Concerts Nov. 29 to Dec. 5: Cyndi Lauper, Deacon Blues, Lou Gramm and more

Friday, Nov. 29

Hey Day Happy Hour: 4-6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 29-30, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. Music by Lisa Thomen on Friday and Kacie Swierk on Saturday. Free. heynonny.com.

Aurora: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 29, at the Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W. Lawrence Ave., Chicago. “What Happened To The Earth? Part 2 Tour.” Tickets start at $68.45. bylinebankaragonballroom.com/shows.

The Jimmys: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 29, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. $15-$25. heynonny.com.

Brooklyn Charmers: 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 29, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Steely Dan tribute. $25. evanstonspacemusic.com.

Concert for George: 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 29, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. A tribute to the music of George Harrison. $29-$49. arcadalive.com.

An Evening with Deacon Blues: 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 29, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. Steely Dan tribute holiday show. $39-$59. desplainestheatre.com.

Great Moments in Vinyl: 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 29, at The Venue, 21 S. Broadway, Aurora. Stevie Wonder’s “Innervisions” and more. $25-$30. themusicvenue.org.

Turkeyball Music Fest: Friday through Sunday, Nov. 29-30, at Broken Oar, 614 Rawson Bridge Road, Port Barrington. Performances include Tennessee Whisper at 8 p.m. Friday and Jimmy Nick & Don’t Tell Mama at 2 p.m. and Kashmir at 8 p.m. Saturday. No cover. brokenoar.com.

Matchbox 90s: 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 29, at 3D Sideouts, 4018 Roberts Road, Island Lake. A tribute to Matchbox 20 and more. Tickets start at $5. 3dsideouts.com.

Nightcap Music: 9:30-11:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 29, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. Music by Brent Pocock. Free. heynonny.com.

Saturday, Nov. 30

Susan Werner: 4 and 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. $22-$38. evanstonspacemusic.com.

Juice WRLD Day, A Global Celebration of Life: 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, at the United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago. Album listening experience featuring Kodack Black, Lil Yachty, Polo G, Trippie Redd, Chuckyy, Cordae and more. $45.50-$154.50. unitedcenter.com.

Allman Betts Family Revival: 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Annual event hosted by Devon Allman and Duane Betts, the sons of Allman Brothers Band founders Gregg Allman and Dickey Betts. $69. arcadalive.com.

The Knievel Duo: 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, at Tavern on the Point, 6724 N. Northwest Hwy., Chicago. Featuring Krysten Knievel, granddaughter of Evel Knievel, performing classic rock, Southern rock, blues, country and modern rock. No cover. tavernonthepoint.com.

La Arrolladora Banda El Limón: 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, at Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. Folk. $49.50-$109.50. rosemont.com/theatre.

Morry Sochat & The Special 20s: 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, at The Venue, 21 S. Broadway, Aurora. Blues. $15-$20. themusicvenue.org.

Top of the World: 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. A Carpenters tribute holiday show. $39-$79. desplainestheatre.com.

“A Charlie Brown Christmas” With The Chris White Trio: 9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, and 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. The trio performs the music of Vince Guaraldi’s “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” $18-$40. heynonny.com.

Ultra Lux with Form: 9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, at 3D Sideouts, 4018 Roberts Road, Island Lake. Rock. Tickets start at $5. 3dsideouts.com.

Chase & Status: 10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, at the Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W. Lawrence Ave., Chicago. Electronic music. Tickets start at $53.25. bylinebankaragonballroom.com/shows.

Sunday, Dec. 1

The Last Waltz: 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. Tribute to The Band’s farewell show. $29-$59. desplainestheatre.com.

Top of the World: 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. A Carpenters tribute holiday show. $39-$89. arcadalive.com.

Destroy Lonely: 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1, at the Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W. Lawrence Ave., Chicago. “Forever Tour.” Tickets start at $35.75. bylinebankaragonballroom.com/shows.

The Empty Pockets: Mistletunes: 8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Blues rock for the holidays. $25-$35. evanstonspacemusic.com.

Monday, Dec. 2

Antje Duvekot and Seth Glier: 7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 2, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Singer-songwriter and pop. $15-$25. evanstonspacemusic.com.

Tuesday, Dec. 3

Pete Ellman Big Band: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3, at The Venue, 21 S. Broadway, Aurora. With Downers Grove North High School. $10. themusicvenue.org.

Bourbon ‘N Brass New Indie Nite: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. Local musicians are invited to perform and showcase their talent. $10 cover. desplainestheatre.com.

Erin Mckeown’s Anti-Holiday Spectacular: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Profanity-filled antidote to holiday spirit. $15-$25. evanstonspacemusic.com.

Niles Metropolitan Chorus and Musica Lumina Orchestra presents Handel’s “Messiah”: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. Free to $45. desplainestheatre.com.

Rock ’N Ravioli All New Indie Nite: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Local musicians are invited to perform and showcase their talent. $10 cover. arcadalive.com.

Socks in the Frying Pan Christmas Tour 2024: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. Irish music. $20-$35. heynonny.com.

Zeal & Ardor: 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3, at Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport St., Chicago. “North American Tour 2024" with Gaerea and Zetra. $27.50. thaliahallchicago.com.

Wednesday, Dec. 4

Bourbon ‘N Brass Speakeasy Free Jazz Show: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. Music by the Brian James Duo. Two drink or equivalent requested. desplainestheatre.com.

The Chapin Family Presents: Harry Chapin’s Greatest Stories Live: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Featuring Tom Chapin, Steve Chapin, Jen Chapin and The Chapin Sisters (Abigail Chapin and Lily Chapin). $49-$99. arcadalive.com.

The Paul Marinaro Holiday Show: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. Jazz singer. $15-$35. heynonny.com.

Billy Woods and Kenny Segal: 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, at Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport St., Chicago. “Hiding Places Anniversary Tour With ShrapKnel.” $25. thaliahallchicago.com.

Thursday, Dec. 5

The Chapin Family Presents: Harry Chapin’s Greatest Stories Live: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. $49-$99. desplainestheatre.com.

Hey Nonny 2024 Songwriting Contest Winners: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. Holly Beemer, Pat McKillen and Paige Hargrove. $15-$30. heynonny.com.

Lou Gramm: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. The founding member of Foreigner performs. $49-$99. arcadalive.com.

Cyndi Lauper: 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, at the United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago. “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour.” $28-$565. unitedcenter.com.

Fuerza Regida: 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, at Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim Road, Rosemont. “Pero No Te Enamores Tour 2024.” $129-$499. rosemont.com/allstate.