Music
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Fermi Community Orchestra presents free ‘Spirit of America’ concert June 14Jun 10, 2026 5:24 pm - The Fermi Community Orchestra will perform its final concert of the season, "Spirit of America," on Sunday, June 14 at Batavia United Methodist Church, featuring American composers and patriotic music to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
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Enjoy music, food trucks and drinks at Summer Break at the LakeJun 10, 2026 3:10 pm - Glen Ellyn Park District is hosting its Summer Break at the Lake on June 26, featuring live music from InFunktious and Rock the Ivory, food trucks, and beverages at Lake Ellyn Park with early bird tickets at $10 for adults and $5 for youth.
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Chamber Music on the Fox celebrates LGBTQ+ composers in season finaleJun 10, 2026 1:17 pm - Chamber Music on the Fox concludes its season June 14-15 with "Resonant Voices," celebrating LGBTQ+ composers' contributions to classical music, guest-curated by performer Eric Pidluski and featuring works by Benjamin Britten and Jennifer Higdon.
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St. Charles Singers preview Italian tour with ‘Sacred Spaces’ concerts in Wheaton and St. CharlesJun 10, 2026 12:07 pm - The St. Charles Singers, a 41-year-old critically acclaimed chamber choir, will perform "Sacred Spaces," a program of sacred a cappella works on June 11-12 in Wheaton and St. Charles before touring Italy's most prestigious venues including St. Peter's Basilica. T
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John Pizzarelli Trio to headline Elmhurst University’s 30th annual June Jazz concertJun 10, 2026 11:24 am - The John Pizzarelli Trio will perform with the Elmhurst University Jazz Band at the university’s June Jazz concert on June 20.
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Concerts June 12-18: Lupe Fiasco, OK Go, Carin Leon, Santana & The Doobie Brothers and moreJun 10, 2026 10:06 am - 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.
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Best Bets: ‘DCOM Live!’ takes over the Metropolis FridayJun 09, 2026 10:42 am - 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.
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Things to do June 12-18: Scottish Festival & Highland Games, Libertyville Days and moreJun 08, 2026 2:08 pm - 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.
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Five for Fighting’s John Ondrasik discusses how he built a career on his own terms ahead of Des Plaines Theatre showJun 08, 2026 10:34 am - 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.
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What to stream: ‘Michael,’ Olivia Rodrigo and Keith Urban albums and Bonnaroo
Jun 08, 2026 5:15 am - The streaming service debut of “Michael” and new albums from Olivia Rodrigo and Keith Urban are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.