MUSIC

BILL'S BLUES BAR. 1029 Davis, Evanston. (847) 424-9800; www.billsbluesbar.com.

B.L.U.E.S. From 9:30 pm. 2519 N. Halsted. (773) 528-1012.

BLUE CHICAGO AT SUPERIOR. 736 N. Clark. (312) 642-6261; www.bluechicago.com.

BLUE CHICAGO. Fri-Sat: Bobby Slim James Blues Band with Miss Peaches. Sun: The Shirley Johnson Blues Band. Tue: Nellie Travis Blues Band. Wed: JW Williams Blues Band with Patricia Scott. Thu: The Shirley Johnson Blues Band. 536 N. Clark. (312) 661-1003.

BLUES ISLAND. Fri, 9 pm: Taylor Brothers Blues Band. Sun, 8 pm: Blues Jam. Tue, 9 pm: Killer Ray Allison. Thu, 9 pm: Nick Charles & the Sons of Blues with Root Doctor. 2100 W. Vermont, Blue Island. (708) 239-0463.

BUDDY GUY'S LEGENDS. 754 S. Wabash. (312) 427-0333.

CARTER'S PLACE. Wed, 8 pm: Open blues jam. 13 W. 9th, Lockport. (815) 838-7881.

CATCHERS. From 8:30 pm. Thu: Live Blues Jam. 901 W. 35th. (773) 869-9411.

CHECKERBOARD LOUNGE. Thu, 9 pm: Chainsaw Dupont and Blues-O-Matic. 5201 S. Harper. (773) 664-1472.

CHORD ON BLUES. 106 S. First, St. Charles. (630) 513-0074; www.chordonblues.com.

GENESIS RESTAURANT AND NIGHT CLUB. From 8 pm. Sun: Vance "Guitar" Kelly and the Backstreet Blues Band. Wed: Billy Branch and the Sons of Blues. 4838 W. 183rd, Country Club Hills. (708) 647-6519.

HARLEM AVENUE LOUNGE. Fri 9:30 pm: The Joanna Connor Band. Sat, 9:30 pm: The Daryl Coutts Blues Band. Tue, 8:30 pm: Joe Filisko & Eric Noden. 3701 S. Harlem, Berwyn. (708) 484-3610.

HUGO'S FROG BAR AND FISH HOUSE. From 5 pm. Mon: Joe Hurt. 1024 N. Rush. (312) 640-0999.

JUNIOR'S SPORTS LOUNGE. 724 W. Maxwell. (312) 421-2277.

KATERINA'S. 1920 W. Irving Park. (773) 348-7592.

KINGSTON MINES. Fri-Sat: Byther Smith. Sun: Linsey Alexander with Charlie Love and the Silky Smooth Blues Band. Mon: JW Williams with John Primer and the Real Deal Blues Band. Tue: Joe Barr with Joanna Connor. Wed: Jimmy Burns with Andre Taylor and the Blues Alley Cats. 2548 N. Halsted. (773) 477-4647.

LEE'S ET LOUNGE. Thu, 8 pm: Chainsaw Dupont. 7247 S. Racine. (773) 865-5583.

LEE'S UNLEADED BLUES CLUB. From 9 pm. Fri-Sat: Johnny Drummers and Starlighters Band. Sun: New Orleans Beau and the Big Easy Band. Tue: Jimmy Pryor and Double "J" Band. Wed: Ron Salter and Most Wanted. Thu: Shorty Mack and Magnificent. 7401 S. South Chicago. (773) 493-3477.

REALTO LOUNGE/VISIONZ. First and third Sunday each month. From 5 pm: Lucky Price and the Superstitious Rhythm and Blues Band. 8038 S. Ashland. (773) 651-3197.

ROSA'S. 3420 W. Armitage. (773) 342-0452.

SOUK. From 9 pm. Thu: BMR4. 1552 N. Milwaukee. (773) 227-1818.

SPORTSMANS BLUES BAR LOUNGE. Sun, 8 pm: Manuel Arrington's Blues Band. 14348 Paulina, Dixmoor. (708) 396-2031; www.sportsmansbluesbar.com.

JAY PRITZKER PAVILION. Thu, 6:30 pm: The Bachata Roja Concert: Unsung Heroes, Rediscovering Icons. Free. (312) 742-1168; www.millenniumpark.org.

NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY. Pick-Staiger Concert Hall, 50 Arts Circle, Evanston. (847) 491-5441.

PIANO FORTE. Fri, 12:15 pm: Michelle Areyzaga and Welz Kaufman. 410 S. Michigan, suite 825. (312) 291-1000.

PRESTON BRADLEY HALL. Wed, 12:15 pm: Karen Kang, cello. Free. 78 E. Washington.

RAVINIA. Fri, 8 pm: Willie Nelson & Family. $15-$60. Sat, 5:30 pm: Ravinia Jazz Mentors and Students. Sat, 7:30 pm: Dave Brubeck Quartet with the Ravinia Jazze Mentors and Students. $10-$50. Mon, 8 pm: Martinis at the Martin. Tue, 8 pm: Left-Handed Masterpieces. $10-$40. Wed, 8 pm: Denyce Graves and Brian Zeger. $10-$50. Thu, 8 pm: Matisyahu with the Wailers. $20-$40. Lake Cook and Green Bay, Highland Park. (847) 266-5100.

SYMPHONY CENTER. 220 S. Michigan. (312) 294-3000.

A DAY IN THE COUNTRY featuring HOYLE BROTHERS; FULTON COUNTY LINE; THE LAWRENCE PETERS OUTFIT; TANGLEWEED; GIN PALACE JESTERS; DEANNA VARAGONA'S GOSPEL JUBILEE; THE BLUE LINE RIDERS; KATIE BELLE AND THE PARAMOUNT BOYS; DALLAS COWBOY CHEERLEADER STRING BAND; NORTHSIDE SOUTHPAWS; POSSUM HOLLOW BOYS. Sun, 2 pm. $10. Hideout, 1354 W. Wabansia. (773) 227-4433.

DEVIL IN A WOODPILE. Tue, 9:30 pm. Free. Hideout, 1354 W. Wabansia. (773) 227-4433.

KENNY CHESNEY; KEITH URBAN; LEANN RIMES; GARY ALLAN; LUKE BRYAN. Sat, 4:30 pm. Soldier Field, 1600 S. Lake Shore. (312) 559-1212.

THE HOYLE BROTHERS. Fri, 5:30 pm. Free. Empty Bottle, 1035 N. Western. (866) 468-3401.

CELTIC KNOT PUBLIC HOUSE. 626 Church, Evanston. (847) 864-1679; www.celticknotpub.com.

CHARLIES. 1126 Central, Wilmette. (847) 256-5617.

IRISH AMERICAN HERITAGE CENTER. Fri: Donofinn. Sat: Dyed in the Wool. 4626 N. Knox. (773) 282-7035; www.irishamhc.com.

MARTYRS'. Mon, 9 pm: Traditional Irish music. 3855 N. Lincoln. (312) 559-1212.

OLD TOWN SCHOOL OF FOLK MUSIC. 4544 N. Lincoln. (773) 728-6000.

TWO WAY STREET COFFEE HOUSE. Fri, 8:15 pm: Open Mike. $5. 1047 Curtiss Street, Downers Grove. (630) 969-9720.

ANDY'S JAZZ CLUB. 11 East Hubbard. (312) 642-6805.

BACKROOM. Fri-Sat: Bobby Lewis. Sun-Mon: Joe Valentino Band. Tue-Thu: Mauree. 1007 N. Rush. (312) 751-2434.

BELLA BACINO'S. From 9 pm. Fri: Ray Bailey Trio. 75 E. Wacker. (312) 263-2350.

BEVERLY ART CENTER. Mon, 7 pm: Cool Jazz in the Courtyard. Free. 2407 W. 111st. Free. (773) 445-3838; www.beverlyartcenter.org.

CAFFE BACI. Wed, 5:30 pm: Mood Swing Music. 225 W. Wacker. (312) 251-0135.

CATCH 35. Tue-Fri, 6 pm-9 pm; Sat, 6:30 pm-9:30 pm: Rob Parton, Lawrence Hobgood and Eric Hochberg. 35 W. Wacker. (312) 346-3500.

CHICAGO THEATRE. Fri, 8:15 pm: Return to Forever. $32-$82. 175 N. State.

CLOSE UP 2 SMOOTH JAZZ. 416 S. Clark. (312) 385-1111.

COQ D'OR LOUNGE. From 8 pm. Sun-Tue: Tommy Muellner. Drake Hotel, 140 E. Walton. (312) 787-2200.

ELMHURST COLLEGE. Sat, 6:30 pm: John Pizzarelli. Free. 190 Prospect. (630) 617-3033; www.elmhurst.edu.

ENCORE. From 8 pm. Sat: Richie Pardo. 171 W. Randolph. (312) 338-3788.

ENNUI CAFE/GALLERY. From 7:30 pm. Sun: Jazz Hippies. 6981 N. Sheridan. (773) 973-2233.

FLAME OF COUNTRYSIDE. From 7:30 pm. Fri: Fred Barbini Trio. Tue: Bobby Schiff Solo. Thu: 6:30 pm: Roger Pauly Solo. 803 Joliet, Countryside. (708) 352-3442.

FLY ME TO THE MOON. Fri, 9 pm; Sat, 9:30 pm: Yolanda Farina Jazz Ensemble. 3400 N. Clark. (773) 528-4033.

GIBSON'S. From 5 pm. Sat-Mon, Wed: Scott Earl Holman. 5456 N. River Road, Rosemont. (847) 928-9900.

GREEN MILL. Fri-Sat: Moutin Reunion Quartet. $10-$15. 4802 N. Broadway. (773) 878-5552.

HIDEOUT. Wed, 9:30 pm: Immediate Sound Series. $6. 1354 W. Wabansia. (773) 227-4433.

THE JAZZ EXPLORERS. Sat, 8 pm-11 pm. Soul Cafe, 1301 W. Hollywood. (773) 517-6501.

JUNIOR'S SPORTS LOUNGE. 724 W. Maxwell. (312) 421-2277.

MINX. Wed, 6 pm: Hector Silveira y su Orquetsa. $10. 111 W. Hubbard. (312) 828-9000.

THE NEGRO LEAGUE CAFE. Tue, 8 pm: Live Jazz Jam Session. Sat, 7 pm: Live Jazz. 301 E. 43rd. (773) 536-7000.

OLIVE AND TWIST. Thu, 8:30 pm: Denise La Grassa Trio. 6906 Windsor, Berwyn. (708) 484-1808.

PARKER'S OCEAN GRILL. From 7 pm. Fri-Sat: Wallace Burton. 1000 31st, Downers Grove. (630) 960-5701.

THE PENINSULA CHICAGO. Thu, 7:30 pm: Eric Allen Quartet. Fri, 8:30 pm: Mood Swing Quintet featuring Bob Thornton. Sat, 8:30 pm: Stephanie Browning Quartet. 108 E. Superior. (312) 573-6754.

POPS FOR CHAMPAGNE. 601 N. State. (312) 266-7677.

THE RAMADA INN LAKESHORE. Fri, 7 pm, 8:30 pm: J.J. and the Jazz Masters with Gina Gibson. 4900 S. Lake Shore. (773) 288-5800.

SMOKE DADDY RHYTHM AND BAR-B-QUE. From 9:30 pm. Mon: John Bronbach and Dave Spector Quartet. 1804 W. Division. (773) 772-6656.

SUPERIOR WELLS KITCHEN. Fri, 6 pm; Sat, 7 pm: Denise La Grassa Trio. 710 N. Wells. (312) 274-9500.

THE VELVET LOUNGE. 67 E. Cermak. (312) 791-9050; www.velvetlounge.net.

1592; SUPERDOT; SKAPONE; DJ CHUCK WREN. Fri, 9 pm. $10. 18+. Abbey Pub, 3420 W. Grace. (773) 478-4408.

ATOMIC SHOP; STEVE DAWSON; DAN FULKERSON. Sat, 5:30 pm. $10. Silvie's Lounge, 1902 W. Irving Park. (773) 871-6239.

THE BLACK ANGELS; THE WARLOCKS. Fri, 9 pm. $15. Logan Square Auditorium, 2539 N. Kedzie.

CAROLYN WONDERLAND. Wed, 8:30 pm. $10. FitzGerald's, 6615 W. Roosevelt, Berwyn. (708) 788-2118.

CHICAGO; THE DOOBIE BROTHERS. Fri, 7:30 pm. Charter One Pavilion at Northerly Island, 1300 S. Linn White. (312) 559-1212.

COREY SMITH; HELLO DAVE; SAM THACKER. Wed, 8 pm. $12-$15. House of Blues, 329 N. Dearborn. (312) 923-2000.

THE COTTON JONES BASKET RIDE; THE WEATHER UNDERGROUND; BRENDAN LOSCH. Mon, 9 pm. $8. 21+. Schubas, 3159 N. Southport. (773) 525-2508.

CROOKERS; SANTIAGO & BUSHIDO; JAMES AMATO. Fri, 10 pm. $10 before midnight; $15 after. 21+. Smart Bar, Metro, 3730 N. Clark. (773) 549-0203.

DAMON & NAOMI; ACUARELA. Sat, 10 pm. $12. Empty Bottle, 1035 N. Western. (866) 468-3401.

DAVE PEGG; PJ WRIGHT. Tue, 8 pm. $15. Martyrs', 3855 N. Lincoln. (773) 404-9494.

DARLING; THE BATTLE ROYALE; CANASTA. Tue, 9 pm. $7. Empty Bottle, 1035 N. Western. (866) 468-3401.

DAX RIGGS; SCOUT NIBLETT; JOHN BARETTA'S BASS DRUM OF DEATH. Sun, 9 pm. $15. 21+. Schubas, 3159 N. Southport. (773) 525-2508.

THE DETROIT PEOPLES; THE ALCHEMIST; ACEYALONE; 88 KEYS. Sat, 9 pm. $15. Double Door, 1572 N. Milwaukee. (773) 489-3160.

DIALATED PEOPLES; THE ALCHEMIST; ACEYALONE; 88 KEYS. Fri, 9 pm. $22. Double Door, 1572 N. Milwaukee. (773) 489-3160.

EEF BARZELAY; FERRABY LIONHEART. Tue, 9 pm. $12. 21+. Schubas, 3159 N. Southport. (773) 525-2508.

FLOSSTRADAMUS. Wed, 9 pm. $5. 18+. Abbey Pub, 3420 W. Grace. (773) 478-4408.

THE FRANTIC; SHOCK STARS; LAST FAST ACTION; WHITE HOT KNIFE; MADE IN HOLLYWOOD. Fri, 8 pm. $9. 18+. Metro, 3730 N. Clark. (773) 549-0203.

THE FREQUENCY; STAR; CAMERA. Thu, 9 pm. $10; $12 door. 18+. Abbey Pub, 3420 W. Grace. (773) 478-4408.

GOSPEL OF THE HORNS; HELLS HEADBANGERS; BEASTIAL WARLUST; CEMETERY URN. Wed, 8 pm. $15. Empty Bottle, 1035 N. Western. (866) 468-3401.

HATEBREED; TYPE O NEGATIVE; 3 INCHES OF BLOOD. Tue, 5:45 pm. $23.50-$25. House of Blues, 329 N. Dearborn. (312) 923-2000.

HEYPENNY; BRICE WOODALL; PARACHUTE MUSICAL. Thu, 9 pm. $5. 21+. Schubas, 3159 N. Southport. (773) 525-2508.

HORSE IN THE SEA; THE DIG; MAJESTIC 12; THE PICTURE. Wed, 9 pm. $8. Double Door, 1572 N. Milwaukee. (773) 489-3160.

INEPT; AMERICAN TAXI; 2*SWEET; DANGER IS MY MIDDLE NAME; TONIGHT THE PROM. Sat, 6 pm. $9. Metro, 3730 N. Clark. (773) 549-0203.

JOHN CONDRON & THE BENEFIT; CAW CAW. Wed, 8 pm. $6. Martyrs', 3855 N. Lincoln. (773) 404-9494.

JUSTIN LONG; MAZI & NATHAN DREW LARSEN; ALENA. Sat, 10 pm. Free before 11 pm; $10 after. Smart Bar, Metro, 3730 N. Clark. (773) 549-0203.

LIZ PHAIR. Tue, 7:30 pm. $25. Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield. (773) 472-0449.

LOCAL H; NORWOOD PARK ALL-STARS; DJ BARRY HESSLER. Sun, 7:15 pm. $12. Metro, 3730 N. Clark. (773) 549-0203.

MAR CARIBE. Fri, 6 pm. $5. Hideout, 1354 W. Wabansia. (773) 227-4433.

MICHIGAN CITY VANDALS; CORPORATE X; SMENTEK & MULLEN. Sun, 9 pm. $3. Double Door, 1572 N. Milwaukee. (773) 489-3160.

MOTORPSYCHO; VOICE OF WONDER; GRAILS; NEUROT; TEMPORARY RESIDENCE; NADJA; FARGONE; NOTHINGNESS. Sun, 9 pm. $10; $12. Empty Bottle, 1035 N. Western. (866) 468-3401.

MOXIE MOTIVE; RUE ROYALE. Sat, 10 pm. $7. Martyrs', 3855 N. Lincoln. (773) 404-9494.

PARTYSHANK; CODEBREAKER; VYLE; HEY CHAMP. Tue, 9 pm. $8; $10 door. 18+. Abbey Pub, 3420 W. Grace. (773) 478-4408.

PILLAR & TONGUES. Fri, 10 pm. $8. Empty Bottle, 1035 N. Western. (866) 468-3401.

RENMINBI; TEAM BAND; COLTRANE MOTION. Sat, 9 pm. $7. Ronny's, 2101 N. California.

RICHARD MARX; MATT SCANNELL. Mon, 7:30 pm. $45. Mariott Theatre, 10 Mariott. (847) 634-0200; www.mariottitheatre.com.

THE RIKTERS; THE SAPIENS; SILVERGHOST. Wed, 9 pm. $5. 18+. Schubas, 3159 N. Southport. (773) 525-2508.

ROSE HILL DRIVE. Fri 9 pm. $13; $15 door. 21+. Martyrs', 3855 N. Lincoln. (773) 404-9494.

RYAN CABRERA. Fri, 7 pm. $21.50-$23. House of Blues, 329 N. Dearborn. (312) 923-2000.

THE SADIES; JOE PUG. Fri, 10 pm. $12; $14 door. 21+. Schubas, 3159 N. Southport. (773) 525-2508.

SHEARWATER; FROG EYES. Tue, 8 pm. $14. The Mansion, 2408 N. Kedzie.

SLOAN; THE GOLDEN DOGS. Mon, 8 pm. $20. Double Door, 1572 N. Milwaukee. (773) 489-3160.

TASTE OF RANDOLPH STREET with...MIKE DOUGHTY'S BAND; FRISBIE; J. DAVIS TRIO; DRIVE BY TRUCKERS; BOBBY BARE JR.; CORNMEAL; VAN GHOST; THE AUGUST; JOSH RITTER; MAT COSTA; DELTA SPIRIT; THE EVERYDAY VISUALS; BABY LOVES DISCO. Fri-Sun. Randolph between Peoria and Racine. $10 suggested donation. (312) 458-9401; www.jamfests.com.

THALIA ZEDEK; fFLASHLIGHTS; JIM ZINC. Sun, 8 pm. $12. 18+. Abbey Pub, 3420 W. Grace. (773) 478-4408.

THUNDERUNDEUS; SLIM DIXON; DIABLO BLANCO; SIGNAL. Thu, 9 pm. $7. Double Door, 1572 N. Milwaukee. (773) 489-3160.

TOM McCARTHY; THE RENEGADES; BLINK. Thu, 9 pm. $6. Martyrs', 3855 N. Lincoln. (773) 404-9494.

TREN BROTHERS; MICK TURNER & JIM WHITE OF THE DIRTY THREE; HORSE'S HA. Sat, 10 pm. $12. 21+. Schubas, 3159 N. Southport. (773) 525-2508.

VENICE GAS HOUSE TROLLEY. Mon, 9 pm. $7. 21+. Elbo Room, 2871 N. Lincoln.

WEIRD WEEDS; SOUNDS ARE ACTIVE; ZUM; HI RED CENTER; THIN HYMNS; BUSTED CANOE. Thu, 9 pm. $7. Empty Bottle, 1035 N. Western. (866) 468-3401.

ZAC BROWN BAND; CARNEY. Sat, 10:30 pm. $11.50-$13. 17+. House of Blues, 329 N. Dearborn. (312) 923-2000.

GET YO MIND RIGHT SUNDAYS. Sun, 9 pm. $5. Elbo Room, 2871 N. Lincoln. (773) 549-5549.

HIP HOP THURSDAYS. Thu, 10 pm. Dragon Room Nightclub, 809 W. Evergreen. (312) 751-2900.

T.I. Thu, 7:30 pm. $43.50-$45. Congress Theatre, 2135 N. Milwaukee. (312) 923-2000.

EXEDUS II. From 8 pm: Live music. Fri-Mon, Wed-Thu. 3477 N. Clark. (773) 348-3998.

THE WILD HARE. 3530 N. Clark. (773) 327-4273.

200 EAST SUPPER CLUB. 200 E. Chestnut. (312) 266-4500.

CARLUCCI. From 8 pm. Fri-Sat: Piano vocalists performing contemporary hits. 1801 Butterfield, Downers Grove. (630) 512-0990.

CHAMBERS. Fri, 9 pm: Renditions. $5. Sat, 9 pm: Tony Smith. $5. Sun, 5 pm: Petra Van Nuis Duet. Wed, 9 pm: Rick "Elvis" Saucedo. $10. 6881 N. Milwaukee, Niles. (847) 647-8282.

CITE. From 7:30 pm: Jonathan Menchin. 505 N. Lake Shore, 70th floor. (312) 644-4050.

CORNELIA'S BISTRO & CABARET LOUNGE. Sun-Mon, Wed, 9 pm: Bobbi Harrison. 750 W. Cornelia. (773) 248-8333.

DAVENPORT'S. 1383 N. Milwaukee. (773) 278-1830.

THE GRILLE ON LAUREL. Thu, 7:30 pm: Dave Allen. Fri, 7:30 pm: The Neil Rose Band. 181 E. Laurel, Lake Forest. (847) 234-9660.

HEARTLAND CAFE. Fri, 9 pm: Art Against War. $5. Sat, 8 pm: Sara Hickman. $10. Wed, 8 pm: Jason Ringenberg. $10. Thu, 8 pm: Nouveaux Quartette. 7000 N. Glenwood. (773) 465-8005.

HEMMINGWAY'S. 1975 Glacier Park, Naperville. www.keywester.com.

HIDDEN COVE. 5338 N. Lincoln, Chicago. 773-275-6711.

HOWL AT THE MOON. Dueling piano sing-alongs with Dave Roberts, Robert Bozaich, Allen Fisher, Joe Genuardi, Kevin Krohn and Andrew Blenderman. Mon-Thu, 7:45 pm; Fri-Sat, 5:45 pm; Sun, 7:45 pm. 26 W. Hubbard. (312) 863-7427.

JOEY'S BRICKHOUSE. Fri, 10 pm: Amy Armstrong with Freddy Allen. 1258 W. Belmont. (773) 296-1300.

JULIAN'S PIANO BAR. Fri, 6 pm: Old Town Graduation. 778 N. Route 59, Aurora. (630) 375-6400.

McNALLY'S. 201 E. Main, St. Charles. (630) 513-6300.

PETTERINO'S. Mon, 7:30 pm-10 pm: Monday Night Live. Free. 151 N. Dearborn. (312) 422-0150.

THE RAW BAR. From 8 pm. Wed: Denise La Grassa. 3720 N. Clark. (773) 348-7291.

REGINA'S RISTORANTE. Sun, 4:30 pm; Tue, 6 pm; Thu, 6 pm: Chris Grant and Mario Licciardi. Free. 27 W. Campbell Street, Arlington Heights. (847) 394-2728; www.reginas.net.

REDHEAD PIANO BAR. Mon, 8 pm: Tom Linsk and Lisa McClowry. Mon, 11:45 pm: Peter Miletic and Kenny Phelps. Tue, 8 pm: John Zamojcin. Tue, 11:45 pm: Phil Barown with Ruby Harris or Wil Crosby. Wed, 8 pm: Kenny Phelps. Wed, 11:45 pm: Peter Miletic. Thu, 8 pm: Tom Linsk and Lisa McClowry. Thu, 11:45 pm: Kenny Phelps. Fri, 8 pm: Gene Garcia or Michael Stoinski. Fri, 11:45 pm: Dave Crawford. Sat, 8 pm: Dave Johnson. Sat, midnight: John Zamojcin. Sun, 8:30 pm: John Zamojcin. 16 W. Ontario. (312) 640-1000; www.redheadpianobar.com.

RED LINE TAP. Fri, 9 pm: The Flabby Hoffman Show. $5. Sat, 9 pm: The Polkaholics with Furious Frank and the Black Umbrella Brigade. $7. Sun, 9 pm: Just Another Bird with Dylan Starrs. $5. Tue, 9 pm: Sexfist. Free. Wed, 9 pm: Start Ship Captain. (773) 274-5463.

REGINA'S VIA TRENT UNO RESTAURANT. Wed, 7:30 pm: Jazz Jams. 629 S. Eighth Street, West Dundee. (847) 836-0078.

HOTHOUSE. 31 E. Balbo. (312) 362-9707.

PAPRIKASH. Fri-Sat, 5 pm; Sun, 4 pm; Tue-Wed, 6:30 pm: Alex Udvary. 5210 W. Diversey. (773) 736-4949.

WORLD MUSIC COMPANY.n1808 W. 103rd. (773) 779-7059.

BUENA PARK NEIGHBORS CONCERT. Thu, 6:30 pm. Free. N. Kenmore and W. Buena.

CHRISTOPHER GRUNDY. Sat, 6:30 pm. Ivanhoe Congregational Church, 21078 W. Highway 176, Mundelein. (847) 566-4000.

DAKOTA BLOND: THE LYRICS OF PEGGY LEE. Sun, 2 pm. Skokie Theatre, 7924 N. Lincoln. (847) 677-7761; www.skokietheatre.com.

EVANSTON STARLIGHT CONCERT SERIES. Tue, 7:30 pm: Baby Alright. Twiggs Park, Simpson and Dodge, Evanston. (847) 448-8058.

FULCRUM POINT NEW MUSIC PROJECT. Thu, 7 pm. Garfiled Park Conservatory, 300 N. Central.

GOSPEL ACCORDING TO RICHARD. Gospel brunch. Sun, 10 am-3 pm. $16.99; children $6.99. Dick's Last Resort, 435 E. Illinois. (312) 836-7870.

HOUSE OF BLUES GOSPEL BRUNCH. Sun, 9:30 am, noon. Adults $38; children $18; under 5 free. 329 N. Dearborn. (312) 923-2000.

NIGHTCLUBS

ALUMNI CLUB SCHAUMBURG. 871 E. Algonquin, Schaumburg. (847) 397-3100.

THE APARTMENT. Thu-Fri, 9 pm-2 am: DJ Hitman. 2251 N. Lincoln. (773) 348-5100.

BIRD'S NEST. Mon, 9 pm: Drum 'N' Bass Special with guest DJs. 2500 N. Southport. (773) 472-1502.

CANS BAR AND CANTEEN. Sun, 9 pm: Ryan Flagstaff. 1640 N. Damen. (773) 227-2277.

CHERRY RED. From 8 pm. Fri: Full Frontal Fridays. $5. Sat: DJ Speed. $5. 2833 N. Sheffield. (773) 477-3661.

CROBAR. Fri, 9 pm: Heavy Petting. Sat, 9 pm: Dave Dresden. 1543 N. Kingsbury. (312) 266-1900.

DAKOTA TUESDAYS. Tue, 9 pm: Mixmaster Dan Morrell, DJ Corso, DJ Hurricane, DJ Platinum. 1550 E. Algonquin, Schaumburg. www.mixmasterthrowdown.com.

DARKROOM. 2210 W. Chicago. (773) 276-1411.

DEBONAIR SOCIAL CLUB. Fri: Pase ROck with Skyler and Heather Doble. 1575 N. Milwaukee. www.debonairsocialclub.com.

DELILAH'S. 2771 N. Lincoln. (773) 472-2771.

DEJA VU. Fri, 9 pm: Violet Vicious and the Vaganonds. $5. 2624 N. Lincoln. (773) 871-0205.

EXCALIBUR. 632 N. Dearborn. (312) 266-1944.

EZULI. Thu, 10 pm: DJ Spin, Mike Flo and Paul Blair. 1415 N. Milwaukee. (773) 227-8200.

FUNKY BUDDHA LOUNGE. 728 W. Grand Ave. (312) 666-1695.

GENESIS RESTAURANT & NIGHT CLUB. 4838 W. 183rd Street. Sun: Vance Kelly and the Back Street Blues Band. Tue: JoJo Murry and the Top Flight Band. Wed: Billy Branch and the Sons of the Blues. Thu: Snatch Inc. Band. Fri: TT&G Revue. Sat: Mr. Lee and Co. (708) 647-6419.

THE HIDEOUT. 1354 W. Wabansia. (773) 227-4433.

HYDRATE. 3458 N. Halsted. (773) 975-9242.

JET VODKA LOUNGE. Fri: Fight Club. Sat: Jet Set Saturdays. Sun: Industry Night. 1551 N. Sheffield. (312) 730-4395.

LE COLONIAL. Last Tue of each month, from 7-8 pm: "Tuesday Temptations," cocktail hour. 937 N. Rush.

LE PASSAGE. 937 N. Rush. (312) 255-0022.

LEG ROOM. From 10 pm. Sat: DJ Johnny Price. Wed: Hip-hop and dance tunes. Thu: DJ Structure. 7 W. Division. (312) 337-2583.

THE LOFT. Fri-Sat: DJ Ed Vantage. $5. Thu, DJ Lucky. 15 W. Division. (312) 337-4349.

MORSELAND. 1218 W. Morse. (773) 764-8900.

NO EXIT CAFE. 6970 Glenwood. (773) 743-3355.

THE NOTE. From 10:30 pm. Sun: Dirty M.F. and the Smoking Section. Mon: Acoustic jazz. From 11 pm. Tue: Consolidated with Alo, and Larry Millah. From 1 am. Wed: DJ Form and friends. From 10 pm. Thu: Chicago Samba. Covers vary. 1565 N. Milwaukee. (773) 489-0011.

ONTOURAGE SATURDAYS. Sat, 9 pm: Mixmaster Dan Morrell, Shawn Edwards, DJ Platinum, DJ KJ, Guest MC Dougie Stylz of B96. 157 W. Ontario. www.mixmasterthrowdown.com.

PROP HOUSE. 1675 N. Elston. (708) 802-1705.

SMARTBAR. 3730 N. Clark. (773) 549-0203.

SONOTHEQUE. Sat, 9 pm: Flosstradamus. $7. Tue, 9 pm: Gutterbutter DJs. Free. Wed, 9 pm: Rebirth of the Cool. $5. 1444 W. Chicago. (312) 226-7600.

SYN NIGHTCLUB. Thu, 9 pm: Rockin Retro Thursday. $10 cover after 10 pm. 1009 N. Rush. (312) 664-0009; www.synchicago.com.

VISION NIGHTCLUB. Sat, 10 pm: Infected Mushroom. $20. 632 N. Dearborn. (312) 266-2114.