Concerts: Robert Cray Band and more

Daily Herald report

Robert Cray Band, McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn: American blues guitarist and his band perform. 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 11. $44-$79. (630) 942-4000 or atthemac.org.

Recital of Franz Schubert's “Die Winterreise,” McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn: Classical. College of DuPage graduate Dave Govertsen and choral director Lee Kesselman collaborate for a free classical concert. 11 a.m. to noon Friday, Feb. 11, in Room 139 of the McAninch Arts Center. Texts and translations of the 70-minute long “Die Winterreise” will be projected during performance. (630) 942-2552 or atthemac.org.

Wheaton College Symphony Orchestra, Edman Memorial Chapel at Wheaton College, 401 E. Franklin Ave., Wheaton: Classical. 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 11. $4-$6. Tickets only available at the door. (630) 752-5099.

Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt, Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago St., Joliet: Country/rock. 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 11. $49.50-$65. (815) 726-6600 or rialtosquare.com.

Dala, Elgin Community College's Second Space Theatre, in the Visual & Performing Arts Center, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin: 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 11, and Saturday, Feb. 12. Singer/songwriter duo performs acoustic pop. $20-$25. (847) 622-0300 or www.elgin.edu.

“RAIN — A Tribute To The Beatles,” Ford Center for the Performing Arts, Oriental Theatre, 24 W. Randolph St., Chicago: A theatrical concert that re-creates iconic Beatles concerts; 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 11; 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 12; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 13. $35-$75. (800) 775-2000.

Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith, Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont: Christian rock. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 12. $33-$63. (800) 745-3000.

Linda Eder, North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie: Broadway, pop, miscellaneous. 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 12. $61-$69. (847) 673-6300 or northshorecenter.org.

African Drumming Circle, Gifts of the World, 888 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg: In honor of Black History Month, music therapist Rita Lopienski presents a program on the history and culture of drums from countries of Africa, along with a hands-on demonstration of drums playing. 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 12. Free and open to the public. Drums are provided. Call (847) 895-3676 or visit christcommunitymennonite.org.

Guitarist Manuel Barrueco and Cuarteto Latinoamericano, Edman Memorial Chapel at Wheaton College, 401 E. Franklin Ave., Wheaton: 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 12. Tickets are $36-$48. In a preconcert event at 6:15 p.m. titled “The Music of the Americas,” Brian Torosian, a guest lecturer in classical guitar at Wheaton College, discusses the role of the classical guitar in shaping the music of North, Central and South America. The preconcert event is free and open to the public. (630) 752-5010.

Linda Robertson, Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St., Mount Prospect: A special concert in honor of Black History Month. Singer Linda Robertson performs tunes on guitar, an African djembe drum, rain stick and frog guiros. For all ages. 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 12. Free, but registration is required. (847) 253-5675 or mppl.org.

Fred Hammond, Convocation Center at Northern Illinois University, 1525 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb: Gospel/guitarist. 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 13. $20.50-$30.50. (815) 752-6800.

The Chicago Philharmonic Chamber Players present “Valentine's Romance,” Union Church of Hinsdale, 137 S. Garfield Ave., Hinsdale: Classical, miscellaneous. 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 13. $10-$20. (847) 866-6888.

The Three Celli in the Gallery Chamber Series #2, Wilson Hall at Fermilab, Kirk Road and Pine Street, Batavia: 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 13. $17. (630) 840-2787 or fnal.gov.

Jim and Alex Strobel, Faith Lutheran Church, 431 S. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights: Father-and-son musicians Jim and Alex Strobel will perform classical, Christian, contemporary and light jazz tunes on guitar and keyboard. 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 13. A free-will offering will be accepted. (847) 253-4839 or visit fatherandsonperformances.com

The Park Ridge Civic Orchestra, Pickwick Theatre, 5 S. Prospect Ave., Park Ridge: Classical, miscellaneous. Mezzo soprano soloist Anne Marie Lewis and tenor soloist Peder Reiff are featured. 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 13. $25. (847) 318-9123 or ParkRidgeCivicOrchestra.org.

Pianist Sergei Babayan, Nichols Concert Hall at Music Institute of Chicago, 1490 Chicago Ave., Evanston: Classical. 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 13. $10-$25. (847) 905-1500, ext. 108, or musicinst.org.

Pianist Vladimir Leyetchkiss, Skokie Theatre, 7924 N. Lincoln Ave., Skokie: Classical works by Bach and Chopin. 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 13. Tickets $15 in advance; $20 at door. (847) 677-7761 or skokietheater.com.

David Garrett, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St., Chicago: Classical/crossover. 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 13. $38-$53. (312) 263-1138 or thechicagotheatre.com.

Pacifica Quartet, Ganz Memorial Hall at Roosevelt University, 430 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago: Classical. 2 and 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 13. $35. Call (847) 242-0775 or visit http://pacificaquartet.com/shostakovich.html.

Winter Jazz Fest, McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn: The McAninch Arts Center and WDCB 90.9 FM- Public Radio from the College of DuPage present the Winter Jazz Fest, a weeklong celebration of jazz, with performances by Chicago area artists. Runs Sunday, Feb. 13, through Saturday, Feb. 19. Performances are at various venues including the McAninch Arts Center and other venues. For information, call (630) 942-4000 or visit atthemac.org.

Vocalist Maureen Christine and musician Michael Bazan present “I've Got a Crush on You,” McHenry County College, 8900 Route 14, Crystal Lake: Pop. miscellaneous. Music from the 1940s through the 1990s. 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 13, in the college's conference center. Free and open to the public. (815) 479-7814.

Trey Songz, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St., Chicago: Hip hop/R&B. 7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 14. $49.50-$100. (312) 263-1138 or thechicagotheatre.com.

David Cassidy, Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook Terrace, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace: Pop. 8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 14. $50-$70. (630) 530-0111 or Drurylaneoakbrook.com.

Shelley MacArthur, Millennium Park, Michigan Avenue between Randolph and Monroe streets, Chicago: Singer and actress Shelley MacArthur presents an evening or romantic love songs as part of the “Cabaret with a View” series. 7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 14, at the Jay Pritzker Pavillion in Millennium Park. $15. Call (312) 742-8497 or visit millenniumpark.org.