Music
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New Philharmonic presents candlelit performance of music by Tchaikovsky and ProkofievOct 29, 2025 5:31 pm - Under the baton of Maestro Kirk Muspratt, New Philharmonic will present Tchaikovsky’s “Romeo & Juliet” (Overture-Fantasy) and Prokofiev’s “Cinderella” on Nov. 1-2.
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Join in Día de los Muertos concert and celebration Oct. 30Oct 29, 2025 10:35 am - The BFH dance ensemble will perform with the Elgin Symphony Orchestra in a Dia de los Muertos concert on Thursday, Oct. 30, at the Hemmens Cultural Center in Elgin.
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For Demi Lovato, ‘It’s Not That Deep.’ Her new pop era, album and tour to Chicago are reasons to celebrate
Oct 29, 2025 10:06 am - On her ninth studio album, Demi Lovato has had a revelation: “It’s Not That Deep.” It’s the title of her energetic dance-pop record, and a celebration of life’s joys and messiness. Tickets for her Friday, May 1, show at Chicago’s United Center go on sale Friday, Oct. 31.
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Concerts Oct. 31 to Nov. 6: Jeff Tweedy, Bryan Adams, Lil Tecca, PinkPantheress and moreOct 29, 2025 9:04 am - Upcoming concerts include Jeff Tweedy of Wilco at the Salt Shed, Bryan Adams with Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo at the Allstate Arena, Lil Tecca at the Salt Shed, PinkPantheress at the Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom and more.
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Harmonia Concert Series to host jazz vocalist Abbigail RiccardsOct 28, 2025 11:39 pm - Abbigail Riccards, an internationally known jazz and pop singer, will perform in concert at Faith Community United Church of Christ on Nov. 16, accompanied by pianist Tom Vaitsas.
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Elmhurst church to host evening of music and storytellingOct 28, 2025 10:39 pm - First Congregational United Church of Christ in Elmhurst is hosting a one-night-only performance of songs from the musical "Ordinary Days" on Nov. 14.
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American Legion Post 43 donates to local school marching bandsOct 28, 2025 8:42 pm - The American Legion Post 43 Naperville has donated $500 to each of the six Naperville-area high school marching bands.
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Best bets: Immersive Wondra opens at Woodfield and 312 Comedy Fest returnsOct 28, 2025 4:48 pm - The immersive, nature-centered Wondra opens at Schaumburg’s Woodfield Mall, Rosemont hosts Halloween revelers, the New Philharmonic performs classical music by candlelight in Glen Ellyn and Chicago’s Lyric Opera stages a double bill set in Sicily.
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Things to do Oct. 31 to Nov. 6: Halloween and Dia de Muertos events, the 312 Comedy Festival and moreOct 28, 2025 12:16 pm - Make plans for Halloween events and trick-or-treating throughout the suburbs; Dia de Muertos events in Highland Park, Waukegan and Naperville; the 312 Comedy Fest in Chicago and more.
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What to stream: ‘Jurassic World Rebirth,’ Florence + the Machine, &TEAM, ‘Sorry, Baby’ and ‘Hedda’