Music
Jazz in July, featuring the acclaimed Yorkville Big Band, takes place from 3 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 27 at the Farnsworth House in Plano.
Jonathon Rittle, a talented young musician from Lake Zurich, spent the past two weeks in Door County, Wisconsin, studying at Birch Creek Music Performance Center.
Award-winning gospel group Nate Martin & SIGN (Singing in God’s Name) is the headliner at this year’s free Gospelfest event at Greenbelt Cultural Center in North Chicago.
Some of the artists performing at The Venue in downtown Aurora in August include Grammy-nominated Kim Richey and Noah Gabriel.
People enjoy a performance of the Woodstock City Band on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, in the historic Woodstock Square. The band that is in its 140th season, performed their Galloping through the Gallery concert for the crowd.
Barro Fest will be held Saturday, July 27 in Settlers’ Park in Plainfield.
The July 27 concert is open to the public and free to attend.
Burn ‘N Bush and The Empty Pockets also set to perform.
Jony Lyons and the Pride coming Aug. 2.
A classical string quartet performing with a bluegrass folk trio, celebrations of Latin American women and North and South American songs and dances are all on the schedule for Chamber Music on the Fox’s 11th season.
'Million Dollar Quartet' tells the true story of the night music legends Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley and Jerry Lee Lewis came together for an impromptu jam session at Sun Records in Memphis.
The 2024-2025 season begins in September with "PROUD Tina: The Ultimate Tribute to Tina Turner."
Bands on the schedule include Imposters in Effect: Beastie Boys Tribute on July 27, Mungion on Aug. 10 and The Prince Experience on Aug. 17.
The annual Sugar Grove Corn Boil, a summertime tradition for over 50 years, runs from Thursday, July 25- Sunday, July 28 at Volunteer Park.
The Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley awarded 36 grants to local nonprofits supporting the needs of youth and local residents.
Gurnee Swifties were out in full force for the July 11 Taylor Dance Party (Gurnee’s Version) at Gurnee Park District’s Sounds of Summer Concert Series at Viking Park.
Winger will perform at the Arcada Theatre on Friday, July 19. Tickets are on sale now.
Comicopolis will be held Saturday inside and around the White Oak Library District's Lockport branch. The first 500 attendees to the eighth annual Comic and Fandom Con will receive free swag bags.
River Fest returns to Yorkville from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, July 20.
The free program will feature 10 local organists who will play one of the area’s finest pipe organs.
Comedian and author Stephen Kellogg will perform July 27, while the documentary "Woodstock" will be screened for free on July 28.
The concerts will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 21 and Sunday, Aug. 18 at Bishops Hill Winery, 310 Bridge St. in Joliet.
You don't have to travel to Chicago to enjoy blues and jazz music. There are several venues in the Fox Valley area where you can get your groove on.
Geneva Park District will host a free outdoor concert series with food and drinks available for purchase.
Enjoy concerts from the Woodstock City Band and the Woodstock Community Orchestra, as well as Shakespeare in the Square.
Staff has opened a pop-up location near the downtown museum at the University of St. Francis Art Gallery, 25 E. Van Buren St.
The Fields on Caton Farm, Inc., 1850 Caton Farm Road, Crest Hill, will host Art in the Garden on Sunday.
'One Night of Queen' will be at the NIU Convocation Center Saturday, Aug. 10.
Audiophil’s Records, 76 N. Chicago St., Joliet. is hosting Joliet-based singer-songwriter Matt Sandelin on Saturday.
Tributes to iconic artists like the Bee Gees, Bob Seger, Led Zeppelin and more are among the performers this summer at RiverEdge Park in Aurora.
Whitetail Ridge Golf Club's Brunch on the Farm will include a variety of specialty foods, drinks and more.
Joliet-based singer-songwriter Matt Sandelin will perform at Audiophil’s Records in Joliet.
Buffett's Margaritaville performs Friday, Aug. 2, and "Piano Men: Generations," which pays tribute to Elton John and Billy Joel, will take the stage Friday, Aug. 9.
On July 26, the museum will welcome blues legend John Primer & The Real Deal Blues Band to its rooftop stage.
The Illinois Rock & Roll Museum announced that country music singer Suzy Bogguss will be among inductees at its fourth Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, which will be Oct. 20.
From outdoor concerts to a walking play, here are some outdoor theatre and live entertainment shows you can add to your summer bucket list.
The Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park Theatre will host an Independence Day celebration on Wednesday with live music, food vendors, artists and crafters, and fireworks.
Shows start at 7 p.m.
Blues guitarist and singer Keb’ Mo’ and singer-songwriter Shawn Colvin will perform at downtown Joliet’s Rialto Square Theatre on Wednesday, Sept. 18.
Tickets to Paramount’s new immersive experience, ‘Million Dollar Quartet,’ are selling fast, performances extended through Dec. 30 at Aurora’s new Stolp Island Theatre.
The concerts will be held Sunday, July 21 and Aug. 18 at Bishops Hill Winery, 310 Bridge St. in Joliet.
Tickets are on sale now for Venue 1012's next show on Saturday, Aug. 24, the Sins N’ Roses & Electric Shock–The AC/DC Show.
The Joliet City Center Partnership Saturday event includes an assortment of activities and entertainment in downtown Joliet.
The show starts at 6:30 p.m. Admission is free, although a jar is available for donations.
Two outdoor music festivals and a slew of stellar blues and jazz musicians to perform at The Venue in July.
Cloggin’ Craze Dancers and Stacy Sienko will perform Thursday as part of "Concerts on the Hill" at the Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park Theatre in Joliet.
The Dixon Petunia Festival blooms July 3-7 in downtown Dixon.
Attendees under age 21 are allowed in the Plainfield Fest entertainment area this year.
Themed “FVO Goes West,” the inaugural concert is at 3 p.m. at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 27 S. Edgelawn Drive in Aurora.
St. Charles Park District will host Fourth of July festivities with firework viewing, food trucks and more at multiple parks.