Chicago Symphony Orchestra presents “Alsop Conducts Adams, Copland & Marsalis” June 4-6

The CSO and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis will perform selections from Marsalis’ Symphony No. 4 (The Jungle).

PlayMakers Laboratory's CELEBRATION OF AUTHORS GALA 2026

Saturday, June 27, 2026 at National Museum of Mexican Art

Kokandy Productions Presents HAIR

July 2 – September 13, 2026 at The Chopin Theatre

Hoodwink'd live on the ROOFTOP

Hoodwink'd plays live on the Joliet Museum's Outdoor ROOFTOP on Friday, May 29th at 7pm (doors open 6:15pm)

Lollapalooza 2026 Daily Schedule Released; 4-Day Tickets Waitlisted But Single-Day Tickets Available

Headliners for this year's festival include Charli XCX, John Summit, Lorde, The Smashing Pumpkins, the XX, and Jennie and Tate McRae.

Obama Settles Chicago's Ketchup On Hot Dog Debate With Stephen Colbert During New Presidential Library Tour

Obama settled the city's famous question, "Is it ever okay to put ketchup on a hot dog?"

Outdoor Rooftop Concert featuring the South Side Exiles

The South Side Exiles play on the Joliet Museum's Outdoor Rooftop Music Series Friday, May 15th at 7pm (doors open at 6:15pm)!

Big House Ballgame Weekend at the Old Joliet Prison

The "Big House Ballgame" fun continues this Saturday, May 2nd at the Old Joliet Prison! Baseball, Live Music, Prison Tours & More!

Folk singer songwriter Mark Dvorak returns to City News Cafe May 10 with special guest Patty Peace

City News Cafe, 4018 N. Cicero Avenue in Chicago welcomes folk singer songwriter Mark Dvorak on Sunday, May 10 from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm.

6 Things You Can Do In The Chicagoland That Are Free

Check out these free opportunities to get outside and enjoy the weather in Illinois.

Outdoor Rooftop Concert featuring the South Side Exiles

The South Side Exiles play on the Joliet Museum's Outdoor Rooftop Music Series Friday, May 15th at 7pm (doors open at 6:15pm)!

Hell in a Handbag Productions Presents THE GOLDEN GIRLS: THE CHEESE PYRAMID

May 8 – June 21 at The Clutch

A Red Orchid Theatre Presents THE TARGETED

May 7 – June 14, 2026 at The Chopin Theatre - World Premiere!

Al Spears & The Hurricane Project and Downtown Charlie Brown - Concert

Two great blues bands will be featured at the Joliet Area Historical Museum's Indoor Theater on Friday, April 17th at 7pm!

Outdoor Rooftop Concert featuring the South Side Exiles

The South Side Exiles play on the Joliet Museum's Outdoor Rooftop Music Series Friday, May 15th at 7pm (doors open at 6:15pm)!

Chicago actor finds the heart, humanity in humor

Actor Jean Mueller-Burr plays Eustasia - a much neglected and maligned wife in 'The Dover Road' a 1920s comedy by A.A. Milne

PARA.MAR Dance Theatre Debut's First Full Length Ballet "MUJERES" April 17-18

Choreographer Stephanie Martinez took inspiration form many versions of Chilean poet and Nobel Laureate Gabriela Mistral’s "Locas Mujeres."

Al Spears & The Hurricane Project and Downtown Charlie Brown - Blues Concert

Two great blues bands will be featured at the Joliet Area Historical Museum's Indoor Theater on Friday, April 17th at 7pm!

Journey’s “Final Frontier” Feels Close to Home for Chicago-Area Fans

Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee — March 19, 2026

Charli XCX, Lorde, Smashing Pumpkins Among Lollapalooza 2026 Headliners

Presale begins Thursday for the annual musical festival, which returns to Chicago's Grant Park July 30 through Aug. 2.

Giordano Dance Chicago Returns to the Harris Theater with Three World Premieres April 10-11

New works: "Dumb Luck" by GDC Res. Chor. Al Blackstone, “namuH” by Broadway's Jon Rua, and “My Kind of Girl,” by DanceOne's Mike Minery

A New Era for Ravinia

Highland Park is the place to be this Summer

2026 Rooftop Outdoor Music Series

The Rooftop Outdoor Music Series at the Joliet Area Historical Museum opens Friday, May 15th and runs thru Sept. 18th!

2026 Rooftop Outdoor Music Series

The Rooftop Outdoor Music Series at the Joliet Area Historical Museum opens Friday, May 15th and runs thru Sept. 18th!

North America’s Biggest Illusion Show, Champions of Magic, Brings Spectacle to Chicago for Summer En

“The Summer Blockbuster of Magic Shows” – World Magic Review

10 Can’t-Miss Events In IL Before Winter Ends

As winter winds down, here are some local events you won't want to miss in Illinois.

Smash Hit 'Bernadette, The Musical' Set For U.S. Premiere In Chicago

The story is based on a girl whose visions in 19th century France would make her a saint and her town into a famous pilgrimage site.

Al Spears & The Hurricane Project and Downtown Charlie Brown - Blues Concert

Two great blues bands will be featured at the Joliet Area Historical Museum's Indoor Theater on Friday, April 17th at 7pm!

30th anniversary revival of Jim Henry’s uplifting play “The Angels of Lemnos” at Bramble Arts Loft Feb. 6-22

A portion of proceeds will go to support Deborah’s Place women’s shelter

Folk singer songwriter Mark Dvorak returns to City News Cafe Chicago February 8

City News Cafe, 4018 N. Cicero Avenue welcomes folk singer songwriter Mark Dvorak on Sunday, February 8 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm.

Brother John's Big Bad Mardi Gras Band

Brother John's Big Bad Mardi Gras Band performs at the Joliet Area Historical Museum's Indoor Theater on Friday, February 27th at 7pm!

Chicago Auto Show Returning For 2026

The 2026 Chicago Auto Show will be held February 7-16th.

A Red Orchid Theatre Presents BIRD OF NORTH OF AMERICA

January 15 – February 22, 2026

'Iconic' Chicago Radio Personality Dead At 70

“I am devastated and an emotional wreck," his former partner on the air told WGN.

Artists in Residence at AMI - Yang & Olivia (violin & piano duo)

American Music Institute - campuses in Clarendon Hills, Downers Grove, Geneva, & St Charles, IL - all instruments, ages, styles, & levels

Chicago Residents Featured in "A Christmas Carol" at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre

This Holiday Tradition Features Felipe Escudero, Maya McEntyre, Erin Minervini, Spencer Curtis, Genevieve Corkery and Molly Clemente.

Chicago Residents Featured in "Porchlight Sings the Season" at The Rhapsody Theater, Dec. 8-9

David Fiorello, Kara Olander, Neala Barron and Sharriese Hamilton Take Part in This Holiday Revue.

Meet Music Faculty -  AYCO’s Spring 2026 Chamber Music Program

Held in Chicago - Hinsdale, IL - Audition via Video / Ages 7-18 /  All Strings, Winds, Brass, Percussion, Piano, Voice

Chicago Residents Featured in "Annie" at Music Theater Works, Dec. 18 - Jan. 4

Sixteen Local Artists Are Featured in This Classic Production.

Talking With Kelly Slaughter (Slaughter Daughter)

Joey Roth and I interviewed Kelly Slaughter, daughter of wrestling legend Sgt. Slaughter about life with her famous dad and her journey