Concerts Nov. 21-27: Paul McCartney, Sting, Blue Öyster Cult, Sarah McLachlan, Los Lobos and more

Friday, Nov. 21

Dempster St. Pro Musica: Noon Friday, Nov. 21, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. “Fall of Freedom”; Chicago Symphony musicians and featured guest artists perform a chamber music concert that calls attention to current threats to democracy. Free. evanstonspace.com.

Hey Day Happy Hour: 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 21-22, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. Music by Ian Leith on Friday and Jon Gram on Saturday. Free. heynonny.com.

Dejected: 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21, at Rochaus, 96 W. Main St., West Dundee. With special guest bands Endowed, Sam Reaper, Velmorta, and Plethera. Tickets begin at $12. rochaus.com.

“Are You Ready For It? A Taylor Experience”: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21, in the Belushi Performance Hall, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. Re-creating Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour with a live band and costume changes in a family-friendly show. Pre-show Swiftie party in the lobby at 6:30 p.m. with mocktails and cocktails; bring your friendship bracelets. $35-$50. atthemac.org.

Lunar Ticks: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. Eclectic improvisational/alternative rock. Tickets start at $20.15. heynonny.com.

NEEDTOBREATHE: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21, at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. “The Barely Elegant Acoustic Tour.” Tickets start at $60.90. geneseetheatre.com.

Blue Öyster Cult: 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. With special guest Heart to Heartbreaker 10th Anniversary Celebration. $56.75-$128.50. arcadalive.com.

Harvest Fest: 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 21-22, at the Tack Room, 1227 W. 18th St., Chicago. A weekend of honky tonk, country music and dancing with Brandon B, DJ Lawrence Peters and Brandon Good. Free. thaliahallchicago.com.

Hayes Carll: 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. “We’re Only Human” Tour with Aaron Raitiere. $40.54. evanstonspace.com.

Hot Like Mars: 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21, at The Venue, 21 S. Broadway, Aurora. Bluegrass. $23.86-$29. themusicvenue.org.

Kitchen Dwellers: 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 21-22, at Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport St., Chicago. With Them Coulee Boys on Friday and Horseshoes & Hand Grenades on Saturday. $36.12-$54.02. thaliahallchicago.com.

Tape B: 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21, at the Salt Shed, 1357 N. Elston Ave., Chicago. “The Soundtrack To Everything You Forgot.” Tickets start at $103.85. saltshedchicago.com.

Wishbone Ash: 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. “Wish List Tour.” $56.75-$98.75. desplainestheatre.com.

Bourbon ‘N Brass Live Jazz: 8:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 21-22, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. Jazz with The Bootleggers featuring Laura Lopardo on vocals on Friday and the Bourbon ‘N Brass Prohibition Band featuring Jack Miuccio on Saturday. $10. desplainestheatre.com.

Studio 64 Old School DJ Dance Party: 8:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 21-22, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. With Tony O on Friday and DJ Kardiak on Saturday. Free. arcadalive.com.

The Complex: 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21, at 3D Sideouts, 4018 Roberts Road, Island Lake. Alternative rock. Tickets start at $12.25. 3dsideouts.com.

El Alfa: 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21, at the Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. “El Utimo Baile.” $57.98. rosemont.com/theatre.

FLOW: 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21, at The Auditorium, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. “Naruto The Rock World Tour 2025.” $55-$97. auditoriumtheatre.org.

Nightcap Music Series: 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 21-22, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. Music by Lynn Nardelli on Friday and James Moore on Saturday. Free. heynonny.com.

Saturday, Nov. 22

Flowers For Dorian: 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, at 3D Sideouts, 4018 Roberts Road, Island Lake. With special guests Munroe and Swim Lessons, and an after party DJ set by Goldhouse. $17.63. 3dsideouts.com.

DBs play Lyle Lovett: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. The music of Lyle Lovett performed by a local favorite band with violinist Ernest Brusubardis IV, pianist/vocalist Kara Kesselring and upright bassist Patrick Williams. Tickets start at $20.15. heynonny.com.

Heartsfield: 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, at The Venue, 21 S. Broadway, Aurora. Country rockers. $23.86-$29. themusicvenue.org.

In the Flesh — Echoes of Pink Floyd: 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, at Rochaus, 96 W. Main St., West Dundee. Pink Floyd tribute. Tickets begin at $20. rochaus.com.

Los Horoscopos De Durango: 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, at the Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. “La Gira de Oro: Antes Muerta Que Sencillas.” $71.28. rosemont.com/theatre.

Mark Farner’s American Band: 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. With special guest Jak Tripper. $56.75-$108.75. desplainestheatre.com.

Portugal. The Man: 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, at the Salt Shed, 1357 N. Elston Ave., Chicago. “A Benefit for Beyond Hunger.” Tickets start at $93.55. saltshedchicago.com.

Richie Kotzen and John 5: 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Two guitar greats with special guest Band Inc. $46.75-$118.75. arcadalive.com.

Sarah McLachlan: 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, at The Auditorium, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. “Better Broken Tour.” Tickets start at $73.40. auditoriumtheatre.org.

Sonu Nigam: 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, at the NOW Arena, 5333 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates. Performing with a full symphony orchestra. $70.80. nowarena.com.

Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue: 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. Fusion of funk, jazz and hip-hop. Tickets start at $60.90. geneseetheatre.com.

Will Hoge: 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. With Possessed By Paul James. $40.54-$53.81. evanstonspace.com.

The Millennium Tour: 9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, at Joe’s Live, 5441 Park Place, Rosemont. “The Ultimate 90s Party” presented by Fool House. $22.69-$62.22. joesliverosemont.com.

Sunday, Nov. 23

The Rock and Roll Playhouse plays Music of Chappell Roan and More for Kids: 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 23, at Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport St., Chicago. Family concert series featuring songs created by iconic musicians for kids 10 and younger. $20.03. thaliahallchicago.com.

Alyssa Allgood & Chris Madsen Quartet: 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 23, at the Gorton Center, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest. A night of jazz with vocalist Alyssa Allgood and saxophonist Chris Madsen. $25. gortoncenter.org.

George Michael Reborn: 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 23, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Tribute to George Michael and Wham! $56.75-$98.75. arcadalive.com.

Shout Section Big Band and Swing Dancing: 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 23, at The Venue, 21 S. Broadway, Aurora. Includes a high school band opener and swing dance lesson. $23.86. themusicvenue.org.

90s Hits & XMas Riffs: 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 23, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. With Mark McGrath, Kevin Griffin and Emerson Hart. $88.75-$158.75. desplainestheatre.com.

Expo’76 and the Total Pro Horns: 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 23, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Record release party for “Hot in the Dark.” $27.27-$33.90. evanstonspace.com.

Low Dough Show with Scotty McCreery: 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 23, at Joe’s Live, 5441 Park Place, Rosemont. Country. Sold out. joesliverosemont.com.

The Rush Tribute Project: 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 23, at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. Rush tribute. Tickets start at $37.85. geneseetheatre.com.

The Beths: 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 23, at the Salt Shed, 1357 N. Elston Ave., Chicago. With support from Squirrel Flower. Tickets start at $39.10. saltshedchicago.com.

Monday, Nov. 24

Los Lobos: 7:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 24-25, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Rock. $97.17. evanstonspace.com.

Paul McCartney: 8 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 24-25, at the United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago. “Got Back” Tour. Tickets start at $484. unitedcenter.com.

Sting: 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 24, at The Auditorium, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. “Sting 3.0 Tour.” Tickets start at $80.15. auditoriumtheatre.org.

Tuesday, Nov. 25

Pete Ellman Big Band: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 25, at The Venue, 21 S. Broadway Ave., Aurora. With Prospect High School. $13.07. themusicvenue.org.

Blueshift Big Band: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 25, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. A premier performance of their Final Fantasy VI suite with arranger Joe Clark conducting the band and special guest Neil Carson, featuring iconic video game hits from Mario, Sonic, Pokemon, Zelda and more. Tickets start at $23.17. heynonny.com.

Bourbon ’n Brass Indie Nite, Battle of the Bands: 7-10 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 25, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. Featuring Rishi Maze (formerly MOOSE), Lady Strange, FULL AUTO, and The Sonic. $10. desplainestheatre.com.

Wednesday, Nov. 26

Dilator Day: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 26, at Rochaus, 96 W. Main St., West Dundee. Featuring performances by Ryan Borens, Kweelag, Webster X, and Background Character. Tickets start at $12. rochaus.com.

Algernon Cadwallader: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 26, at Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport St., Chicago. With Gladie and Walter Mitty and His Makeshift Orchestra. Tickets start at $30.93. thaliahallchicago.com.

Arcada Theatre Delta Blues Nite: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 26, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Delta Blues with Downtown Charlie Brown, Donna Herula and John Primer. Free; two-drink or equivalent minimum requested. arcadalive.com.

Bourbon ‘N Brass Live Jazz: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 26, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. Jazz with the Bourbon ‘N Brass Trio with saxophonist Eric Schneider. $5; two-drink or equivalent minimum requested. desplainestheatre.com.

Erich Specht & Steve Frisbie: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 26, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. Show will feature Erich and Steve performing acoustic versions of Push Puppets music. Tickets start at $20.15. heynonny.com.

The Last Waltz: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 26, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Tribute to The Band’s farewell show. $32.75-$66.75. arcadalive.com.

Music of Linkin Park, Green Day & Fall Out Boy: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 26, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. With Land of Linkin, Basket Case and Sugar We’re A Fall Out Boy. $22.75-$46.75. desplainestheatre.com.

Durango Fest 2025: 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 26, at the Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W. Lawrence Ave., Chicago. With Montez De Durango, Alacranes Musical, and K — Paz De La Sierra. Tickets start at $76.15. bylinebankaragonballroom.com.

El Tri: 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 26, at the Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. Mexican rock band. $68.95. rosemont.com/theatre.

PearlSnap: 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 26, at 3D Sideouts, 4018 Roberts Road, Island Lake. Country. Tickets start at $12.25. 3dsideouts.com.

Rocks Off play Sticky Fingers: 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 26, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Rolling Stones tribute performs the legendary “Sticky Fingers” album in its entirety. $27.27. evanstonspace.com.

Timmy Skelly: 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 26, at the Tack Room, 1227 W. 18th St., Chicago. Alternative. Free. thaliahallchicago.com.

E-town Get Down: 9 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 26, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. “Prince vs. MJ” old school dance party with DJs Corey Bless, Mr. D, Teebot. Free. evanstonspace.com.

Thursday, Nov. 27

BassGiving: Forged in Bass: 10 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 27, at The Forge, 22 W. Cass St., Joliet. Featuring 2ILL. $14-$19.65. livenation.com.