A$AP Rocky Opens His Don’t Be Dumb Tour in Chicago With High-Octane Energy, a Two-Hour Set and a Few Stumbles
The rapper kicked off his latest run at the United Center with spectacle, momentum and a show that occasionally lost its footing.
Chicago Weekend Guide Packs Pride Parades, Concerts, Art Fairs and Film Screenings Across the City and Suburbs
From Navy Pier Pride to Logan Square Arts Festival, the city’s late-June calendar is loaded with music, markets and museums.
Herbie Hancock, Buddy Guy and a Papal Message Anchor Chicago’s Crowning Jazz Day Concert With Global Star Power
A packed showcase of jazz legends and a surprise message from Pope Leo XIV turned Chicago’s International Jazz Day concert into a hometown celebration.
Chicago Street Fests, Concerts and Neighborhood Markets Fill the Weekend With Music, Food and Summer Traditions
From West Fest and Tacos Y Tamales to Burger Fest and Silver Room, the city is packed with outdoor events.
Corinne Bailey Rae Celebrates Two Decades of Soulful Songs in Chicago Concert That Reminded Fans She Is Far More Than One Hit
At the Athenaeum, the British singer covered 20 years of music in a two-hour set that highlighted the range behind her biggest song.
Chicago Area Outdoor Concerts and Summer Events Stay on Pause as Wildfire Smoke Forces More Cancellations
Haze from Canadian and Minnesota wildfire smoke has kept beaches, parks and concerts in limbo across Chicagoland, though some evening shows are still planned.
Bruce Springsteen’s Hope and Dreams Tour Brings a Pointed Message to Chicago Fans at a Sold-Out United Center
Springsteen and the E Street Band turned the United Center into a charged night of rock, protest and fan devotion.
They Might Be Giants Bring Chicago a Witty, High-Energy Vic Theatre Run That Blends Old Favorites With New Songs
The veteran nerd-rock duo mixed classics, fresh material and playful banter in a two-set Vic Theatre show that reminded fans why the band still endures.
A$AP Rocky Launches His ‘Don’t Be Dumb’ Tour in Chicago With Arena Drama, Political Imagery and Nearly 40 Songs
The rapper turned the United Center into a cinematic spectacle, mixing new material, deep cuts and a SWAT-team stage setup.
Bruce Springsteen Turns Chicago United Center Into a Marathon Protest Concert With E Street Band and Tom Morello
The Boss mixed classics, covers and new material in a long Chicago set that leaned on hope, resistance and crowd-pleasing momentum.
