Entertainment This Week

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May 5th, 7:00 pm, Kevin Kaarl - Ultra Sodade Tour 2025, Salt Shed Indoors, 1357 N. Elston, Chicago.  Tickets start at $50.  FYI www.axs.com.

May 6th, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, Fundamental Upholstery Skills Workshop, Marshall J. Gardner Center for the Arts, Miller Beach Arts & Creative District CDC, 540 S. Lake Street, Gary.  $50.  FYI millerbeacharts.org

May 6th, 7:15 pm, Guy Branum: “Be Fruitful” The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago.  $22-$35.  FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com

May 6th, 7:30 pm, Max Richter World Tour: Max Richter with the American Contemporary Music Ensemble performing The Blue Notebooks and In A Landscape American Contemporary Music Ensemble (ACME): Clarice Jensen, Cello & Artistic Director, Ben Russell & Laura Lutzke, Violins, Kyle Miller, Viola, and Claire Bryant, Cello.  Orchestra Hall at Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan.  FYI www.axs.com.

May 7th, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, Women's Association of the Northwest Indiana Symphony Society presents the 53rd Annual May Wine Brunch.  Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster.  Venders, brunch, entertainment, raffle.  Attendees are encouraged to wear a favorite hat.  $50.  FYI (219) 836-0525 ext 206 or https://nisorchestra.org/waniss

May 7th, 3:00 pm, Brass Brilliance, Soloist, Pianist Sylvia Wang, Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra, Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, 149 W Brush Hill Rd, Elmhurst.  Tickets go on sale August 1st.  FYI (630) 941-0202 or www.elmhurstsymphony.org

May 7th, 5:00 - 8:00 pm, Fundamental Upholstery Skills Workshop, Marshall J. Gardner Center for the Arts, Miller Beach Arts & Creative District CDC, 540 S. Lake Street, Gary.  $50.  FYI millerbeacharts.org

May 7th, 6:00 pm, Miyavi, House of Blues Chicago, 329 N. Dearborn, Chicago.  FYI www.livenation.com

May 7th, 7:00 pm, CityTalk — a Prayer for the French Republic companion lecture series: From the Bean to the Brasserie: Conversations on Assimilation, Antisemitism, and Culture presents Medieval Jewish Paris: A Virtual Tour.  Speaker: David Shyovitz, Associate Professor of History and Religious Studies, Director of the Crown Family Center for Jewish and Israel Studies; Northwestern University.  Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont, Chicago.  Free & open to the public.  FYI citytalkchicago.org.

May 8th, 10:00 am, CityTalk — a Prayer for the French Republic companion lecture series: From the Bean to the Brasserie: Conversations on Assimilation, Antisemitism, and Culture presents American Jews, the Melting Pot, and Cultural Pluralism:
Then and Now.  Speaker: Daniel Greene, Historian, US Holocaust Memorial Museum; Adjunct Professor of History, Northwestern University.  Jewish Reconstructionist Congregation, 303 Dodge Ave, Evanston.  Free & open to the public.  FYI citytalkchicago.org.

May 8th, 6:30 pm, Opening Day, Windy City Thunderbolts @ Schaumburg Boomers, Wintrust Field, 1999 Springinsguth Rd., Schaumburg.  FYI www.boomersbaseball.com 

May 8th, 7:15 pm, Kurt Braunohler, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago.  $25-$40.  FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com

May 8th, 7:30 pm, (Rescheduled from Nov. 2nd), Jam & Thalia Hall Present Allison Russell - All Returners Tour, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  All previously purchased tickets honored.  www.axs.com 

May 8th, 7:30 pm, The Wild Faery Company Presents Attack on Titan: Beyond The Walls World Tour, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago.  13 & over.  Tickets start at $53.  FYI www.axs.com

May 8th through July 31st, 7:30 pm, Big Bus Tours, Sunset Live Tour, departing from 618 N. Clark, (SW corner of Clark & Ontario), Chicago.  Tickets start at $49.50 for adults and $35 for children ages 3-12.  Advance ticket purchase recommended.  FYI www.bigbustours.com 

**** May 9th, 5:00 - 6:30 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation, Muffins with Mom, Munster Town Hall, Staff Lounge, 1005 Ridge Road, Munster.  Ages 5-10.  $13.  FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org

May 9th, 6:00 - 8:00 pm, Briar Ridge Country Club presents Wine Around the World, benefitting Tradewinds services and families. Briar Ridge Country Club, 123 Country Club Drive, Schererville.  21 & over.  $35 in advance, $40 at the door.  FYI Contact Deb Keifer, dkiefer@tradewindsnwi.org or (219) 945-0100 ext 318

May 9th, 6:30 pm, Opening Day, Lake County Dock Hounds @ Chicago Dogs, Impact Field, 9850 Balmoral Ave., Rosemont.  FYI TheChicagoDogs.com.  

May 9th, 7:00 - 10:00 pm, Glenwood Sunday Market will host a Spiral Into Spring – A Flourishing Soiree fundraiser to help raise money for its Food Access Program.  The Rhapsody Theater, 1328 W. Morse Ave., Chicago.  FYI glenwoodsundaymarket.rpba.org.

May 9th, 7:00 - 10:00 pm, Art After Dark: Art for All (Annual Fundraiser), Chesterton Art Center, 115 S. 4th St, Chesterton.  VIP Tickets $125, Guest Tickets $75 (Guests must be 21+).  FYI (219) 926-4711 or https://www.chestertonart.org/art-after-dark-gala

May 9th, 7:00 pm, Shinedown: Dance, Kid, Dance, Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson Ave., Peoria.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

May 9th, 7:00 pm, The Love of Three Kings (L’Amore dei tre Re), 2025 Opera Festival of Chicago.  Athenaeum Theatre, 2936 N. Southport Ave., Chicago.  $25-$50.  FYI OperaFestivalChicago.org.

May 9th, 7:15 pm, Daphnique Springs, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago.  $22-$40.  FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com

May 9th, 7:30 - 10:30 pm, Eagles Tribute: Heartache Tonight!  The Art Theater, 230 Main Street, Hobart.  $17.50-$200.  FYI https://www.ticketweb.com/event/eagles-tribute-heartache-tonight-hobart-...

May 9th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Ministry: The Squirrely Years | with special guests Nitzer Ebb & Die Krupps, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago.  18 & over.  FYI www.axs.com. 

May 9th, 8:00 pm, Jam & AEG Present TommyInnit: The Survival Tour, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  www.axs.com  

May 9th, 8:00 pm, DJ Dave C, Council Oaks Bar Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary.  21 and older.  Free.  FYI 219-228-2383 or https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/

May 9th, 9:00 pm, Mandalyn & the Hunters, Hard Rock Cafe Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary.  21 and older.  Free.  FYI 219-228-2383 or https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/

May 9th, 8:30 pm, Widemouth * Poster Girl, Gman Tavern, 3740 N. Clark, Chicago.  21 & over.  $15.  FYI www.etix.com

May 9th, 9:00 pm, Mandalyn and the Hunters, Hard Rock Cafe Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary.  21 and older.  Free.  FYI 219-228-2383 or https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/

May 9th, 9:00 pm, Jam & Collectiv Present Late Night Radio: Nocturne Tour with Tripp St. + DMVU + rsrch_chmcls, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago.  18 & over.  FYI www.axs.com

May 9th, 2:00 - 8:00 pm, May 10th, 12:00 - 6:00 pm, The Tunnel to Towers 9/11 NEVER FORGET Mobile Exhibition.  Parkway Bank Park, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont.  Free.  Parking is available at the Parkway Bank Park parking garage and is free with validation.  FYI ParkwayBankPark.com or T2T.org.

May 10th, 8:00 am - 2:00 pm, Planting Possibilities Annual Spring Plant Sale, St. Thomas More south parking lot, 8501 Calumet Ave., Munster.  Florist-grade geraniums as well as heirloom tomatoes and veggies.  Cash, check or credit card accepted.  FYI www.plantingpossibilities.org

May 10th, 8:00 am - 2:00 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation, Cash for Clutter "Community Garage Sale", Community Park Pool Parking Lot, 8837 Calumet Ave., Munster.  Seller Fee (2 spaces): $28, R $18; (3 spaces): $45, R $35.  Fee increases by $10 after 4/25. Free for shoppers. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org

**** May 10th, 10:30 am, Family Story Time, Athena: The Goddess of Wisdom, National Hellenic Museum, 333 S. Halsted, Chicago.  Free.  Register @ https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/family-events-at-the-national-hellenic-museum-4099313

May 10th, 1:00 - 3:00 pm, Elvis Tribute starring Jimmy Holmes, The Art Theater, 230 Main Street, Hobart.  $25, $30 day of show.  FYI https://brickartlive.com/event/elvis-night-featuring-jimmy-holmes/

May 10th, 2:00 pm, 2025 Ballpark Brewfest, Wintrust Field, 1999 Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg.  VIP $79, General Admission $49, Designated Driver $10.  FYI https://www.tixr.com/groups/boomersbaseball/events/2025-ballpark-brewfes...

May 10th, 2:00 & 7:00 pm, Ballet Chicago presents Spring Repertory Performance, BALANCHINE + BEYOND, Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E Randolph Dr., Chicago.  $32-$71.  FYI www.harristheaterchicago.org.

May 10th, 5:30 pm, Opportunity Enterprises Gala, Blue Chip Casino, 777 Blue Chip Drive, Michigan City.  $175.  FYI www.oegala.com 

May 10th, 7:00 pm, Ali Siddiq: In the Shadows, The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago.  Tickets start at $30.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

May 10th, 7:00 pm, Jam Presents NSB: Stardom Tour 2025, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

May 10th, 7:00 pm, Nate Bargatze: Big Dumb Eyes World Tour, Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson Avenue, Peoria.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

May 10th, 7:00 pm, Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre, Trifecta Dance Festival at Ruth Page Center for the Arts, 1016 N. Dearborn St., Chicago.   FYI https://www.trifectadance.org/trifectadancefestival

May 10th, 7:30 pm, Michael Ross Nugent: Tribute to Michael Buble,  Theatre at the Center, Center for the Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster.  FYI (219) 836-3255 Ext. 1 or www.theatreatthecenter.com.  

May 10th, 7:30 - 10:30 pm, Chicagoland Stand-Up Comedy Show, The Art Theater, 230 Main Street, Hobart.  $25.  FYI https://brickartlive.com/event/chicagoland-stand-up-comedy-show/

May 10th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents SAINT MOTEL: The Symphony in the Sky Tour, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com. 

May 10th, 8:00 pm, DJ Slash, Council Oaks Bar Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary.  21 and older.  Free.  FYI 219-228-2383 or https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/

May 10th, 9:00 pm, Hard Rock Casino's 4th Anniversary, Gym Class Heroes, Hard Rock Cafe Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary.  21 and older.  Free.  FYI 219-228-2383 or https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/

May 11th, Seatings between 7:00 and 9:30 am, Lirica Mother’s Day Brunch, Navy Pier, 900 E. Grand, Chicago.  Featured Specials $18-$25.  FYI https://www.opentable.com/booking/experiences-availability?rid=1095502&restref=1095502&experienceId=444211&utm_source=external&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=shared

May 11th, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm, Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet at the American Factory, Journeyman Distillery at The American Factory
258 South Campbell Street, Valparaiso.  $45, Children 3-12 $20, Children under 3 Free.  FYI https://www.journeyman.com/events/mothers-day-brunch-valpo-in/?mc_cid=1da2b87207&mc_eid=37f3a08cc7

May 11th, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm ET, Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet at the Featherbone Factory, Journeyman Distillery at the Featherbone Factory, 109 Generations Drive, Three Oaks, MI.  $45, Children 3-12 $20, Children under 3 Free.  FYI https://www.journeyman.com/events/mothers-day-brunch-three-oaks-mi/?mc_cid=1da2b87207&mc_eid=37f3a08cc7

May 11th, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm or 1:30 - 3:30 pm, Offshore Rooftop Mother’s Day Brunch, Navy Pier, 1000 E. Grand, Chicago.  $40-$65. FYI https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mothers-day-2025-rooftop-brunch-at-offshore...

May 11th, 11:00 am - 8:00 pm, Mother's Day Dining Experience, Truluck’s Ocean’s Finest Seafood and Crab, 9860 Berwyn Avenue, Rosemont.  Make reservations @ https://trulucks.com/reserve/.  For an additional $75, diners can include a Kendra Scott Ott Adjustable Chain Bracelet in Gold.  https://trulucks.com/promotions/give-the-gift-of-kendra-scott/ 

May 11th, 12:00 - 3:00 pm, Mother's Day Brunch Celebration (Full Menu after 3:00 pm), Rosebud Steakhouse Centennial Village, 9601 Calumet Avenue, Munster.  FYI www.rosebudsteak.com

May 11th, 12:00 - 3:00 pm, Mother's Day Brunch Celebration (Full Menu after 3:00 pm), Coppolillo's Italian Steakhouse, 1570 E. Summit Drive, Crown Point.  FYI https://coppolillos.com/easter-brunch-at-coppolillos-italian-steakhouse-a-celebration-of-flavor/

May 11th, 12:00 - 3:00 pm, Mother's Day Brunch Celebration (Full Menu after 3:00 pm), Windy City Social, 9605 N Centennial Dr.,  Munster.  FYI www.wcsrestaurant.com

May 11th, 1:00 - 3:00 pm (Boarding at 12:15 pm, Mother's Day Premier Brunch Cruise on Lake Michigan, City Cruises, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago.  Adults $105, Children 3-12 $85, Children 2 & under Free.  FYI https://www.cityexperiences.com/chicago/city-cruises/easter-premier-brunch-cruise-lake-michigan/

May 11th, 2:00 pm, The Love of Three Kings (L’Amore dei tre Re), 2025 Opera Festival of Chicago.  Athenaeum Theatre, 2936 N. Southport Ave., Chicago.  $25-$50.  FYI OperaFestivalChicago.org.

**** May 11th, 4:00 pm, Opera Up Close, Mimosas and Melodies: A Mother's Day Brunch, Center for Performing Arts, Governors State University, 1 University Drive, Park Forest.  Adults $53, Children under 14 $21.20.  FYI https://boxofficepurchase.govst.edu/ChooseSeats/33601

May 11th, 5:00 - 7:30 pm, Mother's Day Premier Plus Dinner Cruise on the Chicago River, City Cruises - River Esplanade, 455 N Cityfront Plaza Dr., Chicago.  From $152.  FYI https://www.cityexperiences.com/chicago/city-cruises/easter-premier-plus-dinner-cruise-on-the-chicago-river/

May 11th, Doors open at 6:00 pm, Dru Hill, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. All reserved seating. 21 and older.  Tickets start at $69.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

May 11th, 7:00 pm ET, Nate Bargatze: Big Dumb Eyes World Tour, Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, 4000 Parnell Ave, Fort Wayne, IN.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

May 11th, 7:15 pm, And Then We ... Podcast - with hosts Kristen Sivills & J. Anthony Tanner, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago.  $22-$40.  FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com

May 11th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Harry Mack - Anomaly Tour 2025, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com 

May 12th, 10:00 am, Screening of Simon Schama's The Power of Art: Jaques Louis David, Art in Focus, South Shore Arts, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster.  Free.  FYI (219) 836-1839 or www.southshoreartsonline.org

May 12th, 7:00 pm, Katy Perry - The Lifetimes Tour, United Center, 1901 W. Madison, Chicago.  Tickets start at $74.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

May 12th, 7:30 pm, Four Buck Family Band, Davenport’s Piano Bar & Cabaret, 1383 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago.  $10.  FYI (773) 278-1830 or davenportspianobar.com

May 13th, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, Big Dock Energy Drag Brunch, Offshore Rooftop, Navy Pier, 1000 E. Grand, Chicago.  $79.  FYI https://www.eventbrite.com/e/big-dock-energy-drag-brunch-at-offshore-rooftop-tickets-1261335541559?aff=oddtdtcreator

May 13th, 6:45 pm, Opening Day, Cleburne Railroaders @ Gary SouthShore RailCats, The SteelYard, 1 Stadium Plaza, Gary.  FYI www.railcatsbaseball.com 

May 13th, 7:30 pm, On Purpose Tour: Live with Jay Shetty, The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago.  Tickets start at $53.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

May 13th, 8:00 pm, Salut!, Julien Dassin sings Joe Dassin’s greatest hits, including “Les Champs-Élysées” and “Et Si Tu N’Existais Pas” Copernicus Center, 5216 W Lawrence Ave., Chicago.  FYI ShowOneProdcutions.com/event or CherryOrchardFestival.org/2025_Dassin.

May 14th, 11:00 am - 6:45 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation Bus Trip: Paramount Theatre presents CATS, Aurora.  Departs Community Park Softball Parking Lot. Trip # 13316 Fee: $112 R: $110 KA: $107.  Registration deadline: April 4th.  FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org

**** May 14th, 3:30 - 5:30 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation, Community-driven Pool Pride Clean-Up Day, Community Park Pool, 8837 Calumet Ave., Munster.  Activities: Litter pick-up, Poolside landscaping, General maintenance & beautification.  Food & drink for all volunteers!   Free.  FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org

May 14th, 8:00 pm ET, Richard Clayderman: Forever Love 2025, Seminole Hard Rock Tampa, 5223 Orient Road, Tampa, Fl.  FYI https://casino.hardrock.com/tampa/events/richard-clayderman?cid=property...

May 15th, Doors open at 7:00, Comedian George Lopez, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary.  21 and older.  This show is fully seated.  Tickets start at $59.50.  FYI  https://www.ticketmaster.com

May 15th, 7:15 pm, Love Isn't Blind - Created, produced & hosted by Allison Goldberg, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago.  $23-$45.  FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com

May 15th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Melanie Fiona: Say Yes Tour, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

May 15th & 16th, 7:00 pm ET, Leanne Morgan - Just Getting Started, Dow Event Center, 303 Johnson St, Saginaw, MI.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

May 15th & 16th, 7:30 pm, A Salute to John Williams, Northwest Indiana Symphony with Kirk Muspratt, Living Hope Church, 9000 Taft Street, Merrillville/Crown Point.  $45-$79.  FYI (219) 836-0525 or www.NISOrchestra.org

May 15th & 16th, 7:30,  Jim Jeffries: Give Em What They Want Tour "Special Taping". The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  18 & over.  FYI www.axs.com

May 16th, 6:30 - 11:30 pm, Divorced Dad Rock Festival w/Tributes to Creed, Nickelback, Breaking Benjamin, Gobsmack, STP & Velvet Revolver, The Art Theater, 230 Main Street, Hobart.  $15.  FYI https://brickartlive.com/events/list/

May 16th, Doors open at 7:00 pm, George Lopez, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. All reserved seating. 21 and older.  Tickets start at $59.50.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

May 16th, 7:00 pm, Bad Momz of Comedy, Chicago Street Theatre, 154 Chicago Street, Valparaiso.  Cash bar - beer & wine.  $35. FYI https://chicagostreet.org/

May 16th, 7:00 & 9:30 pm ET, Fortune Feimster: Takin Care of Biscuits, DeVos Performance Hall, 303 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

May 16th, 8:00 pm, Ramova Theatre x Deep Cut x Collectiv x JAM Presents Lettuce & GZA, Ramova Theatre, 3520 S. Halsted, Chicago. $39.50-$42.50 GA Floor, $49.50 VIP Balcony.  FYI www.etix.com

May 16th, 8:00 pm, Victor Ray - Comfortable, Chop Shop, 2033 W. North Avenue, Chicago.  $25.25  FYI https://dice.fm/partner/chop-shop/event/mxkabr-victor-ray-16th-may-chop-...

May 16th, 8:00 pm, Tusk: The Classic Fleetwood Mac Tribute, Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago Street, Joliet.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

May 16th, 8:00 pm, DJ Louie Diaz, Council Oaks Bar Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary.  21 and older.  Free.  FYI 219-228-2383 or https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/

May 16th, 9:00 pm, Latin Swing Factor, Hard Rock Cafe Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary.  21 and older.  Free.  FYI 219-228-2383 or https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/

May 16th, 8:30 pm, Hippie Sabotage x Two Feed with Carpetman: Echoes of Time Tour, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago.  18 & over.  FYI www.axs.com

May 16th, 9:00 pm, Latin Swing Factor, Hard Rock Cafe Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary.  21 and older.  Free.  FYI 219-228-2383 or https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/

May 16th & 17th, 7:30 pm, Melvin Shields & JGB with Special Guest Jennifer Hartswick with Joe Marcinek Band, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com

May 16th through 18th, Hubbard Street Dance SPRING SERIES, Harris Theatre for Music and Dance, 205 E. Randolph, Chicago. Subscriptions start at $105 plus $12 handling fee.  FYI www.hubbardstreetdance.com/subscribe

May 16th through 18th, Trinity Irish Dance Company, 35th Anniversary season, Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E. Chicago Ave., Chicago.  $40-$80.  FYI trinityirishdancecompany.com. 

May 17th, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm ET, Historic Class, Wool Felting – Spring 2025, Wabash & Erie Canal Park 1030 N Washington Street, Delphi, IN $79.  FYI https://wabashanderiecanal.org/events/category/trades-classes/

May 17th, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm ET, Historic Class, Shaving Horse – Spring 2025, Wabash & Erie Canal Park 1030 N Washington Street, Delphi, IN $183. FYI https://wabashanderiecanal.org/events/category/trades-classes/

May 17th, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm ET, Historic Class, Weaving – Spring 2025, Wabash & Erie Canal Park 1030 N Washington Street, Delphi, IN  $38.  FYI https://wabashanderiecanal.org/events/category/trades-classes/

May 17th, 9:00 am - 7:00 pm, Opening Day, Vivid Creatures: Colorful Sculptures as Tall as Trees, The Morton Arboretum, 4100 IL-53, Lisle, IL.  General admission including Vivid Creatures starts at $16.95 for tickets purchased in advance online.  FYI mortonarb.org.

May 17th, Goodman Theatre Centennial Gala starring Leslie Odom, Jr., The Fairmont Chicago, 200 N. Columbus, Chicago.  Tickets start at $1,000.  FYI (312) 443-3811 ext. 220 or www.GoodmanTheatre.org.

May 17th, Doors open at 7:00 pm, Chippendales, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. All reserved seating. 21 and older.  Tickets start at $39.50.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

May  17th, 7:15 & 9:30 pm, Paula Poundstone, Heath Mainstage, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago.  $37-$68.  FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com

May 17th, 7:30 pm, Hiplet Ballerinas, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago.  FYI https://www.axs.com/auditoriumtheatre

May 17th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Larkin Poe: Spring 2025 Tour | with Amethyst Kiah, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  www.axs.com  

May 17th, 8:00 pm, Anthony Hamilton and Vivian Green, The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago.  Tickets start at $59. FYi www.ticketmaster.com

May 17th, 8:00 - 11:00 pm, Yacht Rock Night with The Ron Burgundys, The Art Theater, 230 Main Street, Hobart.  $22.30.  FYI https://brickartlive.com/events/list/

May 17th, 8:00 pm, DJ Kevin Allen, Council Oaks Bar Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary.  21 and older.  Free.  FYI 219-228-2383 or https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/

May 17th, 9:00 pm, Nate Venturelli, Hard Rock Cafe Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary.  21 and older.  Free.  FYI 219-228-2383 or https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/

May 17th through Labor Day Weekend, 9:00 am - 7:00 pm, Vivid Creatures: Colorful Sculptures as Tall as Trees, The Morton Arboretum, 4100 IL-53, Lisle, IL.  General admission including Vivid Creatures starts at $16.95 for tickets purchased in advance online.  FYI mortonarb.org.

May 18th, 11:00 am - 7:00 pm, Swing into Summer with Your Favorite Sport, from Pickleball to Wiffle Ball, Baseball, Softball, and Golf, there’s something for everyone.  Coaches will be stationed at selected stations to teach the sport rules and new skills to players, while mini-golf competitions will take place at the new Pier Park Mini Golf Course.  Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago.  Free.  FYI https://navypier.org/events/swing-into-summer/

May 18th, 4:00 pm PT, Music of Remembrance presents Tom Cipullo’s award-winning opera After Life.  Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall at Benaroya Hall, 200 University Street, Seattle, WA.  $60. FYI https://musicofremembrance.org/show-details/afterlife

May 18th, 6:00 - 8:00 pm, La Crema Wine Dinner, Lirica Restaurant, Navy Pier, 900 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago.  $65 per person includes the entire curated experience, including thoughtfully selected array of premium wines and beautifully paired seasonal bites. FYI La Crema Wine Dinner. 

May 18th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Lee Asher, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

May 19th, 7:00 pm, Melvins & Napalm Death with Titan to Tachyons * Dark Sky Burial, Metro Chicago, 3730 N. Clark, Chicago.  18 & over.  $38.  FYI www.etix.com

May 20th, 8:00 pm, SPKRBX & Jam Present Star Bandz, DD Osama, Sugarhill DDot - The New Wave Tour, Avondale Music Hall, 3336 N. Milwaukee, Chicago.  $30 plus fees.  FYI www.wl.seetickets.us

May 21st, 6:30 pm ET, Ron White, Seminole Hard Rock Tampa, 5223 North Orient Road, Tampa, FL.  FYI https://casino.hardrock.com/tampa/events/ron-white?cid=property_tampa_entertainment_ron%20white%200521_email_january%20entertainment%20eblast%20_-_10325_tickets_-_-

May 21st, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Coco Jones: Why Not More? Tour | with special guest Lady London, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com 

May 21st, 8:00 pm ET, Teddy Swims - I've Tried Everything But Therapy Tour, Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill, 14900 Metro Pkwy, Sterling Heights, MI  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

May 21st, 7:30 pm PT, Music of Remembrance presents Tom Cipullo’s award-winning opera After Life. Presidio Theatre, 99 Moraga Avenue, San Francisco, CA.  $40-$75.  FYI https://musicofremembrance.org/show-details/afterlife

May 22nd, 7:00 pm (Low tickets), 10:00 pm (Just added) Nikki Glaser: Alive and Unwell Tour, The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago.  Tickets start at $34.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

May 22nd, 7:30 pm, Post Malone Presents: the BIG ASS Stadium Tour with Jelly Roll, Wrigley Field, Clark & Addison, Chicago.  FYI https://www.mlb.com/cubs/tickets/concerts/post-malone?partnerId=it-20241119-11713963-chc-1-A&utm_id=it-20241119-11713963-chc-1-A

May 23rd, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm ET, Historic Class, Nami Express Broom Making – Spring 2025, Wabash & Erie Canal Park 1030 N Washington Street, Delphi, IN  $63.  FYI https://wabashanderiecanal.org/events/category/trades-classes/

May 23rd, 6:30 pm, The Kiffness: Vote4Pets Tour, House of Blues Chicago, 329 N. Dearborn, Chicago.  Tickets start at $41.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

May 23rd, 7:30 pm, An Evening with Vince Gill, The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

May 23rd, 7:30 pm, Tennis with special guest Billie Marton, The Salt Shed Indoors, 1357 N. Elston, Chicago.  Tickets start at $35.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

May 23rd, 7:30 - 10:30 pm, American English, The Art Theater, 230 Main Street, Hobart.  $17.50-$200.  FYI https://brickartlive.com/events/list/

May 23rd, 8:00 pm ET, The Fray - The Fray Is Back 2025, Clyde Theatre, 1808 Bluffton Rd, Fort Wayne, IN.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

May 23rd, 8:00 pm, DJ Bobby C, Council Oaks Bar Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary.  21 and older.  Free.  FYI 219-228-2383 or https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/

May 23rd, 9:00 pm, 4CAST, Hard Rock Cafe Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary.  21 and older.  Free.  FYI 219-228-2383 or https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/

May 23rd through July 5th, Digital Omakase: The Art of the Digital Landscape, South Shore Arts, Atrium Gallery, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster.  Free.  FYI (219) 836-1839 or www.southshoreartsonline.org

May 23rd through September 1st, 9:00 am - 7:00 pm, Wonder Woods Mini Golf, The Morton Arboretum, 4100 IL-53, Lisle, IL.  General admission including Vivid Creatures starts at $16.95 for tickets purchased in advance online.  FYI mortonarb.org.

May 24th, 9:00 am - 12:30 pm ET, Historic Class, Beginning Spinning – Spring 2025, Wabash & Erie Canal Park 1030 N Washington Street, Delphi, IN  $63.  FYI https://wabashanderiecanal.org/events/category/trades-classes/

May 24th, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm, Book Arts 2 - Art Books, Marshall J. Gardner Center for the Arts, Miller Beach Arts & Creative District CDC, 540 S. Lake Street, Gary.  $25.  FYI millerbeacharts.org

May 24th, 10:30 am, Picture Perfect: A Photography Workshop with Diane Alexander White, National Hellenic Museum, 333 S. Halsted, Chicago.  Free.  Register @ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/at-nhm-picture-perfect-a-photography-worksh...

May 24th, 1:00 - 3:00 pm, Family Day, Ordinary Wonders, a two-person exhibition elevating and celebrating domestic life.  Lubeznik Center for the Arts, 101 W. 2nd Street, Michigan City.  Free.  FYI (219) 874-4900 or LubeznikCenter.org

May 24th, 7:15 & 9:30 pm, Orny Adams, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago.  $26-$45.  FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.comOrny 

May 24th, 8:00 pm, AC/DC - Power Up Tour 2025, Soldier Field, 1410 Special Olympics Dr, Chicago.  Tickets start at $145.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

May 24th, 8:00 pm, DJ Marquez Antonio, Council Oaks Bar Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary.  21 and older.  Free.  FYI 219-228-2383 or https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/

May 24th, 9:00 pm, Infinity, Hard Rock Cafe Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary.  21 and older.  Free.  FYI 219-228-2383 or https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/

May 24th & 25th, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm both days, Randolph Street Market Festival, 1341 W. Randolph, Chicago.  Indoor & Outdoor. G.A. $12, Children under 12 free.  FYI https://randolphstreetmarket.com/event/randolph-street-market-festival-may-2025/

May 24th through September 1st, 9:00 am - 7:00 pm weekends, Vivid Creations Art Workshop, The Morton Arboretum Children's Garden, 4100 IL-53, Lisle, IL.  General admission including Vivid Creatures starts at $16.95 for tickets purchased in advance online.  FYI mortonarb.org.

May 25th, 7:30 & 10:00 pm, Jam Presents Yohay Sponder, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

May 28th, 9:00 am - 1:30 pm ET, Historic Class, Pine Needle Bowl – Spring 2025, Wabash & Erie Canal Park 1030 N Washington Street, Delphi, IN  $72.  FYI https://wabashanderiecanal.org/events/category/trades-classes/

May 28th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Valerie June: Owls, Omens & Oracles Tour, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

May 29th, 5:00 pm, Hometown Jams: Ian Munsick, Northwest Health Amphitheater at Central Park Plaza, 68 Lafayette Street, Valparaiso.  Tickets start at $35.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

May 29th, 7:15 pm, Caroline Baniewicz: Homeschooled Freak, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago.  $22-$40.  FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com

May 29th, 7:30 pm ET, Hippo Campus FLOOD Tour, GLC Live at 20 Monroe, 11 Ottawa Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI.  www.ticketmaster.com

May 30th, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm ET, Historic Class, Backpack Basket Making – Spring 2025, Wabash & Erie Canal Park 1030 N Washington Street, Delphi, IN  $94.  FYI https://wabashanderiecanal.org/events/category/trades-classes/

May 30th, 9:00 am - 5:15 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation Bus Trip: Spring to the Morton Arboretum.  Departs Community Park Softball Parking Lot. Trip # 13309 Fee: $72 R: $70 KA: $68.  Entry fee & transportation only.  Registration deadline: May 15th.  FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org

May 30th, 6:00 - 10:00 pm, Art Barn School of Art's Annual Gala, One to Grow On: An Inspired Journey, The Great Hall Events and Conference Center at PNW, 1401 South U.S. 421, Purdue Northwest, Westville, IN  $150.  FYI https://artbarnschool.betterworld.org/events/one-grow-2025

May 30th, 7:15 pm, Tim Meadows, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago.  $23-$42.  FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com

May 30th, 7:30 pm, ABBA Mania, Theatre at the Center, Center for the Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster.  FYI (219) 836-3255 Ext. 1 or www.theatreatthecenter.com 

May 30th, 7:30 - 11:30 pm, Chapel Hart, The Art Theater, 230 Main Street, Hobart.  $29.05-$50.06.  FYI https://brickartlive.com/events/list/

MAY 30th, 7:30 pm, Hippo Campus FLOOD Tour, The Salt Shed Outdoors, 1357 N Elston, Chicago.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

May 30th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Malcolm Todd: The Wholesome Rock Star Tour, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com 

May 30th, 8:00 pm, Matt Mathews: Boujee on a Budget Tour, The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago.  Tickets start at $29.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

May 30th, 8:00 pm, DJ Cliqs, Council Oaks Bar Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary.  21 and older.  Free.  FYI 219-228-2383 or https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/

May 30th, 9:00 pm, Beyond the Blonde, Hard Rock Cafe Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary.  21 and older.  Free.  FYI 219-228-2383 or https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/

May 30th, 8:00 pm ET, Sam Hunt, Seminole Hard Rock Tampa, 5223 North Orient Road, Tampa, FL.  Tickets start at $250.  FYI https://casino.hardrock.com/tampa/events/sam-hunt?cid=cc029_redline_casino_sam-hunt-0530_email_march-entertainment-_book-online_3072025_m

May 30th, 9:00 pm, Beyond the Blonde, Hard Rock Cafe Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary.  21 and older.  Free.  FYI 219-228-2383 or https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/

May 30th @ 9:00 am, May 31st @ 5:00 pm ET, Historic Class, Coopering Bucket – Spring 2025, Wabash & Erie Canal Park 1030 N Washington Street, Delphi, IN  $255.  FYI https://wabashanderiecanal.org/events/category/trades-classes/

May 30th & 31st, 7:30 pm ET, Billy Strings, Van Andel Arena, 130 Fulton St W, Grand Rapids, MI.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

May 31st, 12:00 - 4:00 pm, 4th Annual Creative Arts Summit [CAS], Merrillville Branch, Lake County Public Library, 1919 W. 81st Ave. Merrillville.  Free.  Submissions open through March 21st.  FYI lcplin.org/cas

May 31st, 3:00 - 5:00 pm, See Chicago Dance presents Chicago Dance Month Kickoff Celebration, Navy Pier’s Lake Stage, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago.  Free.  FYI SeeChicagoDance.com.

May 31st, 3:20 pm, Swanfest 2025 featuring Dance Gavin Dance & Friends, Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W. Lawrence Ave., Chicago.  Tickets start at $107.  FYI www.livenation.com

May 31st, 7:00 pm, Hometown Jams: Jo Dee Messina, Coronado Theatre, 314 N. Main Street, Rockford, IL.  Tickets start at $41. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

May 31st, 7:00 (SOLD OUT) & 10:00 pm (SOLD OUT), June 1st, 4:00, (JUST ADDED), 7:00 pm (SOLD OUT), Nikki Glaser: Alive and Unwell Tour, The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago.  Tickets start at $34.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

May 31st, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Karaoke Storytellers, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

May 31st, 7:30 pm, Mulberry Street: Tribute to Billy Joel, Theatre at the Center, Center for the Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster.  FYI (219) 836-3255 Ext. 1 or www.theatreatthecenter.com 

May 31st, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents BEAR McCREARY "THEMES & VARIATIONS TOUR 2025" Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

May 31st, 8:00 pm, DJ Ric Hard, Council Oaks Bar Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary.  21 and older.  Free.  FYI 219-228-2383 or https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/

May 31st, 9:00 pm, American Pie, Hard Rock Cafe Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary.  21 and older.  Free.  FYI 219-228-2383 or https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/

May 31st through June 28th, See Chicago Dance presents Chicago Dance Month.  Chicago Dance Month events and Hot Deal discount offers will be updated regularly at SeeChicagoDance.com.

May 31st through September 21st, Hokusai and Ukiyo-e: The Floating World, Artworks from the Chiossone Collection, The Cleve Carney Museum of Art (CCMA) & McAninch Arts Center, (MAC), College of DuPage (COD), 425 Fawell Blvd, Glen Ellyn.  Anytime Tickets $40 on sale at Hokusai2025.org; Timed Tickets $27 (Tuesday through Friday) & $32 (Saturday & Sunday) on Sale January 2nd.  FYI Hokusai2025.org.

June 1st, 6:00 pm, Hometown Jams: Jo Dee Messina, Old National Events Plaza, 715 Locust St, Evansville, IN.  Tickets start at $39.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

June 1st, 8:00 pm, Dope Lemon with Kate Peytavin, Metro Chicago, 3730 N. Clark Street, Chicago.  18 & over.  FYI www.etix.com

June 1st, 8:00 ET, Daniel Habif: Ascender - USA Tour 2024, Seminole Hard Rock Tampa, 5223 North Orient Road, Tampa, FL.  FYI https://casino.hardrock.com/tampa/events/daniel-habif?cid=property_tampa_entertainment_daniel%20habif%200601_email_december%20entertainment%20eblast_-_120624_tickets_-_-

June 1st through October 28th, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm, (closed June 29th & August 17th), Rogers Park Business Alliance (RPBA) 16th season of its Glenwood Sunday Market (GSM).  Market in the outdoor Glenwood Alfresco area on the southbound Glenwood Avenue between Morse and Lunt Avenues, to the west of the CTA Red Line Morse stop.  FYI glenwoodsundaymarket.rpba.org.

June 3rd, 5:45 pm, RUSH HOUR CONCERTS 26TH SEASON OPENER, with music by Reena Esmail and Antonin Dvorak.  St. James Cathedral, 65 E Huron Street, Chicago.  Livestreamed from https://classicalmusicchicago.org/

June 3rd, 8:00 pm, 2025 BIBI 1st World Tour (Eve) in Chicago, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago.  Tickets start at $55.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

June 3rd & 6th, 7:30 pm, June 8th, 3:00 pm, She Who Dared, Chicago Opera Theater, Studebaker Theater at the Fine Arts Building, 410 S Michigan Ave., Chicago. Single tickets go on sale July 15th.  FYI (312) 704-8414 or www.cot.org/season/dark

June 4th, 6:30 pm, Coheed and Cambria * Mastodon :: The Infinite Arc Tour, Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson Ave., Peoria. Tickets start at $39.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

June 4th, 5th & 6th, 8:00 pm, Widespread Panic, The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

June 4th through 25th, Wednesdays, 6:30 - 8:00 pm, Pier Dance, Navy Pier’s Wave Wall Platform, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago.  Free dance lessons.  FYI SeeChicagoDance.com.

June 5th, 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm, Sea of Treachery, The Behest of Serpents, Eyes of Anguish, Sleeptight, The Art Theater, 230 Main Street, Hobart.  $12.  FYI https://brickartlive.com/events/list/

June 5th, 7:30 pm, Delicatessen Recital, 2025 Opera Festival of Chicago.  Artifact Events, 4325 N. Ravenswood, Chicago.  $50.  FYI OperaFestivalChicago.org.

June 5th, 7:30 pm ET, Indy CD & Vinyl presents I Love the 80s: A Flock of Seagulls, Old National Center, 502 N New Jersey St, Indianapolis, IN.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

June 5th, 8:00 pm, David Bisbal - Back in the USA 2025, The Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago.  Tickets start at $49. FYI www.ticketmaster.com

June 5th & 6th, 7:00 pm, June 7th & 8th, 2:00 pm, Chicago Tap Theatre’s Summer Tap Dance Artist Spotlight Show Directed by Sterling Harris, The Edge Theatre, 5451 N. Broadway Ave., Chicago.  $25-$75.  FYI www.Chicagotaptheatre.com

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

June 6th, 7:00 pm, 32nd Annual Beaux Arts Ball: A Modern Masquerade, South Shore Arts, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster.  $185.  FYI (219) 836-1839 or www.southshoreartsonline.org

June 6th, 7:00 - 10:00 pm, Toby (A Tribute to Toby Keith), The Art Theater, 230 Main Street, Hobart.  $20.  FYI https://brickartlive.com/events/list/

June 6th, 7:30 pm, Bea Hive Bash, Auditorium Theatre, 50 East Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago.  1967-themed celebration of a crowdsourced competition held on The Auditorium’s iconic and historic stage featuring creative cocktails, delicious food, an exclusive silent auction, and a live performance Beatles cover band, Britain’s Finest!   $135.  FYI www.axs.com

June 6th, 7:30 pm, Outback Presents Jeremy Piven Live, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  18 & over.  www.axs.com  

June 6th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Todd Berry, Park West, 328 W. Armitage, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com 

June 6th, 7:30 pm, June 7th, 2:00 pm, Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre 2025 Concert Series, Ruth Page Center for the Arts, 1016 N. Dearborn St., Chicago. $39-$79.  FYI CerquaRivera.org/schedule

June 6th, 8:00 pm, One OK Rock Detox North American Tour, Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W. Lawrence Ave., Chicago. $94. FYI www.concerts.livenation.com

June 6th, 8:00 pm ET, Sarah Millican: Late Bloomer, Michigan Theater, 603 E Liberty St, Ann Arbor, MI.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

June 6th, 8:30 pm, Alejandro Fernández: de Rey a Rey, United Center, 1901 W. Madison, Chicago.  Tickets start at $34.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

June 6th, 9:00 pm, Jerry Seinfeld, The Venue at Horseshoe Casino, 777 Casino Center Drive, Hammond.  21 & over.  Tickets start at $99.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

June 6th & 7th, 7:30 pm, Billy Strings, Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim Road, Rosemont.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

June 6th through 8th, Gender Fucked Productions Presents: Trans Scribe: A New Works Festival, Steppenwolf's LookOut Series, 1700 Theater, 1700 N. Halsted St., Chicago.  $28-$43.  FYI (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org/lookout

June 7th, 2:00 pm, Home Run Derby, 3:00 pm, Game (Doors open at 12:00 pm), Montez Sweat and Friends Celebrity Softball Game, Wintrust Field, 1999 S Springinsguth Rd, Schaumburg.  FYI (847) 461-3695 or msweatsoftball.com

June 7th, 7:00 pm, Pierce the Veil - I Can't Hear You World Tour, Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, 19100 Ridgeland, Tinley Park.  Tickets start at $41.  FYI www.livenation.com

June 7th, 7:00 - 10:00 pm, Tedward Swift - "The CH-ERAS Tour" The Art Theater, 230 Main Street, Hobart.  $13 in advance.  FYI https://brickartlive.com/events/list/

June 7th, 7:30 pm, Alison Krauss & Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas with Willie Watson, The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago.  Tickets start at $49.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

June 7th, 7:30 pm, The Auditorium & 93XRT present Ben Harper & the Innocent Criminals, The Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago.  www.axs.com

June 7th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Evolution of a Snake: The Sneras Tour, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

June 7th, 8:00 pm ET, GUTFIELD Live '25 Featuring Greg Gutfield & Special Guest Tom Shillue, Van Andel Arena, 130 Fulton St W, Grand Rapids, MI FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

June 7th through 28th, Saturdays, 4:00 - 5:00 pm, Wave Wall Moves, Navy Pier’s Wave Wall Platform, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. Pop-up performances from a rotating roster of dance companiess.  FYI SeeChicagoDance.com.

June 8th, 3:00 pm, GUTFIELD Live '25 Featuring Greg Gutfield & Special Guest Tom Shillue, BMO Center, 398-300 Elm St, Rockford, IL. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

June 8th, 7:30 pm, Ashe: The Trilogy Tour, Metro Chicago, 3730 N. Clark, Chicago.  www.etix.com

June 8th, 8:00 pm, Yandel - SINFÓNICO USA Tour 2025, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago.  Tickets start at $59. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

June 9th, 10:00 am, Fear of the Dark: Arts obsession with primal fear, Lecture & Discussion, Art in Focus, South Shore Arts, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster.  Free.  FYI (219) 836-1839 or www.southshoreartsonline.org

June 9th, 6:00 pm, Honey Revenge, Daisy Grenade, Vana, Nightlife.  Bottom Lounge, 1375 W. Lake Street, Chicago.  $25.  FYI https://www.ticketweb.com/event/honey-revenge-daisy-grenade-vana-bottom-...

June 9th, 7:00 pm, The Kooks - All Over the World Tour, The Salt Shed Indoors, 1357 N. Elston, Chicago.  Tickets start at $50.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

June 9th, 7:30 pm, Piaf! The Show, Center Theatre at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

June 10th, 7:00 - 10:00 pm, Otherwise w/Lines of Loyalty & Embers Rise, The Art Theater, 230 Main Street, Hobart.  $15, $20 day of show.  FYI https://brickartlive.com/events/list/

June 10th, 7:30 pm, Hauser: The Rebel is Back, The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago.  Tickets start at $49.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

June 11th, 6:30 pm, Rhapsody in Blue, Grant Park Orchestra, Andrew Litton, conductor and piano, Grant Park Music Festival, Millennium Park’s Jay Pritzker Pavilion, 201 E Randolph St, Chicago.  Free.  FYI www.gpmf.org

June 11th, 7:00 pm, Barenaked Ladies - Last Summer on Earth Tour 2025, The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago.  Tickets start at $49.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

June 12th, 5:30 - 8:30 pm, Crisis Center Wine Fest, Gary Jet Center, Gary/Chicago International Airport, 6101 Airport Rd., Gary. Sponsorships available.  $125 per person.  To sponsor, donate, register to bid: htts://winefest2025.givesmart.com.  FYI (219) 938-7070 ext 2720

June 12th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Fantastic Cat, Martyrs', 3855 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago.  21 & over.  FYI www.axs.com

June 12th, 8:00 pm ET, Chippendales: All Night Long - 2025 World Tour, Seminole Hard Rock Tampa, 5223 North Orient Road, Tampa, FL.  FYI https://casino.hardrock.com/tampa/events/chippendales?cid=property_tampa_entertainment_chippendales%200612_email_december%20entertainment%20eblast_-_120624_tickets_-_-

June 12th & 13th, 7:30 pm, Chris Stapleton's All-American Road Show, Van Andel Arena, 130 Fulton St W, Grand Rapids, MI.  FYI www.livenation.com

June 12th through 14th, 8:00 pm, Black Best Friend by Colette Gregory, Steppenwolf's LookOut Series, 1700 Theater, 1700 N. Halsted St., Chicago.  $25..  FYI (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org/lookout

June 13th, 5:00 pm, Hometown Jams: Gavin Adcock with Colby Acuff, Bulldog Park, 183 S West St, Crown Point.  Tickets start at $35. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

June 13th, 6:00 - 8:00 pm, Opening Reception, Beautiful Bizarre: Recent Works by Summer Boezeman, South Shore Arts, Substation No. 9, 435 Fayette Street, Hammond.  Free.  FYI FYI (219) 836-1839 or www.southshoreartsonline.org

June 13th, 6:30 pm, June 14th, 7:30 pm, Holst The Planets, Grant Park Orchestra & Chorus, Christopher Bell, conductor. Grant Park Music Festival, Millennium Park’s Jay Pritzker Pavilion, 201 E Randolph St, Chicago.  Free.  FYI www.gpmf.org

June 13th, 7:00 pm, Trevor Wallace: The Alpha Beta Male, The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago.  Tickets start at $39.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

June 13th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Betty Who: 'Out of The Darkness' Summer Tour, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. 18 & over.  FYI www.axs.com

June 13th, 7:30 - 10:30 pm, Close Enemies featuring Tom Hamilton of Aerosmith with the Steepwater Band, The Art Theater, 230 Main Street, Hobart.  $27.50-$76.  FYI https://brickartlive.com/events/list/

June 13th through July 19th, Beautiful Bizarre: Recent Works by Summer Boezeman, South Shore Arts, Substation No. 9, 435 Fayette Street, Hammond.  Free.  FYI FYI (219) 836-1839 or www.southshoreartsonline.org

**** June 14th, 10:30 am, Family Story Time, Apollo: The God of Everything, National Hellenic Museum, 333 S. Halsted, Chicago.  Free.  Register @ https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/family-events-at-the-national-hellenic-mus...

June 14th, Doors open at 6:00 pm, Whiskey Myers - "What We Were Born to Do" Tour 2025, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older.  All reserved seating.  Tickets start at $59.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

June 14th, 7:00 pm, Dierks Bentley: Broken Branches Tour, Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, 19100 Ridgeland, Tinley Park.  FYI www.livenation.com

June 14th, 7:30 pm, Love is a Triangle, 2025 Opera Festival of Chicago.  Jarvis Opera Hall, Holtschneider Performance Center at DePaul University School of Music, 800 W. Belden Ave., Chicago.  $50.  FYI OperaFestivalChicago.org.

June 14th, 7:30 pm, To Steve With Love: Liz Callaway Celebrates Sondheim, Studebaker Theatre, Fine Arts Building, 410 S. Michigan, Chicago.  $60-$100.  FYI (312) 753-3210 x102 or fineartsbuilding.com/events/ 

June 14th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Ali Sethi North American Tour, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

June 14th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Sandra Bernhard, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago.  18 & over.  FYI www.axs.com

June 14th, 8:00 - 11:00 pm, Terrapin Flyer (A Grateful Dead Tribute), The Art Theater, 230 Main Street, Hobart.  $10.  FYI https://brickartlive.com/events/list/

June 14th & 15th, 39th Annual Scottish Festival & Highland Games, DuPage Event Center & Fairgrounds, 2015 Manchester Road, N County Farm Rd, Wheaton.  FYI https://chicagoscots.org/events/

June 14th, 10:00 am - 7:00 pm, June 15th, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm, 75th Anniversary Old Town Art Fair, Old Town Triangle District, 1763 N North Park Avenue, Chicago.  FYI oldtownartfair.org 

June 15th, 3:00 pm, A Rock ‘n' Roll Tribute from Elvis to The Beatles Featuring The Neverly Brothers, Theatre at the Center, Center for the Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster.  FYI (219) 836-3255 Ext. 1 or www.theatreatthecenter.com.  Champagne Brunch option, (219) 836-1930 ext 2

June 15th, 6:00 - 10:30 pm, Casket Robbery, Autumn Lies Buried, Nicholas Cage Fighter, Scarsin, Pig Horse Camel, The Art Theater, 230 Main Street, Hobart.  $13, $18 day of show.  FYI https://brickartlive.com/events/list/

June 15th, Doors open at 7:00 pm, Kevin Hart: Acting My Age Tour, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older.  All reserved seating.  Phone-free experience.  Tickets start at $152.  FYI https://www.ticketmaster.com/kevin-hart-acting-my-age-gary-indiana-06-15-2025/event/05006238453F7C3D

June 15th, 7:00 pm, A Flock of Seagulls, House of Blues Chicago, 329 N. Dearborn, Chicago.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

June 15th, 8:00 pm, Natalia Lafourcade - Cancionera, The Chicago Theatre 175 N. State Street, Chicago.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

June 17th, 5:30 - 7:00 pm, See Chicago Dance presents On the Move, Palmisano Park, 2700 S. Halsted St., Chicago.  A series of short, site-specific performances that winds its way through public parks.  Free.  FYI SeeChicagoDance.com.

June 17th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Perfume Genius 'Glory Tour' Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

June 17th, 7:30 pm ET, Mumford & Sons - 2025 Tour, Ruoff Music Center, 12880 E 146th St, Noblesville, IN. FYI www.ticketmaster.com

June 17th through 28th, The Second City 65th Anniversary Show, Paramount’s Copley Theatre, 8 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora.  $43.  FYI (630) 896-6666 or ParamountAurora.com

June 18th, 6:30 pm, Mendelssohn Violin Concerto, Grant Park Orchestra, Giancarlo Guerrero, conductor. Grant Park Music Festival, Millennium Park’s Jay Pritzker Pavilion, 201 E Randolph St, Chicago.  Free.  FYI www.gpmf.org

June 18th, 7:00 pm, Stick Figure - Island Holiday Summer Tour, Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, 1300 S Linn White Dr, Chicago.  Tickets start at $46.  FYI www.livenation.com 

June 18th, 7:30 - 10:30 pm, Augustana, The Art Theater, 230 Main Street, Hobart.  Tickets start at $31.12.  FYI https://brickartlive.com/events/list/

June 18th, 8:00 pm, SBKRBX & Jam Present Deebaby - Ms Salazar Tour, Avondale Music Hall, 3336 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago.  $30-$45 plus fees.  FYI https://wl.seetickets.us/

**** June 19th, all day, National Park Fee Free Day, Indiana Dunes National Park & more.  FYI https://give.nationalparks.org/site/DocServer/01_25_NPF_Fee_Free_Days.pdf?docID=581

June 19th, 6:00 pm ET, Hometown Jams: Marshall Tucker Band, DeVos Performance Center, 303 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI. Tickets start at $29.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

June 19th, 8:00 pm, James Arthur, The Salt Shed Indoors, 1357 N. Elston, Chicago.  Tickets start at $47.50.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

June 20th, 6:00 - 8:00 pm, Reception, Digital Omakase: The Art of the Digital Landscape, South Shore Arts, Atrium Gallery, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster.  Free.  FYI (219) 836-1839 or www.southshoreartsonline.org

June 20th, 6:00 - 8:00 pm, Opening Reception, Woven Worlds: Fiber as Medium, Thread as Language, South Shore Arts, Main Gallery, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster.  Free.  FYI (219) 836-1839 or www.southshoreartsonline.org

June 20th, 7:00 pm, Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny, The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago.  Tickets start at $35.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

June 20th, 7:00 pm, Simple Minds: Alive & Kicking Tour 2025, Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, 1300 S Linn White Dr, Chicago.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

June 20th, 7:00 pm ET, Sam Volcano: Everything's Fine Tour, DeVos Performance Hall, 303 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

June 20th, 7:30 - 10:30 pm, Whiskey Friends (A Tribute to Morgan Wallen), The Art Theater, 230 Main Street, Hobart.  $24 ($10 more day of show).  FYI https://brickartlive.com/events/list/

June 20th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Steve Earle: Solo & Acoustic - Fifty Years of Songs & Stories, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

June 20th, 7:30 pm, 93XRT Summer Solstice Show, Brigitte Calls Me Baby, Metro Chicago, 3730 N. Clark, Chicago.  $21.  FYI www.etix.com

June 20th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Old Gods of Appalachia, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

June 20th, 6:30 pm, June 21st, 7:30 pm, Mahler Symphony No. 1, Grant Park Orchestra, Giancarlo Guerrero, conductor. Grant Park Music Festival, Millennium Park’s Jay Pritzker Pavilion, 201 E Randolph St, Chicago.  Free.  FYI www.gpmf.org

June 20th & 21st, 8:00 pm, Stir Friday Night Presents: Rice to the Occasion, An AAPI Comedy Showcase, Steppenwolf's LookOut Series, 1700 Theater, 1700 N. Halsted St., Chicago.  $28.  FYI (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org/lookout

June 20th through 22nd, 3-day Workshop with Betty Carr, Luminous Paintings in Watercolor.  The Art Barn School of Art, 695 N 400 E., Valparaiso.  Register at https://www.artbarnschool.org/service-page/luminous-paintings-in-watercolor?category=46bdf520-cb40-41e4-8b49-a4468ef690d3&referral=service_list_widget

June 20th through August 23rd, Woven Worlds: Fiber as Medium, Thread as Language, South Shore Arts, Main Gallery, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster.  Free.  FYI (219) 836-1839 or www.southshoreartsonline.org

**** June 21st, 10:30 am, Star Gazing, Constellation Mapping and Greek Myths, National Hellenic Museum, 333 S. Halsted, Chicago.  Free.  Register @ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/at-nhm-star-gazing-constellation-mapping-an...

June 21st, 6:00 pm, Hometown Jams: The Marshall Tucker Band, Old National Events Plaza, 715 Locust St, Evansville, IN.  Tickets start at $30.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

June 21st, 7:00 pm ET, Sam Volcano: Everything's Fine Tour, Dow Event Center, 303 Johnson St, Saginaw, MI.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

June 21st, 7:00 pm ET, I Love the 80s: A Flock of Seagulls, The Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre, 2600 Atwater St, Detroit, MI.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

June 21st, 7:00 pm ET, Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny, The Fillmore Detroit, 2115 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI. FYI www.ticketmaster.com

June 21st, 7:00 pm ET, Simple Minds: Alive & Kicking Tour 2025, Pine Knob Music Theatre, 33 Bob Seger Dr, Village of Clarkston, MI FYI www.ticketmaster.com

June 21st, 7:30 pm, Mulberry Street: Tribute to Billy Joel, Theatre at the Center, Center for the Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster.  FYI (219) 836-3255 Ext. 1 or www.theatreatthecenter.com 

June 21st, 7:30 pm, Queens of the Stone Age - The End is Nero, Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, 1300 S Linn White Dr, Chicago.  Tickets start at $34.  FYI www.livenation.com

June 21st, 8:00 pm, Ryan Adams: Heartbreaker '25 World Tour, The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago.  Tickets start at $45.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

June 21st, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Band of Horses, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com 

June 22nd, Doors open at 6:00 pm, The Best of The Second City: 65 Years of Funny, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. All reserved seating. 21 and older.  Tickets start at $25.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

June 22nd, 7:00 pm ET, Simple Minds: Alive & Kicking Tour 2025, Ruoff Music Center, 12880 E 146th St, Noblesville, IN  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

June 23rd, 10:00 am, Sky Ladder: The Art of Cai Guo-Qiang, Documentary & Discussion, Art in Focus, South Shore Arts, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster.  Free.  FYI (219) 836-1839 or www.southshoreartsonline.org

June 24th, 12:00 pm ET, Celebrate the ISL Bicentennia with the Indiana State Library Architectural Tour.  Each tour begins at 12 p.m. at the circulation desk inside the Ohio Street entrance of the Indiana State Library, 315. W. Ohio St., Indianapolis.  Register @ https://isl.libcal.com/event/13881799?hs=a

June 24th, 5:30 - 7:00 pm, See Chicago Dance presents On the Move, Palmisano Park, 2700 S. Halsted St., Chicago.  A series of short, site-specific performances that winds its way through public parks.  Free.  FYI SeeChicagoDance.com.

June 24th, 7:00 pm, Paul Taylor: F*** Me, I'm French, House of Blues Chicago, 329 N. Dearborn, Chicago.  16 & older.  Tickets start at $50.  FYI www.livenation.com 

June 24th, 7:00 pm, Jam Productions Presents Red Leather Presents, Put It All On Red Tour, Subterranean, Upstairs, 2011 W. North Ave., Chicago.  $31.60.  FYI https://wl.seetickets.us/

June 25th, 6:30 pm, Mozart Paris Symphony, Grant Park Orchestra, Giancarlo Guerrero, conductor. Grant Park Music Festival, Millennium Park’s Jay Pritzker Pavilion, 201 E Randolph St, Chicago.  Free.  FYI www.gpmf.org

June 25th, 8:00 pm, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Riverside Theatre, 116 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee. WI  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.  

June 26th, 6:30 pm, Grant Park Chorus Holiday Classics, Grant Park Orchestra, Giancarlo Guerrero, conductor.  Grant Park Music Festival,  South Shore Cultural Center, 7059 S. South Shore Dr., Chicago.  Free.  FYI www.gpmf.org

June 26th, 7:00 pm, Stray Kids World Tour <dominATE CHICAGO> Wrigley Field, Addison & Clark, Chicago.  FYI www.livenation.com

June 26th, 7:00 pm, Daniel Tosh Live, The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago.  Tickets start at $45.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

June 26th, 7:30 pm ET, Wynnona Judd-The Greatest Hits Tour, Kresge Auditorium, Interlochen Center for the Arts, 4000 M-137, Interlochen, MI.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

June 26th, 8:00 pm ET, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Fox Theatre Detroit, 2211 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

June 26th, 8:00 pm, Betty Theft present CROOKED, Steppenwolf's LookOut Series, 1700 Theater, 1700 N. Halsted St., Chicago.  $23.  FYI (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org/lookout

June 27th, Doors open at 7:00 pm, Jim Jeffries: Son of a Carpenter, Hard Rock Live Rockford, 7801 E State St, Rockford, IL.  21 & over.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

June 27th, 7:00 pm ET, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Victory Theater, 600 Main St, Evansville, IN  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

June 27th, 7:00 pm ET, The Fray - The Fray Is Back 2025, GLC Live at 20 Monroe, 11 Ottawa Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI FYI www.ticketmaster.com

June 27th, 7:30 pm, Pagliacci, 2025 Opera Festival of Chicago.  North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie.  $25-$50.  FYI OperaFestivalChicago.org.

June 27th, 8:00 pm, Jam & Kickstand Present The Blue Stones - Metro North America '25 with Meltt, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  18 & over.  www.axs.com 

June 27th & 28th, 6:30 pm, Shostakovich Symphony No. 10, Grant Park Orchestra, Giancarlo Guerrero, conductor. Grant Park Music Festival, Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 Randolph, Chicago.  Free.  FYI www.gpmf.org

June 27th & 28th, 7:30 pm, Dave Matthews Band, Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, 1300 S Linn White Dr, Chicago. Tickets start at $74.  FYI www.livenation.com

June 27th & 28th, 7:30 pm, Chris Stapleton's All American Road Show, Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, 19100 Ridgeland, Tinley Park. Tickets start at $121.  FYI www.livenation.com

June 27th & 28th, 8:00 pm, Daniel Donato's Cosmic Country, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

June 27th through 29th, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, “Take it from the Top” Workshop, Fine Arts Building, 410 S. Michigan, Chicago.  High-energy, immersive workshop designed to develop performers in singing, dancing, and acting.  Ages 10-18.  $499.  FYI https://www.takeitfromthetop.org/copy-of-new-york-intensive

June 27th through July 20th, Verismo Classical Music. Bass-baritone Ryan McKinny in The Flying Dutchman.  Des Moines Metro Opera, 513 North D St Indianola, IA.  FYI https://desmoinesmetroopera.org/2025season/

June 28th, Doors open at 7:00 pm, The Terry Bradshaw Show, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary.  21 and older.  Tickets start at $49.50.  FYI  https://www.ticketmaster.co

June 28th, 8:00 pm, Paige Thompson Presents: Magic Through the “Paige’s” Steppenwolf's LookOut Series, 1700 Theater, 1700 N. Halsted St., Chicago.  $33.  FYI (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org/lookout

June 28th, 8:00 pm, Hombres G and Enanitos Verdes - Huevas Revueltos Tour, Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim Road, Rosemont. Tickets start at $59.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

June 29th, 2:00 pm, Pagliacci, 2025 Opera Festival of Chicago.  North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie.  $25-$50.  FYI OperaFestivalChicago.org.

June 30th, 6:30 pm, Grant Park Chorus Holiday Classics, Grant Park Chorus, Christopher Bell, conductor. Grant Park Music Festival, South Shore Cultural Center, 7059 S. South Shore Dr., Chicago.  Free.  FYI www.gpmf.org

July 2nd, 7:30 pm, Jeff Goldblum & the Mildred Snitzer Orchestra, The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago.  Tickets start at $35.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

July 2nd & 3rd, 6:30 pm, Beethoven Symphony No. 6, Grant Park Orchestra, Osmo Vänskä, conductor. Grant Park Music Festival, Millennium Park’s Jay Pritzker Pavilion, 201 E Randolph St, Chicago.  Free.  FYI www.gpmf.org

**** July 4th, 6:30 pm, Independence Day Salute, Grant Park Orchestra, Christopher Bell, conductor. Grant Park Music Festival, Millennium Park’s Jay Pritzker Pavilion, 201 E Randolph St, Chicago.  Free.  FYI www.gpmf.org

July 5th & 6th, 8:00 pm, 80 Minutes Around the World: Immigration Stories, Produced and hosted by Nestor “THE BOSS” Gomez, Steppenwolf's LookOut Series, 1700 Theater, 1700 N. Halsted St., Chicago.  $28.  FYI (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org/lookout

July 6th, 6:00 - 11:00 pm, Powerman 5000, Ill Nino, Hed Pe, Priest and The Great Alone, The Art Theater, 230 Main Street, Hobart. $30-$50.  FYI https://brickartlive.com/events/list/

July 7th through 11th, Chicago Tap Theatre Summer Tap Intensive 2025, Visceral Dance Center, 3121 N. Rockwell, Chicago.  Register at https://chicagotaptheatre.com/take-a-class/#/productions-view

July 8th, 8:00 pm, Teddy Swims - I've Tried Everything But Therapy Tour, Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, 1300 S Linn White Dr, Chicago.  FYI www.livenation.com

July 9th, 6:30 pm, Debussy La Mer, Grant Park Orchestra, Nicole Paiement, conductor. Grant Park Music Festival, Millennium Park’s Jay Pritzker Pavilion, 201 E Randolph St, Chicago.  Free.  FYI www.gpmf.org

July 9th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Petey USA, Metro Chicago, 3730 N. Clark Street, Chicago.  FYI www.etix.com 

July 9th, 8:00 pm, Bunbury - Huracán Ambulante Tour, Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, 1300 S Linn White Dr, Chicago. Tickets start at $98.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

July 9th, 8:00 pm ET, Teddy Swims - I've Tried Everything But Therapy Tour, Everwise Amphitheatre at White River State Park, 801 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN.  FYI www.livenation.com

July 10th, 7:30 - 10:30 pm, Darci Lynne, The Art Theater, 230 Main Street, Hobart.  $25.  FYI https://brickartlive.com/events/list/

July 10th & 11th, 7:00 pm, Jam Presents ramy youssef: love beam 7000, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com  

July 10th through 13th, Harley-Davidson Homecoming, Veterans Park, 1010 N Lincoln Memorial Dr, Milwaukee, WI.  FYI https://hdhomecoming.frontgatetickets.com/

July 10th through 13th, Trinity Irish Dance Company (TIDC) debut at Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival, 358 George Carter Rd, Becket, MA.  FYI (413) 243-9919 or www.jacobspillow.org/events/trinity-irish-dance-company/. 

July 11th, 6:30 pm, July 12th, 7:30 pm, Brahms Symphony No. 2, Grant Park Orchestra & Chorus, Anthony Parnther, conductor. Grant Park Music Festival, Millennium Park’s Jay Pritzker Pavilion, 201 E Randolph St, Chicago.  Free.  FYI www.gpmf.org

July 11th, 7:00 pm, Sam Volcano: Everything's Fine Tour, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino Rockford, 7801 E State St, Rockford, IL  21 & over.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

July 11th, 7:00 - 11:00 pm, Tantric!  The Art Theater, 230 Main Street, Hobart.  $19.99-$29.99.  FYI https://brickartlive.com/events/list/

July 11th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Decisions Decisions present No Holds Barred, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago.  18 & over.  FYI www.axs.com 

July 11th, 8:00 pm, Live with Jake Shane, The Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. Tickets start at $39..  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

July 11th & 12th, 8:00 pm, Sex, Race and Jesus, by R. C. Riley, Steppenwolf's LookOut Series, 1700 Theater, 1700 N. Halsted St., Chicago.  $23.  FYI (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org/lookout

July 12th, 2:00 pm, Artists Talk: Woven Worlds: Fiber as Medium, Thread as Language, South Shore Arts, Main Gallery, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster.  Free.  FYI (219) 836-1839 or www.southshoreartsonline.org

July 12th, 5:00 pm, Jam Presents idobi Radio Summer School / Summer School Tour with Charlotte Sands, Taylor Acorn, Rain City Drive, Arrows in Action, If Not For Me, Beauty School Dropout, Huddy.  Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com 

July 12th, 7:00 pm, Sam Volcano: Everything's Fine Tour, The Venue at Horseshoe Casino, 777 Casino Center Drive, Hammond.  21 & over.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

July 12th, 7:30 - 10:30 pm, Puppy Pals Live, The Art Theater, 230 Main Street, Hobart.  $20 and up.  FYI https://brickartlive.com/events/list/

July 12th, 8:00 pm, Audiotree Presents Cosmo Sheldrake - Moved from Lincoln Hall, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

July 12th, 8:00 pm, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Coronado Theater, 314 Main Street, Rockford.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

July 13th, 7:00 - 11:00 pm, Buckcherry, The Art Theater, 230 Main Street, Hobart.  FYI https://brickartlive.com/events/list/

July 13th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Todd Rundgren: Still Me (Still We), Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com 

July 14th, 10:00 am, Gallery Tour, Woven Worlds: Fiber as Medium, Thread as Language, South Shore Arts, Main Gallery, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster.  Free.  FYI (219) 836-1839 or www.southshoreartsonline.org

July 14th, 8:00 pm ET, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Embassy Theatre, 125 W. Jefferson Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

July 15th & 16th, 7:00 pm, Alabama Shakes, The Salt Shed Fairgrounds, 1357 N. Elston, Chicago.  Tickets start at $279.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

July 16th, 6:30 pm, Elgar Enigma Variations, Grant Park Orchestra, Keri-Lynn Wilson, conductor. Grant Park Music Festival, Millennium Park’s Jay Pritzker Pavilion, 201 E Randolph St, Chicago.  Free.  FYI www.gpmf.org

July 17th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Winona Fighter: The Yes, Chef Tour, Subterranean, Upstairs, 2011 W. North Ave, Chicago.  FYI www.wi.seetickets.us

July 17th, 8:00 pm, Not That Late Show, Steppenwolf's LookOut Series, 1700 Theater, 1700 N. Halsted St., Chicago.  $23.  FYI (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org/lookout

July 18th, 7:30 pm, South Shore Summer Music, Northwest Indiana Symphony with Kirk Muspratt, Fox Pointe, 18138 Henry Street, Lansing.  Bring your blankets or lawn chairs.  Free.  FYI (219) 836-0525 or www.NISOrchestra.org

July 18th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents The Swell Season: Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová: 2025 North American Tour, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

July 18th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents You Should Know, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

July 18th, 8:00 - 11:00 pm, Sarah's Place (A Zach Bryan & Noah Kahan Tribute), The Art Theater, 230 Main Street, Hobart.  $20.  FYI https://brickartlive.com/events/list/

July 18th, 6:30 pm, July 19th, 7:30 pm, Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto, Grant Park Orchestra, Giancarlo Guerrero, conductor. Grant Park Music Festival, Millennium Park’s Jay Pritzker Pavilion, 201 E Randolph St, Chicago.  Free.  FYI www.gpmf.org

July 19th, 7:30 pm, Lyle Lovett and His Large Band, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago.  Tickets start at $54. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

July 19th, 7:30 pm, SmoothChicago presents 8th Annual Gerey Johnson Birthday Bash, Special Guests TBA, Loews O'Hare Hotel, 5300 N. River Road, Rosemont.  FYI https://www.smoothchicago.com/

July 19th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Welcome to Night Vale: Murder Night in Blood Forest plus Musical Guest, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com 

July 19th, 8:00 pm, Karaoke Storytellers, Steppenwolf's LookOut Series, 1700 Theater, 1700 N. Halsted St., Chicago.  $23.  FYI (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org/lookout

July 19th, 6:30 pm, SOLD Out, July 20th, 6:30 pm, Lord Huron with Indigo De Souza, Salt Shed Fairgrounds, 1357 N. Elston, Chicago.  Tickets start at $65.  FYI www.axs.com.

July 20th, 7:30 pm, Q101 Presents Silversun Pickups, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com 

July 20th & 21st, 6:00 & 9:00 pm, Concert Theatre Works presents the Chicago Premiere of Secret Byrd.  Showcasing  William Byrd’s Mass for Five Voices sung by The Gesualdo Six – a British ensemble best known for its interpretation of Renaissance polyphony – and accompanied by local viol consorts ViolMedium and Second City Musick.  Salvage One architectural salvage store,  1840 W Hubbard St., Chicago.  Tickets start at $60.  FYI concerttheatreworks.com.

July 22nd, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents The Warning - Keep Me Fed World Tour 2025, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com 

July 22nd & 23rd, 7:30 pm, Yeah Yeah Yeahs: Hidden in Pieces Tour, The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

July 23rd, 6:30 pm, Ravel's Bolero, Grant Park Orchestra, Lee Mills, conductor. Grant Park Music Festival, Millennium Park’s Jay Pritzker Pavilion, 201 E Randolph St, Chicago.  Free.  FYI www.gpmf.org

July 23rd, 8:00 pm, Michael Franti & Spearhead with Allen Stone, The Salt Shed Indoors, 1357 N. Elston, Chicago.  Tickets start at $60.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

July 24th, 6:00 - 10:00 pm (Doors open at 5:00 pm), Sylvan Esso with Bully & Case Oats, Out of Space Skokie, Illinois Science & Technology Park Field, 4900 Searle Parkway, Skokie.  One-day ticket starts at $49.50.  FYI www.ticketweb.com

July 24th, 7:30 pm, SOLD OUT, Hozier - Unreal Unearth Tour 2025, Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, 19100 Ridgeland, Tinley Park.  FYI www.livenation.com

July 24th through 26th, 8:00 pm, LOOK! LOOK! By Vanessa Valliere, Featuring Lindsey Noel Whiting, Steppenwolf's LookOut Series, 1700 Theater, 1700 N. Halsted St., Chicago.  $28.  FYI (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org/lookout

July 24th through 27th, 6:00 pm (Doors open 5:00 pm), Out of Space Skokie, Illinois Science & Technology Park Field, 4900 Searle Parkway, Skokie.  4-day pass starts at $149.50.  FYI www.ticketweb.com

July 25th, 6:00 - 10:00 pm (Doors open at 5:00 pm), Shakey Graves with Joy Oladoken and Shovels & Rope, Out of Space Skokie, Illinois Science & Technology Park Field, 4900 Searle Parkway, Skokie.  One-day ticket starts at $49.50.  FYI www.ticketweb.com

July 25th, Doors open at 7:00 pm, Wynnona Judd-The Greatest Hits Tour, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino Rockford, 7801 E State St, Rockford, IL  21 & older.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

July 25th, 7:00 pm ET, Shinedown: Dance, Kid, Dance, Little Caesars Arena, 2645 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

July 25th, 7:30 pm, South Shore Summer Music, Northwest Indiana Symphony with Kirk Muspratt, Marquette Park, Grand Blvd., Gary.   Bring your blankets or lawn chairs.  Free.  FYI (219) 836-0525 or www.NISOrchestra.org

July 25th, 7:30 pm, Hozier - Unreal Unearth Tour 2025, Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, 19100 Ridgeland, Tinley Park.  Tickets start at $60.  FYI www.livenation.com

July 25th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Taylorville, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

July 25th, 6:30 pm, July 26th, 7:30 pm, The Magic of Rodgers & Hammerstein, Grant Park Orchestra & Chorus, Lawrence Loh, conductor. Grant Park Music Festival, Millennium Park’s Jay Pritzker Pavilion, 201 E Randolph St, Chicago.  Free.  FYI www.gpmf.org

July 26th, 6:00 - 10:00 pm (Doors open at 5:00 pm), Rodrigo Y Gabriela with Anderson East and Daniel Villarreal, Out of Space Skokie, Illinois Science & Technology Park Field, 4900 Searle Parkway, Skokie.  One-day ticket starts at $49.50.  FYI www.ticketweb.com

July 26th, 7:00 pm, Little Big Town: Summer Tour 2025, Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, 19100 Ridgeland, Tinley Park.  FYI www.livenation.com

July 26th, Doors open at 7:00 pm, Wynnona Judd-The Greatest Hits Tour, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. All reserved seating. 21 and older.  Tickets start at $49.50.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

July 26th, 7:00 pm, Shinedown: Dance, Kid, Dance, Fiserv Forum, 1111 Vel R. Phillips Ave., Milwaukee, Wi  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

July 26th, 7:00 pm ET, Leanne Morgan - Just Getting Started, Fishers Event Center, 11000 Stockdale Street, Fishers.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

July 26th, 7:30 pm, South Shore Summer Music, Northwest Indiana Symphony with Kirk Muspratt, St. Anthony-Majestic Care Grounds, 203 W Franciscan Drive, Crown Point.  Bring your blankets or lawn chairs.  Free.  FYI (219) 836-0525 or www.NISOrchestra.org

July 26th, 7:30 pm, ATEEZ 2025 WORLD TOUR [IN YOUR FANTASY] IN NORTH AMERICA!  Wrigley Field, Clark & Addison, Chicago.  On Sale April 10th.  FYI www.axs.com

July 26th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents The Crane Wives - Summer 2025 Tour, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com

July 26th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents DEMOLA LIVE! Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

July 27th, 6:00 - 10:00 pm (Doors open at 5:00 pm), The Decemberists with Kevin Morby and Craig Finn, Out of Space Skokie, Illinois Science & Technology Park Field, 4900 Searle Parkway, Skokie.  One-day ticket starts at $49.50.  FYI www.ticketweb.com

July 27th, 6:20 pm, AJR: Somewhere in the Sky, Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, 19100 Ridgeland, Tinley Park.  Tickets start at $42.  FYI www.livenation.com

July 29th, 7:00 pm, Dinosaur Jr. + Snail Mail with special guest Easy Action, The Salt Shed Indoors, 1357 N. Elston, Chicago.  Tickets start at $42.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

July 29th, 7:30 pm, South Shore Summer Music, Northwest Indiana Symphony with Kirk Muspratt, Centennial Park, 1005 Centennial Drive, Munster.  Bring your blankets or lawn chairs.  Free.  FYI (219) 836-0525 or www.NISOrchestra.org

July 29th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents The Church - The Singles 1980-2025, Park West,, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago.  18 & over.  FYI www.axs.com

July 30th, 6:30 pm, Beethoven Piano Concerto No 4, Grant Park Orchestra, Joseph Young, conductor. Grant Park Music Festival, Millennium Park’s Jay Pritzker Pavilion, 201 E Randolph St, Chicago.  Free.  FYI www.gpmf.org

July 30th, 7:30 pm, South Shore Summer Music, Northwest Indiana Symphony with Kirk Muspratt, Central Park Plaza, 5 Napoleon Street, Valparaiso.  Bring your blankets or lawn chairs.  Free.  FYI (219) 836-0525 or www.NISOrchestra.org

July 31st, Gates open at 5:00 pm, Hometown Jams to Host Lake County Fair Kickoff Party with Russell Dickerson & Niko Moon.  Lake County Fairground, 889 S. Court Street, Crown Point.  Tickets start at $26 (Does not include Fair admission).  FYI HometownJams.com.

July 31st, 8:00 pm, Cold Shower Comedy Presents: Mamma Mia! From Memory: If She's Mamma, and I'm Mia, Then Who's Flying The Plane?  Steppenwolf's LookOut Series, 1700 Theater, 1700 N. Halsted St., Chicago.  $23.  FYI (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org/lookout

August 1st, 7:30 pm, South Shore Summer Music, Northwest Indiana Symphony with Kirk Muspratt, the Pavilion at Wolf Lake Memorial Park, 2324 Calumet Ave, Hammond.  Bring your blankets or lawn chairs.  Free.  FYI (219) 836-0525 or www.NISOrchestra.org

August 1st, 7:30 - 10:00 pm, Michael Jackson Tribute: Who's Bad, The Art Theater, 230 Main Street, Hobart.  $24.99-$300.  FYI https://brickartlive.com/events/list/

August 1st, 7:30 pm ET, Cyndi Lauper: Girls Just Want to Have Fun Farewell Tour, Pine Knob Music Theatre, 33 Bob Seger Drive, Clarkston, MI.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

August 1st, 8:00 pm, GHOST: World Tour 2025, Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim Road, Rosemont.  Tickets start at $52.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

August 1st & 2nd, 6:30 pm, Songs of Love & Life, Grant Park Orchestra, Giancarlo Guerrero, conductor. Grant Park Music Festival, Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 Randolph, Chicago.  Free.  FYI www.gpmf.org

August 1st through 21st, 7:00 pm, Big Bus Tours, Sunset Live Tour, departing from 618 N. Clark, (SW corner of Clark & Ontario), Chicago.  Tickets start at $49.50 for adults and $35 for children ages 3-12.  Advance ticket purchase recommended.  FYI www.bigbustours.com 

August 1st through September 13th, The Underground Region Artists Group Exhibition, South Shore Arts, Substation No. 9, 435 Fayette Street, Hammond.  Free.  FYI FYI (219) 836-1839 or www.southshoreartsonline.org

August 2nd, 7:00 pm ET, Critical Role Live: Indianapolis, Fishers Event Center, 11000 Stockdale Street, Fishers, IN.  Tickets start at $146.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.  

August 2nd, 7:30 pm, South Shore Summer Music, Northwest Indiana Symphony with Kirk Muspratt, Central Park, 600 N. Broad Street, Griffith.  Bring your blankets or lawn chairs.  Free.  FYI (219) 836-0525 or www.NISOrchestra.org

August 2nd, 8:00 pm, Rat Mass, Steppenwolf's LookOut Series, 1700 Theater, 1700 N. Halsted St., Chicago.  $18-$28.  FYI (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org/lookout

August 2nd & 3rd, Chesterton Art Fair, Dogwood Park, 1486 S 23rd St, Chesterton.  Free.  FYI (219) 926-4711 or www.chestertonart.org/chesterton-art-fair

August 3rd, 5:00 pm, Hometown Jams: Priscilla Block, Northwest Health Amphitheatre at Central Park Plaza, 68 Lafayette Street, Valparaiso.  Tickets start at $26.  FYI ww.ticketmaster.com 

August 3rd, 7:30 - 11:00 pm, Robert Jon and the Wreck, The Art Theater, 230 Main Street, Hobart.  $30-$250.  FYI https://brickartlive.com/events/list/

August 3rd, 7:30 pm, Cyndi Lauper: Girls Just Want to Have Fun Farewell Tour, American Family Insurance Amphitheatre, Henry Maier Festival Park, 100 N Harbor Dr, Milwaukee, WI FYI www.ticketmaster.com

**** August 4th, all day, National Park Fee Free Day, Indiana Dunes National Park & more.  FYI https://give.nationalparks.org/site/DocServer/01_25_NPF_Fee_Free_Days.pdf?docID=581

August 5th, 7:00 pm, Jorja Smith: falling or flying Tour 2025 North America, The Salt Shed Indoors, 1357 N. Elston, Chicago.  Tickets start at $54.  FYI ww.ticketmaster.com 

August 5th, 7:30 pm, Death Cab for Cutie: Plans 20th Anniversary, The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago.  Tickets start at $137.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

August 5th, 7:30 pm, Cyndi Lauper: Girls Just Want to Have Fun Farewell Tour, Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, 19100 Ridgeland, Tinley Park.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

August 6th, 7:30 - 11:00 pm, Mick Foley: 40 Years of Foley, The Art Theater, 230 Main Street, Hobart.  $40-$300.  FYI https://brickartlive.com/events/list/

August 7th, 6:30 pm, Poetry & Story Night: Woven Worlds: Fiber as Medium, Thread as Language, South Shore Arts, Main Gallery, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster.  Free.  FYI (219) 836-1839 or www.southshoreartsonline.org

August 7th, 7:30 pm ET, Cyndi Lauper: Girls Just Want to Have Fun Farewell Tour, Ruoff Music Center, 12880 E 146th St, Noblesville, IN  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

August 7th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Fitz and the Tantrums - Man on the Moon Tour / with Ax and the Hatchetmen, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com

August 8th, 6:00 - 8:00 pm, Opening Reception, The Underground Region Artists Group Exhibition, South Shore Arts, Substation No. 9, 435 Fayette Street, Hammond.  Free.  FYI FYI (219) 836-1839 or www.southshoreartsonline.org

August 8th, 7:00 pm ET, The Fray - The Fray Is Back 2025, The Fillmore Detroit, 2115 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

August 8th, 7:30 pm, Rod Stewart: One Last Time, Credit 1 Amphitheatre, 19100 Ridgeland, Tinley Park.  Tickets start at $60. www.livenation.om 

August 8th, 7:30 - 11:00 pm, Tyler Hilton celebrating the music of One Tree Hill, The Art Theater, 230 Main Street, Hobart. $24.00-$200.  FYI https://brickartlive.com/events/list/

August 8th, 9:00 pm, Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias Live, The Venue at Horseshoe Casino, 777 Casino Center Drive, Hammond.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

August 8th, 6:30 pm, August 9th, 7:30 pm, Stravinsky Firebird, Grant Park Orchestra & Chorus, Jennifer Koh, conductor. Grant Park Music Festival, Millennium Park’s Jay Pritzker Pavilion, 201 E Randolph St, Chicago.  Free.  FYI www.gpmf.org

August 8th & 9th, 8:00 pm, "Dear Steve...it’s Allie" Featuring Allie N Steve Mullen, Steppenwolf's LookOut Series, 1700 Theater, 1700 N. Halsted St., Chicago.  $13-$53.  FYI (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org/lookout

August 9th, 7:00 pm, One Night of Queen, Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

August 9th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Our Last Night, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago.  www.axs.com

August 9th, 7:30 pm ET,  Rod Stewart: One Last Time, Ruoff Music Center, 12880 E 146th St, Noblesville, IN. Tickets start at $47.  FYI www.livenation.com 

August 9th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents celebrating the 10 year anniversary of Everybody Wants – THE STRUTS with Special Guest Dirty Honey.  The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  18 & over.  FYI www.axs.com

August 10th, 6:30 pm, (SOLD OUT), An August Evening with Wilco, The Salt Shed Outdoors, 1357 N. Elston, Chicago.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

August 11th, 7:30 pm, LINKIN PARK From Zero World Tour - 2025, United Center, 1901 W. Madison, Chicago.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

August 12th, 7:00 pm, 95 WIIL Rock & Q Rock 100.7 Present Architects with ERRA, Holywatr, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. 17 & over.  FYI www.axs.com 

August 12th, 7:30 pm ET, Rod Stewart: One Last Time, Pine Knob Music Center, 33 Bob Seger Drive. Clarkston, MI. FYI www.ticketmaster.com

August 13th, 6:30 pm, Saint-Saëns Organ Symphony, Grant Park Orchestra, Giancarlo Guerrero, conductor. Grant Park Music Festival, Millennium Park’s Jay Pritzker Pavilion, 201 E Randolph St, Chicago.  Free.  FYI www.gpmf.org

August 13th, 7:30 pm, Goo Goo Dolls with Dashboard Confessional - Summer Anthem Tour 2025, Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, 1300 S Linn White Dr, Chicago. FYI www.livenation.com

August 13th, 8:00 pm, WBEZ & Jam Present Ear Hustle Live!  The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

August 14th, 7:00 pm ET, The Fray - The Fray Is Back 2025, Holiday Park, 6363 Spring Mill Rd, Indianapolis, IN.   FYI www.ticketmaster.com

August 14th, 7:30 pm ET, LINKIN PARK From Zero World Tour - 2025, Little Caesars Arena, 2645 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

August 14th, 8:00 pm ET, Gabriel Iglesias: Fluffy Live, Seminole Hard Rock Tampa, 5223 North Orient Road, Tampa, FL.  FYI https://casino.hardrock.com/tampa/events/gabriel-iglesias?cid=property_tampa_entertainment_gabriel%20iglesias%200814_email_february%20entertainment%20eblast_-_20725_tickets_-_-

August 14th through 16th, 8:00 pm, You're Being Ridiculous: GIRL, BYE, Steppenwolf's LookOut Series, 1700 Theater, 1700 N. Halsted St., Chicago.  $30.  FYI (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org/lookout

August 15th, 7:00 pm, The Fray - The Fray Is Back 2025, The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

August 15th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Blue Öyster Cult, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

August 15th, 6:30 pm, August 16th, 7:30 pm, Carmen Burana, Grant Park Orchestra & Chorus, Giancarlo Guerrero, conductor. Grant Park Music Festival, Millennium Park’s Jay Pritzker Pavilion, 201 E Randolph St, Chicago.  Free.  FYI www.gpmf.org

August 16th, 6:00 pm, The Flaming Lips & Modest Mouth, The Salt Shed Outdoors, 1357 N. Elston, Chicago.  Tickets start at $59.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

August 16th, 6:00 pm ET, Hometown Jams: Russell Dickerson, Jolt Credit Union Event Park, 300 Johnson St, Saginaw, MI  Tickets start at $26.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

August 16th, 7:00 pm, Shinedown: Dance, Kid, Dance, Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim Road, Rosemont.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

August 17th, 6:00 pm, Jam Presents Melissa Etheridge and Indigo Girls: Yes We Are Tour, Jay Pritzger Pavilion, in Millenium Park, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

August 17th, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, A1A: The Official & Original Jimmy Buffet Tribute, The Art Theater, 230 Main Street, Hobart.  $27.  FYI https://brickartlive.com/events/list/

August 18th, 7:00 pm ET, Shinedown: Dance, Kid, Dance, Gainbridge Fieldhouse, 125 S Pennsylvania St, Indianapolis, IN.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

August 19th, 6:30 pm, Coheed & Cambria * Taking Back Sunday, Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, 1300 S Linn White Dr, Chicago. Tickets start at $44.  FYI www.livenation.com

August 19th, 7:00 pm, Caloncho & Daniel, Me Estas Matando, House of Blues Chicago, 3  29 N. Dearborn, Chicago.  Tickets start at $44. FYI www.livenation.com

August 20th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Hiatus Kaiyote, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago.  www.axs.com

August 20th, 8:00 pm, Jam Productions Presents Two Another, Subterranean, Upstairs, 2011 W. North Avenue, Chicago.  17 & over. $20 plus fees.  FYI https://wl.seetickets.us/event

August 21st, 5:00 - 9:00 pm, Urban League of Northwest Indiana 80th Anniversary Oak Jubilee Celebration Reception & Concert Gala. Indiana University Northwest, 3400 Broadway, Gary.  Sponsorship & ticket information coming soon.  FYI https://www.facebook.com/UrbanLeagueNWI

August 21st, 8:00 pm, OBSESSED Presents Boulet Brothers' Dracula Season 666 Tour, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com

**** August 21st through 24th, Chicago International Boat Show at Navy Pier Marina, Revel Republic’s In-Water Boat Show Series. Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Blvd., Chicago.  Details TBA. FYI www.officialchibs.com. 

August 22nd, 7:00 - 11:00 pm, Lakefront Series with Local H, Outdoors behind The Art Theater, 230 Main Street, Hobart. $40. FYI https://brickartlive.com/events/list/

August 22nd, 7:30 pm, Jam & Joe's Present Flatland Cavalry: Flatland Forever(More) with Alex Lambert, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago.  www.axs.com

August 22nd & 23rd, 8:00 pm, Ensemble Español Spanish Dance Theater Presents: Flamenco Tablao, Steppenwolf's LookOut Series, 1700 Theater, 1700 N. Halsted St., Chicago.  $33-$53.  FYI (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org/lookout

August 22nd through September 11th, 6:30 pm, Big Bus Tours, Sunset Live Tour, departing from 618 N. Clark, (SW corner of Clark & Ontario), Chicago.  Tickets start at $49.50 for adults and $35 for children ages 3-12.  Advance ticket purchase recommended.  FYI www.bigbustours.com 

August 23rd, 7:00 pm, Jam Presents Ashley Gavin: Hype Man, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com

August 23rd, 8:00 - 11:30 pm, Lakefront Series: Hip Hop Recall (Twista, Ying Yang Twins, Dem Franchise Boys), Outdoors behind The Art Theater, 230 Main Street, Hobart. $40. FYI https://brickartlive.com/events/list/

August 26th, 12:00 pm ET, Celebrate the ISL Bicentennia with the Indiana State Library Architectural Tour.  Each tour begins at 12 p.m. at the circulation desk inside the Ohio Street entrance of the Indiana State Library, 315. W. Ohio St., Indianapolis.  Register @ https://isl.libcal.com/event/13881799?hs=a

August 26th, 7:30 pm, Jonas Brothers x Marshmello: Living the Dream Tour with special guest Boys Like Girls, Wrigley Field, Clark & Addison, Chicago.  Tickets start at $171.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

August 27th, 7:30 pm, neil young and the chrome hearts - Love Earth, Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, 1300 S Linn White Dr, Chicago. Tickets start at $134.  FYI www.livenation.com

August 28th, 7:00 pm, Chris Brown: Breezy Bowl XX with Summer Walker & Bryson Tiller, Wrigley Field, Clark & Addison, Chicago.  FYI www.livenation.com

August 28th through 30th, 8:00 pm, Bambi Banks-Couleé Presents: Clue a Drag Parody, Steppenwolf's LookOut Series, 1700 Theater, 1700 N. Halsted St., Chicago.  $28.  FYI (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org/lookout

August 29th, 6:00 pm, My Chemical Romance: The Black Parade, Soldier Field, 1410 Special Olympics Drive, Chicago.  Tickets start at $298.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

August 29th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents The Starting Line with Real Friends and MACSEAL, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

August 29th, 8:00 pm, Absolute Queen (A Tribute to Queen), The Art Theater, 230 Main Street, Hobart. $20. FYI https://brickartlive.com/events/list/

August 31st, 7:00 pm, Zakir Kahn Live, The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

Summer 2025, Hokusai and Ukiyo-e: The Floating World, Artworks from the Chiossone Collection, The Cleve Carney Museum of Art (CCMA) and McAninch Art Center, (MAC)l located on at the College of DuPage (COD), 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn.  FYI TheCCMA.org 

September 3rd, 7:30 pm, The Black Keys: No Rain, No Flowers, Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, 1300 S Linn White Dr, Chicago. Tickets start at $56.  FYI www.livenation.com

September 4th, 6:00 - 8:00 pm, Members & Artists Preview: 82nd Annual Salon Show, South Shore Arts, Main Gallery, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster.  Free.  FYI (219) 836-1839 or www.southshoreartsonline.org

September 5th, 7:00 pm, Chris Distefano, The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

September 5th through October 18th, All Creatures Great & Small: A Tapestry of Life in Oils by Denise Petersen, South Shore Arts, Atrium Gallery, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster.  Free.  FYI (219) 836-1839 or www.southshoreartsonline.org

September 5th through November 8th, 82nd Annual Salon Show, South Shore Arts, Main Gallery, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster.  Free.  FYI (219) 836-1839 or www.southshoreartsonline.org

September 6th, Doors open at 7:00 pm, Comedian Wanda Sykes, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. All reserved seating. 21 and older.  Tickets start at $52.50.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

September 7th, Sunday in the Park with Lyric, an annual concert conducted by Maestro Mazzola in the Pritzker Pavilion at Millennium Park.  Free.  FYI lyricopera.org. 

September 9th, 6:30 pm, Tedeshi Trucks Band & Gov't Mule: Live in 25, Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, 1300 S Linn White Dr., Chicago.  Tickets start at $47.  FYI www.concerts.livenation.com

September 9th, 7:30 pm, Bonnie Raitt with special guest Jeremy Vaughan & The Tilt-A-Whirl Band, The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago.  Tickets start at $49.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

September 9th, 7:30 pm, Whose Live Anyway? Harris Theatre for Music & Dance, 205 E. Randolph St., Chicago.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

September 9th, 7:30 pm, Jam & 93XRT Present Supergrass: I Should Coco - 30th Anniversary Tour, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago.  18 & over.  FYI www.axs.com 

September 10th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents TV On The Radio, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. 18 & over.  FYI www.axs.com

September 11th, 6:00 pm, Hometown Jams: Styx, Old National Events Plaza, 715 Locust St, Evansville, IN.  Tickets start at $39.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

September 11th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Marcin, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

September 11th, 8:00 pm, Brooks Nielsen (of The Growlers), Metro Chicago, 3730 N. Clark, Chicago.  $39.50.  FYI www.etix.com

September 12th, 7:30 pm, Mirador, Metro Chicago, 3730 N Clark St, Chicago.  $30.  FYI www.etix.com

September 12th, 7:30 pm, Michelle Buteau: The Surviving And Thriving Tour, The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago.  18 & over. Tickets start at $34.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

September 12th, 8:00 pm, Edén Muñoz - Como En Los Viejos Tiempos Tour, Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. Tickets start at $57.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

September 12th, 8:00 - 11:00 pm, ABBA Mania!  (NYC's Premiere ABBA Celebration), The Art Theater, 230 Main Street, Hobart. $30. FYI https://brickartlive.com/events/list/

September 12th through 30th, 6:00 pm, Big Bus Tours, Sunset Live Tour, departing from 618 N. Clark, (SW corner of Clark & Ontario), Chicago.  Tickets start at $49.50 for adults and $35 for children ages 3-12.  Advance ticket purchase recommended.  FYI www.bigbustours.com 

September 13th, 6:00 & 9:00 pm, SmoothChicago presents Saxophonist Richard Elliot, Loews O'Hare Hotel, 5300 N. River Road, Rosemont.  FYI https://www.smoothchicago.com/

September 13th, 7:00 pm, La Porte County Symphony Orchestra presents the 20th Annual Hoosier Star - "Hoosier Star of Stars", La Porte Civic Auditorium, 1001 Ridge St, La Porte, IN.  FYI (219) 362-9020 or www.lcso.net 

September 13th, 7:30 pm, Mt. Joy, United Center, 1901 W. Madison, Chicago.  Tickets start at $34.  www.ticketmaster.com

September 13th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents CMAT, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com 

September 13th, 7:30 pm, Jason Aldean: Full Throttle Tour, Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, 19100 Ridgeland, Tinley Park.  FYI www.livenation.com

September 13th, 7:30 pm, Rodney Carrington, Ho-Chunk Gaming Wisconsin Dells, S3214 County Hwy BD, Baraboo, WI.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

September 13th & 14th, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm both days, Randolph Street Market's Highland Park Vintage Shindig, Highland Park Community House, 1991 Sheridan Rd & The Art Center Highland Park, 1957 Sheridan Rd, Highland Park, IL.  Indoor. G.A. $12, Children under 12 free.  FYI https://randolphstreetmarket.com/schedule/

September 15th, 6:00 pm, PIXIES - North American Tour 2025 w special guests Spoon & Fazerdaze, The Salt Shed Outdoors, 1357 N. Elston, Chicago.  Tickets start at $60.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

September 17th, 8:00 pm, Steven Wilson: The Overview Tour, The Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. Tickets start at $63.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

September 18th, 7:00 pm, Bert Kreischer: Permission to Party, BMO Center, 398-300 Elm St, Rockford, IL.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

September 19th, 7:00 pm, Leanne Morgan - Just Getting Started, Coronado Theatre, 314 North Main St., Rockford.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

September 19th, 7:00 pm, Bert Kreischer: Permission to Party, Fiserv Forum, 1111 N Vel R. Phillips Ave, Milwaukee, WI.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com  

September 19th, 7:30 pm, Christone "Kingfish" Ingram: The Hard Road World Tour, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com 

September 20th, 7:00 pm, Leanne Morgan - Just Getting Started, Prairie Home Alliance Theater, 201 SW Jefferson Ave., Peoria.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

September 20th, 7:30 pm, Wardruna: World Tour 2025 * Part II with special guest Chelsea Wolfe, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago.  Tickets start at $39.  FYI www.axs.com 

September 21st, 3:00 pm, Chicago Opera Theatre presents Trusted: Vanguard Piano/Vocal Workshop – public concert reading and audience engagement in the workshop process for Aaron Israel Levin and Marella Martin Koch’s new opera in development at COT. Gannon Concert Hall, DePaul University, 2330 N. Halsted, Chicago.  $40.  Tickets on sale August 15th.  FYI chicagooperatheater.org/

September 23rd, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Tom Odell: Don't Let Me Go Tour, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

September 24th, 8:00 pm, Lover: Taylor Swift Tribute, The Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago.  www.axs.com

September 25th, 7:00 pm, Keith Urban: High and Alive World Tour, United Center, 1901 W. Madison, Chicago.  Tickets start at $30. FYI www.ticketmaster.com

September 25th, 26th & 27th, 7:30 pm, Louis CK | Ridiculous, The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

September 26th, Doors open at 7:00 pm, Comedian Ron White, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. All reserved seating. 21 and older.  Tickets start at $49.50.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

September 26th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Mo Lowda & the Humble - Tailing the Ghost Tour | with special guests French Cassettes, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

**** September 27th, all day, National Park Fee Free Day, Indiana Dunes National Park & more.  FYI https://give.nationalparks.org/site/DocServer/01_25_NPF_Fee_Free_Days.pd...

September 27th, 7:00 pm, Papa Roach & Rise Against: Rise of the Roach Tour, Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, 19100 Ridgeland, Tinley Park.  Tickets start at $36.  FYI www.livenation.com.

September 27th, 7:30 pm, The All-Star Grammy Tribute to Steely Dan Tribute: Deacon Blues, The Art Theater, 230 Main Street, Hobart. $29.99-$200. FYI https://brickartlive.com/events/list/

September 27th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Bruce Dickinson: The Mandrake Project, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago.  18 & over.  FYI www.axs.com 

September 27th & 28th, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm both days, Randolph Street Market Festival, 1341 W. Randolph, Chicago.  Indoor & Outdoor. G.A. $12, Children under 12 free.  FYI https://randolphstreetmarket.com/schedule/

September 29th, 7:00 pm, Garbage with Starcrawler, The Salt Shed Indoors, 1357 N. Elston, Chicago.  Tickets start at $60.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

September 30th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Ludovico Einaudi: The Summer Portraits, The Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

October 1st through 18th, 5:30 pm, Big Bus Tours, Sunset Live Tour, departing from 618 N. Clark, (SW corner of Clark & Ontario), Chicago.  Tickets start at $49.50 for adults and $35 for children ages 3-12.  Advance ticket purchase recommended.  FYI www.bigbustours.com 

October 3rd, 8:00 - 11:00 pm, AC/DC Tribute: Thunderstruck, The Art Theater, 230 Main Street, Hobart. FYI https://brickartlive.com/events/list/

October 4th, 7:00 pm, World Ballet Company: The Great Gatsby, Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N Chicago Street, Joliet.  Tickets start at $55.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

October 5th, 7:30 Jam & Deep Cut Present The Stews, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago.  18 & over.  www.axs.com

October 4th, 7:30 pm, The National Parks, Metro Chicago, 3730 N. Clark, Chicago.  $25-$65.  FYI www.etix.com

October 4th, 7:30 pm, October 5th, 3:00 pm, Carmina Burana, New Philharmonic with Conductor Kirk Muspratt.  McAninch Arts Center’s Belushi Performance Hall, College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn.  Subscriptions on sale now; individual tickets go on sale summer 2025.  $62.  FYI www.AtTheMAC.org. 

October 5th, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, Randolph Street Market, Modern Vintage Chicago: Fashion & Home, Ravenswood Event Center, 4021 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago.  Enjoy a lively vibe with food, a full bar, DJ, free street parking, and valet service. G.A. $12.  FYI https://randolphstreetmarket.com/schedule/

October 6th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Elbow, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago.  18 & over.  FYI www.axs.com

October 8th, 7:30 pm, Mumford & Sons - 2025 Tour, United Center, 1901 W. Madison, Chicago.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

October 10th, 7:00 pm, Jordan Davis: Ain't Enough Road Tour 2025, Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim Road, Rosemont.  Tickets start at $40.  www.ticketmaster.com 

October 10th, 7:30 pm, Laura Benanti and Brian Stokes Mitchell in Concert, Lyric Opera, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago.  FYI lyricopera.org.

October 10th, 7:30 pm, ILIZA! LIVE, Iliza Shlessinger, The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

October 10th, 8:00 pm, (Rescheduled) Jam & AEG Present Foil Arms and Hog: Skittish, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. All previously purchased tickets will be honored. www.axs.com  

October 10th, 8:00 - 11:00 pm, Feels Like the First Time: A Tribute to Foreigner, The Art Theater, 230 Main Street, Hobart. $26.97. FYI https://brickartlive.com/events/list/

October 11th, 6:00 - 11:00 pm, The Subliminal Verses (A Midwest Tribute to Slipknot) w/ Peephole (System of a Down), Pale Grey Sky (Sepultura), & Wonkzilla's Zombie Experience (Rob Zombie), The Art Theater, 230 Main Street, Hobart. $15. FYI https://brickartlive.com/events/list/

October 11th, Doors open at 7:00 pm, Def Leppard, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. All reserved seating. 21 and older.  Tickets start at $149.50. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

October 11th, 7:30 pm, Mumford & Sons - 2025 Tour, Fiserv Forum, 1111 N Vel R. Phillips Ave, Milwaukee, WI FYI www.ticketmaster.com

October 11th, 8:00 pm, Jam & Outback Present Henry Cho: The Empty Nest Tour, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

October 11th, 8:00 pm, Stardew Valley: Symphony of Seasons, The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago.  Tickets start at $49. FYI www.ticketmaster.com

October 11th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Matt Maltese - Tour for You My Whole Life, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com 

October 11th, 8:00 pm, Miguel Bosé: Importante Tour 2025 - 2026, Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont.  Tickets start at $67.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

October 14th, 7:00 pm, Noga Erez with Special Guest V1V1D, House of Blues Chicago, 329 N. Dearborn, Chicago.  Tickets start at $32. FYI www.livenation.com

October 15th, 7:30 pm, Reverend Horton Heat, The Art Theater, 230 Main Street, Hobart. FYI https://brickartlive.com/events/list/

October 16th, 7:00 pm, Lyric Opera presents Coco in Concert Live to Film, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago.  FYI lyricopera.org.

October 16th & 18th, Movie Nights at Lyric, Lyric Opera, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago.  FYI lyricopera.org.

October 17th, Tusk: The Classic Fleetwood Mac Tribute, RCU Theatre, 128 Graham Ave, Eau Claire, WI.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

October 17th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Miki Berenyi Trio, Lincoln Hall, 2424 N. Lincoln, Chicago.  18 & over.  FYI www.axs.com

October 17th & 18th, 8:00 pm, Sarah Millican: Late Bloomer, Auditorium Theatre, 50 East Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

October 18th, 2:00 pm, Lyric Opera presents Coco in Concert Live to Film, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago.  FYI lyricopera.org.

October 18th, 7:00 - 10:00 pm, Comedian Josh Blue, The Art Theater, 230 Main Street, Hobart. FYI https://brickartlive.com/events/list/

October 18th, 7:30 pm, Lucius - The Gold Rush Tour, Salt Shed Indoors, 1357 N. Elston, Chicago. Tickets start at $39.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com\

October 19th, 1:00 - 3:00 pm, Awards Reception, 82nd Annual Salon Show, South Shore Arts, Main Gallery, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster.  Free.  FYI (219) 836-1839 or www.southshoreartsonline.org

October 19th, 3:00 pm, Chicago Opera Theatre presents Discovery Concert: Shakespeare Sings. Studebaker Theatre, Fine Arts Building, 410 S. Michigan, Chicago.  $25-$65.  Tickets on sale August 15th.  FYI chicagooperatheater.org/

October 19th, 7:30 pm, Parcels - Parcels Live 2025, Credit Union 1 Arena at UIC, 525 S Racine Ave, Chicago.  Tickets start at $47.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

October 19th, 7:30 pm, Sarah Millican: Late Bloomer, Pabst Theater, 144 E Wells St, Milwaukee, WI FYI https://www.pabsttheatergroup.com/events/detail/sarah-millican-2025

October 20th, 7:30 pm ET, Mumford & Sons - 2025 Tour, Little Caesars Arena, 2645 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

October 23rd, Doors open at 7:00 pm, Comedian Tom Segura, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. All reserved seating. 21 and older.  Tickets start at $79.50. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

October 23rd, 7:30 pm, Mania: The ABBA Tribute, Coronado Theatre, 314 N Main St, Rockford, IL  Tickets start at $25.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

October 23rd, 7:30 pm, Stayin' Alive: One Night of the Bee Gees, Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago Street, Joliet.  Tickets start at $24.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

October 23rd, 8:00 pm, SOLD OUT, The Beta Band, Metro Chicago, 3730 N. Clark St., Chicago.  18 & over.  FYI www.etix.com

October 23rd & 24th, 7:00 pm, Nate Bargatze: Big Dumb Eyes World Tour, United Center, 1901 W. Madison, Chicago.  Tickets start at $39. FYI www.ticketmaster.com

October 24th, 7:00 & 9:30 pm, Jam Presents Anjelah Johnson-Reyes: The Family Reunion Tour, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. 18 & over.  FYI www.axs.com

October 24th, 8:00 pm, Penn & Teller: 50th Anniversary Tour, The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

October 24th, 25th (SOLD OUT) & 26th, 8:00 pm, MY MORNING JACKET "is" ON TOUR, Salt Shed Indoors,  1357 N. Elston, Chicago. FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

October 25th, 7:30 pm, Arcy Drive with Mercury, Metro Chicago, 3730 N. Clark, Chicago.  $20-$85.  FYI www.etix.com

October 28th, 12:00 pm ET, Celebrate the ISL Bicentennia with the Indiana State Library Architectural Tour.  Each tour begins at 12 p.m. at the circulation desk inside the Ohio Street entrance of the Indiana State Library, 315. W. Ohio St., Indianapolis.  Register @ https://isl.libcal.com/event/13881799?hs=a

November 1st, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents The Wombats: Oh! The Ocean Tour, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

November 1st, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Patrick Wolf, Gman Tavern, 3740 N. Clark Street, Chicago.  21 & over.  FYI www.etix.com

November 1st, 7:30 pm, November 2nd, 3:00 pm, Romeo & Juliet and Cinderella, New Philharmonic with Conductor Kirk Muspratt.  McAninch Arts Center’s Belushi Performance Hall, College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn.  Subscriptions on sale now; individual tickets go on sale summer 2025.  $60.  FYI www.AtTheMAC.org. 

November 5th, 7:30 pm, The More Life Tour starring Randy Travis, Meyer Theatre, 117 S Washington St, Green Bay, WI  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

November 6th, 7:00 pm, Jam & Outback Present Dusty Slay: The Night Shift Tour, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

November 7th, Doors open at 7:00 pm, Dane Cook, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino Rockford, 7801 E State St, Rockford, IL  21 & older.  Tickets start at $49.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

November 7th, 7:00 pm, November 8th, 7:30 pm, GEA Live and Broadway In Chicago in association with Lionsgate present TWILIGHT IN CONCERT, Cadillac Palace Theatre, 151 W. Randolph St., Chicago.  FYI www.twilightinconcert.com

November 8th, 7:00 pm, Dream of America, La Porte County Symphony Orchestra, La Porte Civic Auditorium, 1001 Ridge St, La Porte, IN.  FYI (219) 362-9020 or www.lcso.net 

November 8th, Doors open at 7:00 pm, Dane Cook, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. All reserved seating. 21 and older.  Tickets start at $49.50.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.

November 8th, 8:00 pm, Fortune Feimster: Takin' Care of Biscuits Comedy Tour, The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $33.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

**** November 11th, all day, National Park Fee Free Day, Indiana Dunes National Park & more.  FYI https://give.nationalparks.org/site/DocServer/01_25_NPF_Fee_Free_Days.pdf?docID=581

November 13th, 8:00 pm, Mammoth Presents Fish 56 Octagon, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago.  18 & over. FYI www.axs.com

November 13th, 6:00 & 9:00 pm, SmoothChicago presents Peter White / Rick Braun, Loews O'Hare Hotel, 5300 N. River Road, Rosemont.  FYI https://www.smoothchicago.com/

November 14th, 8:00 - 11:30 pm, Adrenalize: The Ultimate Def Leppard Experience, The Art Theater, 230 Main Street, Hobart. $24.90. FYI https://brickartlive.com/events/list/

November 15th, 7:00 pm, Broadway in Chicago presents A Conversation with Guenther Steiner Unfiltered Live, CIBC Theatre, 18 W. Monroe St, Chicago.  $40-$109.  FYI BroadwayInChicago.com.

November 15th, 7:30 pm, Ensemble Espanol, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago.  Tickets on sale May 5th.  FYI https://www.auditoriumtheatre.org/events/buy-tickets/dance?utm_source=hi...

November 15th & 16th, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm both days, Randolph Street Holiday Market, 1340 W. Washington, Chicago.  Indoor. G.A. $12, Children under 12 free.  FYI https://randolphstreetmarket.com/schedule/

November 16th, 6:30 - 9:00 pm, Rumors ATL: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac, The Art Theater, 230 Main Street, Hobart. $30. FYI https://brickartlive.com/events/list/

November 17th, 8:00 pm, (SOLD OUT), November 18th, 8:00 pm, Patti Smith and her band On the 50th Anniversary perform Horses, The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

November 20th, 7:00 pm, Brad Williams: The Growth Spurt Tour, Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago Street, Joliet.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

November 21st, 7:00 pm, Brad Williams: The Growth Spurt Tour, Coronado Theatre, 314 N. Main Street, Rockford.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com 

November 21st through 30th, Lyric Opera in partnership with Billy Corgan presents the World Premiere of A Night of Mellon Collie and Infinite Sadness, Lyric Opera House, 20 N Wacker Dr, Chicago.   Tickets start at $59.  FYI lyricopera.org/melloncollie 

November 22nd, 7:00 pm, Brad Williams: The Growth Spurt Tour, Peoria Civic Center Theater, 201 SW Jefferson Ave., Peoria.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com.  

November 23rd, Doors open at 6:00 pm, Sting 3.0 Tour, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary.  21 and older.  Tickets start at $199.  FYI www.ticketmaster.com

November 29th, 9:00 pm, Live Nation Presents Damiano David, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N Racine, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

December 3rd, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, Women's Association of the Northwest Indiana Symphony Society presents the Festival of Trees. Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster.  Venders, brunch, entertainment, raffle.  $50.  FYI (219) 836-0525 ext 206 or https://nisorchestra.org/waniss

December 3rd & 5th, 7:30 pm, December 7th, 3:00 pm, Chicago Opera Theatre presents Falstaff, assia Le tre burle (Falstaff, or the Three Tricks. Studebaker Theatre, Fine Arts Building, 410 S. Michigan, Chicago.  $50-$150.  Tickets on sale August 15th.  FYI chicagooperatheater.org/

December 13th, 7:00 pm, Holiday at the Pops, La Porte County Symphony Orchestra, La Porte Civic Auditorium, 1001 Ridge St, La Porte, IN.  FYI (219) 362-9020 or www.lcso.net 

December 13th & 14th, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm both days, Randolph Street Holiday Market, 1340 W. Washington, Chicago.  Indoor. G.A. $12, Children under 12 free.  FYI https://randolphstreetmarket.com/schedule/

December 20th & 21st, 1:00 & 5:00 pm, Salt Creek Ballet presents “The Nutcracker” with New Philharmonic. New Philharmonic with Conductor Kirk Muspratt.  McAninch Arts Center’s Belushi Performance Hall, College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn.  Subscriptions on sale now; individual tickets go on sale summer 2025.  FYI www.AtTheMAC.org. 

December 31st, 1:30, 5:00 & 8:00 pm, New Year's Eve Concert with Guest Vocalist Alisa Jordheim, New Philharmonic with Conductor Kirk Muspratt.  McAninch Arts Center’s Belushi Performance Hall, College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn.  Subscriptions on sale now; individual tickets go on sale summer 2025.  $73-$83.  FYI www.AtTheMAC.org. 

Coming in 2026

January 18th, 3:00 pm, Chicago Opera Theatre presents Discovery Concert: In America's Embrace. Studebaker Theatre, Fine Arts Building, 410 S. Michigan, Chicago.  $25-$65.  Tickets on sale August 15th.  FYI chicagooperatheater.org/

January 24th, 7:30 pm, Martha Graham Dance Company, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago.  Tickets on sale May 5th.  FYI https://www.auditoriumtheatre.org/events/buy-tickets/dance?utm_source=hive&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=hive_email_id_415441_25-26-season-announcement&h_sid=835818af3b-597fefb3f41bd259e8be9809

January 31st, 7:30 pm, February 1st, 3:00 pm, Broadway through the Years, New Philharmonic with Conductor Kirk Muspratt.  McAninch Arts Center’s Belushi Performance Hall, College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn.  Subscriptions on sale now; individual tickets go on sale summer 2025.  $66.  FYI www.AtTheMAC.org. 

February 5th, 7:00 pm, Renée Fleming in Recital — Voice of Nature: The Anthropocene, Lyric Opera, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago.  FYI lyricopera.org

February 7th, 7:00 pm, The Roaring 20s: A Celebration of America's Jazz Age, La Porte County Symphony Orchestra, La Porte Civic Auditorium, 1001 Ridge St, La Porte, IN.  FYI (219) 362-9020 or www.lcso.net 

February 28th, 7:30 pm, Trinity Irish Dance Company, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago.  Tickets on sale May 5th.  FYI https://www.auditoriumtheatre.org/events/buy-tickets/dance?utm_source=hi...

March 4th & 6th, 7:30 pm, March 8th, 3:00 pm, Chicago Opera Theatre presents Der Silbersee: A Winter’s Fairy Tale (The Silverlake). Studebaker Theatre, Fine Arts Building, 410 S. Michigan, Chicago.  $50-$150.  Tickets on sale August 15th.  FYI chicagooperatheater.org/

March 7th & 8th, Turn It Out with Tyler Peck & Friends, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago.  Tickets on sale May 5th.  FYI https://www.auditoriumtheatre.org/events/buy-tickets/dance?utm_source=hive&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=hive_email_id_415441_25-26-season-announcement&h_sid=835818af3b-597fefb3f41bd259e8be9809

March 8th, 3:00 pm, The New World, La Porte County Symphony Orchestra, Holdcraft Performing Arts Center, 1200 Spring Street, Michigan City, IN.  FYI (219) 362-9020 or www.lcso.net 

April 10th, 7:00 pm, April 11th, 2:00 pm, Mary Poppins in Concert, Lyric Opera, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago.  FYI lyricopera.org.

April 11th, 7:30 pm, April 12th, 3:00 pm, Harp of Ages and Pictures at an Exhibition, Guest Harpist Nichole Young, New Philharmonic with Conductor Kirk Muspratt.  McAninch Arts Center’s Belushi Performance Hall, College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn.  Subscriptions on sale now; individual tickets go on sale summer 2025.  $60.  FYI www.AtTheMAC.org. 

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

April 18th, 7:00 pm, Remember When Rock Was Young: The Elton John Experience, La Porte County Symphony Orchestra, La Porte Civic Auditorium, 1001 Ridge St, La Porte, IN.  FYI (219) 362-9020 or www.lcso.net 

April 24th through 26th, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago.  Tickets on sale May 5th.  FYI https://www.auditoriumtheatre.org/events/buy-tickets/dance?utm_source=hi...

April 25th, 7:30 pm, Rising Stars in Concert, Lyric Opera, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago.  FYI lyricopera.org.

May 2nd, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Calum Scott: The Avenoir Tour 2026, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago.  FYI www.axs.com

May 30th, 3:00 pm, Chicago Opera Theatre presents Trusted: Concert World Premiere. Studebaker Theatre, Fine Arts Building, 410 S. Michigan, Chicago.  $30-$70.  Tickets on sale August 15th.  FYI chicagooperatheater.org/