Concerts: Violinist plays Wheaton College

Cathy Richardson, Skokie Theatre, 7924 N. Lincoln Ave., Skokie: Pop/rock. 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 21. $20 in advance; $25 at door. (847) 677-7761 or skokietheater.com.

Ruthie Foster and Eric Bibb in “Thanks for the Joy,” McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn: Blues. Singer Ruthie Foster and blues musician Eric Bibb perform at 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 21. $26-$36. (630) 942-4000 or atthemac.org.

Howard Levy and Chris Siebold, Elgin Community College, Visual & Performing Arts Center, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin: 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 21 and Saturday, Jan. 22. Harmonica and guitar music. $20-$25. (847) 622-0300 or elgin.edu.

Edman Memorial Chapel at Wheaton College, 401 E. Franklin Ave., Wheaton: Classical violin concert at 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 22. At 6:15 p.m., before the concert, Siem gives a presentation about his love of the violin titled “The Violin.” Tickets for the 8 p.m. concert are $36-$48. The pre-concert presentation is free and open to the public. (630) 752-5010.

Jazz vocalist Hinda Hoffman, Presbyterian Church of Barrington, 6 Brinker Road, Barrington: Jazz. Accompanied by pianist Ron Perillo and bassist Dennis Carroll. 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 22. $15 at door. Seniors are $10. Students and children free. Visit pcbarrington.org. All proceeds go toward the church's mission committee. (847) 381-0975 or pcbarrington.org.

BritBeat in fundraising concert for Heartland Animal Shelter, Skokie Theatre, 7924 N. Lincoln Ave., Skokie: Pop/rock. Musical tribute to the Beatles. 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 22. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Proceeds benefit the Heartland Animal Shelter in Northbrook. (847) 677-7761 or skokietheater.com.

Justin Roberts and The Not Ready for Naptime Players, Sheely Center for the Performing Arts at Glenbrook North High School, 2300 Shermer Road, Northbrook: Kids' pop/rock. 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 22. Tickets $10 in advance; $12 at door. For an additional $5 per person, there will be a limited number of VIP meet-and-greet tickets for after the show. Event is sponsored by the Kohl Children's Museum. Concert proceeds will benefit museum programs. (847) 832-6600 or kohlchildrensmuseum.org.

Guitarists Clive Carroll, Pino Forastiere, Alexandre Gismonti and Brian Gore in “International Guitar Night,” McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn: 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 22. $28-$38. (630) 942-4000 or atthemac.org.

Gallery Chamber Series #1, Wilson Hall at Fermilab, Kirk Road and Pine Street, Batavia: 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 23. Features Jennifer Gunn on flute and Fareed Haque on guitar. 2nd Floor Art Gallery. $17. (630) 840-2787 or fnal.gov.

Music of the Baroque Orchestra, First United Methodist Church, 516 Church St., Evanston: Classical. 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 23. $30-$75. (312) 551-1414 or baroque.org.

Northwest Symphony Orchestra, Maine West High School Auditorium, 1755 S. Wolf Road, Des Plaines: “Musik of Vienna” with French horn soloist Daniel Gingrich of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Music of Mozart, Schumann and Strauss. 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 23. $20. $15 seniors. $10 students. Kids under age 14 admitted free with paying adult. (847) 965-7271 or NorthwestSymphony.org.

Spider Saloff in “The Memory of All That,” Madden Theater, North Central College, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville: Jazz vocalist performs tribute to George Gershwin at 6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 23. $25. (630) 637-7469 or thearts.northcentralcollege.edu.

Steve Richards presents musical tribute to Neil Diamond, Skokie Theatre, 7924 N. Lincoln Ave., Skokie: Pop/rock. 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 23. $20 in advance; $25 at door. (847) 677-7761 or skokietheater.com.

“Josh Moshier & Friends,” Pierce Memorial Chapel at Wheaton College, Washington and Franklin streets, Wheaton: Jazz. The evening features Wheaton College Jazz Ensemble director Josh Moshier on the piano. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 26. $4-$6. Tickets are only available at door. (630) 752-5099.

Rob Dorn in “Crazy ‘Bout Broadway,” Skokie Theatre, 7924 N. Lincoln Ave., Skokie: Pop, miscellaneous. 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 26. $10. (847) 677-7761 or skokietheater.com.

Linkin Park, Pendulum, Does It Offend You, Yeah?, United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago: Metal/rock. 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 26. $42.50-$72.50. (800) 745-3000.