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festival circuit in favor of a headlining arena gig. United Center, 1901 W Madison St (
ticketmaster.com). July 27 at 7:30pm; $113–$575.
The Roots After years in Palmer Park,
New Belgium Brewing’s annual festival Tour de Fat moves to Northerly Island this summer, boasting an expanded capacity, circus performers, plenty of beer and a headlining set from Tonight Show house band the Roots. Huntington Bank Pavilion, 1300 S Linn White Dr (
ticketmaster.com). July 29 at 4pm; $25.
Hans Zimmer The German composer
responsible for the scores to The Dark Knight, Inception and The Lion King brings his cinematic soundtracks to life onstage, with the help of an orchestra. Allstate Arena, 6920 N Mannheim Rd, Rosemont, IL (
ticketmaster.com). Aug 4 at 8pm; $65–$125.
Inter Arma
The Virginia quintet returns to the Bottle behind its supremely heavy album, Paradise Gallows, playing the kind of pummeling death metal that gets Kuma’s Corner to name a cheeseburger after your band. Empty Bottle, 1035 N Western Ave (773- 276-3600,
emptybottle.com). Aug 6 at 9pm; $12.
Youssou N’Dour + Bassel
& the Supernaturals In the U.S., N’Dour may be best known for a 1986 duet with Peter Gabriel (“In Your Eyes”), but in his native Senegal he’s one of the biggest names in pop music. Jay Pritzker Pavilion, 201 E Randolph St (
cityofchicago.org). Aug 10 at 6:30pm; free.
Belle and Sebastian + Julien Baker
After embracing synths and dance beats on its last record, Girls in Peacetime Want to Dance, sentimental Scottish twee popsters Belle and Sebastian return behind a new set of songs recorded in their native Glasgow. The Chicago Theatre, 175 N State St (312- 462-6300,
thechicagotheatre.com). Aug 16 at 7:30pm; $37.50–$59.50.
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Bruno Mars Just when you thought you’d
gotten “Uptown Funk” out of your head, Mars returns to United Center behind 24K Magic, his latest collection of glitzy soul, funk and R&B-inspired tracks that lend themselves to tightly choreographed dance numbers. United Center, 1901 W Madison St (
ticketmaster.com). Aug 16, 18, 19 at 8pm; $155–$450.
Though she probably won’t jump into the ballpark surrounded by drones, Gaga’s debut at Wrigley Field is guaranteed to be a spectacle comparable to a Super Bowl halftime show, filled with costume changes, pyrotechnics and some of the most infectious pop anthems of the past decade. Wrigley Field, 1060 W Addison St (tickets .com). Aug 25 at 7pm; $48–$276.
Juilliard String Quartet
The acclaimed foursome
Martin Theatre; June 20 at 7:30pm. $10–$60.
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
including Nabucco and Mefistofele. Symphony Center; June 25 at 3pm. $46–$272.
Guest conductor Fawzi Haimor leads a performance of Haydn’s final symphony, London.
Jay Pritzker Pavilion; July 12 at 6:30m. Free.
After reanimating his cartoon hip-hop band, Damon Albarn takes the latest Gorillaz record, Humanz, on the road with the help of the album’s extensive cast of collaborators. No word yet on who will join, but Chicago vocalists Mavis Staples and Jamie Principle seem like safe bets.
Huntington Bank Pavilion, 1300 S Linn White Dr (
ticketmaster.com). July 8 at 7:30pm; $59–$277. Time Out Chicago June 7–September 5, 2017 58
Lang Lang + Chicago Symphony Orchestra Chinese concert pianist Lang Lang Ravinia Pavilion; July 29 at 7pm. $10–$150.
Rush Hour Concerts Chamber Orchestra
John MacFarlane conducts the
St. James Cathedral; Aug 29 at 5:15pm. Free.
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