Gateway Theater

The gift THEATRE presents MARBLE in Kings Hall
2026-08-09 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-08-08 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-08-07 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-08-06 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Chicago)
Marble – Gift Theater
3.5 Stars from the Chicago Tribune!

“Just a few minutes in, you will find yourself intrigued.”
Chris Jones | Chicago Tribune

Marble follows two married couples, Ben and Catherine, and their friends Art and Anne, whose comfortable lives begin to splinter after a shared dream triggers suspicion and desire.
Featuring Gift Ensemble Members: Brittany Burch, Cyd Blakewell, Paul D’Addario, and John Gawlik.
Directed by Kay Martinovich
Marble runs July 30-August 30th, 2026 | Kings Hall at Copernicus Center
Click here for Marble info and tickets!

GATEWAY LOUNGE | GATEWAY SOCIAL DANCERS
2026-08-05 19:00 - 22:30, 2026-07-15 18:30, 2026-07-08 18:30, 2026-07-01 18:30, 2026-06-24 18:30, 2026-06-10 18:30, 2026-06-03 18:30, 2026-05-27 18:30
Gateway Social Dancers | $10 at the Door
Join us every weekly (days subject to change) at the Gateway Lounge for an open, welcoming night of social dancing for everyone. The Gateway Social Dancers (Formerly the White Eagle Dancers) bring together a fun mix of oldies, line dancing, country, swing, and more, all spun by a DJ to keep the floor moving all night.
Whether you’re an experienced dancer or just looking to have fun, this is a relaxed, friendly atmosphere where all are welcome—come solo or bring friends.
No pressure. No lessons required. Just great music, good people, and a full dance floor.

GATEWAY LOUNGE | IT’S GOOD TO BE GRIMM: Singing All The Feelings
2026-08-03 19:30 - 22:00
Monday, August 3rd, 2026
DOORS: 6:30 p.m. | TIME: 7:30 p.m.

Sophie Grimm is back for another spectacular night of music with the “Grimm & Bare It” trio of Lisa McQueen on keys, Yulia Block on drums, & Carmani Edwards on bass – featuring her, finally betrothed, and incredibly talented sweetheart, Vasily Deris!
Come for this joyful evening with a life-long performer giving another episodic cabaret of IT’S GOOD TO BE GRIMM: Singing All The Feelings, where you can enjoy a night full of laughter, grooving, and more, in the genres of jazz, pop, classics, and songs you’ve never heard!
Parking is complimentary in the Copernicus Center lot with doors opening an hour before this 70 minutes experience. Contact Sophie on Instagram @sophiegrimminthehouse for discounts or see options on the site, copernicuscenter.org/upcoming-events/

GATEWAY LOUNGE | Wayne Baker Brooks
2026-07-17 20:00 - 23:00
Friday, July 17, 2026 | TIME: 8:00 p.m | Doors Open 7:00 p.m.
All ages welcome

$25 GA
$35 Premium

Experience an unforgettable night of authentic Chicago Blues and Original Blues-Rock with award-winning guitarist, singer, Chicago Blues Hall of Fame inductee, and Chicago Music Award Winner Wayne Baker Brooks at Gateway Lounge in Chicago on July 17, 2026. Expect soulful vocals, fiery guitar work, and a powerful celebration of the city’s legendary blues tradition.
Known for his electrifying stage presence and heartfelt performances, Wayne Baker Brooks has earned a reputation as one of today’s most compelling blues artists. A celebrated independent musician who has performed for audiences around the world, Brooks brings a fresh energy to the blues while remaining deeply rooted in the traditions that made Chicago the birthplace of electric blues.
From blistering guitar solos and soul-stirring vocals to powerful original songs and timeless blues influences, Wayne Baker Brooks delivers a live show that resonates with longtime blues lovers and first-time listeners alike. His performances are a celebration of the resilience, passion, and storytelling that define the blues, while showcasing the innovation and creativity that continue to carry the genre into the future.
Set in the intimate atmosphere of Gateway Lounge, this special evening offers audiences the opportunity to experience one of Chicago’s finest blues performers up close. Whether you’re a devoted blues enthusiast or simply looking for a memorable night out, this event promises exceptional musicianship, authentic Chicago soul, and the kind of performance that stays with you long after the final note is played.
Join us as we celebrate the past, present, and future of Chicago Blues with one of the city’s most respected and dynamic artists. Bring your friends, enjoy an evening of world-class live music, and experience the passion, energy, and spirit that have made Chicago Blues a global treasure.
Side note: Free parking is available at Gateway Lounge.

Postponed until the Fall - GATEWAY LOUNGE | A Jazz Lounge Collection with Celebrated Vocalist Elaine Dame
2026-07-10 19:30 - 22:00
Due to unforeseen circumstances, we have made the decision to postpone this performance until the fall. We understand many of you were looking forward to the show, and we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Our team is working to confirm a new date, which will be announced as soon as possible.
Friday, July 10, 2026 | TIME: 7:30 p.m. | Doors Open 6:30 p.m.
All ages welcome

Tickets: $25

A Jazz Lounge Collection with Celebrated Vocalist Elaine Dame
Join Elaine for an evening of hip, soulful, and swinging vibes. Featuring fresh reimagining of jazz classics and hidden gems, Elaine will be supported by an intimate jazz ensemble.
Elaine Dame sings – and people stop and listen. Since 1996, the woman Time Out Chicago calls “a jazz dynamo” and “a gem in the city’s vocal jazz scene” has been turning heads and capturing attention at venerable jazz venues from coast to coast, bringing her unique, superlative interpretations to vintage vocal classics and modern standards alike. Elaine worked for years in Chicago’s theater scene before turning her whole focus to jazz. It’s no wonder the Chicago Reader wrote “Ms. Dame has a winning stage presence and chameleon-like vocal flexibility.” Neil Tesser, Grammy award-winning jazz critic and author of The Playboy Guide to Jazz said, “Dame has risen to the top ranks of Chicago jazz singers. She possesses all the musicality you could want in a true jazz vocalist: centered intonation, an enviable command of rhythm and a translucent but powerful instrument.”

Elaine Dame – vocals
Tom Vaitsas – piano
Eric Hochberg – bass
Bob Rummage – drums

Elaine

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Contact: Sophie on Instagram @sophiegrimminthehouse

MoLoKo Ukrainian Festival | June 27 & 28, 2026
2026-06-28 13:00 - 22:00, 2026-06-27 15:00 - 22:00
MoLoKo Ukrainian Festival brings the vibrant energy of modern Ukraine to the city. Top Ukrainian MoLoKo Ukrainian Festival brings the vibrant energy of modern Ukraine to the city.
Top Ukrainian headliners, authentic cuisine, and an incredible crowd in the heart of Chicago. Join us for two unforgettable days of open-air celebration of modern Ukraine through music, culture, and food.

GATEWAY LOUNGE | Teresa Trull and Barbara Higbie: Reunion, Pride & CD Release. Opening act Jeannie Tanner.
2026-06-24 18:00
DATE: Wednesday, June 24th, 2026
TIME: 6:00 p.m.
Doors Open 5:00 p.m.
All ages welcome

IMPORTANT:
Tickets are exclusively available online.

Tickets $35 for early bird, $40 after May 1

Two national legends of women’s music return to Chicago for a rare concert. Teresa Trull & Barbara Higbie have been entertaining with their passionate and spirited music for many decades. They will celebrate Reunion, Pride & their new CD release in time for Pride Week in Chicago. They will be joined by opening act, Chicago’s own musical legend, Jeannie Tanner. All at the beautiful and intimate Gateway Lounge at Copernicus Center on Chicago’s Northwest Side. The venue is wheelchair accessible. There will be sign language interpreters. Tickets $35 for early bird, $40 after May 1. A limited number of higher-priced tickets available to include a post-show dinner with the artists. Tickets at Goldenrod Records https: tinyurl.com/HigbieTrull. All proceeds benefit Trull’s family medical expenses.

PostPoned until Tuesday June 23rd - GATEWAY LOUNGE | GATEWAY SOCIAL DANCERS
2026-06-17 18:30

GATEWAY LOUNGE | Sunday Serenades
2026-06-14 19:00 - 22:00
Sunday, June 14th, 2026
Doors Open 6:00 p.m. | Show Time: 7:00 p.m.
All ages

Come hear five great singers sing what they sing best. Arlene Armstrong, Joyce Thomas, Patricia Mosley, Sonia Oyola, and Tirzah Blomberg will entertain you with Latin rhythms, jazz, Broadway tunes and blues. They will be accompanied by Chicago’s own Paul Thompson. The incomparable David Stephens is our master of ceremony.
For more information contact: Joyce Thomas (Thomasjoyce994@yahoo.com)

Los Acosta
2026-06-13 21:00
Los Acosta in the Gateway Theater
Saturday, June 13th, 2026
Doors Open: 7:00 p.m. | Show: 9:00 p.m.
ALL AGES

IMPORTANT:
Tickets are exclusively available online.
promoter contact info: 773.367.2900 / 773.715.5293

GATEWAY LOUNGE | A Portuguese in Poland: Poetry, European Identity & the Polish Expat Experience
2026-06-11 19:00 - 22:00
Wednesday, June 11th, 2026
DOORS: 6:00 p.m. | TIME: 7:00 p.m.
All ages

Portuguese author and poet Vítor Vicente presents an evening of poetry, reflection, and conversation inspired by his years living in Poland and Central Europe. Centred around his poetry collection Sonety nie zawsze śląskie (Selected Silesian Sonnets), recently published in Polish and English translations, the event explores poetry, life in Poland, and European identity through readings, storytelling, and audience discussion.
https://deon24.com/2026/06/04/portugalski-poeta-opowie-o-zyciu-w-polsce-i-europejskiej-tozsamosci-w-copernicus-center/

GATEWAY LOUNGE | Life Line Screening
2026-06-10 09:00 - 17:00
Life Line Screening
► DATE: Wednesday, June 10, 2026 | TIME: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
► Gateway Lounge
We have great news! Copernicus Center will be hosting a Life Line Screening event on 3/11/2026. Life Line Screening is the premier provider of stroke and cardiovascular disease risk screenings since 1993. Life Line Screening is extending a discounted offer to members which will identify your risk level for the following diseases:
1. Carotid Artery Disease
2. Peripheral Arterial Disease
3. Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
4. Atrial Fibrillation
Go to Life Line Screening or call 800-324-9458 to schedule your appointment! A simple screening can be worth a lifetime.

Little Stars
2026-06-07 16:00
► DATE: Sunday, June 7th, 2026 TIME: 04:00 p.m.
► Copernicus Center Doors Open: 2:30 p.m. • All ages

Cena biletów $30
dzieci do 3 lat za darmo

“O Snieżce, zlej królowej i siedmiu wspaniałych…” musical NIE tylko dla dzieci.
Historia znana, bajka lubiana i specjalnie dla was, wierszem napisana.
Kolejna premiera Warsztatów Teatralnych Little Stars przygotowana przez małych aktorów. Na scenie wystąpi ponad 50-cio osobowa grupa dzieci w wieku od 3- 14 lat. Tradycyjnie pojawią się też ich rodzice. Będzie śmiesznie, wzruszająco i pouczająco.
Spektakl przeznaczony dla widowni „3+”, a zatem zapraszamy wszystkich!
Gwarantujemy i zapewniamy wspaniałe przeżycia!
reżyseria – Agata Paleczny
scenariusz – Piotr Kukuła
kostiumy – Maryla Pawlina
choreografia – Marzena Pol
muzyka – m.in. Agata Paleczny, Asia Pawlina, Marek Lichota

To jest historia o pięknej królowej,
Od przeglądania u lustrze pomieszało się jej u głowie.
I o królewnie, która miała blade lica
I serce dobre, co każdego wciąż zachwyca.
To jest historia o siedmiu wspaniałych,
Co w głębi lasu w małej chatce mieszkały.
I o zwierzętach, co królewnę pokochały
I każdy dzień radośnie z nią spędzały.
I zaraz scena się roztańczy i rozśpiewa!
I będzie las i będą w lesie drzewa.
Magia teatru mknie po leśnej ścieżce,
Posłuchajcie więc historii…
O Królewnie Śnieżce!

GRADUATION
2026-05-28, 2026-05-27, 2026-05-21
Graduation Ceremony – Class of 2026
The Gateway Theater at Copernicus Center is proud to partner with schools throughout the Chicagoland area to host graduation ceremonies celebrating the Class of 2026. These special events bring together graduates, families, and faculty to recognize years of dedication, achievement, and hard work.
Set in the historic Gateway Theater, the ceremony provides a memorable setting to honor this important milestone and celebrate the next chapter for the graduating class.

FIINKA
2026-05-25 19:30 - 23:30
Monday, May 25th, 2026 Doors 6pm | Show 7:30 p.m. All ages welcome

IMPORTANT: Tickets are exclusively available online.

Tickets: $65-$120

FIЇNKA Live in Chicago – Ukrainian artist inspired by Hutsul culture and the Carpathian Mountains, performing at Copernicus Center May 25, 2026.

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V Viva Polonia: Jubileusz Wspomnien
2026-05-24 16:30
► DATE: Sunday, May 24th, 2026: Event start: 4:30 p.m.
► Copernicus Center Doors Open: 3:00 p.m.
► All ages welcome

Tickets: $45

The Viva Polonia revue, which I am organizing on May 24, 2026, at the Copernicus Center, is my fifth revue-and likely my last. All my revues to date have taken place at the Copernicus Center-the most prestigious Polish theater in the USA, and one already steeped in legend. Since I am an artist myself-even though I earn my living through a private business- I wanted to honor other Chicago-based Polish artists whom I admire. I wished to showcase them on such a
beautiful stage and introduce them to a broader audience, rather than limiting them to the confined crowds of small restaurant venues. Since the month of May coincides with Mother’s Day-both in USA and in Poland-we dedicate this concert to the memory of our mother. The title of the concert will be “Dia Ciebie Mamo” which translates as “For You, Mom”. These words refer to the famous song by Violetta Villas “Do Ciebie Mamo”. Since a song by Violetta Villas in some way inspired the title of this concert, we shall now enjoy a short recital of songs from her repertoire-an artist whose initials, VV., coincide with the original designation for a revue: V.V(iva,L
The star of our revue will be Andrzej Cierniewski a renowned and highly esteemed Polish- diaspora artist, whose beautiful and nostalgic pieces are widely known both in Poland and in Chicago. Furthermore, at least twenty more artists active creators and performers who are integral to Chicago’s daily musical life-will take part. These include Marek Kalinowski, a magnificent multi-instrumentalist, composer, vocalist and certified accordionist; Andrzej Dylewski, the former drummer of the famous Polish band Lady Pank, as well as a composer and educator; Julianna Hajdasz Pogorzelski, a magnificent vocalist endowed with a voice of exceptional timbre and range, She has been a shining ornament of the Polish stage in Chicago for nearly 40 years-a wonderful musician, the leader of “Julia i My” band; Bart Zielinski, a composer, vocalist and multi-instrumentalist-and son of Andrzej Zielinski, founder of the legendary Polish band Skaldowie; Agnieszka Topolska, a singer, cabaret artist, an creative journalist; Slawomir Maciejczyk, an artist with wide-ranging musical interests and a multi- instrumentalist as well as a vocalist: Pawel Kobierski, a composer, vocalist, guitarist and passionate enthusiast of 90s music; Helena Studencka-a renowned Polish-diaspora vocalist, as well as a radio and educational activist. Also, Barbara Szymanska-a vocalist and poet who wrote over dozen songs about mother. Additionally, there will be performances by Chicago’s only Polish cabaret “Nie Wiadomo Co”with Radek Karczmarczyk and Agnieszka Topolska. A surprise awaits the audience: a medley of beautiful dances and songs performed by the “Lira Ensemble”, under the direction of Iwona Puc-a protege of distinguished Lucyna Migala!
Previous revues were filmed by distinguished filmmakers Mitch Bochnak and Bogdan Miller. This year, too, Mich Bochnak’s team (M.Bochnak, B.Miller, M.Kierski) will record every performance and professionally produce the video documentation of this beautiful event. Mitch Bochnak is a renowned Polish-American artist-a musician, vocalist and composer-as well as a passionate film and photography enthusiast, screenwriter, and producer of both documentary and special-occasion films.

Gateway Theater | YVES TOUR 2026: THE AMERICAS
2026-05-23 19:30 - 23:30
Sat • May 23, 2026
Doors 6pm | Show 7:30 PM
Yves is a South Korean singer and songwriter. She first gained international recognition as a member of the K-pop group LOONA, building a global fanbase through the group’s releases and tours. Following the launch of her solo career, Yves has released music that blends pop production with personal songwriting. Her solo work has expanded her international audience and established the next chapter of her career as an independent artist.
IMPORTANT:
Tickets are exclusively available online
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