Concerts

Cellist Michael Fitzpatrick, Alice Millar Chapel at Northwestern University, 1870 Sheridan Road, Evanston: 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11. Suggested concert donation is $20 for the general public and $10 for students. For reservations, call (312) 342-2345, or send email to milleniamusic@mac.com.

Lisa Rock with “Thanks For The Memories: A Veterans Day Salute,” Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights: 1 and 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11. $25. Stage tables are $35. (847) 577-2121 or metropolisarts.com.

Mastodon, The Dillinger Escape Plan, Red Fang, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine Ave., Chicago: Metal. 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11. $25. (312) 275-6800.

Ray Davies and his band, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St., Chicago: Rock. 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11. $38-$78. (312) 462-6300 or thechicagotheatre.com.

New Found Road with Ed Holstein, American Legion Hall, 1030 Central St., Evanston: Bluegrass, folk. 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12. $15-$20. Visit chicagobluegrass.com.

Jim Gill, Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St., Mount Prospect: Family concert invites audience to clap, sing and dance along. 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 12. Free. Registration required. (847) 253-5675 or mppl.org.

“Under the Streetlamp,” Elgin Community College, Visual & Performing Arts Center, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin: Former “Jersey Boys” cast mates belt out golden oldies, rock tunes, Rat Pack melodies and doo-wop hits to the beat of a 15-piece orchestra. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, and 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 13. $48. (847) 622-0300 or elgin.edu.

The Fab Faux, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield Ave., Chicago: Beatles tribute band performing the albums “Revolver” and “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band.” 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12. $46-$126. (800) 745-3000.

13th Annual Cuatro Festival featuring the Chicago Cuatro Orchestra, Harris Theater for Music and Dance at Millennium Park, 205 E. Randolph Drive, Chicago: Cuatro music. 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12. Doors open at 6 p.m. Visit praachicago.org.

Bobby Sanders Orchestra, Metropolis Ballroom, 6 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights: The 16-piece Bobby Sanders Orchestra performs big band music at a dance from 7 to 10 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 13. Guests can step on the dance floor, or just listen to the concert. Admission is $15. Singles and couples welcome. (847) 392-0918.

McHenry County College Faculty Recital, McHenry County College, 8900 Route 14, Crystal Lake: 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 13, in the school’s conference center. Free and open to the public. (815) 479-7814.

Mount Prospect Community Band, Forest View Educational Center, 2121 S. Goebbert Road, Arlington Heights: 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 13. Tickets are $7 in advance, or $9 at the door. (847) 640-1000.

The Northbrook Symphony with “The Beautiful Era,” Sheely Center for the Performing Arts at Glenbrook North High School, 2300 Shermer Road, Northbrook: 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 13. $25-$5 for adults. $8 for children and students (with an ID). Call (847) 272-0755, or visit TheNSO.org.

Palatine Concert Band, Cutting Hall, 150 E. Wood St., Palatine: Features guest conductor retired Col. Arnald Gabriel, conductor emeritus of the U.S. Air Force Band. 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 13. $5-$8. (847) 202-5222 or palconband.org.

Sinfonietta Bel Canto, Immanuel Lutheran Church, 5211 Carpenter St., Downers Grove: Chamber orchestra and opera group. 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 13. Tickets $5-$17. Children under age 7 are free with a paying parent. (630) 384-5007 or SinfoniettaBelCanto.org.

Violinist Rachel Pine, Byron Colby Barn at Prairie Crossing, 1561 Jones Point Road, Grayslake: Classical. 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 13. $15 at door. (847) 543-1202.

Ernie Hendrickson, Lisle Public Library, 777 Front St., Lisle: Folk, country, rock and jazz. 2 p.m. Nov. 13. Free admission. (630) 971-1675 or lislelibrary.org.

Buffalo Grove Symphonic Band with the “American Dances” concert, Buffalo Grove High School, 1100 W. Dundee Road, Buffalo Grove: 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 13. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. Students and seniors are $8. For information, visit vbg.org and click on the “our village” icon.

Paul Simon, Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont: Rock/folk. 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 13. $52-$127. (800) 745-3000.

“Ricky Nelson Remembered,” Fine & Performing Arts Center, Moraine Valley Community College, 9000 W. College Parkway, Palos Hills: Gunnar and Matthew Nelson, sons of the late 1950s singer Ricky Nelson, pay tribute to their father in a multimedia show with music and video. 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 13. $15-$25. Call (708) 974-5500, or visit SeatAdvisor.com.

The Variety Players as seen on “The Lawrence Welk Show,” Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook Terrace, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace: Pop standards. 1:30 and 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 14, and 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15. $45-$50. Dinner packages available. (630) 530-0111 or Drurylaneoakbrook.com.

Lykke Li, First Aid Kit, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield Ave., Chicago: Alternative rock/pop. 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 14. $30. (800) 745-3000.

Guns N’ Roses, Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont: Metal. 9 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15. $39.50-$79.50. (800) 745-3000.

Chris Tomlin, Olivet Nazarene University, One University Ave., Bourbonnais: Christian rock. 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16. $25-$35. (815) 939-5330.