Suburban concerts

Betty Buckley, |Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park: Vocal jazz/show tunes. 4 p.m. June 22, 8 p.m. June 23 in the Martin Theatre. $10-$75. (847) 266-5100.

Boyz II Men, Boney James, After 7, Everett B. Walters, |Country Club Hills Theater, 4116 W. 183rd St., Country Club Hills: R&B/smooth jazz/funk. 7 p.m. June 21. $12-$75. (708) 798-8133.

Carolyn Wonderland, Javelinas, |FitzGerald's, 6615 Roosevelt Road, Berwyn: Blues/roots rock. 8:30 p.m. June 25. $10. (312) 559-1212.

Chicago Children's Choir, |Cantigny Park and First Division Museum, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton: Choral selections. 3 p.m. June 22. Free. (630) 280-8164.

The Daddy-O's, |Cuneo Museum and Gardens, 1350 N. Milwaukee Ave., Vernon Hills: '50s and '60s rock 'n' roll covers. 6:30 p.m. June 25. $10 per car. (847) 362-3042.

Dave Brubeck Quartet with the Ravinia Jazz Festival Band, Ramsey Lewis Trio with the Turtle Island Quartet, |Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park: Jazz/big band. 7:30 p.m. June 21 in the Pavilion. $10-$50. (847) 266-5100.

The Dells, The Main Ingredient, |Country Club Hills Theater, 4116 W. 183rd St., Country Club Hills: R&B/soul. 7 p.m. June 20. $12-$75. (708) 798-8133.

Denyce Graves, mezzo-soprano, and Brian Zeger, piano, |Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park: Works by Handel, Brahms, Duparc and more. 8 p.m. June 25 in the Martin Theatre. $10-$50. (847) 266-5100.

Des Plaines Park District Community Concert Band, |Lake Park, on Lee Street between Howard Street and Touhy Avenue, Des Plaines: Classical, pops, movie scores and more. 7 p.m. June 26 in the Memorial Pavilion. Free. (847) 391-5705, ext. 3.

Dianne Reeves, The Manhattan Transfer, |Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park: Vocal jazz. 7 p.m. June 22 in the Pavilion. $10-$40. (847) 266-5100.

Elizabeth Doyle with Jim Cox and Don Stiernberg, |Skokie Theatre, 7924 N. Lincoln Ave., Skokie: Vocal jazz, with tribute to Peggy Lee. 2 p.m. June 22. $15, $20. (847) 677-7761.

Emarosa, Take the Crown, Lower Definition, Jamies Elsewhere, Dead and Divine, |The House Cafe, 263 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb: Pop/hard rock/emo. 7 p.m. June 22. $10, $12. (866) 468-3401.

Fair to Midland, 18 Speed Tranny, Munroe, |The Fuel Room at Austin's Saloon and Eatery, 481 Peterson Road, Libertyville: Pop/hard/progressive rock. 8 p.m. June 26. $12. (312) 559-1212.

Gary Graffman, piano, |Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park: Works by Scriabin, Reinecke, Reger and more. 8 p.m. June 24 in the Martin Theatre. $10-$40. (847) 266-5100.

Hoods, Give 'Em Hell, Doomhammer, Take the Lead, Slaughter the Weak, Arlen, |Brauerhouse, 57 N. Hillside Ave., Hillside: Punk/metal. 6 p.m. June 21. $8, $10. (888) 690-9875.

Hotel California, |Downtown Aurora, Downer Place and Stolp Avenue, Aurora: Tribute to the Eagles. 7 p.m. June 20. Free. (630) 844-4731.

The Irish Front, Burning the Masses, Catastrophe Beneath the Heavens, Myself the Sun, Sevenatenine, |VFW Post 9284, 400 E. Devon Ave., Elk Grove Village: Death metal/punk. 5:30 p.m. June 24. $10. theticketscene.com.

Jack Johnson, Mason Jennings, Money Mark, |Alpine Valley Music Theatre, Highways D and 120, East Troy, Wis.: Pop/roots rock/funk. 7 p.m. June 21. $29-$43.50. (312) 559-1212.

Jack Straw, |Moehling Park, on Pine Street between Central Road and Northwest Highway, Mount Prospect: Jam/folk rock. 6 p.m. June 22. Free. (847) 392-2277.

John Pizzarelli with the Elmhurst College Jazz Band, Bisesi, |Elmhurst College, 190 Prospect Ave., Elmhurst: Guitar/vocal jazz. 6:30 p.m. June 21 on the Mall. Free. (630) 617-3033.

Junior Brown, |FitzGerald's, 6615 Roosevelt Road, Berwyn: Country. 9:30 p.m. June 20. $20. (312) 559-1212.

Kimi Hayes Band, |Glen Town Center, 2660 Valor Drive, Glenview: Roots/pop rock. 6 p.m. June 24. Free. (847) 724-2025.

Lakeside Festival, |Lakeside Legacy Arts Park, 401 Country Club Road, Crystal Lake: 5 to 11 p.m. June 26; continues through June 29. Performers include: June 26: Pirates Over 40. $2-$3, free for ages 12 and younger. (815) 455-8000.

Libertyville Village Band, |Cook Park, 413 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville: Classical/pops. 7:30 p.m. June 26 at the Rose Garden. Free. (847) 623-2072.

Matisyahu, The Wailers, |Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park: Reggae. 8 p.m. June 26 in the Pavilion. $20-$40. (847) 266-5100.

Mount Prospect Blues and Arts Festival featuring Magic Slim and the Teardrops, Cadillac Dave and the Chicago Redhots, Nellie "Tiger" Travis, Shirley Johnson, Ms. Peaches, The BTS Express, |Emerson St. and Busse Ave., Mount Prospect: Blues. 2 to 9 p.m. June 21. Suggested donation of nonperishable food. (847) 392-6000.

Mount Prospect Community Band, |Veterans Memorial Bandshell at Lions Park, 411 S. Maple St., Mount Prospect: Ralph Wilder conducts works by Anderson. 7:30 p.m. June 23. Free. (847) 640-1000.

The Nadas, |Lincoln Park, on Main St. between Fourth and Fifth streets, St. Charles: Folk/country rock. 7 p.m. June 26. Free. st-charlesparks.org.

Nonpoint, The Exies, Deepfield, Under the Flood, |The Pearl Room, 19081 Old LaGrange Road, Mokena: Hard rock. 7 p.m. June 20. $18. (312) 559-1212.

"Peace and All Good Things," |Unity Northwest Church, 259 E. Central Road, Des Plaines: Prospect Players present diverse music and inspirational poetry following the theme of peace, with art sale. 7 p.m. June 20, 21, 27 and 28; 3 p.m. June 29. $8 suggested donation. (847) 427-1727.

Piano Man, |Veterans Memorial Bandshell at Lions Park, 411 S. Maple St., Mount Prospect: Tribute to Billy Joel and Elton John. 7 p.m. June 26. Free. (847) 632-9333.

Ray Silkman, |Walter Payton's Roundhouse, 205 N. Broadway Ave., Aurora: Smooth jazz. 6 p.m. wine and cheese tasting, 7:30 p.m. concert June 25. $12. (630) 892-0034.

Richard Marx, Matt Scannell, |Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire: Pop rock. 7:30 p.m. June 23. $45. (847) 634-0200.

Sister Hazel, |Brookfield Zoo, First Avenue and 31st Street, Brookfield: Pop/roots rock. 4 p.m. June 22. Free with $7-$11 zoo admission. (708) 688-8000.

Stevie Wonder, |Marcus Amphitheater, 200 N. Harbor Drive, Milwaukee, Wis.: Soul/R&B/pop. 7 p.m. June 26. $40-$80; includes Summerfest admission. (312) 559-1212.

Summer Solstice Festival featuring The Pimps, Remote Viewer, Slam Bang, Heaven n' Hell Chicago, MST, Metal College, Who Knew, Rock of Ages, |Penny Road Pub, 28W705 Penny Road, South Barrington: Pop/hard rock/covers. Noon June 21. $12. (847) 428-056.

Swedish Days, |Routes 38 and 31, Geneva: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. June 20-22 (no music Sunday). Performers include: June 20: Maggie Speaks, State Street Dance Studio. June 21: Maureen Christine and the 1st Choice Orchestra, Shawn Maxwell. Free. (630) 232-6060.

Vertical Horizon, Shock Stars, |Downers Grove Heritage Festival, Main Street and Maple Avenue, Downers Grove: Pop/electronic rock. 7 p.m. June 26 in the beer garden. $10, $15; proceeds benefit restoration of the 1846 Blodgett House. (630) 434-5555.

West Suburban Symphony Orchestra, |Cantigny Park and First Division Museum, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton: Peter Lipari conducts music from movies. 8 p.m. June 21. $15. (630) 280-8164.

Wheaton Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, |Wheaton Academy Fine Arts Center, 900 Prince Crossing Road, West Chicago: Kevin McMahon conducts works by Harris and Grofe. 8 p.m. June 24. $24. (866) 468-3401.

Willie Nelson & Family, James Hunter, |Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park: Country/bluegrass/soul. 8 p.m. June 20 in the Pavilion. $15-$125. (847) 266-5100.

city concerts

16Volt, Bella Morte, Cyanotic, |Reggie's Rock Club, 2109 S. State St.: Industrial/gothic rock/metal. 10 p.m. June 21. $12, $15. (866) 468-3401.

Alejandra Guzmˆ½n, |Congress Theater, 2135 N. Milwaukee Ave.: Rock en Espaˆ½ol. 9 p.m. June 20. $30-$70. (312) 559-1212.

The Black Angels, The Warlocks, |Logan Square Auditorium, 2539 N. Kedzie Blvd.: Indie/psychedelic/hard rock. 9 p.m. June 20. $15. (866) 468-3401.

Black Sheep, Nice & Smooth, Orgone, J. Period, |Metro, 3730 N. Clark St.: Hip-hop/funk. 10 p.m. June 25. Free with RSVP. Details at scion.com/livemetro.

Chicago, The Doobie Brothers, |Charter One Pavilion at Northerly Island, 1300 S. Linn White Drive: Pop/rock/soul. 7:30 p.m. June 20. $39.50-$74.50/sold out. (312) 559-1212.

Corey Smith, Hello Dave, Sam Thacker, |House of Blues, 329 N. Dearborn St.: Folk/country/rock. 8 p.m. June 25. $12, $15. (312) 559-1212.

Damon & Naomi, Helena Espvall and Masaki Batoh, Roommate, |Empty Bottle, 1035 N. Western Ave.: Indie/folk/experimental rock. 10 p.m. June 21. $12. (866) 468-3401.

Dave Pegg and PJ Wright, |Martyrs', 3855 N. Lincoln Ave.: Folk. 8 p.m. June 24. $15. (800) 594-8499.

Dax Riggs, Scout Niblett, John Barrett's Bass Drum of Death, |Schubas, 3159 N. Southport Ave.: Indie/blues/pop rock. 9 p.m. June 22. $15. (773) 525-2508.

Deal's Gone Bad, Adam Fitz, The Green Room Rockers, The Wanderers, |Bottom Lounge, 1375 W. Lake St.: Ska/soul/punk/rockabilly. 8 p.m. June 22. $10, $13. (866) 468-3401.

The Detroit Cobras, Les Sans Culottes, Streetwisemen, |Double Door, 1572 N. Milwaukee Ave.: Punk/soul/pop/rock. 9 p.m. June 21. $15. (312) 559-1212.

Dickey Betts & Great Southern, |Beverly Arts Center of Chicago, 2407 W. 111th St.: Southern/blues rock. 8 p.m. June 26. $43. (773) 445-3838.

Dilated Peoples, The Alchemist, Aceyalone, 88-Keys, |Double Door, 1572 N. Milwaukee Ave.: Hip-hop. 9 p.m. June 20. $22. (312) 559-1212.

Eef Barzelay, Ferraby Lionheart, |Schubas, 3159 N. Southport Ave.: Indie/folk/pop rock. 9 p.m. June 24. $12. (773) 525-2508.

Everybody Out!, The Closet Squatters, 40 oz. Sidekicks, |Reggie's Rock Club, 2109 S. State St.: Punk/pop rock/Celtic/ska. 6 p.m. June 24. $10, $12. (866) 468-3401.

The Frequency, Star, Camera, |Abbey Pub, 3420 W. Grace St.: Electronic/indie/pop rock. 9 p.m. June 26. $10, $12. (866) 468-3401.

Fulcrum Point New Music Project with Kalyan Pathak, tabla, Jim Gailloreto, saxophone, and Foday Musa Suso, griot, |Garfield Park Conservatory, 300 N. Central Park Ave.: Multimedia works inspired by world cultures. 7 p.m. June 26. $10-$50. (312) 746-5100.

Gospel of the Horns, Cemetery Urn, Sanguis Imperem, Kommandant, |Empty Bottle, 1035 N. Western Ave.: Black/thrash/death metal. 8 p.m. June 25. $15. (866) 468-3401.

Grant Park Orchestra and Chorus with Karina Gauvin, soprano, and Richard Zeller, baritone, |Harris Theater for Music and Dance at Millennium Park, 205 E. Randolph Drive: Carlos Kalmar conducts Brahms' "A German Requiem." 6:30 p.m. June 25. Free. (312) 742-7638.

Guitars and Saxes featuring Peter White, Gerald Albright, Jeff Golub, Jeff Lorber, |Skyline Stage at Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave.: Smooth jazz. 8 p.m. June 23. $45-$55. (312) 559-1212.

Hatebreed, Type O Negative, 3 Inches of Blood, |House of Blues, 329 N. Dearborn St.: Punk/gothic/doom/power metal. 5:45 p.m. June 24. $23.50, $25. (312) 559-1212.

Henry Johnson Organ Express, Alejandro Urzagaste, |Shedd Aquarium, 1200 S. Lake Shore Drive: Jazz/soul. 6 p.m. June 26. $8-$10, includes aquarium admission. (312) 692-3373.

Infected Mushroom, Jimmie Page, RJ Pickens, |Vision, 640 N. Dearborn St.: Electronic/trance/house. 9 p.m. June 21. $20. wantickets.com.

Kenny Chesney, Keith Urban, LeAnn Rimes, Gary Allan, Luke Bryan, |Soldier Field, 1410 S. Museum Campus Drive: Country. 4 p.m. June 24. $66.50-$99.50. (312) 559-1212.

Koffin Kats, The Massacres, The Gravetones, |Beat Kitchen, 2100 W. Belmont Ave.: Punk/rockabilly. 6:30 p.m. June 22. $10, $12. (866) 468-3401.

Liquid Tension Experiment, |Park West, 322 W. Armitage Ave.: Progressive/instrumental rock. 7:30 p.m. June 25. $49.50. (312) 559-1212.

Liz Phair, |Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield Ave.: Indie/pop rock, with complete performance of "Exile in Guyville." 7:30 p.m. June 24. $24/sold out. (312) 559-1212.

Local H, Norwood Park All-Stars, DJ Barry Hessler, |Metro, 3730 N. Clark St.: Pop/hard rock/punk. 7:15 p.m. June 22. $12. (773) 549-4140.

Maria del Mar Bonet with the Grant Park Orchestra, |Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park, near Columbus Drive and Randolph St.: Catalan/Arabic. 6:30 p.m. June 20. Free. (312) 742-7638.

Mavis Staples, |Hideout, 1354 W. Wabansia Ave.: R&B/soul/gospel, show to be recorded for live album. 8 p.m. June 23. $15. (866) 468-3401.

The Meatmen, M.O.T.O., Vicelords, Squared Off, |Subterranean, 2011 W. North Ave.: Punk/hard rock. 9:30 p.m. June 20. $12. (866) 468-3401.

Motorpsycho, Grails, Nadja, |Empty Bottle, 1035 N. Western Ave.: Psychedelic/hard/experimental rock. 9 p.m. June 22. $10, $12. (866) 468-3401.

Nachtmystium, Minsk, Yakuza, (Lone) Wolf & Cub, |Reggie's Rock Club, 2109 S. State St.: Black/psychedelic/doom/experimental metal. 6 p.m. June 21. $10, $12. (866) 468-3401.

Pizza Fest, |Racine Avenue and Fullerton Parkway: Noon to 10 p.m. June 21 and 22. Performers include: June 21: Stephen Kellogg and the Sixers, Jim Bianco, Funkadesi, Canasta, Jazz Conspiracy. June 22: The Gufs, Deadstring Brothers, Hello Dave, Kate LaMont and Blueprintmusic, Fandanguero. $5 donation. (773) 868-3010.

Powertrane with Deniz Tek, Thunderwing, Metrovox, |Reggie's Rock Club, 2109 S. State St.: Hard rock/punk/soul. 8 p.m. June 20. $10, $12. (866) 468-3401.

Ramˆ½n Cordero, El Chivo Sin Ley, Edilio Paredes, Joan Soriano, Mayra Andrade, |Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park, near Columbus Drive and Randolph St.: Dominican/bachata/Verdean. 6:30 p.m. June 26. Free. (312) 742-1168.

Return to Forever, |Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St.: Jazz fusion. 8 p.m. June 20. $35-$85. (312) 559-1212.

Rose Hill Drive, The Steepwater Band, |Martyrs', 3855 N. Lincoln Ave.: Hard/blues rock. 9 p.m. June 20. $13, $15. (312) 559-1212.

Ryan Cabrera, Ferras, Cory Lamb, |House of Blues, 329 N. Dearborn St.: Pop rock. 7 p.m. June 20. $21.50, $23. (312) 559-1212.

The Sadies, Joe Pug, |Schubas, 3159 N. Southport Ave.: Country/roots rock. 10 p.m. June 20. $12, $14. (773) 525-2508.

Shearwater, Frog Eyes, Evangelicals, |Stan Mansion, 2408 N. Kedzie Ave.: Indie/pop/folk/psychedelic rock. 8 p.m. June 24. $14. (866) 468-3401.

Sloan, The Golden Dogs, |Double Door, 1572 N. Milwaukee Ave.: Pop rock. 8 p.m. June 23. $20. (312) 559-1212.

Taste of Randolph Street, |Randolph Street between Peoria St. and Racine Ave.: 5 to 11 p.m. June 20, 2 to 11 p.m. June 21, 2 to 10 p.m. June 22. Performers include: June 20: Mike Doughty's Band, Frisbie, J. Davis Trio. June 21: Drive-By Truckers, Bobby Bare Jr., Cornmeal, Can Ghost, The August. June 22: Josh Ritter, Matt Costa, Delta Spirit, The Everyday Visuals. $10 suggested donation. (312) 458-9401.

Thalia Zedek, fFlashlights, Jim Elkington, |Abbey Pub, 3420 W. Grace St.: Indie/pop/folk rock. 8 p.m. June 22. $12. (866) 468-3401.

The Trachtenburg Family Slideshow Players, Bad Flirt, The Alarmists, |Abbey Pub, 3420 W. Grace St.: Indie/pop rock/punk. 9 p.m. June 21. $12. (866) 468-3401.

The Tren Brothers, The Horse's Ha, |Schubas, 3159 N. Southport Ave.: Indie/post-rock/folk. 10 p.m. June 21. $12. (773) 525-2508.

The Waybacks, Goldmine Pickers, |Old Town School of Folk Music Concert Hall, 4544 N. Lincoln Ave.: Bluegrass/folk. 8 p.m. June 20. $16-$20. (773) 728-6000.

Zac Brown Band, Weber Band, Carney |House of Blues, 329 N. Dearborn St.: Southern/country/folk rock. 10:30 p.m. June 21. $11.50, $13. (312) 559-1212.