Friday 3/20/26
with Onsales, Presales, Future Highlights, Future Onsales
Friday!
There are plenty of great music event options tonight, check them out below and get out to enjoy one or more if you can…
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Onsales and Presales
x Fri 4/24 8:30 Ike Reilly & The Zimmermen Do Dylan at FitzGerald’s Nightclub, $25-39, 7:30 door
x Mon 5/18 7:30 Phil Manzanera in conversation with Terri Hemmert at SPACE, $25-47, all ages, 6:30 door, presale spring
x Thu 6/4 8:00 Domani at SPACE, $30-41 SRO, all ages, 7:00 door, presale spring
x Fri 6/12 8:00 Sons of the Silent Age at SPACE, $25-47, all ages, 7:00 door, presale spring
x Tue 6/16 7:30 Bowmanville, La Tosca at SPACE, $15-34, all ages, 6:30 door, presale spring
x Thu 7/9 7:00 Reckless Kelly at FitzGerald’s Outdoors, 5:00 door, onsale Wed 3/18 10:00a
x Thu 7/16 8:00 Drivin N Cryin, Laid Back Country Picker at FitzGerald’s Nightclub, $30-38, 7:00 door, onsale Fri 3/20 10:00a
x Fri 9/11 8:00 Punch Brothers at Cahn Auditorium, $64-84, presented by SPACE, presale folkfest25
x Sat 9/12-Sun 9/13 12:00n Evanston Folk Festival at Dawes Park Evanston, 2-Day Pass $125-154 presale folkfest26, 11:30a gates
x Fri 10/23 8:00 Judy Collins at OTSFM Maurer Hall, $95-112, onsale members Wed 3/18 public Fri 3/20 online 9:00, in person or phone 10:00a
Friday 3/20 Shows
11:30a Denny Diamond Svehla “a Neil Diamond Story” at White Fence Farm Restaurant Romeoville, RSVP, 11:00 door, 11:15 seating, 11:30 lunch, music after tables cleared
12:00n-4:00 Robb Pedraza at Mariano’s Ravenswood
12:00n-3:00 Hitmen at Gayle V’s Best Ever Grilled Cheese in the Loop
12:00n Student Recital at Mac Room 140 McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage Glen Ellyn, free, COD Music Fridays at Noon
12:10 Kari Novilla, harp at Fourth Presbyterian Church Sanctuary
2:00-6:00 Jesse’s Fun Friday After Work Set at Lee’s Unleaded Blues, all day Birthday celebration
4:00-8:00 Tommy Bradford at Mariano’s Bucktown
4:00-8:00 Peter Schwendener Trio at Mariano’s Crystal Lake
4:00-8:00 Julie Ponce Trio at Mariano’s Des Plaines
4:00-8:00 Joyce Renee Trio at Mariano’s Lakeshore East
4:00-8:00 Fathom DJ at Mariano’s Lakeview East
4:00-8:00 Jim Callen Trio at Mariano’s Lombard
4:00-8:00 Bill Buries Trio at Mariano’s Naperville
4:00-8:00 Russoul at Mariano’s New City
4:00-8:00 Planet Flippo Trio at Mariano’s Northbrook
4:00-8:00 Kenyotta Kenchris at Mariano’s Oak Lawn
4:00-8:00 Richard Sladek Trio at Mariano’s Orland Park
4:00-8:00 Donny Nichilo Trio at Mariano’s Ravenswood
4:00-8:00 Sir Charles & The Mix at Mariano’s West Loop
4:00-8:00 Mario Dueñas Trio at Mariano’s Westchester
4:00-8:00 Jerome Walker & Velvet Rose at Mariano’s Westmont
4:00 Pierce Crask at Hey Nonny Arlington Heights, free, Heyday Happy Hour
x 5:00 Joel Paterson at Judson & Moore, free, Old Fashioned Friday
x 5:00-7:30 Chris Foreman at Green Mill, tip the artists
x 5:00-8:30 Tom Holland at House of Blues Restaurant & Bar
5:00-10:00 Hungu at Epiphany Center, free RSVP, Golden Hour
5:00-7:00 Street Jaxkson Band at Levy Senior Center Evanston, free, all ages, walkups fine, Jamming Jean, Hecky’s BBQ and drinks available for cash purchase
5:00 The DB’s aka Desperate Bastards acoustic duo at Phase 3 Brewing Lake Zurich
5:00-9:00 Johnny Guarnieri at Studio Winery and Geneva Lake Distilling Lake Geneva WI, classic rock
x ? 5:30 Gregory Dudzienski Trio at Montrose Saloon
x 5:30-7:30 The Hoyle Brothers at Empty Bottle, free RSVP, Honky Tonk Happy Hour
5:30-7:30 ? acoustic at Buddy Guy’s Legends, free, 4:00 door
x 5:30 Mar Caribe at FitzGerald’s Patio, free RSVP, 5:00 door, Happy Hour moved from Sidebar
6:00, 9:30 Kindred the Family Soul aka Aja Graydon and Fatin Dantzler at City Winery, sold out, waiting list, 2 item minimum, 6:00 door
6:00-7:15, 8:15-9:30 Aaron McEvers at Andy’s, $20, RSVP required
6:00 Uncaged, Whelmed, Tapeworm, Cameron, Durt Nap, Mictlan, Maldita Sea, Godchain at Avondale Music Hall, $15-21, 5:30 door, Immigration Benefit Show
6:00 listening party for BTS “Arirang” at Val’s Halla Records Oak Park, free RSVP
6:00-11:00 Freak on a Leash tribute to Korn, Chocolate Starfish and The Hot Dog Flavored Water tribute to Limp Bizkit, City of Evil tribute to Avenged Sevenfold, Koi No Yokan tribute to Deftones at BaseCamp Pub Lisle, $26+
6:00-9:00 Pete Jive at Go Brewing/Blind Corner Brewing Naperville
6:00-8:00 Noah Gabriel at Brother Chimp Brewing North Aurora
6:00-11:59 Music in Motion, DJ ? at Two Brothers Roundhouse Aurora, $5, APRCC Aurora Puerto Rican Cultural Council Island Luau Party, wear best island luau attire
6:00-9:00 Gregory Hyde at The Wine Exchange St Charles
6:00-9:00 Steve Gritman at Port Edward Algonquin
6:00-9:30 Night of Rhythm with Rhythm Revolution at Double Clutch Brewing Evanston, $10, $15 with drum rental, community dinner, drum lesson, 2 drum circles
6:00-1:00a 2nd Equinox Jam at Durty Nellie’s Palatine, $12+
7:00 Aaron & Jules
8:00 Yhprum
9:30 Lunar Ticks
11:00 Alabaster
6:00-9:00 Willard Wilcox at Hailstorm Brewing Tinley Park
6:00 Zed Smyth at Vinny’s Tinley Park
6:30 Pink Skies, Cal In Red at Subterranean Downstairs, $25, 17+, 6:00 door
6:30-9:00 La Cantera presented by SRBCC Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center at California Clipper, $5, Afro-Caribbean Jazz and Afro-Latin Percussion
6:30-9:30 Jeannie Tanner Trio at Eddie V’s Oak Brook
6:30-9:00 Tim Wilsey at J. Fleming’s Westmont, tip the artist
x 6:30 Ernie Hendrickson solo at Preservation Geneva, free
6:30-9:30 Logan Wheat at Red Barn Mt Prospect
x 6:30, 9:00 Miles Nielsen & The Rusted Hearts at Hey Nonny Arlington Heights, $20-50, indie, alternative
6:30 Keith Scott at Banging Gavel Vogt House Tinley Park, blues
x 6:30 (7:30 ET) Church of Cash tribute to Johnny Cash at Acorn Theatre Three Oaks MI, $30-70
x 6:30-9:30 Paddy and Ali aka Patrick Holahan & Alison Stein acoustic duo at Hickory Creek Brewing New Lenox
x 7:00 Saturday June Band, Varsity Dropout, The Revenirs, Cheryl Tomblin at Montrose Saloon, $15 door
x 7:00 Quarters fka Quarters of Change, Porch Light, Telescreens at Thalia Hall, $25-33 GA remain, 17+, 6:00 door
x 7:00-4:00a Vino Louden Blues Band, Omar Coleman Blues Band, Gerry Hundt acoustic at Kingston Mines, $20-23
7:00 Next Showcase USA with Sye K, Vonna B, Jace William, Wan00, Iva Rue, Rae Veronica at House of Blues Foundation Room, $19+, 6:00 door
7:00 Maddox Batson, Timmy McKeever, Baylee Lynn at Salt Shed indoors, $51-93+, 17+, 6:00 door
7:00-10:00 Petra van Nuis Trio with Dennis Luxion & Mike Benning at Grill on 21 Loop
7:00-9:00 Frank Viele and Brandon Good duo at Uncommon Ground Lakeview, $18, all ages, 6:30 door
7:00 TJ Monterde and KZ Tandingan “In Between” at Copernicus Center, $98+, 6+, 5:00 center door, 6:00 theater door
7:00 Mae Martin at Riviera Theatre, sold out?, resale $101, all ages, 5:30 door
7:00 Frank Quinn, ?, ? at Mrs Murphys, RSVP
7:00 DJ Fisher at Navy Pier Festival Hall, sold out, 6:00 door
7:00-9:30 The Chris White Quartet, ++ at Le Piano, $20, 6:00 door
7:00-10:00 Windy City Jammers at Borelli’s Pizza
7:00 Secondhand Serenade, Every Avenue, Tom Ritchie at Bottom Lounge, $30-40, 17+, 6:00 door
7:00-9:00 The Local Girls Queer Alternative Drag Show with London Fog, Diana Tunnel, Berlin Fatale, Ken Sucky at Reed’s Local, tips appreciated
7:00?-9:30? Kapten, Atticus von Holten at Cafe Mustache
? 7:00-10:00 Aaron Krings Quartet at Clara
7:00-10:00 Andy Brown Trio at Gale Street Inn
7:00-9:00 Lakeshore Brass “Brass Classics” at Concordia Church on Seeley, $43, youth/student $20
7:00-10:00 Gerrit Hatcher, Erez Dessel, Allegra Harvard, Kai Ihns, Hannah Brooks-Motl at Midnight Tea South Loop, $15
x 7:00-9:00 Pierce Crask at Scratch on Lake Oak Park
7:00 Clifford Tartaglia tribute to Rod Stewart at Chef Shangri La North Riverside
x 7:00 Ian Leith at Buckledown Brewing Lyons
7:00-10:00 Marshall Vente Duo at Taurasi Restaurant Stile Italiano Westmont
7:00-10:00 Dave Rice Famous Piano Bar at Shanahans Woodridge
7:00-10:00 Michael C. Hayes at Grand Duke’s Restaurant Downers Grove
7:00 Million Dollar Quartet at Paramount Theatre Stolp Island Theatre Aurora, $75
7:00-10:00 Spiv and Kelvin at McNally’s Pub & Kitchen St Charles
7:00-10:00 Stone the Crow acoustic duo at Pollyanna Brewing Company St Charles
7:00-10:00 Colleen Wild at St Charles Motorcycle Museum
7:00 Matt Shukin at Wolfden Brewing Bloomingdale
7:00-10:00 St. Joe Jack at Pollyanna Brewing Company Roselle
7:00-10:30 Dollar Giraffes at Vixen McHenry, free, $5 donation requested to Kids in Need McHenry County, all ages with guardian, followed by free 21+ DJ Reign dance party ‘til 2:00a
7:00-10:00 Haley Klinkhammer at Tighthead Brewing Mundelein
7:00-9:00 Marques Morel & Simon Cropp with Leslie Hunt at Hunt House Creative Arts Center St. Charles, $20, all ages, BYOB
7:00-10:00 Marc McClure at Brothership Brewing Mokena
7:00-10:00 Kieran Byrne at North & Maple Kitchen & Bar Tinley Park, RSVP
7:00-10:00 Dave Gorka at Ed & Joe’s Pizzeria Tinley Park
7:00 Michael Rawls at Black Dog Vinyl Cafe Plainfield
? 7:00-10:00 Christian Alan Hansen at Pollyanna Brewing Company Lemont
x 7:30 Zander Raymond, Beth McDonald/Caroline Jesalva at Hungry Brain, free, 7:00 door
x 7:30-9:00, 9:30-11:00 Chicago Soul Jazz Collective with LaShera Ellis, Amr Fahmy, Micah Collier, Joshua Achiron, Keith Brooks, Ryan Nyther, John Fournier at Winters Jazz Club, $30-40, one drink minimum $10 per set
7:30 Mycelium New Music presents S.P.O.R.E. Series No. 1 at The Checkout Lakeview, $24+, students $18
7:30 An Opera Night with CSO conducted by Riccardo Muti, Francesco Meli, Lidia Fridman, Chicago Symphony Chorus directed by Donald Palumbo at Symphony Center Orchestra Hall, $49-399
7:30 Evan Honer, Michael Lane at The Vic Theatre, $40-60+, all ages, 6:30 door
7:30 Sons of Legion at Park West, $35, 6:30 door, moved from Bottom Lounge
7:30 Brian Hoyt at Reclaimed Bar & Restaurant, $5 RSVP
7:30-9:30 Bach in the City St. Mark Passion with Hannah De Priest, Ryan Belongie, Oliver Camacho, David McFerrin, Bach in the City Chorus and period-instrument orchestra conducted by Richard Webster at Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, $30, seniors $25, students & children $10
7:30 Charles & Company Band at Cooper’s Corner Winfield, RSVP, “all your favorite songs”
7:30-10:30 Simply Sound at Moretti’s Morton Grove
7:30-10:30 Maurice & Friends at Moretti’s Hoffman Estates
7:30-10:30 Joe Fascetta at Moretti’s Barrington
7:30-10:30 Andrew Blendermann at Emerson & Oliver Basement Woodstock
x 7:30 Ohio Players, Dazz Band at Genesee Theatre Waukegan, $66-92+
7:30 Tristan McIntosh “The Linda Ronstadt Experience” tribute at The Lyric Blue Island, $55, minors 15+ with guardian, 6:30 door
7:30 Van Wailin’ tribute to Van Halen, Gallery at Heroes West Lemont, $8-10+s, 7:00 door
7:30-12:00m Whiskey Romance, LDA preshow line dancing at Jamo’s Live Mokena, $10-13
7:30-10:30 Todd & Connie Accoustic Thing Duo at Social 45 Frankfort
8:00 Chicago Drag Melts Ice with Jay Kay, Utica, Aurora Gozmic, Laila McQueen, Dear Jaime, Lady Cummeal, Khloe Park, Serena Fiierce, Honey Bee Rose, Cléo La Muñeca, Jerika Thique-Diamond, Shutt Up, Alex Jenny, Valentine Addams, Tila Von Twirl, Anita Horchata, Bang Bang, Sativa Diamond, Fantasy Banks, Bambi Banks, Essence, Abhijeet, Alexandrea Diamond, Persephone Brooklyn LaRue, Neutral Gena, Sindy Vicious, Milani Varela, The Dommm, Vanda La Rose, Koda Pendants, Valeria Mendez, Stephanie, Tiki Vonté, Nico, Rachel Slurrz, Luv Ami, Helvetikah Blak, Ari Gato, Kerosene DJ Miss Toto at Metro, $20-26+, 18+, 7:00 door, Lucy Stoole presents, benefits ICIRR, Midwest Immigration Bond Fund, Stand With Minnesota and National Immigrant Justice Center
8:00 Susan Carol, Tiffany Gouché at Reggies Rock Club, $30-40, 17+, 7:00 door, Kheemerfest presents
8:00 Chicago Solo Bass Night with Michael Manring, John Ferrara, Tim Seisser, Vinny Kabat at Reggies Comedy Shack, $30-40, 7:00 door
8:00 Hole Dweller, Mythstone, Lone Sentinel at Beat Kitchen, $30, 17+, 7:00 door
8:00 Jack Murnin, Emeka at Schubas, $18-24+, 18+, minors with guardian, 7:30 door
8:00 Twen, Monsoon at Lincoln Hall, $20-30, 18+, 7:00 door
x 8:00 Lamp at Garcia’s, $34, only GA remain, 6:30 door
x 8:00-12:00m Stephane Wrembel Quartet with Josh Kaye, Ari Folman-Cohen, Nick Anderson at Green Mill, $20
x 8:00, 10:00 Antonio Hart Quartet with Richard Johnson, Alex Apolo Ayala, Jerome Jennings at Jazz Showcase, $35-50
8:00 Nicholas Alexander, ++ at Buddy Guy’s Legends, $27, 21+ after 8:00
8:00 BTS Express with Laretha Weathersby at Blue Chicago
8:00 The Strumbellas, Bermuda Search Party at House of Blues, $39-83, 17+, 7:00 door
8:00-12:00m Mike Hanisch at The Tonk, singer songwriter
8:00 The Bisceglia Brothers at Phyllis’ Musical Inn
8:00-1:30a DJ P Miller at Lee’s Unleaded Blues, Ladies Night Fridays with Sade & Wayne
8:00-12:00m My Politic duo at American Legion Post #973 The Tattler, not available, sold out?, 6:00 door
8:00 Mistrophia, Tape and Tears, Lusica Jane, Dutch Cove at Cubby Bear, $10-13+, 7:00 door
x 8:00-12:00m Gitchagumi at Fuller’s Pub, rock classics
8:00-12:00m The Nubile Thangs, Bumpus, Terrible Spaceship at Bookclub, $11-13, 7:00 door
8:00 Smooth Rogers, Inside Outside, Sydny August at Lemon Chicago, $10, 7:30 door
8:00 DnBiD presents Jungle Got Soul at Epiphany Center Sanctuary, $25-47, 8:00 door
8:00 Redder Moon, Iron Years with Rob Hyman melter, Ghost Days, X & Stacy at Cobra Lounge, $15-17+, all ages, 7:00 door
8:00 South Arsenal, Beheading The Icon, ++ at Livewire Lounge, $15, 7:00 door, Flavio’s Birthday Party
8:00-10:30 Mauro Frosio piano jazz at Artango Bar & Steakhouse, RSVP, jazz
8:00 monAerie at Untitled, RSVP
8:00 Forest of Signs with Ben Zucker, Billie Howard, Zaira Castillo, Andrew Sudhibhasilp at Bridgeport Music Collective, $15 donation
x 8:00 Katt Holiday, Jerry Kribs at Friendly Music Community Berwyn, tip the artists
8:00 Los Encinos de Sinaloa, Banda La Querendona Jerez Zacateca, Vagos, Elevado, DJ Whipper? at Distro Music Hall Berwyn
8:00-10:30 River Valley Rangers, Cameron Gearen at Robert’s Westside Forest Park, free, tip the artists
8:00-11:00 Vixen Rebels at Pub 78 Brookfield, classic rock, covers from 60s-today
8:00-11:00 Soda at Jonny Cab’s Burr Ridge, $10
8:00 DJ Coniac at DeMito’s Saloon Villa Park
8:00-12:00m Miles Minor Band at Johnny’s Blitz Westmont, $10
8:00 Kitty Donahoe at Two Way Street Downers Grove, suggested donation $10, 7:30 door, Friday Night Concert Series5
8:00 Mia Asano, Døvydas at WC Social Club West Chicago, $35-42+, all ages, 7:00 door
8:00-10:00 Ivy Ford at The Venue Aurora, $20-30, 7:00 door
x 8:00 Rick Wakeman & Son with Oliver Wakeman at Arcada Theatre, $57-109, 6:30 door
8:00-12:00m Sal Valentinetti at Club Arcada Speakeasy St Charles, RSVP, dinner 5:00-10:30, lite bites after
8:00 DeRosa Brothers DJ Bash at Muggs N Manor Addison
X 8:00 Charlie Parr, Samuel Locke Ward at SPACE Evanston, $15-34 SRO, all ages, 7:00 door
8:00-10:00 Willows at Take Flight Spirits Skokie, alternative, pop covers
8:00 Wild Oats? The Wild Side? at Whiskey River Glenview, Spring Break for Grown Ups?
8:00 Everclear, Poster Girl at Des Plaines Theatre, $57-109, 6:30 door
8:00 Heaven & Hell tribute to Black Sabbath, ++ at Broken Oar Port Barrington
8:00-11:00 Remainders at Main Street Outfitter Wauconda, debut
8:00 Bohemian Queen tribute to Queen at Raue Center for The Arts Crystal Lake, $39-109+, 7:00 door
8:00-11:00 Big Boss and The Toes Acoustic Trio at Copper Fiddle Distillery Lake Zurich
8:00-11:00 Off The Clock at 28 Mile Distilling Co Bourbon Lounge Highwood
8:00 Southern Accents tribute to Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers at Impact Fuel Room Libertyville, $28-45, 7:30 door
8:00-11:00 Simone Green at Hollywood Casino Joliet, soul
8:00 Chicago’s Own Piano Man Band tribute to Billy Joel and Elton John at Roxy Lockport, $27 SRO remain, all ages, 7:00 door
8:00-11:00 Jack Wiemeler at Uptown Plainfield
x 8:00 Driftless Revelers at The Music Box Rockford, $19+
x 8:30 Spoon Benders at Hideout front room, $16-21, 8:00 door, psych rock
8:30-11:30 Seth Gates & Soren Dorr at Cary’s Lounge, tip hard, Strugglebus presents
8:30? Young Swan at O’s Tap
8:30 Luke McGovern, Kneafsey, Shannon Baker at Gman Tavern, $15-18, 8:00 door
8:30 Moon Bros with Jason Roebke, Dan Bitney, Louise Bock aka Taralie Peterson at Constellation, $15-21, 8:00 door
8:30-1:30a Anna May at The Zebra Lounge
x 8:30 Cesar Rosas & The Chi-Town Playboys with Dave Herrero, Scott Tipping, Brother John Kattke, Ari Seder, Chuck Lacy, Jose Rendon at FitzGerald’s Nightclub, $25-42, under 21 with guardian, 7:30 door
x 8:30 Dave Kay and The Mal Vivants at FitzGerald’s Sidebar, free RSVP, 5:00 door
8:30 Yankee Cowboy at Tony D’s Elmwood Park, free, Country Night
8:30 Luke Repass blues at Arcada Theatre Legends Stage St Charles, free, two drink or equivalent minimum, optional $25 buffet, 5:00 door, blues
8:30 Studio 64 Old School DJ Dance Party with Pete Martino at Arcada Studio 64, St Charles, free
x 8:30 Greasy Gravy with Matt Hendricks & Rick “Cookin’” Sherry at Celtic Knot Public House Evanston, tip the artists
8:30 Cayenne Blue at Des Plaines Theatre Bourbon ‘n Brass Speakeasy, $10, two drink or equivalent minimum, blues
8:30-12:00m Arra at Sideouts Sports Tavern Island Lake, $10-21, classic rock
9:00 15 Years of Teklife with DJ Spinn, Traxman, Jana Rush at Empty Bottle, $10-14
9:00 DJ Mr. Dr., Limited Hangout, The Rendezvous, raraparuja at Schubas Upstairs, free RSVP, Meet Me Upstairs presents
9:00 Carriers, DD Island, Jessica Risker at Judson & Moore, $15, 8:30 door
9:00 Andrew Diehl & The Nightmen at House of Blues Restaurant & Bar, $10 after 9:00
9:00 Arlo, Hashtom, Xzen at Salt Shed Three Top Lounge, sold out, all ages
x 9:00? Pierce Crask at Four Treys Tavern Roscoe Village
x 9:00-1:30a Ramona and the Holy Smoke, Brandon Good at Broken Hearts Bar, tip the band
9:00, 11:00 Proximity with Micah Collier, Elio Wajiya, Emil Robinson, Frank Morrison at Dorians, $10 after 8:00, 6:00 door
9:00-1:30 TGIF aka Thank Gene It’s Friday with Gene Hunt, ++ at California Clipper, $5, Chicago classics & legends, techno, house, disco, club, ++
9:00 Mary Mary!, Heavy Sleeper, Mensa at The Burlington, $11
x 9:00 Tim Menard with Doug Bardolph at Lizard’s Liquid Lounge, tip the artists
9:00 Sonidera Night with La Colocha, Mala Vida, Cozmiika, Yada Allpa at Ramova Loft, $27
9:00-2:00a Ritmo Oscura with Desma, Jesse Luna at Simone’s Bar Pilsen, noche de house y perreo
x 9:00-1:00a Trailer Park Twisters with Connie Cipher at Uptown Tavern Westmont
9:00 Meritage at Ballydoyle Downers Grove
9:00 My 80s Band at Quigley’s Naperville
9:00 Adam Hood at The Law Office Pub & Music Hall Yorkville, $20-23, 7:00 door
9:00-11:00 Chuck Wilson at Sidecar Supper Club Batavia
9:00 Hairbanger’s Ball at EvenFlow Music & Spirits Geneva, $15, 7:00 door, 80s hair metal
9:00 Miles Over Mountains at House Pub St Charles, $5
9:00 Noche de Bohemia open mic hosted by Edward Carpio Trio at Sabor a Café Steakhouse Niles, free RSVP, all bohemian musicians and singers invited to participate
9:00 Noize MC album release for “Not All There” at Joe’s Live Rosemont, $105-125+
9:00-12:00m Go To Eleven at Madcats Palatine, $5
9:00 People Brothers Band, Saltydog at Mackey’s Hideout McHenry, $15
9:00 Victor Brown Band with Tyler Mattson at Mickey Finn’s Libertyville
9:00-11:00 16 Candles at 115 Bourbon Street Front Stage Merrionette Park, $6+, 8:00 door, ‘80s
9:00-11:00 Strait Garth tribute to George Strait & Garth Brooks at 115 Bourbon Street Performance Hall Merrionette Park, $6+, 8:00 door
9:00 Los Tigres Del Norte at The Venue at Horseshoe Casino Hammond IN, $92-295
9:30 Broadway Rave at Subterranean Upstairs, $27, 17+, 9:00 door, Musical Theatre Dance Party
x 9:30, 11:00 Ivan Gomez Singh Band at Rosa’s Lounge, $15-25+, early show sold out, 8:00 door, “I Play La Lata-de-batata Blues For You”
9:30, 11:00 Mike Wheeler Band at Rosa’s Lounge, $15-25+, 8:00 door
9:30 Dalton Solo at Carol’s Pub, $12-15
9:30 Buen Viaje with DJs Dain and Andres at The Whistler, classic house, shuffle based rhythms, early 2000s tech house, deep hypnotic textures
9:30 Boogie T EP release for “Walk with Giants”, Effin, Mystic Methods, Munk at Ramova Theatre, $41+, 18+, Collectiv presents
9:30-11:30 Biológica y Su Combo at Tack Room Pilsen
9:30 Wildwood Country at Bub City Rosemont, RSVP
10:00 Nexus 6 with DJs Flesh_Bot, Licious, Sprite at Subterranean Downstairs, $10 door, $7 before 11:00?
10:00 Claire Ozmun Band, Local Memory, Napsack, Hannah Frey at Cole’s Bar, $14, 9:30 door
10:00-2:00a Wreckno, Gardella, Onhell, Zentik at Outset, $28-36, 18+
10:00 Riley Brothers Band at Bub City Chicago, RSVP
10:00 Blacklight Blackout with Orville Kline live techno, Amy Unland, Mr Bobby, Majnoon, J.Sinn, MiAmor at Bourbon on Division, free with RSVP before 10:30, $10-20
10:00-2:00a DJ Boathouse at aliveOne
10:00 New Orleans Beau & The Big Easy at Mom’s Place
10:00-1:00a DJ Wally Sindelar at Irish Legends Willow Springs
10:30-11:45 Chris Madsen at Andy’s, $20, RSVP required
10:30 Alysha Monique & The Family... at Untitled, Stardust set
11:00 Vom at Lemon Chicago, $5, 10:30 door, Late Night Jazz
Jerome’s highlights
x 5:00 Joel Paterson at Judson & Moore, free, Old Fashioned Friday
x 5:00-7:30 Chris Foreman at Green Mill, tip the artists
x 5:00-8:30 Tom Holland at House of Blues Restaurant & Bar
x ? 5:30 Gregory Dudzienski Trio at Montrose Saloon
x 5:30-7:30 The Hoyle Brothers at Empty Bottle, free RSVP, Honky Tonk Happy Hour
x 5:30 Mar Caribe at FitzGerald’s Patio, free RSVP, 5:00 door, Happy Hour moved from Sidebar
x 6:30 Ernie Hendrickson solo at Preservation Geneva, free
x 6:30, 9:00 Miles Nielsen & The Rusted Hearts at Hey Nonny Arlington Heights, $20-50, indie, alternative
x 6:30 (7:30 ET) Church of Cash tribute to Johnny Cash at Acorn Theatre Three Oaks MI, $30-70
x 6:30-9:30 Paddy and Ali aka Patrick Holahan & Alison Stein acoustic duo at Hickory Creek Brewing New Lenox
x 7:00 Saturday June Band, Varsity Dropout, The Revenirs, Cheryl Tomblin at Montrose Saloon, $15 door
x 7:00 Quarters fka Quarters of Change, Porch Light, Telescreens at Thalia Hall, $25-33 GA remain, 17+, 6:00 door
x 7:00-4:00a Vino Louden Blues Band, Omar Coleman Blues Band, Gerry Hundt acoustic at Kingston Mines, $20-23
x 7:00-9:00 Pierce Crask at Scratch on Lake Oak Park
x 7:00 Ian Leith at Buckledown Brewing Lyons
x 7:30 Zander Raymond, Beth McDonald/Caroline Jesalva at Hungry Brain, free, 7:00 door
x 7:30-9:00, 9:30-11:00 Chicago Soul Jazz Collective with LaShera Ellis, Amr Fahmy, Micah Collier, Joshua Achiron, Keith Brooks, Ryan Nyther, John Fournier at Winters Jazz Club, $30-40, one drink minimum $10 per set
x 7:30 Ohio Players, Dazz Band at Genesee Theatre Waukegan, $66-92+
x 8:00 Lamp at Garcia’s, $34, only GA remain, 6:30 door
x 8:00-12:00m Stephane Wrembel Quartet with Josh Kaye, Ari Folman-Cohen, Nick Anderson at Green Mill, $20
x 8:00, 10:00 Antonio Hart Quartet with Richard Johnson, Alex Apolo Ayala, Jerome Jennings at Jazz Showcase, $35-50
x 8:00 Katt Holiday, Jerry Kribs at Friendly Music Community Berwyn, tip the artists
x 8:00 Rick Wakeman & Son with Oliver Wakeman at Arcada Theatre, $57-109, 6:30 door
X 8:00 Charlie Parr, Samuel Locke Ward at SPACE Evanston, $15-34 SRO, all ages, 7:00 door
x 8:00 Driftless Revelers at The Music Box Rockford, $19+
x 8:30 Spoon Benders at Hideout front room, $16-21, 8:00 door, psych rock
x 8:30 Cesar Rosas & The Chi-Town Playboys with Dave Herrero, Scott Tipping, Brother John Kattke, Ari Seder, Chuck Lacy, Jose Rendon at FitzGerald’s Nightclub, $25-42, under 21 with guardian, 7:30 door
x 8:30 Dave Kay and The Mal Vivants at FitzGerald’s Sidebar, free RSVP, 5:00 door
x 8:30 Greasy Gravy with Matt Hendricks & Rick “Cookin’” Sherry at Celtic Knot Public House Evanston, tip the artists
x 9:00? Pierce Crask at Four Treys Tavern Roscoe Village
x 9:00-1:30a Ramona and the Holy Smoke, Brandon Good at Broken Hearts Bar, tip the band
x 9:00 Tim Menard with Doug Bardolph at Lizard’s Liquid Lounge, tip the artists
x 9:00-1:00a Trailer Park Twisters with Connie Cipher at Uptown Tavern Westmont
x 9:30, 11:00 Ivan Gomez Singh Band at Rosa’s Lounge, $15-25+, early show sold out, 8:00 door, “I Play La Lata-de-batata Blues For You”
Future Highlights
x Sat 3/21 12:00n Greg Jacks & Brother Help at FitzGerald’s Nightclub, free RSVP, all ages, 11:00a door, funk brunch
x Sat 3/21 2:00-4:00 The Mountainaires at Bobby’s Eastside Forest Park, free, tip the artists
x Sat 3/21 3:00 John Green Band at Simon’s Tavern, tip the band, outlaw country
x Sat 3/21 3:00 Dennis Leise aka Eggman at Lizard’s Liquid Lounge, free, tip the band
x Sat 3/21 4:00 Ian Leith at Hey Nonny Arlington Heights, free, Heyday Saturday Happy Hour
x Sat 3/21 6:00 DC and The Love at FitzGerald’s Nightclub, free RSVP, all ages, 5:00 door
x Sat 3/21 6:30-9:00 Connie Cipher at J. Fleming’s Westmont, tip the artist
x Sat 3/21 7:00 (8:00 ET) Second Hand News tribute to Fleetwood Mac at Acorn Theatre Three Oaks MI, $40-81, rock, pop
x Sat 3/21 7:00-10:00 Rachel Drew Band at the White Lilac Kenosha WI
x Sat 3/21 7:30 Phil Angotti at Reclaimed Bar and Restaurant, $10 RSVP
x Sat 3/21 7:30-10:00 Charlie Parr at Stoughton Opera House Stoughton WI, $30-36+
x Sat 3/21 8:00 Lamp at Garcia’s, $34, only GA remain, 6:30 door
x Sat 3/21 8:00 Kash’d Out, Beach Fly at SPACE Evanston, $20-27 SRO, all ages, 7:00 door
x Sat 3/21 8:30 Dale Watson and his Lone Stars, Gina Barcal at FitzGerald’s Nightclub, $30-35+, sold out, 7:30 door
x Sat 3/21 9:00 Henry Geraghty at FitzGerald’s Sidebar, free RSVP, 5:00 door
x Sun 3/22 12:00n Drag Brunch hosted by Eva Styles with Korra Nation and Spjork at FitzGerald’s Nightclub, $10-13+, all ages, 11:00a door
x Sun 3/22 3:00 The Hoyle Brothers at Martyrs, free, 2:00 door, Honky Tonk Sundays
x Sun 3/22 3:00 Ravi Shankar Ensemble at Symphony Center Orchestra Hall, $39-99
x Sun 3/22 3:00-6:00 Niko solo set at Lizard’s Liquid Lounge, free, tip the artist
x Sun 3/22 3:00-5:00 Peter Joly Group at Friendly Music Community Berwyn, tip the group
x Sun 3/22 4:00 John Prine Jam with Jonas Friddle at Beat Kitchen Upstairs, free RSVP, $10 suggested donation, songbook open jam, bring acoustic instruments, handouts will be provided with lyrics & chords
x Sun 3/22 6:30-8:30 The Reel Room with Jonas Friddle at Beat Kitchen Upstairs, free RSVP, $10 suggested donation
x Sun 3/22 7:00 Cowboy Junkies at OTSFM Maurer Hall, $65-78
x Sun 3/22 7:00 Jim Messina at City Winery, $58+, 2 item minimum, 5:30 door
x Sun 3/22 7:00 British Buddy Big Band at FitzGerald’s Nightclub, free RSVP, 6:00 door, Big Band & BBQ
x Sun 3/22 7:00 Mindy Smith at SPACE Evanston, $30-60, all ages, 6:00 door
x Sun 3/22 8:00 40,000 Headmen tribute to Traffic, Blind Faith, Spencer Davis Group, Dave Mason, Steve Winwood with Wavy Dave Burlingame, Packy Lundholm, Scott Tipping, Jonny Reed, Marty Gierczyk, Ray Quinn, Drew Littel at Martyrs, $30
x Sun 3/22 8:30 Greg Ward Band at Simon’s Tavern, tip the band, grooooooove
x Mon 3/23 7:00, 9:30 Cécile McLorin Salvant at SPACE Evanston, $55-113, all ages, 6:00, 9:00 doors
x Mon 3/23 7:30 Rambling Deano and Kent Rose at Lizard’s Liquid Lounge, free, tip the artists
x Tue 3/24 7:00 Mariachi Sirenas celebrate Women’s History Month at FitzGerald’s Nightclub, $15-16, 2nd show added
x Tue 3/24 7:00 Songwriter Circle hosted by Terry White with Dag Juhlin and Tracey Dear at FitzGerald’s Sidebar, free RSVP, 5:00 door
x Tue 3/24 7:30 Cowboy Junkies at OTSFM Maurer Hall, $65-78
x Tue 3/24 7:30 Bonnie Koloc Trio at Hey Nonny Arlington Heights, $25-50
X Tue 3/24 8:00 John Craigie, Lou Hazel at SPACE Evanston, $30-41 SRO, all ages, 7:00 door
x Wed 3/25 6:00 Songwriter Showcase hosted by Al Rose with Bill Brickey & Andon Davis at Kopi Cafe, free, hit the tip jar
x Wed 3/25 7:00 Mariachi Sirenas celebrate Women’s History Month at FitzGerald’s Nightclub, $15-16, sold out, 2nd show added Tue 3/24
x Wed 3/25 7:00 Joe Policastro & Friends at FitzGerald’s Sidebar, free RSVP, 5:00 door
x Wed 3/25 7:30 Kunal Gunjal & Amit Kavthekar Indian classical santoor and tabla at OTSFM Maurer Hall, free, $10 suggested donation, World Music Wednesdays
x Wed 3/25 8:00 The Fretliners at Garcia’s, $23-34, 6:30 door
x Wed 3/25 8:00 Stefan Hillesheim album release, ++ at SPACE Evanston, $15-34, 7:00 door
x Wed 3/25 8:30 Heavy Sounds at Simon’s Tavern, tip the band, instrumental delights
x Thu 3/26 Waco Brothers at GMan Tavern, Cubs Opening Day Celebration
x Thu 3/26 7:00 Compass Rose sextet at FitzGerald’s Sidebar, free RSVP, 5:00 door
x Thu 3/26 7:30-10:00 Louisiana Calling with Sonny Landreth and The Iguanas at Stoughton Opera House Stoughton WI, $40-47+
x Thu 3/26 8:00 The Singer & The Song with Allegra Malone, Dennis J. Leise and Tiny Horse, Wild Western Avenue at Hideout, $15-20
x Thu 3/26 8:00 The Hoyle Brothers Country Revue with guest singers Steve Dawson, Trevor McSpadden, Lisa DeRosia, Daniel Rey, Phil Angotti, Jessica Childs, Casey McDonough at Martyrs, $15
x Thu 3/26 8:00 Lilly Hiatt at OTSFM Szold Hall, $30-39
x Thu 3/26 8:00 Greg Jacks & Brother Help perform Billy Joel “the Stranger”, The Steve Ramone Band performs James Taylor “Greatest Hits” at Reggies Music Joint, $15-21, 7:00 door, Jim Ryan’s Classic Albums Night
x Thu 3/26 8:00 ALO, Wyatt Waddell at Garcia’s, $38-56, 6:30 door
x Thu 3/26 8:00 Naomi’s Other Band at Friendly Music Community Berwyn, free, tip the band
x Thu 3/26 8:00 John Moreland and Patterson Hood at SPACE Evanston, $40-68, all ages, 7:00 door
x Thu 3/26 8:30 Lepolion “A Prince Experience” tribute to Prince at FitzGerald’s Nightclub, $22-33, 7:30 door
x Thu 3/26 9:00 Taki Soul & Las Minkeras at FitzGerald’s Sidebar, free RSVP, 5:00 door, Pachanka Music Culture presents
x Fri 3/27 1:30 Yo-Yo Ma at Symphony Center Orchestra Hall, $209-399
x Fri 3/27 5:30 Kathryn & Chris at FitzGerald’s Sidebar, free RSVP, all ages, 5:00 door, Happy Hour
x Fri 3/27 7:00 (8:00 ET) On The Lash at Acorn Theatre Three Oaks MI, $25-65, Irish, world
x Fri 3/27 7:30 Elvin Bishop & Charlie Musselwhite Duo at Lumber Center Mainstage Theatre College of Lake County Grayslake, $22-43, 7:00 door
x Fri 3/27 7:30-10:00 The People Brothers Band at Stoughton Opera House Stoughton WI, $20-25+
x Fri 3/27 8:00 Louisiana Calling with Sonny Landreth Band, The Iguanas at OTSFM Maurer Hall, $50-61
x Fri 3/27 8:00 ALO, Organ Fairchild at Garcia’s, $38-56, 6:30 door
x Fri 3/27 8:00 Miles Davis at 100 with Gonzalo Rubalcaba, John Beasley’s “Unlimited Miles” project with Sean Jones, Mark Turner, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Ben Williams, Terreon Gully at Symphony Center Orchestra Hall, $49-199
x Fri 3/27 8:00 Enjoyable at Lizard’s Liquid Lounge, free, tip the artists
x Fri 3/27 8:00 John Moreland and Patterson Hood at SPACE Evanston, $40-54 SRO remain, all ages, 7:00 door
x Fri 3/27 8:30 Karl Kirkpatrick at FitzGerald’s Sidebar, free RSVP
x Fri 3/27 8:30 Lilly Hiatt at Café Carpe Fort Atkinson WI, $25-27
x Fri 3/27 8:30 The Meadowlark Lemons album release at FitzGerald’s Nightclub, $15-23, 7:30 door
x Fri 3/27 9:00 Rebecca Rego & The Trainmen, Reilly Downes & The Acid Cowboys, White Lucy at Hideout, $15-20
x Fri 3/27 9:00 Handsome Dick Manitoba, The Strains, The Evictions at Liar’s Club, $20-25, 7:00 door
x Sat 3/28 12:00n Mariachi Estrellas de Chicago at FitzGerald’s Nightclub, sold out, mariachi brunch
x Sat 3/28 1:30 Yo-Yo Ma at Symphony Center, $135+, unavailable, promo or subscription?
x Sat 3/28 4:00-7:00 Trevor McSpadden & Steve Doyle at Cary’s Lounge, tip hard
x Sat 3/28 6:00 Peter Joly Group at FitzGerald’s Sidebar, free RSVP, 5:00 door
x Sat 3/28 6:30 Decoy Prayer Meeting, Everly Hillbillies, Ian Mckinley Band, Between Howls, Kent Rose at Montrose Saloon, $15 door
x Sat 3/28 7:00-10:00 Strawmann and the Noisemakers at Lizard’s Liquid Lounge, free, tip the artists
x Sat 3/28 7:00 The Spinners, The Miracles at Genesee Theatre Waukegan, $68-93+
x Sat 3/28 7:00 The Twangtown Paramours at Molly’s House Concerts Lincolnwood, $25+ RSVP donation to band, BYOB, 6:00 door
x Sat 3/28 7:30-10:00 Sam Bush at Stoughton Opera House Stoughton WI, $50-58+
x Sat 3/28 8:00 Colin Meloy at Thalia Hall, $35-46, 17+, 7:00 door
x Sat 3/28 8:00 Le Vent du Nord at OTSFM Szold Hall, $35-45
x Sat 3/28 8:00 Cass McCombs & Band, Danny Arakaki at Lincoln Hall, $30-40, 18+, 7:00 door
x Sat 3/28 8:00 Mike Doughty at Garcia’s, $39, GA remain, 6:30 door
x Sat 3/28 8:00 Blue Lorraine Quartet with Linda Weseman, Jason Batchko, Josh Piet, Gabriel Stutz, guest Trevor McSpadden at Friendly Music Community, tip the artists
x Sat 3/28 8:00 Louisiana Calling with Sonny Landreth Band, The Iguanas at SPACE Evanston, $35-67, all ages, 7:00 door
x Sat 3/28 8:00 Bob Dylan at Coronado Theatre Rockford, sold out, resale $280+, 6:30 door, pouch based phone free experience
x Sat 3/28 8:30 Mr. Blotto at FitzGerald’s Nightclub, $22-33, 7:30 door
x Sat 3/28 9:00 Donna Herula Band at FitzGerald’s Sidebar, free RSVP, all ages, 5:00 door
x Sat 3/28 9:00? Ernie Hendrickson solo at Mackey’s Hideout McHenry
x Sun 3/29 12:00n Diamondback at FitzGerald’s Nightclub, free RSVP, 11:00a door, country brunch
x Sun 3/29 6:30-8:30 The Reel Room with Jonas Friddle at Beat Kitchen Upstairs, free RSVP, $10 suggested donation
x Sun 3/29 7:00 The Tannahill Weavers at OTSFM Szold Hall, $35-45
x Sun 3/29 7:00 George Thorogood & The Destroyers, The Robert Cray Band at Rialto Square Theatre Joliet, $54+, 6:00 door
x Sun 3/29 8:30 Kabir Dalawari Trio at Simon’s Tavern, tip the band, grooooooove
Newly Added Future Highlights
x Mon 3/30 7:00 PriMary tribute to The Cure at Lizard’s Liquid Lounge, free, tip the artists
x Fri 4/3 8:30 Joe Pratt & The SourceOneBand with New Orleans Beau at FitzGerald’s Nightclub, $15-25, 7:30 door
x Sat 4/4 3:00-6:00 Gary Camaro acoustic at Lizard’s Liquid Lounge, free, tip the artists
x Sat 4/4 8:00-10:00 Tim Hort record release at Lizard’s Liquid Lounge, free, tip the artists
x Sun 4/5 8:00-11:00 DJs Bloodshot Scott Judd?, Skid Licious Spin at Lizard’s Liquid Lounge, free, tip the artists
x Mon 4/6 8:00 First Mondays with John Szymanski at Lizard’s Liquid Lounge, free, tip the band
x Tue 4/7 8:00-11:00 Uptown Rubes at Lizard’s Liquid Lounge, free, tip the artists
x Tue 4/7 9:00 Ivy Ford at FitzGerald’s Sidebar, free RSVP, post Tuesday Bluesday
x Wed 4/8 8:00 Soundpost “Bionic Synthmap” with Katinka Kleijn at Symphony Center Orchestra Hall, $30 GA
x Fri 4/10 7:00 Buckstops, 13 Tikis, Guns and Ammunition? at Lizards Liquid Lounge, free, tip the bands
x Sat 4/11 5:00 Honey Whites, Wacos sans Jean, Doovays, Queen of The Harpies at Lizards Liquid Lounge, free, tip the bands
x Sun 4/12 6:00 Jon Langford, Kitty Devine at Lizards Liquid Lounge, free, tip the bands
x Fri 4/17 6:00-8:30 3rd Annual Black History Future Folk Symposium “Keynote Speaker and Opening Performance” at OTSFM Szold Hall, free RSVP
x Sat 4/18 12:00n-6:30 3rd Annual Black History Future Folk Symposium “Arts & Public Life” panels, workshops, demonstrations, closing reception at Greenline Performing Arts Center & The Arts Incubator, free RSVP
x Sat 4/18 6:00 The Dave Miller Trio at FitzGerald’s Sidebar, free RSVP, 5:00 door, supper club
x Sun 4/19 3:30 Sunday Daydream tribute to The Grateful Dead at FitzGerald’s Nightclub, free RSVP
x Fri 4/24 8:30 Ike Reilly & The Zimmermen Do Dylan at FitzGerald’s Nightclub, $25-39, 7:30 door
x Sat 4/25 9:00 The Heavy Sounds at FitzGerald’s Sidebar, free RSVP
x Sun 5/10 7:00 Hannah Frances at OTSFM Szold Hall, $27-34
x Mon 5/12 7:30 Samara Joy & the CSO at Symphony Center Orchestra Hall, $69-279
x Sat 5/30 8:00 Peter Mulvey & Jenna Nicholls at OTSFM Maurer Hall, ?
x Sat 6/6 7:00 Expo ‘76 at FitzGerald’s Patio, free RSVP
x Fri 6/26 8:00 Andrew Sa album release for “American Rough” at Hideout, $20-26
x Wed 11/11 7:30 Yo-Yo Ma & the CSO at Symphony Center Orchestra Hall, $75+, subscription now, single show tickets later
x Fri 11/13 7:30 Andrew Bird & the CSO conducted by Jacomo Bairos at Symphony Center Orchestra Hall, $55-245+, subscription now, presale now HAPPYBIRTHDAY, public single show tickets later
x Sat 11/14 7:30 Andrew Bird & the CSO conducted by Jacomo Bairos at Symphony Center Orchestra Hall, $55-245+, subscription now, presale now HAPPYBIRTHDAY, public single show tickets later
x Sat 11/28 2:00, 5:00, 8:00 Mariachi Herencia de México “A Mariachi Christmas” at OTSFM Maurer Hall, $40-50
x Sun 11/29 3:00 Mariachi Herencia de México “A Mariachi Christmas” at OTSFM Maurer Hall, $40-50
x Wed 4/20/27 7:30 Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis at Symphony Center Orchestra Hall, $55+, subscribe now, 2026/27 season announced in May, onsale 8/5
x Wed 4/23/27 7:30 Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis at Symphony Center Orchestra Hall, $55+, 2026/27 season announced in May, onsale 8/5
Future Onsales
x Wed 6/3 7:30 Terence Blanchard & Ravi Coltrane at Ravinia Martin Theatre Highland Park, $76, 5:00 gates, onsale Thu 4/23 8:00a
x Thu 6/4 7:30 Stella Cole sings the Great American Songbook at Ravinia Bennett Gordon Hall Highland Park, $45, 6:00 gates, onsale Thu 4/23 8:00a
x Fri 6/5 7:30 Joshua Bell & Jeremy Denk at Ravinia Martin Theatre Highland Park, $91-114, 5:00 gates, onsale Thu 4/23 8:00a
x Sat 6/6 7:30 Kurt Elling with Fred Hersch “Wildflowers” at Ravinia Sandra K. Crown Theater Highland Park, $66, 6:00 gates, onsale Thu 4/23 8:00a
x Sun 6/7 1:30 Alisa Weilerstein & Inon Barnatan at Ravinia Martin Theatre Highland Park, $43-66, 12:00n gates, onsale Thu 4/23 8:00a
x Sun 6/7 7:30 Kurt Elling with Fred Hersch “Wildflowers” at Ravinia Sandra K. Crown Theater Highland Park, $66, 6:00 gates, onsale Thu 4/23 8:00a
x Wed 6/10 7:30 Bridges: Jazz & Classical Fusion new works from the Bridges Composition Competition at Ravinia Bennett Gordon Hall Highland Park, $25, 6:30 gates, Steans Institute Series, onsale Thu 4/23 8:00a
x Wed 6/17 7:30 Jazz Grandstand with Three quintets, Fifteen original charts at Ravinia Bennett Gordon Hall Highland Park, $15, 6:30 gates, Steans Institute Series, onsale Thu 4/23 8:00a
x Wed 7/1 1:30 Master Class with Pianist Jean-Efflam Bavouzet, fellows of the Piano & Strings Program at Ravinia Bennett Gordon Hall Highland Park, free with advance ticket, 12:30 gates, Steans Institute Series, onsale Thu 4/23 8:00a
x Fri 7/3 1:30 Afternoon of Chamber Music with fellows of the Piano & Strings Program at Ravinia Bennett Gordon Hall Highland Park, free with advance ticket, 12:30 gates, Steans Institute Series, onsale Thu 4/23 8:00a
x Sun 7/5 1:30 Afternoon of Chamber Music with fellows of the Piano & Strings Program, pre-concert talk by Midori at Ravinia Bennett Gordon Hall Highland Park, free with advance ticket, 12:30 gates, Steans Institute Series, onsale Thu 4/23 8:00a
x Thu 7/9 1:30 Afternoon of Chamber Music with fellows of the Piano & Strings Program, pre-concert talk by Midori at Ravinia Bennett Gordon Hall Highland Park, free with advance ticket, 12:15 gates, Steans Institute Series, onsale Thu 4/23 8:00a
x Sat 7/11 6:00 Grand Opening Night with CSO conducted by Marin Alsop with Yunchan Lim, piano, guest flautist Lizzo at Ravinia Hunter Pavilion Highland Park, $35-144, 3:30 donor gates, 4:00 public gates, CSO series, onsale Thu 4/23 8:00a
x Sun 7/12 1:30 Vienna’s Golden Century curated by and with cellist Clive Greensmith, fellows of the Piano & Strings Program at Ravinia Bennett Gordon Hall Highland Park, $15, 12:30 gates, Steans Institute Series, onsale Thu 4/23 8:00a
x Sat 7/12 7:00 Billy Idol at Ravinia Hunter Pavilion Highland Park, $65-154, 4:30 donor gates, 5:00 public gates, onsale Thu 4/23 8:00a
x Tue 7/14 7:30 Squirrel Nut Zippers at Ravinia Carousel Stage Highland Park, $52-57, 4:30 donor gates, 5:00 public gates, onsale Thu 4/23 8:00a
x Wed 7/15 1:30 Music for Love and Loss curated by and with violinist Carolin Widmann, fellows of the Piano & Strings Program at Ravinia Bennett Gordon Hall Highland Park, $15, 12:30 gates, Steans Institute Series, onsale Thu 4/23 8:00a
x Wed 7/15 7:00 Harry Connick Jr. at Ravinia Hunter Pavilion Highland Park, $55-144, 4:30 donor gates, 5:00 public gates, onsale Thu 4/23 8:00a
x Thu 7/16 1:30 Afternoon of Chamber Music with fellows of the Piano & Strings Program at Ravinia Bennett Gordon Hall Highland Park, free with advance ticket, 12:30 gates, Steans Institute Series, onsale Thu 4/23 8:00a
x Thu 7/16 7:00 Mozart’s The Abduction from the Seraglio with CSO conducted by James Conlon, Kathryn Lewek and Miles Mykkanen in German with English supertitles at Ravinia Martin Theatre Highland Park, $17-101, 4:30 donor gates, 5:00 public gates, onsale Thu 4/23 8:00a
x Fri 7/17 1:30 Afternoon of Chamber Music with fellows of the Piano & Strings Program, pre-concert talk by Midori at Ravinia Bennett Gordon Hall Highland Park, free with advance ticket, 12:15 gates, Steans Institute Series, onsale Thu 4/23 8:00a
x Fri 7/17 7:00 Paul Simon at Ravinia Hunter Pavilion Highland Park, $83-262, 4:30 donor gates, 5:00 public gates, onsale Thu 4/23 8:00a
x Sat 7/18 1:00 Mozart’s The Abduction from the Seraglio with CSO conducted by James Conlon, Kathryn Lewek and Miles Mykkanen in German with English supertitles at Ravinia Martin Theatre Highland Park, $17-101, 11:30a donor gates, 12:00n public gates, onsale Thu 4/23 8:00a
x Sat 7/18 7:00 Paul Simon at Ravinia Hunter Pavilion Highland Park, $83-262, 4:30 donor gates, 5:00 public gates, onsale Thu 4/23 8:00a
x Sat 7/25 8:00 St. Vincent with CSO conducted by Jules Buckley at Ravinia Hunter Pavilion Highland Park, $55-129, 4:30 donor gates, 5:00 public gates, CSO series, onsale Thu 4/23 8:00a
x Sun 7/26 7:00 Emmylou Harris & Graham Nash at Ravinia Hunter Pavilion Highland Park, $65-134, 4:30 donor gates, 5:00 public gates, onsale Thu 4/23 8:00a
x Tue 7/28 7:00 Jimmy Buffett’s Coral Reefer Band, The Docksiders at Ravinia Hunter Pavilion Highland Park, $55-86, 4:30 donor gates, 5:00 public gates, Yacht Rock night, onsale Thu 4/23 8:00a
x Sat 8/8 7:30 Chance the Rapper at Ravinia Hunter Pavilion Highland Park, $65-174, 4:30 donor gates, 5:00 public gates, onsale Thu 4/23 8:00a
x Sun 8/9 8:00 Hugh Jackman with Chicago Philharmonic at Ravinia Hunter Pavilion Highland Park, $98-307, 4:30 donor gates, 5:00 public gates, onsale Thu 4/23 8:00a
x Tue 8/11 7:00 Brian McKnight & Gladys Knight at Ravinia Hunter Pavilion Highland Park, $59-129, 4:30 donor gates, 5:00 public gates, onsale Thu 4/23 8:00a
x Wed 8/12 7:30 Joe Bonamassa at Ravinia Hunter Pavilion Highland Park, $55-261, 4:30 donor gates, 5:00 public gates, onsale Thu 4/23 8:00a
x Thu 8/13 7:30 The Music of Quincy Jones with CSO performing favorites from albums, scores, ++, curated and conducted by Jules Buckley at Ravinia Hunter Pavilion Highland Park, $30-111, 4:30 donor gates, 5:00 public gates, CSO series, onsale Thu 4/23 8:00a
x Sat 8/15 6:30 moe and Umphrey’s McGee at Ravinia Hunter Pavilion Highland Park, $55-86, 4:30 donor gates, 5:00 public gates, onsale Thu 4/23 8:00a
x Wed 8/19 7:30 Gregory Alan Isakov with Chicago Philharmonic at Ravinia Hunter Pavilion Highland Park, $59-134, 4:30 donor gates, 5:00 public gates, onsale Thu 4/23 8:00a
x Thu 8/20 7:30 Ricky Martin at Ravinia Hunter Pavilion Highland Park, $88-242, 4:30 donor gates, 5:00 public gates, onsale Thu 4/23 8:00a
x Fri 8/21 7:30 Alabama Shakes, Liam Kazar at Ravinia Hunter Pavilion Highland Park, $78-159, 4:30 donor gates, 5:00 public gates, onsale Thu 4/23 8:00a
x Sat 8/22 7:30 Bonnie Raitt at Ravinia Hunter Pavilion Highland Park, $60-139, 4:30 donor gates, 5:00 public gates, onsale Thu 4/23 8:00a
x Sun 8/23 6:00 Grease Sing-Along at Ravinia Hunter Pavilion Highland Park, $35, 3:30 donor gates, 4:00 public gates, onsale Thu 4/23 8:00a
x Tue 8/25 7:00 Deep Purple, Kansas at Ravinia Hunter Pavilion Highland Park, $60-124, 4:30 donor gates, 5:00 public gates, onsale Thu 4/23 8:00a
x Wed 8/26 7:00 Brandi Carlile, I’m With Her at Ravinia Hunter Pavilion Highland Park, $98-267, 4:30 donor gates, 5:00 public gates, onsale Thu 4/23 8:00a
x Thu 8/27 7:00 Kool & The Gang, Morris Day and The Time, ConFunkShun at Ravinia Hunter Pavilion Highland Park, $60-101, 4:30 donor gates, 5:00 public gates, onsale Thu 4/23 8:00a
x Fri 8/28 7:30 Alabama at Ravinia Hunter Pavilion Highland Park, $70-159, 4:30 donor gates, 5:00 public gates, onsale Thu 4/23 8:00a
x Sat 8/29 7:00 Ray LaMontagne, The Weather Station at Ravinia Hunter Pavilion Highland Park, $60-159, 4:30 donor gates, 5:00 public gates, onsale Thu 4/23 8:00a
x Sun 8/30 7:00 Miranda Lambert at Ravinia Hunter Pavilion Highland Park, $70-204, 4:30 donor gates, 5:00 public gates, onsale Thu 4/23 8:00a
x Wed 9/2 7:30 Labrinth with Chicago Philharmonic at Ravinia Hunter Pavilion Highland Park, $54-86, 4:30 donor gates, 5:00 public gates, onsale Thu 4/23 8:00a
x Sat 9/5 7:00 Rod Stewart, Richard Marx at Ravinia Hunter Pavilion Highland Park, $103-297, 4:30 donor gates, 5:00 public gates, onsale Thu 4/23 8:00a
x Sun 9/6 7:00 Squeeze, Adam Ant at Ravinia Hunter Pavilion Highland Park, $70-96, 4:30 donor gates, 5:00 public gates, onsale Thu 4/23 8:00a
x Sat 9/12 7:00 Allison Krauss & Union Station at Ravinia Hunter Pavilion Highland Park, $60-96, 4:30 donor gates, 5:00 public gates, onsale Thu 4/23 8:00a
x Sun 9/13 7:00 Los Tigres del Norte at Ravinia Hunter Pavilion Highland Park, $47-101, 4:30 donor gates, 5:00 public gates, onsale Thu 4/23 8:00a
x Thu 9/17 7:00 Ziggy Marley and Thievery Corporation at Ravinia Hunter Pavilion Highland Park, $66-124, 4:30 donor gates, 5:00 public gates, onsale Thu 4/23 8:00a
x Fri 9/18 8:00 Tom Jones at Ravinia Hunter Pavilion Highland Park, $65-169, 4:30 donor gates, 5:00 public gates, onsale Thu 4/23 8:00a
x Sat 9/19 7:30 Martina McBride at Ravinia Hunter Pavilion Highland Park, $60-129, 4:30 donor gates, 5:00 public gates, onsale Thu 4/23 8:00a
x = recommended, interested, notable to me or friends
X = the plan, though that can change
? = uncertainty, likely good to call ahead to verify
(date)? happening that date? conflicting sources?
(time)? time uncertain?
++ = and more
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