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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
John Mellencamp Surprises Tinley Park Fans With Rare Hits, Deep Cuts and a 140-Minute Nostalgia Sprint
The veteran rocker leaned into his catalog at Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, mixing beloved radio staples with songs he rarely brings out live.
Alec John Such’s $10 Million Net Worth Reflects the Bon Jovi Bassist Who Helped Launch the Band’s Biggest Early Rock Era
The original Bon Jovi bassist helped shape the group’s classic lineup, global breakthrough and Hall of Fame legacy.
Chicago Weekend Lineup Packs Taste of Chicago, Windy City Smokeout and World Cup Watch Parties for Summer Crowds
From lakefront food festivals to neighborhood art fairs and live screenings, the city’s July calendar is loaded with options.
