Concerts June 20-26: Chase Rice, Diana Krall, Ryan Adams, Lindsey Stirling and more
Friday, June 20
Meltin’ Margs Music Festival: 3-10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, June 20-21, at Soldier Field, 1410 Special Olympics Drive, Chicago. House music on Friday and country on Saturday, plus drinks, food and more. Friday: Ship Wrek, Wuk, Regard, Gudfella, Deerock, King Iness and Maximo; Saturday: Eli Young Band, Lily Fitts, Matt Schuster, Ashley Walls and Riplock and more. Tickets start at $59 for one day, $99 for both days. meltinmargs.com.
Hey Day Happy Hour: 4-6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, June 20-21, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. Music from Jory Avner on Friday and Frank Listen on Saturday. Free. heynonny.com.
Winnetka Music Festival: 5-11 p.m. Friday, June 20, and noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, June 21, at 620 Lincoln Ave., Winnetka. Music and interactive experiences with drinks, music and more. Friday (sold out): The Revivalists, Natasha Bedingfield, Carter Faith and more; Saturday: Cold War Kids, Pete Yorn, Winnetka Bowling League and more. Tickets start at $94.03. winnetkamusicfestival.com.
Hellbilly Deluxe: 7 p.m. Friday, June 20, at Rochaus, 96 W. Main St., West Dundee. Rob Zombie Tribute & Friends with Now I’m Nothing, Dead & Buried, 11th Hour. Tickets start at $12. rochaus.com.
Jack’s Mannequin: 7 p.m. Friday, June 20, at the Salt Shed, 1357 N. Elston Ave., Chicago. “The MFEO Tour.” Tickets start at $68.64. saltshedchicago.com.
The Lounge Puppets with Nitrous Oxide: 7 p.m. Friday, June 20, at 3D Sideouts, 4018 Roberts Road, Island Lake. ’80s hair band and arena rock tribute. Tickets start at $12.25. 3dsideouts.com.
Simple Minds: 7 p.m. Friday, June 20, at Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, 1300 S. Linn White Drive, Chicago. Rock. Tickets start at $43. pavilionnortherlyisland.com.
Beat the Meatles: 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 20, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. Jam/Beatles tribute act. $18.70-$36.55. heynonny.com.
David Foster and Chris Botti: 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 20, at Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. Featuring Katharine McPhee. $49-$115. ravinia.org.
Dueling Pianos: 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 20, at the Gorton Center, John & Nancy Hughes Theater, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest. “Pianomonium,” a night of music, laughter and requests with Michael and Robert. $25-$32, $20 for kids younger than 18. gortoncenter.org.
Steve Earle: 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 20, at The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield Ave., Chicago. “Solo & Acoustic — Fifty Years of Songs and Stories.” $70-$116. jamusa.com.
Adeem The Artist with Andrew Sa: 8 p.m. Friday, June 20, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Americana and alternative country. $27.27-$40.54. evanstonspace.com.
“The British Bash”: 8 p.m. Friday, June 20, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. David Brighton’s Space Oddity, a David Bowie tribute, with Queen Flash From Canada!, a tribute to Queen. $32.75-$66.75. desplainestheatre.com.
Chicago Blues Angels: 8 p.m. Friday, June 20, at The Venue, 21 S. Broadway, Aurora. With special guest Dave Gonzalez. $23.86-$29. themusicvenue.org.
South Africa To The Southside: 8 p.m. Friday, June 20, at Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport St., Chicago. With Kabza De Small “In the Round.” $58.65-$77.95. thaliahallchicago.com.
Tom Sandoval & The Most Extras: 8 p.m. Friday, June 20, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. The latest music project of Tom Sandoval of “Vanderpump Rules,” with special guest Tom Schwartz. $66.75-$108.75. arcadalive.com.
Studio 64 Old School DJ Dance Party: 8:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, June 20-21, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. DJ Dance Party with Pete Martino on Friday and Frankie “Hollywood” Rodriguez on Saturday. Free. arcadalive.com.
Bourbon ‘N Brass Live Jazz: 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, June 20-21, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. Jazz with vocalist Laura Lopardo on Friday and the Joey V Bootleg Band on Saturday. $10. desplainestheatre.com.
Nightcap Music: 9:30-11:30 p.m. Friday, June 20, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. Music by Michael Rawls. Free. heynonny.com.
Saturday, June 21
Pianist Tony Siqi Yun: 1:30 p.m. Saturday, June 21, at Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. Schumann symphonic etudes, Beethoven’s “Appassionata” and more. $20. ravinia.org.
The Clark Sommers and Scott Hesse Jazz Duo: 3 p.m. Saturday, June 21, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Live music in the lobby. Free. evanstonspace.com.
Chase Rice: 7 p.m. Saturday, June 21, at the Salt Shed, 1357 N. Elston Ave., Chicago. Country. $48.05. saltshedchicago.com.
Adrian Blanks & The Oracles: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 21, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. An evening of the ’60s. $10. desplainestheatre.com.
Dispatch with John Butler (with band): 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 21, at Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. Roots rock with hints of reggae, folk and blues. $49-$115. ravinia.org.
Band of Horses: 8 p.m. Saturday, June 21, at the Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine Ave., Chicago. With Jenn Champion. $64-$78. jamusa.com.
Classic Rock to Christmas: 8 p.m. Saturday, June 21, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. Guests can choose songs from Journey, Boston, Styx, and TSO, shout them out, and four bands — Infinity, Journey Recaptured, Bostyxx and Christmas Wizards — will play them. $18.75-$28.75. desplainestheatre.com.
Evening Underground: 8 p.m. Saturday, June 21, at 3D Sideouts, 4018 Roberts Road, Island Lake. Classic rock. Tickets start at $6.63. 3dsideouts.com.
Molly Hatchet: 8 p.m. Saturday, June 21, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. With Derek St. Holmes of Ted Nugent. $56.75-$108.75. arcadalive.com.
North Mississippi Allstars: 8 p.m. Saturday, June 21, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. “Still Shakin’ Tour.” $50.41-$67.08. evanstonspace.com.
Ryan Adams: 8 p.m. Saturday, June 21, at the Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St., Chicago. “Heartbreaker ’25 World Tour.” Tickets start at $63.80. msg.com
The Euro Flashback Invasion III: 9 p.m. Saturday, June 21, at Joe’s Live, 5441 Park Place, Rosemont. Performers from Italy and Poland. $54.52-$115.02. joesliverosemont.com.
Jason Narducy and Dag Juhlin Celebrate Pete Townshend’s (Belated) Birthday: 9:30 p.m. Saturday, June 21, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. Rock veterans lead a performance/party in honor of Townshend’s birthday. $22.27-$48.45. heynonny.com.
Sunday, June 22
Isidore Quartet: 1:30 p.m. Sunday, June 22, at Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. Ravel, Dutilleux and Mozart. $20. ravinia.org.
Corduroy: 2:30 p.m. Sunday, June 22, at Rochaus, 96 W. Main St., West Dundee. With Polarizer and Magnificent Villains. Tickets begin at $10. rochaus.com.
Herrick & Company: 2:30 p.m. Sunday, June 22, at 3D Sideouts, 4018 Roberts Road, Island Lake. Delta blues. Tickets start at $6.63. 3dsideouts.com.
An Evening of Judy Garland: 5 p.m. Sunday, June 22, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Judy Garland tribute starring Noelle Marie Lesniak, Dave Rice, Geoffrey Lowe and Larry Ortega. $28.75. arcadalive.com.
Rick Onesti’s Rockabilly Rhapsody: 5 p.m. Sunday, June 22, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. With Jonny Lyons, Everett Dean, Rick Lindy, Woody’s Revenge, and Rosie & the Rivets. $32.75-$78.75. arcadalive.com.
Diana Krall: 7 p.m. Sunday, June 22, at Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. Jazz. $49-$99. ravinia.org.
Willie Buck and Bob Corritore: 7 p.m. Sunday, June 22, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Blues, CD Release Party. $20.63-$33.90. evanstonspace.com.
Monday, June 23
Tiny Desk Contest On The Road 2025: 7 p.m. Monday, June 23, at Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport St., Chicago. Featuring a surprise Tiny Desk alum headliner, plus the 2025 contest winner, Ruby Ibarra. Sold out. thaliahallchicago.com.
Desperado: 8 p.m. Monday, June 23, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. The Music of Linda Ronstadt and Friends. $20.63-$23.87. evanstonspace.com.
James Blunt: 8 p.m. Monday, June 23, at the Salt Shed, 1357 N. Elston Ave., Chicago. “Back To Bedlam 20th Anniversary Tour” with Forest Blakk. $62.90. saltshedchicago.com.
Tuesday, June 24
FKA Twigs: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, June 24-25, at the Salt Shed, 1357 N. Elston Ave., Chicago. “Eusexua Tour” with Koreless and DJ Speedsick. Tickets start at $103.85. saltshedchicago.com.
Bourbon ‘N Brass Indie Night: 7-10 p.m. Tuesday, June 24, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. Scheduled performances include Connor O’Shea, Sierra Sikora, The Shining and Joey Acopiado. $10. desplainestheatre.com.
Key Glock: 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 24, at the Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W. Lawrence Ave., Chicago. “Glockaveli Tour.” Tickets start at $29.75. livenation.com.
Rock ‘N Ravioli Indie Night: 7-10 p.m. Tuesday, June 24, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. The Omnitones and Outdrejas. $10. arcadalive.com.
New Nostalgia with The Oh Yeahs: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 24, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. Jazz, pop and rock. $18.70-$42.50. heynonny.com.
Dave Specter: 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 24, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Album release party. $20.63-$27.27. evanstonspace.com.
Wednesday, June 25
Lil Baby: 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 25, at the United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago. “WHAM World Tour” with Pluto, Rob49 and Loe Shimmy. Tickets start at $87. unitedcenter.com.
Baekhyun: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 25, at the Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. “2025 Baekhyun World Tour [Reverie].” Tickets start at $83.11. rosemont.com/theatre.
Bourbon ‘N Brass Live Jazz: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 25, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. Jazz with Angel Spiccia and the Joe Valentino Trio. $5, two drink or equivalent minimum requested. desplainestheatre.com.
Chicago Rock Exchange Plays the Music of 1967: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 25, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. The best pop and rock songs from 1967. $18.70-$42.50. heynonny.com.
Mendelssohn’s Octet: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 25, at Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. Juilliard and Isidore Quartets. $15-$60. ravinia.org.
Pedrito Martínez: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 25, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Latin jazz. $33.90-$60.45. evanstonspace.com.
Thursday, June 26
Treaty Oak Revival: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 26, at the Salt Shed, 1357 N. Elston Ave., Chicago. With The Wyatt Weaver Band. Sold out. saltshedchicago.com.
Thirsty Thursday: 7 p.m. Thursday, June 26, at Rochaus, 96 W. Main St., West Dundee. Along the Parallel, SITB, The Larvettes and The Shining. Tickets start at $10. rochaus.com.
BANKS: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 26, at the Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine Ave., Chicago. With Absolutely, “Off With Her Head Tour 2025.” $45-$328. jamusa.com.
Boogie Wonder Band: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 26, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. Disco, with an open dance floor. $32-$46.75. desplainestheatre.com.
Bourbon ‘N Brass Blues: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 26, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. Blues with Downtown Charlie Brown. $5, two drink or equivalent minimum requested. desplainestheatre.com.
Lindsey Stirling: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 26, at Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. Electronic violinist and dancer. $49-$130. ravinia.org.
Charlie Cunningham: 8 p.m. Thursday, June 26, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. With Hannah Francis. $33.90-$47.17. evanstonspace.com.
Thursday Night After Party with Sad House Guest: 8:30 p.m. Thursday, June 26, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. Free music on the patio. heynonny.com.