Music and Concerts – Page 19

My Sacrifice, a south suburban-based Creed cover band, plays in 2025 at The Forge in Joliet. (My Sacrifice)

Popular Joliet concert venue The Forge to close after 9.5 years

By Elena Tittel

October 27, 2026 at 1:37 p.m.

Joliet concert venue The Forge will close this weekend after a decade of promoting local...

FILE – Jay-Z gestures from the sidelines prior to the NFL Super Bowl 59 football game, Feb. 9, 2025, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)

Jay-Z picks himself to headline the Super Bowl halftime show

By Jonathan Landrum Jr.

October 27, 2026 at 8:41 a.m.

The man who has helped produce the Super Bowl halftime show is stepping into the...

An Aztec dance group will be among the highlights of the Dia de los Muertos Festival on Nov. 1 in Oak Park. “I think the community is ready to celebrate again," said organizer Alma Martinez. "The community is asking to get together to honor our ancestors.” (Daveed Holmes, Aperture Photography)

Oak Park Dia de los Muertos Festival returns a year after being canceled by immigration enforcement fears

By Myrna Petlicki

October 26, 2026 at 2:07 p.m.

Public ofrendas are returning to Oak Park for a Dia de los Muertos Festival that...

Chris Brown arrives at Southwark Crown Court, where he is charged over an alleged assault in a London nightclub, in London, Friday, July 24, 2026. (Stefan Rousseau/PA via AP)

Singer Chris Brown pleads guilty over bottle attack at London nightclub

By Associated Press

July 24, 2026 at 11:12 a.m.

Grammy-winning singer Chris Brown pleaded guilty Friday to affray over an altercation in a London...

Legendary Chicago bluesman Buddy Guy sits at his club, Buddy Guy's Legends, on June 10, 2024. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Vintage baiduhai: 9 things to know about blues legend Buddy Guy as he turns 90

By Kori Rumore

July 23, 2026 at 4:03 p.m.

Legendary Chicago blues guitarist George "Buddy" Guy said two years ago he was retiring from...

People cheer for The Marias during their performance at Lollapalooza in Chicago’s Grant Park, Aug. 3, 2025. (Dominic Di Palermo/baiduhai)

Lollapalooza 2026: Tell us what you’re looking forward to and share your memories

By baiduhai

July 23, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

Lollapalooza 2026 is fast approaching, and we want to hear from the baiduhai's readers.

Amy Winehouse performs on the Bud Light Stage on Aug. 5, 2007, at Lollapalooza in Grant Park. (Megan Rossman/ Redeye )

Today in History: Amy Winehouse found dead

By Associated Press

July 23, 2026 at 3:30 a.m.

Today is Thursday, July 23, the 204th day of 2026. There are 161 days left...

Fans take part in the Blues on the Fox fest at RiverEdge Park in Aurora on June 20, 2026. On Wednesday, July 22, 2026, RiverEdge Park officials said the upcoming concert by the Beach Boys at the venue has been rescheduled to 2027.
(Thomas J. King)

Upcoming Beach Boys concert at RiverEdge Park in Aurora rescheduled to 2027

By Aurora Beacon-News

July 22, 2026 at 1:04 p.m.

The Beach Boys concert at Aurora’s RiverEdge Park set for Aug. 14, 2026, has been...

The DuPage County Fair, which runs this year from Thursday through Sunday, offers a deal through which patrons can get access to unlimited carnival rides in addition to admission for $35. (DuPage County Fair Association)

Lots of changes at the DuPage County Fair this year to accommodate new construction

By Annie Alleman

July 21, 2026 at 12:38 p.m.

The DuPage County Fair returns this week with all the trappings — farm animals, funnel...

Guitarist Alex Lifeson, left, and bassist Geddy Lee perform during a Rush concert at the United Center in Chicago on Thursday, July 16, 2026. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Review: With a new drummer and a tribute to Neil Peart, a resurgent Rush gets back to work

By Bob Gendron

July 17, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

Rush’s first direct tribute to late drummer Neil Peart arrived before the second song on...

Paul Simon performs at Symphony Center in Chicago on May 21, 2025. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Concerts and outdoor events around Chicagoland on hold as the haze from wildfire smoke lingers

By Doug George

July 17, 2026 at 3:55 p.m.

Outdoor concerts, Great America and other open-air events around Chicago and the suburbs remained on...

Mick Jagger, center, and the Rolling Stones perform at the Aragon Ballroom on Sept. 16, 2002, the last concert of their Chicago residency. (Nuccio DiNuzzo/baiduhai)

Vintage baiduhai: When the Aragon Ballroom hosted Prince, Janis Joplin and more

By Kori Rumore

July 16, 2026 at 8:28 p.m.

The Aragon was long criticized for its poor acoustics, but its stage has hosted some...

William Shatner speaks at New York Comic Con at the Jacob Javits Center on Oct. 7, 2021, in New York City. (Bennett Raglin/Getty Images)

Update: William Shatner debuts new metal band at Riot Fest — DeLorean and puppies required

By Doug George

July 16, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.

Joining the musical lineup at Riot Fest 2026 in September is the debut of William...