Concerts this week: Lita Ford, Wilco, Janet Jackson, Pixies and more
Friday, June 14
Hey Day Happy Hour: 4-6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, June 14-15, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. Music by Mykal Baas on Friday and Kim Schaefer on Saturday. Free. heynonny.com.
Winnetka Music Fest: 5-11 p.m. Friday, June 14, and noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, June 15, at 620 Lincoln Ave., Winnetka. Headliners include The Verve Pipe at 8:30 p.m. and Band of Horses at 9:15 p.m. Friday and Heartless Bastards at 8:30 p.m. and Milky Chance at 9:15 p.m. Saturday. Other performers include: Half Moon Run, Yola, Caroline Jones, Rayland Baxter, Mikaela Davis, Michigander, Grace Bowers, Neptune’s Core, Rebirth Brass Band, Zach Seabaugh, Ax and The Hatchetmen, Billy Allen + The Pollies, Elizabeth Moen, Shane Guerrette, Cobi, and The Heavy Heavy. $49-$369. winnetkamusicfestival.com.
Blues on the Fox: Gates open at 6 p.m. Friday, June 14, and 2 p.m. Saturday, June 15, at RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora. Music lineup: Friday: Chicago bluesman Toronzo Cannon at 7 p.m. and pedal steel guitar virtuoso Robert Randolph at 9 p.m. Saturday: Chicago blues guitarist Wayne Baker Brooks at 3 p.m.; blues/jazz artist Guy King at 5 p.m.; British guitarist and singer/songwriter Joanne Shaw Taylor at 7 p.m.; and rockers Big Head Todd and The Monsters at 9 p.m. Limited seating; bring lawn chairs or blankets. Friday: $20, Saturday: $25; free for kids 12 and younger. paramountaurora.com/events/blues-on-the-fox-2024.
Wilco with Cut Worms: 6:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, June 14-15, at The Salt Shed Outdoors, 1357 N. Elston Ave., Chicago. Wilco performs with special guest Cut Worms on the “Tour to Infinity.” $60-$125. saltshedchicago.com.
Raíces Latin Jazz: 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 14, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. Raíces (Roots) pays homage to the originators of Latin Jazz. $15-$35. heynonny.com.
Hauser: 8 p.m. Friday, June 14, at Ravinia Festival, 201 Ravinia Park Road, Highland Park. The “Rebel with a Cello” performs. $46-$130. ravinia.org.
Lita Ford: 8 p.m. Friday, June 14, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Guitarist, vocalist and songwriter Lita Ford was the lead guitarist for the all-female rock band the Runaways. $39-$79. arcadalive.com.
Tommy James & The Shondells: 8 p.m. Friday, June 14, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. Timeless hits include 1966’s “Hanky Panky,” plus “Crystal Blue Persuasion,” “Mony Mony,” “Crimson and Clover” and more. $59-$99. desplainestheatre.com.
Nightcap Music: 9:30-11:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, June 14-15, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. Music by Mark Taylor on Friday and Sad House Guest on Saturday. Free. heynonny.com.
Saturday, June 15
Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour: 1 and 5 p.m. Saturday, June 15, at the Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. Dance, sing and learn with Blippi and special guest Meekah as they discover what makes different cities unique and special. $25-$65. rosemont.com/theatre.
Divi Roxx Kids: 1 p.m. Saturday, June 15, at Ravinia Festival, 201 Ravinia Park Road, Highland Park. Part of the Kids Concert Series. $15. ravinia.org.
Michael Franti & Spearhead + Trevor Hall on “The Togetherness Tour”: 6 p.m. Saturday, June 15, at Ravinia Festival, 201 Ravinia Park Road, Highland Park. $48-$90. ravinia.org.
Liz Longley: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 15, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. The Nashville-based singer-songwriter will perform. $15-$35. heynonny.com.
Susan Werner: 7:30-9 p.m. Saturday, June 15, at the Gorton Center, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest. Acclaimed singer-songwriter and humorist Susan Werner will perform in the intimate John & Nancy Hughes Theater. $25-$35. gortoncenter.org.
Braden Smith Quartet: 8 p.m. Saturday, June 15, at The Venue, 21 S. Broadway Ave., Aurora. Smith is a saxophonist originally from California who now lives in Aurora. $15-$20 in advance, $20-$25 at the door. themusicvenue.org.
Chicago Blues Angels: 8 p.m. Friday, June 14, at The Venue, 21 S. Broadway Ave., Aurora. Concert celebrates founder Mondo Cortez’s birthday and CD release party with American roots music, rock ‘n’ roll, blues and rockabilly. $15-$20 in advance, $20-$25 at the door. themusicvenue.org.
Gino Vannelli: 8 p.m. Saturday, June 15, and 7 p.m. Sunday, June 16, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. The Canadian rock singer and songwriter who’s best known for his singles “I Just Wanna Stop” and “Living Inside Myself” will celebrate his birthday with a concert on Saturday and a birthday party with a Q&A on Sunday. Concert: $59-$119; a Sound Check experience will be available at 4 p.m. for $65 Saturday. Party: $100. desplainestheatre.com.
Say She She: 8 p.m. Saturday, June 15, at Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport St., Chicago. The soulful female-led group Say She She performs with Kendra Morris. $27.50-$600. thaliahallchicago.com.
Tower of Power: 8 p.m. Saturday, June 15, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Jazz, soul and R&B. $49-$99. arcadalive.com.
Rebirth Brass Band: 9 p.m. Saturday, June 15, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. The Grammy-winning Rebirth Brass Band pays homage to the New Orleans brass band tradition while combining elements of jazz, funk, soul and R&B. $35. evanstonspacemusic.com.
Sunday, June 16
The Rock and Roll Playhouse plays Music of Grateful Dead + More for Kids: 11:30 a.m. Sunday, June 16, at Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport St., Chicago. A family concert series for kids featuring songs created by iconic musicians in rock history. $16. thaliahallchicago.com.
An Irish Heartbeat, A Musical Tribute to Van Morrison Featuring Derrick Procell: 3 p.m. Sunday, June 16, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. Derrick Procell spans the musical genres of Van Morrison’s 55-year career with a 10-piece band. $29-$69. desplainestheatre.com.
Jazz in June: Battle of the Big Bands with Kurt Elling: 7 p.m. Sunday, June 16, at Ravinia Festival, 201 Ravinia Park Road, Highland Park. Adonis Rose & the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra and Orrin Evans & the Captain Black Big Band and featuring Rufus Reid. $46-$80. ravinia.org.
Joe Jackson Solo and The Music of Max Champion: 8 p.m. Sunday, June 16, at Cahn Auditorium, 600 Emerson St., Evanston. Mr. Joe Jackson Presents: Joe Jackson Solo and The Music of Max Champion. Tickets starts at $49.50. evanstonspacemusic.com.
Steve Dawson: 8 p.m. Sunday, June 16, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Record release show for Steve Dawson’s new album, “Ghosts.” $15. evanstonspacemusic.com.
Monday, June 17
Joe Black & Friends co-presented by Life Rhythms: 7:30 p.m. Monday, June 17, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Rabbi Joe Black is a two-time winner of American Songwriter Magazine’s Lyric contest. Black is known for his guitar virtuosity, soaring voice and lyrics. $18-$35. evanstonspacemusic.com.
Monsieur Periné, “Bolero Apocalíptico Tour 2024" with Letón Pé: 8 p.m. Monday, June 17, at Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport St., Chicago. Monsieur Periné blends genres such as jazz, swing and pop with Latin American sounds such as salsa, cumbia and bolero. $30-$360. thaliahallchicago.com.
Tuesday, June 18
Chicago Father/Daughter Duos: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 18, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. Performances from three father/daughter duos: Pino and Elisabeth Farina, The Swains, and Mariusz & Adela Skowronski. $15-$35. heynonny.com.
Jazz Grandstand: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 18, in Bennett Gordon Hall at Ravinia Festival, 201 Ravinia Park Road, Highland Park. $15. ravinia.org.
Pete Ellman Big Band: 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 18, at The Venue, 21 S. Broadway Ave., Aurora. Pete Ellman Big Band performs their summer concert series. $20-$25. themusicvenue.org.
Wednesday, June 19
Pixies and Modest Mouse: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 19, at Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, 1300 S. Linn White Drive, Chicago. Alternative rock icons the Pixies and Modest Mouse will be joined by special guest Cat Power. $37-$180. pavilionnortherlyisland.com.
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue with Big Boi: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 19, at Ravinia Festival, 201 Ravinia Park Road, Highland Park. Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews and Orleans Avenue with Big Boi. $48-$110. ravinia.org.
Cécile McLorin Salvant: 7 and 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 19, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Composer, singer and visual artist Cécile McLorin Salvant performs. $55-$80. evanstonspacemusic.com.
Janet Jackson’s “Together Again” tour: 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 19, at the United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago. With special guest Nelly. $55.95-$362. unitedcenter.com.
Thursday, June 20
Jhené Aiko: “The Magic Hour Tour”: 7 p.m. Thursday, June 20, at the United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago. R&B sensation Jhené Aiko performs with Coi Leray, Tink, Umi, Kiana and Ledé. $65.50-$295.50. unitedcenter.com.
Jonathan Biss: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 20, at Ravinia Festival, 201 Ravinia Park Road, Highland Park. Pianist Jonathan Biss performs “Echoes of Schubert.” $15-$60. ravinia.org.
Peter Bradley Adams: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 20, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. $18-$28. evanstonspacemusic.com.
The Corner Boys: 8:30 p.m. Thursday, June 20, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. Part of the Free Summer Show Series. Free. heynonny.com.