Little Stars
2026-06-07 16:00 (America/Chicago)
► 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!

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.

GATEWAY LOUNGE | GATEWAY SOCIAL DANCERS
2026-06-10 18:30, 2026-06-17 18:30, 2026-06-24 18:30, 2026-07-01 18:30, 2026-07-08 18:30, 2026-07-15 18:30, 2026-07-22 18:30, 2026-07-29 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 | 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.

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 | 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)

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.

GATEWAY LOUNGE | Frank Lamphere Live
2026-06-25 19:30
► DATE: Thursday, June 25th, 2026
► Doors Open: 6:30 p.m. | Show: 7:30 p.m.

Frank Lamphere is a traditional pop-jazz singer, independent recording artist and throwback to the adult male pop singers of the 1950-60s. In this show he will perform selections from both his upcoming Dean Martin tribute album “I’ll Be Seeing You” and his 2025 Frank Sinatra tribute album “Frank Songs, My Way”. A show for both listeners and dancers, Frank will be accompanied by an all-star jazz quartet.

GATEWAY LOUNGE | A Jazz Lounge Collection with Celebrated Vocalist Elaine Dame
2026-07-10 19:30 - 22:00
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

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/

LYKN
2026-08-20 19:30 - 23:00
LYKN in the Gateway Theater
Thursday, August 20th, 2026
Doors: 6:30pm | Show 7:30pm
LYKN TOUR INFORMATION

IMPORTANT:
Tickets are exclusively available online.
Schedule (subject to change)
11:00AM – 2:00PM – VIP Check-In
2:00PM – 2:30PM – Doors Open for SVIP
2:30PM – 3:00PM – Fan Sign Session for SVIP
2:30PM – 3.00PM – Doors Open for VIP and A
3.00PM – 5:00PM – Photo Sessions Begin
A. 5:1 SVIP Photo Session
B. 5:5 VIP Photo Session
C. 5:10 A Photo Session
5:30PM – 5:40PM – Sound Check Experience
Benefits (subject to change)
SVIP: Fan Sign, LYKN Badge, LYKN Lanyard, Group Photo 5:1, Sound Check Experience, Hi-Touch
VIP: VIP: Pre-Signed Poster, Group photo 5:5, Sound Check Experience, Hi-Touch
A: Group photo 5:10, Sound Check Experience, Hi-Touch, Pre-Signed Poster (Poster Benefit is Raffled to 200 “VIP A” Fans and Not Guaranteed by Purchasing This Ticket)
B: Hi-touch, Pre-Signed Poster (Poster Benefit is Raffled to 50 “VIP B” Fans and Not Guaranteed by Purchasing This Ticket)
C: Official Poster

Edith Marquez- ETERNA E INOLVIDABLE
2026-10-03 20:00 - 23:00
Saturday, October 3, 2026 | Start: 8:00pm | All ages

Tickets: $49–$129

Edith Márquez returns to the scene with a massive North American to honor Mexican traditions, Musica Ranchera by performing timeless Regional Mexican and mariachi ballads. On this tribute she celebrates Rocio Durcal music legacy and the resilience of her own career. The live show is highly emotive, theatrical journey designed to connect deeply with the audience. The performance is framed as a night of nostalgia, vocal power and romantic storytelling.

JO1 in the Gateway Theater
2026-10-06 07:30 - 23:00
Tuesday, October 6th, 2026
Doors: 6pm | 7:30 p.m. – All ages welcome.

JO1 is a global pop group from Japan, formed in 2020 through the audition series PRODUCE 101 Japan. Known for their tightly synchronized choreography, strong live performances, and growing international fanbase, the group has built a large following across Japan and Asia and has emerged as one of Japan’s most exciting contemporary pop acts.
Following their success across the region, JO1 now opens a new chapter with their first major run of shows in North America. Audiences can look forward to experiencing the energy, performance, and artistry that have made JO1 a standout presence on the global pop stage.
VIP PACKAGE
VIP package includes pre show soundcheck access and a group photo session with the members, plus a post show CD signing where one fan per member is selected at random. VIP ticket holders also get early access to the floor and merchandise, and receive a signed poster, laminate, lanyard, and special ticket holder at check in.
LAPONE ENTERTAINMENT (Organizer), AEG Presents (in association with) Official site: https://jo1.jp/

Tito Nieves - 50 Años La Historia Continua
2026-10-09 20:00
Date: October 9, 2026, at 8:00 pm
Doors: 6:30 pm

IMPORTANT:
Tickets are available exclusively online.
BIO
Tito Nieves, born Humberto Nieves on June 4, 1958, in Río Piedras, Puerto Rico, is known as the “Pavarotti of Salsa” for his clear and powerful voice. Moving to New York City as a child, he grew up in a family of musicians & began his professional career in 1975 with Orquesta Cimarrón. He later worked with Héctor Lavoe, debuted with Johnny Ortiz’s Taibori in 1978, and co-founded Conjunto Clásico, recording eight albums with the group before launching his solo career. His solo debut Classic (1988) went gold, followed by Yo Quiero Cantar (1989), which also went gold and featured the groundbreaking English-language salsa hit “I’ll Always Love You.” His 1990 album Déjame Vivir achieved platinum status, and I Like It Like That (1997), an all-English salsa album, brought mainstream exposure, including a performance with Stevie Wonder at the Alma Awards. Tito’s later albums, including Dale Cara a la Vida (1998) and Clase Aparte (1999), showcase his blend of salsa, pop, and R&B influences.

Russ Taff/Steve Taylor
2026-10-22 19:30 - 23:00
Thursday, October 22, 2026
Doors: 06:00 p.m. | Show: 07:30 p.m.
All ages welcome!

Get ready for a powerful night of music, storytelling, and unforgettable performances as 6-time GRAMMY® Award-winning artist Russ Taff hits the road for The Almost Farewell Tour in 2026. Known for one of the most iconic and soulful voices in contemporary Christian and roots music, Taff brings a career spanning more than four decades to the stage in what promises to be a deeply personal and electrifying live experience.
Joining him on this special run is longtime friend, collaborator, and acclaimed singer-songwriter Steve Taylor, performing with Steve Taylor and Some Band. More than just an opening act, Taylor and his band will also serve as Taff’s backing band for the entire tour—creating a seamless, high-energy concert that blends their musical legacies into one dynamic show. Fans can expect rare performances, spontaneous moments, and the kind of onstage chemistry that only comes from decades of mutual respect and friendship.
The tour follows the release of Taff’s critically praised new album Cover Story, a bold and emotional collection of reinterpretations from legendary artists like Bob Dylan, Prince, U2, and Simon & Garfunkel. Produced by industry heavyweights including John Mark Painter and mixed by Matt Wallace, the album showcases Taff’s unmatched vocal depth and ability to bring fresh meaning to timeless songs. Highlights include haunting renditions of “People Are People” and “Demons,” the latter delivered with gripping intensity both in studio and live performance.
Beyond the music, The Almost Farewell Tour is a celebration of Taff’s extraordinary journey—from his early days in gospel music to international acclaim, personal struggles, and ultimate redemption. With six GRAMMY® Awards, 16 Dove Awards, and multiple inductions into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame (including with The Imperials and the Gaither Vocal Band), Taff’s legacy is undeniable.
Whether you’re a lifelong fan or discovering his music for the first time, this tour offers a rare chance to witness a true master at work—backed by a band and collaborator that elevate the experience into something truly special.

NPC Midwest Gladiator
2026-11-07 10:00
► DATE: Saturday, November 7th, 2026 TIME: 10:00 a.m. Prejudge
► DATE: Saturday, November 7th, 2026 TIME: 4:00 p.m. Finals
Ticketing link prejudge

Ticketing link finals

Register to compete in the NPC Midwest Gladiator by visiting the NPC Illinois website.
https://www.npcillinoisbodybuilding.com/npc-midwest-gladiator
Eligibility: Each competitor must be registered with the NPC and must present a current NPC membership card, current NPC membership payment receipt or purchase an NPC card at this competition.
Competitor’s competing in the Master’s Divisions must have reached their 35th/40th/50th/60th or 70th birthday by date of show and must provide proof of age with a birth certificate, driver’s license or state ID. Those competing in the Teen Men category must have reached their 18th birthday, but not their 20th birthday by date of show. Those competing in the Junior Men category must be 18 years old and no older than 23 on the day of the contest. To compete in the Novice Men & Women categories, athletes cannot have won their class at a previous NPC contest. NPC athletes competing the Men’s Classic Physique category must meet the NPC specific height and weight requirements. Visit the NPC National site, for Official NPC Division rules. http://npcnewsonline.com/classic-physique/
Please note that if you do not make weight for this class, then you will either be placed into physique or bodybuilding. No refunds will be given.
Entry Fees:Register online at https://www.npcillinoisbodybuilding.com/npc-illinois-state-championships. Each entry is $135.00. Entry fees are NON-REFUNDABLE. All entries must be submitted online by Wednesday, Nov. 4, 9 PM CST, or a late fee of $100.00 will be charged when registering at check-in.
Rules and Regulations:Athletes who compete in pre-judging must participate in evening show. Solid color posing suits for Men’s Bodybuilding and Men’s Classic Physique only. No T-back suits permitted. No jewelry is permitted at prejudging for Men’s Bodybuilding and Men’s Classic Physique (except wedding rings). Athletes must always exhibit good sportsmanship. Only competitors and officials are allowed backstage or in the pump-up room. Current NPC rules apply. No Hot Stuff or Analgesic sprays are allowed (no exceptions). No bottled tanning lotion allowed in building. Please have your tanning preparation done before you arrive. You will be disqualified for putting tanning color on in the building.
No entries are allowed or accepted the day of the show. Last chance to register is the day before the show and in person during Check-in at USA Gym, 7620 West 100th Place, Bridgeview, Illinois, 60455. Check-in on Friday, Nov. 6, begins at 11 AM and ends at 5 PM CST.
This is the place in the Midwest for aspiring athletes to compete and qualify to turn pro!
