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Known for "It Wasn't Me," "Boombastic" and "Angel," Shaggy (pictured) performs June 23 at Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre (formerly Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre) in Tinley Park. The TLC & Shaggy: Hot Summer Nights Tour 2023 also features En Vogue and Sean Kingston.

Things to Do June 23 to 29 in the Southland

June 20, 2023 at 8:41 a.m.

HomerFest This continues from June 23 to 25 at Heritage Park in Homer Glen. Carnival tickets are $1.25, $20 for 16-ticket bundle, $30 for 27-ticket bundle, $35 for unlimited ride...

An open tent outdoors is the setting for the annual IPO Summer @ Olympia Fields Country Club series. Azusa Tashiro (from left), Elizabeth Huffman, Allie Switala and Jacob Hanegan were along the musicians who performed for the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra series in 2022 in Olympia Fields.

Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra’s summer concerts feature small ensembles outdoors in Olympia Fields

June 20, 2023 at 8:00 a.m.

By Jessi Virtusio Daily Southtown A different experience awaits at Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra's summer series. Featuring two outdoor concerts each evening, IPO Summer @ Olympia Fields Country Club opened June...

Forever Evolving Dance Company of Sauk Village was among the entertainers at Homewood-Flossmoor Juneteenth Festival in 2022. You Matter 2 presents the third annual event June 17 outdoors in Homewood-Flossmoor High School's south parking lot in Flossmoor.

Juneteenth in the Southland includes celebrations, comedy, a concert, a festival, a parade, sculptures

June 13, 2023 at 12:08 p.m.

There are several south suburban events commemorating Juneteenth. Homewood-Flossmoor's Juneteenth Festival outdoors June 17 in the Homewood-Flossmoor High School's south parking lot is billed as the largest Chicago Southland Juneteenth...

Forest Preserve District of Will County lakes in Monee Township and Bolingbrook host programs from June 16 to 18 to celebrate Father's Day weekend, which coincides with the annual free fishing weekend
sponsored by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.

Things to do June 16-22 in the Southland

June 13, 2023 at 9:11 a.m.

Free Fishing Days Forest Preserve District of Will County celebrates Father's Day weekend from June 16 to 18 at Monee Reservoir in Monee Township and Hidden Lakes Trout Farm in...

Actor and singer Gabby Concepcion performs at Piyesta Pinoy June 10 in Bolingbrook to celebrate the125th Philippine Independence Day. Philippine American Cultural Foundation presents the fest, which includes art, culture, food, dance and a parade of costumes.

Things to Do June 9-15 in the Southland

June 6, 2023 at 11:45 a.m.

Here are some other events happening from June 9 to 15 in the Southland. 'Clue' The Drama Group stages this farce-meets-murder mystery at 7:30 p.m. June 9 to 10 and...

The PriSSillas headlines the free Pride Starry Nights on June 9 at the Irwin Park band shell in Homewood. The band consists of Lisa Thomen (from left, vocals, guitar), Jenny Rockis (vocals, drums, guitar), Angela Fett (guitar, vocals, drums) and Paula Marr (bass vocal.)

Summer concert series in Homewood-Flossmoor area kicks off with new Pride Starry Nights celebration

June 6, 2023 at 11:45 a.m.

By Jessi Virtusio Daily Southtown Homewood-Flossmoor Park District has presented the annual Starry Nights summer concert series for more than 30 years but 2023 marks a first. The Park District...

Resurfacing work begins on Lake Zurich streets, starting with $2.7M Old Mill Grove Road project

June 1, 2023 at 6:47 p.m.

A monthslong project resurfacing Old Mill Grove Road started last month and kicked off the 2023 resurfacing program in Lake Zurich, officials announced on the village website. The announcement listed...

New Orleans North Music Festival includes Maggie Speaks, which consists of Sam Varma (from left), Nicole Garza, Gregory Stewart, Blake Cooper and Shawn Sommer. The June 2 Joliet event showcases the group's Talk of the Town Big Band configuration.

Things to Do in the Southland June 2-8

May 25, 2023 at 7:53 p.m.

Here are some other events happening from June 2 to 8 in the Southland. New Orleans North Music Festival Harrah's Joliet presents this Mardi Gras-style event from 5 to 11...

Sue Myers, a former Frankfort resident who now lives in Michigan, will conduct Beauty All Around Us: Songs Inspired By Nature on June 3 at Peace Memorial Church in Palos Park before retiring from her role as artistic director of Grande Prairie Singers.

Beauty All Around Us in Palos Park blends music, poetry for Grande Prairie Singers’ season finale

May 25, 2023 at 7:16 p.m.

By Jessi Virtusio Daily Southtown Grande Prairie Singers' next concert not only closes the group's 2022-23 season but also is the last performance to be conducted by artistic director Sue...

Janet Jackson speaks onstage during the 37th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony at the Microsoft Theatre on Nov. 5, 2022, in Los Angeles.

Summer in the Southland promises a plethora of events including concerts, fairs and festivals

May 24, 2023 at 11:04 a.m.

Memorial Day tends to be the unofficial start to summer for many people and that means a multitude of entertainment options. Here are some fun events happening from May 26...

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