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Be entertained on Chicago’s North Shore with live music covering Classic Rock to Blues, Pop to Classical, theater that makes you laugh and cry, comedy shows that have you roaring with laughter, and everything in between. See the season’s line up below.

 

 

27
Feb

Shmekia Copeland

 February 27, 2026
Shemekia Copeland possesses one of the most instantly recognizable and deeply soulful... MORE
27
Feb

Denise La Grassa Band - A Crossroads Communion

February 27, 2026
A powerhouse in the Chicago blues scene, Denise La Grassa leads her band with grit, s... MORE
28
Feb

Cosmic Country Showcase f. Jonny Fritz

 February 28, 2026
Cosmic Country Showcase is the cult-hit otherworldly country revue. Based in Chicago,... MORE
1
Mar

Highway Dream - 50 Years of Tom Petty

 March 1, 2026
In 1976, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers dropped their debut, sparking a legacy of hi... MORE
20
Feb

How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying!

February 20, 2026 - March 1, 2026
Big business means big laughs in this riotous romp through the corporate world that t... MORE
7
Mar

Funny Women of a Certain Age

 March 7, 2026
Carole Montgomery “A comedy treasure who even more people need to know about.&r... MORE
7
Mar

Pat McGee Band

 March 7, 2026
Pat McGee has a passion for bringing wildly talented people together. Since the forma... MORE
8
Mar

Scythian

 March 8, 2026
Named after Ukrainian nomads, Scythian (sith-ee-yin) plays roots music from Celtic, E... MORE
8
Mar

Northbrook Symphony Orchestra: Comfortably Classical II

 March 8, 2026
Journey with us into our second century as we take a trip through magnificent symphon... MORE
14
Mar

Revelator - A Tribute to Tedeschi Trucks Band

 March 14, 2026
REVELATOR is a brand new power-house tribute band based in Chicago, dedicated to hono... MORE
15
Mar

Peppa Pig: My First Concert - Live Orchestra - 2 Shows!

 March 15, 2026
Peppa Pig, along with Mummy Pig, Daddy Pig, George and new baby sister Evie, are comi... MORE
15
Mar

St. Patrick's Day Celebration with One of the Girls

 March 15, 2026
One of the Girls is a one-of-a-kind Irish band and must-see entertainment every March... MORE
15
Mar

Whoisaubry w. Scenic Route & Lima

 March 15, 2026
While using hip hop as a base, Aubry experiments with sounds of Neo-Soul, R&B, an... MORE
13
Mar

Danceworks 2026: Semiquincentennial

 March 13, 2026 - March 15, 2026
Join in for Northwestern’s annual dance showcase featuring new works by acclaim... MORE
7
Mar

Imagine That and Splish Splash

 March 7, 2026 - March 15, 2026
Join us for a vibrant and engaging introduction to the magic of theatre, specially de... MORE
17
Mar

Show & Tell: Feeling Lucky

March 17, 2026
 The Writers Theatre presents Show & Tell: Feeling Lucky. Join us for t... MORE
17
Mar

Quarantones - Erin Go Rock

 March 17, 2026
The Quarantones is a small auditioned men’s vocal ensemble, promoting and singi... MORE
19
Mar

Gregorian - Pure Chants World Tour

 March 19, 2026
For 25 years, GREGORIAN have thrilled millions of people worldwide with their choreog... MORE
20
Mar

Charlie Parr

 March 20, 2026
In the music of Charlie Parr, there is a sincere conviction and earnest drive to crea... MORE
21
Mar

DIrty Dancing in Concert

March 21, 2026
You fell in love with their first dance, now it’s your turn to relive it. Dirty... MORE
22
Mar

Mindy Smith

 March 22, 2026
Good things, it’s often said, come to those who wait. And yet, as one of the gr... MORE
21
Mar

Dad or Alive and Career Tomboy

 March 21, 2026 - March 22, 2026
Come enjoy both Dad or Alive and Career Tomboy! Full bar, no cover! Alternative rock ... MORE
20
Mar

Village Follies - Spring Show 'Dream Big'

 March 20, 2026 - March 22, 2026
Come experience the 2026 Annual Variety Show, Dream Big!  The Village Follies w... MORE
26
Mar

John Moreland and Patterson Hood

 March 26, 2026
John Moreland and Patterson Hood are acclaimed Americana/alt-country singer-songwrite... MORE
27
Mar

Abbey Ray and the Sunstones

 March 27, 2026
A new band from Chicago playing Americana, Country, Roots Rock, the Blues, and more..... MORE
28
Mar

Louisiana Calling w. Sonny Landreth Band and The Iguanas

 March 28, 2026
Following up on last year’s sold-out shows and standing ovations across the cou... MORE
28
Mar

Talib Kueli

March 28, 2026
The Brooklyn-based MC earned his stripes as one of the most lyrically-gifted, sociall... MORE
5
Mar

Music Theater Works presents CATS

 March 5, 2026 - March 29, 2026
Music Theater Works kicks off its 46th season with CATS, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s ... MORE
26
Feb

Two Sisters and a Piano

 February 26, 2026 - March 29, 2026
Trapped under house arrest, novelist Maria Celia and her sister Sofia can still hear ... MORE
3
Apr

A Tribute to Bob Weir with Railheart ft. Noah Plotkin, Packy Lundholm, Jared Rabin, Danny Chaimson and Adam Gardner

 April 3, 2026
Railheart is a rock 'n' roll country band fused into one dynamic group based ... MORE
4
Apr

Mud Morganfield Celebrates the Birthday of Muddy Waters

 April 4, 2026
 Over Last two years, Mud Morganfield eldest son of the undisputed king of the B... MORE
4
Apr

Bear's Choice

 April 4, 2026
Who doesnt love the sounds of the Dead? We do and we like to play, put it in a blende... MORE
12
Apr

Matt Ulery’s Mother Harp and Sifting Stars

 April 12, 2026
This special concert unfolds in two distinct but connected sets that spotlight the br... MORE
14
Apr

Show & Tell: Top Secret

 April 14, 2026
The Writers Theatre presents Show & Tell: Top Secret. We’d love to tel... MORE
19
Apr

Sinkane

 April 19, 2026
We Belong, is the eighth studio album from Sinkane, a band led by multi-instrumentali... MORE
6
Mar

The Drowsy Chaperone

 March 6, 2026 - April 19, 2026
Escape into the glitz and glamour of ‘The Drowsy Chaperone’, the (fictiti... MORE
24
Apr

MJ Live

 April 24, 2026
Jalles moved to the United States from Brazil at the age of 16, to fulfill his dreams... MORE
25
Apr

Ronnie Baker Brooks

 April 25, 2026
Chicago guitarist, vocalist, songwriter and multiple Blues Music Award-winner Ronnie ... MORE
26
Apr

Souled American: Record Release Show

 April 26, 2026
Like a secret that can be kept no longer, the elusive & influential Souled Americ... MORE
28
Apr

The Psychology of Serial Killers

 April 28, 2026
The Psychology of Serial Killers features a touring masterclass, diving deep into the... MORE
29
Apr

Hannibal Buress

 April 29, 2026
From within the bustling heart of the Windy City, a comedian named Hannibal Buress em... MORE
30
Apr

Tom Papa - The Grateful Bread Tour

April 30, 2026
With more than 20 years as a stand-up comedian, Tom Papa is one of the top comedic vo... MORE
2
May

Dog Man the Musical

 May 2, 2026
Based on the worldwide bestselling hit series by Dav Pilkey, Dog Man: The Musical is ... MORE
3
May

Andrey Makarevich & Laima Vaikule

 May 3, 2026
Andrey Makarevich and Laima Vaikule Two legendary artists, one stage, and an endless ... MORE
3
May

Davina and the Vagabonds

 May 3, 2026
Davina Sowers and the Vagabonds have created a stir on the national music scene with ... MORE
5
May

Jake Shimabukuro

 May 5, 2026
Jake Shimabukuro is a world-renowned ukulele virtuoso whose groundbreaking artistry h... MORE
8
May

Marc Broussard w. Sway Wild (2 Nights)

 May 8, 2026 - May 9, 2026
Acclaimed singer, songwriter, and musician Marc Broussard is a unique performer who e... MORE
10
May

Artemis presented by WDCB - 2 shows (early-late)

 May 10, 2026
Founded and led by pianist and composer Renee Rosnes, ARTEMIS is a powerful ensemble ... MORE
8
May

David's Redhaired Death

 May 8, 2026 - May 10, 2026
Two women find that they have everything in common until the death of a brother drive... MORE
1
May

Love & Information

 May 1, 2026 - May 10, 2026
Someone sneezes. Someone can’t get a signal. Someone won’t answer the doo... MORE
10
Apr

Poor Behavior

 April 10, 2026 - May 10, 2026
Oil Lamp Theater presents Poor Behavior. A visit from old friends takes an unexp... MORE
9
Apr

The Angel Next Door

April 9, 2026 - May 10, 2026
Northlight Theatre presents The Angel Next Door - Young author Oliver Adams is o... MORE
12
May

Show & Tell: Work in Progress

 May 12, 2026
The Writers Theatre presents Show &Tell: Work in Progress. I don’t feel lik... MORE
17
May

Corky Siegel's Chamber Blues f. Ernie Watts

 May 17, 2026
CHAMBER BLUES An entirely original genre of music. Groundbreaking. Creative genius. M... MORE
24
May

Chris Greene Quartet - CGQ Turns 21

 May 24, 2026
The Chris Greene Quartet comes of age! Led by native-Evanstonian saxophone giant Chri... MORE
30
May

Sam Bush

 May 30, 2026
There was only one prize-winning teenager with gumption enough to say, “thanks,... MORE
31
May

Northbrook Symphony Orchestra: Romantic Essentials

 May 31, 2026
Journey with us into our second century as we take a trip through magnificent symphon... MORE
22
May

In The TIme of the Butterflies

 May 22, 2026 - May 31, 2026
Known as “The Butterflies,” the spirited and courageous Mirabal sisters i... MORE
9
Apr

JOB

 April 9, 2026 - June 14, 2026
 Jane, an employee at a big tech company, has been placed on leave after video o... MORE
21
June

Alejandro Escovedo & The Electric Saints

 June 21, 2026
Alejandro Escovedo's New Album ECHO DANCING is an Adventure in Life No one has r... MORE
23
June

Show & Tell: True Colors

 June 23, 2026
The Writers Theatre presents Show & Tell-True Colors, Celebrate Pride Month ... MORE
5
June

The Last 5 Years

 June 5, 2026 - July 5, 2026
Oil Lamp Theater presents  The Last 5 Years - Straight from Broadway, Jason... MORE
22
May

Damn Yankees

May 22, 2026 - July 6, 2026
Batter up! It’s summertime at Theo and we’re bringing the grand slam of m... MORE
7
July

Jay and the Americans

 July 7, 2026
A Jay and The Americans show is a backstage pass for the audience to their musical hi... MORE
10
July

Benise: 25 Years of Passion

 July 10, 2026
IIt’s one hot night as Benise, “The Prince of Spanish Guitar,” cele... MORE
18
July

Michael Carbonaro: Wonder Boy

 July 18, 2026
Michael Carbonaro: Wonderboy is the all-new live tour from the star of The Carbonaro ... MORE
4
June

Leopoldstadt

 June 4, 2026 - July 19, 2026
At the dawn of the 20th century, Vienna is the heart of European culture. While an ex... MORE
21
July

Show & Tell: Summer Nights

 July 21, 2026
The Writers Theatre presents Show & Tell - Summer Nights. Summer loves, summ... MORE
26
July

Chris Botti

July 26, 2026
GRAMMY-winning trumpeter Chris Botti has been one of the most popular instrumentalist... MORE
31
July

Stewart Copeland: Have I Said Too Much?

July 31, 2026
In Have I Said Too Much: The Police, Hollywood, and Other Adventures, Stewart Copelan... MORE
18
Aug

Steve Earle - 51 Years of Song & Stories

 August 18, 2026
Stephen Fain Earle is an American singer-songwriter and actor who blends country, fol... MORE
13
Aug

Music Theater Works presents West Side Story

 August 13, 2026 - August 30, 2026
Music Theater Works’ season kicks off A timeless tale of love and rivalry,... MORE
14
Aug

I Love You Because

 August 14, 2026 - September 13, 2026
Oil Lamp Theater presents I Love You Because. Modern dating is a mess. Sometimes... MORE
24
Sep

Head East

 September 24, 2026
The legendary classic rock band Head East has long set the standard for authentic, fu... MORE
3
Oct

Leonid & Friends 2 Shows

 October 3, 2026
Leonid & Friends is a globally acclaimed, genre-defying 11-piece collective renow... MORE
30
Oct

The Sinatra Experience from Las Vegas

 October 30, 2026
From Las Vegas to Skokie — The Sinatra Experience — a brilliant tribute s... MORE
8
Oct

Music Theater Works Presents Jimmy Buffett's Escape to Margaritaville

 October 8, 2026 - November 1, 2026
Music Theater Works presents the first professional production of Jimmy Buffet's ... MORE
17
Dec

Music Theater Works presents Hairspray

 December 17, 2026 - January 3, 2027
Music Theater Works presents Hairspray - Full of heart and 1960s flair, HAIRSPRA... MORE
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