Comedian Lewis Black is coming to Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana’s Hard Rock Live venue on Saturday, January 31. Doors open at 7 p.m.

Chicago Fashion Week Announces Dates for 2026 Following Successful Second Edition Featuring 61 Events And Drawing Thousands of Attendees Citywide || Taking Place October 8th - 18th, 2026, Chicago Fashion Week Will Once Again Spotlight the City's Style, Diversity and Creativity

8th Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival returns January 21st - February 1st, 2026, welcoming puppeteers from around the globe to North America’s largest puppet fest for 12 days of spectacular shows, intimate works and special events all over the city

Art Barn School of Art presents Views of VU, a curated exhibition celebrating the architectural beauty and scenic character of Valparaiso University through the eyes of regional artists.

The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) will begin issuing full SNAP benefits today. Eligible recipients can expect the funds to be available on their EBT cards starting Sunday, November 16. If your regular issuance date has passed, your benefits will be available on Sunday, November 16.

Mendoza Throws Four Touchdowns, Defense Shuts Down Wisconsin in 31-7 IU Win

DUNES ARTS FOUNDATION PRESENTS TOM STOPPARD’S “DOGG’S HAMLET” AND “CAHOOT’S MACBETH” UNDER THE American Theatre Organization’s Fall of Freedom BANNER ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21

TIN DRUM THEATRE COMPANY ANNOUNCES THE UNSEEN BY CRAIG WRIGHT, NOVEMBER 7th - 23rd, AT BRAMBLE ARTS LOFT || A timely revival of Craig Wright’s The Unseen explores the unbreakable will of two political prisoners trapped in an absurdly cruel world that increasingly resembles our own.

Navy Pier Raises $1.65 Million to Benefit the ‘Pier Forward Fund’ || Signature gala honored Mayor Daley and his innovative vision for the ‘People’s Pier’

**** Recommended I’d heard of Chicago Repertory Ballet, but I’ve never seen anything of theirs, so I was delighted to get an invitation to see "The Capulets" at the Ruth Page Center. "The Capulets" is a fascinating riff on Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, a story ballet focusing on Juliet’s parents. The choreography was sensual, evocative and athletic. The execution was flawless, especially the swordplay! 4 Spotlights