Aimee Mann coming to Schaumburg

Oscar nomineeAimee Mann, the acclaimed singer-songwriter who earned an Oscar nomination for her song "Save Me" (from the film "Magnolia"), appears today in the suburbs. Mann first hit the scene as the leader of the '80s band Til Tuesday; her singing on the hit "Voices Carry" still gets me! She's been a solo artist since then. Her most recent record is 2008's "@#%*! Smilers." 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17, at the Prairie Center for the Arts, 201 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg. $26. Call (847) 895-3600 or visit prairiecenter.org.Shakespearean rockAcclaimed indie-rockers Titus Andronicus hit the Chicago stage this weekend. The group has earned raves from coast to coast for its latest record, "The Monitor," a concept album ostensibly about the Civil War. Titus Andronicus plays with Best Coast, Free Energy and Mail Bonding at 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, at Metro, 3730 N. Clark, Chicago. $19. Go to metrochicago.com.Country croonerThe incomparable Lyle Lovett, a singularly witty songwriter and one of the best live performers around, will deliver his smooth blend of country, jazz and swing in the suburbs next week. If you've never seen him before, consider treating yourself.7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 23, at the Genesee Theatre, 203 Genesee St., Waukegan. $54.85-$76.55. Go to ticketmaster.com.