BUFFALO GROVE, IL — The BG Singers, a community chorus that has been part of Buffalo Grove’s cultural fabric since 1995, will celebrate their 30th anniversary this September with a special concert series titled “Reprise: 30 Years of Song.” The performances take place at the Buffalo Grove Park District Community Arts Center, 225 McHenry Road,…
CHICAGO, IL — The acclaimed Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts will continue their 2025 season on Wednesday, August 27, at 12:15 p.m. with a program of French masterpieces performed by violinist Zachary Brandon and pianist Sung Hoon Mo. Presented by Classical Music Chicago, the free lunchtime concert takes place at the Seventeenth Church of Christ,…
CHICAGO, IL — The city’s premier unaccompanied vocal ensemble, Chicago A Cappella, is opening its 2025–26 season with a vibrant new program: CANTARÉ, A Celebration of Mexican Music. Touring across the Chicagoland area from September 27 through October 12, the concert series will feature commissioned works from both emerging and established Mexican composers, continuing the…
CHICAGO, IL — British pop sensation Dua Lipa will make her long-awaited return to Chicago on Saturday, September 6, 2025, when she headlines the United Center as part of her Radical Optimism Tour. The performance marks one of the North American highlights on a global trek that has already captivated fans across Europe, Asia, and…
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…