Chicago’s Fourth of July Weekend Packs Fireworks, Comedy, Anime, Parades and Baseball for Fans of Every Age
From family parades and live music to cosplay, drag, and a Cubs-themed drive-in night, the holiday lineup stretches beyond fireworks.
ARC Music Festival Expands to Four Days in Chicago With 2026 Lineup Led by House and Electronic Heavyweights
The Labor Day Weekend festival at Union Park will add a new stage area and feature both global dance acts and Chicago house pioneers.
Maya Hawke Brings Intimate Thalia Hall Set to Chicago, Previewing New Folk-Pop Songs and a More Personal Live Identity
The ‘Stranger Things’ star leaned into acoustic arrangements, candid banter and unreleased material in a sold-out Chicago show.
A$AP Rocky Opens His Don’t Be Dumb Tour in Chicago With a Huge Arena Concept and Visible Opening-Night Stumbles
The United Center debut delivered pyro, lasers and a 38-song set, but technical issues and uneven pacing kept the show from fully landing.
‘Michael’ Biopic Draws Mixed Reviews While Spotlighting the Jackson 5’s Early Chicago Roots and Gary, Indiana Beginnings
Lionsgate’s new film revisits Michael Jackson’s rise through the Midwest venues and musical community that helped shape the Jackson 5.
Lionel Richie Postpones Chicago Concert After Dizzy Spell at Earth, Wind & Fire Show, With United Center Date Moved
Doctors advised Richie to rest after he felt dizzy onstage in Minnesota, delaying his Chicago and Columbus concerts.
A$AP Rocky Launches His Don’t Be Dumb World Tour in Chicago With Helicopter Entrances, Deep Cuts and Fan-First Energy
The Chicago kickoff leaned into spectacle, nostalgia and a long-awaited return for Rocky’s loyal crowd.
‘Going Bacharach’ at Chicago’s Apollo Theater Turns Burt Bacharach’s Catalog Into a Glamorous Live Tribute for Music Fans
The off-Broadway revue brings polished vocals, jazz arrangements and a deep bench of talent to a two-act celebration of Bacharach’s songs.
Sepultura’s Ramova Theater Farewell Turned Chicago’s Metal Crowd Into a Blistering History Lesson With Exodus and Biohazard
The final North American tour stop in Chicago became a four-band metal marathon that felt like a communal goodbye, not just a concert.
Chicago Theater Veterans Shine in Porchlight’s One-Weekend ‘Follies’ at the Studebaker, a Moving Reunion for Fans
Porchlight Music Theatre’s intimate staging pairs veteran Chicago performers with Anthony Rapp and Stephen Wallem in a heartfelt Sondheim revival.
