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Rebuilding Together Metro Chicago's Battle of the BandsMusic
Beat Kitchen·Roscoe Village

Rebuilding Together Metro Chicago's Battle of the Bands

Four bands battle it out in 30-minute sets with one audience-selected winner to support home repairs and safety modifications for low-income homeowners and the preservation of affordable housing across Cook County! 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. 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.

Rock
Jun 3
6:30 PM
Zachary Finnegan's Timeless QuintetMusic
Winter's Jazz Club·Streeterville

Zachary Finnegan's Timeless Quintet

[ All tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable -- please order carefully and be sure all details are correct before completing purchase. 1-Drink minimum purchase of $10 per person, per set applies to all guests and all shows. ] * * Prices below INCLUDE ticket fee, no other fees added. * * Please add "info@wintersjazzclub.com" to your approved email senders list; check your spam/junk email folder if ticket confirmation is not found in your inbox a few moments after completing your order.

Jazz / BluesElectronicRock
Jun 3
6:30 PM
Dead CalmMusic
Subterranean·Wicker Park

Dead Calm

TICKET EVENT INFORMATION: This event is UPSTAIRS This event is ALL AGES 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, there is no elevator or ramp available t o our upstairs ballroom . G uests who require accessibility accommodations should contact us at info@subt.net . 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 at least one week prior to the event. More information can be found here on our FAQ page.

RockMetal
Jun 3
7:00 PM
Alchemy ArtsEvent
Subterranean·Wicker Park

Alchemy Arts

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.

Jun 3
7:00 PM
Claypool Gold feat: Primus, Les Claypool's Frog Brigade & The ClaypoolMusic
Salt Shed·Bucktown

Claypool Gold feat: Primus, Les Claypool's Frog Brigade & The Claypool

Les Claypool will hit the road in Summer 2026 with Claypool Gold, a wildly ambitious, full-evening tour that brings together three of his most beloved and sonically adventurous bands - Primus, The Claypool Lennon Delirium, and Les Claypool's Fearless Flying Frog Brigade - for one mind-melting musical experience. Each night, all the bands will share the stage all at once for a fluid show featuring wildly different setlists and surprises.

RockMetalElectronic
Jun 3
7:00 PM
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LEO MIDDEAMusic
Reggie's·South Loop

LEO MIDDEA

LEO MIDDEA Leo Middea was born in Rio de Janeiro in 1995 and currently resides in Barcelona. He is a singer, composer, and instrumentalist. Over his 10-year career, Leo has released five studio albums, each reflecting different phases of his life and career: Dois (2014), A Dança do Mundo (2016), Vicentina (2020), Beleza Isolar (2020), and Gente (2023), and has given over 300 performances in 16 countries – with 100 of them taking place in 2024 alone. Leo is reinventing Brazilian music by blending traditional genres with influences from diverse cultures. His music has garnered over 10 million plays on Spotify. Leo’s captivating performances have sold out concert halls across Europe and Brazil. In 2024, he achieved second place in the traditional Portuguese Song Festival, becoming the first Brazilian to reach the final. Leo is currently working on his sixth album, featuring songs recorded live in different parts of the world. Spotify LUCIANO ANTONIO Luciano was born in 1969 into a musical family in rural Iretama, Parana, Brazil’s southern region. From this melodiously rich environment, he learned first how to sing with his mom, Luiza Maria. He further developed his vocal abilities through his maternal grandparents, who performed for local live radio shows and paternal grandparents, who harmonized beautifully. By age 14, he took the violão (acoustic guitar) as a self taught instrument, focusing his repertoire on Brazilian Folk and Bossa Nova (Brazilian Jazz). He continued his pursuit of technical development through the study of classical guitar at the age of 17, attending several guitar symposiums, work shops and master classes under one of Brazil’s most respected professors, Henrique Pinto. Luciano’s music journey next led him to the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) where he received a bachelor’s degree in music performance. While at UMKC full-time, he was invited to join Chicago Samba (a Chicago based Brazilian music group) and commuted weekly between Kansas City and Chicago to make ends meet. After successfully completing his education at UMKC, he relocated to Chicago where he has since established himself as a performing artist. Luciano has collaborated with many great fellow artists: playing acoustic guitar on John Goldman’s ‘For All the People’, vocals on Matt Geraghty’s ‘Mozaic’, arranging/co-producing, and performing on the recent release ‘Samba Mundo’ by St. Louis based Samba Bom, serving as lead vocalist and guitarist with the Evanston Orquestra de Samba which connects classical music with Brazilian rhythms and harmonies, and performing throughout the Chicago Jazz scene as a soloist. Other engagements include opening performances for Caetano Veloso, Vinicius Cantuaria, Virginia Rodrigues, performances for the Chicago Mayor’s Office of Special Events, The Democratic Convention of 2004, Jakarta Internacional Jazz Festival in 2007, Bright Future International Festival in Sochi, Russia in 2013, and several commercial releases throughout the Mid-west. Luciano released two albums of original music “Vida de Arista – An Artist’s Life” in 2011 an album of original music, and “Sem Palavras – Without Words” in 2015. Hi most recent accomplishments include the release of his 3rd album “Luciano Antonio Quintet – Live At Jazz Showcase w/ special guests Breno Sauer and Neusa Sauer” and tours in Italy, China, and Brazil. Luciano also plays classical guitar for weddings, churches, social events and private functions. Written by Rachel Montiel Band Website Facebook THE TRACIES The Tracies bring a storm of Latin-Rock-Psychedelia everywhere they go. Hailing from the suburbs of Chicago, the four lifelong friends keep things fresh and nuanced while still remaining familiar to the ears of all lovers of everything heavy, dirty, funky and melodic. Spotify Instagram

PopLatinJazz / Blues
Jun 3
7:00 PM
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MILES FRANKLIN SMITH QUINTET and JACK OBREBSKI QUINTET Live at FSCEvent

MILES FRANKLIN SMITH QUINTET and JACK OBREBSKI QUINTET Live at FSC

Fulton Street Collective presents a performance with MILES FRANKLIN SMITH QUINTET and JACK OBREBSKI QUINTET on Wednesday, June 3rd at 7:30pm. The evening will feature live painting from visual artist TBA. 7:30 JO 5Jack Obrebski – TrumpetDuke Baur – SaxophoneElijiah Hill – PianoChristian Freehill – BassRyan Weaver – Drums 8:45pm MFS 5Miles Franklin Smith – TrumpetDr. Reginald Lewis – SaxAustyn Menk – PianoKevin Gunawan – BassChristian Hindratno – Drums 7pm Doors7:30pm Show$15FREE PARKING

Jun 3
7:30 PM
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BOTH SIDES NOW: A CHIRP VINYL LISTENING BAREvent
Lincoln Hall + Schubas·Lincoln Park / Lakeview

BOTH SIDES NOW: A CHIRP VINYL LISTENING BAR

Each month, one of CHIRP Radio's tastemaker DJs curates a selection of vinyl specially designed to make your ears happy. This month's installment is curated by Main Character Energy – Masayoshi Takanaka – Seychelles (1976) – Tortoise – TNT (1998) – Joanna Newsom – Have One On Me (2010)

Free
Jun 3
7:30 PM
DAVID ANTHONY MARSHALLMusic
Reggie's·South Loop

DAVID ANTHONY MARSHALL

DAVID ANTHONY MARSHALL Midwestern-born and shaped by time in California, David Anthony Marshall is a singer-songwriter and guitarist blending classic rock, R&B, folk, jazz, and Motown influences. With soulful vocals and expressive guitar work, his music pairs heartfelt storytelling with rich, timeless sound—bridging heartland roots and West Coast spirit. Band Website GREG SHEFFIELD Rottweiler was the name given by Uncle Ricky when Greg Sheffield was a child. With both bark and bite, his performances harness the energy of a wild dog into a soulful suite of high concept pop music. From heavy experimental R&B pieces to hook-filled folk rock earworms, Rottweiler aims to push boundaries at all costs. Autumn Sky Passage by Jeff Scott Castle NOAH JENNINGS Noah Jennings emerged on the Chicago music scene in 2026 with a sound that felt both familiar and fearless. Blending elements of bluegrass, rock, and Americana, his music moves effortlessly between dusty backroads and wide-open sonic landscapes. Rooted in strong songwriting and driven by feel as much as technique, Jennings creates songs that invite listeners in, no matter where they come from. Whether you’re drawn to twang, groove, introspection, or raw energy, his music offers something for everyone, honest, expansive, and always alive. Instagram

RockFolk / Roots
Jun 3
7:30 PM
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MYÍTAEvent
Dorian's·Wicker Park

MYÍTA

Dorian's Presents MYÍTA Live at 8PM. Happy Hours 6-8pm Nightly No reservations ~ 6pm – 2am 21+. FREE NO COVER. Singer/songwriter Maya Chan Morales, former front woman of Bay Area Neo soul band MintJulep, is now leading a new Chicago-based passion project MYÍTA. A mix of dreamy RnB and expressive neosoul, MYÍTA features a jazzy and futuristic quartet, Maya (vox), Nick Asby (drums), Teddy Myers (keys+ trumpet), and Brandon Vu (bass +guitar). Centered in poetry, queerness, and femininity, MYíTA's songwriting and original composition is heart-full, expansive, sultry, and sure to make you daydream in blues and yellows.

Free
Jun 3
8:00 PM
Comedy Open MicEvent
Cole's Bar·Logan Square

Comedy Open Mic

Cole's WORLD FAMOUS Comedy Open Mic established 2009!!! Hosts Victoria Vincent and Kristi Durkin. Free!!!! Sign up at 7:15, show starts at 8:00. Over 30-40 comics weekly do a 4 minute set.

Free
Jun 3
8:00 PM
Dave Specter's Adventures in Guitar with Mike Wheeler  ft. Rodrigo Mantovani and Marty Binder. Guest appearance by Meaza Joy.Music
SPACE·Evanston

Dave Specter's Adventures in Guitar with Mike Wheeler ft. Rodrigo Mantovani and Marty Binder. Guest appearance by Meaza Joy.

Dave Specter recently released his 14th album on Delmark Records Live at SPACE. A 40 year veteran of the Chicago blues scene, Daves unique guitar stylings combine elements of Chicago and Texas blues along with the after hours jazz feel of Kenny Burrell, combined with a taste of New Orleans funk and Rs performed worldwide in 19 countries and appears on compilation recordings with artists such as B.B. King, Muddy Waters, Buddy Guy, Carlos Santana and Mike Bloomfield. Downbeat magazine called Dave one of the few top-tier guitarists.Mike Wheeler is one of the finest bluesmen on todays Chicago music scene. He travels the world as a global ambassador for Chicago blues. A Delmark Recording artist for many years hes also played and written songs for a variety of Chicago artists including, Nellie Tiger Travis, Peaches Staten, Sam Cockrell, Demetria Taylor, Big Ray s shared the stage with legendary artists such as Willie Kent, Koko Taylor, Buddy Guy, B.B. King, George Benson and Shemekia Copeland. Mike is also a proud member of the Chicago Blues Hall of Fame.

Jazz / BluesRock
Jun 3
8:00 PM

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