Coming soon:
July 31st, 3:00 pm until Fireworks, Summer Block Party, with live bands, DJs and Beer Garden Stage; family friendly activities, all along South Dock, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand, Chicago. Free. FYI https://navypier.org/events-and-public-programs/
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
July 31st, 7:30 pm, 17th Annual South Shore Summer Music Festival, Central Park Plaza, 68 Lafayette Street, Valparaiso. Free. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets. FYI (219) 836-0525 or www.nisorchestra.org/summer
July 31st, 7:30 pm, Jam & C3 Present Lizzy McAlpine, Official Lollapalooza Aftershow | Jake Minch, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com.
July 31st, 9:00 pm, Jam & C3 Present Chappell Roan, Official Lollapalooza Aftershow, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com.
August 1st, 7:00 -10:00pm, Southern Accents (post-show Fireworks), Rockin’ in the Park, Parkway Bank Park, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont. Free. FYI ParkwayBankPark.com.
August 1st, 7:15 pm, Corey B, The Heath Mainstage, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee, Chicago. $22-$36. FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com
August 1st, 7:30 pm (doors open at 6:00 pm), Rock N Roll Band: A Tribute to Boston, 2024 Wicker Park Summer Concert Series, Wicker Memorial Park Social Center, 2215 Ridge Road, Highland. Rain or shine! 21 & over. $10. FYI (219) 313-3834 or email info@ntto.net
August 1st, 7:30 - 9:30 pm, Gates open at 6:00 pm. Small Town - A Tribute to John Mellencamp, opener Classic Band. Fox Pointe, 18138 Henry St, Lansing, Free. FYI www.foxpointe.org.
August 1st, 11:00 pm, Jam & C3 Present Faye Webster, Official Lollapalooza Aftershow | Benét, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com.
August 1st, 11:00 pm, Jam & C3 Present Qveen Herby, Official Lollapalooza Aftershow, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com.
August 2nd, 4:00 - 11:00 pm, Fusic Fest, Friday feature Zapp & Bootsy Collins, Jeorse Park Beach, 3301 Aldis Ave., East Chicago. No ticket needed. FYI https://www.eastchicago.com/398/Special-Events
August 2nd, 7:00 - 8:00 pm, BrightSide Theatre's SUMMER IN THE PARKS. Naperville Band Shell, Central Park, Naperville. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets. Free. FYI www.BrightSidetheatre.com.
August 2nd, 7:30 pm, 17th Annual South Shore Summer Music Festival, Wolf Lake Pavilion, 2324 Calumet Avenue, Hammond. Free. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets. FYI (219) 836-0525 or www.nisorchestra.org/summer
August 2nd, 8:00 pm, Head Honchos, Council Oak Bar Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older. Free. FYI (219) 228-2383 or https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/
August 2nd, 9:00 pm, Jessi & the Fizz, Hard Rock Cafe Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older. Free. FYI (219) 228-2383 or https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/
August 2nd, 11:00 pm, Jam & C3 Present Benson Boone, Official Lollapalooza Aftershow, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com.
August 2nd, 11:00 pm, Jam & C3 Present Briston Maroney, Official Lollapalooza Aftershow | Infinity Song, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com.
August 2nd, 5:00 - 11:00 pm, August 3rd, 12:00 - 11:00 pm, August 4th, 12:00 - 9:00 pm, Festa Italiana, Villa Cesare, 900 Eagle Ridge Drive, Schererville. Free. FYI (219) 322-3011 or www.villacesare.com.
August 3rd, TBA, Plein Air Workshop at the Indiana Dunes National Park, accompanying the Spirit of the Dunes: Artists & Artwork of the Indiana Dunes. Indiana Dunes National Park, Porter, IN. Free. FYI (219) 836-1839 or www.southshoreartsonline.org/#/current-exhibits/
August 3rd, 3:45 - 5:15 pm, Chicago Bound: The Great Migration of the Blues, Morgan Park Roots Festival at Ada (Sawyer Garrett) Park, 11250 S. Ada Street, Chicago. Free. FYI lucysmithjazz.com/chicago-bound-the-great-migration-of-the-blues.
August 3rd, 7:00 am Registration, 8:00 am Shotgun start, Golf for Possibilities benefitting Planting Possibilities, Scherwood Golf Course, 600 E. Joliet Street, Schererville. $125. FYI (219) 333-1125, (219) 776-2042 or golf@plantingpossibilities.org.
August 3rd, 11:00 am - 10:00 pm, August 4th, 12:00 - 7:00 pm, Hegewisch Business Association presents Hegewisch Fest, Hegewisch Community Center, 13323 S. Green Bay Road, Hegewisch. Music, Food, Crafts. FYI www.hba-online.com.
**** August 3rd, 1:00 - 8:00 pm, Family Day: Creative Storytelling, 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.
**** August 3rd, 1:30 - 3:00 pm, Cabinet of Curiosity's 2024’s Pedal Powered Playground, including 3 enormous interactive sculptures, multiple bikes that power whimsical devices, an engineering workshop and more. Marquette Park, 6743 S. Kedzie, Chicago. Free. www.cocechicago.com.
August 3rd, 2:00 pm, Bocce Tournament @ Festa Italiana, Villa Cesare, 900 Eagle Ridge Drive, Schererville. Free. FYI (219) 322-3011 or www.villacesare.com.
August 3rd, 2:00 pm, August 4th, 3:00 pm, Spaghetti Eating Contest @ Festa Italiana, Villa Cesare, 900 Eagle Ridge Drive, Schererville. Free. FYI (219) 322-3011 or www.villacesare.com.
August 3rd, 3:00 pm, August 4th, 4:00 pm, Grape Stomping Contest @ Festa Italiana, Villa Cesare, 900 Eagle Ridge Drive, Schererville. Free. FYI (219) 322-3011 or www.villacesare.com.
August 3rd, 4:00 - 11:00 pm, Fusic Fest featuring Dru Hill & Silk, VIP Seating, Jeorse Park Beach, 3301 Aldis Ave., East Chicago. $50. FYI https://www.eastchicago.com/398/Special-Events
August 3rd, 4:00 -5:00 pm, Wave Wall Moves, Pop-Up Performance, Perceptual Motion, Inc. and The Met Down, Navy Pier's Wave Wall Platform, 600 E. Grand, Chicago. FYI https://seechicagodance.com/event/wave-wall-moves-3
August 3rd, 4:30 pm, Defending Mexican League champions Club América vs seven-time English Premier League champions Aston Villa Football Club, Leagues Cup Showcase. Soldier Field, 1410 Special Olympics Drive, Chicago. FYI www.Ticketmaster.com.
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, Doors open at 7:00, Gladys Knight, 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. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
August 3rd, 7:30 pm, 17th Annual South Shore Summer Music Festival, Central Park, 600 N. Broad, Griffith. Free. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets. FYI (219) 836-0525 or www.nisorchestra.org/summer
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 3rd, 7:15 & 9:30 pm, Rick Glassman, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. $22-$40. FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com
August 3rd, 8:00 pm, Comedy Bang! Bang!: The Bang! Bang! Into Your Mouth Tour 2024, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $39. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
August 3rd, 8:00 pm, DJ Dave C, Council Oak Bar Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older. Free. FYI (219) 228-2383 or https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/
August 3rd, 9:00 pm, Beyond the Blonde, Hard Rock Cafe Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older. Free. FYI (219) 228-2383 or https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/
August 3rd, 11:00 pm, Jam & C3 Present Vince Staples, Official Lollapalooza Aftershow, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com.
August 3rd, Jam & C3 Present Waterparks, Official Lollapalooza Aftershow | NIGHTLY, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com.
August 4th, 3:00 pm, Johnny Carson Tribute, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. $40. FYI (219) 836-3255 or https://www.theatreatthecenter.com. 1:00 pm, Pre-show lunch, Trama Catering & Events. $32. Reservations - 219-836-1930, Ext. 2.
August 4th, 4:00 - 11:00 pm, Fusic Fest featuring Conjunto Primavera & Banda Maguey, VIP seating, Jeorse Park Beach, 3301 Aldis Ave., East Chicago. $50. FYI https://www.eastchicago.com/398/Special-Events
August 5th, 6:30 - 8:00 pm, Dueling Pianos, Munster Parks & Recreation Summer Concert Series sponsored by Peoples Bank, Munster Town Hall lawn, 1005 Ridge Road, Munster. Concessions by Munster Historical Society. Bring your lawn chairs & blankets. Free admission, free parking. Rain Location: Southside Christian Church, 1000 Broadmoor, Enter Door #6. Weather Hotline: (219) 836-6927
August 5th, 5:00 - 9:00 pm, Downtown Hammond Monday Blues Cruise, Entrance to park your classic car starts at 489 Fayette St. Hammond. Food, Breweries, Distillery, Killer Diller Record Hop, live blues music, Family Friendly. FYI info@hammonddowntown.org
August 5th, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, The Unstoppables(Americana/Classic Rock/Acoustic), Civic Monday Concerts, Centennial Park Amphitheater, 900 N. Centennial Drive, Munster. Free. Parking $2 per hour or $5 per day. FYI 219-836-6900
August 5th, 7:30 pm, Casting Crowns, Wisconsin State Fair, 640 South 84th Street, West Allis, WI. Tickets start at $48. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
August 6th, 6:00 pm, Broadway in your Backyard, part of Chicago Park District’s Night Out in the Parks series, supported by the Mayor’s Office and Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events and Free for All, Comcast and Xfinity. Washington Square Park, 901 N. Clark St., Chicago. Bring your lawn chair. Free. FYI PorchlightMusicTheatre.org or NightOutintheParks.com.
August 6th, 6:30 pm open, 7:00 - 9:00 Entertainment, Scott Cvelbar, Summer Concert Series Al Fresco, Villa Cesare, 900 Eagle Ridge Dr, Schererville. Food & Drink Available. FYI www.villacesare.com.
August 7th, 5:30 - 6:30 pm, Community Healthcare System Body-Swing Connection seminar with Orthopedic Surgeon Michael Knesek and Chiropractor Robert Watson (certified by Titleist Performance Institute), Community Hospital Fitness Pointe, 9950 Calumet Ave., Munster. Free. Register at (219) 836-3477.
August 7th, 6:00 pm, Bush - Loaded: The Greatest Hits Tour, Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, 1300 S Linn White Dr, Chicago. Tickets start at $31. 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/?utm_source=wordfly&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=GeneralSales2.27.24&utm_content=version_A&sourcenumber=15446
August 8th, 7:00 - 10:00 pm, Rumours ATL (post-show Fireworks), Rockin’ in the Park, Parkway Bank Park, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont. Free. FYI ParkwayBankPark.com.
August 8th, 7:30 pm (doors open at 6:00 pm), Southern Accents: A Tom Petty Tribute, 2024 Wicker Park Summer Concert Series, Wicker Memorial Park Social Center, 2215 Ridge Road, Highland. Rain or shine! 21 & over. $10. FYI (219) 313-3834 or email info@ntto.net
August 8th, 7:00 - 8:00 pm, BrightSide Theatre's SUMMER IN THE PARKS. Ranchview Park, 1727 Ranchview Dr., Naperville. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets. Free. FYI www.BrightSidetheatre.com.
August 8th, 7:15 pm, Windy City Comedy Fest Preview featuring top Chicago comedians Kristen Toomey, Junior Stopka, Dwayne Kennedy, and Ariel Julie. The Heath Mainstage, Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. $15-$35. FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com.
August 8th, 8:00 pm, Buffalo Tom, Metro Chicago, 3730 N. Clark, Chicago. 18 & over. $40. FYI www.etix.com
August 8th & 9th, 8:00 pm, August 10th, 3:00 & 8:00 pm, August 11th, 3:00 pm, Chicago Music Theatre Festival, Produced by Kokandy Productions, Steppenwolf’s LookOut Series, Steppenwolf's 1700 Theater, 1700 N. Halsted, Chicago. $20. FYI (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org/lookout
August 9th, 5:00 - 9:00 pm, Second Fridays open studios, Fine Arts Building, 410 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago. Free. FYI fineartsbuilding.com/second-fridays.
August 9th, 6:00 pm, Metallica M72 World Tour, Soldier Field, 1410 Special Olympics Drive, Chicago. www.ticketmaster.
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, 7:00 - 9:00 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation & Munster Civic Foundation present Hello Weekend (Biggest Chart-Topping Current Hits), Centennial Park Amphitheater, 900 N. Centennial Drive, Munster. Free. Parking $2 per hour or $5 per day. FYI 219-836-6900
August 9th, Doors open at 7:00, An Evening with Larry the Cable Guy, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older. Tickets start at $49. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
August 9th, 7:30 pm, Pops Concert: Elton Rohn, 2024 Lakeside Pavilion Free Outdoor Summer Series, Lakeside Pavilion, McAninch Arts Center (MAC) on the campus of College of DuPage (COD), 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. Free. FYI AtTheMAC.org.
August 9th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents DeVotchka - 20th Anniversary of How It Ends Tour, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
August 9th, 8:00 pm, Idina Menzel: Take Me or Leave Me, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $49. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
August 9th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Bent Knee, Nova One, TBA, Reggies Rock Club, 2109 S. State Street, Chicago. 17 & over. $20 adv, $25 dos. FYI www.ticketweb.com
August 9th, 8:00 pm, Melvin Taylor, Council Oak Bar Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older. Free. FYI (219) 228-2383 or https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/
August 9th, 9:00 pm, Party Foul, Hard Rock Cafe Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older. Free. FYI (219) 228-2383 or https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/
August 9th & 10th, 8:00 pm, ALEXANDRA BILLINGS & HONEY WEST, The Big Gay Cabaret Series presented by Ginger Minj, Venus Cabaret Theater, 3745 N. Southport Ave., Chicago. $55-$65 (Meet & Greet an additional $25). FYI www.mercurytheaterchicago.com or www.biggaycabaret.com.
August 9th & 11th, 6:00 pm, Metallica M72 World Tour, Soldier Field, 1410 Special Olympics Dr, Chicago. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
August 10th, 11:00 - 12:30 pm ET, Indiana State Library Foundation Summer lecture Series, Murderer in the Family Tree -- The Madness of John Terrell: Revenge and Insanity on Trial in the Heartland presented by Stephen Terrell, History Reference Room: Indiana State Library, 315 W Ohio St, Indianapolis. Free. FYI https://isl.libcal.com/event/12424744
August 10th, 1:00 - 2:30 pm ET, Indiana State Library Foundation Family Friendly Event, Author Visit with Gabrielle Balkan, author of What A Map Can Do, Indiana State Library, 315 W Ohio St, Indianapolis. Free but registration required. FYI https://www.eventbrite.com/e/author-visit-with-gabrielle-balkan-tickets-...
**** August 10th, 1:30 - 3:00 pm, Cabinet of Curiosity's 2024’s Pedal Powered Playground, including 3 enormous interactive sculptures, multiple bikes that power whimsical devices, an engineering workshop and more. Boler Park, 3601 W. Arthington Street, Chicago. Free. www.cocechicago.com.
August 10th, 4:00 -5:00 pm, Wave Wall Moves, Pop-Up Performance, We Are Collective and Movementum, Navy Pier's Wave Wall Platform, 600 E. Grand, Chicago. FYI https://seechicagodance.com/event/wave-wall-moves-3
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, 6:30 pm, Chicago Dance Health Fund Presents: Dance For Life 2024, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. Tickets start at $53. FYI www.mytickets.auditorium.com.
August 10th, 6:30 pm, Thirty Seconds to Mars - Seasons World Tour, Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, 1300 S Linn White Dr, Chicago. Tickets start at $41. FYI www.livenation.com
August 10th, Doors open at 7:00, Stray Cats, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older. Tickets start at $79.50. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
August 10th, 7:00 pm ET, Creed - Summer of '99 Tour, Ruoff Music Center, 12880 E 146th St, Noblesville, IN, Tickets start at $121. FYI https://concerts.livenation.com/creed-summer-of-99-tour-noblesville-indiana-08-10-2024/event/
August 10th, 7:15 & 9:30 pm, Stamptown presents Jack Tucker: Comedy Standup Hour, The Heath Mainstage, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee, Chicago. $20-$35. FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com
August 10th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Frankie Quinones, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. www.axs.com
August 10th, 7:30 pm, Jesse®, Metro Chicago, 3730 N. Clark, Chicago. FYI www.etix.com.
August 10th, 8:00 pm, August 11th, 7:00 pm, Ellen DeGeneris: Ellen's Last Stand... Up, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $65. FYI www.ticketmaster.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, 8:00 pm, Happy Together Tour 2024 with The Turtles, Jay & the Americans, the Association, Badfinger, the Vogues & the Cowsills, Paramount Theatre, 25 E. Galena Blvd, Auroroa. $59.50 FYI https://events.paramountaurora.com/
August 10th, 8:00 pm, DJ Nasty Boy Noel, Council Oak Bar Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older. Free. FYI (219) 228-2383 or https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/
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, 2:00 - 3:00 pm, BrightSide Theatre's SUMMER IN THE PARKS. Community Park Bandshell, 1825 Short Street, Lisle. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets. Free. FYI www.BrightSidetheatre.com.
August 11th, 6:00 pm, Metallica M72 World Tour, Soldier Field, 1410 Special Olympics Drive, Chicago. www.ticketmaster.
August 12th, 5:00 - 9:00 pm, Downtown Hammond Monday Blues Cruise, Entrance to park your classic car starts at 489 Fayette St. Hammond. Food, Breweries, Distillery, Killer Diller Record Hop, live blues music, Family Friendly. FYI info@hammonddowntown.org
August 12th, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, Together (Pop/Rhythm/Big Band/Latin Rock), Civic Monday Concerts, Centennial Park Amphitheater, 900 N. Centennial Drive, Munster. Free. Parking $2 per hour or $5 per day. FYI 219-836-6900
August 12th, 6:15 pm, FREE BROADWAY IN CHICAGO SUMMER CONCERT, sponsored by ABC 7 Chicago, Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park, 201 E Randolph St, Chicago. Free. FYI www.BroadwayInChicago.com.
August 12th through 27th, 7:00 pm, Sunset Live Tour, Big Bus Chicago Tours, departs & returns to Hard Rock Café, 63 W. Ontario St., Chicago. Adults $40.50, Children 3 - 12 $35. FYI www.bigbustours.com
August 13th, 5:30 pm, Green Day: The Saviors Tour with special guests The Smashing Pumpkins, Rancid and The Linda Lindas. Wrigley Field, 1060 W. Addison, Chicago. Tickets start at $125. FYI https://www.mlb.com/cubs/tickets/concerts/green-day
August 13th, 9:00 pm, Jam Presents Tom The Mail Man, TBA, Reggies Rock Club, 2109 S. State Street, Chicago. 17 & over. $20 adv, $25 dos. FYI www.ticketweb.com
August 14th, 8:00 pm, SPKRBX & Jam Present Lil Mabu: Mabu's Sophomore Tour, Avondale Music Hall, 3336 N. Milwaukee, Chicago. Tickets start at $27.83. FYI https://www.seetickets.us/event/lil-mabu/608910
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, 7:00 - 10:00 pm, Echoes of Pompeii (post-show Fireworks), Rockin’ in the Park, Parkway Bank Park, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont. Free. FYI ParkwayBankPark.com.
August 15th, 7:15 pm, Comedy Podcast Beach Too Sandy, Water Too Wet , The Heath Mainstage, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. $20-$35. FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com
August 15th, 7:30 pm (doors open at 6:00 pm), Chicago Latin Groove, 2024 Wicker Park Summer Concert Series, Wicker Memorial Park Social Center, 2215 Ridge Road, Highland. Rain or shine! 21 & over. $10. FYI (219) 313-3834 or email info@ntto.net
August 15th, 7:30 pm, Bored Teachers: The Struggle Is Real! Comedy Tour, Meyer Theatre, 117 S. Washington St., Green Bay, WI. Tickets start at $80. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
August 15th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents C-Kan, Cualquier Parecido con La Realidad Tour 2024 Neto Peña, Yoss Bones, Toser One, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. www.axs.com
August 15th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents An Evening with Dweezil Zappa: The Rox(postroph)y Tour, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
August 15th, 8:00 pm, Bambi Banks-Couleé Presents: Bambi’s Black Box, Steppenwolf’s LookOut Series, Steppenwolf's 1700 Theater, 1700 N. Halsted, Chicago. $18-$35. FYI (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org/lookoutRiviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI axs.com.
August 16th, 6:00 - 10:00 pm, Rogers Park Business Alliance & Glenwood Avenue Arts District Committee announce the 23rd annual Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest Kickoff, live music performances Friday night at the Cobblestone Jam, 6701 N. Glenwood, Chicago. Free. FYI www.glenwoodave.org
August 16th, 7:00 pm ET, Creed - Summer of '99 Tour, Credit Union 1 Amphitheater, 19100 Ridgeland, Tinley Park. Tickets start at $94. FYI https://concerts.livenation.com/creed-summer-of-99-tour-tinley-park-illinois-08-16-2024/event/
August 16th, 7:15 & 9:30 pm, Jiaoying Summers, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. $20-$35. FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com
August 16th, 7:30 pm, Cody JInks, Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. Tickets start at $37. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
August 16th, 8:00 pm, Jam & SPKRBX Present Ohgeezy: Off the Xtras Tour Part 2 | 310babii Yung Chowder, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.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 16th, 8:00 pm, Return2Soul, Council Oak Bar Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older. Free. FYI (219) 228-2383 or https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/
August 16th, 9:00 pm, The Crawpuppies, Hard Rock Cafe Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older. Free. FYI (219) 228-2383 or https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/
August 17th & 18th, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, Gary Air Show, Marquette Park, 1 North Grand Blvd, Miller Beach, Gary. Free. FYI https://www.southshorecva.com/air-show
August 17th, 11:00 am - 9:00 pm, August 18th, 11:00 am - 7:00 pm, Rogers Park Business Alliance & Glenwood Avenue Arts District Committee announce the 23rd annual Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest Artists Market, 6701 N. Glenwood, Chicago. Free. FYI www.glenwoodave.org
August 17th, 12:00 - 1:00 pm, BrightSide Theatre's SUMMER IN THE PARKS. Bolingbrook Jubilee*, Roger C. Clear Performing Arts Center, 375 W. Briarcliff Road, Bolingbrook. * ASL Interpreted. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets. Free. FYI www.BrightSidetheatre.com.
August 17th, 4:00 -5:00 pm, Wave Wall Moves, Pop-Up Performance, Ballet 5:8 and Chicago Ballet Arts, Navy Pier's Wave Wall Platform, 600 E. Grand, Chicago. FYI https://seechicagodance.com/event/wave-wall-moves-3
August 17th, 6:00 - 9:00 pm, Noche Caribeña. Puerto Rican Arts Alliance will present a free evening concert spanning the genres of Puerto Rican and Afro-Caribbean folk, popular Latin American, big band, salsa, ballads, bomba, and plena interpretations. Lake Stage, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand, Chicago. Free. FYI https://navypier.org/events-and-public-
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-08-17-2024/event/
August 17th, Doors open at 7:00, Sublime with Rome, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older. Tickets start at $49.50. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
August 17th, 7:15 & 9:30 pm, Rafi Bastos: UNFAMILIAR TERRITORY TOUR, (which will be a taped special), The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. $20-$35. FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com
August 17th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents The Struts: The Pretty Vicious Tour 2024 with Special Guest Barns Courtney, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI axs.com.
August 17th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents I.M (MONSTA X) - I.M (MONSTA X) Presents Off The Beat World Tour 2024, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
August 17th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Chandler Leighton: The Sick Tour with Haiden Henderson, Martyrs', 3855 N. Lincoln, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
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, 8:00 pm, DJ Slash, Council Oak Bar Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older. Free. FYI (219) 228-2383 or https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/
August 17th, 9:00 pm, Led Zeppelin 2, Hard Rock Cafe Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older. Free. FYI (219) 228-2383 or https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/
August 17th through November 17th, Brian Parris & Friends: Layerscapes, Hyde Park Art Center, 5020 South Cornell Avenue, Chicago. Free. FYI hydeparkart.org.
August 18th, 2:00 - 3:00 pm, BrightSide Theatre's SUMMER IN THE PARKS. Arrowhead Park, 711 Iroquois Avenue, Naperville. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets. Free. FYI www.BrightSidetheatre.com.
August 18th, 3:00 pm, Simon & Garfunkel Tribute, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. $40. FYI (219) 836-3255 or https://www.theatreatthecenter.com. 11:00 am or 12:30 pm seating, Sunday Brunch, Trama Catering & Events. $35. Reservations - 219-836-1930, Ext. 2.
August 18th, 4:00 pm, Bored Teachers: The Struggle Is Real! Comedy Tour, Barrymore Theatre, 2090 Atwood Ave., Madison, WI. Tickets start at $31. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
August 18th, 5:00 pm, Theresa Caputo Live! The Experience, The Venue at Horseshoe Casino, 777 Casino Center Drive, Hammond. Tickets start at $79. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
August 18th, 7:00 pm, Imagine Dragons: LOOM WORLD TOUR, Credit 1 Amphitheatre, 19100 Ridgeland Ave, Tinley Park. Tickets start at $82. FYI https://concerts.livenation.com/imagine-dragons-loom-world-tour-tinley-p...
August 18th, 7:15 pm, Jóse Rafael Guzmán’s CANDELA Live! (performed in Spanish), The Heath Mainstage, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. , Chicago. $22-$40. FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com
August 18th, 8:00 pm, Order of Service By Rae Chardonnay, Steppenwolf’s LookOut Series, Steppenwolf's 1700 Theater, 1700 N. Halsted, Chicago. $12-$40. FYI (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org/lookout
August 19th, 5:00 - 9:00 pm, Downtown Hammond Monday Blues Cruise, Entrance to park your classic car starts at 489 Fayette St. Hammond. Food, Breweries, Distillery, Killer Diller Record Hop, live blues music, Family Friendly. FYI info@hammonddowntown.org
August 19th, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, Kaleidoscope Eyes (Acoustic Beatles Tribute), Civic Monday Concerts, Centennial Park Amphitheater, 900 N. Centennial Drive, Munster. Free. Parking $2 per hour or $5 per day. FYI 219-836-6900
August 19th through 22nd, Registration closed, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. https://1iota.com/show/1739/the-late-show-with-stephen-colbert-in-chicago
August 20th, 6:30 pm open, 7:00 - 9:00 Entertainment, Marco Villarreal, Summer Concert Series Al Fresco, Villa Cesare, 900 Eagle Ridge Dr, Schererville. Food & Drink Available. FYI www.villacesare.com.
August 20th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents BILMURI: American Motor Tour | Driveways, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. www.axs.com
August 20th & 21st, 7:30 pm, Theresa Caputo Live! The Experience, Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main Street. St. Charles. Tickets start at $284. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
August 22nd, 7:00 - 10:00 pm, Slippery When Wet (post-show Fireworks), Rockin’ in the Park, Parkway Bank Park, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont. Free. FYI ParkwayBankPark.com.
August 22nd, 7:30 pm (doors open at 6:00 pm), Echoes of Pompeii: Pink Floyd Tribute, 2024 Wicker Park Summer Concert Series, Wicker Memorial Park Social Center, 2215 Ridge Road, Highland. Rain or shine! 21 & over. $10. FYI (219) 313-3834 or email info@ntto.net
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, 5:00 pm, Umphrey's McGee with Eggy & Stolen Gin, Salt Shed Outdoors (Fairgrounds), 1357 N. Elston, Chicago. Tickets start at $49. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
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, 6:30 pm, The Script, House of Blues Chicago, 329 N Dearborn St, Chicago. Tickets start at $76. FYI www.concerts.livenation.com.
August 23rd, Doors open at 7:00, Michael Blaustein, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older. Tickets start at $29.50. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
August 23rd, 7:00 pm, Lindsey Sterling = The Duality Tour, Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. Tickets start at $48. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
August 23rd, 7:00 pm, Deep Purple - 1 More Time Tour, Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, 19100 Ridgeland, Tinley Park. Tickets start at $43. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
August 23rd, 7:00 pm, Nate Bargatze: The Be Funny Tour, Vibrant Arena at the Mark, 1201 River Drive, Moline. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
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 23rd, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Old Gods of Appalachia, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
August 23rd, 8:00 pm, Stefan Hillesheim Blues Band, Council Oak Bar Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older. Free. FYI (219) 228-2383 or https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/
August 23rd, 9:00 pm, Libido Funk Circus, Hard Rock Cafe Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older. Free. FYI (219) 228-2383 or https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/
August 23rd & 24th, 7:15 & 9:30 pm, Sommore: The Chandelier Experience, The Heath Mainstage, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee, Chicago. $36-$60. FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com
August 24th, 11:00 am - 8:00 pm, Rogers Park Business Alliance announces Chalk Howard Street, Howard St. from Ashland to Paulina, Chicago. Free admission, with drawing spaces available for purchase. FYI www.howardstreetchicago.com/chalk-howard-street
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, Doors open at 7:00, Sam Hunt, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older. Tickets start at $79.50. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
August 24th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Jordan Klepper - Suffering Fools, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.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 24th, 8:00 pm, DJ Ric Hard, Council Oak Bar Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older. Free. FYI (219) 228-2383 or https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/
August 24th, 9:00 pm, Blackened, Hard Rock Cafe Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older. Free. FYI (219) 228-2383 or https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/
August 24th, 2:00 - 11:00 pm, August 25th, 2:00 - 8:00 pm, LatiNxt, Curated in partnership with Future Rootz, festival will feature a variety of cutting-edge music from the Latin American diaspora with a focus on new musical trends and an array of artisan vendors. Across three stages, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand, Chicago. Free. FYI https://navypier.org/events-and-public-
August 25th, Doors open at 11:00, ESPN Football Fest, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older. Tickets start at $7. 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
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 25th, 7:15 pm, Keith Pedro, Heath Mainstage, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. $22-$37 FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com
August 26th, 5:00 - 9:00 pm, Downtown Hammond Monday Blues Cruise, Entrance to park your classic car starts at 489 Fayette St. Hammond. Food, Breweries, Distillery, Killer Diller Record Hop, live blues music, Family Friendly. FYI info@hammonddowntown.org
August 27th, 6:30 - 8:00 pm, Munster Monarch Project Summer Lecture series, AlterNatives, Healing Gardens and Healing Spaces presented by Diane Kitchell & Dolly Foster, Munster Town Hall, 1005 Ridge Road, Munster. Free. RSVP to kitchelld@gmail.com
August 28th, 8:00 pm, Glen Hansard - All That Was East of Me Is West of Me Now Tour, The Salt Shed Indoors, 1357 N. Elston, Chicago. Tickets start at $59. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
August 28th through September 17th, 6:30 pm, Sunset Live Tour, Big Bus Chicago Tours, departs & returns to Hard Rock Café, 63 W. Ontario St., Chicago. Adults $40.50, Children 3 - 12 $35. FYI www.bigbustours.com
August 29th, 6:30 pm, The Gaslight Anthem with Joyce Manor and Pinkshift, The Salt Shed Indoors, 1357 N. Elston, Chicago. Tickets start at $45. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
August 29th, 7:00 - 10:00 pm, Elton Rohn (post-show Fireworks), Rockin’ in the Park, Parkway Bank Park, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont. Free. FYI ParkwayBankPark.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 30th, 7:00 - 10:00 pm, Bee Gees Gold / The Wayouts, Rockin’ in the Park, Parkway Bank Park, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont. Free. FYI ParkwayBankPark.com.
August 30th, 8:00 pm, Al Spears & the Hurricane Project, Council Oak Bar Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older. Free. FYI (219) 228-2383 or https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/
August 30th, 9:00 pm, The Ramos, Hard Rock Cafe Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older. Free. FYI (219) 228-2383 or https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/
August 30th, 9:00 pm ET, The Fab Four, Silver Creek Event Center at Four Winds New Buffalo, 11111 Wilson Road, New Buffalo, MI. Tickets start at $26. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
August 31st, 4:00 -5:00 pm, Wave Wall Moves, Pop-Up Performance, Identity Performing Arts and Darvin Dances, Navy Pier's Wave Wall Platform, 600 E. Grand, Chicago. FYI https://seechicagodance.com/event/wave-wall-moves-3
August 31st, Doors open at 7:00 pm, Invincible: A Glorious Tribute to Michael Jackson, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. All reserved seating. 21 and older. Tickets start at $29.50. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
August 31st, 8:00 pm, Jeff Dunham: Still Not Canceled, The Venue at Horseshoe Casino, 777 Casino Center Drive, Hammond. 21 & over. Tickets start at $74. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
August 31st, 8:00 pm, DJ RoseRed, Council Oak Bar Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older. Free. FYI (219) 228-2383 or https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/
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 1st, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm, Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) announce the 2024 Maxwell Street Market returns to Maxwell Street between S. Halsted Street and S. Union Avenue, as well as on S. Union Avenue between W. Rochford Street and W. Liberty Street. Free. FYI MaxwellStreetMarket.us.
September 1st, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Asim Azhar x Aur: The World Tour 2024, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
September 1st, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Peter Cat Recording Co. - Good Luck Beta 24, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. www.axs.com
September 2nd, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm ET, Free Guided Hike: Shrader-Weaver Nature Preserve, Fayette County. By Indiana Department of Natural Resources. FYI https://events.in.gov/event/guided_hike_shrader-weaver_nature_preserve_fayette_county?utm_campaign=widget&utm_medium=widget&utm_source=State+of+Indiana
September 3rd, 6:30 pm open, 7:00 - 9:00 Entertainment, Nick Danger Trio, Summer Concert Series Al Fresco, Villa Cesare, 900 Eagle Ridge Dr, Schererville. Food & Drink Available. FYI www.villacesare.com.
September 3rd, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. www.axs.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 3rd, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Hermitage Green, Martyrs', 3855 N. Lincoln, Chicago. 21 & over. FYI www.axs.com
September 4th, 5:00 - 9:00 pm, La Porte County Symphony Orchestra Auditions, The Presbyterian Church of La Porte, 307 Kingsbury Ave, La Porte. The orchestra is seeking qualified musicians to fill vacancies. Reserve an audition appointment @ https://lcso.net/new-musician-audition/
September 5th, 7:00 pm, Snow Tha Product - Good Nights and Bad Mornings Tour, The Salt Shed Indoors, 1357 N Elston Ave, Chicago. Tickets start at $35. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
September 5th, Doors open at 7:00, Iliza Shlesinger - Iliza: The Get Ready Tour, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older. Tickets start at $45. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
September 5th, 7:15 pm, Deric Cahill, The Heath Mainstage, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. $22-$40. FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com.
September 5th, 8:00 pm, Squeeze: The English Beat, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $35. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
September 6th, 6:00 - 7:30 pm, Chicago Bound: The Great Migration of the Blues, Warren (Laurence) Park, 6601 N. Western Avenue, Chicago. Free. FYI lucysmithjazz.com/chicago-bound-the-great-migration-of-the-blues.
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, 6:00 am, Packet Pick-up; 7:30 am, Start, Hidden Gem Half-Marathon, Gem starting gate in front of Infant Jesus of Prague School, 1101 Douglas Avenue, Flossmoor. $85. $95 after July 18th. FYI https://www.hiddengemhalf.com/
September 7th, 3:00 - 7:00 pm, Munster Chamber of Commerce and The Ridge present Cruisin' the Ridge, Ridge Road - Hohman to Harrison, Munster. Car registration: 1005 Ridge Road, Munster. www.munsterchamber.org. Free.
September 7th, 5:00 pm, Lucky Boys Confusion, House of Blues Chicago, 329 N Dearborn St, Chicago. Tickets start at $35. FYI www.concerts.livenation.com.
September 7th, 7:30 pm, Showtime Australia Presents PROUD Tina: "The Ultimate Tribute to Tina Turner" Free Pre-Show Season Kick-Off Party in the MAC Lobby 6:30 p.m., McAninch Arts Center (MAC) on the campus of College of DuPage (COD), 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. $51-$72. FYI (630) 942.4000 or www.AtTheMAC.org.
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 7th, 7:15 & 9:30 pm, September 8th, 7:15 pm, Che Durena: North America Tour, The Heath Mainstage, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. $22-$55. FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com.
September 7th through January 5th, Rafael Blanco: Reflecting on a Decade of Public Art, Elmhurst Art Museum, 150 South Cottage Hill Avenue, Elmhurst. Adults $18, Seniors $15, Students $10, Children $5. FYI (630) 834-0202 or elmhurstartmuseum.org.
September 8th, 8:00 pm, RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Live, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $49. 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, Bachelors of Broadway, Lakeshore Community Concerts, Highland High School Auditorium, 9135 Erie St., Highland. Series of 5, $60. Individual concert, $30. FYI www.lakeshoreconcerts.org.
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 10th, 7:30 pm, Jam Productions Presents Pillow Queens, Beat Kitchen, 2100 W. Belmont, Chicago. $26.96. FYI https://wl.seetickets.us/event/pillow-queens/
September 11th, 5:00 - 9:00 pm, La Porte County Symphony Orchestra Auditions, The Presbyterian Church of La Porte, 307 Kingsbury Ave, La Porte. The orchestra is seeking qualified musicians to fill vacancies. Reserve an audition appointment @ https://lcso.net/new-musician-audition/
September 11th, 6:30 pm, +Live+ & Stone Temple Pilots - The Jubilee Tour, Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, 1300 S. Linn White Drive, Chicago. Tickets start at $37. FYI https://concerts.livenation.com/live-stone-temple-pilots-the-jubilee-chicago-illinois-09-11-2024/event/
September 11th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents EPIK HIGH: The Pump Tour: N American 2024, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com.
September 11th, 7:30 pm ET, Kacey Musgroves w/ Father John Misty, Van Andel Arena,130 Fulton Street W, Grand Rapids, MI. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
September 12th, 7:00 pm, Jam & Outback Present Are You Garbage? Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com.
September 12th, 7:pm, Marie Faustin, The Heath Mainstage, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. $22-$42. FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com.
September 12th, 7:30 pm, Kacey Musgroves - Deeper Well World Tour, Allstate Arena 6920 Mannheim Road, Rosemont. Tickets start at $99. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
September 13th, 5:00 - 9:00 pm, Second Fridays open studios, Fine Arts Building, 410 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago. Free. FYI fineartsbuilding.com/second-fridays.
September 13th, 7:00 pm, Allen Stone, House of Blues Chicago, 329 N. Dearborn, Chicago. Tickets start at $48. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
September 13th, 7:30 pm, Bassem Youssef: The Middle Beast Tour, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $39. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
September 13th, 7:30 pm, BOOM X: The Music, Politics & Culture of Gen X, The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University, 1 University Parkway, University Park. FYI (708) 235-2222 or tickets@govst.edu
September 13th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Buena Vista Social Orchestra, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. www.axs.com
September 13th, 8:00pm, Air Supply, Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main Street, St. Charles, IL. Tickets start at $123. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
September 13th, 8:30 pm, LPOTL Presents Side Stories, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
September 13th & 14th, 7:15 & 9:30 pm, September 15th, 5:00 pm, Dave Attell, The Heath Mainstage, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. $25-$50. FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com.
September 14th, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Humane Indiana presents Paws in the Park 2024 Pawsapalooza, Community Park, 8601 Calumet Avenue, Munster. Live Music, Vendors, Food Trucks, Beer Garden, 1-Mile Pet Friendly Walk, Doggy Fashion Show, Family Fun & More. FYI https://www.humaneindiana.org/events/2024/pawsinthepark2024?bbeml=tp-ZUz...
September 14th, 5:30 pm, Staind & Breaking Benjamin with Special Guest Daughtry, Credit Union 2 Amphitheatre, 19100 Ridgeland, Tinley Park. Tickets start at $29. FYI www.concerts.livenation.com.
September 14th, 7:00 pm, Hoosier Star! La Porte County Symphony Orchestra, La Porte Civic Auditorium, 1001 Ridge Street, La Porte. FYI www.lcso.net.
September 14th, 7:30 pm, Paula Poundstone, McAninch Arts Center (MAC) on the campus of College of DuPage (COD), 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. $40-$50. FYI (630) 942.4000 or www.AtTheMAC.org.
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, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Kikuo, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
September 14th, 7:30 pm, Air Supply, Old National Events Plaza, 715 Locust St, Evansville, IN. Tickets start at $59. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
September 14th, 8:00 pm, Steve Treviño: GOOD LIFE TOUR, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $33. FYI www.ticketmaster.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 15th, 3:00 pm, Barry Manilow Tribute, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. $40. FYI (219) 836-3255 or https://www.theatreatthecenter.com. 11:00 am or 12:30 pm seating, Sunday Brunch, Trama Catering & Events. $35. Reservations - 219-836-1930, Ext. 2.
September 15th, 4:00 pm, In honor of Autism Acceptance Month, Blue Man Group presents annual sensory-friendly performance. Briar Street Theatre, 3133 N. Halsted, Chicago. $49 (portion of sales donated to Turning Pointe Autism Foundation). FYI https://www.blueman.com/chicago/sensory-friendly.
September 15th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Paul Weller, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. 18 & over. www.axs.com
September 15th, 7:30 pm, Jam Productions Presents Gable Price and Friends, Beat Kitchen, 2100 W. Belmont, Chicago. $26.96, VIP $84.69. FYI https://wl.seetickets.us/event/gable-price-and-friends/
September 17th, 5:45 pm, Falling in Reverse - The Popular MonsTOUR II: World Domination, Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, 1300 S Linn White Dr, Chicago. Tickets start at $22. FYI www.concerts.livenation.com
September 17th, 6:30 pm open, 7:00 - 9:00 Entertainment, Return to Soul Band, Summer Concert Series Al Fresco, Villa Cesare, 900 Eagle Ridge Dr, Schererville. Food & Drink Available. FYI www.villacesare.com.
September 18th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Norma Jean with Darkest Hour, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com.
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 18th, 8:00 pm, Keane: Celebrating 20 Years of Hopes and Fears, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. FYI www.ticketmaster.
September 18th through October 1st, 6:00 pm, Sunset Live Tour, Big Bus Chicago Tours, departs & returns to Hard Rock Café, 63 W. Ontario St., Chicago. Adults $40.50, Children 3 - 12 $35. FYI www.bigbustours.com
September 19th, 9:00 am - 1:30 pm, Highland Griffith, Lansing, Munster, St. John-Dyer & Schererville Chambers of Commerce present Fall in love with Your Business 2024, Networking Lunch & Vendor Fair. Villa Cesare, 900 Eagle Ridge Drive, Schererville. Register online @ www.hgchamber.org.
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 20th, Doors open at 7:00 pm, Tesla, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. All reserved seating. 21 and older. Tickets start at $49.50. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
September 20th, 6:00 pm, Jam Presents The Movement: Ways of the World 5th Anniversary Tour | With Special Guests Long Beach Dub Allstars, Aurorawave, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
September 20th, 7:15 pm, The LADYGANG “You Never Forget Your First” Tour presented by Clearstem Skincare, The Heath Mainstage, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. $32-$50. FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com.
September 20th, 7:30 pm, Jam & Joe's Concerts Present Midland: The Get Lucky Tour with Colin Stough, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com.
September 20th, 8:30 pm ET, Franco Escamilla - 1995, Old National Centre, 502 N New Jersey St, Indianapolis. Tickets start at $82. FYI www.concerts.livenation.com
September 20th, 9:00 pm, Nora En Pure, In the Round, Ramova Theater, 3520 S. Halsted, Chicago. 18 & over, STANDING ROOM ONLY. FYI www.etix.com.
September 21st, Doors open at 7:00, An Evening with Priscilla Presley, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. All reserved seating. 21 and older. Tickets start at $29.50. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
September 21st, 7:15 & 9:30 pm, Moshe Kasher, The Heath Mainstage, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. $22-$37. FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com.
September 21st, 7:30 pm, An Evening with Richard Dawkins and Friends, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $39. FYI www.ticketmaster.
September 21st, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Martin Amini, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com.
September 21st, 7:30 pm ET, Bored Teachers: The Struggle Is Real! Comedy Tour, DeVos Performance Hall, 303 Monroe Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, MI. Tickets start at $30. FYI www.ticketmaster.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 21st, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Blues Traveler: 30 Years of Four Tour, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com.
September 21st, 10:00 pm, Franco Escamilla - 1995, Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. Tickets start at $59. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
September 21st & 22nd, Chicago Live! Free performing arts festival featuring more than 100 Chicago-grown performing groups in back-to-back performances across five Pier stages. Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. Free. FYI NavyPier.org.
September 22nd, 11:00 am, Porchlight Music Theatre's 2024 ICONS Gala Brunch, The Ritz-Carlton Chicago at Water Tower Place, 160 E. Pearson St., Chicago. $350-$500. FYI PorchlightMusicTheatre.org.
September 22nd, 4:00 pm, Jam Presents Michelle Walker: MAKE IT EASY Book Tour, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.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 22nd, 7:00 pm, Jason Lyle Black, Lakeshore Community Concerts, Highland High School Auditorium, 9135 Erie St., Highland. Series of 5, $60. Individual concert, $30. FYI www.lakeshoreconcerts.org.
September 22nd, 7:15 pm, Liz Miele, The Heath Mainstage, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. $22-$37. FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com.
September 22nd, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Wild Rivers: Everywhere We Go, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. www.axs.com
September 24th, 5:30 - 8:30 pm, See Chicago Dance (SCD) 2024 Gala Community Celebration & Awards Presentation, Venue West, 221 N. Paulina, Chicago. Tickets $300, available July 22nd. FYI SeeChicagoDance.com
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 25th, 7:00 pm, Kygo World Tour, Huntington Beach Pavilion at Northerly Island, 1300 S Linn White Dr, Chicago. Ticts start at $125. FYI https://concerts.livenation.com/kygo-world-tour-chicago-illinois-09-25-2024/event/
September 25th, 7:30 pm, Jam & La Familia Presenta Alvaro Diaz, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
September 25th, 8:30 pm, Jam Presents Soul Coughing: Play the Songs of Soul Coughing, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N Racine Ave, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
September 26th, 5:00 - 10:00 pm, Munster Chamber of Commerce 2024 Pub Crawl. Motor Coach departs promptly at 5:30 pm from Fiori Italian Restaurant, 8940 Calumet Ave., Munster. Stops include Hard Rock Casino, Johnny's Tap, 313 Taproom. $50. FYI www.munsterchamber.org.
September 26th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Griff: Vertigo Tour, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. www.axs.com
September 26th, 7:30 pm, Jam & Kickstand Present Marc E. Bassy & Skizzy Mars Present: Folk Heroes North America 2024, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
September 26th, 7:30 pm, Home Free - Crazy(er) Life Tour, Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee Street, Waukegan. Tickets start at $29. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
September 26th, 8:00 pm, Live Nation presents Lasso, House of Blues Chicago, 329 N. Dearborn, Chicago. Tickets start at $48. FYI www.concerts.livenation.com.
September 26th, 8:00 pm, 2024 NCT Dream World Tour [The Dream Show 3: Dream( )Scape], United Center, 1901 W. Madison, Chicago. Tickets start at $54. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
September 26th through October 10th, Fidelio, Lyric Opera, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago. FYI lyricopera.org/newseason.
September 27th, 6:00 pm ET, Dropkick Murphys: North America 2024 Tour, The Fillmore Detroit, 2115 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI. Tickets start at $48. FYI www.concerts.livenation.com
September 27th, 7:00 pm, Live Nation & FPC Present Badflower - No Place Like Home Tour 2024 | with special guests Slothrust and MISSIO, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N Racine Ave, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
September 27th, 7:15 & 9:30 pm, Stanzi Potenza, The Heath Mainstage, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. $22-$40. FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com.
September 27th, 7:30 pm, Dane Cook: Fresh New Flavor, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $39/ FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
September 27th, 7:30 pm, Judas Priest, BMO Center, 398-300 Elm St, Rockford. Tickets start at $39. www.ticketmaster.com
September 27th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Marky Ramone Plays the Ramones Classics, Bottom Lounge, 1375 W. Lake St., Chicago. 17 & over. $35. FYI https://www.ticketweb.com/event/marky-ramone-plays-the-ramones-bottom-lounge-tickets
September 27th, 8:00 pm ET, Home Free - Crazy(er) Life Tour, The Lerner Theatre, 410 S. Main Street, Elkhart, IN. Tickets start at $39. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
September 28th, 1:00 & 7:00 pm, Spider-Man™: Across the Spider-Verse Live in Concert, Cadillac Palace Theatre, 151 W. Randolph, Chicago. $40-$105. FYI www.BroadwayInChicago.com
September 28th, 6:30 pm, Korn, Credit Union 1 Amphitheater, 19100 Ridgeland Ave., Tinley Park. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
September 28th, 6:30 pm, Dashboard Confessional - Fall Tour 2024, Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago. Tickets start at $70. FYI www.concerts.livenation.com/dashboard-confessional-fall-tour-2024-chicag...
September 28th, 7:00 pm, Atsuko Okatsuka: Full Grown Tour, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $28. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
September 28th, 7:00 ET, Iliza Shlesinger - Iliza: The Get Ready Tour, The Fillmore Detroit, 2115 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
September 28th, 7:30 pm, Malevo, McAninch Arts Center (MAC) on the campus of College of DuPage (COD), 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. $59-$69. FYI (630) 942.4000 or www.AtTheMAC.org.
September 28th, 7:30 pm, Rainbow Kitten Surprise: Love Hate Music Box Tour, Credit Union 1 Arena @ UIC, 525 S Racine Ave, Chicago. Tickets start at $42. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
September 28th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Tori Kelly: purple skies tour, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI axs.com.
September 28th, 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 28th & 29th, 7:30 pm, Laura Ramoso: Sit Up Straight Tour, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. www.axs.com
September 29th, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm, Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) announce the 2024 Maxwell Street Market returns to Maxwell Street between S. Halsted Street and S. Union Avenue, as well as on S. Union Avenue between W. Rochford Street and W. Liberty Street. Free. FYI MaxwellStreetMarket.us.
September 29th, 3:00 pm, Capitol Fools, McAninch Arts Center (MAC) on the campus of College of DuPage (COD), 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. $42-$53. FYI (630) 942.4000 or www.AtTheMAC.org.
September 29th, 7:15 pm, Straightio Podcast, The Heath Mainstage, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. $22-$35. FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com.
September 29th, 8:00 pm, Till Lindemann, Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago. Tickets start at $74. FYI www.concerts.livenation.com
September 29th, 8:00 pm ET, Twenty One Pilots - The Clancy World Tour, Little Caesars Arena, 2645 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
September 30th, 8:00 pm, Luis Fonsi: 25 YEARS TOUR, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. Tickets start at $44. FYI www.ticketmaster.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 1st, 7:30 pm, Jam & Kickstand Present MASS OF THE FERMENTING DRAG | Cam Kahin, Sleepwalk, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com.
October 1st & 2nd, 8:00 pm, Twenty One Pilots - The Clancy World Tour, United Center, 1901 W. Madison, Chicago. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
October 1st & 4th, 7:30 pm, October 6th, 3:00 pm, Leonora, Chicago Opera Theater, Studebaker Theater at the Fine Arts Building, 410 S Michigan Ave., Chicago. Single tickets go on sale July 15th. FYI (312) 704-8414 or www.cot.org/season/dark
October 2nd, 7:30 pm, Queens of the Stone Age - The End is Nero, Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, 1300 S. Linn White Drive, Chicago. Tickets start at $22. FYI https://concerts.livenation.com/queens-of-the-stone-age-the-chicago-illi...
October 2nd through 19th, 5:30 pm, Sunset Live Tour, Big Bus Chicago Tours, departs & returns to Hard Rock Café, 63 W. Ontario St., Chicago. Adults $40.50, Children 3 - 12 $35. FYI www.bigbustours.com
October 3rd, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents The Airborne Toxic Event, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI axs.com.
October 3rd, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Mk.gee, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com.
October 3rd, 7:30 pm, Jam & Deepcut Present Beats Antique, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. 18 & over with valid government ID. FYI www.axs.com
October 3rd, 7:30 pm, The Fab Four, Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main Street, St. Charles. Tickets start at $575. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
October 3rd, 8:00 pm, Air Supply, Riverside Theatre, 116 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI. Tickets start at $70. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
October 4th, 7:30 pm, 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, 7:30 pm, Live Nation presents Alec Benjamin: 12 Notes Tour, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com.
October 4th, 8:00 pm, MrBallen: The Strange, Dark & Mysterious Live Tour, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $49. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
October 4th, 8:00 pm, Jam & Collectiv Present Melt with MARIS, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
October 4th, 8:00 pm, Jam Productions Presents The Schizophonics, Beat Kitchen, 2100 W. Belmont, Chicago. 17 & over. $$21.80. FYI https://wl.seetickets.us/event/the-schizophonics/
October 4th, 8:00 pm ET, Air Supply, Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts, 350 Madison St, Detroit, MI. Tickets start at $67. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
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, 5:30 & 9:00 pm, SmoothChicago presents Three Shows for One Ticket - Mini Jazz Fest: Trumpeter Rick Braun, Saxophonist Mindi Adair & Guitarist Adam Hawley, Loews O'Hare Hotel, 5300 N. River Rd., Rosemont. FYI (312) 725-0740 or https://www.smoothchicago.com/
October 5th, Doors open at 7:00, Babyface, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older. Tickets start at $105.50. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
October 5th, 7:00 pm, The Planets & Star Wars, Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra, Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, 149 W Brush Hill Rd, Elmhurst. Tickets go on sale August 1st. FYI (630) 941-0202 or www.elmhurstsymphony.org
October 5th, 7:30 pm, Ocie Elliott, Metro Chicago, 3830 N. Clark, Chicago. $30. FYI www.etix.com.
October 5th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents FIDLAR with Sugar Pit, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.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, 8:00 pm, Nick Swardson: Toilet Head, The Venue at Horseshoe Casino, 777 Casino Center Dr, Hammond. Tickets start at $29. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
October 5th, 9:00 pm ET, Air Supply, Silver Creek Event Center at Four Winds New Buffalo, 11111 Wilson Road, New Buffalo, MI. Tickets start at $47. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
October 5th, 2:00 pm, October 6th, 3:00 pm, Groucho Marx Tribute starring Frank Ferrante as seen on PBS TV, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. $40. FYI (219) 836-3255 or https://www.theatreatthecenter.com. 1:00 pm, Pre-show lunch, Oct. 5th @ 12:00 pm, Oct. 6th @ 1:00 pm, Trama Catering & Events. $32. Reservations - 219-836-1930, Ext. 2.
October 5th, 7:30 pm, October 6th, 3:00 pm, Ballet 5:8 presents "La Llorona" choreographed by Ballet 5:8 Artistic Director Julianna Rubio Slager. Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E. Randolph, Chicago. FYI www.ballet58.org/la-llorona/. Tickets available @ https://ballet58.app.getcuebox.com/o/GNZ7XB06/shows/JDKK25XX
October 5th, 7:30 pm, October 6th, 3:00pm, New Philharmonic "Ravel & Mahler" Guest Pianist: Winston Choi, McAninch Arts Center (MAC) on the campus of College of DuPage (COD), 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. $57. FYI (630) 942.4000 or www.AtTheMAC.org.
October 5th & 6th, 7:15 & 9:30 pm, Chris Redd, The Heath Mainstage, Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee, Chicago. $25-$45. FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com
October 5th through February 16th (2025), Cecilia Beaven, Hyde Park Art Center, 5020 South Cornell Avenue, Chicago. Free. FYI hydeparkart.org.
October 6th, 7:00 pm, Jam & AEG Present Bob The Drag Queen: This Is Wild World Tour, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com.
October 6th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Cuco, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
October 7th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Billy Bragg: The Roaring Forty USA Tour 2024, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com.
October 8th, 7:00 pm, Jam Presents Valley: Water the Flowers, Pray for a Garden Tour with Mickey Darling & Charlie Adams, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com.
October 8th, 7:30 pm, Jam Productions Presents Deyaz: THE GHOST OF OUR PAST Tour, Subterranean, Upstairs, 2011 W. North Ave., Chicago. $25, VIP $75 (plus tax & fees). FYI www.wl.seetickets.us
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 8th, 8:00 pm ET, Twenty One Pilots - The Clancy World Tour, United Center, 1901 W. Madison, Chicago. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
October 9th, 7:30 pm, Fontaines D.C., The Salt Shed Indoors (Shed), 1357 N. Elston, Chicago. Tickets start at $40. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
October 9th, 7:30 pm, Jam & El Parral Present The Red Pears with Ultra Q & the High Curbs, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
October 9th & 10th, 7:30 pm, Lewis Black: Goodbye Yeller Brick Road, The Final Tour, Center Theatre, North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie. Tickets start at $48. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
October 10th, 5:00 pm Pre-concert Reception, 8:00 pm Concert, An Evening with Matthew Morrison, Paramount Theatre fundraising gala, Paramount Theatre’s Grand Gallery, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. Gala $300, Concert only $39-$59. FYI (630) 896-6666 or ParamountAurora.com
October 10th, 7:00 pm, V103 Presents Maxwell: The Serenade Tour, United Center, 1901 W. Madison, Chicago. Tickets start at $46. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
October 10th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents El Cuarteto De Nos, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. www.axs.com
October 11th, 5:00 - 9:00 pm, Second Fridays open studios, Fine Arts Building, 410 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago. Free. FYI fineartsbuilding.com/second-fridays.
October 11th, 7:00 pm, Jelly Roll: Beautifully Broken Tour, United Center, 1901 W. Madison, Chicago. Tickets start at $54. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
October 11th, 7:00 pm, Ronny Chieng: The Love To Hate It Tour, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $34. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
October 11th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Balance and Composure with Kevin Devine & the Goddamn Band and Milly, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI axs.com.
October 11th & 12th, 8:00 pm, October 13th, 5:00 pm, CLAYBOURNE ELDER, The Big Gay Cabaret Series presented by Ginger Minj, Venus Cabaret Theater, 3745 N. Southport Ave., Chicago. $45-$55 (Meet & Greet an additional $25). FYI www.mercurytheaterchicago.com or www.biggaycabaret.com.
October 12th, 11:00 am, Lyric Opera of Chicago’s Opera in the Neighborhoods presents Frida Kahlo and the Bravest Girl in the World. Kennedy-King College, 6301 S. Halsted, Chicago. Free but reservations required. FYI lyricopera.org/frida
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, Ballet Folklorico Quetzalcoatl, McAninch Arts Center (MAC) on the campus of College of DuPage (COD), 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. $35. FYI (630) 942.4000 or www.AtTheMAC.org.
October 12th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Tony Ann, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.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 12th, 8:00 pm, John Douglas of Trashcan Sinatras * Lauren Calve, Gman Tavern, 3740 N. Clark, Chicago. 21 & over. $18.50. FYI https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/99803148/john-douglas-of-trashcan-sinatras-lauren-calve-chicago-gman-tavern
October 12th, 8:00 pm, An Evening with ANOHNI and the Johnsons, Orchestra Hall at Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
October 12th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Raven Lenae: Bird's Eye Tour, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. www.axs.com
October 12th, 8:00 pm, JD McPherson with Kate Clover, Metro Chicago, 3730 N. Clark, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.etix.com.
October 13th, 3:00 pm, Ted Vigil returns as John Denver, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. $40. FYI (219) 836-3255 or https://www.theatreatthecenter.com. 11:00 am or 12:30 pm seating, Sunday Brunch, Trama Catering & Events. $35. Reservations - 219-836-1930, Ext. 2.
October 13th, 7:00 pm, Hillary Clinton Live, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. Tickets start at $79. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
October 13th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents P1 with Matt & Tommy, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
October 15th, 7:00 pm ET, The Awakening Tour, Gainbridge Fieldhouse, 125 S Pennsylvania St, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets start at $17. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
October 15th, 7:00 pm, 93 XRT Fall Jam Series: The Psychedelic Furs & The Jesus and Mary Chain with Frankie Rose, Salt Shed Indoors, 1357 N. Elston, Chicago. Tickets start at $66. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
October 15th, 7:00 pm, Jam Presents Wave to Earth: 0.03 Tour, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com.
October 16th, 7:00 pm, Jam & Outback Present Sharon McMahon: An Evening of Conversation with Sharon McMahon, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. www.axs.com
October 16th, 7:30 pm, Jam & Kickstand Present Who? Weekly Live, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
October 17th, 7:00 pm, Jam & Outback Present Kanan Gill: What Is This? World Tour 2024, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
October 17th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Johnny Marr & James, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com.
October 17th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Bacilos, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com.
October 17th, 7:30 pm, The Sheepdogs, Metro Chicago 3730 N. Clark, Chicago. $22. FYI www.etix.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 18th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Jess Glynne: The US Tour | Leah Kate, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com.
October 18th, 7:30 pm, Scott Keo – “The #1 Michael Bublé Tribute Worldwide” McAninch Arts Center (MAC) on the campus of College of DuPage (COD), 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. $46-$57. FYI (630) 942.4000 or www.AtTheMAC.org.
October 18th, 7:30 pm ET, Dane Cook: Fresh New Flavor, Old National Centre, 502 N. New Jersey Street, Indianapolis, IN. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
October 18th & 19th, 8:00 pm, Lewis Black: Goodbye Yeller Brick Road, The Final Tour, Pabst Theater, 144 E Wells St, Milwaukee, WI. FYI https://www.pabsttheatergroup.com/events/detail/lewis-black-2024
October 19th, 2:00 & 7:30 pm, Nickelodeon, GEA Live, and Senbla present: Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert. Cadillac Palace Theater, 151 W. Randolph, Chicago. $45-$105. FYI (800) 775-2000, all Ticketmaster retail locations and www.BroadwayInChicago.com.
October 19th, 6:30 pm ET, Dane Cook: Fresh New Flavor, The Fillmore Detroit, 2115 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI. FYI www.spotlightonlake.com.
October 19th, 7:00 pm, The Awakening Tour, BMO Center, 398-300 Elm St, Rockford. Tickets start at $13. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
October 19th, 7:00 pm, Felipe Esparza: At My Leisure Tour, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $35. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
October 19th, 7:00 pm, Jam & Deepcut Present The Elovaters: Roll Up Tour, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
October 19th, 7:30 pm, lllinois Philharmonic Orchestra with Kokandy Productions, present Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street IN CONCERT, The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University, 1 University Parkway, University Park. FYI (708) 235-2222 or tickets@govst.edu
October 19th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Heather McDonald: The Juicy Scoop Experience, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. 16 & over. www.axs.com
October 19th, 7:30 pm, Step Afrika! Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. FYI https://www.axs.com/auditoriumtheatre
October 19th, 8:00 pm, Richard Marx, Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee Street, Waukegan. Tickets start at $45. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
October 20th, 7:15 pm, Nataly Aukar, The Heath Mainstage, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. $22-$35. FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com
October 20th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents The California Honeydrops - Fall in Love Again Tour 2024, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. 18 & over. www.axs.com
October 22nd, 7:00 pm, Dropkick Murphys: North America 2024 Tour, The Riverside Theatre, 116 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI. Tickets start at $57. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
October 23rd, 7:30 pm, Jam & Q101 Present Catfish & the Bottlemen - Fall 2024 Tour, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI axs.com.
October 23rd, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents RY X: RY X North America Tour 2024, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
October 23rd, 8:00 pm, Jam Productions Presents Genevieve Stokes, Beat Kitchen, 2100 W. Belmont, Chicago. $26.96. FYI https://wl.seetickets.us/event/genevieve-stokes/
October 24th, Doors open at 7:00, Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Evening, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older. Tickets start at $59. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
October 24th, 7:00 pm, Dropkick Murphys: North America 2024 Tour, Grossinger Motors Arena, 101 S. Madison Street, Bloomington, IL. Tickets start at $39. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
October 24th, 8:00 pm, Marc Maron: All In, Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago Street, Joliet. Tickets start at $40. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
October 24th, 8:00 pm ET, Cyndi Lauper: Girls Just Wanna have Fun Farewell Tour, Fox Theatre Detroit, 2211 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
October 25th, 6:00 pm ET, Dropkick Murphys: North America 2024 Tour, GLC Live at 20 Monroe, 11 Ottawa Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI. Tickets start at $53. FYI www.concerts.livenation.com
October 25th, 6:30 pm, The Dear Hunter - Celebrating 20 Years, House of Blues Chicago, 329 N. Dearborn, Chicago. 17 & older. Tickets start at $41. FYI https://concerts.livenation.com/the-dear-hunter-celebrating-20-years-chicago-illinois-10-25-2024/event
October 25th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Stephen Kellog's Midlife Crisis Comedy Special Taping, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
October 25th, 7:30 pm, The Rocky Horror Picture Show with a Live Shadow Cast and Audience Partici...pation, The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University, 1 University Parkway, University Park. FYI (708) 235-2222 or tickets@govst.edu
October 25th, 7:30 pm ET, Justin Timberlake - The Forget Tomorrow World Tour, Little Caesars Arena, 2645 Woodward Ave., Detroit, MI. Tickets start at $225. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
October 25th, 8:00 pm, Marco Antonio Solis: Eternamente Agradecido World Tour 2024, Miller High Life Theatre, 500 W Kilbourn Ave, Milwaukee, WI. FYI https://www.pabsttheatergroup.com/events/detail/marco-antonio-solis-2024
October 25th, 8:00 pm, Russell Peters: RELAX World Tour, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $43. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
October 25th, 8:00 pm, Marc Maron: All In, Center Theatre at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie. Tickets start at $44. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
October 25th, 8:30 pm, The The - Ensouled World Tour, The Salt Shed Indoors, 1357 N. Elston, Chicago. Tickets start at $56. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
October 25th & 26th, 6:00 pm, SmoothChicago presents O'Hare Jazz Fest hosted by Marian Meadows, Loews O'Hare Hotel, 5300 N. River Rd., Rosemont. (Two Day Tickets) FYI (312) 725-0740 or https://www.smoothchicago.com/
October 26th, 6:30 pm ET, The Dear Hunter - Celebrating 20 Years, Saint Andrew's Hall, 431 E Congress St, Detroit, MI. General admission, standing room only. Tickets start at $41. FYI https://concerts.livenation.com/the-dear-hunter-celebrating-20-years-det...
October 26th, 7:00 pm ET, Marc Maron: All In, GLC Live at 20 Monroe, 1 Ottawa Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI. Tickets start at $64. FYI www.concerts.livenation.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, Electric Avenue – “The 80s MTV Experience” McAninch Arts Center (MAC) on the campus of College of DuPage (COD), 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. $46-$57. FYI (630) 942.4000 or www.AtTheMAC.org.
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-concert-series/
October 26th, 8:00 pm, Madison Square Garden Entertainment presents Ben Schwartz & Friends, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $39. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
October 26th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents David Cross: End of the Beginning of the End | Featuring Special Guest Sean Patten, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. 18 & over. www.axs.com
October 26th through February 23rd (2025), Positions: New Landscapes, Hyde Park Art Center, 5020 South Cornell Avenue, Chicago. Free. FYI hydeparkart.org.
October 27th, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm, Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) announce the 2024 Maxwell Street Market returns to Maxwell Street between S. Halsted Street and S. Union Avenue, as well as on S. Union Avenue between W. Rochford Street and W. Liberty Street. Free. FYI MaxwellStreetMarket.us.
October 27th, 2:00 pm, Lyric Opera of Chicago’s Opera in the Neighborhoods presents Frida Kahlo and the Bravest Girl in the World. Merit School of Music, 38 S. Peoria Street, Chicago. Free but reservations required. FYI lyricopera.org/frida
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 27th, 7:30 pm, Sammy Rae & The Friends, The Salt Shed Indoors, 1357 N. Elston, Chicago. Tickets start at $43. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
October 28th, 7:00 pm, DIE ANTWOOD: FLAME ON MUDDAF*CKA - North & South American Tour 2024, House of Blues Chicago, 329 N. Dearborn, Chicago. Tickets start at $85. FYI www.concerts.livenation.com.
October 28th, 7:30 pm, Jenny Slate: LIFEFORM Tour with Special Guest Greta Johnson, Athenaeum Theatre, 2936 N. Southport Ave., Chicago. $65-$75. FYI https://athenaeumcenter.org/events/2024/jenny-slate/
October 28th, 7:30 pm, Inhaler, The Salt Shed Indoors, 1357 N Elston Ave, Chicago. Tickets start at $37. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
October 28th, 7:30 pm, Jam Productions Presents Sasha Alex Sloan - "Me Again" Tour, Subterranean, Upstairs, 2011 W. North Avenue, Chicago. $35 plus fees, VIP $135 plus fees. FYI https://wl.seetickets.us/
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.
October 29th, 7:30 pm, Jenny Slate: LIFEFORM Tour with Special Guest Greta Johnson, Orpheum Theatre, 216 State St, Madison, WI. Tickets start at $65. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
October 30th, 7:15 pm, Jarlath Regan - Yer Man - The Standup Comedy Show, Heath Mainstage, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. $22-$340. FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.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 1st, 7:30 pm, Echoes of Pompeii, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. $50. FYI (219) 836-3255 or https://www.theatreatthecenter.com.
November 1st, 8:00 pm, WestBeth Entertainment presents Tommy Tierman: tommedian, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. 16 & over. FYI www.axs.com.
November 1st & 2nd, 7:30 pm, November 3rd, 3:00 pm, New Philharmonic: “The Best of John Williams 2.0” McAninch Arts Center (MAC) on the campus of College of DuPage (COD), 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. $57-$67. FYI (630) 942.4000 or www.AtTheMAC.org.
November 2nd, 2:30 pm, Lyric Opera of Chicago’s Opera in the Neighborhoods presents Frida Kahlo and the Bravest Girl in the World. Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts, 915 E 60th St, Chicago. Free but reservations required. FYI lyricopera.org/frida
November 2nd, 7:00 pm, Dia De los Muertos, La Porte County Symphony Orchestra, La Porte Civic Auditorium, 1001 Ridge Street, La Porte. FYI www.lcso.net.
November 2nd, 7:00 pm, Sarah Silverman: Postmortem, The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $49. FYI www.ticketmaster.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, Jam & Thalia Hall Present Allison Russell - All Returners Tour, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. www.axs.com
November 2nd, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Tinder Live with Lane Moore, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
November 2nd, 7:30 pm, The Beat Goes On featuring Lisa McLowry as CHER, The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University, 1 University Parkway, University Park. FYI (708) 235-2222 or tickets@govst.edu
November 2nd, 7:30 pm ET, 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 2nd, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents The B-52s: Day of the Dead Dance Party, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI axs.com.
November 3rd, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Streetlight Manifesto: The Myth of Monsters Tour, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI axs.com.
November 3rd, 8:00 pm, Marco Antonio Solis: Eternamente Agradecido World Tour 2024, United Center, 1901 W Madison St, Chicago. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 5th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Yoke Lore with Runner, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com.
November 6th, 7:30 pm, Sebastien Maniscalco: It Ain't Right Tour, Fiserv Forum, 1111 N Vel R. Phillips Ave, Milwaukee, WI. Tickets start at $44. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 7th, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm, Urban League of Northwest Indiana Diversity & Inclusion Awards Luncheon, Avalon Manor, 3550 E. US Hwy 30, Merrillville. $100. FYI (219) 887-9621 or https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSequhrsaIX_3ILzKYD-XBT3NfPC_VrX...
November 7th, 7:30 pm, Jam & Outback Present Ian Bagg Live, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com.
November 7th, 7:30 pm, Death from Above 1979 | Teen Mortgage, Metro Chicago, 3730 N Clark St, Chicago. $32.50. FYI www.etix.com
November 8th, 7:00 pm, Jam & Outback Present Michael Rapaport, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com.
November 8th, 7:15 pm, Eugene Mirman, The Heath Mainstage, Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee, Chicago. $25-$45. FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com
November 8th, 7:30 pm, Jam & Outback Presents Jessica Kirson, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
November 8th, 8:00 pm, Ryan Hamilton, Barrymore Theatre, 2090 Atwood Ave, Madison, WI. Tickets start at $26. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 8th & 9th, 7:30 pm, Sebastien Maniscalco: It Ain't Right Tour, United Center, 1901 W. Madison, Chicago. Tickets start at $35. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 8th & 9th, 8:00 pm, November 10th, 5:00 pm, Judy Gold, The Big Gay Cabaret Series presented by Ginger Minj, Venus Cabaret Theater, 3745 N. Southport Ave., Chicago. $55-$65 (Meet & Greet an additional $25). FYI www.mercurytheaterchicago.com or www.biggaycabaret.com.
November 9th, 7:00 pm, Marc Normand: Ya Don't Say Tour, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. www.ticketmaster.com
November 9th, 7:00 pm, Jam & Outback Present Nate Jackson: Super Funny World Tour, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. 16 & over. FYI www.axs.com.
November 9th, 7:00 pm, SmoothChicago presents Mike Manson (A Tribute to George Duke) Mike Manson Show - TBA Special Guests, Loews O'Hare Hotel, 5300 N. River Rd., Rosemont. FYI (312) 725-0740 or https://www.smoothchicago.com/
November 9th, 8:00 pm, Ryan Hamilton, Center Theatre, North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie. Tickets start at $23. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 9th, 7:30 pm, November 10th, 3:00 pm, “A Conversation with Mandy Patinkin & Kathryn Grody” Moderated by Their Son, Gideon Grody-Patinkin, McAninch Arts Center (MAC) on the campus of College of DuPage (COD), 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. $75-$100. FYI (630) 942.4000 or www.AtTheMAC.org.
November 9th through 30th, The Marriage of Figaro, Lyric Opera, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago. FYI lyricopera.org/newseason.
November 10th, 3:00 pm, Beethoven, Brahms, and Barton Pine, Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra, Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, 149 W Brush Hill Rd, Elmhurst. Tickets go on sale August 1st. FYI (630) 941-0202 or www.elmhurstsymphony.org
November 10th, 7:00 pm, Nurse Blake: Shock Advised Tour, Coronado Performing Arts Center, 314 N Main St, Rockford. Tickets start at $40. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 11th, 7:00 pm, Nurse Blake: Shock Advised Tour, Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago St., Joliet. Tickets start at $35. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 13th, 7:00 pm ET, Nurse Blake: Shock Advised Tour, Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty Street, Ann Arbor, MI. Tickets start at $31. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 14th, 6:00 pm ET, Nurse Blake: Shock Advised Tour, GLC Live at 20 Monroe, 11 Ottawa Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI. Tickets start at $46. FYI www.concerts.livenation.com
November 14th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Max Fosh, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. www.axs.com
November 15th, 8:00 pm ET, Nurse Blake: Shock Advised Tour, Embassy Theatre, 125 W Jefferson Blvd, Fort Wayne. Tickets start at $36. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 15th through 24th, Hubbard Street Dance, FALL SERIES, At Steppenwolf Theatre Company, Downstairs Theater, 1650 N. Halsted, Chicago. Subscriptions begin at $104 plus $12 handling fee. FYI www.hubbardstreetdance.com/subscribe
November 16th, 5:30 or 9:00 pm, SmoothChicago presents Richard Elliot - TBA - TBA, Loews O'Hare Hotel, 5300 N. River Rd., Rosemont. FYI (312) 725-0740 or https://www.smoothchicago.com/
November 16th, 7:00 pm, Craig Ferguson, Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts, 600 N East St, Bloomington, IL. Tickets start at $35. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 16th through December 1st, Lyric Premiere, Blue, Lyric Opera, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago. FYI lyricopera.org/newseason.
November 17th, 7:30 pm, Craig Ferguson: Pants on Fire, Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago St., Joliet. Tickets start at $35. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 17th, 7:30 pm, Caribou with yunè pinku, Salt Shed Indoors, 1357 N. Elston, Chicago. Tickets start at $35. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 19th, 7:30 pm, INTERPOL with Special Guest Deafheaven, The Salt Shed Indoors, 1357 N. Elston, Chicago. Tickets start at $85. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 19th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents The Rest Is History, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. www.axs.com
November 19th, 8:00 pm, Jam & Collectiv Present Becky Hill - Believe Me Now Tour, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
November 19th, 8:00 pm ET, Craig Ferguson: Pants on Fire, Old National Centre, 502 N New Jersey St, Indianapolis. 16 & Over. Tickets start at $37. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 20th, 7:00 ET, Creed - Summer of '99 Tour, Little Caesars Arena, 2645 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI. Tickets start at $39. FYi https://www.ticketmaster.com/creed-are-you-ready-tour-detroit-michigan-1...
November 21st, 7:30 pm, An Evening Conversation with Ina Garten, Auditorium Theater, 50 East Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. Tickets start at $60. FYI https://auditoriumtheatre.org/events-details/ina-garten/?utm_source=word...
November 22nd, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents POND: STUNG! North America Tour | Fazerdaze, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. www.axs.com
November 22nd, 8:00 pm, Cory Wong Featuring Mark Lettieri with Special Guest Couch, The Salt Shed Indoors, 1357 N Elston Ave, Chicago. Tickets start at $42. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
November 22nd, 8:00 pm, Marc Anthony: Historia Tour, Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim Road, Rosemont. Tickets start at $59. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
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.
November 23rd, 7:30 pm, Bored Teachers: The Struggle Is Real! Comedy Tour, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. Tickets start at $31. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
**** November 23rd, 2:00 & 7:30 pm, November 24th, 2:00 pm, Ruth Page's The Nutcracker, The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University, 1 University Parkway, University Park. FYI (708) 235-2222 or tickets@govst.edu
November 23rd, 7:30 pm, November 24th, 1:00 & 6:30 pm, Côté and Lepage’s The Tragedy of Hamlet: Prince of Denmark, Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E. Randolph St., Chicago. Tickets start at $59. FYI (312) 334-7777 or www.harristheaterchicago.com
December 5th, 8:00 pm, Cyndi Lauper: Girls Just Wanna have Fun Farewell Tour, United Center, 1901 W. Madison, Chicago. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
December 6th, 7:30 pm, (New Date & Venue) Jam Presents Jim Norton - Now You Know, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com.
December 6th, 7:30 & 10:00 pm, Jam Presents Dan Soder, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. 18 & over. www.axs.com
December 6th, 9:00 pm, Jam & Collectiv Present Marauda: Retribution Tour | with INFEKT, Hukae & 7L, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.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, 3:00 pm, Boheme and Beyond: The Legacy of Puccini, Chicago Opera Theater, Gannon Concert Hall, DePaul University, 2330 N. Halsted Street, Chicago. Single tickets go on sale July 15th. FYI (312) 704-8414 or www.cot.org/season/dark
December 7th, 7:00 pm, Jam & Outback Present John Crist: Jokes for Humanity, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com.
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, 50 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 8th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Randy Feltface, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. www.axs.com
December 8th, 8:00 pm, The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show, Auditorium Theatre, 50 East Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. Tickets start at $30. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
December 12th through 15th, JANE LYNCH’S A SWINGIN’ LITTLE CHRISTMAS Featuring Kate Flannery, Tim Davis & The Tony Guerrero Quintet, Downstairs Theater at Steppenwolf, 1650 N. Halsted St., Chicago. $79-$119. FYI (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org/christmas
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 13th, 7:30 pm, Sebastien Maniscalco: It Ain't Right Tour, Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson Ave., Peoria. Tickets start at $49. FYI www.ticketmaster.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
December 14th, 5:30 or 9:00 pm, SmoothChicago presents Gerald Albright - Julian Bond - Artist TBA, Loews O'Hare Hotel, 5300 N. River Rd., Rosemont. FYI (312) 725-0740 or https://www.smoothchicago.com/
December 14th, 7:00 pm, Holiday Pops, La Porte County Symphony Orchestra, La Porte Civic Auditorium, 1001 Ridge Street, La Porte. FYI www.lcso.net.
December 14th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Rene Vaca, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. 18 & over. www.axs.com
December 20th, 7:15 pm, Michael Kosta, Heath Mainstage, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. , Chicago. $22-$40. FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com.
December 21st, 7:30 pm, Sharon Owens returns as Babs Streisand: Christmas Show, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. $40. FYI (219) 836-3255 or https://www.theatreatthecenter.com. 5:30 pm, Pre-show Dinner, Trama Catering & Events. $32. Reservations - 219-836-1930, Ext. 2.
December 21st, 7:30 pm, An Evening with Squirrel Nut Zippers Christmas Caravan, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
December 22nd, 3:00 pm, Straight No Chaser: Top Shelf Tour, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $49. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
December 28th, 8:00 pm, Brad Williams: Tour '24 with Special Guests Chris Porter & J.B Ball, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $29. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
December 31st, 8:00 pm, Kenny Rogers & Dolly Parton NYE Tribute, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. $60. FYI (219) 836-3255 or https://www.theatreatthecenter.com. 6:00 pm, Pre-show Dinner, Trama Catering & Events. $75. Reservations - 219-836-1930, Ext. 2.
December 31st, 8:00 pm, Kathy Griffin: My Life on the PTSD-List, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $59. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
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January 4th, 7:30 pm, Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood: Asking for Trouble, Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N Chicago St, Joliet. Tickets start at $39. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
January 11th, 6:00 pm, January 12th, 3:00 pm, Too Hot to Handel: The Jazz-Gospel Messiah, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. FYI https://www.axs.com/auditoriumtheatre
January 19th, 3:00 pm, The Four Seasons, Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra, Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, 149 W Brush Hill Rd, Elmhurst. Tickets go on sale August 1st. FYI (630) 941-0202 or www.elmhurstsymphony.org
January 19th, 7:00 pm, Aerosmith: PEACE OUT The Farewell Tour with The Black Crowes, United Center, 1901 W. Madison, Chicago. Tickets start at $125. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
January 25th, 7:00 pm, Andrew Santino: Freeze Peach Tour, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $39. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
January 27th, 7:00 pm, Forever Simon & Garfunkel: A Tribute, Lakeshore Community Concerts, Highland High School Auditorium, 9135 Erie St., Highland. Series of 5, $60. Individual concert, $30. FYI www.lakeshoreconcerts.org.
February 7th, 7:30 pm, Complexions Contemporary Ballet, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. FYI https://www.axs.com/auditoriumtheatre
**** February 8th, 2:00 & 7:30 pm, The Silhouettes®, America’s premiere shadow-dance company, presents their acclaimed show, “LOVE Happens” The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University, 1 University Parkway, University Park. FYI (708) 235-2222 or tickets@govst.edu
**** February 8th, 7:00 pm, Animal Kingdom, La Porte County Symphony Orchestra, La Porte Civic Auditorium, 1001 Ridge Street, La Porte. FYI www.lcso.net.
February 8th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Travis: Raze the Bar Tour, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com.
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 13th through 16th, Hubbard Street Dance WINTER SERIES, Harris Theatre for Music and Dance, 205 E. Randolph, Chicago. Subscriptions start at $105 plus $12 handling fee. FYI www.hubbardstreetdance.com/subscribe
February 15th, 2:00 & 7:30 pm, DRUMline Live! The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University, 1 University Parkway, University Park. FYI (708) 235-2222 or tickets@govst.edu
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.
February 27th, 7:00 pm, Window in a Wall featuring Sisters Duo, Tatiana 'Tajci' Cameron & Sanya Mateyas, Lakeshore Community Concerts, Highland High School Auditorium, 9135 Erie St., Highland. Series of 5, $60. Individual concert, $30. FYI www.lakeshoreconcerts.org.
February 28th, 7:30 pm, March 1st, 2:00 pm, GovState Dance Company presents DREAM, The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University, 1 University Parkway, University Park. FYI (708) 235-2222 or tickets@govst.edu
March 1st, 7:30 pm, March 2nd, 3:00 pm, Ballet Folklórico de México de Amalia Hernández, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. FYI https://www.axs.com/auditoriumtheatre
March 5th through 9th, Weds - Sat, 7:30 pm, Sat. 1:00 pm, Sun, 3:00 pm, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. FYI https://www.axs.com/auditoriumtheatre
March 8th, 7:30 pm, Uptown, The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University, 1 University Parkway, University Park. FYI (708) 235-2222 or tickets@govst.edu
March 9th, 3:00 pm, The Sounds of Spring, La Porte County Symphony Orchestra, La Porte Civic Auditorium, 1001 Ridge Street, La Porte. FYI www.lcso.net.
March 12th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Nathy Peluso: Grasa Tour, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com.
March 14th, 8:00 pm, Jam & AEG Present Foil Arms and Hog: Skittish, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. www.axs.com
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, 7:30 pm, ARTRAGEOUS!® The Electrifying Art & Music Circus! The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University, 1 University Parkway, University Park. FYI (708) 235-2222 or tickets@govst.edu
March 15th through April 12th, La Bohème, Lyric Opera, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago. FYI lyricopera.org/newseason.
March 16th, 3:00 pm, A Grand Tour, soloist Stefán Ragnar Höskuldsson, Flute, Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra, Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, 149 W Brush Hill Rd, Elmhurst. Tickets go on sale August 1st. FYI (630) 941-0202 or www.elmhurstsymphony.org
March 16th, 7:00 pm, Sixtiesmania, Lakeshore Community Concerts, Highland High School Auditorium, 9135 Erie St., Highland. Series of 5, $60. Individual concert, $30. FYI www.lakeshoreconcerts.org.
March 19th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Palace: USA & Canada 2025, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI axs.com.
March 30th through April 11th, Lyric Premiere, The Listeners, Lyric Opera, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago. FYI lyricopera.org/newseason.
April 5th, 7:30 pm, Remedios Varios Para Las Aflicciones Del Cuerpo Y El Espiritu, Chicago Opera Theater, Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture, 2936 N. Southport, Chicago. Single tickets go on sale July 15th. FYI (312) 704-8414 or www.cot.org/season/dark
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 12th, 7:00 pm, Some Enchanted Evening, La Porte County Symphony Orchestra, La Porte Civic Auditorium, 1001 Ridge Street, La Porte. FYI www.lcso.net.
April 12th, 7:30 pm, Parsons Dance, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. FYI https://www.axs.com/auditoriumtheatre
April 22nd, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Dean Lewis: The Epilogue World Tour, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com.
April 25th, Lyric Premiere, Rising Stars in Concert, Lyric Opera, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago. FYI lyricopera.org/newseason.
May 2nd, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Jesse Cook, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
May 3rd, 7:30 pm, South Chicago Dance Theatre, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. FYI https://www.axs.com/auditoriumtheatre
May 6th, 7:30 pm, Max Richter World Tour: Max Richter with the American Contemporary Music Ensemble performing The Blue Notebooks and In A Landscape American Contemporary Music Ensemble (ACME): Clarice Jensen, Cello & Artistic Director, Ben Russell & Laura Lutzke, Violins, Kyle Miller, Viola, and Claire Bryant, Cello. Orchestra Hall at Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan. FYI www.axs.com.
May 7th, 3:00 pm, Brass Brilliance, Soloist, Pianist Sylvia Wang, Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra, Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, 149 W Brush Hill Rd, Elmhurst. Tickets go on sale August 1st. FYI (630) 941-0202 or www.elmhurstsymphony.org
May 16th through 18th, Hubbard Street Dance SPRING SERIES, Harris Theatre for Music and Dance, 205 E. Randolph, Chicago. Subscriptions start at $105 plus $12 handling fee. FYI www.hubbardstreetdance.com/subscribe
May 17th, 7:30 pm, Hiplet Ballerinas, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. FYI https://www.axs.com/auditoriumtheatre
June 3rd & 6th, 7:30 pm, June 8th, 3:00 pm, She Who Dared, Chicago Opera Theater, Studebaker Theater at the Fine Arts Building, 410 S Michigan Ave., Chicago. Single tickets go on sale July 15th. FYI (312) 704-8414 or www.cot.org/season/dark
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.
Summer 2025, Hokusai and Ukiyo-e: The Floating World, Artworks from the Chiossone Collection, The Cleve Carney Museum of Art (CCMA) and McAninch Art Center, (MAC)l located on at the College of DuPage (COD), 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. FYI TheCCMA.org