LIVE MUSIC & SHOWS (July 7 – 13)🎷

🎸 Studebaker John Live in Concert (Arlington Heights) | 7:30 PM | $32-$44 | Experience a soulful performance from a veteran blues artist bringing gritty slide guitar and harmonica chops to an intimate stage. | Hey Nonny (Link)

🎸 Live Music - Brecken Miles (Lake Zurich) | 5:00 PM | Free | Enjoy an evening of live country music right on the waterfront. | Sunset Pavilion (Link)

🎷 Schaumburg Jazz Orchestra Summer Concert (Schaumburg) | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM | Free | Immerse yourself in a vibrant evening of live music as elite emerging jazz instrumentalists deliver a special seasonal finale. | Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts (Link)

🎸 Jay & The Americans Concert (Skokie) | 7:30 PM | $$ | Experience a stellar throwback performance featuring a string of iconic '60s rock and roll hits. | George Van Dusen Theatre at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts (Link)

🎡 Summer Concert: Arlington Heights Community Concert Band (Arlington Heights) | 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Free | Relax outdoors and enjoy an entertaining evening of light-classical music, marching anthems, and iconic show tunes. | North School Park (Link)

🎸 A. Lee Edwards Live in Concert (Arlington Heights) | 7:30 PM | $32-$44 | Spend your Wednesday evening enjoying classic country styles and authentic roots instrumentation from an engaging performer. | Hey Nonny (Link)

🎭 The Wizard of Oz (Arlington Heights) | 7:30 PM | $25-$49 | Follow the yellow brick road over the rainbow in this extraordinary pay-what-you-will adaptation featuring all the timeless Oscar-winning cinematic songs. | Metropolis Performing Arts Centre (Link)

🎡 Summer Concert Series: Rosie & The Rivets (Barrington) | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM | Free | Kick back under the evening sky at the open-air amphitheater for live seasonal music and free popcorn. | Citizens Park Robert Soule Amphitheater (Link)

🎸 Chris Heroldt LIVE (Barrington) | 8:00pm | Free | An intimate evening of live piano requests and vibrant mid-week melodies in a cozy downtown setting. | Shirley’s Piano Bar (Link)

🎡 Summer Concert Series: The Wayouts (Hanover Park) | 6:30 PM | Free | Settle in for a high-octane outdoor performance spotlighting authentic sixties garage rock and classic retro hits. | Community Center, 1919 Walnut Ave. (Link)

🧩 BINGO at Rookies Hoffman Estates (Hoffman Estates) | 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Free | Bring your friends and family out for an energetic, competitive evening of traditional community bingo games. | Rookies All-American Pub (Link)

🎸 On The Air - Live Music with Jim, Rich, and Friends (Lake Zurich) | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Free | Grab a finely crafted local spirit and settle in for an engaging evening of live music featuring a collaborative acoustic session. | Copper Fiddle Distillery (Link)

🎸 Live Music With - Ironwood! (Lake Zurich) | 5:00 PM | Free | Grab an outdoor lakefront table and listen to classic acoustic arrangements. | Sunset Pavilion (Link)

🧩 Trivia Night (Lake Zurich) | 6:00 PM | Free | Gather a team of friends to test your collective knowledge during this popular weekly challenge. | Phase Three Brewing - Lake Zurich (Link)

🎤 Palatine Community Talent Search (Palatine) | 6:30 PM | Free | Come out to watch local residents showcase their incredible skills and unique abilities before a panel of hometown judges in this community-wide talent display. | Cutting Hall Performing Arts Center (Link)

🎤 So You Think You've Got Talent? (Palatine) | 7:00 PM | Free | An entertainment showcase hosted by the Palatine Park District highlighting talented local community contestants. | Cutting Hall Performing Arts Center, 150 E. Wood St. (Link)

🎸 Justin Roberts Live in Concert (Schaumburg) | 7:00 PM | Free | Enjoy an evening of breezy, interactive family-rock melodies from an acclaimed and engaging indie performer. |Town Square(Link)

🎡 Wednesdays on the Green (Skokie) | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM | Free | Grab your favorite lawn chair and join neighbors for a spectacular outdoor evening of live music under the summer sky. | Village Green (Link)

🎡 Dancing Queen: An ABBA Salute (Arlington Heights) | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM | Reserve a table | Celebrate the milestone 25th anniversary season of outdoor concerts with high-energy pop favorites and danceable disco anthems. | Harmony Park (Link)

🎭 The Wizard of Oz (Arlington Heights) | 7:30 PM | $25-$49 | Head downtown to see Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, and the Cowardly Lion search for their heart's desires live on the main stage. | Metropolis Performing Arts Centre (Link)

🎸 Thursday Night After Party: Music by Shiny Shiny Black (Arlington Heights) | 8:30 PM | Free | Keep the live music energy rolling late into the evening with a captivating acoustic after-party set. | Hey Nonny (Link)

🎸 Thursdays w/ Peter Miletic (Barrington) | 8:00pm | Free | An energetic, all-request sing-along show fueled by a professional pianist, vocalist, and custom signature cocktails. | Shirley’s Piano Bar (Link)

🎤 Karaoke at 120 Live Bartlett (Bartlett) | 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Free | Step into the spotlight and belt out your favorite anthems or enjoy an evening of local talent and community spirit. | 120 Live (Link)

🎡 Summer Concert Series: Remix Riot (Buffalo Grove) | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | Free | Enjoy an evening of upbeat party rock and modern pop anthems at this energetic open-air community performance. | Adriane Johnson Amphitheater at Mike Rylko Community Park (Link)

🎡 Live at the Lake: The Rhythm Rockets (Des Plaines) | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Free | Enjoy a scenic evening of mid-century rhythm and blues music along the water featuring family-friendly atmosphere and activities. | Lake Park Bandshell (Link)

🎸 Sean McKee Band Live (Des Plaines) | 7:30 PM | $$ | Experience an evening of soulful blues-rock from award-winning musicians in a cozy, atmospheric venue. | Bourbon 'N Brass Speakeasy (Link)

🎡 Concert in the Park - Wing Park Bandshell: Banda La Elegida (Elgin) | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM | Free | Experience an electrifying and high-energy performance by Banda La Elegida as part of Elgin's outdoor summer concert series. | Wing Park Bandshell (Link)

🎡 Summer Sounds on the Green: Mr. Myers (Hoffman Estates) | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Free | Pack a lawn chair and a picnic basket for a lively outdoor evening of Caribbean rock and reggae music under the stars. | Virginia Mary Hayter Hoffman Estates Village Green (Link)

🎸 Live Music with Chris Minardi & One Man Jam (Hoffman Estates) | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Free | Unwind on the outdoor patio to the smooth, acoustic summer sounds of a premier local multi-instrumentalist act. | Rookies All-American Pub (Link)

🎡 Bluewater Creek Live Concert (Lake Zurich) | 5:00 PM | Free | Unwind by the lakefront with an open-air performance delivering a smooth, high-energy blend of Americana, funk, and rock music. | Sunset Pavilion at Breezewald Park (Link)

🎤 Open Mic Night (Lake Zurich) | 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM | Free | Take the stage to showcase your own talent or cheer on local musicians and performers during this welcoming community open mic evening. | Copper Fiddle Distillery (Link)

🎸 Summer Series Patio Music: John Petitt & George Lemperis (Mount Prospect) | 6:30 PM | Free | Unwind under the summer sky with live acoustic sets, cold drinks, and great local pub fare. | Station 34 (Link)

🎸 Dani Maus @ Howard Commons (Niles) | 5:00 PM | Free | Kick back with great live music by Dani Maus alongside local food trucks and an outdoor summer beer garden. | Howard Commons Office Park (Link)

🎡 Taste of Park Ridge Opening Ceremony & Live Music (Park Ridge) | 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Free | Catch an opening set by local pop-rock favorites Serendipity at 6:00 PM, followed by the volunteer tribute toast and classic rock headliners 7th Heaven. | Uptown Main Stage (Link)

🎤 Stand-Up Comedy: The Featured & The Future (Schaumburg) | 7:00 PM | $9.36 | Experience an unpredictable night of high-energy comedy showcasing premier talent from the regional circuit. | Chicago Improv (Link)

🎸 The Empty Pockets Live (Skokie) | 7:30 PM | $61.5-72.85 | Enjoy a stellar live roots-rock performance packing plenty of catchy hooks and classic Americana vibes. | George Van Dusen Theatre at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts (Link)

🎸 Concert for Will's Place (Skokie) | 7:30 PM | $61.5-72.85 | Concert held at the George Van Dusen Theatre. | George Van Dusen Theatre at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts (Link)

🎡 Thursday Nights Live Concert: Physical Graffiti (Wheeling) | 6:30 PM | Free | Settle in for a wonderful open-air evening of live music in the plaza alongside local neighborhood dining options. | The Wheeling Town Center (Link)

🎸 HeyDay Happy Hour: Music by Kathryn Sherman (Arlington Heights) | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Reserve a table | Kick off your weekend with refreshing drinks and soothing vocal tunes at this relaxing early evening bistro session. | Hey Nonny (Link)

🎭 The Wizard of Oz (Arlington Heights) | 7:30 PM | $25-$49 | Treat your family to a magical theatrical production full of spectacular choreography, professional artists, and iconic melodies. | Metropolis Performing Arts Centre (Link)

🎸 Dan Arwady Live in Concert (Arlington Heights) | 8:00 PM | sold out | Enjoy a dynamic night of intimate live music as this captivating singer-songwriter takes the stage. | Hey Nonny (Link)

🎷 Second Fridays: Abram Collier Nonet (Barrington) | 7:00 PM - 8:15 PM | Free | Unwind to an incredible open-air live jazz concert under the stars featuring the smooth sounds of a premier brass nonet. | Barrington Area Library (Link)

🎸 Live Music: Retrospect (Buffalo Grove) | 7:00 PM | Free | Groove along to a soulful blend of classic Motown hits and contemporary favorites during this lively dinner-time session. | Sal & Tony's Italian Restaurant, Buffalo Grove (Link)

🎸 Danny Seraphine & CTA (Des Plaines) | 8:00 PM | $56.75 - $88.75 | Attend a powerhouse rock performance featuring iconic horn-driven arrangements from a founding member of a legendary Chicago band. | Des Plaines Theatre (Link)

🎡 Sociables @ Green Valley Golf Range (Hanover Park) | 6:00 PM | Free | Enjoy an evening of neighborhood connection with live music, local brews, and mini-golf on the range. | Green Valley Golf Range (Link)

🎡 Too Fighters and Santeria Presented by White Claw (Hoffman Estates) | 8:00 PM | Free | Experience the ultimate open-air rock throwback concert blending explosive Foo Fighters anthems with the feel-good reggae punk vibes of Sublime. | Hideaway Brew Garden (Link)

🎸 Live Music with County Line String Trio (Hoffman Estates) | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Free | Kick off your weekend on a high note with a unique acoustic roots performance showcasing intricate string rhythms and rich vocal harmony. | Rookies All-American Pub (Link)

🎸 Harry Hmura Duo Live (Lake Zurich) | 5:00 PM | Free | Unwind for the weekend with an energetic, live blues-rock performance in the taproom. | Phase Three Brewing - Lake Zurich (Link)

🎸 LAGO Late Night: Yacht Rock House Theme (Lake Zurich) | 9:00 PM | Reserve a table | Dance the night away at this trendy adult DJ session featuring a nostalgic fusion of retro house beats and smooth yacht rock melodies. | LAGO Lake Zurich (Link)

🎸 Generation Clash Live (Mount Prospect) | 8:30 PM - 11:30 PM | Free | Rock out to high-energy classic rock hits spanning multiple eras during this dynamic live cover show. | Station 34 (Link)

🎡 Concerts in the Park - Generation (Niles) | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Free | Pack up your favorite blankets and lawn chairs to enjoy a powerful live rock show spanning iconic hits from the Beatles and Rolling Stones to David Bowie and Aretha Franklin. | Oak Park (Link)

🎡 Earth Rhythms Drum Circle (Palatine) | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM | Free | Celebrate community spirit through the universal language of rhythm at this celebratory drum circle honoring America's quarter-millennium milestone. | Countryside Church Unitarian Universalist (Link)

🎡 Sounds of Summer Concert Series: The Fortunate Sons (Palatine) | 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM | Free | Grab a lawn chair, pack a picnic, and listen to a premier, high-energy live tribute concert dedicated to the iconic hits of Creedence Clearwater Revival. | Fred P. Hall Amphitheater (Link)

🎡 Concert at Hodges Park: Trabuco Salsa Band (Park Ridge) | 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM | Free | Pack a lawn chair and get ready to dance as the best musicians in Chicago fire up a high-energy evening of Afro-Caribbean salsa and cha-cha rhythms. | Hodges Park (Link)

🎤 Aidan McCluskey Live (Schaumburg) | 7:00 PM | $20 | Enjoy a dynamic evening of sharp wit and exceptional storytelling from a captivating stand-up performer. | Chicago Improv (Link)

💃 First Friday Summer Dance: Swing (Schaumburg) | 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM | Free | Grab your dancing shoes for an energetic social evening featuring professional rhythm lessons and community vibes. | Schaumburg Town Square (Link)

💃 Benise: 25 Years of Passion (Skokie) | 7:00 PM | $28-$186 | Immerse yourself in a fiery night of Spanish guitar mastery, live world rhythms, and theatrical dance choreography. | George Van Dusen Theatre at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts (Link)

🎡 Tributosaurus Becomes The Beatles (Wheeling) | 7:00 PM | Free | Grab your lawn chairs and picnic blankets to enjoy a sweeping, high-energy live tribute concert showcasing iconic classic hits. | Heritage Park Performance Pavilion (Link)

🎸 HeyDay Saturday Happy Hour: Music by Karl Kirkpatrick (Arlington Heights) | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Reserve a table | Unwind on a Saturday afternoon with delicious local food and casual live acoustic strings. | Hey Nonny (Link)

🎸 HeyDay Saturday Happy Hour: Music by Demi Clara (Arlington Heights) | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Reserve a table | Pair your weekend refreshments with catchy acoustic melodies from a talented regional artist. | Hey Nonny (Link)

🎸 Kevin Farris Live in Concert (Arlington Heights) | 7:30 PM | $32-$44 | Immerse yourself in a stellar listening room concert filled with exceptional musicianship and engaging live arrangements. | Hey Nonny (Link)

🎸 Nightcap Music Series with Karl Kirkpatrick (Arlington Heights) | 9:30 PM | Free | Cap off your Saturday night with a late-night cocktail and relaxing, intimate acoustic vibes. | Hey Nonny (Link)

🎭 The Wizard of Oz (Arlington Heights) | 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM | $25-$49 | Choose from two convenient Saturday performance times to experience the excitement and exuberance of this timeless family tale. | Metropolis Performing Arts Centre (Link)

🎸 Peter Baron's Tribute to Peter Frampton (Des Plaines) | 8:00 PM | $28.75 | Relive the energy of classic arena rock with a faithful musical tribute to legendary guitar anthems and live hits. | Des Plaines Theatre (Link)

🎸 The 1985: Totally 80’s Mixtape LIVE! (Elgin) | 8:00 PM | $12.51 | Transport yourself back in time with a high-octane retro dance party powered by a premier live eighties cover band. | Old Republic Kitchen + Bar (Link)

🎸 Boy Band Review (Hoffman Estates) | 8:00 PM | Free | Get ready to sing and dance to the ultimate '90s and 2000s nostalgic tribute show featuring iconic choreography and spot-on pop covers. | Hideaway Brew Garden (Link)

🎸 Live Music with Tony Cruz (Hoffman Estates) | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Free | Gather under the evening lights for a dynamic local performance delivering a high-energy mix of classic hit arrangements. | Rookies All-American Pub (Link)

🎸 Live Music with Brian Castillo (Lake Zurich) | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Free | Grab a refreshing drink and enjoy a lakeside acoustic performance perfectly timed with a beautiful local sunset. | Sunset Pavilion at Breezewald Park (Link)

🎸 Live Music: Modern Vintage (Mount Prospect) | 6:30 PM | Free | A live performance by Modern Vintage bringing retro hits to this local brewery. | The Red Barn Restaurant & Brewery (Link)

🎤 Ms. Pat Live in Concert (Schaumburg) | 3:30 PM / 7:00 PM / 9:30 PM | $32-$45 | Laugh along as a celebrated comedy icon delivers her raw, unfiltered, and authentic life stories across three sessions. | Chicago Improv (Link)

🎡 Summer Breeze: Hillbilly Rockstarz (Schaumburg) | 7:00 PM | Free | Pack your lawn chairs for an open-air performance delivering powerhouse hits and modern country tunes. | Robert O. Atcher Municipal Campus (Link)

🎡 Beauty Out The Box Showcase (Schaumburg) | 6:00 PM | $23.18 | Experience a dazzling runway presentation spotlighting avant-garde cosmetology, artistic hair transformations, and cutting-edge aesthetic innovations. | Schaumburg Convention Center (Link)

Taste of Park Ridge (Uptown Park Ridge)

Itasca Fest (Washington Park)

🎭 The Wizard of Oz (Arlington Heights) | 2:00 PM | $25-$49 | Enjoy a magnificent Sunday matinee performance packed with heart, friendship, and extraordinary live showmanship. | Metropolis Performing Arts Centre (Link)

🎸 The Lettermen (Des Plaines) | 3:00 PM | $46.75 - $88.75 | Spend your Sunday afternoon immersed in the sophisticated harmonies and timeless melodies of these celebrated vocalists. | Des Plaines Theatre (Link)

🎸 Live Music with Judson Brown Duo (Hoffman Estates) | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Free | Wrap up your weekend with a wide-ranging, fan-interactive musical acoustic show packed with crowd-requested classic covers. | Rookies All-American Pub (Link)

🎤 Ms. Pat: Late Show (Schaumburg) | 6:00 PM / 8:30 PM | $32-$45 | Experience the final side-splitting sets from a comedy industry superstar during her closing evening performances. | Chicago Improv (Link)

🎡 Sunday Summer Concerts featuring: The Jolly Ringwalds (Skokie) | 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM | Free | Rock out to nostalgia-fueled '80s music hits following a high-energy opening performance tailored for young kids. | Devonshire Park (Link)

🎡 Fletcher Rockwell Live in Concert (Wheeling) | 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM | Free | Gather the whole family under the open sky to listen and dance to an engaging, rhythmic performance by a premier area band. | Heritage Park Performance Pavilion (Link)

Itasca Fest (Washington Park)

🎤Arlingtones Barbershop Chorus Guest Night | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM |
First United Methodist Church of Palatine (Link)

🎤 Patio Open Mic Night (Bartlett) | 6:00 PM | Free | Enjoy a relaxed evening on the terrace featuring a family-friendly acoustic jam session highlighting local musical talent. | One Twenty Live (Link)

🧩 Monday Night Trivia (Bartlett) | 7:00 PM | Free | Challenge your brain across six diverse rounds of competitive questions for an opportunity to take home the gold. | Midway Sports Bar (Link)

🎭 Performing Tribute 9/11: Ordinary People, Remarkable Stories (Des Plaines) | 6:00 PM | Free | A compelling theatrical reading that honors resilience and bravery through authentic narratives of the human experience. | Oakton College Performing Arts Center (Link)

🎡 Lords Park Summer Concert: The Outset Trio (Elgin) | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Free | Pack a picnic lunch and relax under the shade of trees to experience classical chamber music blending bluegrass, country, jazz, and classical genres. | Lords Park Zoo (Link)

🎡 Chamber Music on the Fox: Summer Concert (Elgin) | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Free | An outdoor afternoon performance featuring the Outset Trio playing music that beautifully blends country, bluegrass, jazz, and classical elements. | Lords Park Zoo (Link)

🎡 Mount Prospect Community Band: Thanks for the Memories (Mount Prospect) | 7:30 PM | Free | Celebrate the community band's historic 50th anniversary concert series with an outdoor evening performance filled with nostalgic classics. | RecPlex (Link)

🎸 Town Square: Rhythm Rockets Concert (Schaumburg) | 6:45 PM - 8:15 PM | Free | Unwind under the evening sky to the sophisticated, vintage sounds of a premier seven-piece rhythm and blues act. | Central Library Town Square (Link)