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April 3rd, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents We Three with Sky Dxddy: The Love Me Tour, Subterranean Upstairs, 2011 W. North Avenue, Chicago.  $25.  FYI https://www.seetickets.us/event/we-three/

April 3rd, 8:00 pm ET, Brit Floyd-p*u*l*s*e, DeVos Performance Hall, 303 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI. Tickets start at $60.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

April 3rd & 4th, 8:00 pm, (Moved from December 17th), Jam & Collectiv Present Action Bronson Presents: Dr. Bachlava & Human Growth Hormone, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  18 & over.  FYI www.axs.com

April 4th, 6:30 pm, Choice Community Council Meeting, Munster Town Hall, 1005 Ridge Road, Munster.  All Munster residents are welcome.  FYI www.munster.org.  

April 4th, 6:30 pm, One Hallelujah - Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Jonathan McReynolds, Erica Campbell, Israel Houghton, and Jekalyn Carr.  Auditorium Theatre, 50 East Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago.  Tickets start at $39.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

April 4th & 5th, 7:00 pm, Giordano Dance Chicago (GDC) presents “Season 61 | UNLIMITED!” Spring engagement, featuring the world premiere of “Gershwin in B” choreographed by Al Blackstone, Harris Theater at Millennium Park, 205 E. Randolph Street, Chicago.  $20-$90.  FYI (312) 334-7777 or www.harristheaterchicago.org

April 4th, 5th & 6th, 8:00 pm, MERGE: Curated by Helen Lee.  Program Two: Kissing The Earth by Kinnari Vora & Freedom From and Freedom To featuring Cristal Sabbagh, Scott Rubin, Amanda Maraist, Sharon Udoh, Kara Brody & Krissy Bergmark, LookOut Spring 2024 Season, Steppenwolf's 1700 Theater, 1700 N. Halsted, Chicago.  $35.  FYI (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org/lookout 

April 4th through 28th, Look Closer with Joshua Jay, The Rhapsody Theater Chicago, 1328 W. Morse Avenue, Chicago.  Tickets start at $45.  FYI https://rhapsodytheater.com/ 

April 4th through June 16th, M.A.D.D. Rhythms Tap Academy, Spring Session, Harold Washington Cultural Center, 4701 S. King Dr. (47th Street entrance), Chicago.  https://www.maddrhythms.com/tap-academy

April 5th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Marc Maron: All In, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  18 & over.  FYI www.axs.com.

April 5th, 8:00 pm, Matthew Sweet, Metro Chicago, 3730 N. Clark, Chicago.  18 & over.  $30.  FYI www.etix.com.

April 5th, 8:00 pm, Duke Tumatoe, Council Oak Bar Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary.  21 and older.  FYI https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/

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

April 5th, 9:00 pm ET, TUSK - The World's #1 Fleetwood Mac Tribute, Silver Creek Event Center at Four Winds, 11111 Wilson Road, New Buffalo, MI.  Tickets start at $17.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.  

April 5th & 6th, Doors open at 7:00, Chippendales, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary.  21 and older.  Tickets start at $49.00.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

April 5th & 6th, 7:30 pm, Unlimited: Spring Performances, Giordano Dance Chicago, Harris Theatre for Music and Dance at Millenium Park, 205 E. Randolph, Chicago.  FYI https://www.giordanodance.org/subscriptions

April 5th & 6th, 8:00 pm, Brit Floyd, Riverside Theater, 116 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI. Tickets start at $77.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

April 6th, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, Ribbon Cutting Ceremony & Community Open House & Tours, Bramble Arts Loft, 5545 N. Clark St., Chicago.  Free.  FYI BrambleTheatre.org

April 6th, 7:00 pm, Comedian Tony Deyo, Theatre 2A, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago.  $20.  FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com 

April 6th, 7:00 pm EDT, South Bend Civic Theatre Fundraising Event, We Built This CIVIC: EPIC 80s PROM, Gillespie Conference Center, Hilton Garden Inn, 53995 State Hwy 933, South Bend.  21 & Over. $50, VIP $85.  FYI https://ci.ovationtix.com/35243/production/1189878

April 6th, 7:30 pm, iLUMINATE, McAninch Arts Center’s Belushi Performance Hall, College of Dupage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn.  $59-$75.  Tickets on sale July 27th.  FYI  (630) 942-4000 or www.AtTheMAC.org.

April 6th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Scary Pockets, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  18 & over.  FYI www.axs.com.  

April 6th, 8:00 pm, Croce Plays Croce: 50th Anniversary Tour, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago.  Tickets start at $41.50.   FYI https://auditoriumtheatre.org/events-details/croce-50/

April 6th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Connor Price: The Price Club Tour, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

April 6th, 8:00 pm, Jam Productions Presents Kamaiyah - Another Summer Night Tour, Subterranean, Upstairs, 2011 W. North Ave, Chicago.  17 & older.  $24.90.  FYI https://www.seetickets.us/event/kamaiyah-another-summer-night-tour/

April 6th, 8:00 pm, Echoes of Pompeii: A Tribute to Pink Floyd, Memorial Opera House, 104 Indiana Avenue, Valparaiso.  $80 loge, $60 Orchestra, $40 Main Floor & Balcony.  FYI (219) 548-9137 or https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=pcmoh

April 6th, 8:00 pm, Old Grand Dad Band, Council Oak Bar Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary.  21 and older.  FYI https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/

April 6th, 9:00 pm, Boy Band Review, Hard Rock Cafe Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary.  21 and older.  FYI https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/

April 6th, 8:30 pm, Gimme Gimme Disco, House of Blues Chicago, 329 N. Dearborn, Chicago.  Tickets start at $31.  FYI www.livenation.com.  

April 6th & 7th, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm ET, Spring Artisan Market at the Featherbone Factory, Journeyman Distillery
109 Generations Dr., Three Oaks, MI  Free.  FYI https://www.journeyman.com/events/spring-artisan-market/

April 6th through October 27thThe United Colors of Robert Earl PaigeHyde Park Art Center, 5020 South Cornell Avenue, Chicago.  FYI www.hydeparkart.org

April 7th, 1:00 pm, Artist Talk with exhibitors Shirley Guay, Rosalie Koldan and Kelly Daisy, NIPSCO Art Education Studios, Lubeznik Center for the Arts, 101 W. 2nd Street (at the lakefront), Michigan City,  Free.  FYI (219) 874-4900 or www.LubeznikCenter.org.

April 7th, 3:00 pm, Celtic Woman, Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont.  Tickets start at $34.  FYI www.ticketmaster.  

April 7th, 7:30 pm, Jam & Emporium Present MANIA - The ABBA Tribute, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

April 7th, 7:30 pm, Brit Floyd-p*u*l*s*e: 30th Anniversary Of The Division Bell, Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. Tickets start at $42.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

**** April 8th, 9:45 & 11:30 am, Kennedy Center Presents: “Show Way The Musical”, McAninch Arts Center’s Belushi Performance Hall, College of Dupage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn.  $10.  Tickets on sale July 27th.  FYI  (630) 942-4000 or www.AtTheMAC.org.

April 8th, 4:00 - 8:00 pm, Theatre Industry Open House, Bramble Arts Loft, 5545 N. Clark St., Chicago.  Free.  FYI BrambleTheatre.org.

April 8th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Lauren Graham, 'Have I Told You This Already' Book Tour, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com 

April 9th, 7:00 pm EST, Celtic Woman, DeVos Performance Hall, 303 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

April 9th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Kanii, Subterranean, Upstairs, 2011 W. North Avenue, Chicago.  $24.90  FYI https://www.seetickets.us/event/kanii/

April 9th, 8:00 pm ET, Brit Floyd-p*u*l*s*e: 30th Anniversary Of The Division Bell, Old National Centre, 502 N New Jersey St, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets start at $53.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

April 10th, 7:15 pm, Gabe Mollica & Alexis Gay, The Heath Mainstage,  The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago.  $20-$40.  FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com.

April 10th, 7:30 pm, Dylan, Subterranean, 2011 W. North Avenue, Chicago.  $25.  FYI https://www.seetickets.us/event/mates-of-state/

April 11th, 8:30 am - 3:00 pm, 8th Annual World Civility Day Workshops & Lunch, Dean and Barbara White Community Center, 6600 Broadway, Merrillville.  6:00 pm, Awards Dinner, Avalon Manor, 3550 E. US Highway 30, Merrillville.  Workshops / Lunch $30, Awards Dinner $70, Full Day Workshop/Dinner $90.  Sponsorships available.  FYI (219) 885-7407 or email chughes@garychamber.com or jbowden@garychamber.com 

April 11th, Doors open at 7:00, Matt Fraser, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary.  21 and older.  Tickets start at $35.00.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

April 11th, 7:15 pm, Kid Fury: Life Is Better, The Heath Mainstage,  The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago.  $32-$65.  FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com.

April 11th, 7:30 pm EST, Celtic Woman, Honeywell Center, 275 W Market St, Wabash, IN.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

April 11th, 7:30 pm ET, Brit Floyd, Fox Theatre Detroit, 2211 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI  Tickets start at $24.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

April 11th, 7:30 pm, Jam & Joe's Concert Present Hunter Hayes - Flying Solo Tour: Season 2, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com.  

April 11th, 8:00 pm, Jam Productions Presents Arizona Zervas: The Wild West Tour, Subterranean Upstairs, 2011 W. North Avenue, Chicago.  17 & over.  $25. FYI https://www.seetickets.us/event/arizona-zervas/

April 11th through 14th, EXPO CHICAGO, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand, Chicago.  FYI expochicago.com.

April 12th, 1:00 - 5:30 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation trip, Brewery Tour @ Revolution BreweryChicago.  21 & over.  Departs Community Park Social Center Lot.  Please arrive no later than 12:30 pm.   Fee: $122 Resident: $120 KA: $118 Deadline: March 25   FYI (219) 835-7275

April 12th, 7:00 pm, Comedy Night at the CVPA starring WGN TV’s Mike Toomey with Opening Comic, Brian Hicks, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster.  $35.  FYI (219) 836-3255 or www.cvpa.org.  Pre-show dining option, $32.  Call (219) 836-1930 ext 2 for reservations.  

April 12th, 7:00 pm, Me First and the Gimme Gimmes, House of Blues Chicago, 329 N. Dearborn, Chicago.  Tickets start at $39/  FYI www.concerts.livenation.com.  

April 12th, 7:15 & 9:30 pm, Kid Fury: Life Is Better, The Heath Mainstage,  The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago.  $32-$65.  FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com.

April 12th, 7:30 pm, An Evening with William H. Macy and Screening of Fargo, Auditorium Theatre, 50 East Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago.  Tickets start at $39.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.  

April 12th, 7:30 pm ET, AJR - The Maybe Man Tour, Gainbridge Fieldhouse, 125 S Pennsylvania St, Indianapolis, IN.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

April 12th, 8:00 pm, Tad Robinson, Council Oak Bar Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary.  21 and older.  FYI https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/

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

April 12th, 9:00 pm, Jam Presents Hippie Sabotage: Enter The Unknown Tour, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  18 & over.  FYI www.axs.com. 

April 12th & 13th, 11:30 pm EST, Celtic Woman, Blue Gate Performing Arts Center, 175 N Van Buren St, Shipshewana, IN.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

April 12th & 13th, 8:00 pm, April 14th, 5:00 pm, Tina BurnerThe Big Gay Cabaret at Venus Cabaret Theater at Mercury Theater Chicago, 3745 N. Southport, Chicago.  $45-$55 (Meet & Greet, additional $25)  FYI www.mercurytheaterchicago.com or www.biggaycabaret.com.

April 13th, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm, Lake County Public Library Foundation's 22nd Annual Literary Tea, Lake County Public Library, 1919 W 81st Avenue (US 30), Merrillville.  $35.  FYI (219) 769-3541 ext 315.  

April 13th, 6:00 - 9:00 pm, American Authors Dinner at the American Factory, Journeyman Distillery at The American Factory
258 South Campbell Street, Valparaiso.  Adults only.  $85.  FYI https://www.journeyman.com/events/american-authors-dinner-2024/?swcfpc=1...

April 13th, 6:00 pm, Intervals & Hail the Sun: Spring 2024, House of Blues Chicago, 329 N. Dearborn, Chicago.  Tickets start at $35.  FYI https://concerts.livenation.com/intervals-hail-the-sun-spring-2024-chicago-illinois-04-13-2024/event/

April 13th, 7:30 pm, Rising Stars in Concert, Lyric Opera, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago.  FYI lyricopera.org/newseason.

April 13th, 7:30 pm, Orbert Davis' Chicago Jazz Philharmonic, Soul Migration, The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University, 1 University Parkway, University Park.  FYI (708) 235-2222 or https://www.govst.edu/CJPSoulMigration/?dm_i=74GG,9NJL,2X8I5E,1DRKR,1

April 13th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Andres Cepeda: Performs Tengo Ganas Tour | Alejandro Santamaria, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

April 13th, 8:00 pm, Nicki Minaj presents: Pink Friday 2 World Tour, Fiserv Forum, 1111 Vel R. Phillips Ave, Milwaukee, WI.  Tickets start at $54.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

April 13th, 8:00 pm, We Them One's Comedy Tour, Wintrust Arena, 200 E. Cermak Rd, Chicago.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.  

April 13th, 8:00 pm, Murray & Peter Present Jimbo's Drag Circus: JImbo's Drag Circus World Tour, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  18 & over. FYI www.axs.com

April 13th, 8:00 pm, DJ Rose Red, Council Oak Bar Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary.  21 and older.  FYI https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/

April 13th, 9:00 pm, 7th Heaven, Hard Rock Cafe Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary.  21 and older.  FYI https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/

April 13th, 7:30 pm, April 14th, 3:00 pm, Brahms' Piano Concertos Nos. 1 and 2 featuring Guest Pianist, Wael Farouk, New Philharmonic, McAninch Arts Center’s Belushi Performance Hall, College of Dupage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn.  $55.  Tickets on sale July 27th.  FYI  (630) 942-4000 or www.AtTheMAC.org.

April 13th through May 23rd, 30th Annual Juried Art Exhibition, Art Barn School of Art, 695 N. 400 E, Valparaiso.  FYI artbarnschool.org

April 14th, 11:30 am - 4:00 pm ET, WELTER’S FOLLY BIG CUP PUTTING SPRING TOURNAMENT, Journeyman Distillery at The Featherbone Factory, 109 Generations Dr, Three Oaks, MI.  $40 entry fee (Two (2) Players) Includes $10 Staymaker Restaurant gift card & Two (2) commemorative Pro V1 balls.  FYI https://www.journeyman.com/events/big-cup-spring24/

April 14th, 6:00 pm, The Veronicas, House of Blues Chicago, 329 N. Dearborn, Chicago.  Tickets start at $48.  FYi https://concerts.livenation.com/the-veronicas-chicago-illinois-04-14-202...

April 14th, 7:30 pm,  BIRDS, FROGS, CRICKETS, & DOGS, Music of the Baroque, North Shore Center  for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie.   FYI (312) 551-1414 or www.baroque.org.

April 14th, 7:30 pm ET, AJR - The Maybe Man Tour, Van Andel Arena, 130 Fulton St W, Grand Rapids, MI.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

April 15th, 6:00 pm, Porchlight Theatre presents Chicago Sings Broadway Pop II, House of Blues Chicago, 329 N. Dearborn St., Chicago.  FYI (773) 777-9884 or https://porchlightmusictheatre.org/2023-24-season/

April 15th, 7:30 pm,  BIRDS, FROGS, CRICKETS, & DOGS, Music of the Baroque, Harris Theatre for Music and Dance, 205 E. Randolph, Chicago.  FYI (312) 551-1414 or www.baroque.org.

April 17th, 7:00 pm, National Hellenic Museum presents The Trial of Pericles, Harris Theatre, 205 E. Randolph, Chicago.  $100, Students with ID, $50.  1.5 hours of continuing legal education (CLE) for attorneys.  FYI (312) 655-1234 or nationalhellenicmuseum.org/trial-pericles

April 17th, 8:00 pm, Mammoth & AG Touring Present Money Man: Purple Heart Tour, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  18 & over.  FYI www.axs.com

April 17th through 21st, Alvin Ailey American Dance Company, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago.  $40-$135. FYI www.alvinailey.org/ or  AuditoriumTheatre.org.

April 18th, 7:00 pm, Q&A with Playwright Spencer Huffman, Bramble Arts Loft, 5545 N. Clark St., Chicago.  Free.  FYI BrambleTheatre.org.

April 18th, 7:00 pm, Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors - Find Your People Tour, House of Blues Chicago, 329 N. Dearborn, Chicago.  Tickets start at $25.  FYI https://concerts.livenation.com/drew-holcomb-the-neighbors-find-your-chicago-illinois-04-18-2024/event/

April 18th, 7:00 pm ET, Tim McGraw: Standing Room Only Tour 2024, Gainbridge Fieldhouse, 125 S Pennsylvania St, Indianapolis, IN.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

April 18th, 7:30 pm, Satch Vai Us Tour: Joe Satriani & Steve Vai, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago.  Tickets start at $39.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.  

April 18th, 7:30 pm, Batman '89, Auditorium Philms Concert Series.  Films come to life with their iconic scores performed by the Chicago Philharmonic!  Auditorium Theatre, 60 East Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago.  FYI (312) 341-2300 or https://auditoriumtheatre.org/subscription-packages/auditorium-philms-concert-series/

April 18th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Daniel, Me Estás Matando, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

April 18th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Hardrock: My Gift to You Tour, Subterranean Upstairs, 2011 W. North Avenue, Chicago.  17 & up.  $20.  FYI https://www.seetickets.us/event/hardrock/

April 19th, 1:00 - 3:00 pm, Ruth Handler (the creator of Barbie) Lunch & ShowCommunity Park Social Center, 8751 Lions Club Drive, Munster.  Fee: $44 KA: $38.  FYI (219) 836-7275,  

April 19th, 5:00 - 8:00 pm, Opening Reception, 30th Annual Juried Art Exhibition, Art Barn School of Art, 695 N. 400 E, Valparaiso.  FYI artbarnschool.org

April 19th, 7:00 pm, Jam & Outback Present Justin Willman: Magic for Humans in Person Tour, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

April 19th, 7:00 pm, Tim McGraw: Standing Room Only Tour 2024, Fiserv Forum, 1111 Vel R. Phillips Ave, Milwaukee, WI.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

April 19th, 7:30 pm, Improv Show, Beatniks on Conkey, 418-420 Conkey Street, Hammond.  $20.  FYI (219) 852-0848 or https://www.beatniksonconkey.com/

April 19th, 7:30 pm, The Princess Bride: An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes, Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago Street, Joliet.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

April 19th, 8:00 pm, Jam & AEG Present TommyInnit: How to be a Billionaire, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N, Racine, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com.

April 19th, 8:00 pm, The Black Crowes: Happiness Bastards Tour '24, Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago. Tickets start at $94.  FYI https://concerts.livenation.com/the-black-crowes-happiness-bastards-tour...

April 19th, 8:30 pm, Jam Presents An Evening with Lotus, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago.  18 & over.  FYI www.axs.com

April 20th, 8:00 am - 12:30 pm, Community Healthcare System presents Empowering Women’s Retreat, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster.  Register by April 12th  FYI (219) 703-2054.

April 20th, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm, Earth Day & Weed Wrangle @ Heritage Park, corner of Ridge Rd & Columbia Ave., Munster. Sponsored by: Munster Parks & Recreation, Munster Monarch Project, Munster Historical Society, Munster Civic Foundation.  Volunteers should wear weather appropriate clothing, closed-toe shoes and bring work gloves, water bottle.   FYI www.munster.org. 

April 20th, Doors open at 6:00, The Used, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary.  21 and older.  Tickets start at $35.00.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

April 20th, 7:00 pm, Beatlemania! featuring Classical Mystery Tour, La Porte County Symphony Orchestra, La Porte Civic Auditorium, 1001 Ridge Street, La Porte.  FYI www.lcso.net.

April 20th, 7:30 pm, Broadway in Chicago presents An Evening with Leslie Odom, Jr., CIBC Theatre, 18 W. Monroe, Chicago.  $60 - $115.  FYI FYI (800) 775-2000, all Ticketmaster retail locations and www.BroadwayInChicago.com

April 20th, 7:30 pm, Ballet 5:8 presents Lost Women of Juárez, Harris Theatre for Music & Dance, 205 E. Randolph, Chicago.  $10-$75.  FYI harristheaterchicago.org

April 20th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Sematary Presents Haunted Angels Tour, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N, Racine, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com.

April 20th, 8:00 pm, BoDeans, Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago Street, Joliet.  Tickets start at $39.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

April 20th, 8:00 pm ET, Nicki Minaj presents: Pink Friday 2 World Tour, Little Caesars Arena, 2645 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI .  Tickets start at $190.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

April 21st, 2:30 pm, Flute Ensemble, Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra, Theatre at the Center, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster.  $30.  FYI (219) 836-0525 or  www.NISOrchestra.org

April 21st, 7:00 pm, Impractical Jokers: The DRIVE DRIVE DRIVE DRIVE DRIVE Tour, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.   

April 21st, 7:15 pm, Michael Henry and Tim Murray, The Heath Mainstage, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago.  $22-$35.  FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com 

April 22nd through 29th, Earth Day episode, Where Music Lives, three-week special broadcast festival, From the Top, NPR.  Check local listings for times.  FYI fromthetop.org.

April 24th, 6:00 pm, Vaping & Smoking Dangers for Teens, A Safety Presentation by the Munster Police Department & Choice Community Council; presented by Tobacco Free Lake County & Franciscan Health.  Munster Town Hall, 1005 Ridge Road, Munster. FYI (219) 836-8839 or jghrist@munster.org.  

April 24th, 6:00 - 7:30 or 8:00 - 9:30 pm, Valparaiso Creative Council, Sip + Social Speakeasy, Lower Lincoln, 212 E. Lincolnway, Valparaiso.  Black Tie / 1920s theme.  21 & over.  $75.  FYI https://www.valparaisoevents.com/event/vccsipsocialspeakeasy

April 24th, 7:30 pm, Béla Fleck, Center Theatre at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie.  Tickets start at $46.  FYI https://www.ticketmaster.com/bela-fleck-skokie-illinois-04-24-2024/event

April 24th, 7:00 pm, McElroys: My Brother, My Brother and Me, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

April 24th & 25th, 8:00 pm, Nicki Minaj presents: Pink Friday 2 World Tour, United Center, 1901 W. Madison, Chicago.  Tickets start at $75.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

April 25th, 7:00 pm, McElroys: The Adventure Zone, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

April 25th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Ladies and Tangents, Park West 322 W. Armitage, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com.  

April 25th, 8:00 pm ET, TUSK - The World's #1 Fleetwood Mac Tribute, Flagstar Strand Theatre for the Performing Arts, 12 N Saginaw St, Pontiac, MI.  Tickets start at $35.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.  

April 25th through May 5th, Midsummer Night's Dream, Joffrey Ballet, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago.  FYI (312) 386-8905 or www.joffrey.org.

**** April 26th, 9:45 & 11:30 am, TheaterWorksUSA: “Charlotte’s Web”, McAninch Arts Center’s Belushi Performance Hall, College of Dupage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn.  $10.  Tickets on sale July 27th.  FYI  (630) 942-4000 or www.AtTheMAC.org.

April 26th, 6:00 pm, Stabbing Westward, House of Blues Chicago, 329 N. Dearborn, Chicago.  Tickets start at $50.  FYI https://concerts.livenation.com/stabbing-westward-chicago-illinois-04-26-2024/event/

April 26th, Doors open at 7:00 pm, Chelsea Handler: Little Big Bitch Tour, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. All reserved seating. 21 and older.  Tickets start at $49.50.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

April 26th, 7:00 & 11:00 pm, SOLD OUT, Mike Birbiglia: Please Stop the Ride, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago.  Tickets start at $49.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

April 26th, 7:30 pm, Jam presents Augustana: Something Beautiful Tour | Valley Boy, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago.  www.axs.com

April 26th, 8:00 pm, Live Nation Presents Madison Beer: Spinnin Tour | Charlotte Lawrence, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

April 26th, 8:00 pm ET, TUSK - The World's #1 Fleetwood Mac Tribute, The Lerner Theatre, 410 S. Main, Elkhart, IN.  Tickets start at $39.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.  

April 27th, 5:00 pm, Concert Premiere, The Weight of Light, a Vanguard Opera, Chicago Opera Theater, Epiphany Center for the Arts, 201 S Ashland Ave., Chicago.  FYI (312) 704-8414 or cot.org/season 

April 27th, 5:30 pm, Chesterton Art Center's Annual Fundraising Gala, Art After Dark, Sand Creek Country Club, 1001 Sand Creek Drive, Chesterton.  $125.  FYI (219) 926-4711 or https://www.chestertonart.org/art-after-dark-gala 

April 27th, 6:00 pm, Totally 80's Prom Party with The 1985!  Villa Cesare, 900 Eagle Ridge Drive, Schererville.  21 & older.  $20 plus tax & fees.  FYI (219)  322-3011 or www.seetickets.us/event/Totally-80s-Prom-Party-at-Villa-Cesare-w-The-198...

April 27th, 6:00 - 11:00 pm, Bishop Noll Institute's annual fundraiser, The Big Event!  Fieldhouse, Bishop Noll, 1519 Hoffman Street, Hammond.  Purchase Tickets & Make Donations:  https://bnibigevent.givesmart.com/.

April 27th, 6:00 pm, SOLD OUT, 10:00 pm, Mike Birbiglia: Please Stop the Ride, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago.  Tickets start at $49.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

April 27th, Immediately following the performance of the Vanguard Opera, Chicago Opera Theater 50th Anniversary Gala, Venue West, 221 N Paulina St., Chicago.  FYI (312) 704-8414 or cot.org/season

April 27th, 7:00 pm, Trace Adkins, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. All reserved seating. 21 and older.  Tickets start at $59.50.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

April 27th, 7:30 pm, Gone 2 Paradise: A Jimmy Buffet Experience, Theatre at the Center, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster.  $40 show only; additional $32 pre-show dinner.  FYI (219) 836-3255 or https://www.theatreatthecenter.com/on-stage/2024/gone-2-paradise

April 27th, 7:30 pm, THE ONE!” STREET DANCE SHOWCASE, Harold Washington Cultural Center, 4701 S. King Dr., Chicago.  Tickets TBA.   FYI HipHopConnxion.com

April 27th, 7:30 pm, South Chicago Dance Theatre, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago.  $25-$75. FYI www.southchicagodancetheatre.com/ or  AuditoriumTheatre.org.

April 27th, 7:30 pm, Allah-Las, Metro, 3730 N. Clark, Chicago.  18 & over.  FYI www.etix.com.

April 27th, 8:00 pm, girl in red DOING IT AGAIN WORLD TOUR, Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago.  Tickets start at $67.  FYI live.nation.com

April 27th through October 27th, The United Colors of Robert Earl Paige: Parapluie, Hyde Park Art Center, 5020 South Cornell Avenue, Chicago.  Free.  FYI hydeparkart.org.

April 28th, 7:00 pm, Sadie Jean, Chop Shop, 2033 W. North Avenue, Chicago.  $25.25.  FYI https://dice.fm/partner/dice/event/nx883-sadie-jean-28th-apr-chop-shop-c...?

April 28th, 7:30 pm, Jam & SBKRBX Present Benny the Butcher | Boldy James, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago.  18 & over.   FYI www.axs.com.  

April 29th through May 5th, Rural episode, Where Music Lives, three-week special broadcast festival, From the Top, NPR.  Check local listings for times.  FYI fromthetop.org.

April 30th, 10:00 am - 7:00 pm, Ateema Media & Marketing & lllinois Office of Tourism presents the Hospitality & Tourism Summit Chicago, Aon Grand Ballroom, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago.  $20 to $150.  FYI htsc.co.

May 1st, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm with Brunch at Noon, Women's Association of the Northwest Indiana Symphony Society's 52nd Annual Beauty in Bloom, May Wine Brunch, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster.  $50.  FYI www.nisorchestra.org.

May 1st, 7:30 pm, Sessana: Primus, Puscifer, A Perfect Circle, Wintrust Arena, 200 E. Cermak Rd, Chicago.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.  

May 1st, 7:30 pm, Judas Priest, Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont.  Tickets start at $47.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

May 1st through TBA, Chicago: Home of House Exhibit, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago.  Free.  FYI NavyPier.org.

May 2nd, 7:30 pm,  An Evening with Alan Ruck and Screening of Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, Auditorium Theatre, 50 East Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago.  Tickets start at $39.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

May 3rd, 7:30 pm, Judy Collins, Coronado Performing Arts Center, 314 N Main St, Rockford.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

May 3rd, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Jesse McCartney: All's Well Tour, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com.  

May 2nd, 7:30 pm, ET, The Guess Who, Brown County Music Center, 200 Maple Leaf Blvd, Nashville, IN.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

May 3rd, 8:00 pm, ET, The Guess Who, Blue Gate Performing Arts Center, 760 S Van Buren St, Shipshewana, IN.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

May 3rd, 8:00 pm, Jam Present The Hip Abduction | Vana Liya, Martyrs, 3855 N. Lincoln, Chicago.. 21 & over.  FYI www.axs.com. 

May 3rd through 5th, Presented in partnership with the Mexican Consulate, Mexico Fest, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago.  Free.  FYI NavyPier.org.

May 4th, 5:45 pm, ET, George Strait, Lucas Oil Stadium, 500 S Capitol Ave, Indianapolis.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.  

May 4th, Doors open at 6:00 pm, Cinco de Mayo featuring Latin Satin Soul, Buffet dinner by Emilio's at 7pm • Live Entertainment 8-11pm.  Villa Cesare, 900 Eagle Ridge Drive, Schererville.  $75.  FYI (219)  322-3011 or www.villacesare.com/events-1/cinco?utm_campaign=b31a4ea2-ce6f-44d5-a271-...

May 4th, 7:00 pm, An Evening with Phil Rosenthal of "Somebody Feed Phil", Chicago Theatre, 175 North State Street, Chicago.  Tickets start at $34.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

May 4th, 7:00 pm, SmoothChicago presents Three Shows for One Ticket - Wonderlove: Stevie Wonder Experience; Shining Star Band: Tribute to Earth, Wind & Fire; Motor City Band: Motown Review, Loews O'Hare Hotel, 5300 N. River Rd., Rosemont.  FYI (312) 725-0740 or https://www.smoothchicago.com/

May 4th, 7:00 & 9:30 pm, Jam Presents The Cancelled Podcast Tour with Tana Mongeau & Brooke Schofield, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com.  

May 4th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Our Last Night: The Covers Only Tour 2024 | Broadside, Sam Tinnesz, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com. 

May 4th, 7:30 pm, May 5th, 2:00 pm, BABBLE (Beatniks and the Big Belly Laugh Ensemble), Beatniks on Conkey, 418-420 Conkey Street, Hammond.  $20.  FYI (219) 852-0848 or https://www.beatniksonconkey.com/

**** May 4th & 5th, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm,  Elmhurst Art Museum presents Art in Wilder Park, a free-to-the-public family art festival, 150 South Cottage Hill Avenue, Elmhurst.  Free.  FYI elmhurstartmuseum.org/event.

May 5th, 8:00 am, check-in, 9:15 am, 5K start, Lakefront Loop, 5K, only 5K contained completely on Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago.  Early Bird $45.  FYI https://navypier.org/events/the-lake-front-loop-5k/

May 5th, 12:00 pm, Remy Bumppo Theatre Company Annual Benefit, Union League Club of Chicago, 65 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago.  $125-$250.  FYI (773) 244-8119, x306 or www.remybumppo.org/benefit

May 5th, 6:30 pm, Arts of Life Benefit Auction, Garfield Park Conservatory, 300 Central Park Ave., Chicago.  VIP $175 (includes 6:30-7:30 pm cocktail hour), General Admission $75 (7:30 pm entry).  FYI www.betterunite.com/AofL-enchantedgardenbenefitauction

May 6th, 10:00 am & 12:00 pm, Peking Acrobats, Center Theatre, North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie.  $12.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

May 6th through 12th, Nashville episode, Where Music Lives, three-week special broadcast festival, From the Top, NPR.  Check local listings for times.  FYI fromthetop.org.

May 7th, 10:00 am & 1:00 pm, Peking Acrobats, Center Theatre, North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie.  $12.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

May 7th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents James Arthur: The Bitter Sweet Love World Tour | Forest Blakk, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com. 

May 9th, 12:00 - 1:00 pm ET, Indiana State Library Lunch and Learn Series 2024, Indiana State Library Digital Collections, Indiana State Library History Reference Room, 315 W Ohio St, Indianapolis.  Free.  FYI https://indianastatelibrary.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=382...

May 9th, 7:30 pm, Dr. Neil DeGrasse Tyson: An Astrophysicist Goes To The Movies, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago.  Tickets start at $45.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.  

May 9th, 7:30 pm, (SOLD OUT) An Evening with Trey Anastasio and Classic TAB, The Salt Shed Indoors, 1357 N. Elston, Chicago.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

May 10th, 7:30 pm, Romeo and Juliet, Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra and Music Director/Conductor Kirk Muspratt, Auditorium at Living Hope Church, 9000 Taft Street, Merrillville.  $40-$75.  FYI (219) 836-0525 or  www.NISOrchestra.org

May 10th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Cory Henry, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

May 10th, 8:00 pm, The Teskey Brothers - The Winding Way Tour, The Salt Shed (Indoors), 1357 N. Elston, Chicago.  Tickets start at $47.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.  

May 10th & 11th, 8:00 pm, May 12th, 5:00 pm, Miz CrackerThe Big Gay Cabaret at Venus Cabaret Theater at Mercury Theater Chicago, 3745 N. Southport, Chicago.  $45-$55 (Meet & Greet, additional $25)  FYI www.mercurytheaterchicago.com or www.biggaycabaret.com.

May 11th, 1:00 - 2:00 pm VIP, 2:00 - 5:30 last call, Ballpark Brew Fest, (50) Breweries & (100)+ beers.  Wintrust Field, 1999 S. Springinsguth Rd, Schaumburg.  21 & older.  Early Bird VIP $60, Early Bird General Admission $35, Designated Driver $10.  FYI www.tixr.com/groups/boomersbaseball/events/ballpark-brewfest-89882

May 11th, 4:00 pm, Tom Dreesen: From Harvey to Hollywood, Heath Mainstage, Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. , Chicago.  $25 - $70.  FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com

May 11th, 6:30 pm, Steppenwolf Gala 2024, Bridgeport Art Center 1200 W. 35th St., Chicago.  $1500.  FYI (312) 654-5632 or specialevents@steppenwolf.org.

May 11th, Doors open at 7:00, The Jacksons (Marlon, Tito and Jackie Jackson), Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary.  All reserved seating.  21 and older.  Tickets start at $69.50.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

May 11th, 7:00 & 9:30 pm, Jam Presents Two Hot Takes Podcast: The Problematic Tour, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

May 11th, 7:30 pm, Elton Jeff and the Honky Cats, Theatre at the Center, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster.  $40.  FYI (219) 836-3255 or https://www.theatreatthecenter.com

May 11th, 7:30 pm, Jam & 93XRT Present DEVO: Celebrating 50 Years of De-Evolution Tour, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

May 11th, 7:30 pm, “THE BEAT GOES ON” Starring LISA MCCLOWRY as CHER, McAninch Arts Center’s Belushi Performance Hall, College of Dupage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn.  $45-$55.  Tickets on sale July 27th.  FYI  (630) 942-4000 or www.AtTheMAC.org.

May 11th, 7:30 pm, May 12th, 2:00 pm, Porchlight Theatre presents Porchlight in Concert: Sunday in the Park with George,  Studebaker Theater, 410 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago.  FYI (773) 777-9884 or https://porchlightmusictheatre.org/2023-24-season/

May 11th, 8:00 pm, Portugal. The Man with Reyna Tropical: The Knik Country Tour, The Salt Shed Indoors, 1357 N. Elston, Chicago. Tickets start at $49.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

May 12th, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm ET, Mother's Day Brunch at the Featherbone Factory, Journeyman Distillery at The Featherbone Factory, 109 Generations Dr., Three Oaks, MI.  Adults $45, Children 12 and under $20.  FYI https://www.journeyman.com/events/mothers-day-brunch-3oaks-2024/?swcfpc=1

May 12th, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, Mother's Day Brunch at the American Factory, Journeyman Distillery at The American Factory
258 South Campbell Street, Valparaiso.  Adults $45, Children 12 and under $20.  FYI https://www.journeyman.com/events/mothers-day-brunch-valpo-2024/?swcfpc=1

May 12th, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, Mother's Day Brunch, Villa Cesare, 900 Eagle Ridge Drive, Schererville.  Adults $40, Kids Ages 6-11 $20, Kids 5 & Under Free.  Accepting reservations only.  FYI (219)  322-3011.  

May 12th, 3:00 pm, Glenn Miller Orchestra, Center Theater, North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

May 12th, 7:00 pm, Prof with Grip, Futuristic & Willy Wonka, Metro Chicago, 3730 N. Clark Street, Chicago.  18 & over.  FYI https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/94878968/prof-chicago-metrochicagoil

May 12th, 7:30 pm, Heaven and Earth, Music of the Baroque, Saints Faith, Hope, & Charity Church, 191 Linden St., Winnetka, Ill. FYI (312) 551-1414 or www.baroque.org.

May 13th, 7:00 pm, Audiotree & Jam Productions Presents DEKO with Yameii & Friends: Odyssey 1 Tour, Lincoln Hall, 2424 N. Lincoln, Chicago.   $28, $35 at door.  FYI https://lh-st.com/shows/05-13-2024-deko-with-yameii-and-friends/?utm_sou...

May 13th, 7:30 pm, Heaven and Earth, Music of the Baroque, Fourth Presbyterian Church, 126 E. Chestnut St., Chicago.  FYI (312) 551-1414 or www.baroque.org.

May 14th, 6:00 or 8:00 pm, Giordano on Giordano, Ruth Page Center for the Arts, 1016 N. Dearborn, Chicago.  FYI https://www.giordanodance.org/subscriptions

May 14th, 7:00 pm, Battle Beast Circus of Doom Over North America, House of Blues Chicago, 329 N. Dearborn, Chicago.  Tickets start at $41.  FYI www.livenation.com

May 15th, 6:00 pm, Electric Callboy - North America Tour 2024, Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W. Lawrence, Chicago.  Tickets start at $66.  FYI https://concerts.livenation.com/electric-callboy-north-america-tour-2024-chicago-illinois-05-15-2024/event/

May 16th, 6:30 pm, Shattered Globe Theatre annual fundraiser, Shattered Soirée, Ravenswood Event Center, 4043 N. Ravenswood, Chicago.  FYI https://sgtheatre.my.salesforce-sites.com/donate/?dfId=a0n3s00000PQTLJAA5

May 16th, 7:15 pm, Janine Harouini, The Heath Mainstage, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago.  $20-$35.  FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com 

May 16th, 7:30 pm, Jam & SPKRBX Present Joyner Lucas: Not Now I'm Busy Tour | Millyz, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com.

May 16th, 7:30 pm, Ride, Metro Chicago, 3730 N. Clark, Chicago.  18 & over.  $35.  FYI https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/95165253/?utm_source=hive&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=hive_email_id_270685_chi-feb-14-send-activenew&h_sid=0591989937-597fefb3f41bd259e8be9809&h_slt=eyJoaXZlX3VzZXJfaWQiOjQ1NTUwNTk2LCJoYXNoIjoiNDc2NmExODQ3NTQ4ZDUyIn0%3D

May 17th, 7:00 pm, Nate Bargate, BMO Center, 398-300 Elm St, Rockford.  Tickets start at $34.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.  

May 17th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Holly Humberstone: The Holly Humberstone Show, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com.

May 17th, 7:30 pm, Jam, WIIL Rock & Q Rock Present Architects: Seeing Red US Tour | Of Mice & Men, While She Sleeps, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com. 

May 17th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Melvin Seals & JGB | Joe Marcinek Band, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago.  18 & over.  FYI www.axs.com.  

May 17th, 8:00 pm, Say Anything - Is A Real Boy Anniversary Tour, Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W. Lawrence, Chicago.  Tickets start at $54.  FYI www.concerts.livenation.com.  

May 17th through June 30th, Ridiculous! with David Williamson, The Rhapsody Theater Chicago, 1328 W. Morse Avenue, Chicago.  Tickets start at $45.  FYI https://rhapsodytheater.com/ 

May 18th, 7:00 pm, SOLD OUT, Jam Presents Social Distortion and Bad Religion with the Lovebombs, The Salt Shed, 1357 N. Elston, Chicago.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

May 18th, 7:30 pm, Wanda Sykes: Please and Thank You Tour, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago.  Tickets start at $39.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.  

May 18th, 8:00 pm, Gloria Trevi - Mi Soundtrack US Tour 2024, Allstate Arena, 6029 Mannheim Road, Rosemont.  Tickets start at $39. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.  

May 18th through August 12th, Elmhurst Art Museum presents an exhibition exploring the evolution of the PBS KIDS show, Donkey Hodie produced by Fred Rogers Productions & Spiffy Pictures, Designing Donkey Hodie: From Make-Believe to Someplace Else. Elmhurst Art Museum, 150 South Cottage Hill Avenue,  Elmhurst.  $18 for Adults (ages 18+), $15 for Seniors, $10 for Students, and $5 for Children. FYI 9630) 834-0202 or elmhurstartmuseum.org.

May 19th, 4:30 pm PT, World Premiere Tour, Music of Remembrance: Before It All Goes Dark, Benaroya Hall, 200 University Street, Seattle, WA  $60, Students $25.  FYI www.musicofremembrance.org/dark

May 19th,  Doors open at 7:00 pm, Billy Idol, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. All reserved seating. 21 and older.  Tickets start at $69.50.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

May 20th, 6:00 pm, The Culture of Soul, Harold Washington Cultural Center Gala, Harold Washington Cultural Center, 4701 S. King Dr., Chicago.  FYI events@HWCCChicago.com.

May 20th, 6:30 pm, Gary Clark Jr., The Salt Shed Outdoors (Fairgrounds), 1357 N. Elston, Chicago.  $59.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

May 20th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Social Distortion and Bad Religion with the Lovebombs, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago.  18 & over.  FYI axs.com.  

May 21st, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Luke Hemmings with Cafuné, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago.  FYI axs.com.  

May 21st, 7:30 pm, The Decembrists: A Peaceable Kingdom - 2024 Tour, The Salt Shed Indoors, 1357 N. Elston, Chicago.  Tickets start at $50.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

May 22nd, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation trip, Drury Lane Lunch and Show, Guys & Dolls!  Leaves from Community Park Social Center lot.  Please arrive no later than 9:30 am.  Fee: $158 Resident: $155 KA: $152 Deadline: April 19.  FYI (219) 836-7275.  

May 22nd, 7:30 pm PT, World Premiere Tour, Music of Remembrance: Before It All Goes Dark, Presidio Theatre, 99 Moraga Avenue, San Francisco, CA.  $40-$75.  FYI www.musicofremembrance.org/darksf

May 23rd, 7:30 pm, Neil Young & Crazy Horse: Love Earth Tour, Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, 1300 S. Linn White Drive, Chicago.  Tickets start at $142.  FYI www.livenation.com

May 23rd, 8:00 pm, Jam Productions Presents Me nd Adam, Beat Kitchen, 2100 W. Belmont, Chicago.  17 & over.  $21.80.  FYI https://www.seetickets.us/event/me-nd-adam/

May 23rd through 26th, National Tap Dance Day, M.A.D.D. Rhythms partners with Chicago Tap Theatre as Chicago Tap Allstars - Community Tap Jam.  Harold Washington Cultural Center, 4701 S. King Dr., Chicago.  FYI  MADDRhythms.com

May 24th, 8:00 pm, Sofia Niño de Rivera – Gira 2024, Auditorium Theatre, 50 East Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago.  Tickets start at $59.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

May 24th & 25th, 8:00 pm, Passion Pit, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  FYI https://www.eventticketscenter.com/passion-pit-chicago-tickets/

May 25th, 7:30 pm, May 26th, 3:00 pm, World Premiere Tour, Music of Remembrance: Before It All Goes Dark, Chicago Opera Theater, Studebaker Theater at the Fine Arts Building, 410 S Michigan Ave., Chicago. $40-$75.   FYI (312) 704-8414 or www.cot.org/season/dark

Memorial Day Weekend (May 25th) through Labor Day Weekend, Wednesdays & Saturdays, Summer Fireworks, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago.  Free.  FYI NavyPier.org.

May 26th, 7:30 pm, Jam & 93XRT Present Echo & the Bunnymen: Songs To Learn And Sing - The Very Best of Echo & The Bunnymen, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago.  18 & over.  FYI www.axs.com.  

May 28th, 8:00 pm, Jimmy Gnecco (of OURS), Gman Tavern, 3740 N. Clark, Chicago.  21 & over.  $19.  FYI www.etix.com

May 29th, 7:30 pm, Chicago, State Farm Center, 1800 S 1st St, Champaign, IL.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

May 31st, Mexican Men’s National Team vs Bolivia, Mexican Men’s National Team U.S. Tour (the “MexTour").  Soldier Field, 1410 Special Olympics Drive, Chicago.  FYI www.SomosLocales.com

May 31st, 6:00 - 10:00 pm, Art Barn's Annual Fundraiser, "One To Grow On: Seeds of Inspiration", The Great Hall Events and Conference Center at PNW, 1401 South U.S. 421, Purdue Northwest, Westville.  $135.  FYI https://www.artbarnschool.org/otgo?utm_campaign=b6a0bab7-dc89-41c0-962b-d4cfc76629d0&utm_source=so&utm_medium=mail&cid=5625c87a-2569-41d5-ab6e-fb0c5975ceb7

May 31st, 6:00 pm, Frank Turner and the Sleeping Souls, Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W. Lawrence, Chicago.  Tickets start at $55.  FYI www.concerts.livenation.com 

May 31st, 7:00 pm, Tim McGraw: Standing Room Only Tour 2024, United Center, 1901 W. Madison, Chicago.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

May 31st, 8:00 pm, SPKRBX & Jam Present HUNXHO: The One Night Only Tour, Avondale Music Hall, 3336 N. Milwaukee, Chicago.  $28 & fees.  FYI https://www.seetickets.us/event/hunxho/

May 31st & June 1st, 7:30 pm, Jeff Tweedy, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  Ages: 12 & over.  FYI www.axs.com.

June 1st, Chicago Gospel Music Festival, Millenium Park, located on Michigan Ave, bordered by Randolph St. to the north, Columbus Dr. to the east and Monroe St. to the south.  Free.  FYI  www.Chicago.gov/DCASE or www.MillenniumPark.org

June 1st, 7:00 pm ET, Tim McGraw: Standing Room Only Tour 2024, Van Andel Arena, 130 Fulton St W, Grand Rapids, MI.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

June 1st, 7:30 pm, (SOLD OUT), Good Mythical Tour with Rhett & LinkAuditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

June 1st, 8:00 pm, Chicago, Riverside Theater, 116 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI   FYI www.ticketmaster.com

June 2nd, Chicago House Music Festival, Millenium Park, located on Michigan Avenue, bordered by Randolph St. to the north, Columbus Dr. to the east and Monroe St. to the south.  Free.  FYI www.Chicago.gov/DCASE or www.MillenniumPark.org

June 2nd, 7:30 pm, Chicago, Capitol Theater - Overture Center for the Arts, 201 State St, Madison, WI   www.ticketmaster.com

June 6th, Doors open at 5:00 pm, City of Chicago and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) present the2024 Chicago Blues Festival, Ramova Theatre, 3520 S. Halsted St., Chicago.  18+ (minors accompanied by their guardian will be admitted).  Free with online RSVP.  First come, first served.  FYI bit.ly/ramovablues or www.Chicago.gov/DCASE

June 6th, 7:30 pm, Tye Tribbett and Friends: Only One Night Tho, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago.  Tickets start at $35.50.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

June 7th, 7:00 pm, Jam Presents Jeff Arcuri, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

June 7th, 8:00 pm (New Date), Whine Down with Jana Kramer and Friends: the Next Chapter Tour, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago.  18 & over.  FYI www.axs.com

June 7th, 8:00 pm, Miki Berenyi Trio, Lol Tolhurst & Budgie, Bottom Lounge, 13745 W. Lake Street, Chicago.  17 & older.  $30.  FYI https://www.ticketweb.com/event/miki-berenyi-trio-lol-tolhurst-bottom-lounge-tickets/

June 7th through 9th, 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm, City of Chicago and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) present the 2024 Chicago Blues FestivalMillenium Park, located on Michigan Avenue, bordered by Randolph St. to the north, Columbus Dr. to the east and Monroe St. to the south.  Free.  FYI www.Chicago.gov/DCASE or www.MillenniumPark.org

June 7th & 8th, 8:00 pm, June 9th, 5:00 pm, Danny FranzeseThe Big Gay Cabaret at Venus Cabaret Theater at Mercury Theater Chicago, 3745 N. Southport, Chicago.  $45-$55 (Meet & Greet, additional $25)  FYI www.mercurytheaterchicago.com or www.biggaycabaret.com.

June 8th, 6:30 pm, SmoothChicago presents A Night of R & B Singers: R&B Singer LeVelle "LB" & his band; R&B, Old School, Jazz & Blues Vocalist Simone Green; R&B Singer Artist TBA & the Smooth Chicago Band, Loews O'Hare Hotel, 5300 N. River Rd., Rosemont.  FYI (312) 725-0740 or https://www.smoothchicago.com/

June 8th, 7:30 pm, Audiotree Presents Varietopia with Paul F. Tompkins, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

June 9th, 7:30 pm, Jam & El Parral Present DannyLux: Tour of Lux, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

June 11th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Roisin Murphy, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago.  FYI axs.com.  

June 11th, 7:30 pm, Sarah McLachlan: Fumbling Toward Ecstasy 30th Anniversary Tour, Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, 1300 South Linn White Drive, Chicago.  Tickets start at $61.  FYI https://concerts.livenation.com/sarah-mclachlan-fumbling-towards-ecstasy-30th-chicago-illinois-06-11-2024/event

June 12th through August 17th, Wednesdays, Fridays & most Saturdays, Grant Park Music Festival, Jay Pritzker Pavilion, Millenium Park, located on Michigan Ave, bordered by Randolph St. to the north, Columbus Dr. to the east and Monroe St. to the south.  Free.  FYI  www.GPMF.org, www.Chicago.gov/DCASE or www.MillenniumPark.org

June 14th, 7:00 pm, Comedy Night at the CVPA with Paul Farahvar, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster.  $35.  FYI (219) 836-3255 or www.cvpa.org.  Pre-show dining option, $35.  Call (219) 836-1930 ext 2 for reservations.  

June 14th, 7:00 pm, Joffrey Ballet Midsummer Celebration | Was It All A Dream?  City Hall Events, 838 W. Kinzie, Chicago.  Tickets on sale February 1st.  FYI joffrey.org/performances-and-tickets/midsummer-celebration-and-free-public-performance/midsummer-celebration/

June 14th, 7:30 pm, Kevin James: Owls Don't Walk, Coronado Performing Arts Center, 314 N Main St, Rockford, IL   FYI www.ticketmaster.com.  

June 14th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents 24kGoldn / Growing Pains Tour, Subterranean Upstairs, 2011 W. North Avenue, Chicago.  $26.96. FYI https://www.seetickets.us/event/24kgoldn-growing-pains-tour/

June 13th, 7:30 pm, June 14th, 1:00 pm, June 15th, 7:30 pm, World Premiere, The Elements: Suite for Orchestra and Violin, Joshua Bell, Violin.  Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Symphony Center, 220 S Michigan Ave, Chicago.  Tickets from $49   FYI www.cso.org/performances/23-24/cso-classical/the-elements-with-joshua-bell

June 14th & 15th (SOLD OUT), 6:30 pm, Wilco with Cut Worms - Tour to Infinity, The Salt Shed Outdoors (Fairground), 1357 N. Elston, Chicago.  $312.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

June 15th, 5:00 pm, Kenny Chesney: Sun Goes Down Tour with Zac Brown Band, Soldier Field, 1410 Special Olympics Drive, Chicago.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.  

June 15th, 7:00 pm, New Kids on the Block with Paula Abdul & DJ Jazzy Jeff, Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, 19100 Ridgeland, Tinley Park. Tickets start at $57.  FYI www.concerts.livenation.com.  

June 15th, 7:00 pm, Jam Presents Cosmic Psychos 40th Anniversary Tour, Reggie's Rock Club, 2100 S. State Street, Chicago.  17 & over.  $25adv - $28dos  FYI https://www.ticketweb.com/event/cosmic-psychos-40th-anniversary-tour-reg...

June 15th, 7:30 pm, Kevin James: Owls Don't Walk, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. All reserved seating. 21 and older.  Tickets start at $69.50.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

June 15th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents dada, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago.  18 & over.  FYI www.axs.com.  

June 15th through October 22nd, Teen Show, Hyde Park Art Center, 5020 South Cornell Avenue, Chicago.  Free.  FYI hydeparkart.org.

June 16th, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm ET, Father's Day Brunch at the Featherbone Factory, Journeyman Distillery at The Featherbone Factory, 109 Generations Dr., Three Oaks, MI.  Adults $45, Children 12 and under $20.  FYI https://www.journeyman.com/events/fathers-day-brunch-3oaks-2024/ 

June 16th, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, Father's Day Brunch at the American Factory, Journeyman Distillery at The American Factory
258 South Campbell Street, Valparaiso.  Adults $45, Children 12 and under $20.  FYI https://www.journeyman.com/events/fathers-day-brunch-valpo-2024/

June 16th, 1:00 pm, JUNETEENTH AND FATHER’S DAY CELEBRATION, Harold Washington Cultural Center Parking Lot, 2701 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Dr., Chicago.  Free.  FYI MADDRhythms.com

June 16th, Joffrey for All Free Public Performance, Pritzker Pavilion, Millenium Park.  Stay tuned for more information.  FYI https://joffrey.org/performances-and-tickets/midsummer-celebration-and-free-public-performance/joffrey-for-all-free-public-performance/

June 16th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Al Di Meola, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

June 16th, 8:00 pm ET, Kevin James: Owls Don't Walk, Clowes Memorial Hall, Butler University, 4602 Sunset Ave, Indianapolis, IN  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

June 18th & 19th, 8:00 pm, Jam Productions They Might Be Giants: The Big Show Tour, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  16 & over.  FYI www.axs.com

June 19th, 6:30 pm, PIXIES and MODEST MOUSE with special guest CAT POWER Summer 2024, Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, 1300 S. Linn White Drive, Chicago.  Tickets start at $81,  FYI https://concerts.livenation.com/pixies-and-modest-mouse-with-special-chicago-illinois-06-19-2024/event/

June 19th, 8:00 pm, Janet Jackson: Together Again, United Center, 1901 W. Madison, Chicago.  Tickets start at $55.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.  

June 20th, 7:15 pm, Caitlin Reilly, The Heath Mainstage, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago.  $20-$35.  FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com 

June 20th, 7:30 pm PT, June 22nd, 8:00 pm PT, The Elements: Suite for Orchestra and Violin, Joshua Bell, Violin.  Seattle Symphony, Benaroya Hall, 200 University Street, Seattle, WA.   Tickets from $60  FYI www.seattlesymphony.org/en/concerttickets/calendar/2023-2024/23sub21

June 20th through 23rd, Can You Hear Us Now?  The Queer Tap Dance Revolution, Chicago Tap Theatre, The Edge Theatre, 5451 N. Broadway, Chicago.  FYI www.chicagotaptheatre.com 

June 21st, 7:00 pm, Billy Joel & Stevie Nicks, Soldier Field, 1410 Special Olympics Drive, Chicago.  Tickets start at $89.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.  '

June 21st, 7:30 pm, American English benefiting the Cancer Resource Centre, Theatre at the Center, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster.  $40. FYI (219) 836-3255 or https://www.theatreatthecenter.com

June 21st, 7:30 pm, Amos Lee | Transmissions Tour|with Mutlu, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago.  Tickets start at $59.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

June 21st, 8:00 pm, Three Dog Night with Special Guest Asia featuring John Payne, RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora.  $37.  FYI https://paramountaurora.com/events/three-dog-night-2024/

June 21st, 8:00 pm, Live Nation presents Celeste Barber: Backup Dancer, Main Stage, Athenaeum Theatre, 2936 N. Southport, Chicago.  FYI https://athenaeumcenter.org/events/2024/celeste-barber/

June 21st, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Brigitte Calls Me Baby, Lincoln Hall, 2424 N. Lincoln, Chicago.  18 & over.  FYI www.axs.com

June 21st & 22nd, 7:30 pm, Justin Timberlake - The Forget Tomorrow World Tour, United Center, 1901 W. Madison, Chicago.  Tickets start at $225.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

June 22nd, 5:00 pm, Kenny Chesney: Sun Goes Down Tour with Zac Brown Band, American Family Field, 1 Brewers Way, Milwaukee, WI  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.  

June 22nd, 7:00 pm, SmoothChicago presents Three Shows for One Ticket - Saxophonist & Guitarist Vincent Ingala; Vocalist Lindsey Weber; Trumpeter Lin Rountree, Loews O'Hare Hotel, 5300 N. River Rd., Rosemont.  FYI (312) 725-0740 or https://www.smoothchicago.com/

June 22nd, 7:15 & 9:30, Leah & Andrew Rudick, The Heath Mainstage, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago.  $25-$45.  FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com 

June 22nd, 7:30 pm, June 23rd, 3:30 pm, Black Panther, Auditorium Philms Concert Series.  Films come to life with their iconic scores performed by the Chicago Philharmonic!  Auditorium Theatre, 60 East Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago.  FYI (312) 341-2300 or https://auditoriumtheatre.org/subscription-packages/auditorium-philms-concert-series/

June 23rd, Doors open at 6:00 pm, Boyz II Men, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary.  21 and older.  Tickets start at $69.50.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

June 23rd, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents GRLwood, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

June 23rd, 8:00 pm ET, Janet Jackson: Together Again, Gainbridge Fieldhouse, 125 S Pennsylvania St, Indianapolis.  Tickets start at $31.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.  

June 28th, 6:30 pm, Third Eye Blind with Special Guest Yellowcard - Summer Gods Tour 2024, Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, 1300 S. Linn White Drive, Chicago.  Tickets start at $45.  FYI https://concerts.livenation.com/third-eye-blind-with-special-guest-chicago-illinois-06-28-2024/event/

June 28th, 7:00 pm, Jam & 93XRT Present The Church & The Afghan Whigs | Ed Harcourt, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  18 & over.  FYI www.axs.com.  

June 28th, 7:30 pm, A Gordon Lightfoot Tribute Concert with Mike Fornes, Theatre at the Center, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster.  $40 show only; additional $32 pre-show dinner.  FYI (219) 836-3255 or https://www.theatreatthecenter.com

June 28th, 7:30 pm, Adrianne Lenker with Twain, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago.  www.ticketmaster.com. 

June 28th, 7:30 pm, Future Islands, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago.  Tickets start at $33.50.  FYI  https://auditoriumtheatre.org/events-details/future-islands/?utm_source=...

June 28th, 7:30 pm, Bonnie Raitt Just Like That... Tour 2024, Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson, Peoria.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com. 

June 28th, 8:00 pm, Downtown Alive! The Chicago Experience: A Tribute to Rock with Horns, RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora.  $2 through May 31st, $5 starting June 1st.  FYI https://paramountaurora.com/events/the-chicago-experience-2024/?utm_source=mailchimp&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=rep-2024-season-announcement&utm_id=REPPSE24SA2WK09&utm_term=buy+tickets+early+bird+on-sale+now&utm_content=season+announcement+on+sale+now+tribute+bands

June 28th, 8:30 pm, Jam Presents Leo Skepi: In Leo We Trust Tour, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago.  FYI axs.com.  

June 29th, 7:00 pm, Santana and Counting Crows: Oneness Tour 2024, Credit 1 Amphitheater, 19100 Ridgeland, Tinley Park.  Tickets start at $70.  FYI www.livenation.com.  

June 29th, 7:30 pm, AJR - The Maybe Man Tour, Allstate Arena, 6910 Mannheim Road, Rosemont.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

June 29th, 8:00 pm, Caifanes and Café Tacvba - North America Tour 2024, Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, 1300 W. Linn White Drive, Chicago.  Tickets start at $98.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.  

June 30th, 7:30 pm ET, AJR - The Maybe Man Tour, Little Caesars Arena, 2645 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

July 3rd, 6:00 pm, City of Aurora Independence Day Celebration with Fireworks & DJ Suavesmooth, RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora.  Free.  FYI https://paramountaurora.com/events/4th-of-july-celebration-2024

July 3rd, 7:30 pm, AJR - The Maybe Man Tour, Allstate Arena, 6910 Mannheim Road, Rosemont.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

July 4th, 7:00 pm, AJR - The Maybe Man Tour, American Family Amphitheater, Summerfest Grounds, 100 N Harbor Dr, Milwaukee, WI  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

July 8th, 8:00 pm, Iron & Wine - Light Verse 2024 Tour, The Salt Shed Indoors, 1357 N. Elston, Chicago.  Tickets start at $46.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

July 10th through August 15th, M.A.D.D. Rhythms Tap Academy, Summer Session, Harold Washington Cultural Center, 4701 S. King Dr. (47th Street entrance), Chicago.  https://www.maddrhythms.com/tap-academy

July 12th, 7:30 pm, Chicago And Earth, Wind & Fire: Heart & Soul Tour 2024, Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim Road, Rosemont.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

July 12th, 8:00 pm, Downtown Alive! Sixteen Candles, RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora.  $2 through May 31st, $5 starting June 1st.  FYI https://paramountaurora.com/events/sixteen-candles-2024/

July 13th, 1:00 - 4:00 pm, Millennium Park Residency Program, Experimental Sound Studio - the urban+nature sonic pavilion, Millennium Park’s Great Lawn, Millenium Park, located on Michigan Ave, bordered by Randolph St. to the north, Columbus Dr. to the east and Monroe St. to the south.  Free.  FYI  www.ess.org or www.MillenniumPark.org

July 13th, 5:45 pm ET, George Strait, Ford Field, 2000 Brush St, Detroit, MI  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

July 13th, 6:45 pm, Train & REO Speedwagon - Summer Road Trip 2024, Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, 19100 Ridgeland, Tinley Park. Tickets start at $37.  FYI https://concerts.livenation.com/train-reo-speedwagon-summer-road-trip-ti...

July 13th through October 5th, New Edition, Hyde Park Art Center, 5020 South Cornell Avenue, Chicago.  Free.  FYI hydeparkart.org.

July 15th, 5:30 pm, Def Leppard / Journey Joined by Steve Miller Band, Wrigley Field, 1060 W. Addison, Chicago.  FYI https://www.mlb.com/cubs/tickets/concerts/def-leppard-journey?_wcsid=F2295CB607FF4D25B367453A61F7080BEE7DA2995D2B5845

July 18th, TBA, ¡Súbelo! Festival to be headlined by Fruko y Sus Tesos, Millenium Park 20th Anniversary Celebration, presented by DCASE with the Grant Park Music Festival, Millennium Park Foundation, and others.  (Millenium Park, located on Michigan Ave, bordered by Randolph St. to the north, Columbus Dr. to the east and Monroe St. to the south)  Free.  FYI www.MillenniumPark.org

July 18th, 7:30 pm, Jam Productions Present Mates of State: Still the One Still the One Tour 2024, Subterranean, 2011 W. North Avenue, Chicago.  $25.  FYI https://www.seetickets.us/event/mates-of-state/

July 18th through 21st, Millenium Park 20th Anniversary Celebration, presented by DCASE with the Grant Park Music Festival, Millennium Park Foundation, and others.  Millenium Park, located on Michigan Ave, bordered by Randolph St. to the north, Columbus Dr. to the east and Monroe St. to the south.  Free.  FYI www.MillenniumPark.org

July 19th, TBA, Grant Park Orchestra in Star Wars and More: the Music of John Williams, guest conductor Anthony Parnther, Millenium Park 20th Anniversary Celebration, presented by DCASE with the Grant Park Music Festival, Millennium Park Foundation, and others.  Millenium Park, located on Michigan Ave, bordered by Randolph St. to the north, Columbus Dr. to the east and Monroe St. to the south.  Free.  FYI www.MillenniumPark.org

July 19th, 6:30 pm, Jason Mraz: The Mystical Magical Rhythmical Radical Ride, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. All reserved seating. 21 and older.  Tickets start at $70.00.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

July 19th, 7:00 pm, CG5: Under the Spotlight Tour, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

July 20th, 11:00 am, Free Arts Programming across the Park, Millenium Park 20th Anniversary Celebration, presented by DCASE with the Grant Park Music Festival, Millennium Park Foundation, and others.  Millenium Park, located on Michigan Ave, bordered by Randolph St. to the north, Columbus Dr. to the east and Monroe St. to the south.  Free.  FYI www.MillenniumPark.org

July 20th, 5:45 pm, George Strait, Soldier Field, 1410 Special Olympics Drive, Chicago.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

July 20th, 6:30 pm, LOSERVILLE 2024: Limp Bizkit, BONES, N8NOFACE, Corey Feldman, Riff Raff, Credit Union 1 Amphitheater, 19100 Ridgeland, Tinley Park.  Tickets start at $57.  FYI www.concerts.livenation.com

July 20th, 7:30 pm, Academy Award, Emmy and Grammy-winning artist, actor, author, activist and South Side native Common performing alongside the Grant Park Orchestra, conducted by Anthony Parnther, Jay Pritzker Pavilion, Millenium Park 20th Anniversary Celebration, presented by DCASE with the Grant Park Music Festival, Millennium Park Foundation, and others.  Millenium Park, located on Michigan Ave, bordered by Randolph St. to the north, Columbus Dr. to the east and Monroe St. to the south.  Free, but online reservations required.  FYI www.MillenniumPark.org

July 20th, 7:30 pm, I Love the 90's Tour, RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora.  $45.  FYI https://paramountaurora.com/events/i-love-the-90s-2024/

July 21st, 4:00 - 7:00 pm, The S&S Chicago Experience curated by Steve “Silk” Hurley and Shannon “Skip” Says, jay Pritzger Pavilion,  Millenium Park 20th Anniversary Celebration, presented by DCASE with the Grant Park Music Festival, Millennium Park Foundation, and others.  Millenium Park, located on Michigan Ave, bordered by Randolph St. to the north, Columbus Dr. to the east and Monroe St. to the south.  Free.  FYI www.MillenniumPark.org

July 21st, 7:30 pm, 50th Anniversary of A Prairie Home Companion, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago.  Tickets start at $45.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

July 26th, 7:00 pm ET, Barry Manilow, MANILOW: The Last Indianapolis Concert, Gainbridge Fieldhouse, 125 S Pennsylvania St, Indianapolis.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

July 26th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Bowling for Soup with Sick 50 Tour | Keep Flying | Eternal Boy, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  18 & over.  FYI www.axs.com.  

July 26th, 8:00 pm, Jennifer Lopez: This Is Me ... Now the Tour, Allstate Arena, 6029 Mannheim Road, Rosemont.  Tickets start at $79. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.  

July 26th, 8:00 pm, Hollywood Nights: A Bob Seeger Experience, RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora.  $13 through May 31st, $20 after June 1st.  FYI (630) 896-6666 or www.riveredgeaurora.com.  

July 26th, 8:30 pm, An Evening with Pretenders US Tour 2024, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago.  Tickets start at $85.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

July 27th, 7:00 pm, Barry Manilow, MANILOW: The Last Chicago Concert, Allstate Arena, 6029 Mannheim Road, Rosemont.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.  

**** July 28th, 3:00 pm, The Little Mermen - The Ultimate Disney Tribute Concert, Theatre at the Center, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster.  $35 for adults, $20 for children under age 16.  FYI (219) 836-3255 or https://www.theatreatthecenter.com/on-stage/2024/the-little-mermen

July 29th, 7:30 pm ET, Chicago And Earth, Wind & Fire: Heart & Soul Tour 2024, Ruoff Music Center, 12880 E 146th St, Noblesville, IN.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

July 31st, Real Madrid vs. AC Milan friendly, Soldier Field, 1410 Special Olympics Drive, Chicago.  www.chicagofirefc.com

July 31st, 7:00 pm, Tedeschi Trucks Band: Deuces Wild 2024 with Special Guest Margo Price, Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, 1300 S. Linn White Drive, Chicago.  Tickets start at $60.  FYI www.livenation.com

August 2nd through 4th, Festa Italiana, Villa Cesare, 900 Eagle Ridge Drive, Schererville.  FYI (219)  322-3011.  

August 3rd, 7:00 pm, Sammy Hagar: The Best of All Worlds Tour with special guest Loverboy, Credit Union 1 Amphitheater, 19100 Ridgeland, Tinley Park.  FYI www.concerts.livenation.com

August 3rd, 7:00 pm ET, Barry Manilow, MANILOW: The Last Milwaukee Concert, Fiserv Forum, 1111 Vel R. Phillips Ave, Milwaukee, WI  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.  

August 7th, 7:00 pm, Stuff You Should Know Podcast LIVE, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago.  $36.00.  FYI https://auditoriumtheatre.org/events-details/stuff-you-should-know-live/...

August 9th, 7:00 pm, Hootie & the Blowfish - Summer Camp with Trucks Tour, Credit Union 1 Amphitheater, 19100 Ridgeland, Tinley Park.  FYI www.concerts.livenation.com

August 9th, 6:00 pm, Metallica M72 World Tour, Soldier Field, 1410 Special Olympics Drive, Chicago.  www.ticketmaster. 

August 10th, 5:00 pm ET, Kenny Chesney: Sun Goes Down Tour with Zac Brown Band, Ford Field, 2000 Brush St, Detroit, MI  www.ticketmster.com

August 10th, 8:00 pm, Stayin' Alive: One Night of the Bee Gees, RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora.  $13 through May 31st, $20 after June 1st.  FYI (630) 896-6666 or www.riveredgeaurora.com.  

August 10th & 11th, Chicago Air & Water Show, headlined by the US Navy Blue Angels, North Avenue Beach, Chicago.  Free.   FYI www.Chicago.gov/DCASE

August 11th, 6:00 pm, Metallica M72 World Tour, Soldier Field, 1410 Special Olympics Drive, Chicago.  www.ticketmaster. 

August 15th, 5:00 - 8:00 pm, Millennium Park Residency Program, Experimental Sound Studio - the urban+nature sonic pavilion, Millennium Park’s Great Lawn, Millenium Park, located on Michigan Ave, bordered by Randolph St. to the north, Columbus Dr. to the east and Monroe St. to the south.  Free.  FYI  www.ess.org or www.MillenniumPark.org

August 15th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents An Evening with Dweezil Zappa: The Rox(postroph)y Tour, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago.  FYI axs.com.  

August 16th, 8:00 pm, Get the Led Out: A Celebration of "The Mighty Zep" RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora.  $15 through May 31st, $24 starting June 1st.  FYI https://paramountaurora.com/events/get-the-led-out-2024/

August 17th, 6:00 pm, KIDZ BOP LIVE, Credit Union 1 Amphitheater, 19100 Ridgeland, Tinley Park.  Tickets start at $43.  FYI https://concerts.livenation.com/kidz-bop-live-2024-tinley-park-illinois-...

August 17th, 8:00 pm, Poi Dog Pondering: A Celebration of 40 Years of Life, Love and Music, RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora.  $30 through May 31st, $40 after June 1st.  FYI (630) 896-6666 or www.riveredgeaurora.com.  

August 17th through November 17thBrian Parris & Friends: Layerscapes, Hyde Park Art Center, 5020 South Cornell Avenue, Chicago.  Free.  FYI hydeparkart.org.

August 22nd, 8:00 pm, Jam Productions Presents King Buzzo & Trevor Dunn: The King Dunn Tour, Subterranean, Upstairs, 2011 W. North Ave, Chicago.  17 & older.  $37.78  FYI Subterranean, Upstairs, 2011 W. North Ave, Chicago.  17 & older. 

August 23rd, Millennium Park Residency Program.  6:00 pm, DJ Julio Bishop, 6:45 pm, Collaboraction and Teatro Vista present the return of Sandra Delgado’s La Havana Madrid, Jay Pritzker Pavilion, Millenium Park, located on Michigan Ave, bordered by Randolph St. to the north, Columbus Dr. to the east and Monroe St. to the south.  Free.  FYI  www.collaboraction.org or www.MillenniumPark.org

August 23rd, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Lovett or Leave It: Live and On Tour, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

August 24th, 5:45 pm, Millennium Park Residency Program, Chicago Black Dance Legacy Project - Divination: The Dancing Souls of Black Folk,  Jay Pritzker Pavilion, Millenium Park, located on Michigan Ave, bordered by Randolph St. to the north, Columbus Dr. to the east and Monroe St. to the south.  Free.  FYI  www.chicagoblackdancelegacy.org or www.MillenniumPark.org

August 24th, 6:45 pm, Styx & Foreigner with John Waite - Renegades and Juke Box Heroes Tour, Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, 19100 Ridgeland, Tinley Park.  Tickets start at $43.  FYI www.concerts.livenation.com.  

August 24th, 6:30 pm, P!NK: Summer Carnival 2024, Soldier Field, 1410 Special Olympics Drive, Chicago.  Tickets start at $79.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

August 24th, 7:30 pm, INCUBUS - Performing MORNING VIEW in its Entirety + The Hits, Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim Road, Rosemont.  Tickets start at $39.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

August 25th, 4:30 pm, Luke Bryan: Mind of a Country Boy Tour 2024 with special guests Bailey Zimmerman, Tracy Lawrence & Chayce Beckham, Wrigley Field, Addison at Clark, Chicago.   FYI https://www.mlb.com/cubs/tickets/concerts/luke-bryan?partnerId=zh-202402...

August 25th, 7:00 pm, The Doobie Brothers 2024, Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, 19100 Ridgeland, Tinley Park.  Tickets start at $34.  FYI www.concerts.livenation.com.  

August 29th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Passenger: All the Little Lights Anniversary Tour, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

August 29th through September 1st, Chicago Jazz Festival, Millenium Park, located on Michigan Avenue, bordered by Randolph St. to the north, Columbus Dr. to the east and Monroe St. to the south.  Free.  FYI www.Chicago.gov/DCASE or www.MillenniumPark.org

August 31st, 8:00 pm, TUSK: The World's Number One Tribute to Fleetwood Mac, RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora.  $13 through May 31st, $20 after June 1st.  FYI (630) 896-6666 or www.riveredgeaurora.com.  

September 3rd, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents POWERWOLF: NORTH AMERICAN TOUR 2024 | Unleash the Archers, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago.  18 & over.  FYI www.axs.com

September 6th, Doors open at 7:00, Brad Paisley, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary.  21 and older.  Tickets start at $99.50.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

September 6th, 7:00 pm, Weezer: Voyage to the Blue Planet Tour, Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim Road, Rosemont.  Tickets start at $39.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.  

September 6th through 8th, Taste of Chicago, Grant Park, Chicago.  FYI www.Chicago.gov/DCASE

September 7th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Peter Hook & The Light: North American 2024, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago.  18 & over.  FYI www.axs.com

September 7th, 8:00 pm ET, Jeff Lynne's ELO - The Over and Out Tour 2024, Gainbridge Fieldhouse, 125 S Pennsylvania St, Indianapolis.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

September 8th, 8:00 pm, Pulp, Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago.  www.ticketmaster.com

September 10th, 7:00 pm, Avril Lavigne: The Greatest Hits, Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, 1300 S. Linn White Drive, Chicago.  Tickets start at $129.  FYI https://concerts.livenation.com/avril-lavigne-the-greatest-hits-chicago-illinois-09-10-2024/event/

September 14th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Last Podcast on the Left: JK Ultra Tour, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com.

September 14th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Mat Kearney: Headlights Home Tour, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  www.axs.com

September 14th through October 6th, Rigoletto, Lyric Opera, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago.  FYI lyricopera.org/newseason.

September 18th, 8:00 pm, Idles: Love Is The Fing Tour 2024, Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago.  $56.75.  FYI www.concerts.livenation.com

September 19th, 7:15 pm, Chaunté Wayans, Heath Mainstage, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago.  $22-$40.  FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com 

September 20th, 6:00 - 9:00 pm, Millennium Park Residency Program, Vocalo Presents: Summer Finale with Pivot Gang, Marquis Hill, KAINA and more, Jay Pritzker Pavilion, Millenium Park, located on Michigan Ave, bordered by Randolph St. to the north, Columbus Dr. to the east and Monroe St. to the south.  Free.  FYI  www.chicagopublicmedia.org or www.MillenniumPark.org

September 21st, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Martin Amini, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com.  

September 21st, 8:00 pm, Sigur Rós with The Wordless Orchestra, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago.  Tickets start at $56.50.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

September 22nd, 6:00 - 9:00 pm, Millennium Park Residency Program, Old Town School of Folk Music - Global Carnival, Jay Pritzker Pavilion, Millenium Park, located on Michigan Ave, bordered by Randolph St. to the north, Columbus Dr. to the east and Monroe St. to the south.  Free.  FYI  www.oldtownschool.org or www.MillenniumPark.org

September 24th, 7:00 pm, Novo Amor, House of Blues Chicago, 329 N. Dearborn, Chicago.  Tickets start at $41.  FYI https://concerts.livenation.com/novo-amor-chicago-illinois-09-24-2024/event/

September 26th through October 10th, Fidelio, Lyric Opera, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago.  FYI lyricopera.org/newseason.

September 27th, 8:00 pm, Jeff Lynne's ELO - The Over and Out Tour 2024, United Center, 1901 W. Madison, Chicago.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

September 28th, 8:00 pm, Kings of Leon: Can We Please Have Fun, Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, 1300 S. Linn White Drive, Chicago.  Tickets start at $60.  FYI www.livenation.com

September 30th, 8:00 pm, SOLD OUT, An Evening with PJ Harvey, Salt Shed Indoors, 1357 N. Elston, Chicago.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

October 4th, Patti LuPone: A Life in Notes and Season Opening Gala, Lyric Opera, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago.  FYI lyricopera.org/newseason.

October 4th through 6th, Times vary by event.  CHICAGO TAP SUMMIT, Harold Washington Cultural Center, 4701 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., Chicago. Various costs and FREE events  FYI MADDRhythms.com

October 5th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Willow Pill presents God's Child: North America Tour 2024, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago.  18 & over.  FYI www.axs.com

October 5th through February 16th (2025), Cecilia Beaven, Hyde Park Art Center, 5020 South Cornell Avenue, Chicago.  Free.  FYI hydeparkart.org.

October 8th, 8:00 pm, AIR - Play Moon Safari: North American Tour '24, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago.  Tickets start at $59.50.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

October 12th, 7:00 pm, Chromeo & the Midnight: CHROME NIGHTS North American Tour w/Girl Ultra, Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago.  Tickets start at $58.  FYI www.livenation.com.

October 12th, 7:30 pm, The Guess Who, Coronado Performing Arts Center, 314 N Main St, Rockford, IL.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

October 12th, 8:00 pm, Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont.  Tickets start at $45.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

October 17th through 27th, American Premiere, Atonement, choreographed by Cathy Marsdon, Joffrey Ballet, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago.  FYI (312) 386-8905 or www.joffrey.org.

October 18th, 7:30 pm, Whitney Cummings: Big Baby, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago.  Tickets start at $37.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.  

October 25th, 7:30 pm ET, 7:30 pm, Justin Timberlake - The Forget Tomorrow World Tour, Little Caesars Arena, 2645 Woodward Ave., Detroit, MI.  Tickets start at $225.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

October 26th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Cat & Nat: Reckless Abandonment Tour, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com 

October 26th, 7:30 pm, Bram Stoker's Dracula, Auditorium Philms Concert Series.  Films come to life with their iconic scores performed by the Chicago Philharmonic!  Auditorium Theatre, 60 East Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago.  FYI (312) 341-2300 or https://auditoriumtheatre.org/subscription-packages/auditorium-philms-co...

October 26th through February 23rd (2025), Positions: New Landscapes, Hyde Park Art Center, 5020 South Cornell Avenue, Chicago.  Free.  FYI hydeparkart.org.

October 27th, 7:30 pm, Justin Timberlake - The Forget Tomorrow World Tour, United Center, 1901 W. Madison, Chicago.  Tickets start at $225.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

October 28th & 29th (SOLD OUT), November 1st, 8:00 pm, Sting 3.0 Tour, Auditorium Theatre, 50 East Ida B Wells Drive, Chicago.  Tickets start at $65.  www.ticketmaster.com.  

November 1st, 7:15 & 9:30 pm, Adam Ray, Heath Mainstage, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago.  $22-$40.  FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com 

November 2nd, 7:15 & 9:30 pm, Alingon Mitra, Heath Mainstage, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago.  $22-$40.  FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com 

November 2nd, 7:30 pm ET, 7:30 pm, Justin Timberlake - The Forget Tomorrow World Tour, Van Andel Arena, 130 Fulton Street W, Grand Rapids, MI.  Tickets start at $225.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

November 9th through 30th, The Marriage of Figaro, Lyric Opera, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago.  FYI lyricopera.org/newseason.

November 16th through December 1st, Lyric Premiere, Blue, Lyric Opera, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago.  FYI lyricopera.org/newseason.

November 22nd & 23rd, Doors open at 7:00 pm, Aaron Lewis, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. All reserved seating. 21 and older.  Tickets start at $49.50.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

December 6th & 7th, 8:00 pm, Bill Maher: The WTF? Tour, CIBC Theater, 18 W. Monroe, Chicago.  Tickets start at $56.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

December 6th through 28th, Christopher Wheeldon's The Nutcracker, Joffrey Ballet, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago.  FYI (312) 386-8905 or www.joffrey.org.

December 7th, 7:30 pm, Love Actually, Auditorium Philms Concert Series.  Films come to life with their iconic scores performed by the Chicago Philharmonic!  Auditorium Theatre, 60 East Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago.  FYI (312) 341-2300 or https://auditoriumtheatre.org/subscription-packages/auditorium-philms-co...

December 7th through March 9th (2025), Ground Floor, Hyde Park Art Center, 5020 South Cornell Avenue, Chicago.  Free.  FYI hydeparkart.org.

December 13th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents The Dead South: 2024 World Tour | The Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

December 14th, 2:00 pm, CHICAGO TAP ALLSTARS “WINTER WONDERLAND” M.A.D.D. Rhythms partners with Chicago Tap Theatre  as the Chicago Tap Allstars, Harold Washington Cultural Center, 4701 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., Chicago.  FYI MADDRhythms.com

Coming in 2025

February 8th through 16th, Lyric Premiere, Sondra Radvanovsky in Concert: The Puccini Heroines, Lyric Opera, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago.  FYI lyricopera.org/newseason.

February 20th through March 2nd, Golden Hour, including The Princess & the Pea by Dani Rowe, Heimat by Cathy Marston, Under the Trees' Voices by Nicholas Blanc & a world premiere by Yuri Possokhov, Joffrey Ballet, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago.  FYI (312) 386-8905 or www.joffrey.org.

March 14th through 23rd, Joffrey Academy of Dance presents Winning Works, Edlis Neeson Theater, Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E. Chicago Avenue, Chicago.  $30.  FYI joffrey.org/winningworks.

March 15th through April 12th, La Bohème, Lyric Opera, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago.  FYI lyricopera.org/newseason.

March 30th through April 11th, Lyric Premiere, The Listeners, Lyric Opera, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago.  FYI lyricopera.org/newseason.

April 10th through 13th, The Joffrey Ballet and Chicago Symphony Orchestra, includes newly commissioned ballets by choreographers Amy Hall Garner and Nicolas Blanc set to the music of Coleridge-Taylor Perkinson and Darius Milhaud.  Armour Stage, Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan, Chicago.  FYI  joffrey.org or www.cso.org

April 25th, Lyric Premiere, Rising Stars in Concert, Lyric Opera, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago.  FYI lyricopera.org/newseason.

June 5th through 15th, Chicago Premiere, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland choreographed by Christopher Wheeldon, Joffrey Ballet, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago.  FYI (312) 386-8905 or www.joffrey.org.