Concerts Nov. 28 to Dec. 4: Pentatonix, Micky Dolenz, Burna Boy, Erykah Badu and more

Friday, Nov. 28

Hey Day Happy Hour: 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 28-29, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. Music by Lisa Thomen on Friday and Lucas Vittore on Saturday. Free. heynonny.com.

The Difference: 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 28, at 3D Sideouts, 4018 Roberts Road, Island Lake. Alternative rock. Tickets start at $12.25. 3dsideouts.com.

Indign Black Friday and Friends: 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 28, at Rochaus, 96 W. Main St., West Dundee. With Solar, A Year Ago Today, and Strident Escape. Tickets begin at $12. rochaus.com.

Waterparks: 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 28, at the Salt Shed, 1357 N. Elston Ave., Chicago. “The Prowler Tour.” Tickets start at $50.15. saltshedchicago.com.

“A Charlie Brown Christmas” With The Chris White Trio: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 28; 6:30 and 9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29; and 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. Tickets start at $23.71. heynonny.com.

“A Night of Mellon Collie and Infinite Sadness”: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 28, (Saturday and Sunday performances are sold out) at the Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago. Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan collaborates with the Lyric Opera of Chicago for the 30th anniversary of the celebrated Smashing Pumpkins album. Soprano Sydney Mancasola, mezzo-soprano Zoie Reams, tenor Dominick Chenes and baritone Edward Parks join Corgan and the Lyric Opera Orchestra and Chorus for the performances. Tickets start at $219. lyricopera.org.

Backyard Tire Fire: 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 28, at The Venue, 21 S. Broadway, Aurora. With special guest Marques Morel. $23.86-$29. themusicvenue.org.

Brooklyn Charmers: 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 28, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Steely Dan Tribute. $33.90-$40.54. evanstonspace.com.

An Evening With Deacon Blues: 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 28, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Steely Dan tribute featuring three-time Grammy nominee Billy Branch. $43.25-$56.75. arcadalive.com.

Silvana Estrada: 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 28, at Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport St., Chicago. “Vendrán Suaves Lluvias Tour” with Bedouine. $39.96. thaliahallchicago.com.

That Arena Rock Show: 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 28, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. Tribute to classic rock ’n’ roll, performing legendary rock anthems. $32.75-$46.75. desplainestheatre.com.

Turkeyball Music Festival: 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 28, and 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 29-30, at Broken Oar, 614 Rawson Bridge Road, Port Barrington. Rok Bridade at 8 p.m. Friday; Hi Infidelity at 3 p.m., Mac Obrien Band at 6 p.m. and Tennessee Whiskey at 9 p.m. Saturday; and Infinity at 3 p.m. Sunday. Tickets start at $10. brokenoar.com.

Xavi: 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 28, at the Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W. Lawrence Ave., Chicago. “X-Tour.” Tickets start at $50. bylinebankaragonballroom.com.

Bourbon ‘N Brass Live Jazz and Blues: 8:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 28-29, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. Jazz with The Bootleggers, featuring Laura Lopardo on Friday and the Downtown Charlie Brown Trio on Saturday. $10. desplainestheatre.com.

Studio 64 Old School DJ Dance Party: 8:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 28-29, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. With Frankie “Hollywood” Rodriguez on Friday and Tony O on Saturday. Free. arcadalive.com.

Jerry Heil: 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 28, at Joe’s Live Rosemont, 5441 Park Place, Rosemont. Ukrainian pop artist and Eurovision 2024 finalist in an exclusive charity concert. $71.02. joesliverosemont.com.

Nightcap Music Series: 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 28-29, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. Music by Eric Case on Friday and Dan Asio on Saturday. Free. heynonny.com.

Saturday, Nov. 29

Vienna Boys Choir’s “Christmas in Vienna”: 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, at the Chicago Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago. The Vienna Boys Choir performs Austrian folk songs, classical masterpieces, popular songs and holiday favorites. Tickets start at $39. cso.org.

Micky Dolenz: 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. “The Voice of The Monkees.” $66.75-$108.75. arcadalive.com.

Straight No Chaser: 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, at the Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St., Chicago. “Holiday Road Tour.” Tickets start at $57.60. msg.com/the-chicago-theatre.

Heartache Tonight: 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, at the Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake. Eagles tribute. Tickets start at $44. rauecenter.org.

Imposters In Effect: 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, at Rochaus, 96 W. Main St., West Dundee. Beastie Boys tribute. Tickets start at $20. rochaus.com.

Neal Francis: 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, at the Salt Shed, 1357 N. Elston Ave., Chicago. “Francis Comes Again” with The Heavy Heavy, The Dead Bolts. Tickets start at $54.45. saltshedchicago.com.

The Happy Fits: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, at The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield Ave., Chicago. With Phoneboy and Double Standard. $46-$59. jamusa.com.

“Jim Brickman Live! The Gift of Christmas”: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 8501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. Holiday classics and Brickman’s biggest hits. Tickets start at $36.20. northshorecenter.org.

Sleeping at Last: “Home for the Holidays”: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, at The Auditorium, 50 E. Congress Parkway, Chicago. Sleeping At Last and the Chicago Philharmonic ring in the holidays. Tickets start at $53. auditoriumtheatre.org.

Bruce Springsteen Anthems & Deep Cuts: 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, at The Venue, 21 S. Broadway, Aurora. Bruce Springsteen tribute performed by Sons of Chicago. Tickets start at $18.21. themusicvenue.org.

Cornerstones of Rock: 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. With The Buckinghams, Ides of March, The New Colony Six, and the Cryan’ Shames. $56.75-$98.75. desplainestheatre.com.

Susan Werner: 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Singer/songwriter. $50.41. evanstonspace.com.

Viva el Palenque: 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, at the Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont. With Banda El Recodo and La Arrolladora Banda Limón. Tickets start at $82.70. rosemont.com/allstate.

Alien Eyes: 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, at 3D Sideouts, 4018 Roberts Road, Island Lake. Country pop. Tickets start at $12.25. 3dsideouts.com.

Damiano David: 9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, at the Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine Ave., Chicago. Italian singer and songwriter. $82.24. jamusa.com.

Sarah’s Place: 9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, at Joe’s Live Rosemont, 5441 Park Place, Rosemont. A Zach Bryan and Noah Kahan tribute. $17.19. joesliverosemont.com.

Sunday, Nov. 30

Bonnie Koloc: 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Country. $33.90. evanstonspace.com.

Micky Dolenz: 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. “The Voice of The Monkees.” $66.75-$98.75. desplainestheatre.com.

Allman Betts Family Revival: 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Hosted by Devon Allman and Duane Betts, the sons of Allman Brothers Band legends Gregg Allman and Dickey Betts. $78.75-$138.75. arcadalive.com.

Great Moments in Vinyl plays Electric Light Orchestra: 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30, at The Venue, 21 S. Broadway, Aurora. Electric Light Orchestra tribute. $23.86-$29. themusicvenue.org.

The Last Waltz: 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. Tribute to The Band’s farewell show. $32.75-$66.75. desplainestheatre.com.

Wil Blades & Friends: 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Featuring Teddy Campbell and Kellen Boersma. $27.27-$40.54. evanstonspace.com.

Monaleo: 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30, at The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield Ave., Chicago. “Who Did The Body Tour.” $113-$229. jamusa.com.

Snocaps: 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30, and Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 1-2, at Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport St., Chicago. With Bonny Doon on Sunday, Cloakroom on Monday and Graham Hunt on Tuesday. $85.83. thaliahallchicago.com.

Monday, Dec. 1

JoDavi: 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 1, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. R&B. With Sapphire Street. $27.27-$53.81. evanstonspace.com.

Of Monsters and Men: 8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 1, at the Salt Shed, 1357 N. Elston Ave., Chicago. Folk. Tickets start at $58.25. saltshedchicago.com.

Burna Boy: 8:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 1, at the United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago. “No Sign of Weakness World Tour.” Tickets start at $60.75. unitedcenter.com.

Tuesday, Dec. 2

Pete Ellman Big Band: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, at The Venue, 21 S. Broadway Ave., Aurora. With Naperville Central High School. $13.07. themusicvenue.org.

Bourbon ’n Brass Indie Nite, Battle of the Bands: 7-10 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. Local musicians showcase. $10. desplainestheatre.com.

Avatar: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, at the Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine Ave., Chicago. “In The Airwaves — USA 2025” tour with Alien Weaponry and Spiritworld. $54.40. jamusa.com.

Blind Guardian: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, at The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield Ave., Chicago. “Somewhere Far Beyond Tour” with Ensiferum and Seven Kingdoms. $59-$103. jamusa.com.

“Darlene Love — Holiday Show”: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame artist performs a special Christmas show. $56.75-$108.75. arcadalive.com.

“Home for the Holidays: An Evening With Levi Kreis”: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, and 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, at the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights. Tony Award-winner Levi Kreis blends jazz, soul and rockabilly Christmas classics and holiday favorites. $40. metropolisarts.com.

Pentatonix: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, at the Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim Road, Rosemont. “Christmas in the City Tour.” Tickets start at $52.50. rosemont.com/allstate.

S. Carey: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Pop. $20.63-$33.90. evanstonspace.com.

The Wayne Messmer Christmas Show: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. Professional speaker, singer, broadcaster, author and actor. Tickets start at $20.15. heynonny.com.

Erykah Badu: 8 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, Dec. 2-3, at the Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St., Chicago. “Mama’s Gun ’25: The Return of Automatic Slim Tour.” Tickets start at $105.15. msg.com/the-chicago-theatre.

Wednesday, Dec. 3

Arcada Theatre Live Blues: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Blues with the SonicSoul Band. Free; two-drink or equivalent minimum requested. arcadalive.com.

Bourbon ‘N Brass Live Jazz: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. Jazz with Angel Spiccia and the Bourbon ‘N Brass Trio. $5; two-drink or equivalent minimum requested. desplainestheatre.com.

Christmas Together: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, at the Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. With Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith and CeCe Winans. Tickets start at $50.75. rosemont.com/theatre.

Cursive: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. With AJJ. $47.17. evanstonspace.com.

Loverboy: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. With special guest Bad Medicine. $56.75-$128.50. arcadalive.com.

Take 6: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, at Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. Along with soulful staples from their a cappella songbook, the group will perform their takes on wintry tunes. $45. ravinia.org.

Béla Fleck & the Flecktones: 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, at the Salt Shed, 1357 N. Elston Ave., Chicago. “Jingle All the Way.” Tickets start at $58.80. saltshedchicago.com.

Foxing: 8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, Dec. 3-4, at Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport St., Chicago. With Pool Kids. Sold out. thaliahallchicago.com.

Leon Thomas: 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, at the Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W. Lawrence Ave., Chicago. “Mutts Don’t Heel Tour.” Tickets start at $112.32. bylinebankaragonballroom.com.

Thursday, Dec. 4

“A Charlie Brown Christmas” soundtrack live with the Chris White Trio: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, at the Evanston History Center, 225 Greenwood St., Evanston. The Chris White Trio performs Vince Guaraldi’s “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” $20-$55. evanstonhistorycenter.org.

Hot Mulligan: 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Dec. 4-5, at the Salt Shed, 1357 N. Elston Ave., Chicago. “The Sound a Body Makes When It’s Still Tour.” Tickets start at $45.50. saltshedchicago.com.

Ripe and Allen Stone: 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, at the Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine Ave., Chicago. “The Get Sweet Tour” with BAILEN. $59-$71. jamusa.com.

Bourbon ‘N Brass Live Blues: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. Blues with Miles Minor. $5; two-drink or equivalent minimum requested. desplainestheatre.com.

Henhouse Prowlers: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Bluegrass, benefiting the Rex Foundation. $53.81-$124.17. evanstonspace.com.

Joel Paterson’s HiFi Christmas: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. Celebrating the re-release of his Christmas album “Hi-Fi Christmas Guitar.” Tickets start at $20.15. heynonny.com.

Kenny G in “The Miracles Holiday & Hits Tour”: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. A mix of holiday hits and fan favorites. $88.75-$138.75. arcadalive.com.

The Klezmatics: Happy Joyous Hanukkah: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, at Ravinia’s Martin Theatre, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. Klezmer music performed by the Grammy Award-winning The Klezmatics. $45. ravinia.org.

Loverboy: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. With special guest Cheap Foreign Cars. $56.75-$128.75. desplainestheatre.com.

Ripe and Allen Stone: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, at The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield Ave., Chicago. “The Get Sweet Tour” with Bailen. $59-$179. jamusa.com.

Brett Eldredge: 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, Dec. 4-6, at the Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St., Chicago. “Glow Live” with special guest Steven Rogers. Tickets start at $67.65. msg.com/the-chicago-theatre.

MGK: 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, at the Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont. “Lost Americana Tour,” with special guest Julia Wolf. Tickets start at $39.85. rosemont.com/allstate.