Concerts Aug. 28 to Sept. 3: Alabama, Kesha, Isaiah Rashad and more

Friday, Aug. 28

HeyDay Happy Hour: 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Aug. 28-29, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. Music by Jon Gram Friday and Pierce Crask Saturday. Free. heynonny.com.

Alabama: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, at Ravinia Festival, 200 Ravinia Park Road, Highland Park. Country. $70-$159. ravinia.org.

Don Toliver: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, at the Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim Road, Rosemont. “Nitrous — Octane World Tour Leg 2.” $79.05. rosemont.com/allstate.

Jeff Harnar: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. The 1959 Broadway Songbook. Tickets start at $20. heynonny.com.

Jim Messina: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, at the North Theatre at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. Jim Messina and his band The Road Runners. $70.75. northshorecenter.org.

LUCKI: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, at the Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W. Lawrence Ave., Chicago. Hip-hop/rap. Tickets start at $95.40. livenation.com.

BTS: 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, at Soldier Field, 1410 Special Olympics Drive, Chicago. World Tour “Arirang.” Sold out. soldierfield.com.

In The Flesh ... Echoes of Pink Floyd: 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. Pink Floyd tribute. $22.75-$32.75. desplainestheatre.com.

Jagged Little Pill: 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, at Broken Oar, 614 Rawson Bridge Road, Port Barrington. Alanis Morissette tribute band. No cover. brokenoar.com.

Jorge Medina: 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Aug. 28-29, at the Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. “Legendario Tour.” Tickets start at $77.15. rosemont.com/theatre.

Los Yonics, Los Caminantes & Grupo Yndio: 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, at the Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield Ave., Chicago. Latin music. $83-$183. jamusa.com.

Rick Estrin & The Nightcats: 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, at SPACE, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Electric blues. $20.63-$27.27. evanstonspace.com.

Sixteen Candles: 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, at RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora. Featuring hits from the 1980s. Gates open at 6 p.m. $5. paramountaurora.com.

Smoking Popes: 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, at The Venue, 21 S. Broadway, Aurora. With special guest Spitalfield. $34.15. themusicvenue.org.

Them Dirty Roses: 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, at Joe’s Live, 5441 Park Place, Rosemont. Alternative country. $25.99. joesliverosemont.com.

Arcada Theatre Live Blues: 8:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Blues with Cayenne Blue. Free. arcadalive.com.

Bourbon ‘N Brass Speakeasy, Live Jazz: 8:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. Jazz with the Bourbon 'N Brass Quartet. $10. desplainestheatre.com.

Carla Cooke: 8:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Celebrating the legacy of her father, the legendary Sam Cooke. $29. arcadalive.com.

One of These Nights: 8:30 p.m. Aug. 28, at 3D Sideouts, 4018 Roberts Road, Island Lake. Eagles tribute. Tickets start at $12.25. 3dsideouts.com.

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

Saturday, Aug. 29

Moose-a-Palooza Music Fest and Fundraiser: 1-11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, on the grounds of Batavia Moose Lodge, 1535 S. Batavia Ave., Batavia. Eight bands over two stages: GNP at 1 p.m., Saint Astro at 2:15 p.m., Head Honchos at 4 p.m., and Big Al Wetzel Band at 6:30 p.m.; and Corey Marshall Band at 1:30 p.m., Sour Crow at 3:15 p.m., The Sociables at 5:15 p.m. and Pawnshop Horns at 9 p.m. Food and drink for purchase. Bring lawn chairs. Net proceeds help the Batavia Moose Lodge support the children at Mooseheart Child City and School. $20; free for kids 12 and younger. Tickets: bataviamoose682.org/moose-a-palooza-2.

Dr. Seuss Goes to the Opera: 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, at Ravinia Festival, 201 Ravinia Park Road, Highland Park. An introduction to opera with interactive performances of “Green Eggs and Ham” and “Gertrude McFuzz” by JAM Orchestra. $20. ravinia.org.

Carla Cooke: 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. Celebrating the legacy of her father, the legendary Sam Cooke. $46.75-$66.75. desplainestheatre.com.

Cover Dogs: 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, at Broken Oar, 614 Rawson Bridge Road, Port Barrington. Hits and deep cuts. No cover. brokenoar.com.

Thalia Hall Free For All: 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, at Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport St., Chicago. A building crawl featuring programming across Thalia Hall’s main stage and Punch House, with performances including Trish Toledo, Six Foot Blonde, Runner and Bobby, Liam Taylor, Greenttea & the Tempos, Four Star Brass Band and more. Free. thaliahallchicago.com.

The Fray: 6:45 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, at Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, 1300 S. Linn White Drive, Chicago. “Summer of Light Tour” with Dashboard Confessional. Tickets start at $26.50. huntingtonbankpavilion.com.

Kesha: 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, at Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, 19100 Ridgeland Ave., Tinley Park. “The Freedom Tour.” Tickets start at $24.75. creditunion1amp.com.

Ray LaMontagne: 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, at Ravinia Festival, 201 Ravinia Park Road, Highland Park. Celebrating the 20th anniversary of his first full-length album, “Trouble.” $60-$159. ravinia.org.

Saturday in the Lounge: 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. With music by Jeanie B. Free. heynonny.com.

Sins N' Roses and Heaven and Hell: 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, at Broken Oar, 614 Rawson Bridge Road, Port Barrington. Guns N' Roses tribute and Dio, Black Sabbath, and Ozzy Osbourne. No cover. brokenoar.com.

The Cogstet: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. Jazz. Tickets start at $20. heynonny.com.

Here Come The Mummies: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, at the Woodstock Opera House, 121 W. Van Buren St., Woodstock. Eight-piece band performs funk, rock and comedy dressed as mummies. $55-$60. woodstockoperahouse.com.

Local H & Radar Waves: 7:30 p.m. Aug. 29, at 3D Sideouts, 4018 Roberts Road, Island Lake. Alternative rock. $36.06. 3dsideouts.com.

Chayanne: 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, at the Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont. “Bailemos Otra Vez Tour.” Tickets start at $26.40. rosemont.com/allstate.

Josh Turner: 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. “This Country Music Thing Tour” with special guest Faith Groves. $66.75-$138.75. arcadalive.com.

The Reflex: 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. Duran Duran tribute with special guest Hitwave 80s. $18.75. desplainestheatre.com.

Robert Lester Folsom: 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, at SPACE, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. With Corey Parsons. $33.90-$47.17. evanstonspace.com.

Stayin’ Alive: 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, at RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora. Bee Gees tribute. Gates open at 6 p.m. Bring bag chairs or blankets. $28.34. paramountaurora.com.

Terrapin Flyer: 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, at The Venue, 21 S. Broadway, Aurora. Grateful Dead tribute. $29. themusicvenue.org.

Bourbon ‘N Brass Live Blues: 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. Blues with Dave Weld & The Imperial Flames. $10. desplainestheatre.com.

Dueling Pianos: 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Entertainment by Ebony & Ivory — Dueling Pianos. Rock ‘N Ravioli will open at 5 p.m. with a $25 buffet. Free. arcadalive.com.

Bop to the Top: 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, at the Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W. Lawrence Ave., Chicago. Dance/electronic “Summer Tour 2026.” Tickets start at $25.26. livenation.com.

Sunday, Aug. 30

GoodWaves Festival: 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30, at the Salt Shed, 1357 N. Elston Ave., Chicago. Scheduled acts include Killer Mike, Snow Tha Product, Recoechi, Pinqy Ring, Rapsody, June, Urbanized Music, Brother Ali, Navy Blue, Dee-1, Coyote, Lily Fangz, M.E.R.C, STR8 BarZzz, Propaganda, and DA’LIGHTBEAM. Sold out, waitlist available. saltshedchicago.com.

7th heaven and The Knock Offs: 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30, at Broken Oar, 614 Rawson Bridge Road, Port Barrington. Rock and covers. No cover. brokenoar.com.

A Good Day In The Park: 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30, at The Venue, 21 S. Broadway, Aurora. Performances include Dick Smith, Noah Gabriel, Pete Jive, and Demi Clara. $29. themusicvenue.org.

Nora En Pure Presents Purified Chicago: 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30, at Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. Deep house and indie dance music. Tickets start at $54.89. navypier.org.

The Messengers: 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30, at 3D Sideouts, 4018 Roberts Road, Island Lake. Everything from rock and pop to country and hip-hop. Tickets start at $6.63. 3dsideouts.com.

One Night in Memphis: 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Tribute to Sun Records recording artists Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Elvis Presley starring former cast members of the Broadway musical “Million Dollar Quartet.” $46.75-$88.75. arcadalive.com.

Salute in Song, U.S. Navy Band Great Lakes: 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30, at the Gorton Center, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest. Patriotic music, American favorites and timeless classics. Free but registration is required. gortoncenter.org.

Veterans Charity Concert: 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. Performances by Thunderstruck and The Cave Dwellers benefiting veterans, including Stand-By-Me Heroes, Veterans Exiting Homelessness and Moral Injury/Trama Research. $37.75-$84.75. desplainestheatre.com.

Mike Clark Organ Trio: 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30, at SPACE, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Featuring Jerry Z and Dave Stryker. $27.27-$40.54. evanstonspace.com.

Miranda Lambert: 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30, at Ravinia Festival, 201 Ravinia Park Road, Highland Park. Country. $70-$408. ravinia.org.

Monday, Aug. 31

Lil' Red & The Rooster: 8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 31, at SPACE, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Blues. $20.63. evanstonspace.com.

Tuesday, Sept. 1

Kevin Fort Trio: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1, at SPACE, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. The Music of George Gershwin. $20.63-$33.90. evanstonspace.com.

Wednesday, Sept. 2

Cornerstones of Rock: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Featuring The Buckinghams, The Ides of March, The New Colony Six, and The Cryan’ Shames. $56.75-$98.75. arcadalive.com.

Asal: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2, at Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport St., Chicago. “Kiss The Sun Tour” with Benny Bellson. Tickets start at $39.96. thaliahallchicago.com.

Bourbon ‘N Brass Live Jazz: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. Jazz with Angel Spiccia and the Bourbon 'N Brass Trio. $5. desplainestheatre.com.

Empty Heaven & Lunar Ash: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. Indie/alternative. Tickets start at $14. heynonny.com.

Antibalas: 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2, at SPACE, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Afro-Beat. $33.90. evanstonspace.com.

Thursday, Sept. 3

Isaiah Rashad: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3, at the Salt Shed, 1357 N. Elston Ave., Chicago. “Lil Sunny’s Awful Road Trip.” Tickets start at $60.85. saltshedchicago.com.

Roots & Thirds: 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3, at The Venue, 21 S. Broadway, Aurora. With Shawn Maxwell featuring Geneva Jazz Ensemble. Tickets start at $18.21. themusicvenue.org.

Yacht Rock-ettes: 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3, at Broken Oar, 614 Rawson Bridge Road, Port Barrington. Yacht rock. No cover. brokenoar.com.

Bourbon ‘N Brass Live Blues: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. Blues with the Downtown Charlie Brown Duo with Donna Herula and Harry Benford. $5; two-drink or equivalent minimum requested. desplainestheatre.com.

Corky Siegel, Ernie Watts, Kalyan Pathak: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3, at SPACE, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Blues and jazz. $47.17-$60.45. evanstonspace.com.

Music of the Baroque: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3, at Ravinia Festival, 201 Ravinia Park Road, Highland Park. The Music of the Baroque orchestra and chorus with conductor Dame Jane Glover and cellist Steven Isserlis. $33-$56. ravinia.org.

Queensryche: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Progressive metal. $88.75-$128.75. arcadalive.com.

Sheryl Youngblood Blues Band: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. Blues. Tickets start at $26. heynonny.com.

Taj Farrant: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. Blues Fest with Taj Farrant and special guests Downtown Charlie Brown and Miles Minor. $46.75-$66.75. desplainestheatre.com.

John Fogerty and Steve Winwood: 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3, at Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, 19100 Ridgeland Ave., Tinley Park. Tickets start at $24.75. creditunion1amp.com.

Ye Live In Chicago: 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Sept. 3-4, at Soldier Field, 1410 Special Olympics Drive, Chicago. Rap and hip-hop. Tickets start at $226.05. soldierfield.com.

Arcada Theatre Legends Stage: 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. An intimate show with the Windy City Revups. Free. arcadalive.com.