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Cover Story: Summer Concert Guide

Chicago has no shortage of musicians who come through town on tours, and there is also a long list of venues where you can wander and catch music any day of the week. Here are some suggestions for shows to check out during the rest of the summer!

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Compiled by Kyra Walker

Tacos Aren' t Only For Tuesday!

Rogers Park Taco Crawl

Celebrate tacos on Clark Street July 20. Choose from two tempting routes with seven restaurants, vegetarian options included. Tickets are $20 in advance and $30 on the day-of. Check in will be 3-6 p.m. at 7056 N. Clark St. Restaurants stop serving at 7 p.m. The cilantro route begins at 6404 N. Clark St. and ends at 7022 N Clark St. The maiz route begins at 6978 N Clark St. and ends at 7138 N Clark St. There will also be a pop up at High Minded, 6615 N Clark St. For more information and registration, visit www.rpba.org

Love & Loss!

MARIUPOL Exhibit

"MARIUPOL: Life on the Edge of Apocalypse" will be on display at the Cook County Treasurer’s office, first floor of 118 N Clark St., until August 25. View the exhibit 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, FREE admission. These photos were taken by Mariupol photographers depicting life in the city in southeast Ukraine, off the Sea of Azov, before and after the Russian invasion in May 2022. “These images are searing,” said Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas. “The juxtaposition of the photos depicting the happy life before the war and the heartbreaking images of loss and suffering is truly unforgettable.”

Amplify Local Voices!

Multiples and Multitudes

The Hyde Park Arts Center opens its first solo exhibition of Chicago-based Mexican artist and educator William Estrada, “Multiples and Multitudes,” on July 22. The opening reception will be 1-4 p.m. at the Center, 5020 S Cornell Ave. Rooted in Chicago neighborhoods for 20 years, Estrada seeks to use public and educational spaces to unite people and amplify local voices. The exhibition reprises his public projects, such as a pop-up print shop that takes residence in communal spaces and a printing studio on wheels designed to offer art workshops everywhere. The exhibit continues through October 29.

Closing of an Iconic Gallery!

DISARM, Everyday Violence, Every Day

In partnership with Firebird Community Arts and Gun Violence Prevention, the Weinberg/Newton Gallery's final exhibition features artwork by local and national artists, each speaking to the clear fracture line from the Chicago Race Riots of 1919 to today’s segregated public spaces. These are the beaches, parks, and the bounded areas of city disinvestment, and the plague of gun violence it creates. This exhibition is on display until September 9 at the Weinberg/Newton Gallery, 688 N. Milwaukee Ave. #101.

Chicago's Musical Legacy!

Mark Guarino

Join Mark Guarino for a conversation about his new book, “Country and Midwestern: Chicago In The History Of Country Music And The Folk Revival." Mark will be in the lower-level Cindy Pritzker Auditorium of the Harold Washington Library, 400 S. State St., 6-7:30 p.m. on July 20. This conversation is part of the Chicago Public Library’s 150th anniversary celebration. In his book, Mark tells the epic, century-long story of Chicago’s influence on sounds typically associated with regions down South. Masks are highly encouraged in all CPL spaces. FREE. No registration is required.

Fashion For All!

Queer Radical Fair at Ping Tom Sky Cubacub of Rebirth Garments presents youth designers from the Radical Fit Fashion design incubator youth program. They’ll be showing garments fully designed, cut, sewn, and modeled by youth designers on July 20, 5-8 p.m. at Ping Tom Memorial Park, 1700 S. Wentworth Ave. FREE.

Summer Vibes!

Tuesdays on the Terrace | F.A.B.L.E.

Enjoy a free concert on Tuesdays at the Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E. Chicago Ave. This week’s concert will feature F.A.B.L.E, a Chicago native who performs jazz, hip-hop, and soul. F.A.B.L.E. has headlined many Chicago events and will perform July 25 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. on the Anne & John Kern Terrace Garden. The Garden is on the outer east side of the MCA, accessible via the back gate and the Commons. FREE.

Disability Awareness Month!

Tellin’ Tales Theatre’s Young Adult Writers

In celebration of Disability Awareness month, this Reader’s Theatre production features young adult writers with and without disabilities. Each writer will examine experiences and events from their lives to find the “big picture." This program is suitable for those 13+. TThe event will be 2-3:30 p.m. July 23 in the community room of the Sulzer Regional Library, 4455 N. Lincoln Ave. Masks are strongly encouraged in all library spaces.

Stephen Sondheim Classic!

'Merrily We Roll Along'

"Merrily We Roll Along" moves backward in time to tell the story of three friends as they face critical choices that change the trajectory of their lives. Performances are 7:30 p.m. on July 20-22, and 3 p.m. on Sunday, July 23 at the Invictus Theatre, 1106 W. Thorndale. Tickets are $15+. For more information visit chicagoplays.com/theatre/blank-theatre/

Coming of Age!

Miguel Anggelo: LatinXoxo

A queer, artful mashup of theater, humor, physical movement, and sumptuous song selections. Miguel Anggelo literally unpeels layers of personas and reckons with the tragic death of his homophobic, disapproving father. Anggelo reminds us that our own self-worth is right there in the mirror. Performances will be 8:30 p.m. July 20-22 at the Center on Halsted, 3656 N Halsted St. Tickets are $35+. More information at latinoculturalcenter.org

Once again, the nba is fantastic!

Patrick: Hey there, fellas. I know we’ve discussed the NBA quite a bit this year, but with all of this draft and free agency deals going around, the landscape is changing big time. What do you guys have?

Russ: Well, it’s time to wheel and deal. First up for me is Boston. The Celtics, by trading for Kristaps Porzingis, could be competing for a championship come June 2024. In the process, however, they lost Marcus Smart, which could hurt, but with him, they've yet to get over the hump.

Patrick: Yeah, the Marcus Smart departure from the Celtics, I believe, could change the NBA landscape more than any other move— even though he’s not a superstar.

Donald: I remember playing with cats like this when I was a shorty; no one wanted to play against that dude, but we all wanted him on our squad.

Russ: Right, wanted to elbow him, but in the end, we all respected him.

John: I agree with that. I don't believe that's the one trade that changes the landcape, but it is important. The Phoenix Suns, Washington Wizards, and Golden State Warriors trade is the one that will change the landscape. Chris Paul was traded from the

Suns to the Wizards for Bradley Beal—a very good deal for the Suns in my opinion. Then, Chris Paul was traded to the Golden State Warriors, teaming him with Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, and Klay Thompson.

Patrick: Could be good…

John: Golden State does lose Jordan Poole, but by subtraction, they could end up adding. According to many reports—including the viral punch given to him by teammate Draymond Green earlier in the season—Poole was not a fit with the players on the team vibe-wise.

Donald: Draymond has been going off on people since he’s been in the league. He could actually be the reason for the team’s stagnation.

John: And that trade made them older big time.

Russ: It does. With Phoenix,

I believe they have the ability to possibly do big things with the addition of Bradley Beal from the Wizards.

Patrick: I wonder about that. It is a helluva trio, but I somewhat believe it may be too many similar players. They’re all jump shooters—Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, plus Beal—so it could get clogged out there.

Donald: What about John Lillard? Where do you guys think he’ll go?

John: He is only talking about the Miami Heat as his preferred destination. So, that could be tough, in my opinion, especially because Miami is definitely not going to trade Jimmy Butler or Bam Adebayo, which is probably the reason Lillard wants to come there.

Patrick: Agreed. I, personally, believe he has other options that would serve him

well. I believe the Chicago Bulls would be a good move. The Los Angeles Lakers have looked at him as an option.

Russ: If he does get to the Heat, it could go well. I’m not sure if it’ll get them over the hump, but it could possibly help.

Patrick: My favorite landing spot for him is the Philadelphia 76ers. I haven’t heard a ton about this option, but I would love to see Lillard and center Joel Embiid duo it up. That would be an awesome thing, I believe. I know I would be a fan. I fell for Embiid over the last quarter of this past season, and adding the good guy Lillard would only help matters.

Donald: I’m ready for this season.

John: It’s definitely going to be interesting.

Russ: I’m in.

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Summer 2023

CONCERT GUIDE

Chicago is one of the many top performance-worthy cities for artists big and small. Many out-of-state fans come here to see these artists, and summer is the perfect time to do so. This concert guide is a curated list of artists you might not want to miss, especially if you live in or near Chicago.

by Kyra Walker

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July 20

STEPHEN MARLEY

Jay Pritzker Pavilion | 6:30 pm | Free

201 E. Randolph St.

Son of Rita and Bob Marley, Stephen will perform as part of the Millennium Park Music Series. Stephen started his musical journey at age 7, sharing the historic stages with his father and touring with his siblings: Ziggy, Cedella and Sharon, “The Melody Makers.” Stephen’s reggae music has won 8 Grammy Awards. On his birthday, April 20, he released a new single “Old Soul.” Joining him will be special guests Shanking Lizard. Gates open at 5 p.m. at Randolph and Monroe streets. RVSP at stephenmarleymusic. com

July 22

BLUE MEANIES

Concord Music Hall | 6 pm | $32.50+

2047 N. Milwaukee Ave.

Blue Meanies is an American skacore band formed at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale in 1989. The band consists of John Paul Camp III, Sean Dolan, Jimmy Flame, Chaz Linde, Dave Lund, Billy Spunke, and Bob Trondson. The band made their recording debut in 1991 with the single “Grandma Shampoo.” Shortly after releasing their sixth album The Post Wave in 2001, they put tours on pause, but never released an official statement on breaking up. The band officially got back together in 2014 to perform at the Chicago version of Riot

July 22 & 23 BEYONCé

Soldier Field | 7 pm | $220+ 1410 S. Museum Campus Drive

Actress, singer, mother, sister, and wife, Beyoncé is an American singersongwriter. She rose to fame during her time in the R&B girl group Destiny’s Child. After the group disbanded in 2006, she released her first solo album B’Day. With 22 Number One hits and her biggest hit, “Single Ladies,” Beyonce has become one of the top female artists in the U.S. Two of her albums, 4 and Beyoncé, explore complex themes like marriage, motherhood, feminism and sexuality in greater depth. Her newest album is a musically daring trip through dance, house, disco, and ballroom past, present, and future. Beyoncé’s music is empowering and boundary-pushing.

band got back together in 2021. Shortly after they were reunited, they released a music video for the song, “Conquer Divide.”

July 24 & 25

JILL SCOTT

The Chicago Theatre | 7 pm | $460+ 175 N. State St. You may recognize this singer as Sheila from “Why Did I Get Married?” and "Why Did I Get Married, Too?” Jill Scott is a woman of many talents: acting, singing, songwriting, poetry, and modeling. Releasing her first album Who Is Jill Scott?: Words and Sounds Vol. 1 in 2000, her profile has only gone up since then. Jill’s music is neo-soul, a combination of jazz, opera, R&B, spoken word, and hip-hop. Some of her Top 10 songs are “He Loves Me,” “It’s Love,” “Cross My Mind” and “Crown

July 22

DON’T PANIC Reggies Rock Music Club

8 pm | $25+

“Don't Panic walks a thin line between EDM and hard rock without sacrificing one for the other,” says Java Magazine.

Don’t Panic consists of Dylan Rowe, Jesse Mitchel, Ryan Obermeit, and Jeffrey Fred Robens, Jr. Some of the metal rock band’s songs are “Numb,” “Woe I,” and “Windy.” The band started as a side project be tween Rowe and Robens. In 2012, it was fully formed, followed by the release of two EPs: Robot Circus

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July 28

THOMAS RHETT

United Center

7:30 pm | $25.50+

1901 W. Madison St. Son of Rhett Atkins and Paige Braswell, Thomas Rhett is a 33-yearold American country singer-songwriter. Starting in 2013 with his first album It Goes Like This, Rhett has been climbing the charts ever since. In celebration of almost 10 years in the music business, Rhett made a Twitter post with a special something for his fans. With 20 No. 1 songs so far, Rhett has created a limited edition box set + vinyl bundle with all his greatest hits, which will be available for purchase September 29. “This project is for YOU. Thank you to every single one of you who has been along for the journey so far,” he says.

August 1

CARLY RAE JEPSEN

| 9 pm | $45.50+

July 29

ED SHEERAN

Soldier Field

$69+

1410 S. Museum

Campus Drive

English singer-songwriter Ed album tour. Ed began his carrer playing music in older peoples’ homes. He was picked up by a record producer while he was in the USA. After performing thousands of gigs and street performances, he finally got the recognition he deserved. Many people know Sheeran from one of his biggest hits, “Shape of You” from the Divide album. He recently released his new album Subtract. The album is a glimpse into Sheeran’s life as he battles depression. It showcases the loss of his friend, his wife Cherry Seaborn’s cancer diagnosis, and a plagiarism court case, all in the span of two years.

July 30

SEVYN STREETER

City Winery Chicago | 6 pm | $48+ 1200 W. Randolph St. This R&B singer-songwriter may be known best for her song featuring Chris Brown’s “It Won’t Stop,” which is part of her Call Me Crazy, But… album. Other song credits include “Fine China” by Chris Brown, “The Way” by Ariana Grande, and others. Streeter also gains musical influence from Aaliyah. When she’s not doing music, Streeter is writing poetry, some of which can be found on her Instagram.

3730 N. Clark St. Fans may know this pop Canadian singer-songwriter from one of her hit songs, “Call Me Maybe.” Others may know her from her collaboration with Owl City on the song, “Good Time.” Jepsen rose to fame after winning third place on the TV show Canadian Idol. Three years later, in 2012, she released her single, “Call Me Maybe.” When the song caught the ear of Justin Beiber, he referred her to his manager, and she became a hit in the U.S. Jepsen returned in 2015 with the song “I Really Like You,” which was a lead single from her third studio album. Though the EMOTION album didn’t prompt substantial impact chat, it still drew a new wave of fans.

August 9 & 10

MADONNA

United Center | 8:30 pm | $97+

1901 W. Madison St. American pop singer and songwriter Madonna has announced The Celebration Tour, including a two-night event in Chicago. Madonna is known as the Queen of Pop, due to her continual reinvention and versatility in music production, song writing and visual representation. The tour is a celebration of her four decades in the music industry. Madonna is known to push the boundaries of songwriting in mainstream popular music, along with imagery used onstage and in music videos.

August 11

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Drake, “Laugh Now, Cry Later,” peaking at No.2. But not too long ago, Facebook users were quoting the song “What Hap pened to Virgil?” featuring Gunna, and posting “What did happen to Virgil?” The rapper also stated that he’s going to end the “petty beef” in Chicago by bringing all of Chicago’s Muslims together for a mass prayer. Lil Durk will also be at the WGCI Summer Jam August 12 at the Unted Center.

August 13-14

JOHN LEGEND

Ravinia Festival | 8 pm | $62+

200 Ravinia Park Road, Highland Park Legend is an American singer, songwriter, actor, pianist, and record producer. He’s also a father, and husband of Chrissy Teigen. One of his biggest hits, “All Of Me,” was released in 2013 and reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Legend has been nominated for 36 Grammy Awards and has won 12 times. He has won an Academy Award for the song, “Glory” from the movie “Selma”; a Golden Globe Award; an Emmy Award and a Tony Award in 2017 for co-producing “Jitney” for the Broadway stage.

August 15

SAM SMITH

United Center

8 pm | $75+

1901 W. Madison St.

English singer Sam Smith is on his GLORIA tour. The singer was first featured on the song “Latch” written by the electric duo Disclosure. After he branched out to create his own music, the song “Stay With Me” became pop

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August 19

KENNY LOGGINS

Ravinia Festival

200 Ravinia Park Road

Kenny Loggins says farewell with his tour This Is It can pop-and-classic rock guitarist, singer, and songwriter. His earliest songs were recorded with the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band in 1970. He was nomi nated for Best Music/Original Song in a Movie in 1985 for “Footloose” and he has won 2 Grammy Awards. In his memoir, entitled “Still Alright,” he gives fans a candid and entertaining perspective on his life and career as one of the most noteworthy musicians of the 70s and 80s.

August 23

BUDDY GUY & GEORGE BENSON

Ravinia Festival | 7 pm | $51+

200 Ravinia Park Road, Highland Park Buddy Guy has announced his farewell tour, with guest star George Benson. Guy is an American blues guitarist and singer who has won 8 Grammy Awards and a Lifetime Achievement Award. He got his big break after teaming up with Ike Turner, who helped him make his second record. Two releases later, he signed with Chess Records. George Benson is an American jazz guitarist who began his professional career at 19. He is a 10time Grammy Award winner.

August 24 GUNS N’ ROSES

Wrigley Field | 5:30 pm |

1060 W. Addison St.

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Current members on their global tour are Rose, Slash, Melissa, Rich ard, Dizzy, and Frank. The hard rock band from Los Angeles formed in 1985. A year after their album for Destruction was released, it hit No. 1 on the Billboard charts. Their song “Sweet Child O’ Mine” reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. The band is still making new music and previously toured in 2019.

OPPOSITE PAGE: Thomas Rhett (Nate Rau photo). Ed Sheeran (photo courtesy of Atlantic Records).

CENTER: Carly Rae Jepsen (photo courtesy of Mickmgmt).

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August 30-31 TOOSII

House of Blues Chicago |

6 pm | $42.50+

329 N. Dearborn St.

August 27

ARCTIC MONKEYS

United Center $220+

1901 W. Madison St.

This year, American rapper Toosii released his new album Naujour, which is a fan pick. “Favorite Song” has become one of his greatest hits. His latest album is self-titled, and portrays his close relationship with the creation of the album. On the album, Toosii notes that he’s “perfecting his craft and just trying to be the best version of himself.” He says, “My music was always personal to me. I can type all day about how far I’ve come, but I’d rather not. Instead, I’ll just give you this classic album and let you be the judge.”

August 31

BRANDI CARLILE

Ravinia Festival | 7 pm | $67+

200 Ravinia Park Road

August 26

BOYZ II MEN & THE ISLEY BROTHERS

Arctic Monkeys formed in Sheffield, England back in 2002. The group consists of Alex Turner, Jamie Cook, Nick O’Malley and Matt Helders. They are a rock group with many sub genres: Indie rock, Garage rock, Post-Britpop. Their international fame came with the success of their fifth album AM, released in 2013. Some of their hit songs include “I Wanna Be Yours,” “Why’d You Only Call Me When You’re High?” and, reigning at No. 1, “A Certain Romance.”

| 7 pm | $56+

200 Ravinia Park Road, Highland Park

Join these two soul icons for their first performance at the Ravinia Festival. Boyz II Men is a legendary R&B vocal group, best known for emotional ballads and a cappella harmonies. Current members are Nathan Morris, Wayná Morris, and Shawn Stockman. One of their biggest hits is “End Of The Road.”

The Isley Brothers are a family music group from Cincinnati. They started off more than 60 years ago with O’Kelly Isley Jr., Rudolph, Ronald and Vernon. Today, the group consists of Ernie and Ron. They won their first Grammy in 2014 and claim to have influenced both The Beatles and rapper Ice Cube.

SOULCHILD

August 29 MUSIQ

City Winery Chicago | 7 pm | $65+ 1200 W. Randolph St. Starting off in the 90s R&B scene and known for inspired mixes of genres such as soul, funk and hip hop, Musiq Soulchild created a contemporary sound that still resonates with lifelong fans and new listeners alike. Deeply inspired by the R&B/Soul sound of the 70s, he uses the name Soulchild as a way to show respect and admiration for his biggest musical influences such as Stevie Wonder, Donny Hathaway, Marvin Gaye, and many others. Fans may know one of his biggest hits “Teach Me How To Love,” which was released in 2007 and is still a favorite today.

For the first time since 2015, three-time Grammy-winning artist Brandi Carlile returns to Ravinia. Carlile’s music spans folk rock, Americana, classic rock, and alternative country. Her sixth album By The Way, I Forgive You was released in 2018 and reached No. 5 on the Billboard 200, her highest position to date. In November 2002, Carlile came out publicly as part of the LGBTQIA+ community, but she had come out privately at age 15. She even hosted her own music festival in 2018 called, “Girls Just Wanna Weekend.”

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September 1-2 CARRIE UNDERWOOD

Ravinia Festival | 8 pm | $77+ 200 Ravinia Park Road, Highland Park Carrie Underwood is an American singer who rose to fame after winning season four of American Idol in 2005. Underwood is releasing a new album Denim & Rhinestones, September 22. Carrie has also built a successful portfolio inspired by her passion for health and wellness. She has won 8

2022 as Billboard’s Top Female Country Singer. Her hit songs include “Before He Cheats” and “Jesus Take The Wheel.”

September 2

K. MICHELLE & MARIO

Chicago Theater

175 N. State St.

American R&B singers K. Michelle and Mario will perform at the All White Party, with special guest star Grace Webber. K. Michelle was a regular cast member on the show "Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta" in the first two seasons. She released her hit song, “Can’t Raise A Man” in 2013. Mario signed with J Records at 14 and then recorded his self-titled debut album with one of his Top 10 songs, “Just A Friend.” Another hit, “Let Me Love You,” was released in 2004.

September 8

NORTH MISSISSIPPI ALLSTARS

Old Town School of Folk Music

| 8 pm | $36+

4544 N Lincoln Ave

With their 13th album Set Sail released in 2022, the band fully embraces its self-described “Primitive Modernism” label: a blend of old and new, crafted lyrics and improvisation. Their Up and Rolling album was Grammy-nominated for “Best Contemporary Blues Album,” their fifth nomination. The band was formed in 1996 by Luther and Cody Dickinson.

September 13

KANY GARCIA

House of Blues Chicago | 6:30 pm | $55+

329 N. Dearborn St.

Born in Toa Baja, Puerto Rico, Garcia first appeared on TV in 2004. The Latin pop singer-songwriter has won 6 Latin Grammy Awards out of 20 nominations. Her first album Cualquier Dia

Since then, Garcia has released a line of jeans for kids and a perfume brand. Both are only available in Puerto Rico.

September 13

CHEVELLE & THREE DAYS GRACE

Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom

pm | $55+

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1106 W. Lawrence Ave. Chevelle is a rock band formed in Grayslake, IL in 1995. The band was originally comprised of brothers Pete and Sam Loeffler, and Matt Scott. Matt was replaced with Joe Loeffler in 1996. Some of their most recent albums are NIRATIAS and Wonder What’s Next. Three Days Grace is a Canadian rock band formed in Norwood, Ontario in 1992. Members include Adam Gontier, Matt Walst, Barry Stock, Brad Walst, Neil Sanderson, and Dani Rosenoer. Over a year ago, the group released the album Explosions. Some of their hits include “Pain” and “Never Too Late.”

September 15

KAROL G

Soldier Field | 7 pm | $127+

1410 Special Olympics Drive Karol G is a Colombian singer and songwriter, described as a reggaeton Latin trap artist. She released a song called “Watati” for the new Barbie movie soundtrack. This singer has won hearts just by being herself. Her album, Mañana Será Bonito, was the first all-Spanish Language album from a female artist ever to debut at No.1 in the U.S. on the Billboard 200 Chart. “If people are connecting with the album,

is the album: stories from my life, in songs.”

September 15 AEROSMITH

United Center | 7 pm | 1901 W. Madison St. For over five decades, members of Aerosmith have been considered rock legends. Formed in Boston, MA, in 1970, it includes Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, Tom Hamilton, Joey Kramer, and Brad Whitford. Though it wasn’t their No. 1 song, many have heard one of their hits, “Walk This Way.” They are playing their Farewell tour with special guest The Black Crowes. “It’s not goodbye, it’s peace out,” Aerosmith says.

OPPOSITE PAGE: Musiq Soulchild (photo courtesy of eOne Music). Brandi Carlile (Neil Krug photo). Arctic Monkeys (Zackery Michael photo).

CENTER: Boyz II Men (Chris Martin photo). THIS PAGE: North Mississippi Allstars (photo courtesy of Red Light Management). Toosii (Christopher Montante photo). Karol G (Sebastian Quintero photo).

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September 16 50 CENT United Center

$39.50

1901 W. Madison St.

Born as Curtis James Jackson

III, 50 Cent is truly the man who does it all. He’s a rapper, actor, television producer, and businessman. He’s also the father of Marquise Jackson. From Queens, NYC, his career took off with the underground single, “How to Rob,” which was written in a 30-minute car ride to the studio. Since then, he even established his own record label G-Unit, in 2003. 50 Cent is appearing with New York-born rapper Busta Rhymes and Chicago singer Jeremih.

topics like sexuality. She says, “A lot of men were offended by my presence. Doing something different is uncomfortable, regardless of what you do differently – you always get hated, especially as a woman.” In 2019, her hit single “Stupid” featuring Baby Tate, went viral on TikTok, as did her songs “Slumber Party” and “Daisy.” She’ll debut her latest album Weedkiller, to be released August 26.

September 16 FANTASIA

Chicago Theatre | 8 pm | $63+

175 N State St.

Fantasia is an American R&B singer and actress. She didn’t have it easy in life, but she didn’t let those obstacles drag her down. She won American Idol in 2005 and then signed with J Records. She even played herself in a Lifetime television film called “Life Is Not a Fairytale.” Her biggest hit “When I See You,” a love

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when life gets tough.

September 30

CLANNAD

Old Town School of Folk Music | 8 pm | $53+

N. Lincoln Ave. Clannad took Irish music to places it had never been before. They are considered the first group to bridge the gap between Celtic music and mainstream pop. In 1970, the group entered the annual Letterkenny Folk Festival. Their win led to recording an album for Phillips Ireland, the Dublin-based division of the UK record label. Enjoy their farewell tour. Tickets are currently sold out, but sign up for the waitlist at oldtownschool.org

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50 Cent (photo courtesy of AMA Touring). Ashnikko (Lewis Vorn photo). Clannad (courtesy photo).

RIGHT: Fantasia (Facebook).

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