Local boys hit the Metro stage

Local boysHolding Mercury, an indie rock band with members who hail from the St. Charles and Barrington areas, will headline a show in the city this weekend. Go and see these local guys perform their energetic brand of rock 'n' roll.Holding Mercury performs with Urbanites, Glasko and Bitter Wigs at 9 p.m. Friday, July 16, at Metro, 3730 N. Clark St., Chicago. $9. Go to metrochicago.com.Ladies letting looseThe Lilith Fair, a traveling music festival that shines a spotlight on women in rock, will take over the First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre this weekend. The 2010 lineup includes event founder Sarah McLachlan, Mary J. Blige, Court Yard Hounds (featuring members of the Dixie Chicks) and Heart. Lilith Fair runs throughout the day on Saturday, July 17, at the First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre, 19100 S. Ridgeland, Tinley Park. $47.50-$133. Go to ticketmaster.com.Folk legendJoan Baez, a leading light of the folk and protest movements in the 1960s, will make a rare concert appearance this weekend in the suburbs. Known for her ethereal voice and passion for social justice, Baez performed with Bob Dylan, the Rolling Stones, Woody Guthrie and other legends during her career. Tickets for the show were still available at press time, but expected to go quickly, so act fast.8 p.m. Monday, July 19, at the Metropolis Center for the Performing Arts, 11 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights. $80-$90. Call (847) 577-2121 or visit metropolisarts.com.