A photography exhibition by Sir Roger Deakins, featuring selections from Byways and unpublished work.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.

Looking to make new connections and exchange ideas with fellow small business owners? Coffee & Commerce is your chance to grow your network in a relaxed, welcoming setting. Join us in the Paradiso the third Wednesday of every month at 8:30 a.m. to 10am for coffee and networking.

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.

Definition Dance Academy Annual Dance Recital.

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.

Chicago native comedian, actor, host, and viral content creator 95Savant (John Carter) has built a fast-growing fanbase through sold-out performances, social media, and appearances at iconic comedy venues nationwide. Known for his hilarious storytelling, electric crowd work, and “still funny, just cleaner” style of comedy, the night features a live comedy competition, giveaways, audience interaction, and a special guest set from comedian Larro.

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.

Jafra is a story about a young Palestinian girl who will guide you on a journey into the world of Palestinian dabke dance and folklore. Through her storytelling, you will discover the history of dabke and the stories woven into the lyrics of our folk songs—many of them composed and passed down by Palestinian women through oral tradition.

This acclaimed solo show is a raw, darkly comic journey through the chaos of parenting a brilliant but emotionally explosive daughter—and the endless revolving door of therapists who couldn’t help her. Told through sharply observed vignettes that swing between hilarious and heartbreaking, Therapist Zero blends humor with hard-earned insight as Leonard confronts his own unconventional childhood while trying, fiercely, to parent differently.

Steven Pinker, Harvard psychologist and best-selling author and one of the most influential minds of our time, takes the stage across the U.S. & Canada this September.

The oldest human art form takes center stage. After selling out in SF, Philly, and Detroit, the inaugural season of Chicago Story Fest is finally here.

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.