Articles filed under Music
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Concerts June 6-12: Kendrick Lamar and SZA, Heart, Barenaked Ladies and moreJun 03, 2025 4:50 pm - Upcoming concerts this week include Kendrick Lamar and SZA, Alejandro Fernández, Heart, Judy Collins, Barenaked Ladies, Alison Krauss and Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas and more.
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Best Bets: Comedian Jen Kober brings the laughs to CopleyJun 03, 2025 1:55 pm - Paramount Theatre begins its summer performance series with comedian Jen Kober, Brandon Bennett channels Elvis Presley at the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre and Wheeling’s Cinergy Dine-In Cinema resumes its summer kids’ movie series.
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Things to do June 6-12: Cream of Wheaton, St. Sophia Greek Fest, Global Arts Festival, Libertyville Days and moreJun 03, 2025 9:56 am - Mark your calendar for Cream of Wheaton, cruise nights, St. Sophia Greek Fest, Mundelein Craft Beer Festival, Arts in Bartlett Global Arts Festival, Woodstock Food Truck Festival, Libertyville Days and more happening this week.
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Ron Onesti: Martin Short .. Tall on St. CharlesMay 30, 2025 6:00 am - A while back, one of comedy’s most iconic superstars made his way to our historic stage at The Arcada. It was an incredible experience with probably one of the most down to Earth individuals I have ever worked with.
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Concerts May 30 to June 5: The Weeknd, Chaka Khan, Patti LaBelle, Gladys Knight, Stephanie Mills and moreMay 27, 2025 2:51 pm - Upcoming concerts this week include the Weeknd, “The Queens! 4 Legends. 1 Stage.” featuring Chaka Khan, Patti LaBelle, Gladys Knight and Stephanie Mills, Glass Animals and more.
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Things to do May 30 to June 5: Roselle Lions Rose Festival, Brews & Views, Cream of Wheaton and moreMay 27, 2025 2:01 pm - Mark your calendar for Roselle Lions Rose Festival, Antioch Taste of Summer, Gilberts Community Days, Brews and Views, Cream of Wheaton, Deerfield Art Festival and more happening this week.
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Best Bets: Cleve Carney, Elmhurst Art museums debut new exhibitionsMay 27, 2025 1:19 pm - This week, new exhibitions open at the Cleve Carney Museum of Art and the Elmhurst Art Museum, Chicago Opera Theater stages a world premiere and the Joffrey Ballet presents the family favorite “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.”
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Ron Onesti: Raindrops always make me think of B.J. ThomasMay 23, 2025 5:00 am - It’s been about four years since we lost our good friend, B.J. Thomas. I remember him smoking regularly, until he was diagnosed with stage four lung cancer. It was a quick exit for him, and a huge blow to all who loved him and the gift of his music.
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Bassoon teacher transforms students’ lives one note at a timeMay 21, 2025 4:52 pm - Bassoon teacher Andrew Marlin forges deep connections with students in high school districts 211 and 214, helping them grow into confident, accomplished musicians and individuals.
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Best Bets: Mini golf, music return to Morton Arboretum for the summerMay 21, 2025 11:10 am - Wonder Woods Mini Golf and Arbor Evenings return to the Morton Arboretum, baseball and fireworks resume at Schaumburg’s Wintrust Field and butterflies abound at the Chicago Botanic Garden.