Concerts Nov. 14-20: Samara Joy, Three Dog Night, Danny Brown and more
Friday, Nov. 14
Hey Day Happy Hour: 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 14-15, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. Music by Dan Maguire on Friday and Kim Schaefer on Saturday. Free. heynonny.com.
Fit for a King: 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, at the Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine Ave., Chicago. “Lonely God Tour” with Make Them Suffer, Spite, 156/Silence. $43-$96. jamusa.com.
Rendezvous Arts: True Colors Baroque Period: 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, at the Gorton Center, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest. This program traces the rise of the string quartet, from playful Renaissance echoes to the fiery brilliance of Vivaldi. $35. gortoncenter.org.
Dancing Queen: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, at Rochaus, 96 W. Main St., West Dundee. ABBA tribute. Tickets start at $20. rochaus.com.
Will Varley: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. English singer-songwriter and musician. $24.65-$54.40. heynonny.com.
bar italia: 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, at Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport St., Chicago. With Lifeguard. Tickets start at $33.52. thaliahallchicago.com.
The Heartwreckers: 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, at The Venue, 21 S. Broadway, Aurora. Performing Tom Petty’s “Full Moon Fever” album in its entirety and more, including many of Petty’s other hits. $23.86-$29. themusicvenue.org.
The Mars Volta: 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, at the Salt Shed, 1357 N. Elston Ave., Chicago. With Kiani Medina and Feliz Y Dada. Tickets start at $75.50. saltshedchicago.com.
The Phil Collins Experience: 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. Phil Collins and Genesis tribute. $32.75-$56.75. desplainestheatre.com.
Second Hand News: 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14, at 3D Sideouts, 4018 Roberts Road, Island Lake. Classic rock. Tickets start at $12.25. 3dsideouts.com.
Three Dog Night: 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, at Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. $108.75. arcadalive.com.
Willie Watson: 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. With Gabrielle Hope. $36.61-$49.88. evanstonspace.com.
Mike and Joe: 8:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, at Joe’s Live, 5441 Park Place, Rosemont. Modern rock cover band. $17.19-$20.49. joesliverosemont.com.
Studio 64 Old School DJ Dance Party: 8:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 14-15, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. With DJ Kardiak on Friday and Frankie “Hollywood” Rodriguez on Saturday. Free. arcadalive.com.
Nightcap Music Series: 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 14-15, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. Music by Brad Smith on Friday and Opal Vinopal on Saturday. Free. heynonny.com.
Bourbon ‘N Brass Live Jazz and Blues: 10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, and 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. Jazz with The Bootleggers featuring Laura Lopardo on vocals on Friday and blues with Dave Weld & The Imperial Flames on Saturday. $10. desplainestheatre.com.
Saturday, Nov. 15
Rock and Roll Playhouse Plays Music of The Beatles and More for Kids: Noon Saturday, Nov. 15, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. A family concert series featuring songs created by iconic musicians for families with kids 10 and younger. $20.63. evanstonspace.com.
Cartoon Graveyard: 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, at Rochaus, 96 W. Main St., West Dundee. Album Release Show with special guest bands Ghost of Minerva, Lever, Eugeine Grey and the Bad Habits, and Cherry Purple. Tickets start at $12. rochaus.com.
Not Just Another House Party with Terry Hunter: 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, at Wintrust Arena, 200 E. Cermak Road, Chicago. Fusion of house, gospel, hip-hop and soul poetry. Tickets start at $70.10. wintrustarena.com.
Duke Tumatoe: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. Blues guitarist, vocalist and songwriter. $18.70-$42.50. heynonny.com.
Beyond The Blonde: 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, at 3D Sideouts, 4018 Roberts Road, Island Lake. Pop rock. Tickets start at $12.25. 3dsideouts.com.
Big Gigantic: 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, at the Salt Shed, 1357 N. Elston Ave., Chicago. “Fluorescence Tour.” Tickets start at $52.40. saltshedchicago.com.
Bronco: 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, at the Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. “Dejando Huella Tour.” Tickets start at $82.45. rosemont.com/theatre.
Chicago Farmer & The Fieldnotes: 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. With Buffalo Wabs & The Price Hill Hustle. $33.90-$40.54. evanstonspace.com.
Eggy: 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, at Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport St., Chicago. Jam band. Sold out. thaliahallchicago.com.
Great White and Slaughter: 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. With special guest Kobi Reese. $56.75-$88.75. desplainestheatre.com.
Kashmir, The Led Zeppelin Show: 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, at The Venue, 21 S. Broadway, Aurora. Led Zeppelin tribute. $23.86-$29. themusicvenue.org.
The Phil Collins Experience: 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Phil Collins and Genesis tribute. $32.75-$56.75. arcadalive.com.
The Wood Brothers: 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, at the Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine Ave., Chicago. “Puff of Smoke Tour” with DUG. $52-$104. jamusa.com.
Eggy After Party: 11:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, at the Tack Room, 1227 W. 18th St., Chicago. With DJ Morgan Peacock, a member of Eggy. $20.03. thaliahallchicago.com.
Sunday, Nov. 16
Tonight’s the Night: Celebrating the Music & Legacy of Rod Stewart: 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. Rod Stewart tribute featuring Rob Caudill and Carmine Appice. $46.75-$78.75. desplainestheatre.com.
Sunday Funday Cover Bands: 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16, at Rochaus, 96 W. Main St., West Dundee. Forget Hannah, Leadfoot, Blame Willson, and Go to Eleven. Tickets start at $10. rochaus.com.
Danny Brown: 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16, at The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield Ave., Chicago. With Underscores and Femtanyl. $47-$54. jamusa.com.
Brett Dennen: 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. “Art Is Life.” Sold out. evanstonspace.com.
Monday, Nov. 17
little image: 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 17, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. With Course. $27.27. evanstonspace.com.
East Forest: 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 17, at Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport St., Chicago. Ambient, neoclassical, electronic and avant-pop. $46.39-$79.50. thaliahallchicago.com.
Patti Smith and her band: 8 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 17-18, at the Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St., Chicago. “On the 50th Anniversary perform Horses.” Tickets start at $50. msg.com.
Wednesday: 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 17, at the Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine Ave., Chicago. With Daffo. $38-$84. jamusa.com.
Tuesday, Nov. 18
Pete Ellman Big Band: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18, at The Venue, 21 S. Broadway Ave., Aurora. With Lisle High School. $13.07. themusicvenue.org.
Bourbon ’n Brass Indie Nite, Battle of the Bands: 7-10 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. Featuring Zakhoury, Varsity Dropout, Karmick, and Tobi Opal. $10. desplainestheatre.com.
Eydís Evensen: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Jazz. $29.43-$42.70. evanstonspace.com.
Post Animal: 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18, at Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport St., Chicago. With The Slaps. Sold out. thaliahallchicago.com.
Wednesday, Nov. 19
Arcada Theatre Live Blues: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Blues with Luke Repass. Free; two-drink or equivalent minimum requested. arcadalive.com.
Bourbon ‘N Brass Live Jazz: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. Jazz with JD & Company. $5; two-drink or equivalent minimum requested. desplainestheatre.com.
Luke Winslow King: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. With Graham Parsons opening. Rock guitarist, singer, producer and songwriter. Tickets start at $20.15. heynonny.com.
Nek from Italy: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. Italian singer and multi-instrumentalist Filippo Neviani. $56.75-$88.75. desplainestheatre.com.
Samara Joy: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19, at Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport St., Chicago. R&B. Sold out, but a limited number of tickets will be available when doors open. thaliahallchicago.com.
Thursday, Nov. 20
The Band CAMINO: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, at the Salt Shed, 1357 N. Elston Ave., Chicago. “The NeverAlways Tour” with Almost Monday and Ethan Tasch. Tickets start at $50.15. saltshedchicago.com.
Bourbon ‘N Brass Live Blues: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. Blues with the Studebaker John Duo. $5; two-drink or equivalent minimum requested. desplainestheatre.com.
Casey James: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. American Idol contestant, singer and musician. Tickets start at $32.01. heynonny.com.
Marshall Tucker Band: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. “All Our Friends Tour 2025” with special guest George Pippen. $46.75-$108.75. arcadalive.com.
Chromeo: 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, at Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport St., Chicago. “Fancy Footwork … Front to Back!” with The Cool Kids. $59.68. thaliahallchicago.com.
Kruger Brothers: 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Country. $27.27-$33.90. evanstonspace.com.
Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox: 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. The “Magic, Moonlight & Mistletoe Tour” features genre-twisting arrangements of popular hits and Christmas classics. Tickets start at $43.90. geneseetheatre.com.