Saturday 12/23/23

Dec 23, 2023

Saturday!

The last of a bunch of party nights before Christmas, with a bunch of great music event opportunities in and around the city… read on for the details, then get out to enjoy one or more of them if you can… thanks very much for reading, subscribing to, and especially sharing Jerome’s Event List with your other happy Holiday folks who want to know what’s happening!

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x 6:00a 33rd Annual Winter Solstice Sunrise Concerts with Hamid Drake and Michael Zerang at Links Hall, $37

11:00a Bluegrass Brunch at Beat Kitchen

11:00a Studebaker John and Earl Howell blues at City News Cafe

x 11:00a Little Miss Ann Holiday Family Fa-La-La-La-La with Anna Jacobson at Uncommon Ground Lakeview, $15

11:00a, 1:00 Charlie Brown Christmas Brunch with The Chris White Trio at FitzGeralds Nightclub, $10, late show sold out, early available

12:00n Jeff Givens is The Singin' Santa at FitzGeralds Sidebar, RSVP, Singin' Santa Brunch

1:00 School of Rock at Ballydoyle Downers Grove

1:00 For Kids from 1 to 92 with Steve March-Torme’, Michael Bailey, Steem at Raue Center for the Arts Crystal Lake, $30-40, $10 under 19

1:30 Merry, Merry Chicago conducted by Thomas Wilkins with Ashley Brown at Symphony Center Orchestra Hall, $45-299

1:30 Gabriel Datcu jazz at City News Cafe

x 2:00, 5:00, 8:00 Mariachi Herencia de México at OTSFM Maurer Hall, $40

2:00-4:00 Country Western Jam at Two Way Street Coffee House Downers Grove

2:00 Charles Pelkie Wicked Little Hymns at Black Dog Vinyl Cafe Plainfield

3:00 Paper Machete at Green Mill

Tighthead Brewing Mundelein Anniversary Party
3:30-6:30 Tap Room All-Stars
7:00-10:00 Uncle Pigeon

4:00-9:00 Sweater Weather Christmas Sweater Day Party with Sean Mac, Vince Adams, P-Dyddy at Promontory, $20-25

4:00 Dan Asio at Hey Nonny, Heyday Saturday Happy Hour

5:00-8:30 Gerry Hundt at House of Blues Restaurant & Bar

5:00 DJ Nick Sherba at O's Tap Christmas Party

5:00 Green Velvet at Navy Pier Grand Ballroom, $79

5:00 Bob Hartwell at Church Street Brewing Itasca

5:30 Ric Jazz acoustic at Buddy Guy’s Legends

6:00, 8:15 Aaron Shapiro at Andy’s, $15

6:00 Eric Hochberg Trio with Angel Spiccia at Catch 35

6:00 Unsocial Aesthetics 1.5 Showcase with Tiara Déshané, Ano Banks, Ancestral Family Business, Rizzi Konway, Simba P, DJs Bebeethicc, GTKR, host ThoughtPoet at California Clipper, $5

x 6:00 13th Eggnog-Palooza with Dozen Buzzing Cousins hosted by Molly and Gary at FitzGeralds Sidebar, RSVP

6:00-9:00 Jazz Boys at The Wine Exchange St. Charles

6:00-9:00 An Emo Little Christmas Party & Coat Drive with Lifting Curses at Riverlands Brewing St Charles, bring a coat to donate

6:00-11:00 A Festivus For The Rest Of Us at Une Année Brewery & Kitchen Niles

6:00-10:30 Cesar Salad & The Croutons at Black Lung Brewing Company Round Lake Beach, BBA Krampus Release Party

6:30 Tim Wilsey Trio at J. Fleming’s Absolutely Delicious Westmont

6:30-10:00 Brother John Kattke at Preservation Geneva, RSVP

7:00 Macabre, Molder, Through n Through, Advorsa at Reggies Rock Club, $20-25, Chicago Metal Factory presents Holiday of Horror 2023 Edition

7:00 Hideous Holiday Night of Pop-Punk & Ugly Sweaters with Guardrail, Sea of Cars, Blue Car, Alleys & Gangways, Rocky Point Holiday at Subterranean, $15

7:00 Sami Scot at Davenport’s Piano Bar Cabaret

7:00 Mulligan Stew at Mrs Murphy’s

7:00 The Chancey Brothers with Lila at Fifth Province Pub, Irish American Heritage Center, Chancey Brothers Christmas

7:00 The Chad Willetts Quartet with Bradley Williams, Stacy Mcmichael, Dez Desermeaux, ++ at Le Piano

7:00 Feels Like Karma, Muddle, Swimshirt, To You Deary at Fallen Log, Kitchen 17

7:00-9:30 Guitarra Azul at Artango Bar & Steakhouse, RSVP

7:00 Festivus For The Rest Of Us Pot Luck at Jarvis Tavern, 3rd Annual

7:00-10:00 Dave, Kim, & Randy at Shanahans Woodridge

7:00 Michael Ognisanti at Take Flight Spirits Skokie

7:00 The Fabulous Fabtones 60s rock n roll at The Quarry Thornton

7:00 Eras Swiftie Inspired Dance Party at Impact Fuel Room Libertyville, $10-55

7:30 Nequient, Imminent Terror, King Hell at Reggies Music Joint, $20-25, Chicago Metal Factory presents Holiday of Horror 2023 Edition

7:30, 9:30 Ben Paterson Trio with Joshua Ramos, Jon Deitemyer at Winters Jazz Club, $33-38, I'll Be Thanking Santa

7:30 Mid Atlantic at Light The Lamp Brewery Grayslake

7:30 Sir Andrew Conducts Handel’s Messiah at Symphony Center Orchestra Hall, $75-399

7:30 Brian Doroba Blues at Encore Little Gem Oak Park

7:30 The Rockets at Stadium Club McCook

7:30 Collin Marks Band, Pajama Dan & The Bed Bugs, Mark Swain at Q Bar Darien, $9-10, Naughty or Nice Party

7:30 Gaudete Brass Holiday Tunes at Hey Nonny Arlington Heights, $15-40

7:30 Edgar Cruz, Arkadiy Yushin, Mark Anthony at Woodstock Opera House, $30-35, Ed Hall's Woodstock Christmas Guitar Night

7:30 Dirty Mac at Austin Community Tavern Steger, RSVP, 1st Annual Rockin Holiday Bash

8:00 Kevin Durr, The Sea and The Stone, The Second Summer, Rebel Hearts at Montrose Saloon, $10-15

8:00 Sincere Engineer, The Brokedowns, Canadian Rifle at Metro, $20-25

8:00 Cut Your Losses, The Flips, Ester, Gosh Diggity at Beat Kitchen, $15, Punks for Palestine Benefit Show for the PCRF

x 8:00 Michael McDermott at City Winery, $32-45

x 8:00 Frank Catalano at Green Mill, $20

8:00, 10:00 Corey Wilkes Quartet at Jazz Showcase, $30-45

8:00 Mike Wheeler Blues Band with Laretha Weathersby at Blue Chicago

8:00 Milwaukee Slim Band at The Atlantic Bar & Grill, $10

8:00-3:00a Zion Albert & Yard Squad hosted by DJ G Sharp at Wild Hare

8:00 Demetria Taylor Band at Untitled

8:00 Ariel Reign and The Greenery, Ted Yoder at Uncommon Ground Lakeview, $10

8:00 The Chicago Cellar Boys at Robert's Westside Forest Park, Home For The Holidays

8:00 Patois ska, 13 Tikis surf at The Outta Space Berwyn, $10

8:00 True Story at Pub 78

8:00-11:00 Hoodwink'd at Jonny Cab’s Burr Ridge

8:00-12:00m Posada Navideña de Tributos with Lo Essencial tribute to Caifanes, Cultura Pop tribute to Soda Stereo, Especial Guest tribute to 'JV', Chicago Divas at Brauer House Lombard, $10-15

8:00 Julie B. Nichols & Chicago Soul Spectacular at The Venue Aurora, $20-30

8:00 Christmas Wizards tribute to Trans-Siberian Orchestra Classic Rock Holiday Experience at Arcada Theatre St Charles, $25-45

x 8:00 Frank Orrall, Charlette Wortham at SPACE Evanston, $25-45

8:00 Lynn Live at Beacon Tap Des Plaines, Xmas Party

8:00 Motown Christmas tributes to Martha Reeves & the Vandellas, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, The 4 Tops, The Supremes at Des Plaines Theatre, $29-69

8:00 Rosie & The Rivets at Broken Oar Port Barrington

x 8:00 Johnny Burnett solo at Shirley's Piano Bar Barrington

x 8:00 John Ballantyne & Crazy Heart at Main Street Outfitters Wauconda

8:00 DJ Versage Holiday Singalong at Toadstool Pub Highwood

8:00 Lime Forest, Lost Pyramids at Heroes West Lemont, $10-13

8:00 Chris Gelbuda's Jingle Jam at Dockside Bar & Grill Ottawa

8:15 John Mackey and Keaton Schiller, The Bunch The Band at Carol's Pub, $15

8:15 Soda at Stage 119 Elmhurst, $10

x 8:30 Expo '76 Big Xmas Bash at FitzGeralds Nightclub, $20, Ugly Xmas Sweater Contest

8:30 Rocks Off tribute to The Rolling Stones at Quigley’s Naperville

8:30 Kevin Presbrey Band at Pollyanna Brewing St Charles

8:30 Piazza Christmas Party with 7th Heaven at Piazza Aurora, $15+

x 8:30-11:59 Mr. Blotto at Two Brothers Roundhouse Aurora, $15

x 9:00 Cornmeal, Carrie Sue & The Wood Burners at Martyrs, $15-20

9:00, 11:00 Nasty Snacks, DJs Mr. Gac, Marcos Flores at Dorian’s, $10 after 8:00

9:00 Bricktown Sound Dance Party with Lorelei, Fanita Banana, King Hippo at Hungry Brain

9:00, 11:00 Sheryl Youngblood Band at Rosa’s, $15-25, Tennessee Whiskey

9:00 Breezy Rodio at Buddy Guy’s Legends, $25

9:00 Funky Mojo Daddy at House of Blues Restaurant & Bar, $10 after 9:00

9:00-12:00m The Nitz & Howe Experience at Davenport’s Piano Bar Cabaret, $5

9:00-11:55 Levi and Liquid Wave at The Thirsty Tavern

9:00 I Love Rich, Space Age Zeros at Liar's Club, Richmass 2023

9:00 Tim Hort Band at Gallery Cabaret, Band Night

9:00 Hitxion, Havick with Fridaka$Hflo, Khari Ennui, Jaynsanity, Zeus Guap, Teddy at Cole's Bar, $13

9:00 Kevan Eftekhari at Tack Room

9:00 KPOP Club Night at House of Blues, $22-25

9:00 Queen Explosion tribute to Queen at Brauer House BHouse Live Lombard, $0-25

9:00 Anchors Away at Ballydoyle Downers Grove

9:00 Reality Bytes at Ballydoyle Aurora

9:00-11:00 Ryan Cooper at Sidecar Supper Club Batavia

9:00 Libido Funk Circus at Bannerman’s Sports Grill Bartlett

9:00-12:00 K Nein Band at Madcats Palatine, $5

9:00 Forever Flannel at Sideouts Sports Tavern Island Lake, $5-20

9:00 Sean Shiel at Mackey’s Hideout McHenry

9:00 Peso Pluma vs. Bad Bunny Dance Party with DJs Real Co & Tecknique at 115 Bourbon Street Merrionette Park, $5

9:30 Music We Love with DJs Pauly and Ashina at The Whistler

9:30-2:00a 15 Year Anniversary Bash with Jimmy Nick & Don't Tell Mama at The House Pub St. Charles, $5

9:30 Eric Quigley at Hey Nonny Arlington Heights, Nightcap free music series

9:30 Wedding Banned at Durty Nellies Palatine, $5

10:00 Get Signed Or Die Trying Independent Artist Showcase at Subterranean

10:00-2:30 Duane Powell & Ctrlzora at California Clipper

10:00-1:00a Hillbilly Rockstarz at Firewater Saloon Edison Park

10:00 Grace and John at Bub City Chicago, RSVP

10:00 Ariel's Party with DJ Inward and Celeste at Hideout, $10

10:00-3:00a Naughty Not Nice at Promontory, $10-30

10:00 Robbie Gold at Bub City Rosemont, RSVP

10:00 90s Pop Nation at 115 Bourbon Street Front Stage Merrionette Park, $5

10:30 Iris at Andy's, $15

11:00 Petra Van Nuis, Dennis "Deluxe" Luxon at Le Piano, After Glow Late Show

11:00 G-Mo Nite with DJ Sean Crawford at Gman Tavern, Sincere Engineer After Party

12:00m After Forever tribute to Black Sabbath at Reggies Music Joint, Chicago Metal Factory presents Holiday of Horror 2023 Edition