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June 12th through August 7th, Mondays, 6:00 - 7:00 pm, Zumba in the Park, hosted by Rosemont Health & Fitness.  Fitness in the Park, Parkway Bank Park, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont.  Advance registration is available at ParkwayBankPark.com. 

June 13th, 4:30 - 6:00 pm, Chicago Dance Month 2023, On the Move, In partnership with the Chicago Park District and Night Out in the Park, roaming, episodic, curated series of site-specific dance and movement performances.  Promontory Point, 5491 S. DuSable Lake Shore Dr., Chicago.  Free.  FYI navypier.org.

June 13th, 7:00 - 9:00 pm, North Township Trustee Adrian A. Santos presents Caught on Cline, Jazz & Blues in the Park, Wicker Park Breezeway Patio, 2215 Ridge Road, Highland.  Free & Family Friendly.  FYI (219) 313-3934.

June 13th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Bebe Rexha: Best F'n Night of My Life, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com 

June 14th, 12:00 - 1:00 pm, Chicago Dance Month 2023, Live at Lunch, a curated hour of dance classes and performances. The Green at 320 S. Canal, Chicago.  Free.  FYI navypier.org.

June 14th, 5:30 - 7:00 pm, Costume Workshop with Janet H Yang and Nejla Yatkin, Pop-up Firebird, Chicago Park District’s Night Out in the Parks series.  Indian Boundary Park, 2500 W. Lunt Ave., Chicago.  FYI www.ny2dance.com.

June 14th, 6:00 pm, Chicago Dance Month 2023, Pier Dance, Featuring instruction in a new dance style every Wednesday at 6 p.m., at the Wave Wall Performance Platform. Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago.  Free.  FYI navypier.org.

June 14th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents T-Pain with Tobi Lou, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com 

June 14th through August 16th, Wednesdays, 6:30 - 7:30 pm, PowHerhouse Classes, PowHerhouse Fitness team will host fun and exciting low impact workouts, cardio kickboxing, restorative classes, and more.  Fitness in the Park, Parkway Bank Park, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont.  Advance registration is available at ParkwayBankPark.com. 

June 15th, 6:00 pm, Pop-ups with Nejla Yatkin and guest musician Patrick Wojtalk, Pop-up Firebird, Chicago Park District’s Night Out in the Parks series.  Clark Boathouse, 3400 N. Rockwell St., Chicago.  FYI www.ny2dance.com.

June 15th, 6:00 - 10:00 pm, Blackity, Black, Black, Congo Square’s 2023 Homecoming Benefit, LM Studios, 808 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago.  Tickets start at $250.  FYI congosquaretheatre.org/homecoming

June 15th, 6:00 - 10:00 pm, Collaboraction Theatre Company announces The House of Belonging, an inclusive mash-up of Magic, Music and Ball Culture, Experimental Station, 6100 S. Blackstone Ave. ,(Hyde Park), Chicago.  $50, $60 after June 1st.  FYI collaboraction.org/the-house-of-belonging.

June 15th, 7:00 pm, Pride Film Fest presents HORSEPLAY (Argentina, 2022, 1:42), Live Screening at Facets, 1517 W. Fullerton Ave, Chicago.  $10.  FYI https://www.goelevent.com/OpenSpaceArts/e/Search.

June 15th, 7:00 - 10:00 pm, Pino Farina Band, Rockin’ in the Park, Free summer concert series.  Thursday concerts conclude with fireworks.  Parkway Bank Park entertainment district, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont.  FYI  ParkwayBankPark.com.  

June 15th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents G-Easy: Nothing Ever Lasts Forever, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  18 & over.  FYI www.axs.com.

June 16th, 11:30 am, The Lookingglass Theatre Company presents The Lookingglass Lunch Show with Stephen Colbert! 167 Green,  17th floor, 167 N. Green Street, Chicago.  $100.  FYI www.lookingglasstheatre.org/lglunchshow23.

June 16th, 12:00 - 1:00 pm, Chicago Dance Month 2023, Open Studio, In partnership with the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE), isitors may see a rehearsal in progress, ask questions or enjoy a brief look into the creative process of artists at work.   Chicago Cultural Center Dance Studio, 78 E. Washington St., Chicago.  Free.  FYI navypier.org.

June 16th, 5:00 - 7:00 pm, Summer Third Fridays, creative evenings featuring workshops, artmaking, gallery talks, live music, restaurant promotions, walking tours, open studios, and more!  Chesterton Arts District, Chesterton.  FYI visitchesterton.org 

June 16th, 6:00 pm, Pop-ups with Nejla Yatkin and guest musician Patrick Wojtalk, Pop-up Firebird, Chicago Park District’s Night Out in the Parks series.  Peace Garden at Buena Lakefront, 4200 Lakefront Trl., Chicago.  FYI www.ny2dance.com.

June 16th, 6:30 - 10:30, PlayMakers Laboratory presents Celebration of Authors Gala: A Family Friendly FUNdraiser, National Museum of Mexican Art, 1852 W. 19th St. in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood.  Adults $75, Youth 15 & under $50.  FYI playmakerslab.org/events/celebration-of-authors. 

June 16th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Watch What Crappens, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

June 16th, 7:30 pm, Prof - with Juice Lord, Bayo, Willie Wonka, Bottom Lounge, 1375 W. Lake Street, Chicago.  FYI www.ticketwenb.com

June 16th, 7:30 pm, Devil's Ball 2023, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago.  $125 ($150 day of event).  FYI (312) 341-2300 or AuditoriumTheatre.org

June 16th, 7:30 pm, Rodrigo y Gabriela - In Between Thoughts...A New World Tour, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago.  Tickets start at $43.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

June 16th, 8:00 pm, Temples with Post Animal, Metro, 3730 N.Clark, Chicago.  18 & over.  $25.  FYI www.etix.com  

June 16th, 8:00 pm, Vino Louden, Council Oak Bar Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary.  Free.  FYI (219) 228-2383 or https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/

June 16th, 8:00 pm, Infinity, Hard Rock Café Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary.  Free.  FYI (219) 228-2383 or https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/

June 16th & 17th, 2:30 - 7:00 pm, SailGP presents the Rolex United States Sail Grand Prix, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand, Chicago.  Tickets start at $35.  FYI  https://sailgp.com/races/season-4/united-states-sail-grand-prix-chicago/...

June 16th & 17th, 7:15 pm, Comedian Moshe Kasher, Heath Mainstage, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago.  FYI  (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com.

June 16th & 17th, 8:00 pm, NOT AMERICAN, Written, directed & performed by Benjamin Larose, LookOut Series, Steppenwolf's 1700 Theater, 1700 N. Halsted, Chicago.  $25.  FYI (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org/lookout

June 16th, 6:00 - 11:00 pm, June 17th, 2:00 - 11:00 pm, 27th Annual Blues on the Fox Festival,  Thomas J. Weisner RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora. $35 regular.  FYI (630) 896-6666 or riveredgeaurora.com.  

June 16th & 17th, 7:30 pm, June 18th, 3:00 pm, Flamenco Passion 2023, Ensemble Español Spanish Dance Theater, North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie.  $25-$55.  FYI  847.673.6300 or NorthShoreCenter.org

June 17th, 12:00 pm, Pop-ups with Nejla Yatkin and guest musician Patrick Wojtalk, Pop-up Firebird, Chicago Park District’s Night Out in the Parks series.  Maggie Daley Park, 337 E. Randolph, Chicago.  FYI www.ny2dance.com.

June 17th, 3:00 pm, 4th District Neighborhood Ass'n & Good Music Collectiv present An Old School Juneteenth '23: R & B & Blues Fest with Lakeside, Alexander O'Neal & Cherrelle.  Old Pulaski Middle School, 1867 Georgia Street, Gary.  Lawn chair seating.  $50 GA $75 VIP  FYI www.eventbrite.com

June 17th, 3:00 - 4:00 pm, Chicago Dance Month 2023, Wave Wall Moves, Live dance performance series presented in partnership with See Chicago Dance at the Wave Wall Performance Platform, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago.  Free.  FYI navypier.org.

June 17th, (Timing adjusted per Rolex US Sail Grand Prix), 5:45 - 8:00 pm – Creedence Revived (CCR Cover Band); 8:00 - 10:00 pm – Ron Carroll (House).  Live on the Lake!  Beer Garden, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand, Chicago.  Free.  FYI www.navypier.org.

June 17th, 7:00 pm, Jam Presents Ramy Youssef, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

June 17th, 8:00 pm, Memorial Opera House Foundation presents A Summer Soundscape Midwest Big Band featuring Mary Kay Steele & Jim Bulanda, Memorial Opera House, 104 Indiana Avenue, Valparaiso.  $40-$80.  FYI (219) 548-9137 or memorialoperahouse.com 

June 17th, 8:00 pm, 3 Doors Down - Away from the Sun Anniversary Tour, Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, 19100 Ridgeland Ave., Tinley Park.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

June 17th, 8:00 pm, Ivy Ford, Council Oak Bar Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary.  Free.  FYI (219) 228-2383 or https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/

June 17th, 9:00 pm, R-Gang, Hard Rock Café Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary.  Free.  FYI (219) 228-2383 or https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/

June 17th & 18th, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, Rogers Park Business Alliance (RPBA) presents the Artists of the Wall Festival, Loyola Park and Beach between Farwell and Morse, Chicago.   150+ murals inspired by this year’s theme, "Stories of the Wall,"  6 live band performances, and a kids’ tent.  Festival is a fundraiser for the Loyola Park Advisory Council.  Donations accepted at https://www.loyolapark.org/donate.

June 18th, 2:00 - 4:30 pm – La Tosca (Italian Mambo); 4:30 - 7:00 pm – DJ Papa G (Reggaeton/Dance); 5:30 - 18:00 pm – Gizzae (Reggae).  Live on the Lake!  Beer Garden, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand, Chicago.  Free.  FYI www.navypier.org.

June 18th, 3:00 pm, NUNS 4 FUN, Theatre at the Center, Center for the Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster.  FYI (219) 836-3255 or www.theatreatthecenter.com

June 18th, 6:00 pm, Pop-ups with Nejla Yatkin and guest musician Patrick Wojtalk, Pop-up Firebird, Chicago Park District’s Night Out in the Parks series.  Promontory Point, 5492 S. DuSable Lake Shore Drive, Chicago.  FYI www.ny2dance.com.

June 18th, 7:00 pm, Comedian Kevin James, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary.  21 and older.  Tickets start at $54.50.   FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

June 18th, 7:00 pm, Lyle Lovett and His Large Band, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com. 

June 18th through August 13th, Sundays, 10:00 - 11:00 am, Yoga in the Park presented by Rosemont Health & Fitness.  Fitness in the Park, Parkway Bank Park, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont.  Advance registration is available at ParkwayBankPark.com. 

June 19th, 1:00 pm, Juneteenth Celebration, M.A.D.D Rhythms, Harold Washington Cultural Center Parking Lot, 4701 S. King Dr. Chicago.  Free.  FYI MADDRhythms.com

July 20th, 7:00 pm, Jam Presents Please Don't Destroy LIVE, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

June 20th, 8:00 pm, Jam Productions Presents Joyce Wrice, Subterranean, 2011 W. North Avenue, Chicago.  $25.  FYI www.ticketweb.com.  

June 21st, 5:30 - 7:00 pm, Movement Workshop with Nejla Yatkin, Pop-up Firebird, Chicago Park District’s Night Out in the Parks series.  Lincoln Park, Chicago.  FYI www.ny2dance.com.

June 21st, 6:00 pm, Chicago Dance Month 2023, Pier Dance, Featuring instruction in a new dance style every Wednesday at 6 p.m., at the Wave Wall Performance Platform. Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago.  Free.  FYI navypier.org.

June 21st, 6:15 pm, Fall Out Boy - So Much For (Tour) Dust, Wrigley Field, 1060 W. Addison, Chicago.  Tickets start at $49.  FYI www.mlb.com/cubs/tickets/concerts/fall-out-boy?partnerId=redirect-chc-fa...

June 21st, 7:00 pm, TARJA: Living the Dream Tour, House of Blues, 329 N. Dearborn, Chicago.  Tickets start at $25.  FYI www.concerts.livenation.com.  

June 21st, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Jupiter & Okwess, Martyrs', 3855 N. Lincoln, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com.

June 22nd, 6:00 pm, Pop-ups with Nejla Yatkin and guest musician Patrick Wojtalk, Pop-up Firebird, Chicago Park District’s Night Out in the Parks series.  Bessemer Park, 8930 S. Muskegon Ave., Chicago.  FYI www.ny2dance.com.

June 22nd, 6:30 - 8:00 pm, Paramount Popups, Garlic Scapes, a Culinary Event, Marquee Room, North Island Center, 8 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora (directly across from Paramount Theatre).  Class is organized in collaboration with The Farmancy Farmstand.  $40 per person (excluding fees).  FYI https://paramountaurora.com/events/creating-with-garlic-scapes/ 

June 22nd, 7:00 pm, Argentinian feature film, HORSEPLAY, Pride Film Fest.  In-person screening at Facets, 1517 W. Fullerton, Chicago.  Tickets $12, available at www.goelevent.com/OpenSpaceArts/e/Search.   FYI www.pridefilm.org.

June 22nd, 7:00 - 10:00 pm, Elton Rohn, Rockin’ in the Park, Free summer concert series.  Thursday concerts conclude with fireworks.  Parkway Bank Park entertainment district, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont.  FYI  ParkwayBankPark.com.  

June 22nd, 7:00 & 9:00 pm, JAZZMEIA HORN, Vocalist, Live @ Lighthouse Summer Concert Series, Lighthouse ArtSpace Chicago, 108 W. Germania Pl., Chicago.  Tickets start at $65 and include a free welcome drink and the Mozart Immersive experience.  FYI lighthouseartspace.com/chicago.  

June 22nd, 7:30 pm (doors open at 6:00 pm), Trippin Billies: Dave Matthews Tribute, Summer Concert Series 2023, sponsored by North Township Trustee Adrian Santos.  Wicker Memorial Park Social Center, Ridge Rd & Rt 41, Highland.  21 & over.  Rain or shine.  $10.  FYI (219) 200-2937 or info@ntto.net

June 22nd & 23rd, TBD, Morgan Wallen, One Night at a Time World Tour , Wrigley Field, Chicago.  Tickets start at $228.  FYI https://seatgeek.com/morgan-wallen-tickets/chicago

June 22nd, 8:00 pm, June 23rd & 24th, 7:00 & 9:30 pm, Alex Grelle and Rob Lindley in STEPMOM At The Old Ethan Allen Space, LookOut Series, Steppenwolf's 1700 Theater, 1700 N. Halsted, Chicago.  $35.  FYI (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org/lookout

June 23rd, 12:00 - 1:00 pm, Chicago Dance Month 2023, Open Studio, In partnership with the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE), isitors may see a rehearsal in progress, ask questions or enjoy a brief look into the creative process of artists at work.   Chicago Cultural Center Dance Studio, 78 E. Washington St., Chicago.  Free.  FYI navypier.org.

June 23rd, 6:00 pm, Pop-ups with Nejla Yatkin and guest musician Patrick Wojtalk, Pop-up Firebird, Chicago Park District’s Night Out in the Parks series.  Arcade Park, 11132 S. St. Lawrence, Chicago.  FYI www.ny2dance.com.

June 23rd, 6:00 - 9:00 pm, Cue the Confetti, Announcing the 2023 Inductees into the Mascot Hall of Fame, 1851 Front Street, Whiting.  $75.  FYI https://mhof.betterworld.org/events/cue-confetti-2023

June 23rd, 7:00 pm, Stevie Nicks, United Center, 1901 W. Madison, Chicago.  Tickets start at $125.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.  

June 23rd, 7:00 pm, Hot Summer Nights with TLC, Shaggy, En Vogue and Sean Kingston, Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, 19100 Ridgeland Ave., Tinley Park.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

June 23rd, 7:00 - 10:00 pm, Boy Band Night / Dancing Queen, Rockin’ in the Park, Free summer concert series.  Parkway Bank Park entertainment district, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont.  FYI  ParkwayBankPark.com.  

June 23rd, 7:30 pm, Sir. Real. A Joffrey Celebration Honoring Greg Cameron, The Old Post Office, 433 W. Van Buren Street, Chicago.  Tickets on sale May 1st.  FYI https://joffrey.org/performances-and-tickets/sir-real-a-joffrey-celebrat...

June 23rd, 8:00 pm, I AM HERE - US TOUR: a dramatic performance by Anatoli Beliy (performed in Russian), Cherry Orchard Festival, Northshore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie.  FYI https://cherryorchardfestival.org/2023_i-am-here.

June 23rd, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents The Struts: Remember The Name...The Struts Tour | Mac Saturn, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

June 23rd, 8:00 pm, Jam & AEG Present Darcy & Jer: No Refunds Tour, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

June 23rd, 8:00 pm, Elvis Costello & the Imposters, The Venue at Horseshoe Casino, 777 Casino Center Drive, Hammond.  Tickets start at $74.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.  

June 23rd, 8:00 pm, Duke Tumatoe & the Power Trio, Council Oak Bar Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary.  Free.  FYI (219) 228-2383 or https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/

June 23rd, 8:00 pm, The Spazmatics, Hard Rock Café Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary.  Free.  FYI (219) 228-2383 or https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/

June 23rd & 24th, 8:00 pm Eastern, John Mellencamp: Live and In Person, Morris Performing Arts Center, 211 N. Michigan Street, South Bend.  Tickets start at $95.   FYI www.ticketmaster.com. 

June 23rd, 7:00 pm, June 24th, 1:00 & 7:00 pm, Mughal-e-Azam, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago.  Tickets start at $91.50.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

June 22nd, 23rd & 24th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Rachel Bloom: Death, Let Me Do My Special, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

June 23rd, 24th & 25th, SPKRBX & The Lyrical Lemonade Summer Smash 2023, SeatGeek Stadium, 7000 S. Harlem, Bridgeview.  60+ acts over three days.  FYI https://wl.seetickets.us/wafform.aspx?_act=eventtickets&_pky=527349&affl...

June 24th, Navy Pier Pride, Music, dance, storytelling, and family activities Pier-wide, all day and night celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community.  Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago.  Free.  FYI navypier.org.

June 24th, 2:00 - 11:00 pm, Navy Pier Pride performers TBA, Live on the Lake!  Beer Garden, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand, Chicago.  Free.  FYI www.navypier.org.

June 24th, 3:00 - 4:00 pm, Chicago Dance Month 2023, Wave Wall Moves, Live dance performance series presented in partnership with See Chicago Dance at the Wave Wall Performance Platform, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago.  Free.  FYI navypier.org.

June 24th, 5:00 pm, South Shore Roller Derby home games, SSRD Derailers vs South Bend RB Bonnie Dooms; SSRD Runaways vs Windy City Rollers of Chicago.  Franciscan Health Pavilion at Bulldog Park, 183 S. West Street, Crown Point.  Adults $10, Children ages 5-13 $5, under age 5 free.  FYI www.SouthShoreRollerDerby.org.

June 24th, 5:30 pm, Lubeznik Center for the Art’s 2023ArtBash: All You Need Is Love Gala, Blue Chip Casino Hotel Spa, 777 Blue Chip Drive, Michigan City.  FYI (219) 874-4900 or LubeznikCenter.org/Events.

June 24th, 6:00 pm, Pop-ups with Nejla Yatkin and guest musician Patrick Wojtalk, Pop-up Firebird, Chicago Park District’s Night Out in the Parks series.  Jesse Owens Park, 8800 S. Clyde Ave., Chicago.  FYI www.ny2dance.com.

June 24th, 7:30 pm, A Metro 40th Anniversary Celebration, 93XRT Presents...Yo La Tengo, Metro, 3730 N. Clark, Chicago.  18 & over.  FYI www.etix.com

June 24th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Doughboys, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

June 24th, 8:00 pm, Memorial Opera House Foundation presents Atlantic City Boys, Memorial Opera House, 104 Indiana Avenue, Valparaiso.  $40-$80.  FYI (219) 548-9137 or memorialoperahouse.com 

June 24th, 8:00 pm, Stefan Hillesheim, Council Oak Bar Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary.  Free.  FYI (219) 228-2383 or https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/

June 24th, 8:00 pm, Wayne Baker Brooks, Hard Rock Café Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary.  Free.  FYI (219) 228-2383 or https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/

June 24th, 8:00 pm, 70s Rock Revival, The Troubadore Project, RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora.  $15 before 5/31, $20 after 6/1.  FYI  (630) 896-6666 or riveredgeaurora.com,

June 24th, 8:00 pm, The Doobie Brothers, Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson Avenue, Peoria.  Tickets start at $29.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.  

June 24th, 8:00 pm, June 25th, 7:00 pm Colin Jost, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago.  Tickets start at $39.   FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

June 25th, 2:00 - 4:30 pm – Shaun Nuance with VisionMade (Rock/Reggae/Funk); 4:30 - 7:00 pm – DJ Papa G (Reggaeton/Dance); 5:30 - 8:00 pm – Hurricane Reggae Band (Reggae).  Live on the Lake!  Beer Garden, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand, Chicago.  Free.  FYI www.navypier.org.

June 25th, 5:30 pm, Joffrey for All, Free Performance, Jay Pritzker Pavilion at Millennium Park, 201 E. Randolph, Chicago.  Free.  FYI https://joffrey.org/performances-and-tickets/sir-real-a-joffrey-celebrat...

June 25th, 6:00 pm, Pop-ups with Nejla Yatkin and guest musician Patrick Wojtalk, Pop-up Firebird, Chicago Park District’s Night Out in the Parks series.  Vittum Park, 5010 W. 50th, Chicago.  FYI www.ny2dance.com.

June 25th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents La Santa Cecilia, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

June 26th, 10:00 am, Animal House: Gallery Tour with Curators Linda Dorman & Tom Torluemke, Art in Focus, South Shore Arts, Center for the Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster.  FYI www.southshoreartsonline.org/#/art-in-focus/

**** June 26th through 30th, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm daily, Coexisting with Wildlife Summer Camp, Humane Indiana Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center, 570 North 450 East, Valparaiso.  $150.  Register at  https://humaneindiana.org/events/2023/coexisting-with-wild-life-camp  FYI (219) 299-8027.

June 27th, 4:30 - 6:00 pm, Chicago Dance Month 2023, On the Move, In partnership with the Chicago Park District and Night Out in the Park, roaming, episodic, curated series of site-specific dance and movement performances.  Promontory Point, 5491 S. DuSable Lake Shore Dr., Chicago.  Free.  FYI navypier.org.

June 27th, 6:00 pm, Porchlight Music Theatre persents Broadway in Your Backyard, Chicago Park District’s Night Out in the Parks series, Unity Park, 2636 N. Kimball, Chicago.  Free.  Bring your blanket or lawn chair.  FYI PorchlightMusicTheatre.org.

June 27th, 7:00 pm, Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds & Garbage, Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, 1300 S. Linn White Drive, Chicago.  Tickets start at $19.  FYI www.concerts.livenation.com

June 27th, 7:00 - 9:00 pm, North Township Trustee Adrian A. Santos presents Terry Higgins, Jazz & Blues in the Park, Wicker Park Breezeway Patio, 2215 Ridge Road, Highland.  Free & Family Friendly.  FYI (219) 313-3934.

June 28th, 12:00 - 1:00 pm, Chicago Dance Month 2023, Live at Lunch, a curated hour of dance classes and performances. The Green at 320 S. Canal, Chicago.  Free.  FYI navypier.org.

June 28th, 4:00 - 7:00 pm (parking opens at 3:30 pm), Cruise Nights, Wicker Memorial Park, Ridge Rd & Rt 41, Highland.  Classic, Electric & Modern Cars, Food Vendors, Music.  Free.  FYI (219) 313-3934.

June 28th, 5:30 - 9:00 pm, Summer Night Markets, immersive Night Markets, themed around the 70s, 80s, 90s and the Future.  Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago.  Free.  FYI navypier.org.

June 28th, 6:00 pm, Chicago Dance Month 2023, Pier Dance, Featuring instruction in a new dance style every Wednesday at 6 p.m., at the Wave Wall Performance Platform. Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago.  Free.  FYI navypier.org.

June 28th, 6:30 pm, House of Cheer: The Level Up Tour 2023, Auditorium Theatre, 50 East Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago.  $39.50-$149.50.  FYI https://auditoriumtheatre.org/events-details/house-of-cheer-the-level-up...

June 29th, 6:00 pm, Pop-ups with Nejla Yatkin and guest musician Patrick Wojtalk, Pop-up Firebird, Chicago Park District’s Night Out in the Parks series.  Gage Park, 2411 W. 55th St., Chicago.  FYI www.ny2dance.com.

June 29th, 6:00 pm, Porchlight Music Theatre persents Broadway in Your Backyard, Chicago Park District’s Night Out in the Parks series, Wicker Park, 1425 N. Damen, Chicago.  Free.  Bring your blanket or lawn chair.  FYI PorchlightMusicTheatre.org.

June 29th, 7:00 - 10:00 pm, Kashmir: Led Zeppelin Tribute, Rockin’ in the Park, Free summer concert series.  Thursday concerts conclude with fireworks.  Parkway Bank Park entertainment district, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont.  FYI  ParkwayBankPark.com. 

June 29th, 7:00 & 9:00 pm, BENNY BENACK III, Pianist, Trumpeter, Vocalist, Live @ Lighthouse Summer Concert Series, Lighthouse ArtSpace Chicago, 108 W. Germania Pl., Chicago.  Tickets start at $65 and include a free welcome drink and the Mozart Immersive experience.  FYI lighthouseartspace.com/chicago.   

June 29th, 7:30 pm, Normal Gossip Live, Auditorium Theatre, 50 East Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago.  Tickets start at $39.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

June 29th, 7:30 pm (doors open at 6:00 pm), Anthem's Grand Illusion: Styx Tribute, Summer Concert Series 2023, sponsored by North Township Trustee Adrian Santos.  Wicker Memorial Park Social Center, Ridge Rd & Rt 41, Highland.  21 & over.  Rain or shine.  $10.  FYI (219) 200-2937 or info@ntto.net

June 29th, 8:00 pm, Bambi Banks-Couleé Presents: Bambi’s Black Book, LookOut Series, Steppenwolf's 1700 Theater, 1700 N. Halsted, Chicago.  $15.  FYI (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org/lookout

June 29th through July 5th, 9:00 - 10:00 pm, Independence Day projection.  ART on the MART,  in collaboration with the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE).  Projections on view nightly on THE MART, best experienced from the jetty section of the Chicago Riverwalk on Wacker Drive between Wells Street and Franklin Street.  Free.  FYI artonthemart.com or follow #ARTonTHEMART.

June 30th, 12:00 - 1:00 pm, Chicago Dance Month 2023, Open Studio, In partnership with the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE), isitors may see a rehearsal in progress, ask questions or enjoy a brief look into the creative process of artists at work.   Chicago Cultural Center Dance Studio, 78 E. Washington St., Chicago.  Free.  FYI navypier.org.

June 30th, 6:00 pm, Pop-ups with Nejla Yatkin and guest musician Patrick Wojtalk, Pop-up Firebird, Chicago Park District’s Night Out in the Parks series.  McKinley Park, 2210 W. Pershing Rd, Chicago.  FYI www.ny2dance.com.

June 30th, 7:00 pm, Anita Baker - The Songstress, United Center, 1901 W. Madison, Chicago.  $70-$225.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

June 30th, Doors open at 7:00 pm, Halsey, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. Fully seated. 21 and older.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

June 30th, 8:00 pm (doors open at 7:00 pm), Too Hype Crew, 2023 Downtown Alive!  RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora.  $2 earlu bird, $5 regular.  FYI  (630) 896-6666 or riveredgeaurora.com,

June 30th, 9:00 pm, Nerdvana, Hard Rock Café Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary.  Free.  FYI (219) 228-2383 or https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/

July 1st, 12:00 pm, Pop-ups with Nejla Yatkin and guest musician Patrick Wojtalk, Pop-up Firebird, Chicago Park District’s Night Out in the Parks series.  Humboldt Park, 1400 N. Humboldt Dr., Chicago.  FYI www.ny2dance.com.

July 1st, 2:00 - 4:30 pm – Phillip Michael Scales (Singer-Songwriter/Rock); 5:30 - 8:00 pm – Sheryl Youngblood (Blues/Dance); 9:00 - 11:10 pm – Rod Tuffcurls & The Bench Press (Cover/Party).  Live on the Lake!  Beer Garden, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand, Chicago.  Free.  FYI www.navypier.org.

July 1st, 7:00 pm, Jam & Collectiv Present Lil' Louis, Riveria Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago.  18 & over.  FYI www.axs.com. 

July 1st, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents T3R Elemento | Leonilo James, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

July 1st, 7:30 pm, Shania Twain: Queen of Me Tour, Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, 19100 Ridgeland Ave., Tinley Park.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

July 1st, 8:00 pm, Gender Fucked Productions Presents: Queer Dance Freakout, LookOut Series, Steppenwolf's 1700 Theater, 1700 N. Halsted, Chicago.  $25.  FYI (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org/lookout

July 1st, 8:00 pm, Keith Jackson & The Triple Dose Band, Council Oak Bar Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary.  Free.  FYI (219) 228-2383 or https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/

July 1st, 8:00 pm, BBI, Hard Rock Café Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary.  Free.  FYI (219) 228-2383 or https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/

July 2nd, 2:00 - 4:30 pm – Vintage Vinyl (Cover/Classic Rock); 4:30 - 7:00 pm – DJ Papa G (Reggaeton/Dance); 5:30 - 8:00 pm – Tukkiman (Reggae).  Live on the Lake!  Beer Garden, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand, Chicago.  Free.  FYI www.navypier.org.

**** July 2nd, 3:00 pm, Family Show, Chicago Magic Lounge, 5050 N. Clark Street, Chicago.  $35 (Standard, $45 (Front Row).  FYI (312) 366-4500 or chicagomagiclounge.com.

 

July 2nd, 7:00 pm, Cypress Hill, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. Reserved seatng & standing room only in front of the stage. 21 and older.  Tickets start at $52.50.   FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

July 2nd, 7:30 pm, Bryan Adams: So Happy It Hurts 2023 w/ Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim Road, Rosemont.  Tickets start at $39.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

July 3rd, 6:00 pm, Fireworks at 9:20 pm, July 4th Celebration with DJ Suave Smooth, Thomas J. Weisner RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora. Free.  FYI (630) 896-6666 or riveredgeaurora.com.  

July 3rd, 7:00 - 10:00 pm, Heartache Tonight, Rockin’ in the Park, followed by fireworks. Free summer concert series.  Parkway Bank Park entertainment district, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont.  FYI  ParkwayBankPark.com.  

July 4th, 1:00 - 2:00 pm – TBA; 3:00 - 5:30 pm – The Sweet Lillies (Bluegrass/Hip-Hop); 6:30 - 9:00 pm – Southern Accents (Cover/Tom Petty).  Live on the Lake!  Beer Garden, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand, Chicago.  Free.  FYI www.navypier.org.

July 5th, 8:00 pm, The Chicago Artists Workshop Presents: Stories, Vapor and Mist, The Music of Matthew Burtner; Featuring Jocelyn Zelasko and Matthew Duvall, An Eighth Blackbird Production.  LookOut Series, Steppenwolf's 1700 Theater, 1700 N. Halsted, Chicago.  $20.  FYI (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org/lookout

July 5th through August 10th, Summer Session, M.A.D.D Rhythms Tap Academy, Harold Washington Cultural Center, 4701 S. King Dr. (47th Street entrance), Chicago.  FYI MADDRhythms.com 

July 5th through August 27th, 7:00 Wednesdays, Henok Negash, Meant to Be, Artist-in-Residence series, Chicago Magic Lounge, 5050 N. Clark Street, Chicago.  $40 (Main Floor), $45 (Front Row).  FYI (312) 366-4500 or chicagomagiclounge.com. 

July 6th, 6:00 pm, Porchlight Music Theatre persents Broadway in Your Backyard, Chicago Park District’s Night Out in the Parks series, Portage Park, 4100 N. Long Ave., Chicago.  Free.  Bring your blanket or lawn chair.  FYI PorchlightMusicTheatre.org.

July 6th, 7:00 - 10:00 pm, Kings & Associates, Rockin’ in the Park, Free summer concert series.  Thursday concerts conclude with fireworks.  Parkway Bank Park entertainment district, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont.  FYI  ParkwayBankPark.com.  

July 6th, 7:30 pm (doors open at 6:00 pm), Terrapin Flyer: Grateful Dead Tribute, Summer Concert Series 2023, sponsored by North Township Trustee Adrian Santos.  Wicker Memorial Park Social Center, Ridge Rd & Rt 41, Highland.  21 & over.  Rain or shine.  $10.  FYI (219) 200-2937 or info@ntto.net

July 6th, 7th & 8th, 8:00 pm, BIG GAY NIGHTMARE, Written and performed by Jeremy Owens, LookOut Series, Steppenwolf's 1700 Theater, 1700 N. Halsted, Chicago.  $25.  FYI (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org/lookout

July 6th through September 13th, 9:00 - 10:00 pm, Chicago Black Dance Legacy Project presents The Big Bang: Movement Theory + the Black Dancing Body.  ART on the MART,  in collaboration with the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE).  Projections on view nightly on THE MART, best experienced from the jetty section of the Chicago Riverwalk on Wacker Drive between Wells Street and Franklin Street.  Free.  FYI artonthemart.com or follow #ARTonTHEMART.

July 7th, Doors open at 7:00 pm, DREAM SONIC TOUR: Dream Theater, Devin Townsend, Animals as Leaders.  Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. Fully seated. 21 and older.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

July 7th, 7:30 pm, Skip Griparis: 70's Heroes of Rock!! Hoosier Theatre, 1335 119th Street, Whiting.  $25, $50 limited balcony seating (cabaret tables).  FYI (219) 595-9372 or www.tomfooleryfunclub.com.  

July 7th, 8:00 pm, Duke Tumatoe & the Power Trip, Council Oak Bar Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary.  Free.  FYI (219) 228-2383 or https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/

July 7th, 8:00 pm, Sheryl Youngblood, Hard Rock Café Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary.  Free.  FYI (219) 228-2383 or https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/

July 7th, 8:00 pm (doors open at 7:00 pm), 7th heaven, 2023 Downtown Alive!  RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora.  $2 early bird, $5 regular.  FYI  (630) 896-6666 or riveredgeaurora.com,

July 7th & 8th, 7:30 pm, Dave Matthews Band, Huntington Bank Pavillion at Northerly Island, 1300 S. Linn White Drive, Chicago.  FYI  www.concerts.livenation.com.

July 8th, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, Perfect Pollinators, Humane Indiana Wildlife Rehabilitation and Educational Center, 570 North 450 East Valparaiso.  All ages.  $15.  FYI (219) 299-8027 or https://humaneindiana.org/events/2023/7/8/perfect-pollinators

July 8th, 2:00 - 4:30 pm – Fernando Jones (Blues); 5:30 - 9:00 pm – Pino Farina (Rock); 9:00 - 11:10 pm – The North 41 (Jam/Pop).  Live on the Lake!  Beer Garden, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand, Chicago.  Free.  FYI www.navypier.org.

July 8th, 3:00 - 4:00 pm, Chicago Dance Month 2023, Wave Wall Moves, Live dance performance series presented in partnership with See Chicago Dance at the Wave Wall Performance Platform, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago.  Free.  FYI navypier.org.

July 8th, 5:00 pm, Firebird Parade with Nejla Yatkin, Pop-up Firebird, Chicago Park District’s Night Out in the Parks series.  Caracol Gathering Space at Burnham Wildlife Corridor, Lakefront Trail, Chicago.  Rain Date July 9th.  FYI www.ny2dance.com.

July 8th, CANCELLED 7:00 pm, Country Singer Jimmie Allen, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino

July 8th, 7:30 pm, Jam & Emporium Present Jocko Willink, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  All ages. FYI www.axs.com

July 8th, 7:00 pm, Dierk Bentley: Gravel and Gold Tour, Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, 19100 Ridgeland Ave., Tinley Park.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

July 8th, 8:00 pm, Mississippi Heat, Council Oak Bar Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary.  Free.  FYI (219) 228-2383 or https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/

July 8th, 8:00 pm, Young Guns Country Band Chicago, Hard Rock Café Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary.  Free.  FYI (219) 228-2383 or https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/

July 9th, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm, Hyde Park Art Center at the Hyde Park Farmers Market,  1525 E 53rd St., Chicago.  FYI hydeparkart.org.

July 9th, 2:00 - 4:30 pm – Kilitro (Indie Experimental/Chilean-gringo); 4:30 - 7:00 pm – DJ Papa G (Reggaeton/Dance); 5:30 - 8:00 pm – Urban Roots Band (Reggae).  Live on the Lake!  Beer Garden, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand, Chicago.  Free.  FYI www.navypier.org.

July 9th, 7:00 pm, Weezer, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older.  Tickets start at $109.50.   FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

July 9th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents The Dead South with Corb Lund,  Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

July 10th, 10:00 am, The Curious Case of Washington Crossing the Delaware, Art in Focus, South Shore Arts, Center for the Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster.  FYI www.southshoreartsonline.org/#/art-in-focus/

**** July 10th through 14th, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm daily, Planet Protectors Summer Camp, Humane Indiana Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center, 570 North 450 East, Valparaiso.  $150.  Register at  https://humaneindiana.org/events/2023/planet-protectors-summer-camp  FYI (219) 299-8027.

July 10th through August 28th, Mondays, Water Flicks, watch movies for free at Lake Stage in Polk Bros Park, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago.  Free.  FYI navypier.org.

July 11th, 6:00 pm, Porchlight Music Theatre persents Broadway in Your Backyard, Chicago Park District’s Night Out in the Parks series, Seneca Playlot Park, 220 E. Chicago Ave., Chicago.  Free.  Bring your blanket or lawn chair.  FYI PorchlightMusicTheatre.org.

July 11th, 7:00 - 9:00 pm, North Township Trustee Adrian A. Santos presents Joe Marcinek Bank, Jazz & Blues in the Park, Wicker Park Breezeway Patio, 2215 Ridge Road, Highland.  Free & Family Friendly.  FYI (219) 313-3934.

July 11th, 8:00 pm, Styx, RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora.  $50, VIP $179.  FYI  (630) 896-6666 or riveredgeaurora.com,

July 12th, 12:00 - 1:00 pm, Chicago Dance Month 2023, Live at Lunch, a curated hour of dance classes and performances. The Green at 320 S. Canal, Chicago.  Free.  FYI navypier.org.

July 12th, 8:00 pm, Sketchtopia, The annual showcase of writers in the Inclusive Playwright Project, LookOut Series, Steppenwolf's 1700 Theater, 1700 N. Halsted, Chicago.  $10.  FYI (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org/lookout

July 13th, 12:00 - 1:00 pm, Virtual Conversation: From Quiebrasoles to Rejas: An Exploration of Afro-Caribbean Architecture and Culture with Edra Soto and Cruz Garcia.  Hyde Park Art Center.  hydeparkart.org.

July 13th, 6:00 pm, Porchlight Music Theatre persents Broadway in Your Backyard, Chicago Park District’s Night Out in the Parks series, Gill Park, 825 W. Sheridan Rd, Chicago.  Free.  Bring your blanket or lawn chair.  FYI PorchlightMusicTheatre.org.

July 13th, 7:00 - 10:00 pm, George Michael Reborn, Rockin’ in the Park, Free summer concert series.  Thursday concerts conclude with fireworks.  Parkway Bank Park entertainment district, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont.  FYI  ParkwayBankPark.com.  

July 13th, 7:00 & 9:00 pm, ALLAN HARRIS, Guitarist, Vocalist, Live @ Lighthouse Summer Concert Series, Lighthouse ArtSpace Chicago, 108 W. Germania Pl., Chicago.  Tickets start at $65 and include a free welcome drink and the Mozart Immersive experience.  FYI lighthouseartspace.com/chicago.   

July 13th, 7:30 pm (doors open at 6:00 pm), Mr. Blue Sky: Electric Light Orchestra Tribute, Summer Concert Series 2023, sponsored by North Township Trustee Adrian Santos.  Wicker Memorial Park Social Center, Ridge Rd & Rt 41, Highland.  21 & over.  Rain or shine.  $10.  FYI (219) 200-2937 or info@ntto.net

July 13th, 12:00 - 5:00 pm, July 14th, 12:00 - 8:00 pm, Fresh Fest!  Youth Performance Showcase, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago.  Free.  FYI navypier.org.

July 14th, 7:00 pm, M.A.D.D Rhythms Community Tap Jam, Harold Washington Cultural Center, 4701 S. King Dr. (47th Street entrance), Chicago.  (Watch for possible location change)  Free. FYI MADDRhythms.com

July 14th, 8:00 pm, Jinkx Monsoon - Everything at Stake, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago.  Tickets start at $52..  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.  

July 14th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents K Camp: Spin the Block Tour, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com

July 14th, 8:00 pm, Laura Rain & the Caesars, Council Oak Bar Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary.  Free.  FYI (219) 228-2383 or https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/

July 14th, 8:00 pm, Too Hype Crew, Hard Rock Café Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary.  Free.  FYI (219) 228-2383 or https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/

July 14th & 15th, 8:00 pm, Másha, Másha, Másha! A drag solo show by Másha Potato, LookOut Series, Steppenwolf's 1700 Theater, 1700 N. Halsted, Chicago.  $15.  FYI (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org/lookout

July 14th through 16th, 2nd annual Sweetest Season: A Gathering of Indigenous Creativity, Goodman Theatre in partnership with the Mitchell Museum of the American Indian. Owen Theatre, Goodman Theatre, 170 N. Dearborn, Chicago.  $15.  FYI  (312) 443-3800 or GoodmanTheatre.org/Sweetest

July 14th through August 25th, 6:30 pm Fridays, Water Colors, Live jazz music series on the Lake Stage in Polk Bros Park.  Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago.  Free.  FYI navypier.org.

July 15th, 2:00 - 4:30 pm – Morry Sochat & The Special 20s (Blues/Dance); 5:30 - 8:00 pm – John Papa Gros (New Orleans Blues); 9:00 - 11:10 pm – Mike & Joe (Cover/90s and current).  Live on the Lake!  Beer Garden, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand, Chicago.  Free.  FYI www.navypier.org.

July 15th, 5:30 am, BTN Big 10K & Post-Race Tailgate, Soldier Field, Chicago.  Start times: 7:00 am,10K race; 8:15 am, 5K Race/Walk.  Includes school specific shirt, event bib number, finisher medal.  $65 & $55.  FYI https://btnbig10k.com

July 15th, 3:00 - 4:00 pm, Chicago Dance Month 2023, Wave Wall Moves, Live dance performance series presented in partnership with See Chicago Dance at the Wave Wall Performance Platform, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago.  Free.  FYI navypier.org.

July 15th, 7:00 pm, Ross Mathews: I Gotchu Gurl! An Evening of Standup Comedy and more!  Athenaeum Center, 2936 N. Southport, Chicago.  FYI www.athenaeumcenter.org/events/2023/ross-mathews/

July 15th, 7:30 pm, Kansas: Another Fork in the Road Anniversary Tour, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.  

July 15th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Iris DeMent with Ana Egge, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago.  FTY www.axs.com.

July 15th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents True Crime Obsessed: True Crime Obsessed Live, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. 18 & over.  FYI www.axs.com

July 15th, 8:00 pm, Mr. Funnyman Band, Hard Rock Café Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary.  Free.  FYI (219) 228-2383 or https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/

July 16th, 2:00 - 4:30 pm – Flow Tribe (Funk/Jam); 4:30 - 7:00 pm – DJ Papa G (Reggaeton/Dance); 5:30 - 8:00 pm – Kofi & The New Roots (Reggae).  Live on the Lake!  Beer Garden, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand, Chicago.  Free.  FYI www.navypier.org.

**** July 16th, 3:00 pm, Family Show, Chicago Magic Lounge, 5050 N. Clark Street, Chicago.  $35 (Standard, $45 (Front Row).  FYI (312) 366-4500 or chicagomagiclounge.com.

July 16th, 3:00 pm, Brian Hoffman - Tribute to Red Skelton, Theatre at the Center, Center for the Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster.  FYI (219) 836-3255 or www.theatreatthecenter.com

July 16th, 7:00 pm, Big Time Rush: Can't Get Enough Tour, Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, 19100 Ridgeland Ave., Tinley Park.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

July 16th, 7:00 pm (SOLD OUT), Cheap Trick with Brokeback, Metro, 3730 N. Clark, Chicago.  18 & over.  FYI www.etix.com.  

July 17th, 7:30 pm, The History of Rock 'n' Roll with Nat Zegree & the Oh Boys!  Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire.  $60.  FYI (847) 634-0200 or tickets.marriottheatre.com

**** July 17th through 21st, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm daily, Astonishing Animals Summer Camp, Humane Indiana Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center, 570 North 450 East, Valparaiso.  $150.  Register at  https://humaneindiana.org/events/2023/astonishing-animals-summer-camp  FYI (219) 299-8027.

July 18th, 1:00 pm, The History of Rock 'n' Roll with Nat Zegree & the Oh Boys!  Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire.  $60.  FYI (847) 634-0200 or tickets.marriottheatre.com

July 18th, 6:00 pm, Porchlight Music Theatre persents Broadway in Your Backyard, Chicago Park District’s Night Out in the Parks series, South Shore Cultural Center/Fieldhouse, 7059 S. Shore Dr., Chicago.  Free.  Bring your blanket or lawn chair.  FYI PorchlightMusicTheatre.org.

July 18th, 7:00 - 9:00 pm, North Township Trustee Adrian A. Santos presents Corey Dennison Band, Jazz & Blues in the Park, Wicker Park Breezeway Patio, 2215 Ridge Road, Highland.  Free & Family Friendly.  FYI (219) 313-3934.

July 18th, 8:00 pm, Alicia - Keys to the Summer Tour, United Center, 1901 W. Madison, Chicago.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

July 19th & 20th, 7:00 pm, Jam Presents Please Don't Destroy LIVE, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com.  

July 20th, 6:00 pm, Porchlight Music Theatre persents Broadway in Your Backyard, Chicago Park District’s Night Out in the Parks series, Riis Park, 6100 W. Fullerton Ave., Chicago.  Free.  Bring your blanket or lawn chair.  FYI PorchlightMusicTheatre.org.

July 20th, 7:00 & 9:30 pm, SmoothChicago presents Paul Taylor, Althea Rene, Marqueal Jordan, Gerey Johnson, SmoothChicago SHOWROOM, Loews O'Hare Hotel, 5300 N. River Road, Rosemont.  FYI www.SmoothChicago.com

July 20th, 7:00 - 10:00 pm, Atomic Punks, Rockin’ in the Park, Free summer concert series.  Thursday concerts conclude with fireworks.  Parkway Bank Park entertainment district, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont.  FYI  ParkwayBankPark.com.  

July 20th, 7:30 pm (doors open at 6:00 pm), Southern Accents: Tom Petty Tribute, Summer Concert Series 2023, sponsored by North Township Trustee Adrian Santos.  Wicker Memorial Park Social Center, Ridge Rd & Rt 41, Highland.  21 & over.  Rain or shine.  $10.  FYI (219) 200-2937 or info@ntto.net

July 20th, 21st & 22nd, 8:00 pm, The Story Theatre Presents: The (W)rites of Summer, LookOut Series, Steppenwolf's 1700 Theater, 1700 N. Halsted, Chicago.  $10.  FYI (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org/lookout

July 21st, 5:00 - 7:00 pm, Summer Third Fridays, creative evenings featuring workshops, artmaking, gallery talks, live music, restaurant promotions, walking tours, open studios, and more!  Chesterton Arts District, Chesterton.  FYI visitchesterton.org 

July 21st, 6:00 pm, Snoop Dogg, Wiz Khalifa, Too Short & More - High School Reunion Tour 2023, Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, 19100 Ridgeland Ave., Tinley Park.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

July 21st, 7:00 pm, Shinedown, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older.  Tickets start at $84.50.   FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

July 21st, 8:00 pm, Flo Rida and the Ying Yang Twins, RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora.  $49.  FYI (630) 896-6666 or www.riveredgeaurora.com

July 21st, 8:00 pm, Boy Band Review, Hard Rock Café Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary.  Free.  FYI (219) 228-2383 or https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/

July 21st through 23rd, SmoothChicago presents O'Hare Jazz Fest, Three Day / Night Music Vacation, SmoothChicago.com SHOWROOM, Loews O'Hare Hotel, 5300 N. River Road, Rosemont.  FYI www.SmoothChicago.com

July 22nd, 1:00 - 4:00 pm, Center Day will welcome visitors to experience the first solo exhibition of Chicago-based artist and educator William Estrada titled Multiples and Multitudes and the opening of the Art Center’s Teen Show: A Universe of Self Experience.  Hyde Park Art Center, 5020 S. Cornell, Chicago.  FYI hydeparkart.org.

July 22nd, 2:00 - 4:30 pm – Mississippi Heat (Blues); 5:30 - 8:00 pm – Second Hand News (Cover/Fleetwood Mac); 9:00 - 11:10 pm – Dr. Bombay (Cover/Party).  Live on the Lake!  Beer Garden, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand, Chicago.  Free.  FYI www.navypier.org.

July 22nd, 6:00 - 8:00 pm, Creepy Crawly Critter Night, Humane Indiana Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, 570 North 450 East, Valparaiso,  All ages.  $15.  FYI (219) 299-8027 or https://humaneindiana.org/events/2023/july-creepy-crawly

July 22nd, 3:00 - 4:00 pm, Chicago Dance Month 2023, Wave Wall Moves, Live dance performance series presented in partnership with See Chicago Dance at the Wave Wall Performance Platform, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago.  Free.  FYI navypier.org.

July 22nd, 7:00 pm, Foreigner - The Historic Farewell Tour, Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, 19100 Ridgeland Ave., Tinley Park.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

July 22nd through October 15th, A Universe of Self Experience, new paintings, drawings, photography, ceramics, prints, animation, and multimedia work by young adult artists.  Youth Board of Artists, Hyde Park Art Center, 5020 S. Cornell, Chicago.  FYI hydeparkart.org.

July 22nd through November 19th, William Estrada: Multiples and Multitudes, solo exhibition, Hyde Park Art Center, 5020 S. Cornell, Chicago.  FYI hydeparkart.org.

July 23rd, 2:00 - 4:30 pm – Mafia Tropical x Gio Chamba (Tropical/Latin); 4:30 - 7:00 pm – DJ Papa G (Reggaeton/Dance); 5:30 - 8:00 pm – Lester Rey x Reyna Tropical (Reggaeton/Tropical/Latin).  Live on the Lake!  Beer Garden, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand, Chicago.  Free.  FYI www.navypier.org.

July 23rd, 3:00 pm, Sharon Owens as Barbra Streisand, Theatre at the Center, Center for the Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster.  FYI (219) 836-3255 or www.theatreatthecenter.com

July 24th, 10:00 am, Avin Hannah-Smith and His Reality Bending Art, Art in Focus, South Shore Arts, Center for the Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster.  FYI www.southshoreartsonline.org/#/art-in-focus/

**** July 24th through 28th, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm daily, Survival Summer Camp, Humane Indiana Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center, 570 North 450 East, Valparaiso.  $150.  Register at  https://humaneindiana.org/events/2023/survival-summer-camp  FYI (219) 299-8027.

July 25th, 6:00 pm, Porchlight Music Theatre persents Broadway in Your Backyard, Chicago Park District’s Night Out in the Parks series, Washington Park, 5531 S. King Drive, Chicago.  Free.  Bring your blanket or lawn chair.  FYI PorchlightMusicTheatre.org.

July 26th, 12:00 - 1:00 pm, Chicago Dance Month 2023, Live at Lunch, a curated hour of dance classes and performances. The Green at 320 S. Canal, Chicago.  Free.  FYI navypier.org.

July 26th, 4:00 - 7:00 pm (parking opens at 3:30 pm), Cruise Nights, Wicker Memorial Park, Ridge Rd & Rt 41, Highland.  Classic, Electric & Modern Cars, Food Vendors, Music.  Free.  FYI (219) 313-3934.

July 26th, 5:30 - 9:00 pm, Summer Night Markets, immersive Night Markets, themed around the 70s, 80s, 90s and the Future.  Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago.  Free.  FYI navypier.org.

July 27th, 6:00 pm, Porchlight Music Theatre persents Broadway in Your Backyard, Chicago Park District’s Night Out in the Parks series, Munroe Park, 2617 W. 105th St., Chicago.  Free.  Bring your blanket or lawn chair.  FYI PorchlightMusicTheatre.org.

July 27th, 7:00 - 10:00 pm, Echoes of Pompeii: Pink Floyd Tribute, Rockin’ in the Park, Free summer concert series.  Thursday concerts conclude with fireworks.  Parkway Bank Park entertainment district, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont.  FYI  ParkwayBankPark.com.  

July 27th, 7:30 pm (doors open at 6:00 pm), Brothers Doobie: Doobie Brothers Tribute, Summer Concert Series 2023, sponsored by North Township Trustee Adrian Santos.  Wicker Memorial Park Social Center, Ridge Rd & Rt 41, Highland.  21 & over.  Rain or shine.  $10.  FYI (219) 200-2937 or info@ntto.net

July 27th, 8:00 pm, Bambi Banks-Couleé Presents: Bambi’s Black Book, LookOut Series, Steppenwolf's 1700 Theater, 1700 N. Halsted, Chicago.  $15.  FYI (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org/lookout

July 28th, 6:30 pm, Avenged Sevenfold: North American Tour with Alexisonfire, Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, 19100 Ridgeland Ave., Tinley Park.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

July 28th, 7:00 - 10:00 pm, The Traveling Salvation Show / West Side Winders, Rockin’ in the Park, Free summer concert series.  Parkway Bank Park entertainment district, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont.  FYI  ParkwayBankPark.com.  

July 28th, 7:30 pm, Thomas Rhett: Home Team Tour 23, United Center, 1901 W. Madison, Chicago.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

July 28th, 8:00 pm, Hollywood Nights: The Bob Seger Experience, RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora.  $12 before 5/31, $20 after 6/1.  FYI  (630) 896-6666 or riveredgeaurora.com,

July 28th through 30th, Retro Rides rolls 150 classic cars into Navy Pier, fueling car enthusiasts across the Midwest. Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago.  Ticketed event open to guests of all ages..  FYI navypier.org.

July 28th through 30th, Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce presents Wicker Park Fest 2023, Milwaukee Avenue from Damen to Ashland, Chicago.  50 acclaimed live acts performing original music; art installations; international dance performances; a family-friendly kid’s area; a range of local food options and more than 150 brick & mortar shops.  $10 donation at gate.  FYI WickerParkFest.com

July 29th, 2:00 - 4:30 pm – House Calls TBA (DJs); 5:30 - 8:00 pm – House Calls DJ Janeret (Amsterdam DJs); 9:00 - 11:10 pm – House Calls DJ Prunk (Amsterdam DJs).  Live on the Lake!  Beer Garden, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand, Chicago.  Free.  FYI www.navypier.org.

July 29th, 3:00 - 4:00 pm, Chicago Dance Month 2023, Wave Wall Moves, Live dance performance series presented in partnership with See Chicago Dance at the Wave Wall Performance Platform, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago.  Free.  FYI navypier.org.

July 29th, 7:00 pm, Comedian Deon Cole, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. Fully seated. 21 and older.  Tickets start at $59.50.   FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

July 29th, 7:00 pm, Bret Michaels: Parti Gras Tour, Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, 19100 Ridgeland Ave., Tinley Park.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

July 29th, 8:00 pm, Fükhaus, Live At Steppenwolf!  A high-energy variety show hosted by Word Brothel, LookOut Series, Steppenwolf's 1700 Theater, 1700 N. Halsted, Chicago.  $35.  FYI (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org/lookout

July 30th, 2:00 - 4:30 pm –  Jenniffer Fauxxpez + TBA (House/Dance/Soul); 4:30 - 7:00 pm – DJ Papa G (Reggaeton/Dance); 5:30 - 8:00 pm – Oddcouple & Friends (Soul/Funk/RnB).  Live on the Lake!  Beer Garden, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand, Chicago.  Free.  FYI www.navypier.org.

July 30th, 4:00 pm, Q101 Piqniq, Huntington Bank Pavillion at Northerly Island, 1300 S. Linn White Dr., Chicago.  Tickets start at $29.  FYI www.concerts.livenation.com.  

July 30th, 7:00 pm, Chrysalis With Ondine, An evening of raw and honest musical expressions, LookOut Series, Steppenwolf's 1700 Theater, 1700 N. Halsted, Chicago.  $12.  FYI (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org/lookout

July 30th, 7:00 pm, Volbeat, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older.  Tickets start at $84.50.   FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

July 30th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Baylen Levine: The Never Grow Up Tour, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

August 1st, 6:00 pm, Porchlight Music Theatre persents Broadway in Your Backyard, Chicago Park District’s Night Out in the Parks series, Stout Park, 5446 S. Greenwood Ave., Chicago.  Free.  Bring your blanket or lawn chair.  FYI PorchlightMusicTheatre.org.

August 1st, 7:00 - 9:00 pm, North Township Trustee Adrian A. Santos presents Keith Jackson & Triple Dose, Jazz & Blues in the Park, Wicker Park Breezeway Patio, 2215 Ridge Road, Highland.  Free & Family Friendly.  FYI (219) 313-3934.

August 2nd, 8:00 pm, The Chicago Artists Workshop Presents: Bleuet, Performed by Karim Sulayman; Featuring Matthew Duvall and Lisa Kaplan, An Eighth Blackbird Production, LookOut Series, Steppenwolf's 1700 Theater, 1700 N. Halsted, Chicago.  $20.  FYI (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org/lookout

August 2nd, 8:00 pm, Official Lollapalooza Aftershow featuring Thirty Seconds to Mars, House of Blues, 329 N. Dearborn, Chicago.  Tickets start at $113.  FYI www.concerts.livenation.com.  

August 2nd, 9:00 pm, 93XRT, Jam & C3 Present Noah Kahan, Richy Mitch & The Coal Miners, Official Lollapalooza Aftershow.  Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  18 & older.  FYI www.axs.com

August 2nd, 9:00 pm, Jam & C3 Present Dope Lemon with the Beaches, Official Lollapalooza Aftershow.  Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago.  18 & over.  FYI www.axs.com

August 3rd, 6:00 pm, Porchlight Music Theatre persents Broadway in Your Backyard, Chicago Park District’s Night Out in the Parks series, Schreiber Playground Park, 1552 W. Schreiber Ave., Chicago.  Free.  Bring your blanket or lawn chair.  FYI PorchlightMusicTheatre.org.

August 3rd, 7:00 pm, Boy George & Culture Club: The Letting It Go Show, Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, 19100 Ridgeland Ave., Tinley Park.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

August 3rd, 7:00 - 10:00 pm, Southern Accents, Rockin’ in the Park, Free summer concert series.  Thursday concerts conclude with fireworks.  Parkway Bank Park entertainment district, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont.  FYI  ParkwayBankPark.com.  

August 3rd, 7:30 pm (doors open at 6:00 pm), Kashmir: Led Zeppelin Tribute, Summer Concert Series 2023, sponsored by North Township Trustee Adrian Santos.  Wicker Memorial Park Social Center, Ridge Rd & Rt 41, Highland.  21 & over.  Rain or shine.  $10.  FYI (219) 200-2937 or info@ntto.net

August 3rd, 7:30 pm, Steve Miller Band, Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee Street, Waukegan. FYI www.ticketmaster.com

August 3rd through 6th, Lallapalooza, 15 stage Music Festival, Grant Park, Chicago.  FYI https://www.lollapalooza.com/

August 3rd, 11:00 pm, Jam & C3 Present Peach Pit with Annie DiRusso, Official Lollapalooza Aftershow.  Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  18 & older.  FYI www.axs.com

August 3rd, 11:00 pm, Jam & C3 Present Band-Maid with Beauty School Dropout, Official Lollapalooza Aftershow.  Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago.  18 & over.  FYI www.axs.com

August 4th, 7:00 pm, Gov't Mule's Dark Side of the Mule w/Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Eve, Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, 19100 Ridgeland Ave., Tinley Park.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

August 4th, 8:00 pm, Rupaul's Drag Race Werq the World Tour 2023, Rosemont Theatre, 5400 M. River Road, Rosemont.  $49-$129+  FYI www.ticketmaster.com. 

August 4th, 8:00 pm, Hot Dish! Hosted by Lauren Hooberman, Co-hosted by Amy Sumpter and Colleen Brennan, LookOut Series, Steppenwolf's 1700 Theater, 1700 N. Halsted, Chicago.  $27.  FYI (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org/lookout

August 4th, 11:00 pm, Jam & C3 Present The Rose with Isabel LaRosa, Official Lollapalooza Aftershow.  Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  18 & older.  FYI www.axs.com

August 4th, 11:00 pm, Jm & C3 Present Ivan Cornejo with Arath Herce, Official Lollapalooza Aftershow.  Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago.  18 & over.  FYI www.axs.com

August 5th, 12:00 - 4:00 pm, Big Blender: Teen Art Fest, Hyde Park Art Center, 5020 S. Cornell, Chicago.  FYI hydeparkart.org.

August 5th, 2:00 - 4:30 pm – Omar Coleman (Blues); 5:30 - 8:00 pm – TBA; 9:00 - 11:10 pm – Soul Bliss (Cover/Aretha Franklin).  Live on the Lake!  Beer Garden, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand, Chicago.  Free.  FYI www.navypier.org.

August 5th, 3:00 - 4:00 pm, Chicago Dance Month 2023, Wave Wall Moves, Live dance performance series presented in partnership with See Chicago Dance at the Wave Wall Performance Platform, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago.  Free.  FYI navypier.org.

August 5th, 5:30 pm, Mudvayne: The Psychotherapy Sessions, Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, 19100 Ridgeland Ave., Tinley Park.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

August 5th, 7:30 pm, Lionel Richie And Earth, Wind & Fire - Sing A Song All Night Long, United Center, 1901 W. Madison, Chicago.  $56-$496.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.  

August 5th, 8:00 pm, ARCANA: The Fool’s Errand, A Front Porch Oracles Creation, LookOut Series, Steppenwolf's 1700 Theater, 1700 N. Halsted, Chicago.  $20.  FYI (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org/lookout

August 5th, 8:00 pm, Stayin' Alive: One Night of the Bee Gees, RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora.  $12 before 5/31, $20 after 6/1.  FYI  (630) 896-6666 or riveredgeaurora.com,

August 5th, 11:00 pm, Magdalena Bay with George Arthur Calendar, Official Lollapalooza Aftershow.  Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago.  18 & over.  FYI www.axs.com

August 6th, 2:00 - 4:30 pm – Fareed Haque (Funk/Jam); 4:30 - 7:00 pm – DJ Papa G (Reggaeton/Dance); 5:30 - 8:00 pm – One Love Reggae Band (Reggae).  Live on the Lake!  Beer Garden, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand, Chicago.  Free.  FYI www.navypier.org.

**** August 6th, 3:00 pm, Family Show, Chicago Magic Lounge, 5050 N. Clark Street, Chicago.  $35 (Standard, $45 (Front Row).  FYI (312) 366-4500 or chicagomagiclounge.com.

August 6th, 6:00 pm, Jeff Dunham, Still Not Canceled, The Venue at Horseshoe Casino, 777 Casino Center Drive, Hammond.  FYI www.ticketmster.com.

August 6th, 7:30 pm, Matchbox Twenty - Slow Dream Tour, Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, 19100 Ridgeland Ave., Tinley Park.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

August 8th, 6:00 pm, Porchlight Music Theatre persents Broadway in Your Backyard, Chicago Park District’s Night Out in the Parks series, Washington Square Park, 901 N. Clark St., Chicago.  Free.  Bring your blanket or lawn chair.  FYI PorchlightMusicTheatre.org.

August 8th, 7:00 - 9:00 pm, North Township Trustee Adrian A. Santos presents Marco Villarreal Trio, Jazz & Blues in the Park, Wicker Park Breezeway Patio, 2215 Ridge Road, Highland.  Free & Family Friendly.  FYI (219) 313-3934.

August 8th, 8:00 pm, A staged reading of Was Dinner Good, Dear Sister? By Riad Ismat, presented by Sami Ismat and SWANASA Central, LookOut Series, Steppenwolf's 1700 Theater, 1700 N. Halsted, Chicago.  $15.  FYI (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org/lookout

August 9th, 12:00 - 1:00 pm, Chicago Dance Month 2023, Live at Lunch, a curated hour of dance classes and performances. The Green at 320 S. Canal, Chicago.  Free.  FYI navypier.org.

August 9th, 7:30 pm, Lampkin Music Group Presents: Barbara and Austin Sing Steve and Oscar, With Barbara Bleier and ensemble member Austin Pendleton, LookOut Series, Steppenwolf's 1700 Theater, 1700 N. Halsted, Chicago.  $20.  FYI (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org/lookout

August 9th & 10th, 8:30 pm, Madonna - The Celebration Tour, United Center, 1901 W. Madison, Chicago.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

August 9th & 11th, 7:30 pm, Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band, Wrigley Field, Addison & Clark, Chicago.  FTY https://www.mlb.com/cubs/tickets/concerts/bruce-springsteen

August 9th, 10th, 11th & 12th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents The Airborne Toxic Event, Lincoln Hall, 2424  N. Lincoln, Chicago.  18 & over.  FYI www.axs.com.

August 10th, 7:00 pm, Godsmacked and Staind, Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, 19100 Ridgeland Ave., Tinley Park.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

August 10th, 7:00 - 10:00 pm, Ticket to the Moon: ELO Tribute, Rockin’ in the Park, Free summer concert series.  Thursday concerts conclude with fireworks.  Parkway Bank Park entertainment district, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont.  FYI  ParkwayBankPark.com.  

August 10th, 7:00 & 9:00 pm, LENNY WHITE, BUSTER WILLIAMS, CYRUS CHESTNUT, All-star Jazz Trio, Live @ Lighthouse Summer Concert Series, Lighthouse ArtSpace Chicago, 108 W. Germania Pl., Chicago.  Tickets start at $65 and include a free welcome drink and the Mozart Immersive experience.  FYI lighthouseartspace.com/chicago.   

August 10th, 7:30 pm (doors open at 6:00 pm), Double Vision: Foreigner Tribute, Summer Concert Series 2023, sponsored by North Township Trustee Adrian Santos.  Wicker Memorial Park Social Center, Ridge Rd & Rt 41, Highland.  21 & over.  Rain or shine.  $10.  FYI (219) 200-2937 or info@ntto.net

August 10th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Max Weinberg's Jukebox, Park West, 322 West Armitage, Chicago. 18 & over.  FYI www.axs.com

August 11th, 7:00 pm, M.A.D.D Rhythms Community Tap Jam, Harold Washington Cultural Center, 4701 S. King Dr. (47th Street entrance), Chicago.  (Watch for possible location change)  Free. FYI MADDRhythms.com

August 11th, 8:00 pm, PURPLE REIGN: The Prince Tribute Show, Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena, Aurora.  $37-$57.  FYI www.paramountaurora.com.  

August 11th, 9:00 pm, Happy Together Tour, Silver Creek Event Center at Four Winds New Buffalo, 11111 Wilson Road, New Buffalo, MI.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

August 11th & 12th, Beatles Fest XVI, Downtown Hammond, Indiana.  2-day passes start at $35.  FYI BeatlesMusicFest.com.

August 11th & 12th, 8:00 pm, LA OSA MENOR (or Ursa Minor/the Little Bear), Written and Performed by Isabel Quintero, Original music by Gonzalo Córdova, Directed by Esteban Arévalo Ibáñez, LookOut Series, Steppenwolf's 1700 Theater, 1700 N. Halsted, Chicago.  $25.  FYI (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org/lookout

August 12th, 2:00 - 4:30 pm – Meg and The Wheelers (Country); 5:30 - 8:00 pm –  Jon Stickley Trio (Americana/Jam); 9:00 - 11:10 pm – Mr. Blotto (Cover/Jam Bands).  Live on the Lake!  Beer Garden, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand, Chicago.  Free.  FYI www.navypier.org.

August 12th, 3:00 - 4:00 pm, Chicago Dance Month 2023, Wave Wall Moves, Live dance performance series presented in partnership with See Chicago Dance at the Wave Wall Performance Platform, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago.  Free.  FYI navypier.org.

August 12th, 6:30 pm, PINK: Summer Carnival 2023 with special guests Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo, Wrigley Field, Addison & Clark, Chicago.  $125-$166.  FYI https://www.mlb.com/cubs/tickets/concerts/pink?partnerID=redirect-chc-pink

August 12th, 7:00 pm, America, Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee Street, Waukegan.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.  

August 12th, 7:15 & 9:30 pm, Comedian Alingon Mitra, Heath Mainstage, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago.  FYI  (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com.

August 12th, 7:30 pm, Eric Church: The Outsiders Revival Tour, Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, 19100 Ridgeland Ave., Tinley Park.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

August 12th, 8:00 pm, Small Town Murder with Comedians James Pietragallo and Jimmie Whisman, Auditorium Theatre, 50 East Ida B Wells Drive, Chicago.  $39.50-$60.  FYI https://auditoriumtheatre.org/event.  

August 13th, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm, Hyde Park Art Center at the Hyde Park Farmers Market,  1525 E 53rd St., Chicago.  FYI hydeparkart.org.

August 13th, 2:00 - 4:30 pm – Son Monarcas (Latin Folk Fusion); 4:30 - 7:00 pm – DJ Papa G (Reggaeton/Dance); 5:30 - 8:00 pm – TBA.  Live on the Lake!  Beer Garden, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand, Chicago.  Free.  FYI www.navypier.org.

August 13th, 7:00 pm, Happy Together Tour 2023 with The Turtles, Little Anthony, Gary Puckett & the Union Gap, The Vogues, The Classics, The Cowsills.  Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena, Aurora.  $59.50.  FYI www.paramountaurora.com.  

August 14th, 10:00 am, Jiro Dreams of Sushi, Art in Focus, South Shore Arts, Center for the Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster.  FYI www.southshoreartsonline.org/#/art-in-focus/

August 14th, 6:00 - 8:00 pm, Special Fitness Finale class featuring both Yoga and Zumba.  Fitness in the Park, Parkway Bank Park, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont.  Advance registration is available at ParkwayBankPark.com. 

August 14th, 6:15 pm, 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 15th, 8:00 pm, Sam Smith with Jessie Reyez: GLORIA the Tour, United Center, 1901 West Madison Street, Chicago.  Tickets start at $65.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.  

August 17th, 7:00 pm, Gavin DeGraw, House of Blues, 329 N. Dearborn, Chicago.  Tickets start at $35.  FYI www.concerts.livenation.com.

August 17th, 7:00 pm, Richard Marx with special guest John Waite, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago.  Tickets start at $59.50.  FYI (312) 341-2300 or AuditoriumTheatre.org

August 17th, 7:00 pm, Extreme with Living Color, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older.  Tickets start at $39.50.   FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

August 17th, 7:00 - 10:00 pm, Live the Who, Rockin’ in the Park, Free summer concert series.  Thursday concerts conclude with fireworks.  Parkway Bank Park entertainment district, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont.  FYI  ParkwayBankPark.com.  

August 17th, 7:30 pm (doors open at 6:00 pm), Echoes of Pompeii: Pink Floyd Tribute, Summer Concert Series 2023, sponsored by North Township Trustee Adrian Santos.  Wicker Memorial Park Social Center, Ridge Rd & Rt 41, Highland.  21 & over.  Rain or shine.  $10.  FYI (219) 200-2937 or info@ntto.net

August 18th, 5:00 - 7:00 pm, Summer Third Fridays, creative evenings featuring workshops, artmaking, gallery talks, live music, restaurant promotions, walking tours, open studios, and more!  Chesterton Arts District, Chesterton.  FYI visitchesterton.org 

August 18th, 6:30 pm, Nickelback: Get Rollin' Tour, Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, 19100 Ridgeland Ave., Tinley Park.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

August 18th, 8:00 pm, Get the Led Out: A Celebration of "The Mighty Zep", RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora.  $15 before 5/31, $24 after 6/1.  FYI  (630) 896-6666 or riveredgeaurora.com,

August 18th, 8:00 pm, SOLD OUT, Glen Hansard & Markéta Irglová of the Swell Season, The Salt Shed, 1357 N. Elston Avenue, Chicago.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

August 18th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Jidenna: The Silk Road Tour, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  18 & over.  FYI www.axs.com

August 18th, 8:00 pm, The Beach Boys, Silver Creek Events Center at Four Winds New Buffalo, 11111 Wilson Road, New Buffalo, MI.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

August 18th & 19th, 8:00, August 20th, 7:00 pm, Rough House Theater Company Presents: We Missed the Train and Had to Wait, By Claire Saxe, LookOut Series, Steppenwolf's 1700 Theater, 1700 N. Halsted, Chicago.  $10-$25.  FYI (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org/lookout

August 19th, 2:00 - 4:30 pm – MER & Friends (Cover/Dance); 5:30 - 8:00 pm – Wall of Denial (Cover/Stevie Ray Vaughan); 9:00 - 11:10 pm – NuBlu Band (Blues).  Live on the Lake!  Beer Garden, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand, Chicago.  Free.  FYI www.navypier.org.

August 19th, 3:00 - 4:00 pm, Chicago Dance Month 2023, Wave Wall Moves, Live dance performance series presented in partnership with See Chicago Dance at the Wave Wall Performance Platform, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago.  Free.  FYI navypier.org.

August 19th, 6:30 pm, ZZ Top & Lynyrd Skynyrd: The Sharp Dressed Simple Man Tour, Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, 19100 Ridgeland Ave., Tinley Park.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

August 19th, 7:00 pm, Tony Hinchcliffe: Fully Groan Tour, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago.  Tickets start at $29.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.  

August 19th, 7:30 & 10:00 pm, Jam Presents Neal Brennan: Brand New Neal,  Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

August 20th, 2:00 - 4:30 pm – Almafuerte (Latin Indie); 4:30 - 7:00 pm – DJ Papa G (Reggaeton/Dance); 5:30 - 8:00 pm – The Drastics (Reggae/Dub).  Live on the Lake!  Beer Garden, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand, Chicago.  Free.  FYI www.navypier.org.

**** August 20th, 3:00 pm, Family Show, Chicago Magic Lounge, 5050 N. Clark Street, Chicago.  $35 (Standard, $45 (Front Row).  FYI (312) 366-4500 or chicagomagiclounge.com.

August 20th, 7:00 pm, Sunday in the Park with Lyric, Lyric Opera, Jay Pritzker Pavilion, Millennium Park, 201 East Randolph Street, Chicago.  Free.   FYI lyricopera.org/newseason.

August 20th, Doors open at 7:00 pm, W.A.S.P.: Armored Saint, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. Fully seated. 21 and older.  Tickets start at $59.50.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

August 20th, 7:30 pm, Jeff Goldblum & the Mildred Snitzer Orchestra, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  18 & older.  FYI www.axs.com

August 22nd, Doors open at 6:30 pm, Daryl Hall and the Daryl's House Band with Special Guest Todd Rundgren, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. Fully seated. 21 and older.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

August 22nd, 7:00 - 9:00 pm, North Township Trustee Adrian A. Santos presents Calumet Ridge Jazz Ensemble, Jazz & Blues in the Park, Wicker Park Breezeway Patio, 2215 Ridge Road, Highland.  Free & Family Friendly.  FYI (219) 313-3934.

August 22nd, 7:00 pm, GOO GOO DOLLS - The Big Night Out Tour, Huntington Bank Pavillion at Northerly Island, 1300 S. Linn White Dr., Chicago.  Tickets start at $29.  FYI www.concerts.livenation.com.  

August 22nd, 8:00 pm, Fontaines D. C. with Been Stellar, Metro, 3730 N. Clark, Chicago.  18 & over.  FYI www.etix.com

August 23rd, 12:00 - 1:00 pm, Chicago Dance Month 2023, Live at Lunch, a curated hour of dance classes and performances. The Green at 320 S. Canal, Chicago.  Free.  FYI navypier.org.

August 23rd, 4:00 - 7:00 pm (parking opens at 3:30 pm), Cruise Nights, Wicker Memorial Park, Ridge Rd & Rt 41, Highland.  Classic, Electric & Modern Cars, Food Vendors, Music.  Free.  FYI (219) 313-3934.

August 24th, 7:00 pm, Jam Presents Kamelot: Awaken the World | with special guests Battle Beast & Xandria, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  18 & over.  FYI www.axs.com

August 24th, 7:00 - 10:00 pm, Silver Bullet Band, STL, Rockin’ in the Park, Free summer concert series.  Thursday concerts conclude with fireworks.  Parkway Bank Park entertainment district, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont.  FYI  ParkwayBankPark.com.  

August 24th, 7:30 pm (doors open at 6:00 pm), Visions of Santana: Latin Night, Summer Concert Series 2023, sponsored by North Township Trustee Adrian Santos.  Wicker Memorial Park Social Center, Ridge Rd & Rt 41, Highland.  21 & over.  Rain or shine.  $10.  FYI (219) 200-2937 or info@ntto.net

August 24th, Guns N' Roses, Wrigley Field, Clark & Addison, Chicago.  Tickets on sale March 3rd.  FYI https://www.mlb.com/cubs/tickets/concerts/guns-n-roses

August 25th, 7:00 - 10:00 pm, Bee Gees Gold / The Wayouts, Rockin’ in the Park, Free summer concert series.   Parkway Bank Park entertainment district, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont.  FYI  ParkwayBankPark.com.  

August 26th, 2:00 - 11:10 pm, LatiNxt performers TBA, Live on the Lake!  Beer Garden, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand, Chicago.  Free.  FYI www.navypier.org.

August 26th, 3:00 - 4:00 pm, Chicago Dance Month 2023, Wave Wall Moves, Live dance performance series presented in partnership with See Chicago Dance at the Wave Wall Performance Platform, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago.  Free.  FYI navypier.org.

August 26th, 7:00 pm, Leanne Morgan: Just Getting Started, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago.  Tickets start at $39.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.  

August 26th, 7:00 pm, The Offspring with Sum 41 And Simple Plan: Let the Bad Times Roll Tour, Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, 19100 Ridgeland Ave., Tinley Park.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

August 26th, 8:00 pm, ingress, By Carissa Lee, featuring Suspended Culture, LookOut Series, Steppenwolf's 1700 Theater, 1700 N. Halsted, Chicago.  $15.  FYI (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org/lookout

August 26th, 8:00 pm, Theresa Caputo, The Venue at Horseshoe Casino, 777 Casino Center Drive, Hammond.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

August 26th, 8:00 pm, Poi Dong Pondering, RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora.  $15 before 5/31, $24 after 6/1.  FYI  (630) 896-6666 or riveredgeaurora.com,

August 26th & 27th, LatiNxt, fifth annual celebration of modern Latin music in the Beer Garden and the Lake Stage in Polk Bros Park.  Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago.  Free.  FYI navypier.org.

August 27th, 12:00 - 4:00 pm, Hyde Park Flea, Hyde Park Art Center outdoor plaza & parking lot, 5020 S. Cornell, Chicago.  FYI hydeparkart.org.

August 27th, 2:00 - 8:00 pm, LatiNxt performers TBA, Live on the Lake!  Beer Garden, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand, Chicago.  Free.  FYI www.navypier.org.

August 27th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents James Bay, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com 

August 28th, 10:00 am, 80th Annual Salon Show Preview, Art in Focus, South Shore Arts, Center for the Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster.  FYI www.southshoreartsonline.org/#/art-in-focus/

August 29th, 7:30 pm, Yoke Lore with girlhouse, Metro, 3730 N. Clark Street, Chicago.  $20.  FYI www.etix.com.

August 29th, 8:00 pm, Craig Ferguson: The Fancy Rascal Tour, Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago Street, Joliet.  Tickets start at $35.  FI www.ticketmaster.com.

August 30th, 12:00 - 1:00 pm, Chicago Dance Month 2023, Live at Lunch, a curated hour of dance classes and performances. The Green at 320 S. Canal, Chicago.  Free.  FYI navypier.org.

August 30th, 5:30 - 9:00 pm, Summer Night Markets, immersive Night Markets, themed around the 70s, 80s, 90s and the Future.  Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago.  Free.  FYI navypier.org.

August 30th, 6:30 pm, Disturbed: Take Back Your Life Tour, Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, 19100 Ridgeland Ave., Tinley Park.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

August 30th, 6:00 pm (SOLD OUT), August 31st, 6:00 pm, Pixies And Modest Mouse With Special Guest Cat Power Summer 2023, The Salt Shed - Fairgrounds, 1357 N. Elston, Chicago.  $194.50 (general admission - standing) FYI www.ticketmaster.com.  

August 31st, 7:00 & 9:00 pm, BILLY HART, YOTAM SILBERSTEIN, OMER AVITAL, legendary jazz musicians, Live @ Lighthouse Summer Concert Series, Lighthouse ArtSpace Chicago, 108 W. Germania Pl., Chicago.  Tickets start at $65 and include a free welcome drink and the Mozart Immersive experience.  FYI lighthouseartspace.com/chicago. 

August 31st, 7:00 - 10:00 pm, American English, Rockin’ in the Park, Free summer concert series.  Thursday concerts conclude with fireworks.  Parkway Bank Park entertainment district, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont.  FYI  ParkwayBankPark.com.  

August 31st, 7:30 pm, “I Want My 80s Tour” with Rick Springfield and special guests, The Hooters, Paul Young and Tommy Tutone. RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora.  $39.  FYI  (630) 896-6666 or riveredgeaurora.com,

August 31st, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Corey Taylor | Wargasm, Oxymorrons, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com.

August 31st, 8:00 pm, Bambi Banks-Couleé Presents: Bambi’s Black Book, LookOut Series, Steppenwolf's 1700 Theater, 1700 N. Halsted, Chicago.  $15.  FYI (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org/lookout

August 31st, 8:00 - 10:00 pm, Movies in the Lot: Hairy Who & The Chicago Imagists, Hyde Park Art Center parking lot, 5020 S. Cornell, Chicago.  FYI hydeparkart.org.

September 1st, 6:30 pm, Rob Zombie and Alice Cooper: Freaks on Parade 2023 Tour, Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, 19100 Ridgeland Ave., Tinley Park.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

September 1st, 7:00 pm, Duran Duran: Future Past, Huntington Bank Pavillion at Northerly Island, 1300 S. Linn White Drive, Chicago.  FYI  www.concerts.livenation.com.

September 1st, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Cannons: Heartbeat Highway Tour | New Constellations, Jane Leo, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago.  18 & over.  FYI www.axs.com.

September 1st, 8:00 pm, 2nd Story Presents: YEAR 25, LookOut Series, Steppenwolf's 1700 Theater, 1700 N. Halsted, Chicago.  $25.  FYI (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org/lookout

September 2nd, 2:00 - 4:30 pm – Joanna Connor (Blues); 5:30 - 8:00 pm – Tae & The Neighborly (Indie); 9:00 - 11:10 pm – Erica Falls & Vintage Soul (New Orleans Neo-Soul).  Live on the Lake!  Beer Garden, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand, Chicago.  Free.  FYI www.navypier.org.

September 2nd, 3:00 - 4:00 pm, Chicago Dance Month 2023, Wave Wall Moves, Live dance performance series presented in partnership with See Chicago Dance at the Wave Wall Performance Platform, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago.  Free.  FYI navypier.org.

September 2nd, 8:00 pm, REO Speedwagon, RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora.  $50.  FYI  (630) 896-6666 or riveredgeaurora.com,

September 2nd, 8:00 pm, Pentatonix - The World Tour with special guest Lauren Alaina, Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, 19100 Ridgeland Ave., Tinley Park.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

September 3rd, 2:00 - 4:30 pm – Hurricane Gumbo (Zydeco); 4:30 - 7:00 pm – DJ Papa G (Reggaeton/Dance); 5:30 - 8:00 pm – ESSO (Funk/Hip-Hop).  Live on the Lake!  Beer Garden, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand, Chicago.  Free.  FYI www.navypier.org.

September 6th, 12:00 - 1:00 pm, Chicago Dance Month 2023, Live at Lunch, a curated hour of dance classes and performances. The Green at 320 S. Canal, Chicago.  Free.  FYI navypier.org.

September 6th, 7:30 pm, Jam Productions Presents Hulvey - The Beautiful Tour, Subterranean, 2011 W. North Avenue, Chicago.  $20.  FYI www.ticketweb.com.  

September 7th, 7:00 pm, Jam & Outback Present Joe Gatto's Night of Comedy, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com.  

September 7th, 7:30 pm (gates open at 5:00 pm), CHICAGO BLACK DANCE LEGACY PROJECT: METAMORPHOSIS, Ruth Page Festival of Dance at Ravinia (M.A.D.D. Rhythms, Chicago Multi-Cultural Dance Center’s Hiplet Ballerinas, Deeply Rooted Dance Theater, The Era Footwork Crew,Forward Momentum Chicago, Joel Hall Dancers, Move Me Soul, Muntu Dance Theatre of Chicago, Najwa Dance Corps and Praize Productions.  Ravinia, 201 Ravinia Road, Highland Park.  Tickets on sale May 1.  FYI www.ravinia.org.  

September 7th, 7:30 pm, RBD - Soy Rebelde Tour 2023, Guaranteed Rate Field, 333 W. 35th Street, Chicago.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

September 8th, 7:00 pm, Iliza: Hard Feelings Tour, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago.  Tickets start at $39.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.  

September 8th, 7:30 pm, Jam & 93XRT Present Local Natives: Time Will Wait For No One Tour With Special Guest HalfNoise,  Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago.  18 & over.  FYI www.axs.com/

September 8th, 8:00 pm, M.A.D.D Rhythms Community Tap Jam, Harold Washington Cultural Center, 4701 S. King Dr. (47th Street entrance), Chicago.  Free. FYI MADDRhythms.com

September 9th, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm, Humane Indiana Paws in the Park, '90s Retro Pet-Friendly Festival & 1-Mile Walk, Community Park, Munster.  Vendors needed.  $25, $50 with T-shirt.  FYI https://humaneindiana.org/paws-in-the-park-2023-walk-registration

September 9th, 12:00 - 6:00 pm, FanFest, 6:30 pm Racing. SuperMotocross World Championship Playoff 2, Chicagoland Speedway, 500 Speedway Blvd, Joliet.  Tickets: www.ticketmaster.com.  FYI https://supermotocross.com/schedule/joliet-il-sept-2023/

September 9th, 2:00 & 8:00 pm, I'm Not a Comedian...I'm Lenny Bruce, Center Theatre at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie.  www.ticketmaster.com

September 9th, 7:30 pm, Jason Aldean: Highway Desperado Tour 2023, Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, 19100 Ridgeland Ave., Tinley Park.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

September 9th, 8:00 pm, Corey Holcomb: 'The Book of Coreythians' Chapter 1, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago.  Tickets start at $48.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.  

September 9th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents The Teskey Brothers: The Winding Way Tour, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

September 9th through January 7th, (12:00 - 5:00 pm Wednesday & Thursday; 11:00 am - 5:00 p.m., Friday through Sunday), Picasso: Fifty Years Later, part of the global tribute to Pablo Picasso 50 years after his death.  Elmhurst Art Museum, 150 South Cottage Hill Avenue, Elmhurst.  Adults $18, Seniors $15, Students $10, Children $5.  FYI 630.834.0202 or visit elmhurstartmuseum.org.

September 10th (new date), 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Giggly Squad, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

September 11th & 12th, Artists' Lounge Live presents  BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO: JOHN MICHAEL DIAS SINGS NEIL SEDAKA , Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire. FYI (847) 634-0200 or www.marriotttheatre.com/show/

September 12th, 7:30 pm, Hozier - Unreal, Unearth Tour 2023, Huntington Bank Pavillion, Northerly Island, 1300 S. Linn White Drive, Chicago.  FYI www.livenation.com

September 13th, 12:00 - 1:00 pm, Chicago Dance Month 2023, Live at Lunch, a curated hour of dance classes and performances. The Green at 320 S. Canal, Chicago.  Free.  FYI navypier.org.

September 15th, 7:00 pm, Aerosmith: PEACE OUT The Farewell Tour with The Black Crowes, United Center, 1901 W. Madison, Chicago.  Tickets start at $195.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com. 

September 15th, 7:30 pm, King Bach - Truth or Dare Tour, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com.  

September 16th, 4:30 pm, Aurora Water Lantern Festival, Thomas J. Weisner RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora. 0-$40.  FYI (630) 896-6666 or riveredgeaurora.com.  

September 16th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Herb Alpert & Lani Hall, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com.  

September 16th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Not Another D & D Podcast | Dungeon Court, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago.  18 & over.  FYI www.axs.com.

September 17th, 7:30 pm,  THE Mozart Requiem, Music of the Baroque, North Shore Center  for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie.   FYI (312) 551-1414 or www.baroque.org.  

September 18th  7:30 pm,  THE ST. MATTHEW PASSION, Music of the Baroque, Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan,  Chicago.  FYI (312) 551-1414 or www.baroque.org

September 19th, 7:00 pm, Dean Lewis: The Future Is Bright Tour 2023 | Sara Kays, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com.  

September 19th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Coheed & Cambria NEVERENDER: NWFTWM with Special Guests Deafheaven, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

September 20th, 7:30 pm, Jam & 1833 Present Little Simz: No Thank You Tour, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com 

September 21st, 7:00 pm, Bad Omens - Concrete Forever, The Salt Shed, 1357 N. Elston, Chicago.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

September 21st, 8:00 pm, Jam & AEG Present Lovitt or Leave It: The Errors Tour 2023, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

September 22nd, 7:00 & 10:00 pm, Anthony Jeselnik: Bones and All, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago.  Tickets start at $38.   FYI www.ticketmaster.com. 

September 22nd, 7:30 pm, Bishop Briggs & MisterWives: The Don't Look Down Tour, The Salt Shed, 1357 N. Elston, Chicago.  Tickets start at $39.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

September 23rd, 7:15 pm, Jam PSeresents Nothing but Thieves - #WelcomeToTheDCCTour, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

September 23rd, 7:30 pm, Kathleen Madigan: Wine & Tiny Banjos, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago.  Tickets start at $29.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

September 23rd, 7:30 pm, NASHVILLE Reunion Tour - Live In Concert, Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont.  Tickets start at $37.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.  

September 23rd, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Royal Blood: North America Tour | Bad Nerves, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com.  

September 23rd, 7:30 pm, September 24th, 3:00 pm, New Philharmonic: “Beethoven and Tchaikovsky” featuring Guest Violinist Esme Arias-Kim, New Philharmonic, McAninch Arts Center’s Belushi Performance Hall, College of Dupage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn.  $55.  Tickets on sale July 27th.  FYI  (630) 942-4000 or www.AtTheMAC.org.

September 23rd, 8:00 pm, Fuerza Regida - Otra Peda Tour, Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, 19100 Ridgeland Ave., Tinley Park.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

September 24th, 4:00 pm, Blue Man Group's Annual Sensory-Friendly Performance, Briar Street Theatre, 3133 N. Halsted St., Chicago.  Portion of sales donated to Turning Point Autism Foundation.  $49.  FYI https://www.blueman.com/chicago/sensory-friendly.  

September 25th, 7:30 pm, Jam & Collectiv Present Bruno Major: Tour Of Planet Earth 2023, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  www.axs.com.  

Spetember 27th, 4:00 - 7:00 pm (parking opens at 3:30 pm), Cruise Nights, Wicker Memorial Park, Ridge Rd & Rt 41, Highland.  Classic, Electric & Modern Cars, Food Vendors, Music.  Free.  FYI (219) 313-3934.

September 27th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents The Wombats, North America 2023 Tour, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com.  

September 27th, 7:30 pm, Ray LaMontagne, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State, Chicago.  Tickets start at $35.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com. 

September 28th, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, Free Family Days with Chicago Children’s Museum, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago.  Free.  $10 Navy Pier parking with museum validation.  FYI https://www.chicagochildrensmuseum.org/

September 29th, 6:30 pm, Here Come the Mummies, House of Blues, 329 N. Dearborn, Chicago.  Tickets start at $27.  FYI www.concerts.livenation.com.  

September 29th, 7:00 pm, The Gipsy Kings featuring Nicolas Reyes, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary.  21 and older.  All reserved seating.  Tickets start at $49.50.   FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

September 29th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents St. Paul & the Broken Bones: The Angels in Science Fiction Tour | Abraham Alexander, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago.  18 & over.  FYI www.axs.com.

September 29th, 7:30 pm, Macklemore: The BEN Tour, Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W. Lawrence, Chicago.  Tickets start at $45.50.  FYI www.concerts.livenation.com.  

September 29th, 7:30 pm, Matteo Lane: The Al Dente Tour, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago.  Tickets start at $39.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

September 29th, 8:00 pm, Nick Cave: Live in North America, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago.  $39.50-$154.50.  FYI (312) 341-2300 or AuditoriumTheatre.org

September 29th & 30th, Various times. Chicago Tap Summit 2023, M.A.D.D Rhythms, Harold Washington Cultural Center, 4701 S. King Dr. (47th Street entrance), Chicago.  Various costs.  FYI MADDRhythms.com

September 30th, 6:00 & 9:00 pm, SmoothChicago presents Keiko Matsui, SmoothChicago SHOWROOM, Loews O'Hare Hotel, 5300 N. River Road, Rosemont.  FYI www.SmoothChicago.com

September 30th, 7:30 pm, Tank and the Bangas with Chicago Philharmonic, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago.  $39-$89.  FYI (312) 341-2300 or AuditoriumTheatre.org

September 30th, 8:00 pm, Fortunate Youth with Dubbest, Bottom Lounge, 1375 W. Lake, Chicago.  17 & over.  $25.  FYI www.ticketweb.com.  

October 1st, 7:30 pm, Gregory Alan Isokov, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago.  Tickets start at $39.   FYI www.ticketmaster.com. 

October 4th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Young Fathers: The HEAVY HEAVY Tour, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  18 & over.  FYI www.axs.com.  

October 5th, 7:00 pm, Chicago Premiere, Soldier Songs, Chicago Opera Theater, Epiphany Center for the Arts, 201 S Ashland Ave., Chicago.  FYI (312) 704-8414 or cot.org/season 

October 5th, 7:30 pm, Ringo Starr & His All Starr Band, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago.  Tickets start at $88.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.  

October 5th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Jessie Ware: That! Feels Good! Live, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

October 5th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Krooked Kings, Lincoln Hall, 2424 N. Lincoln, Chicago.  www.axs.com.  

October 6th, 7:00 pm, Jam Presents Michelle Wolf: It's Great to be Here, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com.  

October 6th, 7:30 pm, Lyric Opera Season Opening Gala: An Evening with Audra McDonald, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago.  FYI lyricopera.org/newseason.

October 6th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Ambar Lucid - Estrella Tour: Part 2, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago.  18 & over.  FYI www.axs.com

October 6th, 8:00 pm, Penn & Teller, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago.  Tickets start at $44.    FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

October 7th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Carlos Ballarta, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com.

October 7th, 8:00 pm, Ben Schwartz & Friends, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago.  Tickets start at $39.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

October 8th, 7:30 pm, Bonnie Raitt: Just Like That...Tour, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago.  Tickets start at $49. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

October 12th, 6:30 pm, Jam Presents The Chats | Comic Psychos | The Schizophonics, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  All ages.  FYI www.axs.com

October 12th through 22nd, Chicago Premiere, Frenkenstein, Joffrey Ballet, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago.  FYI (312) 386-8905 or www.joffrey.org.

October 13th, 7:00 pm, Jimmy Carr: Terribly Funny, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago.  Tickets start at $35.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

October 13th, 7:00 pm, STYX, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. All reserved seating. 21 and older.  Tickets start at $69.50.   FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

October 13th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents G Flip - The G Flip Tour, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

October 14th, 7:00 pm, Comedian Tom Segura, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. Fully seated. 21 and older.  Tickets start at $79.50.   FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

October 14th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Tommy Emmanuel, CGP, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com/venues/101835/park-west-chicago-tickets

October 14th, 8:00 pm, AEG Presents Streetlight Manifesto, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

October 14th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Tom Odell: Live in North America, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com.  

October 15th, 7:30 pm,  Viva Vivaldi!! Music of the Baroque, North Shore Center  for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie.   FYI (312) 551-1414 or www.baroque.org.

October 15th & 16th, 7:30 pm, Little Feat: The Albums Tour, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

October 16th, 7:30 pm,  Viva Vivaldi!! Music of the Baroque, Harris Theatre for Music and Dance, 205 E. Randolph, Chicago.  FYI (312) 551-1414 or www.baroque.org.

October 17th, 8:00 pm, WestBeth Entertainment Presents Auntie Donna - The Magical Dead Cat Tour, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

October 19th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Polyphia - Remember That You Will Die Tour, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

October 20th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Stephan Sanchez, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

October 20th, 7:30 pm, The National Parks: 8th Wonder Tour, also Zach Seabaugh, Metro, 3730 N. Clark, Chicago.  Tickets start at $20. FYI www.etix.com. 

October 21st, 7:00 pm, Jim Jefferies: Give 'em What They Want Tour, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago.  Tickets start at $49.   FYI www.ticketmaster.com.   

October 21st, 7:30 pm, Rainbow Kitten Surprise with Indigo de Souza, Credit Union 1 Arena at UIC, 525 S. Racine, Chicago.  Tickets start at $46.  www.ticketmaster.com.

October 21st, 8:00 pm, An Evening with David Sedaris & Henry Rollins, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago.  Tickets start at $82.  FYI (312) 341-2300 or AuditoriumTheatre.org

October 21st, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Pinky Patel: New Crown, Who Dis, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  18 & over. FYI www.axs.com

**** October 22nd, 4:00 pm, Disney Junior Live On Tour: Costume Palooza, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago.  Tickets start at $29.50.  FYI (312) 341-2300 or AuditoriumTheatre.org

October 25th, 4:00 - 7:00 pm (parking opens at 3:30 pm), Cruise Nights, Wicker Memorial Park, Ridge Rd & Rt 41, Highland.  Classic, Electric & Modern Cars, Food Vendors, Music.  Free.  FYI (219) 313-3934.

October 26th, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, Free Family Days with Chicago Children’s Museum, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago.  Free.  $10 Navy Pier parking with museum validation.  FYI https://www.chicagochildrensmuseum.org/

October 26th, 7:30 pm, John Malkovich in The Music Critic, written by Aleksey Igudesman.  (John Malkovich narrator | Aleksey Igudesman violin | So-Ock Kim violin | Max Baille viola | Tanja Tetzlaff cello | Hyung-Ki Joo piano).  Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago.  Tickets start at $39.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com. 

October 26th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Christine & the Queens Presents Paranoia Angels True Love, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  18 & older.  FYI www.axs.com

October 27th, 6:00 pm, SmoothChicago presents Acoustic Academy, 2023 SECOND HALF, 5300 N. River Road, Rosemont.  FYI www.SmoothChicago.com

October 27th, 7:45 pm, SmoothChicago presents Richard Elliot, 2023 SECOND HALF, 5300 N. River Road, Rosemont.  FYI www.SmoothChicago.com

October 27th, 7:30 pm, Jam & Joe's Concert Present Russell Dickerson: Restless Road, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago.  18 & over.  FYI www.axs.com.

October 27th, 8:00 pm, Chelsea Handler: The LBB Tour, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $45.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.  

October 27th, 8:30 pm, Jam Presents Roosevelt, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  18 & over.  FYI www.axs.com.  

October 27th & 28th, 7:30 pm, Unlimited: Fall Performances, Giordano Dance Chicago, Harris Theatre for Music and Dance at Millenium Park, 205 E. Randolph, Chicago.  FYI https://www.giordanodance.org/subscriptions

October 27th & 28th, 7:00 pm, Aaron Lewis Acoustic, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary.  21 and older.  All reserved seating.  Tickets start at $49.50.   FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

October 28th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Jessica Kirson, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com.

October 28th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents An Evening with Kings of Convenience, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

October 31st, 8:00 pm, Queen + Adam Lambert - The Rhapsody Tour, United Center, 1901 W. Madison, Chicago.  Tickets start at $55.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

November 2nd, 7:00 pm, Grand Funk Railroad with Special Guest Foghat, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. Fully seated. 21 and older.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

November 3rd, 7:30 pm, Deeply Rooted Dance Theater, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago.  $25-$75. FYI www.deeplyrooteddancetheater.org/ or  AuditoriumTheatre.org.

November 3rd & 4th, 7:00 pm, November 5th, 8:00 pm, Nate Bargatze, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago.   FYI www.ticketmaster.com. 

November 3rd through 5th, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® The Greatest Show On Earth®. Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim Road, Rosemont.  FYI Ticketmaster.com

November 4th, 7:00 pm, Jam & Outback Present Ari Shaffir: The Wrong Side of History Tour, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  18 & over.  FYI www.axs.com

November 4th, 7:30 pm, Loreena McKennitt:  The Visit Revisited 30th Anniversary Tour, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. Tickets start at $34.  FYI (312) 341-2300,  AuditoriumTheatre.org or www.ticketmaster.com

November 4th, 7:30 pm, November 5th, 3:00 pm, “Sinatra Forever: A Salute to Frank Sinatra” featuring Rick Michel with New Philharmonic, New Philharmonic, McAninch Arts Center’s Belushi Performance Hall, College of Dupage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn.  $67-$77.  Tickets on sale July 27th.  FYI  (630) 942-4000 or www.AtTheMAC.org.

November 5th, 8:00 pm, (SOLD OUT), JAM Presents The Hives, Bottom Lounge, 1375 W. Lake Street, Chicago.  FYI www.ticketweb.com

November 7th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Santiago Cruz, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

November 9th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Chris Renzema with special guest Jess Ray, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com.

November 9th, 7:30 pm, My Morning Jacket: It Still Moves Anniversary Show, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago.   FYI www.ticketmaster.com. 

November 10th & 11th, 7:30 pm, My Morning Jacket, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago.   FYI www.ticketmaster.com. 

November 11th, SmoothChicago presents Saxophonist Euge Groove & Bass Guitarist Michael Manson, SmoothChicago.com SHOWROOM, Loews O'Hare Hotel, 5300 N. River Road, Rosemont.  FYI www.SmoothChicago.com

November 11th, 7:30 pm, Hannah Berner, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago.  18 & over.  FYI www.axs.com.  

November 13th, 7:30 pm, Depeche Mode Memento Mori Tour, United Center, 1901 W. Madison, Chicago.  Tickets start at $144.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com. 

November 13th, 14th, 15th & 16th, 8:00 pm, Trevor Noah: Off the Record Tour, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago.  $59-$129.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.  

November 17th, 7:30 pm, The Fab Four performs The Beatles' "Rubber Soul" Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson Ave., Peoria.  $30-$60  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

November 17th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Misfit: A Gary Gulman Stand Up Comedy and Book Tour, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com.  

November 18th, 6:00 & 9:00 pm, SmoothChicago presents Kirk Whalum featuring John Stoddart, 2023 SECOND HALF, 5300 N. River Road, Rosemont.  FYI www.SmoothChicago.com

November 18th, 7:00 pm, Jam Presents Phoebe Robinson - Messy AF, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

November 18th, 8:00 pm, Liz Phair: Guyville Tour, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago.  Tickets start at $39.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

November 19th, 7:30 pm,  Windy City, Music of the Baroque, North Shore Center  for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie.   FYI (312) 551-1414 or www.baroque.org.  

November 20th, 7:30 pm,  Windy City, Music of the Baroque, Harris Theatre for Music and Dance, 205 E. Randolph, Chicago.  FYI (312) 551-1414 or www.baroque.org.

November 25th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Noah Reid: The "Everything's Fine" Tour, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com.

November 27th, 7:30 pm, KISS: End of the Road World Tour, Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim Road, Rosemont.  $59-$1000+.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.   

December 1st, 7:30 pm, SOLD OUT Jam Presents Damien Rice, Auditorium Theatre, 50 Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago.  FYI https://auditoriumtheatre.org/events-details/damien-rice/

December 2nd through 27th, The Nutcracker, Joffrey Ballet, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago.  FYI (312) 386-8905 or www.joffrey.org.

December 4th & 5th, Artists' Lounge Live presents JINGLE BELL ROCK WITH MICHAEL INGERSOLL AND CHRISTOPHER KALE JONES , Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire. FYI (847) 634-0200 or www.marriotttheatre.com/show/

December 8th, 7:30 pm, December 10th, 3:00 pm, Chicago Premiere, The Nose, Chicago Opera Theater, Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E Randolph St., Chicago.  FYI (312) 704-8414 or cot.org/season 

December 9th, 7:30 pm, Brian Regan, Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee Avenue, Waukegan.  Tickets start at $45.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.  

December 14, 7:30 pm, Holiday Brass & Choral Concerts, Music of the Baroque Chorus & Brass Ensemble, Grace Lutheran Church, 7300 Division St., River Forest, Ill.  FYI (312) 551-1414 or www.baroque.org

December 15, 7:30 pm, Holiday Brass & Choral Concerts, Music of the Baroque Chorus & Brass Ensemble, St. Michael Church, 1633 N Cleveland Ave., Chicago.  FYI (312) 551-1414 or www.baroque.org

December 16, 2:00 pm, Holiday Brass & Choral Concerts, Music of the Baroque Chorus & Brass Ensemble, Saints Faith, Hope, & Charity Church, 191 Linden St., Winnetka, Ill.  FYI (312) 551-1414 or www.baroque.org

December 16th, 8:00 pm, The Rat Pack is Back, Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago, Joliet.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

December 16th & 17th, 1:00 & 5:00 pm, Salt Creek Ballet presents “The Nutcracker” with New Philharmonic, New Philharmonic, McAninch Arts Center’s Belushi Performance Hall, College of Dupage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn.  $46, Youth $36.  Tickets on sale July 27th.  FYI  (630) 942-4000 or www.AtTheMAC.org.

December 17, 2:00 pm, Holiday Brass & Choral Concerts, Music of the Baroque Chorus & Brass Ensemble, Alice Millar Chapel | Northwestern University, 1870 Sheridan Rd., Evanston, Ill.  FYI (312) 551-1414 or www.baroque.org

December 17th, 3:00 pm, Winter Wonderfest, M.A.D.D Rhythms & Chicago Tap Theatre, Harold Washington Cultural Center, 4701 S. King Dr. (47th Street entrance), Chicago.  FYI MADDRhythms.com

December 31st, 1:30, 5:00 & 8:30 pm, New Philharmonic: New Year’s Eve Concerts featuring Guest Baritone Richard Ollarsaba, New Philharmonic, McAninch Arts Center’s Belushi Performance Hall, College of Dupage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn.  $70-$80.  Tickets on sale July 27th.  FYI  (630) 942-4000 or www.AtTheMAC.org.

Coming in 2024

January 13th, 7:00 pm, Jam & Outback Present Ms Pat | Ya Girl Done Made It, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

January 13th, 7:30 pm, Terence Blanchard: Film Scores LIVE!, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago.  $44.50-$134.50.  FYI  AuditoriumTheatre.org.

January 20th, 7:30 pm, January 21st, 3:00 pm, John Williams’ Music Makes the Movie, New Philharmonic, McAninch Arts Center’s Belushi Performance Hall, College of Dupage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn.  $55.  Tickets on sale July 27th.  FYI  (630) 942-4000 or www.AtTheMAC.org.

January 26th, 7:30 pm, Dean Z - Ultimate Elvis, Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

January 26th, 7:30 pm, January 27th, 2:00 pm, John Malkovich starring in The Infernal Comedy, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago.  $25-$225.  FYI  AuditoriumTheatre.org.

January 27th, 7:30 pm, January 28th, 3:00 pm, Midwest Premiere, Book of Mountains and Seas, Chicago Opera Theater, Studebaker Theater at the Fine Arts Building, 410 S Michigan Ave., Chicago.  FYI (312) 704-8414 or cot.org/season 

January 28th, 3:00 pm, The Rat Pack is Back, Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

January 28th, 7:30 pm,  Mulova Plays Bach, Music of the Baroque, North Shore Center  for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie.   FYI (312) 551-1414 or www.baroque.org.  

January 29th, 7:30 pm,  Mullova Plays Bach, Music of the Baroque, Harris Theatre for Music and Dance, 205 E. Randolph, Chicago.  FYI (312) 551-1414 or www.baroque.org

February 3rd, 7:30 pm, Complexions Contemporary Ballet, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago.  $30-$120. FYI www.complexionsdance.org/home or  AuditoriumTheatre.org.

February 10th, 7:30 pm, Compañia Nacional de Danza, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago.  $40-$135. FYI www.cndanza.mcu.es/en/ or  AuditoriumTheatre.org.

February 15th through 25th, Studies in Blue, Joffrey Ballet, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago.  FYI (312) 386-8905 or www.joffrey.org.

February 24th, Studio 61, Giordano Dance Chicago, Ravenswood Event Center, 4021 N. Ravenswood, Chicago.  FYI https://www.giordanodance.org/subscriptions

March 3rd, 3:00 pm, Trinity Irish Dance Company, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago.  $40-$135. FYI www.trinityirishdancecompany.com/ or  AuditoriumTheatre.org.

March 8th, 7:30 pm, March 10th, 3:00 pm, Chicago Premiere, Platée, Chicago Opera Theater, Studebaker Theater at the Fine Arts Building, 410 S Michigan Ave., Chicago.  FYI (312) 704-8414 or cot.org/season 

March 9th, 7:30 pm, MOMIX - Alice, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago.  $30-$120. FYI www.momix.com/ or  AuditoriumTheatre.org.

March 10th, 7:30 pm,  THE ST. JOHN PASSION, Music of the Baroque, North Shore Center  for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie.   FYI (312) 551-1414 or www.baroque.org

March 11th 7:30 pm,  THE ST. JOHN PASSION, Music of the Baroque, Harris Theatre for Music and Dance, 205 E. Randolph, Chicago.  FYI (312) 551-1414 or www.baroque.org

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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