Rock, Pop, Etc.
Concerts
AC ROCK Thu 6/19, 7 PM, Petty Auditorium, Skokie Public Library, 5215 Oakton, Skokie. 847-673-7774.
A.D.D., DIGITAL KILL, FETOR, VIBE, NIX perform as part of the Music With Meaning Series. Fri 6/20, 6 PM, Pilgrim Church, 460 Lake, Oak Park. 708-848-5860.
AMERICAN ENGLISH Beatles tribute. Fri 6/20, 6 PM, Millennium Plaza, Galena and Stolp, Aurora. 630-844-4396.
SANDY ANDINA Free in-store performance. Fri 6/13, 8 PM, Borders Books & Music, 1500 16th, Oak Brook. 630-574-0800.
GAIL BECKER with pianist Jon Steinhagen. Fri 6/13 and Sat 6/14, 11 PM, Theatre Building, 1225 W. Belmont. 773-327-5252.
BIG DOOWOPPER performs at an opening for the exhibit “Nitty Gritty: Slim’s Bike and the Street Art of Curtis Cuffie and Wesley Willis.” Fri 6/13, 5-8 PM, Intuit, 756 N. Milwaukee. 312-243-9088.
JACKSON BROWNE, STEVE EARLE & THE DUKES, KEB’ MO’ Sun 6/22, 8 PM, Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Rd., Rosemont. 847-671-5100 or 312-559-1212.
JIM BUCKNER Free in-store performance. Sat 6/14, 8 PM, Borders Books & Music, 15160 S. La Grange Rd., Orland Park. 708-460-7566.
CATHERINE AVE. Free in-store performances. Fri 6/13, 8 PM, Borders Books & Music, 7100 Forest Preserve Dr., Norridge. 708-457-2111. Sat 6/14, 8 PM, Borders Books & Music, 1500 16th, Oak Brook. 630-574-0800. Sat 6/21, 8 PM, Borders Books & Music, 15160 S. La Grange Rd., Orland Park. 708-460-7566.
NICK CAVE & THE BAD SEEDS, SHANNON WRIGHT, CHRIS BAILEY Sat 6/21, 8 PM, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State. 312-443-1130 or 312-902-1500.
JONATHAN CHEN Thu 6/19, 9 PM, second floor, Heaven Gallery, 1550 N. Milwaukee. 773-342-4597.
STANLEY CLARKE, GRETA POPE Sat 6/21, 7 PM, Park West, 322 W. Armitage. 773-929-5959 or 312-559-1212.
COBRA VERDE Free in-store performance; see Spot Check. Thu 6/19, 4 PM, Reckless Records, 1532 N. Milwaukee. 773-235-3727.
ALANDA COON with pianist Alan Bukowiecki. Fri 6/20, 11 PM, Theatre Building, 1225 W. Belmont. 773-327-5252.
SARA DAVIS & JUSTIN HAYFORD perform songs by Vernon Duke; free concert. Tue 6/17, 12:15 PM, Randolph Cafe, Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington. 312-744-6630.
DEL SOULS Free in-store performance. Fri 6/13, 8 PM, Borders Books & Music, 15160 S. La Grange Rd., Orland Park. 708-460-7566.
DOMESTIC IMPORTS, FETOR, KEVIN MCLEMORE, MATT WILKE perform as part of the Music With Meaning series. Mon 6/16, 7 PM, Foul House, 3231 N. Kenmore. 773-327-1409.
EARTH, WIND & FIRE Fri 6/20, 8 PM, Star Plaza Theatre, I-65 and U.S. 30, Merrillville, Indiana. 773-734-7266 or 312-559-1212.
EXPLICIT LYRICS under the direction of Daryl Nitz & Matt Davis, with Gail Becker, Claire Bigley, Jared Leal, Gillian Kelly, and Kristofer Simmons. Fridays, 10 PM, Bailiwick Repertory, 1229 W. Belmont. 773-883-1090.
DAN FOGELBERG Wed 6/18, 7:30 PM, Skyline Stage, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand. 312-595-7437 or 312-559-1212.
FRISBIE Free in-store performance; see Spot Check. Sat 6/21, 8 PM, Borders Books & Music, 1500 16th, Oak Brook. 630-574-0800.
BRENT GUTZEIT, BOB FALESCH Sun 6/15, 8 PM, Deadtech, 3321 W. Fullerton. 773-395-2844.
JENNIFER HOLLIDAY Sat 6/21, 9:30 PM, Orchestra Hall, Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan. 312-822-0202, ext. 23, or 312-294-3000.
ILL NOIZE 2003 with Larry Lockwood, Nahuali, Gingarte Capoiera Group, Costume, Shortys for Christ, Freeform Sessions, and Loco Bloco. Sat 6/14, 4 PM, American Indian Center, 1630 W. Wilson. 630-820-8717.
ISLEY BROTHERS with Ronald Isley. Sun 6/22, 7:30 PM, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State. 312-443-1130 or 312-902-1500.
CORY JAMISON, JOAN CURTO, TOM MICHAEL, DAN STETZEL Fri 6/13 and Sat 6/14, 8 PM, and Sun 6/15, 7 PM, Playhouse 111, 111 N. Hale, Wheaton. 630-260-1820.
KILLING TREE, PELICAN, VOLTA DO MAR, DOLOROUS CANTER Fri 6/13, 6:30 PM, McGaw Hall, room 130, DePaul University, 802 W. Belden. 773-687-4062.
JOE KREGOR Free concert. Fri 6/20, 11:30 AM, Chicago Water Works Visitor Center, 163 E. Pearson. 877-244-2246.
JONI LAURENCE Free in-store performance. Fri 6/13, 7:30 PM, Women & Children First Bookstore, 5233 N. Clark. 773-769-9299.
CHRISTINE LAVIN Sat 6/14, 8 PM, Wilson Hall, Fermilab, Kirk and Pine, Batavia. 630-840-2787.
TEDDY LEE ORCHESTRA performs at Chicago SummerDance, preceded by dance lessons with Tommye Giacchino & Gregory Day at 4 PM. Sun 6/22, 5 PM, Spirit of Music Garden, Grant Park, Michigan between Harrison and Balbo. 312-742-4007.
HUEY LEWIS & THE NEWS Tue 6/17, 8 PM, Pavilion, Ravinia Festival, Green Bay and Lake Cook Rds., Highland Park. 847-266-5100.
LL COOL J, DRU HILL Sat 6/14, 8 PM, Star Plaza Theatre, I-65 and U.S. 30, Merrillville, Indiana. 773-734-7266 or 312-559-1212.
LOVE IN A BOX Sat 6/14, 10 PM, Edison Park Inn, 6715 N. Olmsted. 773-775-1404.
MEST Free performance in the parking lot. Fri 6/13, 7 PM, Tower Records, 383 Army Trail Rd., Bloomingdale. 630-582-2555.
BOB MUSIAL Free in-store performance. Sat 6/21, 8 PM, Borders Books & Music, 1144 Lake, Oak Park. 708-386-6927.
NEVILLE BROTHERS Tue 6/17, 8 PM, Pavilion, Ravinia Festival, Green Bay and Lake Cook Rds., Highland Park. 847-266-5100.
OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN Sat 6/21, 8 PM, Star Plaza Theatre, I-65 and U.S. 30, Merrillville, Indiana. 773-734-7266 or 312-559-1212.
NORTH MISSISSIPPI ALLSTARS, JACK STRAW, DJ MADRID perform on the terrace as part of Play the Field (benefits the Field Museum. Thu 6/19, 6 PM, Field Museum, 1400 S. Lake Shore Dr. 312-559-1212.
OLD NO. 8, SKULLFISH Sat 6/21, 5 PM, American Knights of Chicago, 5049 W. Lake. 773-378-6969.
ORGANIC MIND UNIT performs as part of the AfroFolk Live series. Wed 6/18, 8:30 PM, Old Town School of Folk Music, 4544 N. Lincoln. 773-728-6000.
PATTI PAGE Wed 6/18 through Fri 6/20, 2 PM, and Sat 6/21, 6 PM, Drury Lane Theatre, 2500 W. 95th, Evergreen Park. 708-422-0042, ext. 120.
PEARL JAM, IDLEWILD Wed 6/18, 7:30 PM, United Center, 1901 W. Madison. 312-455-4500 or 312-559-1212. Sat 6/21, 7 PM, Alpine Valley Music Theatre, Highway D and Highway 120, East Troy, Wisconsin. 262-642-4400 or 312-559-1212.
PEOPLE’S MUSIC SCHOOL FLUTE AND GUITAR ENSEMBLES perform “From Sea to Shining Sea: What America Means to Me” with vocal choruses from the People’s Music School in a free concert. Sat 6/21, 11 AM and 2 PM, Claudia Cassidy Theater, Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington. 312-744-6630.
PILLAR Free in-store performance. Sat 6/14, 1:30 PM, Tower Records, 383 Army Trail Rd., Bloomingdale. 630-582-2555.
PLATTERS Sat 6/14, 6 PM, and Sun 6/15, 3:30 PM, Drury Lane Theatre, 2500 W. 95th, Evergreen Park. 708-422-0042, ext. 120.
STEPHEN RADER with pianist Cyndi Stevens. Sat 6/21, 11 PM, Theatre Building, 1225 W. Belmont. 773-327-5252.
LOU REED Sun 6/15, 7:30 PM, Skyline Stage, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand. 312-595-7437 or 312-559-1212.
ROLLINS BAND, KEITH MORRIS, DUMMY All-ages. Sat 6/21, 7:30 PM, the Vic, 3145 N. Sheffield. 773-472-0449 or 312-559-1212.
THE SPIN Free concert on the concourse. Fri 6/13, noon, Chicago Music Mart, DePaul Center, 333 S. State. 312-362-6700.
RICK SPRINGFIELD Sat 6/14, 7 and 10 PM, Skyline Stage, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand. 312-595-7437 or 312-559-1212.
SURLY, SOL AZUL, GELFLINGS, INDUSTRY, THE, DANGLERS, A-SOULS Sat 6/21, 7 PM, Cloudland Studio, 2210 S. Halsted. 312-666-3445.
THIS IS ME SMILING, SWITCHBLADE ROMANCE, PGS, FETOR, LONG DISTANCE RUNNER, OREFISAURUS, REPLACING SYDNEY, NIX with A.D.D., Captain Cinch, Sayla, Shooting Blanks, Argyle Kids, Half Stachon, C-Batteries & Wrong Turn perform as part of the Music With Meaning series. Sat 6/21, 2 PM, C Building, Triton College, 2000 Fifth Ave., River Grove. 708-456-0300 or 773-327-1409.
VELVET TOM Sat 6/14 and Sat 6/21, 8 and 10 PM, Profiles Theater, 4147 N. Broadway. 773-807-2522.
JOE VITO Free concert. Fri 6/13, 11:30 AM, Chicago Water Works Visitor Center, 163 E. Pearson. 877-244-2246.
CAROLYN WEHNER Wed 6/18, noon, Chicago Music Mart, DePaul Center, 333 S. State. 312-362-6700.
X27, TRIN TRAN, YOWIE, 3-PIECE CHICKEN DINNER, NO DOCTORS Sat 6/14, 7 PM, Pink Section, 3165 S. Archer. 773-927-0136.
LOUIS YOELIN Free in-store performances. Fri 6/13, 8 PM, Borders Books & Music, 1 N. La Grange Rd., La Grange. 708-579-9660. Sat 6/14, 8 PM, Borders Books & Music, 1144 Lake, Oak Park. 708-386-6927.
NEIL YOUNG & CRAZY HORSE, LUCINDA WILLIAMS See Critic’s Choice. Tue 6/17, 7:30 PM, United Center, 1901 W. Madison. 312-455-4500 or 312-559-1212.
Rock, Pop, Etc.
Clubs
ABBEY PUB 3420 W. Grace: Fri 6/13, 10 PM, Damo Suzuki with Defender, Timeout Drawer, Eaves. Sat 6/14, 8:30 PM, Bizarro, Sunhead King, Quiver Lip, Stone Puppet. Fri 6/20, 9 PM, Rockin’ Billy & the Wild Coyotes (benefit for the House Theatre of Chicago). Sat 6/21, 10 PM, Cinerama, Parker & Lily, Head of Femur. 773-478-4408.
ALUMNI CLUB 15 W. Division: DJs spin until 4 AM nightly (until 5 AM Saturdays). Fridays and Saturdays, DJ Mpulse. Thursdays, DJ Rhythm. 312-337-4349.
ALUMNI CLUB Rte. 31 south of Rte. 14, Crystal Lake: DJs spin until 1 AM Tuesdays through Thursdays, until 2 AM Fridays and Saturdays. Fridays, Lou Dogg, Mike G., Pat B. Saturdays, Pat B. 815-356-6000.
ALUMNI CLUB 871 E. Algonquin, Schaumburg: Music at 5:30 PM. Fridays and Saturdays, Ryan Hagen (with DJ 2 Much Funk Saturdays in the Loft). Thursdays, DJ Mike Z with DJ Spin. 847-397-3100.
BAR VERTIGO 853 N. Western: Music at 9 PM. Fri 6/13, Tux. Sat 6/14, Eye Spy, DJ Alo. Fri 6/20, Changes, Van Allen Belt. Sat 6/21, Exit Parade. 773-395-3002.
BARN OF BARRINGTON 1415 S. Barrington Rd., Barrington: Music at 9 PM. Wed 6/18, 8 PM, open mike hosted by Paul Allodi. Sat 6/21, Yabba Griffith & Traxx. 847-381-8585.
THE BASSMENT 6057 N. California: Sundays, 4-7 PM, open mike for turntables, spoken word, and poetry. 773-764-2277.
BEAT KITCHEN 2100 W. Belmont: Bar and restaurant with music after 9:30 PM, later on weekends. Fri 6/13, Cripple Town, Wrectal Dysfunktion, Son of John Doe. Sat 6/14, Lush Budgett, Bleeding Charity, Dreaming Tree, Tasty Wanton. Sun 6/15, Emily Shrine, Crime & Judy, North by Northwest. Mondays, Pat McCurdy. Tue 6/17, Regels, Other World, Hugo. Wed 6/18, 9 PM, Larry O. Dean & the Me Decade, Analog Radio, Team Rockit. Thu 6/19, Flossmoor, Peelers, Molly, Destrophy. Fri 6/20, Left Setter, New Empire, Perfect Red. Sat 6/21, Regal Standard, Magnaphonic, Big Bang Music Theory, Van Go. 773-281-4444.
BIG HORSE LOUNGE 1558 N. Milwaukee: Music at 9 PM. Fri 6/13, Shutterbug. Sat 6/14, Feed, Guilt Trip, Tenshun, TSH. Sundays, Stardust (David Bowie tribute) host an open jam. Wed 6/18, Matt Walters, Jason Wampler with Kef Haze, Ziggy 2000 & the Argonaut, Tony Lopez-Cepero, Geoff Simons & Josh Bondie. 773-278-5785.
BIG HOUSE 2354 N. Clybourn: Performers nightly in the first-floor dining room: Fri 6/13, 7:30 PM, Tricia Grennan. Saturdays, 7 PM, Buddy Charles. Mondays, 8 PM, Bob Solone. Tue 6/17, 7:30 PM, Sami Scott. Wed 6/18, 7:30 PM, Buddy Charles. Thu 6/19, 9 PM, Daryl Nitz & George Howe host the Celebrity Supper Club (preceded by dinner at 7:30 PM). Fri 6/20, 8 PM, Marna. Sat 6/21, 7 PM, Buddy Charles with Pat Capuzzi. 773-435-0130.
BIG HOUSE 2354 N. Clybourn: Music upstairs in the show lounge: Sat 6/14, 8 PM, Janice Tantazello & friends. 773-435-0130.
BIG WIG 1551 W. Division: DJs spin 10 PM-2 AM Tuesdays through Sundays (until 3 AM Saturdays); no cover. Sun 6/15, Ratbag Hero, PGS, Fetor, Orefisaurus (part of the Music With Meaning series). Sun 6/22, Your Day Strong, Jettared, Eggroll Willie. 773-235-9100.
BINNY’S BEVERAGE DEPOT 3000 N. Clark: Saturdays, 1-5 PM, and Fridays, 3-7 PM, pianist Jeff Manuel. 773-935-9400.
BLACK BEETLE 2532 W. Chicago: Every other Saturday, 10 PM-3 AM, DJ Schmatic; 10 PM-3 AM, Analog Addicts. 773-384-0701.
BONE DADDY 551 N. Ogden: Music starts at noon. Sun 6/15, Linda Weseman. 312-226-6666.
BOTTOM LOUNGE 3206 N. Wilton: Fri 6/13, 8 PM, Raq, New Monsoon, Future Rock (18 & over). Sat 6/14, 8 PM, Left Setter, Ming, Superbig, Go Novas. Sun 6/15, 6 PM, Deals Gone Bad, Sressot, Methadones, Twin Haters (all-ages). Mon 6/16, 6 PM, Killing Tree, Suicide Note, Dream Is Dead, Tusk (all-ages). Tue 6/17, 5 PM, Hot Action Cop, Euforeum (all-ages). Wed 6/18, 8 PM, Prince Paul (see Critic’s Choice), Aceyalone (see Critic’s Choice), Eyedea, Dynamic Vibrations (18 & over). Thu 6/19, 6 PM, Swidden, Extra Credit Assignment, Mad Hops, Flathead Fillups (all-ages); 10 PM, American Cosmonaut, Kiss ‘n’ Ride, Lovelies. Fri 6/20, 6 PM, Crash Poet, Escape From Earth, Reforma, Loco (all-ages); 10 PM, Ivorywire, Ness, McIntyre. Sat 6/21, 6 PM, Liftpoint, Simple Something, Elemental (all-ages). 773-975-0505.
BOULEVARD CAFE 3137 W. Logan: Music at 10 PM. Fri 6/13, 9 PM, Guest. Sundays, Terrapin Flyer. Wednesdays, Cornmeal. 773-384-8600.
BRAUER HOUSE 57 N. Hillside Ave., Hillside: Music at 9:30 PM. Sat 6/21, Burbanks. 708-449-8900.
BRIAN’S CHARHOUSE 27 W. 371 North, West Chicago: Sat 6/14, 8:30 PM, Rabble Rousers. 630-876-2000.
BUCK’S GRILL 183 W. Main, Lake Zurich: Fri 6/13, 7 PM, Jim Henning & James Wayman. Sundays, 3 PM, open mike hosted by Paul Allodi. Fri 6/20, 7 PM, Chris Michaels. 847-550-1127.
BURKHART STUDIOS 2845 N. Halsted: Sundays, 9 PM, music and spoken word performances (followed by an open mike). 773-348-8536.
BUZZ CAFE 905 S. Lombard, Oak Park: Fri 6/13, 6 PM, A.D.D., Fetor, Paul Barnes, Vibe, Orefisaurus (part of the Music With Meaning series). 708-524-2899.
C.J. ARTHUR’S 1168 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette: Fri 6/13, 8:30 PM, and Sun 6/22, 7:30 PM, Alton J. hosts an open jam. Tue 6/17, 8 PM, Andrew Delneky. Fri 6/20, 8:30 PM, Stank. Sat 6/21, 8:30 PM, Spare Change. 847-256-8870.
CADILLAC RANCH 1175 W. Lake, Bartlett: DJs spin after 8 PM. Wednesdays, Pat B. Thursdays, Mpulse, Mike G. 630-830-7200.
CALIFORNIA CLIPPER 1002 N. California: Music at 10 PM; no cover. Fri 6/13, Torturing Elvis. Sat 6/14, Gin Palace Jesters. 773-384-2547.
CAL’S 400 S. Wells: Music at 10 PM. Fri 6/13, Mydepin, Ronnie G. Sat 6/14, 9 PM, Grandpa’s Pants, Jazz Avengers, Darkroom Chemicals. 312-922-6392.
CANS BAR & CANTEEN 1640 N. Damen: Sundays, Ryan Flagstaff. 773-227-2277.
CARIBOU COFFEE 34 N. La Grange Rd., La Grange: Wed 6/18, 7 PM, Digital Kill, Coco Cabana Club, Dave Brejcha, Fetor (part of the Music With Meaning series). 708-482-3157.
CARY’S LOUNGE 2251 W. Devon: No cover. Mondays, 9:30 PM, acoustic open mike. 773-743-5737.
CHAMBERS 6881 N. Milwaukee, Niles: Fri 6/13, 9 PM, Tony Smith Show. 847-647-8282.
CHAMPS ROCK ROOM 5728 W. 87th, Burbank: Thu 6/19, Tusk, Hewhocorrupts. 708-499-4140.
CHASE CAFE 7301 N. Sheridan: Tuesdays, 9 PM, open mike. Thursdays, 8 PM, Untitled open mike (all-ages). 773-743-5650.
CHICAGO BEACH CAFE Theater on the Lake, Fullerton & Lake Shore Dr.: Sat 6/14, 1 PM, Starcandy (no cover). 773-404-3600.
CHICAGO CITY LIMITS 1712 Wyse, Schaumburg: Music at 10 PM. Fri 6/13, Aunt Janet, Covergurl. Fri 6/20, Sofa King, Tamer Lane. Sat 6/21, Lounge Puppets. 847-524-9910.
CIRCLE INN 7300 Circle, Forest Park: Wed 6/18, 9:30 PM, Mythic Figs, Pot Luck. 708-771-2123.
CLUB FOOT 1824 W. Augusta: DJs spin alternative and rock music 8 PM-2 AM nightly (until 3 AM Saturdays); no cover. Fridays and Saturdays, Chuck & Lauree. Sundays, Dave Awl spins rock and new wave. Mondays, Stacy & Sigh spin punk & glam. Tuesdays, Sandie, Daisun & Vee spin pop & rock. Wednesdays, DJ Jay spins punk, garage, and local rock. Third Thursday of every month, DJ Sarah spins indie and classic rock. 773-489-0379.
COCOABEAN EXPRESSIONS 7007 N. Glenwood: Saturdays, 9 PM, One Voice open mike for music, comedy, spoken word, and poetry. 773-274-6057.
COZZI’S ADVENTURE GOLF & GAMES 405 Rand, Lake Zurich: Music at 7 PM. Fri 6/13, David Bruce. Sat 6/14, Jim Henning & James Wayman. Fri 6/20, Gypsy. Sat 6/21, Michael Rodio. 847-438-8088.
CRISTAL LOUNGE at Magnum’s Steakhouse, 1701 W. Golf, Rolling Meadows: Music at 9:30 PM. Fridays, DJ Scotty Mix. Saturdays, DJ Louie. 847-952-8555.
CRUSH 2843 N. Halsted: Music at 9 PM. Thursdays, Hack ‘n’ Wheeze. 773-528-7569.
CUBBY BEAR 1059 W. Addison: Fri 6/13, 9:30 PM, Hello Dave. Sat 6/14, 9 PM, Roscoe Plush, Scottish McMillan, Duenow, Luke Schmitt, Wendy DeBias. Wed 6/18, 9 PM, DJ Party Control, open jam with Sam Cockrell & the Groove. Thu 6/19, 9:30 PM, Chris Forte. Fri 6/20, 9 PM, Rubber. Sat 6/21, 10 PM, Mike & Joe. 773-327-1662.
CUBBY BEAR LINCOLNSHIRE 21661 N. Milwaukee, Lincolnshire: Music at 10:30 PM. Sat 6/14, Insomnia, Agent 86. Thursdays, 8 PM, DJs spin music of the 70s and 80s (no cover). Sat 6/21, Modern Day Romeo. 847-541-4700.
CURRAGH’S IRISH PUB 1700 E. Woodfield, Schaumburg: Music at 10 PM. Fri 6/13, Paul Wenzel with Brian Bentz. 847-706-1700.
DAVENPORT’S PIANO BAR & CABARET 1383 N. Milwaukee: In the Piano Bar: Fridays, 7:30 PM, Gwen Pippin. Fridays, 9:30 PM, and Thursdays, 7:30 PM, Andrew Blendermann. Saturdays, 8 PM, Gwen Pippin; 10 PM, Daryl Nitz & George Howe. Sundays, 6:30 PM, and Mondays and Wednesdays, 7:30 PM, George Howe. Fri 6/13 and Fri 6/20, 10:30 PM, Greta Clark. Sat 6/14 and Sat 6/21, 8 PM, Michael Whelan with the Bradley Williams Trio; 10:30 PM, Suzanne Petri. Sun 6/15 and Sun 6/22, 7 PM, Keeley Nicole Busteed. Mon 6/16, 8 PM, Dan Stetzel. Wed 6/18, 8 PM, Tracy Adams. Thu 6/19, 8 PM, Greta Pope. 773-278-1830.
DEJA VU 2624 N. Lincoln: DJs spin 9 PM-4 AM nightly (until 5 AM Saturdays). Fridays, DJ Breeze, Johnny Price. Saturdays, DJ Mike D, Johnny Price. Tuesdays, Johnny Price spins breakbeat. Wednesdays, Ed Vantage, DJ Bliss. Thursdays, 10 PM, Bandoleros, Ed Vantage. 773-871-0205.
DELILAH’S 2771 N. Lincoln: DJs spin after 9 PM; no cover. Sun 6/15, Mike Miller. Mon 6/16, DJ Delphine spins punk. Tue 6/17, DJ Alex. Wed 6/18, DJ Koon. Thu 6/19, DJ Jen B. Fri 6/20, DJ Tony. 773-472-2771.
THE DISTRICT 858 W. Lake: Music at 10 PM. Sundays, Water with Kennedy Octane and others spinning Afrobeat, Brazilian bossa, global house, and downtempo. 312-421-1759.
DIZZY’S BAR 401 S. Route 83, Grayslake: Music starts at 8 PM. Tuesdays, Chris Sipos hosts an open mike. 847-223-7788.
DOUBLE DOOR 1572 N. Milwaukee: Fri 6/13, 9 PM, Katie Todd Band, Mer, Down the Line, Street Van. Sat 6/14, 10 PM, Fleshtones (see Spot Check), Cynics, Resinators, Safes. Sun 6/15, 8 PM, Alana Davis. Tue 6/17, 9 PM, Black NASA, Dragons (see Spot Check), Riverboat Gamblers, Arrivals. Wed 6/18, 8 PM, Jesse Malin (no cover); 10 PM, NIL8, Monster Trux, Heavils. Thu 6/19, 9 PM, Cobra Verde with J Mascis (see Spot Check), Nerves, Blackouts, American Minor. Fri 6/20, 9 PM, Lovehammers, American Motherload, Waste, Ivorywire. Sat 6/21, 10 PM, Britta Phillips & Dean Wareham, Nash Kato, Gaberdine. 773-489-3160.
DUKE O’BRIEN’S 110 N. Main, Crystal Lake: Music at 10 PM. Fri 6/13, Kryer. Sat 6/14, Souls for Rent. Wednesdays, open mike hosted by Larry Welch (no cover). Thursdays, David Sarkis. Fri 6/20, Nobody. Sat 6/21, Backyard. 815-356-9980.
DURTY NELLIE’S 55 N. Bothwell, Palatine: Music at 10 PM Fridays and Saturdays (on two stages), 8:30 PM Sundays, 9 PM Mondays, and 9:30 PM Tuesdays through Thursdays. Fri 6/13, Bottle of Justus, Dave Tamkin & the PPC. Sat 6/14, Nightrain (Guns N’ Roses tribute). Mondays, open mike hosted by Paul Allodi. Tuesdays, 45s (no cover). Wednesdays, Catfight, Umphrey’s McGee. Thursdays, Men Without Pants. Fri 6/20, Dread Zeppelin. Sat 6/21, Punsapaya. 847-358-9150.
ELBO ROOM 2871 N. Lincoln: Music at 10 PM Fridays through Sundays, 9 PM Mondays through Thursdays. Fri 6/13, Who Did Bender, KB, Easy Tiger, Thomas Pace. Sat 6/14, 9 PM, Rana, Moonraker, Drunken Monkey. Sundays, Sumo. Tue 6/17, Hindersole, Runs With Scissors. Wed 6/18, Jubilee Songbirds, Ten With Strangers, Street Van. Thu 6/19, Bystander, Drawing a Blank, Wonderlust, Regarding Angels, Miles of Empty. Fri 6/20, Mighty Fine Machine, Slurs, Pieces, Loretta, Strain Busy Sky, Melissa Ziemer. Sat 6/21, Second Seed, Pinch, Drive, Gaskit, Redshirt, Gayle Ritt. 773-549-5549.
EMPTY BOTTLE 1035 N. Western: Fri 6/13, 10 PM, Brighter Death Now (see Spot Check), Slogun, Projekt Hat. Sat 6/14, 9 PM, Funseekers, Chains, Civilized Age. Sun 6/15, 9:30 PM, Hidden Cameras, Office, Aelters. Mon 6/16, 9:30 PM, Pattern, Bang! Bang!, Afflictions. Tue 6/17, 9:30 PM, Clone Defects (see Spot Check), Hot Machines, Functional Blackouts. Wed 6/18, 9:30 PM, Quix*o*tic (see Spot Check), Fred Lonberg-Holm Trio with Michael Colligan & Sean Meehan. Thu 6/19, 9:30 PM, Cherrywine (see Critic’s Choice), Speechwerks, Free Basic. Fri 6/20, 10 PM, Drapes, Midnight Evils, Grand Drive. Sat 6/21, midnight, Bible of the Devil, Behold! the Living Corpse, Dutchmen. Sun 6/22, 9:30 PM, Lucero, Trailer Bride, American Minor. 773-276-3600.
ETHIO CAFE 3462 N. Clark: Thursdays, 9 PM, Saba’s Speakeasy: music and poetry open mike and open turntables. 773-929-8300.
ETHIOPIAN DIAMOND 6120 N. Broadway: Fridays, 7 PM, Kelan Phil Cohran. 773-338-6100.
EXCALIBUR 632 N. Dearborn: DJs spin 5 PM-4 AM Fridays, 5 PM-5 AM Saturdays, and 7 PM-4 AM Sundays through Thursdays in the Cabaret Room and Club X. Fri 6/13, 7 PM, Cirrus Falcon. Fri 6/20, 7 PM, Covergurl. 312-266-1944.
EXEDUS II 3477 N. Clark: Reggae nightly at 10 PM. Mondays, Daddy Lester. 773-348-3998.
EXIT 1315 W. North: DJs spin 9 PM-4 AM nightly. Fridays and Saturdays, Joe Garza, DJ Pascal, Jeff Moyer. Sundays, DJs spin metal and industrial. Mondays, DJs spin punk rock. Wednesdays, DJ Alex, DJ Danny. 773-395-2700.
FAMOUS FREDDIE’S ROADHOUSE 510 S. Park, Fox Lake: DJs spin after 8 PM. Saturdays, DJ Lime. Wednesdays, DJ Richie Rich. Thursdays, DJ Patrick B & MC Rozco. 847-587-9677.
FAMOUS FREDDIE’S ROADHOUSE 1799 S. Busse, Mount Prospect: Music at 8 PM Thursdays, 9 PM Fridays and Saturdays; DJ Zuaz spins until 2 AM Fridays and Saturdays. Fri 6/13, Incognito. Wednesdays, DJ Marty B. Thu 6/19, Durty Lounge Lizards host live karaoke. Sat 6/21, Kato the Houseboy. 847-593-2200.
FANTASY LOUNGE 4400 N. Elston: Music after 9:30 PM. Fri 6/13, Lynch. Sat 6/14, Too Fast Jack. Mondays, open mike with Tommy Gun. 773-685-8083.
FAT BEAN 2959 Artesian, Naperville: Fridays, 7-11 PM, open mike hosted by Tim Tea. 630-922-9821.
FEATURES BAR & GRILL 10 W. Chicago, Naperville: Music in Club Mamalu; no cover. Fridays, 9:30 PM, Michael Heaton Band. Saturdays, 9 PM, DJs spin hits from the 70s and 80s. Thursdays, 8 PM, dueling pianos. 630-416-3310.
FIRESIDE BOWL 2646 W. Fullerton: All-ages shows nightly. Fri 6/13, 7 PM, Three Blue Teardrops, Polkaholics, Waxon 7, the Banned. Sat 6/14, 2 PM, Haunted Life, Age of Ruin, Miasis; 7 PM, Small Brown Bike, Casket Lottery, Rocky Votolato, Charlevoix. Sun 6/15, 6 PM, Prosperity Wallet, Soviettes, Fourth Rotor, Ste. Catherines, Brokedowns. Wed 6/18, 7 PM, Re:Rec, Narrator, Champagne Kiss, Sergio Leone. Thu 6/19, 8 PM, Black Lips, Star Spangles, New Constitution, Vee Dee, Holy Ghosts. Fri 6/20, 10 PM, Glass Candy & the Shattered Theater, Bobby Conn & the Glass Gypsies, Les Georges Leningrad, Thunderwing. Sat 6/21, 5 PM, Ann Beretta, Wake Up September, Deminer, No Trigger; 9 PM, S.T. Monroe, Like Young, Last Valley. Sun 6/22, 1 PM, Hewhocorrupts, Digital Kill, Nix, Fetor (part of the Music With Meaning series); 6 PM, From Ashes Rise, Assault, Uzi Suicide, 14 or Fight, Dead Reckoning. 773-486-2700.
FITZGERALD’S 6615 Roosevelt, Berwyn: Thu 6/19, 9 PM, Slink Moss, Dayna Malow. Fri 6/20, 10 PM, Seven Nations. Sat 6/21, 9 PM, Webb Wilder, Trent Summar, Mike Barfield. 708-788-2118.
FIZZ BAR & GRILL 3220 N. Lincoln: Fridays, 11 PM, DJs spin in the loft. Tuesdays, 8:30 PM, Steve Z sings the songs of Frank Sinatra. 773-348-6000.
FLATLANDER’S Milwaukee & Half Day, Lincolnshire: Restaurant and bar with music at 9 PM. Fri 6/13, Lubriphonic. Sat 6/14, Bad Monkey. Fri 6/20, Biff & the Waybacks. Sat 6/21, Seven Day Run. Sun 6/22, Bill Beach & the Class of ’62 (no cover). 847-821-1234.
FLY ME TO THE MOON 3400 N. Clark: Sundays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, 7 PM, Jack Crofoot. 773-528-4033.
FRANKIE’S BLUE ROOM 16 W. Chicago, Naperville: Fri 6/13, Harmony Riley, Backyard Tire Fire. Fri 6/20, Slink Moss. 630-416-4898.
FUEL 3724 N. Clark: DJs spin 9 PM-2 AM Fridays through Mondays (until 3 AM Saturdays). Fridays and Saturdays, DJ JC. Mondays, DJ Seoul spins punk. Wednesdays, Swizzle Tree & others. 773-248-3330.
GALLERY CABARET 2020 N. Oakley: Music at 10 PM on weekends, 9 PM on weeknights. Fri 6/13, B.K. Read & the Blinding Light Band. Sat 6/14, Green Gnome Project. Wed 6/18, Darkroom Chemicals. Thursdays, open mike with Sara Sara. Fri 6/20, New High Low, Jamie Holesha (benefit for Banana Cream Productions). Sat 6/21, Sara Hollister Band, Van Allen Belt, Big Bubble Space Helmet. 773-489-5471.
GATOR’S PUB & GRILL NORTH 1719 N. Rand, Palatine: Third Thursday of every month, 9 PM, open mike hosted by Paul Allodi. 847-705-0555.
GENTRY ON HALSTED 3320 N. Halsted: Sat 6/14, 7:30 PM, Steve Kimbrough & John Paluch; 10 PM, Kathryn Payne. Sun 6/15, 6 PM, Honey West & Jim Cebastien; 9:30 PM, Alexandra Billings & Russ Long. Mon 6/16, 7:30 PM, Desiree Irwin; 9:30 PM, Paul Marinaro & Russ Long. Tue 6/17, 7:30 PM, Mark Fernandez & Dan Stetzel; 9:30 PM, Dan Stetzel hosts an open mike. Wed 6/18, 7:30 PM, Justin Hayford; 9:30 PM, Mark Farris. Thu 6/19, 7:30 PM, Jared Saunders; 9:30 PM, Mark Farris. Fri 6/20, 7 PM, Kenny Kerr & Russ Long; 9:30 PM, Mark Farris. Sat 6/21, 7:30 PM, Allen Nichols; 10 PM, Mark Farris. Sun 6/22, 6 PM, Kathryn Payne; 9:30 PM, Alexandra Billings & Russ Long. 773-348-1053.
GENTRY ON STATE 440 N. State: Cabaret acts perform nightly. Fri 6/13 and Fri 6/20, 5:30 PM, Kathryn Payne; 9 PM, Paul Marinaro & Russ Long. Sat 6/14 and Sat 6/21, 10 PM, Paul Marinaro & John Paluch. Sun 6/15, 9 PM, Steve Carson hosts an open mike. Mon 6/16, 5:30 PM, Mark Farris; 9 PM, Kathryn Payne. Tue 6/17, 5:30 PM, Kathryn Payne; 9 PM, Desiree Irwin. Wed 6/18, 5:30 PM, Kathryn Payne; 9 PM, Denise Tomasello & Russ Long. Thu 6/19, 5:30 PM, Kathryn Payne; 9 PM, Ginger Tam & Russ Long. Sun 6/22, 9 PM, Beckie Menzie hosts an open mike. 312-836-0933.
GIN MILL 2462 N. Lincoln: Fridays, Saturdays, and Thursdays, DJs spin after 8 PM. 773-549-3232.
GIO’S SPORTS BAR 4857 N. Damen: Every other Friday, 9 PM, open mike (no cover). 773-334-0345.
GOOSE ISLAND BREWERY 3535 N. Clark: Music at 10 PM; no cover. Sat 6/14, Talman Project, Guilt Trip. Thursdays, 9 PM, local music showcase and open stage (no cover). Fri 6/20, 9 PM, Krembone, Ain’t Lyin’. 773-549-9624.
GRIFFIN’S PUBLIC HOUSE 2710 N. Halsted: No cover. Tuesdays, 9 PM, open mike. Wednesdays, 9:30 PM, Jack Straw. Thursdays, 9 PM, Speargrass with Bobby Georges. 773-525-7313.
GUNTHER MURPHY’S 1638 W. Belmont: Fri 6/13, 9:45 PM, Hot Dog City, Transition, Palaxy Tracks. Sat 6/14, 10 PM, Intelligent Dennis, Georges, Chante Claire. Tue 6/17, 9 PM, Fred Eaglesmith. Thu 6/19, 9 PM, Famous FM, Children’s Hour, Kaspar Hauser (as part of Mobfest). Fri 6/20, 9 PM, Rex Hobart & Lee Gutowski, Rod Picott, Hillbilly Winos, Charlie Pierce, Old No. 8, Outlaw Family Band (tribute to Fred Eaglesmith). Sun 6/22, 9 PM, Matt Sharp with Josh Hager & Greg Brown (18 & over). 773-472-5139.
HANDLEBAR 2311 W. North: Music at 9 PM; no cover. Fridays, 10 PM, DJs spin garage, funk, & R&B. Wed 6/18, Geoff Greenberg performs at U-Lock Rock with John Greenfield. 773-384-9546.
HEARTLAND CAFE 7000 N. Glenwood: Bar and restaurant. Fri 6/20, 10 PM, Ajoite. Sat 6/21, 10 PM, Rachel Katzman & 39, Big Sky String Band. Sun 6/22, 9 PM, Scott Bradoka. 773-465-8005.
HI-TOPS 3551 N. Sheffield: Music at 10 PM. Fri 6/13, Underwater People, Love on the Rocks (Neil Diamond tribute). 773-348-0009.
HIDEOUT 1354 W. Wabansia: Fridays, 6 PM, live karaoke with the Hootenanners. Sat 6/14, 8 PM, Horn Band; 10 PM, DJ Supreme Court. Mon 6/16, 9 PM, Tractor Kings (see Spot Check). Wed 6/18, 9 PM, DJ Magic Donut. Thu 6/19, 9 PM, Devon Sproule, Poem Adept with readings by Davy Rothbart. Sat 6/21, 8 PM, Rex Hobart; 10 PM, Disc Jockey CB, Mother Hubbard Country. 773-227-4433.
HOG HEAD MCDUNNA’S 1505 W. Fullerton: Music at 9:30 PM Fridays and Saturdays, 9 PM Wednesdays. Fri 6/13, 9 PM, Wombats, Old Man Oak, Acousticboy, Jimmy Atto. Sat 6/14, 9 PM, Blind Rhino, Avidus, Navid. Wednesdays, and Wed 6/18, open mike hosted by Martin Gillogly. Fri 6/20, Big Bang Music Theory, Prolixon, Leroy Fix, Callisto. Sat 6/21, Mother’s Little Helper, Julian’s Ride, Revolution, Humpback Wail, Entrinzic, Primo, My Own Prison (Creed tribute), Joe Hurt, Jenny B & Matt Scott. 773-929-0944.
HOTHOUSE 31 E. Balbo: Tue 6/17, 9 PM, Tambayan hosted by KP & Universe Neo with DJ Stizo (18 & over). 312-362-9707.
HOUSE OF BLUES 329 N. Dearborn: Fri 6/13, 9 PM, Little Feat, Eric Jerardi Band (18 & over). Sat 6/14, 7 and 11:45 PM, Nas (early show all-ages; late show 18 & over). Sun 6/15, 9 PM, Musiq, Vivian Green, Aaries, DJ Twilite Tone (18 & over). Mon 6/16, 8 PM, Killah Priest hosts the Spin-Off Regionals (18 & over). Wed 6/18, 9 PM, (Hed) Planet Earth, Escape From Earth (18 & over). Thu 6/19, 9 PM, Wailers (18 & over). Fri 6/20, 9 PM, Taj Mahal & the Hula Blues Band, Quetzal (18 & over). Sat 6/21, 7:30 PM, Joan Armatrading; 12:15 AM, Mobb Deep, Outfitters, Family Tree (18 & over). 312-923-2000.
HOUSE OF BLUES BACK PORCH STAGE 329 N. Dearborn: Fri 6/13, 4:30 PM, Buchanan. Wed 6/18 and Thu 6/19, 4:30 PM, Hashbrowns. 312-923-2000.
HOWL AT THE MOON 26 W. Hubbard: Dueling baby-grand piano players lead a sing-along at 5:45 PM Fridays, 6:45 PM Saturdays, and 7:45 PM Sundays through Thursdays. Sundays, 8 PM, “You-Sing-It Sundays” live karaoke hosted by Bill Larkin. 312-863-7427.
INNER TOWN PUB 1935 W. Thomas: Sundays and Thursdays, 10 PM, open mike for singer-songwriters. 773-235-9795.
JAVA OASIS 2240 S. Michigan: Tuesdays, 7 PM, People’s Vocal Reactionary Liberation Movement hosted by Danny Devine & discopoet Khari B. 312-328-1216.
JOE’S 940 W. Weed: Bar and restaurant with music at 10 PM. Fri 6/13, Members Only. Sat 6/14, Hairbanger’s Ball. Fri 6/20, Local H. Sat 6/21, Too White Crew. 312-337-3486.
KERRY PIPER 7900 Joliet, Willowbrook: Music at 9 PM. Thursdays, live karaoke. 630-325-3732.
KEY WESTER 1975 Glacier Pk., Naperville: Tue 6/17, 8 PM, Paul Allodi & Joe Sonnefeldt. 630-778-8700.
LEADWAY 5233 N. Damen: Thursdays, 9 PM, open mike. 773-728-2663.
LEG ROOM 7 W. Division: DJs spin 10 PM-4 AM (until 5 AM Saturdays). Fridays, DJ Structure. Saturdays, DJ Rhythm. Sundays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, Johnny Price. 312-337-2583.
LETIZIA’S NATURAL BAKERY 2144 W. Division: Wednesdays, 8 PM, open mike. 773-342-1011.
LIAR’S CLUB 1665 W. Fullerton: DJs spin nightly at 9 PM. Sundays, Machine Gun Etiquette DJs spin old-school punk and glam. Mondays, Mike O’Connell, Mike Hodgkiss. Tuesdays, DJ Scott Lucas. Thursdays, DJ Rick Ness. 773-665-1110.
LIFE’S TOO SHORT 1177 N. Elston: Wednesdays, 9 PM, open mike. 773-384-1040.
LINCOLN RESTAURANT 4008 N. Lincoln: Fridays, 9 PM, Lincoln Lodge variety showcase. 773-248-1820.
LINCOLN SQUARE LANES 4874 N. Lincoln: Fri 6/13, 10 PM, Farmageddon. 773-561-8191.
LION HEAD PUB & THE APARTMENT 2251 N. Lincoln: DJs spin upstairs 9 PM-2 AM Wednesdays through Fridays, 9 PM-3 AM Saturdays. Fridays and Thursdays, DJ Mach 1. Saturdays, DJ Structure. Wednesdays, DJ Victor R., DJ Stixx spin hip-hop and house. 773-348-5100.
LLOYD’S CHICAGO 200 W. Madison: Fridays, 8 PM, Maurice Culpepper, Vince Adams spin old school, R&B, hip-hop & house. 773-866-8022.
LONG ROOM 1612 W. Irving Park: Sundays, 10:30 PM, Nicholas Barron & Hyperactive. 773-665-4500.
LYONS DEN 1934 W. Irving Park: Music at 9 PM on weeknights, 10 PM on weekends. Fri 6/13, Dummy, Leghounds, Turbo A.C.’s, Mighty John Waynes. Sat 6/14, Blissfield, Sensei. Tue 6/17, Bucky Halker & the Complete Unknowns. Wed 6/18, Heavy Matters, Passion Trip. Thu 6/19, Letterpress Opry, West of Rome, Antje. Fri 6/20, Forgotten Four, Dials, Returnables. Sat 6/21, Pete Shukoff, Temple of Low Men, Ghettobillies. Sun 6/22, Angelo, Matt McGaughey. 773-871-3757.
MADISON AVENUE 34 N. Sheridan, Waukegan: Thursdays, 8 PM, acoustic singer/songwriter showcase and open stage with Eric Mickler, Chris Sipos & Johnny Rocker. 847-662-6090.
MANHATTAN’S 415 S. Dearborn: Bar & lounge; no cover. Fridays and Thursdays, 8 PM, DJ Teflan, DJ Erica. Wed 6/18, 7:30 PM, Gareth. 312-957-0460.
MARTYRS’ 3855 N. Lincoln: Fri 6/13, 10 PM, Scale, Wonderful Smith, Oucho Sparks. Sat 6/14, 10 PM, Cane Corso, Swampsugar, Depswa. Tue 6/17, 8 PM, Numbers (no cover). Wed 6/18, 8 PM, Hillbilly Winos, Motion to Fix (no cover). Thu 6/19, 7:30 PM, Tommy Emmanuel, Peter Huttlinger, Peppino D’Agostino; 10 PM, Chocolate Covered Karma, Millions. Fri 6/20, 10 PM, Roho, Ruben Waters Loves You, Time Bomb Taxi. Sat 6/21, 9 PM, Fruit Bats, Tallulah, Daybirds, Bitter Tears. Sun 6/22, Leningrad. 773-404-9494.
METRO 3730 N. Clark: Sat 6/14, 5:30 PM, Molemen present Vakill, Necrobats, Frontline Entertainment MCs, Mac Lethal, Seel, Sure-Shot, Akbar, Profound, Earatik Statik, Longshot, DJ PNS, DJ Ternaround (all-ages; benefit for WLUW). Sun 6/15, 6:30 PM, Fertility, Saraphine, One Life, Best Days Behind (all-ages). Thu 6/19, 9 PM, Dismemberment Plan, Lake Trout, Miss Spice & the Malenium Band (18 & over). Fri 6/20, 9 PM, Buzzcocks, Billy Talent, Serial P.O.P. (18 & over). Sat 6/21, 9 PM, Tossers, J. Davis Trio, Sign of the Fox, Torben Floor, Kevin Tihista (18 & over). Sun 6/22, 6:30 PM, Short Arm Trick, Much the Same, Jinxpack, First Class (all-ages). 773-549-0203.
MIKE DITKA’S Tremont Hotel, 100 E. Chestnut: Fridays and Saturdays, 9 PM, and Wednesdays and Thursdays, 8 PM, John Vincent (Frank Sinatra tribute). 312-587-8989.
MISTO 1118 W. Grand: Restaurant. Saturdays, 10 PM, Gary Filip with Donny Greco. 312-226-5989.
MOLLY MALONE’S 7652 W. Madison, Forest Park: Music at 10 PM. Sat 6/14, Hip Fetish. Sundays, 10 PM, open mike. Mondays, 10 PM, DJs spin. Fri 6/20, C.O. Jones Band. Sat 6/21, Joe Dex. 708-366-8073.
MOLLY’S PIANO CABARET 7652 W. Madison, Forest Park: Wednesdays, 8 PM, Larry B. 708-366-8073.
MORETTI’S RISTORANTE & SPORTS BAR 6727 N. Olmsted: DJs spin 9 PM-2 AM (until 3 AM Saturdays). Fridays, DJ Marty B. Thursdays, DJ Freddie. 773-631-1223.
MRS. P & ME 100 E. Prospect, Mount Prospect: Music at 10 PM Fridays and Saturdays, 9 PM Wednesdays. Sat 6/14, Paris. 847-259-9724.
THE MUTINY 2428 N. Western: Music after 10 PM; no cover. Fri 6/13, 9 PM, Ziggy 2000, Tina Howell, Krembone, Et Cetera. Sat 6/14, Black Muff, Blind Rivet Season. Sundays, On Da Groove open jam. Wed 6/18, Baron Zemo, Cursed at Birth, Superchrist. 773-486-7774.
MYRON & PHIL 3900 W. Devon, Lincolnwood: Restaurant. Fridays, Saturdays, and Thursdays, 7 PM, pianist Johnny Burnett. 847-677-6663.
NAVY PIER BEER GARDEN 600 E. Grand: Fri 6/13, 3:30 PM, Wombats; 8 PM, the Business. Sat 6/14, 3:30 PM, Saturday June Band; 8 PM, Video Stars. Sun 6/15, 12:30 PM, Deja Vu. Wed 6/18, 3:30 PM, Ain’t Lyin’; 8 PM, Lubriphonic. Thu 6/19, 8 PM, Hello Mr. Arthur. Fri 6/20, 3:30 PM, Voodoo Jones; 8 PM, BBI. Sat 6/21, 3:30 PM, Ripleys; 8 PM, Crosswind. Sun 6/22, 12:30 PM, Naomi Ashley Band; 5:30 PM, Hit List. 312-595-7437.
NEVIN’S LIVE 1450 Sherman, Evanston: Sat 6/14, 9 PM, 56 Hope Road, Punsapaya, Hugo. Sun 6/15, 7 PM, Hugo, Goiter (all-ages). Tue 6/17, 8 PM, Revis, Swizzle Tree, DJs spin soul & hip-hop. Wed 6/18, 8:30 PM, open mike hosted by Grey Parker. Thu 6/19, 9 PM, Elevation (U2 tribute) (no cover). Fri 6/20, 10 PM, All-Star 1970’s Band with Eddie Carlson, Liz Conant, Marshall Dawson, Laura Caragher, Jinx Titanic, Dan Polonsky, Birdie Lawson & others (no cover). Sat 6/21, 10 PM, Pages (no cover). 847-869-0450.
NEW DATING GAME 8924 S. Stony Island: Mondays and Wednesdays, 10 PM, DJs spin neo-soul, deep house, and old school at an open mike for poetry and spoken word. 773-374-8883.
NITE CAP 5007 W. Irving Park: Sat 6/14, 10 PM, War Pigs (Black Sabbath tribute), Southview. Tuesdays, DJ Skor, DJ Real One spin hip-hop. Wed 6/18, 9 PM, Ofearia, Tenshun. Sat 6/21, 10 PM, Brave, Rebels Without Applause, Face of Fury. 773-794-1317.
NO EXIT 6970 N. Glenwood: Thu 6/19, 8 PM, Ari Banias performs with Kay Barrett at Homolatte: Queer Words & Music hosted by Scott Free. Fri 6/20, 8 PM, Sellers Justice Rule. 773-743-3355.
THE NOTE 1565 N. Milwaukee: Music at 10 PM; DJs spin after live shows until 4 AM. Fri 6/13, Tony “the Tyger” Sanchez, Bill Luther, Ron Wade & Brian Endel, Dave Monroe, Napolean67 & Emanuel spin at a DJ competition and dance contest. Sat 6/14, Abstract Giants, Psycho Ex-Lover, All Fours with DJ Adrienne Sanchez & percussionist Leddie Garcia. Mon 6/16, Shabazz, Imperial Fam, Wu-Tans. Tuesdays, 11 PM, DJ Alo, DJ I-Ron, DJ Fuego, Larry Millah. Wed 6/18, Easy Tiger, Celestial Static, Kingside, University. Thu 6/19, All Systems Halt, Egostatic, A New January. Fri 6/20, Deer, Dig for Fire, Downtown Tripper Mind, Deans. Sat 6/21, American Cosmonaut, Light FM, Sono, Sour Deluxe, Decatur, Analog Radio. Sun 6/22, 9 PM, Paris TX. 773-489-0011.
OASIS 160 160 W. Joe Orr, Chicago Heights: Fri 6/13, 6 PM, Innocence, Impulse Greed, Witroy, Subtle (all-ages); 9:30 PM, Slavedrum, Plague, Dirtknap, Emetic. Sat 6/14, 5 PM, Flathead Fillups, Crotch, Nth Degree, Vertical Method (all-ages); 9:30 PM, Alice Cooper Tribute, Nast Devin, Tracks. Sun 6/15, 5 PM, Paragon X, Viscosity, Cry for Dawn, Morendicha, Andrline (all-ages). Thu 6/19, 6 PM, Egnaro, Gone All Summer, Finneus, Weakdaze, A Lot of Fight, New Blood, Citizen Drake, Duct Tape Mustache. Fri 6/20, 6 PM, Fifty Caliber, Fractured, Born Against Time, Knockhopper, Simple Frustration, Detour, Imperial DLX, Low on Life, Sick of Sanity, Second Too Late, Empty Set. Sat 6/21, 1 PM, ODM, Brain Chiggers, Lifter, Blackout, Lifeblood, Kraven Moorehead, Neotribe, A.D.D., Spent, Dumpstar, Officer 27, Infrared, Homage Sun, Spil, Triptuch, SWS, Cradle. 708-756-0600.
OCEAN’S 11 RESTAURANT & NIGHTCLUB 18 W. 333 Roosevelt, Lombard: Music in the Rat Pack Lounge at 9 PM. Saturdays, Dan Haley performs the music of Frank Sinatra, Elvis, and Dean Martin. Wednesdays and Thursdays, DJs spin. 630-629-2940.
115 BOURBON ST. 3359 W. 115th, Merrionette Park: Fri 6/13, 10 PM, Fabulous Janes. Sun 6/15, 3 PM, K-Tel Hell. Thu 6/19, 10 PM, Stone Giants. Fri 6/20, 10 PM, Five Guys Named Moe. Sat 6/21, 10 PM, Brothers in Arms. Sun 6/22, 3 PM, Underwater People. 708-388-8881.
100 SOUTH CHOP HOUSE & GRILL 100 S. York, Elmhurst: No cover. Fridays, Saturdays, and Thursdays, 8 PM, Johnny Rome. 630-782-9091.
OTTO’S 118 E. Lincoln Hwy., De Kalb: Music at 10 PM. Wed 6/18, Killah Priest. 815-758-2715.
PHYLLIS’ MUSICAL INN 1800 W. Division: Music at 9:30 PM. Fri 6/13, Red Wigglers, Mary. Sat 6/14, Crackpot, JJ Tindall. Sun 6/15, 7 PM, Wellstones; 10 PM, Odd Trio, Scurvy Elephant. Tuesdays, open mike hosted by Daddy Cat Shag & Burt Heyman. Wed 6/18, Johnny Rev. Fri 6/20, Descendro Allegro, Green Scare. Sat 6/21, L&L All-Stars. Sun 6/22, 7 PM, Fly-by-Night Hillbillies; 10 PM, I Need Sleep. 773-486-9862.
PONTIAC CAFE 1531 N. Damen: Music after 10 PM. Fridays, live karaoke. Wednesdays, Post Haste. Sat 6/21, 9 PM, Larry O. Dean. 773-252-7767.
PORTER’S OYSTER BAR & NIGHTCLUB 446 Virginia (Rte. 14), Crystal Lake: Music at 9:30 PM Fridays and Saturdays, 8 PM Wednesdays. Fri 6/20, Moods. 815-477-0340.
PRAIRIE ROCK BREWERY 127 S. Grove, Elgin: Fri 6/13, 6 PM, Seventh Heaven, Yabba Griffith & Traxx. Sat 6/14, 5 PM, Sister Envy, Selective Recall. 847-622-8888.
PRODIGAL SON BAR & GRILL 2626 N. Halsted: Music at 8 PM. Fri 6/13, 22, Problematica. Sat 6/14, Fast Product, Plate Six. Fri 6/20, 36 Invisibles, Objects, Hot Lips Messiah. 773-248-3093.
QUENCHERS SALOON 2401 N. Western: Music at 10 PM; no cover. Sat 6/14, Brother Noompsi, Little March Overflow, Jack Salamander. Mondays, open mike hosted by Berry LaCroix. 773-276-9730.
RED LINE TAP 7006 N. Glenwood: Wednesdays, 9 PM, pro jam hosted by Pat Hall. Thursdays, 10 PM, open mike hosted by Pat Hall. 773-274-3239.
REDHEAD PIANO BAR 16 W. Ontario: Fridays, 8 PM, Gene Garcia; 11:45 PM, David Crawford. Saturdays, 8 PM, Dave Johnson; midnight, John Zamojcin. Sundays, 8:30 PM-2:30 AM, John Zamojcin. Mondays, 8 PM, Tom Linsk & Lisa McClowry; 11:45 PM, Peter Miletic/Kenny Phelps. Tuesdays, 8 PM, John Zamojcin; 11:30 PM, Phil Baron & Ruby Harris. Wednesdays, 8 PM, Kenny Phelps; 11:45 PM, Gary Filip. Thursdays, 8 PM, Tom Linsk & Lisa McClowry; 11:45 PM, Kenny Phelps. 312-640-1000.
RESERVATION BLUES 1566 N. Milwaukee: Music at 10 PM Fridays through Sundays, 9:30 PM Thursdays; no cover Thursdays. Thu 6/19, Ultramaxx. Sat 6/21, Jimmy Burns. 773-645-5200.
RHYTHM 1108 W. Randolph: Wednesdays, 9 PM, and Fridays, 10 PM, drum circle. Sat 6/14, 10 PM, Tom Sharpe, Kevin O’Donnell & the National Quartet. Every other Tuesday, 9 PM, Stickfight drum solo contest. Thursdays, 10 PM, Leddie Garcia, Taylor, Rick Garcia. 312-492-6100.
RICK’S AFRICAN BAR & GRILL 20309 Beck, Marengo: Sat 6/14, noon, Summers End, Little Blue Taxi, Switchblade Romance, Domestic Play, Fetor, Stealing Yesterday with Last Addition, A Starless Night, Digital Kill, False Effort & others (part of the Music With Meaning series). 773-327-1409.
RIVERS RESTAURANT 30 S. Wacker: Fri 6/13, 4:30 PM, Pat Hall & the Fat Guys. 312-559-1515.
ROCK-A-TIKI 1942 W. Division: Wednesdays, 10 PM, Elvisland with Mark Hussman. 773-384-8454.
RORY’S MUSIC CAFE 701 W. Lake, Addison: Music at 9 PM. Fri 6/13, Arra. 630-543-3101.
SALERNO’S ON THE FOX 320 Second (Rte. 31), Saint Charles: Sat 6/14, 7 PM, and Sun 6/15, 2 PM, Paul Allodi (no cover). 630-584-7900.
SAYAT NOVA 157 E. Ohio: Fri 6/20, 10 PM, Sunny Singh, Sherlock. 773-381-7171.
SCHUBAS 3159 N. Southport: Fri 6/13, 10 PM, Gemma Hayes, Josh Ritter, Christopher Sullivan. Sat 6/14, 7 PM, Frisbie (see Spot Check); 10 PM, BR549, Kelly Kessler & the Wichita Shut-Ins with Lawrence Peters. Sun 6/15, 9 PM, BR549, Gin Palace Jesters. Mon 6/16, 9 PM, Baby Teeth, Bamboo Kids, Hugo. Tue 6/17, 9 PM, Owen, Blake Zweig, Joyful Sorrow (18 & over). Wed 6/18, 9 PM, Lisa Germano (see Spot Check), Jim Elkington (18 & over). Thu 6/19, 7 PM, Kenna (18 & over); 9 PM, Lisa Germano (see Spot Check), Joe Cassidy (18 & over). Fri 6/20, 10 PM, M’s, Long Winters, Ness. Sat 6/21, 7 PM, Mark McKay, Jason Block; 10 PM, Paybacks, Supagroup, Miss Alex White. Sun 6/22, 9 PM, Great Lakes, Saturday Nights, Branches (18 & over). 773-525-2508.
SEAN KALEY’S 10900 Rte. 83, Lemont: Music at 10 PM. Fri 6/13, Lounge Puppets, Ruff House. Sat 6/14, Twenty Spot, Point 6, Flood Ritual. Sun 6/15, 2 PM, Mighty Joe. Fri 6/20, Vanilla Ice, Hemp, Triangle Green. Sat 6/21, Nobody’s Business. Sun 6/22, 2 PM, Gina Gonzalez. 630-257-6383.
SHAW’S CRAB HOUSE 21 E. Hubbard: Restaurant with music in the Blue Crab Lounge at 7:30 PM; no cover. Tue 6/17, Jack Straw. 312-527-2722.
SMOKE DADDY 1804 W. Division: Music at 10 PM Fridays and Saturdays, 9:30 PM Sundays through Thursdays. Sundays, Torturing Elvis. Wednesdays, open mike hosted by Jerry Barry & Jim Desmond. 773-772-6656.
SNUGGERY SALOON & DINING ROOM Union Station, Canal & Adams: Music at 3:30 PM; no cover. Thu 6/19, Aunt Janet. 312-441-9334.
SOUK 1552 N. Milwaukee: Restaurant. Sun 6/15, 6 PM, Erwin Helfer, Batey Urbano, Mohsen (benefit for the Chicago Coalition Against War & Racism). 888-471-0874.
SPOKEN WORD CAFE 4655 S. King Dr.: Saturdays, 8 PM, House of Twang. 773-373-2233.
SUBTERRANEAN CAFE & CABARET 2011 W. North: Downstairs in the lounge: Fridays and Saturdays, DJ Trew spins Motown, funk, rare groove, hip-hop, and disco. Mondays, 8 PM, acoustic open mike hosted by Ciso Lobo. Tuesdays, 11 PM, DJ Artek, DJ Verb, Norman Rockwell, Rexford, Undecided, DJ D Double spin at the 606 hip-hop open mike. Wednesdays, Shack o’ Love (deep house). Thursdays, 9 PM, spoken word hosted by Jordan Taggart, showcase with live bands. 773-278-6600.
SUBTERRANEAN CAFE & CABARET 2011 W. North: Upstairs in the Cabaret Room after 9 PM: Fri 6/13, Peel, DeMilos, Inchworm, Electric. Sat 6/14, Filament, Avocet, Clyde Federal, Archaeology. Sundays, live karaoke. Mon 6/16, Wonderful Smith, Midwest Blue. Wed 6/18, 9:30 PM, Thundercrack, Dishes, Audreys. Thu 6/19, Caviar, Matthew, Killers, Cameron McGill, Gelheads. Fri 6/20, 9:30 PM, Deadly Snakes, Come-Ons, Tears, New Black. Sat 6/21, the Ghost, Days Away, Izzys, Few & Far Between, Pages. 773-278-6600.
TEMPTATIONS 10235 Grand, Franklin Park: Fri 6/13, 9:30 PM, Commonbond. 847-455-0008.
TINY LOUNGE 1814 W. Addison: Music at 10 PM. Wednesdays, Nicholas Barron. 773-296-9620.
U.S. BEER CO. 1801 N. Clybourn: Fri 6/13, Rocky Denis, Half Stachon, Out of Time, This Is Me Smiling. Thu 6/19, 8:30 PM, Sidereal, 7 Degrees From Center, Fidel, Broken Finger, Virginia, Chad Berardi, Colleen Wild Band. Fri 6/20, 7 PM, Mayan Factor, Rezin, Driving Forward, Leaderdog, Muskeeta, 420, Nick Clemons Band, June’s Arrival, First-Name Basis, Slipstream, Safe, Mojohood, Swellbox, Myllhouse, Dream Haven, Entrinzic, Mindsight 20/20 (bands perform on two stages). Sat 6/21, 7 PM, Eighty Sick, Yer Mother’s Lovers, Strawman, Donnybrook, Emetic, Grigori 3, Butterfat Mastermind, Razor Baby, Super Mercado & the Electric Torpedos, Loophole, 9mm, Chatternode, Boogata Fix, Gnome Attic, Almost Tomorrow (bands perform on two stages). 773-871-7799.
UFFA 1008 W. Armitage: Fridays, 9 PM, DJ Jason. Thursdays, 9 PM, open mike. 773-665-4410.
UNCOMMON GROUND CAFE 1214 W. Grace: Fri 6/13, 9 PM, Eric Specht, Andi & I. Sat 6/14, 9 PM, Phil Circle, Anne Deming. Sun 6/15, 8 PM, Martin Devaney, Joni Laurence. Mondays, 7 PM, open mike hosted by Acousticboy & Larry Silverman. Tue 6/17, 8 PM, Lanky. Wed 6/18, 7 PM, Kicking Out Priscilla, Pete Shukoff. Thu 6/19, 8 PM, Dave Stagl. Fri 6/20, 8 PM, Ann McWilliams, Dark Green Bottles. Sat 6/21, 8 PM, Earth Times Two, Katie Todd. Sun 6/22, 7 PM, David Wilner, Brother Sean. 773-929-3680.
UNDERGROUND LOUNGE 952 W. Newport: Music after 10 PM. Sundays, open turntables. Wednesdays, live karaoke. Thursdays, DJ Scott Farkus. 773-327-2739.
UNDERGROUND WONDER BAR 10 E. Walton: Fridays and Saturdays, 11 PM, Lonie Walker & Big Bad Ass Company Band. Sundays, 10 PM, Heather Horton Band; 1 AM, Steve Kouba. Mondays, 1 AM, Mark Madsen. Wednesdays, 8:30 PM, Heather Horton Band; 11 PM, Lonie Walker & Big Bad Ass Company Band. 312-266-7761.
VAUGHAN’S PUB 2917 N. Sheffield: No cover. Tuesdays, 9:30 PM, open jam with Anto & Tony C. 773-281-8188.
WALTER PAYTON’S ROUNDHOUSE 205 N. Broadway, Aurora: Music at 9:30 PM. Fri 6/13, Deja Vu. Sat 6/14, Copycat, X-Side. Thu 6/19, Three Bean Salad hosts an open jam. Fri 6/20, JP & the Cats. Sat 6/21, Arra, Pure. 630-264-2739.
WEBSTER WINE BAR 1480 W. Webster: No cover. Mondays, 10 PM, Sticky Lupree. 773-868-0608.
WEEDS 1555 N. Dayton: Music at 9 PM; no cover. Fri 6/13, Azul Band. Sat 6/14, Karmageddon, Zipperhead. Fri 6/20, Voodoo Pigs. 312-943-7815.
WILD GOOSE 4265 N. Lincoln: Music at 10 PM. Fri 6/13, Mr. Opporknockity. Sat 6/14, Soul Papas. 773-281-7112.
WILD HARE 3530 N. Clark: Reggae and Afro-Caribbean music nightly at 9:30 PM. Fri 6/13, Ark Band. Sat 6/14, Seluah, Aswah Greggori. Sundays, Gizzae. Mon 6/16, Trelogic, Trump Tight, Watusi Atlanta. Tuesdays, Dub Dis (no cover). Wednesdays, 10 PM-2 AM, DJ Cojo B spins dancehall. Thursdays, Aswah Greggori. Fri 6/20, Dub Dis, Zeleke. Sat 6/21, Kwame, Zeleke. 773-327-4273.
WISE FOOLS PUB 2270 N. Lincoln: Music at 9 PM. Fri 6/13, Chris Long, Mr. Rudy Day, Twang Bang. Sat 6/14, 9:30 PM, Sharks, Plane, Disonic, Loophole (benefit for Hostage Radio). Sun 6/15, Grinner, Nods, Paper Bullets. Mondays, 11 PM, live karaoke. Tuesdays, Mr. Blotto. Wednesdays, Forty Piece Choir, Jamwich. Thu 6/19, Primo, Motiv, Shamier. Fri 6/20, Three Minute Mile, Johnny Rocker & the Highrollers, Nik Krimm & the Geniuses, Lucky Stiffs. Sat 6/21, Urban Twang, Antje, Kerri Grant, Jonatha Brooke. 773-929-1300.
Dance
ARTFUL DODGER 1734 W. Wabansia: DJs spin music for dancing after 10 PM Wednesdays through Saturdays and Mondays. Saturdays, DJ DuJuan. 773-227-6859.
BABALU 1645 W. Jackson: Saturdays, 9 PM-5 AM, DJs spin merengue, bachata, house, and disco. 312-733-3512.
BACCHUS 2242 N. Lincoln: Sundays, 7 PM-2 AM, DJ Slowe spins 80s, alternative, synthwave, gothic, and industrial dance. 773-477-5238.
BADA BING 1840 W. North: Fridays, 10 PM-2 AM, John Simmons & friends spin urban disco (no cover). Thursdays, 9 PM-2 AM, DJ Slowe spins 80s synth wave, goth, and industrial dance (no cover). 773-395-1000.
BAR THIRTEEN 1944 W. Division: DJs spin 10 PM-2 AM Wednesdays through Fridays, 10 PM-3 AM Saturdays, and 8 PM-2 AM Sundays. Fridays, DJ Mig. Saturdays, Dave Britton. Sundays, Shon Dervis, DJ A+ spin downtempo house, Latin, and rare groove. Wednesdays, DJ Red Lox. Thursdays, James Lauer, Bickabus. 773-394-1313.
BAR 3 2138 N. Halsted: DJs spin acid jazz, funk, Afrobeat, house, two-step, and soul 9 PM-2 AM Thursdays through Saturdays. Wednesdays, 7 PM, poetry open mike with music by Bemaji. 773-348-3665.
BERLIN 954 W. Belmont: Fridays, 10 PM-4 AM, Greg Haus spins trance, progressive, hard house, and breakbeat. Saturdays, 10 PM-5 AM, Christopher Robin, John Jackson spin trans-Euro groove. Sundays, 10 PM, DJ Chester. Mondays, 10 PM, DJ Boa spins synthpop, hardwave, and retro. Tuesdays, 11 PM-4 AM, Ralphi Rosario spins deep house. Wednesdays, 10 PM, DJ Larissa, DJ Ruslan. Thursdays, 10 PM, Heather Doble. 773-348-4975.
BETTY’S BLUE STAR LOUNGE 1600 W. Grand: DJs spin 10 PM-4 AM nightly (until 5 AM Saturdays). Fridays, DJ PCS, DJ 33-1/3. Saturdays, DJ Vic the Wolf, Martin “Boogieman” Luna. Sundays, DJ PCS. Mon 6/16, Brenda D., Janel Roland, DJ BJAK, John Simmons. Tuesdays, Risky Bizness, DJ Heather spin new wave and pop. Wednesdays, DJ Andrew. Thursdays, DJ FLX, Chris Million. 312-243-1699.
BIG HORSE LOUNGE 1558 N. Milwaukee: Music at 9 PM. Mondays, 8 PM-2 AM, DJ Sadar, DJ Richie Rich spin disco, rare groove, and underground. 773-278-5785.
BIG WIG 1551 W. Division: DJs spin 10 PM-2 AM Tuesdays through Sundays (until 3 AM Saturdays); no cover. Fri 6/13, Sombionix, DJ D Double, DJ Artek spin reggae, hip-hop, and soul. Sat 6/14, David O., Ramiro S., Nino. Tuesdays, DJ Sinjin & guests spin techno. Wed 6/18, Bailey, Glyde, Bio-Booster. Thu 6/19, D:fuse, Chris Gin. Fri 6/20, James Curd. Sat 6/21, Dayhota. 773-235-9100.
BIOLOGY BAR 1516 N. Fremont: DJs spin 9 PM-4 AM Wednesdays through Fridays, Sundays, and Mondays, 10 PM-5 AM Saturdays. Fridays, DJ Twilite Tone, Mike Love, DJ Word. 312-266-1234.
BLONDE 820 W. Lake: DJs spin 9 PM-2 AM nightly (until 3 AM Saturdays). Fridays, DJ Mario. 312-226-4500.
BOTTOM LOUNGE 3206 N. Wilton: Fridays, 9 PM, Billy Seagrave spins industrial, electro, synth pop, and noise. 773-975-0505.
BUNGALOW LOUNGEBAR 1622 W. Belmont: DJs spin downtempo, trip-hop, acid jazz & more. Fridays, Gregory Dalphond. Saturdays, Andre Shakom. Thursdays, Andre Shakom with rotating guest DJs Mr. Cody Bear, DJ Form, 8 & KScape. 773-244-0400.
BUZZ CLUB 308 W. Erie: DJs spin until 4 AM Sundays through Fridays, until 5 AM Saturdays. Fridays, Vince Abrams spins hip-hop, old-school house & reggae. Saturdays, Uncle Joe spins high energy house & hip-hop. Mondays, Martin “Boogieman” Luna, Victor R., DJ Finesse, DJ Danny Boy. Wednesdays, DJs spin salsa. Thursdays, DJ Smurf spins hip-hop. 312-475-9800.
CACTUS CLUB 1112 N. State: Saturdays, 9 PM-3 AM, and Fridays, 9 PM-2 AM, DJ Kidd. 312-642-5999.
CAFE LURA 3184 N. Milwaukee: Thursdays, 9 PM-2 AM, DJ MF, Regge, Lamebrane, Radiata spin drum & bass. 773-736-3033.
CANS BAR & CANTEEN 1640 N. Damen: Fridays and Saturdays, Mike Kandle. Thursdays, Tommy Wang. 773-227-2277.
CHERRY RED 2833 N. Sheffield: DJs spin after 10 PM. Fridays, DJ Eddie spins hip-hop. Saturdays, DJ Freddie O spins hip-hop and house until 3 AM. Sundays, DJ Eddie, DJ Freddie O. Thursdays, DJ Izzi (no cover). 773-477-3661.
CHROMIUM 817 W. Lake: DJs spin after 9 PM. Fridays, DJs spin progressive house. Saturdays, DJs spin salsa, merengue, house, and hip-hop. 312-666-8106.
CIRCUIT NIGHTCLUB AND REHAB LOUNGE 3641 N. Halsted: DJs spin after 9 PM. Saturdays, DJ Hugo, DJ Lulu. Sundays, 7 PM, Latin T-Dance hosted by Veronica Zaid, DJs Kid Romeo, Alex Perez & El Prieto. Mondays, Disco Bingo hosted by Bianca Bleu. Tuesdays, 10 PM, karaoke with VJ Kevy B. Wednesdays, DJ Jungle Jorge spins salsa and Latin house. Thursdays, 11 PM, Miss Ketty & Her Latina Review, DJ El Prieto. 773-325-2233.
CIRCUS 901 W. Weed: Saturdays, 6 PM-3 AM, and Fridays and Tuesdays through Thursdays, 6 PM-2 AM, DJs spin; members of the World Famous Flying Wallendas perform circus acts on weekends. 312-266-1200.
CLUB MERCURY 221 W. Van Buren: Restaurant and nightclub; DJs spin 10 PM-4 AM on Fridays and Saturdays. Saturdays, DJs spin hip-hop and R&B. 312-427-1774.
CLUB 720 720 N. Wells: Saturdays, 9 PM-5 AM, and Fridays and Tuesdays through Thursdays, 9 PM-4 AM, DJs spin Latin & Caribbean, hip-hop, and house. 312-397-0600.
CLYBAR 2417 N. Clybourn: DJs spin after 9 PM; no cover. Sundays, Family Chicago DJs spin house. Thursdays, DJs spin soul and funk. 773-388-1877.
COCKTAIL 3359 N. Halsted: DJs spin in the bar after 9 PM. Fridays, Freddie Bain. Saturdays, Daniel Tsunami, DJeremy. Tuesdays, Michael Serafini. Thursdays, Timmy Loop. 773-477-1420.
COOBAH 3423 N. Southport: Sundays, 9 PM, Jesse de la Pena spins Brazilian lounge, jungle, drum & bass, bossa nova & Afrobeat (no cover). Tuesdays, 10 PM-2 AM, John Simmons spins house, downtempo, and soul (no cover). 773-528-2220.
COPA 1637 N. Clybourn: DJs spin after 10 PM. Fridays, Tim Bogosian spins hip-hop and house. Saturdays, guest DJs spin until 3 AM. 312-642-3449.
DANNY’S 1951 W. Dickens: Mon 6/16, 10 PM, Aelters, Atropa, Reverend Bob Sinewave, DJ Ray_Rod (no cover). 773-489-6457.
DANTE’S 1200 W. Hubbard: DJs spin after 10:30 PM; no cover. Saturdays, DJ Sean Madness. Thursdays, DJ Bobby Too Fresh. 312-243-9350.
DIG 1551 N. Sheffield: Fridays and Saturdays, 10 PM-2 AM, DJs spin top 40. 312-377-1727.
THE DISTRICT 858 W. Lake: Music at 10 PM. Saturdays, Mr. A.L.I., Dajae, Carla Prather, DJ Inc., Boo Williams. Sat 6/21, Barbara Tucker, Lavender Cabaret, Freddie Bain. 312-421-1759.
DRAGON ROOM 809 W. Evergreen: DJs spin on three levels 10 PM-4 AM Thursdays and Fridays, 10 PM-5 AM Saturdays. Thursdays, Paul Blair, Greg Norwood. 312-751-2900.
DRAGONFLY 1206 N. State: DJs spin after 10 PM. Sundays, DJ Stixx, Maddhouse, Raul Vergil, Mark Matraz, Mr. Wonderful, Bobby Martinez, Ricky Bradshaw, DJ Noble (no cover). Thursdays, 9 PM-4 AM, DJ Spin Doctor, DJ Kwik, DJ Cisco spin salsa, merengue, mambo, reggae, and bachata (no cover). Sat 6/21, Pulz-8, Family Chicago DJs. 312-787-7600.
D’VINE 1950 W. North: Fridays, 11 PM, Ron Troupe & Shaun T. spin house. Saturdays, 6 PM, Malik Shabazz & Beto Roxx spin hip-hop, house, and R&B. 773-235-5700.
EMPTY BOTTLE 1035 N. Western: Sundays, 10 PM, Big Up! with Josh Abrams, Jacob Ross & Fred Wells (upstairs). 773-276-3600.
ENCORE 171 W. Randolph: Fridays and Tuesdays through Thursdays, DJs spin after 7 PM. 312-338-3788.
EXCALIBUR 632 N. Dearborn: DJs spin 5 PM-4 AM Fridays, 5 PM-5 AM Saturdays, and 7 PM-4 AM Sundays through Thursdays in the Cabaret Room and Club X. Fridays, Saturdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, Slim, Katfish, Zanman, Pat Mann & Spankie. Sundays, DJ Theory. Mondays and Tuesdays, Pat Mann. 312-266-1944.
FUNKY BUDDHA LOUNGE 728 W. Grand: DJs spin 9 PM-2 AM (until 3 AM Saturdays). Fridays, DJ Frique. Saturdays, Lil’ Mikey, 33-1/3, Full Moon Percussion Ensemble. Sundays, Danny the Wildchild, DJ Frique, Phantom 45, DJ Hiroki. Mondays, DJ Hiroki, DJ Anacron (Mental Graffiti spoken-word open mike 7:30-10 PM). Tuesdays, Vince Adams, Pharris Thomas, Phat Mike, John Styles. Wednesdays, Lil’ Mikey. Thursdays, DJ Hide, Vince Adams, Dirty MF. 312-666-1695.
GET ME HIGH LOUNGE 1758 N. Honore: Saturdays, 7 PM-3 AM, Sundays, 8 PM-2 AM, and Fridays and Mondays through Thursdays, 7 PM-2 AM, DJs spin. 773-252-4090.
GLOW 1615 N. Clybourn: DJs spin 10 PM-4 AM Sundays and Tuesdays through Fridays, 10 PM-5 AM Saturdays; no cover. Wednesdays, Can-Can DJs Flipside, Wayne Williams, Vince Lawrence & Cedric. 312-587-8469.
GRAMERCY 2438 N. Lincoln: Thursdays, 9 PM, Paul Blair spins music of the 70s and 80s. 773-477-8880.
GREEN DOLPHIN STREET 2200 N. Ashland: Fridays and Saturdays, midnight-4 AM, B Side DJs spin rare groove, jazz, mambo, Cuban, funk & soul (no cover). Thursdays, 10 PM, Mr. A.L.I., Vic Lavender and others. 773-395-0066.
HARRY’S VELVET ROOM 56 W. Illinois: Fridays, 9 PM-4 AM, Jesse de la Pena, Karlos G. spin hip-hop, R&B, soul, reggae, and house. Saturdays, 11 PM-5 AM, DJ Swank, Matt Warren. Thursdays, 11 PM-4 AM, DJ Fabian. 312-527-5600.
HIDDEN LOUNGE 651 W. Washington: DJs spin until 2 AM Sundays through Tuesdays, until 4 AM Wednesdays through Fridays, and until 5 AM Saturdays. Wednesdays, DJ Freckles spins hip-hop and house. 312-627-0409.
HOGS & HONEYS 1555 N. Sheffield: Saturdays, 9 PM-3 AM, and Fridays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, 9 PM-2 AM, DJs spin. 312-377-1733.
HOLLYWOOD EAST 5650 N. Broadway: Fridays, 9:30 PM, DJs spin house. 773-271-4711.
ICE BAR 738 N. Clark: DJs spin 9 PM-2 AM nightly. Wednesdays, Johnny Chaos, Agent 47, DJ Marcel. 312-440-8841.
INNJOY 2051 W. Division: Music from 9 AM-2 PM nightly (until 3 AM Saturdays); patio open all season. Fridays, Evan Coleman spins funk, house, and hip-hop. Saturdays, Andrew YKK spins R&B, soul, disco, and funk. Sundays, DJ Joan of Arc, DJ Detroit Girl. Wednesdays, DJ Papa G spins, with fortune tellers. Thursdays, DJ Axis spins hip-hop, rock, and new wave. 773-394-2066.
JILLY’S RETRO CLUB 1009 N. Rush: DJs spin high-energy dance music of the 70s and 80s after 8 PM. Fridays and Saturdays, DJ Spillz. Tuesdays through Thursdays, Carmine Collaro. 312-664-1001.
JOE’S 940 W. Weed: Bar and restaurant with music at 10 PM. Sundays, 8 PM, Hot Boyz Tone & Shag host Sassy Sundays with Lady Red, Nina Shantell, Donnie Devo, DJ R Dubb & Pharris Thomas. 312-337-3486.
JOHN BARLEYCORN 3524 N. Clark: DJs spin after 10 PM upstairs. Fridays, DJ Ben. Saturdays, DJ Frique, DJ AM/PM. Thursdays, DJ Flipside, Louie Louie. 773-549-6000.
JOY-BLUE 3998 N. Southport: DJs spin house, disco, funk, hip-hop, and techno after 10 PM Thursdays through Saturdays. Fridays, DJ Izzi. Saturdays, Croatian Sensations. Thursdays, DJ Prado. 773-477-3330.
KATACOMB 1909 N. Lincoln: DJs spin hip-hop, funk, soul, and R&B 9 PM-4 AM Wednesdays through Fridays, 9 PM-5 AM Saturdays. Fridays and Saturdays, DJ Brent, DJ Jig, DJ Ryan. Wednesdays, DJ Ffar spins house. 312-337-4040.
LAVA LOUNGE 859 N. Damen: DJs spin 10 PM-2 AM nightly (until 3 AM Saturdays). Fridays, Moa Anbessa Sound System with General Jah Son, Marcus Iya & Rankin’ Stranjah. Saturdays, Brian G., Brenda D., Nick Santillan spin house. Mondays, Greg Shirilla. Tuesdays, DJ Red Lox spins reggae. Wednesdays, DJ Hook Dick spins rock, Flirt with Margaret Noble, Rebecca, Janel Roland, Code Blue, Michelle Musial, Brenda D, Shaka 23, and Kali. Thursdays, Shon Dervis, DJ Precyse spin hip-hop. 773-772-3355.
MANHOLE 3458 N. Halsted: Fridays through Thursdays, DJs spin until 4 AM (until 5 AM Saturdays). 773-975-9244.
MARY Y SOL 816 W. Randolph: Fridays and Saturdays, Leddie Garcia, DJ Rick Garcia. 312-563-1763.
METRO 3730 N. Clark: Fri 6/13, 11 PM, Ed Rush, Optical, MC Rhyme Tyme, DJ? Acucrack (18 & over). 773-549-0203.
MICHAEL’S JAZZ BISTRO 530 Crescent, Glen Ellyn: Thursdays, 9 PM, DJs spin downtempo & trip-hop. 630-446-4001.
MINX 111 W. Hubbard: DJs spin 10 PM-2 AM. Wednesdays, 9 PM-2 AM, DJ Bear Who?, DJ Majid. 312-828-9000.
MORETTI’S ITALIAN RISTORANTE 1645 W. Jackson: Saturdays, Club Babalou DJs spin salsa. 312-427-2572.
MYSTIQUE 157 W. Ontario: DJs spin after 10 PM. Saturdays, DJ World, DJ Flipside. Sundays, John Styles, DJ Cache 22. Wednesdays, DJ Pharris, Mike Love, DJ Phantom. 312-642-2582.
NEO 2350 N. Clark: DJs spin 10 PM-4 AM nightly (until 5 AM Saturdays). Fridays, Rob Kokot spins synthpop and electro industrial. Saturdays, DJ $#&@! spins industrial. Wednesdays, Jeff Moyer spins electronic dance. Thursdays, Dave Roberts spins new wave. 773-528-2622.
THE NEW SOUND 7407 W. Madison, Forest Park: Saturdays, 10:30 PM-3 AM, DeeJay Intel One spins hip-hop, downtempo, and drum & bass (no cover). 708-771-3060.
NINE 440 W. Randolph: DJs spin 10 PM-2 AM nightly in the Ghost Bar (until 3 AM Saturdays). Fridays, DJ Todd. Saturdays, DJ Sheldon. 312-575-9900.
THE ORIGINAL MOTHER’S 26 W. Division: Saturdays, 8 PM-5 AM, and Fridays, Sundays, and Tuesdays through Thursdays, 8 PM-4 AM, DJ Joe spins pop, hip-hop, and house. 312-642-7251.
ORLY’S 55th and Hyde Park: DJs spin 10 PM-2 AM. Saturdays, DJ Stoney. Mondays, Leonard Part Sixx, Jam-Master J spin deep house, disco, soul, and R&B. 773-638-2469.
LE PASSAGE 1 Oak Place: DJs spin 10 PM-4 AM Wednesdays through Fridays, 9 PM-5 AM Saturdays. Fridays, Jernell Geronimo (DJ Matt Wells spins in the Yow Bar). Saturdays, Nandi Maxx spins progressive and hip-hop (DJ Solange spins in the Yow Bar). Wednesdays, Martin “Boogieman” Luna spin hip-hop and house. 312-255-0022.
THE (PROP) HOUSE 1675 N. Elston: DJs spin 11 PM-4 AM Fridays and Sundays, 11 PM-5 AM Saturdays. Fridays, DJs spin hip-hop and reggae. Saturdays, Mike Dunn, DJ Phantom, Tony T., Sam Silk & others spin deep house. Sundays, Mike Love. 773-486-2390.
RED DOG 1958 W. North: DJs spin funk, house, and dance music 10 PM-4 AM Fridays, Mondays, and Wednesdays, 10 PM-5 AM Saturdays. Fridays, (F)unktion DJs spin. Saturdays, DJ Twilite Tone, DJ 33-1/3, Steve Bravo. Mondays, Mark Grant, DJ Lego, Dave Britton. 773-278-1009.
REDNOFIVE & FIFTH FLOOR 440 N. Halsted: Saturdays, 10 PM-5 AM, and Fridays, Sundays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, 10 PM-4 AM, DJs spin. 312-733-6699.
REUNION 811 W. Lake: Fridays, DJs spin Spanish rock. Saturdays, DJs spin hip-hop. Thursdays, 7 PM-2 AM, DJs spin salsa and merengue. 312-491-9600.
RIVE GAUCHE 306 N. Halsted: DJs spin 10 PM-4 AM Thursdays and Fridays, 10 PM-5 AM Saturdays. Fridays, Chris Tomasone, DJ Danny Boy. Saturdays, DJ Danny Boy. Thursdays, Erik K, Prince Masih, DJ Wizz Kid, DJ Danny Boy, DJ Logic. 312-738-9971.
SAUCE 1750 N. Clark: Restaurant. Thursdays, 10 PM, DJ Abell spins house (no cover). 312-932-1750.
SEANCHAI 2345 W. Belmont: Saturdays, 10 PM, Ciro, Frankie J, Stunna, Moodswing, Seanie Mack spin drum & bass & more (no cover). 773-549-4444.
SINIBAR 1540 N. Milwaukee: DJs spin 8 PM-2 AM. Fridays, Tone B. Nimble, Mark Fullaflava spin rare groove, DJ JR spins hip-hop. Saturdays, Tone B. Nimble spins hip-hop. Sundays, Mark Fullaflava spins breakbeat, disco, hip-hop, jazz & soul. Mondays, DJ Felix, the Mad Thinker spin house. Tuesdays, Eddie “Moskito” Cruz spins salsa, boogaloo, merengue & samba. Wednesdays, DJs spin hip-hop. Thursdays, DJ BJAK spins electro, house, disco, R&B, and hip-hop. 773-278-7797.
SLICK’S LOUNGE 1115 N. North Branch: Fridays and Wednesdays, Tone B. Nimble. Saturdays, DJs spin house. Sundays, Lee Collin, Sadar, Russoul. Mondays, Eddie “Moskito” Cruz, DJ Coco. Tuesdays, Andre Harris. Thursdays, Chris Quinn. 312-932-0006.
SMART BAR 3730 N. Clark: DJs spin nightly after 10 PM. Fri 6/13, Josh Wink, Brad Owen. Sat 6/14, Colette, Lady D. Sundays, DJ Erin & the Kraut. Sun 6/15, 10 PM, Jay Hannan, Janel Roland. Tuesdays, DJ Scary Lady Sarah spins ethereal, goth, and electro. Third Wednesday of every month, John Almonte. Thu 6/19, Nate Manic, DJ Devo, Alex Peace. Fri 6/20, Mr. Scruff. Sat 6/21, Justin Long, Jason Hodges, Mike Pugh. 773-549-4140.
SOUND-BAR 226 W. Ontario: Saturdays, 10 PM-5 AM, and Fridays and Thursdays, 10 PM-4 AM, DJs spin. 312-787-4480.
SPIN 800 W. Belmont: DJs spin after 10 PM. Fridays, DJ Timmy Loop & VJ Terp. Saturdays, DJ Jungle Jorge & VJ Nickole. Sundays, VJ Steven Farias. Mondays, VJ Tyrone (no cover). Tuesdays, VJ Tech-Nick (no cover). Wednesdays, Freddie Bain & VJ Tyrone. Thursdays, Best of the 80s with DJ Julian & VJ Steven Farias (no cover). 773-327-7711.
SPY BAR 646 N. Franklin: DJs spin 10 PM-4 AM Tuesdays through Fridays and Sundays, 10 PM-5 AM Saturdays. Fridays, DJ Goose, Ronnie G., DJ Abyss. Saturdays, Andrew Vonn spins house and hip-hop. Sundays, DJ Scary Lady Sarah. Tuesdays, Andrew Vonn spins metal. Thursdays, Andre Harris, Martin “Boogieman” Luna, David Fenmore, Eric Ross, Andre Harris, Moreese Star. 312-587-8779.
STAR BAR 2150 Ogden, Aurora: DJs spin after 8 PM. Fridays and Saturdays, Pat Clark, Kenny Jammin’ Jason, Billy the Kid, Tony 2 Much, Erik K, Blitz. Thursdays, Retroactive. 630-236-0900.
STREETSIDE CAFE 3201 W. Armitage: Nightly, DJs spin 10 PM-2 AM (until 3 AM Saturdays). Second Saturday of every month, DJ Eric H., DJ Joseph spin 2-step garage, brokenbeat, dancehall, and dub. 773-252-9700.
SUPERLOUNGE 209 W. Lake: DJs spin 10 PM-4 AM nightly (until 5 AM Saturdays) Fridays, DJ Matty, Chris Quinn. Saturdays, Harry the Blade, DJ Tobias. Wednesdays, Justin Reed, DJ Solace spin Brazilian and Latin house. Thursdays, Shaka 23. 312-223-9232.
SWANK 710 N. Wells: DJs spin 8 PM-2 AM Mondays through Fridays, 8 PM-3 AM Saturdays; no cover. Fridays, Martin “Boogieman” Luna. Saturdays, DJ Vic, DJ Isaac. Tuesdays, DJ Danny Boy. Wednesdays, Psycho Bitch, Nick Cam Cam, DJ Taso, DJ Danny Boy. 312-274-9500.
TEN56 1056 N. Damen: DJs spin nightly after 10 PM. Fridays, DJ Scratch-n-Sniff spins retro rock and old-school hip-hop. Saturdays, Refried Beats DJs spin hip-hop and dance music. Sundays, DJ Superstatus spins dub, scratch, funk, and hip-hop. Tuesdays, DJ Rudy, DJ Tankboy spin alternative rock, punk, and new wave. Wednesdays, DJ Mass Transit spins soul, R&B, funk, and hip-hop. Thursdays, DJ Motorcycle Dan spins rock. 773-227-4906.
TONIC ROOM 2447 N. Halsted: Music and DJs 10 PM-2 AM nightly (until 3 AM Saturdays). Fridays, DJ Mass Transit spins soul, old school, and hip-hop. Saturdays, Greg Dalphone spins funk and hip-hop. Sundays, hip-hop open mike with live band, hosted by Tabakin & Saayid. Mondays, open mike. 773-248-8400.
TRACE 3714 N. Clark: DJs spin 10 PM-2 AM. Sundays, Doug Brandt spins house. Wednesdays, DJ Real One & Jackin’ Jamie spin house, disco and breaks (no cover). 773-477-3400.
TRANSIT 1431 W. Lake: DJs spin 10 PM-4 AM Thursdays and Fridays, 10 PM-5 AM Saturdays. Fridays, Alberto “Escandalo” Gomez, Marco Hernandez, Carlos Rodriguez spin salsa and merengue. Saturdays, Martin “Boogieman” Luna, Chris Tomasone, DJ Goose, Flipside, Jayfunk. Thu 6/19, Dave Seaman, Infusion with Johnny Chaos, DJ Vygo, Flipside & Jayfunk. 312-491-9729.
U!N! CLUB 3548 N. Des Plaines River Rd., Franklin Park: DJs and live music after 9 PM; no cover. Fridays, Jimmie Page. Saturdays, DJ Markski, DJ Schim. Tuesdays, Rick Hype. Wednesdays, Pat Clark, DJ Schim. Thursdays, DJ Alexo, DJ Big Time, DJ Stoy Boy. 847-233-9091.
VISION 640 N. Dearborn: DJs spin 10 PM-4 AM Fridays and Mondays, 10 PM-5 AM Saturdays. DJ Theory spins Fridays in the Dome; DJ Spin spins Saturdays in the Dome. Fri 6/13, Bam Bam, Matt Nee, Seneca, DJ Devo, Rick Garcia, Chris Gin, DJ FLX, Solange. Sat 6/14, Scumfrog, Steve Porter, Karl Almaria. Mondays, DJ Theory, DJ Structure. Fri 6/20, Psycho Bitch, Teri Bristol. Sat 6/21, Ferry Corsten, Louis Osbourne, Brandon Meyers. 312-266-2114.
VOODOO 601 Mall, Schaumburg: DJs spin “high energy dance music” after 7 PM Tuesdays through Fridays and after 9 PM Saturdays. Saturdays, Julian “Jumpin'” Perez, Double Impact, Paul Curtis. Tuesdays, Rick Martinez, Alex Perez spin Latin rock, pop, and alternative. Thursdays, DJs spin salsa. 847-969-1602.
WHITE STAR 225 W. Ontario: DJs spin 10 PM-4 AM Fridays, 10 PM-5 AM Saturdays. Fridays, Dan Morrell, DJ Speed, Laura B. Saturdays, DJ Danny Boy, DJ Mach 1, Peter Haze spin progressive house, trance, hip-hop & R&B. 312-337-8080.
XIPPO 3759 N. Damen: DJs spin 9 PM-2 AM. Fridays and Saturdays, DJ French Toast. 773-529-9135.
ZENTRA 923 W. Weed: DJs spin 10 PM-4 AM Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays, 10 PM-5 AM Saturdays. Sat 6/14, Hector Romero. Sat 6/21, Junior Sanchez. Sun 6/22, Dynamo Productions. 312-787-0400.
ZERO GRAVITY 22 W. 613 75th, Naperville: DJs spin 8 PM-4 AM Fridays and Saturdays. Saturdays, Billy the Kid, DJ Markski, DJ Caffeine, Triple X, Brett Lee, DJ Night, DJ Double J. 630-985-1111.
Folk & Country
Concerts
CELTIC RHYTHMS with Enda Scahill, Fergal Scahill, Paul Brock, Dennis Carey, and Noelle Fogarty. Fri 6/20, 8 PM, Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th. 773-445-3838.
JOE HIGGINS, ERIC & BETH CARLSON Sat 6/14, 7:30 PM, Village Square, 37 S. Main, Sandwich. 815-878-2693.
LEONARDO, CHOIR BOYS, ERIC LUGOSCH Sat 6/14, 8 PM, Congregational Unitarian Church, 221 Dean, Woodstock. 815-338-5164.
RHYS’ PIECES perform at a barn dance with caller Eric Zorn. Mon 6/16, 8 PM, Park View Lutheran Church, 3919 N. Monticello. 773-777-7822 or 847-329-9173.
SUNNYSIDE UP Free concert. Tue 6/17, 6:30 PM, Welles Park, 2333 W. Sunnyside. 312-742-7511.
Folk & Country
Clubs
ABBEY PUB 3420 W. Grace: Sundays, 8 PM, Irish session. Tuesdays, 8 PM, open stage. Sun 6/22, 8 PM, Bagatelle. 773-478-4408.
C.J. ARTHUR’S 1168 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette: Mon 6/16, 8 PM, Whistle Pig Bluegrass & Beyond. 847-256-8870.
CADILLAC RANCH 1175 W. Lake, Bartlett: Country dance lessons and DJs at 7:30 PM. Fridays, Saturdays, and Tuesdays, DJ Sux. Sundays, Big John. Mondays, Big John, DJ Sux. 630-830-7200.
CAROL’S PUB 4659 N. Clark: Country music at 9 PM. Fridays and Saturdays, Diamondback. Sundays, open jam with Diamondback. 773-334-2402.
CARRAIG Gaelic Park, 6119 W. 147th, Oak Forest: No cover. Sat 6/14, 10 PM, Katie Sullivan. Fri 6/20, 9:30 PM, Dalriada. Sat 6/21, 10 PM, Brendan Loughrey & Blue Stack. 708-687-9323.
CELTIC CROSSINGS 751 N. Clark: Sundays, 6 PM, Irish session. 312-337-1005.
CHIEF O’NEILL’S PUB 3471 N. Elston: Bar and restaurant with music at 10 PM on weekends. Sundays, 4-8 PM, and Tuesdays, 8-11 PM, traditional Irish session. 773-473-5263.
DURTY NELLIE’S 55 N. Bothwell, Palatine: Music at 10 PM Fridays and Saturdays (on two stages), 8:30 PM Sundays, 9 PM Mondays, and 9:30 PM Tuesdays through Thursdays. Sun 6/15, Whitey O’Day (no cover). 847-358-9150.
EDGEWATER LOUNGE 5600 N. Ashland: Music at 8 PM. Tuesdays, Chico. Thursdays, Irish session (no cover). 773-878-3343.
EMPTY BOTTLE 1035 N. Western: Fridays, 5:30 PM, Hoyle Brothers. 773-276-3600.
FIFTH PROVINCE PUB Irish American Heritage Center, 4626 N. Knox: Music after 9 PM. Fri 6/13, Tony Leonard, L.T. Slavin. Sat 6/14, Dyed in the Wool. Fri 6/20, Gan Bua. Sat 6/21, David Dunne, Blackwater. 773-282-7035.
FITZGERALD’S 6615 Roosevelt, Berwyn: Wed 6/18, 8:30 PM, Fairport Convention (see Spot Check). 708-788-2118.
FRONT PORCH MUSIC 505 Lincolnway, Valparaiso, Indiana: Music at 8 PM. Sat 6/14, Rick Neeley. Fri 6/20, Michael Smith. 219-464-4700.
GALLERY CABARET 2020 N. Oakley: Music at 10 PM on weekends, 9 PM on weeknights. Sundays, open mike hosted by Fred. 773-489-5471.
GREENLEAF GRILL 301 Greenleaf, Park City: Music at 7 PM. Fourth Sunday of every month, song circle. 847-662-6500.
HACKNEY’S 1514 E. Lake, Glenview: Music at 7 PM; no cover. Wednesdays, Whitey O’Day. 847-724-7171.
HIDDEN SHAMROCK 2723 N. Halsted: Sundays, 3-6 PM, traditional Irish session. 773-883-0304.
IRISH EYES 2519 N. Lincoln: Sundays, 9:30 PM, open stage for Irish and American traditional, folk, and country hosted by Eamonn Knuff (sign-up at 9 PM; no cover). 773-348-9548.
JT COLLINS PUB 3358 N. Paulina: Sun 6/15, 9 PM, Whiskey Hollow Bluegrass Band. 773-327-7467.
KERRY PIPER 7900 Joliet, Willowbrook: Music at 9 PM. Wednesdays, Irish session. 630-325-3732.
MARTYRS’ 3855 N. Lincoln: Mon 6/16, 9 PM, Kieran O’Hare (no cover). 773-404-9494.
MOLLY MALONE’S 7652 W. Madison, Forest Park: Music at 10 PM. Thursdays, 8 PM, Irish session. 708-366-8073.
PEGGY KINNANE’S 8 N. Vail, Arlington Heights: Irish pub and restaurant with popular and traditional music at 9:15 PM on Fridays and Saturdays. Sundays, 1-4 PM, traditional Irish session (no cover). 847-577-7733.
RED LINE TAP 7006 N. Glenwood: Tuesdays, 8 PM, Michelle Perry & the Cold Cold Hearts. 773-274-3239.
TWO WAY STREET COFFEE HOUSE 1047 Curtiss, Downers Grove: Music at 8:15 PM. Fri 6/13, Plank Road Band. Fri 6/20, open mike. 630-969-9720.
Blues, Gospel, R&B
Concerts
TORONZO CANNON & CANNONBALL EXPRESS perform at the Old Town School Juneteenth Celebration with Muntu Dance Theatre, Chocolate Chips Theatre Company, West Indian Folk Dance Company, and others. Sun 6/22, 5 PM, Old Town School of Folk Music, 4544 N. Lincoln. 773-728-6000.
LAMONT CRANSTON BAND Fri 6/13, 6 PM, Millennium Plaza, Galena and Stolp, Aurora. 630-844-4396.
DOG BONE Free concert. Sun 6/22, 2 PM, Schreiber Park, 1552 W. Schreiber. 312-742-7876.
HOWLIN’ AT THE MOON Jackie Taylor & Jimmy Tillman’s “bluesical” about Howlin’ Wolf, with Rick Stone, Dwight Neal, Qween Roy, and Desla Epison. Fridays and Saturdays, 8 PM, and Sundays, 3 PM, Black Ensemble Theater, 4520 N. Beacon. 773-769-4451 or 312-902-1500.
I FEEL THE MUSIC IN THE AIR Free concert. Fri 6/20, 5 PM, Jireh 4 U Ministries, 5100 W. Quincy. 312-458-9372.
SAMUEL MUHAMMED & HIS MUSIC MAKERS Benefit for Eastwood Towers Tenants Association. Sat 6/14, 9 PM, Eastwood Towers, 4640 N. Sheridan. 773-561-6027.
RADICAL NUANCES Free concert. Sun 6/15, 8 PM, Ravenswood Manor Park, 4604 N. Manor. 312-742-7572.
GLORIA THOMPSON RODGERS Free concert. Thu 6/19, 7:30 PM, James Park, Dodge & Mulford, Evanston. 847-328-4650.
Blues, Gospel, R&B
Clubs
AJ’S HORSE AROUND LOUNGE 114 W. Washington, Round Lake Park: Wednesdays, 7:30 PM, Housewreckin’ Blues Jam with Mike Landers, King Robinson, Bruce Williams, Jeff Blum & Marty Willis. 847-546-3314.
ARTIS’S 1249 E. 87th: Music after 9 PM. Sundays, J.W. Williams & the Chi-Town Hustlers. Mondays, Billy Branch & the Sons of Blues. 773-734-0491.
BARN OF BARRINGTON 1415 S. Barrington Rd., Barrington: Music at 9 PM. Fri 6/13, Melvin Taylor & the Slack Band. Sat 6/14, Night Riders. Wed 6/18, Tenry Johns Band. Fri 6/20, Sam Cockrell & the Groove. 847-381-8585.
BLUE CHICAGO 736 N. Clark: Music at 9 PM. Fri 6/13 and Sat 6/14, Willie Kent & the Gents with Patricia Scott. Mon 6/16, Big Time Sarah & the BTS Express. Tue 6/17, Andre Taylor Blues Band with Big Time Sarah. Wednesdays, Grana Louise Band. Thursdays, Willie Kent & the Gents with Patricia Scott. Fri 6/20 and Sat 6/21, Big Time Sarah & the BTS Express. 312-642-6261.
BLUE CHICAGO ON CLARK 536 N. Clark: Music at 9 PM. Fri 6/13 and Sat 6/14, Linsey Alexander Band with Nellie Travis. Sundays and Thursdays, Johnny B. Moore Band with Shirley Johnson. Tue 6/17, Vino Louden Band with Nellie Travis. Wednesdays, Willie Kent & the Gents with Patricia Scott. Fri 6/20 and Sat 6/21, John Primer & the Real Deal Band with Grana Louise. 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 6/13, Mark Hummel. Sat 6/14, Michael Coleman & the Backbreakers. Sun 6/15, John Primer & the Real Deal Band. Mon 6/16, Willie Kent & the Gents with Bonnie Lee. Tue 6/17, Linsey Alexander. Wed 6/18, Big Ray & Chicago’s Most Wanted. Thu 6/19, Vance Kelly. Fri 6/20 and Sat 6/21, Jimmy Johnson. 773-528-1012.
BOB & LOIS’S PLACE 745 E. 75th: Sundays, 9 PM, D.R. Express Band with Danny Reed. 773-488-1355.
BOSSMAN BLUES CENTER 3500 W. Lake: Fridays, 9 PM, Al Harris & the Blues Crew. Tuesdays, 7 PM, jam session hosted by the Blues Crew. Wednesdays, 7 PM, West Side Blues Revue. Thursdays, 7 PM, Thunderfoot & the Blues Kickers. 773-722-8744.
BUDDY GUY’S LEGENDS 754 S. Wabash: Bar and restaurant; music at 9:30 PM; early acoustic shows Fridays and Saturdays (no cover). Fri 6/13, 5:30 PM, Diamond Jim Greene; 9 PM, Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown, Phil Guy. Sat 6/14, 6 PM, Joel Paterson; 9:30 PM, Bob Margolin with Hubert Sumlin & Carey Bell, John Primer. Sun 6/15, Sharon Lewis & the Mojo Kings. Mon 6/16, Jimmy Burns hosts the jam. Tue 6/17, John Primer & the Real Deal Band. Wed 6/18, Phil Guy hosts the 14th-anniversary party. Thu 6/19, Johnny Rawls Revue. Fri 6/20, 5:30 PM, John Primer; 9 PM, Smokin’ Joe Kubek, Mike Wheeler. Sat 6/21, 6 PM, Carlos Johnson; 9:30 PM, Wild Child Butler, Vanessa Davis Band. Sun 6/22, Big James & the Chicago Playboys. 312-427-0333.
CHORD ON BLUES 106 S. First, Saint Charles: Music at 10 PM Fridays and Saturdays. Fri 6/13, Bernard Allison (no cover). Sat 6/14, Tommy Castro (no cover). Fri 6/20, Wayne Baker Brooks. Sat 6/21, Baaro. 630-513-0074.
CLARK’S LOUNGE 3245 N. Sheridan, Waukegan: Sundays, 9:30 PM, AC blues jam. 847-662-3020.
DELL RHEA’S CHICKEN BASKET 645 Joliet, Willowbrook: Music in the Blue Rooster Lounge at 9 PM. Sat 6/14, 9 PM, Pat Smillie Band. 630-325-0780.
FANTASY LOUNGE 4400 N. Elston: Music after 9:30 PM. Tuesdays, open mike with $3 Blues Band. Wednesdays, open jam with Midnight Renegades. Thursdays, open jam with Madman Blues Band. Fri 6/20, Monkey Tongues. Sat 6/21, Silver Lining. 773-685-8083.
FITZGERALD’S 6615 Roosevelt, Berwyn: Fri 6/13, 10 PM, Tommy Castro. 708-788-2118.
FLAMINGO 6644 S. Cottage Grove: Mondays, 9 PM, Jimmy Pryor & the Double J Band with Crumar. 773-684-0600.
FRANKIE’S BLUE ROOM 16 W. Chicago, Naperville: Sat 6/14, Howard Scott & the World Band. Sat 6/21, Downtown Charlie Brown Band. 630-416-4898.
GALLERY CABARET 2020 N. Oakley: Music at 10 PM on weekends, 9 PM on weeknights. Tuesdays, open jam with Fish & the Bluefins. 773-489-5471.
GREEN DOLPHIN STREET 2200 N. Ashland: Fri 6/20, 9 PM, Vance Kelly & the Backstreet Blues Band perform in the club room and patio at a summer solstice event for the Associates Board of the University of Chicago Cancer Research Foundation. 773-395-0066.
GUESS WHO’S WATER HOLE 3800 W. Ohio: Music at 10 PM. Fridays, Johnny B. Moore Blues Revue. 773-638-1240.
HARLEM AVENUE LOUNGE 3701 S. Harlem, Berwyn: Music at 8:30 PM Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30 PM on Saturdays. Sat 6/14, L.C. Walker & Trouble No More. Tue 6/17, Ronny & the Rockits. Thursdays, open jam hosted by Joe Moss. Sat 6/21, Mike Wheeler Band. 708-484-3610.
HEAVEN ON SEVEN 3478 N. Clark: Music at 10 PM; no cover. Fridays, Ken Saydak. Saturdays, Professor John. 773-477-7818.
HIDEOUT 1354 W. Wabansia: Tuesdays, 9 PM, Devil in a Woodpile. 773-227-4433.
HOUSE OF BLUES 329 N. Dearborn: Sundays, 9:30 AM and noon, gospel brunch features local choirs. Fri 6/20, 9 PM, Taj Mahal & the Hula Blues Band, Quetzal (18 & over). 312-923-2000.
HOUSE OF BLUES BACK PORCH STAGE 329 N. Dearborn: Fri 6/13 and Sat 6/14, 10 PM, Big James & the Chicago Playboys. Sundays, 9:30 PM, Matthew Skoller Band hosts the Sunday Night Spotlight blues-singer competition. Mondays, 9:30 PM, Joanna Connor. Thu 6/19, 9:30 PM, and Fri 6/20 and Sat 6/21, 10 PM, Chicago Red Hots. 312-923-2000.
KINGSTON MINES 2548 N. Halsted: Music at 9:30 PM; Detroit Junior plays piano at 8 PM Thursdays through Saturdays. Fri 6/13 and Sat 6/14, Anthony Gomes. Sundays, Charlie Love, Linsey Alexander. Mondays, Lurrie Bell, Marty Sammon Band. Tuesdays, Chris James & Blue Four, Slam Allen. Wednesdays, Jimmy Burns Band, Andre Taylor & the Blues Alley Cats. Thu 6/19, Big James (live radio broadcast). Fri 6/20 and Sat 6/21, Magic Slim. 773-477-4646.
LADY BLUE 2953 W. Madison: Saturdays, 10 PM, Sundays, 8 PM, and Fridays, 9 PM, Super Percy & His Soul Clique Band with Pamela Zachery. 773-826-0317.
LEE’S UNLEADED BLUES 7401 S. South Chicago: Music after 9:30 PM Fridays and Sundays through Thursdays and after 10 PM Saturdays; no cover. Fridays and Saturdays, Johnny Drummer & the Starlighters. Sundays, New Orleans Beau & the Big Easy Band. Mondays, Vance Kelly & the Backstreet Blues Band. Tuesdays, 9:30 PM, Jimmy Pryor & the Double J Band with Crumar. Thursdays, Joe Barr & Soul Purpose. 773-493-3477.
LEO’S DEN COCKTAIL LOUNGE 1200 E. 71st: Tuesdays, 9 PM, New Orleans Beau & the Big Easy Band. 773-667-3130.
MARY’S 501 W. 55th: Sundays, 6 PM-midnight, D.R. Express Band with Danny Reed. 773-846-7374.
MAXWELL STREET UPTOWN POLISH SAUSAGE RESTAURANT 4429 N. Broadway: Saturdays, noon-3 PM, Frank Scott Jr. & friends. 773-989-4569.
NAVY PIER BEER GARDEN 600 E. Grand: Sun 6/15, 5:30 PM, Lynne Jordan & the Shivers. Thu 6/19, 3:30 PM, Chicago Red Hots. 312-595-7437.
NICK’S 1516 N. Milwaukee: Music at 10 PM; no cover. Sat 6/14, Dave Specter. Sat 6/21, Jimmy Burns. 773-252-1155.
NOLA’S 32ND WARD SEAFOOD HOUSE 1856 W. North: Thursdays, 8 PM, Professor John & His Band (no cover). 773-395-4300.
POPS HIGHWOOD 214 Green Bay, Highwood: Music at 8:30 PM; no cover Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Fri 6/13, Rockin’ Johnny Band. Sat 6/14, Robert Fetzer Band. Wed 6/18, Keith Scott Trio. Fri 6/20, Too Much Fun Band. Sat 6/21, Steve Kessler & Saturday
June Band. 847-266-1313.
PORTER’S OYSTER BAR & NIGHTCLUB 446 Virginia (Rte. 14), Crystal Lake: Music at 9:30 PM Fridays and Saturdays, 8 PM Wednesdays. Fri 6/13, Cadillac Joe & the Blind Wolf Blues Band. Sat 6/14, Melva LeBlanc & the Blue Groove. Wed 6/18, Chris, Dave & Mack Show. Sat 6/21, Howard & the White Boys. 815-477-0340.
PUFFER’S 3350 S. Halsted: Sat 6/21, 10 PM, Pat Hall & the Fat Guys. 773-927-6073.
RESERVATION BLUES 1566 N. Milwaukee: Music at 10 PM Fridays through Sundays, 9:30 PM Thursdays; no cover Thursdays. Sat 6/14, Billy Branch & the Sons of Blues. Sun 6/15, Toronzo Cannon & Cannonball Express host a blues jam. Fri 6/20, Vini & the Demons. Sun 6/22, Seventh Sons host a blues jam. 773-645-5200.
ROSA’S LOUNGE 3420 W. Armitage: Music at 9:30 PM Sundays and Tuesdays through Fridays, 10 PM Saturdays. Fri 6/13, Eddie Taylor Jr. Sat 6/14, David “Honeyboy” Edwards. Tue 6/17, Melvin Taylor & the Slack Band. Wednesdays, Sharon Lewis & the Mojo Kings, Vance Kelly & the Backstreet Blues Band. Thu 6/19, Eddie Taylor Jr., Ariyo. Fri 6/20, Nora Jean with Jimmy Dawkins, Eddie Shaw & Willie Kent. Sat 6/21, Kinsey Report. 773-342-0452.
7313 CLUB 7313 S. Halsted: Music after 9 PM. Fridays, Howard Scott & the World Band. Saturdays, Fred Johnson & the Checkmates with Pee Wee Madison. 773-723-0592.
SHAW’S CRAB HOUSE 21 E. Hubbard: Restaurant with music in the Blue Crab Lounge at 7:30 PM; no cover. Sun 6/15, John Kattke. Thu 6/19, Grana Louise. 312-527-2722.
SMOKE DADDY 1804 W. Division: Music at 10 PM Fridays and Saturdays, 9:30 PM Sundays through Thursdays. Sat 6/14, Outta the Blue (no cover). 773-772-6656.
TOMMY’S PLACE 12237 Western, Blue Island: Music at 10 PM. Tuesdays, 9 PM, jam hosted by Biscuit & the Mix. 708-389-7810.
VAUGHAN’S PLACE 6633 S. Ashland: Wednesdays, 9 PM, L.V. Banks & His Swinging Blues Band. 773-434-1662.
VERSIE’S LOUNGE 4310 S. Prairie: Sundays, 9 PM, Elmore James Jr. & the Broom Dusters. 773-723-3694.
WIDOW MCLEARY’S 400 E. Margaret, Thornton: Sundays, 5 PM, jam session hosted by Little Johnny. 708-877-7011.
Jazz
Concerts
JASON ADASIEWICZ, TODD MUNNIK, JOSH BERMAN Free performance. Mon 6/16, 7:30 PM, Myopic Books, 1468 N. Milwaukee. 773-862-4882.
GEORGE BENSON Fri 6/20 and Sat 6/21, 8 PM, Skyline Stage, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand. 312-595-7437 or 312-559-1212.
BLUES EXPERIMENT Free concert. Sun 6/15, 7 PM, Ravenswood Manor Park, 4604 N. Manor. 312-742-7572.
MWATA BOWDEN & SOUND SPECTRUM with Khari B.; free concert. Fri 6/20, 7 PM, West Pullman Park Cultural Center, 401 W. 123rd. 312-427-1676.
DEE DEE BRIDGEWATER WITH THE ELMHURST COLLEGE JAZZ BAND Sun 6/22, 6 PM, Elmhurst College Mall, 190 Prospect, Elmhurst. 630-617-3033.
SAM BURCKHARDT NONET performs at Chicago SummerDance, preceded by dance lessons with Margot McGraw Toppen & Riley Wimes Jr. at 6 PM. Fri 6/20, 7:30 PM, Spirit of Music Garden, Grant Park, Michigan between Harrison and Balbo. 312-742-4007.
FRANK CATALANO TRIO WITH VON FREEMAN Tue 6/17, 5:30 PM, Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E. Chicago. 312-397-4010.
KEN CHANEY EXPERIENCE Thu 6/19, 5-10 PM, Shedd Aquarium, 1200 S. Lake Shore Dr. 312-939-2438.
RAY CHARLES, LIZZ WRIGHT Fri 6/20, 8 PM, Orchestra Hall, Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan. 312-294-3000 or 800-223-7114.
CINCINNATI HILLS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY ELECTRIC JAZZ ORCHESTRA Free concert. Fri 6/13, noon, Chicago Music Mart, DePaul Center, 333 S. State. 312-362-6700.
RON HAYNES Thu 6/19, 6:30 PM, Chicago Historical Society, 1601 N. Clark. 312-642-4600.
HORNER PARK JAZZ BAND Free concert. Tue 6/17, 6:30 PM, Chase Park, 4701 N. Ashland. 312-742-7518.
FRANZ JACKSON & HIS ENTERTAINERS Free concert. Thu 6/19, 12:15 PM, auditorium, Harold Washington Library Center, 400 S. State. 312-747-4850.
JAZZ IN JUNE Ravinia Festival, Green Bay and Lake Cook Rds., Highland Park: Fri 6/13, 6 PM, Von Freeman Quartet; 8 PM, Regina Carter Quintet (see Critic’s Choice), Wynton Marsalis; 10:30 PM, James Moody & Rufus Reid with the Steans Institute Young Artists. Sat 6/14, 5 PM, Ravinia Jazz Mentors & Scholars; 7 PM, Big 3 Palladium Orchestra, Claudia Acuna, Los Hombres Calientes (see Critic’s Choice); 9:30 PM, Nathan Davis & David Baker with the Steans Institute Young Artists. Sun 6/15, 5 PM, Original Pinstripes Brass Band; 7 PM, Kurt Elling, Jon Hendricks, Mark Murphy & Kevin Mahogany with Nancy Wilson & the Ramsey Lewis Trio & Jazz Ensemble. 847-266-5100.
ERIC LEONARDSON & MICHAEL ZERANG Fri 6/13, Candlestick Maker, 4432 N. Kedzie. 773-463-0158.
SAMUEL MUHAMMED & HIS MUSIC MAKERS Benefit for Eastwood Towers Tenants Association. Sat 6/14, 9 PM, Eastwood Towers, 4640 N. Sheridan. 773-561-6027.
ALEJO POVEDA QUARTET, DJ COOL ROC perform at Fete’s 3rd-anniversary celebration, cohosted by the Jazz Institute of Chicago. Sat 6/14, 7 PM, Prairie Production Studio, 1314 W. Randolph. 312-427-1676.
MALACHI THOMPSON’S AFRICA BRASS WITH DEE ALEXANDER, MAGGIE BROWN’S LEGACY: OUR WEALTH OF MUSIC perform at the Old Town School Juneteenth Celebration. Sat 6/21, 7 PM, Old Town School of Folk Music, 4544 N. Lincoln. 773-728-6000.
DEANNA WITKOWSKI DUO Sat 6/14, 1 PM, Jazz Record Mart, 444 N. Wabash. 312-222-1467. Mon 6/16, 7 PM, Gale Street Inn, 4914 N. Milwaukee. 773-725-1300.
Jazz
Clubs
ANDY’S 11 E. Hubbard: Bar and restaurant. Fri 6/13, noon, Kim Cusack. Fridays, 5 PM, Eric Schneider/Greg Fishman Quintet. Fri 6/13 and Fri 6/20, 9 PM, Alejo Poveda. Saturdays, 6 PM, Chante Hamilton Trio. Sundays, 8 PM, Sam Burckhardt Combo. Mondays, noon, Tom Hope; 5 PM, Chuck Hedges Swingtet; 9 PM, No Am/Pro Jam with Art Davis, Don Stille, John Bany & Charlie Braugham. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, noon, Martez Rucker. Tuesdays, 5 PM, Wallace Burton Group; 9 PM, Men of Note. Wednesdays, 5 PM, John Brumbach Quintet; 9 PM, Henry Johnson Organ Express. Thursdays, noon, Bernard Alcorn; 5 PM, Russ Phillips & the Windy City All-Stars; 9 PM, Mike Smith Quintet. Fri 6/20, noon, Franz Jackson Quartet. Sat 6/21, 9:30 PM, Frank Dawson. 312-642-6805.
APARTMENT LOUNGE 504 E. 75th: Tuesdays, 10 PM, open jam with Von Freeman & friends. 773-483-7728.
ARMY & LOU’S 422 E. 75th: Restaurant. Fridays, 7-10 PM, Rudy Jackson & Toby Wallace. 773-483-3100.
AVENUE ALE HOUSE 825 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park: Thu 6/19, 8 PM, Steven Hashimoto Quartet. 708-848-2801.
BABALUCI 2152 N. Damen: Restaurant with live jazz upstairs on weekends at 8 PM. Fridays, Denise La Grassa Trio. 773-486-5300.
BACINO’S 15256 S. La Grange, Orland Park: Fridays, 8 PM, Ray Bailey Trio. 708-403-1919.
BACKROOM 1007 N. Rush: Music after 9 PM. Fri 6/13 and Sat 6/14, Detour. Sun 6/15, Mon 6/16, and Sun 6/22, Bobby Lewis. Tue 6/17 through Sat 6/21, Carlos Cannon. 312-751-2433.
BIG HOUSE 2354 N. Clybourn: Music upstairs in the show lounge: Fri 6/13, 9:30 PM, Bob Perna & Persistence with Josie Falbo. Fri 6/20, 7 PM, Nadine hosts a Jazz Birthday Bash. 773-435-0130.
BISTRO AMERICA 12 N. River, Batavia: Music at 8 PM; no cover. Wed 6/18, Scott Lies Duo. 630-406-0008.
BRAXTON’S SEAFOOD GRILL Oakbrook Mall, 3 Oakbrook Ctr., Oakbrook: Sat 6/14, 8 PM, John Bany Quartet with Charlie Braugham, Bill Witz & Claudia Stefanski. 630-574-2155.
CAFE DOLCE 749 N. Clark: Sundays, 6 and 10 PM, Daily Bridge Club performs at a poetry and jazz jam session. 312-397-0446.
CAFE SHINO 211 E. Ontario: Music at 9 PM. Fridays, Mondays, and Wednesdays, Chieko Kurauchi. Saturdays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, Vickie Tsunozai. 312-266-2280.
CANDLESTICK MAKER 4432 N. Kedzie: Music at 9 PM. Sat 6/14, Jim Ryan, Jon Howard, James Madaski, Chris Petersen. Fri 6/20, Hal Rammel, Steve Nelson-Raney, Thomas Gaudynski. Sat 6/21, Ernest Dawkins, Michael Zerang. 773-463-0158.
CHAMBERS 6881 N. Milwaukee, Niles: Sat 6/14, 5 PM, Nick Vegas Trio. Sundays, 5 PM, Judy Roberts & Greg Fishman. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 7 PM, Jack Carr. Thursdays, 9 PM, jazz jam session with John Bany, Charlie Braugham & Don Stille. Fri 6/20, 9 PM, Stardust (David Bowie tribute). Sat 6/21, 9 PM, Judy Roberts Quartet. 847-647-8282.
CHICAGO FIREHOUSE 1401 S. Michigan: Restaurant. Fridays, Saturdays, and Thursdays, 7 PM, Judy Roberts. 312-786-1401.
CHICAGO PRIME STEAKHOUSE 1370 Bank, Schaumburg: Music in the lounge at 8:30 PM; no cover. Fri 6/13 and Wed 6/18, Dave Simone Trio. Sat 6/14, Thu 6/19, and Sat 6/21, Bob Davis Trio. Tue 6/17, Organisms. Fri 6/20, Ed Coward Trio. 847-969-9900.
CIAO BELLA RESTAURANTE 538 Crescent, Glen Ellyn: Fridays and Saturdays, 8:30 PM, Toscanellie “Lady T” Marcelain (no cover). 630-469-1080.
COQ D’OR Drake Hotel, 140 E. Walton: Piano bar and restaurant with music at 8 PM; no cover. Fridays, Saturdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, Craig Lanigon & Arlene Bardelle. Sundays and Mondays, Tom Muellner. Tuesdays, Tom Muellner & Arlene Bardelle. 312-787-2200, ext. 26.
CY’S CRAB HOUSE 3819 N. Ashland: Fridays, 8 PM, Minor Third Quartet. 773-883-8900.
CYRANO’S BISTRO 546 N. Wells: Music at 8:30 PM. Fridays, Bobbi Jordan Trio. 312-467-0546.
DAVENPORT’S PIANO BAR & CABARET 1383 N. Milwaukee: In the Piano Bar: Fridays, 7:30 PM, Gwen Pippin. Fridays, 9:30 PM, and Thursdays, 7:30 PM, Andrew Blendermann. Saturdays, 8 PM, Gwen Pippin; 10 PM, Daryl Nitz & George Howe. Sundays, 6:30 PM, and Mondays and Wednesdays, 7:30 PM, George Howe. Fri 6/13 and Fri 6/20, 8 PM, Ron Keaton with Rufus Brown, Billy Oh & Regina Leslie. 773-278-1830.
DUNLAP’S 6513 W. 123rd, Palos Heights: Thursdays, 7:30 PM, Jackie Manfree & Vibrations. 708-388-5335.
D’VINE 1950 W. North: Fridays, 8 PM, Truth. 773-235-5700.
ERIK & ME 1 W. Illinois, Saint Charles: Music starts at 7 PM; no cover. Fri 6/20, Jazz Vertigo. Sat 6/21, Ron Smith Trio. 630-377-9222.
FAMILY DEN 8940 S. Stony Island: Sundays, 6-10 PM, jam session with Crosswind (no cover). 773-734-8545.
FIREPLACE INN 1448 N. Wells: Thursdays, 7 PM, J.J. & the Jazz Masters (no cover). 312-664-5264.
FITZGERALD’S 6615 Roosevelt, Berwyn: Sun 6/15, 6 PM, Brienn Perry Orchestra. Tue 6/17, 8:30 PM, BeBop Daddys. Sun 6/22, 6 PM, John Burnett Swing Orchestra. 708-788-2118.
FLY ME TO THE MOON 3400 N. Clark: Fridays and Saturdays, 8:30 PM, Yolanda Farina Jazz Ensemble. 773-528-4033.
FOUNDRY 85 Executive Dr., Aurora: Music upstairs in the Trio Room Martini Bar at 8 PM Thursdays; no cover. Thu 6/19, Barry Winograd Duo. 630-978-2088.
FRANKIE’S BLUE ROOM 16 W. Chicago, Naperville: Wednesdays, 9 PM, Rhythm Rockets (preceded by swing dance lessons at 7:30 PM). 630-416-4898.
GALLERY CABARET 2020 N. Oakley: Music at 10 PM on weekends, 9 PM on weeknights. Mon 6/16, Brian O’Hern & the Model Citizens Big Band. 773-489-5471.
GIBSON’S 5464 River, Rosemont: Mondays, 5-8 PM, Scott Holman (no cover). 847-928-9900.
GLENDORA HOUSE 10225 S. Harlem, Chicago Ridge: Sun 6/15, 2 PM, Bill Allred’s Classic Jazz Band. 708-755-8312 or 708-425-4596.
GOURMAND 728 S. Dearborn: No cover. Fridays, 8:30 PM, Nick Alvarez Quartet. Saturdays, 8:30 PM, Matt Santos. Thursdays, 8 PM, open mike. 312-427-2610.
GREEN DOLPHIN STREET 2200 N. Ashland: Fri 6/13 and Sat 6/14, 9:30 and 11:30 PM, Chuchito Valdes Afro-Cuban Ensemble. Sun 6/15, 8 PM, Bobbi Jordan Quartet (no cover). Tue 6/17, DJs spin salsa and mambo; 6 PM, Jason Stone Trio (no cover). Wednesdays, 9 PM, Bill Porter Orchestra with Rich Fudoli. Thu 6/19, Steve Evans Quartet (no cover). Fri 6/20 and Sat 6/21, 9:30 and 11:30 PM, Joey DeFrancesco Trio. Sun 6/22, 8 PM, Frank Lamphere (no cover). 773-395-0066.
GREEN DOOR TAVERN 678 N. Orleans: Thursdays, 9 PM, Jimijon Jazz Experience. 312-664-5496.
GREEN MILL 4802 N. Broadway: Fridays, 5 PM, pianist Ben Rudolph. Fri 6/13, 9 PM, and Sat 6/14, 8 PM, Lonnie Plaxico Group. Fridays, 1:30 AM, Green Mill Quartet (no cover). Saturdays, midnight, Sabertooth Organ Quartet. Sundays, 11 PM, Kimberly Gordon Trio. Mondays, 9 PM, Patricia Barber Quartet. Tuesdays, 9 PM, Deep Blue. Wednesdays, 9 PM, Kurt Elling Quartet. Thursdays, 9 PM, Alan Gresik’s Swing Shift Orchestra. Fri 6/20, 9 PM, and Sat 6/21, 8 PM, Marvin Stamm Quartet with percussionist Ed Soph. Sun 6/22, 2 PM, Chicago Jazz Composers Collective. 773-878-5552.
HEARTLAND CAFE 7000 N. Glenwood: Bar and restaurant. Sat 6/14, 9 PM, Chelsey Spring Sextet. Third Thursday of every month, 9 PM, Ted Hogarth Sextet. 773-465-8005.
HOTEL INTER-CONTINENTAL 505 N. Michigan: Music in the Salon. Fridays and Saturdays, 8 PM, and Thursdays, 7 PM, Erin McDougald Ensemble. 312-944-4100.
HOTHOUSE 31 E. Balbo: Mondays, 8 PM, Yoko Noge & Jazz Me Blues (18 & over). Fri 6/20, 9 PM, 8 Bold Souls, Ted Sirota’s Rebel Souls. 312-362-9707.
HOTTI BISCOTTI 3545 W. Fullerton: Music at 8 PM; no cover. Mondays, 7-9 PM, jam session hosted by David Boykin, Karl E.H. Seigfried, and Mike Reed. 773-486-1099.
HOUSTON’S 616 N. Rush: Restaurant with music after 5:30 PM. Fridays, JoAnn Daugherty Trio. Saturdays, Tom Muellner, Dave Marr & Tim Davis. Mondays and Tuesdays, Bob Dogan, Joe Adamic & Paul Martin. 312-649-1121.
HUNGRY BRAIN 2319 W. Belmont: Music at 10 PM. Sun 6/15, Nicole Mitchell & friends. Sun 6/22, Design Flaw, Matt Schneider Trio. 773-935-2118.
ISAAC HAYES 739 N. Clark: Music at 7 PM. Mondays, Detour & Divas. 312-266-2400.
JACARANDA 3608 W. 26th: Music at 9:30 PM. Fri 6/13, Conjunto. Fri 6/20, Miguel de Leon. 773-521-0095.
JACK’S 3201 N. Halsted: Sundays, 11:30 AM-2 PM, jazz brunch with John Paris & Anthony Brock. 773-244-9191.
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 6/13 through Sun 6/15, Steve Turre’s One 4 J with Steve Davis, Stephen Scott, Obed Calvair, and Steve Kirby. Tue 6/17 through Fri 6/20, Bud Shank, Larry Novak Trio. Sun 6/22, 4 and 8 PM, Maynard Ferguson Big Bop Nouveau Band. 312-670-2473.
JIMMY’S PLACE 13822 S. Indiana, Riverdale: Sundays, 6-10 PM, Senabella & Jazz Deluxe. 708-849-1990.
JOE’S BE-BOP CAFE & JAZZ EMPORIUM Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand: Restaurant. Music after 5 PM. Fridays, Skinny Williams. Saturdays, Bopology. Sundays, Sonny Turner Quintet. Mondays, Kelly Brand. Tuesdays, Ken Chaney. Wednesdays, Ken Saydak Trio. Thursdays, Tim Tobias. 312-595-5299.
JOY-BLUE 3998 N. Southport: Mondays, 10 PM, Long Count Quartet. 773-477-3330.
KATERINA’S 1920 W. Irving Park: Fridays, 6 PM, Kimberly Gordon & Chris Foreman. Fri 6/13, 9:30 PM, Joan Hickey Quartet. Sat 6/14, 7 PM, Deanna Witkowski Duo. Sundays, 1 PM, Tim Green/Tim McNamara Trio. Mondays, 6 PM, Kimberly Gordon & Chris Foreman (no cover); 9:30 PM, Dennis Carroll, George Fludas, Scott Burns & Jodie Christian/Dan Trudell. Tue 6/17, 9:30 PM, Juli Wood/John Goldman 2-Horn Band. Thursdays, 9:30 PM, John Brumbach Quartet with Selina Baker. Fri 6/20, 9:30 PM, Elaine Dame Trio. Sun 6/22, 7 PM, Uptown String Trio. 773-348-7592.
LEADWAY 5233 N. Damen: Fridays, 10 PM, Brian Citro Quartet & Poetique. 773-728-2663.
LEE’S UNLEADED BLUES 7401 S. South Chicago: Music after 9:30 PM Fridays and Sundays through Thursdays and after 10 PM Saturdays; no cover. Wednesdays, 9 PM, Ron Salter & the Most Wanted Jazz Quartet host an open mike. 773-493-3477.
LEXI’S 1330 W. Madison: Music at 7:30 PM. Fridays, Cecile Savage. Saturdays and Thursdays, 7:30 PM, Ken Shiokawa. 312-829-4600.
LILLY’S 2513 N. Lincoln: Music at 10 PM. Tue 6/17, Horn House with Ryan Bennett, Thaddus Franklin, Eric Koppa, John Zelisko & Matt Ulery. 773-525-2422.
LOUIE’S CHOPHOUSE & BANQUETS 700 W. Jefferson, Shorewood: Thu 6/19, 7 PM, Peter Oprisko with the Jim O’Reilly piano/sax duo. 815-725-9800.
LUCIANO’S ON RUSH 871 N. Rush: Restaurant and piano bar with music nightly at 7 PM. Fridays and Saturdays, Lenny Perrata Trio. Sundays and Mondays, Lynette Stawling. Tuesdays, Sami Scott. Wednesdays and Thursdays, Lenny Perrata & Brent Benteler. 312-266-1414.
MAGNUM’S PRIME STEAKHOUSE 1701 W. Golf, Rolling Meadows: Pianists/vocalists perform after 5 PM Wednesdays and Thursdays, 6 PM Fridays and Saturdays; no cover. Fridays, Saturdays, and Thursdays, Scott Holman. 847-952-8755.
MELANGE BLUE 2809 Butterfield, Oak Brook: Restaurant and tapas bar. Fridays and Saturdays, 8 PM, Revolutionary Swing Orchestra. 630-571-3600.
MICHAEL’S JAZZ BISTRO 530 Crescent, Glen Ellyn: Wed 6/18, 7 PM, Matt Erion Trio. 630-446-4001.
MOLLY MALONE’S 7652 W. Madison, Forest Park: Music at 10 PM. Tuesdays, 8 PM, Jazz Jam Adventure. 708-366-8073.
MONTAGE 3124 S. Rte. 59, Naperville: Fridays and Saturdays, 8 PM, Doug Rosenberg Trio. 630-904-7401.
MR. B’S Ramada Inn, 300 Frontage, Burr Ridge: Fridays, 8 PM, jazz performance workshop (no cover). 630-325-2900.
NO FRICTION 2502 N. California: Thursdays, 6:30 PM, Savoir Faire. 773-235-2757.
NORTH PARK TAP 313 W. North: No cover. Thursdays, 9 PM, Steelin’ Jazz. 312-943-5228.
100 SOUTH CHOP HOUSE & GRILL 100 S. York, Elmhurst: No cover. Mondays, 7 PM, Marc Pompe Trio. Tuesdays, 7 PM, Peter Oprisko Duo. Wednesdays, 7 PM, Sketches in Blue. 630-782-9091.
PALAGGI’S RISTORANTE ITALIANO 10 W. Hubbard: Music at 8 PM; no cover. Fridays, Nan Mason. Wednesdays, open mike. 312-527-1010.
PALM COURT Drake Hotel, 140 E. Walton: Fridays and Saturdays, 8:30 PM, Chad Willetts Trio with Deane Myers & Keith Brady. 312-787-2200.
PENINSULA HOTEL 108 E. Superior: Music in the Lobby Lounge. Saturdays, 8:30 PM, and Thursdays, 7:30 PM, Eric Remschneider Trio with Stephanie Browning. 312-337-2888.
PETE MILLER’S STEAKHOUSE 1557 Sherman, Evanston: Restaurant with music at 8:30 PM; no cover. Fri 6/13 and Sat 6/14, Ken Chaney Quartet. Mondays, Mike Kocour Trio. Tuesdays, Ron Perrillo Trio. Wednesdays, Bobby Broom Trio. Thursdays, Birdwatch. Fri 6/20 and Sat 6/21, Dave Weld & the Imperial Flames. 847-328-0399.
PETE MILLER’S STEAKHOUSE 412 N. Milwaukee, Wheeling: Music at 7:30 PM Monday & Tuesday, 8 PM Wednesday through Saturday. No cover. Fri 6/13 and Sat 6/14, Lawrence Hobgood Trio. Mon 6/16, Don Stiernberg Quartet. Tuesdays, Judy Roberts. Wednesdays, Devil in a Woodpile. Thursdays, King Fleming Trio. Fri 6/20 and Sat 6/21, Yoko Noge & Jazz Me Blues. 847-243-3700.
PHEASANT RUN RESORT 4051 E. Main, Saint Charles: Fri 6/13 and Fri 6/20, 9 PM, Eldee Young/Marshall Vente Trio. 630-584-6300.
PHILANDER’S OAK PARK 1120 Pleasant, Oak Park: Sundays, 6:30 PM, Kara Kesselring. Mondays, 7:30 PM, Sami Scott. Tuesdays, 7:30 PM, Marshall Vente Trio. Wednesdays, 7:30 PM, Jackie Allen & Judy Roberts. Thursdays, 7:30 PM, John Wright Duo. 708-848-4250.
PHYLLIS’ MUSICAL INN 1800 W. Division: Music at 9:30 PM. Mondays, 9 PM, Corey Radford/Scott Anderson Quartet. Thu 6/19, Jazz Avengers. 773-486-9862.
PONTIAC CAFE 1531 N. Damen: Music after 10 PM. Mondays, Dragons 1976. 773-252-7767.
POPS FOR CHAMPAGNE 2934 N. Sheffield: Music at 8:30 PM weeknights, 9 PM Fridays and Saturdays. Fri 6/13, Dee Alexander Quartet. Sat 6/14, Rachel Charson Quintet. Sun 6/15 and Sun 6/22, Russell Alan Rowe Trio (no cover). Mondays, Typhanie Monique Duo (no cover). Tue 6/17, Elaine Dame Trio. Wed 6/18, Alison Ruble Trio. Thu 6/19, Steve Million Trio. Fri 6/20 and Sat 6/21, Blaze. 773-472-1000.
POPS HIGHWOOD 214 Green Bay, Highwood: Music at 8:30 PM; no cover Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Sat 6/14, Redd Holt Trio. Tue 6/17, Mark Madsen. Thu 6/19, Last of the Showmen. Sat 6/21, Franz Jackson Quartet. 847-266-1313.
PREGO 2901 N. Ashland: Sundays and Tuesdays, 6 PM, Valerie Booker performs Latin jazz. 773-472-9190.
QUENCHERS SALOON 2401 N. Western: Music at 10 PM; no cover. Fri 6/13, Q Blue. Sundays, open jam with the Jeremy Callner Trio. Tue 6/17, D. Bayne Septet. Wed 6/18, Brian Murray Quartet. 773-276-9730.
RED LION PUB 2446 N. Lincoln: Tue 6/17, 8 PM, Tom Wright/Neal Alger/Mike Arnopol (no cover). 773-348-2695.
RED PEPPER LOUNGE 428 E. 87th: Wednesdays, 7:30 PM, Snatch, Inc. 773-873-5700.
RHYTHM ROOM Century Theatres, 1715 N. Maple, Evanston: Fri 6/13, 7 PM, Dan Cray Duo. Sat 6/14, 7 PM, Dan Cray. 847-491-9723.
SAUSSY 1156 W. Grand: Restaurant; no cover. Music at 7 PM on Friday & Saturday, 8 PM on Thursday. Fri 6/13, Matt Faunce. Sat 6/14, Ron Harris. Thursdays, JT & the Clouds. Fri 6/20, Martha E. Duets. Sat 6/21, Alison Ruble. 312-491-1122.
SHAW’S CRAB HOUSE 21 E. Hubbard: Restaurant with music in the Blue Crab Lounge at 7:30 PM; no cover. Sun 6/22, Elaine Dame Trio. 312-527-2722.
SHEBEEN KING 6501 S. Saint Lawrence: Fridays, 8 PM, Ancestral
Resurrection Ensemble perform at an open mike for poets and musicians. 312-263-1649.
SMALL BAR 2956 N. Albany: Music at 10 PM; no cover. Sat 6/14, Chieko Kurauchi, Yellowtails. Sat 6/21, Aviva. 773-509-9888.
SOPRANOS 2901 N. Sheffield: Bar and restaurant. Saturdays, 9 PM, Thursdays, 7 PM, and Fridays, 8 PM, Kuzzins (no cover). 773-871-0990.
STETSON’S CHOP HOUSE & BAR Hyatt Regency Chicago, 151 E. Wacker: Saturdays, 7 PM, and Fridays and Mondays through Thursdays, 5:30 PM, Marshall Nelson. Saturdays, 8 PM, and Fridays and Mondays through Thursdays, 7 PM, Marshall Nelson Duo. 312-565-1234, ext. 4490.
STEVIE B’S 1401 N. Ashland: Fridays, 7 PM, Take Two. Saturdays, 7 PM, reggae/jazz saxophonist Byrd. 773-486-7427.
3030 3030 W. Cortland: Thu 6/19, 9:30 PM, Nori Tanka & Jason Ajemian. 773-862-3616.
THYME 464 N. Halsted: Restaurant and bar. Tuesdays, 6-9 PM, David Rothstein Six-Piece Orchestra. Wednesdays, 6-9 PM, David Rothstein Trio. 312-226-4300.
TROPICAL DEN 7209 S. Exchange: Thursdays, 7:30 PM, open mike hosted by George Freeman. 773-978-2341.
T’S 5025 N. Clark: Wednesdays, 7:30 PM, Joanna Ashley. 773-784-6000.
UFFA 1008 W. Armitage: Tuesdays, 8 PM, Jeff Morrison & friends (no cover). 773-665-4410.
UNDERGROUND WONDER BAR 10 E. Walton: Fridays, 8 PM, Lisa McLowry Band. Tuesdays, 8:30 PM, Lonie Walker; 10:30 PM, Kimberly Gordon Quartet with Lorna Boston; 1:30 AM, Vince Willis. Thursdays, 1:30 AM, Vince Willis. 312-266-7761.
VALLEY LODGE 906 Diamond Lake, Mundelein: Fridays, 8 PM, Scott Holman (no cover). 847-281-8800.
VELVET LOUNGE 21281/2 S. Indiana: Music after 9:30 PM. Fri 6/13, Kaliq Woods Quartet. Sat 6/14, Nicole Mitchell Black Earth Ensemble. Sundays, 7 PM, jam session with saxophonist Dennis Winslett and percussionist Kobie Watkins. Wednesdays, 9 PM, Greg Ward & friends. Thu 6/19, Ed Wilkerson Jr. with Tatsu Aoki & Michael Zerang. Fri 6/20, Damon Short Quintet. Sat 6/21, Vincent Davis Trio. 312-791-9050.
VIKING STEAKHOUSE 27 W. 150 Roosevelt, Winfield: Wednesdays and Thursdays, 7-11 PM, jam session with Bruce Oscar Trio (no cover). 630-653-2110.
International
Concerts
911 MAMBO ORCHESTRA performs at Chicago SummerDance, preceded by dance lessons with Lisa la Boriqua at 6 PM. Sat 6/21, 7:30 PM, Spirit of Music Garden, Grant Park, Michigan between Harrison and Balbo. 312-742-4007.
DAN BOADI & GHANATTA INTERNATIONALE Free concert. Fri 6/13, 12:15 PM, Randolph Cafe, Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington. 312-744-6630.
FANFARE CIOCARLIA performs at Chicago SummerDance, preceded by dance lessons with Paul Collins at 6 PM. See Critic’s Choice. Thu 6/19, 7:30 PM, Spirit of Music Garden, Grant Park, Michigan between Harrison and Balbo. 312-742-4007.
KOFFI OLOMIDE & HIS QUARTIER LATIN ORCHESTRA & DANCERS Fri 6/20, 8 PM, Congress Theatre, 2135 N. Milwaukee. 708-955-8750 or 847-903-5981.
ANGEL RODRIGUEZ MAMBO SIX Thu 6/19, 5-10 PM, Adler Planetarium, 1300 S. Lake Shore Dr. 312-922-0516.
International
Clubs
ACCENT CAFE 700 N. River, Mount Prospect: Sundays, 7 PM, Johnny Rumba spins salsa, merengue, bachata, cumbia, and Latin pop (with Latin dance lessons at 9 PM). 847-298-2233.
BOUZOUKI LOUNGE 310 S. Halsted: Fridays through Sundays and Thursdays, 11 PM-4 AM, Greek musicians, singers, and belly dancers perform. 312-707-8600.
CAFE USA 3801 Mannheim, Schiller Park: Tuesdays, 10 PM, Johnny Rumba spins salsa, merengue, bachata, cumbia, and Latin pop (with Latin dance lessons by Amir). 847-233-0011.
CHICAGO BEACH CAFE Theater on the Lake, Fullerton & Lake Shore Dr.: Sun 6/15, 1 PM, Orquesta Ranura (no cover). 773-404-3600.
EXCALIBUR 632 N. Dearborn: DJs spin 5 PM-4 AM Fridays, 5 PM-5 AM Saturdays, and 7 PM-4 AM Sundays through Thursdays in the Cabaret Room and Club X. Thursdays, DJs spin salsa and merengue. 312-266-1944.
FITZGERALD’S 6615 Roosevelt, Berwyn: Sat 6/14, 8:30 PM, Havana Nights with Carlos Garcia and Blue Son en Clave Negra, One World Dance Theater. 708-788-2118.
HOTHOUSE 31 E. Balbo: Fri 6/13, 9 PM, Carpacho y Su Super Combo, Banda Rika perform at “Battle of the Salsa Bands: Round Two”; preceded by salsa lessons at 8 PM. Sat 6/14, 9:30 PM, Las Guitarras de Espana, Andreas Kapsalis Quartet. Sun 6/15, 8 PM, Fania. Wed 6/18, 7 and 10 PM, Orchestra Baobab (18 & over). Thu 6/19, 8 PM, Ibuyambo with Dizu Plaatjies (18 & over). Sat 6/21, 7 PM, Raiz Viva (18 & over); 11 PM, Chicago Samba. 312-362-9707.
KATERINA’S 1920 W. Irving Park: Wednesdays, 9 PM, Carlos Ortega Trio. 773-348-7592.
LUNA MEXICANA 3565 W. Fullerton: Fridays, 9 PM, Yorumba performs Latin jazz and salsa (no cover). 773-252-1639.
MAMBO 3336 N. Milwaukee: Fridays, 5 PM-midnight, En Clave Negra. Saturdays, 10 PM, Orquesta Sabor. 773-481-2050.
THE NOTE 1565 N. Milwaukee: Music at 10 PM; DJs spin after live shows until 4 AM. Thursdays, Chicago Samba. 773-489-0011.
THE ORIGINAL MOTHER’S 26 W. Division: Wednesdays, 8:30 PM-4 AM, Johnny Rumba, DJ El Papichulo spin salsa dura and tropical beats (with Latin dance lessons by Lisa la Boriqua at 9:30 PM). 312-642-7251.
LA PENA 4212 N. Milwaukee: Restau-rant. Fridays, Saturdays, and Thursdays, 7:30 PM, Tribus Futuras performs Andean music. 773-545-7022.
ZHIVAGO 9925 Gross Point, Skokie: Fridays, 10 PM, DJ El Papichulo spins salsa and Caribbean music with Latin dance lessons by Jerome. 847-982-1400.
Classical
HIDEKO AMANO AND MELODY LORD flute and piano, in a free Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concert (Bach, Taffanel, Ibert, Jean-Louis). Wed 6/18, 12:15 PM, Preston Bradley Hall, Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington. 312-744-6630 or 312-346-3278.
CHICAGO BRASS QUINTET with organist Paul Vander Weele. Sun 6/22, 4 PM, Northminster Presbyterian Church, 2515 Central Park, Evanston. 847-869-9210.
CHICAGO OPERA THEATER Alexander Platt conducts Hans Krasa’s Brundibar and Bohuslav Martinu’s Comedy on the Bridge. Sat 6/14, 7:30 PM, Athenaeum Theatre, 2936 N. Southport. 312-704-8414.
CHICAGO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Pavilion, Ravinia Festival, Green Bay and Lake Cook Rds., Highland Park: Fri 6/20, 8 PM, Marin Alsop, conductor, with violinist Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg and cellist Lynn Harrell (Brahms, Saint-Saens). Sat 6/21, 8 PM, Marin Alsop, conductor, with violinist Rachel Barton, cellist Gary Hoffman, and pianist Jonathan Biss (Beethoven, Corigliano). Sun 6/22, 7 PM, Leif Bjaland conducts an all-Bernstein program featuring the Luna Negra Dance Company. 847-266-5100.
CLASSICAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA OF CHICAGO in a free concert. Tue 6/17, 7 PM, Chicago Music Mart, DePaul Center, 333 S. State. 312-362-6700.
CLASSICAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA OF CHICAGO in public rehearsal. Free admission. Sat 6/14 and Sat 6/21, 9 AM, Chicago Music Mart, DePaul Center, 333 S. State. 312-362-6700.
JEAN-PHILIPPE COLLARD piano, in a free lecture-concert. Thu 6/19, 12:15
PM, Preston Bradley Hall, Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington. 312-744-6630 or 312-346-3278.
LARRY COMBS, MARLENE TURESKI, AND DEBORAH SOBOL clarinet, cello, and piano, in a free concert (Beethoven). Tue 6/17, 5:45 PM, St. James Cathedral, 65 E. Huron. 312-787-7360.
CURIE HIGH SCHOOL, AUDUBON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, AND SUDER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHOIRS in a free concert. Mon 6/16, 12:15 PM, Preston Bradley Hall, Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington. 312-744-6630 or 312-346-3278.
MARIANA DARIDA, FLORIN DARABAN, PAUL RADULESCU, AND LUCIANO LAURENTIU soprano, tenor, baritone, and piano, with members of the Apollo Chorus of Chicago and the LaSalle Street Church Choir in a benefit for Cornerstone Center and LaSalle Street Church. Sat 6/14, 7:30 PM, LaSalle Street Church, 1136 N. LaSalle. 312-573-8800.
ELMHURST SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Stephen Alltop conducts a free outdoor concert (Tchaikovsky, Sousa, and others). Sun 6/15, 6:30 PM, Elmhurst College Mall, 190 Prospect, Elmhurst. 630-941-0202.
TOM FARRELL guitar (Aguado, Mertz, Tarrega, Pujol, Ponce, Walton). Tue 6/17, 8:30 PM, Dave’s Italian Kitchen, 1635 Chicago, Evanston. 847-864-6000.
FOURTH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH NOONDAY CONCERTS Fourth Presbyterian Church, 126 E. Chestnut: Fri 6/13, 12:10 PM, organist Thomas Fielding. Fri 6/20, 12:10 PM, organist Liya Petrides. 312-787-4570.
GRANT PARK ORCHESTRA Petrillo Music Shell, Grant Park, Columbus and Jackson: Fri 6/13 and Sat 6/14, 7:30 PM, Carlos Kalmar, conductor, with soprano Elizabeth Norman and the Grant Park Chorus (Barber, Bernstein). Wed 6/18, 6:30 PM, Carlos Kalmar conducts an all-Tchaikovsky program. Fri 6/20 and Sat 6/21, 7:30 PM, Carlos Kalmar, conductor, with pianist Jean-Philippe Collard (Creston, Saint-Saens, Stravinsky). 312-742-4763.
HASTINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL ORCHESTRA in a free concert. Mon 6/16, noon, Chicago Music Mart, DePaul Center, 333 S. State. 312-362-6700.
INTIMATE OPERA CHICAGO (Leoncavallo, Falla). Fri 6/13 and Sat 6/14, 7:30 PM, and Sun 6/15, 3 PM, Grace United Methodist Church, 3325 W. Wrightwood. 773-342-0602.
JULIUS MEINL COFFEEHOUSE 3601 N. Southport: Saturdays, 8 PM, and Thursdays, 7 PM, Oistrach Ensemble. 773-868-1856.
ERIK LARSON AND SHIRLEY TRISSELL oboe and piano, in a free concert (Albinoni, Haydn). Sat 6/14, 2 PM, St. James Chapel, Quigley Preparatory Seminary, 103 E. Chestnut. 312-782-3532.
CHRISTOPHER PARKENING guitar (Bayraker, Tansman, Brouwer, Piazzolla, Carlevaro, Myers, York, Villa-Lobos, Ponce, Rodrigo, Torroba, Castelnuovo-Tedesco, Geoghegan, Domeniconi). Thu 6/19, 8 PM, Martin Theatre, Ravinia Festival, Green Bay and Lake Cook Rds., Highland Park. 847-266-5100.
PROTEGE PHILHARMONIC in a free concert. Wed 6/18, 7 PM, Chicago Music Mart, DePaul Center, 333 S. State. 312-362-6700.
PROTEGE PHILHARMONIC in public rehearsal. Free admission. Sat 6/14 and Sat 6/21, 2 PM, Chicago Music Mart, DePaul Center, 333 S. State. 312-362-6700.
VALERIE SMITH flute, in a free concert. Fri 6/20, noon, Chicago Music Mart, DePaul Center, 333 S. State. 312-362-6700.
TOKYO STRING QUARTET with pianist Christopher O’Riley (Haydn, Tower, Schumann). Followed by “postlude concert” featuring O’Riley’s solo piano transcriptions of Radiohead songs. See Critic’s Choice. Mon 6/16, 8 PM, Martin Theatre, Ravinia Festival, Green Bay and Lake Cook Rds., Highland Park. 847-266-5100.
WAUKEGAN MUNICIPAL BAND in a free outdoor concert. Tue 6/17, 7:30 PM, Stiner Memorial Pavilion, 201 Sea Horse Dr., Waukegan. 847-599-2525.
WHEATON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Peter Lipari, conductor, with soprano Diane Penning and tenor Marc Stingley in a pops program of big-band music. Sat 6/21, 8 PM, Wheaton-Warrenville South High School, 1920 S. Weisbrook, Wheaton. 630-790-1430.
Fairs & Festivals
ANDERSONVILLE MIDSOMMARFEST Clark and Foster: Sat 6/14, 1:30 PM, Al Rose; 3 PM, BLT; 4:30 PM, Kimi Hayes, Sidewinders; 6 PM, Underwater People, Trippin’ Billies (Dave Matthews tribute), Funkadesi; 8 PM, Bumpus, Mr. Blotto, Cathy Richardson. Sun 6/15, 11 AM, Deliverance Group; 1 PM, Boogie McClarin Kids’ Hip Hop; 2 PM, Andy Head; 3 PM, Generations; 4:30 PM, Riptones; 6 PM, Hoyle Brothers, Catfight; 6:30 PM, Anna Fermin’s Trigger Gospel; 8 PM, Four Charms, Afrodisiacs. 773-665-4682.
BACK YARD BASH Belmont and Greenview: Sat 6/21, noon, Punsapaya; 1 PM, Musical Rex Umpah Band; 2 PM, the Dog & Everything; 3:30 PM, Buchanan; 4 PM, Mike & Joe; 5 PM, Katie Todd; 6 PM, Rubberized; 7 PM, Scotland Yard Gospel Choir; 8 PM, Dread Zeppelin; 8:30 PM, Jay Bennett & Edward Burch. Sun 6/22, noon, Starrunner; 2 PM, Free Space; 3 PM, Dave Tamkin & the PPC; 4 PM, Red Pop Theory; Phix (Phish tribute); 6 PM, Crash (Dave Matthews tribute); 7 PM, Umphrey’s McGee; 8 PM, Nadas. 773-665-4682.
BARRINGTON AREA ARTS COUNCIL SUMMER ART FESTIVAL Cook and Station, Barrington: Sun 6/15, noon-4 PM, Bill O’Connell’s Chicago Skyliners Big Band, Marian Singers, Baroque Babes. 847-382-5626.
BLUES ON THE FOX Millennium Plaza, Galena and Stolp, Aurora: Fri 6/13, 7 PM, Marty Sammon Band; 8:30 PM, Lamont Cranston Band. Sat 6/14, 1:30 PM, Scott Dirks Band; 3 PM, Hubert Sumlin with Bob Margolin & Carey Bell; 4:30 PM, Tommy Castro Band; 6 PM, Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown; 7:30 PM, Roomful of Blues; 9 PM, James Cotton. 630-585-3955.
CUSTER’S LAST STAND Chicago and Main, Evanston: Sat 6/21, 10:30 AM, Shoreliner Chorus; 11:30 AM, Jack Hubble Jazz Outfit; noon, Hurricane Saxophone Quartet; 1 PM, John Temmerman’s Jazz Obsession Quartet; 1:30 PM, Homewreckers; 2:30 PM, Wailin’ Walter; 4 PM, Kraig Kenning, David Francey; 5:30 PM, Chris Greene & New Perspective, Billy J. Ivers & Lonesome City Bluegrass Band; 7:30 PM, Flashback Chicago. Sun 6/22, 10 AM, Kraig Kenning, Bopology; 11:30 AM, Kent McDaniel Band; noon, Mark Cleveland Band; 1 PM, John Temmerman’s Jazz Obsession Quartet; 1:30 PM, Corky Siegel & Frank Donaldson, Great American Street Organ Jubilee; 2:30 PM, Blake & Blue; 3:30 PM, Great American Street Organ Jubilee; 3:45 PM, Chris Greene & New Perspective; 4 PM, Terre Cohen Orchestra; 4:30 PM, Great American Street Organ Jubilee; 5:30 PM, Homewreckers; 6 PM, Jack Hubble Jazz Outfit; 7:30 PM, Flashback Chicago; 11:30 PM, Great American Street Organ Jubilee. Festival also features dance performances and children’s entertainment. 847-328-2204.
FESTA PASTA VINO Oakley between 22nd and 26th: Fri 6/13, noon, Johnny Maggio; 7 PM, Rhythm Rockets; 9:30 PM, Tony Ocean; 10:30 PM, Gigolo Johnny. Sat 6/14, 2 PM, John Truncali; 3:30 PM, Elizabeth Colangelo; 4 PM, Sensational Salami Brothers; 6:15 PM, Lucia; 9 PM, Tony Spavone, Jack Miucio, Stella Raimondi, Enzo Scarano & the Triarts Ensemble; 10:30 PM, Gigolo Johnny. Sun 6/15, 1:30 PM, Making Colore; 3:30 PM, Joe Martino & Luigi Lenzi; 5 PM, Dakota; 6 PM, Vaughn Suponatime; 7 PM, Jack D’Amico. 773-625-0506.
JEFF FEST Milwaukee and Higgins: Fri 6/20, 5 PM, Voodoo Pilot; 7 PM, Roomful of Blues; 9 PM, Fabulous Thunderbirds. Sat 6/21, 4 PM, Slap Happy; 5:30 PM, Brother John; 7:30 PM, Jimy Rogers & the Mauds; 9:30 PM, Buckinghams. 773-868-3010.
MILES OF MUSIC features music at various sites along Michigan between Oak and Jackson. Fri 6/20, Paul and Gabriella Rosenbaum Garden and Gazebo, Michigan and Lake Shore Dr.: 11 AM, Cricket Hill Singers; 1 PM, Shkibmaadzi; 3 PM, Cricket Hill Singers. Pioneer Court, 401 N. Michigan: 11 AM, Sally Station & Trio Xumapaz; noon, Midwest Young Artists chamber group; 1 PM, Solange Sior & Don White. Michigan Plaza, 205 N. Michigan: 11 AM, Music Institute of Chicago Honors Vocal Ensemble; 12:30 PM, Evanston Escola da Samba; 2 PM, Merit School of Music Faculty Saxophone Quartet; 3:30 PM, Suzuki-Orff School for Young Musicians Violin and Cello Ensemble; 5 PM, Sherwood Conservatory of Music Suzuki Ensemble. Building entrance, 150 N. Michigan: 11 AM, David Boykin; 12:30 PM, Jeff Parker Duo; 5 PM, Ptsh! Millennium Park, Michigan and Randolph: 11 AM and 1:30 PM, Ibuyambo; 3 PM, El Amal; 4 PM, Mosaic; 5 PM, Nuestro Tambo. Stanley McCormick Memorial Garden, Michigan and Monroe: 11 AM, Peter Lerner New Peace Quartet; 1 and 4:15 PM, Thomas Gunther Jazz Project. Sidewalk Square, 505 N. Michigan: 11:30 AM, Music Alive Mentors with Kevin Davis; 4 and 5:15 PM, Erin McDougald. Wrigley Building Plaza, 400 N. Michigan: 11:30 AM, Long Journey Home; 2 PM, BLT; 4 PM, Micaela & Friends. Millennium Park, Michigan and Madison: 11:30 AM, members of Goodman Theatre sing Sondheim; 2 PM, Kearstin Piper Brown, Eric McKeever, Francesco Milioto; 3:30 PM, members of Light Opera Works. Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan: 11:30 AM, Chicago Symphony Orchestra Brass Ensemble; 1:30 PM, Gingarte Capoeira; 2 PM, Civic Orchestra of Chicago Brass Quintet; 4:45 PM, members of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra; 5 PM, Tamboula. John Hancock Center Garden Plaza, 875 N. Michigan: noon, Chicago Samba. Anna Fermin’s Trigger Gospel; 1:30 PM, Tzu-Shan Lin & Ann Okagarto; 4 PM, Julie V & Herstory Jazztet. Atrium, The Shops at North Bridge, 520 N. Michigan: noon, Chicago Youth Symphony Chamber Ensemble; 2 PM, Lake Shore Symphony Chamber Orchestra; 4 PM, Chicago Chamber Choir. Prudential Plaza, Michigan and Lake: noon, members of the Lira Ensemble; 1 PM, Las Guitarras de Espana; 4 PM, Chicago Drovers. Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington: noon, Kelly Kessler & the Wichita Shut-Ins with Lawrence Peters; 1 PM, Anne Harris; 5 PM, Polkaholics. Courtyard, Fourth Presbyterian Church, 888 N. Michigan: 12:10 PM, Liya Petrides; 2 PM, Monacquinn Duo; 3 PM, International Contemporary Ensemble; 4:30 PM, Tano Venti Woodwind Quintet. Sidewalk Square, 625 N. Michigan: 12:30 PM, Devil in a Woodpile; 2:30 PM, Phil Passen; 4:30 PM, Al Sham. Building Entrance, 20 N. Michigan: 12:30 PM, Sam Burckhardt Combo; 3 PM, Combo I; 4:30 PM, Chicago West Community Music Center Jazz Trio. Plaza of the Americas, 430 N. Michigan: 1:30 PM, Corey Wilkes; 3:30 PM, Fred Jackson; 5 PM, Nicole Mitchell. Water Tower Park, Michigan and Pearson: 2 PM, Kevin Henry; 3 PM, Colby Beserra Quintet; 4 PM, Rebetoneira. 877-244-2246.
NORTHCENTER RIBFEST Irving Park and Lincoln: Sat 6/14, noon, Gumbohead; 2 PM, Casolando; 4 PM, Rico; 6 PM, Strain Busy Sky; 7:30 PM, Da Vinci’s Notebook; 8 PM, Michael McDermott. Sun 6/15, noon, Gumbohead; 2 PM, Paris Delane & Hyper Harp; 4 PM, Anne Harris; 5:30 PM, Rhythm Club; 6 PM, Janah. 773-868-3010.
SOUTHPORT CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL Southport between Grace and Byron: Sat 6/14, 10:30 AM, Justin Roberts; 1 PM, Nelson Gill; 3 PM, Ralph’s World. 312-458-0762.
TASTE OF RANDOLPH STREET Randolph between Peoria and Racine: Fri 6/20, 5:15 PM, Caviar; 6:30 PM, Evan Dando; 8 PM, North Mississippi Allstars. Sat 6/21, 3 PM, Archer Prewitt; 4:30 PM, Eleventh Dream Day; 6 PM, Calexico; 8 PM, Spoon. Sun 6/22, 3 PM, Snaggs; 4:30 PM, Nicholas Tremulis Orchestra; 6 PM, Dada; 8 PM, Jackopierce. 312-458-9401.
WELLS STREET ART FESTIVAL Wells between North and Division: Sat 6/14, 1:30 PM, Seven Day Run; 3 PM, 56 Hope Road; 5 PM, Jonasay; 7 PM, Janah; 9 PM, Mighty Blue Kings. Sun 6/15, 1:30 PM, Urban Funk Ordinance; 3:30 PM, Javier Mendoza; 5:30 PM, Dan Darrah; 7:30 PM, American English (Beatles tribute). 312-951-6106.
Miscellaneous
AURORA AMERICAN LEGION BAND Sun 6/15, 3 PM, Phillips Park, Smith & Parker, Aurora. 630-898-7228.
TEDDI & FRED KOCH WITH THE LIL’ COW BAND Free children’s concert. Thu 6/19, 6:30 PM, Adams Park, 1919 N. Seminary. 312-742-7767.
AMY LOWE Free children’s concert. Tue 6/17, 6:30 PM, Sauganash Park, 5861 N. Kostner. 312-742-7618.
UNDER THE PICASSO Daley Center Plaza, 50 W. Washington: Free noon-time programs. Mon 6/16, steppers dance party. Tue 6/17, Barrington Children’s Choir. Wed 6/18, Byambo musicians perform traditional South African music. Thu 6/19, Gin Palace Jesters. Fri 6/20, School of Performing Arts Dance Ensemble. 312-346-3278.
WINDY CITY LESBIAN AND GAY SINGERS Fri 6/20 and Sat 6/21, 8 PM, auditorium, Harold Washington Library Center, 400 S. State. 773-404-9242.