From Hollywood of the South to the Steel City: How I Changed the Narrative

Citadel Theatre to present Chicago Premiere of A JUKEBOX FOR THE ALGONQUIN, April 18th – May 18th || Comedy by Paul Stroili, of Chicago’s TONY AND TINA’S WEDDING, premiered at Jeff Daniels’ Purple Rose Theatre in 2023

Our Oz

Arthur Miller Theatre

April 3rd - 13th 

$35

A re-imagination of The Wizard of Oz viewed through a BIPOC and queer lens, Our Oz is an entirely new work being presented on stage for the first time. 

Hometown Jams is bringing a high-energy kickoff party to the Lake County Fair with an unforgettable night of live music featuring Russell Dickerson and Niko Moon on Thursday, July 31st, 2025 at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Crown Point, IN.

Hell in a Handbag Productions’ World Premiere of SCARY TOWN By Artistic Director David Cerda, Directed by Cheryl Snodgrass || April 9th – May 11th at The Clutch

Comedian Dane Cook is coming to Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana’s Hard Rock Live venue on Saturday, November 8. Doors open at 7 p.m.

Chicago Fire FC II (2-1-0-0, 6 points) came back on the road to win 2-1 against FC Cincinnati 2 (0-3-0-0, 0 points) Sunday afternoon at NKU Soccer Stadium in Highland Heights, Kentucky. Claudio Cassano opened his scoring account with a 10th minute goal, then contributed to a Cincinnati own goal to give Chicago the lead.

**** Recommended  "Elvis Presley was a Black Man named Joe" is the new production at Black Ensemble Theatre. At first glance, Jackie Taylor’s tribute to her late brother Joe might seem to be a bit of stretch, but this family story tucked into an Elvis Presley revue just fits. If you’re an Elvis Presley fan like me, then this is the show for you.  4 Spotlights

THE AUDITORIUM PHILMS CONCERT SERIES continues with The Goonies 40th Anniversary in Concert with The Chicago Philharmonic
|| One night only, Saturday, April 26 at 7:30 PM at The Auditorium || The Chicago Philharmonic performs the Dave Grusin score live to film

Annual Greek Independence Day Parade celebrates Hellenic culture & history in Greektown Chicago on Sunday, April 6th at 2:30 p.m.