Saturday 2/24/24

Feb 24, 2024

Saturday!

And this weekend night also brings a full complement of great music event opportunities… read on for the details and get out to enjoy one or more if you can…
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10:00a Black History Folk Futures Symposium with 5:00 Angel Bat Dawid closing performance at OTSFM Szold Hall

11:00a Bluegrass Brunch at Beat Kitchen

11:00a Tom Holland at City News Cafe, blues

x 12:00n PureSoul Brunch tribute to Sophisticated Soul, Frankie Beverly, Roy Ayers, Grover Washington at City Winery, $22-28, plus optional $25 buffet add-on

x 12:00n Alewife Brunch at Hawaiian Hideout

12:00n Avi Mushran guitar at McClintock Choral and Recital Room, Northwestern University Evanston

1:00-5:00 Global Connections International Carnivale hosted by Logan Lu at Navy Pier Grand Ballroom
1:00 Four Star Brass Band
1:15 LaZafra Steel Drum Band
1:45 Four Star Brass Band
1:55 Orpheus Hellenic Folklore Society Dance Troupe
2:25 Somos Colombia El Carnaval de Barranquilla
3:00 Team Jamaica United
3:15 Segundo Belvis Ruiz Cultural Center Travesura
4:00 Chicago Samba

x 1:00-dark Music Frozen Dancing with Lifeguard, The Mall, Upchuck, Cel Ray, Nancy, Beloved Radio DJs at Empty Bottle outside

x 1:00 Beyond Borders at Friendly Tap

1:00-5:00 Garage Band U at Ballydoyle Downers Grove

1:00-4:00 Terry Byrne at Pollyanna Brewing St Charles

2:00 Crain-Maling Foundation CSO Young Artists Competition Finals accompanied by the Civic Orchestra of Chicago at Symphony Center Orchestra Hall, RSVP required

2:00-4:00 Country Western Jam with Bob O'Hanlon at Two Way Street Downers Grove, $10

x 3:00 Paper Machete with James Dean Joint at Green Mill

3:00-7:00 DJ Joe Shanahan at Gman Tavern

4:00-7:00 Pat Owen-Leary at Cary's Lounge

4:00-9:00 Afro Fusion Day Party with DJs Dee Money, Matrix, 3K at Promontory, $0 RSVP, $20-25 after 4:30

x 4:00, 8:00 The Jayhawks at SPACE Evanston, $50 SRO, sold out

4:00 Jeannie Rak at Hey Nonny Arlington Heights, Heyday Saturday Happy Hour

5:00-8:30 Ricky Liontones at House of Blues Restaurant & Bar

5:00-7:30 Blend Acoustic at Lagunitas Tap Room

5:00 Rebecca & the Grey Notes at Studio Winery & Geneva Lake Distilling Lake Geneva

5:00 Brendan Lemkin at Epiphany Center, Golden Hour

5:00-7:00 Jazz Central at Jonny Cab’s Burr Ridge

5:00-8:00 Keithen Banks at Church Street Brewing Itasca

5:30-7:30 Fruteland Jackson acoustic at Buddy Guy's Legends

6:00, 8:15 Petra's Recession Seven at Andy’s, $15

6:00-9:00 Eric Hochberg Trio with Bobbi Wilsyn at Catch 35

6:00-9:00 Jim Perona at Adelle's Restaurant Wheaton

6:00-9:00 Luly Sylvester at The Wine Exchange St. Charles

6:00-9:00 Rusken Bros Band at Riverlands Brewing Company St. Charles, February Bluegrass Series

6:00 Zachary Hommel trumpet at Regenstein Master Class Room, Northwestern University Evanston

6:00-9:00 Grace and John at Hailstorm Brewing Tinley Park

6:00 MLK House Party Celebration with DJ Terry Hunter, Farley Jackmaster Funk, RP Boo, DJ Chyna, Sundance, Boolu Master at Horseshoe Casino Hammond, $32-90

6:30 The Skies Are Shifting, The Darkhorse Collective, Lower Automation, the Untold, Mazegarden at Subterranean, $12-15

x 6:30 Hindustani Classcal Concert with Lyon Leifer, Lucia Thomas, Anirudh Sharma at Jarvis Square Pottery, music at 7:30

6:30 Cassandra Henwood at J. Fleming’s Absolutely Delicious Westmont

6:30-10:00 Willard Wilcox at Preservation Geneva

Sat 2/24? 6:30 Mark Konzen at Bliss Wine Lounge Wauconda

x 7:00 My Sweet George tribute to George Harrison hosted by Ary Paloma & Ellis Clark with The Pepperland Rockestra, Tommy Klein, The New Heartaches, Naomi Ashley Band, The Fluffers, Twisted Rootz, Help Desk, Scott Williams, Pierce Crask, Ken Mottet, ++ at Martyrs, $15-20

7:00 Demi Clara at Scratch Public House Forest Park

7:00 Karl Kirkpatrick at Scratch On Lake Oak Park

x 7:00 The Ides of March, The Buckinghams, The Cryan' Shames, New Colony Six at Genesee Theatre Waukegan, $35-80, The Cornerstones of Rock

7:00-10:00 UChicago Contra Dance with Hey, Okra, caller Jo Mortland at Ida Noyes Hall Third Floor Theater, University of Chicago, $10, $7 students

7:00 The Jukebox Heroes at Mrs Murphy’s

x 7:00 Stefano Maccagno piano and Furio Di Castri double-bass accompaniment for Tigre Reale silent film at Logan Center Performance Hall, University of Chicago

7:00-11:00 The Chad Willetts Quartet with Bradley Williams, Stacy McMichael, Dez Desermeaux, ++ at Le Piano

7:00-10:00 Loft Lizards at Shanahans Woodridge

7:00 Pete's Diary, SIIN, Stick the Landing, DJ Overstreet at The Piazza Aurora, $50+, Slaughter at The Piazza hard rock/metal

7:00-10:00 Scott, Phil and John, no Ringo at Tuscan Wine Market Arlington Heights

7:00-10:00 Raw Dawgs at The Quarry Thornton, classics, motown, blues, soul

7:00 Lorenzo D at Black Dog Vinyl Cafe Plainfield

x 7:00 (8:00 ET) The Electric Cars tribute to The Cars at Acorn Theatre Three Oaks MI, $30-55

7:30-4:00a Vino Louden Blues Band, Joanna Connor Band at Kingston Mines, $20

7:30 Chicago Symphony Orchestra conducted by Hannu Lintu with Behzod Abduraimov perform Tchaikovsky & Shostakovich at Symphony Center Orchestra Hall, $35-325

7:30, 9:30 Bosman Twins Quintet with Dwayne Bosman, Dwight Bosman, Kevin Fort, Marlene Rosenberg, Greg Artry at Winters Jazz Club, $28-38

7:30 The Magic of Motown at Auditorium Theatre, $33-113

Sat 2/24? 7:30-9:30 Julia Merchant at Davenport’s Piano Bar

7:30 Fake Plastic Trees & D'fferent Strokes at Cubby Bear, $10

7:30-9:00 Brandon Jones tribute to The Best of Soul at Epiphany Center, $15-30

7:30-10:00 Bowmanville Duo with Ethan Adelsman, Mason Jiller at Encore Little Gem Oak Park

7:30-10:30 Matt Kopecky at Pollyanna Brewing St Charles

7:30 The Steve Ramone Band at Moonlight Theatre St Charles, St Charles Jazz Weekend, $20

7:30 Northwestern University Symphony Orchestra directed by Joachim Schamberger, conducted by Patrick Furrer present Humperdinck's Hansel und Gretel at Cahn Auditorium Evanston, $18, $8 students

7:30 Bienen Strings Ensemble at Galvin Recital Hall, Northwestern University Evanston, $8, $5 students

7:30 Sam Hunt, Brett Young, Lily Rose at Allstate Arena, $40-100

7:30 Dan Tedesco solo at Hey Nonny Arlington Heights, $15-35

7:30-10:00 Tony John & the Flatland String Band at Light The Lamp Brewery Grayslake

Fri 2/24 7:30 Elton Jeff and the Honky Cats tribute to Elton John at The Lyric Blue Island, $40-50

x 7:30 BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet at Stoughton Opera House, Stoughton WI, $40

7:45 Birdhead at Stadium Club McCook

8:00 Furious Frank, The Orchard, Pool Hall, Jenny Scara, Trip Hazard at Montrose Saloon, $10-15

X 8:00 Jonathan Richman with Tommy Larkins at Thalia Hall, $30-45

8:00 Ashbringer, Varaha, Dismalimerence, Selenoplexia at Reggies Music Joint, $15

8:00 Pancakes & Booze Art Show at Reggies Rock Club/Comedy Shack, $20

8:00 Sophie Cates, LAN Party at Beat Kitchen, $18

8:00 Flyana Boss, Honey Bxby, Ramaj Eroc at Schubas, $20-25

8:00 The Prize Fighter Inferno, Carobae at Lincoln Hall, $25-85

8:00 Kangaroo Court, Pat and The Pissers, Edging & Cruel at Subterranean, $12-15

8:00 Sheila Jordan Trio with Harvie S, Allen Broadbent at Green Mill, $25

8:00, 10:00 Denise Thimes Quartet at Jazz Showcase, $25-40

8:00 Nate Manos with Laretha Weathersby at Blue Chicago

8:00 Mute Duo at House of Blues, $15

8:00 Giacomo Giovanni at Davenports Cabaret, $25

8:00 Butterfield Creek Band at The Tonk

8:00 You Died, Wizzo, Razed by Apes, The Iron Spiders at Liars Club

x 8:00 Jon Batiste at Riviera Theatre, sold out

8:00 easyg0ingtech, MaryMary, Alaska Jules, gowiththe_fl0 at The Burlington Bar, $10

x 8:00 Queen of The Harpies at Lizards Liquid Lounge

x 8:00 The Grelley Duvall Show at Color Club, $43

8:00 Ghost Forest, If It Kills You, No Object at Cobra Lounge, $15

8:00 Enjambre, Surely Tempo at Joe's on Weed Street, $40

8:00 80's Dance Party with DJ Risky Business at Illuminated Brew Works

8:00 The Dirty Wellies at Irish American Heritage Center Fifth Province Pub

8:00 University Symphony Orchestra at Mandel Hall, University of Chicago, $10, $5 students

8:00-11:00 melter, Kevin Lux, Voltaic Planes, DJ Veganinblack at Fallen Log, Kitchen 17, $15

8:00-10:30 Guitarra Azul at Artango Bar & Steakhouse

8:00 ericdoa at Bottom Lounge, sold out

8:00 Underground Villians, Daniel Lewis Band at Fuller’s Pub

8:00 Brooke & The Nice Things at Untitled Supper Club

8:00-10:00 Austin Skalecki, Jory at Uncommon Ground Lakeview, $10

8:00-3:00a Indika Reggae Band tribute to Bob Marley & The Wailers hosted by DJ G Sharp at Wild Hare, Saturday Night Reggae Party

x 8:00 Paul Cebar & Tomorrow Sound at FitzGeralds Sidebar, $20

8:00 La Chilanga Banda tributo a Cafe Tacvba, Lo Essencial tributo a Caifanes, Las Cruxes at Distro Music Hall Berwyn, $30

x 8:00 Bywater Call at Robert's Westside Forest Park, $21+

8:00 Shitizen x Oracles x Brainbleed at Outta Space Berwyn, $10

8:00 Giggity 2.0 at Pub 78 Brookfield

8:00-10:30 Hi Infidelity at Stage 119 Elmhurst, $10, classic rock

8:00-11:00 The Remedy at Jonny Cab’s Burr Ridge

8:00 Whiskey Road at Q Bar Darien, $8-10

x 8:00-11:00 The Steepwater Band at The Venue Aurora, $15-25

8:00 Silent Disco at The Law Office Pub & Music Hall Yorkville, $20

8:00 Time Traveller tribute to The Moody Blues at Arcada Theatre St Charles, $29-49

8:00-11:30 Ransom Creek at The Evergreen Pub St Charles

8:00 4 Grandes 2 Historias with Banda Machos, Mi Banda El Mexicano, Montez De Durango at Rosemont Theatre, $49-119

8:00 Red Solo Cup Toast with Made in America Band tribute to Toby Keith, Caldean tribute to Jason Aldean at Des Plaines Theatre, $25-35

8:00 Hairbangers Ball, Arra at Durty Nellies Palatine, $15

8:00 The Local at Broken Oar Port Barrington

8:00-11:00 L&M Experience at Main Street Outfitters Wauconda

8:00 Bill Uhler at Black Lung Brewing Co Round Lake Beach

8:00-11:00 Yankee Cowboy at Teddy O’Brian’s Highwood

8:00 Jackie Rose Band at The Toadstool Pub Highwood

8:00 DTCB Band at The Studio Lockport

8:00 Electricland Band at At The Office Crestwood

x 8:30 Chicago Psychfest Night Two with Who Is The Witness, Joshua Abrams, Jake Acosta, Erik Kramer, Omit/Transmit Orchestra at Hideout, $18, $30 Two Day Pass

8:30 Ricardo Roessel, Buen Viaje, Anthony Cruz at Schubas Upstairs, Meet Me Upstairs

8:30 Provoker, Riki, Future Nobodies at Sleeping Village, $25

8:30 Ensemble Dal Niente at Constellation, $20, Frequency Festival

8:30 Inzo, Eazybaked, Chmura x Daggz, Blookah, & Lhasa Petik at The Salt Shed, $24-72

8:30 My Cousin's Jacket at Cary's Lounge

8:30 The Motions, LC50 at Phyllis' Musical Inn

8:30 Magnetic Wave Band at O's Tap

8:30 Alicia Villareal at Copernicus Center, $48-118

8:30 Vernard R&B Revival chapter 1 at Epiphany Center, $35-50

x 8:30 Fomites at Friendly Tap Berwyn

8:30 Corduroy tribute to Pearl Jam, SLDG tribute to Foo Fighters & Nirvana at Tony Ds Elmwood Park, Country Night

8:30 Lateralus tribute to Tool, White Pony tribute to Deftones at Humo Smokehouse aka Brauer House Lombard, $18-20

8:30 Forget Hannah at Quigley’s Naperville

8:30 Beyond the Blonde at Sideouts Sports Tavern Island Lake, $10-20

8:30 Eclipse tribute to Pink Floyd at Impact Fuel Room Libertyville, $15-30

9:00 Derritete with Turbo Sonidero, Fanita Banana, Bajomar, Bumbac Joe, Giroscopio at Empty Bottle, $10

9:00 Tommaso & Material at Hungry Brain, Bricktown Sound

9:00, 11:00 M.e.h. at Dorians

9:00 Lil Ed & The Blues Imperials, Sonia Astacio at Buddy Guy's Legends, $25

9:00 Luke Pytel Band at House of Blues Restaurant & Bar, $10 after 9:00

9:00-1:30 No Pressure with Psychic Pu$$Y aka J Bambii, Finding Ijeoma at California Clipper Lil' Clip, $5

9:00-12:00m Moonbird, KW3, Superfloss at Gallery Cabaret

9:00 Super Creeps tribute to David Bowie, Another VU tribute to Velvet Underground at LiveWire Lounge, $10

9:00-12:00m DadBand at Firewater Saloon Edison Park

9:00-12:00m Kevan Eftekhari at Tack Room

9:00 Scarlet Mountain at Ballydoyle Downers Grove

9:00-11:00 DBs aka Deseperate Bastards duo Rob Anderlik & Mike Church at Sidecar Supper Club & Beer Garden Batavia

9:00 Semple Band at Bannerman’s Sports Grill Bartlett

9:00 One Way Traffic, Colt Ball at Mackey’s Hideout McHenry, $8

x 9:30, 11:00 Billy Branch and the Sons of Blues at Rosa’s, $20-30, part of Rosas 40th Anniversary, early set sold out

Sat 2/24? 9:30-12:30a The Nitz & Howe Experience at Davenport’s Piano Bar, $5

9:30 Dalton & The Sheriffs at Carol's Pub, $12

9:30 Crawford's Daughter at Humo Smokehouse aka Brauer House Lombard, $0-10

9:30 JJ Smith at Hey Nonny Arlington Heights, RSVP, Nightcap Music Series

10:00 Stalled, Porcelain, Daarling, Seth Beck at Cole's Bar, $15

10:00 Borgore, Yakz, Sisto at Concord Music Hall, $23

10:00 Bootjack Road at Bub City Chicago, RSVP

10:00 Boots 2 Year Anniversary Party with SoFTT, Ariel Zetina, Blesstonio, Boots DJ Set, Chrissy Chlapecka, Abhijeet, Boo Boo Kitty Fuck, Luv Ami-Stoole, Mercy Me Girl, TiKi Vonté, Tiny Miracle Installation by JForPay & Pagina at Metro, $15-25

10:00 Peoples Choice Concert at Subterranean, $20

10:00-2:00a 9th Annul Pisquarius Bash at Promontory, $20-50

10:00 Prosperity Room at The Whistler

10:00 The Simple Remedy at Bub City Rosemont, RSVP

10:00-12:00m Y2K tribute to 2000s at 115 Bourbon Street Performance Hall Merrionette Park, $5

10:30 Alejandro Salazar at Andy's, $15

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

11:30-3:00a DJ Nook E.X. and Wesside at Teddy O’Brian’s Highwood