Music notes: Get Freaky Deaky for Halloween

<h3 class="briefHead">Freaky Deaky dance</h3>

Nestled within the confines of Toyota Park in Bridgeview, you'll find the freakiest fall festival this side of Sleepy Hollow. Freaky Deaky is growing into one of the biggest Halloween events in the Midwest, and a look at the lineup shows why: It features headliners Bassnectar, 2 Chainz, Armin van Buuren, Big Gigantic, Pretty Lights, Carnage and more - plus loads of local talent including Delusive, Mario Florek, Milk n Cooks, Midnight Conspiracy and DJ GoodSex. This year it also offers killer new staging, a creepy costume contest and an expansion across three days instead of just one. 2 to 11 p.m. Friday through Sunday, Oct. 30-Nov. 1, at Toyota Park, 7000 Harlem Ave., Bridgeview. Three-day general admission tickets start at $189 plus fees; single-day tickets start at $89. freakydeakyhalloween.com.

<h3 class="briefHead">Lombard's costume ball</h3>

Halloween is upon us. While plenty of night life establishments welcome costumes this weekend, Lombard's Brauerhouse takes it one step further with the entertainment also dressing up ... as their favorite bands. Check out a full night of music as Bleach goes grunge as Nirvana, The Sailor Kicks suits up as Cake, This Obsession plays as Alkaline Trio and Fersher as Sublime. The Brauerhouse of Horrors Costume Ball is an 18-and-older event. 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, at Brauerhouse, 1000 N. Rohlwing Road, Lombard. $7 in advance; $10 at the door. (630) 495-2141 or brauerhouse.com.

<h3 class="briefHead">Double Door's Halloween Bash</h3>

The Double Door's annual costume event is now TWO costume events: In the main bar, Archie Powell & the Exports channels Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, Valaska plays The Cure, The Noise FM dresses as LCD Soundsystem and Blackbox performs as The Doors. Head downstairs to Door No. 3, where you'll get to experience the legendary CBGB, where The Locals takes on The Ramones, The Sweeps performs as the Talking Heads, Absolutely Not & The Iceberg plays as Blondie and Black Bear/Brown Bear channels The Stooges. 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at Double Door, 1551 N. Damen Ave., Chicago. $15 general admission; $25 for VIP. (773) 489-3160 or doubledoor.com.

<h3 class="briefHead">Drake Bell in Downers</h3>

Drake Bell, who played a music-loving teen (and performed the theme song) on the hit Nickelodeon series "Drake & Josh," shows off his actual musical chops at the Tivoli Theater in Downers Grove Thursday, Nov. 5. Joining him are Liberty Deep Down, Marcello & Mike, Shorewood musician Lindsay Kent, Glen Ellyn singer-songwriter Emilie Rose Danno and 2015 Illinois State Battle of the Bands winner Clear Confusion. A portion of the proceeds will go to fund Downers Grove High School music programs. 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, at the Tivoli Theater, 5021 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. General admission tickets start at $25; VIP meet-and-greet tickets start at $45. brownpapertickets.com.

<h3 class="briefHead">Concerts</h3>

The U.S. Navy Band's Commodores: 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, at Highland Park High School, 433 Vine Ave., Highland Park. The U.S. Navy Band's premier jazz ensemble performs jazz and popular music. Free; limited seating. For information, and to request free tickets, email hpnavyjazz@gmail.com with your name, group affiliation (if applicable) and number of tickets requested.

Blood, Sweat & Tears with Bo Bice: 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. $39-$79. (630) 962-7000 or oshows.com.

Florence LaRue and The 5th Dimension: 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, and 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights. Tickets cost $50; stage tables cost $60. (847) 577-2121 or metropolisarts.com.

Tom Holland & The Shuffle Kings: 9:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, at the Harlem Avenue Lounge, 3701 S. Harlem Ave., Berwyn. $6. (708) 484-3610 or harlemavenuelounge.com.

Wheaton College Conservatory of Music's Family Weekend Concert: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at Wheaton College's Edman Memorial Chapel, Washington and Franklin streets, Wheaton. Performances by the Wheaton College Concert Choir, Men's Glee Club, Women's Chorale and Jazz Ensemble. Tickets only available at the door. $10 general admission; $5 seniors older than 60; free to all students and Wheaton College ID holders. (630) 752-5099 or wheaton.edu.

Elgin Symphony Orchestra with "Musical Thrills and Chills" concert: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, at the Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way, Elgin. Tickets start at $30. (847) 888-4000 or elginsymphony.org.

Arcada's Halloween Party with Mr. Speed Tribute to KISS: 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Rock. $29-$39.

Fletcher Rockwell: 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at Basecamp Pub & Eatery, 5750 Lakeside Drive, Lisle. Americana rock. $5. (331) 777-4712 or basecamppub.com.

Kwame Binea Shakedown, Send in the Clones: 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at Ballydoyle's Irish Pub, 5157 Main St., Downers Grove. Soul, rock. ballydoylepub.com.

Toronzo Cannon Band: 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at Harlem Avenue Lounge, 3701 S. Harlem Ave., Berwyn. Funky blues. $6. (708) 484-3610 or harlemavenuelounge.com.

Ensemble Aubade at Morton Arboretum's Chamber Concert Series: 2:15 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, at Thornhill Education Center at the Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53, Lisle. Classical; reception follows the performance. $30. (630) 968-0074 or mortonarb.org.

Illinois Brass Band with "God and Country" concert: 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, at the First United Methodist Church of Lombard, 155 S. Main St., Lombard. Hymns, patriotic selections and Americana music. Tickets cost $10 in advance or $12 at the door for adults; $5 in advance or $6 at the door for kids and students 18 and younger. illinoisbrassband.org.

Dua Amal: 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. Pianists Yaron Kohlberg and Bishara Haroni. $30-$52. (847) 673-6300 or northshorecenter.org.

Pianist Michael Fetzer with "Days and Seasons" recital: 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 357 Division St., Elgin. A reception follows the concert. A freewill offering will be taken. (847) 742-2025.

Tanya Tucker: 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles: Country. $39-$99. (630) 962-7000 or oshows.com.

• Information is provided by the entertainment venues. Check with the venue before purchasing tickets. For more concert listings, visit dailyherald.com/calendar.