Plan ahead: Jennifer Hudson at Ravinia, Michael Bublé at Allstate Arena
Oscar winner performs with CSO
Academy Award-winner and Windy City native Jennifer Hudson will make her Chicago Symphony Orchestra debut as part of a Gala Evening Benefiting Reach Teach Play on Sunday, July 14, at the Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. $115-$125 pavilion seating; $43-$48 lawn seating. (847) 266-5100 or ravinia.org. 6 p.m. Sunday, July 14
'Sway' again
Grammy Award-winning Canadian singer Michael Bublé ("Haven't Met You Yet," "Home") will return for another concert on Saturday, July 20, at the Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont. $89.50-$525. (800) 745-3000 or allstatearena.com. 8:30 p.m. Saturday, July 20
Soul troupes
Tedeschi Trucks Band, Blackberry Smoke and Shovels & Rope are all part of the "Wheels of Soul Tour 2019," which makes a stop on Sunday, July 21, at RiverEdge Park, 360 Broadway, Aurora. $42 general admission; $52-$98 reserved. (630) 896-6666 or riveredgeaurora.com. 7 p.m. Sunday, July 21