Concerts Feb. 13-19: 10,000 Maniacs, Dan Navarro, Bret Michaels and more
Starts before Friday
10,000 Maniacs: 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, Feb. 12-14, and 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, at City Winery, 1200 W. Randolph St., Chicago. Tickets start at $78. citywinery.com.
Friday, Feb. 13
HeyDay Happy Hour: 4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. Music by Ironwood. Free. heynonny.com.
Dan Navarro and Jessica Willis Fisher: 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Feb. 13-14, at The Venue, 21 S. Broadway Ave., Aurora. Singer, songwriter, voice actor and producer Dan Navarro joins singer-songwriter-fiddler Jessica Willis Fisher in concert. $29-$34.15. themusicvenue.org.
Metal and Rock: 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, at Rochaus, 96 W. Main St., West Dundee. With Hallowed Ground, Ruptura, Covenant and Blackcoat Goldhear. Tickets start at $12. rochaus.com.
Motion City Soundtrack & Say Anything: 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, at the Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine Ave., Chicago. “Winter Tour 2026” with Sincere Engineer. $58-$106. jamusa.com.
Rendezvous Arts, Kaia String Quartet & Fareed Haque: 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, at the Gorton Center, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest. The Kaia String Quartet joins forces with guitar virtuoso Fareed Haque for a Valentine’s week concert. The night’s visual counterpart is sculptor Margie Criner. $35. gortoncenter.org.
New Colony Six: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. ’60s Chicago garage band. Tickets start at $26. heynonny.com.
Three American Troubadours: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, at the McAninch Arts Center, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. Celebrating the music of James Taylor, Carly Simon and Carole King. $44-$55. atthemac.org.
Barn Dance Apocalypse: 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, at Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport St., Chicago. The Golden Horse Ranch Band performs square dance, line dance, two-step, polkas and waltzes. $39.96. thaliahallchicago.com.
Bret Michaels: 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. “Loud & Amplified 2026” Tour with special guest The Metal Pedal Party Band. $89-$238.75. arcadalive.com.
Ikons of Rock: 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. Tribute to ’80s classic rock stars. $22.75-$56.50. desplainestheatre.com.
Josh Johnson: 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, and 5 and 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 14-15, at the Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St., Chicago. “The Flowers Tour.” Sold out. msg.com.
A Tribute to Ol’ Blue Eyes: 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, at Madame Zuzu’s Tea House, 1876 1st St., Highland Park. Bill Pantle performs a tribute to Frank Sinatra. $39.11. Buy tickets at eventbrite.com.
Tyler Ramsey and Carl Broemel: 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, at SPACE, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Celestun Tour with Moose Loon. $29.43. evanstonspace.com.
Arcada Theatre Live Blues: 8:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Blues with the Downtown Charlie Brown Trio. Free; two-drink or equivalent minimum requested. arcadalive.com.
Bourbon ‘N Brass Live Jazz: 8:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. Jazz with The Bootleggers featuring Laura Lopardo on vocals. $10. Two-drink or equivalent minimum requested. desplainestheatre.com.
Studio 64 Old School DJ Dance Party: 8:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Feb. 13-14, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. With Frankie “Hollywood” Rodriguez. Free. arcadalive.com.
Golden Era Rave: 10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, at Joe’s Live, 5441 Park Place, Rosemont. 2010s EDM Classics. Tickets start at $23.97. joesliverosemont.com.
Saturday, Feb. 14
Laura Doherty and The Heartbeats: 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, at SPACE, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Valentine’s Show. $20.63. evanstonspace.com.
Dayshift: 5-9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, at Joe’s Live, 5441 Park Place, Rosemont. A party for the 30-plus generation who want the energy of a club but don't want to be out past midnight. $25. joesliverosemont.com.
“Stargazers Ball: Love to Love You”: 6-10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, at the Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake. A Valentine’s Day celebration featuring live music, disco, food catered by 3 Chefs, an open bar and live entertainment from Chicago disco queen Lynne Jordan. $175. rauecenter.org.
Valentine’s Day Party: 6:45 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, at Rochaus, 96 W. Main St., West Dundee. With Hillbilly Rockstarz, Franki and 3 If By Air. Tickets start at $18. rochaus.com.
Abbey Road: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, at the Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts, 201 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg. Beatles tribute. $48-$52. prairiecenter.org.
Infamous Love Songs: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, at SPACE, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. An Over the Rhine Valentine’s Concert. $33.90. evanstonspace.com.
The Barr Brothers with Anna Tivel: 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, at Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport St., Chicago. Polyrhythmic drumming of Andrew Barr and the songs and guitar of Brad Barr. $38.20-$95.72. thaliahallchicago.com.
Genesis Retouched: 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. Tribute to the Phil Collins era of Genesis. $32.75-$46.75. desplainestheatre.com.
Industria Del Amor: 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, at the Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. “I Love You Tour.” Tickets start at $82.95. rosemont.com/theatre.
Rod … The Show: 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Celebrating the music of Rod Stewart, featuring Rob Caudill, Carmine Appice and Katja Rieckermann. $32.75-$78.75. arcadalive.com.
Bourbon ‘N Brass Roots Rock: 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. With L’Bartones. $10; two-drink or equivalent minimum requested. desplainestheatre.com.
Gil De La Paz & The Night Soundz: 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Valentine’s Day show. Free; two-drink or equivalent minimum requested. arcadalive.com.
Hi Infidelity: 9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, at 3D Sideouts, 4018 Roberts Road, Island Lake. Pop. Tickets start at $12.25. 3dsideouts.com.
Sunday, Feb. 15
K Pop Dance Party: 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, at Joe’s Live, 5441 Park Place, Rosemont. Featuring hits from “K Pop Demon Hunters” and more. Anyone under 21 must be accompanied by an adult. $22.55. joesliverosemont.com.
Patrizio Buanne: 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. Italian and Neapolitan pop classics. $46.75-$108.75. desplainestheatre.com.
Marrakesh Express: 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young tribute. $32.75-$56.75. arcadalive.com.
Punk Post Valentine’s Day Massacre: 6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, at Rochaus, 96 W. Main St., West Dundee. With Horace Pinker, Won’t Stay Dead, Space Age Zeros, Jo Jo and the Clackers, and Hangry Ghost. Tickets start at $10. rochaus.com.
C.J. Chenier: 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, at SPACE, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Jazz. $27.27. evanstonspace.com.
Mariachi Herencia De Mexico: Homenaje a Vicente Fernández: 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, at Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport St., Chicago. Honoring the life and legacy of Vicente Fernández on his 86th birthday. $52.98. thaliahallchicago.com.
YFN Lucci: 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, at the Salt Shed, 1357 N. Elston Ave., Chicago. “Already Legend. The 2026 Tour.” Tickets start at $37.10. saltshedchicago.com.
Yonder Mountain String Band: 8 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, at the Mainstage Theatre, James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. Roots. $25-$35. jlcenter.clcillinois.edu.
Monday, Feb. 16
J. Grant’s All Star Birthday Bash: 7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 16, at City Winery Chicago, 1200 W. Randolph St., Chicago. With guest performers Simone Green, D2G, Camille Robinson and Isiah Mitchell. Tickets start at $30. citywinery.com.
Tuesday, Feb. 17
Zydeco Voodoo: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. Zydeco, Cajun and other New Orleans/Louisiana-style music. Tickets start at $32. heynonny.com.
Fat Tuesday with Brother John Kattke’s Big Bad Mardi Gras Band: 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, at The Venue, 21 S. Broadway, Aurora. New Orleans R&B with Dixieland jazz and zydeco. $23.86-$29. themusicvenue.org.
Wednesday, Feb. 18
Pete Ellman Big Band: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, at The Venue, 21 S. Broadway, Aurora. With Waubonsie Valley High School. $13.07. themusicvenue.org.
Sister Sadie: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, at SPACE, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Bluegrass. $33.90-$53.81. evanstonspace.com.
Bourbon ‘N Brass Live Jazz: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. Jazz with Eric Schneider. $10; two-drink or equivalent minimum requested. desplainestheatre.com.
Fox Crossing Stringband: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. Bluegrass. Tickets start at $20. heynonny.com.
Freya Skye: 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, at the Salt Shed, 1357 N. Elston Ave., Chicago. “Stars Align Tour.” Sold out. saltshedchicago.com.
Monolink: 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, at The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield Ave., Chicago. “The Beauty of It All Tour” with Parallelle. $43-$91. jamusa.com.
Thursday, Feb. 19
Scream at the Sky: 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, at Rochaus, 96 W. Main St., West Dundee. With guest bands Fallen Condition, Opium Death and more. Tickets start at $12. rochaus.com.
Arcada Theatre Live Blues: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Blues with Dave Weld & The Imperial Flames. Free; two-drink or equivalent minimum requested. arcadalive.com.
Bourbon ‘N Brass Live Blues: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. Blues with Downtown Charlie Brown, Donna Herula, John Primer & Friends. $10; two-drink or equivalent minimum requested. desplainestheatre.com.
Phil Angotti Band: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. Tickets start at $20. heynonny.com.
Danielle Nicole Band: 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, at The Venue, 21 S. Broadway, Aurora. Blues. $23.86-$29. themusicvenue.org.
Glen Phillips with Rachel Swain: 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, at SPACE, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Alternative rock. $40.54. evanstonspace.com.