Concerts June 7-13: Questlove, Aaron Lewis, Chris Brown, Sarah McLachlan, Jon Batiste
Friday, June 7
Hey Day Happy Hour: 4-6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, June 7 and 8, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. Music by Pierce Crask on Friday and Stolie on Saturday. Free. heynonny.com.
First Fridays Open House with The Ron Porter Band: 6 p.m. Friday, June 7, at The Venue, 21 S. Broadway, Aurora. A free show with The Ron Porter Band. themusicvenue.org.
Khruangbin “A La Sala Tour”: 6:30 p.m. Friday through Sunday, June 7-9, at The Salt Shed Outdoors, 1357 N. Elston Ave., Chicago. Musical trio Khruangbin performs. $64.50-$125. saltshedchicago.com.
Chris Brown: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, June 7 and 8, at the United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago. Chris Brown performs on “The 11:11 Tour.” $95.50-$445.50. unitedcenter.com.
Aaron Lewis: 8 p.m. Friday, June 7, at the Rosemont Theatre, 5400 North River Road, Rosemont. Aaron Lewis performs “The American Patriot Tour.” $29-$79. rosemont.com/theatre.
Abducted by the ’80s: 8 p.m. Friday, June 7, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. Classic ’80s bands Wang Chung, Men Without Hats, The Motels and Naked Eyes join forces. $59-$79. desplainestheatre.com.
Funkadesi: 8 p.m. Friday, June 7, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Funkadesi, winner of Chicago Reader’s “Best of 2023” poll in the World Music category, performs. $18-$25. evanstonspacemusic.com.
Icons of Country: 8 p.m. Friday, June 7, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Tributes to Toby Keith, Miranda Lambert and Zac Brown Band. $39-$59. arcadalive.com.
Valebol “In the Round”: 8 p.m. Friday, June 7, at Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport St., Chicago. Valebol, Carlile and Elizabeth Moen celebrate the release of their new record. $20. thaliahallchicago.com.
Club Arcada Speakeasy with Lena Prima: 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, June 7 and 8, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. The Legends & Legacies Series presents Lena Prima, daughter of Louis Prima, and her New Orleans All-Star Band. Club Arcada will open for dinner and drinks at 5 p.m. Show only: $15. arcadalive.com.
Nightcap Music: 9:30-11:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, June 7 and 8, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. Music by Aaron Kelly on Friday and Michael Rawls on Saturday. Free. heynonny.com.
Saturday, June 8
“Hip-Hop Is History” with Questlove: 1 p.m. Saturday, June 8, at Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport St., Chicago. Renowned artist Questlove shares stories and anecdotes from his new book in conversation with artist Open Mike Eagle. $60. thaliahallchicago.com.
Fred Hersch: 8 p.m. Saturday, June 8, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Jazz pianist Fred Hersch performs. $20-$35. evanstonspacemusic.com.
Sebastian Bach: 8 p.m. Saturday, June 8, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Legendary singer Sebastian Bach, star of Skid Row, Broadway, television and more, performs with special guest Classless Act. $49-$99. arcadalive.com.
The Wildwoods: 8 p.m. Saturday, June 8, at The Venue, 21 S. Broadway, Aurora. Bluegrass trio The Wildwoods will perform joined by special guest The Matthew Pittman Band. $15-$20 in advance, $20-$25 at the door. themusicvenue.org.
Sunday, June 9
The Rock and Roll Playhouse plays Music of Queen + More for Kids: 2 p.m. Sunday, June 9, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. A family concert series introducing songs created by the most iconic musicians in rock history to a younger audience. $15. evanstonspacemusic.com.
“The Beat Goes On”: 3 p.m. Sunday, June 9, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Cher tribute artist Lisa McClowry’s one-woman, Broadway-style live stage show. $39-$79. arcadalive.com.
Surfin’ USA: 3 p.m. Sunday, June 9, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. A tribute to the Beach Boys. $29-$49. desplainestheatre.com.
Jacob Collier: 7 p.m. Sunday, June 9, at the Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W. Lawrence Ave., Chicago. Jacob Collier performs on his “Djesse Vol. 4 North America Tour.” $53.75. Tickets available at livenation.com.
Miguel Zenón & Luis Perdomo, El Arte Del Bolero: 7 p.m. Sunday, June 9, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Multiple Grammy nominee and Guggenheim and MacArthur Fellow Miguel Zenón performs with Luis Perdomo. $20-$30. evanstonspacemusic.com.
Monday, June 10
Blue Monday: Stephen Hull: 8 p.m. Monday, June 10, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Blues musician Stephen Hull performs. $12. evanstonspacemusic.com.
Tuesday, June 11
Damon Fowler: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 11, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Singer, guitar player and songwriter Damon Fowler performs. $12-$22. evanstonspacemusic.com.
Róisín Murphy: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 11, at the Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine Ave., Chicago. Electronic pop artist Róisín Murphy performs with Derrick Carter. $40-$79. jamusa.com/events.
Sarah McLachlan & Feist: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 11, at the Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, 1300 S. Linn White Drive, Chicago. Grammy and Juno award-winning singer Sarah McLachlan will be joined by Canadian indie pop singer-songwriter Leslie Feist. Tickets start at $58. pavilionnortherlyisland.com.
Thee Sinseers & The Altons: 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 11, at Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport St., Chicago. Thee Sinseers & The Altons on the “Sinseerly Yours Tour” with Benny Trokan. $25-$40. thaliahallchicago.com.
Wednesday, June 12
Bourbon & Brass Speakeasy: 7:30-10 p.m. Wednesday, June 12, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. Jazz with Josie Falbo on Wednesday and Downtown Charlie Brown Blues Band on Thursday. Free event; two-drink or equivalent minimum. desplainestheatre.com.
The Dead Daisies: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 12, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Rock band The Dead Daisies performs with special guest rock/pop group Enuff Z’nuff. $29-$69. arcadalive.com.
Jeffrey Gaines: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 12, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. Singer and guitarist Jeffrey Gaines performs. $18-$40. heynonny.com.
S.G. Goodman: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 12, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Singer-songwriter S.G. Goodman performs with Secular Pets. $25. evanstonspacemusic.com.
Thursday, June 13
Jon Batiste’s “UNEASY Tour”: 7 p.m. Thursday, June 13, at The Salt Shed Outdoors, 1357 N. Elston Ave., Chicago. Singer/songwriter Jon Batiste performs. $65-$149.50. saltshedchicago.com.
Orville Peck: 7 p.m. Thursday, June 13, at the Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W. Lawrence Ave., Chicago. Country musician Orville Peck performs his “Stampede Tour.” $59.25. Tickets available at livenation.com.
Nektar: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 13, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Legendary rock band Nektar on their “Mission To Mars” tour. $39-$59. arcadalive.com.
Tyler Childers: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 13, at the United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago. Tyler Childers on his “Mule Pull ‘24 Tour,” with special guest S.G. Goodman. $45.50-$155.50. unitedcenter.com.
Bag Men: 8 p.m. Thursday, June 13, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Joining forces in 2023, Steve Gorman (former drummer of The Black Crowes), Luther Dickinson (North Mississippi Allstars) and Nick Govrik (Trigger Hippy) fluidly transverse Americana and blues into a rock ‘n roll setting. With Imperial Boxmen. $25-$30. evanstonspacemusic.com.
Bonny Light Horseman: 8 p.m. Thursday, June 13, at Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport St., Chicago. Bonny Light Horseman performs with Alpha Consumer. $30-$45. thaliahallchicago.com.
Pandora Y Flans: 8 p.m. Thursday, June 13, at the Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. Pandora Y Flans on the “Inesperado USA Tour 2024.” $57.99-$197.99. rosemont.com.
Nick Falco & The Road Hawks: 8:30 p.m. Thursday, June 13, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. ’50s rock ‘n’ roll tribute to Buddy Holly, Doo-wop, Elvis, Clovers and more. Free. heynonny.com.