Concerts Dec. 13-19: Bush, Los Lobos, Joss Stone and more

Friday, Dec. 13

Hey Day Happy Hour: 4-6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 13-14, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. Music by Eric Quigley on Friday and Brian Castillo on Saturday. Free. heynonny.com.

Bourbon ‘N Brass — Cocktails and Coco: 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. Handcrafted cocktails, light bites and live music with Coco. Free. desplainestheatre.com.

Cherish the Ladies — A Celtic Christmas: 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, at the Irish American Heritage Center, 4626 N. Knox Ave., Chicago. $35. irish-american.org.

Jonas Friddle Trio: 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, at the Gorton Center, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest. Friddle is a singer, songwriter and banjo player. Includes a conversation with the artists at 8:15 p.m. $15-$35. gortoncenter.org.

Trap Karaoke: 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, at the Salt Shed, 1357 N. Elston Ave., Chicago. Hip-hop/rap. $34.50-$56. saltshedchicago.com.

Twisted Xmas With Bush: 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, at the Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W. Lawrence Ave., Chicago. Featuring Bush, Bishop Briggs, Palaye Royale and Mod Sun. Tickets start at $46. bylinebankaragonballroom.com/shows.

The Dead South: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, at the Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine Ave., Chicago. Progressive bluegrass, alternative Americana, country, folk and western. $39-$59. jamusa.com/riviera-theatre.

Dennis O'Brien Christmas Show: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 13-14, at The Venue, 21 S. Broadway, Aurora. The Dennis O’Brien Band is a group of Chicago-based musicians who have been performing classic covers with meaningful arrangements for over 45 years. $25-$30. themusicvenue.org.

“Elf” in Concert: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13; 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14; and 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15, at Chicago Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago. Watch the holiday classic on a giant screen while members of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra play John Debney’s score. $59-$150. facebook.com/events/944957150302165.

Sons of Serendip Christmas — Beyond the Lights: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, at ECC Arts Center, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. A classical crossover quartet with a harpist, cellist, pianist and lead vocalist. The quartet was a finalist on Season 9 of “America’s Got Talent.” $37. eccartscenter.org/events/centerstage.

The Wayne Messmer Christmas Show: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. Messmer is a professional speaker, singer, broadcaster, author and actor who sings “The Star-Spangled Banner” before many Cubs games and Chicago Wolves games. $15-$35. heynonny.com.

Josh Ritter: 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, at the Cahn Auditorium, 600 Emerson St., Evanston. “Great to Small, Small to Grand” tour. $37.50-$77.50. evanstonspacemusic.com.

Leo Kottke: 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Pop music. $30. evanstonspacemusic.com.

Neal Francis with Smushie: 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, at Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport St., Chicago. Singer/songwriter/pianist. $35-$60. thaliahallchicago.com.

The Oak Ridge Boys: 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. “2024 American Made Farewell Christmas Tour.” $49-$99. arcadalive.com.

One Christmas Night In Memphis: 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. Tributes to Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis and Johnny Cash. $49-$79. desplainestheatre.com.

The Three Beards: 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, at 3D Sideouts, 4018 Roberts Road, Island Lake. Cover band that plays whatever music the audience is in the mood for. Tickets start at $5. 3dsideouts.com.

Nightcap Music: 9:30-11:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 13-14, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. Music by Chris Kremer on Friday and Pierce Crask on Saturday. Free. heynonny.com.

Saturday, Dec. 14

Bourbon ‘N Brass — Live Jazz & Blues: 7:30-10 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. With Brandye Phillips as Tina Turner with the R&B Divas. Free, two-drink or equivalent minimum requested. desplainestheatre.com.

Dave Rudolf’s Completely Cracked Christmas: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. Featuring hilarious Christmas parodies and tropical Christmas tunes. $15-$35. heynonny.com.

Jazz is Dead — The Music of the Grateful Dead: 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. Grateful Dead tribute. $29-$59. desplainestheatre.com.

Los Lobos: A Concert for Justice: 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, at Cahn Auditorium, 600 Emerson St., Evanston. Benefit for the James B. Moran Center for Youth Advocacy. $59.50-$169.50. evanstonspacemusic.com.

Luminare Christmas! Mistletoe Madness: 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. A holiday experience led by a former Mannheim Steamroller keyboardist and longtime musical director for Dennis DeYoung of Styx. $39-$79. arcadalive.com.

Disco Circus: 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, at 3D Sideouts, 4018 Roberts Road, Island Lake. Disco/funk tribute band. $5. 3dsideouts.com.

Sunday, Dec. 15

Buddy Rich Big Band Machine’s “A Groovy Christmas”: 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Music from Buddy’s daughter, vocalist Cathy Rich, along with Emmy Award-winning drummer Gregg Potter and the 15-piece Buddy Rich Band. arcadalive.com.

Mariachi Herencia De México: A Mariachi Christmas: 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15, at Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport St., Chicago. Christmas mariachi. $40. thaliahallchicago.com.

Rosie & The Rivets: Jingle Bell Rocks!: 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. Holiday-themed retro rock 'n' roll. $15-$35. heynonny.com.

Jazz is Dead — The Music of the Grateful Dead: 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Grateful Dead tribute. $29-$59. arcadalive.com.

A Charlie Brown Christmas with Chris White Trio and Choir: 8:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15; and 7 and 9:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 16, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Hear music from Vince Guaraldi’s 1965 “A Charlie Brown Christmas” score. $15. evanstonspacemusic.com.

Tuesday, Dec. 17

Pete Ellman Big Band: 6:30-9 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17, at The Venue, 21 S. Broadway, Aurora. With Bolingbrook High School. $10. themusicvenue.org.

Boney James — Slow Burn Tour: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17, at Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport St., Chicago. Saxophonist and composer. Tickets start at $69.50. thaliahallchicago.com.

Bourbon ‘N Brass — All New Indie Nite: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. Chicagoland musicians will be invited to perform and showcase their talent. $10. desplainestheatre.com.

Kahil El'Zabar & David Murray: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Jazz. $15. evanstonspacemusic.com.

Rock ‘N Ravioli All New Indie Nite: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Chicagoland musicians will be invited to perform and showcase their talent. $10. arcadalive.com.

Wednesday, Dec. 18

Bourbon ‘N Brass — Fundraiser for Asheville: 7:30-10 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. Featuring Adrianne Blanks and the Oracles. All proceeds will assist in the Hurricane Helene recovery effort in Asheville, North Carolina. $10. desplainestheatre.com.

Joss Stone with the Chicago Philharmonic — “Merry Christmas, Love”: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18, at the Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Congress Parkway, Chicago. $54. auditoriumtheatre.org.

Rock ‘N Ravioli Legends Stage: 8-10 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Delta Blues Night with Downtown Charlie Brown, Donna Herula, and John Primer. Free, two drink or equivalent minimum required. arcadalive.com.

Thursday, Dec. 19

Chicago Sinfonietta’s “Holidays of Joy”: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19, at the Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. Led by guest conductor Chelsea Tipton II, with guest vocalist Alfreda Burke and featuring seasonal favorites such as “A Christmas Overture,” “Sleigh Ride,” “Winter Wonderland” and “Appalachian Carol.” $27-$82, $17 for students. chicagosinfonietta.org.

Peanuts Jazz with The Chris White Trio: 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19, at the Gorton Center — John & Nancy Hughes Theater, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest. Enjoy the holiday music of Vince Guaraldi. $15-$29. gortoncenter.org.

Bourbon ‘N Brass — Live Jazz & Blues: 7:30-10 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. With Josie Falbo. Free, two-drink or equivalent minimum requested. desplainestheatre.com.

Café Carly — A Café Carly Christmas: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. Cabaret show featuring talented young musical theater performers. $15-$35. heynonny.com.

Jump — America's Van Halen Experience: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Van Halen tribute. $39-$69. arcadalive.com.

PureSoul Presents — Jazz and Soul Christmas: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Soul. $20. evanstonspacemusic.com.

Rock ‘N Ravioli Legends Stage — Fundraiser for Asheville: 7:30-10 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Featuring Adrianne Blanks and the Oracles. All proceeds will assist in the Hurricane Helene recovery effort in Asheville, North Carolina. $10. arcadalive.com.

Dead Night: 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19, at The Venue, 21 S. Broadway, Aurora. Grateful Dead tribute. $20 in advance, $25 at the door. themusicvenue.org.

Resavoir with Mei Semones — Debuting Orchestra Resavoir: 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19, at Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport St., Chicago. A collaborative project led by Chicago born composer and producer Will Miller. $20. thaliahallchicago.com.

Zeds Dead: 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19, at the Salt Shed, 1357 N. Elston Ave., Chicago. Dance/electronic. $52.99-$102.50. saltshedchicago.com.