Plan ahead: Bon Iver at Allstate Arena; Mystical Arts of Tibet in Batavia
Martyr in music
Craig Hella Johnson's oratorio "Considering Matthew Shepard" returns to the Ravinia Festival for an encore performance on Thursday, Sept. 12. The performance features the choral ensemble Conspirare from Austin, Texas, at 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. $45-$65 pavilion seating; $10 lawn seating. (847) 266-5100 or ravinia.org. 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12
Tibetan traditions
Monks from the Drepung Loseling Monastary perform sacred music and dance as part of the "Mystical Arts of Tibet" on Saturday, Sept. 28, at Fermilab's Ramsey Auditorium, Kirk Road and Pine Street, Batavia. $28; $14 for ages 18 and younger. (630) 840-3351 or events.fnal.gov/arts-lecture-series. 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28
Indie folks
Grammy Award-winning band Bon Iver shares a concert bill with the Canadian singer-songwriter Feist on Friday, Oct. 4, at the Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont. Tickets start at $29.50. $15-$25 parking. (800) 745-3000 or allstatearena.com. 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4