Concerts Oct. 10-16: Lee DeWyze, Chance the Rapper, Elvis Costello and more
Friday, Oct. 10
Hey Day Happy Hour: 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 10-11, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. Music by Jeanie B. on Friday and Ironwood on Saturday. Free. heynonny.com.
Lee DeWyze: 6:30 and 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10, and 4 and 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. Former American Idol contestant whose music has been featured in over 100 movies, shows and commercials. $32.98-$90.10. heynonny.com.
Don Was & The Pan Detroit Ensemble: 7 and 9:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Album release show. Tickets start at $47.17. evanstonspace.com.
Jordan Davis: 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10, at the Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont. “Ain’t Enough Road Tour 2025,” with special guests Mitchell Tenpenny, Vincent Mason and Mackenzie Carpenter. Tickets start at $34.85. rosemont.com/allstate.
Loudernow: 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10, at Rochaus, 96 W. Main St., West Dundee. Emo and pop punk tribute. Tickets start at $17. rochaus.com.
Rendezvous Arts: Woodwind Celebration: 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10, at the Gorton Center, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest. Woodwind octet. $35. gortoncenter.org.
Aly & AJ: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10, at the Salt Shed, 1357 N. Elston Ave., Chicago. “Silver Deliverer Tour 2025” with Amanda Shires. Tickets start at $32.70. saltshedchicago.com.
Laufey: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10, at the United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago. “A Matter of Time Tour” with Suki Waterhouse. Tickets start at $99.60. unitedcenter.com.
The Rocket Man Show: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10, at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. Elton John tribute. Tickets start at $48.80. geneseetheatre.com.
Addison Rae: 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10, at the Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W. Lawrence Ave., Chicago. Pop. Tickets start at $127.65. bylinebankaragonballroom.com.
Chance the Rapper: 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10, at Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, 1300 S. Linn White Drive, Chicago. “And We Back Tour.” Tickets start at $54.50. huntingtonbankpavilion.com.
Finger Eleven: 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. With special guests Alien Ant Farm and BRKN Love. $42.75-$98.75. desplainestheatre.com.
Orianthi: 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. World class guitarist. $46.75-$98.75. arcadalive.com.
Sasha Colby: 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10, at Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport St., Chicago. “Stripped II.” $52.98-$79.50. thaliahallchicago.com.
Terrapin Flyer: 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10, at The Venue, 21 S. Broadway, Aurora. Grateful Dead tribute. $29. themusicvenue.org.
Bourbon ‘N Brass Live Blues and Jazz: 8:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 10-11, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. Blues with Dave Weld & The Imperial Flames on Friday and Jazz with The Bootleggers, featuring Laura Lopardo on vocals, on Saturday. $10. desplainestheatre.com.
Hairbangers Ball: 8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10, at 3D Sideouts, 4018 Roberts Road, Island Lake. Hair metal tribute. Tickets start at $12.25. 3dsideouts.com.
Hi Infidelity & Face the Music: 8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10, at Joe’s Live, 5441 Park Place, Rosemont. Cover and party bands. $17.19. joesliverosemont.com.
Studio 64 Old School DJ Dance Party: 8:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 10-11, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. With Frankie “Hollywood” Rodriguez on Friday and DJ Kardiak on Saturday. Free. arcadalive.com.
Saturday, Oct. 11
Stardew Valley: 3 and 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, at the Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St., Chicago. “Symphony Of Seasons.” Tickets start at $92.40. msg.com/the-chicago-theatre.
Renegade Wildflower: 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, at Rochaus, 96 W. Main St., West Dundee. Plus the Debut of Enchanted “Tribute to Stevie Nicks and Christine McVie” and guest band Kerosene. Tickets start at $17. rochaus.com.
JD Eicher with Steve Everett: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. Indie rock. $18.70-$42.50. heynonny.com.
Crystal Bowersox: 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, at The Venue, 21 S. Broadway, Aurora. $23.86-$29. themusicvenue.org.
Gino Vannelli: 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Rock. $66.75-$128.75. arcadalive.com.
Miguel Bosé: 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, at the Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. “Importante Tour.” Tickets start at $54.05. rosemont.com/theatre.
Nick Carter: 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. $88.75-$138.75. desplainestheatre.com.
KennyLIVE: Summertime & Pirate Vibes: 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, at Joe’s Live, 5441 Park Place, Rosemont. Kenny Chesney tribute, with Natalie Lynch. $17.19. joesliverosemont.com.
Matt Maltese: 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, at the Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine Ave., Chicago. “Tour For You My Whole Life” with Cornelia Murr. $52-$109. jamusa.com.
Richy Mitch & The Coal Miners: 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, at the Salt Shed, 1357 N. Elston Ave., Chicago. “Colorado’s on Fire Again” Tour. Tickets start at $39.10. saltshedchicago.com.
Tony Ocean and Friends: 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Motown, classic rock, pop and more. Free. arcadalive.com.
GAG Chicago: 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, at Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport St., Chicago. “In the Round.” $33.52-$39.96. thaliahallchicago.com.
Nightcap Music Series: 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. Music by Ryan Burns. Free. heynonny.com.
Sunday, Oct. 12
Rock and Roll Playhouse Plays Music of Taylor Swift and More for Kids: Noon Sunday, Oct. 12, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Family concert series. $20.63. evanstonspace.com.
Frankie Avalon: 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. With special guest comedian Mike Marino. $56.75-$128.75. arcadalive.com.
Nick Carter: 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. $88.75-$158.75. arcadalive.com.
Vienna Teng: 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. With special guest Alex Wong. $40.54-$53.81. evanstonspace.com.
Quadeca: 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12, at Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport St., Chicago. With Rozey. Sold out. thaliahallchicago.com.
Rio Da Yung OG: 8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12, at The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield Ave., Chicago. “Welcome Home Tour.” $49-$97. jamusa.com.
Monday, Oct. 13
Bo Staloch: 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 13, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. With Emma Ogier. $27.27. evanstonspace.com.
Tuesday, Oct. 14
Pete Ellman Big Band: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14, at The Venue, 21 S. Broadway, Aurora. With St. Charles North High School. $13.07. themusicvenue.org.
Arcada Theatre Indie Night: 7-10 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Local musicians will perform. $10. arcadalive.com.
Aminé: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14, at the Salt Shed, 1357 N. Elston Ave., Chicago. “Tour de Dance 2025” with Sango. Tickets start at $62.90. saltshedchicago.com.
Doechii: 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14, at the Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W. Lawrence Ave., Chicago. “Live From the Swamp Tour.” Tickets start at $150.25. bylinebankaragonballroom.com.
P1Harmony: 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14, at the United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago. "[P1ustage H: Most Wanted] in North America” Tour. Tickets start at $107.85. unitedcenter.com.
STAYC: 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14, at the Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. “2025 STAYC Tour [Stay Tuned]. Tickets start at $57.35. rosemont.com/theatre.
TOPS: 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14, at Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport St., Chicago. “Bury the Key Tour” with Starcleaner Reunion. $39.96-$52.98. thaliahallchicago.com.
Wednesday, Oct. 15
BANKS: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, at the Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine Ave., Chicago. “Off With Her Head Tour 2025” with Absolutely. $45-$335. jamusa.com.
Rock ‘N Ravioli Blues Night: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Blues from Downtown Charlie Brown and John Primer. Free; two-drink or equivalent minimum requested. arcadalive.com.
Bourbon ‘N Brass Live Jazz: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. Jazz with The Bourbon ‘N Brass Prohibition Band. $5; two-drink or equivalent minimum requested. desplainestheatre.com.
Goldings/Bernstein/Stewart Organ Trio: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Larry Goldings, Peter Bernstein and Bill Stewart. $33.90-$56.51. evanstonspace.com.
Ali Sethi: 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, at The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield Ave., Chicago. “North American Tour.” $41-$75. jamusa.com.
Geese: 8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 15-16, at Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport St., Chicago. “The Getting Killed Tour with Racing Mount Pleasant.” Sold out. thaliahallchicago.com.
Tommy Emmanuel CGP: 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, at Cahn Auditorium, 600 Emerson St., Evanston. “Living In The Light Tour.” $59.12-$96.47. evanstonspace.com.
Yiruma: 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, at the Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St., Chicago. “2025 Yiruma World Tour.” Tickets start at $118.15. msg.com/the-chicago-theatre.
Thursday, Oct. 16
Bourbon ‘N Brass Live Blues: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. Blues with the Stefan Hillesheim Duo. $5, two drink or equivalent minimum requested. desplainestheatre.com.
Neko Case: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16, at the Salt Shed, 1357 N. Elston Ave., Chicago. “Fall Tour 2025.” Tickets start at $54.45. saltshedchicago.com.
Elvis Costello & The Imposters: 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16, at the Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St., Chicago. With Charlie Sexton. Tickets start at $88.45. msg.com/the-chicago-theatre.
Reverend Horton Heat: 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. With The McCharmlys. $53.81. evanstonspace.com.