Music
- Beyoncé brings her Cowboy Carter Tour to city for a three-night stand performing songs from her latest country-tinged album and different picks from her notable songbook. Visually and sonically it’s certain to be one other epic efficiency by the ever-evolving performer. At 7 p.m. Could 15, 17-18 at Soldier Area, 1410 Particular Olympic Dr. Tickets: $130+. Go to ticketmaster.com.
- Seven years in the past Paul Simon advised he was accomplished touring on account of his listening to loss, however the legendary musician has as an alternative chosen to carry out in smaller, acoustically sound venues. He’ll carry out his Grammy-nominated album “Seven Psalms” in its entirety in addition to his timeless classics. At 8 p.m. Could 21, 23-24 at Symphony Heart, 220 S. Michigan. Tickets: $169+. Go to cso.org.
- Benmont Tench, a founding member and longtime keyboardist for Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, excursions behind his first solo effort in additional than a decade, “The Melancholy Season.” His experience may be discovered on dozens of albums from Stevie Nicks to Bob Dylan and Johnny Money. He’s been labeled “one in every of rock’s best and most prolific session musicians.” At 8 p.m. Could 15 at Garcia’s, 1001 W. Washington. Tickets: $35. Go to garciaschicago.live.
Theater
- First Ground Theater presents Will Arbery’s “Evanston Salt Prices Climbing,” a play about local weather and alter that follows two salt truck drivers who battle the ice and snow and cross the time with jokes and tales. Micah Figueroa directs. From Could 15-June 14 at The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee. Tickets: $10-$35. Go to firstfloortheater.com.
- The Conspirators dismantle a Shakespeare basic in “Chicago Cop Macbeth,” by taking the textual content and adapting it to the world of Chicago cops. Wm. Bullion directs. From Could 15-June 8 at Otherworld Theatre, 3914 N. Clark. Tickets: $30. Go to conspirewithus.org.
- “The Finish of Actuality” is Richard Maxwell’s hyperrealist satire inspecting the numbing of the American psyche because it seeks to insulate itself from the brutalities of latest life. Melissa Lorraine directs. From Could 15-June 15 at Theatre Y, 3609 W. Cermak. Tickets: Pay what you possibly can. Go to theatre-y.com.
- Will Wilhelm and Erin Murray’s “Gender Play, or What You Will” reclaims Shakespeare’s performs in all their authentic homoerotic, cross-dressing, gender-fluid glory. From Could 15-Could 24 at Steppenwolf’s 1700 Theater, 1700 N. Halsted. Tickets: $35. Go to steppenwolf.org.
- Pegasus Theatre levels Shay Youngblood’s “Shakin’ the Mess Outta Distress” a few girl who returns residence to eulogize the final of the ladies who raised her. Ilesa Duncan directs. From Could 15-June 15 at Chicago Dramatists, 798 N. Aberdeen. Tickets: $15-$35. Go to pegasustheatrechicago.org.
Dance
- The spring sequence from Hubbard Avenue Dance consists of the world premiere of Matthew Dashing’s “Magnificence Chasers,” Bob Fosse and Gwen Verdon’s “Candy Gwen Suite” and the corporate premiere of Aszure Barton’s “Blue Soup. From Could 16-18 at Harris Theater, 205 E. Randolph. Tickets: $35-$110. Go to harristheaterchicago.org.
- Trinity Irish Dance Firm performs the world premiere of “The Sash,” alongside viewers favorites and a various repertoire that includes a stay band fronted by Killarney-raised, NYC-based Brendan O’Shea. From Could 16-18 at Museum of Modern Artwork, 220 E. Chicago. Tickets: $40-$80. Go to trinityirishdancecompany.com.
- Classical dance and hip-hop merge when the Hiplet Ballerinas carry out the world premiere of Taylor Edwards and Tre Daniels’ “Backyard,” plus works from the corporate’s repertoire. At 7:30 p.m. Could 17 at The Auditorium, 50 E. Ida B. Wells. Tickets: $39+. Go to auditoriumtheatre.org.
Museums
- “H.C. Westermann: Anchor Clanker” is the most important gathering of sculptures by the American artist in additional than 20 years. The exhibit highlights Westermann’s wide-range of supplies and his ardour and dedication to woodworking. From Could 17-Could 17, 2026, at Artwork Institute of Chicago, 111 S. Michigan. Admission: $14-$32. Go to artic.edu.
Films
- Asian American Showcase options new work by established and rising filmmakers. Among the many movies are Amy Wang’s “Slanted,” Tony Nguyen’s “Yr of the Cat,” Vera Brunner-Sung’s “Bitterroot” and Andrew Ahn’s “The Wedding ceremony Banquet.” From Could 16-22 at Gene Siskel Movie Heart, 164 N. State. Tickets: $14.50. Go to siskelfilmcenter.org.
- Film Nights at Gallagher Means returns with a roster of family-friendly movies starting with Steven Spielberg’s “Hook.” At 7:30 p.m. on choose Wednesdays Could 21-Sept. 17 at Gallagher Means, Clark and Addison. Admission is free; reserved seating $33. For a whole listing of movies, go to gallagherway.com/events.
- CHIRP Music Movie Pageant options documentaries about iconic musicians and bands. Among the many titles are “Lifers: A Native H Film,” “Stroll Arduous: The Dewey Cox Story” and “I Am Making an attempt to Break Your Coronary heart.” From Could 15-18 at Music Field Theatre, 3633 N. Southport. Tickets: $10. Go to musicboxtheatre.com.
Pageant Enjoyable
- The summer time pageant/artwork honest season will get underway with the Lincoln Roscoe Artwork & Craft Honest, which options a big selection of artists and their wares, portray courses, music, meals, youngsters’s actions and extra. From 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Could 17 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Could 18 on Lincoln from Faculty to Roscoe. Admission is free. Go to amdurproductions.com.
- Spring Enjoyable Fest affords out of doors actions together with bounce homes, balloon sculptors, face portray, a petting zoo and music from Jeanie B. and the Jelly Beans. From 1-5 p.m. Could 18 at Parkway Financial institution Park, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont. Admission is free. Go to parkwaybankpark.com.
- Maxwell Avenue Market’s summer time season begins with the same old eclectic mixture of meals, leisure, crafts, housewares, clothes and extra. From 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Could 18, June 8, July 13, Aug. 10, Sept. 14 and Oct. 5 on Maxwell from Halsted to Union. Admission is free. Go to maxwellstreetmarket.us.
