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Best Bets: Jessie Mueller, ‘Masters of the Mic,’ Lyric’s ‘safronia’ and moreApr 14, 2026 2:37 pm - Tony Award-winner Jessie Mueller headlines Schaumburg’s Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts, Doug E. Fresh joins hip-hop artists in “Masters of the Mic” at Chicago’s The Auditorium, and Lyric Opera concludes its season with the premiere of “safronia.”
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Lyric Opera announces upcoming seasonApr 10, 2026 2:15 pm - Classic revivals, the Chicago premiere of a Pulitzer Prize-winner and the return of the summer musical are among the highlights of Lyric Opera of Chicago’s 2026-2027 season.
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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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Best Bets: Jeff Award-winner Michael Mahler channels Paul Simon in concert at Marriott TheatreMar 10, 2026 2:25 pm - Actor/composer/lyricist Michael Mahler channels Paul Simon at the Marriott Theatre, the Raue Center hosts tributes to Carole King and Van Morrison, and the Lyric Opera of Chicago stages “Madama Butterfly.”
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Best Bets: Monster Jam Freestyle Mania roars into Rosemont’s Allstate ArenaFeb 25, 2026 9:41 am - Monster trucks and motocross bikes roll into Rosemont’s Allstate Arena, high-flying Circus of Bubbles takes center ring at the Raue Center, the ESO performs music from the Baroque in Elgin, and North Central College hosts the annual “Chords for Kids” concert.
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Best Bets: Laugh it up with Second City at The MAC, stand-up at the Raue CenterFeb 10, 2026 11:46 am - Get ready for Valentine’s Day laughs when The Second City tours to the McAninch Arts Center and stand-up comedians perform at the Raue Center. Plus, Hey Nonny hosts a Mardi Gras party and The Joffrey Ballet brings “American Icons” to the Lyric Opera House.
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Best bets: Morton Arboretum’s Chocolate Weekend, Renee Fleming at Lyric, Kevin Nealon at The DenJan 27, 2026 10:32 am - Morton Arboretum welcomes chocolate lovers, divas Patti LuPone and Renee Fleming headline two Chicago venues, and “Saturday Night Live” veteran Kevin Nealon brings the laughs to The Den Theatre.
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Best Bets: Broadway vet Levi Kreis returns to Metropolis, and holiday music fills the airNov 24, 2025 4:52 pm - Tony Award-winner Levi Kreis returns to the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, Santa’s Village opens its holiday lights display, “Dr. Who” fans convene in Lombard and holiday music is in the air in the suburbs.
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Best Bets: Illumination: Tree Lights at Morton Arboretum and Lightscape at Chicago Botanic GardenNov 11, 2025 11:20 am - Let there be light as Illumination: Tree Lights returns to Morton Arboretum in Lisle and Lightscape opens at Chicago Botanic Garden in Glencoe. Plus, Steve Cochran and friends perform stand-up in Aurora, and Metropolis hosts “Let’s Hang On: A Rock ’N Soul Party.”
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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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