicago/chris-lane/
October 30th, 5:30 pm, North West Indiana Parkinsons Annual Dinner & Style Show Fundraiser to Benefit Parkinson's Disease, Avalon Manor, 3550 E. U.S. Route 30, Merrillville. $75 per person. FYI (219) 237-2342.
October 30th, 6:00 pm ET, Murder Mystery Dinner: A Masquerade at the Featherbone, Journeyman Distillery at the Featherbone Factory, 109 Generations Drive, Three Oaks, MI. $65 per person. FYI https://murder-mystery-dinner-three-oaks-26.tripleseattickets.com/registration/select
October 30th, 8:00 pm, Journeyman’s Halloween Party, Journeyman Distillery at the American Factory, 258 South Campbell Street, Valparaiso. Prizes for best costume. 21 & over. $18. FYI https://halloween-party-valpo-26.tripleseattickets.com/registration/select
October 30th, 7:30 pm, Don Lemon & DL Hughley: DL & DL 'Anything Goes' Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $57. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
October 30th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents AMBLE, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
October 30th, 8:00 pm, MANÁ: VIVIR SIN AIRE TOUR, Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim Rd., Rosemont. Tickets start at $52. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
October 30th, 9:00 pm, Three's Company, Council Oak Bar Stage, Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older. Free. FYI (219) 228-2383 or https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/
October 30th, 9:00 pm, NAWTY, Hard Rock Cafe Stage, Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older. Free. FYI (219) 228-2383 or https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/
**** October 31st, 12:00 - 6:00 pm, Slightly Spooky Saturdays, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago. FYI https://navypier.org/pier-events/slightly-spooky-october/
**** Trick or Treat Hours NW Indiana
**** 3:00 - 6:00 pm, Trick or Treat on Lake Street, Little Ghouls and Goblins (as well as Princesses, Frogs, and Totoro) are welcome at this year's Candy Crawl along Lake Street! FYI www.millerbeacharts.org.
**** 4:00 - 7:00 pm, Cedar Lake, East Chicago, Lakes of the Four Seasons, Lowell
**** 4:00 - 8:00 pm, Wheatfield
**** 5:00 - 7:00 pm, Crown Point, DeMotte, Gary, Griffith, Hammond, Highland, Kouts, La Porte, Long Beach, Michigan City, Munster, New Chicago, Rolling Prairie, Schererville, St. John, Trail Creek, Wanatah, Westville, Whiting
**** 5:00 - 7:30 pm, Ogden Dunes
**** 5:00 - 8:00 pm, Dyer, Hobart, Portage, Valparaiso, Winfield, Unincorporated Porter County
**** 5:30 - 7:30 pm, Hebron, Lake Station, Merrillville
**** 5:30 - 8:00 pm, Burns Harbor, Chesterton, Porter
October 31st, 5:00 & 9:00 pm, SmoothChicago presents Fall Art & Jazz Festival w/ Marion Meadows, Brian Simpson, Nicholas Cole & more, Loew's O'Hare Hotel, 5300 N. River Road, Rosemont. FYI https://smoothchicago.com/
October 31st, 7:30 pm, Jam and 16 on Center Present Allison Russell: In the Hour of Chaos Tour with Autumn Nicholas, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
October 31st, 9:00 pm, Vino Louden, Council Oak Bar Stage, Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older. Free. FYI (219) 228-2383 or https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/
October 31st, 9:00 pm, 7th Heaven, Hard Rock Cafe Stage, Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older. Free. FYI (219) 228-2383 or https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/
October 31st through November 8th, World Premiere, The Many Deaths of Laila Starr, based on BOOM! Studios graphic novel by writer Ram V and illustrator Filipe Andrade. Minnesota Opera, Ordway Music Theater, 345 Washington Street, Minneapolis, MN. $69. FYI mnopera.org/laila-starr
November 1st through December 31st, Rogers Park Business Alliance Presents Live Love Shop Rogers Park Holiday Shopping Campaign, Rogers Park. FYI RPBA.org.
**** November 1st, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, Kids Visit Free Day, Chicago Children's Museum, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago. FYI https://www.cityexperiences.com/city-cruises/live/chicago/chris-lane/
November 1st, 11:00 am - 10:00 pm, Dia de los Muertos Celebration, Navy Pier, 600 W. Grand Avenue, Chicago. FYI www.navypier.org
November 1st, Seatings at 11:00 am, 12:00 or 1:00 pm, Sunday Champagne Brunch, 10Forty Catering, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. $35 per person, Kids 11 & under, free. Call for reservations & payment, 219-836-1930, Ext. 2.
**** November 1st, 12:00 - 6:00 pm, Slightly Spooky Saturdays, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago. FYI https://navypier.org/pier-events/slightly-spooky-october/
November 1st, 3:00 pm PST, Music of Remembrance, Journeys - Featuring: Different Trains by Steve Reich, in honor of the composer's 90th birthday, Benaroya Hall, 200 University Street, Seattle, WA. $60, Students $25. FYI https://musicofremembrance.org/show-details/journeys
November 1st, 4:00 pm, Camino Clark Catrina Parade, Centerpiece of the Día de los Muertos Celebration, Starts at corner of Clark Street and Estes Avenue, Rogers Park. FYI RPBA.org.
November 1st, 4:00 - 8:00 pm, Camino Clark hosts a Día de los Muertos Celebration, featuring public art, cultural traditions, and community participation while highlighting businesses throughout the corridor. Intersection of Clark Street and Estes Avenue, (Rogers Park). Chicago. Free. FYI RPBA.org.
November 1st, 7:00 pm, Outlander in Concert, The Auditorium 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. Tickets start at $67. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 1st, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents L7: The Last Hurrah Tour 2026, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
November 1st, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Bad Gyal - Más Cara World Tour 2026, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
November 3rd, 7:00 pm, Three Days Grace - Alienation Tour, Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL Tickets start at $38. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 3rd, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents The Blasting Company plays Over the Garden Wall, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
November 4th, 7:00 pm, Kickstand Productions presents Isabel Dumaa, Beat Kitchen, 2100 W. Belmont, Chicago. FYI https://wl.eventim.us/event/isabel-dumaa/
November 4th, 7:30 pm, Blade Runner in Concert, The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $72. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 4th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox-The Future Is Vintage World Tour, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
November 4th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Eivør, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
November 4th, 7:30 pm, Dave Matthews Band, Kohl Center, University of Wisconsin, 601 Dayton Street, Madison, WI Tickets start at $70. FYI https://uwbadgers.evenue.net/events/DMB
November 4th, 8:00 pm, Orville Peck - Man Turned Mule Tour, The Sylvee, 25 S Livingston St, Madison, WI. Tickets start at $69. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 5th, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm ET, Indiana Constitutional Symposium, Indiana State Archives, 350 W. Ohio St., Indianapolis, IN. FYI https://www.in.gov/iara/news-and-events/indiana-constitutional-symposium/
November 5th, 5:30 pm, ArtScape! Tabletop Centerpiece Competition, South Shore Arts, Bachman Gallery, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. $80 per person (includes 2 drink tickets). FYI https://southshorearts.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=...
November 5th, 6:00 - 8:00 pm, Lake County Public Library Foundation presents An Evening of Rock 'n Roll Roots & Wine with Joe Cantafio, a fundraiser in support of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library at LCPL, Merrillville Branch, Lake County Public Library, 1919 81st Avenue, Merrillville. 21 & over. $50. FYI (219) 769-3541, ext. 315 or https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/an-evening-of-rock-n-roll-roots
November 5th, 6th & 7th, 7:30 pm, November 8th, 2:00 pm, Chicago Repertory Ballet presents The Capulets, Ruth Page Center for the Arts, 1016 N. Dearborn, Chicago. $40-$75. FYI https://www.chicagorepertoryballet.com/thecapulets
November 5th, 7:00 pm, Jam Presents Pigeons Playing Ping Pong - Fall Tour 2026 / with Diego, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
November 5th, 7:30 pm, Jam Present Pouya - The Forever Glades Tour / with Ramirez, Fat Nick, Black Smurf & comehelpglo, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
November 5th, 8:00 pm, 312 Comedy Festival presents Joey Diaz: 62 & Still Slinging, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $58. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 5th, 8:00 pm, Orville Peck - Man Turned Mule Tour, Landmark Credit Union Live, 1051 N, Vel R. Philips, Milwaukee, WI. Tickets start at $65. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
**** November 6th, 10:30 am & 7:00 pm, November 7th, 10:30 am, 2:30 pm & 6:30 pm, November 8th, 10:30 & 2:30 pm, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Presents The Greatest Show On Earth®, Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont. $20 Kids (2-12) Tickets. FYI https://www.ringling.com/show/rosemont-il-2026-allstate-arena/
November 6th & 7th, 7:00 pm, Bert Kreischer: Permission to Party, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $64. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 6th, 7:00 pm ET, Zac Brown Band: Love & Fear Tour, Little Caesars Arena, 2645 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 6th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Sleep: North America 2026, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
November 6th & 7th, 7:30 pm, Giordano Dance, Fall Series: untamed passion, George Van Dusen Theatre, North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. FYI https://www.northshorecenter.org/events/2026/giordano-dance-chicago-unta...
November 7th, 2:30 pm ET, Wabash & Erie Canal Nature Walk: Canal Park to the Limestone Kilns, Guide David McCain, Interpretive Center, Wabash & Erie Canal Park, 1030 N. Washington Street, Delphi, IN. Free. FYI https://wabashanderiecanal.org/
November 7th, Doors open at 6:30 pm, XRock's "Rock the Region" with Steepwater Band, Salamander Drake, and Chester Brown, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. All reserved seating. 21 and older. Tickets start at $21.30. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
November 7th, 7:00 pm, Arabian Nights, La Porte County Symphony Orchestra, Dr. Carolyn Watson conductor. La Porte Civic Auditorium, 1001 Ridge Street, La Porte. Single tickets available August 1st. FYI www.lcso.net/concerts/
November 7th, 7:00 pm, Jam & Outback presents Zoltan Kaszas: Worldwide(ish) Tour, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
November 7th, 7:00 & 9:30 pm, 312 Comedy Festival, Ari Matti Live, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
November 7th, 7:00 pm ET, Daniel Sloss: BITTER (Brand New Tour), The Fillmore Detroit, 2115 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 7th, 7:30 pm, Ballets Jazz Montreal, Auditorium Theater, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. FYI https://www.auditoriumtheatre.org/events/buy-tickets/dance
November 7th, 7:30 pm, Dave Matthews Band, United Center, 1901 W. Madison, Chicago. Tickets start at $111. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 7th, 7:30 pm, SOLD OUT, Die Spitz, Metro, 3730 N. Clark Street, Chicago. www.axs.com
November 7th, 7:30 pm, Arrested Development, Center for Performing Arts, Governors State University, 1 University Place, University Park. $62.54 - $99.64. FYI https://boxofficepurchase.govst.edu/ChooseSeats/61802?dm_i=74GG,L1D5,2X8...
November 7th, 7:30 pm, Rhiannon: The Stevie Nicks Experience, Theatre at the Center, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. $35. FYI www.theatreatthecenter.org.
November 7th, 7:30 pm, Alton Brown, Coronado Theatre, 314 N. Main Street, Rockford. Tickets start at $62. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 7th, 8:00 pm, Orville Peck - Man Turned Mule Tour, Salt Shed Indoors, 1357 N. Elston, Chicago. Tickets start at $71. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 7th, 8:00 pm (Doors open at 7:00 pm), Headliner Tim Benker, featuring Mike Preston, hosted by Steve Cochran, Copley Comedy Series, Copley Theatre, 8 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. $22. FYI (630) 896-6666 or ParamountAurora.com
November 7th, 8:00 pm, Matt Rife: Stay Golden World Tour, Fiserv Forum, 1111 N Vel R. Phillips Ave, Milwaukee, WI FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 8th, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm ET, Welter’s Folly Fall Big Cup Putting Tournament, Welter's Folly at the Featherbone Factory, 109 Generations Dr., Three Oaks, MI. Teams of two required. Team registration $40. FYI https://fall-big-cup-26.tripleseattickets.com/registration/select
November 8th, 4:00 pm, Purdue Northwest Sinai Forum presents JOHN O'LEARY: Live Inspires: Resilience, Gratitude, and the Strength to Overcome, James B. Dworkin Student Services and Activities Complex (DSAC), Purdue Northwest Westville Campus, 1401 S. U.S. 421, Westville, IN. $215 5-speaker series. FYI https://www.pnw.edu/sinai-forum/tickets/purchase-tickets/
November 8th, 4:00 pm, United European Ballet Company, Cinderella, Harris Theatre for Music & Dance, 205 E. Randolph, Chicago. FYI https://www.harristheaterchicago.org/performance/cinderella
November 8th, 7:00 pm, 312 Comedy Festival presents Ron White, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $73. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 8th, 7:00 pm, Jam Presents Joy Oladokun: The Heavy Things Tour, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
November 8th, 7:00 pm ET, Matt Rife: Stay Golden World Tour, Gainbridge Fieldhouse, 125 S Pennsylvania St, Indianapolis, IN FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 8th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Vince Staples - Cry Baby Tour, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. 17 & over. FYI www.axs.com
November 8th, 7:30 pm, 312 Comedy Festival, Clash Talk: A Competitive Talk Show, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
November 9th, 7:00 pm, Daniel Sloss: BITTER (Brand New Tour), Orpheum Theatre, 216 State St, Madison, WI FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 9th, 7:30 pm, SOLD OUT, Alyssa Grace, Metro, 3730 N. Clark Street, Chicago. FYI www.etix.com
November 9th, 8:30 pm, Jam & Since Entertainment Present Hurricane Wisdom: Weathering the World, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
November 10th, 7:00 pm, Jam & SPKRBX present Hunxho: 2Night Only Tour, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
November 10th, 7:00 pm, Daniel Sloss: BITTER (Brand New Tour), Pabst Theatre, 144 E. Wells Street, Milwaukee, WI FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 10th, 7:30 pm, Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson - Astronomy Bizarre, The Auditorium, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. $53. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 10th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Dev Lemons - EAT THE PAVEMENT TOUR, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
November 11th, 7:00 pm ET, Daniel Sloss: BITTER (Brand New Tour), Old National Centre, 502 E. New Jersey St., Indianapolis, IN FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 11th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Shyne: 2622 LGND Tour, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
November 11th, 7:30 pm, Strawberry Guy, Metro Chicago, 3730 N Clark St, Chicago. FYI www.etix.com
November 12th, 6:30 pm ET. O.A.R.: Three Decades Tour with Special Guest Gavin DeGraw & KT Tunstall, Hard Rock Event Center, Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa, 5223 North Orient Road, Tampa, FL. 21 & over. Tickets start at $80. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 12th, 7:30 pm, Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson - Delusions of Space Enthusiasts, The Auditorium, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. $53. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 12th, 7:30 pm ET, Bored Teachers: "Is it Friday yet?!" Comedy Tour, The Lerner Theatre, 410 S. Main Street, Elkhart, IN. Tickets start at $47. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 12th through 27th, Don Pasquale, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago. FYI lyricopera.org/newseason
November 13th, 14th & 15th, 7:00 pm, Nikki Glaser: The Stunning Tour, The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $58. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 13th, 7:00 & 9:30 pm, Jam & Outback Present Amber Autry: Happy Holler Tour, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
November 13th & 14th, 7:30 pm, Andrew Bird and the CSO, Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago. Tickets start at $85. FYI https://seats.cso.org/
November 13th, 7:30 pm, Bored Teachers: "Is it Friday yet?!" Comedy Tour, George Van Dusen Theatre at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Chicago. Tickets start at $48. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 13th, 8:00 pm, Kickstand & Jam Present Patrick Wolf, Beat Kitchen, 2100 W. Belmont, Chicago. 17 & over. $38.30. FYI https://wl.eventim.us/event/patrick-wolf/699235?afflky=BKBGManagementCo
November 13th, 8:00 pm, Carter Faith - Cherry Valley Forever Tour, Joe's on Weed Street, 940 W. Weed Street, Chicago. $25.79-$108.57. FYI www.ticketweb.com
November 14th. 9:30 am - 4:00 pm, Hospice Artisans Holiday Market, benefitting Hospice of the Calumet Area, St. Maria Goretti Parish, Goretti Hall, 500 Northgate Drive, Dyer, IN. FYI (219) 779-8081 or www.hospiceartisans.org.
November 14th & 15th, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, Randolph Street Holiday Market, 1341 W. Randolph, Chicago. General Admission $14.00. FYI https://randolphstreetmarket.com/schedule/
**** November 14th, 1:00 pm, Wild Kratts Live 2.0. The Auditorium, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. Tickets start at 59 (children under 1 year free). FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 14th, 7:00 pm, Jam & Outback Present Michelle Wolf: Best Job in the World, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
November 14th, 7:00 pm, Ali Siddiq: The Custom Fit Tour, Wintrust Arena, 200 E. Cermak Road, Chicago. Tickets start at $88. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 14th, 7:00 pm, Pentatonix: Christmas in the City Tour, Fiserv Forum, 1111 N Vel R. Phillips Ave, Milwaukee, WI. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 14th, 7:00 pm ET, Symphony of the Lakes presents Heavenly Harmonies, Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts, 2515 E. Center Street, Warsaw, IN $26. FYI (574) 267-8041 or wagonwheelcenter.org
November 14th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Julia Jacklin - North America Tour 2026, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
November 14th, 7:30 pm, Jam & Deep Cut Present Grateful Shred, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
November 14th, 7:30 pm, Bored Teachers: "Is it Friday yet?!" Comedy Tour, Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago Street, Joliet. Tickets start at $45. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 14th, 7:30 pm ET, Little Big Town - For the Art of It Tour, Old National Centre, 502 N. New Jersey Street, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets start at $75. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 14th, 8:00 pm, SmoothChicago presents Wonderlove: The Stevie Wonder Experience, Loew's O'Hare Hotel, 5300 N. River Road, Rosemont. FYI https://smoothchicago.com/
November 15th, 6:00 pm ET, Pentatonix: Christmas in the City Tour, Van Andel Arena, 130 Fulton Street W, Grand Rapids, MI. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 15th, 7:00 pm, Nikki Glaser: The Stunning Tour, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $58. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 16th, 7:30 pm, Art Song Chicago presents Lieder Lounge I with Soprano Olivia Boen & Instrumentalists Jon Boen, Laura Miller & Craig Terry. 2026-27 Lieder Lounge Series showcasing a remarkable breadth of interpreters and diverse vocal literature. Ganz Hall, 7th Floor, Auditorium Building, 430 S. Michigan (access through 425 S. Wabash entrance), Chicago. Tickets on sale July 1st. FYI www.artsongchicago.org
November 17th, 7:30 pm, Write Club Chicago, Gman Tavern, 3740 N. Clark Street, Chicago. $25. FYI WriteClubNation.com
November 17th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Criminal Presents: An Evening with Phoebe Judge, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
November 17th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Prateek Kuhad - Full Moon Chamber Tour (Acoustic), Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
November 18th, 7:30 pm, Fran Lebowitz, George Van Dusen Theater at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. Tickets start at $59. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 18th, 8:00 pm, Los Parceritos - LOS PARCERITOS USA, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
November 19th, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm, Urban League of Northwest Indiana Inc., Leadership Awards Luncheon, Hard Rock Casino of Northern Indiana, 5400 W. 29th Avenue (I 80-94 at Burr Street), Gary. $100 per person. FYI https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/leadership-awards-luncheon
November 19th, 2:30 & 7:30 pm, Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Ghosts of Christmas Eve, Resch Center, 820 Armed Forces Drive, Green Bay, WI. FYI https://ticketstar.evenue.net/events/26TSO?utm_source=client&utm_medium=...
November 19th, 7:30 pm, Simply Ina: An Evening with Ina Garton, The Auditorium, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. Tickets start at $289. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 19th, 7:30 pm, Little Big Town - For the Art of It Tour, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $87. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 19th, 7:30 pm, Jam & 93XRT Present Sanctuary Park Tour: Celebrating 40 Years of the Jayhawks, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
November 20th, 7:00 pm, Jam Presents Marc Maron: Yammering into the Void Tour, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
November 20th, 7:00 (SOLD OUT), 10:00 pm (Just added), Nurse John: Against Medical Advice Tour, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $51. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 20th & 22nd, Wagner: Myth & Music, 7:30 pm, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago. FYI lyricopera.org/newseason
November 20th, 7:30 pm, Live Conversation with Chevy Chase & National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago Street, Joliet. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 20th, 7:30 pm ET, Little Big Town - For the Art of It Tour, Fox Theatre, 2211 Woodward Ave., Detroit. Tickets start at $53. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 20th, 8:00 pm, CMN Presents Dalvin La Melodia - US Tour, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
November 20th, 8:00 pm, US99 presents Jackson Dean - Magnolia Sage Tour, Joe's Live Rosemont, 5441 Park Place, Rosemont. 21 & over. $32.52-$132.62. FYI www.ticketweb.com
November 21st, 6:00 & 9:00 pm, SmoothChicago presents Kim Waters & Steve Cole, Loew's O'Hare Hotel, 5300 N. River Road, Rosemont. FYI https://smoothchicago.com/
November 21st, 7:00 pm, George Lopez, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $58. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 21st, 7:00 pm, Zac Brown Band: Love & Fear Tour, Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim Road, Rosemont. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 21st, Doors open at 7:00 pm, Wynonna Judd, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 & over. All reserved seating. Tickets start at $67.60. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
November 21st, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Giant Rooks, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
November 21st, 7:30 pm, Jam & 93XRT Present The Smithereens, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
November 21st, 7:30 pm, Stayin Alive: One Night of the Bee Gees, Coronado Theatre, 314 N. Main Street, Rockford, IL Tickets start at $34. FTI www.ticketmaster.com
November 21st, 8:00 pm, 16 On Center & The Auditorium present Andrea Gibson's Love Letter from the Afterlife with Megan Falley & The Chicago Philharmonic, The Auditorium, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. Tickets start at $49.70. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 21st, 8:00 pm, Jam & Kickstand Present Ax & the Hatchetmen: The Late Checkout Tour 2026, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
November 21st, 7:00 pm, Sir Woman, Chop Shop, 2033 W. North Avenue, Chicago. FYI https://dice.fm/event/l8m8vw-sir-woman-21st-nov-chop-shop-chicago-tickets
November 22nd, 3:00 pm, Rach the Vote, Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra 65th Anniversary Season, Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, 149 Brush Hill Road, Elmhurst. Tickets on sale August 1st. FYI https://elmhurstsymphony.org/season
November 22nd, 7:00 pm, Daniel Sloss: BITTER (Brand New Tour), The Auditorium, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. Tickets start at $53. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 22nd, Jam Productions presents Liim, Beat Kitchen. 2100 W. Belmont, Chicago. FYI https://wl.eventim.us/event/liim/
November 22nd, 7:30 pm, Stayin Alive: One Night of the Bee Gees, Prairie Home Alliance Theater, 201 S. Jefferson Ave., Peoria, IL Tickets start at $32. FTI www.ticketmaster.com
November 22nd, 8:00 pm, Jam & SPKRBX Present Yuki Chiba: First North American Headline Tour, Avondale Music Hall, 3330 N. Milwaukee, Chicago. $43.50. FYI www.axs.com
November 23rd, 7:00 pm, Lakeshore Community Concerts & Live On Stage, Inc. present Cece Teneal's Divas of Soul, Munster High School Auditorium, 8808 Columbia Ave., Munster. $30. FYI https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/divas-of-soul-monday-nov-25-2026-7pm-munster
November 23rd, 7:00 pm, SOLO: Ira Antelis, Jonathan E. Alsberry, Harris Theatre Millennium Park, 205 E. Randolph, Chicago. FYI https://www.harristheaterchicago.org/performance/solo
November 22nd, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Danna - The Bedroom Sessions US Tour, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
November 23rd, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Jorja Smith, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
November 24th, 6:00 pm, Underoath - Define the Great Line 20th Anniversary Tour, Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W. Lawrence, Chicago. Tickets start at $67. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 24th, 7:30 pm, Steppenwolf Theatre presents Graceful Warrior: An Evening with Gary Sinise, Steppenwolf's Downstairs Theater, 1650 N. Halsted, Chicago. Tickets cost $70* (includes autographed copy of Graceful Warrior: The True Story of a Son, a Father and a Family Who Carried Each Other Through). FYI (312) 335-1650 or www.steppenwolf.org/warrior
November 24th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Jojo - The High Road - 20 Years Unplugged, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI axs.com
November 24th, 8:00 pm ET. Sting 3.0, Hard Rock Event Center, Seminole Hard Rock Tampa, 5223 North Orient Road, Tampa, FL. 21 & over. Rescheduled from November 10, 2025. Limited tickets available. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
**** November 25th through 29th, 'Twas the Night Before by Cirque de Soleil, Murat Theatre, 502 N. New Jersey, Indianapolis, IN. FYI https://www.cirquedusoleil.com/usa/indianapolis/twas-the-night-before/buy-tickets?utm_source=sfmc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20260724_TSD_TWAS_NORTHAMERICA_INDIANAPOLIS-IN-US_ACTIVE_ONSALE&utm_id=1878830&RMID=1878830
November 25th, 5:30 pm ET, Underoath - Define the Great Line 20th Anniversary Tour, GLC Live at 20 Monroe, 11 Ottawa Avenue NW, Grand Rapids, MI. Tickets start at $61. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 26th, Seatings at 11:00 am & 12:00 pm, Thanksgiving Feast, 10Forty Catering, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. $40 per person, $20 Children 4-11, $6 Children under 4, Free. Call for reservations & payment, 219-836-1930, Ext. 2.
November 27th through January 3rd, Wintrust Winter WonderFest, Festival Hall, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago. $27 in advance, $32 at door. FYI www.navypier.org/pier-events/wintrust-winter-wonderfest/
November 27th & 28th, 7:00 pm, Jam & 93XRT Present BoDeans with Freddy Jones Band, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
November 28th, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm, Rogers Park Business Alliance Presents a Small Business Saturday as part of the Live Love Shop Rogers Park Holiday Shopping Campaign, Welcome Station at Callan Plaza, 621 Howard Street, Rogers Park. FYI RPBA.org.
November 28th & 29th, 7:30 pm, Movie Nights at Lyric: Disney's Encanto in Concert Live to Film, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago. FYI lyricopera.org/newseason
November 28th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Countess Luann - The Love Tour, Park West- 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
November 28th, 8:00 pm, Jam Productions Presents Father of Peace - The Year of Madness & the Mystery Century Tour, Lincoln Hall, 2424 N. Lincoln, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI https://lh-st.com/shows/11-28-2026-father-of-peace/
November 29th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Tiny Habits with Marie Dresselhuis, Metro, 3730 N. Clark, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
November 29th, 8:00 pm, Jam & SPKRBX Present bleood - KILL YOUR IDOLS TOUR, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
December 1st, 8:00 pm, Jam & 93XRT Present Jim James (Solo Acoustic) - Wowed Out Tour with Grace Rogers, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
December 3rd, Doors open at 6:30 pm, Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra Holiday Pops, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. All reserved seating. 21 and older. Tickets start at $71.20. FYI https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/050064E1EEEEEF6C
December 3rd, 7:00 pm, Jam & Outback Present Dimitri Martin: Standup Comedy for Christmas, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
December 3rd, 7:30 pm, Jam & Outlook Present Home by 3, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
December 4th, 7:00 & 9:30 pm, Desi Banks: Your Favorite Cousin, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
December 4th, 7:30 pm, Nate Jackson: BIG DOG, The Auditorium 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. Tickets start at $45. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
December 4th & 5th, 8:00 pm, Wilco - Winterlude 2026, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
December 4th through 27th, Joffrey Ballet presents The Nutcracker, Lyric Opera House, 20 North Upper Wacker Drive, Chicago. $44-$201. FYI www.joffrey.org
December 5th, 5:30 pm ET, Underoath - Define the Great Line 20th Anniversary Tour, Old National Centre, 502 N. New Jersey Street, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets start at $64. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
December 5th, Doors open at 7:00 pm, Aaron Lewis & the Stateliners, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. All reserved seating. 21 and older. Tickets start at $77.35. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
December 5th, 7:00 pm, Jam & Deep Cut Present Spafford, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
December 5th, 7:30 pm, The Four C Notes: The Premier Four Seasons Tribute, Theatre at the Center, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. $40. FYI www.theatreatthecenter.org.
December 5th, 7:30 pm, The Moth Mainstage: TIGHTROPE, The Auditorium, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. $43.20. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
December 5th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Rhye - Joy Tour, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
December 6th, Seatings at 11:00 am, 12:00 or 1:00 pm, Sunday Champagne Brunch, 10Forty Catering, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. $35 per person, Kids 11 & under, free. Call for reservations & payment, 219-836-1930, Ext. 2.
December 6th, 3:00 pm, Mike Toomey Christmas Comedy Special, Theatre at the Center, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. $35. FYI www.theatreatthecenter.org. Sunday Champagne Brunch $35. 10Forty Banquets & Catering. FYI (219) 836-1930 ext 2.
December 6th, 3:00 & 7:30 pm ET, Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Ghosts of Christmas Eve, Van Andel Arena, 130 Fulton Street W., Grand Rapids, MI. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
December 6th, 4:00 pm, Purdue Northwest Sinai Forum presents PAT HUGHES: The Soundtrack of Summer: Baseball, Broadcasting, and the Stories that Connect Us, James B. Dworkin Student Services and Activities Complex (DSAC), Purdue Northwest Westville Campus, 1401 S. U.S. 421, Westville, IN. $215 5-speaker series. FYI https://www.pnw.edu/sinai-forum/tickets/purchase-tickets/
December 6th, 5:30 pm ET, Underoath - Define the Great Line 20th Anniversary Tour, The Fillmore Detroit, 2115 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI. Tickets start at $62. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
December 6th, 7:00 pm, The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show, The Auditorium, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. Tickets start at $53. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
December 6th, 7:00 pm, Jam Presents Scream of the Year & Silverstein: CAMP SCREAMO TOUR with Stand Atlantic & Footballhead, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
December 6th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Who's Bad: The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
December 8th & 9th, An Evening with Lord Huron, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
December 10th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Kip Moore - Reason to Believe Acoustic Tour, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
December 11th, 7:00 pm, Kathy Griffin: New Face, New Tour, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
December 11th, Doors open at 7:00 pm, Lady A: This Winter's Night Tour, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. All reserved seating. 21 and older. Tickets start at $84. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
December 11th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Perritos Only Presents: That's Not Me Comedy Tour - Concrete & Jerry Garcia, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
December 12th, 7:00 pm, M.A.D.D Rhythms and Chicago Tap Theatre collaborate as the Chicago Tap Allstars, Chicago Tap Allstar’s Winter Wonderland, Harold Washington Cultural Center, 4701 S. Martin Luther King Dr., Chicago. FYI ChicagoTapAllstars.com
**** December 12th, 1:00 pm, A Charlie Brown Christmas: Live at the Auditorium with the Chicago Philharmonic, The Auditorium, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. $48.45. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
December 12th, 3:00 pm, Straight: No Chaser, Chicago Theater, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $78. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
December 12th, 7:00 pm, Holiday at the Pops, La Porte County Symphony Orchestra, Dr. Carolyn Watson conductor. La Porte Civic Auditorium, 1001 Ridge Street, La Porte. Single tickets available August 1st. FYI www.lcso.net/concerts/
December 12th, 7:30 pm, GEA Live, RoadCo, Fifth Season, & Broadway In Chicago present LOVE ACTUALLY IN CONCERT, Cadillac Palace Theatre, 151 W. Randolph, Chicago. $39-$99. FYI (312) 977-1710 or www.BroadwayInChicago.com
December 12th, 8:00 pm, William Clark Green - The Good Time Tour with South City Revival and Aiden Logsdon, Joe's on Weed Street, 940 W. Weed Street, Chicago. 21 & over. $25.79. FYI www.ticketweb.com
December 12th, 8:00 pm, SmoothChicago presents Hollywood Swinging's Tribute to Kool and the Gang, Loew's O'Hare Hotel, 5300 N. River Road, Rosemont. FYI https://smoothchicago.com/
December 13th, Doors open at 6:00 pm, Hanson, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. All reserved seating. 21 and older. Tickets start at $60.90. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
December 14th, 7:00 pm, December 15th, 1:00 pm, Artists Lounge Live presents A Motown Christmas: Chester Gregory, Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire. FYI (847) 634-0200 or www.marriotttheatre.com
December 15th, 7:30 pm, Write Club Chicago, Gman Tavern, 3740 N. Clark Street, Chicago. $25. FYI WriteClubNation.com
December 16th, 7:00 pm, Terry Fator: A Very Terry Christmas, Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago St., Joliet. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
December 18th, 7:00 pm, December 19th & 20th, 1:00 & 5:00 pm, Salt Creek Ballet presents “The Nutcracker” with New Philharmonic, Belushi Performance Hall, McAninch Arts Center, College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. $49 Adults, $39 Youth. FYI (630) 942-4000 or AtTheMAC.org
December 18th, 7:00 pm, December 19th, 2:00 & 7:00 pm, December 20th, 1:00 & 5:00 pm, Ballet Chicago's The Nutcracker, Harris Theatre Millennium Park, 205 E. Randolph, Chicago. FYI https://www.harristheaterchicago.org/performance/bc-nutcracker
December 18th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents DJ Meredith Marks - You Can Dance. Tour, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI axs.com
December 19th, 1:00 pm, M.A.D.D. Rhythms presents Winter Wonderfest, Harold Washington Cultural Center, 4701 S. Martin Luther King Drive, Chicago. Details TBA.
December 19th, 7:00 pm, Auditorium Philms presents Home Alone 2: Lost In New York - Live In Concert, Award-winning composerJohn Williams’score is performed live to film by the Chicago Philharmonic! The Auditorium, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. www.axs.com
December 19th, 7:00 pm, Holiday Festival, Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra 65th Anniversary Season, Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, 149 Brush Hill Road, Elmhurst. Tickets on sale August 1st. FYI https://elmhurstsymphony.org/season
December 19th, 7:30 pm, SmoothChicago presents "Christmas in the City" with Michael Manson, Loew's O'Hare Hotel, 5300 N. River Road, Rosemont. FYI https://smoothchicago.com/
December 20th, Seatings at 11:00 am, 12:00 or 1:00 pm, Sunday Champagne Brunch, 10Forty Catering, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. $35 per person, Kids 11 & under, free. Call for reservations & payment, 219-836-1930, Ext. 2.
December 22nd, 3:00 & 7:30 pm ET, Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Ghosts of Christmas Eve, Gainbridge Fieldhouse, 125 S. Pennsylvania Street, Indianapolis, IN. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
December 23rd, 2:45 & 8:00 pm, Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Ghosts of Christmas Eve, Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim Road, Rosemont. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
December 23rd, 3:00 & 7:30 pm ET, Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Ghosts of Christmas Eve, Little Caesars Arena, 2645 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
December 26th, 1:00 pm ET, Wabash & Erie Canal Nature Walk: Day after Christmas Walk, Guides David McCain & Carl Seese, Interpretive Center, Wabash & Erie Canal Park, 1030 N. Washington Street, Delphi, IN. Free. FYI https://wabashanderiecanal.org/
December 26th, 3:00 pm, Harlem Globetrotters: Rivalty Tour Presented By Sprite, Credit Union 1 Arena at UIC, 525 S. Racine, Chicago. Tickets start at $44.12. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
December 26th, 3:00 & 7:30 pm, Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Ghosts of Christmas Eve, Fiserv Forum, 1111 N Vel R. Phillips Ave, Milwaukee, WI. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
December 27th, 3:00 pm, Harlem Globetrotters: Rivalty Tour Presented By Sprite, Veterans Memorial Coliseum at Alliant Energy Center, 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, Madison, WI FYI www.ticketmaster.com
December 28th, 7:00 pm, Harlem Globetrotters: Rivalty Tour Presented By Sprite, Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson, Peoria. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
December 29th, 2:00 pm, Harlem Globetrotters: Rivalty Tour Presented By Sprite, Allstate Arena, 5920 Mannheim Road, Rosemont. FTI www.ticketmaster.com
December 30th, 8:30 pm, December 31st, 9:30 pm, Greensky Bluegrass, Salt Shed Indoors, 1357 N. Elston, Chicago. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
December 31st, 1:30, 5:00 & 8:30 pm, New Philharmonic, Maestro Kirk Muspratt conducting, New Year's Eve Concert, with Guest Vocalist Kate Tombaugh(mezzo-soprano), Belushi Performance Hall, McAninch Arts Center, College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. $73 (Single concert tickets go on sale in July) FYI (630) 942-4000 or AtTheMAC.org
December 31st, 4:00 & 8:00 pm, Rat Pack Early New Year's Eve, Theatre at the Center, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. $60. FYI www.theatreatthecenter.org. 6:00 pm, Pre-Show Elegant, Multi-Course Dinner, 10Forty Catering & Banquets. FYI (219) 836-1930 ext 2.
December 31st, 6:00 & 10:00 pm, SmoothChicago presents Pieces of a Dream with Special Guest & Opening Act Jazmin Ghent. Loew's O'Hare Hotel, 5300 N. River Road, Rosemont. Tickets on sale soon. FYI https://smoothchicago.com/
December 31st, Wagon Wheel Concert Series presents The Best of the Second City, Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts, 2515 E. Center Street, Warsaw, IN FYI (574) 267-8041 or wagonwheelcenter.org
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January 7th, 8:00 pm, Matt Rife: Stay Golden World Tour, United Center, 1901 W. Madison, Chicago. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
January 8th, Doors open at 7:00 pm, Elvis Tribute Artist Spectacular Birthday Edition, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. Tickets start at $39. 21 and older. All reserved seating. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
January 8th, 7:30 pm, Comedy Night at the CVPA starring Vik Pandya, Theatre at the Center, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. $35. FYI www.theatreatthecenter.org.
January 9th, 7:30 pm, Rising Stars in Concert, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago. FYI www.lyricopera.org/newseason
January 9th, 8:00 pm, Elvis Tribute Artist Spectacular Birthday Edition, Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd, Aurora. FYI (630) 896-6666 or www.paramountaurora.com.
January 15th & 16th, 7:30 pm, Movie Nights at Lyric: Amadeus LIVE, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago. FYI lyricopera.org/newseason
January 15th, 8:00 pm, Braxton Keith: Told You Once Tour, Joe's Live Rosemont, 5441 Park Place, Rosemont. $38.02-$206.32. FYI https://www.joesliverosemont.com/performance/braxton-keith-told-you-once...
January 16th, 5:00 pm (Just added), 8:00 pm (SOLD Out), Seth Meyers: Live, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $88. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
January 16th, 8:00 pm, Graham Barham - Country Club Tour, Joe's on Weed Street, 940 W. Weed St., Chicago. 18 & over. $32,27-$86.77. FYI www.ticketweb.com
January 17th, 3:00 pm, Seko Plays Handel, Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra 65th Anniversary Season, Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, 149 Brush Hill Road, Elmhurst. Tickets on sale August 1st. FYI https://elmhurstsymphony.org/season
January 18th, 7:00 pm, Jam & Outback Present Usama Siddiquee, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. 16 & over. FYI www.axs.com
January 22nd, Doors open at 7:00 pm, Rob Thomas: Sidewalk Angels Concert, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older. All reserved seating. Tickets start at $99.95. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
January 22nd & 23rd, 7:30 pm, Haydn's The Creation, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago. FYI lyricopera.org/newseason
January 23rd, 7:00 pm, Jam & Icon Concerts Present Denny Love: Show Love Tour, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
January 23rd, 7:30 pm, The Return of the King: An Unrivaled Tribute to Elvis, Theatre at the Center, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. $40. FYI www.theatreatthecenter.org.
January 25th, 5:30 pm PST, Music of Remembrance, Art from Ashes with Seattle Girls Choir; Madeline Ross, Soprano, Benaroya Hall, 200 University Street, Seattle, WA. Free, reservations required. FYI https://musicofremembrance.org/show-details/afa2027
January 25th, 7:30 pm, Music of the Baroque: English Eccentrics, Harris Theatre Millennium Park, 205 E. Randolph, Chicago. FYI https://www.harristheaterchicago.org/music-baroque
January 29th, 7:30 pm, Adam Carolla, George Van Dusen Theatre at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. $42.20. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
January 30th, Wicked: Part One in Concert with the Chicago Philharmonic, The Auditorium, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. Tickets start at $61.50. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
February 4th through 14th, Joffrey Ballet presents Notes on Love, Lyric Opera House, 20 North Upper Wacker Drive, Chicago. $44-$201. FYI www.joffrey.org
February 4th, 7:00 pm, The Legend of Kora in Concert, The Auditorium, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
February 5th, Doors open at 7:00 pm, Little River Band & The Marshall Tucker Band, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older. All reserved seating. Tickets start at $67.05. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
February 5th, 7:30 pm, February 6th, 3:00 & 7:30 pm, February 7th, 3:00 pm, New Philharmonic, Maestro Kirk Muspratt conducting, John Williams - 95th Birthday Celebration, Belushi Performance Hall, McAninch Arts Center, College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. $61 (Single concert tickets go on sale in July) FYI (630) 942-4000 or AtTheMAC.org
**** February 6th, 3:00 pm, Mozart's Magnificent Voyage, La Porte County Symphony Orchestra, Dr. Carolyn Watson conductor, in partnership with Classical Kids Live. Location TBA, La Porte. Single tickets available August 1st. FYI www.lcso.net/concerts/
February 7th, 3:00 pm, Chicago Opera Theatre presents A Discovery Concert, Once upon a Time, Studebaker Theater in the Fine Arts Building, 410 S. Michigan, Chicago. Tickets on sale August 15th. FYI www.cot.org
February 12th, Doors open at 7:00 pm, Kathleen Madigan: Flying Cats Tour, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino Rockford, 7801 E State St, Rockford. 21 and older. All reserved seating. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
February 12th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Valley - Do You Need to Be Entertained Tour with Moody Joody, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
February 13th, The Black Arts & Culture Alliance of Chicago presents the Chicago Black Excellence Awards (CBEA), Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts, 915 E. 60th St., Chicago. FYI bacachi.org.
February 13th, Doors open at 7:00 pm, Kathleen Madigan: Flying Cats Tour, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older. All reserved seating. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
February 13th, 7:30 pm, The Gambler Returns: The Ultimate Kenny Rogers Tribute, Theatre at the Center, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. $40. FYI www.theatreatthecenter.org.
February 19th, 7:30 pm, Aries Spears, The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $51. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
February 20th, 5:30 pm Cocktails & Dinner, 7:30 pm Show, Illinois Conservatory for the Arts presents 5th annual A Night of Broadway benefit Gala & Concert with Kate Baldwin, Jenn Collela, Nichelle Lewis, Emily Skinner, Jessica Vosk & Michelle Williams. Hotel Arista, 2139 City Gate Lane, Naperville. Full gala tickets start at $300, Concert only $150, Livestream $85. FYI ilconservatory.org/events.
February 20th, 7:00 pm, Jam & Outback Present Des Bishop: Grey Area Tour, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
February 20th, 7:30 pm, Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo, Auditorium Theater, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. FYI https://www.auditoriumtheatre.org/events/buy-tickets/dance
February 20th, 7:30 pm ET, Tom Segura: Preposterous, Fox Theatre Detroit, 2211 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
February 20th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Pete Yorn Solo Acoustic: 25th Anniversary of musicforthemorningafter, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
**** February 21st, 7:30 pm, Sonic Live in Concert, Auditorium Theater, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. FYI https://www.auditoriumtheatre.org/events/detail/sonic-live-in-concert
February 22nd, 7:30 pm, Art Song Chicago presents Lieder Lounge II with Mezzo-Soprano Rihab Chaieb & Pianist Ammiel Bushakevitz. 2026-27 Lieder Lounge Series showcasing a remarkable breadth of interpreters and diverse vocal literature. Ganz Hall, 7th Floor, Auditorium Building, 430 S. Michigan (access through 425 S. Wabash entrance), Chicago. Tickets on sale July 1st. FYI www.artsongchicago.org
February 23rd through 28th, Hérodiade: An Opera in Concert, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago. FYI www.lyricopera.org/newseason
February 25th, 7:00 pm, Lakeshore Community Concerts & Live On Stage, Inc. present Yanif Zarif: A World of Song, Munster High School Auditorium, 8808 Columbia Ave., Munster. $30. FYI https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/yaniv-zarif-thursday-feb-25-2027-7...
February 26th, 7:30 pm, February 27th, 3:00 pm, Bugs Bunny at the Symphony, The Auditorium, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
February 27th, Doors open at 6:00 pm, Daughtry, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older. All reserved seating. Tickets start at $60.90. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
February 27th, 7:30 pm, Motor City: The Motown Revue, Theatre at the Center, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. $40. FYI www.theatreatthecenter.org.
February 27th, 8:00 pm, Jam & NiteLite present The High Kings - The Power of the People - 2027 Tour, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
March through June, "Heidelbergology: Is It Art Now?" Tyree Guyton, Lubeznik Center for the Arts (LCA), 101 W. 2nd Street at the lakefront, Michigan City. Free. FYI (219) 874-4900 or www.lubeznikcenter.org.
March 5th, 7:00 pm, Tom Segura: Preposterous, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino Rockford, 71 E. State Street, Rockford. 21 and older. All reserved seating. Tickets start at $129.05. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
March 5th, 7:00 pm, March 6th & 7th, 1:00 & 7:00 pm, Monster Jam®, Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim Road, Rosemont. FYI Ticketmaster.com
March 5th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Dinosaur Jr. - Spring Tour 2027 / with Starcrawler, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
March 5th, 7:30 pm, Cory Wong featuring dodie with PREP, Salt Shed Indoors, 1357 N. Elston, Chicago. Tickets start at $60. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
March 5th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Jason Cheny, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
March 6th, Doors open at 7:00 pm, Tom Segura, Preposterous, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older. All reserved seating. Tickets start at $99.45. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
March 6th, 7:00 - 11:00 pm ET, Riley Children's Foundation presents Red for Our Kids Gala, JPS Events 211 N. Pennsylvania St, Indianapolis, IN 21 & over. $300. FYI https://rileykids.org/get-involved/events/red-for-our-kids
March 6th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Joe List, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
March 6th & 7th, 7:30 pm, Ballet Folklorico de Mexico, The Auditorium, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. FYI https://www.auditoriumtheatre.org/events/buy-tickets/dance
March 7th, 3:00 pm, The Wichita Lineman: A Tribute to Glen Campbell, Theatre at the Center, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. $40. FYI www.theatreatthecenter.org.
March 7th, 3:00 pm, Brilliantly Beethoven, La Porte County Symphony Orchestra, Dr. Carolyn Watson conductor. Holdcraft Performing Arts Center, 1200 Spring Street, Michigan City. Single tickets available August 1st. FYI www.lcso.net/concerts/
March 10th, 7:00 pm, Jack Kays, Willowake, Dear Cincinnati, Bottom Lounge, 1375 W. Lake Street, Chicago. $32.39. FYI www.ticketweb.com
March 11th, 8:00 pm, Jam & Q101 Present Blue October: Foiled 20th Anniversary World Tour. Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
March 11th through 26th, Ariadne auf Naxos, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago. FYI www.lyricopera.org/newseason
March 12th, 7:00 pm, Puppers Presents Letterkenny Live, Rosemont Theater, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. Tickets start at $88. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
March 12th & 13th, 8:00 pm, The Basement Yard Live, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $83. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
March 13th, 7:00 pm, SOLD OUT, Michael Shannon & Jason Narducy and Friends play R.E.M.'s Document, Salt Shed Indoors, 1357 N. Elston, Chicago. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
March 13th, 7:00 pm, Schubert 9, Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra 65th Anniversary Season, Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, 149 Brush Hill Road, Elmhurst. Tickets on sale August 1st. FYI https://elmhurstsymphony.org/season
March 13th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents The Mary Wallopers, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
March 13th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Wasia Project - Nocturne Live 2027, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
March 14th, 3:00 pm PST, Music of Remembrance, Resiliance, Benaroya Hall, 200 University Street, Seattle, WA. $60. Students $25. FYI https://musicofremembrance.org/show-details/resilience
March 19th, 7:30 om, American English: Beatles Tribute benefitting the Cancer Resource Center, Theatre at the Center, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. $45. FYI www.theatreatthecenter.org.
March 19th, 8:00 pm, Ali Wong Live, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
March 22nd, 7:30 pm, Music of the Baroque: Bach's Markus-Passion, Harris Theatre Millennium Park, 205 E. Randolph, Chicago. FYI https://www.harristheaterchicago.org/music-baroque
March 22nd, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Calema - Origin Tour, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
March 24th through April 25th, La traviata, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago. FYI www.lyricopera.org/newseason
March 25th, 7:30 pm, Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre (DRDT) presents Inaugural New Voices Festival, Ruth Page Center for the Arts, 1016 N. Dearborn, Chicago. $30. FYI CerquaRivera.org/schedule
April 2nd, 7:00 pm, Lakeshore Community Concerts & Live On Stage, Inc. present Piano Men: Generations, Munster High School Auditorium, 8808 Columbia Ave., Munster. $30. FYI https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/piano-men-generations-fri-april-2-...
April 2nd, 7:30 pm, Comedy Night at the CVPA starring Lee Hardin, Theatre at the Center, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. $35. FYI www.theatreatthecenter.org.
April 2nd & 3rd, 7:30 pm, Giordano Dance Spring Series, Harris Theatre for Music & Dance, 205 E. Randolph, Chicago. FYI https://www.giordanodance.org/
April 3rd, 7:30 pm, Auditorium Philms presents Chicago: The Move - Live to Film with the Chicago Philharmonic, The Auditorium, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
April 6th, 7:30 pm, Art Song Chicago presents Lieder Lounge III with Soprano Amanda Majeski & Pianist Alan Darling. 2026-27 Lieder Lounge Series showcasing a remarkable breadth of interpreters and diverse vocal literature. Ganz Hall, 7th Floor, Auditorium Building, 430 S. Michigan (access through 425 S. Wabash entrance), Chicago. Tickets on sale July 1st. FYI www.artsongchicago.org
April 8th & 9th, 7:30 pm, Red Clay Dance Company Spring 2027 Concert, The Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago,1306 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago. FYI redclaydance.com/season18.
April 9th, 8:00 pm, 16 On Center & The Auditorium present The Wailin' Jennys, The Auditorium, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
April 10th, 7:00 pm, Red Clay Dance Company's Paint the Town Red fundraiser, Red Clay Dance Center, 808 E. 63rd Street, Chicago. FYI redclaydance.com/season18.
April 10th, 7:00 pm, Arrival from Sweden: The Music of ABBA, La Porte County Symphony Orchestra, Dr. Carolyn Watson conductor. La Porte Civic Auditorium, 1001 Ridge Street, La Porte. Single tickets available August 1st. FYI www.lcso.net/concerts/
April 10th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Brit Floyd Animals 50 World Tour 2027, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
April 11th through 23rd, Susannah, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago. FYI www.lyricopera.org/newseason
April 12th, 7:30 pm, Music of the Baroque: Minkowski Returns, Harris Theatre Millennium Park, 205 E. Randolph, Chicago. FYI https://www.harristheaterchicago.org/music-baroque
April 17th, 7:30 pm, An Evening with Jessica Vosk, The Auditorium, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. Tickets start at $49.70. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
April 17th, 7:30 pm, Ballet 5:8 Women on Fire, Harris Theatre Millennium Park, 205 E. Randolph, Chicago. FYI https://www.harristheaterchicago.org/performance/women-fire
April 17th, 7:30 pm, April 18th, 3:00 pm, New Philharmonic, Maestro Kirk Muspratt conducting, New Philharmonic - 50th Celebration - Beethoven Symphony No. 8 & Copland Lincoln Portrait, with Guest Artists Katelyn Lee (soprano), AddieRose Brown (mezzo-soprano), James Judd (tenor), Jonathan Wilson (baritone), the Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra Chorus directed by Thomas McNichols and Steve Duchrow (narrator). Belushi Performance Hall, McAninch Arts Center, College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. $70 (Single concert tickets go on sale in July) FYI (630) 942-4000 or AtTheMAC.org
April 18th, Explore Your Lyric, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago. FYI www.lyricopera.org/newseason
April 18th, 3:00 pm, Sounds of Simon and Garfunkel, Theatre at the Center, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. $40. FYI www.theatreatthecenter.org.
April 22nd through 25th, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Auditorium Theater, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. FYI https://www.auditoriumtheatre.org/events/buy-tickets/dance
April 24th, 4:00 & 8:00 pm, April 25th, 1:00 & 6:30 pm, BURN THE FLOOR PRESENTS MAKS AND PETA LIVE! Broadway in Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre, 151 W. Randolph, Chicago. FYI (800) 775-2000, all Ticketmaster retail locations and www.BroadwayInChicago.com.
April 24th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Michael Kosta: Big Dad Energy, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
April 29th & 30th, 7:30 pm, May 1st, 2:00 pm, Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre (DRDT) presents 2027 Spring Concert Series, Ruth Page Center for the Arts, 1016 N. Dearborn, Chicago. $30. FYI CerquaRivera.org/schedule
April 30th, 8:00 pm, Haiden Henderson - The Dumblond Tour, 2033 W, North Avenue, Chicago. FYI www.dice.fm
April 30th & May 2nd, Sondra Radvanovsky & SeokJong Baek in Concert, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago. FYI www.lyricopera.org/newseason
May 1st, 7:00 pm, Shostakovich 5, Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra 65th Anniversary Season, Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, 149 Brush Hill Road, Elmhurst. Tickets on sale August 1st. FYI https://elmhurstsymphony.org/season
May 1st, 7:30 pm, Idina Menzel in Concert, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago. FYI www.lyricopera.org/newseason
May 1st, 8:00 pm, Matt Mathews: Not What I Ordered World Tour, Coronado Theatre, 314 N. Main Street, Rockford. Tickets start at $59. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
May 7th, 7:00 pm, May 8th, 2:00 & 7:00 pm, Ballet Chicago, Ballanchine & Beyond, Harris Theatre Millennium Park, 205 E. Randolph, Chicago. FYI https://www.harristheaterchicago.org/performance/bc-balanchine-beyond
May 10th, 7:30 pm, Jam & Kickstand Present Mass of the Fermenting Dregs, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
May 13th through 23rd, Joffrey Ballet presents The Sleeping Beauty, Lyric Opera House, 20 North Upper Wacker Drive, Chicago. $44-$201. FYI www.joffrey.org
May 16th, 4:00 pm PDT, Music of Remembrance, Women in the Shadows, Benaroya Hall, 200 University Street, Seattle, WA. $60. Students $25. FYI https://musicofremembrance.org/show-details/shadows
May 21st, 7:30 pm, Joshua Henry's Get Up, Stand Up, The Auditorium 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
May 21st, 7:30 pm, Art Song Chicago presents Lieder Lounge IV with Tenor Travon D. Walker & Pianist Michael Banwarth. 2026-27 Lieder Lounge Series showcasing a remarkable breadth of interpreters and diverse vocal literature. Ganz Hall, 7th Floor, Auditorium Building, 430 S. Michigan (access through 425 S. Wabash entrance), Chicago. Tickets on sale July 1st. FYI www.artsongchicago.org
May 22nd, 8:00 pm, A Perfect Circle with the Cult, Wintrust Arena, 200 E. Cermak, Chicago. Tickets start at $81. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
May 23rd, 4:00 pm PDT, Music of Remembrance, Women in the Shadows, Presidio Theatre, 99 Moraga Avenue, San Francisco, CA. $40-$70. FYI https://www.presidiotheatre.org/show-details/music-of-remembrance-women-in-the-shadows
May 27th, Sold out, FKJ, Salt Shed Outdoors, 1357 N. Elston, Chicago. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
June 5th, 7:00 pm, Jam & Outback Present Charlie Behrens: The Lost & Found Tour, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
November 13th, 8:00 pm, Iliza Shelesinger: Free Nights & Weekends, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $60.30. FYI www.ticketmaster.com