Music
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Immanuel Lutheran in East Dundee next stop on annual pipe organ tourJan 06, 2026 11:16 pm - The next two stops on the 2025-26 Great Elgin Pipe Organ Tour will feature performances at Immanuel Lutheran Church in East Dundee on Jan. 11 and Immanuel United Church of Christ in Streamwood on Jan. 18.
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Live music, puzzle tournament among programs at Des Plaines library this monthJan 06, 2026 11:32 am - Des Plaines Public Library patrons can enjoy live bluegrass music, make stuffed animals, compete in a jigsaw puzzle tournament and more in free programs this month.
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Best Bets: Elvis tribute artists honor The King, ESO performs Disney’s ‘Hunchback of Notre Dame’ scoreJan 06, 2026 8:40 am - Suburban venues honor Elvis Presley, British-Asian comedian Paul Chowdhry makes his U.S. debut, the Elgin Symphony Orchestra and Point2PointProductions deliver a concert-style performance of Disney’s “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” and more.
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Concerts Jan. 9-15: Bill Murray & his Blood Brothers, Mavis Staples, Alyssa Allgood and moreJan 06, 2026 8:36 am - Upcoming concerts include Bill Murray & his Blood Brothers at Thalia Hall, Mavis Staples at the Chicago Theatre, Alyssa Allgood’s “Leap” Album Release at Evanston’s Space and more.
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Things to do Jan. 9-15: Free days at Shedd, Women’s Jazz Fest, Chicago RV Show and moreJan 06, 2026 6:37 am - Make plans for select free days at Shedd Aquarium, Erica Rhodes’ stand-up comedy from at Zanies in Rosemont, the Women’s Jazz Festival at Hey Nonny, the Chicago RV Show in Schaumburg, ice skating and Cocoa Cabanas at Cantigny in Wheaton and more.
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‘Wicked’ composer joins growing list of Kennedy Center cancellations
Jan 05, 2026 2:59 pm - Stephen Schwartz, the composer of “Wicked,” said Friday to various news outlets that he wouldn’t host a gala featuring the Washington National Opera at the Kennedy Center on May 16.
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‘The greatest honor’: It feels good to be Jelly Roll. And now, he’s ready to win a Grammy.
Jan 05, 2026 12:46 pm - Jelly Roll is catching his breath. It’s not a metaphor. He’s running up a hill in South Texas when he answers The Associated Press’ phone call, part of his ongoing health transformation journey. “Endorphins are flying. I feel great,” he cheers. “It’s time to win a (expletive) Grammy!”
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St. Charles Library concert series hosting DeKalb folk singerJan 05, 2026 12:10 pm - Cora Vasseur, a singer, songwriter and guitarist, will perform beloved hits from the 1950s and '60s at the St. Charles Public Library on Jan. 11.
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What to stream: Kid Laroi, ‘The Pitt’ and ‘Tron: Ares’
Jan 05, 2026 5:15 am - The first week of January brings a pair of sophomore efforts: Laroi’s album “Before I Forget” and the second season of the Emmy-winning hospital drama “The Pitt.” This week’s streaming offerings also include the return of “The Night Manager” after nearly a decade.
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Dundee Middle School band to perform at Illinois State Music ConferenceJan 04, 2026 11:10 pm - The Dundee Middle School eighth-grade symphonic band will perform at the prestigious Illinois Music Education Conference in Peoria, one of only two middle school groups selected from across the state.
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