There is something wrong in Gail and Ben’s bathroom. Who just coughed? Is someone watching? As reality bends and intimacy fractures, Gail finds solace in unexpected places while Ben struggles to keep it together.

A photography exhibition by Sir Roger Deakins, featuring selections from Byways and unpublished work. On view in the Paradiso Ballroom, offering a rare glimpse into his visual perspective.

A&A Ballet presents an extraordinary evening celebrating a decade of artistic excellence with three captivating works.

From a young age, he began developing works for solo cello, and he has always been drawn to the rich, expressive sound world of a string orchestra - a sound able to take the listener to greater emotional depths. The tracks on this album are from ideas that have been gradually forming for many years, and given space to nurture, they have evolved into Luka’s musical depiction of LIFE. Join us in Chicago on April 30th 2026 for a once in a lifetime concert!

Steven Ho is a former ER Technician turned stand-up comedian and content creator whose comedy brings the wild world of healthcare to the stage and screen. Best known for his viral “Tips from the ER” series, Steven has built a community of over 14 million fans across his platforms.

Eighteen elite barbers, each a national champion from their home country, will converge on one stage to compete for the most prestigious title in the g: Wahl Global Barber of the Year. This is more than a competition—it’s a celebration of skill, creativity, and global talent.

Expect the unexpected from Welcome Home, Alan Doyle’s fourth full-length solo studio album and 20th overall. While upholding his status as a perennial merrymaker — a reputation burnished by his years with acclaimed folk-pop combo Great Big Sea — the new album also finds the multifaceted singersongwriter and 14-time JUNO Award nominee exploring novel sonic terrain. Bandits on the Run will open the show at 8 p.m., this is a night you won’t want to miss!

Sooshi Mango are one of Australia’s most successful and beloved comedy acts, created by brothers Joe and Carlo Salanitri and their close friend Andrew Manfre. What began just nine years ago as casual, car-filmed comedy clips quickly grew into a cultural phenomenon. Their relatable, character-driven humour—rooted in the experiences of immigrant families—has earned them record-breaking live shows, viral global reach, and a devoted audience across Australia and beyond.

Featuring the music of Ellis Ludwig-Leone, Eighth Blackbird and San Fermin explore a world where every conclusion is a catalyst, and the end is simply the beginning.

A night of nonstop energy, bold movement, and electrifying performances. This is where it all hits the stage—don’t miss a night you won’t forget.

Allgood is thrilled to present an uplifting program of original music and jazz standards for her Athenaeum Center debut.

Come end celebrate another year full of color music and dance, CICA has been working hard to bring this new production to you all.

Set in a bustling, multicultural Warsaw at the turn of the 20th century, Stories (Yiddish: מעשות ) follows Noah, a young Jewish writer, as he spends his day trying to craft a story to tell to a woman with whom he is definitely not in love (or, so he tells himself). As he builds his story-world, we start to see his various influences — European fairytales, stories from the Hebrew Bible, Shakespeare characters, rabbinic folklore, and events from Jewish history — materialize and intertwine with one another, along with some moments from his own life which he’d perhaps rather forget.

Featuring Visceral Studio Company’s 2026 dancers with choreography by Nick Pupillo and Braeden Barnes.

Featuring Visceral Dance Centers Youth Ensemble, Inside Out Hip Hop Crew, and Studio Company, with choreography by Nick Pupillo, Kaytee Cox, Andrew Tamez-Hull, Yuilanne Cruz, Kelly Crain, Jessie Novak, Sarah Glover, Josie Starr, Ally Economou, and Megan Pavelka

Featuring Visceral Dance Centers 2026 dance students.

In a contemporary authoritarian state, Antigone stands against power, refusing silence and exposing injustice. Using Epic Theatre techniques, live music, and direct audience address, this production invites you not to escape—but to think.
A story of resistance, responsibility, and the cost of truth.

Gregory Hughes, Artistic Director and Principal Conductor, leads a bold and invigorating program that pairs two revolutionary symphonies.

2026 marks the 20th anniversary of Corinne Bailey Rae, the Grammy Award-winning singer’s acclaimed debut album that introduced the world to her soulful, sun-soaked sound. Originally released in February 2006, the record produced timeless hits like “Put Your Records On” and “Like a Star,” earning critical praise, multi-platinum sales, and Grammy nominations.

This event is at St. Norbert Church in Northbrook, IL. Direct from Rome, the Vatican Singers and the Cardinal Bartolucci Choir present an evening of Gregorian chant and sacred polyphony from the musical tradition of the Popes. Experience the beauty of the Roman School of sacred music in a rare Chicago performance.

This event is at Church of St. John Cantius in Chicago, IL. Direct from Rome, the Vatican Singers and the Cardinal Bartolucci Choir present an evening of Gregorian chant and sacred polyphony from the musical tradition of the Popes. Experience the beauty of the Roman School of sacred music in a rare Chicago performance.

This event is at St. Raphael Catholic Church in Naperville, IL. Direct from Rome, the Vatican Singers and the Cardinal Bartolucci Choir present an evening of Gregorian chant and sacred polyphony from the musical tradition of the Popes. Experience the beauty of the Roman School of sacred music in a rare Chicago performance.

This event is at Des Plaines Theatre in Des Plaines, IL. Direct from Rome, the Vatican Singers and the Cardinal Bartolucci Choir present an evening of Gregorian chant and sacred polyphony from the musical tradition of the Popes. Experience the beauty of the Roman School of sacred music in a rare Chicago performance.

Filmspotting Fest returns with a curated lineup of films and special guests, bringing together critics, artists, and audiences for shared viewing experiences and live conversations. This year’s selections explore time not just as subject, but as something embedded in the storytelling — through anticipation, memory, and the way the past presses into the present. 

New York Times bestselling author Ann Patchett makes her Chicago Humanities debut to discuss Whistler, a luminous novel about the small yet consequential moments that shape a life — and the remarkable power of feeling truly known by another person.

An evening with Fr. Mike Schmitz and Luke Burgis exploring identity, faith, and the courage to live with integrity in the modern world. Through talks and conversation, discover practical paths to virtue, belonging, and authentic selfhood.

PJ Morton is a soul singer, songwriter, performer and producer based in New Orleans. He is a 6x GRAMMY-winner and 22x GRAMMY nominee who has earned numerous nominations for BET, Soul Train and NAACP Image Awards, in addition to selling out countless shows at historic venues like the Apollo Theater and others around the world.

Sound & Gravity returns to Chicago September 3-6 for its second edition after a brilliant and celebratory first year. The festival, brought to you by Constellation, will take place across multiple venues in Chicago’s Bricktown neighborhood and caters to adventurous, creative listeners eager to support a musical universe founded, curated, and run by artists.

Tchaikovsky’s iconic score opens the door to an entirely reimagined world: vivid light design, illuminated costumes, and world-class dancers from around the globe transform the classic ballet into a mesmerizing visual experience.

Join Yotam Ottolenghi for an intimate and energizing evening celebrating his forthcoming Fall 2026 cookbook, SIMPLE TOO, the long-awaited follow-up to his bestselling Ottolenghi Simple.

Mike Dawes is an English guitarist known for composing, arranging, and performing multiple parts simultaneously on a single guitar. He is regarded as one of the world’s most creative modern fingerstyle guitarists, with a repertoire spanning original viral videos and popular arrangements, alongside mainstream chart success performing with Justin Hayward of The Moody Blues.

Join us for a journey through the Divine Comedy, from Inferno to Paradiso. Experience the depth and complexity of Dante’s vision through a series of recitations, displays of visual art, and music, which carry the soul alongside the pilgrim in his ascent to Paradise.

Join us this December for a captivating retelling of It’s a Wonderful Life, brought to life as a 1940s-style live radio play. Set in the intimate round of the Paradiso, every seat offers a unique, up-close view of the beloved tale of George Bailey, his guardian angel Clarence, and the resilient community of Bedford Falls.