Music and Concerts – Page 44

Baritone Thomas Hampson in a performance of William Walton’s "Belshazzar's Feast" with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, led by Klaus Mäkelä. (Todd Rosenberg)

Review: Mäkelä and CSO bring back a delicious ‘Feast’

By Hannah Edgar

October 9, 2026 at 1:15 p.m.

Fifty years have passed since the Chicago Symphony last played “Belshazzar’s Feast” by English composer...

All the artists stand together on stage after singing “Paradise” at the Chicago Theatre for Souvenirs: 80 Years of John Prine tribute show, Oct. 8, 2026. (Nate Swanson/for the baiduhai)

Review: A heartfelt tribute to John Prine let his music and legacy shine through

By Bob Gendron

October 9, 2026 at 1:07 p.m.

Musicians from Margo Price to Jeff Tweedy covered the late singer-songwriter's songs and channeled his...

Damon Albarn of the Gorillaz on their Mountain Tour at the United Center on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, in Chicago. (Vincent D. Johnson/for the baiduhai)

Review: At the United Center, a lesson in why people love the Gorillaz

By Britt Julious

October 9, 2026 at 12:18 p.m.

I learned that Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett have created something far greater than what...

Music director Dame Jane Glover conducts Music of the Baroque and flute soloist Demarre McGill at the Harris Theater in Chicago on Jan. 24, 2026. (Elliot Mandel)

Review: Music of the Baroque presents ‘Fathers & Sons,’ crowned by one of Chicago’s own musical sons

By Hannah Edgar

January 25, 2026 at 12:50 p.m.

Headlining was flute soloist Demarre McGill — who grew up in city music programs like...

Claire DeJean, Emilie Kouatchou and Denver Milord in the first national tour of "Stereophonic." The Tony Award-winning play is coming to Chicago's CIBC Theatre and is one of our top 10 theater picks for early 2026. (Julieta Cervantes)

Things to do in Chicago this winter: Museums, dance, movies and more

By Ellen Przepasniak

January 24, 2026 at 5:15 a.m.

It may be frigid outside, but museums, concert halls and movie theaters are nice and...

Perfume Genius performs at Lincoln Hall on Jan. 22, 2026 in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Review: Perfume Genius at Lincoln Hall was a night of deep tracks and hushed intimacy

By Britt Julious

January 23, 2026 at 12:42 p.m.

We usually have no clue how the songs we love grew from point A to...

FILE – Taylor Swift, center, watches the teams before the NFL Super Bowl 58 football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs with Ice Spice, left, and Blake Lively, right, Feb. 11, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, File

Blake Lively and Taylor Swift’s texts exposed in lawsuit against Justin Baldoni

By Safiyah Riddle

January 22, 2026 at 4:25 p.m.

A trove of text messages and emails sent by Blake Lively, including exchanges with her...

Thaddeus Tukes, Jazz Institute Jazz Links alumnus, performs before a press conference at the Chicago Cultural Center, Jan. 20, 2026, announcing the performer lineup and programming for the UNESCO International Jazz Day 2026 that will be held in Chicago. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Chicago will host International Jazz Day 2026. Here’s what’s coming this spring.

By Hannah Edgar

January 21, 2026 at 2:02 p.m.

Representatives for the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz announced details for the 15th annual International...

FILE – David Beckham, from left, Victoria Beckham, Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz appear at the premiere of the Netflix docuseries “Beckham” in London on Oct. 3, 2023. (AP Photo/Vianney Le Caer, File)

Brooklyn Beckham accuses David and Victoria of putting branding before family, sabotaging wedding

By Andrew Dalton

January 20, 2026 at 3:47 p.m.

A Beckham family falling-out has spilled into public view in a series of social media...

A$AP Rocky performs at the Bud Light stage during Lollapalooza in Chicago’s Butler Field Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025. (Dominic Di Palermo/baiduhai)

A$AP Rocky announces ‘Don’t Be Dumb’ world tour launching in Chicago

By Variety Entertainment News Service (TNS)

January 20, 2026 at 2:21 p.m.

A$AP Rocky has announced dates for his “Don’t Be Dumb World Tour,” launching May 27 in...

Window lights from the Blue Cross Blue Shield Tower spell out "BEAR DOWN" on Jan. 4, 2019, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

‘Bear Down’: How a songwriter’s challenge became Chicago’s rallying cry

By Andrew Carter

January 18, 2026 at 6:26 p.m.

Chicago's favorite fight song, "Bear Down," began as bet among songwriters. It ended up being...

Chase Rice arrives at the 58th annual Academy of Country Music Awards on May 11, 2023, at the Ford Center in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)

Country music star Chase Rice — Ben Johnson’s good friend — will perform Sunday’s Bears-Rams halftime show

By Sean Hammond

January 17, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Chase Rice and Ben Johnson were high school and college teammates. On Sunday, Johnson will...

Chicago Bears fan Niyi Kuye blows a whistle while tailgating before the game against the Packers on Dec. 20, 2025, at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

As the Bears gain momentum, Chicago house music staple ‘Percolator’ rises with them

By Darcel Rockett

January 18, 2026 at 9:22 p.m.

Chicago Bears fans are cheering the playoffs by posting social media video reels synced to...