Meat Wave, Bobby Conn, Kali Masi and more invite you to Ian’s Party
Whether you know Ian or not, you’re invited to his party! The three-day music festival,
Concerts
Concert highlights 12/27-1/2: Mel Senese’s catchy rock at Joe’s Live; Lee DeWyze at Uncommon Ground
Alfonso Ponticelli and Swing Gitan: 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 27, at Hey Nonny, 10 S.
Where to ring in the New Year with a dash of music in Chicago, suburbs
If you haven’t had a chance to think beyond this week’s holidays to the New
Concerts: The Infected reunion; Mannheim Steamroller in Rosemont; WGCI Big Jam; Rebel Soul Revival; and more
Blake Nolan: 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20, at Durty Nellie’s, 180 N. Smith St., Palatine.
Concert highlights 12/6-12/12: Emily Blue headlines ICONIC at Schubas; DJ NoDJ at Durty Nellie’s; and more
Fezziwig’s Festivities — Dickens In Dundee: 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, at RocHaus, 96 W.
10 hot tickets: Galantis at the Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom and Jacquees at the House of Blues
Lotus: 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Jan. 17 and 18, at Park West, 322 W.
Hark! Turkey testicles, pop-punk gigs and a little nostalgia make our list of local must-see holiday shows
The upcoming holidays are traditionally a time to bring people together, with family or friends
10 hot tickets: Elton John at the United Center; Reba McEntire at the Allstate Arena on sale this weekend
Storm Large of Pink Martini: 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5, at City Winery, 1200 W.
10 hot tickets: Widespread Panic at the Chicago Theatre; Nate Bargatze at the Genesee Theatre on sale this weekend
“Men are from Mars — Women are from Venus Live!”: 16 performances from Tuesday, Feb.
Concert highlights 11/15-11/21: Throwbacks kick off a night of musical nostalgia at Penny Road Pub; Kathleen Turner, Logic, America and more
Metal Mash Up featuring Pipe, Vicious Circle: 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15, at RocHaus, 96
Concert highlights 11/8-11/14: When the Sun Sets, Boy Band Review, Winger, Candlebox and more
District 211 Battle of the Bands: 4:45 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8, at RocHaus, 96 W.
Concert highlights: Halloween and beyond
Halloween Bash with Dead Freddie: 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31, at Cigars & Stripes, 6715
Concert highlights 10/25-10/31: The Shades’ EP release at Uncommon Ground; Invisible Cartoons, Bumsy and the Moochers at Two Brothers
A Haunting on Lincoln Ave. featuring The King of Mars, Origami Button, Prom Night Perm,
Concert highlights 10/18-10/24: Two sets with the Carolyn Sills Combo; Porktober at BrauerHouse; Incubus at the Aragon
The Bad Examples featuring Ralph Covert: 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18, at Hey Nonny, 10
Concert highlights 10/11-10/17: Eddy and the Arsons play Rocktober Fest; Blue Öyster Cult hits the Arcada; Camp Edwards at Moe’s; and more
Jonfin EP release, Boye, Lunar Hotel, Division Point: 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11, at Subterranean,
Concert highlights 10/4-10/10: The North 41 headlines Chop Shop; Marina City plays NCC; Toto at the Chicago Theatre
Marina City, Double Identity: 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4, at The Union at North Central
Concert highlights 9/27-10/3: The Footlight District; The Kid Fraze; Zorila with the Loose Cannons; Jungle of Cities and more
Zorila, Loose Cannons, Addy’s Corner, Littlebirds: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27, at Cubby Bear, 1059
Concert highlights 9/20-9/26: Avett Brothers on Northerly Island; Punk the Burbs 3 in Lisle
Punk the Burbs 3: 5 p.m. (doors open at 4 p.m.) Friday, Sept. 20, and
Concert highlights 9/13-9/19: Ballroom Boxer, Love In October at Schubas; Mary J. Blige, Morrissey at Ravinia
Bands N Brews featuring Dream Soda, Stellar West and Emma Kaminski: 6 p.m. Friday, Sept.
Concert highlights 9/6-9/12: Kesha’s first time at Ravinia; Rock Fight Battle of the Bands at BrauerHouse
Glen Hansard’s “This Wild Willing Tour”: 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6, at the Chicago Theatre,