Concerts Sept. 27 to Oct. 3: Gracie Abrams, Charli XCX, Kings of Leon, Queens of the Stone Age and more
Friday, Sept. 27
Dean Owens (Solo): 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. Award-winning Scottish singer/songwriter. $15-$30. heynonny.com.
Heart By Heart: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27, at the Batavia Fine Arts Centre, 1250 W. Wilson St., Batavia. The music of Heart performed by a band including Heart founding member Steve Fossen and former Heart drummer Michael Derosier. $45-$61. bataviafineartscentre.org.
7th heaven: 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27, at 3D Sideouts, 4018 Roberts Road, Island Lake. Pop. Tickets start at $10. 3dsideouts.com.
Ana Gabriel: 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27, at the Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont. “Un Deseo Mas” Tour. $59-$434. rosemont.com/allstate.
Gracie Abrams: 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27, at the Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W. Lawrence Ave., Chicago. Rock. Start at $338. livenation.com.
Jeff Lynne's ELO: 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Sept. 27-28, at the United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago. “The Over and Out Tour” with special guest Rooney. $47-$253. unitedcenter.com.
Live & Let Die: 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. The music of Paul McCartney featuring Tony Kishman. $39-$69. desplainestheatre.com.
Mr. Speed: 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27, at the Arcada Theatre 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. KISS tribute. $39-$69. arcadalive.com.
Porter Robinson: 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27, at Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, 1300 S. Linn White Drive, Chicago. Techno. $24-$149. pavilionnortherlyisland.com.
Will Hoge: 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Americana. $30-$40. evanstonspacemusic.com.
Marisela: 8:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27, at the Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. “Zas! Us Tour.” $63.50-$176. rosemont.com.
Saturday, Sept. 28
A-Town House Music Fest: 3-10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, at RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora. House music festival with 14 performers and DJs playing curated sets. Featuring DJs such as Julian “Jumpin” Perez, Mike “Hitman” Wilson, Kickin Kenny Cahill, DJ Maurice “ICE” Culpepper, Sundance, Tim Spinnin Schommer, Mickey Mixin Oliver, DJ Darrell Foxx, Richard Graves, DJ Khaaliq and DJ Tito Latino. Plus, legendary musical artists including CeCe Peniston, Fast Eddie and OutHere Brothers. $25. paramountaurora.com.
Warm Love Cool Dreams: 3:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 28-29, at the Salt Shed, 1357 N. Elston Ave., Chicago. Saturday: The Jesus Lizard, Sextile, Provoker, King Woman, Bendik Giske, AITIS band, & Stress Positions; Sunday: Kelela, Floating Points, Sister Nancy, Shabaka, 454, Lolina, SML. $49.50-$115 per day, weekend pass: $90-$200. saltshedchicago.com.
Dashboard Confessional: 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, at the Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W. Lawrence Ave., Chicago. Rock. Tickets start at $63.75. livenation.com.
Steve Dawson: 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. Folk/Americana. $15-$35. heynonny.com.
Kings of Leon & Phantogram: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, at Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, 1300 S. Linn White Drive, Chicago. Alternative rock. $134-$401. pavilionnortherlyisland.com.
Tori Kelly with Maisy Kay: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, at the Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine Ave., Chicago. “Purple Skies Tour.” $30-$40. jamusa.com.
Banda Cuisillos: 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, at the Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. Mexican banda. $59.50-$139.50. rosemont.com.
Chicago Salsa Festival: 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, at Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim Road, Rosemont. Willie Colon, E Gran Combo, Tito Nieves, India, Luis Enrique, Rey Ruiz, La Sonora Poncena, Jose Alberto, “El Canario,” Fruko Y Sus Tesos and Frankie Negron. $80-$350. rosemont.com/allstate.
Chicago Soul Spectacular featuring Rashada Dawan: 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, at the Venue, 21 S. Broadway, Aurora. Soul and funk. $20-$25. themusicvenue.org.
Disco Circus: 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, at 3D Sideouts, 4018 Roberts Road, Island Lake. Disco/funk tribute band. Tickets start at $10. 3dsideouts.com.
An Evening with Cowboy Junkies: 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, at Cahn Auditorium, 600 Emerson St., Evanston. Alternative country and folk rock. $39.50-$69.50. evanstonspacemusic.com.
Leonid & Friends: 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Chicago tribute. $79-$175. arcadalive.com.
Lowdown Brass Band and Sneezy: 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Funk. $20. evanstonspacemusic.com.
Mr. Speed: 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. KISS tribute. $39-$69. desplainestheatre.com.
Sunday, Sept. 29
The Rock and Roll Playhouse plays Music of Queen and More for Kids: 11:45 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 29, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. A family concert series that presents the classic-rock canon to kids. $15. evanstonspacemusic.com.
Acoustic Jukebox Duo: 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29, at 3D Sideouts, 4018 Roberts Road, Island Lake. 3dsideouts.com.
Sinatra Music Sunday: 3-8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29, at the Arcada Theatre 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Italian food and the songs of Sinatra from Nick Pontarelli. $24.95, $12.95 for kids 12 and younger. arcadalive.com.
The Drifters, The Platters and Cornell Gunter’s Coasters: 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Saluting three musical groups who were instrumental in creating the rock 'n' roll/doo wop sound. $49-$89. arcadalive.com.
Shawn Mullins: 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Folk rock, alternative and Americana music. $28. evanstonspacemusic.com.
aja monet: 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29, at Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport St., Chicago. Blues. Tickets start at $30. thaliahallchicago.com.
Codiciado: 8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29, at the Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. “Ando Enfocado Tour.” $23-$235. rosemont.com.
Till Lindemann: 8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29, at the Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W. Lawrence Ave., Chicago. Metal. $40. livenation.com.
Monday, Sept. 30
Charli XCX and Troye Sivan: 7:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 30, at the United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago. With special guest Shygirl. $190-$550. unitedcenter.com.
Ivy Lab: Infinite Falling Ground Part II with Player Dave, Lake Hills, and Jack Galactic x Kips: 7:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 30, at Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport St., Chicago. U.K. bass and hip-hop. $22. thaliahallchicago.com.
Miles Miller with Pat Reedy: 7:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 30, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Country, Americana and bluegrass. $15-$22. evanstonspacemusic.com.
Tuesday, Oct. 1
Pete Ellman Big Band: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1, at the Venue, 21 S. Broadway, Aurora. With the Youth Jazz Ensemble of DuPage. $10. themusicvenue.org.
Maya de Vitry with Jordie Lane: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Americana and folk. $15-$22. evanstonspacemusic.com.
Studebaker John: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. Blues guitar. $15-$30. heynonny.com.
Twenty One Pilots on “The Clancy World Tour”: 7:45 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1, at the United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago. Rock. $34.50-$280. unitedcenter.com.
Sarah Kinsley with Ha Vay: 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1, at Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport St., Chicago. Pop. $25-$37.50. thaliahallchicago.com.
Wednesday, Oct. 2
Billy Gilman: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. Country. $25-$50. heynonny.com.
Jim Peterik & World Stage: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. A showcase of platinum hit songs and surprise collaborations. $39-$69. desplainestheatre.com.
Queens of the Stone Age: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2, at Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, 1300 S. Linn White Drive, Chicago. Alternative rock. $28-$179. pavilionnortherlyisland.com.
Willie Watson with Jack Van Cleaf: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Bluegrass. $25-$30. evanstonspacemusic.com.
Thursday, Oct. 3
Mt. Joy: 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3, at the Salt Shed, 1357 N. Elston Ave., Chicago. Folk. $207.50. saltshedchicago.com.
The Fab Four: USA Meets The Beatles: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Beatles Tribute. $39-$79. arcadalive.com.
Fox Crossing Stringband: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. Bluegrass. $12-$30. heynonny.com.
The Voices of Rock Radio: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. John Elefante, Kevin Chalfant and Randall Hall. $49-$99. desplainestheatre.com.
Willy Porter Band: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. “Falling Forward 25th Anniversary Celebration.” $20-$35. evanstonspacemusic.com.
The Airborne Toxic Event with Near Beer: 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3, at the Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine Ave., Chicago. Rock and electronic music with orchestral arrangements. $35-$60. jamusa.com.
Atarashii Gakko! “World Tour Part II”: 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3, at the Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W. Lawrence Ave., Chicago. Pop. $53.75. livenation.com.
Elephant Revival with Two Runner: 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3, at Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport St., Chicago. Celtic, Americana, folk and indie art rock. $35-$50. thaliahallchicago.com.