Music and Concerts – Page 73

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...

Trippie Redd performs at Lyrical Lemonade’s Summer Smash Festival on Friday, June 20, 2025, in Bridgeview. (Audrey Richardson/baiduhai)

Photos: Lyrical Lemonade’s Summer Smash 2025 in Bridgeview

By Audrey Richardson

June 21, 2025 at 8:23 a.m.

The three-day hip-hop festival, Lyrical Lemonade’s Summer Smash, opened Friday night at Bridgeview's SeatGeek Stadium...

Riccardo Muti conducts the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in Joseph Haydn’s symphonies at at Orchestra Hall on, June 12, 2025. (Audrey Richardson/baiduhai)

Review: Muti returns to the CSO, principal trumpeter and Verdi’s Requiem in tow

By Hannah Edgar

June 20, 2025 at 3:26 p.m.

A signature of Riccardo Muti’s tenure here, the Requiem was performed and recorded to wide...

People carry a Juneteenth flag as they march during a Juneteenth reenactment celebration in Galveston, Texas, on June 19, 2021. (Mark Felix/Getty-AFP)

The Illinois town of Plano made history in its celebration of Juneteenth, but now the party’s getting moved to Yorkville

By Rebecca Johnson

June 19, 2025 at 11:32 a.m.

Due to dwindling attendance and derogatory comments on social media, organizers decided to move the...

MJ Lenderman plays Chicago's Salt Shed, June 18, 2025. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

MJ Lenderman at Salt Shed: Perfecting the art of malaise

By Christopher Borrelli

June 19, 2025 at 10:49 a.m.

Watching MJ Lenderman at the Salt Shed on Wednesday was to be reminded of the...

Highland Park Pops Big Band will open the 4th Fridays Concert Series on June 27 at the Elmhurst History Museum’s new outdoor public performance space. (Highland Park Pops Big Band)

Elmhurst History Museum debuts new outdoor performance space

By Myrna Petlicki

June 17, 2025 at 2:45 p.m.

The Elmhurst History Museum celebrates its new performance space this summer with a new 4th...

R. Kelly hospitalized after OD’ing on meds given by prison staff: lawyer

By Muri Assuncao

September 23, 2026 at 11:33 a.m.

R. Kelly was rushed to the hospital after overdosing on medication allegedly given to him...

FILE – Sean Combs arrives at the Pre-Grammy Gala And Salute To Industry Icons at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Jan. 25, 2020, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Mark Von Holden/Invision/AP, File)

Jurors see clips of ‘freak-off’ sex marathons central to Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ sex trafficking charges

By Michael R. Sisak

June 16, 2025 at 4:44 p.m.

The jury at Sean “Diddy” Combs ’ sex trafficking trial got a glimpse Monday at...

Lil Yachty performs at Summer Smash at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview on Sunday, June 16, 2024. He returns for the final day of the 2025 festival. (Vincent Alban/baiduhai)

Summer Smash 2025: Best artists and everything you need to know for the 3-day hip hop festival

By Britt Julious

June 16, 2025 at 5:15 a.m.

Lyrical Lemonade’s Summer Smash returns June 20-22 to SeatGeek Stadium with one of its most...

The Jonas Brothers perform during a pre-game concert at MetLife Stadium on Feb. 17, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Jonas Brothers cancel Wrigley Field concert — but say they’ll play Tinley Park instead

By Doug George

June 14, 2025 at 8:21 p.m.

The Jonas Brothers have canceled dates on their upcoming concert tour, including a planned Aug....

Singer Taylor Swift and the Chiefs' Travis Kelce take in the third period in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Edmonton Oilers and the Florida Panthers in Sunrise, Fla., on June 12, 2025. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce attend Game 4 of Stanley Cup Final between Panthers and Oilers

By Alanis Thames

June 13, 2025 at 11:18 a.m.

Pop superstar Taylor Swift and boyfriend Travis Kelce were among the celebrities that watched Game...