Music
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The Who will perform one last time in Chicago Sept. 7
May 08, 2025 10:54 am - British rock band The Who are saying their final goodbye to North America this summer with “The Song Is Over North America Farewell Tour,” playing Chicago’s United Center Sunday, Sept. 7. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m Friday, May 16.
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Kendrick Lamar enters BET Awards with a leading 10 nominations for the ceremony’s 25th anniversary
May 08, 2025 8:40 am - Kendrick Lamar extends his dominant musical reign, entering next month’s BET Awards as the leading nominee with 10.
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Concerts May 9-15: Sturgill Simpson, Rauw Alejandro, Ministry and moreMay 07, 2025 8:57 pm - Upcoming concerts this week include Sturgill Simpson, Rauw Alejandro, xikers 2025 World Tour, Clay Walker, Saint Motel, Ministry and more.
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Things to do May 9-15: Craig Shoemaker, Mother’s Day events, Dave Barry and moreMay 07, 2025 12:48 pm - Mark your calendar for comedian Craig Shoemaker, the International Gem and Jewelry Show, Mother’s Day events, Jim Jeffries’ comedy show, Dave Barry at the American Writers Museum and more happening this week.
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ESO String Quartet to perform in SchaumburgMay 07, 2025 12:22 pm - The Elgin Symphony Orchestra will bring its String Quartet to Prince of Peace Lutheran Church at 7 p.m. Friday, May 23, for a concert featuring works by Haydn, Shostakovich, and Mendelssohn.
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Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestras explore ‘Image’ in season finale concertsMay 07, 2025 11:28 am - The Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestras are wrapping up a season-long exploration of “Soundscapes” on Sunday, May 11, at the Elgin Community College Arts Center.
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2025 Academy of Country Music Awards: Who’s nominated and how to watch
May 07, 2025 10:44 am - Fans of country have long committed Ella Langley and Riley Green’s throwback duet “You Look Like You Love Me” to memory, and tonight they’ll get to celebrate them and many others at the Academy of Country Music Awards. Here’s how to stream the show.
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Best Bets: Play ball! Professional baseball returns to Rosemont, SchaumburgMay 07, 2025 8:23 am - This week, professional baseball returns to Impact Field in Rosemont and Wintrust Field in Schaumburg, Raue Center hosts a “stand-up momedy” show, and Ballet Chicago celebrates legendary choreographer George Balanchine.
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Katy Perry’s sci-fi-inspired world tour lands at Chicago’s United Center May 12
May 07, 2025 6:27 am - In less than a year, Katy Perry has released an album, campaigned for Vice President Kamala Harris and, recently, flown to space. And with her new tour that stops at Chicago’s United Center Monday, May 12, the pop superstar shows no intention of slowing down.
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Wheaton church celebrates pipe organ’s 95th anniversary with special concertMay 06, 2025 10:20 pm - On May 31, Gary United Methodist Church will host a 95th anniversary event for its Austin pipe organ with talks on the instrument's history and performances by several organists.