Grab your discount tickets to the WKQX Piqniq starting at only $20 (plus fee).  An all-star lineup of alternative-rock bands hits the stage at the Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre for the 101WKQX PIQNIQ. With one of the most acclaimed albums of 2016, English synth-pop band The 1975 (“Somebody Else”) headlines the show. Indie-pop band Bleachers plays infectious, ’80s-influenced songs like “I Wanna Get Better.” Jimmy Eat World was launched to stardom with its smash debut, Bleed American, and is still going strong with its ninth release. Chicago’s industrial giants Stabbing Westward are reuniting for their 30th anniversary, bringing the fuzz along with Grammy-nominated rockers Highly Suspect (“My Name Is Human”). Rounding out the concert, pop-punk hitmakers Sum 41 join Chicago-based hip-hop artist K.Flay, indie-rockers Joywave (“Dangerous”) and dream-pop group Warpaint.

Grammy Award-winning Country Music Hall of Famer Kenny Rogers brings his unforgettable tunes to Rosemont Theatre for his final world tour: The Gambler’s Last Deal and Goldstar has discount tickets. Rogers has sold over 120 million records during his more than 50 years in showbiz. That’s enough to make him the eighth best-selling male artist of all time, with 31 gold albums, 19 platinum albums and even one diamond album (his Greatest Hits record from 1980, which alone has sold more than 24 million copies). With hits like “The Gambler,” “She Believes in Me,” “Lady,” “Lucille” and “Islands in the Stream” — just five of his 21 No. 1 songs — Rogers is one of the most cherished recording artists the world has ever known.

Sized up with Mary’s own magical measuring tape, the Broadway adaptation of Mary Poppins would definitely be “Practically Perfect in Every Way.” Based on P.L. Travers’ stories and the classic Disney film, this high-flying musical now lands at Chicago’s Mercury Theater. You and your family will be swept away by such favorite tunes as “Spoonful of Sugar,” “Chim Chim Cher-ee,” “Jolly Holiday” and, of course, “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious,” as young Jane and Michael learn valuable life lessons from their unconventional nanny and the lovable jack-of-all-trades Bert. Be sure not to miss the magic of Mary Poppins, who teaches us that “anything can happen if you let it.”

If you’ve ever wondered how your meal makes it onto the plate before entering your stomach, now’s your chance to see what really goes on behind the scenes of food production with the Metropolitan Farms Triplet Farm Tour on Goldstar. Nestled just six miles west of the Magnificent Mile in a manufacturing district in Garfield Park, Metropolitan Farms is a thriving agricultural operation, producing locally-sourced tilapia, salad greens and culinary herbs year-round from within its state-of-the-art greenhouse. During this 90-minute tour with the farm’s founder, you’ll explore the outdoor grounds, the cut-flower farm of Avium Flowers and Dirt Doll’s vegetable farm. Plus, you’ll learn about the farm’s fascinating aquaponic system, which combines fish farming and a hydroponic growing system in a closed-loop facility without the use of synthetic pesticides or fertilizers.

Summer’s biggest party of the lakefront, Country LakeShake, is back! Chicago’s country music festival is bringing you 30 bands including superstars Thomas Rhett, Miranda Lambert, Rascal Flatts, Little Big Town, Brothers Osborne and many more. This three-day festival includes great country music while you enjoy beautiful views of Chicago’s skyline, plus food trucks, a wine lounge, Blackhawks Bar, Kids Zone, line dancing, shopping, games and more. In only a few short years Grammy nominee Thomas Rhett has become one of the biggest young stars in country, with seven No. 1 hits, including “Make Me Wanna,” “Crash and Burn” and “Die a Happy Man.” Miranda Lambert started her path to superstardom on the TV show Nashville Star. With a fiery personality and one of the most powerful voices in modern country, Lambert has scored hits with “Mama’s Broken Heart,” “White Liar,” and the girl-power anthem “Somethin’ Bad.” Known for high-energy live concerts, Rascal Flatts has rocked the country and pop worlds, charting 16 No. 1 singles, including “These Days,” “Bless the Broken Road,” “What Hurts the Most,” and the group’s latest, “I Like the Sound of That.” Don’t miss this fun festival at Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island.

Barry Manilow, the undisputed No. 1 Adult Contemporary Artist of all time, comes to Los Angeles for a three-concert residency to promote his newest release, This Is My Town: Songs of New York. His storied career includes Grammy, Tony and Emmy Awards, along with an Oscar nod for “Ready to Take a Chance Again” from Foul Play. He’s also managed to rack up sales of more than 85 million records, and boasts 25 consecutive Top 40 hits, a seven-year run on the Vegas strip, and an induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. From “Mandy,” “I Write the Songs,” “Can’t Smile Without You,” and “Could It Be Magic” to the classic “Copacabana,” and many others besides, Barry will belt out the hits between flashes of his engaging charm and self-deprecating wit during an unforgettable night at Chicagoland’s Allstate Arena on May 17.

Spamilton, the acclaimed show that celebrates, roasts and eviscerates the Broadway blockbuster, is coming to Chicago. Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda claims he laughed his brains out upon seeing this theatrical parody. Written by Gerard Alessandrini (Forbidden Broadway), Spamilton is not just a send-up of its Tony-winning source material; it also pokes fun at such Broadway icons as Patti LuPone, Audra McDonlad, Stephen Sondheim and more. See the spoof that the New York Times called “smart, silly and convulsively funny” when it comes to the Royal George Theatre.  Performances dates on Goldstar have been extended through June 29.  If you can’t afford Hamilton, Spamilton is the next best thing.

Along with its delicious food and a thriving theater scene, Chicago is known for its unique and eclectic architecture. On this 90-minute guided cruise down the Chicago River, you’ll get a chance to marvel at the city’s soaring towers and stately historic buildings from a unique perspective. From the deck of the luxurious, 100-foot party boat the Summer of George, you’ll learn historical facts and interesting tidbits about significant landmarks like The Wrigley Building, Trump Tower and the John Hancock Building. It’s the perfect and picturesque way to get a new look at the Windy City you know and love.  Grab half-price tickets on Goldstar for weekend tours all June.  Great idea for residents and tourists alike!

It’s not enough to see those cute rescues on TV. Now you can pet, hold and hug them at the Chicago Pet Show. The two-day rescue animal affair at Oak Lawn Pavilion brings together over 150 pet-related product vendors and offers advice on animal care and socialization from vets and dog trainers. Scout out a new furry addition to your family, or bring your vaccinated pet for some fun (on a leash, of course). Watch amazing magic acts, meet dogs and cats available for adoption from local pet rescue groups, let the kids take a pony ride and explore the petting areas, handle cold-blooded creatures and more. Half of all ticket sales go to the rescue organizations.