Concerts Aug. 9-15: Green Day, Indigo Girls and Melissa Etheridge, Dweezil Zappa
Friday, Aug. 9,
Hey Day Happy Hour: 4-6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Aug. 9-10, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. Performances by Jessica Smucker on Friday and Brian Castillo on Saturday. Free. heynonny.com.
Albert Lee & Jeremy Clyde: 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Veteran British musicians Albert Lee and Jeremy Clyde bring the influences of American artists like Buddy Holly and The Everly Brothers to the fore in their first series of “storytellers” style shows together as an acoustic duo. $20-$35. evanstonspacemusic.com.
CSO: Mozart’s “Idomeneo” with James Conlon: 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9; and 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 11, at Ravinia Festival, 200 Ravinia Park Road, Highland Park. The Chicago Symphony Orchestra delves into the operatic repertory as Mozart’s “Idomeneo” is conducted by Los Angeles Opera Music Director James Conlon in a semi-staged production directed by longtime collaborator Harry Silverstein. $17-$95. ravinia.org.
The Revivalists: 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9, at The Salt Shed, 1357 N. Elston Ave., Chicago. Rock group The Revivalists will perform. $48.50. saltshedchicago.com.
Black Flag: 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9, at the Arcada Theatre 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Black Flag will perform two sets, including “The First Four Years” in its entirety, plus “The Best of The Best.” $39-$59. arcadalive.com.
Edición Especial: 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9, at the Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. Edición Especial on their “Segunda Edicion Tour.” $49.50-$99.50. rosemont.com/theatre.
Idina Menzel: 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9, at the Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St., Chicago. The star of “Wicked” and “Frozen” on her “Take Me Or Leave Me” tour, where she’ll be sharing tunes from her newest record, “Drama Queen,” alongside her other musical theater classics. Tickets start at $40. chicago-theater.com.
Made in America: 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9, at 3D Sideouts, 4018 Roberts Road, Island Lake. A tribute to Toby Keith with special guest Chris Boise as Luke Bryan. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Wauconda Bulldogs Youth Cheerleading. Tickets start at $10. 3dsideouts.com.
Noah Gabriel and Friends: 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9, at the Venue, 21 S. Broadway, Aurora. Noah Gabriel will perform with local musicians for an album release. $20. themusicvenue.org.
Nightcap Music: 9:30-11:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Aug. 9-10, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. Music by Eric Butler on Friday and Jason Benefield on Saturday. Free. heynonny.com.
Saturday, Aug. 10
Songs for “Ode to Joy”: 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, at Ravinia Festival, 200 Ravinia Park Road, Highland Park. Cori Ellison leads the RSMI singers in “Ode to Joy.” $15. ravinia.org.
Thirty Seconds to Mars & AFI: 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, at Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, 1300 S. Linn White Drive, Chicago. Actor Jared Leto and his brother, Shannon Leto, are on the North American leg of their “Seasons World Tour,” featuring supporting acts from AFI, KennyHoopla, and YouTube sensation Poppy. $9-$233. pavilionnortherlyisland.com.
Mungion w/Alabaster: 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug, 10, at 3D Sideouts, 4018 Roberts Road, Island Lake. Drawing inspiration from an array of musical styles, Mungion creates a raucous yet jubilant sound all their own. Tickets start at $15. 3dsideouts.com.
ATEEZ 2024 World Tour: 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 10 and 11, at the Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont. South Korean boy band ATEEZ on their “Towards the Light: Will to Power” world tour. Tickets start at $204. rosemont.com.
CSO and James Conlon with James Ehnes: All Mozart: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, at Ravinia Festival, 200 Ravinia Park Road, Highland Park. An all-Mozart program as conductor James Conlon reunites with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Violinist James Ehnes joins for Mozart's Fifth Violin Concerto. $17-$95. ravinia.org.
Mutlu: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. Mutlu combines his Philly-soul style with elements of folk, reggae and rock. $12-$30. heynonny.com.
The Beat Goes On: Lisa McClowry as Cher: 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. Tribute artist Lisa McClowry portrays Cher in a one-woman show. $39-$79. desplainestheatre.com.
HW3: Blues, Funk, and Roots: 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, at the Venue, 21 S. Broadway, Aurora. Enjoy the music stylings of Howard McCullum, Stephen Asma and Jim “Bucka” Christopulos playing traditional blues and contemporary funky blues. $15 in advance, $5 more at the door. themusicvenue.org.
Occidental Brothers Dance Band International: 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Chicago's Occidental Brothers Dance Band International marks their 20th year as a group with the release of the new record, “Likambo Te.” With Emil Rojo and El Sismo. $15-$25. evanstonspacemusic.com.
Palomazo Norteno: 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, at the Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. Bringing together the norteño music legends Elíseo Robles, Rosendo Cantú, Lalo Mora and Raúl Hernández. $89-$139. rosemont.com/theatre.
Stayin' Alive: One Night of the Bee Gees: 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, at RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora. Bee Gees tribute with all their hits, like “Night Fever,” “How Deep Is Your Love,” “Stayin’ Alive” and more, plus songs they wrote for others like “Islands in the Stream,” “Shadow Dancing” and “Grease.” $20. paramountaurora.com/riveredge.
Tito Puente Jr.: 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, at the Arcada Theatre 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. The son of the legendary American salsa and Latin jazz musician Tito Puente performs with special guests Miami Sound Revue, a tribute to Miami Sound Machine. $39-$89. arcadalive.com.
CircuitMOM & CircuitSON present: Matador: 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, at Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W. Lawrence Ave., Chicago. Featuring Thunderpuss and Isis Muretech. Tickets start at $238.50. livenation.com.
Sunday, Aug. 11
Ingrid Graudins: Memorial Benefit Show: 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 11, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Proceeds from ticket sales will benefit selected local animal shelters. $15-$25. evanstonspacemusic.com.
Iration And Pepper: 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 11, at The Salt Shed, 1357 N. Elston Ave., Chicago. Reggae groups Iration And Pepper perform, with special guests DENM and Artikal Sound System. $39.50-$49.50. saltshedchicago.com.
Generations of Chicago Blues: 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 11, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Blues musicians Ben Levin and Bob Stroger, with special guest Dave Specter. $15-$25. evanstonspacemusic.com.
Indigo Girls and Melissa Etheridge: 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 11, at Ravinia Festival, 200 Ravinia Park Road, Highland Park. $57-$155. Rock and folk-fusion favorites Indigo Girls and Melissa Etheridge, with over 20 Grammy nominations between them, co-headline. ravinia.org.
Whitney: 8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 11, at Thalia Hall 1807 S. Allport St., Chicago. Julien Ehrlich and Max Kakacek are Whitney, who will perform with Hannah Frances and lake j. $32.50-$50. thaliahallchicago.com.
CircuitMOM & CircuitSON present: Dream: 9 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 11, at Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W. Lawrence Ave., Chicago. Featuring Micky Friedmann and Karsten Sollors. Tickets start at $117.25. livenation.com.
Monday, Aug. 12
Masterclass with Baritone Matthias Goerne: 1:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 12, at Ravinia Festival, 200 Ravinia Park Road, Highland Park. A masterclass led by baritone Matthias Goerne. Free general admission with advance ticket. ravinia.org.
Tony Furtado: 7:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 12, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Tony Furtado performs Americana roots. $18-$25.
Tuesday, Aug. 13
Green Day at Wrigley Field: 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13, at Wrigley Field, 1060 W. Addison St., Chicago. On the North American leg of their “Saviors” tour, the band will perform both the “Dookie” and “American Idiot” albums in their entirety, along with fan favorites and cuts off the new album. With special guests The Smashing Pumpkins, Rancid and The Linda Lindas. Tickets start at $99. mlb.com/cubs/tickets/concerts/green-day.
Ice Spice: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13, at Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W. Lawrence Ave., Chicago. Ice Spice performs on her “Y2K! World Tour.” Tickets start at $85.50. livenation.com.
Elephant Sessions: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Elephant Sessions create a progressive blend of intricate tunes with mandolin and fiddle fusing with a backline of bass and drums that celebrates trad, funk and electronica. $15-$25. evanstonspacemusic.com.
Matthias Goerne and Anton Mejias: Schumann/Brahms: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13, at Ravinia Festival, 200 Ravinia Park Road, Highland Park. Baritone Matthias Goerne with pianist Anton Mejias perform songs based on the poetry of Heinrich Heine — from Robert Schumann’s “Dichterliebe” cycle to several settings by Johannes Brahms and other German writers. $15-$60. ravinia.org.
Wednesday, Aug. 14
RSMI Singers: 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14, at Ravinia Festival, 200 Ravinia Park Road, Highland Park. RSMI Singers Program Fellows perform. Free general admission with advance ticket. ravinia.org.
Robert Glasper and J. Ivy: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14, at Ravinia Festival, 200 Ravinia Park Road, Highland Park. Grammy Award-winning Glasper is a pianist, songwriter, and producer. J. Ivy is a Grammy and Peabody Award winner whose poetry is pioneering and trendsetting in the arenas of music and television. $51-$95. ravinia.org.
The Happy Time Orchestra: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Jazz band the Happy Time Orchestra, featuring Howard Levy. $25-$35. evanstonspacemusic.com.
Kelly Steward & The Restless Kind: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. Kelly Steward is a Midwestern American singer, songwriter and recording artist. $15-$30. heynonny.com.
Thursday, Aug. 15
GooRoos “aGOOstic”: 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15, at 3D Sideouts, 4018 Roberts Road, Island Lake. GooRoos will be playing songs from One Republic, DNCE, Justin Timberlake, Maroon 5, Dua Lipa, Katy Perry, P!nk and more. 3dsideouts.com.
Apollo’s Fire: Four Seasons Rediscovered: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15, at Ravinia Festival, 200 Ravinia Park Road, Highland Park. Artistic director Jeannette Sorrell leads violinist Alan Choo and the internationally acclaimed baroque orchestra Apollo’s Fire in “Vivaldi's Four Seasons Rediscovered.” $15-$75. ravinia.org.
Dweezil Zappa: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15, at the Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine Ave., Chicago. The son of Frank Zappa, Dweezil Zappa has been performing for over 40 years. $42.50-$200.12. jamusa.com/riviera-theatre.
Hotel California: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. A Salute to the Eagles. $29-$49. arcadalive.com.
Supernatural: An All-Star Tribute to Santana: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. An Evening with Supernatural brings together eight Chicago-area musicians that replicate a Santana concert. $29-$49. desplainestheatre.com.
Robert Finley with Joey J. Saye: 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Blues musician Robert Finley performs with guest Joey J. Saye. $20-$35. evanstonspacemusic.com.
Eric Pedigo & Bryan Ruby: 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. Part of the Free Summer Show Series. Free. heynonny.com.