Music & Nightlife Sia + Miguel
+ AlunaGeorge Don’t expect Sia to take center stage at her own arena concert; the pop singer-songwriter hides behind her signature oversize wig while dancer Maddie Ziegler (the one from the videos) busts moves to the soaring refrains of ubiquitous hits like “Chandelier.” United Center, 1901 W Madison St (
ticketmaster.com). Oct 16 at 7pm; $35–$149.50.
M83 + Shura Anthony Gonzalez returns to
synth-pop on M83’s recent album, Junk—a playful electro
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romp that flits from dance anthems to epic instrumentals. Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W Lawrence Ave (773-561-9500,
jamusa.com). Oct 20
Local promoters React Presents
throw their annual Halloween- themed EDM festival, bringing acts like DJ Khaled, Tiësto and Duke Dumont to Toyota Park. Toyota Park, 7000 Harlem Ave,
Elvis Costello
and the Imposters One of the most adaptable songwriters of his generation, Costello has done it all—from punk to reggae to collaborations with Paul McCartney. These days he’s a reliable roots rocker who digs into tracks from throughout
Helado Negro
Bringing a multicultural approach to his experimental pop, Helado Negro (a.k.a. Roberto Carlos Lange) mixes Spanish and English lyrics with hypnotic, electronic arrangements on his new LP, Private Energy, which was written to accompany a group of tinsel-clad dancers.
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The Hideout, 1354 W Wabansia Ave (773-227-4433,
hideoutchicago.com). Oct 20 at 9pm; $12–$14.
his four-decade career. The Chicago Theatre, 175 N State St (312- 462-6300,
thechicagotheatre.com). Oct 29
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Hiss Golden Messenger North Carolina singer-songwriter
Hiss Golden Messenger (M.C. Taylor) goes full-tilt Bob Dylan on his most recent album, Heart Like a Levee, on which he wallows in soulful, pedal-steel–drenched odes featuring members of Bon Iver, Megafaun and folk singer (as well as opening act) Tift Merritt. Old Town School of Folk Music, 4544 N Lincoln Ave (
oldtownschool.org). Nov 6
Caspian + The
The members of Kansas post- rockers Caspian decided to form a band after bonding over a copy of the Appleseed Cast’s 2001 release, Low Level Owl. Now the like-minded acts team up for a tour that should sate your appetite for droning waves of distortion and cathartic instrumental breakdowns. Lincoln Hall, 2424 N Lincoln Ave (773-525- 2501,
lh-st.com). Nov 13 at 8pm; $20.
Thee Oh Sees Prolific Bay Area punk John
Dwyer leads the latest incarnation of garage rock outfit Thee Oh Sees, employing a pair of drummers and plenty of prog-influenced arrangements on the heady new album, A Weird Exits. Thalia Hall, 1807 S Allport St (312-526- 3851,
thaliahallchicago.com). Nov 19 at
Conor Oberst Best known for his work under
the Bright Eyes moniker and for fronting groups like Desaparecidos and Commander Venus, Oberst has lent his plaintive voice to folk-rock, emo, electropop and everything in between. He goes solo for a dive into his extensive oeuvre during this two-night stand. Thalia Hall, 1807 S Allport St (312-526- 3851,
thaliahallchicago.com). Nov 26, 27
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CLASSICAL & OPERA
Gaudete Brass Quintet
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Riccardo Muti conducts the opening program of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s 2016–17 season, which includes selections by Modest Mussorgsky, Richard Strauss and Anton Bruckner.
Symphony Center, Sept 22, 23 and 27 Das Rheingold
The Lyric Opera kicks off its season with Richard Wagner’s Das Rheingold, the first of four dramatic operas in the Ring cycle, which centers around the battle for a magical ring (predating The Lord of the Rings).
Civic Opera House, Oct 1–22
Immerse yourself in some of Chicago’s best contemporary classical music, as more than 300 performers (including the Gaudete Brass Quintet) converge at this inaugural, citywide festival. Various venues, Oct 5–10
Robert McDuffie Acclaimed violinist Robert McDuffie teams up with R.E.M. bassist Mike Mills to perform a new composition that combines rock instrumentation Harris Theater, Nov 7
Steve Reich at CSO Celebrating the 80th birthday
Reich, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s MusicNOW series Harris Theater, Nov 21
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