Cook County Entertainment
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Concerts this week: Lita Ford, Wilco, Janet Jackson, Pixies and moreJun 11, 2024 11:07 am - Lita Ford, Tommy James and The Shondells, Janet Jackson, the Pixies, Modest Mouse and more play shows in the suburbs and Chicago this week.
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Native American literacy event set for June 22 in SchaumburgJun 11, 2024 9:39 am - “Summer Youth Powwow: Read, Learn, Grow” is set for Saturday, June 22, and will celebrate the Native American culture and youth leadership through literacy.
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Spotlight: Marriott grooves with jukebox tuner ‘Beehive: The 60’s Musical’Jun 11, 2024 9:12 am - Marriott Theatre revives the frothy jukebox tuner “Beehive: The 60’s Musical” while Chicago Shakespeare Theater stages “Corduroy,” a family-friendly show adapted from the beloved children’s books by Don Freeman.
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Festivals June 14-20: Scottish Festival & Highland Games, Libertyville Days, Grayslake Craft Beer Fest and moreJun 11, 2024 8:48 am - Mark your calendars for the 38th Annual Scottish Festival and Highland Games, Taste of Des Plaines, Libertyville Days, Grayslake Craft Beer Fest, Downers Grove Rotary GroveFest and more happening this week.
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Lombard Brew Fest returns for 2nd year July 20Jun 10, 2024 10:23 pm - The Lombard Brew Fest on Saturday, July 20, will feature a wide variety of special beers, ciders, and hard seltzers from the Chicago area, as well as around the Midwest.
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Cirque du Soleil’s entomological extravaganza to invade NOW Arena next yearJun 10, 2024 5:38 pm - Cirque du Soleil announced its insect-inspired show “Ovo” will return to Hoffman Estates’ NOW Arena in February 2025. Tickets go on sale to the general public June 17.
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Northbrook Park District’s batting cages welcome everyone with summer hoursJun 10, 2024 2:46 pm - Whether you’ve never taken a swing, want to host a unique event or practice with teammates, the Northbrook Park District’s batting cages are the best place to hit a baseball this summer.
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Best Bets: Tony winner Levi Kreis headlines MetropolisJun 10, 2024 1:49 pm - Tony Award-winner Levi Kreis headlines the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, comedian Steve Cochran teams up with fellow stand-ups for a Father’s Day weekend show at the Raue, and The Joffrey Ballet performs a free concert in Millennium Park Sunday.
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Durty Nellie's in Palatine fights rumors of demiseJun 10, 2024 1:30 pm - Durty Nellie’s had just recovered from a 2019 fire when the pandemic hit.
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Juneteenth Block Party set for 2-6 p.m. on Saturday, June 22Jun 10, 2024 11:43 am - The iCU Community Organization, NFP, the Township of Schaumburg and Harper College are proud to announce the 2024 Juneteenth Block Party Celebration will take place from 2 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, June 22 at Harper’s Drs. Kenneth and Catherine Ender Pavilion, 1200 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine.