Weekend picks: Christian rockers Skillet head up Winter Jam at Allstate

Christian rock

Winter Jam features Christian rockers Skillet, Building 429, Jordan Feliz and more tonight at the Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont. $15 door only admission. (847) 635-6601 or jamtour.com or allstatearena.com. 7 p.m. Friday, March 30

Dance party

Rezz, TroyBoi, TOKiMONSTA, Ivy Lab and Danny Corn are among the featured DJs appearing at the Bassnectar Chicago Spring Gathering 2018 this weekend at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Road, Rosemont. $65 one-day admission; $119-$239 two-day admission. (847) 692-2220 or ticketfly.com. 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, March 30 and 31

Mood music

Fans of the Netflix series "Stranger Things" can focus on music over monsters when the show's Grammy Award-winning composers Kyle Dixon and Michael Stein perform tonight at the Athenaeum Theatre, 2936 N. Southport Ave., Chicago. $33.25-$43.65. (773) 935-6860 or athenaeumtheatre.org. 7 p.m. Friday, March 30

Gambler reunion

Glenview native Del Breckenfeld and his '80s-era rock band Gambler, best-known for hits "Walkin' the Streets" and "Follow your Heart," are reuniting for one night only at Berwyn's Wire this weekend. The band - featuring Del and his brother Bruce, Warren Mays and Chuck Schwartz - will be playing to raise funds to benefit the School of Rock Oak Park scholarship fund. Former WLUP jockey Mitch Michaels rounds out the night as MC and will also be signing copies of his book, "Doin' the Cruise." Wire, 6815 Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. $12-$15. (708) 669-9473 or wireismusic.com. 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 30

Jazz fusion

Grammy Award-winning pianist and songwriter Chick Corea performs in concert with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra tonight at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. $48-$68. (847) 263-6300 or geneseetheatre.com. 8 p.m. Friday, March 30

Yo! Yo! Yo!

See which celebrities comedian Michael Yo ("The Insider," "Chelsea Lately") skewers when he performs four standup sets this weekend at the Improv Comedy Showcase, 5 Woodfield Road, Schaumburg. $22 plus a two-item purchase. (847) 240-2001 or chicago.improv.com. 8 and 10:15 p.m. Friday, March 30; 7 and 9:15 p.m. Saturday, March 31

Skyline series

Aaron Williams is back at BaseCamp Pub this weekend with some new sounds and fan favorites. Check out rock band Fall Classic as it plays its debut with the Skyline Music Concert Series, along with the psych-rock of West suburban rockers She Rides Tigers and the industrial-edged alternative from SKYD. BaseCamp Pub, 5750 Lakeside Drive, Lisle. $6. (331) 777-4712 or aaronwilliamsmusic.com. 8:30 p.m. Friday, March 30

Romantic mix-up

Tony Award-winner Kelli O'Hara and Gurnee native Amanda Majeski star in the Metropolitan Opera's new Coney Island-set production of "Così fan tutte." Mozart's sweet and sour romantic comedy is screened in select suburban theaters live on Saturday, with encore presentations on Wednesday. Tickets vary by venue, but largely $20-$24. For exact locations and prices, visit fathomevents.com. 11:55 a.m. Saturday, March 31; 1 and 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 4

Tech savvy

Comedian/writer Bill Dyszel, author of "Microsoft Outlook for Dummies," examines our reliance on technology while skewering online romance and selfie addiction in his one-man show "The Internet Ate My Brain." Dyszel performs his multimedia sendup at the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre as part of its comedy series. 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights. $30, $35. (847) 577-2121 or metropolisarts.com. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 31

Fools' Brew

Calling all metal fans! Fools' Brew is back from its Southern U.S. tour and ready to rock Chicago again. The band's 2017 release "The Parade" is sharp, but the band's live show is a crash course in everything to love about metal: aggressive energy, smart showmanship and great music! And when frontman Jarrett O'Cooley picks up a baseball bat mid-show, be prepared to witness his own brand of percussion, which you won't soon forget. Catch him and the South Suburban band - featuring Erik Noska, Tim Daniels and Cory Davidson - this weekend at Uptown Lounge (or at LiveWire Lounge April 13). Uptown Lounge, 1136 W. Lawrence Ave., Chicago. $5. (773) 878-1136 or uptownlounge.net. 9 p.m. Saturday, March 31

NPR for kids

"Wait Wait Jr." is a family-friendly version of the hit NPR radio news quiz "Wait Wait ... Don't Tell Me." It features host Peter Sagal, scorekeeper Bill Kurtis along with panelists Paula Poundstone, Maz Jobrani and Mo Rocca this Saturday at the Athenaeum Theatre, 2936 N. Southport Ave., Chicago. $39.50-$59.50. (773) 935-6860 or athenaeumtheatre.org. 2 p.m. Sunday, April 1

Concert highlights

• Winter Jam 2018 Tour Spectacular featuring Skillet, Kari Jobe, Building 429, John Crist, KB, NewSong and more: 6 p.m. Friday, March 30, at Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim Road, Rosemont. $15. (847) 991-4522 or 2018.jamtour.com.

• Springtime Radness Show! with Mt Pocono, Canadian Waves, Weathered, Formerly Bodies, Stars Hollow: 6:30 p.m. Friday, March 30, at Side Street Studio Arts, 15 Ziegler Court, Elgin. $5. (847) 429-2276 or sidestreetstudioarts.org.

• Julianne Q, Local Motive, Breakfast Beer, Native Language, Outdoor Velour: 7 p.m. Friday, March 30, at Elbo Room, 2871 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago. $9-$10. (773) 549-5549 or elboroomlive.com.

• Emily Jane Powers, Half Gringa, Jessica Risker, Fran: 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 30, at Beat Kitchen, 2100 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago. $8. (773) 281-4444 or beatkitchen.com.

• The Saluda Moonlighters featuring Bailey Dee, Matt Campbell, Glass Mountain: 8:30 p.m. Friday, March 30, at FitzGerald's, 6615 Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. $10. (708) 788-2118 or fitzgeraldsnightclub.com.

• Gang of Youths, Common Holly: 8:30 p.m. Friday, March 30, at Subterranean, 2011 W. North Ave., Chicago. $15. (773) 278-6600 or subt.net.

• Family Groove Company, Pete Jive: 9 p.m. Friday, March 30, at BrauerHouse, 1000 N. Rohlwing Road, Lombard. $10-$12. (630) 495-2141 or brauerhouse.com.

• Clownvis Presley: 9 p.m. Friday, March 30, at BrauerHouse Live, 1000 N. Rohlwing Road, Lombard. $10-$12. (630) 495-2141 or brauerhouse.com.

• The Student Body: 9 p.m. Friday, March 30, at EvenFlow Music & Spirits, 302 W. State St., Geneva. (847) 852-6256 or evenflowmusic.com.

• The Steepwater Band, The Handcuffs: 9 p.m. Friday, March 30, at Martyrs', 3855 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago. $12-$15. (773) 404-9494 or martyrslive.com.

• The Stix: 10 p.m. Friday, March 30, at Austin's Fuel Room, 481 Peterson Road, Libertyville. $8. (847) 549-1972 or fuelroom.com.

• Forever Came Calling, In Her Own Words, Hold Close, Cup Check: 5:30 p.m. Saturday, March 31, at Beat Kitchen, 2100 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago. $13. (773) 281-4444 or beatkitchen.com.

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Flatfoot 56, Brassknuckle Boys, Nightcap, The Magnifiers: 7 p.m. Saturday, March 31, at Reggies, 2105 S. State St., Chicago. $13-$15. (312) 949-0120 or reggieslive.com.

• Courtney Marie Andrews, Molly Parden: 7 p.m. Saturday, March 31, at Schubas Tavern, 3159 N. Southport Ave., Chicago. $12-$14. (773) 525-2508 or lh-st.com.

• Six String Crossing: 9 p.m. Saturday, March 31, at EvenFlow Music & Spirits, 302 W. State St., Geneva. (847) 852-6256 or evenflowmusic.com.

• Hairbangers Ball: 10 p.m. Saturday, March 31, at Durty Nellie's, 180 N. Smith St., Palatine. $8. (847) 358-9150 or durtynellies.com.

• Twenty Over: 10:30 p.m. Saturday, March 31, at Chicago Loop, 7 W. Streamwood Blvd., Streamwood. $10. (630) 830-2565 or chicago-loop.com.

• Vinyl Theatre, Vesperteen, THE WLDLFE: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 4, at Subterranean, 2011 W. North Ave., Chicago. $15. (773) 278-6600 or subt.net.

• Michael Bolton: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 4, at Arcada Theatre, 105 E Main St., St. Charles. $69-$125. (630) 962-7000 or arcadalive.com.

• The Go! Team, Basement Revolver: 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 4, at Lincoln Hall, 2424 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago. $16-$18. (773) 525-2501 or lh-st.com.

• Los Lobos with Gooey & Mariachi Herencia de Mexico: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 5, at Joe's Live & Bub City, 5441 Park Place, Rosemont. $55-$85; VIP for $125. Proceeds benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Illinois. (847) 261-0392 or joesliverosemont.com.

• The Belvederes, Bart Alonzo: 8 p.m. Thursday, April 5, at Martyrs', 3855 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago. $7. (773) 404-9494 or martyrslive.com.

• Common Deer, Gazebo Effect, Flowtone: 8 p.m. Thursday, April 5, at Reggies, 2105 S. State St., Chicago. $8-$10. (312) 949-0120 or reggieslive.com.

• Vandoliers, South City Revival: 9 p.m. Thursday, April 5, at BrauerHouse, 1000 N. Rohlwing Road, Lombard. $8-$10. (630) 495-2141 or brauerhouse.com.

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