Joe Keery Brings Djo Home to Chicago Theatre With Sold-Out Set, Viral Anthem and a Nod to His Roots
The ‘Stranger Things’ actor turned musician played a one-off Chicago show packed with hometown references, fan devotion and a viral singalong.
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Bruno Mars Dazzles a Sold-Out Soldier Field Crowd in Chicago With a Glossy, Hit-Packed Show Built for Every Generation
Anderson .Paak’s opening DJ set, surprise touches and a crowd full of singalongs turned the night into a career-spanning celebration.
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Taylor Swift’s Most Misheard Lyrics Reveal Why Fans Keep Replaying Her Biggest Pop Songs
A new analysis says Swift appears twice among the most misheard tracks, with nearly 300 reported lyric mix-ups across her catalog.
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Lizzo Brings Flute Skills and Classical Roots to Ravinia Opening as the Rebuilt Hunter Pavilion Debuts
The pop star’s Ravinia debut mixed orchestral standards, a personal revival and a first look at the venue’s $70 million makeover.
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Billy Idol Brings His Hit-Filled Retro Swagger Back to Ravinia Festival, Giving Chicago Fans a Full Dose of ’80s Attitude
The British rock icon leaned into the sneer, the hooks and the nostalgia in Highland Park, delivering the kind of show longtime fans came for.
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Water for Elephants Tour Surprises Chicago With Circus Spectacle, a Stronger Emotional Core, and Standout Performances at the Nederlander
Broadway In Chicago’s national tour turns a modestly received Broadway musical into a vivid, crowd-pleasing production.
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Electric Callboy’s Chicago Arena Debut Turns Wintrust Into a Nonstop Dance Party for Fans in Full Video Look-Alike Gear
The German metalcore and EDM act delivered hits, crowd moments and a slick production that gave Chicago fans a first arena taste of the spectacle.
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Blow Monkeys Frontman Dr. Robert Reveals the AIDS Crisis Roots of Digging Your Scene and the Remix That Turned It Into a U.S. Hit
Dr. Robert looks back at the making of the band’s signature song, from its social message to the New York remix that changed everything.
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Going Bacharach at Chicago’s Apollo Theater Dazzles Musically but Stumbles Under a Glossy Cabaret Sheen
A review of the Burt Bacharach tribute finds superb arrangements and band work undermined by campy staging choices.
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Taste of Chicago, John Mulaney at Wrigley Field and Windy City Smokeout Headline a Packed Chicago Weekend of Food and Music
From free festivals in Grant Park to a comedian’s first Wrigley Field show, Chicago’s summer calendar is stacked with big draws.
