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September 1st, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm, Farmer's Market at Fox Pointe, Fox Pointe, 18138 Henry Street, Lansing. FYI https://foxpointe.org/ 

September 2nd, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, Steve Ball & Lauren Dukes, Summer Music Live, Journeyman Distillery at The American Factory, 258 South Campbell Street, Valparaiso. All ages. Free admission, free parking. FYI https://www.journeyman.com

September 2nd, 7:00 pm, Mark Toland, One-Night-Only Series, Chicago Magic Lounge, 5050 N. Clark Street, Chicago.  $44-$50.  FYI (312) 366-4500 or chicagomagiclounge.com.

September 3rd, 6:00 - 9:00 pm, Bourbon & Cigars, Benefitting the TradeWinds Capital Campaign. Sage-Popovich, Inc. Flight Operations Hangar, 5101 Airport Road, Gary. $2,000 for table of 8. FYI (219) 742-9443 or ltatina@tradewindsnwi.org  

September 3rd, 6:30 pm ET, O.A.R. THREE DECADES TOUR, Everwise Amphitheatre at White River State Park, 801 W Washington St, Indianapolis. Tickets start at $30. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

September 3rd, 6:30 pm, Isaiah Rashad: Lil Sunny's Awful Road Trip, Salt Shed Outdoors, 1357 N. Elston, Chicago. Tickets start at $66. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

September 3rd, 7:00 pm, Rhythm of the Rocketman w/ post-show fireworks, “Rockin’ in the Park” free summer concert series, Parkway Bank Park entertainment district, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont. Free. FYI ParkwayBankPark.com.

September 3rd,7:00 pm, Michael Loftus, Chicago Improv, 5 Woodfield Mall K120B, Schaumburg. 21 & over. $27.02. FYI www.ticketweb.com 

September 3rd, 7:30 pm, Kickstand & Jam Present A Twink & a Redhead: A Musical Comedy, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

September 3rd, 8:00 pm ET, Undertale: The Determination Symphony, Fishers Event Center, 11000 Stockdale Street, Fishers, IN. Tickets start at $63. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

September 4th, 7:00 pm, BABYMETAL World Tour, Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, 1300 S. Linn White Drive, Chicago. Tickets start at $40. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

September 4th, 7:30 pm ET, AC / DC: POWER UP TOUR 2026, Notre Dame Stadium, 2010 Moose Krause Circle, Notre Dame, IN. Tickets start at $106. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

September 4th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Fortunate Youth: Love for the Music Tour / with Quasi Kings, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

September 4th, 9:00 pm, Vino Louden, Council Oaks Bar Stage,  Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older.  FYI https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/

September 4th, 9:00 pm, The Static Age, Hard Rock Cafe Stage,  Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older.  FYI https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/

September 5th, 3:00 & 8:00 pm, Undertale - The Determination Symphony World Tour, The Auditorium, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. Tickets start at $69. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

September 5th, 6:30 pm ET, O.A.R. THREE DECADES TOUR, Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre, Freedom Hill County Park, 14900 Metro Pkwy, Sterling Heights, MI. Tickets start at $30. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

September 5th, 7:20 pm ET, BABYMETAL World Tour, Ruoff Music Center, 12880 E. 146th Street, Noblesville, IN. Tickets start at $25. FYI www.ticketmaster.com

September 5th, 8:00 pm, Marco Antonio Solis - Tour Gratitud 2026, Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim Rd., Rosemont. Tickets start at $79. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

September 5th, 9:00 pm, Duke Tumatoe & the Power Trio, Council Oaks Bar Stage,  Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older.  FYI https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/

September 5th, 9:00 pm, Mike Wheeler Band, Hard Rock Cafe Stage,  Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older.  FYI https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/

September 6th, Big Ten Volleyball at Wrigley Field. 6:00 pm, Nebraska vs Missouri, 8:00 pm, Penn State vs Kentucky. Wrigley Field, Clark & Addison, Chicago. FYI https://www.mlb.com/cubs/tickets/events/bigtenvolleyball?partnerId=it-20... 

September 6th, 6:30 pm, O.A.R. THREE DECADES TOUR, Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, 1300 S. Linn White Drive, Chicago. Tickets start at $33. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

September 7th, 8:30 pm, Danny Elfman, Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W. Lawrence, Chicago. Tickets start at $82. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

September 8th, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm, Farmer's Market at Fox Pointe, Fox Pointe, 18138 Henry Street, Lansing. FYI https://foxpointe.org/ 

September 8th, 6:30 pm, Live Nation Presents President: North American Campaign 2026, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com

September 9th, 7:00 pm, Trent James, One-Night-Only Series, Chicago Magic Lounge, 5050 N. Clark Street, Chicago.  $44-$50.  FYI (312) 366-4500 or chicagomagiclounge.com.

September 10th, 7:30 pm, September 11th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Noname: 10 Yr Anniversary of Telefone, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. 17 & over. FYI www.axs.com  

September 10th, 8:00 pm, Nai Palm (of Hiatus Kaiyote), Bottom Lounge, 1375 W. Lake Street, Chicago. 17 & over. $45.26. FYI www.ticketweb.com 

September 10th, 8:00 pm, Jam for Good Presents - Niko Moon, Joe's on Weed Street, 940 W. Weed Street, Chicago. $59.52. FYI www.ticketweb.com

September 10th, 8:00 pm, Cheap Trick, RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora. $50. FYI (630) 896-6666 or riveredgeaurora.com

September 11th, 7:00 pm ET, Dan + Shay: The Young Tour, Ruoff Music Center, 12880 E. 146th Street, Noblesville, IN. Tickets start at $31. FYI www.ticketmaster.com

September 11th, 7:00 pm, Lil Skies & Friends Live at the Forge, 22 W Cass Street, Joliet. $36.20. FYI www.ticketweb.com 

September 11th, 7:30 pm, Eric Clapton, United Center 1901 W. Madison, Chicago. Tickets start at $91. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

September 11th, 7:30 pm, Whose Live Anyway?, Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee Street. Waukegan. Tickets start at $69. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

September 11th, 7:30 pm, The Fortunate Sons: Creedence Clearwater Revival Tribute, Theatre at the Center, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. $40. FYI www.theatreatthecenter.org

**** September 11th,  Approximately 8:00 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation, Movies in the Park - Freakier Friday, Centennial Park, Entertainment Stage, 1005 S. Centennial Drive, Munster. Food concessions will be available. Bring your blankets & lawn chairs. Free admission, parking fees apply. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org.  

September 11th, 8:00 pm, Adrian Uribe: 50 y Pico Tour, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $58. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

September 11th, 9:00 pm, Madalyn and the Hunters, Council Oaks Bar Stage,  Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older.  FYI https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/

September 11th, 9:00 pm, Terrapin Flyer, Hard Rock Cafe Stage,  Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older.  FYI https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/

September 12th through January 3rd, Veteran Art Movement's 2026 Veteran Art Triennial and Summit presents RESISTING THE LONG WAR: A REVOLUTION OF VALUES, Elmhurst Art Museum, 150 South Cottage Hill Avenue, Elmhurst. Admission: Adults (ages 18+) $18; Seniors $15; Students $10; Children $5. FYI (630) 834-0202 or elmhurstartmuseum.org.

September 12th, 8:00 am - 2:00 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation, Cash for Clutter, Munster Pool Parking Lot, 8837 Calumet Ave., Munster. Seller Fee (2 spaces) $30 R $20; (3 spaces) $48 R $38. Increase by $10 after August 28. Free admission for shoppers. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org.  

September 12th, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, Rogers Park Business Alliance (RPBA) presents the Jarvis Square Summer Artisan Market, Jarvis Square, 1500 block of Jarvis Avenue, Chicago. Free & open to the public. FYI RPBA.org.

September 12th, 2:00 pm ET, Ryan Cole, Author of The Last Adieu: Lafayette’s Triumphant Return, the Echoes of Revolution, and the Gratitude of the Republic and Light-Horse Harry Lee: Rise and Fall of a Revolutionary Hero, Visits the ISL, Indiana State Library, Authors Room 315 W. Ohio St., Indianapolis, IN. Free. In-Person Registration, https://isl.libcal.com/event/17184465. Also available on Zoom. Register at https://www.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_ezV_wQZ6TfyLDUQ_shji2A#/registration

September 12th, 2:30 pm ET, Wabash & Erie Canal Nature Walk: Canal Park and Delphi Bayou, Guide David McCain, Interpretive Center, Wabash & Erie Canal Park, 1030 N. Washington Street, Delphi, IN. Free. FYI https://wabashanderiecanal.org/

September 12th, 5:00 - 10:00 pm, College of DuPage Foundation, in support of the McAninch Arts Center (MAC), hosts the MAC 40th Anniversary Gala with a Concert by Jim Belushi and The Sacred Hearts Band. he MAC, College of DuPage (COD), 425 Fawell Blvd, Glen Ellyn. Gala & Concert $300. FYI 630.942.3088 or mac40.givesmart.com.BLACK. Concert only $75-$100. FYI AtTheMAC.org.  

September 12th, Doors open at 6:00 pm, Gregory Porter, 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 $72.20. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

September 12th, 7:00 pm, LaPorte County Symphony Orchestra presents the Grand Finale Hoosier Star, La Porte Civic Auditorium, 1001 Ridge St., La Porte. $31.50 FYI www.lcso.net

September 12th, 7:00 pm, Dan + Shay: The Young Tour, Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, 19100 Ridgeland Avenue, Tinley Park. Tickets start at $37. FYI www.ticketmaster.com  

September 12th, 7:30 pm, Robyn: The Sexistential Tour, United Center, 1901 W. Madison, Chicago. Tickets start at $78. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

September 12th, 7:30 ET, Whose Live Anyway, Lerner Theatre, 410 S. Main Street, Elkhart, IN. Tickets start at $75. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

September 12th, 9:00 pm, The Iron Maidens, Hard Rock Cafe Stage,  Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older.  FYI https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/

September 13th, 4:00 pm, Purdue Northwest Sinai Forum presents JON MEACHAM: Hope Through History: How to Survive Turbulent Times, 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/

September 13th, 6:00 pm ET,  Breaking Benjamin, Pine Knob Music Theatre, 33 Bob Seger Dr, Village of Clarkston, MI Tickets start at $53. FYI www.ticketmaster.com

September 13th, 7:00 pm, Whose Live Anyway, Effingham Performance Center, 1325 Outer Belt W, Effingham, IL Tickets start at $67. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

September 14th through 24th, The Sound Barriers Vol. 4, an installation of vintage boomboxes, paintings, and photography by Chicago muralist John Vergara, (concurrent with How We Got On). Definition Theatre, 1160 E. 55th Street, Chicago. Admission free for ticket holders, $15 GA. FYI definitiontheatre.org

September 14th, 7:00 pm, September 15th, 1:00 pm, Artists Lounge Live presents friends in low places: Brandon Bennett sings Garth Brooks, Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire.  FYI (847) 634-0200 or www.marriotttheatre.com

September 14th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Fastball and Spacehog, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com

September 15th, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm, Farmer's Market at Fox Pointe, Fox Pointe, 18138 Henry Street, Lansing. FYI https://foxpointe.org/ 

September 15th, 6:30 pm, Brenni - Amateur at Best World Tour, Outset Chicago, 1675 N. Elston, Chicago. $36.08. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

September 16th, 5:30 pm, Legacy Foundation's Annual Celebration & Heart of Lake County Awards, South Shore Convention & Visitors Authority, 7770 Corinne Drive, Hammond. $50. FYI https://legacyfdn.org/community-programs/upcoming-events/celebrate/

September 16th, 6:00 pm ET,  Breaking Benjamin, Ruoff Music Center, 12880 E. 146th Street, Noblesville, IN. Tickets start at $55. FYI www.ticketmaster.com  

September 16th, 7:00 pm, Paige Thompson, One-Night-Only Series, Chicago Magic Lounge, 5050 N. Clark Street, Chicago.  $44-$50.  FYI (312) 366-4500 or chicagomagiclounge.com.

September 16th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Brandon Flowers, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com

September 16th, 8:00 pm ET, Juanes North America Tour 2026, Old National Centre, 502 N. New Jersey, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets start at $30. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

September 17th, 5:00 - 6:30 pm, Art Blitz Weekend: Arts Networking, Art Barn, 695 N 400 E, Valparaiso. Lite Bites & Free Admission. FYI (219) 462-9009 or www.artbarnschool.org.

September 17th, 5:00 - 10:00 pm, Halfway to St. Patrick's Day Celebration, Journeyman Distillery at The American Factory, 258 South Campbell Street, Valparaiso. Free. Meal tickets available. FYI https://www.journeyman.com/events/halfway-to-st-patricks-day-valparaiso-...

September 17th, 6:30 pm, Liz Phair & Sleater-Kinney: The Flannel & the Fury 2026, Salt Shed Outdoors, 1357 N. Elston, Chicago. Tickets start at $78. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

September 17th, 7:30 pm, Gary Clark Jr., The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $51. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

September 17th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents The Charlatans UK: North American Tour 2026, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com 

September 17th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Eddie B: If These Classroom Walls Could Talk Comedy Tour, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com

September 17th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents SwaVay, Backline at Avondale Music Hall, 3342 N. Milwaukee, Chicago. $28.50. FYI www.axs.com 

September 17th, 8:00 pm ET, Switchfoot, Sweetwater Performance Pavilion, 5501 US-30 West, Fort Wayne, IN. Tickets start at $28.80. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

September 17th through 27th, Joffrey Ballet presents Liliom, Lyric Opera House, 20 North Upper Wacker Drive, Chicago. $44-$201. FYI www.joffrey.org

September 18th, 6:00 pm, Breaking Benjamin, Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, 19100 Ridgeland Avenue, Tinley Park. Tickets start at $49. FYI www.ticketmaster.com  

September 18th, 6:00 - 9:00 pm, Art Blitz Weekend: Art Blitz Uncorked (21+), Art Barn, 695 N 400 E, Valparaiso. Single $35-$40, VIP $65. FYI (219) 462-9009 or www.artbarnschool.org

September 18th, 7:00 pm, Jose Madero, House of Blues, 329 N. Dearborn, Chicago. Tickets start at $67. FYI www.axs.com

September 18th, Doors open at 7:00 pm, Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra presents “Rick Steve’s Europe: A Symphonic Journey” 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

September 18th, 7:00 pm ET, Tim McGraw: Pawnshop Guitar Tour 2026, Ruoff Music Center, 12880 E. 146th Street, Noblesville, IN. Tickets start at $55. FYI www.ticketmaster.com  

September 18th, 7:20 pm ET, BABYMETAL World Tour 2026, Pine Knob Music Theatre, 33 Bob Seger Dr, Village of Clarkston, MI Tickets start at $24. FYI www.ticketmaster.com

September 18th, 8:00 pm, September 19th, 7:00 pm, Atsuko Okatsuka: The Big Bowl Tour, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $43. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

September 18th, 8:00 pm ET, The School of American Music - Jazz Fest 2026: Wildflowers: Kurt Elling with Ben Paterson. Acorn Theater, 107 Generations Drive, Three Oaks, MI Tickets on sale at www.schoolofamericanmusic.com and at www.acornlive.org. 

September 18th, 9:00 pm, The Smiley Tillmon Band featuring Kate Moss, Council Oaks Bar Stage,  Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older.  FYI https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/

September 18th, 9:00 pm, Small Town, Hard Rock Cafe Stage,  Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older.  FYI https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/

September 18th, 19th & 20th, The School of American Music - Jazz Fest 2026. Acorn Theater, 107 Generations Drive, Three Oaks, MI Tickets on sale soon at www.schoolofamericanmusic.com and at www.acornlive.org. 

September 19th & 29th, Chicago Live! Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago. FYI www.NavyPier.org.

**** September 19th, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, Free Family Art Day, Midwestern Vernacular: Jesus Salome Arriaga, Jonathan Borton, and Kay Westhues, Chesterton Art Center, 115 South 4th St., Chesterton. Free but registration requested. FYI www.ChestertonArt.org

September 19th, 11:00 - 4:00 pm, Art Blitz Weekend: 10th Annual Art Blitz, Art Barn, 695 N 400 E, Valparaiso. Free. FYI (219) 462-9009 or www.artbarnschool.org

September 19th, 1:00 pm ET, The School of American Music - Jazz Fest 2026: Merrimans’ Playhouse Players Open Mic Showcase. The Vickers Theatre, 6 N. Elm Street, Three Oaks, MI Tickets on sale at www.schoolofamericanmusic.com

September 19th, 5:30 & 9:00 pm, Smooth Jazz Super Show w/ Chris Standring, Paul Taylor, Julian Vaughn, Loew's O'Hare Hotel, 5300 N. River Road, Rosemont. FYI https://smoothchicago.com/

September 19th, 6:00 pm ET, The School of American Music - Jazz Fest 2026: Patti Schaffner with Leandro Lopez Varady + Buddy Pearson. The Vickers Theatre, 6 N. Elm Street, Three Oaks, MI Tickets on sale at www.schoolofamericanmusic.com

September 19th, 7:00 pm, Tim McGraw: Pawnshop Guitar Tour 2026, Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, 19100 Ridgeland Avenue, Tinley Park. Tickets start at $42. FYI www.ticketmaster.com  

September 19th, 7:00 pm, Jam Presents ALOK "New Comedy Show" The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com

September 19th, 7:00 pm, The Umbilical Brothers: The Distraction, Studebaker Theatre in the Fine Arts Building, 410 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago. $69-$89. FYI https://www.fineartsbuilding.com/events/umbilical-brothers/

September 19th, Doors open at 7:00 pm, Theresa Caputo: The Experience, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino Rockford, 7801 E. State Street, Rockford. 21 & over. Tickets start at $67. FYI www.ticketmaster.com. 

September 19th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Beth Hart, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com

September 19th, 8:00 pm ET, The School of American Music - Jazz Fest 2026: Sam Burckhardt with Jeremy Kahn + Jake Vinsel. The Vickers Theatre, 6 N. Elm Street, Three Oaks, MI Tickets on sale at www.schoolofamericanmusic.com

September 19th, 9:00 pm, Laura Rain and the Caesars, Council Oaks Bar Stage,  Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older.  FYI https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/

September 19th, 9:00 pm, The B-Side, Hard Rock Cafe Stage,  Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older.  FYI https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/

September 19th, 9:00 pm ET (Doors open 8:00 pm), All Kings Drag Show, Acting Ensemble, 602 E. Mishawaka Ave., Mishawaka. $10. FYI https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/all-kings-drag-show

September 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.

September 20th, 12:30 pm ET, The School of American Music - Jazz Fest 2026: Jazz Sunday Brunch, featuring vocalist Jeanne Franks with Mark Burnell and Josh Ramos. Commune + Market, 105 N. Elm Street, Three Oaks, MI Tickets on sale at www.schoolofamericanmusic.com

September 20th, 7:00 pm, Jam Presents She & Him - Pump Up the Volumes Tour, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com

September 20th, 8:00 pm, Kany Garcia: Puerta Abierta Tour, The Auditorium, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. Tickets start at 47. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

September 20th, 8:00 pm, Jam Productions presents Gable Price & Friends, Beat Kitchen, 2100 W. Belmont, Chicago. 17 & over. Tickets start at $33.14. FYI https://wl.eventim.us/event/gable-price-and-friends/689242?afflky=BKBGMa...

September 22nd, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm, Farmer's Market at Fox Pointe, Fox Pointe, 18138 Henry Street, Lansing. FYI https://foxpointe.org/ 

September 22nd, 7:00 pm, WEEZER: The Gathering, United Center, 1901 W. Madison, Chicago. Tickets start at $85. FYI www.ticketmaster.com

September 22nd, 7:00 pm, Ilana Glazer Live, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $57. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

September 22nd, 7:15 pm, Iron Maiden: Run for Your Lives World Tour 2026, Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, 19100 Ridgeland Avenue, Tinley Park. Tickets start at $70. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

September 22nd, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Ignorr: North American Tour 2026 with Secret Chiefs 3 & Violent Magic Orchestra, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com

September 22nd, 8:00 pm, Jam Productions Presents Towa Bird: The Gentleman Tour / Mother Soki, Lincoln Hall, 2424 N. Lincoln, Chicago. 18 & over. Tickets range from $33.25-$149. FYI https://lh-st.com

September 22nd & 23rd, 8:00 pm, World of Warcraft: 20 Years of Music, The Auditorium, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. Tickets start at $69. FYI www.ticketmaster.com

September 23rd, 6:00 pm, Staind: Break The Cycle 25th Anniversary Tour, Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, 19100 Ridgeland Avenue, Tinley Park. Tickets start at $36. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

September 23rd, 7:00 pm, Walter King Jr. "The Spellbinder", One-Night-Only Series, Chicago Magic Lounge, 5050 N. Clark Street, Chicago.  $44-$50.  FYI (312) 366-4500 or chicagomagiclounge.com.

September 23rd, 7:00 pm ET, WEEZER: The Gathering, Little Caesars Arena, 2645 Woodward Ave., Detroit, MI. Tickets start at $53. FYI www.ticketmaste.com 

September 23rd, 7:30 pm, Art Song Chicago presents The Secret Garden, 2026 COLLABORATIVE WORKS FESTIVAL: Songs of the Earth, Ganz Hall, 7th Floor, Auditorium Building, 430 S. Michigan (access through 425 S. Wabash entrance), Chicago. Tickets on sale July 1st. FYI www.artsongchicago.org 

September 23rd, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents A Winged Victory for the Sullen with Pan-American, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com

September 24th, 6:30 - 8:00 pm, Artists' Panel Discussion, Midwestern Vernacular: Jesus Salome Arriaga, Jonathan Borton, and Kay Westhues, Chesterton Art Center, 115 South 4th St., Chesterton. Free. FYI www.ChestertonArt.org

September 24th, 7:00 pm, Two Door Cinema Club - Tourist History 15th Anniversary Tour, Salt Shed Outdoors, 1357 N. Elston, Chicago. Tickets start at $213. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

September 24th, 7:30 pm, Jam & SPKRBX Present Xavier Wulf Presents: The Cool World Tour, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com

September 24th, 8:00 pm, Fox N' Vead - Playing the Game Tour with Rob Langdon, Joe's on Weed Street, 940 W. Weed Street, Chicago. 21 & over. $20.34. FYI www.ticketweb.com 

September 25th & 26th, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, Randolph Street Market Festival, 1341 W. Randolph, Chicago. General Admission $14.00. FYI https://randolphstreetmarket.com/schedule/

September 25th, 7:30 pm, Laura Ramoso: The Calm Down Tour, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $64. FYI sepwww.ticketmaster.com 

September 25th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Whipped Cream - Home Was Always Me Tour, Park West- 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com 

September 25th, 7:30 pm, Jam & Metro Present Michael Shannon & Jason Narducy and Friends Play R.E.M.'s Life's Riches Pageant, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com

September 25th, 8:00 pm, Boleros De Noche, Harris Theatre for Music & Dance, 205 E. Randolph, Chicago. FYI https://www.harristheaterchicago.org/performance/boleros-de-noche

September 25th, 8:00 pm ET, Switchfoot with special guest Amberlin - Forever Now Tour, Old National Centre, 502 N. New Jersey, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets start at $49. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

September 25th, 9:00 pm, Serendipity, Council Oaks Bar Stage,  Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older.  FYI https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/

September 25th, 9:00 pm, Libido Funk Circus, Hard Rock Cafe Stage,  Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older.  FYI https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/

September 26th, Indiana 2026 Free Fishing Day.  Indiana residents can fish the state’s public waters without a fishing license or a trout/salmon stamp. FYI https://www.in.gov/dnr/fish-and-wildlife/fishing/free-fishing-days/?lid=f89a5ughk14b&utm_source=braze_idnr&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Indiana_wildbulletin_April2026

September 26th, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm, Rogers Park Business Alliance (RPBA) presents the Jarvis Square Community Rummage, Jarvis Square, 1500 block of Jarvis Avenue, Chicago. Free & open to the public. FYI RPBA.org.

September 26th, 2:00 pm, Art Song Chicago presents Gods of the Earth, 2026 COLLABORATIVE WORKS FESTIVAL: Songs of the Earth, Ganz Hall, 7th Floor, Auditorium Building, 430 S. Michigan (access through 425 S. Wabash entrance), Chicago. Tickets on sale July 1st. FYI www.artsongchicago.org 

September 26th, 3:00 & 7:30 pm, September 27th, 3:00 pm, New Philharmonic, Maestro Kirk Muspratt conducting, Musica Italiana Dolce, with Guest Vocalist Jesse Donner (tenor), Belushi Performance Hall, McAninch Arts Center, College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. $61 (Single concert tickets go on sale in July) FYI (630) 942-4000 or AtTheMAC.org 

September 26th, 7:00 pm, Bassem Youssef: The Belly of the Beast Tour, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $58. FYI www.ticketmaster.com

September 26th, 7:30 pm, Jam & 16-On Center Present Jazz Is Dead Presents - Cortex with Adrian Younge & J. Rocc, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com

September 26th, 7:30 pm, Jam & Outback Presents Crashing Out Live, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com

September 26th, 7:30 pm, Auditorium Philms present Top Gun: Maverick in Concert with Chicago Philharmonic, The Auditorium, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com 

September 26th, 7:30 pm, MushMusic.net presents Hammerfall with Evergrey & Elvenking, Hobart Art Theatre, 230 Main Street, Hobart. $42.57-$470.17. FYI www.ticketweb.com

September 26th, 8:00 pm, Jo Koy Live, The Venue at Horseshoe Casino, 777 Casino Center Drive, Hammond. 21 & over. Tickets start at $96. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

September 26th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents The Garden with Ghost Mountain, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com

September 26th, 8:00 pm,  Juanes North America Tour 2026, Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. Tickets start at $51. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

September 26th, 8:00 pm (Doors open at 7:00 pm), Headliner Nick Gaza, featuring Vikram Balaji, Copley Comedy Series, Copley Theatre, 8 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. $22. FYI (630) 896-6666 or ParamountAurora.com 

September 26th, 9:00 pm, Tom Holland and the Shuffle Kings, Council Oaks Bar Stage,  Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older.  FYI https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/

September 26th, 9:00 pm, Old Shoe, Hard Rock Cafe Stage,  Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older.  FYI https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/

September 27th, Field & Fire Experience: 2:30 pm ET, FIELD Clay Shooting at Deer Creek Hunt Club, 18000 S Basswood Rd, Three Oaks, MI. 4:30 pm ET, FIRE Whiskey & Wild Game Dinner at Journeyman Distillery, 109 Generations Drive, Three Oaks, MI. Field & Fire Experience $185.00: Fire Experience (Dinner only) $90.00. FYI https://deer-creek-field-and-fire.tripleseattickets.com/registration/select

September 27th, 6:00 pm, Illinois Rock & Roll Museum presents 2026 Illinois Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, Harris Theatre for Music & Dance, 205 E. Randolph, Chicago. FYI https://www.harristheaterchicago.org/performance/2026-illinois-rock-roll...

September 28th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Chelsea Wolfe: THE DARK World Tour, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com

September 29th, 7:15 am - 6:30 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation Day Trip, A Taste of Shipshewana, Departs from Lions Club Social Center Parking Lot, 8751 Lions Club Drive, Munster. $159, R $157 KA $155. Registration deadline: August 27th. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org.

September 29th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Laurie Anderson with Sexmob: Republic of Love, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com

September 29th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents DOMi & JD BECK - Who Asked Tour? Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com 

September 29th, 8:00 pm, Jam & Metro Present Lambrini Girls - Moved from Metro - with Big Special & Big Girl, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. 18 & older.  FYI www.axs.com

September 30th, 7:00 pm, Benjamin Barnes, One-Night-Only Series, Chicago Magic Lounge, 5050 N. Clark Street, Chicago.  $44-$50.  FYI (312) 366-4500 or chicagomagiclounge.com.

September 30th, 8:30 pm ET, The Chicks: Taking the Long Way 20th Anniversary, Fox Theatre, 2211 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

October to December, dates TBA, Veteran Art Movement's 2026 Veteran Art Triennial and Summit presents RESISTING THE LONG WAR: WAR ABOLITION, Walls Turned Sideways, 2717 W. Madison, Chicago. FYI https://wallsturnedsideways.org/

October 1st through November 1st, 17th Annual Trail of Scarecrows, Prophetstown State Park, 5545 Swisher Road Office:, 4112 IN-225, West Lafayette, IN Free admission. Vote for your favorite scarecrows with donations to the Interpretive Services fund for Education, Arts, Culture and History Programs at Prophetstown State Park. $1 per vote. FYI jparks@dnr.IN.gov.

October 1st, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Naomi Sharon: No Sleep in Paradise Tour, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com 

October 1st, 7:30 pm, Jam Productions Presents Edgehill - The Moving Out Tour, Subterranean, Upstairs, 2011 W. North Avenue, Chicago. 17 & over. $26.96. FYI https://wl.eventim.us/event/edgehill-the-moving-out-tour/

October 1st, 7:30 pm ET, Whose Live Anyway, Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty Street, Ann Arbor, MI. Tickets start at $79. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

October 2nd, 4:00 pm ET, Taste of Chaos, The Fillmore Detroit, 2115 Woodward Ave., Detroit, MI. Tickets start at $64. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

October 2nd, 7:30 pm, October 3rd, 7:00 & 10:00 pm, October 4th, 7:00 pm.  Bill Burr Live, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. FYI www.ticketmaster.com

October 2nd, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Mastodon with Deafheaven & Alcest, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com

October 2nd, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents DJ Shadow Celebrates 30 Years of Endtroducing, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com

October 2nd, 7:30 pm, Jam & SPKRBX Present Isiah Falls - LVRS PARADISE - SIDE B TOUR / with RAAHiiM and Luxury Lane, Park West, 322 Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com 

October 2nd, 7:30 pm, Little Big Town - For the Art of It Tour, Miller High Life Theatre, 500 West Kilbourn Ave., Milwaukee, WI. FYI https://www.pabsttheatergroup.com/events/detail/little-big-town-2026

October 2nd, 8:00 pm, Joe Russo's Almost Dead, Salt Shed Indoors, 1357 N. Elston, Chicago. Tickets start at $90. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

October 3rd, 6:30 pm, Ministry & Acid Bath with Windhand, Salt Shed Outdoors, 1357 N. Elston, Chicago. Tickets start at $89. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

October 3rd, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Celebrating 50 Years of Buzzcocks with Mind's Eye, Park West, 322 Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com 

October 3rd, 7:30 pm ET, Whose Live Anyway, Temple Theatre, 201 N Washington Ave., Saginaw, MI. Tickets start at $69. FYI www.ticketmaster.com

October 3rd & 4th, 8:30 pm, The Chicks: Taking the Long Way 20th Anniversary, The Auditorium, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. Tickets start at $164. FYI www.ticketmaster.com  

October 4th, 3:00 pm, Heroes & Villains, Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra 65th Anniversary Season, Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, 149 Brush Hill Road, Elmhurst. Tickets on sale August 1st. FYI https://elmhurstsymphony.org/season

October 4th, 4:00 pm, Purdue Northwest Sinai Forum presents NEAL KATYAL: The Future of the Supreme Court, 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/

October 4th, Ryan Opera Center Final Auditions, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago. FYI www.lyricopera.org/newseason

October 4th, 7:00 pm ET, Chelsea Handler: The High & Mighty Tour, Temple Theatre, 201 N Washington Ave, Saginaw, MI FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

October 4th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents DEMOLA LIVE! Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com 

October 4th, 8:00 pm, October 5th, 7:30 pm, Ludovico Einaudi: Solo Piano, Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com 

October 5th, 7:30 pm, My Hero Academia in Concert, The Auditorium, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. Tickets start at $53. FYI www.ticketmaster.com

October 6th, 4:00 pm ET, Taste of Chaos, GLC Live at 20 Monroe, 11 Ottawa Avenue NW, Grand Rapids, MI. Tickets start at $64, FYI www.ticketmaste.com

October 6th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Kelela - new avatar live, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. 17 & over. FYI www.axs.com

October 6th, 8:00 pm, Beck: Ride Lonesome Tour, Landmark Credit Union Live, 1051 N Vel R. Phillips Ave, Milwaukee, WI. Tickets start at $86. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

October 7th through December 16th, 7:00 pm Wednesdays, David Parr: Time Traveler, Artist in Residence Series, Chicago Magic Lounge, 5050 N. Clark Street, Chicago.  $44-$50.  FYI (312) 366-4500 or chicagomagiclounge.com.

October 7th, 7:00 pm, Starbomb: Probably The Only Tour Ever, Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W. Lawrence, Chicago. 17 & over. Tickets start at $65. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

October 7th, 7:00 pm, WEEZER: The Gathering, Fiserv Forum, 1111 N. Vel R. Phillips Ave, Milwaukee, WI. Tickets start at $51. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

October 7th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents The Residents - Eskimo Live with Rushadicus, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com

October 7th, 8:00 pm, Jam & Outback Present Robby Hoffman: Live on Tour, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com

October 8th, 7:00 pm, Dancing with the GiordanoStars 2026, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. Tickets start at $150. FYI https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=348667

October 8th, 7:00 pm ET, Switchfoot with special guest Amberlin - Forever Now Tour, The Fillmore Detroit, 2115 Woodward Ave., Detroit, MI. Tickets start at $53. FYI www.ticketmaster.com

October 8th & 9th, 7:30 pm, Audrey Hobert: The Staircase to Stardom Tour, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com

October 8th, 8:00 pm, UB40- The Unstoppable Tour 2026, The Auditorium, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. Tickets start at $67 FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

October 8th, 8:00 pm, SOLD OUT, Pinhead Gunpowder, Metro Chicago, 3730 N. Clark Street, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.metrochicago.com

October 8th, 8:00 pm, Chelsea Handler: The High & Mighty Tour, Genesee Theater, 203 N. Genesee Street, Waukegan. Tickets start at $85. FYI www.ticketmaster.com

October 8th, 8:00 pm ET, Undertale: The Determination Symphony, Fox Theatre Detroit, 2211 Woodward Ave., Detroit, MI. Tickets start at $53. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

October 8th through 18th, Chicago Fashion Week® (CHIFW), 11-day lineup of special events. Events, locations & dates TBD. FYI www.chicagofashionweek.com 

October 9th, 7:00 pm, October 10th, 5:00 & 8:00 pm (Sold Out), Jerry Seinfeld, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $1173. FYI www.ticketmaster.com

October 9th, 7:00 & 9:30 pm, SOLD OUT, Jam & Outback Present Robby Hoffman: Live on Tour, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com

October 9th, 7:30 pm, Shaboozey - Outlaws Never Die Tour, Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W. Lawrence, Chicago. Tickets start at $39. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

October 9th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents National Park After Dark: Your Neck of the Woods Tour, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com 

October 9th & 10th, 8:00 pm, Beck: Ride Lonesome Tour, The Auditorium, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. Tickets start at $126. FYI www.ticketmaster.com

**** October 10th, 1:00 - 3:00 pm, Family Day, Kindred Spirits: Margaret Wharton and Betsy Odom, Lubeznik Center for the Arts, t 101 W. 2nd Street at the lakefront, Michigan City. Free. FYI (219) 874-4900 or www.LubeznikCenter.org.

October 10th, 7:00 pm, Switchfoot with special guest Amberlin - Forever Now Tour, House of Blues Chicago, 329 N. Dearborn, Chicago. Tickets start at $76. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

October 10th, 7:30 pm (Sold Out), October 11th, 7:00 pm, Jam Presents Jordan Jensen, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com

October 10th, 7:30 pm, Book of Love with DJ Philly Peroxide, Metro Chicago, 3730 N. Clark Street, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.etix.com

October 10th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Failure - Rising Skyline 2026 / with quannnic, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com 

October 10th through November 1st, Don Giovanni, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago. FYI lyricopera.org/newseason

October 11th, 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.

October 11th, 3:00 pm, Midwest Big Band: Music of a Lifetime, Theatre at the Center, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. $40. FYI www.theatreatthecenter.org. 5:30 pm, Sunday Champagne Brunch $35. 10Forty Banquets & Catering. FYI (219) 836-1930 ext 2. 

October 11th, 6:00 pm, Taste of Chaos, Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W. Lawrence, Chicago. Tickets start at $70. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

October 11th, 7:00 pm, Jam & Outback Present Kanan Gill: Not This Again, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com 

October 11th, 8:00 pm, Metaphor: ReFantazio composed by Shoji Meguro, Orchestral Concert, The Auditorium, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. Tickets start at $69. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

October 11th, 8:00 pm, The Smashing Pumpkins: The Rats in a Cage Tour, Kohl Center, 601 W. Dayton Street, Madison, WI. FYI https://uwbadgers.evenue.net/events/125689326598sp

October 12th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents The Rest Is Politics U.S. - The Battle for American Midterms Tour 2026 - Hosted by Anthony Scaramucci & Katty Kay, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com 

October 12th, 8:00 pm ET, Beck: Ride Lonesome Tour, Fox Theatre Detroit, 2211 Woodward Ave., Detroit, MI. Tickets start at $61. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

October 13th, 6:30 pm ET, MANIA: The ABBA Tribute, Royal Oak Music Theatre, 318 W 4th Street, Royal Oak, MI. FYI www.axs.com 

October 13th, 7:00 pm, Jam Productions Presents Tiana Major9 - November Scorpio Tour, Beat Kitchen, 2100 W. Belmont, Chicago. 17 & over. $30.57. FYI www.axs.com 

October 13th, 7:30 pm, "Weird Al" Yankovich: Bigger and Weirder 2026 Tour, Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson Ave., Peoria, IL. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

October 14th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Michael Franti Trio - Heartstrings & Dynamite / with Wheeland Brothers (Acoustic), Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com

October 14th, 7:30 pm, MANIA: The ABBA Tribute, Coronado Theatre, 314 N. Main Street, Rockford. Tickets start at $34. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

October 14th, 8:00 pm, CHRONO TRIGGER Orchestra Concert: Across Time, The Auditorium, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. Tickets start at $97. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

October 14th, 8:00 pm, The Smashing Pumpkins: The Rats in a Cage Tour, United Center, 1901 W. Madison, Chicago. Tickets start at $58. FYI www.ticketmaster.com

October 15th, 7:30 pm, Jam & 93XRT Present Robert Plant with Saving Grace & Suzi Dian with special guest Rosie Flores, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $114. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

October 15th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Daði Freyr: Too Much, Not Enough, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. 18 & over.  FYI www.axs.com

October 15th, 7:30 pm ET, MANIA: The ABBA Tribute, Victory Theatre, 600 Main Street, Evansville, IN. Tickets start at $43. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

October 15th, 7:30 pm ET, "Weird Al" Yankovich: Bigger and Weirder 2026 Tour, Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, 4000 Parnell Avenue, Fort Wayne, IN. Tickets start $51. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

October 16th, 7:30 pm, Brad Williams: The Tall Tales Tour, The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $43. FYI www.ticketmaster.com  

October 16th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Off Book: Tour de Force (A Force of Tour), The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

October 16th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Mike D 5D, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com

October 16th, 8:00 pm, "Weird Al" Yankovich: Bigger and Weirder 2026 Tour, Resch Center, 820 Armed Forces Drive, Green Bay, WI. FYI www.ticketstar.evenue.net

**** October 17th, 12:30 pm, Lenny Pearce: Toddler Rave World Tour, Aon Grand Ballroom, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago. $49.50. FYI https://www.tixr.com/groups/navypiereventcenter/events/lenny-pearce-todd...

October 17th, 5:30 & 9:00 pm, SmoothChicago presents Peter White & Lindsey Webster, Loew's O'Hare Hotel, 5300 N. River Road, Rosemont. FYI https://smoothchicago.com/

October 17th, Doors open at 7:00 pm, The Price Is Right, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older.  All reserved seating.  Tickets start at $40.35.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

October 17th, 7:00 pm, Ben Schwartz & Friends, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $58. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

October 17th, 7:30 pm, Dance Theater of Harlem, Auditorium Theater, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. FYI https://www.auditoriumtheatre.org/events/buy-tickets/dance

October 17th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Judah & The Lion, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com

October 17th, 7:30 pm, Magicspace Entertainment presents An Evening of Alton Brown, Genesee Theatre, 203 N Genesee Street, Waukegan. Tickets start at $62. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

October 17th, 8:00 pm, "Weird Al" Yankovich: Bigger and Weirder 2026 Tour, Fiserv Forum, 1111 N Vel R. Phillips Ave, Milwaukee, WI Tickets start at $51. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

October 18th, 3:00 pm, Chicago Opera Theatre presents A Discovery Concert, On the Wilde Side, Studebaker Theater in the Fine Arts Building, 410 S. Michigan, Chicago. Tickets on sale August 15th. FYI www.cot.org

October 18th, 7:00 pm, Alton Brown, Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago Street, Joliet. Tickets start at $68. FYI www.ticketmaster.com

October 18th, 7:00 pm, MushMusic.net presents CKY, Hobart Art Theatre, 230 Main Street, Hobart. $30.36-$43.11 FYI www.ticketweb.com 

October 18th, 8;00 pm, Jam Productions Presents Sophie Truax w / Sasha Cee, Subterranean, 2011 W. North Avenue, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com 

October 19th, 7:00 pm, Disney Descendants, ZOMBIES & Camp Rock: Worlds Collide Concert Tour. United Center, 1901 W. Madison, Chicago. Tickets start at $56. FYI www.ticketmaster.com  

October 19th, 7:30 pm ET, Alton Brown, DeVos Performance Hall, 303 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

October 20th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Ryan Bingham and the Texas Gentlemen - Still Gettin' Away With It Tour, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com

October 20th, 8:00 pm, Georgian National Ballet Sukhishvili, Harris Theatre for Music & Dance, 205 E. Randolph, Chicago. Tickets start at $85.10. FYI https://www.harristheaterchicago.org/performance/sukhishvili

October 20th, 8:00 pm ET, The Smashing Pumpkins: The Rats in a Cage Tour, Gainbridge Fieldhouse, 125 S. Pennsylvania Street, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets start at $41. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

October 21st, 7:00 pm, Disney Descendants, ZOMBIES & Camp Rock: Worlds Collide Concert Tour, Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim Rd., Rosemont. Tickets start at $57. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

October 21st, 7:00 pm, Jeff Dunham: Artificial Intelligence, Coronado Theatre, 314 N Main St, Rockford. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

October 21st, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents DJ Shadow Celebrates 30 Years of Endtroducing, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com

October 21st, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Chinchilla, Lincoln Hall, 2424 N. Lincoln, Chicago. $27 (will call), $33.25 (door). FYI https://lh-st.com/shows/10-21-2026-chinchilla/

October 22nd, 7:00 pm, Josh Gates, Coronado Theatre, 314 N. Main Street, Rockford. Tickets start at $47. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

October 22nd, 7:00 pm, Jeff Dunham: Artificial Intelligence, Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. FYI www.ticketmaster.com  

October 22nd, 7:00 pm, Matt Mathews: Not What I Ordered World Tour, Prairie Home Alliance Theater, 201 SW Jefferson, Peoria. Tickets start at $50. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

October 22nd, 7:00 pm, Josh Gates, Coronado Theatre, 314 N. Main Street, Rockford. Tickets start at $47. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

October 22nd, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Buena Vista Orchestra, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com

October 22nd, 8:00 pm, Sylvan Esso, Salt Shed Indoors, 1357 N. Elston, Chicago. Tickets start at $65. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

October 22nd, 12:00 am, Whitney, Metro Chicago, 3730 North Clark, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com 

October 23rd, 7:00 pm, Jam Presents Randy Feltface: Gimmick, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com

October 23rd, 7:00 pm, Adam Ray: Who Is Me Tour, Athenaeum Center, 2936 N Southport Ave. Chicago. 18 & over. FYI https://www.livenation.com/event/vvG1jZ_2d7jk_d/adam-ray-who-is-me-tour

October 23rd, 7:00 pm, Disney Descendants, ZOMBIES & Camp Rock: Worlds Collide Concert Tour, Little Caesars Arena, 2645 Woodward Ave., Detroit, MI. Tickets start at $63. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

October 23rd, 24th, 26th & 27th, 7:30 pm, Tedeschi Trucks Band: Future Soul 2026 Tour, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $72. FYi www.ticketmaster.com 

October 23rd, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Patrick Droney, Park West, 322 Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com 

October 23rd, 7:30 pm, Josh Gates, Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago St., Joliet. Tickets start at $50. FYI www.ticketmaster.com

October 23rd, 8:00 pm, Sammy Rae & the Friends with special guest Melt, Salt Shed Indoors, 1357 N. Elston, Chicago. Tickets start at $61. FYI www.ticketmaster.com

October 23rd, 8:00 pm, Jam Productions Presents Chanpan: Autogratis North American Tour / Shebad, Schuba's, 3159 N. Southport, Chicago. 18 & over. $27. FYI https://lh-st.com/ 

October 23rd, 8:00 pm, Matt Mathews: Not What I Ordered World Tour, The Venue at Horseshoe Casino, 777 Casino Center Drive, Hammond. 21 & over. Tickets start at $50. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

October 23rd through 28th, Omar, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago. FYI lyricopera.org/newseason

October 24th through April 18th, Veteran Art Movement's 2026 Veteran Art Triennial and Summit presents RESISTING THE LONG WAR: SHIFTING HORIZONS, Hyde Park Art Center, 5020 S. Cornell Drive, Chicago. FYI www,hydeparkart.org 

October 24th, 2:30 pm ET, Wabash & Erie Canal Nature Walk: TBD, Guide Lois Johnston, Interpretive Center, Wabash & Erie Canal Park, 1030 N. Washington Street, Delphi, IN. Free. FYI https://wabashanderiecanal.org/

October 24th, 7:30 pm, Josh Gates, Prairie Home Alliance Theater, 201 SW Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL. Tickets start at $39. FYI www.ticketmaster.com

October 24th, 7:30 pm, October 25th, 3:00 pm, New Philharmonic, Maestro Kirk Muspratt conducting, Mendelssohn, Bruch & Maxwell Davis - A Tribute to Scotland, with Guest Violinist David Taylor, Belushi Performance Hall, McAninch Arts Center, College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. $61 (Single concert tickets go on sale in July) FYI (630) 942-4000 or AtTheMAC.org 

October 24th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Blondshell - Scaring Strangers Tour / special guest Prewn, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com

October 24th, 8:00 pm, Behind The Scream: A Live Conversation with David Arquette following a 30th Anniversary Screening of Scream, Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd, Aurora. $41-$71, VIP Package $171. FYI (630) 896-6666 or ParamountAurora.com

October 24th, 8:00 pm (Doors open at 7:00 pm), Headliner Tim Cavanaugh, featuring Michelle Krajecki, Copley Comedy Series, Copley Theatre, 8 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. $22. FYI (630) 896-6666 or ParamountAurora.com 

October 25th, 3:00 pm, Blacklisted: A Multimedia Musical Telling of Hollywood Stars blacklisted in the 1950s, Theatre at the Center, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. $35. FYI www.theatreatthecenter.org. 

October 25th, 4:00 pm, Purdue Northwest Sinai Forum presents DR, DAVID FAJGENBAUM: Chasing Cures: One Doctor's Race to Save His Own Life - and Others, 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/

October 25th, 7:00 pm, Matt Rife: Stay Golden World Tour, United Center, 1901 W. Madison, Chicago. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

October 25th, 7:00 pm ET, Josh Gates Haunted Expeditions Live, Clowes Memorial Hall, Butler University, 4602 Sunset Ave, Indianapolis. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

October 25th, Jam Presents The Longest Johns, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com

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, MushMusic.net presents Mushroom Head & Fear Factory, Hobart Art Theatre, 230 Main Street, Hobart. $40.51-$61.65. FYI www.ticketweb.com 

October 27th, 7:00 pm ET, Disney Descendants, ZOMBIES & Camp Rock: Worlds Collide Concert Tour, Gainbridge Fieldhouse, 125 S. Pennsylvania Street, Indianapolis, IN Tickets start at $55. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

October 27th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Joanne McNally: Pinotphile, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com

October 27th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Sienna Spiro: My House Tour, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

October 28th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Shakey Graves - Fondness, Etc. Tour with Wild Pink, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com

October 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, 7:30 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, 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 31st, 5:00 & 9:00 pm, SmoothChicago presents Fall Art & Jazz Festival w/ Marion Meadows, Brian Simpson, Nicholas Cole & more, Loew's O'Hare Hotel, 5300 N. River Road, Rosemont. FYI https://smoothchicago.com/

October 31st through November 8th, World Premiere, The Many Deaths of Laila Starr, based on BOOM! Studios graphic novel by writer Ram V and illustrator Filipe Andrade. Minnesota Opera, Ordway Music Theater, 345 Washington Street, Minneapolis, MN. $69. FYI mnopera.org/laila-starr

November 1st, 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, 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, 7:30 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, 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, 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 pm ET, Daniel Sloss: BITTER (Brand New Tour), The Fillmore Detroit, 2115 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

November 7th, 7:30 pm, Ballets Jazz Montreal,  Auditorium Theater, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. FYI https://www.auditoriumtheatre.org/events/buy-tickets/dance

November 7th, 7:30 pm, Rhiannon: The Stevie Nicks Experience, Theatre at the Center, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. $35. FYI www.theatreatthecenter.org. 

November 7th, 7:30 pm, Alton Brown, Coronado Theatre, 314 N. Main Street, Rockford. Tickets start at $62. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

November 7th, 8:00 pm, 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, 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 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 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 14th & 15th, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, Randolph Street Holiday Market, 1341 W. Randolph, Chicago. General Admission $14.00. FYI https://randolphstreetmarket.com/schedule/

**** November 14th, 1:00 pm, Wild Kratts Live 2.0. The Auditorium, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. Tickets start at 59 (children under 1 year free). FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

November 14th, 7:00 pm, Jam & Outback Present Michelle Wolf: Best Job in the World, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com

November 14th, 7:00 pm, Ali Siddiq: The Custom Fit Tour, Wintrust Arena, 200 E. Cermak Road, Chicago. Tickets start at $88. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

November 14th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Julia Jacklin - North America Tour 2026, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com

November 14th, 7:30 pm, Jam & Deep Cut Present Grateful Shred, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com 

November 14th, 7:30 pm, Bored Teachers: "Is it Friday yet?!" Comedy Tour, Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago Street, Joliet. Tickets start at $45. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

November 14th, 7:30 pm ET, Little Big Town - For the Art of It Tour, Old National Centre, 502 N. New Jersey Street, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets start at $75. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

November 15th, 7:00 pm, Nikki Glaser: The Stunning Tour, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $58. FYI www.ticketmaster.com

November 16th, 7:30 pm, Art Song Chicago presents Lieder Lounge I with Soprano Olivia Boen & Instrumentalists Jon Boen, Laura Miller & Craig Terry. 2026-27 Lieder Lounge Series showcasing a remarkable breadth of interpreters and diverse vocal literature. Ganz Hall, 7th Floor, Auditorium Building, 430 S. Michigan (access through 425 S. Wabash entrance), Chicago. Tickets on sale July 1st. FYI www.artsongchicago.org 

November 18th, 7:30 pm, Fran Lebowitz, George Van Dusen Theater at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. Tickets start at $59. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

November 19th, 7:30 pm, Simply Ina: An Evening with Ina Garton, The Auditorium, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. Tickets start at $289. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

November 19th, 7:30 pm, Little Big Town - For the Art of It Tour, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $87. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

November 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, 7:30 pm, Nurse John: Against Medical Advice Tour, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $51. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

November 20th & 22nd, Wagner: Myth & Music, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago. FYI lyricopera.org/newseason

November 20th, 7:30 pm ET, Little Big Town - For the Art of It Tour, Fox Theatre, 2211 Woodward Ave., Detroit. Tickets start at $53. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

November 21st, 6:00 & 9:00 pm, SmoothChicago presents Kim Waters & Steve Cole, Loew's O'Hare Hotel, 5300 N. River Road, Rosemont. FYI https://smoothchicago.com/

November 21st, 7:00 pm, George Lopez, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $58. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

November 21st, 7:00 pm, Zac Brown Band: Love & Fear Tour, Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim Road, Rosemont. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

November 21st, 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, Stayin Alive: One Night of the Bee Gees, Coronado Theatre, 314 N. Main Street, Rockford, IL Tickets start at $34. FTI www.ticketmaster.com 

November 21st, 8:00 pm, Jam & Kickstand Present Ax & the Hatchetmen: The Late Checkout Tour 2026, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com 

November 22nd, 3:00 pm, Rach the Vote, Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra 65th Anniversary Season, Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, 149 Brush Hill Road, Elmhurst. Tickets on sale August 1st. FYI https://elmhurstsymphony.org/season

November 22nd, 7:00 pm, Daniel Sloss: BITTER (Brand New Tour), The Auditorium, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. Tickets start at $53. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

November 22nd, 7:30 pm, Stayin Alive: One Night of the Bee Gees, Prairie Home Alliance Theater, 201 S. Jefferson Ave., Peoria, IL Tickets start at $32. FTI www.ticketmaster.com 

November 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 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, 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, 7:00 pm, Jam & 93XRT Present  BoDeans with Freddy Jones Band, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com

November 28th & 29th, Movie Nights at Lyric: Disney's Encanto in Concert Live to Film, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago. FYI lyricopera.org/newseason

November 28th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Countess Luann - The Love Tour, Park West- 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com 

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 

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 4th, 7:00 & 9:30 pm, Desi Banks: Your Favorite Cousin, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com

December 4th, 7:30 pm, Nate Jackson: BIG DOG, The Auditorium 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. Tickets start at $45. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

December 4th through 27th, Joffrey Ballet presents The Nutcracker, Lyric Opera House, 20 North Upper Wacker Drive, Chicago. $44-$201. FYI www.joffrey.org

December 5th, 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, 7:30 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, 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, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Who's Bad: The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, 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, 3:00 pm, Straight: No Chaser, Chicago Theater, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $78. FYI www.ticketmaster.com

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, 7:00 pm, Holiday at the Pops, La Porte County Symphony Orchestra, Dr. Carolyn Watson conductor. La Porte Civic Auditorium, 1001 Ridge Street, La Porte. Single tickets available August 1st. FYI www.lcso.net/concerts/

December 13th, Doors open at 6:00 pm, Hanson, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. All reserved seating. 21 and older.  Tickets start at $60.90.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

December 14th, 7:00 pm, December 15th, 1:00 pm, Artists Lounge Live presents A Motown Christmas: Chester Gregory, Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire.  FYI (847) 634-0200 or www.marriotttheatre.com

December 18th, 7:00 pm, December 19th & 20th, 1:00 & 5:00 pm, Salt Creek Ballet presents “The Nutcracker” with New Philharmonic, Belushi Performance Hall, McAninch Arts Center, College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. $49 Adults, $39 Youth.  FYI (630) 942-4000 or AtTheMAC.org 

December 19th, 7:00 pm, Auditorium Philms presents Home Alone 2: Lost In New York - Live In Concert, Award-winning composerJohn Williams’score is performed live to film by the Chicago Philharmonic! The Auditorium, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. www.axs.com 

December 19th, 7:00 pm, Holiday Festival, Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra 65th Anniversary Season, Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, 149 Brush Hill Road, Elmhurst. Tickets on sale August 1st. FYI https://elmhurstsymphony.org/season

December 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 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 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/

Coming in 2027

January 7th, 8:00 pm, Matt Rife: Stay Golden World Tour, United Center, 1901 W. Madison, Chicago. 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 15th & 16th, Movie Nights at Lyric: Amadeus LIVE, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago. FYI lyricopera.org/newseason

January 16th, 8:00 pm, Seth Meyers: Live, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $88. FYI www.ticketmaster.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 22nd & 23rd, Haydn's The Creation, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago. FYI lyricopera.org/newseason

January 23rd, 7:00 pm, Jam & Icon Concerts Present Denny Love: Show Love Tour, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com

January 23rd, 7:30 pm, The Return of the King: An Unrivaled Tribute to Elvis, Theatre at the Center, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. $40. FYI www.theatreatthecenter.org. 

February 4th through 14th, Joffrey Ballet presents Notes on Love, Lyric Opera House, 20 North Upper Wacker Drive, Chicago. $44-$201. FYI www.joffrey.org

February 5th, 7:30 pm, February 6th, 3:00 & 7:30 pm, February 7th, 3:00 pm, New Philharmonic, Maestro Kirk Muspratt conducting, John Williams - 95th Birthday Celebration, Belushi Performance Hall, McAninch Arts Center, College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. $61 (Single concert tickets go on sale in July) FYI (630) 942-4000 or AtTheMAC.org 

**** February 6th, 3:00 pm, Mozart's Magnificent Voyage, La Porte County Symphony Orchestra, Dr. Carolyn Watson conductor, in partnership with Classical Kids Live. Location TBA, La Porte. Single tickets available August 1st. FYI www.lcso.net/concerts/

February 7th, 3:00 pm, Chicago Opera Theatre presents A Discovery Concert, Once upon a Time, Studebaker Theater in the Fine Arts Building, 410 S. Michigan, Chicago. Tickets on sale August 15th. FYI www.cot.org

February 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 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 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 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

March 6th & 7th, 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, Brilliantly Beethoven, La Porte County Symphony Orchestra, Dr. Carolyn Watson conductor. Holdcraft Performing Arts Center, 1200 Spring Street, Michigan City. Single tickets available August 1st. FYI www.lcso.net/concerts/

March 11th, 8:00 pm, Jam & Q101 Present Blue October: Foiled 20th Anniversary World Tour. Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com

March 11th through 26th, Ariadne auf Naxos, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago. FYI www.lyricopera.org/newseason

March 12th, 7:00 pm, Puppers Presents Letterkenny Live, Rosemont Theater, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. Tickets start at $88. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

March 12th & 13th, 8:00 pm, The Basement Yard Live, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $83. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

March 13th, 7:00 pm, Schubert 9, Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra 65th Anniversary Season, Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, 149 Brush Hill Road, Elmhurst. Tickets on sale August 1st. FYI https://elmhurstsymphony.org/season

March 24th through April 25th, La traviata, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago. FYI www.lyricopera.org/newseason

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 & 3rd, 7:30 pm, Giordano Dance Spring Series, Harris Theatre for Music & Dance, 205 E. Randolph, Chicago. FYI https://www.giordanodance.org/

April 6th, 7:30 pm, Art Song Chicago presents Lieder Lounge III with Soprano Amanda Majeski & Pianist Alan Darling. 2026-27 Lieder Lounge Series showcasing a remarkable breadth of interpreters and diverse vocal literature. Ganz Hall, 7th Floor, Auditorium Building, 430 S. Michigan (access through 425 S. Wabash entrance), Chicago. Tickets on sale July 1st. FYI www.artsongchicago.org 

April 10th, 7:00 pm, Arrival from Sweden: The Music of ABBA, La Porte County Symphony Orchestra, Dr. Carolyn Watson conductor. La Porte Civic Auditorium, 1001 Ridge Street, La Porte. Single tickets available August 1st. FYI www.lcso.net/concerts/

April 11th through 23rd, Susannah, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago. FYI www.lyricopera.org/newseason

April 17th, 7:30 pm, April 18th, 3:00 pm, New Philharmonic, Maestro Kirk Muspratt conducting, New Philharmonic - 50th Celebration - Beethoven Symphony No. 8 & Copland Lincoln Portrait, with Guest Artists Katelyn Lee (soprano), AddieRose Brown (mezzo-soprano), James Judd (tenor), Jonathan Wilson (baritone), the Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra Chorus directed by Thomas McNichols and Steve Duchrow (narrator). Belushi Performance Hall, McAninch Arts Center, College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. $70 (Single concert tickets go on sale in July) FYI (630) 942-4000 or AtTheMAC.org 

April 18th, Explore Your Lyric, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago. FYI www.lyricopera.org/newseason

April 22nd through 25th, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater,  Auditorium Theater, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. FYI https://www.auditoriumtheatre.org/events/buy-tickets/dance

April 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 & May 2nd, Sondra Radvanovsky & SeokJong Baek in Concert, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago. FYI www.lyricopera.org/newseason

May 1st, 7:00 pm, Shostakovich 5, Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra 65th Anniversary Season, Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, 149 Brush Hill Road, Elmhurst. Tickets on sale August 1st. FYI https://elmhurstsymphony.org/season

May 1st, 7:30 pm, Idina Menzel in Concert, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago. FYI www.lyricopera.org/newseason

May 1st, 8:00 pm, Matt Mathews: Not What I Ordered World Tour, Coronado Theatre, 314 N. Main Street, Rockford. Tickets start at $59. FYI www.ticketmaster.com

May 13th through 23rd, Joffrey Ballet presents The Sleeping Beauty, Lyric Opera House, 20 North Upper Wacker Drive, Chicago. $44-$201. FYI www.joffrey.org

May 21st, 7:30 pm, Art Song Chicago presents Lieder Lounge IV with Tenor Travon D. Walker & Pianist Michael Banwarth. 2026-27 Lieder Lounge Series showcasing a remarkable breadth of interpreters and diverse vocal literature. Ganz Hall, 7th Floor, Auditorium Building, 430 S. Michigan (access through 425 S. Wabash entrance), Chicago. Tickets on sale July 1st. FYI www.artsongchicago.org 

May 27th, Sold out, FKJ, Salt Shed Outdoors, 1357 N. Elston, Chicago. FYI www.ticketmaster.com