Rock, Pop, etc.
concerts
AC ROCK Fri 7/20, 7 PM, Unity in Chicago, 1925 W. Thome. 773-973-0007.
TREY ANASTASIO Sat 7/21, 7:30 PM, Alpine Valley Music Theatre, Highway D and Highway 120, East Troy, Wisconsin. 414-642-4400 or 312-559-1212.
ANCIENT GREEKS Free concert. Fri 7/20, 12:15 PM, Randolph Cafe, Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington. 312-744-7094.
JEN ANELLO Free performance. Thu 7/19, 7:30 PM, Starbucks Coffee, 6738 N. Sheridan. 773-743-0417.
ANN BERETTA Free in-store performance. Fri 7/13, 6:30 PM, Reckless Records, 1532 N. Milwaukee. 773-235-3727.
PAT BENATAR Tue 7/17, 7:30 PM, Skyline Stage, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand. 312-595-7437 or 312-559-1212.
BILAL, JAGUAR Fri 7/13, 8 PM, Park West, 322 W. Armitage. 773-929-5959 or 312-559-1212.
ALEXANDRA BILLINGS, SUZANNE PETRI Mon 7/16, 7 PM, Bailiwick Arts Center, 1229 W. Belmont. 773-883-1090.
GREG BOERNER Free in-store performance. Fri 7/13, 8 PM, Borders Books & Music, Rte. 83 & 16th, Oak Brook.
BON JOVI Fri 7/13, 7:30 PM, Tweeter Center, I-80 and Harlem, Tinley Park. 708-614-1616 or 312-559-1212.
BORDERBEND Sat 7/21, 8 PM, Quimby’s, 1854 W. North. 773-342-0910.
BREEDERS, LOW All-ages show; see Spot Check. Sat 7/14, 6 PM, Congress Theater, 2135 N. Milwaukee. 773-539-9433.
AL CARVER Free outdoor concert. Fri 7/20, 11 AM-2 PM, at the park on York & Western, Blue Island. 708-388-5735.
JOE CASSIDY Free performance. Thu 7/19, 7:30 PM, Starbucks Coffee, 210 W. North. 312-867-0187.
WES CHEHOS DUO Sat 7/14, 4 PM, Starbucks in Dominick’s, 3025 New York, Aurora. 630-236-0683.
CIRRUS FALCON Fri 7/13, 4 PM, Starbucks in Dominick’s, 3025 New York, Aurora. 630-236-0683. Sat 7/14, 4 PM, Starbucks in Dominick’s, 3116 S. Rte. 59, Naperville. 630-922-1693.
CLEAVERS Free concert. Tue 7/17, 7:30 PM, Dawes Park, Church & Sheridan, Evanston. 847-448-8260 or 847-448-8058.
COULD IT BE MAGIC? THE BARRY MANILOW SONGBOOK Five cast members and a six-piece band perform a musical tribute to Barry Manilow. Fridays, 8 PM, Saturdays, 6 and 9 PM, Sundays, 3 and 7 PM, and Tuesdays through Thursdays, 8 PM, Mercury Theater, 3745 N. Southport. 773-325-1700 or 312-902-1500.
WILL DOWNING, CHANTE MOORE, JONATHAN BUTLER Fri 7/13, 8 PM, Star Plaza Theatre, I-65 and U.S. 30, Merrillville, Indiana. 773-734-7266 or 312-559-1212.
MARK FEDERIGHI Free performance. Thu 7/19, 7:30 PM, Starbucks Coffee, 2023 W. Roscoe. 773-281-6272.
FELICIA FIELDS & TABLE FOR FIVE Sun 7/22, 7 PM, Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell, Arlington Heights. 847-577-2121.
FIELDS OF FIRE, IN CONTROL, LIFESETSTRUGGLE Sun 7/22, 6 PM, Snapcult, 1035 W. Lake. 773-517-4785.
FOR STARS Free in-store performance. Wed 7/18, 7 PM, Reckless Records, 3157 N. Broadway. 773-404-5080.
FRISBIE Free performance. Thu 7/19, 7:30 PM, Starbucks Coffee, 601 N. Martingale, Schaumburg. 847-605-0476.
JULIE FROST Free performance. Thu 7/19, 7:30 PM, Starbucks Coffee, 4553 N. Lincoln. 773-878-5609.
GINUWINE, CASE Sun 7/22, 7 PM, Star Plaza Theatre, I-65 and U.S. 30, Merrillville, Indiana. 773-734-7266 or 312-559-1212.
HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH “Rock ‘n’ roll glam-punk musical” with Nick Garrison, Katrina Lenk, Joe Pecorino & others. Fridays and Saturdays, 8 and 11 PM, Sundays, 7 PM, and Thursdays, 8 PM, Broadway Theatre, 3175 N. Broadway. 773-388-3818.
BEKI HEMINGWAY Free in-store performance. Fri 7/13, 8 PM, Borders Books & Music, 15160 S. La Grange, Orland Park. 708-460-7566.
TERRY HUNTER, GEORGIE PORGIE Free in-store performance. Sat 7/14, 2 PM, Tower Records, 2301 N. Clark. 773-477-5994.
JETHRO TULL Sold out. Sat 7/21, 8 PM, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State. 312-443-1130 or 312-559-1212.
JOURNEY, PETER FRAMPTON, JOHN WAITE Sun 7/22, 6 PM, Tweeter Center, I-80 and Harlem, Tinley Park. 708-614-1616 or 312-559-1212.
DICK JUDSON ORCHESTRA performs ballroom music at Chicago Summerdance. Sun 7/15, 3 PM (preceded by dance lessons at 2 PM), Spirit of Music Garden, Grant Park, Michigan between Harrison and Balbo. 312-744-6630 or 312-742-4007.
PHIL LESH & FRIENDS, STRING CHEESE INCIDENT, LES CLAYPOOL’S FROG BRIGADE See Spot Check. Sat 7/14, 4 PM, Alpine Valley Music Theatre, Highway D and Highway 120, East Troy, Wisconsin. 414-642-4400 or 312-559-1212.
LISA S & BAND Free concert. Sat 7/14, 7:30 PM, Waldorf Tabernacle, Des Plaines Methodist Camp, 1250 Campground Rd., Des Plaines. 847-824-4924.
MARTY LLOYD BAND, SMOKING FISH perform at the 5th annual Sunshine Bash (benefit for the Stephen B. Tipps memorial fund). Sat 7/14, 8 PM, Park West, 322 W. Armitage. 312-926-6360.
MIL MULLIGANOS, TUFFETS Free concert. Wed 7/18, 8:30 PM, Old Town School of Folk Music, 4544 N. Lincoln. 773-728-6000.
CHRIS MILLS Free performance. Thu 7/19, 7:30 PM, Starbucks Coffee, 1070 W. Bryn Mawr. 773-271-1998.
MOODS Free outdoor concert. Fri 7/20, 6 PM, Millennium Plaza, South Stolp between Galena Blvd. and Downer Place, Aurora. 630-844-3640.
NEVILLE BROTHERS, ANGELIQUE KIDJO Tue 7/17, 8 PM, Pavilion, Ravinia Festival, Green Bay and Lake Cook Rds., Highland Park. 847-266-5100.
ALICE PEACOCK Free performance. Thu 7/19, 7:30 PM, Starbucks Coffee, 5300 N. Clark. 773-728-2777.
TOM PETTY & THE HEARTBREAKERS Fri 7/20, 7:30 PM, Tweeter Center, I-80 and Harlem, Tinley Park. 708-614-1616 or 312-559-1212.
HOLLIS RESNIK Sun 7/15, 7 PM, Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell, Arlington Heights. 847-577-2121.
REBECCA ST. JAMES, AMONG THORNS Sun 7/22, 4 PM, Skyline Stage, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand. 312-595-7437 or 312-559-1212.
JESSE SCINTO & THE DIGNITARIES Sat 7/21, 4 PM, Starbucks in Dominick’s, 215 S. Rte. 83, Elmhurst. 630-834-3026.
JILL SCOTT Tue 7/17 and Wed 7/18, 7:30 PM, Chicago Theatre, 8 PM, 175 N. State. 312-443-1130 or 312-559-1212.
SLEEPING AT LAST Free performance. Thu 7/19, 7:30 PM, Starbucks Coffee, Renaissance Place, 1849 Green Bay, Highland Park. 847-432-8806.
F.M. SMITH & ROB BONACORSIE Free performance. Thu 7/19, 7:30 PM, Starbucks Coffee, 932 N. Rush. 312-951-5436.
MICHAEL W. SMITH, TAIT BAND Sat 7/14, 7:30 PM, Star Plaza Theatre, I-65 and U.S. 30, Merrillville, Indiana. 773-734-7266 or 312-559-1212.
ROD STEWART Thu 7/19, 7:30 PM, Tweeter Center, I-80 and Harlem, Tinley Park. 708-614-1616 or 312-559-1212.
STYX, BAD COMPANY, BILLY SQUIER Sat 7/14, 6 PM, Tweeter Center, I-80 and Harlem, Tinley Park. 708-614-1616 or 312-559-1212.
TAKE FIVE Free concert. Sat 7/14, 7 PM, Norwood Park, 5801 N. Natoma. 312-742-7847.
TESLA Sat 7/21, 8 PM, Star Plaza Theatre, I-65 and U.S. 30, Merrillville, Indiana. 773-734-7266 or 312-559-1212.
TOURETTES LAUTREC Free in-store performance. Tue 7/17, 7 PM, Reckless Records, 3157 N. Broadway. 773-404-5080.
TRIO ELAN Free concert. Sun 7/22, 5 PM, Fourth Presbyterian Church of Chicago, 126 E. Chestnut. 312-787-2729, ext. 252.
DAVE UHRICH performs at the NASCAR Winston Cup Tropicana 400. Sun 7/15, 11 AM, Route 66 Raceway, 3200 S. Chicago, Joliet. 815-722-5500.
UMPHREY’S McGEE, FAREED HAQUE GROUP Thu 7/19, 7:30 PM, Skyline Stage, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand. 312-595-7437 or 312-559-1212.
UNDERWATER PEOPLE Thu 7/19, 6 PM, northwest terrace, Field Museum of Natural History, 1400 S. Lake Shore Dr. 312-922-9410.
VANS WARPED TOUR ’01 with 311, AFI, Dub Pistols, Fenix TX, H2O, Less Than Jake, Me First & the Gimme Gimmes, Rancid, Bouncing Souls, Living End & others. On the Ernie Ball Battle Stage: Hellshock, Swinging Lovehammers, Enamel, and Third Try. Sun 7/15, 1 PM, Tweeter Center, I-80 and Harlem, Tinley Park. 708-614-1616 or 312-559-1212.
PHIL VARCHETTA ORCHESTRA performs at Chicago Summerdance. Sun 7/22, 3 PM (preceded by dance lessons at 2 PM), Spirit of Music Garden, Grant Park, Michigan between Harrison and Balbo. 312-742-4007.
VOODOO KINGS Free in-store performance. Sat 7/14, 7 PM, Kiss the Sky Records, 59. S. Randall, Batavia. 630-761-9200.
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?, LIFE’S HALT, SIN ORDEN, PRETENTIOUS ASSHOLES Sat 7/14, noon, Beto’s backyard, 2337 S. Central Park. 312-494-5869.
CHRIS WHITLEY Free in-store performance; see Spot Check. Sat 7/14, 1 PM, Virgin Megastore, 540 N. Michigan. 312-645-9300.
BRIAN WHITMAN Free performance. Thu 7/19, 7:30 PM, Starbucks Coffee, 31 Town Square, Wheaton. 630-690-2746.
FLY WILLIAMS Free concert. Thu 7/19, 7:30 PM, James Park, Dodge & Oakton, Evanston. 847-448-8260 or 847-448-8058.
ZYDECO BON TON Free outdoor concert. Fri 7/13, 6 PM, Millennium Plaza, South Stolp between Galena Blvd. and Downer Place, Aurora. 630-844-3640.
Rock, Pop, etc.
clubs
ABBEY PUB 3420 W. Grace: Restaurant featuring popular and traditional Irish music. Fri 7/13, 9 PM, Mr. Blotto. Sat 7/14, 9 PM, Dolly Varden, Jon Langford & the Pine Valley Cosmonauts, Honeybees. Fri 7/20, 9 PM, Strain Busy Sky, Echosend, Earl. Sat 7/21, 9 PM, Fitz & the Celts, Marvin Tate’s D-Settlement, Dave & Kev. 773-478-4408.
ALUMNI CLUB 2251 N. Lincoln: DJs spin Thursdays through Saturdays. Fridays and Saturdays, DJ Ed Vantage. 773-348-5100.
ALUMNI CLUB 15 W. Division: DJs spin Thursdays through Saturdays after 9 PM. 312-337-4349.
ARBOR VITAE 111 W. Jackson, Naperville: Music at 8 PM; no cover. Fri 7/13, Dan Becker. Sat 7/14, Second Hand Poets. 630-778-9090.
ARTFUL DODGER 1734 W. Wabansia: Wednesdays through Saturdays and Mondays, DJs spin music for dancing after 10 PM. 773-227-6859.
AURA 640 N. Dearborn: DJs spin 10 PM-4 AM Wednesdays through Fridays, 10 PM-5 AM Saturdays. Saturdays, DJ Jeff Moyer. Thursdays, DJs Laura B & Jen Jameson. 312-266-2114.
BAR THIRTEEN 1944 W. Division: DJs spin nightly after 10 PM. Fridays, Gene Lopez & Brian Borden. Saturdays, David Britton. Sundays, DJ Jesse de la Pena. Mondays, DJ Friendly. Tuesdays, DJ Mood. Wednesdays, DJ Aaron. Thursdays, DJ Hello Kitty. 773-394-1313.
BAR 3 2138 N. Halsted: Music at 9 PM. Fridays, DJs spin funk, soul, and disco. Saturdays, DJs spin funk, soul, and acid jazz. Sundays, Acoustolingus. Wednesdays, 9:30 PM, Sticky Lupree. 773-348-3665.
BEAT KITCHEN 2100 W. Belmont: Bar and restaurant with music after 9:30 PM, later on weekends. Fri 7/13, Bamboo Grove, Uniform. Sat 7/14, Bottletones, Lazy Crazies, Role Models. Sun 7/15, benefit for the Upright Citizens Brigade with Busted Bottle, Leepers. Mondays, Pat McCurdy. Tue 7/17, Aziola Cry, Goldsmith Jones. Wed 7/18, Ten Ten, Todd Leiter-Weintraub. Thu 7/19, Chiasm, Frequ Chamber, Death Line International. Fri 7/20, benefit for the March of Dimes with Hundo, Sister Child, Gelheads. Sat 7/21, Kameron Fry, Benjamin Allen Band, Aerosol Halo. Sun 7/22, Torch Lilly. 773-281-4444.
BERLIN 954 W. Belmont: DJs spin 11 PM-4 AM Fridays, 11 PM-5 AM Saturdays, 11 PM-4 AM Mondays and Tuesdays, and 10 PM-4 AM Wednesdays and Thursdays. Fridays, DJ Greg Haus spins trance, hardcore, and breakbeat. Saturdays, DJs Christopher Robin & Greg Haus spin trance and progressive house. Sundays, DJs spin funk, punk, alternative, and rock. Mondays, DJ Boa spins retro music. Tuesdays, DJ Ralphi Rosario. Wednesdays, DJ Larissa, DJ Ruslan. Thursdays, DJ Michael Serafini. Sat 7/21, DJ Pulz-8. 773-348-4975.
BETTY’S BLUE STAR LOUNGE 1600 W. Grand: DJs spin after 9 PM. Fridays, DJ Steve Melvage. Saturdays, DJ Spin. Sundays, DJs Slacky J & Red Lox. Mondays, Submit, Brian G, BJAK. Tuesdays, DJ Brian Borden. Wednesdays, DJs Mary Jane & AM/PM. Thursdays, Mel Hammond. 312-243-1699.
BIG HORSE LOUNGE 1558 N. Milwaukee: Music after 9 PM. Fri 7/13, Hello Operator, Colour Blue. Sat 7/14, B-Line, Cyrcle. 773-384-0043.
BIG WIG 1551 W. Division: DJs spin 8 PM-2 AM nightly, 8 PM-3 AM Saturdays. Fridays, Andre Harris. Saturdays, DJ Nique, Mike Steele. Sundays, DJ Uncle Milty. Tuesdays, Anacron. Wed 7/18, DJ SS, MC Warren G, Bass by the Pound DJs. 773-235-9100.
BIOLOGY BAR 1516 N. Fremont: DJs spin 9 PM-4 AM Fridays, Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, 9 PM-5 AM Saturdays. Saturdays, DJs spin “rock, pop, alternativo.” 312-266-1234.
BIRD’S NEST 2500 N. Southport: No cover. Tuesdays, 8:30 PM, open mike. Wednesdays, 9 PM, Trippin’ Billies. 773-472-1502.
BLACK BEETLE 2532 W. Chicago: DJs spin 10 PM-2 AM Saturdays and Thursdays. Saturdays, Free Association. Thursdays, “Deep” with DJ Joe Schmoe & DJ Verb. 773-384-0701.
BONE DADDY 551 N. Ogden: Sundays, 8 PM, Shirley Bock sings cabaret. Wednesdays, 9 PM, open mike hosted by Matt Weber. Thursdays, 9 PM, Slam Papi’s Postmodern Vaudeville hosted by Marc Smith. Fri 7/20, 10 PM, Naomi Ashley. Sat 7/21, 10 PM, Roots Rock Society. 312-226-6666.
BOULEVARD CAFE 3137 W. Logan: Music after 11 PM Fridays and Saturdays, 9:30 PM Sundays, and 10:30 PM Mondays through Thursdays. Sat 7/14, Cedarcase. Sundays, “Grateful Dead jam night” with Terrapin Flyer. Wednesdays, Chicago Horns. 773-384-8600.
BOURGEOIS PIG CAFE 738 W. Fullerton: Sat 7/14, 8 PM, Maria Hines. 773-883-5282.
BRIXIE’S BROOKFIELD 9526 W. Ogden, Brookfield: Music at 9:30 PM; no cover. Fri 7/13, Still. Sat 7/14, Mr. Brownshoes. Wednesdays, open jam session. Fri 7/20, Entrinzic. Sat 7/21, Res Upsa Roquitor. 708-387-0050.
BROTHER JIMMY’S BBQ & BOOZE 2909 N. Sheffield: Bar and restaurant with music at 10 PM. Fri 7/13, Winston Cup Rock Party. Sat 7/14, Deloreans. Wednesdays, acoustic jam session with Arthur Lee. Sat 7/21, Jets. 773-528-0888.
BUMPERS 312 McHenry, Buffalo Grove: Music at 9 PM. Fri 7/13, Nobody. Fri 7/20, Slip Mickey. 847-541-2500.
BURKHART STUDIOS 2845 N. Halsted: Music and spoken-word performances at 9 PM on Sunday nights (followed by an open mike). Sun 7/15, Stolie. Sun 7/22, Akire Bubar. 773-348-8536.
BUZZ CLUB 308 W. Erie: Fridays, 8 PM, and Saturdays, 9:30 PM, DJs spin retro and progressive house. Sundays, 7-9 PM, DJs spin swing; 9 PM-4 AM, Salsa con Cache. Wednesdays, 8 PM, salsa music and dancing. Thursdays, 8 PM, Bandoleros. 312-475-9800.
C.J. ARTHUR’S 1168 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette: Music at 8:30 PM; no cover. Fri 7/13, open mike hosted by Jim Dukelow. Sat 7/14, Suede & Blue Roy. Fri 7/20, Douglas & Tucker. Sat 7/21, Eric Howell. 847-256-8870.
CADILLAC RANCH 1175 W. Lake, Bartlett: DJs spin Fridays, Saturdays, Mondays, and Tuesdays after 7 PM, Sundays after 6 PM, Wednesdays after 9 PM, and Thursdays after 8 PM. 630-830-7200.
CAL’S 400 S. Wells: Music at 10 PM. Fri 7/13, Drapes. Fri 7/20, Blacks. 312-922-6392.
CALIFORNIA CLIPPER 1002 N. California: Music at 9:30 PM; no cover. Sat 7/21, Chris Mills. 773-384-2547.
CARY’S LOUNGE 2251 W. Devon: No cover. Wednesdays, 9 PM, open mike. 773-743-5737.
CHARLEY HORSE 39 Orland Square Dr., Orland Park: Music at 10 PM. Fri 7/13, Sundance. Thu 7/19, Master Yoda. Sat 7/21, Brothers in Arms. 708-460-1771.
CIRCUIT NIGHTCLUB AND REHAB LOUNGE 3641 N. Halsted: DJs spin after 9 PM. Fri 7/13, DJ Laura B. Saturdays, DJ Hugo, DJ Lulu. Sundays, Miss Foozie & Her Floozies. Mondays, Disco Bingo hosted by Daisy Mae. Tuesdays, 10:30 PM, DJ Lulu hosts karaoke. Wednesdays, DJ Lulu, DJ Luis. Thursdays, 11 PM, Miss Ketty & Her Latina Review, DJ El Prieto. 773-325-2233.
CIRCUS 901 W. Weed: DJs spin 9 PM-4 AM Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays, 9 PM-5 AM Saturdays; members of the World Famous Flying Wallendas perform circus acts on weekends. Fridays, DJs Rob Thurman & Mike Pierce. Saturdays, Leddie Garcia. 312-266-1200.
CLUB EDEN 3407 N. Clark: DJs spin 9 PM-2 AM nightly, 9 PM-3 AM Saturdays. Fridays, DJs spin hip-hop and reggae. Saturdays, DJs spin underground house. Wednesdays, DJs spin progressive techno. Thursdays, DJs spin salsa and merengue. 773-327-4646.
CLUB FOOT 1824 W. Augusta: DJs spin alternative and dance music nightly at 10 PM; no cover. Sat 7/14, DJ Misa spins British Invasion. 773-489-0379.
CLUB MERCURY 221 W. Van Buren: Restaurant and nightclub; DJs spin Thursdays through Sundays after 10 PM. Sundays, DJ Gol “D.” 312-427-1774.
CLUB PM 2047 N. Milwaukee: Live bands at midnight. Thu 7/19, Grupo Niche. 312-421-5272.
CLUB 720 720 N. Wells: Fridays, 7 PM-4 AM, and Saturdays, 8 PM-5 AM, DJs spin salsa and merengue, cumbia, reggae, samba, rock en espanol, and hip-hop. 312-397-0600.
COCKTAIL 3359 N. Halsted: DJs spin in the bar after 9 PM. Fridays, Freddie Bain. Saturdays, Millie & Tilly. Tuesdays, Michael Serafini/Keith Ware. Thursdays, Timmy Loop. 773-477-1420.
COFFEE & TEA EXCHANGE 1100 W. Thorndale: Thursdays, 7:30 PM, “Grinder” gay/lesbian music & poetry series hosted by Scott Free (7/19 with Jeffrey Altergott & Jeanne Newman). 773-907-3500.
THE COPA 1637 N. Clybourn: DJs spin downtempo electronic music Wednesdays through Fridays until 2 AM and Saturdays until 3 AM. 312-642-3449.
COTTON CLUB & ALL THAT JAZZ 1710 S. Michigan: Sundays and Wednesdays, 10 PM, reggae musicians perform in the Gray Room. Mondays, 10 PM, hip-hop open mike. 312-341-9787.
COYLE’S TIPPLING HOUSE 2843 N. Halsted: Music at 10 PM. Fri 7/13, Segway, Differents. Sat 7/14, BMC, Mercury Redstone, Fuse. Wednesdays, open mike. Thursdays, acoustic jam session. Fri 7/20, Peking Turtle, Fly Williams. Sat 7/21, Pat McCurdy. 773-528-7569.
CROBAR THE NIGHTCLUB 1543 N. Kingsbury: DJs play dance music Fridays through Sundays and Wednesdays after 10 PM. Fridays, DJ Chris Gin, DJs Hiroki & Artek. Saturdays, DJs Teri Bristol & Psycho Bitch. 312-413-7000.
CUBBY BEAR 1059 W. Addison: Fri 7/13, 10 PM, Quantum Leep. Sat 7/14, 10:30 PM, Wish, V90, Lance & the Bo Boys. Sun 7/15, Soul Cracker. Wednesdays, 9:30 PM, open jam hosted by Sam Cockrell & the Groove. 773-327-1662.
CUBBY BEAR LINCOLNSHIRE 21611 N. Milwaukee, Lincolnshire: Restaurant with music at 10:30 PM on weekends. Fri 7/13 and Sat 7/14, Mike & Joe. Thursdays, 8 PM, DJ Retro Russ spins music of the 70s and 80s. Fri 7/20, Underwater People. 847-541-4700.
DAVENPORT’S PIANO BAR & CABARET 1383 N. Milwaukee: Music in the Piano Bar and in the Cabaret Room Wednesday through Sunday nights. In the Cabaret Room: Fri 7/13 and Sat 7/14, 8 and 10:30 PM, Colleen McHugh & Miriam Plotkin. Sundays, 7 PM, Beth Bergmann (tribute to Kurt Weill). Mon 7/16, 8 PM, McKinley Carter. Wednesdays, 8 PM, Dina Joy Byrd. Thursdays, 8 PM, Erin McDougald. Fri 7/20, 8 PM, Tony Gibson & Chuck Larkin; 10:30 PM, Gillian Kelly. Sat 7/21, 8 and 10:30 PM, Stephen Rader. 773-278-1830.
DEJA VU BAR ROOM 2624 N. Lincoln: No cover Sunday through Wednesday or before midnight Friday and Saturday; DJs spin Thursdays after 10 PM. 773-871-0205.
DELILAH’S 2771 N. Lincoln: DJs spin weeknights after 9 PM; no cover. Sun 7/15, DJ Sara. Mon 7/16, DJ Red Sonja spins punk. Tue 7/17, DJ Alex. Wed 7/18, DJ Nan spins country & western. Thu 7/19, DJ Tony spins heavy rock. Fri 7/20, DJs Kris, Ben & John. 773-472-2771.
DOUBLE DOOR 1572 N. Milwaukee: Fri 7/13, 9 PM, Posies (see Spot Check), Elizabeth Elmore & friends, Greenhorns. Sat 7/14, 10 PM, Posies (see Spot Check), Autumn Defense, Million Yen. Sun 7/15, 9:30 PM, Bottom, Yakuza, Redneck Exorcist. Tue 7/17, 9:30 PM, Blank Theory, Colonel Stem, Mad Hops. Wed 7/18, 9 PM, Mark Eitzel, David Garza. Thu 7/19, 9 PM, Left Setter, Ill Root, Infamous, Vis@40. Fri 7/20, 10 PM, Starch Martins, Sons of Jorel, Gidgets Ga-Ga. Sat 7/21, 10 PM, Turner Joy, Gaberdine, Torben Floor. 773-489-3160.
DRAGON ROOM 809 W. Evergreen: DJs spin 10 PM-4 AM, 10 PM-5 AM Saturdays on three levels (with hip-hop in the Underground Lounge Fridays and Saturdays). 312-751-2900.
DRINK 702 W. Fulton: Music after 10 PM. Fridays, DJ Justin G. spins progressive house, DJ Tony spins hip-hop and R&B. Saturdays, DJ Myke T. spins progressive house and trance, DJ Tony spins hip-hop and R&B. Sundays, DJ Javier Temple. Thursdays, DJs spin house. 312-733-7800.
DUKE O’BRIEN’S 110 N. Main, Crystal Lake: Music at 10 PM Fridays and Saturdays, 9 PM weeknights. Fri 7/13, Disfunktion. Sat 7/14, Alex & the All-Stars. Tuesdays, Modern Day Romeos, Wojdyla (no cover). Wednesdays, open mike hosted by Larry Welch (no cover). Thursdays, David Sarkis. Fri 7/20, Agent 66. Sat 7/21, Video Stars. 815-356-9980.
DURTY NELLIE’S 55 N. Bothwell, Palatine: Music at 10 PM Fridays and Saturdays (on two stages), 9 PM Mondays, 9:30 PM Tuesdays through Thursdays. Fri 7/13, Swing Crew. Sat 7/14, Rubber. Mondays, open mike hosted by Paul Allodi. Tuesdays, 45s. Wednesdays, Aswah Greggori & the Enforcers. Thursdays, Quantum Leep. Fri 7/20, Core, Sofa King. Sat 7/21, Maggie Speaks, Seers Poncho. 847-358-9150.
D’VINE 1950 W. North: Restaurant and wine bar. Fridays and Saturdays, 10 PM-3 AM, DJs spin acid jazz, ambient, house, and funk. Thursdays, 9 PM, DJs spin Brazilian jazz. 773-235-5700.
ELBO ROOM 2871 N. Lincoln: Music at 10 PM on weekends, 9 PM on weeknights. Fri 7/13, Marlee MacLeod, Katie Todd, Summer Chance. Sat 7/14, Big Backyard, the Gruv, Kedvales, Alan Ruffin. Sundays, Sumo. Mon 7/16, Lexie Bloor Band, Matt Ross Renegade Quartet. Tue 7/17, Second Hand Poets, Hard Scrabble. Wed 7/18, Realm, A.J. Rosales. Thu 7/19, Dante’s Voodoo Cabaret, Bonfire Mechanics, Plad. Fri 7/20, Synge, Jeep, Busted Bottle. Sat 7/21, 9 PM, the Alarm; 11:30 PM, New Duncan Imperials. 773-549-5549.
EMERALD ISLE 6686 N. Northwest Highway: Music at 9:30 PM. Fri 7/13, the Blast. Sat 7/14, American Slang. Fri 7/20, Empty Can Band. Sat 7/21, Sober Dozi. 773-775-2848.
EMPTY BOTTLE 1035 N. Western: Music at 10 PM. Fri 7/13, Burnt Sugar (see Critic’s Choice), DJ Damon Locks, David Boykin’s Expanse. Sat 7/14, 9 PM, benefit for Ladyfest Midwest and tribute to New Order and Depeche Mode with Punishment, Kim Loves the Baldwin Brothers, Eric Roth & the Silver Schmateez, Twang Bang, Ellen Rosner, Viza-noir, Buh Zombie & the Subgoblins, Pistol Whipped, John Greenfield’s Rock Band, Aches, Returnables, Sunset & Boots, Tuffetts, Tom Dunning & Your Boyfriends. Sun 7/15, 7 PM, Album Leaf, Helms, Longitude; 10 PM, “Good Things” with DJs Supreme Court & Pickles. Mon 7/16, Rovo, Zelienople, Found Objects. Tue 7/17, 6 PM, “Discount Cinema” screening with music by Teleseen & Art Jones. Wed 7/18, 9:30 PM, For Stars, Tiffany Anders. Thu 7/19, 9 PM, Quintron, Flossie & the Unicorns, 25 Suaves, Magas, Misty Martinez. Fri 7/20, 9:30 PM, Add N to (X), Pulseprogramming, DMS, Mark 4. Sat 7/21, 10 PM, Sweep the Leg Johnny, Red Monkey, Jill Brazil. Sun 7/22, 7 PM, Lozenge, Larval, Mark Cunningham’s Convolution; 10 PM, “Version” with DJs Josh Abrams, Jacob Ross & Fred Wells. 773-276-3600.
ENCORE 171 W. Randolph: DJs spin 7 PM-midnight Fridays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. Wednesdays, 9 PM-2 AM, “Therapy” DJs spin. 312-338-3788.
ENNUI CAFE 6981 N. Sheridan: Fri 7/20, 9:30 PM, Brian Sharpe, Toy Band. 773-973-2233.
ESCENTS OF LIFE 325 E. Garfield: Wednesdays, 6-9 PM, Thirteenth Tribe. 773-802-1745.
ESPRESSO BREWERY COMPANY Maple & Rte. 53, Lisle: Fri 7/20, 7:30 PM, Kevin Cline. Sat 7/21, noon, Matt Erion Trio; 4 PM, Airborne; 8 PM, Jazz Vertigo. Sun 7/22, noon, Dave Gessner; 3 PM, pianist Abi; 6 PM, Randy Amundsen. 630-435-5288.
ETHIO CAFE 3462 N. Clark: Thursdays, 9 PM, “Saba’s Speakeasy” music and poetry open mike and open turntables. 773-929-8300.
EXCALIBUR 632 N. Dearborn: DJs spin 5 PM-4 AM nightly, 5 PM-5 AM Saturdays. Fridays and Saturdays, DJ Laura B. 312-266-1944.
EXIT 1315 W. North: DJs spin 10 PM-4 AM nightly, 10 PM-5 AM Saturdays. 773-395-2700.
FEATURES BAR & GRILL 10 W. Chicago, Naperville: Music in Club Mamalu; no cover. Fridays, 9:30 PM, Mike Heaton Band. Saturdays and Wednesdays, 9 PM, DJs spin hits from the 70s and 80s. Wed 7/18, “dueling pianos.” 630-416-3310.
FIRESIDE BOWL 2646 W. Fullerton: All-ages shows nightly. Fri 7/13, 6 PM, Voodoo Glow Skulls, Grade, Ann Beretta, World Inferno Friendship
Society, Backside. Sat 7/14, 5 PM, Kill Your Idols, Life’s Halt, American Nightmare, What Happens Next, Kung Fu Rick; 9 PM, Gaza Strippers, Mushuganas, Shams, Damn Personals. Sun 7/15, 7 PM, Story So Far, Pinhead Circus, Hello Operator, Charlie Brown Gets a Valentine. Mon 7/16, 6 PM, Timversion, Embrace the End. Tue 7/17, 6 PM, Logan’s Loss, Imports, 504 Plan, Shady View Terrace. Wed 7/18, 6 PM, Vida Blue, Last of the Juanitas, Tourettes Lautrec, Erase Errata (see Critic’s Choice), Countdown to Putsch. Thu 7/19, 7 PM, Zodiac Killers, Mashers, Kill-o-watts, White Outs, Hot Lips Messiah. Fri 7/20, 6 PM, Citizen Fish, Tossers, Honor System; 10 PM, Quintron, Flossie & the Unicorns, 25 Suaves. Sat 7/21, 7 PM, Vic Vacume & the Attachments, Pavers, Monster Trux. Sun 7/22, 5 PM, Tom Sawyer, Frontside, Nineteen of Salem, Northshore; 9 PM, Holy Childhood. 773-486-2700.
FITZGERALD’S 6615 Roosevelt, Berwyn: Fri 7/13, 10 PM, Paul Cebar & the Milwaukeeans. Sat 7/14, 9 PM, Sleepy LaBeef, Cave Catt Sammy, Jo Miller & the Burly Roughnecks. Tue 7/17, 8 PM, open stage with Ron & Naomi. Thu 7/19, 9 PM, Joe Lanasa Band, El Sexio. Fri 7/20, 10 PM, Waco Brothers, Urban Twang. Sat 7/21, 10 PM, Ian Moore Action Compnay, Reckless Kelly. 708-788-2118.
FIZZ BAR & GRILL 3220 N. Lincoln: Fri 7/13, Swag (no cover). Mondays, 9:30 PM, open mike. Tuesdays, 8:30 PM, Steve Z. sings the songs of Frank Sinatra. 773-348-6000.
FOUR LAKES PUB 5750 Lakeside, Lisle: Music at 9 PM. Fri 7/13 and Sat 7/14, Selective Recall. Fri 7/20 and Sat 7/21, Smalls. 630-963-8836.
FRANKIE’S BLUE ROOM 16 W. Chicago, Naperville: Music at 9:30 PM. Fri 7/13, Orange Whip. Thursdays, 7:30 PM, DJs spin music of the 70s and 80s (no cover). Fri 7/20, Blind Roosevelts. 630-416-4898.
FUEL 3724 N. Clark: Fridays and Saturdays, 8 PM, DJ JC. 773-248-3330.
FUNKY BUDDHA LOUNGE 728 W. Grand: Mondays, 10 PM, Blue Groove Lounge DJs Jesse de la Pena, 33 1/3, Nonstop & Supacuts spin hip-hop, reggae, and original breaks. 312-666-1695.
FUSE 738 N. Clark: Sat 7/14, 10 PM, DJs Gabriel Palomo, Jes, Ares, Staxx, Erika, Kurt Stephens, Maxell & others spin house, techno, electro, and drum ‘n’ bass. 312-932-0202.
FUTUREWORLD 1744 E. 55th: Cyber cafe and deli with music at 8 PM. Sat 7/14, Leah Galyeah. 773-256-1570.
GALLERY CABARET 2020 N. Oakley: Music at 10 PM. Fri 7/13, Snake Oil, Vona. Sat 7/14, Live 01. Sat 7/21, Justin Planasch & the Downpours. 773-489-5471.
GENTRY 440 N. State: Cabaret acts perform nightly. Fri 7/13, 5:30 PM, Mark Farris; 9 PM, Rudy de la Mor. Saturdays, 10 PM, Rudy de la Mor. Sundays, 9 PM, open mike hosted by Beckie Menzie. Mon 7/16, 5:30 PM, Mark Farris; 9 PM, Tom Michaels & Beckie Menzie. Tue 7/17, 5:30 PM, Geoffrey Cuellar; 9 PM, Rudy de la Mor. Wednesdays, 5:30 PM, Jeff Roscoe; 9 PM, Rudy de la Mor. Thursdays, 5:30 PM, Jen Porter; 9 PM, Rudy de la Mor. Fri 7/20, 5:30 PM, Geoffrey Cuellar; 9 PM, Rudy de la Mor. 312-836-0933.
GENTRY ON HALSTED 3320 N. Halsted: Fri 7/13 and Sat 7/14, 7:30 PM, Jeff Roscoe; 9:30 PM, Mark Farris. Sun 7/15, 6 PM, Honey West & Jeff Roscoe; 9:30 PM, Rudy de la Mor. Mondays, 7:30 PM, Jeff Roscoe; 9:30 PM, Nan Mason & Bill Underwood. Tue 7/17, 7:30 PM, Jen Porter; 9:30 PM, open mike hosted by Dan Stetzel. Wed 7/18, 7:30 PM, Justin Hayford; 9:30 PM, Mark Farris. Thu 7/19, 7:30 PM, Jared Michaels; 9:30 PM, Mark Farris. Fri 7/20, 7:30 PM, Andy Rabenstein & Steve Goers; 9:30 PM, Jeff Roscoe. Sat 7/21, 7:30 PM, Catherine Smitko & Lex McCauley; 10 PM, Mark Farris. Sun 7/22, 6 PM, Honey West & Russ Long; 9:30 PM, Jeff Roscoe. 773-348-1053.
GET ME HIGH LOUNGE 1758 N. Honore: DJs spin after 9 PM. Fridays, DJ AM/PM. Saturdays, DJ Hiroki. Mondays, Eric Daley. Tuesdays, Doc, Mickey International. Wednesdays, DJ Hello Kitty. Thursdays, Gary Guy & Kevin Maxey. 773-252-4090.
GIN MILL 2462 N. Lincoln: DJs spin after 9 PM Thursdays through Saturdays. 773-549-3232.
GIRLBAR 2625 N. Halsted: DJs spin after 9 PM; no cover. Wednesdays, Venus Envy. Thursdays, DJ Beth. 773-871-4210.
GLOW 1615 N. Clybourn: DJs spin from 10 PM-4 AM Tuesdays through Fridays, 10 PM-5 AM Saturdays. 312-587-8469.
GOOD TIMES PUB 675 W. North, Elmhurst: Music at 9:30 PM. Fri 7/13, V90. 630-833-3534.
GOODBAR 2512 N. Halsted: DJs spin after 10 PM Thursdays through Saturdays (no cover). Wednesdays, 10 PM, acoustic jam session. 773-296-9700.
GREEN DOLPHIN STREET 2200 N. Ashland: Sat 7/14, 10 PM, the Business. Thu 7/19, Chicago soul pro jam. 773-395-0066.
GRIFFIN’S PUBLIC HOUSE 2710 N. Halsted: Tuesdays, 9 PM, open mike. Thursdays, 10 PM, Hack ‘n’ Wheeze (no cover). 773-525-7313.
GUNTHER MURPHY’S 1638 W. Belmont: Music after 10 PM on weekends, 9:30 PM on weeknights. Fri 7/13, Royal Brown, Holding Mercury, Treeline. Sat 7/14, Big Daddy Roaches, Lovelies. Thu 7/19, Audio ID, Liquid. Fri 7/20, Matt Weber, Pimps, Troy. Sat 7/21, Converter, Asche, Morganstern. 773-472-5139.
GOVNOR’S PUB 207 N. State: No cover. Wed 7/18, 7 PM, Phil Donovan. 312-236-3696.
HANGGE UPPE 14 W. Elm: DJs spin 9 PM-4 AM nightly, 9 PM-5 AM Saturdays. 312-337-0561.
HARD ROCK CAFE 63 W. Ontario: Fri 7/13, 9 PM, Midwest Regional Finals of the Jim Beam Rock Band Search with As Is, Gaza Strippers, Skywind, South Normal, and the Green Scene. Sat 7/14, 9:30 PM, Beatle Brothers. Thu 7/19, 10 PM, Voices. Sat 7/21, 9:30 PM, Mike & Gina. 312-943-2252.
HARRIGAN’S 2816 N. Halsted: Music at 10 PM. Sundays, 8 PM, open mike hosted by Martin Gollogly. 773-248-5933.
HARRY’S VELVET ROOM 56 W. Illinois: DJs spin 11 PM-4 AM Saturdays and Thursdays. Fridays, DJ Hello Kitty. Saturdays, Matt Warren. Thursdays, DJ Jevon Jackson. 312-527-5600.
THE HIDEOUT 1354 W. Wabansia: Fri 7/13, 10 PM, Wes Hollywood Show, Applecakes. Sat 7/14, 10 PM, Quatropaw, Yellow Hammers. Mon 7/16, 9:30 PM, Edward Burch (no cover). Wed 7/18, 9 PM, Justin Roberts, members of Frisbie, Ethan Semone, Eric Z., Steph Turner, Stacey Earley & others (no cover). Fri 7/20, 9 PM, Wingnuts, Gravy Boat, Fallen Angels, Sunshine Delay. Sat 7/21, 10 PM, Athletic, Bob Schaeffer & the Midnight Unicorn, Quatre Tete. Sun 7/22, 7 PM, benefit for Blackstone Bicycle Shop with Polkaholics, John Greenfield’s Rock Band, and Back Wash. 773-227-4433.
HOLLYWOOD EAST 5650 N. Broadway: Reggae, soca, punta, and soul music at 9 PM. Fridays, steppers dance party. Sat 7/14, DJ Myke Wade. Thursdays, 8 PM, open jam hosted by Trinity. Sat 7/21, Chico Ramos, Karl Watson & the New Dynamics, DJ Myke Wade. 773-271-4711.
HOTHOUSE 31 E. Balbo: Thu 7/19, 9 PM, Petey Wheatstraw & the Furious Fist of Funk with Khari B., Bemaji’s House of Twang. Sat 7/21 and Sun 7/22, 8 PM, Kevin O’Donnell’s Quality Six, Jellyeye Drum Theatre, Shu Shubat. 312-362-9707.
HOUSE OF BLUES 329 N. Dearborn: Music at 9 PM. Fri 7/13 and Sat 7/14, Steel Pulse, Toots & the Maytals. Tue 7/17, 8:30 PM, Planet Underground, Rearview Mirror, Alone, Swinging Lovehammers. Wed 7/18, 6 PM, Lucky Boys Confusion, Shades Apart. Thu 7/19, Willy Porter, Alice Peacock. Fri 7/20 and Sat 7/21, Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe. Sun 7/22, Jackyl, Rev Luv. 312-923-2000 or 312-559-1212.
IGGY’S 700 N. Milwaukee: Sat 7/21, 4 PM-4 AM, Poi Dog Pondering, Spanish Fly, Spheres of Influence, DJs Derrick Carter, Jesse de la Pena, Dayhota, Hello Kitty, Sativa, Matt Warren, Jevon Jackson, Dave Britton, Brian Borden, AM/PM, DJ Mood, Mickey Int’l, Aaron & others (call 773-782-2700 for more information). 312-829-4449.
INDEPENDENCE TAP 3932 W. Irving Park: Fridays, 9 PM, open mike. 773-588-2385.
ISAAC HAYES 739 N. Clark: Music at 7 PM Fridays and Saturdays, 8 PM Sundays through Thursdays. Sundays, Dub Dis. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Hot Buttered Soul. Thu 7/19, Shiri. 312-266-2400.
JILLY’S RETRO CLUB 1009 N. Rush: DJs play dance music of the 70s and 80s after 8 PM Tuesdays through Saturdays. 312-664-1001.
JOE’S 940 W. Weed: Bar and restaurant with music at 10 PM. Fri 7/13, Blessid Union of Souls, Weed Street Band. Sat 7/14, Baby Cham, Kardinal Offishall, Chico, Frankie Sly, Dub Dis. Mon 7/16, Transglobal Underground, Pelvic Delta. Wednesdays, Maggie’s Weed. Thu 7/19, Dave & Rae. Fri 7/20, Trippin’ Billies, Finneus. Sat 7/21, RPM, Core. 312-337-3486.
JOY-BLUE 3998 N. Southport: DJs spin after 10 PM. Saturdays, DJs spin trance, hip-hop, techno, house, and funk. Tuesdays, DJs spin trip-hop. 773-477-3330.
JUKEBOX SATURDAY NIGHT 1227 Maple, Lisle: Music at 9:30 PM. Fri 7/13, Deja Vu. 630-971-8730.
KATACOMB 1916 N. Lincoln Park West: DJs spin hip-hop, old school funk, trip-hop, and acid jazz from 9 PM-4 AM Thursdays and Fridays and 9 PM-5 AM Saturdays. Thursdays, DJs Brent, Jig & Ryan spin hip-hop, funk, soul, and R&B. 312-337-4040.
KUSTOM 1997 N. Clybourn: DJs spin 9 PM-2 AM Thursdays and Fridays, 9 PM-3 AM Saturdays. Fridays, DJs Speed & Flipside, DJ Vince Lawrence. Saturdays, DJs Speed & Flipside, DJ Mike Steele. Sun 7/15, 8 PM, benefit for the Myra Weis Fund for Breast Cancer Clinical Research at the University of Wisconsin Comprehensive Cancer Center with DJs Teri Bristol & Mike Steele. 773-528-3400.
LA STRADA 155 N. Michigan: Fridays and Saturdays, 6-11 PM, Bobby “Grand” Ballog Duo. Mondays through Thursdays, 5-9 PM, pianist Robert Christiansen. 312-565-2200.
LAKEVIEW LINKS 3206 N. Wilton: Music after 9 PM. Fri 7/13, Nadas. Sat 7/14, Ryan Tracy Band. Wed 7/18, Lupine. Fri 7/20, Butterside Down, Mer. 773-975-0505.
LEG ROOM 7 W. Division: DJs spin Thursdays through Sundays after 8 PM. Wednesdays, 9 PM, Sam Post. 312-337-2583.
LIAR’S CLUB 1665 W. Fullerton: DJs spin nightly at 9 PM. Sundays, Machine Gun Etiquette DJs spin old school punk and glam. Mondays, DJs Mike O’Connell & Scott Lucas. Tuesdays, DJs Rich Gonshak & Brian Borden. 773-665-1110.
LIFE’S TOO SHORT 1177 N. Elston: Music at 10 PM. Fridays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays, DJ Jayster. Sat 7/14, Mabel Mabel. Thursdays, open mike. 773-384-1040.
LIMERICK PUBLIC HOUSE 13404 S. Old Western, Blue Island: Mondays, 7:30 PM, open mike hosted by Bobby Dunne. Thursdays, 9 PM, T.J. Dennis. 708-388-6755.
LINCOLN RESTAURANT 4008 N. Lincoln Ave: Mondays, 8 PM, Windy City Jammers. 773-248-1820.
LOGAN SQUARE/BUCKTOWN CULTURAL ARTS CENTER 2417 N. Western: No cover. Fridays, 7:30 PM, acoustic jam and poetry open mike hosted by Moses. 773-292-2992.
LYONS DEN 1934 W. Irving Park: Fri 7/13, 10 PM, Johnsons. Sat 7/14, 10 PM, Half Mad Poet, Tension Wire, Jim Roll, Tandy. Sun 7/15, 9 PM, Uniform, Hypno Feud. Tue 7/17, 9 PM, Lake Shore Drive, Almighty Rogers (no cover). Wed 7/18, 9 PM, Eddy, Kick the Cat. Thursdays, 9:45 PM, Sonic Voodoo Night, Jeff Freling (no cover). Fri 7/20, 10 PM, Naked & Shameless, Yes Men, E-mics. 773-871-3757.
MANHATTAN’S 415 S. Dearborn: Fri 7/20, 8 PM, Bionic Finger. 312-957-0460.
MANHOLE 3458 N. Halsted: DJs spin nightly after midnight. 773-975-9244.
MAP ROOM 1949 N. Hoyne: Music at 9:30 PM. Fri 7/13, Voodoo Kings. 773-252-7636.
MARS 2112 Woodfield Shopping Center, Golf Road & Rte. 53, Schaumburg: Restaurant. Fridays, 10 PM-3 AM, and Thursdays, 9 PM-1 AM, DJ Johnny B with the Revelation Fire Dancers. 847-885-2112.
MARTYRS’ 3855 N. Lincoln: Music at 10 PM. Fri 7/13, Morells, Maryjanes. Sat 7/14, Chris Whitley’s Rocket House (see Spot Check), DJ Logic. Tue 7/17, Ulele, Youngblood Brass Band (see Spot Check), Las Toallitas. Wed 7/18, MVP, Viery Peel. Thu 7/19, the Slip, All Rectangle, Frank Catalano. Fri 7/20, Ian Moore Action Company, David Zollo. Sat 7/21, Dhamba 8, Spies Who Surf. 773-404-9494.
MASHED POTATO CLUB 316 W. Erie: Restaurant with DJs nightly after 5:30 PM; dance floor Fridays and Saturdays from 10 PM until 2 AM; DJs spin 80s disco after 8:30 PM Thursdays. Mondays, 10 PM, “Ultra Glam” female impersonators perform. 312-255-8579.
McNALLY’S IRISH PUB 122 S. York, Elmhurst: Thu 7/19, Chris & Wes. 630-941-7100.
McNALLY’S IRISH PUB 201 E. Main, Saint Charles: Music at 9 PM. Fri 7/13, Wild Bob. 630-513-6300.
METRO 3730 N. Clark: Fri 7/13, 6:30 PM, Betty Blowtorch, Evil Beaver, Drunken Master III, Swampass. Sat 7/14, 9 PM, Echo & the Bunnymen, Rosenbergs. Sun 7/15, 10 PM, Kool Keith, Esham, Jacky Jasper. Tue 7/17, 7 PM, Teenage Fanclub, Box-o-car. Wed 7/18, 10 PM, Cece Peniston. Fri 7/20, 6:30 PM, Hellshock, Life Without, Sound & Fury, Crash Poet. Sat 7/21, 6:30 PM, Flickerstick, Wolfie, Ruby Horse, Greenwheel. Sun 7/22, 6:30 PM, Split-habit, Penny & the Loafers, Close Enough, Short Arm Trick. 773-549-0203.
MISSION 209 E. Chicago, Elgin: DJs spin 10 PM-4 AM Fridays and Saturdays. 847-488-0320.
MORETTI’S RISTORANTE & SPORTS BAR 6727 N. Olmsted: DJs spin dance music Thursdays after 10 PM. 773-631-1223.
THE MUTINY 2428 N. Western: Music after 10 PM. Fridays, DJs Carrie Monster & YZGI spin goth. Sat 7/14, Tue 7/17, and Thu 7/19, live rock bands perform. Wed 7/18, karaoke hosted by Terry Garcia. 773-486-7774.
THE NATURAL 6535 Joliet, LaGrange: Music at 10 PM. Sat 7/14, Sonnets. Sat 7/21, Statik. 708-354-6020.
NAVY PIER BEER GARDEN 600 E. Grand: Fri 7/13, 3:30 PM, British Export; 8 PM, Juleps. Sat 7/14, 11:30 AM, Soul Pigs; 4 PM, Bert Cattoni Band; 8:30 PM, Heartsfield. Sun 7/15, 1 PM, Sam Cockrell & the Groove; 5:30 PM, JP & the Cats. Mon 7/16, 5:30 PM, DJ Jim Jensen. Tue 7/17, 4 PM, Stingrays. Wed 7/18, 3:30 PM, Kimi Hayes Band; 8 PM, Mr. Blotto. Thu 7/19, 7 PM, DeLoreans. Sat 7/21, 11:30 AM, Lake Effect; 4 PM, Butterside Down; 8:30 PM, MacPherson & the Struts. Sun 7/22, 1 PM, Hillbillys From Space; 5:30 PM, Dooleys. 312-595-7437.
NEO 2350 N. Clark: DJs spin dance music 10:30 PM-4 AM Fridays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, and 10 PM-5 AM Saturdays. 773-528-2622.
NERVOUS CENTER 4612 N. Lincoln: Music at 10 PM. Sat 7/14, Reliable Sound Products. Sat 7/21, Custom Sound, Sonorous Hat. 773-728-5010.
NEVIN’S LIVE 1450 Sherman, Evanston: Music at 10 PM. Fri 7/13, Marvin Tate’s D-Settlement, Scarlet Life. Sat 7/14, Diane Izzo, Tallulah, Geoff Greenberg. Mon 7/16, 9 PM, DJs Tee Bot & Anomaly, Normal Rockwell. Thu 7/19, 9:30 PM, Heavy Duty Felt, Sara Osmer. Fri 7/20, Dan Warner & friends. Sat 7/21, Ruiners, Split-habit. 847-869-0450.
NO EXIT 6970 N. Glenwood: Fri 7/13, 9 PM, Tiny Hairs, Silver Measure. Mondays, 9 PM, open mike hosted by Pat Hall. Fri 7/20, 9 PM, Zan Zorn. 773-743-3355.
NOCTURNAL 1111 W. Lake: Saturdays, 9 PM-3 AM, DJs DVS & Mix. Thursdays, 9 PM-2 AM, DJ Earl Pleasure. 312-491-1931.
THE NOTE 1565 N. Milwaukee: Music at 10 PM; DJ Tankboy spins funk and disco-house late Fridays; DJ Form spins hip-hop and drum ‘n’ bass late Saturdays. Fri 7/13, Monster Trux, I Love Rich, Sabrosa. Sundays, 10:30 PM, Dirty MF & the Smoking Section. Mondays, 2 AM, DJ Dan. Tuesdays, DJs Shon Dervis & Alo spin hip-hop and soul. Fri 7/20, Moreno, Light FM, Molly, Pillowmints. Sat 7/21, Baldwin Brothers, Box-o-car, Eddie Dixon & Grapeshot. 773-489-0011.
OLD TINLEY PUB & EATERY 17020 S. Oak Park, Tinley Park: Sat 7/14, 9:30 PM, Back in Stride. 708-422-8017 or 708-532-4409.
115 BOURBON ST. 3359 W. 115th, Merrionette Park: Music at 9 PM. Fri 7/20, Off the Record. Sun 7/22, Acoustic Alternatives. 708-388-8881.
THE ORIGINAL MOTHER’S 26 W. Division: DJ Joe spins pop, hip-hop, and house 8 PM-4 AM Tuesdays through Sundays (5 AM Saturdays). 312-642-7251 or 312-642-7252.
LE PASSAGE RESTAURANT & YOW BAR 1 Oak Place: DJs spin nightly after 10:30 PM. Fridays, DJ V, Lady D. Saturdays, DJ Oscar McMillan, DJ Cue. Sundays, Brian Gardner & Frique. Wednesdays, DJ V. Thursdays, DJ Cue, Kenny Carvajal. Fri 7/13, Francois K, Cyril K. Band, Lady D. Sat 7/14, DJ Junior. Sun 7/15, DJ Ron Carroll. Thu 7/19, DJ Alton Miller. 312-255-0022.
PAZZO’S 311 S. Wacker: Fri 7/13,
4-7 PM, Shady Grove. 312-913-1600.
PHLAIR 1945 N. Damen: Fridays, 11 PM, Since Birth. 773-772-3719.
PHYLLIS’ MUSICAL INN 1800 W. Division: Music at 9:30 PM. Fri 7/13, Crazy Juice, 3 Card Guts. Sat 7/14, Mongrel, Loon, Heroes, Potato Baby. Sun 7/15, 7 PM, Jazz Avengers, Open Road Love Affair. Tuesdays, 10 PM, open mike hosted by Secret Vitamin Shag. Wed 7/18, Ikkyu. Thu 7/19, Savage Bliss, Aurora. Fri 7/20, Wellstones, Glowbugs. Sat 7/21, Creepy D. Sun 7/22, 7 PM,
Wellstones. 773-486-9862.
PONTIAC CAFE 1531 N. Damen: Music after 10 PM. Saturdays, “Psalm 23” with Rik Shaw & the Great Silence. Tuesdays, Sheer Magic DJs spin soul and funk. Thursdays, Blimp Radio DJs. 773-252-7767.
POP’S SPORTS BAR 817 E. Nerge, Roselle: Thu 7/19, V90 (no cover). 630-924-9368.
POPS HIGHWOOD 214 Green Bay, Highwood: Music at 8:30 PM. Wed 7/18, 9 PM, Peking Turtle. Thu 7/19, Turnstyles. 847-266-1313.
THE (PROP) HOUSE 1675 N. Elston: DJs spin 11 PM-4 AM Sundays and Wednesdays through Fridays and 11 PM-5 AM Saturdays; three separate rooms feature hip-hop and reggae, Latin and house music, and progressive dance and old school. 773-486-2390.
RAPTURE 730 N. Green: DJs spin 9 PM-2 AM nightly and 10 PM-3 AM Saturdays on two floors. Fridays, DJs
Bone, Hardcore D, Confusion & Venom spin progressive. Saturdays, DJ M&M spins progressive, trance, and underground. Tuesdays, DJs spin drum ‘n’ bass. 312-409-7777.
RED DOG 1958 W. North: DJs spin a mix of funk, house, and dance music 10 PM-4 AM Fridays and Mondays, 10 PM-5 AM Saturdays. 773-278-1009.
RED LINE TAP 6970 N. Glenwood: Wed 7/18, 9 PM, Brain Surgeons (see Spot Check). Thu 7/19, 10 PM, open mike hosted by Pat Hall. Sat 7/21, 9 PM, Domino Kings. 773-743-3355.
REDHEAD PIANO BAR 16 W. Ontario: Fridays, 8 PM, Gene Garcia; 11:45 PM, David Crawford. Saturdays, 8 PM, Kenny Phelps; midnight, John Zamojcin. Sundays, 8:30 PM-2:30 AM, John Zamojcin. Mondays and Thursdays, 8:30 PM-2:30 AM, Tom Linsk & Lisa McCloury. Tuesdays, 8 PM, John Zamojcin; 11:45 PM, Robert Boziach. Wednesdays, 8 PM, Kenny Phelps; 11:45 PM, Gary Filip. 312-640-1000.
REDNOFIVE 440 N. Halsted: DJs spin after 10 PM. Fri 7/13, DJ Yellow, DJ Deep, DJs V & Diz. Sat 7/14, Nick Warren, Chad Sommer, Charles Little, Bear Who?, Frique & Majid. Thu 7/19, DJ Dan (see Critic’s Choice). Sat 7/21, Jerry Bonham. 312-733-6699.
RIPROCKS 3131 Finley, Downers Grove: Music at 6 PM. Fri 7/13, Smalls. Fri 7/20, Mr. Meyers. 630-964-0773.
RORY’S MUSIC CAFE 701 W. Lake, Addison: Sat 7/21, 8:30 PM, tribute to the Thirsty Whale with Diamond Rexx, Holy Moses, Smoke, Zero to Nine. 630-543-3101.
ROSARIO’S RESTAURANT 5956 W. Higgins: Music after 7 PM. Thursdays through Saturdays, Chance. 773-775-7525.
SCHUBAS 3159 N. Southport: Fri 7/13, 7:30 and 10:30 PM, Michael McDermott, Gary Stier (early show 18 & over). Sat 7/14, 10:30 PM, Vulgar Boatmen, Ego Saboteur. Sun 7/15, 9 PM, Oh My God, Pearly Sweets & the Platonics. Mon 7/16, 9 PM, Spokane (see Spot Check), Dave Fischoff, Bikes Will Take Us. Tue 7/17, 9 PM, M.O.T.O., Paper Airplane Pilots, New Constitution. Wed 7/18, 9 PM, Al Rose & the Transcendos, Marc Smith & Da Band. Thu 7/19, 9 PM, Orso, Fruit Bats, Exciting Trio. Sat 7/21, 10:30 PM, Slugs, Bigger Lovers. Sun 7/22, 8 PM, Pete Yorn, Ours (sold out). 773-525-2508.
SEASON TICKETS 50 N. Barrington, Streamwood: Music at 10 PM. Sat 7/14, Mr. Sparkle. Sat 7/21, Nobody. 630-372-2900.
SHAW’S CRAB HOUSE 21 E. Hubbard: No cover. Thu 7/19, 7 PM, Jack Straw. 312-527-2722.
SHE*NANNIGANS HOUSE OF BEER 16 W. Division: Tuesdays, 8 PM, open mike. 312-656-2757.
SIDELINES 19606 S. Burnham, Lynwood: Music at 10 PM. Fri 7/13, New Invaders. 708-418-2650.
SIDEOUTS 4018 Roberts, Island Lake: Music after 10 PM Fridays and Saturdays, 9 PM Thursdays. Fri 7/13, DJ Mikey B. Sat 7/14, Insomnia. Thu 7/19, Aunt Janet. Fri 7/20, Smalls, DJ Club Quest. Sat 7/21, DJ Wiz Kid Walter. 708-526-7174.
SINIBAR 1540 N. Milwaukee: DJs spin 7 PM-2 AM Fridays, Saturdays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, 9 PM-2 AM Wednesdays. Fridays, DJ Shon Dervis spins dancehall, dub, and funk. Saturdays, guest DJs spin. Tuesdays, Dave Britton spins house. Wednesdays, Tone B. Nimble spins Afro-beat, nbombolo, soukous, zouk, and reggae. Thursdays, DJ BJAK & the Soul Foundation Crew. 773-278-7797.
6ODUM 2116 W. Chicago: Sat 7/14, 10 PM, Rafael Toral (see Critic’s Choice), Ian Epps, Ian Nagoski. 773-227-3617.
SLICK’S LOUNGE 1115 N. North Branch: DJs spin 7 PM-4 AM Fridays and Tuesdays through Thursdays, 7 PM-5 AM Saturdays, 2 PM-4 AM Sundays, and 5:30 PM-midnight Mondays. Fridays, DJ Tone B. Nimble spins hip-hop, disco, and soul. Sat 7/14, 10 PM, Terry Hunter. Sundays, Lee Collins & Sadar, DJ Tone B. Nimble, Norman Rockwell, Shon Dervis. Tuesdays, Derrick Carter, DJ Matty. Wednesdays, Garden Foundation DJs spin. Thursdays, David Balquiedra. 312-932-0006.
SMART BAR 3730 N. Clark: DJs spin nightly after 10 PM. Fri 7/13, 6 PM, Radiators, Better Than Ezra (no cover); 10 PM, DJ Colette, Synergy. Sat 7/14, J-Dub, Diz. Sundays, DJs Aleks, Chris & Joanna. Mondays, DJs LSE, Chris Widman, Warp & Anacron. Tuesdays, DJs Seraphine, Julio Bishop, Hakim Murphy & Brian Ford spin house. Wednesdays, DJ Rekliner & DJ Brendan spin mod, 70s and 80s metal, and British punk & new wave. Thursdays, DJs Stax, Chris Bacchus, Justin Reed & Striz. Fri 7/20, Q-Burns Abstract Message, Darrell Woodson. Sat 7/21, benefit for Lifebeat with Tony Humphries, Ralphi Rosario & Greg Norwood. 773-549-4140.
SMOKE DADDY 1804 W. Division: Sundays, 9:30 PM, Torturing Elvis. 773-772-6656.
SPIN 800 W. Belmont: DJs spin after 10 PM. Fridays, DJ Timmy Loop & VJ Ken (no cover). Saturdays, DJ Jungle Jorge & VJ Nickole. Sundays, DJ Timmy Loop & VJ Whon. Mondays, “Revival” with VJ Tyrone (no cover). Tuesdays, VJ Whon. Wednesdays, DJ Freddie Bain & VJ Ken. Thursdays, “best of the 80s” with DJ Julian & VJ Steven Farias (no cover). 773-327-7711.
SPUTNIK 18067 Dixie Hwy., Homewood: Music at 7:30 PM. Fri 7/13, Penny & the Loafers, Mike, the Dog & Everything. Sat 7/14, Showoff, Evergreen Terrace, Split Habit. Mon 7/16, King Super. Tue 7/17, Retro Morning, Boy Lion. Wednesdays, open mike hosted by John Rickles (no cover). Fri 7/20, Deals Gone Bad. Sat 7/21, Rolling Stones tribute with Mushuganas. 708-922-9950.
SPY BAR 646 N. Franklin: DJs spin 10:30 PM-4 AM Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, 10 PM-5 AM Saturdays, and 9 PM-2 AM Wednesdays. 312-587-8779.
SUBTERRANEAN CAFE & CABARET 2011 W. North: Music in the upstairs Cabaret Room at 10 PM; DJs spin nightly in the Lounge. In the Cabaret Room: Fri 7/13, Blind Man’s Bluff, Punsapaya. Sat 7/14, Milkbaby, Nerve Tonic. Tue 7/17, Dirty MF & the Smoking Section. Fri 7/20, Travelbee. Sat 7/21, Josh Richter. In the Lounge: Fridays and Saturdays, DJ Verb spins Motown, old school, and funk. Sundays, DJs Paulo & J.B. Mondays, open mike with Greg Golden. Tuesdays, “606” hip-hop open mike with DJs Artek, Norm, Mary Jane & Verb. Wed 7/18, Bjack. Thursdays, Shakejunt spins old soul, funk, and rare groove. 773-278-6600.
TEMPTATIONS 10235 Grand, Franklin Park: DJs spin 6 PM-5 AM Fridays and Saturdays, 6 PM-4 AM Sundays and Tuesdays through Thursdays. Wednesdays, DJ Beth. 847-455-0088.
TEN56 1056 N. Damen: DJs spin nightly after 10 PM. 773-227-4906.
TRANSIT 1431 W. Lake: DJs spin 9 PM-2 AM Thursdays and Fridays, 9 PM-3 AM Saturdays. Fri 7/13, Neil Aline, Pepe Bradock, Greg Norwood, DJ Dayhota & DJ Frique, percussionist Louie Louie. Sat 7/14, DJ Luis Diaz, Marc Buxton & Jernell Geronimo. Thu 7/19, Jernell Geronimo. Fri 7/20, DJs Diz & Iz, Dayhota & Frique, percussionist Louie Louie. 312-491-9729.
TUCKAWAY TAVERN 2545 Plainfield, Joliet: Music at 10 PM. Fri 7/13, Off the Record, Guitar Man Dave. Sat 7/14, Lisa Rene. Sun 7/15, Smalls Duo. Thu 7/19, Video Stars. Fri 7/20, Kato the Houseboy. Sat 7/21, Seventh Heaven, Acoustic Alternatives. Sun 7/22, Devlin & Dietel. 815-436-9259.
U.S. BEER CO. 1801 N. Clybourn: Music at 10 PM. Wednesdays, 9 PM, Acoustic X. 773-871-7799.
UNCOMMON GROUND CAFE 1214 W. Grace: No cover. Fri 7/13, 8 PM, Sam Shaber. Sun 7/15, 7 PM, Doug Wood, Alexis Antes, Robin Stone. Wed 7/18, 8 PM, Stolie, Kevin O’Brien. Fri 7/20, 8 PM, Larry O. Dean, Steve Dawson. 773-929-3680.
UNDERGROUND LOUNGE 952 W. Newport: Music after 9 PM. Sundays, DJ Mungo spins R&B, funk, and old school. 773-327-2739.
UNDERGROUND WONDER BAR 10 E. Walton: Sundays, 9 PM, Daniel Roughan; 10 PM, Heather Horton Band; 1 AM, Pete Special. 312-266-7761.
VOLTAIRE 3231 N. Clark: Mondays, 7 PM, Freddy Allen & Amy Armstrong. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 7 and 9 PM, Voltaire variety show. 773-528-3136.
VOYEUR 151 W. Ohio: DJs spin 10 PM-4 AM. Fridays, DJs Martin “Boogie Man” Luna & Artie Czaja spin progressive trance and vocal house. 312-832-1717.
WALTER PAYTON’S ROUNDHOUSE 205 N. Broadway, Aurora: Music at 9:30 PM Fridays and Saturdays, 8:30 PM Wednesdays. Fri 7/13, Rico. Sat 7/14, Generations. Wed 7/18, Five Year Jacket, Rowhouse. Sat 7/21, Michael Heaton Band. 630-264-2739.
WATERLOO TAVERN 2270 N. Lincoln: Music at 10 PM. Fri 7/13, Marty Lloyd. Sat 7/14, Bumpus, Joe Stark. Sundays, Almighty Rogers (no cover). Tue 7/17, Mr. Blotto. Wed 7/18, Count Bop & the Headliners. Thu 7/19, 9 PM, Man From Fiery Hill. Fri 7/20, Friends of Pete. Sat 7/21, Westfall, Audio ID, Aftergrace. 773-929-1300.
WATUSI 1540 W. North: Restaurant. Fridays, 10:30 PM-2 AM, DJ Red Lox spins dance music from the Middle East and Spain (no cover). 773-862-1540.
WHITE STAR 225 W. Ontario: DJs spin 10 PM-4 AM Fridays and 10 PM-5 AM Saturdays. Fridays, DJ Jernell Geronimo and percussionist Miro. Saturdays, DJs Freddie, Mike Z. & Jernell Geronimo spin progressive house, trance, R&B, and hip-hop. 312-337-3223.
WILD HARE 3530 N. Clark: Reggae and Afro-Caribbean music nightly at 9:30 PM. Fri 7/13, Yvad, Q Posse. Sat 7/14, Baaro, Roots Stems & Branches. Sun 7/15, Miky Dread. Mondays, DJ Red Lox. Tuesdays, Devon Brown, Dub Dis. Wed 7/18, Indika, Ras Kelly. Thu 7/19, Dansika. Fri 7/20, Dub Dis, Heavy Step. Sat 7/21, Innocent, Dansika. Sun 7/22, Innocent. 773-327-4273.
ZENTRA 923 W. Weed: DJs spin 10 PM-4 AM Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays, 10 PM-5 AM Saturdays. Fri 7/13, DJ Rush, Justin Long & Sativa, Julius the Mad Thinker. Sat 7/14, DJ PNS, Andre Harris. Fri 7/20, DJ Jes, Bear Who?. 312-787-0400.
folk & country
concerts
BROOKS & DUNN, TOBY KEITH, MONTGOMERY GENTRY, KEITH URBAN Fri 7/13, 4 PM, Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim, Rosemont. 847-635-6601 or 312-559-1212.
JOHN BROWN Free in-store performances. Sat 7/14, 2 PM, Borders Books & Music, Rte. 83 & 16th, Oak Brook, 630-574-0800; 8 PM, Borders Books & Music, 15160 S. La Grange, Orland Park. 708-460-7566.
CELTIC FESTIVAL 2001 See Fairs & Festivals.
PHIL COOPER, MARGARET NELSON & KATE EARLY Free concert. Sun 7/15, 7 PM, Ravenswood Manor Park, 4604 N. Manor. 312-742-7572.
FOUR BITCHIN’ BABES Sun 7/15, 7 PM, Mainstage, Harold D. McAninch Arts Center, College of DuPage, 425 22nd St., Glen Ellyn. 630-942-4000.
GEBHARD WOODS DULCIMER FESTIVAL See Fairs & Festivals.
IRISH TENORS with Ronan Tynan, Anthony Kearns & Finbar Wright. Fri 7/13, 8 PM, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State. 312-443-1130 or 312-902-1500.
DEL McCOURY BAND Sat 7/14, 8 PM, Ramsey Auditorium, Wilson Hall, Fermilab, Kirk & Pine, Batavia. 630-840-3442.
VOLO BOGTROTTERS perform at Chicago Summerdance. Sat 7/21, 7:30 PM (preceded by dance lessons at 6 PM), Spirit of Music Garden, Grant Park, Michigan between Harrison and Balbo. 312-742-4007.
JOHN WILLIAMS & FRIENDS Fri 7/13, 7 PM, Unity in Chicago, 1925 W. Thome. 773-973-0007.
WOODSTOCK FOLK FESTIVAL See Fairs & Festivals.
TRISHA YEARWOOD Fri 7/20, 8 PM, Star Plaza Theatre, I-65 and U.S. 30, Merrillville, Indiana. 773-734-7266 or 312-559-1212.
folk & country
clubs
ABBEY PUB 3420 W. Grace: Restaurant featuring popular and traditional Irish music. Sundays, 8 PM, Irish jam session. Mondays, 8 PM, Chicago Barn Dance Company. Tuesdays, 8 PM, open stage. Wednesdays, 9 PM, Cornmeal. Thu 7/19, 8 PM, Anne Harris. Sat 7/21, 9 PM, Fitz & the Celts, Marvin Tate’s D-Settlement, Dave & Kev. 773-478-4408.
CALIFORNIA CLIPPER 1002 N. California: Music after 9:30 PM; no cover. Sat 7/14, Nora O’Connor. Sun 7/15, Can-Ky-Ree. 773-384-2547.
CAROL’S PUB 4659 N. Clark: Country music at 9 PM. Fridays and Saturdays, Diamondback. Sundays, open jam with Diamondback. 773-334-2402.
DURTY NELLIE’S 55 N. Bothwell, Palatine: Sun 7/15, 8 PM, Whitey O’Day (no cover). 847-358-9150.
FIFTH PROVINCE PUB Irish American Heritage Center, 4626 N. Knox: Music after 9 PM. Fri 7/13 through Sun 7/15, Irish American Heritage Festival (see Fairs & Festivals). Fri 7/20, Dooley Brothers. Sat 7/21, Velvet Green. 773-282-7035.
FOUR MOONS TAVERN 1834 W. Roscoe: Sun 7/15, 7 PM, benefit for the Stockyards Theatre Project with Tina Paraventi, Strange Friends & others. 773-377-5001.
FRONT PORCH MUSIC 505 E. Lincolnway, Valparaiso, Indiana: Music at 8 PM. Sat 7/14, Doug Wood, Alexis Antes, Robin Stone. 219-464-4700.
HACKNEY’S 1514 E. Lake, Glenview: Music at 7 PM; no cover. Wednesdays, Whitey O’Day. 847-724-7171.
HEARTLAND CAFE 7000 N. Glenwood: Fri 7/13, 10:30 PM, Evidence, Brian Dunn Quartet. 773-465-8005.
HIDDEN SHAMROCK 2723 N. Halsted: Sundays, 3-6 PM, traditional Irish jam session. 773-883-0304.
THE HIDEOUT 1354 W. Wabansia: Fri 7/20, 9 PM, Wingnuts, Gravy Boat, Fallen Angels, Sunshine Delay. 773-227-4433.
MARTYRS’ 3855 N. Lincoln: Mon 7/16, 9 PM, Martin & Christine Dowling, Jim DeWan (no cover). 773-404-9494.
McNALLY’S IRISH PUB 122 S. York, Elmhurst: Fri 7/13, the Gel. Sat 7/14, Napper Tandy. Sat 7/21, Joey Edwin. 630-941-7100.
McNALLY’S IRISH PUB 201 E. Main, Saint Charles: Music at 9 PM. Sat 7/14, O’Briens. Sat 7/21, Recliners. 630-513-6300.
NEVIN’S LIVE 1450 Sherman, Evanston: Wed 7/18, 9:30 PM, Whiskey Hollow Bluegrass Band. 847-869-0450.
NO EXIT 6970 N. Glenwood: Music at 9 PM. Sat 7/14, Tim Grimm. Mondays, open mike hosted by Pat Hall. Thu 7/19, Akiri Bubar, Minna Bromberg. Sat 7/21, Andi & I, Minna Bromberg. 773-743-3355.
RED LINE TAP 6970 N. Glenwood: Tue 7/17, 9 PM, Willy Phillips & the Mad Cowboys (no cover). 773-743-3355.
SCHUBAS 3159 N. Southport: Sat 7/14, 7:30 PM, Roy Book Binder. Mon 7/16, 7 PM, Tom McRae. Sat 7/21, 7:30 PM, Brenda Weiler. 773-525-2508.
TWO WAY STREET COFFEEHOUSE 1047 Curtiss, Downers Grove: Music at 8:45 PM. Fri 7/13, James McCandless & Julianne Macarus. Fri 7/20, Jay Mathes. 630-969-9720.
UNCOMMON GROUND CAFE 1214 W. Grace: Sun 7/15, 7 PM, Doug Wood, Alexis Antes, Robin Stone. 773-929-3680.
WINNERS ON LINCOLN 4530 N. Lincoln: Tuesdays, 10 PM, BLT. Thursdays, 9 PM, acoustic open mike. 773-271-0401.
blues, gospel, r&b
concerts
BLUES FEVER Free outdoor concert. Fri 7/13, 11 AM-2 PM, at the park on York & Western, Blue Island. 708-388-5735.
CHICAGO DRIVESHAFT Free in-store performance. Fri 7/20, 8 PM, Borders Books & Music, Rte. 83 & 16th, Oak Brook. 630-574-0800.
CHICAGOLAND GOSPEL YOUTH FESTIVAL See Fairs & Festivals.
GRAND CROSSING I HAVE A VISION COMMUNITY GOSPEL FESTIVAL See Fairs & Festivals.
GREATER NEW MOUNT EAGLE BAPTIST CHURCH GOSPEL EXPLOSION See Fairs & Festivals.
JOAN BABY TRIO Sat 7/14, 4 PM, Starbucks in Dominick’s, 1763 W. Howard. 773-761-7022.
MAXWELL STREET BLUES JAM Sundays, 1 PM, Old Maxwell Street Market, Maxwell & Halsted. 312-831-1051 or 312-341-3696.
ERIC NODEN Free concert. Tue 7/17, 12:15 PM, Randolph Cafe, Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington. 312-744-7094.
PILGRIM BAPTIST CHURCH SANCTUARY CHOIR Gospel concert and tribute to Thomas A. Dorsey. Sun 7/15, 3:30 PM, Pilgrim Baptist Church, 3301 S. Indiana. 312-842-4417.
FRANK RAVEN & THE BLUE WATUSIS Free performance. Sat 7/14, 8 PM, Borders Books & Music, 1540 Golf, Schaumburg. 847-330-0031.
ROSA’S BLUES CRUISE with Carl Weathersby, aboard the Spirit of Chicago, departing Sat 7/21, 12:30 AM, from Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand. 773-342-0452.
PAT SMILLIE BAND Free concert. Sat 7/21, 2 PM, Austin Town Hall Park, 5610 W. Lake. 773-728-6000.
blues, gospel, r&b
clubs
ANDY’S 11 E. Hubbard: Bar and restaurant. Fridays, 9 PM, Katherine Davis Group. 312-642-6805.
AUSTIN’S SOUTHWEST CAFE 481 Peterson, Libertyville: Wednesdays, 8:30 PM, Barrelhouse Chuck & John Carpenter. 847-549-1972.
BIG DOWNTOWN 124 S. Wabash: Wednesdays, 6:30 PM, Dave Weld & the Imperial Flames. 312-917-7399.
BLUE CHICAGO 736 N. Clark: Music at 9 PM. Fri 7/13, Allen Batts Band with Grana Louise. Sat 7/14, Allen Batts Band with Zora Young. Mondays, Big Time Sarah & the BTS Express. Tue 7/17, Eddie Shaw & the Wolf Gang with Zora Young. Wed 7/18, James Wheeler Band with Grana Louise. Thu 7/19, Allen Batts Band with Patricia Scott. Fri 7/20 and Sat 7/21, Lindsey Alexander Band with Zora Young. 312-642-6261.
BLUE CHICAGO ON CLARK 536 N. Clark: Music at 9 PM. Fri 7/13 and Sat 7/14, Johnny B. Moore Band with Patricia Scott. Sundays, Johnny B. Moore Band with Shirley Johnson. Tue 7/17, Charlie Love Band with Grana Louise. Wednesdays, Johnny B. Moore Band with Patricia Scott. Thursdays, Johnny B. Moore Band with Mary Lane. Fri 7/20 and Sat 7/21, Johnny B. Moore Band with Patricia Scott & Shirley Johnson. 312-661-0100.
BLUE CHICAGO STORE 534 N. Clark: Saturdays, 8 PM, Gloria Shannon Band. 312-661-1003.
B.L.U.E.S. 2519 N. Halsted: Music at 9 PM. Fri 7/13, Pistol Pete. Sat 7/14, Toni Lynn Washington. Sun 7/15, Jimmy Burns. Mon 7/16, New Orleans Beau with the Big Easy. Tue 7/17, Chico Banks. Wed 7/18, pro jam hosted by Big Ray. Thu 7/19, J.W. Williams & the ChiTown Hustlers. Fri 7/20 and Sat 7/21, John Primer & the Real Deal Band. 773-528-1012.
BONE DADDY 551 N. Ogden: Sat 7/14, 10 PM, Pat Smillie Band. Sun 7/22, 11 AM, Eric Noden. 312-226-6666.
BOULEVARD CAFE 3137 W. Logan: Thursdays, 10:30 PM, Sugar Blue. 773-384-8600.
BRIXIE’S BROOKFIELD 9526 W. Ogden, Brookfield: Music at 9:30 PM. Wednesdays, open stage hosted by Brother John & others. 708-387-0050.
BUDDY GUY’S LEGENDS 754 S. Wabash: Bar and restaurant with music at 9:30 PM. Fri 7/13, 5:30 PM, Joel Patterson (no cover); 9:30 PM, Arthur Adams (see Critic’s Choice), Marty Sammon Band. Sat 7/14, 5:30 PM, Harmonica Hinds (no cover); 9:30 PM, Tinsley Ellis, Joe Moss. Sun 7/15, Big James & the Chicago Playboys. Mon 7/16, jam hosted by King Corey Band. Tue 7/17, Down Child Blues Band. Wed 7/18, Dave Specter. Thu 7/19, Grana Louise Band. Fri 7/20, 5:30 PM, Ken Saydak (no cover); 9:30 PM, Johnnie Johnson, Jay Stulo Band. Sat 7/21, 5:30 PM, Fruteland Jackson (no cover); 9:30 PM, “Wild Child” Butler, Tommy McCracken & Force of Habit. Sun 7/22, Joanna Connor. 312-427-0333.
CALIFORNIA CLIPPER 1002 N. California: Music after 9:30 PM; no cover. Fridays, Erwin Helfer & Barrelhouse Chuck. Mondays, DJ Steve. Wednesdays, DJ Brian. 773-384-2547.
CARMICHAEL’S CHICAGO STEAK HOUSE 1052 W. Monroe: Fridays, Saturdays, and Mondays, 6 PM, pianist Professor John. 312-433-0025.
CHAMBERS 6881 N. Milwaukee, Niles: Fri 7/13, 9 PM, Toni Thomas Rhythm & Blues Dance Band. 847-647-8282.
CHECKERBOARD LOUNGE 423 E. 43rd: Music after 9:30 PM. Fri 7/13 and Sat 7/14, Howard Scott & the World Band. Thursdays, Vance Kelly & the Backstreet Blues Band. 773-624-3240.
CHICAGO BEACH CAFE Theater on the Lake, Fullerton and Lake Shore Dr.: Saturdays and Sundays, 2-5 PM, Professor John Band (no cover). 773-404-3600.
CHORD ON BLUES 106 S. First, Saint Charles: Music at 10 PM Fridays and Saturdays. Fri 7/13, Holmes Brothers. Sat 7/14, Chris Beard. Fri 7/20, Deborah Coleman. Sat 7/21, Wayne Toups & Zydecajun. 630-513-0074.
CLUB MALCOLM 744 E. 83rd: Wednesdays, 8 PM, L.V. Banks & His Swinging Blues Band. 773-723-1600.
COTTON CLUB & ALL THAT JAZZ 1710 S. Michigan: Live jazz and blues at 10 PM, midnight, and 2 AM on weekends. Fri 7/13 and Sat 7/14, Sydney Jo & the Mississippi Raiders. Mondays, 8 PM, open mike with Carolyn Albritten. Wednesdays, 8 PM, open mike hosted by Deborra (7/18, noon, anniversary picnic with blues musicians). Fri 7/20 and Sat 7/21, Jo Anne Graham. 312-341-9787.
DAVIS STREET FISHMARKET 501 Davis, Evanston: Sundays, 6 PM, Devil in a Woodpile. 847-869-3474.
DICK’S LAST RESORT 435 E. Illinois: No cover. Sundays, 10 AM-2:30 PM, Gospel Supremes. Wednesdays and Thursdays, 7 PM, Professor John & His Band. 312-836-7870.
FRANKIE’S BLUE ROOM 16 W. Chicago, Naperville: Music after 9:30 PM. Sat 7/14, Tommy McCracken & Force of Habit. Sat 7/21, Downtown Charlie Brown Blues Band. 630-416-4898.
FUEL 3724 N. Clark: Thursdays, 10 PM, Stank Willie (no cover). 773-248-3330.
GALLERY CABARET 2020 N. Oakley: Music at 10 PM. Tuesdays, open jam with Fish & the Bluefins. 773-489-5471.
GATEWAY BAR & GRILL 7545 N. Clark: Music at 8 PM; no cover. Fri 7/20, Gloria Shannon. 773-262-5767.
GOOD ROCKIN’ LOUNGE 2 7432 S. Racine: Tuesdays, 8 PM, Nellie Travis. Thursdays, 8 PM, L.V. Banks & His Swinging Blues Band. 773-723-2319.
HARLEM AVENUE LOUNGE 3701 S. Harlem, Berwyn: Sat 7/14, 9:30 PM, Jan James Band. Tue 7/17, 8:30 PM, Joanna Connor & Pistol Pete (no cover). Thursdays, 8:30 PM, open jam with Big Ray (no cover). Sat 7/21, 9:30 PM, Joe Moss Band. 708-484-3610.
THE HIDEOUT 1354 W. Wabansia: Tuesdays, 9:30 PM, Devil in a Woodpile (no cover). 773-227-4433.
HOTHOUSE 31 E. Balbo: Mon 7/16, 8 PM, Yoko Noge’s Jazz Me Blues, Holmes Brothers. 312-362-9707.
HOUSE OF BLUES 329 N. Dearborn: Live music on the Back Porch Stage at 10 PM. Fri 7/13, Big Al & the Heavyweights. Sat 7/14, Phil Armetta. Sun 7/15, 9:30 AM, noon, and 2:30 PM, gospel brunch; 10 PM, Eddie Burke. Mondays, Joanna Connor. Tue 7/17, Dr. Hector & the Groove Injectors. Wed 7/18, Eddie Shaw & the Wolf Gang. Thu 7/19, Chicago Red Hots. Fri 7/20, Tim Rushulo. Sat 7/21, No Mercy Band. Sun 7/22, Studebaker John & the Hawks. 312-923-2000 or 312-527-2583.
HOUSE OF BLUES HOTEL 333 N. Dearborn: Music in the Kaz Bar. Fri 7/13, 6 PM, Deep Fried. Sat 7/14, 9 PM, Pat Hall & the Fat Guys. Fri 7/20, 6 PM, Mandi Loomis & Gene Kilty. Sat 7/21, 9 PM, Dawn O’Keefe Williams Band. 312-245-0333.
THE HUDDLE 9501 W. Devon, Rosemont: Saturdays, 10 PM, Big D & the Chicago Flyers (no cover). 847-318-7591.
ISAAC HAYES 739 N. Clark: Music at 7 PM Fridays and Saturdays, 8 PM Sundays through Thursdays. Fri 7/13, Junior Watson. Sat 7/14, Preston Shannon. Mon 7/16, Ron Prince. Fri 7/20, Jimmy Dillon. Sat 7/21, King Beez. 312-266-2400.
KINGSTON MINES 2548 N. Halsted: Music at 9:30 PM. Thursdays through Saturdays, 8-9 PM, pianist Detroit Jr. Fri 7/13 and Sat 7/14, Vance Kelly. Sundays, Charlie Love & Lindsey Alexander. Mondays, Howard Scott & Andre Taylor with Nellie Travis. Tuesdays, Zanne Mack Band, J.W. Williams. Thursdays, 8 PM, Detroit Jr.; 10 PM, Charlie Love. Fri 7/20 and Sat 7/21, Eddie Shaw. 773-477-4646.
KOKO TAYLOR’S CELEBRITY 1233 S. Wabash: Music after 9:30 PM. Sundays, 2-5 PM, gospel buffet; 8 PM, blues jam hosted by Joe Barr & Soul Purpose Band. Wednesdays, Charlie Love & the Silky Smooth Band (no cover). 312-566-0555.
LEE’S UNLEADED BLUES 7401 S. South Chicago: Music after 9 PM. Fridays and Saturdays, Johnny Drummer & the Starlighters. Sundays and Mondays, Vance Kelly & the Backstreet Blues Band. 773-493-3477.
LIFE’S TOO SHORT 1177 N. Elston: Sat 7/21, 9 PM, Sammy Fender, Sugar Baby, Blues Masters. 773-384-1040.
LOVERS LOUNGE 7251 S. Ashland: Fridays, 8:30 PM, Bob Jamison & the Untouchable Band. 773-488-9807.
NAVY PIER BEER GARDEN 600 E. Grand: Fri 7/20, 3:30 PM, Ken Saydak Trio; 8 PM, Liz Mandville Greeson. 312-595-7437.
NICK’S 1516 N. Milwaukee: Music at 10 PM; no cover. Sat 7/14, Sam Burckhardt Combo. Sat 7/21, Dave Specter. 773-252-1155.
NOAH’S ARK 3428 S. King Dr.: Tuesdays, 7 PM, gospel poetry open mike (no cover). 312-225-1420.
NORTH BEACH 1001 N. Roselle, Hoffman Estates: Music at 10 PM Fridays and Saturdays, 9:30 PM Thursdays. Fri 7/13, Howard & the White Boys. 847-885-7030.
111 CLUB 111 W. 111th: Sundays, 9 PM, Killer Ray Allison, Harmonica George & Jimmy Pryor, Double J Band. 773-821-9165.
POPS FOR CHAMPAGNE 2934 N. Sheffield: Music at 9 PM on weekends, 8:30 PM on weeknights. Sat 7/14, 8 PM, Mississippi Heat. Tue 7/17, Billy Flynn Band. 773-472-1000.
POPS HIGHWOOD 214 Green Bay, Highwood: Music at 8:30 PM. Fri 7/13, Mississippi Heat. Sat 7/14, Jimmy Burns Band. Sat 7/21, Keith Scott Band. 847-266-1313.
RESERVATION BLUES 1566 N. Milwaukee: Music at 10 PM Fridays and Saturdays and 9:30 PM Sundays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Fri 7/13 and Sat 7/14, John Primer. Sundays, blues jam hosted by Tom Holland’s Big Blue. Wed 7/18, Shirley Johnson. Thu 7/19, Michael Coleman. Fri 7/20 and Sat 7/21, Chico Banks. 773-645-5200.
ROOSTER BLUES 811 W. Lake: Music at 8:30 PM. Fri 7/13, Joanna Connor, Jimmy Burns. Sat 7/14, Joanna Connor, Mike Gibb & the Homewreckers. Sun 7/15, Carlos Johnson. Mon 7/16, open mike with A.C. Reed. Tue 7/17, Michael Coleman. Wed 7/18, Karl Fox & Chicago’s Finest. Thu 7/19, Al Harris & the New Generation. Fri 7/20 and Sat 7/21, John & Loretta Williams Band, Michael Coleman. Sun 7/22, Zora Young. 312-733-6577.
RORY’S MUSIC CAFE 701 W. Lake, Addison: Mondays, 8:30 PM, open blues jam hosted by Blue Heat. 630-543-3101.
ROSA’S LOUNGE 3420 W. Armitage: Music after 9:30 PM. Fri 7/13, Big Jack Johnson. Sat 7/14, Sharon Lewis. Tuesdays, Melvin Taylor & the Slack Band. Wed 7/18, Sharon Lewis. Thu 7/19, pro jam hosted by Eddie Taylor Jr. Fri 7/20, Nellie Travis. Sat 7/21, Travis Haddix. 773-342-0452.
SHAW’S CRAB HOUSE 21 E. Hubbard: Restaurant; no cover. Sun 7/15, 1 PM, Rockin’ Johnny; 6 PM, Nick Moss. Tue 7/17, 7 PM, Sam Cockrell. 312-527-2722.
SMOKE DADDY 1804 W. Division: Music at 10 PM Fridays and Saturdays, 9:30 PM Sundays through Thursdays. Fri 7/13, Rockin’ Johnny Blues Band. Sat 7/14, Steve Cushing & the Chicago Blues All-Stars. Mondays, Rockin’ Johnny Blues Band. Fri 7/20 and Sat 7/21, Billy Flynn Blues Band. 773-772-6656.
SNUGGERY SALOON & DINING ROOM Union Station, Canal & Adams: No cover. Thu 7/19, 3:30 PM, Pat Hall & the Fat Guys. 312-441-9334.
SPUTNIK 18067 Dixie Hwy., Homewood: Music at 7:30 PM. Thu 7/19, all-star jam with Bobby “Slim” James. 708-922-9950.
WALTER PAYTON’S ROUNDHOUSE 205 N. Broadway, Aurora: Fri 7/20, 9:30 PM, Chicago Express. 630-264-2739.
WOODROW’S 4600 N. Lincoln: Tuesdays, 9 PM, Professor John & His Band (no cover). 773-907-0740.
jazz
concerts
EDDIE BARRETT & THE GOODMAN LEGACY ORCHESTRA Free concert. Sun 7/15, 5 PM, Indian Boundary Park, 2500 W. Lunt. 847-446-8700.
BOPOLOGY Fri 7/13, 8 PM, Pheasant Run Resort, 4051 E. Main, Saint Charles. 630-584-6300.
OSCAR BROWN JR. & MAGGIE BROWN Fri 7/13, Sat 7/14, Fri 7/20, and Sat 7/21, 7:30 PM, and Sun 7/15 and Sun 7/22, 3 PM, Paul Robeson Theatre, South Shore Cultural Center, 7059 S. South Shore Dr. 312-747-2442.
LESLEY BYERS & THE JAZZ CATS performs at Chicago Summerdance. Sat 7/14, 7:30 PM (preceded by dance lessons at 6 PM), Spirit of Music Garden, Grant Park, Michigan between Harrison and Balbo. 312-742-4007.
PETER CALLOWAY TRIO Free concert. Fri 7/13, 12:10 PM, Fourth Presbyterian Church of Chicago, 126 E. Chestnut. 312-787-2729, ext. 252.
ERNEST DAWKINS & VINCENT DAVIS Sun 7/22, 6 PM, AACM Nu Beginnings, 7047 S. Crandon. 773-752-2212.
DETOUR Thu 7/19, 5-10 PM, Shedd Aquarium, 1200 S. Lake Shore Dr. 312-939-2438.
WILL DOWNING, CHANTE MOORE, JONATHAN BUTLER Fri 7/13, 8 PM, Star Plaza Theatre, I-65 and U.S. 30, Merrillville, Indiana. 773-734-7266 or 312-559-1212.
EQUINOX 5, ALISON BELVILE TRIO aboard the Star of Chicago, departing Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:30 and 10 PM, from Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand. 312-595-7437.
GUY FRICANO BIG BAND Free concert at Chicago Summerdance. Fri 7/20, 7:30 PM (preceded by dance lessons at 6 PM), Spirit of Music Garden, Grant Park, Michigan between Harrison and Balbo. 312-742-4007.
DOMINIC GAUDIOUS Free in-store performances. Fri 7/13, 8 PM, Barnes & Noble, 590 E. Golf, Schaumburg. 847-310-0450. Sun 7/15, 2 PM, Borders Books & Music, 1540 Golf, Schaumburg. 847-330-0031. Sun 7/15, 8 PM, Barnes & Noble Bookstore, 7 N. Waukegan, Deerfield. 847-374-0320.
DAN GILLOGLY TRIO Fri 7/13, 4 PM, Starbucks in Dominick’s, 1763 W. Howard. 773-761-7022. Fri 7/20, 4 PM, Starbucks in Dominick’s, 215 S. Rte. 83, Elmhurst. 630-834-3026.
HEAVY HITTERS TRIO Fri 7/20, 4 PM, Starbucks in Dominick’s, 3116 S. Rte. 59, Naperville. 630-922-1693.
HORNER PARK JAZZ BAND in a free concert. Fri 7/13, 7 PM, Chase Park, 4701 N. Ashland. 312-742-7518.
HOT JAZZ, 6 COOL NIGHTS Janice Borla Vocal Jazz Camp concerts with Janice Borla, Judy Niemack, and Judi Silvano with Floyd Standifer, Dan Haerle, Bob Bowman, Jack Mouse, and Jeanfrancois Prins. Fri 7/20 through Sun 7/22, 8 PM, Heininger Auditorium, Larrance Academic Center, North Central College, 309 E. School, Naperville. 630-637-5620.
LAMPLIGHTERS Free in-store performance. Fri 7/20, 8 PM, Borders Books & Music, 15160 S. La Grange, Orland Park. 708-460-7566.
MARION MEADOWS, PETER WHITE, JEFF LORBER perform at a benefit for the children of Art & Barbie Porter. Sat 7/21, 7 and 10 PM, Park West, 322 W. Armitage. 773-929-5959 or 312-559-1212.
NICOLE MITCHELL Sun 7/15, 6 PM, AACM Nu Beginnings, 7047 S. Crandon. 773-752-2212.
NAJEE, REGINA BELLE Fri 7/20, 8 PM, Skyline Stage, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand. 312-595-7437 or 312-559-1212.
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY SUMMER JAZZ ENSEMBLE AND NHSMI JAZZ COMBOS Antonio J. Garcia and Don Owens, conductors, and Chris Vadala, woodwinds. Sat 7/14, 7:30 PM, Pick-Staiger Concert Hall, Northwestern University, 1977 South
Campus Dr., Evanston. 847-491-5441 or 847-467-4000.
ROOFTOP RHYTHMS Fred Anderson & Tatsu Aoki, Yoko Noge & Jazz Me Blues, Korean drum troupe Ilkwa Nori, Down Home Blues Project, taiko drummers Eigen & Kioto, and others perform at a benefit for the Chicago Asian-American Jazz Festival 2001. Sat 7/21, 6:30-10 PM, the Rooftop, 117 N. Jefferson. 708-386-9349.
ALISON RUBLE Free concert. Fri 7/20, 12:10 PM, Fourth Presbyterian Church of Chicago, 126 E. Chestnut. 312-787-2729, ext. 252.
NINA SIMONE Thu 7/19, 7:30 PM, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State. 312-443-1130 or 312-902-1500.
SPACE BETWEEN NOTES Free in-store performance. Sat 7/14, 1 PM, Jazz Record Mart, 444 N. Wabash. 312-222-1468.
STEVE MARCH TORME Sun 7/22, 7 PM, Mainstage, Harold D. McAninch Arts Center, College of DuPage, 425 22nd St., Glen Ellyn. 630-942-4000.
jazz
clubs
ANDY’S 11 E. Hubbard: Bar and restaurant. Fri 7/13, noon, Peter Roothann, Tom Hope, Rob Amster & Wayne Jones; 5 PM, Eric Schneider/Greg Fishman Quintet. Sat 7/14, 6 PM, Rich Pardo with Joe Iaco & Danny Martin; 9:30 PM, Henry Johnson Organ Express. Sundays, 6 PM, Sam Burckhardt Trio; 8 PM, Chicago Swing. Mondays, noon, Tom Hope; 5 PM, Chuck Hedges Swingtet; 9 PM, No Am/Pro Jam with Art Davis, Don Stille, John Bany & Charles Braugham. Tuesdays, noon, Tom Hope; 5 PM, Wallace Burton Group; 9 PM, Men of Note. Wed 7/18, noon, Steven Hashimoto; 5 PM, Ron Dewar Quintet; 9 PM, Henry Johnson Organ Express. Thursdays, noon, Rich Pardo with Joe Jaco & Danny Martin; 5 PM, Russ Phillips & the Windy City All Stars; 9 PM, Ron Friedman Quintet. Fri 7/20, noon, Franz Jackson, Ric Bendel, Tom Hope, Dan DeLorenzo & Wayne Jones; 5 PM, Eric Schneider/Greg Fishman Quintet. Sat 7/21, 6 PM, Rich Pardo with Joe Iaco & Danny Martin; 9:30 PM, Von Freeman Quintet with Bettye Reynolds. 312-642-6805.
ARMY & LOU’S 422 E. 75th: Restaurant. Fridays, 6-10 PM, keyboardist and vocalist Fred Barr & guitarist Toby Wallace. 773-483-3100.
BACINO’S 75 E. Wacker: Mondays, 6-9 PM, Famous Pizza Gig Quartet with John Lewis, Steven Hashimoto, Heath Chappell & others. 312-263-0700.
BACINO’S 15256 S. La Grange, Orland Park: Sundays, 11 AM-3 PM, Steve Flowers Trio performs at brunch. Thursdays, 6-10 PM, Ray Bailey Trio. 708-403-3535.
BACKROOM 1007 N. Rush: Music after 9 PM. Fri 7/13, Brian Danzy & the Jazzmatics. Sat 7/14, Detour. Sun 7/15 and Mon 7/16, Brian Danzy & the Jazzmatics. Tue 7/17 through Sun 7/22, Bobby Lewis Quartet. 312-751-2433.
BIG JOE’S 1818 W. Foster: No cover. Sundays, 8 PM-midnight, Big Joe’s jam session with Darren Scorza, John Kregor, Bob Lovecchio, Ted Hogarth & Michele Thomas. 773-784-8755.
BISTRO AMERICA 12 N. River, Batavia: Music at 8 PM; no cover. Wed 7/18, Airborne. 630-406-0008.
BISTRO ULTRA 2239 N. Clybourn: Thursdays, 8 PM, Denise La Grassa Duo. 773-529-3300.
BOILER ROOM JAZZ AND SUPPER CLUB 2 S. Vail, Arlington Heights: Music at 9 PM. Fri 7/13, Bob Baglione’s Sunami Quartet. Sat 7/14, Rob Zettl/Edgar Gabriel Quartet. Fri 7/20, John Jeffrey Trio. Sat 7/21, Greg Sergo Trio. 847-368-0792.
BONE DADDY 551 N. Ogden: Fri 7/13, 10 PM, Paul Wertico Trio, Spazztet. Sun 7/15, 11 AM, and Sat 7/21, noon, Eric Lugosch. 312-226-6666.
BRAXTON SEAFOOD GRILL 3 Oak Brook Center Mall (Rte. 83 & 22nd), Oak Brook: Fri 7/13, 7:30-10:30 PM, Don Tisch Quartet. 630-574-2155.
BYZANTIUM 232 S. Halsted: No cover. Wednesdays, 7 PM, Kevin Korschgen Quartet with Pat Mallinger, Ryan Cohan & Kelly Sill. 312-454-1227.
CAFE BOLERO 2252 N. Western: Thursdays, 7:30 PM, singers’ jam session with Marvinetta & Company. 773-227-9000.
CAFE LUCIANO 871 N. Rush: Fridays and Saturdays, 7:30 PM, Lenny Perretta Trio. Tuesdays, 6:30 PM, Sami Scot. Wednesdays and Thursdays, 7 PM, Lenny Perretta & Rich Pardo. 312-266-1414.
CALIFORNIA CLIPPER 1002 N. California: Music at 9:30 PM; no cover. Thu 7/19, Sam Burckhardt Combo. 773-384-2547.
CHAMBERS 6881 N. Milwaukee, Niles: Saturdays, 9 PM, Lou DiGangi Swing Band. Sundays, 5 PM, Judy Roberts & Greg Fishman. Sun 7/15, 5:30 PM, Buddy Charles. Tuesdays, 7 PM, Jack Carr. Wednesdays, 7 PM, Jerry Owings. Thursdays, 6:30 PM, Jack Carr; 9 PM, jazz jam session with John Bany, Charlie Braughn & John Stille. Fri 7/20, 9 PM, Jackie Allen Trio. 847-647-8282.
CHEF’S STATION 915 Davis, Evanston: Sundays, 11:30 AM, Chris Mayhew, Alex Bednarke & Mike Jeffers. Thursdays, 6:30 PM, John Kregor, Alex Bednarke & Mike Jeffers. 847-570-9838.
CHICAGO PRIME STEAKHOUSE 1370 Bank, Schaumburg: Music in the Cigar Lounge. Fridays and Saturdays, 8:30 PM, Les Walton Trio. Sundays, 5 PM, Gary Tu Trio. Sun 7/22, Rich Bennett Trio. 847-969-9900.
CIAO BELLA RISTORANTE 538 Crescent, Glen Ellyn: Music at 8:30 PM Fridays and Saturdays; no cover. Fridays and Saturdays, Toscanellie “Lady T.” Marcelain. 630-469-1080.
COQ D’OR Drake Hotel, 140 E. Walton: Piano bar and restaurant; no cover. Tuesdays through Saturdays, 9:30 PM-1 AM, Arlene Bardelle & Craig Lanigan. 312-787-2200, ext. 26.
COTTON CLUB & ALL THAT JAZZ 1710 S. Michigan: Live jazz and blues at 10 PM, midnight, and 2 AM on weekends. Sundays, 8 PM, East Winds. Mondays, 8 PM, open mike with Carolyn Albritten. 312-341-9787.
CUCINA ROMA 1163 W. Ogden, Naperville: Music at 6 PM. Fridays, Robin Lukas. Saturdays, Ed Warble. 630-355-4444.
CUCINA ROMA 800 E. Ogden, Westmont: Music at 6 PM. Fridays, John Proulx. Wednesdays, Ed Warble. Thursdays, Steve Sandner. 630-654-9600.
CUCINA ROMA 185 Milwaukee, Lincolnshire: Fridays and Saturdays, 7:30 PM, Gary Filip. Sundays, 5 PM, and Mondays and Tuesdays, 5:30 PM, Steve Goers. Wednesdays, 5:30 PM, Sami Scot. Thursdays, 6 PM, Dan Gillogly. 847-478-9600.
CYRANO’S BISTRO 546 N. Wells: Fridays and Saturdays, 8 PM, Bobbi Jordan Trio. 312-467-0546.
EDGEWATER BEACH CAFE 5545 N. Sheridan: Tuesdays, 5:30-8 PM, pianist Chris White. 773-275-4141.
EMPTY BOTTLE 1035 N. Western: Music at 10 PM. Fri 7/13, David Boykin’s Expanse opens for Burnt Sugar (see Critic’s Choice). Tuesdays, Vandermark 5. Wed 7/18, 7 PM, Daniele D’Agaro (see Critic’s Choice). 773-276-3600.
ENTRE NOUS Fairmont Hotel, 200 N. Columbus: Restaurant. Fri 7/20 and Sat 7/21, 6:30 PM, Elaine Dame Duo. 312-565-7997.
EPITOME 2347 S. Michigan: Fri 7/13, 8 PM, John Goldman & Luciano Antonio. 312-326-0391.
ERIK & ME 1 W. Illinois, Saint Charles: Music at 7 PM; no cover. Fri 7/13, Mark Lessman Duo. Sat 7/14, Marcus Jefferson Trio. Thu 7/19, Airborne. Fri 7/20, Andy Meacham Trio. Sat 7/21, Ron Smith Trio. 630-377-9222.
ESPRESSO BREWERY COMPANY 1455 W. Lake, Addison: Music after 8 PM. Sat 7/14, Danlchaz Trio. Fri 7/20, Rich Bennet Duo. Sat 7/21, Ron Smith Duo. 630-916-6242.
FITZGERALD’S 6615 Roosevelt, Berwyn: Sun 7/15, 6 PM, Lenny King’s Chicago Metropolitan Orchestra. Wed 7/18, 8 PM, Guy Fricano Big Band. Sun 7/22, 6 PM, John Burnett Swing Orchestra. 708-788-2118.
FLY ME TO THE MOON 3400 N. Clark: Fridays, 9 PM, Quiet Storm. Saturdays, 9 PM, Unit Seven. 773-528-4033.
FOR LOVERS ONLY 3451 S. Michigan: Social club. Tuesdays, 8 PM, “Great Black Music Be Jazz” with the Vincent Davis Quartet, followed by afterset sessions. 312-842-6199.
FRANCONELLA’S 10222 S. Western: Restaurant and lounge. Sat 7/14, 8:30 PM, Maralyn Gaza Trio. 773-881-4100.
FRANKIE’S BLUE ROOM 16 W. Chicago, Naperville: Wednesdays, 8:30 PM, Rhythm Rockets (preceded by dance lessons at 7:30 PM). 630-416-4898.
FUTUREWORLD 1744 E. 55th: Cyber cafe and deli with music at 8 PM. Sat 7/21, Matt Ulery. 773-256-1570.
GALLERY CABARET 2020 N. Oakley: Mon 7/16, Brian O’Hern. Wed 7/18, Marco Polo. Fri 7/20, Ron Cooper. 773-489-5471.
GATEWAY BAR & GRILL 7545 N. Clark: Music at 8 PM; no cover. Fri 7/13, A Sharp Band with Kolette Stims. Sat 7/14, Rob Roy & the Bitters. Sat 7/21, Joey Dunna & Top Shelf. 773-262-5767.
GERRI’S PALM TAVERN 446 E. 47th: Sundays, 6-9 PM, Ancestral Resurrection Ensemble with C. Siddha Webber, Ben Montgomery, Leo O’Dell, Duryving Ternoir, and Sura Dupart. Wednesdays, 9 PM, David Boykin’s Expanse. 773-373-6292.
GLENDORA HOUSE 10225 S. Harlem, Chicago Ridge: Sun 7/15, 2 PM, Chuck Hedges Swingtet with Eric Schneider. 708-755-8312, 708-425-4596, or 219-923-6755.
GREEN DOLPHIN STREET 2200 N. Ashland: Fri 7/13, 9:30 PM, Isaiah Mitchell & Midnight Sun. Sun 7/15, 8 PM, Don Stille Trio (no cover). Mon 7/16, 8 PM, Sidemen Inc. (no cover). Tuesdays, 9 PM, pro jam hosted by Alejo Poveda, Steve Eisen, Jose Valdes, and Thomas Kini. Wednesdays, 9 PM, Bill Porter Orchestra with Rich Fudoli. 773-395-0066.
GREEN MILL 4802 N. Broadway: Fri 7/13, 5 PM, pianist Ben Rudolph; 9 PM, Karrin Allyson; 1:30 AM, Green Mill Quartet. Sat 7/14, 8 PM, Karrin Allyson; midnight, Sabertooth Organ Quartet. Sun 7/15, 11 PM, Grazyna Auguscik Trio. Mon 7/16, 9 PM, Jenna Mammina. Tuesdays, 9 PM, Four Charms. Wednesdays, 9 PM, Kurt Elling Quartet. Thursdays, 9 PM, Alan Gresik’s Swing Shift Orchestra. Fri 7/20, 5 PM, pianist Ben Rudolph; 9 PM, Paul Wertico Trio; 1:30 AM, Green Mill Quartet. Sat 7/21, 8 PM, Paul Wertico Trio; midnight, Sabertooth Organ Quartet. 773-878-5552.
HEARTLAND CAFE 7000 N. Glenwood: Music at 10:30 PM. Fri 7/13, Evidence, Brian Dunn Quartet. Sat 7/14 and Fri 7/20, Healing Force with William Perry, Tatsu Aoki & Billy Brimfield. Thu 7/19, David Jennings. Sat 7/21, Robert Irving III Group. 773-465-8005.
HOTHOUSE 31 E. Balbo: Fri 7/13, 9 PM, Trilok Gurtu (see Critic’s Choice), Tatsu Aoki’s Miyumi Project. Tue 7/17, 9 PM, Laurie Lee Moses, Brian Dibblee/Josh Berman/Jason Adaisweitz. Wed 7/18, 9 PM, Toe 2000, Daniel Givens Age Ensemble. 312-362-9707.
JAMADA 241 Lake, Bloomingdale: Restaurant with music at 7:30 PM Fridays and Saturdays, 7 PM Thursdays. Fri 7/13, Scott Lies Trio. Sat 7/14, Wally Brath Trio. Thu 7/19, Mike Louie Trio. Fri 7/20, Peter Lerner Trio. Sat 7/21, Alejandro Urzagaste Trio. 630-893-0300.
JAZZ SHOWCASE 59 W. Grand: Music at 9 and 11 PM Fridays and Saturdays; 4, 8, and 10 PM Sundays; 8 and 10 PM Tuesdays through Thursdays. Fri 7/13 through Sun 7/15, Bill Charlap Trio (see Critic’s Choice). Tue 7/17 through Sun 7/22, George Coleman Quartet. 312-670-2473.
JOE’S BE-BOP CAFE & JAZZ EMPORIUM Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand: Restaurant. Music after 6 PM; matinee performances on Sundays. Fridays, Skinny Williams. Sundays, 11 AM-3 PM, Katherine Davis; 5 PM, Sonny Turner Quintet. Mondays, Ken Chaney. Tuesdays, Franz Jackson & His Jazz Entertainers. Wednesdays, Ken Saydak. Thursdays, Erwin Helfer & the Chicago Boogie Ensemble. Sat 7/21, Laksar Reese Latin Jazz Ensemble. 312-595-5299.
JOY-BLUE 3998 N. Southport: Mondays, 9 PM, Long Count Quartet. 773-477-3330.
KARIZMA 4741 Main, Skokie: Restaurant. Thu 7/19, 8 PM, Milt Trenier & Company (no cover). 847-674-6163.
KATERINA’S 1920 W. Irving Park: Sat 7/14, 9 PM, Midtown Trio. Wednesdays, 7 PM, Layni Katz & Andy Meacham. Thursdays, 9 PM, John Brumbach Quartet. 773-348-7592.
LA LUCE 1393 W. Lake: Restaurant. Fridays, 8 PM, Ivory Pittman & the Individual Artist. 312-850-1900.
MAGNUM’S PRIME STEAKHOUSE 225 W. Ontario: Live piano music after 6 PM nightly. 312-337-8080.
MAGNUM’S PRIME STEAKHOUSE 777 Butterfield, Lombard: Live piano music after 6 PM nightly. 630-543-1010.
MAGNUM’S PRIME STEAKHOUSE 1701 W. Golf, Rolling Meadows: Music after 6 PM Mondays through Saturdays. 847-952-8755.
MARTYRS’ 3855 N. Lincoln: Sun 7/15, 9:30 PM, Bobby Broom Trio, Spazztet. 773-404-9494.
McNALLY’S IRISH PUB 122 S. York, Elmhurst: Wed 7/18, Lamplighters. 630-941-7100.
METROPOLE ROOM Fairmont Hotel, Illinois Center, 200 N. Columbus: Fri 7/13, 9 PM, Elaine Dame Duo (no cover). Sat 7/14, 8:30 PM, Roz Ellington Jazz Band. Tue 7/17 and Wed 7/18, 4:30 PM, Elaine Dame Duo. Thu 7/19, 4:30 PM, Elaine Dame Duo; 9 PM, Marshall Vente Trio (no cover). Fri 7/20, 9 PM, Marshall Vente Trio (no cover). Sat 7/21, 9 PM, Nick Colionne. 312-565-6665.
MICHAELS’S JAZZ BISTRO 530 Crescent Blvd., Glen Ellyn: Wed 7/18, 7 PM, Steve Ramsdell Trio. 630-446-4001.
MISTO 1118 W. Grand: Restaurant. Saturdays, 10 PM, Gary Filip & Donny Greco. Wednesdays, 7-10 PM, David Rothstein Orchestra. 312-226-5989.
NERVOUS CENTER 4612 N. Lincoln: Music at 10 PM. Thu 7/19, Large Group with Jerry Bryerton, Jim Baker, Jen Claire Paulsen, Jason Ajemian & Carol Gennetti. Fri 7/20, No Lime Tangere with Carol Genetti & Eric Leonardson. 773-728-5010.
NEVIN’S LIVE 1450 Sherman, Evanston: Sun 7/22, 7 PM, Ken Haebich & Jim Gailloreto, Kalyan Pathak & Fred Simon. 847-869-0450.
NO EXIT 6970 N. Glenwood: Sundays, 7:30 PM, all-ages jam hosted by Josh Quinlan. 773-743-3355.
NOODLE’S 5956 W. Higgins: Restaurant. Fridays and Saturdays, 8:30 PM, Milt Trenier & Company with Bubba (no cover). 773-775-7525.
PALM COURT Drake Hotel, 140 E. Walton: Fridays and Saturdays, 8:30 PM, Chad Willetts Trio. 312-787-2200.
PETE MILLER’S STEAKHOUSE 1557 Sherman, Evanston: Restaurant with music at 8:30 PM; no cover. Fri 7/13 and Sat 7/14, Joan Hickey Trio. Mondays, Typhanie Monique Duo. Tuesdays, Bobby Broom Trio. Wed 7/18, Dave Hiltebrand Trio. Thursdays, Judy Roberts & Greg Fishman. Fri 7/20 and Sat 7/21, Erie Street. 847-328-0399.
PHILANDER’S OAK PARK 1120 Pleasant, Oak Park: Fridays, 9:30 PM, King Fleming Trio. Saturdays, 9:30 PM, Rankinfyle. Mondays, 7:30 PM, Jackie Allen. Tuesdays, 7:30 PM, Dan Nicoleson. Wednesdays, 7:30 PM, Steve Million. Thursdays, 7:30 PM, Temple Shultz. 708-848-4250.
PHYLLIS’ MUSICAL INN 1800 W. Division: Mondays, 9:30 PM, Cory Radford/Jon Lundbom Quartet. 773-486-9862.
POPS FOR CHAMPAGNE 2934 N. Sheffield: Music at 9 PM on weekends, 8:30 PM on weeknights. Fri 7/13, Brian Gephart/Bob Long Quartet. Sat 7/14, 5 PM, Henry Johnson Organ Express. Sundays, Urban Twist. Mon 7/16, Margie Gibson Trio. Wed 7/18, Ron Perrillo Trio. Thu 7/19, Los Hombres Perdidos. Fri 7/20, Suzanne Palmer/Kelly Brand Quartet. Sat 7/21, 5 PM, Brienn Perry Quartet. 773-472-1000.
POPS HIGHWOOD 214 Green Bay, Highwood: Music at 8:30 PM. Sat 7/14, Alison Ruble Quartet. Fri 7/20, Rankinfyle. Sat 7/21, Ken Cheney Quartet. 847-266-1313.
PRODIGAL SON BAR & GRILL 2626 N. Halsted: Music at 9:30 PM. Fridays, Equinox 5. 773-248-3093.
RAFFI’S ON 5TH 200 E. 5th, Naperville: Fridays, 7 PM, Laksar Reese Duo (no cover). 630-961-8203.
THE ROOM 5900 N. Broadway: Sundays, 11 AM-3 PM, jazz brunch with Gloria Shannon. 773-989-7666.
RUMORS 4500 N. Lincoln: Saturdays, 10 PM, Scott Stenten Trio. Sundays, 9 PM, Denise La Grassa Quartet. Tuesdays, 9:30 PM, DJ Big Tyme Riley Wimes spins swing (preceded by dance lessons at 8:30 PM). 773-271-9944.
SAUSSY 1156 W. Grand: Restaurant. Fridays, 7 PM, Denise La Grassa Trio. 312-491-1122.
SMOKE DADDY 1804 W. Division: Tuesdays, Taku Akiyami Quartet. 773-772-6656.
SOPRANOS 2901 N. Sheffield: Bar and restaurant. Saturdays, 9 PM, Frank Lamphere Trio performs music of Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin (no cover). 773-871-0990.
302 WEST 302 W. State, Geneva: Restaurant. Fridays, 7 PM, Wally Brath & Michael Arnopol. 630-232-9302.
TIAWANNAS MEXICAN CANTINA 2115 W. Galena, Aurora: Sat 7/14, 6:30 PM, guitarist Zuonimir Tot. 630-264-0634.
TORTILLA FLATS 116 Schiller, Elmhurst: No cover. Fridays, 6-9:30 PM, John Jeffrey. Sundays, 6-8:30 PM, and Thursdays, 7-9:30 PM, Essence of Jazz Trio. Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 PM, Leonardo plays flamenco & Latin jazz. 630-832-9797.
UFFA 1008 W. Armitage: Fridays, 9 PM, Denise La Grassa Duo. 773-665-4410.
UNDERGROUND WONDER BAR 10 E. Walton: Fridays and Saturdays, 11 PM-4 AM (5 AM on Saturdays), Lonie Walker & Big Bad Ass Company Band. Mondays, 8 PM, Michelle Cross. Tuesdays, 8 PM, Lonie Walker; 10 PM, Kimberly Gordon Quartet; 1 AM, Mark Madsen. Wednesdays, 8 PM, Brian O’Hern; 11 PM-4 AM, Lonie Walker & Big Bad Ass Company Band. Thursdays, 8 PM, Joe Thomas. 312-266-7761.
VELVET LOUNGE 21281/2 S. Indiana: Music after 9:30 PM. Fri 7/13 and Sat 7/14, Sebi Tramontana (see Critic’s Choice). Sundays, 6 PM, jam session with pianist Jim Baker, bassist Josh Abrams, saxophonist Dennis Winslett, and percussionist Colby Watkins. Wednesdays, 8:30 PM, Orion Collective. Thu 7/19, David Boykin’s Expanse. Fri 7/20, Nicole Mitchell with Harrison Bankhead & Ed Wikerson. Sat 7/21, Nikki Mitchell Black Earth Ensemble. 312-791-9050.
VIKING STEAK HOUSE 27 W 150 Roosevelt, Winfield: Wednesdays and Thursdays, 7-11 PM, jam session with Bruce Oscar Trio (no cover). 630-653-2110.
VILLA KULA 4518 N. Lincoln: Tearoom and cafe features jazz pianists. Fridays, 6:30 PM, Eric Lugosch. Saturdays, 9 PM, Erwin Helfer & John Brumbach. Sundays, 8:30 PM, John Campbell. 773-728-3114.
VIVA JAVA 1147 W. Granville: Sundays, 4 PM, Ikkyu. 773-274-8040.
WEEDS 1555 N. Dayton: Music at 9 PM; no cover. Thursdays, Jazz Tempo Trio. 312-943-7815.
international
concerts
CASOLANDO Free concert. Fri 7/13, 12:15 PM, Randolph Cafe, Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington. 312-744-7094.
LAGBAJA Free Afro-beat music concert. Thu 7/19, 7:30 PM (at Chicago Summerdance; preceded by dance lessons at 6 PM), Spirit of Music Garden, Grant Park, Michigan between Harrison and Balbo. 312-742-4007.
BILLY RIVERA CON SU ORQUESTA Thu 7/19, 5-10 PM, Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum, 1300 S. Lake Shore Dr. 312-322-0329.
ROOFTOP RHYTHMS Fred Anderson & Tatsu Aoki, Yoko Noge & Jazz Me Blues, Korean drum troupe Ilkwa Nori, Down Home Blues Project, taiko drummers Eigen & Kioto, and others perform at a benefit for the Chicago Asian-American Jazz Festival 2001. Sat 7/21, 6:30-10 PM, the Rooftop, 117 N. Jefferson. 708-386-9349.
SUPER RAIL BAND Malian roots music at Chicago Summerdance; see Critic’s Choice. Fri 7/13, 7:30 PM (preceded by dance lessons at 6 PM), Spirit of Music Garden, Grant Park, Michigan between Harrison and Balbo. 312-742-4007.
international
clubs
BUZZ CLUB 308 W. Erie: Sundays, 7-9 PM, DJs spin swing; 9 PM-4 AM, Salsa con Cache. Wednesdays, 8 PM, DJs spin salsa. 312-475-9800.
CAFE RITMO LATINO 2554 W. Diversey: Music at 10:30 PM; no cover. Saturdays, salsa & merengue, bachata, and mambo dancing. 773-276-5762.
CIRCUIT 3641 N. Halsted: Wed 7/18, 10:30 PM, DJs Lulu & Luis; 11 PM, Merenbanda. 773-325-2233.
HOLLYWOOD EAST 5650 N. Broadway: Sundays, 9 PM, DJ Joe spins African music. 773-271-4711.
HOTHOUSE 31 E. Balbo: Fri 7/13, 9 PM, Trilok Gurtu (see Critic’s Choice), Tatsu Aoki’s Miyumi Project. Sat 7/14, 10 PM, Sawt el Atlas (see Critic’s Choice). Sun 7/15, 7 PM, “Bolero night” with Eduardo Luna, Sergio Sanvicente, and Orquesta Latira. 312-362-9707.
LITTLE BUCHAREST & EURO CAFE 3001 N. Ashland: Restaurant & cafe. Thursdays, 7 PM, John Goodman & Antonio Luciano play Brazilian tango and jazz. 773-929-8640.
MI FAMILIA 1931 N. Milwaukee: Restaurant. Wednesdays and Thursdays, 9 PM-2 AM, DJs spin salsa, merengue, and rock en espanol. 773-297-3178.
MORETTI’S ITALIAN RISTORANTE 1645 W. Jackson: Saturdays, 9:30 PM, DJs spin salsa, merengue, and bachata. 312-427-2572.
THE NOTE 1565 N. Milwaukee: Wednesdays, 8:30 PM, DJ El Papichulo spins salsa & Latin grooves. Thursdays and Sat 7/14, 10 PM, Chicago Samba. 773-489-0011.
LA PENA 4212 N. Milwaukee: Restaurant. Fridays through Sundays and Thursdays, 7 PM, Tribus Futuras performs Andean music. 773-736-9498.
RANCHO LUNA 3357 W. Peterson: Cuban restaurant with live music. Fridays and Saturdays, 7:30 PM, Hector Silviera y Su Orquesta. Sundays, 6 PM, Cesar Fuentes. Thursdays, 7 PM, Mellina. 773-509-9332.
SCHUBAS 3159 N. Southport: Fri 7/20, 10 PM, Casolando, Bio Ritmo. 773-525-2508.
SLICK’S LOUNGE 1115 N. North Branch: Mon 7/16, 7:30 PM, Arabu, DJ Eddie “Mozkito” Cruz. 312-932-0006.
TANGO SUR 3763 N. Southport: Wednesdays, 8 PM, Argentine pianist Mauro Frosio plays tango. 773-477-5466.
TJ’S RESTAURANT Radisson Lincolnwood Hotel, 4500 W. Touhy, Lincolnwood: Thu 7/19, 7:30 PM, Maxwell Street Klezmer Band. 847-982-5647.
WHAM BONGO BAR 111 W. Hubbard: Sat 7/14, 10 PM, Ivory Coast with Dr. Brad. 312-396-9426.
classical
YEFIM BRONFMAN piano (Prokofiev, Brahms). Wed 7/18, 8 PM, Martin Theatre, Ravinia Festival, Green Bay and Lake Cook Rds., Highland Park. 847-266-5100.
ELIZABETH BUCCHERI, ROBERT CHEN, AND JOHN SHARP piano, violin, and cello (Ravel, Dvorak, and others). Mon 7/16, 7:30 PM, Anderson Chapel, North Park University, 3225 W. Foster. 773-244-5625.
CHICAGO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Pavilion, Ravinia Festival, Green Bay and Lake Cook Rds., Highland Park: Fri 7/13, 8 PM, Sir Andrew Davis, conductor, with violinist Sarah Chang (Brahms, R. Strauss). Sat 7/14, 8 PM, Sir Andrew Davis, conductor, with violinist Leonidas Kavakos, the Chicago Children’s Choir, and soloists (Bach/Webern, Berg, Mendelssohn). Sun 7/15, 7 PM, Sir Andrew Davis, conductor, with pianist Leon Fleisher and clarinetist Larry Combs in an all-Mozart program. 847-266-5100.
DA CORNETO OPERA Stephen Blackwelder conducts Verdi’s Un ballo in maschera. Sun 7/15 and Sun 7/22, 4 PM, Church of St. Hilary, Bryn Mawr and California. 847-662-2694.
MARK DAMISCH piano (Gershwin, Chopin, Dello Joio, Bartok, Prokofiev, Damisch). Sun 7/22, 2 PM, Northbrook Public Library, 1201 Cedar, Northbrook. 847-272-6224.
DEARBORN GARDEN WALK AND HERITAGE FESTIVAL See Fairs & Festivals.
DU PAGE OPERA THEATRE Harold Bauer conducts Mozart’s The Magic Flute. Fri 7/13 and Sat 7/14, 8 PM, McAninch Arts Center, College of DuPage, 425 22nd, Glen Ellyn. 630-942-4000.
JAMES FACKENTHAL carillon. Sun 7/22, 6 PM, Rockefeller Memorial Chapel, University of Chicago, 5850 S. Woodlawn. 773-702-7059.
FLYING SAUCER CAFE 1123 N. California: Tuesdays, 7 PM, guitarist Kurt David Phillips. 773-342-9076.
ELIZABETH FUTRAL soprano. Fri 7/13, 8 PM, Saint Charles North High School, 225 Red Gate, Saint Charles. 630-584-3378.
GIA MIA 324 Burr Ridge, Hinsdale: Restaurant. Saturdays, Tuesdays, and Fridays, 6:30-9:30 PM, guitarist Goran Ivanovic. 630-734-0300.
GRANT PARK ORCHESTRA Petrillo Music Shell, Grant Park, Columbus and Jackson: Fri 7/13, 7:30 PM, James Paul, conductor, with cellist Wendy Warner (Piston, Bernstein, Sibelius). Sat 7/14 and Sun 7/15, 7:30 PM, James Paul, conductor, with soprano Jonita Lattimore, contralto Karen Brunssen, tenor Jon Aler, the Grant Park Chorus, and the Chicago Children’s Choir (Dohnanyi, Mendelssohn, Britten). Wed 7/18 and Fri 7/20, 7:30 PM, Josep Pons, conductor, with guitarist Jose Maria Gallardo and soprano Isabel Monar in a program featuring music of Joaquin Rodrigo. 312-742-4763.
KIRSTEN HELGELAND piano, in a free recital (Beethoven, D. Scarlatti, Schubert, Messiaen, Gottschalk, Capers). Fri 7/20, 8:45 PM, Theosophical Society in America, 1926 N. Main, Wheaton. 630-668-1571, ext. 331.
REBECCA HUNTER carillon. Sun 7/15, noon, St. Chrysostom’s Church, 1424 N. Dearborn. 312-944-1083.
JULIA LITTLETON carillon. Sun 7/15, 6 PM, Rockefeller Memorial Chapel, University of Chicago, 5850 S. Woodlawn. 773-702-7059. Mon 7/16, 7 PM, Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Rd., Glencoe. 847-835-5440.
EUGENIA MOLINER flute, in a free concert. Sat 7/14, 2 PM, St. James Chapel, Quigley Preparatory Seminary, 103 E. Chestnut. 312-782-3532.
ISABEL MONAR AND ALBERT GUINOVART soprano and piano, perform music of Joaquin Rodrigo. Thu 7/19, 7:30 PM, Petrillo Music Shell, Grant Park, Columbus and Jackson. 312-742-4763.
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC INSTITUTE ORCHESTRA AND HONORS CHAMBER ENSEMBLES in a free concert. Fri 7/20, 7:30 PM, Pick-Staiger Concert Hall, Northwestern University, 1977 South Campus Dr., Evanston. 847-467-4000.
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC INSTITUTE SOLO AND CHAMBER RECITALS Free admission. Sun 7/15 and Sun 7/22, 3 PM, Regenstein Recital Hall, Northwestern University, 1965 South Campus Dr., Evanston. 847-467-4000 or 847-491-5441.
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC INSTITUTE STRING FACULTY RECITAL (Shostakovich, Faure, Mozart). Free admission. Tue 7/17, 7:30 PM, Lutkin Hall, Northwestern University, 700 University, Evanston. 847-467-4000 or 847-491-5441.
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC INSTITUTE WIND ENSEMBLE AND HONORS CHAMBER ENSEMBLES Don Owens, conductor, with saxophonist Chris Vadala. Fri 7/13, 3 PM, Lutkin Hall, Northwestern University, 700 University, Evanston. 847-467-4000 or 847-491-5441.
STEPHEN NOON tenor, with pianist Stephen Hargreaves in a free recital. Mon 7/16, 12:15 PM, Preston Bradley Hall, Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington. 312-744-7094 or 312-744-6630.
NORTHSHORE CONCERT BAND (Copland, Gershwin, Bernstein). Wed 7/18, 7 PM, Pick-Staiger Concert Hall, Northwestern University, 1977 South Campus Dr., Evanston. 847-467-4000 or 847-491-5441.
THE OLIVE BRANCH 617 N. Wells: Fridays and Saturdays, 8 PM, guitarist Benjamin Munoz. 312-751-9600.
MARTIN PAZDIOCH AND MARY HOFF-MARTELL tenor and piano, in a free recital. Fri 7/20, 8:45 PM,Theosophical Society in America, 1926 N. Main, Wheaton. 630-668-1571, ext. 331.
PLAZA DE MEXICO See Fairs & Festivals.
PROTEGE PHILHARMONIC in a free concert (Rossini, Copland, Dvorak). Sun 7/15, 3 PM, Preston Bradley Hall, Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington. 312-341-1521 or 312-744-6630.
SAINT CHARLES SINGERS with organist David Schrader and the Saint Charles Festival Orchestra (Haydn, Tallis, and others). Sat 7/21, 8 PM, and Sun 7/22, 3 PM, Baker Memorial United Methodist Church, Third and Main, Saint Charles. 630-584-3378.
SOLANGE SIOR soprano, sings “old American songs.” Fri 7/13, 10 AM, Saint Charles Public Library, 1 S. Sixth, Saint Charles. 630-584-3378.
WHEATON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Peter Lipari, conductor (Mahler). Sun 7/22, 4 PM, Hubble Middle School, Roosevelt and Naperville Rds., Wheaton. 630-790-1430.
RICHARD WYSZYNSKI conductor, with the Cardinal Chamber Ensemble and pianists Amy Briggs-Dissanayake and Richard Sladek in a free lecture-concert (Muczynski, Draganski, Charkovsky). Mon 7/16, 12:15 PM, Harold Washington Library Center, 400 S. State. 773-276-3762.
EINAV YARDEN piano, in a Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concert (Haydn, Schumann). Free admission. Wed 7/18, 12:15 PM, Preston Bradley Hall, Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington. 312-744-1430 or 312-744-6630.
YUAN-QING YU, RUSSELL HERSHOW, KATINKA KLEIJN, BRADLEY OPLAND, AND DEBORAH SOBOL violin, viola, cello, double bass, and piano, in a free concert (Brahms). Tue 7/17, 5:45 PM, St. James Cathedral, 65 E. Huron. 312-787-7360.
fairs & festivals
ARTWORKS 2K Federal Plaza, Adams and Dearborn: Fri 7/13, noon-2 PM, Nativa. 312-642-4907.
BEVERLY WORLD ARTS FESTIVAL Beverly Art Center, 2153 W. 111th: Sat 7/14, 4 PM, Dyed in the Wool; 5 PM, Sones de Mexico; 6 PM, Baaro. Sun 7/15, 2 PM, La Bamba; 4 PM, Salaam Middle Eastern Music Ensemble; 5 PM, Maiko Japanese Taiko Drummers; 6 PM, Zydeco Bon Ton. 312-445-3838.
BLIND DATE BASH Illinois and McClurg: Sat 7/14, 1 PM, Incredible Moses Leroy; 2:15 PM, Ike Reilly; 3:25 PM, Joan Baby; 4:30 PM, Mike & Joe; 6 PM, Lucky Boys Confusion; 6:45 PM, Starball; 8 PM, Scapegoat Wax; 9:15 PM, Cold. 773-868-3010, ext. 251.
BROOKFEST JC/Ehlert Park, Gerritsen and Elm, Brookfield: Thu 7/19, 6:30 PM, Toby Rhodes; 8:30 PM, Mighty Blue Kings. Fri 7/20, 6 PM, Midnight; 7:30 PM, Off Broadway; 9 PM, Greg Kihn. Sat 7/21, 3 PM, Ted Alotta; 5 PM, Joan Baby; 7 PM, Rick Derringer; 9 PM, Uriah Heep. Sun 7/22, 2 PM, Buzz Kilman & others; 6:30 PM, Lounge Puppets; 8:15 PM, Then Again. 773-868-3010, ext. 251.
CELEBRATE STATE STREET Fri 7/13, Block 37 Stage: 10 AM, Off Broadway; 1 PM, B.B.I.; 5 PM, Phil Barron & Jump City. Daley Plaza Stage: noon, Gallery 37 Latin Big Band & Singers; 3 PM, Joanie Pallatto & Friends; 6:30 PM, Montgomery Street. Sat 7/14, Block 37 Stage: 11 AM, Joel Daly & Prairie Moon; 3:30 PM, Lynne Jordan; 6:30 PM, Buckinghams. Daley Center Plaza Stage: 10:15 AM, Happiness Club; 12:30 PM, Ralph’s World; 2 PM, Fabulous Fishheads; 5 PM, Riptones. Sun 7/15, 11:30 AM, Dave Weld & the Imperial Flames; 3 PM, Blooze Brothers & the Uptown Rhythm Express; 6:15 PM, Herman’s Hermits with Peter Noone. Daley Center Plaza Stage: 10 AM, Dave Rudolf & Friends; 1 PM, Public I; 2 PM, Fabulous Fishheads; 5 PM, Jorge from Yard. Mon 7/16, Block 37 Stage: 10 AM, Keith Eric & Waterhouse; 1 PM, E.C. Scott; 4 PM, American English. Daley Plaza Stage: 2:30 PM, Kraig Kenning; 6 PM, Jimmy Damon. 312-782-9160.
CELTIC FESTIVAL 2001 Riverside Park, Rte. 251 and Bridge, Roscoe: Sat 7/21, 10 AM-11 PM, Americay, Donnybrook, Kennedy’s Kitchen, Stone Ring, Innesheere, Seelie-Court, Doon the Brae, Maggie McGuire, Casey’s Fancy, the Miserable Few, Mike Crowe, Henleys & others. 815-963-0270.
CHICAGO FOLK & ROOTS FESTIVAL Welles Park, 2333 W. Sunnyside: Sat 7/14, 11:30 AM, Dale Petersohn; noon, Spontaneous Folks; 12:30 PM, Colby Maddox & Noam Pikelny; 1 PM, Michael Graff & Peggy & Barb; 1:30 PM, Idy Ciss, Stephanie Fletcher; 2 PM, Special Music by Special People, Tania Fiel; 2:30 PM, Chris Farrell; 3 PM, Ulele, Everardo Rey y Su Flota Musical, Ted Parrish & the Delta Mudslingers; 3:15 PM, Laurie Berkner; 3:30 PM, Rita Ruby; 4 PM, Teflons; 4:30 PM, Super Rail Band (see Critic’s Choice), Chris Walz; 5 PM, Tricia Sebastian & Coro de las Americas, October Seven; 5:15 PM, Chicago Cajun Aces; 5:30 PM, Unibrow; 6 PM, Brent Courtney & Cornelius Boots; 6:15 PM, Coco Merenson; 6:30 PM, Brittan Spears Ensemble; 7 PM, Covered in Honey; 7:30 PM, EE Marching Band, Susanne Pineda; 8 PM, Femi Kuti & Positive Force, Upsy Daisy. Sun 7/15, noon, Sacred Harp Singers, Ben Porter; 12:30 PM, Gwen Pippin with David Berger; 1 PM, Paul Tyler; 1:30 PM, Chuck Cheesman; 2 PM, Lush Budgett, Kat Parsons; 2:30 PM, Antje; 3 PM, Andrew Bird’s Bowl of Fire, Chicago Samba, Real Caulfields; 3:15 PM, Ralph Covert; 3:30 PM, Colleen Springer; 4 PM, Carol Kagy with Hunter Adams, Bill Hyland & Lenny Marsh; 4:15 PM, Jo Miller & Her Burly Roughnecks; 4:30 PM, Charming Axe; 5 PM, Jazz Ensemble with Hunter Adams; 5:15 PM, Jimmy Sutton’s Four Charms; 5:30 PM, Mike Allemana; 6 PM, Flatlanders, Aerin Tedesco; 6:30 PM, Jacob & Simon Sweet; 7 PM, Dishing Stars; 7:30 PM, Lubbock; 8 PM, Michelle Shocked. Festival also features music and dance workshops and entertainment for children. 773-728-6000.
CHICAGOLAND GOSPEL YOUTH FESTIVAL Gately Stadium, 810 E. 103rd: Sat 7/14, 1 PM, Titiana Payton; 2:30 PM, Windy City All-Stars; 3:30 PM, Philemon Bolls; 4:30 PM, Davy Moore & Gifted; 5 PM, Paulette Bush & the Chicago State University Gospel Choir; 5:30 PM, William Smith Jr. & Renewed Voices for Christ; 6 PM, Monte Fhaelon & Youth Fellowship; 6:30 PM, Tony Tidwell & Righteous Living; 7 PM, Virtuous Standard; 7:30 PM, Adrian B. King & Reverence; 8 PM, Keith Butler & the Delegation. Sun 7/15, 3 PM, CABM Voices; 3:15 PM, Trinity; 4 PM, New Greater Bethlehem Young Adult Choir; 4:30 PM, Seven; 5 PM, First Pentecostal Concert Choir; 5:30 PM, Henry Johnson & Triumph; 5:50 PM, Antonio Rocquemore & Company; 6:30 PM, Changed Men; 7 PM, Tee & Company. 773-264-4503.
CHINATOWN SUMMER FAIR Wentworth between Cermak and 24th: Sun 7/15, 1-8 PM, PNS & others. 312-225-0303 or 312-225-6198.
DEARBORN GARDEN WALK AND HERITAGE FESTIVAL features classical music at 1400 N. Dearborn: Sun 7/15, 1:30 PM, Chicago Sinfonietta Quintet; 2:45 PM, Tremont Winds. 312-632-1241.
DuSABLE MUSEUM ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL Washington Park, 57th and Cottage Grove: Sat 7/14, noon, West Indian Folk Drummers; 4 PM, Roderick Harper Trio; 6:30 PM, Bethany Pickens Trio. Sun 7/15, 1 PM, South Side Chamber Orchestra; 2 PM, Ken Chaney Quartet; 4 PM, Dana; 6:30 PM, Kwame & Wan Afrika. 773-947-0600, ext. 272.
EDGEWATER DAYS Granville between Broadway and Sheridan: Sat 7/21, noon, Lakeside Pride Jazz Ensemble; 12:30 PM, Scott Free; 1:30 PM, Kaminari Daiko; 2 PM, Moses; 2:30 PM, Rico; 3 PM, Ellen Rosner; 4 PM, Hedwig & the Angry Inch, Yvonne Doll & the Locals; 5 PM, Edie Carey; 5:30 PM, Jan James; 6 PM, Stewed Tomatoes; 7 PM, Pippi; 7:20 PM, Patty Elvis; 8:30 PM, Crash Test Dummies; 8:40 PM, Sonia. Sun 7/22, noon, Jeff Altergot, Maxwell Street Klezmer Band; 12:30 PM, ROTC; 1 PM, Ripley Caine; 1:30 PM, Uniform; 2:45 PM, R&R Band; 3 PM, the Gist; 4 PM, Bamboo Groove, Pulsation; 5 PM, Bionic Finger; 5:30 PM, Javier Mendoza Band; 5:40 PM, Half Mad Poet; 6:30 PM, Venus Envy; 7 PM, Cathy Richardson; 7:20 PM, Mabel Mabel; 8:40 PM, Robin Kay. 773-868-3010, ext. 227.
EVANSTON ETHNIC ARTS FESTIVAL Dawes Park, Sheridan and Church, Evanston: Sat 7/21, 2 PM, Mark Cleveland; 3:30 PM, African Morning Star Gospel Band; 4 PM, Chicago Bluegrass Band; 4:30 PM, Dyed in the Wool; 5:30 PM, Kaminari Daiko. Sun 7/22, 1 PM, Karma Sutra; 3 PM, Maxwell Street Klezmer Band; 3:30 PM, Aswah Greggorri; 4:30 PM, Las Guitarras de Espana; 5 PM, Bio Ritmo. Festival also features dance performances and arts and crafts exhibits. 847-448-8260, ext. 102.
GEBHARD WOODS DULCIMER FESTIVAL Gebhard Woods State Park, 250 Ottawa, Morris: Sat 7/14 and Sun 7/15, 10 AM-6 PM, Mike Anderson, Sandy Andina, Any Old Tyme, Cathy Barton & Dave Para, Cathy Ciolac & Art Lang, Kat Eggleston, Steve Endsley, Barbara Hale Ernst, Sherri Farley, Tull Glazener, Diane Ippel & Rob Williams, Barbara Milosevich, Bill Robinson & friends, Jerry Santoni, Jessica Schaeffer, Anna Stange, Stay Tuned String Band, Ed Trickett, Bill & Sharon Van Dusen, Dan Zahn & Chris McNamara. Festival also features music workshops and children’s activities. 708-331-6875.
GRAND CROSSING I HAVE A VISION COMMUNITY GOSPEL FESTIVAL Dorchester between 73rd and 75th: Sat 7/14, 1:30 PM, Judah Man; 1:45 PM, New Sphere; 2 PM, Elizabeth Johnson; 2:30 PM, Kenya Sankey; 2:45 PM, Jeanna Mucci; 3 PM, Youth with a Vision Community Choir; 3:15 PM, Sylvia Simms/Rhema Ministry in Word; 3:30 PM, M. Matthew; 3:45 PM, Foundation of Soul; 4 PM, Reverend Booker & the Gospel Spiritual Heirs; 4:20 PM, Voices of New Revelation; 5 PM, Jean Weatherly; 5:15 PM, Faith Gospel Singers; 5:30 PM, West Side Christian Church Soldiers & Cadettes; 6 PM, Johnson Heirs; 6:15 PM, Witness for Christ; 6:30 PM, Marc Vines. 773-643-8056.
GREATER NEW MOUNT EAGLE BAPTIST CHURCH GOSPEL EXPLOSION on the grounds of Greater New Mount Eagle Baptist Church, 12301 S. Michigan: Sat 7/14, noon-6 PM, Greater New Mount Eagle Mass Choir, Chicago State University Choir, Larry Jones with One Accord, New Birth Voices of Deliverance, Travis Edwards & Products of Praise, Praise & Anointed, Arthur Sutton & Gift of Praise. 773-995-0131.
HEAT Southport and Cortland: Sat 7/14, 1 PM, Bandoleros; 3 PM, Plastics Hi-Fi; 5 PM, Peking Turtle; 7 PM, Liquid Soul. Sun 7/15, 10:30 AM, Denise La Grassa; 12:30 PM, Voodoo Kings; 4:30 PM, Howard & the White Boys; 6:30 PM, Underwater People. 312-421-7672, ext. 22.
IRISH AMERICAN HERITAGE FESTIVAL Irish American Heritage Center, 4626 N. Knox: Fri 7/13, 6 PM, Whitey O’Day; 6:30 PM, Finbar Fagan’s Band; 7:30 PM, Three Men in Kilts; 9 PM, North & South; 10 PM, David Dunne & Blackwater. Sat 7/14, noon, Whitey O’Day, Baal Tinne; 1:30 PM, Dooley Brothers; 2:30 PM, Finbar Fagan’s Band; 4 PM, Larkin Brothers; 5 PM, Switchback; 6:30 PM, Paddy Reilly; 7:30 PM, Donnybrook, Irish Heritage Singers; 8:30 PM, Shannon Rovers; 9 PM, Prodigals; 10 PM, North & South. Sun 7/15, 12:30 PM, Dooley Brothers, Dyed in the Wool; 2:45 PM, Misericordia Heartbreakers; 3:30 PM, Paddy Reilly, Napper Tandy; 5:30 PM, Irish Heritage Singers; 6 PM, Prodigals, Moore & Broaders; 8 PM, Chicago Celtic Pipe Band; 8:30 PM, David Dunne & Blackwater. 773-282-7035
LINCOLN PARK CULTURAL CENTER SUMMER ART FAIR Lincoln Park Cultural Art Center, 2045 N. Lincoln Park West: Sat 7/14, 1 PM, Michael Strenning; 2 PM, Plaine Jane; 3 PM, Mezcal; 4 PM, Plunging Necklines; 5 PM, Seers Pancho. Sun 7/15, 1 PM, Scott Stenten; 2 PM, Plaine Jane; 3 PM, Joi de Diva; 4 PM, Jazz Cats; 5 PM, Nancy Walker. 312-742-7726.
NEIGHBORHOOD BOYS & GIRLS CLUB FAMILY FEST Irving Park and Rockwell: Fri 7/13, 7 PM, Fleeting Heart (Fleetwood Mac/Heart tribute); 8:30 PM, MST (UFO/Michael Schenker tribute). Sat 7/14, 6:30 PM, Insane Killer Penguins; 7:15 PM, Pain Killer (Judas Priest tribute); 8:45 PM, War Pigs (Black Sabbath tribute). Sun 7/15, 7 PM, Plain Jane; 8 PM, Strain Busy Sky. 773-463-4161.
OLD SAINT PAT’S BLOCK PARTY Desplaines between Madison and Adams: Fri 7/20, 5-10:30 PM, Blues Traveler, Verbow & others. Sat 7/21, 5-10:30 PM, Big Head Todd & the Monsters, David Mead & others. 312-648-1590.
PLAZA DE MEXICO Harrison Park, Damen and 19th: Sun 7/22, 12:30 PM, musicians from Sherwood Conservatory of Music; 1:30 PM, musicians from Merit School of Music; 2:30 PM, musicians from People’s Music School; 3:30 PM, Chicago Symphony Orchestra Strings with Raices Profundas; 4:30 PM, Chicago Symphony Orchestra Brass with Sones de Mexico; 6 PM, Chicago Symphony Orchestra with Daniel Barenboim (Ravel, Revueltas, Moncayo, Salgan, Piazzolla, Gardel, Rodriguez). 312-294-3000 or 800-223-7114.
ST. MICHAEL’S ARTS & CRAFTS & POLKA FESTIVAL St. Michael’s Church, 7313 N. Waukegan, Niles: Sat 7/14, 2 PM, Pensionaires. 847-647-8398.
ST. SYMPHOROSA FAMILY FEST St. Symphorosa Parish, Austin between 61st and 63rd: Fri 7/13, 7 PM, Dancing Noodles. Sat 7/14, 1 PM, Incognito; 6 PM, talent show; 7 PM, Legends. Sun 7/15, 1 PM, Stas Bulanda Polka Band, Devlin & Dietel; 6 PM, Music Company. 773-767-1523.
SHEFFIELD GARDEN WALK AND FESTIVAL Sheffield and Webster: Sat 7/21, 12:30 PM, Van Go; 2 PM, Frisbie; 3:45 PM, Recipe; 5:30 PM, Deborah Coleman; 7:30 PM, Charlie Robison. Sun 7/22, 12:30 PM, Deals Gone Bad; 2 PM, Framing Amy; 3:45 PM, Reckless Kelly; 5:30 PM, Candye Kane; 7:30 PM, Wayne Toups & Zydecajun. 773-929-9255.
TASTE & TOUCH OF PALATINE William Rainey Harper College, 1200 W. Algonquin, Palatine: Fri 7/20, 7 PM, Blind Man’s Bluff; 8:30 PM, Hello Dave. Sat 7/21, 7 PM, Mississippi Heat; 8:30 PM, Lonnie Brooks. Sun 7/22, 5 PM, Keith Eric & Waterhouse; 7 PM, Lynne Jordan & the Shivers. 847-359-7534.
WOODSTOCK FOLK FESTIVAL Woodstock Square, Dean and Van Buren, Woodstock: Sun 7/15, 12:30 PM, Dave Fox & Will Branch; 1:15 PM, Shank’s Pony; 2 PM, Amy Beth;
2:45 PM, Four Shillings Short; 3:30 PM, Acie Cargill; 4:15 PM, Kathy O’Hara & Diana Laffey; 5 PM, Small Potatoes; 5:45 PM, “final all-sing.” 815-338-4245.
miscellaneous
EDGE O’ TOWN SWEET ADELINES Free concert. Sun 7/15, 5 PM, Fourth Presbyterian Church of Chicago, 126 E. Chestnut. 312-787-2729, ext. 252.
JOEL FRANKEL Children’s concert. Thu 7/19, 7 PM, Horner Park, 2741 W. Montrose. 312-742-7572. Fri 7/20, 6:30 PM, Brooks Park, 7100 N. Harlem. 312-742-7855.
HOTHOUSE 31 E. Balbo: Sat 7/21 and Sun 7/22, 8 PM, Kevin O’Donnell’s Quality Six, Jellyeye Drum Theatre, Shu Shubat. 312-362-9707.
ELLA JENKINS Children’s concert. Sat 7/21, 2 PM, Juniper Playlot, 3652 N. Greenview. 312-742-7826.
PAUL’S BACKYARD Children’s concert. Fri 7/20, 7 PM, South Lakeview Park, 1300 W. Wolfram. 312-742-7785.
RAICES TROPICALES Children’s concert of Puerto Rican music. Sun 7/15, 2 PM, Chicago Children’s Museum, Navy Pier, 700 E. Grand. 312-527-1000.
MICHAEL REICHART/NEEBIN MAKWAH Free Native American flute performance in the cafe. Sun 7/15, 1 PM, Barnes & Noble Bookstore, 13 W. Rand, Arlington Heights. 847-259-5304.
UNDER THE PICASSO Daley Center Plaza, 50 W. Washington: Free noontime programs. Fri 7/13 through Mon 7/16, Celebrate State Street (see Fairs & Festivals). Tue 7/17, Latin Rhythm Dance Studio. 312-346-3278.