Concerts Dec. 26 to Jan. 1: Kevin Farris, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, BoDeans and more

Friday, Dec. 26

Trans-Siberian Orchestra: 2:30 and 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 26, at the Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim Road, Rosemont. “The Ghosts of Christmas Eve.” $55. rosemont.com/allstate.

Hey Day Happy Hour: 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 26-27, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. David Hayes on Friday and Patrick Gemkow on Saturday. Free. heynonny.com.

Friday Night Holiday Punk and Rock: 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 26, at Rochaus, 96 W. Main St., West Dundee. With Choice, Paperboy Riot, Endless Hours, After Dawn and more. Tickets start at $10. rochaus.com.

Kevin Farris: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 26, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. The former “The Voice” contestant performs. Tickets start at $20. heynonny.com.

Anthem’s Grand Illusion: 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 26, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Tribute to Styx. $22.50-$36. arcadalive.com.

BoDeans: 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 26, at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. Led by original frontman Kurt Neumann, the band’s catalog consists of anthems such as “Good Things,” “You Don’t Get Much,” “Idaho” and “Closer To Free.” Tickets start at $48.80. geneseetheatre.com.

Our Name is Jonas and Funky Monks: 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 26, at Joe’s Live, 5441 Park Place, Rosemont. Weezer tribute and Red Hot Chili Peppers tribute. $20.49. joesliverosemont.com.

Ouray: 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 26, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Country rock. $20.63-$33.90. evanstonspace.com.

Rico: 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 26, at The Venue, 21 S. Broadway, Aurora. Santana tribute. $23.86-$29. themusicvenue.org.

Alt 101: 8:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 26, at 3D Sideouts, 4018 Roberts Road, Island Lake. Alternative rock. Tickets start at $12.25. 3dsideouts.com.

Bourbon ‘N Brass Live Blues: 8:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 26, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. Blues with the Downtown Charlie Brown Trio. $10. desplainestheatre.com.

Studio 64 Old School DJ Dance Party: 8:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 26-27, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. With Pete Martino on Friday and Frankie “Hollywood” Rodriguez on Saturday. Free. arcadalive.com.

Nightcap Music Series: 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 26-27, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. Lucas Vittore on Friday and Sean Heffernan on Saturday. Free. heynonny.com.

Saturday, Dec. 27

The Rock and Roll Playhouse plays Music of Grateful Dead and More for Kids: 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 27, at Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport St., Chicago. Noon Year’s Eve party. $20.03. thaliahallchicago.com.

Poison’D Crue: 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 27, at Rochaus, 96 W. Main St., West Dundee. With guest bands The Beautiful Disaster and Boneshaker. Tickets start at $15. rochaus.com.

Elton Rohn: 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 27, at the Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake. Elton John tribute artist Ron Camilleri. For ages 12 and older. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets start at $59. rauecenter.org.

Hello Dave: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 27, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. Classic rock. Tickets start at $47. heynonny.com.

Android Paranoid: 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 27, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Tribute to Radiohead. $27.27-$40.54. evanstonspace.com.

BoDeans: 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 27, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. $66.75-$98.75. arcadalive.com.

Morry Sochat & The Special 20s: 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 27, at The Venue, 21 S. Broadway, Aurora. Blues. $23.86-$29. themusicvenue.org.

7th heaven: 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 27, at Joe’s Live, 5441 Park Place, Rosemont. Pop. $17.19. joesliverosemont.com.

Bourbon ‘N Brass Live Jazz: 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 27, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. Jazz with L’Bartones. $10. desplainestheatre.com.

Pina Farina: 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 27, at 3D Sideouts, 4018 Roberts Road, Island Lake. Alternative rock. Tickets start at $12.25. 3dsideouts.com.

Sunday, Dec. 28

Cornerstones of Rock: 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 28, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. The Buckinghams, The Ides of March, The New Colony Six and The Cryan’ Shames. $56.75-$98.75. desplainestheatre.com.

American Harmony Tour: 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 28, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. The Association, The Cowsills and The Vogues. $66.75-$108.75. arcadalive.com.

Shout Section Big Band and Swing Dancing: 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 28, at The Venue, 21 S. Broadway, Aurora. Includes a high school band opener and a swing dance lesson. $23.86. themusicvenue.org.

John Prine Tribute: 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 28, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. With Illegal Smiles. $16.26. evanstonspace.com.

Monday, Dec. 29

Old 97s: 8 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 29-30, and 9 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. With Rhett Miller. $60.45-$80.35. evanstonspace.com.

Tuesday, Dec. 30

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

Cathy Richardson: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 30, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. Grammy-nominated Jefferson Starship lead singer. Tickets start at $32. heynonny.com.

Dehd’s Bye Bye ’25 NYE Run: 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 30, and 10 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31, at Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport St., Chicago. With Wombo on Tuesday and Sharp Pins on Wednesday. $39.96-$66.63. thaliahallchicago.com.

Direct From Sweden: 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 30, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. The music of ABBA. $46.75-$98.75. arcadalive.com.

Pat Bergeson & Annie Sellick: 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 30, at The Venue, 21 S. Broadway, Aurora. Jazz. $23.86-$29. themusicvenue.org.

Wednesday, Dec. 31

Bourbon ‘N Brass New Year’s Eve Lunch & Show: 1-4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. Ticket includes lunch and dessert buffets, open bar, party favors, champagne toast and live entertainment with Vito Zatto. $75. desplainestheatre.com.

A Dance Party New Year’s Eve: 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. With Direct From Sweden: The Music of Abba, with special guest the Jersey Girls. $46.75-$98.75. desplainestheatre.com.

A Rockin’ New Year’s Eve Party with ARRA and Thunderstruck: 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Classic rock tribute. $46.75-$98.75. arcadalive.com.

Southbound: 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31, at 3D Sideouts, 4018 Roberts Road, Island Lake. Country pop. Tickets start at $12.25. 3dsideouts.com.

Studio 64 New Year’s Eve DJ Dance Party: 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Ring in 2026 with DJ Pete Martino. Free. arcadalive.com.

Fountains of Wayne NYE: 9 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31, at The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield Ave., Chicago. With Fig Dish and Child Seat. $59-$153. jamusa.com.

Gimme Gimme Disco: 9 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31, at the Salt Shed, 1357 N. Elston Ave., Chicago. Dance/electronic. Tickets start at $58.25. saltshedchicago.com.

NYE with Helado Negro: 9 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31, at Punch House, 1227 W. 18th St., Chicago. DJ set. RSVP required and does not guarantee entry. Free. thaliahallchicago.com.

Redline NYE: 9 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31, at the Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine Ave., Chicago. New Year’s Eve event. Tickets start at $38.02. jamusa.com.

New Year’s Eve with Sixteen Candles: 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31, at Joe’s Live, 5441 Park Place, Rosemont. Music of the ’80s. $32.52. joesliverosemont.com.

Toronzo Cannon: 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31, at The Venue, 21 S. Broadway, Aurora. New Year’s Eve show. $50.58. themusicvenue.org.

Thursday, Jan. 1

Everyone’s Hungover: Noon Thursday, Jan. 1, at the Empty Bottle, 1035 N. Western Ave., Chicago. For 21 and older. Free. emptybottle.com.