Listen to classical music. The Chicago Symphony Orchestra is not to be missed, especially in the recently-renovated Orchestra Hall. Check out their website to see their schedule. Catch the opera. It's no secret that it's very difficult to get tickets to the Lyric Opera .
Loyal subscribers buy the many of the best seats well in advance.
However, you might still find returned tickets in person at the box office or some seats through their online box office. The season is from late September until March. Picnic at Ravinia. During the summer, Ravinia is a popular place to picnic and listen to some great music, ranging from the Chicago Symphony Orchestra to blues and jazz. Pavillion seats allows you to actually see the performance in this outdoor venue.