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Concerts: See Weezer, Reely Dan this week

• Elgin Symphony Orchestra with cellist Alisa Weilerstein, Schaumburg Prairie Center for the Arts, 201 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg: Classical. 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 7. For ticket information, visit elginsymphony.org.

• The Pin-Ups, Pheasant Run Resort and Convention Center, 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles: Cabaret trio performs 1940s tunes. 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 7. $39. (630) 584-6300.

• Reely Dan, Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights: Pop/rock. Steely Dan tribute band. 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 7. $25-$35. (847) 577-2121 or metropolisarts.com.

• Weezer, Aragon Entertainment Center, 1106 W. Lawrence Ave.: Alternative rock. 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Jan. 7-8. Entire “Blue Album” and song hits performed on Jan. 7. “Pinkerton” album and greatest hits performed Jan 8. $42.25. (800) 745-3000.

• Elgin Symphony Orchestra with cellist Alisa Weilerstein, Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way, Elgin: Classical. 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 8, and 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 9. For ticket information, visit elginsymphony.org.

• Mezzo-soprano Julia Bentley, Nichols Concert Hall at Music Institute of Chicago, 1490 Chicago Ave., Evanston: Classical, miscellaneous. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 8. $10-$25. (847) 905-1500 or visit musicinst.org.

• Bryan Bowers, Lake Street Church, 607 Lake St., Evanston: Folk, autoharp music. Saturday, Jan. 8. $5-$15. Youth ages 12 and under are free. (847) 475-6165 or visit brownpapertickets.com.

• Huntley School District 158 Faculty Jazz Band, Dundee Township Public Library, 555 Barrington Ave., East Dundee: Teachers and administrators from School District 158 perform, along with various vocal artists from the surrounding area. Music styles include jazz, blues, swing, funk, Latin and more. 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 8. Free. Seating is limited, and registration is required. (847) 428-3661, ext. 210.

• “Blue Suede Shoes: The Ultimate Tribute,” Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University, 1 University Parkway, off I-57 at Sauk Trail, University Park: Elvis Presley impersonators Scot Bruce and Mike Albert present a musical tribute to Elvis Presley to commemorate Presley's 76th birthday. 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 8. $15-$49. (708) 235-2222 or centertickets.net.

• “Piano Man: A Tribute to Elton John and Billy Joel,” Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights: Pop/rock. 5 and 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 8. Note: The 8 p.m. show is currently sold out. $35. (847) 577-2121 or metropolisarts.com.

• Steve Richards stars in an Elvis Birthday Bash, Skokie Theatre, 7924 N. Lincoln Ave., Skokie: Musical tribute to Elvis Presley. 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 8. $20-$30. (847) 677-7761 or skokietheater.com.

• Cinqueventi, Byron Colby Barn at Prairie Crossing, 1561 Jones Point Road, Grayslake: Woodwind quintet performs classical works. 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 9. Guests are asked to bring nonperishable food items for donation to local food pantry. In addition, cash offering are also accepted. (847) 543-1202.

• Brian Patti presents “A Tribute to Artie Shaw and Benny Goodman,” Skokie Theatre, 7924 N. Lincoln Ave., Skokie: Jazz. 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 9. $20 in advance; $25 at door. (847) 677-7761 or skokietheater.com.

• Third Coast Percussion with “Songs of Wood and Metal,” Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53, Lisle: Rock, chamber music. 2:15 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 9, in the Thornhill Education Center auditorium. $28. A reception follows the performance. (630) 725-2066 or mortonarb.org.

• North Central College's Jazz Faculty Concert Series: “An Evening with Jazz Trumpeter Doug Scharf with Frank Caruso on Piano, Larry Kohut on Bass and Jack Mouse on Drums,” Wentz Concert Hall and Fine Arts Center at North Central College, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville: Jazz. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 12. $12-$15. (630) 637-7469.