CHICAGO’S NEWEST SMASH HIT, “SEX TIPS FOR STRAIGHT WOMEN FROM A GAY MAN,” ANNOUNCES EXTENSION | “A saucy hit comes to town!” - Chicago Reader

COLLABORACTION REIGNITES THE LIGHT, LAUNCHES YEAR TWO OF YOUTH ARTIST-ACTIVIST INCUBATOR WITH LIVE PERFORMANCES AT KIDZAPALOOZA, FRESH FEST, SILVER ROOM BLOCK PARTY AND A NIGHT OUT IN THE PARKS TOUR

Lyric Opera of Chicago’s recent Verdi Voices concert starring three of the world’s most accomplished Verdians — soprano Tamara Wilson, tenor Russell Thomas, and conductor and Lyric Opera of Chicago Music Director Enrique Mazzola

U.S. Premiere! Walkabout Theater Company and Steppenwolf’s LookOut Series Present STILL A QUIET AFTERNOON | Directed by Guilherme Kirchheim & Tara Ostiguy | Performed by Katie Mazzini and Gabriel Thom Pasculli | Dramaturgy by Tara Ostiguy and Desiré Graham | with Original text by Katie Mazzini and Gabriel Thom Pasculli || July 14th – 16th at Steppenwolf’s 1700 Theater

STAGE 773 OPENS ONE-OF-A-KIND IMMERSIVE COCKTAIL EXPERIENCE, WHIM || The reimagined theater space introduces Chicago’s eclectic new bar, merging imaginative cocktails with a performative environment, to the Lakeview neighborhood.

July 16th || 25th annual Sand Sculpture Contest, Indiana Dunes SP || Indiana Dunes State Park, The Pavilion | 1600 N. 25 E., Chesterton, IN

The Board of Directors and Membership of Footlight Players are pleased to have Sharon Keinitz as our 2022 Hall of Fame Honoree. With this honor she becomes a Lifetime Member of our organization.

MyDNR - Finding outdoor excitement this Summer

The Indiana Arts Commission (IAC) is partnering with the Indiana Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and local partners around the state to improve the economic resilience of creative small businesses through the Next Steps Creative Business Training Program. Throughout July and August, over 250 creative entrepreneurs across the state will be equipped with entrepreneurship training, a creative community network, and a direct bridge to their regional Indiana SBDC through regionally hosted Next Steps Creative Business training opportunities. 

Wicker Park Fest announces complete music lineup and 3-day schedule including additional headliner, Chicago’s NNAMDÏ | July 22-24, 2022 | Chicago’s biggest street festival returns for the 18th season with 3 stages, over 40 acclaimed live bands, arts area, family fun, food and drinks