Plan out your week in Chicago with the city’s best concerts, culture, cuisine and more.
Monday
Roger Daltrey + Ravinia Festival Orchestra; Ravinia Pavilion
Ahead of the 50th anniversary of the Who's seminal rock opera Tommy, Daltrey comes to Ravinia to perform “Pinball Wizard” and the rest of the album in its entirety.
ROOF on theWit’s Movie Monday; ROOF on theWit
Enjoy the twisting narrative of Quentin Taratino's classic Pulp Fiction at this free Monday movie screening (with complimentary popcorn).
Tuesday
Black Girl Magic; Metro
Chicago-based RuPaul’s Drag Race contestants (including the Vixen and Shea Coulee) join forces to present an all-star performance.
Tuesdays on the Terrace; Museum of Contemporary Art
Pianist Alexis Lombre headlines this weeks free jazz concert on the MCA's terrace, where you can listen to some tunes while enjoying à la carte dishes from the outdoor grill.
Wednesday
Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert; Symphony Center
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra presents a live performance of the score to the first film in the Star Wars saga, synced to a screening of the classic blockbuster.
Jazzin’ at the Shedd; Shedd Aquarium
This week's edition of the lakeside jazz series celebrates Chicago's LGBTQ community with performances from the Strayhorns, the Lakeside Pride Jazz Organ Trio, Wilde Cabaret and Lady Day Cabaret.
Music Box Theatre Movies at Gallagher Way; Gallagher Way
Watch Indiana Jones chase the Ark of the Covenant in Raiders of the Lost Ark at this free movie screening in the park adjacent to Wrigley Field.
Thursday
Kathy Griffin; Chicago Theatre
Griffin returns to the comedy circuit after a trumped-up backlash to her 2017 photo shoot with a bloody replica of the president’s noggin.
Eyes to the Skies Festival; Lisle Community Park
Head to suburbs for this annual celebration of the miracle of flight via hot air balloons, where you can hop on carnival ride or hover over Lisle, Illinois in a basket.
Chicago SummerDance; Spirit of Music Garden
SummerDance season has finally arrived! Today, you'll learn some Brazilian Samba dance moves, with live music from Swing Brasileiro and the Passistas Samba Dance Group.
Friday
“Hunt and Peck: Alternative Expressions of the Keyboard”; VGA Gallery
The latest show at Video Games Art Gallery tasks artists with unlocking the capabilities of keyboards through a collection of interactive pieces that imbue keystrokes with creativity.
Wild Women of Planet Wongo; Chopin Theatre
This musical spoof of ’60s B-movies promises an immersive theater experience, bringing the audience along as two male astronauts crash-land on a planet of alien warrior women.
Windy City Ribfest; Lawrence Ave and Broadway St
Flex your jaw muscles and stretch that waistline at this 'cue fest in Uptown, featuring some of the city's best ribbers and cover bands.
Friday Night Flights; 2521 N Kedzie Boulevard
The Illinois Craft Brewers Guild's series of mini beer festivals comes to Logan Square, where breweries like Pipeworks, Revolution, Hopewell, Maplewood and Off Color will serve samples to guests (10 three-ounce samples are $15 in advance, $20 at the door).
Saturday
Tour de Fat; Humboldt Park
New Belgium Brewing's annual celebration of beer and bikes moves to a new location, brings back its popular bike parade and welcomes California rockers Best Coast as the afternoon's headlining musical act.
Harry Styles + Kacy Musgraves; United Center
Breakout One Direction star Styles brings his pop anthems to an arena, accompanied by rising country singer Kacey Musgraves.
Sunday
Serpentwithfeet + Lee Mo; Empty Bottle
Vocalist Josiah Wise presents a sultry, futuristic take on gospel music and R&B balladry, using his flexible voice to sing about his experiences as a black, queer man.
Buddy—The Buddy Holly Story; Stage 773
This surface-level retelling of Buddy Holly’s brief career is more interested in musical fan service than actual insights, but the music, and its star, are top of the line.