Articles filed under Performing Arts
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Concerts July 5-10: Chicago, Keyshia Cole, Teddy Swims, Wu-Tang Clan and moreJul 01, 2025 11:13 am - Upcoming concerts this week include Chicago, Keyshia Cole, Kygo, Teddy Swims, Wu-Tang Clan, Blind Melon and more.
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Schaumburg surveys residents on potential rebranding of Al Larson Prairie Center for the ArtsJul 01, 2025 10:58 am - Schaumburg residents and other patrons are invited to weigh in on a potential rebranding of the village’s Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts that would leave the former mayor’s name intact ahead of its 40th anniversary next year.
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Things to do July 4-10: Fourth of July events, Frontier Days, Rockin’ Rotary Ribfest and moreJul 01, 2025 8:36 am - Mark your calendar for Fourth of July events, Mount Prospect Lions Club Fourth of July Festival, Frontier Days Festival, Rockin’ Rotary Ribfest, Mundelein Community Days, McHenry Fiesta Days, fireworks, parades and more happening this week.
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Spotlight: Kelvin Roston Jr. pays tribute to soul great Donny Hathaway at Northlight TheatreJun 30, 2025 1:27 pm - Joseph Jefferson Award-winner Kelvin Roston Jr. channels soul music legend Donny Hathaway in “Twisted Melodies,” a solo show Roston created running July 10 through Aug. 10 at Northlight Theatre.
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Marriott’s ‘Always Something There …’ needs a little something moreJun 27, 2025 12:33 pm - Marriott Theatre’s new “mixtape musical” “Always Something There ...” works best when you let yourself be carried off by nostalgia and string of 1980s dance pop tunes.
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Frontier Days, a favorite Arlington Heights summer tradition, returnsJun 26, 2025 12:15 pm - Get ready for four days of music and fun as the 49th annual Frontier Days in Arlington Heights is back up and running amid ongoing renovations to its longtime home at Recreation Park.
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Concerts June 27 to July 3: Dave Matthews Band, Chris Stapleton, Tyler, the Creator and moreJun 25, 2025 11:52 am - Upcoming concerts this week include Dave Matthews Band, Chris Stapleton, The Roots, “Weird Al” Yankovic, Tyler, the Creator, Jeff Goldblum and The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra and more.
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Sweet relief from summer heat: Leading ladies the reason to see Drury Lane’s ‘Always … Patsy Cline’Jun 25, 2025 10:15 am - Drury Lane Theatre’s revival of the country western jukebox tuner “Always ... Patsy Cline” is a timely treat thanks to fine performances by top-notch singer/actors Aja Alcazar and Bri Sudia.
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Marquee Youth Stage teams up with Blackberry Polo Club for 1950s-style benefitJun 24, 2025 9:05 pm - Blackberry Polo Club is hosting a 1950s-themed polo fundraiser called "A Wop Bop A Loo Bop!" on July 27 to support Marquee Youth Stage in Batavia. There’s a pledge to match all donations raised up to $25,000.
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Best Bets: ‘Heroes and Villians’ exhibit inaugurates new gallery at Lake County’s Dunn MuseumJun 24, 2025 9:47 am - The Bess Bower Dunn Museum inaugurates its new gallery with “Alex Ross: Heroes and Villains,” actor/comedian Billy Gardell headlines Waukegan’s American Place Casino and illusionist Chris Funk performs at the Metropolis in Arlington Heights.