Chicago Like a Local blog

Unique perspectives on the city from the people who live here.

Lynne Jordan & THE SHIVERS

In a city brimming with classic blues and jazz divas, Lynne Jordan stands apart . Not only do her soaring vocals dip effortlessly into blues,…

Sam Fazio: Broadway, My Way

Returning to the Chicago scene, Sam Fazio brings Broadway to Vincent in Andersonville with favorite songs from hit shows including Les Miserables, Dear Evan Hansen,…

SOLD OUT Tom Michael & Beckie Menzie In Concert

A musical potpourri of Beckie & Tom’s BRAND NEW ARRANGEMENTS of songs by Barry Manilow, Cole Porter, Dave Brubeck, Irving Berlin, Stevie Wonder and more!…

Dee Alexander & John McLean w/ DJ Duane Powell

Dee Alexander’s talents span every music genre, from Gospel to R&B, from Blues to Neo-Soul. Yet her true heart and soul are experienced in their…

Magic Harmonies with the Swingin’ Sisters

This charming trio of Carolyn Broquet, Tirzah Joy and Barbara Smith brings dynamic harmonies to the classic hits of the Andrews Sisters, swing, and boogie…

Lexa with an A; opener Emily Cox

Hailing from New York City, Lexa Maxa has now come to call Chicago home. This unique cabaret show is inspired by Lexa’s performance background in…

The Beaus: Chicago’s Favorite MANband!

The Beaus have been delighting audiences in Chicago and the surrounding area for the past 6 years. Singing the gambit from musical theater to pop…

De-Lovely: An Evening of Cole Porter with Elizabeth Doyle and David Edelfelt

“De-Lovely: An Evening of Cole Porter with Elizabeth Doyle and David Edelfelt” has brought audiences to their feet in Chicago, Paris, Feinstein’s in New York,…

Musical Mondays: Broadway Soul

Chicago Cabaret Professionals bring you an evening filled with memorable and influential soul songs from Broadway musicals over the years, including selections from Color Purple,…

Mothers and Others!

Producer and entertainer Kevin Wood heads the cast of Mothers & Others!, a celebration of mothers in our lives. Ruth Fuerst, Carol Weston, and Lou Galecki join Kevin…

Pre-Mother’s Day Dinner Show

It Might As Well Be Spring with Madeline Morgan and friends. A delightful cabaret jazz performance to celebrate Mother’s Day a day early. Cover charge:…