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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.

 

 

10
Oct

Nitelite Presents: Face 2 Face

 October 10, 2026
Face 2 Face® is an electrifying tribute band that pays homage to two iconic piano... MORE
10
Oct

Beach Pass with Jackdaw

 October 10, 2026
"Beach Pass with Jackdaw" refers to a performance by the live cover band Ja... MORE
10
Oct

Juli Wood Quartet

 October 10, 2026
For the past twenty-five years, with five albums as a leader, several studio projects... MORE
10
Oct

An Intimate Evening with Copeland w/Jenny Dee

 October 10, 2026
Longevity in music comes through pushing yourself and expanding the possibilities of ... MORE
8
Oct

I'm Not a Comedian...I'm Lenny Bruce

October 8, 2026 - October 10, 2026
The Skokie presents "I'm Not a Comedian...I'm Lenny Bruce". Experie... MORE
11
Oct

Third Coast Symphony -Rhapsody in Blue & A World Premiere

 October 11, 2026
The Skokie Valley Symphony Orchestra has merged with the Park Ridge Civic Orchestra t... MORE
11
Oct

An Evening With Steve Dawson with special guests Jason Adasiewicz, Jason Roebke, Diane Christiansen and Alton Smith

 October 11, 2026
Steve Dawson will look back over 35 years of songs and music making, including songs ... MORE
7
Oct

Chicago City Opera presents: Heinrich Marschner's Der Vampyr

October 7, 2026 - October 11, 2026
The Skokie presents City Opera's presentation of Heinrich Marschner's Der Vam... MORE
14
Oct

Menopause Matters with Dr. Rachel Bergen

 October 14, 2026
The Skokie presents Menopause Matters with Dr Rachel Bergen. Menopause is a natu... MORE
14
Oct

Hot Flashes & Fierce Tales - Stories from Menopause, Midlife, and Beyond

 October 14, 2026
Skokie Theater presents Hot Flashes & Fierce Tales - Stories from Menopause, Midl... MORE
15
Oct

Nate Lepine Trio

 October 15, 2026
Nate Lepine is an acclaimed Chicago-based tenor saxophonist, flutist, and composer wh... MORE
16
Oct

Eve's Twin Lover

 October 16, 2026
Eve's Twin Lover is a local band in the Chicago Indie Rock / Pop Rock / Folk Rock... MORE
16
Oct

Roxy Bellows Live! Accompanied by Laura Hall

October 16, 2026
The Skokie presents Roxy Bellows Live! Accompanied by Laura HallRoxy Bellows is a hig... MORE
16
Oct

Feast a da Funny

October 16, 2026
In Italian culture there are numerous celebrations or “feasts”, such as S... MORE
16
Oct

Brian Gephart Group

 October 16, 2026
Brian Gephart, Evanston’s own jazz saxophonist, jazz educator (Brian teaches th... MORE
17
Oct

Quentin Coaxum Quintet

October 17, 2026
Quentin Coaxum is an acclaimed American jazz trumpeter, composer, and music educator ... MORE
17
Oct

Toad The Wet Sprocket with Willie Porter

 October 17, 2026
With the release of their timeless Rings: The Acoustic Sessions, and 2026 being the 4... MORE
16
Oct

Live at Studio5! "All at Once” - The Seldom with Tim Daisy PREMIERE

October 16, 2026 - October 17, 2026
Live at Studio5! presents Chicago-based The Seldoms kick off their 25th Anniversary a... MORE
16
Oct

Duane Betts & Palmetto Motel

 October 16, 2026 - October 17, 2026
Duane Betts ignites and brings an evolution to the Southern rock tradition. With a fi... MORE
18
Oct

Stage on Screen: The Misanthrope

 October 18, 2026
Award-winner Sandra Oh (Killing Eve) plays the title role in this razor-sharp reimagi... MORE
18
Oct

May Erlewine and Packy Lundholm

October 18, 2026
One of the Midwest’s most prolific and passionate songwriters, May Erlewine has... MORE
18
Oct

Maja Rios

October 18, 2026
Maja Rios is an accomplished vocalist who sings all styles of jazz, including standar... MORE
18
Oct

Fred Armisen: Comedy for Musicians but Everyone is Welcome - SOLD OUT

 October 18, 2026
SOLD OUT - Armisen uses instruments like guitars and drums to perform niche musical b... MORE
22
Oct

Chicago Jazz Dads - Album Release

 October 22, 2026
The Chicago Jazz Dads were working musicians long before they were fathers, gigging u... MORE
23
Oct

Vincent Neil Emerson

 October 23, 2026
Since his 2019 debut, Emerson has made his contemporary mark on the tradition of Amer... MORE
23
Oct

Dad of Alive with Adam Walsh

October 23, 2026
Dad or Alive (an Evanston, Illinois-based rock band), are an active "dad band&qu... MORE
23
Oct

5th Annual Skokie Blues Revue: Johnny Burgin featuring Noah Wotherspoon

October 23, 2026
The Skokie presents: The 5th Annual Skokie Blues Revue: Johnny Burgin featuring Noah ... MORE
23
Oct

Live at Studio5! Corky Siegel & Kalyan Pathak

October 23, 2026
Live at Studio5! presents blues legend Corky Siegel is dubbed a “National Treas... MORE
23
Oct

Dustin Laurenzi Trio

October 23, 2026
Dustin Laurenzi is a saxophonist, improviser, and composer based in Chicago, IL. An a... MORE
24
Oct

Maria Bamford

 October 24, 2026
Maria Bamford is revered for her deeply personal and experimental comedy about mental... MORE
24
Oct

Gabriel Wade Quartet

 October 24, 2026
Gabriel Wade is an award-winning jazz trumpeter, pianist, and music educator who curr... MORE
25
Oct

Bill Blagg: Family Magic

 October 25, 2026
Illinois native Bill Blagg brings comedy, storytelling, audience participation and in... MORE
25
Oct

Northbrook Symphony Orchestra: Sumptuous Strings

October 25, 2026
Artistic Creative Partner Robert Chen invites his Chicago Symphony Orchestra colleagu... MORE
25
Oct

Jackopierce

October 25, 2026
Jackopierce formed in 1988 in Dallas as theater students at SMU. The duo steadily mad... MORE
9
Sep

The Front Page

 September 9, 2026 - October 25, 2026
Northlight Theatre presents The Front Page - In a 1930s Chicago press room, wise... MORE
26
Oct

Bill Blagg: Science of Magic

 October 26, 2026
Illusionist Bill Blagg combines spectacular magic with hands-on science to reveal how... MORE
29
Oct

Grandpa's Ghost Songs - Album Release Party

 October 29, 2026
A compilation album of songs written/performed by folks from our Grandpa's Open M... MORE
29
Oct

Isaiah Spencer Quartet

October 29, 2026
Isaiah Spencer is an acclaimed jazz and blues drummer, heavily rooted in the distinct... MORE
30
Oct

Career Tomboy

 October 30, 2026
Career Tomboy plays “alternative classics and deep cuts”. That means we p... MORE
30
Oct

Live at Studio5! Trio Globo - Early and Late Shows

 October 30, 2026
Studio5 Performing Arts Center presents Trio Globo has crafted a totally origina... MORE
30
Oct

Rocks Off: Rolling Stones Tribute

October 30, 2026
Rocks Off is the premier Rolling Stones tribute, delivering the songs and sensations ... MORE
30
Oct

Arcana Brass Band Halloween Spooktacular

 October 30, 2026
Arcana is a self-described "weirdo four-piece brass band" and jazz quartet ... 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
31
Oct

The Soul Avengers: Tribute to Classic Soul

October 31, 2026
The Soul Avengers return to SPACE after their last show here, a tribute to Al Green, ... MORE
31
Oct

Old Black Magic: A Halloween Jazz Night with Andy Brown Trio

 October 31, 2026
Step into the dark side of autumn for an evening of spooky jazz standards, haunted me... MORE
1
Nov

Davis Plays Davis: A Tribute to Miles Davis

 November 1, 2026
The Miles Davis Centennial celebration continues as Orbert Davis brings his acclaimed... 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
2
Oct

Dial M For Murder

 October 2, 2026 - November 1, 2026
Oil Lamp Theater presents  Alfred Hitchcock’s adored, chilling thrill... MORE
4
Nov

Béla Fleck: My Bluegrass Heart

 November 4, 2026
Béla Fleck’s My Bluegrass Heart is a triumphant double-album and a maste... MORE
6
Nov

Dave Bixler Trio Incognito + 1

 November 6, 2026
David Bixler is an acclaimed American jazz alto saxophonist, composer, educator, and ... MORE
6
Nov

Julian Lage Quartet ft. John Medeski, Jorge Roeder, Kenny Wollesen

 November 6, 2026
Julian Price Lage is an American guitarist and composer. A child prodigy, Lage perfor... MORE
7
Nov

John Moulder Quartet

 November 7, 2026
"The sound is tremendous as are the performances...To these ears, (Moulder's... MORE
6
Nov

Jon Cleary & The Absolute Monster Gentlemen

 November 6, 2026 - November 7, 2026
After thirty-five years of being at the forefront of the ever-evolving musical landsc... MORE
8
Nov

Adam Ezra Group w. Sirsy

 November 8, 2026
We don’t see many artists building the kind of momentum Adam Ezra Group is gene... MORE
29
Oct

Grace and the Butterfly Effect

 October 29, 2026 - November 8, 2026
A story that nurtures curiosity and care, reflecting how the Wirtz Center helps young... MORE
13
Aug

Sisters

August 13, 2026 - November 8, 2026
 Matilda and Greta have always been there for one another, through joy and grief... MORE
11
Nov

AJ McLean presents Alexander James: The Better Man Tour

 November 11, 2026
For decades, Alexander James has been a part of Backstreet Boys, one of the most succ... MORE
13
Nov

Marques Carroll Quartet

 November 13, 2026
A bold performer, soulful composer, and passionate educator, Marques Carroll is dedic... MORE
13
Nov

Tyrone Wells

 November 13, 2026
I’m a lot of things in no particular order… a preacher’s son, a br... MORE
13
Nov

Bored Teachers Is it Friday Yet?! Comedy Tour

 November 13, 2026
They’ve graded the papers, survived the staff meetings, and lost their last oun... MORE
14
Nov

Little Feat: The Last Farewell Tour

November 14, 2026
Playing is the joy and satisfaction of touring, but it comes with the hard part -- tr... MORE
14
Nov

Petra Van Nuis Quartet

 November 14, 2026
Petra van Nuis is a jazz vocalist who has been described by DownBeat Magazine as havi... MORE
14
Nov

Amythyst Kiah

November 14, 2026
Produced by Butch Walker (Taylor Swift, Green Day, Weezer) and recorded at his Nashvi... MORE
15
Nov

Conversation on Politics, Comedy, and Music with Jason Narducy & Lizz Winstead: Talkhouse Podcast Live Taping

 November 15, 2026
Indie rock musician lifer Jason Narducy joins comic and The Daily Show co-creator Liz... MORE
15
Nov

Miles & Jill Kaeding

 November 15, 2026
 Featuring selections from American Bach Revisited together with tracks from the... MORE
16
Nov

Keb' Mo'

 November 16, 2026
Born and raised in Compton, Keb' began his remarkable journey at the age of 21, w... MORE
18
Nov

Fran Lebowitz

 November 18, 2026
Lebowitz worked odd jobs, such as taxi driving, belt peddling, and apartment cleaning... MORE
19
Nov

The Last Waltz Tribute 50th Anniversary

 November 19, 2026
Inspired by The Band's legendary farewell concert at San Francisco's Winterla... MORE
20
Nov

The Flat Five

 November 20, 2026
The FLAT FIVE is all about the “group vocal” sound. This is a sound that ... MORE
20
Nov

Steve Million/Young Organ Trio

 November 20, 2026
Steve Million is a well-known pianist and organist in Chicago who has teamed up many ... MORE
20
Nov

Gravity & Other Myths Ten Thousand Hours

 November 20, 2026
GRAVITY & OTHER MYTHS brings Ten Thousand Hours, a breathtaking, family-friendly ... MORE
21
Nov

The Wood Brothers

 November 21, 2026
The Wood Brothers are an American roots band consisting of brothers Chris and Oliver ... MORE
21
Nov

Isabella Isherwood Quartet

 November 21, 2026
Isabella Isherwood is a Chicago-based jazz vocalist, pianist, and actor. Critic Neil ... MORE
21
Nov

Steve Poltz

 November 21, 2026
Noineen Noiny Noin is without reservation, the most absurdly-named, pulchritudinous, ... MORE
22
Nov

John McEuen: A Career Retrospective

November 22, 2026
John McEuen, born in Oakland, CA in 1945, moved to southern California’s Orange... MORE
20
Nov

Feeding Beatrice

 November 20, 2026 - November 22, 2026
Join Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts Northwestern University as It starts w... MORE
13
Nov

She Loves Me

 November 13, 2026 - November 22, 2026
Join Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts Northwestern University for A charming... MORE
27
Nov

Chris Greene Quartet

 November 27, 2026
The Chris Greene Quartet comes of age! Led by native Evanstonian saxophone giant Chri... MORE
28
Nov

Susan Werner - 2 Shows

 November 28, 2026
Susan Werner doesn’t just perform music — she reinvents it every time she... MORE
28
Nov

Dave Miller Trio

 November 28, 2026
Guitarist and composer Dave Miller (Greg Ward’s Rogue Parade, Dustin Laurenzi&r... MORE
29
Nov

Third Coast Symphony -The 007 Days of Christmas

 November 29, 2026
The Skokie Valley Symphony Orchestra has merged with the Park Ridge Civic Orchestra t... MORE
29
Nov

Cesar Rosas & The Chi-Town Playboys

November 29, 2026
Cesar Rosas is a founding member of the iconic band, Los Lobos. Founded in 1973, the ... MORE
22
Oct

The Royale

 October 22, 2026 - November 29, 2026
Jay is a really good boxer, so good they call him “The Sport.” He’s... MORE
2
Dec

Stella Cole

 December 2, 2026
On her highly anticipated debut recording, Stella is presented performing interpretin... MORE
2
Dec

Chanukah: Songs of Light featuring Noah Aronson & The Or Collective

 December 2, 2026
Celebrate the Festival of Lights with Noah Aronson & The Or Ensemble! One of the ... MORE
3
Dec

Christmas with Cantus - Lessons and Carols from our Time

 December 3, 2026
As one of the nation’s few full-time vocal ensembles, Cantus has come to promin... MORE
4
Dec

Wonderful: A Soulful Celebration with the Adrian Dunn Singers

 December 4, 2026
Sing praise and hallelujah to an evening of holiday hits from the gospel tradition! T... MORE
4
Dec

Mike Cooley on Tour 2026

 December 4, 2026
Mike Cooley is an American guitarist, singer, and songwriter, best known as a member ... MORE
5
Dec

A Merry Christmas with Brass featuring the Dallas Brass

 December 5, 2026
There are more songs for Christmas than all of the other holidays combined—and ... MORE
5
Dec

Roses for the Roches ft. Nora O’Connor, Sima Cunningham, and Kelly Hogan

December 5, 2026
ROSES for THE ROCHES - a tribute to Maggie, Terre, and Suzzy Roche with special guest... MORE
6
Dec

Brains On! Live: Your Brain is Magic - 2 shows

 December 6, 2026
Brains On, the wildly popular podcast for kids, is hitting the road with a hilarious ... MORE
6
Dec

Jingle Bell Jam! Joyful sing-alongs featuring the Jam Orchestra

 December 6, 2026
Bring the whole family to Jingle Bell JAM!, a lively holiday concert where the audien... MORE
4
Dec

Steve Solomon's Cannoli, Latkes, and Guilt

 December 4, 2026 - December 6, 2026
He's back! Just in case you've missed one of Steve Solomon's award winnin... MORE
8
Dec

Camila Fernandez

December 8, 2026
Camila Fernández is a Mexican singer, daughter and granddaughter respectively ... MORE
12
Nov

Pete the Cat

 November 12, 2026 - December 11, 2026
Based on the Pete the Cat series of books by Kimberly and James Dean Your favorite c... MORE
12
Dec

A Charlie Brown Christmas featuring Chris White Trio and Choir - Multiple Shows

 December 12, 2026 - December 13, 2026
The Chris White Trio performs Vince Guaraldi's complete A Charlie Brown Christmas... MORE
17
Dec

Huey & The News - Tribute to Huey Lewis & The News

December 17, 2026
This high-energy tribute celebrates the unforgettable sound of Huey Lewis and The New... MORE
18
Dec

Charlie White's Charlie Brown Christmas

December 18, 2026
Come celebrate the season with an evening of holiday cheer as The Chris White Trio pr... MORE
11
Nov

All the World

November 11, 2026 - December 20, 2026
Northlight Theatre presents All the World - Two actors find themselves in an eve... MORE
22
Dec

A Charlie Brown Christmas featuring The Commercials

 December 22, 2026
Listen to jazz trio The Commercialists play Vince Guaraldi's A Charlie Brown Chri... MORE
20
Nov

It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play

November 20, 2026 - December 27, 2026
Oil Lamp Theater Experiences the audience favorite classic with unmatched holiday che... MORE
30
Dec

New Year’s Extravaganza Ben Kweller w. special guest Case Oats (2 Days) SRO

 December 30, 2026 - December 31, 2026
BK is back and he's not the same. Who could be after the heartbreak he's endu... 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
16
Jan

Wild Horses

 January 16, 2027
Wild Horses are dusty folk trio from Grand Rapids, Minnesota where founding members J... MORE
28
Jan

Execution of Justice

 January 28, 2027 - January 31, 2027
Join Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts Northwestern University for This docud... MORE
12
Feb

Vladimir

 February 12, 2027 - February 14, 2027
Join Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts Northwestern University and Set in Lima, Pe... MORE
24
Feb

Peking Acrobats

 February 24, 2027
Experience astonishing feats of balance, flexibility, strength and precision performe... MORE
19
Feb

Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical

 February 19, 2027 - February 28, 2027
Join Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts Northwestern University to be Inspired... MORE
9
Mar

Ultimate Johnny Cash - Walkin' The Line

 March 9, 2027
Filled with anecdotes, stories and history pulled from Johnnys many biographies, conc... MORE
12
Mar

Danceworks 2027 (my conscience is clear)

March 12, 2027 - March 14, 2027
Join Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts Northwestern University for the Danceworks ... MORE
3
Feb

The American Five

February 3, 2027 - March 14, 2027
Northlight Theatre presents The American Five - “I have a dream…&rd... MORE
12
Feb

Dear Jack, Dear Louise

February 12, 2027 - March 21, 2027
Oil Lamp Theater presents Dear Jack, Dear Louise, A love story signed in ink. Th... MORE
4
Mar

Music Theater Works presents Parade

 March 4, 2027 - March 28, 2027
Music Theater Works presents: Parade -  Parade is the daring, Tony Award-wi... MORE
11
Feb

Noël Coward’s Brief Encounter

February 11, 2027 - March 28, 2027
An ordinary commute becomes a whirlwind instant of once-in-a-lifetime possibility. La... MORE
23
Apr

Taming of the Shrew

 April 23, 2027 - May 2, 2027
Join Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts Northwestern University when In an att... MORE
7
May

Our Dear Dead Drug Lord

 May 7, 2027 - May 9, 2027
Join Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts Northwestern University when A gang of... MORE
22
Apr

James and the Giant Peach

 April 22, 2027 - May 14, 2027
Roald Dahl's beloved story comes to life as James embarks on a fantastic journey ... MORE
16
Apr

Time Stands Still

 April 16, 2027 - May 16, 2027
Oil Lamp Theater presents: Time Stands Still, a play that captures a moment in time.&... MORE
7
Apr

Here There are Blueberries

 April 7, 2027 - May 16, 2027
Northlight Theatre presents Here There are Blueberries - In 2007, a mysterious a... MORE
21
May

Cyrano de Bergerac

May 21, 2027 - May 30, 2027
Join Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts Northwestern University for This &ldqu... MORE
29
May

Imagine U Theatre for the Very Young: In the Loop

 May 29, 2027 - June 6, 2027
Join Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts Northwestern University for a vibrant and e... MORE
5
May

Writers Theatre presents Hershey Felder: The Piano and Me - A New Play with Music

 May 5, 2027 - June 27, 2027
Hershey Felder, known for his hit portrayals of musical geniuses in his beloved compo... MORE
8
Apr

Creditors

 April 8, 2027 - July 3, 2027
Adi, a struggling painter, is on holiday at the seaside with his glamorous wife, Tekl... MORE
11
June

Oil Lamp Theater presents Song For a New World

 June 11, 2027 - July 18, 2027
Oil Lamp presents Songs For a New World, a musical about journeying forward. Tak... MORE
9
June

Pearl's in the House

 June 9, 2027 - July 18, 2027
Northlight Theatre presents Pearl's in the House - Legendary performer Pearl... MORE
12
Aug

Music Theater Works presents Bye Bye Birdie

 August 12, 2027 - August 22, 2027
Music Theater Works presents Bye Bye Birdie. A Tony Award-winning and classic mu... MORE
17
Sep

Witch

 September 17, 2027 - October 24, 2027
Oil Lamp Theater presents Witch, a dark thrilling comedy. If opportunity comes k... MORE
7
Oct

Music Theater Works presents Mary Poppins

 October 7, 2027 - October 31, 2027
Music Theater Works presents Mary Poppins, A musical based on the stories of P.L. Tra... MORE
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