Nightlife

Please note: The State of Indiana has required restaurants and bars to close for now to in-person patrons, but they may provide take-out and delivery services. On May 11th, restaurants in most counties may begin dining room service at 50% capacity, though bar seating is closed. Lake County may begin on May 18th.​

Bars and nightclubs not serving food remain closed.

For events, please check with the managing organization to confirm events are not cancelled before attending or purchasing tickets.

View our Pickup and Delivery page to see which restaurants are providing take-out and delivery.

Enjoy the nightlife along the South Shore. Take in a show at Theatre at the Center where they regularly perform classics by Rodgers & Hammerstein and Andrew Lloyd Webber or at  Towle Theater in Hammond which hosts a variety of comedies, musicals and more. Find entertainers from around the globe performing at The Venue at Horseshoe Casino or Stardust Event Center at Blue Chip Casino. 

Seek out some high-rolling action at the casinos along Lake Michigan's South Shore including Horseshoe Casino Hammond, Ameristar Casino East Chicago, Majestic Star Casinos in Gary and Blue Chip Casino in Michigan City.

Complete the evening with a delicious dinner at one of our casual or fine dining restaurants. Another option is to visit the area's microbreweries to try their latest brews on tap.