ACX Harper Theater- Hyde Park

Film fans in Hyde Park have six Wednesdays to look forward to this fall, as the Harper Theater hosts a six-week retrospective celebrating the work of filmmaker Jordan Peele and the films that have influenced his distinctive approach to horror, suspense and social commentary.
Beginning Wednesday, September 23, the series will screen a different film each week at 7 p.m., giving audiences the opportunity to experience these acclaimed horror films on the big screen — including Peele’s own Get Out, Us and Nope, alongside films that helped shape the genre.
Located at 5238 S. Harper Avenue in Hyde Park, the Harper Theater is the perfect neighborhood setting for a fall film series. Tickets are just $8 per person, making it an easy and affordable Wednesday-night outing.<h3>The Six-Week Lineup</h3>
Wednesday, September 23 – The People Under the Stairs (1991) The series opens with Wes Craven’s dark horror classic, a film that blends suspense, social commentary and unsettling suburban horror.
Wednesday, September 30 – Candyman (1992) Bernard Rose’s atmospheric horror film, set in Chicago, brings a particularly local connection to the series. The film explores urban legends, race, class and the mythology surrounding the infamous Candyman.
Wednesday, October 7 – Us (2019) Peele’s acclaimed follow-up to Get Out follows a family whose vacation takes a terrifying turn when mysterious doubles appear at their doorstep.
Wednesday, October 14 – Nope (2022) Peele takes on science fiction, spectacle and the horror of being watched in this visually striking film starring Daniel Kaluuya and Keke Palmer.
Wednesday, October 21 – Candyman (2021) Nia DaCosta’s sequel/reimagining revisits the Candyman legend and brings the story back to Chicago, connecting the original film to contemporary issues of art, history and gentrification.
Wednesday, October 28 – Get Out (2017) The series concludes with Peele’s Oscar-winning directorial debut. The film became an instant modern horror classic, combining psychological suspense, dark humor and social commentary.

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Film fans in Hyde Park have six Wednesdays to look forward to this fall, as the Harper Theater hosts a six-week retrospective...

Harris Theater for Music and Dance

Illinois
 Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Fame Brings Its 5th Annual Induction Ceremony 
to Chicago’s Harris Theater in Millennium Park for the First Time on September 27th, 2026
for a star-studded celebration honoring 
Illinois music legends and trailblazers across rock, blues, soul, jazz, 
hip hop and beyond, including The Plain White T's, Kevin Cronin of REO&nbsp;Speedwagon, Koko Taylor, Curtis Mayfield, 
 and other musical greats with deep Illinois roots.
Annual 
Induction Ceremony , coming to Chicago for the first time on Sept. 27 at 6
 p.m. at the Harris Theater in Millennium Park. The Hall of Fame 
Induction Ceremony is the Illinois Rock &amp; Roll Museum on Route 66’s 
largest annual fundraising event and celebrates the artists, industry 
leaders, and cultural contributors who shaped Illinois’ musical legacy. 
The event brings together inductees, performers, families, and fans for 
an evening of live music, award presentations, storytelling, and 
historic recognition.
The
 evening will feature live performances by Kevin Cronin, Jim Peterik of 
the Ides of March and Formerly of Survivor, The Plain White T’s, 1960s 
jazz-rock band The Flock, Hot Mix 5 and a special reunion performance by
 The Boyzz, plus several surprise guests to be announced. WGN Radio host
 and Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Fame member Bob Sirott will host the 
ceremony. Made possible with the support of Old National Bank, Illinois 
Arts Council, Heritage Corridor, and Insperity.
“We’re
 thrilled to bring the Illinois Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Fame Induction 
Ceremony to downtown Chicago for the first time, and the Harris Theater 
is the perfect stage for it,” said Ron Romero, founder and president of 
the Illinois Rock &amp; Roll Museum on Route 66. “With its incredible 
acoustics and intimate 1,550-seat setting, the venue will help us make 
this year’s celebration an unforgettable night of music, memories and 
Illinois pride. The class of 2026 is our most genre-spanning lineup yet,
 honoring iconic artists and innovators. We can’t wait to bring the 
music community together, celebrate their legacy and, of course, fill 
the room with great music.”
This
 year’s inductees include bands and solos artists Survivor, American 
Breed, Koko Taylor, The Boyzz and The Flock; songwriters Curtis Mayfield
 and Kevin Cronin; radio personality Terri Hemmert; radio station WDRV 
(The Drive); Brunswick Records; and industry leaders. Irving Azoff, Gary
 Richrath, Golden Voice Studio and Triangle Productions. Other honorees 
include Hot Mix 5 and Plain White T’s.
“I’m
 excited that this year’s Illinois Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Fame event 
will be held in my sweet hometown of Chicago,” said Kevin Cronin, lead 
singer and songwriter for REO Speedwagon. “Ron Romero’s awesome team in 
Joliet has been working since early this year to make September 27th a 
night of big fun. I plan to be there, co-hosting and doing a little 
unplugged set with Jim Peterik. The only thing that could possibly 
change is if one of the Beatles calls and needs me to be somewhere 
else!”
Tickets can be purchased <a href="https://mc.roadtorock.org/links/SscwknSkcYvlkfvWaHDMsBEZJBXsiWMBFEGaxuMhGjVMvVUuYMSDHwuqKMKJZcMKFeWaHDMceWcgME/3764078" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">here&nbsp;</a> and range in price from $100.50, $75.00 and $64.50. Prices include fees.
The Illinois Rock &amp; Roll Museum on Route 66
 is committed to preserving the rich history and contributions of 
musicians, performers and industry leaders who have impacted the music 
world and embodied the creative spirit of Illinois. Located on historic 
Route 66 in Joliet, Illinois, the museum attracts music lovers from 
around the world.&nbsp;
Made possible with the support of Old National Bank, Illinois Arts Council, Heritage Corridor, and Insperity.

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 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Brings Its 5th Annual Induction Ceremony 
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