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THE DIP w/ special guest James Tutson at FITZGERALDS OutdoorsMusic
FitzGerald's·Berwyn

THE DIP w/ special guest James Tutson at FITZGERALDS Outdoors

LIVE ON FITZGERALDS PATIO:THE DIP at FITZGERALDS Outdoors! FITZGERALDS OUTDOORS is the name we give large outdoor concerts with a festival style setup: a large stage with a state of the art sound system, lights, and Pavilion to protect from any inclement weather will make for an incredible outdoor show at our historic old nightlcub!The Dip is a Seattle-based Rhythm and Blues band that is known for its poignant songwriting, detailed arrangements, and vintage sound. Featuring a three-piece horn section, the groups music harkens back to earlier soul and funk influences while hinting at the jazz foundations that brought the bands members together. With a distinct sonic character that has drawn in millions of listeners to date, The Dip released their latest, fourth full-length studio album Love Direction in July 2024. It is their second with Dualtone Records, the follow-up to 2022s Sticking With It which landed at #1 on the Billboard Current R&B Albums Chart.The band headlined and sold out shows at iconic venues across the country last year including San Franciscos legendary Fillmore, Washington DCs 9:30 Club, Webster Hall in New York, Austins historic Scoot Inn, two nights at Thalia Hall in Chicago and two hometown shows at The Showbox in Seattle. They have also had the opportunity to support new friends like The Black Pumas and The Teskey Brothers, while also appearing at major festivals including Bonnaroo and Outside Lands.Enjoy BABYGOLD BARBECUE before during and after the show by booking a table in the dining room, OR visiting the fast casual BBQ set up in the back corner of the patio!***PARKING***There is rather limited street parking in the area, we recommend arriving by rideshare, bicycle, or rickshaw. ***AGE RESTRICTIONS***ALL AGES

FreeR&b / SoulPop
Jun 23
6:00 PM
The Human League With Very Special Guests Soft Cell & Alison MoyetMusic

The Human League With Very Special Guests Soft Cell & Alison Moyet

PLEASE NOTE: Pricing is all-in and includes fees (before taxes if applicable). By purchasing tickets to this event, you agree to abide by the health and safety measures in effect at the time of the event. Government mandates, venue protocols, and event requirements are subject to change. For more information, please search your event on www.chicagotheatre.com. This event may have immersive elements, which may include flashing or strobe lights, intense lighting, visual effects, loud noises, smoke and/or fog. Such elements may aggravate certain medical or physical conditions, and guests should take this into consideration if they have a history of discomfort or physical symptoms when experiencing these elements.

RockElectronicPop
Jun 23
7:30 PM
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A weekly residency w/ Nora O'ConnorEvent
The Hideout·Bucktown

A weekly residency w/ Nora O'Connor

A weekly residency w/ Nora O'Connor coming this June at the Hideout. Tuesday, June 23 Soft Opening "Soft Opening tenderly recreates the soothing sounds of 1970’s soft rock" w/ Liam Davis, Gerald Dowd, Mark Bransfield and Alton Smith

Jun 23
7:30 PM
EVON J SAMS Album Release Performance of MOTHER EARTH 2.0 Live at FSCEvent

EVON J SAMS Album Release Performance of MOTHER EARTH 2.0 Live at FSC

Fulton Street Collective presents EVON J SAMS Album Release Performance of MOTHER EARTH 2.0 on Tuesday, June 23rd at 7:30pm. The evening will feature live painting from visual artist Arthur Wright. Mother Earth 2.0 is a continuation of the Mother Earth Saga from the mind of composer and multi-instrumentalist Evon J. Sams. This album explores some of the work from the first iteration of Mother Earth but features a new three-movement suite that depicts nature's resiliency in the face of human advancement. This piece also addresses the growing concerns surrounding AI. The album is complemented by the addition of two jazz standards, 'Nature Boy' and 'Night and Day.'

Jun 23
7:30 PM
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The UndergroundMusic
Bookclub·Lincoln Park

The Underground

Hip-Hop and Alternative artists, curated by Yung Uri. The event will include multiple live sets, a DJ, and a creative atmosphere focused on bringing together local talent, music supporters, and the city’s underground scene.

R&b / SoulFolk / RootsWorld
Jun 23
8:00 PM
Meaza Joy w. Irene MichaelsMusic
SPACE·Evanston

Meaza Joy w. Irene Michaels

Meaza Joy is a rising star in the blues and soul world a powerful singer, songwriter, model, and actress whose soulful voice has already drawn comparisons to legends like Aretha Franklin, Tina Turner, Koko Taylor, and Etta James.Mentored by acclaimed artists including Amanda Fish and Annika Chambers, the 17-year-old powerhouse is also a proud member of the Pinetop Perkins Foundation.Meaza has lit up stages at some of the most respected venues in blues and music: the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Beale Street during the Blues Music Awards, the National Blues Museum in St. Louis, Rudys Jazz Room in Nashville alongside the Wooten Brothers, and as a regular national anthem performer for St. Louis City SC at CityPark Arena. She has played Blues Houses and Juke Joints from the Mississippi Delta to Chicago, Florida to California, and everywhere in between.This spring, Meaza Joy is set to make a major impact. Her highly anticipated debut album, Free To Be Me, produced by Blues Music Award-winning artist Annika Chambers and Paul Deslauriers, will be released in late May 2026. Recorded in Houston at Sound Arts Studio, the album features BMA-winning guitarist Paul Deslauriers and Grammy and BMA-winning musician/producer Tony Braunagal.The album has already caught the attention of major labels, with an official signing announcement scheduled for late June.__________________Chicago-born live vocal headliner Irene Michaels is redefining longevity in music. She is a two-time Josie Music Award winner, including Best Pop Song of the Year for I Like Rain, and has also received recognition from the BroadwayWorld Regional Awards and is a World Entertainment Award winner.Recording with TRAX Records and Tribeca Records, Irene has achieved Grammy consideration and continued national recognition. In 2024, she was invited to perform at the 10th Anniversary Josie Music Awards at the CMA Theatre in the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville.She has delivered sold-out performances in Chicago, Los Angeles, Nashville, and New York, as well as a high-profile Times Square appearance. A powerful live vocalist blending storytelling with high-energy production, Irene Michaels continues to command the stage.At 80 years young, she remains firmly in her Forever Young era, with new music and a forthcoming EP on the horizon.

R&b / SoulElectronic
Jun 23
8:00 PM
dyego & BluNitesMusic
Beat Kitchen·Roscoe Village

dyego & BluNites

TICKET EVENT INFORMATION: This event is 17+ All sales final, NO refunds or exchanges, events are rain or shine. Door times are subject to change without notice. Tickets purchased at box office will be inclusive of fees. Once you’ve purchased, you will receive an order confirmation email from See Tickets on behalf of ‘Beat Kitchen’ or 'Subterranean' with your eTicket(s) attached. We accept physical IDs or official digital IDs. Photos or screenshots of an ID are not accepted. *IMPORTANT: If you do not see your order confirmation in your inbox, make sure to check your junk/spam folder. If you still do not see your order confirmation or have any other technical ticketing-related issues with your order, click here to access the See Tickets help center. We take pride in creating a space where everyone feels welcome and safe, and we strive to provide accommodations for all guests to the best of our ability. While we commit to doing everything in our power to accommodate when given advanced notice, guests who require accessibility accommodations should contact us at info@subt.net or info@beatkitchen.com . Staff can provide assistance when possible. If you have tickets to an upcoming event and require special accommodations, or have questions, please contact info@subt.net or info@beatkitchen.com at least one week prior to the event.

RockElectronicPop
Jun 23
8:00 PM
Chicago Underground ComedyMusic
Beat Kitchen·Roscoe Village

Chicago Underground Comedy

Get $5 off any salad, sandwich, or pizza on show days—just show your CHUC ticket to redeem. Chicago Underground Comedy is one of the longest-running comedy shows in town, bringing audiences a mix of the freshest voices and most seasoned comedians. Known for its unfiltered humor, it’s a must-see event for comedy lovers and anyone looking for a great night out. Whether you’re discovering rising talent or catching your favorite local comics, Chicago Underground Comedy guarantees big laughs and unforgettable moments. Join us every Tuesday at 8 PM at Beat Kitchen for a night that defines Chicago comedy. *CHUC takes place in our upstairs room and is not ADA accessible. TICKET EVENT INFORMATION: This event is 21+ All sales final, NO refunds or exchanges, events are rain or shine. Door times are subject to change without notice. Tickets purchased at box office will be inclusive of fees. Once you’ve purchased, you will receive an order confirmation email from See Tickets on behalf of ‘ Beat Kitchen’ or 'Subterranean' with your eTicket(s) attached. *IMPORTANT: If you do not see your order confirmation in your inbox, make sure to check your junk/spam folder. If you still do not see your order confirmation or have any other technical ticketing-related issues with your order, click here to access the See Tickets help center. We take pride in creating a space where everyone feels welcome and safe, and we strive to provide accommodations for all guests to the best of our ability. While we commit to doing everything in our power to accommodate when given advanced notice, guests who require accessibility accommodations should contact us at info@subt.net or info@beatkitchen.com . Staff can provide assistance when possible. If you have tickets to an upcoming event and require special accommodations, or have questions, please contact info@subt.net or info@beatkitchen.com at least one week prior to the event.

Jazz / BluesElectronic
Jun 23
8:00 PM
Meaza JoyMusic
SPACE·Evanston

Meaza Joy

Meaza Joy is a rising star in the blues and soul world a powerful singer, songwriter, model, and actress whose soulful voice has already drawn comparisons to legends like Aretha Franklin, Tina Turner, Koko Taylor, and Etta James.Mentored by acclaimed artists including Amanda Fish and Annika Chambers, the 17-year-old powerhouse is also a proud member of the Pinetop Perkins Foundation.Meaza has lit up stages at some of the most respected venues in blues and music: the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Beale Street during the Blues Music Awards, the National Blues Museum in St. Louis, Rudys Jazz Room in Nashville alongside the Wooten Brothers, and as a regular national anthem performer for St. Louis City SC at CityPark Arena. She has played Blues Houses and Juke Joints from the Mississippi Delta to Chicago, Florida to California, and everywhere in between.This spring, Meaza Joy is set to make a major impact. Her highly anticipated debut album, Free To Be Me, produced by Blues Music Award-winning artist Annika Chambers and Paul Deslauriers, will be released in late May 2026. Recorded in Houston at Sound Arts Studio, the album features BMA-winning guitarist Paul Deslauriers and Grammy and BMA-winning musician/producer Tony Braunagal.The album has already caught the attention of major labels, with an official signing announcement scheduled for late June.

FreeR&b / Soul
Jun 23
8:00 PM
Kim GordonEvent
Metro·Wrigleyville

Kim Gordon

Tuesday, June 23 Kim Gordon * The Fiery Furnaces $35 Adv. / $40 Day of / 18+ / Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm Kim Gordon ‘s third album, PLAY ME , is distilled and immediate, expanding Gordon’s sonic palette to include more melodic beats and the motorik drive of krautrock. “We wanted the songs to be short,” Gordon says. “We wanted to do it really fast. It’s more focused, and maybe more confident.” The follow-up to 2024’s Justin Raisen-produced, two-time Grammy-nominated The Collective processes, in her inimitable way, the collateral damage of the billionaire class: the demolition of democracy, technocratic end-times fascism, the A.I.-fueled chill-vibes flattening of culture-where dark humor voices the absurdity of modern life. Despite its frequent outward gaze, PLAY ME is an interior record, one in which a heightened emotionality pulses through physical jams, rejecting definitive statements in favor of an inquisitiveness that keeps Gordon searching, ever in process.

Jun 23
8:00 PM

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