Platinum-selling, Grammy-nominated John Ondrasik discusses his band Five for Fighting, previewing his show Thursday, June 18, at the Des Plaines Theatre that will include playing the band’s hits, a song with Edwin McCain and covers of his influences.
Emily Blunt’s Kansas City TV weathercaster Margaret Fairchild delivers the last line in Steven Spielberg’s 35th motion picture, “Disclosure Day” — a single word, a brief imperative sentence that implores rather than commands a transfixed, awestruck worldwide audience. A perfectly ambiguous ending to an imperfect movie.
A much-loved ice cream brand founded in Ohio is heading to the suburbs. Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream parlors are slated for Algonquin, Elgin and Geneva/St. Charles, with the first location expected to open in late 2027.
Upcoming concerts include Lupe Fiasco at the Salt Shed, OK Go at Gallagher Way, Carin Leon at Allstate Arena, Santana and The Doobie Brothers at Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre and more.
Fans of Disney Channel tuners can hear their favorite songs during “DCOM Live” Friday at the Metropolis in Arlington Heights. Plus, Sonny Acres Farm in West Chicago holds its annual rodeo over the next two weekends and Cantigny in Wheaton hosts a two-day Revolutionary War reenactment.
Mark your calendar for the 40th annual Scottish Festival and Highland Games, Warrenville Multicultural Festival, Libertyville Days, Nate Bargatze at Allstate Arena, car shows, concerts and movies in the park and more.
Marriott Theatre revives “A Little Night Music,” BrightSide Theatre stages “The Producers” and Redtwist Theatre premieres “Deserted,” this week on Chicago-area stages.