Music
- The Weeknd, whose given name is Abel Tesfaye, recently announced that his recent album “Hurry Up Tomorrow” (and a newly released film under the same title) will be his last as the Weeknd. The 35-year-old singer and songwriter isn’t leaving music, just letting go of his stage persona that’s been with him since his teen years. Playboi Carti opens at 7 p.m. May 30-31 at Soldier Field, 1410 Special Olympics Dr. Tickets: $66+. Visit ticketmaster.com.
- Four legendary singers — Gladys Knight, Chaka Khan, Patti LaBelle and Stephanie Mills — perform selections from four equally legendary songbooks filled with classic R&B, soul and pop. At 8 p.m. May 30 at United Center, 1901 W. Madison. Tickets: $105+. Visit ticketmaster.com.
- Over three decades, jam band legends Widespread Panic have supplied fans with a steady mix of tightly wound and memorable songs. Rock out at a three-night stand at 8 p.m. June 4-6 at Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State. Tickets: $103+. Visit ticketmaster.com.
- Tony and Grammy winner Heather Headley joins the Chicago Symphony Orchestra for a night of music from her 25-year Broadway career. At 7:30 p.m. June 3 at Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan. Tickets: $49+. Visit cso.org.
Theater
- Atra Asdou’s “Iraq, But Funny” is a dark comedy that explores the history, dysfunction and five generations of Assyrian mother-daughter relationships from the Ottoman Empire to modern day. Dalia Ashurina directs. From May 29-July 20 at Lookingglass Theatre, Water Tower Water Works, 163 E. Pearson. Tickets: $30-$90. Visit lookingglasstheatre.org.
- Teatro Vista presents Jean Claudio’s “Memorabilia,” a solo piece about Salvador (Claudio), a frazzled inventor who creates an apparatus to preserve his most beloved memories and maybe face the realities of the darker ones. From May 30-June 29 at Filament Theatre, 4041 N. Milwaukee. Tickets: $45. Visit teatrovista.org.
- “Tina – The Tina Turner Musical” is the story of the iconic performer’s comeback as she defies the bounds of racism, sexism and ageism to become the Queen of Rock ’n’ Roll. From June 3-8 at Cadillac Palace Theatre, 151 W. Randolph. Tickets: $40-$115. Visit broadwayinchicago.com.
- Chicago Opera Theater presents “She Who Dared,” Jasmine Arielle Barnes and Deborah D.E.E.P. Mouton’s new opera, which shines a spotlight on the women who challenged segregation before and alongside Rosa Parks. From June 3-8 at Studebaker Theater, Fine Arts Building, 410 S. Michigan. Tickets: 50+. Visit chicagooperatheater.org.
- Theatre 68 presents Ronnie Marmo in “Bill W. and Dr. Bob,” the story of the events that led to the creation of Alcoholics Anonymous. From May 30-June 8 at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. Tickets: $69+. Visit billwanddrbobonstage.com.
Dance
- Chicago Dance Month gets underway with an opening event from 3-5 p.m. May 31 at Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand, featuring performances by Ayodele Drum and Dance, Chicago Dance Crash, Momenta Dance Company, Natya Dance Theatre, Ensemble Espanol Spanish Dance Theater and more. Admission is free. For upcoming events, visit seechicagodance.com.
- Mandala South Asian Performing Arts presents “Ananta (Endless),” a work by choreographer Amber Mehta that combines traditional Bharatanatyam and original contemporary choreography. At 8 p.m. May 31 at Visceral Dance Center, 3121 N. Rockwell. Tickets: $25. Visit mandalaarts.org.
Museums
- “Hokusai and Ukiyo-e: The Floating World” is a journey into the world of shogun, samurai and kabuki actors during a vibrant time of Japanese cultural renaissance. Featured are woodblock prints and paintings and a selection of handcrafted objects such as games, instruments and hair ornaments. From May 31-Sept. 21 at Cleve Carney Museum of Art, 425 Fawell, Glen Ellyn. Admission: $12-$32. Visit theccma.org.
Movies
- Robert Altman Centennial, a 13-film retrospective of the great director’s films, shows his ability to thrive across genres — comedy, western, thriller, drama — with his trademark style and recurring actors. Films screened range from “M*A*S*H*” and “McCabe & Mrs. Miller” to “The Player” and “Short Cuts.” From June 4-Aug. 30 at Gene Siskel Film Center, 164 N. State. Tickets: $14.50. Visit siskelfilmcenter.org.
Family Fun
- “Vivid Creatures” is a collection of whimsical animal sculptures created by Oregon-based artists Heather BeGaetz and Fez BeGaetz. The sculptures depict a white-tailed deer, dragonfly, sandhill crane, fox squirrel and brittle button snail, all essential to the Illinois ecosystem. On weekends to Sept. 1, an art workshop offers children the opportunity to create their own artworks inspired by the exhibit. Ongoing through early 2027 at Morton Arboretum, 4100 Ill. 53, Lisle. Admission: $10.95-$17.95. Visit mortonarb.org.
- Families can step through CAMP’s magic door and enter Fairytale CAMP, a silly sideways quest with fairytale characters — a sneaker-wearing Cinderella, a DJing Mad Hatter, a music-obsessed Peter Pan, a bootcamp-leading Little Red Riding Hood — in a quest to solve mysteries and help restore a kingdom. Begins May 30 at CAMP Chicago, 647 W. North. Tickets: $24+. Visit camp.com.
Festival Fun
- Do Division features more than 30 bands on two stages (Ax and the Hatchetman, The Wedding Present, Shing02, Y La Bamba and more) plus vendors, artists, food and more. From 5-10 p.m. May 30 and noon-10 p.m. May 31-June 1 on Division from Damen to Leavitt. Admission: $10 suggested donation. Visit westtownchamber.org.
- Windy City Hot Dog Fest highlights fare from some of the city’s iconic hot dog stands plus live entertainment, arts and craft vendors, a kid’s area, a top dog parade and a hot dog eating competition. From 4-10 p.m. May 30 and noon-10 p.m. May 31-June 1 on Milwaukee from Irving Park to Belle Plaine. Admission: $10 suggested donation. Visit chicagoevents.com.
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