Concerts Sept. 5-11: Dua Lipa, The Who, Ringo Starr, Bonnie Raitt and more

Friday, Sept. 5

Hey Day Happy Hour: 4-6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Sept. 5-6, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. Music from Frank Listen on Friday and David Hayes on Saturday. Free. heynonny.com.

The Vaughan Building: 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5, at The Venue, 21 S. Broadway, Aurora. Rock. Free. themusicvenue.org.

PUP & Jeff Rosenstock: 6:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5, at the Salt Shed, 1357 N. Elston Ave., Chicago. “A Cataclysmic Rapture of Friendshipness.” Tickets start at $45.50. saltshedchicago.com.

Dievenoire: 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5, at Rochaus, 96 W. Main St., West Dundee. Album prerelease party with special guest Michael Charles. Tickets start at $15. rochaus.com.

Wildfire with Pearlsnap: 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5, at 3D Sideouts, 4018 Roberts Road, Island Lake. Modern and classic country dance tunes with a few surprises. Tickets start at $6.63. 3dsideouts.com.

The Beach Boys: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5, at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. Mike Love and the legendary band. Tickets start at $110.50. geneseetheatre.com.

Dua Lipa: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Sept. 5-6, at the United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago. “Radical Optimism Tour.” Tickets start at $108.90. unitedcenter.com.

TWRP: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5, at Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport St., Chicago. “The Longest Weekend 2025 Tour” with Los Angeles Power Disco. $42.04. thaliahallchicago.com.

Ani DiFranco: 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5, at Cahn Auditorium, 600 Emerson St., Evanston. With special guest Hurray for the Riff Raff. $84.44-$108.02. evanstonspace.com.

Bee Gees Gold: 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. Bee Gees tribute featuring John Acosta as Barry Gibb. $39-$98.75. desplainestheatre.com.

Kashmir: 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Led Zeppelin tribute. $22.75-$66.75. arcadalive.com.

NRBQ: 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Rock. $47.17-$53.81. evanstonspace.com.

Studio 64 Old School DJ Dance Party: 8:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Sept. 5-6, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. With DJ Kardiak on Friday and Frankie “Hollywood” Rodriguez on Saturday. Free. arcadalive.com.

Bourbon ‘N Brass Live Blues: 9:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. Blues with the Downtown Charlie Brown Trio. $10. desplainestheatre.com.

Nightcap Music: 9:30-11:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Sept. 5-6, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. Music by James Moore on Friday and Eric Butler on Saturday. Free. heynonny.com.

Saturday, Sept. 6

Evanston Folk Festival: 11:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 6-7, at Dawes Park, 1700 Sheridan Road, Evanston. Three stages featuring over 30 artists and pop-up performances, speakers, panels, food, family activities and more. Tickets start at $77.39 for one day, $126.62 for both days, half price for kids 12-16, free for kids younger than 12. evanstonfolkfestival.com.

d4vd: 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, at the Salt Shed, 1357 N. Elston Ave., Chicago. “Withered 2025 World Tour.” Tickets start at $50.64. saltshedchicago.com.

Uncle Charlie’s R&B Cookout: 7:15 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, at Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, 1300 S. Linn White Drive, Chicago. R&B. Tickets start at $54.50. livenation.com.

Jennifer Knapp: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter, author, speaker and advocate. $24.65-$60.35. heynonny.com.

The Cure/Depeche Mode/New Order Tributes: 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, at Rochaus, 96 W. Main St., West Dundee. Classic new wave hits. Tickets start at $12. rochaus.com.

Blackened: 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, at 3D Sideouts, 4018 Roberts Road, Island Lake. Metallica tribute. Tickets start at $12.25. 3dsideouts.com.

Doro and Vixen: 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. With special guest Havron. $66.75-$128.75. arcadalive.com.

Geoff Tate’s “Operation: Mindcrime” the Final Chapter: 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. Tate, known as the creative force behind Queensryche, will perform the concept album “Operation: Mindcrime” in its entirety. Sold out. desplainestheatre.com.

Kruder & Dorfmeister: 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, at the Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. Performing the K&D Sessions live with a band. $48-$195. auditoriumtheatre.org.

Madison Ryann Ward: 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, at The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield Ave., Chicago. “The Standing Tall Tour.” $44-$62. jamusa.com.

Morgenshtern: 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, at Joe’s Live, 5441 Park Place, Rosemont. Rap. Tickets start at $100. joesliverosemont.com.

Nick Moss Trio, Doug Deming & The Jewel Tones: 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, at The Venue, 21 S. Broadway, Aurora. $23.86-$29. themusicvenue.org.

Bock & Roll, Female Power Duo: 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Hear favorites from performers including Linda Ronstadt, Stevie Nicks, Duran Duran, Scorpions, Alanis Morissette, Melissa Etheridge and more. Free. arcadalive.com.

Songs of Bob Dylan: 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Evanston Folk Fest Aftershow. $33.90-$40.54. evanstonspace.com.

Bourbon ‘N Brass Live Jazz: 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. Jazz with The Bootleggers Band. $10. desplainestheatre.com.

Sunday, Sept. 7

Clejan: 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 7, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. Classically trained violinist is breaking down barriers in the hip-hop/Trap space. For ticket prices, visit heynonny.com.

Johnny Rogers: The Buddy Holly Birthday Bash: 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 7, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. Rogers brings to life the legendary sounds of Elvis, Buddy Holly, Jerry Lee Lewis, Chuck Berry, Johnny Cash, the Beatles and more. $29-$56.75. desplainestheatre.com.

Beach Bunny Presents Pool Party 2025: 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 7, at the Salt Shed, 1357 N. Elston Ave., Chicago. Pop. Tickets start at $58.25. saltshedchicago.com.

The Who: 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 7, at the United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago. “The Song Is Over — North American Farewell Tour.” Tickets start at $118.55. unitedcenter.com.

BNXN: 8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 7, at Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport St., Chicago. “Captain North American Tour 2025.” Tickets start at $52.98. thaliahallchicago.com.

Eladio Carrión: 8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 7, at the Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. “DON KBRN World Tour.” Tickets start at $59.30. rosemont.com/theatre.

Gianmarco: 8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 7, at The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield Ave., Chicago. “USA 2025 Tour.” $90-$161. jamusa.com.

Rosanne Cash: 8:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 7, at Cahn Auditorium, 600 Emerson St., Evanston. Grammy-winning singer-songwriter. $71.15-$112.94. evanstonspace.com.

Monday, Sept. 8

Clipse: 7:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 8, at the Salt Shed, 1357 N. Elston Ave., Chicago. “Let God Sort Em Out.” Tickets start at $87.85. saltshedchicago.com.

Bonnie “Prince” Billy: 8 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, Sept. 8-9, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. With Santiparro. Sold out. evanstonspace.com.

Tuesday, Sept. 9

Tedeschi Trucks Band & Gov’t Mule: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9, at Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, 1300 S. Linn White Drive, Chicago. “Live In 25” Tour. Tickets start at $57.80. livenation.com.

Waxahatchee: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9, at the Salt Shed, 1357 N. Elston Ave., Chicago. With Jessica Pratt and Sharp Pins. Tickets start at $67.25. saltshedchicago.com.

Bourbon ‘N Brass Indie Night: 7-10 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. Local musicians will perform. $10. desplainestheatre.com.

Rock ‘N Ravioli Indie Night: 7-10 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Local musicians will perform. $10. arcadalive.com.

Bonnie Raitt: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9, at the Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St., Chicago. With special guest Jimmie Vaughan & The Tilt-A-Whirl Band. Tickets start at $45.32. msg.com.

Hey Nonny Songwriting Contest Preliminary Round Show 2: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. Live performances of 14 of the best entries in the songwriting contest. Audience reaction will be part of the judging of which songs will move on to the final round. $18.70-$30.60. heynonny.com.

Supergrass: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9, at the Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine Ave., Chicago. “I Should Coco” 30th Anniversary Tour with Sports Team. $67-$108. jamusa.com.

tripleS: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9, at The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield Ave., Chicago. “Alphie World Tour in Chicago.” $69-$198. jamusa.com.

Wednesday, Sept. 10

Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio: 7 and 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 10, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Jazz. $33.90-$60.45. evanstonspace.com.

Wet Leg: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 10, at the Salt Shed, 1357 N. Elston Ave., Chicago. “North American Moistourizer 2025.” Sold out. saltshedchicago.com.

Bourbon ‘N Brass Live Jazz: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 10, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. Jazz with JD & Company. $5, two drink or equivalent minimum requested. desplainestheatre.com.

Molly Tuttle: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 10, at Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport St., Chicago. “The Highway Knows Tour” with Town Mountain and Cecilia Castleman. $39.96. thaliahallchicago.com.

Phillip Michael Scales: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 10, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. R&B/soul. $22.27-$54.40. heynonny.com.

Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 10, at the Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St., Chicago. The former Beatle and his band, featuring Steve Lukather, Colin Hay, Warren Ham, Hamish Stuart, Gregg Bissonette and Buck Johnson. Tickets start at $158.05. msg.com.

TV On The Radio: 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 10, at the Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine Ave., Chicago. Rock. Sold out. jamusa.com.

Thursday, Sept. 11

The Story So Far: 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11, at the Salt Shed, 1357 N. Elston Ave., Chicago. “Fall Tour 2025.” Tickets start at $62.90. saltshedchicago.com.

The 502s: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11, at the Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine Ave., Chicago. “Easy Street Tour” with special guests Arts Fishing Club. $45-$133. jamusa.com.

Bourbon ‘N Brass Evening of Blues: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. An evening of blues with Seth Rosenbloom. $5. desplainestheatre.com.

Free Fallin and Our House: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Tributes to Tom Petty and CSNY. $46.75-$78.75. arcadalive.com.

Hinder: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. With special guest Saving Abel. $46.75-$66.75. desplainestheatre.com.

Noah Reid: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11, at The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield Ave., Chicago. “Live Again” with Sarah Grace White. $59-$107. jamusa.com.

Rock ‘N Ravioli Live Jazz: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Jazz with the Jack Macklin Trio. Free. arcadalive.com.

Jazz Sessions at The Venue: 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11, at The Venue, 21 S. Broadway, Aurora. Live jazz featuring Jonny Gifford and his band, followed by a special jam session. $6.92. themusicvenue.org.

Katie Pruitt: 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. “Time Wasn’t Wasted Tour” with Jess Nolan. $27.27-$33.90. evanstonspace.com.

Night Moves: 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11, at Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport St., Chicago. With Raybody. $29.37-$39.96. thaliahallchicago.com.