Music and Concerts – Page 59

Olivia Rodrigo performs at the United Center on Oct. 11, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Review: Olivia Rodrigo, in a sea of flowers, kicking her way towards what’s next

By Christopher Borrelli

October 12, 2026 at 10:38 a.m.

In Chicago at the United Center on her "Unraveled Tour," Olivia Rodrigo leans into the...

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...

FILE – Selena Gomez, left, and Benny Blanco arrive at the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)

‘Only Murders in the Building’ star Selena Gomez marries Benny Blanco: ‘My wife in real life’

By Associated Press

September 28, 2025 at 9:37 a.m.

Selena Gomez has married music producer and songwriter Benny Blanco, announcing the news in an...

The Oriana Singers, led by artistic director William Chin, will join forces with Chin’s City Voices to present a program featuring the 40-voice motet “Spem in Alium,” Oct. 18 at United Lutheran Church in Oak Park. (Beth Albrecht)

Oriana Singers and City Voices to combine to perform 40-voice ‘Spem in Alium’ in Oak Park

By Myrna Petlicki

September 26, 2025 at 4:03 p.m.

Audiences will be treated to a rarely performed English Renaissance piece when William Chin, artistic...

Keith Kohn, co-founder of Save the Night and a musician in the metal band Ruinous Time Blade, on a bench in Humboldt Park, Sept. 23, 2025. Save the Night is a volunteer-led COVID-conscious collective focusing on creating and facilitating safer environments for audiences and performers. Save the Night plans to host an outdoor festival in Humboldt Park in the spring. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Column: Can you go out and still take COVID precautions? Save the Night says you can

By Britt Julious

September 26, 2025 at 5:15 a.m.

"I would love it if people stole our idea as much as possible," says co-founder...

Leo High School choir during "The Finale" episode for "America's Got Talent" on Sept. 24, 2025. (Trae Patton/NBC)

Leo High School finishes in 4th place for ‘America’s Got Talent’

By Cam'ron Hardy

September 27, 2025 at 5:58 p.m.

After months of competing for first place on “America’s Got Talent,” the Leo Catholic High...

Billie Joe Armstrong, left, and Mike Dirnt of Green Day perform on the Riot Stage at Riot Fest in Douglass Park on Sept. 21, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Riot Fest wraps up for 2025 with John Stamos devotions and a very outspoken Green Day

By Jessi Roti

September 22, 2025 at 2:55 p.m.

This summer's 20th anniversary edition keeps the festival's anti-establishment spirit alive and well — and...

Photos: Riot Fest 2025

By Chris Sweda

September 22, 2025 at 11:50 a.m.

Photos from Riot Fest 2025 in Douglass Park on Sept. 19-21, 2025.

Harry Styles competes in the Berlin Marathon on Sept. 21, 2025 (Sportfotograf via AP)

Harry Styles finishes the Berlin Marathon in under 3 hours

By Associated Press

September 22, 2025 at 10:53 a.m.

Harry Styles – using the pseudonym Sted Sarandos and wearing a headband and sunglasses –...

Willie Nelson performs at the first Farm Aid in Champaign on Sept. 22, 1985. (Ernie Cox Jr./baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: ‘Go-Go’ White Sox clinch American League pennant

By Kori Rumore

September 15, 2026 at 6:43 p.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Sept. 22, according...

Mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato performs as conductor Nikolaj Szeps-Znaider leads the Chicago Symphony Orchestra during the fall opening weekend at Symphony Center on Sept. 20, 2025. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Review: CSO welcomes artist-in-residence and new principal trombone in enticing opening weekend

By Hannah Edgar

September 22, 2025 at 9:57 a.m.

With incoming music director Klaus Mäkelä still unavailable, the Danish conductor and violinist Nikolaj Szeps-Znaider...

FILE – Taylor Swift performs at Wembley Stadium as part of her Eras Tour, June 21, 2024, in London. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP, File)

Release party for Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ album is coming to AMC theaters

By Associated Press

September 20, 2025 at 1:55 p.m.

AMC Theatres announced on Friday that it will host a release party for Swift’s 12th...