1 Chicago Asian American Jazz Festival (Elastic Arts) Takashi Shallow, Devon Osamu Tipp and Hitomi Oba join founder Tatsu Aoki for the festival’s twenty-eighth annual edition. November 10-11
2 The Ritual with Anané & Louie Vega (Smartbar) The iconic New York house music DJ Vega and his vocalist wife Anané bring the party to Chicago. November 10
3 Harold López-Nussa (City Winery) The Cuban pianist-composer now living in France hits Chicago in the wake of his Blue Note debut, “Timba a la Americana.” November 12
4 Skinny Puppy (House of Blues) The iconic industrial band hits town on its “final tour.” November 13-15
5 Daniel Barenboim (Symphony Center) The former CSO music director returns with Staatskapelle Berlin in an all-Brahms program. November 28
Music Top 5: November 2022 This month brings a wide range of unmissable events from across the musical spectrum.
Music Top 5: May 2023 Living legends, musical mavericks and inspiring innovators are on tap in this month's can't-miss concerts.
Music Top 5: September 2023 September weather is gorgeous in Chicago and we've got the music festivals to enjoy it.
Music Top 5: August 2023 With all these festivals, you might question if live music is even played indoors in August, but you'll find your answer in the great lineups at the clubs, too.
