Concerts Sept. 25 to Oct. 1: Sofi Tukker, Don McLean, Teddy Swims, Sara Bareilles and more

Friday, Sept. 25

HeyDay Happy Hour: 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Sept. 25-26, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. Music by Dan Maguire on Friday and Kathryn Sherman on Saturday. Free. heynonny.com.

Sofi Tukker: 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, at Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, 1300 S. Linn White Drive, Chicago. “Animal Talk” Tour. Tickets start at $69.35. huntingtonbankpavilion.com.

Teddy Swims: 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, at the United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago. “The UGLY Tour” with Mac Ayres and MarcLo. Tickets start at $79.50. unitedcenter.com.

Torn: 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, at 3D Sideouts, 4018 Roberts Road, Island Lake. With Audio Wise. Tickets start at $12.25. 3dsideouts.com.

Brit Floyd: The Moon, The Wall, And Beyond: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. Pink Floyd tribute. Featuring “Dark Side of the Moon.” Tickets start at $60.90. geneseetheatre.com.

Don McLean: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 N. Skokie Blvd., Skokie. Tickets start at $93.40. northshorecenter.org.

Mama Said String Band: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. Bluegrass. Tickets start at $20. heynonny.com.

Michael Shannon and Jason Narducy: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, at the Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine Ave., Chicago. Shannon, Narducy and friends play R.E.M.’s “Lifes Rich Pageant” with Bobcat Goldthwait. $101-$314. jamusa.com.

The Dave Matthews Tribute Band: 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, at Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake. $49-$59. Rauecenter.org.

Devon Gilfillian: 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, at SPACE, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. “Time Will Tell Tour” with Jon Muq. $33.90. evanstonspace.com.

Franklin Jonas & The Byzantines: 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, at Joe’s Live, 5441 Park Place, Rosemont. “First of Many Tour.” $32.52. joesliverosemont.com.

HammerFall: 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, at the Arcada Theatre 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. With special guest Evergrey. $46.75-$66.75. arcadalive.com.

Matute: 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, at the Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. “Stereo Tour.” Tickets start at $58.35. rosemont.com/theatre.

Mr. Blotto: 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, at Broken Oar, 614 Rawson Bridge Road, Port Barrington. Jam band. No cover. brokenoar.com.

Paula Cole: 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, at Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport St., Chicago. “This Fire: 30” with Rett Madison. $52.98-$143.87. thaliahallchicago.com.

Stefan Hillesheim: 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, at The Venue, 21 S. Broadway, Aurora. Blues, rock and soul. $23.86-$29. themusicvenue.org.

Terrapin Flyer: 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. Grateful Dead tribute. $32.75-$46.75. desplainestheatre.com.

Arcada Theatre Live Blues: 8:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Blues with Cayenne Blue. Free. arcadalive.com.

Bourbon ‘N Brass Live Blues: 8:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. Blues with Sean McKee Band. $10. desplainestheatre.com.

Studio 64 Old School DJ Dance Party: 8:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Sept. 25-26, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. With DJ Kardiak. Free. arcadalive.com.

Saturday, Sept. 26

Freebyrd: 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at Broken Oar, 614 Rawson Bridge Road, Port Barrington. Lynyrd Skynyrd tribute band. No cover. brokenoar.com.

Thee Sacred Souls: 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Salt Shed, 1357 N. Elston Ave., Chicago. With La Lom and the Womack Sisters. $75.70. saltshedchicago.com.

Petty Union: 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at 3D Sideouts, 4018 Roberts Road, Island Lake. With The Chain. Tickets start at $12.25. 3dsideouts.com.

Saturday in the Lounge with Marshall Hjertstedt: 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. Free. heynonny.com.

Alicia Witt: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at SPACE, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Album release show for “Between Heaven and Earth,” shaped by the influence and memory of David Lynch. $36.61-$49.88. evanstonspace.com.

Chicago Gypsy Jazz Festival: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. Featuring Alfsono Ponticelli, guitar and mountain dulcimer; Olya Prohorova, violin and vocals; and Marcel Bonfim, upright bass. Tickets start at $32. heynonny.com.

Cortex: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield Ave., Chicago. With Adrian Younge and J Rocc. $68-$124. jamusa.com.

EsDeeKid: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W. Lawrence Ave., Chicago. “Council House Rat Tour.” Tickets start at $36.25. aragonballroomchicago.com.

“Top Gun: Maverick” In Concert: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at The Auditorium, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. See the film with accompaniment by the Chicago Philharmonic Orchestra. $54-$254. auditoriumtheatre.org.

Foster The People: 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, 1300 S. Linn White Drive, Chicago. “Good Mourning Sunshine Tour.” Tickets start at $40.50. huntingtonbankpavilion.com.

The Garden: 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine Ave., Chicago. With Ghost Mountain. $52-$87. jamusa.com.

Juanes: 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. “North America Tour 2026.” Tickets start at $53.10. rosemont.com/theatre.

Judas Rising and NightSnake: 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Tributes to Judas Priest and Whitesnake. $32-$46.75. arcadalive.com.

KC and the Sunshine Band: 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. Tickets start at $66.95. geneseetheatre.com.

Kevin Purcell & the Nightburners: 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at Broken Oar, 614 Rawson Bridge Road, Port Barrington. Blues. No cover. brokenoar.com.

Mr. Speed: 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. KISS tribute. $32.50-$46.50. desplainestheatre.com.

Will Hoge: 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at The Venue, 21 S. Broadway, Aurora. With special guest Jon Tyler Wiley. Tickets start at $34.15. themusicvenue.org.

Dueling Pianos: 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Entertainment by 88 Keys Dueling Pianos. Rock ‘N Ravioli will open at 5 p.m. with a $25 buffet. Free. arcadalive.com.

Crvena Jabuka: 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at Joe’s Live, 5441 Park Place, Rosemont. “40 Godine Sa Vama” (“40 Cities for 40 Years”) Tour. $79.16. joesliverosemont.com.

Sunday, Sept. 27

Tennessee Whiskey: 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27, at Broken Oar, 614 Rawson Bridge Road, Port Barrington. Chris Stapleton tribute. No cover. brokenoar.com.

Cavetown with Chloe Moriondo: 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27, at the Salt Shed, 1357 N. Elston Ave., Chicago. “Running With Scissors Tour.” Tickets start at $54.30. saltshedchicago.com.

Phil Angotti & Tommi Zender: 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27, at SPACE, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. “An Evening of Simon & Garfunkel.” $27.27-$40.54. evanstonspace.com.

Bryson Tiller: 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27, at Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, 19100 S. Ridgeland, Tinley Park. “The Neo Trapsoul Tour.” Tickets start at $24.75. creditunion1amp.com.

Kylie Cantrall: 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27, at the Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine Ave., Chicago. “The Valley Girl Problems Tour.” $52-$65. jamusa.com.

Mari Froes: 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27, at Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport St., Chicago. Singer-songwriter. $39.96. thaliahallchicago.com.

Pete Muller & The Kindred Souls & The Alternate Routes: 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. Roots, rock, soul and pop. Tickets start at $26. heynonny.com.

Sara Bareilles: 8 p.m. Sunday and Monday, Sept. 27-28, at the Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St., Chicago. “The Good Grief Tour.” Tickets start at $228.48. msg.com.

Monday, Sept. 28

Chelsea Wolfe: 7:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 28, at the Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine Ave., Chicago. “The Dark World Tour.” $43-$380. jamusa.com.

Fernando Jones & My Band!: 8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 28, at SPACE, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. With Felton Crews and Patrick McFowler featuring two of Jones’ star blues students. $20.63. evanstonspace.com.

Tuesday, Sept. 29

Sing at Gorton “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, Hello Penny Lane”: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, at the Gorton Center, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest. Sing the songs of Elton John, Billy Joel and The Beatles, led by father-and-son duo Peter and Torsten Borowski. Free. gortoncenter.org.

Laurie Anderson with Sexmob: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, at the Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine Ave., Chicago. “Republic of Love.” $53-$191. jamusa.com.

Mon Rovîa: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, at the Salt Shed, 1357 N. Elston Ave., Chicago. “Bloodline Tour.” $47.05. saltshedchicago.com.

Sunny War: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, at SPACE, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Country. $23.33-$36.61. evanstonspace.com.

Arlo Parks: 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, at Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport St., Chicago. “Desire Tour” with Baird. Tickets start at $34.99. thaliahallchicago.com.

Johnny Blue Skies & the Dark Clouds: 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, at the United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago. “Mutiny for the Masses 2026 Tour.” Ticket start at $42.80. unitedcenter.com.

Lambrini Girls: 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, at The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield Ave., Chicago. “Moved From Metro” with Big Special and Big Girl. Sold out. jamusa.com.

Wednesday, Sept. 30

The Jersey Girls: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. Three unique voices and distinct singing styles come together for three-part harmonies, solos and more. $42.75. desplainestheatre.com.

Knocked Loose & Denzel Curry: 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, at the Salt Shed, 1357 N. Elston Ave., Chicago. Metal. Tickets start at $75.70. saltshedchicago.com.

Steve Lacy: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, at the Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W. Lawrence Ave., Chicago. “Oh yeah? Tour” Tickets start at $240.35. aragonballroomchicago.com.

Al Spears & The Hurricane Project: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. Blues. Tickets start at $24. heynonny.com.

Bourbon ‘N Brass Live Jazz: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. Jazz with trumpeter Doug Scharf. $5. desplainestheatre.com.

Ella Boh: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, at SPACE, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. “Blurry Tour” with Psylosia. $27.27. evanstonspace.com.

Emily Rohm and the Jane Doe Travelling Show: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, at the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights. Original songs from her solo album, classic show tunes and songs from the musical “Ride the Cyclone.” $40. metropolisarts.com.

Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, at the United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago. “Sing a Song All Night Long” Tour. Tickets start at $73. unitedcenter.com.

Michael Jackson Lives Forever: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Tribute to Michael Jackson from Brazil. $56.75-$108.75. arcadalive.com.

Thursday, Oct. 1

Justin Wallace: 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, at Broken Oar, 614 Rawson Bridge Road, Port Barrington. Country, rock, pop and alternative. No cover. brokenoar.com.

Roots & Thirds: 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, at The Venue, 21 S. Broadway, Aurora. With Shawn Maxwell featuring Waubonsee College Jazz Band. $18.21. themusicvenue.org.

Arcada Theatre Live Blues: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Blues with Jaik Willis. Free. arcadalive.com.

Bourbon ‘N Brass Live Blues: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. Blues with Windy City Rev Ups. $5; two-drink or equivalent minimum requested. desplainestheatre.com.

Lauren Minear: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. Singer/songwriter. Tickets start at $20. heynonny.com.

Michael Jackson Lives Forever: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. Michael Jackson tribute from Brazil. $56.75-$108.75. desplainestheatre.com.

The Ultimate Eric Church Tribute Band and Tennessee Whiskey: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, at the Arcada Theatre 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Tributes to Eric Church and Chris Stapleton. $32.75-$66.75. arcadalive.com.

Ashley Cooke: 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, at Joe’s Live, 5441 Park Place, Rosemont. “The Baby Blues Tour.” $27.02-$110.55. joesliverosemont.com.

Dan and Phil: 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, at the Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. “Hard Launch World Tour.” Tickets start at $72.40. rosemont.com/theatre.