CHICAGO, IL — September brings cooler weather, changing leaves, and a full calendar of free events across Chicago. From music festivals to cultural showcases, historic walking tours, and museum days, there’s no shortage of ways to experience the city without opening your wallet. 1. Catch Live Jazz at Free Festivals September is prime time for…
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA — K-pop girl group PURPLE KISS have announced their final tour dates as they prepare to disband in November 2025. The farewell run, titled A Violet to Remember, will bring the group to North America this fall, including a stop in Chicago on October 16. The End of an Era Earlier this…
CHICAGO, IL — With Riot Fest 2025 just weeks away, ticket prices are rising fast, but fans still have options for scoring affordable passes to one of Chicago’s most beloved music festivals. The three-day punk and alternative rock celebration returns to Douglass Park from September 19–21, featuring more than 90 artists, including Green Day, Weezer,…
CHICAGO, IL — After 16 years away, Oasis is officially back in the United States. The Gallagher brothers’ long-awaited Live ’25 Tour comes to Soldier Field on Thursday, August 28, marking the band’s only Midwest stop and one of just three U.S. cities included on their reunion tour. A Historic Return The Chicago date follows…
CHICAGO, IL — Legendary R&B group 112 is celebrating three decades of music with the launch of the Room 112 Tour, a nationwide trek featuring special guests Total and Case. The tour kicks off November 5 at the Akron Civic Theatre in Oklahoma and runs through February 6, 2026, concluding at Atlanta’s Tabernacle. A 30-Year…
COLDWATER, MI — The Branch County Community Chorus (BCCC) is opening its doors to new members for the 2025–26 concert season, offering singers of all backgrounds a chance to join one of southwest Michigan’s most vibrant community ensembles. Sponsored by Kellogg Community College (KCC), the chorus begins its season on Tuesday, September 9, at 6…
CHICAGO, IL — It’s World Princess Week, and Disney is rolling out a dazzling array of celebrations that span music, merchandise, special programming, and even wish-granting. From Broadway-caliber performances to exclusive vinyl and magical collaborations, the week underscores how Disney princesses continue to inspire fans of all ages. A Musical Kickoff The festivities began with…
CHICAGO, IL — Emo icons My Chemical Romance will headline Soldier Field on Friday, August 29, as part of their “Long Live: The Black Parade” Tour, giving Chicago fans a chance to experience the band’s most famous album performed live from start to finish. The concert follows their Toronto date earlier this week and marks…
CHICAGO, IL — The Grant Park Music Festival, a Chicago summer tradition for over 90 years, will spotlight the timeless works of Rodgers and Hammerstein during its Broadway Night celebration this weekend at Millennium Park. Featuring three acclaimed Broadway stars alongside the Grant Park Orchestra and Chorus, the concert will bring beloved showstoppers from South…
CHICAGO, IL — Groove-driven trio LaMP — made up of Russ Lawton (drums), Scott Metzger (guitar), and Ray Paczkowski (keyboards) — have announced their latest project: a limited-edition vinyl release titled The Relix Session (Live from Garcia’s Chicago). Recorded over two nights on April 4–5, 2025, the album captures the band’s exploratory jams at Chicago’s…