Cook County Entertainment
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First Folio announces 25th anniversary season, return to live theaterJul 15, 2021 1:00 am - The long intermission is nearly over at First Folio Theatre, where the Oak Brook theater's 25th anniversary season commences this fall with the resumption of live, in-pe...
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Schaumburg Library's Flash Fiction Contest open for submissionsJul 14, 2021 11:00 pm - Adults and children ages 6 years and older are invited to enter the Schaumburg Library's Flash Fiction Contest, which ends at midnight Saturday, July 31. Categories wil...
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Live opera returns with new Opera Festival of Chicago, Des Plaines' summer operaJul 14, 2021 11:00 pm - After more than a year of online-only performances because of the COVID-19 pandemic, live opera is returning to select stages around Chicago. The training company Chica...
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Best Bets: Cynthia Erivo performs with CSO at RaviniaJul 13, 2021 11:00 pm - Vocal prowess Tony Award winner Cynthia Erivo ("The Color Purple") joins with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and conductor Marin Alsop for the concert "Legendary Women's...
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Dining events: Rosemont's Thorn Restaurant hosts a Summer BBQ + BrewsJul 13, 2021 6:00 am - Summer BBQ + Brews It's time for a barbecue - specifically Thorn Restaurant's Summer BBQ + Brews happening outdoors from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, July 16. Enjoy live music f...
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BingoJul 12, 2021 11:00 pm - Bingo,Friday July 23 at American Legion Post 208, 121 N. Doulas Ave. Arlington Heights.Open to the public. Game starts at 7:30 pm, door opens at 5:30 pm. Regular bingo...
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Wheaton Municipal Band to honor women composers July 15Jul 11, 2021 11:00 pm - On Thursday, July 15, the Wheaton Municipal Band is honoring women composers at 7:30 p.m. in Memorial Park in downtown Wheaton. Women composers are in the minority, es...
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Dive-bar soul singer Phillip-Michael Scales returns to Hey NonnyJul 09, 2021 6:00 am - At the start of the pandemic lockdowns, dive-bar soul artist Phillip-Michael Scales relished the chance to slow things down, replenish his creative well and turn his foc...
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Terrence Howardsays acting won't be his legacy during Judson appearanceJul 09, 2021 1:00 am - An actor known for his roles in the television show "Empire" and movies such as "Crash" and "Hustle Flow" says one day acting will just be a footnote to his legacy. Te...
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Go bowling to benefit Palatine Township Senior CenterJul 08, 2021 11:00 pm - On Tuesday, July 20, the Palatine Township Senior Center is hosting a "Pinstripes Fundraiser" from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Pinstripes Bowling and Bocce, 100 W. Higgins Road in...