The curtain is rising on an exciting new season at the Hemmens Cultural Center, and it promises to be one of the best yet. From Grammy-winning mariachi performances and shadow-dance artistry to hilarious comedy and a tribute to Bruce Springsteen, the 2025-26 lineup offers something for everyone. Tickets are available now through the Hemmens box office.

The season kicks off on Sept. 19 with "Juana and the Missing Mayan Book," a family-friendly puppetry adventure by Rocio Cabrera. This enchanting story follows a 9-year-old girl on a magical journey to preserve her Mayan heritage.

Other season highlights include:

• Fleetwood Mac: Rumours performed live, note for note, Oct. 4
• The Silhouettes: LOVE Happens, a shadow-dance celebration of love, Oct. 17
• The Lovettes, a retro revue of female vocal legends, Nov. 1
• Comedy Dance Chicago, a high-energy blend of movement and humor, Jan. 24
• Step Afrika! The Evolution Tour, an electrifying take on step, March 27
• Hank Azaria & the EZ Street Band: A Springsteen Celebration, March 28
• Style Thief Fashion Show with stylist Erin Stoll, April 24
• The Greatest Piano Men, honoring icons from Elton John to Liberace, May 16
• Mariachi Divas de Cindy Shea, two-time Grammy winners, May 24
  

Tickets, group discounts and multi-show packages are available at hemmens.org or by contacting the Hemmens box office at 847-931-5900.