Music
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Fox Valley Arts Hall of Fame Class of 2026 features youngest inductees, expands arts definitionMar 18, 2026 11:28 pm - The Fox Valley Arts Hall of Fame will induct seven artists and present a Lifetime Achievement Award to educator Susan S. Starrett at a March 27 banquet at Eagle Brook Country Club in Geneva.
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Mind-bending: Elmhurst native stages David Byrne’s ‘Theater of the Mind’Mar 18, 2026 2:29 pm - Elmhurst native and York High School graduate Andrew Scoville comes home to direct “Theater of the Mind,” an immersive production by Talking Heads founder David Byrne, and his wife, writer Mala Gaonkar.
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Shakira says she feels like she’s just getting started. A Rock Hall nomination begs to differ.
Mar 17, 2026 4:10 pm - Colombian performer Shakira has spent the last year on her first global tour since 2018, breaking boundaries as she goes. And, in February, it was announced that she is a 2026 nominee for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. “I feel really humbled and excited at the same time,” she says.
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Best Bets: Volo Museum hosts Princess Super Hero DayMar 17, 2026 3:47 pm - The Volo Museum hosts Princess Super Hero Day, Lyric presents a new Spanish-language opera about Mexican artist Frida Kahlo, Chicago Magic Lounge co-founder Luis Carreon debuts his new one-man show and comedian Jimmy Pardo headlines Zanies in Rosemont.
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Charli XCX, Lorde, Olivia Dean, Tate McRae and The Smashing Pumpkins to headline Lollapalooza 2026
Mar 17, 2026 12:32 pm - Charli XCX, Lorde, Olivia Dean, Tate McRae, Chicago rock band The Smashing Pumpkins and K-pop star JENNIE are among this year’s Lollapalooza headliners, the festival revealed Tuesday.
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Concerts March 20-26: Cardi B, Uncle Kracker, FKA twigs and moreMar 17, 2026 9:18 am - Upcoming concerts include Cardi B at Chicago’s United Center, Ivy Ford at The Venue in Aurora, Everclear at the Des Plaines Theatre, Uncle Kracker at the Arcada Theatre, FKA twigs at Wintrust Arena in Chicago and more.
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St. Charles District 303’s Fiddle Fest honors founder
Mar 16, 2026 12:37 pm - The 2026 Fiddle Fest honored founder Rita Borkowski with a commissioned musical piece, celebrating her legacy in establishing the festival that has grown since 2005 to become a cherished community tradition linking past and present.
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Things to do March 20-26: ‘Dear Evan Hansen,’ Carlos Mencia, Lake County RV Outlet Show and moreMar 16, 2026 12:29 pm - Make plans for the final weekend of “Dear Evan Hansen” at the Paramount Theatre, the Lake County RV Outlet Show, Carlos Mencia at the Chicago Improv, Chicago Tattoo Arts Festival and more.
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What to stream: A new ‘Peaky Blinders movie, BTS, Luke Combs and Crimson Desert
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It’s good to be the king: Tribute artists vie to be top Elvis in St. CharlesMar 15, 2026 5:18 pm - Tribute artists from around the country vied to see who would be crowned the king of rock and roll Sunday during the 14th Windy City Elvis Tribute Artist competition Sunday at the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles.