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Gorillaz
Oct 8 • 7:30PM
United Center
Chicago, IL
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Breaking Benjamin, Chevelle & Starset
Sep 18 • 6:00PM
Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
Tinley Park, IL
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Bleachers
Jun 5 • 6:30PM
The Salt Shed Outdoors - Chicago
Chicago, IL
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Staind, Seether, & Hinder
Sep 23 • 6:00PM
Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
Tinley Park, IL
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Jesse Welles
Oct 17 • 7:00PM
The Salt Shed Indoors - Chicago
Chicago, IL
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Evanescence, Spiritbox & Nova Twins
Jul 8 • 6:30PM
Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
Tinley Park, IL
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Michael Shannon & Jason Narducy
Sep 25 • 7:30PM
Riviera Theatre - IL
Chicago, IL
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311 & Dirty Heads
Jul 12 • 5:30PM
Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island
Chicago, IL
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Jake Shimabukuro
May 5 • 7:30PM
George Van Dusen Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts
Skokie, IL
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Apr 3
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Apr 3
6:00 PM
Poison The Well, Converge, Spy. & Balmora
Concord Music Hall
Chicago, IL
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Apr 3
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Apr 3
7:45 PM
Mike & Joe
The Vixen
Mchenry, IL
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Apr 3
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Apr 3
8:00 PM
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Beat Kitchen
Chicago, IL
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Apr 4
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Apr 4
5:00 PM
Jason Schmidt
Beat Kitchen
Chicago, IL
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Apr 4
Sat • 8:00 PM
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Apr 4
8:00 PM
Caiola
Lincoln Hall
Chicago, IL
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Apr 4
Sat • 9:00 PM
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Apr 4
9:00 PM
McLusky
Metro Chicago
Chicago, IL
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Apr 5
Sun • 8:00 PM
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Apr 5
8:00 PM
Voxtrot
Lincoln Hall
Chicago, IL
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Apr 6
Mon • 8:00 PM
Mon
Apr 6
8:00 PM
Subhumans & La Pobreska
Reggie's Rock Club
Chicago, IL
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Apr 7
Tue • 7:00 PM
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Apr 7
7:00 PM
Clarion
Beat Kitchen
Chicago, IL
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Apr 7
Tue • 8:00 PM
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Apr 7
8:00 PM
Judith Owen
Evanston Space
Evanston, IL
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Apr 7
Tue • 8:00 PM
Tue
Apr 7
8:00 PM
Off Season
Schubas
Chicago, IL
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Apr 8
Wed • 7:00 PM
Wed
Apr 8
7:00 PM
The Brunettes
Zanies Comedy Club - Chicago
Chicago, IL
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Apr 8
Wed • 8:00 PM
Wed
Apr 8
8:00 PM
The Dirty Three
Thalia Hall
Chicago, IL
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Apr 9
Thu • 7:30 PM
Thu
Apr 9
7:30 PM
The Menzingers
The Forge - Joliet
Joliet, IL
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Apr 9
Thu • 8:00 PM
Thu
Apr 9
8:00 PM
Lala Lala
Thalia Hall
Chicago, IL
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Apr 9
Thu • 8:00 PM
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Apr 9
8:00 PM
The Silos
FitzGerald's Nightclub
Berwyn, IL
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Apr 10
Fri • 6:30 PM
Fri
Apr 10
6:30 PM
The Maine
The Salt Shed Indoors - Chicago
Chicago, IL
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Apr 10
Fri • 7:00 PM
Fri
Apr 10
7:00 PM
Carly Cosgrove
Reggie's Rock Club
Chicago, IL
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Apr 10
Fri • 7:30 PM
Fri
Apr 10
7:30 PM
Florence and The Machine
Allstate Arena
Rosemont, IL
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Apr 10
Fri • 8:00 PM
Fri
Apr 10
8:00 PM
Aesthetic Perfection
The WC Social Club
West Chicago, IL
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Apr 10
Fri • 8:00 PM
Fri
Apr 10
8:00 PM
Chameleons
Lincoln Hall
Chicago, IL
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Apr 10
Fri • 8:00 PM
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Apr 10
8:00 PM
Madison Cunningham
Thalia Hall
Chicago, IL
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Apr 10
Fri • 8:30 PM
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Apr 10
8:30 PM
Califone
FitzGerald's Nightclub
Berwyn, IL
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Apr 10
Fri • 8:30 PM
Fri
Apr 10
8:30 PM
The Red Pears & Together Pangea
Bottom Lounge
Chicago, IL
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Apr 10
Fri • 9:00 PM
Fri
Apr 10
9:00 PM
Friendship Commanders
Reggie's Music Joint
Chicago, IL
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Apr 10
Fri • 10:00 PM
Fri
Apr 10
10:00 PM
Body Shop
The Empty Bottle
Chicago, IL
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Apr 10
Fri • 10:00 PM
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Apr 10
10:00 PM
Rusko
Sound-Bar
Chicago, IL
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Apr 11
Sat • 6:00 PM
Sat
Apr 11
6:00 PM
Pig Destroyer
Avondale Music Hall
Chicago, IL
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Apr 11
Sat • 7:30 PM
Sat
Apr 11
7:30 PM
Florence and The Machine
Allstate Arena
Rosemont, IL
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Apr 11
Sat • 7:30 PM
Sat
Apr 11
7:30 PM
Snail Mail
Riviera Theatre - IL
Chicago, IL
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Apr 11
Sat • 8:00 PM
Sat
Apr 11
8:00 PM
The Courts
Schubas
Chicago, IL
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Apr 11
Sat • 8:30 PM
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Apr 11
8:30 PM
Ramblewood
Reggie's Music Joint
Chicago, IL
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Apr 11
Sat • 8:30 PM
Sat
Apr 11
8:30 PM
William Elliott Whitmore
FitzGerald's Nightclub
Berwyn, IL
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Apr 12
Sun • 12:00 PM
Sun
Apr 12
12:00 PM
You're My Octopus
Beat Kitchen
Chicago, IL
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Apr 12
Sun • 7:00 PM
Sun
Apr 12
7:00 PM
Bleed From Within
House Of Blues - Chicago
Chicago, IL
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Apr 12
Sun • 8:00 PM
Sun
Apr 12
8:00 PM
Kxllswxtch
Subterranean
Chicago, IL
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Apr 13
Mon • 7:00 PM
Mon
Apr 13
7:00 PM
The Antlers
Lincoln Hall
Chicago, IL
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Apr 14
Tue • 7:00 PM
Tue
Apr 14
7:00 PM
Des Rocs
Bottom Lounge
Chicago, IL
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Apr 15
Wed • 8:00 PM
Wed
Apr 15
8:00 PM
Art Brut
Subterranean
Chicago, IL
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Apr 15
Wed • 8:00 PM
Wed
Apr 15
8:00 PM
John Butler
Riviera Theatre - IL
Chicago, IL
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Apr 15
Wed • 8:00 PM
Wed
Apr 15
8:00 PM
Ruen Brothers
Evanston Space
Evanston, IL
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Apr 16
Thu • 7:00 PM
Thu
Apr 16
7:00 PM
Ashes Remain
The WC Social Club
West Chicago, IL
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Apr 16
Thu • 7:00 PM
Thu
Apr 16
7:00 PM
COLD
Bottom Lounge
Chicago, IL
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Apr 16
Thu • 7:30 PM
Thu
Apr 16
7:30 PM
My Brightest Diamond
City Winery - Chicago
Chicago, IL
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Apr 16
Thu • 7:30 PM
Thu
Apr 16
7:30 PM
Willie Nile
Evanston Space
Evanston, IL
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Apr 17
Fri • 7:30 PM
Fri
Apr 17
7:30 PM
Lany
Credit Union 1 Arena
Chicago, IL
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Apr 17
Fri • 8:00 PM
Fri
Apr 17
8:00 PM
Off With Their Heads
Beat Kitchen
Chicago, IL
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Apr 17
Fri • 8:00 PM
Fri
Apr 17
8:00 PM
Screeching Weasel
Arcada Theatre
Saint Charles, IL
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Apr 19
Sun • 3:00 PM
Sun
Apr 19
3:00 PM
Levi Kreis
Woodstock Opera House
Woodstock, IL
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Apr 19
Sun • 8:00 PM
Sun
Apr 19
8:00 PM
Ashes To Amber
Subterranean
Chicago, IL
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Apr 20
Mon • 8:00 PM
Mon
Apr 20
8:00 PM
Thomas Dolby
House Of Blues - Chicago
Chicago, IL
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Apr 21
Tue • 8:00 PM
Tue
Apr 21
8:00 PM
Pacifica
Schubas
Chicago, IL
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Apr 22
Wed • 7:30 PM
Wed
Apr 22
7:30 PM
Howie Day
City Winery - Chicago
Chicago, IL
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Apr 22
Wed • 8:00 PM
Wed
Apr 22
8:00 PM
Stick Men
Reggie's Rock Club
Chicago, IL
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Apr 23
Thu • 7:30 PM
Thu
Apr 23
7:30 PM
Thursday
Metro Chicago
Chicago, IL
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Apr 23
Thu • 8:00 PM
Thu
Apr 23
8:00 PM
Frog - Band
Thalia Hall
Chicago, IL
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Apr 23
Thu • 8:00 PM
Thu
Apr 23
8:00 PM
Juno & Cybertrash
Reggie's Rock Club
Chicago, IL
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Apr 24
Fri • 7:30 PM
Fri
Apr 24
7:30 PM
Joy Crookes
Park West
Chicago, IL
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Apr 24
Fri • 8:00 PM
Fri
Apr 24
8:00 PM
Assembly of Dust
Garcias Chicago
Chicago, IL
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Apr 24
Fri • 8:00 PM
Fri
Apr 24
8:00 PM
The Growlers
Vic Theatre
Chicago, IL
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Apr 24
Fri • 9:00 PM
Fri
Apr 24
9:00 PM
Rec Hall
Schubas
Chicago, IL
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Apr 25
Sat • 7:00 PM
Sat
Apr 25
7:00 PM
Filth
The WC Social Club
West Chicago, IL
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Apr 25
Sat • 7:30 PM
Sat
Apr 25
7:30 PM
Lewis Capaldi
United Center
Chicago, IL
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Apr 25
Sat • 8:00 PM
Sat
Apr 25
8:00 PM
Buckethead
Arcada Theatre
Saint Charles, IL
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Apr 25
Sat • 8:00 PM
Sat
Apr 25
8:00 PM
Drugdealer
Lincoln Hall
Chicago, IL
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Apr 25
Sat • 8:00 PM
Sat
Apr 25
8:00 PM
Model/Actriz
Thalia Hall
Chicago, IL
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Apr 25
Sat • 8:00 PM
Sat
Apr 25
8:00 PM
Puscifer
The Chicago Theatre
Chicago, IL
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Apr 25
Sat • 8:00 PM
Sat
Apr 25
8:00 PM
Zoe
Rosemont Theatre
Rosemont, IL
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Apr 25
Sat • 8:30 PM
Sat
Apr 25
8:30 PM
The Steepwater Band
FitzGerald's Nightclub
Berwyn, IL
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Apr 26
Sun • 7:00 PM
Sun
Apr 26
7:00 PM
Biffy Clyro
House Of Blues - Chicago
Chicago, IL
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Apr 26
Sun • 8:00 PM
Sun
Apr 26
8:00 PM
Zoe
Rosemont Theatre
Rosemont, IL
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Apr 26
Sun • 9:00 PM
Sun
Apr 26
9:00 PM
Madeline Goldstein
The Empty Bottle
Chicago, IL
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Apr 27
Mon • 7:30 PM
Mon
Apr 27
7:30 PM
Todd Kessler
Evanston Space
Evanston, IL
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Apr 28
Tue • 6:00 PM
Tue
Apr 28
6:00 PM
Panchiko
House Of Blues - Chicago
Chicago, IL
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Apr 28
Tue • 6:00 PM
Tue
Apr 28
6:00 PM
Trauma Ray & Glixen
Bottom Lounge
Chicago, IL
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Apr 28
Tue • 9:00 PM
Tue
Apr 28
9:00 PM
Broncho
The Empty Bottle
Chicago, IL
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Apr 29
Wed • 6:00 PM
Wed
Apr 29
6:00 PM
Panchiko
House Of Blues - Chicago
Chicago, IL
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Apr 29
Wed • 7:00 PM
Wed
Apr 29
7:00 PM
He is Legend
The WC Social Club
West Chicago, IL
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Apr 29
Wed • 8:00 PM
Wed
Apr 29
8:00 PM
Operelly
Schubas
Chicago, IL
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Apr 29
Wed • 9:00 PM
Wed
Apr 29
9:00 PM
Broncho
The Empty Bottle
Chicago, IL
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Apr 30
Thu • 7:00 PM
Thu
Apr 30
7:00 PM
Shawn Mullins
Evanston Space
Evanston, IL
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Apr 30
Thu • 8:00 PM
Thu
Apr 30
8:00 PM
Dry Cleaning
Thalia Hall
Chicago, IL
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Apr 30
Thu • 8:00 PM
Thu
Apr 30
8:00 PM
Katelyn Tarver
Schubas
Chicago, IL
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Apr 30
Thu • 9:00 PM
Thu
Apr 30
9:00 PM
Gladie
The Empty Bottle
Chicago, IL
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Apr 30
Thu • 9:00 PM
Thu
Apr 30
9:00 PM
Master Boot Record
Reggie's Rock Club
Chicago, IL
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May 1
Fri • 7:00 PM
Fri
May 1
7:00 PM
Bilmuri
Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom
Chicago, IL
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May 1
Fri • 8:00 PM
Fri
May 1
8:00 PM
They Might Be Giants
Vic Theatre
Chicago, IL
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May 2
Sat • 5:00 PM
Sat
May 2
5:00 PM
Failure
Radius - IL
Chicago, IL
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May 2
Sat • 8:00 PM
Sat
May 2
8:00 PM
Faetooth
Subterranean
Chicago, IL
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May 2
Sat • 8:00 PM
Sat
May 2
8:00 PM
Freddy Jones Band
Garcias Chicago
Chicago, IL
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May 2
Sat • 8:00 PM
Sat
May 2
8:00 PM
The Head and The Heart
Auditorium Theatre - IL
Chicago, IL
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May 2
Sat • 8:00 PM
Sat
May 2
8:00 PM
The Lemon Twigs
Metro Chicago
Chicago, IL
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May 2
Sat • 8:00 PM
Sat
May 2
8:00 PM
They Might Be Giants
Vic Theatre
Chicago, IL
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May 2
Sat • 8:00 PM
Sat
May 2
8:00 PM
Wes Parker
Schubas
Chicago, IL
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May 3
Sun • TBD
Sun
May 3
TBD
Remember Sports
Cobra Lounge
Chicago, IL
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May 3
Sun • 6:30 PM
Sun
May 3
6:30 PM
Chuwi
Outset
Chicago, IL
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May 3
Sun • 7:30 PM
Sun
May 3
7:30 PM
The New Pornographers
Metro Chicago
Chicago, IL
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May 3
Sun • 8:00 PM
Sun
May 3
8:00 PM
Keli Holiday
Schubas
Chicago, IL
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May 3
Sun • 8:00 PM
Sun
May 3
8:00 PM
They Might Be Giants
Vic Theatre
Chicago, IL
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May 5
Tue • 7:00 PM
Tue
May 5
7:00 PM
Phoneboy & Heart Attack Man
Park West
Chicago, IL
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May 5
Tue • 7:30 PM
Tue
May 5
7:30 PM
Jake Shimabukuro
George Van Dusen Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts
Skokie, IL
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May 5
Tue • 7:30 PM
Tue
May 5
7:30 PM
RJ Pasin
Subterranean
Chicago, IL
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May 5
Tue • 8:00 PM
Tue
May 5
8:00 PM
Iron and Wine
Thalia Hall
Chicago, IL
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May 5
Tue • 9:00 PM
Tue
May 5
9:00 PM
The Cribs
The Empty Bottle
Chicago, IL
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May 6
Wed • 7:30 PM
Wed
May 6
7:30 PM
NewDad
Metro Chicago
Chicago, IL
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May 6
Wed • 8:00 PM
Wed
May 6
8:00 PM
Curse Mackey
Reggie's Music Joint
Chicago, IL
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May 6
Wed • 8:00 PM
Wed
May 6
8:00 PM
Iron and Wine
Thalia Hall
Chicago, IL
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May 6
Wed • 9:00 PM
Wed
May 6
9:00 PM
Sophia Stel
The Empty Bottle
Chicago, IL
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May 7
Thu • 8:00 PM
Thu
May 7
8:00 PM
Antony Szmierek
Schubas
Chicago, IL
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May 7
Thu • 8:00 PM
Thu
May 7
8:00 PM
Flea and the Honora Band
Thalia Hall
Chicago, IL
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May 8
Fri • 7:00 PM
Fri
May 8
7:00 PM
Elio Mei
Metro Chicago
Chicago, IL
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May 9
Sat • 8:00 PM
Sat
May 9
8:00 PM
Afghan Whigs
Metro Chicago
Chicago, IL
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May 9
Sat • 8:00 PM
Sat
May 9
8:00 PM
Cut Worms
Lincoln Hall
Chicago, IL
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May 9
Sat • 9:30 PM
Sat
May 9
9:30 PM
Said The Sky
Ramova Theatre
Chicago, IL
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May 10
Sun • 7:00 PM
Sun
May 10
7:00 PM
Emo Orchestra & The Spill Canvas
Ramova Theatre
Chicago, IL
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May 10
Sun • 7:00 PM
Sun
May 10
7:00 PM
Millionaire$
The WC Social Club
West Chicago, IL
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May 11
Mon • 8:00 PM
Mon
May 11
8:00 PM
Melody's Echo Chamber
Thalia Hall
Chicago, IL
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May 13
Wed • 6:30 PM
Wed
May 13
6:30 PM
Elias Ronnenfelt & Evanora Unlimited
Outset
Chicago, IL
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May 13
Wed • 8:00 PM
Wed
May 13
8:00 PM
King Tuff
Lincoln Hall
Chicago, IL
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May 14
Thu • TBD
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May 14
TBD
Little Image
Subterranean
Chicago, IL
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May 14
Thu • 7:30 PM
Thu
May 14
7:30 PM
Ivy
Park West
Chicago, IL
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May 15
Fri • 6:00 PM
Fri
May 15
6:00 PM
Bring Me The Horizon
Allstate Arena
Rosemont, IL
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May 15
Fri • 6:00 PM
Fri
May 15
6:00 PM
Dance Gavin Dance & The Fall of Troy
Riviera Theatre - IL
Chicago, IL
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May 15
Fri • 7:00 PM
Fri
May 15
7:00 PM
The Casualties
Reggie's Music Joint
Chicago, IL
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May 15
Fri • 8:00 PM
Fri
May 15
8:00 PM
High Fade
Chop Shop Chicago
Chicago, IL
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May 15
Fri • 8:00 PM
Fri
May 15
8:00 PM
Soul Asylum
Evanston Space
Evanston, IL
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May 15
Fri • 8:00 PM
Fri
May 15
8:00 PM
Teen Suicide
Bottom Lounge
Chicago, IL
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May 15
Fri • 8:00 PM
Fri
May 15
8:00 PM
The Psychedelic Furs & We Are Scientists
Genesee Theatre
Waukegan, IL
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May 15
Fri • 8:00 PM
Fri
May 15
8:00 PM
Vundabar
Beat Kitchen
Chicago, IL
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May 15
Fri • 8:30 PM
Fri
May 15
8:30 PM
Annabelle Dinda
Logan Square Auditorium
Chicago, IL
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May 15
Fri • 9:00 PM
Fri
May 15
9:00 PM
Searows
Metro Chicago
Chicago, IL
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May 16
Sat • 6:00 PM
Sat
May 16
6:00 PM
Yellowcard
The Salt Shed Outdoors - Chicago
Chicago, IL
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May 16
Sat • 7:00 PM
Sat
May 16
7:00 PM
Black Label Society
Hollywood Casino - IL
Joliet, IL
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May 16
Sat • 8:00 PM
Sat
May 16
8:00 PM
Fireworks
Bottom Lounge
Chicago, IL
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May 16
Sat • 8:00 PM
Sat
May 16
8:00 PM
Killmoves
Schubas
Chicago, IL
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May 16
Sat • 8:00 PM
Sat
May 16
8:00 PM
Soul Asylum
Evanston Space
Evanston, IL
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May 16
Sat • 8:00 PM
Sat
May 16
8:00 PM
Vundabar
Subterranean - Downstairs
Chicago, IL
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May 19
Tue • 8:00 PM
Tue
May 19
8:00 PM
Amelie Farren
Schubas
Chicago, IL
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May 19
Tue • 8:00 PM
Tue
May 19
8:00 PM
Sleaford Mods
Lincoln Hall
Chicago, IL
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May 21
Thu • 7:00 PM
Thu
May 21
7:00 PM
Arm's Length
House Of Blues - Chicago
Chicago, IL
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May 22
Fri • 6:00 PM
Fri
May 22
6:00 PM
Slide Away
Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom
Chicago, IL
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May 22
Fri • 7:30 PM
Fri
May 22
7:30 PM
Inept
Beat Kitchen
Chicago, IL
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May 23
Sat • 2:00 PM
Sat
May 23
2:00 PM
Warm Love Cool Dreams: The Jesus and Mary Chain, Tortoise & Smerz - Saturday
The Salt Shed Outdoors - Chicago
Chicago, IL
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May 23
Sat • 6:00 PM
Sat
May 23
6:00 PM
Slide Away
Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom
Chicago, IL
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May 23
Sat • 7:30 PM
Sat
May 23
7:30 PM
Inept
Beat Kitchen
Chicago, IL
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May 23
Sat • 8:00 PM
Sat
May 23
8:00 PM
Graham Parker
Evanston Space
Evanston, IL
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May 23
Sat • 8:30 PM
Sat
May 23
8:30 PM
D.R.I. (Dirty Rotten Imbeciles)
Reggie's Rock Club
Chicago, IL
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May 24
Sun • 2:00 PM
Sun
May 24
2:00 PM
Warm Love Cool Dreams: Courtney Barnett, Toro y Moi & Whitney - Sunday
The Salt Shed Outdoors - Chicago
Chicago, IL
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May 26
Tue • 6:00 PM
Tue
May 26
6:00 PM
Red - The Band
The Forge - Joliet
Joliet, IL
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May 27
Wed • 6:00 PM
Wed
May 27
6:00 PM
Red - The Band
Route 20 Outhouse
Sturtevant, WI
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May 27
Wed • 8:00 PM
Wed
May 27
8:00 PM
Ike Dweck
Schubas
Chicago, IL
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May 28
Thu • TBD
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May 28
TBD
Belle and Sebastian - 2 Day Pass
The Salt Shed Indoors - Chicago
Chicago, IL
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May 28
Thu • 7:00 PM
Thu
May 28
7:00 PM
Here Come The Mummies
House Of Blues - Chicago
Chicago, IL
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May 28
Thu • 7:00 PM
Thu
May 28
7:00 PM
Troy Doherty
Bottom Lounge
Chicago, IL
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May 28
Thu • 8:00 PM
Thu
May 28
8:00 PM
Belle and Sebastian
The Salt Shed Indoors - Chicago
Chicago, IL
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May 28
Thu • 8:00 PM
Thu
May 28
8:00 PM
Joshua Ray Walker
Schubas
Chicago, IL
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May 29
Fri • 7:30 PM
Fri
May 29
7:30 PM
Jeff Tweedy
Vic Theatre
Chicago, IL
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May 29
Fri • 7:30 PM
Fri
May 29
7:30 PM
Rilo Kiley
The Chicago Theatre
Chicago, IL
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May 29
Fri • 8:00 PM
Fri
May 29
8:00 PM
Belle and Sebastian
The Salt Shed Indoors - Chicago
Chicago, IL
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May 30
Sat • 8:00 PM
Sat
May 30
8:00 PM
The Black Queen
Bottom Lounge
Chicago, IL
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May 30
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Sat
May 30
10:00 PM
Lip Critic
Beat Kitchen
Chicago, IL
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May 30
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Sat
May 30
10:00 PM
Old Mervs
Schubas
Chicago, IL
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May 31
Sun • 7:00 PM
Sun
May 31
7:00 PM
Toadies, Local H & Vandoliers
Vic Theatre
Chicago, IL
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Jun 3
Wed • 7:00 PM
Wed
Jun 3
7:00 PM
Claypool Gold: Primus, Les Claypool's Frog Brigade & The Claypool Lennon Delirium
The Salt Shed Outdoors - Chicago
Chicago, IL
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Jun 3
Wed • 8:00 PM
Wed
Jun 3
8:00 PM
Satsang
Garcias Chicago
Chicago, IL
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Thu
Jun 4
6:30 PM
Terror
Metro Chicago
Chicago, IL
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Jun 5
Fri • 6:30 PM
Fri
Jun 5
6:30 PM
Bleachers
The Salt Shed Outdoors - Chicago
Chicago, IL
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Jun 5
Fri • 8:00 PM
Fri
Jun 5
8:00 PM
Lynch Mob
Arcada Theatre
Saint Charles, IL
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Jun 7
Sun • 6:30 PM
Sun
Jun 7
6:30 PM
Bleachers
The Salt Shed Outdoors - Chicago
Chicago, IL
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Jun 7
Sun • 7:00 PM
Sun
Jun 7
7:00 PM
Solya
Subterranean
Chicago, IL
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Jun 7
Sun • 8:00 PM
Sun
Jun 7
8:00 PM
Augustana & Phantom Planet
Lincoln Hall
Chicago, IL
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Jun 10
Wed • 7:30 PM
Wed
Jun 10
7:30 PM
Griffin House
Evanston Space
Evanston, IL
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Jun 10
Wed • 8:00 PM
Wed
Jun 10
8:00 PM
Yot Club
Thalia Hall
Chicago, IL
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Jun 11
Thu • 7:00 PM
Thu
Jun 11
7:00 PM
Jimmy Eat World, Sunny Day Real Estate & The Get Up Kids
Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island
Chicago, IL
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Jun 11
Thu • 7:30 PM
Thu
Jun 11
7:30 PM
Inara George
Evanston Space
Evanston, IL
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Jun 11
Thu • 8:00 PM
Thu
Jun 11
8:00 PM
Keller Williams
Garcias Chicago
Chicago, IL
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Jun 12
Fri • 8:00 PM
Fri
Jun 12
8:00 PM
Josiah and the Bonnevilles
Thalia Hall
Chicago, IL
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Jun 14
Sun • 7:00 PM
Sun
Jun 14
7:00 PM
Amyl and The Sniffers
The Salt Shed Outdoors - Chicago
Chicago, IL
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Jun 14
Sun • 8:00 PM
Sun
Jun 14
8:00 PM
Artikal Sound System
Reggie's Rock Club
Chicago, IL
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Jun 14
Sun • 8:00 PM
Sun
Jun 14
8:00 PM
Son Little
Garcias Chicago
Chicago, IL
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Jun 16
Tue • 8:00 PM
Tue
Jun 16
8:00 PM
Deer Tick
Thalia Hall
Chicago, IL
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Jun 18
Thu • 8:00 PM
Thu
Jun 18
8:00 PM
Chiddy Bang
Reggie's Rock Club
Chicago, IL
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Jun 18
Thu • 8:00 PM
Thu
Jun 18
8:00 PM
Enter Shikari
Thalia Hall
Chicago, IL
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Jun 19
Fri • 8:00 PM
Fri
Jun 19
8:00 PM
Gin Blossoms
The Event Center At Rivers Casino Des Plaines
Rosemont, IL
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Jun 19
Fri • 8:00 PM
Fri
Jun 19
8:00 PM
Son Rompe Pera
Thalia Hall
Chicago, IL
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Jun 20
Sat • 7:00 PM
Sat
Jun 20
7:00 PM
I Set My Friends On Fire
Bottom Lounge
Chicago, IL
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Jun 20
Sat • 8:00 PM
Sat
Jun 20
8:00 PM
Prewn
Schubas
Chicago, IL
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Jun 21
Sun • 8:00 PM
Sun
Jun 21
8:00 PM
Sunday Night Live
Reggie's Music Joint
Chicago, IL
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Jun 21
Sun • 8:00 PM
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Jun 21
8:00 PM
Tigers Jaw
Thalia Hall
Chicago, IL
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Jun 23
Tue • 7:30 PM
Tue
Jun 23
7:30 PM
The Human League, Soft Cell & Alison Moyet
The Chicago Theatre
Chicago, IL
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Jun 23
Tue • 8:00 PM
Tue
Jun 23
8:00 PM
Kim Gordon
Metro Chicago
Chicago, IL
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Jun 24
Wed • 8:00 PM
Wed
Jun 24
8:00 PM
Asgeir
Thalia Hall
Chicago, IL
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Jun 25
Thu • 7:45 PM
Thu
Jun 25
7:45 PM
The Expendables
The Vixen
Mchenry, IL
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Jun 25
Thu • 8:00 PM
Thu
Jun 25
8:00 PM
Michael Glabicki
Garcias Chicago
Chicago, IL
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Jun 26
Fri • 8:00 PM
Fri
Jun 26
8:00 PM
Larkin Poe
Arcada Theatre
Saint Charles, IL
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Jun 27
Sat • 6:00 PM
Sat
Jun 27
6:00 PM
The Old 97's
FitzGerald's Patio
Berwyn, IL
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Jun 27
Sat • 8:00 PM
Sat
Jun 27
8:00 PM
A.J. Croce
Des Plaines Theatre
Des Plaines, IL
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Jun 28
Sun • 5:00 PM
Sun
Jun 28
5:00 PM
A.J. Croce
Arcada Theatre
Saint Charles, IL
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Jun 28
Sun • 5:00 PM
Sun
Jun 28
5:00 PM
The Old 97's
FitzGerald's Patio
Berwyn, IL
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Jun 30
Tue • 8:00 PM
Tue
Jun 30
8:00 PM
Of Montreal
Thalia Hall
Chicago, IL
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Jul 7
Tue • 8:00 PM
Tue
Jul 7
8:00 PM
The Church
Park West
Chicago, IL
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Jul 8
Wed • 6:30 PM
Wed
Jul 8
6:30 PM
Evanescence, Spiritbox & Nova Twins
Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
Tinley Park, IL
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Jul 11
Sat • 8:00 PM
Sat
Jul 11
8:00 PM
DustBowlChampion
Schubas
Chicago, IL
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Jul 12
Sun • 5:30 PM
Sun
Jul 12
5:30 PM
311 & Dirty Heads
Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island
Chicago, IL
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Jul 15
Wed • 8:00 PM
Wed
Jul 15
8:00 PM
Youbet
Schubas
Chicago, IL
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Jul 16
Thu • 7:30 PM
Thu
Jul 16
7:30 PM
The Black Keys
The Salt Shed Outdoors - Chicago
Chicago, IL
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Jul 17
Fri • 7:00 PM
Fri
Jul 17
7:00 PM
Flyleaf & Lacey Sturm
House Of Blues - Chicago
Chicago, IL
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Jul 17
Fri • 7:30 PM
Fri
Jul 17
7:30 PM
The Pretty Reckless
Riviera Theatre - IL
Chicago, IL
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Jul 18
Sat • 6:00 PM
Sat
Jul 18
6:00 PM
Flyleaf & Lacey Sturm
House Of Blues - Chicago
Chicago, IL
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Jul 20
Mon • 7:30 PM
Mon
Jul 20
7:30 PM
Passion Pit
Riviera Theatre - IL
Chicago, IL
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Jul 21
Tue • 6:30 PM
Tue
Jul 21
6:30 PM
Kaleo
The Salt Shed Outdoors - Chicago
Chicago, IL
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Jul 22
Wed • 7:00 PM
Wed
Jul 22
7:00 PM
Pavement
The Salt Shed Outdoors - Chicago
Chicago, IL
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Jul 23
Thu • 8:00 PM
Thu
Jul 23
8:00 PM
David Murphy
Garcias Chicago
Chicago, IL
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Jul 24
Fri • 7:30 PM
Fri
Jul 24
7:30 PM
Poppy
Riviera Theatre - IL
Chicago, IL
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Jul 25
Sat • 8:00 PM
Sat
Jul 25
8:00 PM
L.A. Guns
Arcada Theatre
Saint Charles, IL
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Jul 25
Sat • 8:00 PM
Sat
Jul 25
8:00 PM
Rx Bandits
Thalia Hall
Chicago, IL
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Jul 26
Sun • 6:30 PM
Sun
Jul 26
6:30 PM
Slightly Stoopid
The Salt Shed Outdoors - Chicago
Chicago, IL
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Jul 30
Thu • 6:30 PM
Thu
Jul 30
6:30 PM
Disciple
The WC Social Club
West Chicago, IL
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Aug 4
Tue • 7:30 PM
Tue
Aug 4
7:30 PM
Magic City Hippies
Carousel Stage At Ravinia
Highland Park, IL
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Aug 7
Fri • 6:30 PM
Fri
Aug 7
6:30 PM
Young The Giant, Cold War Kids & KennyHoopla
Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island
Chicago, IL
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Aug 7
Fri • 7:00 PM
Fri
Aug 7
7:00 PM
The Ex Faces
The Vixen
Mchenry, IL
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Aug 8
Sat • 9:00 AM
Sat
Aug 8
9:00 AM
Tailgreeter Tailgate: Foo Fighters
Tailgreeter All-Inclusive Tailgate - Soldier Field
Chicago, IL
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Aug 8
Sat • 5:30 PM
Sat
Aug 8
5:30 PM
Foo Fighters, Queens of the Stone Age & Mannequin Pussy
Soldier Field
Chicago, IL
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Aug 8
Sat • 6:30 PM
Sat
Aug 8
6:30 PM
Good Hangs
Metro Chicago
Chicago, IL
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Aug 11
Tue • 7:00 PM
Tue
Aug 11
7:00 PM
Six Feet Under, Kataklysm & Wormhole
Reggie's Rock Club
Chicago, IL
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Aug 12
Wed • 7:30 PM
Wed
Aug 12
7:30 PM
Modest Mouse
The Salt Shed Indoors - Chicago
Chicago, IL
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Aug 13
Thu • 8:00 PM
Thu
Aug 13
8:00 PM
Gov't Mule
RiverEdge Park
Aurora, IL
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Aug 14
Fri • 7:00 PM
Fri
Aug 14
7:00 PM
Lettuce
Garcias Chicago
Chicago, IL
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Aug 14
Fri • 7:30 PM
Fri
Aug 14
7:30 PM
The Dear Hunter
House Of Blues - Chicago
Chicago, IL
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Aug 14
Fri • 8:00 PM
Fri
Aug 14
8:00 PM
Tori Amos
Auditorium Theatre - IL
Chicago, IL
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Aug 15
Sat • 7:00 PM
Sat
Aug 15
7:00 PM
Green Jello
Hobart Art Theater
Hobart, IN
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Aug 15
Sat • 7:30 PM
Sat
Aug 15
7:30 PM
Andy Grammer & Walk Off The Earth
New Lenox Performing Arts Pavilion
New Lenox, IL
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Aug 15
Sat • 8:00 PM
Sat
Aug 15
8:00 PM
Poi Dog Pondering
RiverEdge Park
Aurora, IL
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Aug 16
Sun • 6:00 PM
Sun
Aug 16
6:00 PM
Chiodos
House Of Blues - Chicago
Chicago, IL
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Aug 19
Wed • 6:45 PM
Wed
Aug 19
6:45 PM
Five Finger Death Punch, Cody Jinks & Eva Under Fire
Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
Tinley Park, IL
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Aug 21
Fri • 6:30 PM
Fri
Aug 21
6:30 PM
Kill Lincoln
Cobra Lounge
Chicago, IL
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Aug 21
Fri • 9:00 PM
Fri
Aug 21
9:00 PM
The Murder Junkies
Reggie's Music Joint
Chicago, IL
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Aug 28
Fri • 8:00 PM
Fri
Aug 28
8:00 PM
Peter Hook and The Light
Metro Chicago
Chicago, IL
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Aug 29
Sat • 8:00 PM
Sat
Aug 29
8:00 PM
Peter Hook and The Light
Metro Chicago
Chicago, IL
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Sep 6
Sun • 6:30 PM
Sun
Sep 6
6:30 PM
O.A.R., Gavin DeGraw & KT Tunstall
Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island
Chicago, IL
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Sep 8
Tue • 6:30 PM
Tue
Sep 8
6:30 PM
President - Band
Riviera Theatre - IL
Chicago, IL
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Sep 17
Thu • 7:30 PM
Thu
Sep 17
7:30 PM
Kamelot
Arcada Theatre
Saint Charles, IL
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Sep 18
Fri • 6:00 PM
Fri
Sep 18
6:00 PM
Breaking Benjamin, Chevelle & Starset
Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
Tinley Park, IL
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Sep 22
Tue • 7:00 PM
Tue
Sep 22
7:00 PM
Weezer, The Shins & Silversun Pickups
United Center
Chicago, IL
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Sep 23
Wed • 6:00 PM
Wed
Sep 23
6:00 PM
Staind, Seether, & Hinder
Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
Tinley Park, IL
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Sep 25
Fri • 7:30 PM
Fri
Sep 25
7:30 PM
Michael Shannon & Jason Narducy
Riviera Theatre - IL
Chicago, IL
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Sep 25
Fri • 7:45 PM
Fri
Sep 25
7:45 PM
Green Jello
The Vixen
Mchenry, IL
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Sep 26
Sat • 8:00 PM
Sat
Sep 26
8:00 PM
Cheekface
Bottom Lounge
Chicago, IL
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Sep 27
Sun • 8:00 PM
Sun
Sep 27
8:00 PM
Cavetown
The Salt Shed Indoors - Chicago
Chicago, IL
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Sep 29
Tue • 8:00 PM
Tue
Sep 29
8:00 PM
Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals
Garcias Chicago
Chicago, IL
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Sep 30
Wed • 8:00 PM
Wed
Sep 30
8:00 PM
Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals
Garcias Chicago
Chicago, IL
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Fri • 8:00 PM
Fri
Oct 2
8:00 PM
Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals
Garcias Chicago
Chicago, IL
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Oct 3
Sat • 8:00 PM
Sat
Oct 3
8:00 PM
Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals
Garcias Chicago
Chicago, IL
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Sun • 7:00 PM
Sun
Oct 4
7:00 PM
Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals
Garcias Chicago
Chicago, IL
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Tue • 8:00 PM
Tue
Oct 6
8:00 PM
Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals
Garcias Chicago
Chicago, IL
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Oct 7
Wed • 8:00 PM
Wed
Oct 7
8:00 PM
Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals
Garcias Chicago
Chicago, IL
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Oct 8
Thu • 7:30 PM
Thu
Oct 8
7:30 PM
Gorillaz
United Center
Chicago, IL
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Oct 17
Sat • 7:00 PM
Sat
Oct 17
7:00 PM
Jesse Welles
The Salt Shed Indoors - Chicago
Chicago, IL
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Oct 23
Fri • 6:30 PM
Fri
Oct 23
6:30 PM
Baby Bugs
Beat Kitchen
Chicago, IL
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Oct 23
Fri • 7:00 PM
Fri
Oct 23
7:00 PM
Mushroomhead & Fear Factory
Arcada Theatre
Saint Charles, IL
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Oct 23
Fri • 8:00 PM
Fri
Oct 23
8:00 PM
Sammy Rae and The Friends & Melt
The Salt Shed Indoors - Chicago
Chicago, IL
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Oct 27
Tue • 7:00 PM
Tue
Oct 27
7:00 PM
Mushroomhead & Fear Factory
Hobart Art Theater
Hobart, IN
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Nov 18
Wed • 7:30 PM
Wed
Nov 18
7:30 PM
The Neighbourhood
United Center
Chicago, IL
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Find the Best Alternative Concerts in Chicago for 2026

Chicago is a hub for exciting live entertainment. We've analyzed our sales data to bring you the most popular alternative concerts so you can easily plan your next outing.

Top Alternative Concerts in Chicago This Weekend

Planning your weekend? There are 7 alternative concerts happening around Chicago this weekend! Here are the most popular alternative concerts happening in Chicago from Thursday to Sunday. Don't miss out on the action!

Event Name Date Venue Lowest Price
Poison The Well, Converge, Spy. & Balmora Apr 3 Concord Music Hall $100
Mike & Joe Apr 3 The Vixen $56
RDGLDGRN Apr 3 Beat Kitchen $60
Jason Schmidt Apr 4 Beat Kitchen $53
Caiola Apr 4 Lincoln Hall $116
McLusky Apr 4 Metro Chicago $74
Voxtrot Apr 5 Lincoln Hall $119

Top 2026 Summer Alternative Concerts in Chicago

Summer is the perfect time for live events in Chicago! Check out this list of the top alternative concerts happening from May through September.

Event Name Date Venue Lowest Price
Jake Shimabukuro May 5 George Van Dusen Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts $70
Here Come The Mummies May 28 House Of Blues - Chicago $70
Toadies, Local H & Vandoliers May 31 Vic Theatre $110
Bleachers Jun 5 The Salt Shed Outdoors - Chicago $96
Gin Blossoms Jun 19 The Event Center At Rivers Casino Des Plaines $130
Evanescence, Spiritbox & Nova Twins Jul 8 Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre $60
311 & Dirty Heads Jul 12 Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island $63
Breaking Benjamin, Chevelle & Starset Sep 18 Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre $62
Staind, Seether, & Hinder Sep 23 Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre $63
Michael Shannon & Jason Narducy Sep 25 Riviera Theatre - IL $63

Cheap Things to Do in Chicago This Weekend (Under $100)

Looking for fun in Chicago that won't break the bank? You've come to the right place. This list features the best-selling alternative concerts this weekend with tickets under $100.

Event Name Date Venue Lowest Price
Mike & Joe Apr 3 The Vixen $56
RDGLDGRN Apr 3 Beat Kitchen $60
Jason Schmidt Apr 4 Beat Kitchen $53
McLusky Apr 4 Metro Chicago $74

Top Venues in Chicago, IL

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United Center
Chicago, IL
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Allstate Arena
Rosemont, IL
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Cadillac Palace
Chicago, IL
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The Chicago Theatre
Chicago, IL
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Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
Tinley Park, IL
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Wrigley Field
Chicago, IL
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Chicago, IL
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Auditorium Theatre - IL
Chicago, IL
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NOW Arena
Hoffman Estates, IL
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Vic Theatre
Chicago, IL
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