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Concerts Oct. 31 to Nov. 6: Jeff Tweedy, Bryan Adams, Lil Tecca, PinkPantheress and more

Posted October 29, 2025 9:04 am

By Luke Zurawski

Jeff Tweedy of Wilco will perform with special guest Macie Stewart Saturday, Nov. 1, at the Salt Shed in Chicago. AP, Oct. 6, 2023

Friday, Oct. 31

Hey Day Happy Hour: 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 31 and Nov. 1, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. Music by Joe Orozco on Friday and Kacie Swierk on Saturday. Free. heynonny.com.

Gods of Chaos Halloween: 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, at the Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W. Lawrence Ave., Chicago. Hip-hip/rap. Tickets start at $40. bylinebankaragonballroom.com.

Sanctum Dark Music Festival: 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 31 and Nov. 1, at Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport St., Chicago. Two-day music festival. $66.63 for Friday, $79.50 for Saturday, $132.63-$163.83 for a two-day pass. thaliahallchicago.com.

Devil’s Rejects: 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, at Rochaus, 96 W. Main St., West Dundee. A Tribute to Rob Zombie, plus a Halloween costume contest. Tickets start at $20. rochaus.com.

Everclear: 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, at The Vixen, 1208 N. Green St., McHenry, (815) 528-3008. “Sparkle and Fade 30th Anniversary Tour” with Local H and Sponge. $45.95-$56.95. etix.com/.

Everclear — Brian Nolan, left, Freddy Herrera, Art Alexakis and Davey French — headline The Vixen Friday, Oct. 31. Courtesy of Brian Cox

GRiZ presents Re:Connect: 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 31 and Nov. 1, at Wintrust Arena, 200 E. Cermak Road, Chicago. GRiZ, Sippy, Austeria, Zoska, Boogie T, Seth David and Vyhara. Tickets start at $91.15. wintrustarena.com.

Deadfest Band: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. Grateful Dead tribute. Tickets start at $26.08. heynonny.com.

An Evening with David Byrne: 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 31 and Nov. 1, at The Auditorium, 50 E. Congress Parkway, Chicago. “Who Is The Sky Tour.” Tickets start at $107.01. auditoriumtheatre.org.

Halloween Party, A Tribute to Black Sabbath: 8-10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, at The Venue, 21 S. Broadway Ave., Aurora. Tribute to Black Sabbath, costume contests and drink specials. $23.86-$29. themusicvenue.org.

Lil Tecca will perform with Hardrock and ffawty Friday, Oct. 31, at the Salt Shed in Chicago. AP photo 2024

Lil Tecca: 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, at the Salt Shed, 1357 N. Elston Ave., Chicago. With Hardrock and ffawty. Tickets start at $58.25. saltshedchicago.com.

The Musical Box performs Genesis Live: 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Genesis tribute. $66.75-$128.75. arcadalive.com.

Pluto World: 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, at the Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine Ave., Chicago. With Star Bandz, Bankroll NI, Aspen Kartier, and Chuckywackemm. Tickets start at $43.50. jamusa.com.

Sir Woman: 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 31 and Nov. 1, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Halloween Party with Gayun Cannon on Friday and Rhea the Second on Saturday. Tickets start at $33.90. evanstonspace.com.

Yes: 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. “The Fragile 2025 Tour.” $88.75-$138.75. desplainestheatre.com.

Bourbon ‘N Brass Live Jazz and Blues: 8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. Jazz with The Bootleggers, featuring Laura Lopardo on vocals. $10. desplainestheatre.com.

Studio 64 Old School DJ Dance Party: 8:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 31 and Nov. 1, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. With Pete Martino on Friday and Frank DiPaolo on Saturday. Free. arcadalive.com.

7th heaven Live at The Piazza: Halloween Bash: 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, at The Piazza, 85 Executive Drive, Aurora. Pop. $500 cash Halloween costume contest. Tickets start at $14.14. piazzaaurora.com.

Halloween with Sixteen Candles: 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, at Joe’s Live Rosemont, 5441 Park Place, Rosemont. Featuring a costume contest between sets. $17.19-$20.49. joesliverosemont.com.

Nightcap Music Series: 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 31 and Nov. 1, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. Music by Jon Buschner on Friday and Demi Clara on Saturday. Free. heynonny.com.

Saturday, Nov. 1

Bullet to the Heart — Echoes: The Final Chapter: 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, at Rochaus, 96 W. Main St., West Dundee. With special guest bands Seconds To Serenity, Soulkiller, Develin, The Untold, and Nothing Forgotten. Tickets start at $15. rochaus.com.

The Electric Cars: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. Cars tribute. $24.65-$48.45. heynonny.com.

Grandson: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, at the Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine Ave., Chicago. “Inertia Tour” with Ho99o9. $45-$59. jamusa.com.

Jeff Tweedy of Wilco will perform with special guest Macie Stewart Saturday, Nov. 1, at the Salt Shed in Chicago. AP, 2023

Jeff Tweedy: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, at the Salt Shed, 1357 N. Elston Ave., Chicago. With special guest Macie Stewart. $64.65. saltshedchicago.com.

The Lovettes: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, at the Hemmens Cultural Center Main Stage Theatre, 45 Symphony Way, Elgin. The Chicago-based trio performs music of girl groups from the 1940s-’60s. $10-$29. (847) 931-5900 or hemmens.org.

The Lovettes will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, at the Hemmens Cultural Center Main Stage Theatre in Elgin. Courtesy of The Hemmens

New Philharmonic: “Romeo & Juliet” and “Cinderella”: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, and 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 2, at Belushi Performance Hall, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. This “Candlelit Symphony of Love” features Tchaikovsky’s overture-fantasy based on Shakespeare’s play “Romeo and Juliet” and the music of Prokofiev’s “Cinderella.” $55-$57. atthemac.org.

The Wombats: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, at The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield Ave., Chicago. “Oh! The Ocean Tour” with Only The Poets and Red Rum Club. $51-$78. jamusa.com.

Colin Hay: 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, at Cahn Auditorium, 600 Emerson St., Evanston. Former lead vocalist of Men at Work. $64.81-$112.94. evanstonspace.com.

Fantasia & Anthony Hamilton: 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, at Credit Union 1 Arena, 525 S. Racine Ave., Chicago. Tickets start at $91. creditunion1arena.com.

Hi Infidelity: 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, at 3D Sideouts, 4018 Roberts Road, Island Lake. Pop. Tickets start at $12.25. 3dsideouts.com.

PinkPantheress will perform at the Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 1-2. AP, 2025

PinkPantheress: 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, and 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 2, at the Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W. Lawrence Ave., Chicago. Pop. Tickets start at $79.35. bylinebankaragonballroom.com.

Randall King: 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, at Joe’s Live Rosemont, 5441 Park Place, Rosemont. Country, with guest Carson Jeffrey. $25.99. joesliverosemont.com.

Blues and jazz diva Lynne Jordan joins Anne Harris for “She Said” Saturday, Nov. 1, at The Venue in Aurora. Courtesy of Lynne Jordan

“She Said” with Anne Harris, featuring Lynne Jordan: 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, at The Venue, 21 S. Broadway Ave., Aurora. $23.86-$29. themusicvenue.org.

Tower of Power and WAR: 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. Two iconic bands of the ’70s. Tickets start at $73. geneseetheatre.com.

Yes: 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. “The Fragile 2025 Tour.” $128.50. arcadalive.com.

Sunday, Nov. 2

John Cafferty & The Beaver Brown Band: 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 2, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. With special guest One of the Boyzz. $46.75-$88.75. arcadalive.com.

Oblivion Zero: 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 2, at Rochaus, 96 W. Main St., West Dundee. With Heartsick, Left 4 Dead, Void the Light, Now It’s Dark, and Feels Like Karma. Tickets start at $12. rochaus.com.

Everclear: 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 2, at Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport St., Chicago. “Sparkle and Fade 30th Anniversary Tour” with Local H and Sponge. Sold out. thaliahallchicago.com.

Willy Porter: 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 2, at The Venue, 21 S. Broadway Ave., Aurora. “Humans In a Room” album release show. $29-$34.15. themusicvenue.org.

Mucca Pazza: 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 2, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. With 7th Period. Sold out. evanstonspace.com.

Banda Corona Del Rey: 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 2, at the Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. Celebration of el Dia De Los Muertos. $93.25. rosemont.com/theatre.

Ryan Castro: 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 2, at Credit Union 1 Arena, 525 S. Racine Ave., Chicago. “SENDÉ World Tour.” Tickets start at $54.85. creditunion1arena.com.

Monday, Nov. 3

Bryan Adams will perform with guests Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo Monday, Nov. 3, at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont. AP, April 11, 2022

Bryan Adams: 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 3, at the Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont. “Roll With the Punches” with guests Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo. $70.85. rosemont.com.

Caroline Davis Portals: 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 3, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. An immersive sound and haptic experience, drawing upon the idea of mourning and ancestral communications as textural entities. $20.63-$33.90. evanstonspace.com.

Aunty Donna: 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 3, at the Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine Ave., Chicago. With Drem. $61-$81. jamusa.com.

Leif Vollebekk: 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 3, at Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport St., Chicago. “Revelation Tour” with Valley James. $33.52. thaliahallchicago.com.

Tame Impala: 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 3, at the United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago. “Deadbeat Tour.” $263.78. unitedcenter.com.

Tuesday, Nov. 4

Pete Ellman Big Band: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4, at The Venue, 21 S. Broadway Ave., Aurora. With Evanston High School. $13.07. themusicvenue.org.

Bourbon ’n Brass Indie Nite, Battle of the Bands: 7-10 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. Featuring Black Cat & The Blueberries, Sounds Of The Good Life, Mike Felten Band, and Abby Kay Band. $10. desplainestheatre.com.

Mark Dvorak and Andy Cohen: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Folk music. $20.63-$33.90. evanstonspace.com.

Cindy Lee: 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4, at Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport St., Chicago. With Freak Heat Waves. Sold out. thaliahallchicago.com.

Wednesday, Nov. 5

Boz Scaggs will perform Wednesday, Nov. 5, at the Auditorium Theatre in Chicago. Courtesy of Chris Phelps

Boz Scaggs: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, at The Auditorium, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. Singer, songwriter and guitarist. $61.05. auditoriumtheatre.org.

Charlie Hunter Trio: 7 and 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Jazz. $27.27-$47.17. evanstonspace.com.

Kaytranada x Justice: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, at the United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago. “Fall Tour ’25" with special guest Sam Gellaitry. $50.15. unitedcenter.com.

Kevin Gates: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, at the Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W. Lawrence Ave., Chicago. “The Amilio Tour.” $63.75. bylinebankaragonballroom.com.

Little Simz: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, at the Salt Shed, 1357 N. Elston Ave., Chicago. “The Lotus Tour.” Tickets start at $50.15. saltshedchicago.com.

The Aces: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, at Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport St., Chicago. “Gold Star Baby Tour” with Lydia Night. Tickets start at $33.52. thaliahallchicago.com.

Arcada Theatre Live Blues: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Blues with Dave Weld & The Imperial Flames. Free; two-drink or equivalent minimum requested. arcadalive.com.

Harper College Ensemble: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. The Harper College Ensemble will perform. Tickets start at $16.60. heynonny.com.

Texas Flood: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. The music of Stevie Ray Vaughan, with Eric Clapton tribute Journeyman. $46.75-$66.75. desplainestheatre.com.

Thursday, Nov. 6

Chris Daughtry and his band Daughtry perform Thursday, Nov. 6, at the Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom in Chicago. AP, April 2, 2025

Seether & Daughtry: 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, at the Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W. Lawrence Ave., Chicago. Rock. Tickets start at $51.35. bylinebankaragonballroom.com.

Arcada Theatre Live Jazz: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Jazz with the Jack Macklin Trio. Free; two-drink or equivalent minimum requested. arcadalive.com.

Bourbon ‘N Brass Live Blues: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. Blues with Miles Minor. $5; two-drink or equivalent minimum requested. desplainestheatre.com.

EZFM: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. Yacht rock tribute band. $23.71. heynonny.com.

Texas Flood: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. The music of Stevie Ray Vaughan, with Eric Clapton tribute Journeyman. $46.75-$66.75. arcadalive.com.

Tusk: The Classic Fleetwood Mac Tribute: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. $43.90. geneseetheatre.com.

The Claudettes will perform Thursday, Nov. 6, at The Venue in Aurora. Courtesy of The Claudettes

The Claudettes: 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, at The Venue, 21 S. Broadway Ave., Aurora. American roots music, blues and R&B. $23.86-$29. themusicvenue.org.

Joe Hertler & The Rainbow Seekers with Ohly: 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Blues-rock. $27.27. evanstonspace.com.

Jose Maria Napoleon — Hasta Siempre: 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, at the Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. “Tour De Despedida USA 2025.” $57.75. rosemont.com/theatre.

Mon Rovîa: 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, at Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport St., Chicago. With RYMAN. Sold out. thaliahallchicago.com.

Of Monsters and Men: 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, at the Salt Shed, 1357 N. Elston Ave., Chicago. “The Mouse Parade Tour.” $90.85. saltshedchicago.com.

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