70 concerts for summer 2024: Missy Elliott to Metallica, live music for the next few months
Starting with Janet Jackson this week, here's a simple list of as many shows as we could fit through mid-September.
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How to get free tickets to Common as part of the Millennium Park 20th Anniversary
Millennium Park is celebrating its 20th anniversary next month, and the boldface weekend headliner is a free concert by Chicago rapper Common with the Grant Park Orchestra on July 20.
Riot Fest is moving to the suburbs
The three-day festival will be held this year at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview. Riot Fest had been in Douglass Park in the North Lawndale neighborhood since 2015.
Neil Young concert in Chicago is postponed due to illness
According to presenter Live Nation, the Chicago date for Neil Young and Crazy Horse will be rescheduled.
A Red Orchid Theatre extends ‘Turret’ to June 22
The play starring Michael Shannon has been extended by two weeks, now running through June 22 at the Chopin Theatre.
With name change, it’s the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
The MSI in Hyde Park offers free admission on Sunday for the name change, which becomes official after a $125 million donation in 2019.
Sierra Ferrell, Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy and others announced for first-time Evanston Folk Festival
The festival will run Sept. 7-8 in the lakefront Dawes Park with music on three stages. Tickets are now on sale.
Summer movies and more concerts announced for Millennium Park
The outdoor Summer Film Series, a Chicago favorite, opens with a double feature of "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" and "Jurassic Park."
‘The Daily Show’ is coming to Chicago during Democratic National Convention
Titled "Indecision 2024," the show on Comedy Central will broadcast from both Chicago and Milwaukee during both conventions.
Billie Eilish announces concert tour with Chicago dates this fall
The world tour will be in support of her soon-to-be-released third studio album, “Hit Me Hard and Soft,” set for May 17.