Concerts July 25-31: Blues Traveler and Gin Blossoms, Chubby Checker, Lollapalooza and more

Starts before Friday

Hozier: 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, July 24-25, at Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, 19100 S. Ridgeland, Tinley Park. “Unreal Unearth Tour 2025.” Tickets start at $62. creditunion1amp.com/shows.

The Fly Honey Show: 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday, July 24-25, at Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport St., Chicago. High-energy choreography and spectacle with an ensemble of performers and a rotating lineup of performance artists backed by a nine-piece band. Tickets start at $58.65. thaliahallchicago.com.

Friday, July 25

Wicker Park Fest: 5-10 p.m. Friday, July 25; noon to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 26-27, at Wicker Park, 1346 N. Paulina St., Chicago. More than 50 emerging and established live acts from Chicago and across the nation, all performing original music. Headliners include Hotline TNT, Letters to Cleo, MSPAINT, TimaLikesMusic, Evening Elephants, Deep Sea Diver, and Liquid Mike. Local talent includes Future Rootz, Lé Bump, Earlybirds Club, and LowDown Brass Band. Also features a variety of arts and culture initiatives, local food options, vendors including bookstores and vintage sellers, a Kids Fest, Pet Fest and more. $10 entry donation is encouraged. wickerparkbucktown.com/wicker-park-fest.

Hey Day Happy Hour: 4-6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, July 25-26, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. Music from Joe Orozco on Friday and Paolo Apuli on Saturday. Free. heynonny.com.

Out of Space Skokie: Shakey Graves: 6-10 p.m. Friday, July 25, at Illinois Science and Technology Park Field, 4900 Searle Parkway, Skokie. Americana with Joy Oladokun and Shovels & Rope. $64.32-$121.65. evanstonspace.com.

Friday Night Rock & Metal: 7 p.m. Friday, July 25, at Rochaus, 96 W. Main St., West Dundee. With Now It’s Dark, Gilded Cages, Goatbelly, and Chainwax. Tickets start at $10. rochaus.com.

TNT Chicago: 7 p.m. Friday, July 25, at 3D Sideouts, 4018 Roberts Road, Island Lake. AC/DC tribute, with Houses of the Holy: The True Led Zeppelin Experience. Tickets start at $12.25. 3dsideouts.com.

Dave Rudolf’s Beach Party: 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 25, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. Multi award-winning singer/songwriter. $18.70-$42.50. heynonny.com.

Summer Jam 2025: 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 25, at The Venue, 21 S. Broadway, Aurora. Featuring Peach Jam, Cream Puff Warriors and Scott Tipping. $34.15. themusicvenue.org.

Chef Sheherazade: 8 p.m. Friday, July 25, at Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. The Chicago Symphony Orchestra, with conductor Marin Alsop and co-curator Molly Yeh, explores the intersection of global adventure, music, and culture. $15-$75. ravinia.org.

The Generations: 8 p.m. Friday, July 25, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. Four decades of classic rock with special guest The Wise Guys, to raise funds for Joey’s Song, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting epilepsy research and families affected by seizures. From $19-$29. desplainestheatre.com.

LA Guns and Rockett Mafia: 8 p.m. Friday, July 25, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Featuring Rikki Rockett of Poison and Brandon Gibbs of Devil City Angels. $29-$98.75. arcadalive.com.

Nicholas Tremulis and the Prodigals: 8 p.m. Friday, July 25, at the Salt Shed, 1357 N. Elston Ave., Chicago. Pop. $27.27-$47.17. evanstonspace.com.

Areysi's New Old Skool: 8:30 p.m. Friday, July 25, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. “Through the Decades, ’50s to Today.” $10. arcadalive.com.

Studio 64 Old School DJ Dance Party: 8:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, July 25-26, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. DJ Dance Party with DJ Kardiak. Free. arcadalive.com.

Bourbon ‘N Brass Live Jazz: 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, July 25-26, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. Jazz with the Bourbon ‘N Brass Trio featuring vocalist Laura Lopardo on Friday and the Bourbon ‘N Brass Trio with Coco on vocals on Saturday. $10, two-drink or equivalent minimum requested. desplainestheatre.com.

Nightcap Music: 9:30-11:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, July 25-25, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. Music by Sean Heffernan on Friday and Kelsey Montanez on Saturday. Free. heynonny.com.

Saturday, July 26

A Tapas Menu with CSO Winds & Strings: 1:30 p.m. Saturday, July 26, at Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. Debussy, Copland, Piazzolla and more chamber works. $75 includes preconcert tasting event. ravinia.org.

Rockin’ the Hill: 4:30-11 p.m. Saturday, July 26, at Bunker Hill Farms, 19818 Bunker Hill Road, Woodstock. Performances by Stone Temple Pilots and Joan Jett and the Black Hearts, with food trucks and more. Tickets start at $150. bhfarms.com/rockin-the-hill-2025.

Blues Traveler and Gin Blossoms: 6 p.m. Saturday, July 26, at Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. With special guest Spin Doctors. $49-$125. ravinia.org.

Out of Space Skokie: Rodrigo Y Gabriela: 6-10 p.m. Saturday, July 26, at Illinois Science and Technology Park Field, 4900 Searle Parkway, Skokie. With Anderson East and Daniel Villarreal. $64.32-$121.65. evanstonspace.com.

Hot Flash Dance featuring DJ Mary Nisi. A Punctual Party for Rowdy Women: 7 p.m. Saturday, July 26, at the Salt Shed, 1357 N. Elston Ave., Chicago. A mix of pop bangers, indie rock, hip-hop, disco, punk, R&B, new wave, party for women and women-identifying folks. $33.90. evanstonspace.com.

Mungion: 7 p.m. Saturday, July 26, at 3D Sideouts, 4018 Roberts Road, Island Lake. Alternative rock, with EGi. Tickets start at $12.25. 3dsideouts.com.

Saturday Night Rock & Metal: 7 p.m. Saturday, July 26, at Rochaus, 96 W. Main St., West Dundee. With Indign, Ghosts of Minerva, Wings of Severance, Wunderlich, and Covenant. Tickets start at $10. rochaus.com.

The Crane Wives: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 26, at The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield Ave., Chicago. “Summer 2025 Tour” with Arny Margret. $31-$145. jamusa.com.

Demola Live!: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 26, at Park West, 322 W. Armitage Ave., Chicago. Self taught, multi-genre violinist. $47-$82. jamusa.com.

The Peppermint Patties: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 26, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. Nostalgic throwbacks, musical theater gems, timeless jazz standards, and covers celebrating many musical genres. $18.70-$42.50. heynonny.com.

Big Bubble Rave: 8 p.m. Saturday, July 26, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. SpongeBob-themed rave with a live DJ. $29. desplainestheatre.com.

William Elliott Whitmore: 8 p.m. Saturday, July 26, at The Venue, 21 S. Broadway, Aurora. Blues, country and folk. Tickets start at $34.15. themusicvenue.org.

Mostly Mayer: 8:30 p.m. Saturday, July 26, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. John Mayer tribute, plus hits from Gin Blossoms, Oasis, Tears for Fears, Ed Sheeran, Grateful Dead and more. Free. arcadalive.com.

Sunday, July 27

The Rock and Roll Playhouse plays Music of Taylor Swift and More for Kids: 11:30 a.m. Sunday, July 27, at Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport St., Chicago. A family concert series performing songs created by iconic musicians for young people. $20.03. thaliahallchicago.com.

No Question: 2:30 p.m. Sunday, July 27, at 3D Sideouts, 4018 Roberts Road, Island Lake. Rock. Tickets start at $6.63. 3dsideouts.com.

Chubby Checker: 3 p.m. Sunday, July 27, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee with special guest Brian Hyland. $29-$108.75. desplainestheatre.com.

Sunday Funday: 3:45 p.m. Sunday, July 27, at Rochaus, 96 W. Main St., West Dundee. With Beatology and Leaving Scarlet, and special guest Skyline. Tickets start at $10. rochaus.com.

Pierce Pettis: 4 p.m. Sunday, July 27, at the Gorton Center, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest. Folk. $25. gortoncenter.org.

The History of Rock N Roll Show: 5 p.m. Sunday, July 27, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Johnny Rogers brings to life the sounds of Elvis, Buddy Holly, Jerry Lee Lewis, Chuck Berry, Johnny Cash, the Beatles and more. $29-$46.75. arcadalive.com.

“Italian” Mendelssohn & Elgar’s Enigma: 5 p.m. Sunday, July 27, at Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. Chicago Symphony Orchestra, with conductor Marin Alsop and Stephen Williamson on clarinet. $15-$95. ravinia.org.

Out of Space Skokie: The Decemberists: 6-10 p.m. Sunday, July 27, at Illinois Science and Technology Park Field, 4900 Searle Parkway, Skokie. Alternative rock with Kevin Morby and Craig Finn. $77.39-$137.55. evanstonspace.com.

AJR: 6:20 p.m. Sunday, July 27, at Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, 19100 S. Ridgeland, Tinley Park. “Somewhere in the Sky” Tour. Tickets start at $30. creditunion1amp.com/shows.

Bourbon ‘N Brass Live Jazz: 6:30 p.m. Sunday, July 27, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. An evening of jazz with the Cinelli Brothers. Free. desplainestheatre.com.

Album Covers Presents “AXIS: Bold As Love”: 7 p.m. Sunday, July 27, at The Venue, 21 S. Broadway, Aurora. Album Covers will perform the album “AXIS: Bold As Love” by The Jimi Hendrix Experience. $23.86-$29. themusicvenue.org.

Kat Edmonson: 7 p.m. Sunday, July 27, at the Salt Shed, 1357 N. Elston Ave., Chicago. Jazz. $27.27-$47.17. evanstonspace.com.

Pelican: 8 p.m. Saturday, July 26, at Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport St., Chicago. With Coalesce and Porcelain. $26.47-$39.34. thaliahallchicago.com.

Monday, July 28

Rose City Band with Powers/Rolin Duo: 8 p.m. Monday, July 28, at the Salt Shed, 1357 N. Elston Ave., Chicago. Psychedelic and new age. $33.90. evanstonspace.com.

Tuesday, July 29

Bourbon ‘N Brass Indie Night: 7-10 p.m. Tuesday, July 29, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. Scheduled performances include Chuck Wilson, The Drew Tianis Band, Dropship, and The Night Owls. $10. desplainestheatre.com.

Dinosaur Jr. and Snail Mail: 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 29, at the Salt Shed, 1357 N. Elston Ave., Chicago. Rock, with special guest Easy Action. Tickets start at $54.45. saltshedchicago.com.

Rock ‘N Ravioli Indie Night: 7-10 p.m. Tuesday, July 29, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Chicagoland musicians will be invited to perform and showcase their talent. $10. arcadalive.com.

Spafford: 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 29, at Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. A blend of rock, jazz, funk and reggae. $35. ravinia.org.

Jim Peterik & Friends: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, July 29-30, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. Former lead singer of The Ides of March and founding member of Survivor. $30.60-$90.10. heynonny.com.

Jordan Smart with Al Scorch: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 29, at the Salt Shed, 1357 N. Elston Ave., Chicago. Folk and country soul. $20.63-$33.90. evanstonspace.com.

Night Ranger: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 29, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. The band behind hits like “Sister Christian” and “Don’t Tell Me You Love Me.” $66.75-$108.75. arcadalive.com.

of Montreal: 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 29, at Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport St., Chicago. “The Sunlandic Twins” 20th Anniversary Tour with Bijoux Cone. Sold out. thaliahallchicago.com.

UAU 2025 The 1st FanCon in Chicago: 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 29, at The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield Ave., Chicago. The first official subunit of K-pop group Dreamcatcher. Tickets start at $90.57. jamusa.com.

Wednesday, July 30

Domani with Reuben Vincent, Shaudie Man & Mike DFG: 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 30, at the Salt Shed, 1357 N. Elston Ave., Chicago. Hip-hop/rap. $33.90. evanstonspace.com.

Bourbon ‘N Brass Jazz Night: 7:30-10 p.m. Wednesday, July 30, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. An evening of Jazz with the Brian Patti Prohibition Band. $5, two drink or equivalent minimum required. desplainestheatre.com.

Half•Alive: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 30, at Park West, 322 W. Armitage Ave., Chicago. “The Criticals.” Official Lollapalooza Aftershow. Tickets start at $42.65. jamusa.com.

Soprano Ana María Martínez and Pianist Kevin Murphy: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 30, at Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. An evening of classical song. $15-$60. ravinia.org.

Barry Can't Swim: 9 p.m. Wednesday, July 30, at the Salt Shed, 1357 N. Elston Ave., Chicago. Electronic. Official Lollapalooza Aftershow. Tickets start at $75.50. saltshedchicago.com.

Royel Otis: 9 p.m. Wednesday, July 30, at Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport St., Chicago. Lollapalooza Aftershow with Dancer. Sold out. thaliahallchicago.com.

Thursday, July 31

Lollapalooza: Noon to 10 p.m. Thursday through Sunday, July 31 to Aug. 3, in Grant Park, Chicago. Scheduled performances include Tyler, the Creator and Luke Combs on Thursday; Olivia Rodrigo and Korn on Friday; Rufus Du Sol and Twice on Saturday; and Sabrina Carpenter and A$AP Rocky on Sunday. Tickets start at $189 for one day, $378 for two days, $415 for four days. lollapalooza.com.

Master Class with Soprano Ana María Martínez: 1:30 p.m. Thursday, July 31, at Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. Featuring Fellows of the Singers Program. Free. ravinia.org.

Lang Lang’s “The Disney Book”: 7 p.m. Thursday, July 31, at Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. With the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, under conductor Edwin Outwater. $15-$95. ravinia.org.

Anna Ash and Malena Cadiz: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 31, at the Salt Shed, 1357 N. Elston Ave., Chicago. Folk. $16.26-$29.43. evanstonspace.com.

Rock ‘N Ravioli Live Jazz: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 31, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Celebrate Jazz music with Harold Dawson & Friends. Free; two-drink or equivalent minimum requested. arcadalive.com.

Ado: 8 p.m. Thursday, July 31, at the United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago. “Hibana” World Tour 2025 Powered by Crunchyroll. Tickets start at $101.15. unitedcenter.com.

Thursday Night After Party with Ironwood: 8:30-10:30 p.m. Thursday, July 31, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. Free music on the patio. heynonny.com.

Amaarae: 11 p.m. Thursday, July 31, at Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport St., Chicago. Lollapalooza Aftershow with bLAck pARty. Tickets start at $46.81. thaliahallchicago.com.

Djo: 11 p.m. Thursday, July 31, at the Salt Shed, 1357 N. Elston Ave., Chicago. Rock. Official Lollapalooza Aftershow. Sold out. saltshedchicago.com.