From free festivals in Grant Park to a comedian’s first Wrigley Field show, Chicago’s summer calendar is stacked with big draws.
From lakefront food festivals to neighborhood art fairs and live screenings, the city’s July calendar is loaded with options.
From Hyde Park to Rosemont, the holiday lineup includes family festivals, museum exhibits and skyline fireworks.
SCRANTON, PENNSYLVANIA — The Broadway Theatre League is entering a new chapter in partnership with the Scranton Cultural Center, launching its expanded vision with the six-time Tony Award–winning musical Kinky Boots, arriving in the city just in time for Valentine’s Day weekend 2026. The newly unified organization will continue presenting national touring Broadway productions while…
CHICAGO — Chicago theatre veteran and television actor Stephen Wallem has joined the cast of Porchlight Music Theatre’s upcoming Porchlight in Concert production of Follies**, stepping into the role of Buddy Plummer. Wallem replaces previously announced cast member Alexander Gemignani, who withdrew due to a scheduling conflict. The staged concert production will be presented Saturday,…
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS — The Chicago Symphony Orchestra (CSO) is set to open its new season in grand fashion as world-renowned mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato joins conductor Nikolaj Szeps-Znaider for a performance at Chicago Symphony Center on September 20. The program will feature DiDonato’s stunning vocal selections alongside the CSO’s performance of Felix Mendelssohn’s enchanting A Midsummer…
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS — Chicago’s own Saba and his collective Pivot Gang are returning home this fall to headline the annual John Walt Day celebration at The Metro on November 28. The event pays tribute to the late John Walt, a beloved member of the group whose influence continues to shape the city’s hip-hop scene. The…
SCHENECTADY, New York — The Young Musicians Forum will host a free concert on Sunday, Sept. 14, featuring clarinetist Kyle Glasgow and pianist Tessa Ni, in an afternoon program of classical works at the Schenectady County Public Library. Program Highlights The performance will showcase an eclectic mix of composers, including Béla Bartók, Kenji Bunch, Amanda…
WICHITA, Kan. — Progressive bluegrass and folk outfit Pretend Friend is set to bring their original music and high-energy sound to Sheet’s Creek, with bandleader Grant Boesen leading the performance. The Wichita-based group has become a standout in the national acoustic scene, blending bluegrass roots with improvisation and modern songwriting. A Band Known For Pushing…
CHICAGO, IL — Music has long been a bridge across cultures, and on Tuesday, August 26, cellist Yo-Yo Ma and vocalist Angélique Kidjo put that belief into action with the U.S. debut of “Sarabande Africaine” at Millennium Park. The free concert, presented by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special…