Rock, Pop, Etc.
AMY ARMSTRONG & FREDDY ALLEN perform and host the “Chicago Collegiate Pride Idol” talent competition as part of the Gay/Lesbian Pride Fest. Sat 4/17, 6:45 PM, Chicago Illini Union, University of Illinois at Chicago, 828 S. Wolcott. 312-413-9862.
EDIE BRICKELL, KYLE RIABKO 18 & over. Tue 4/20, 8 PM, Park West, 322 W. Armitage. 773-929-5959 or 312-559-1212.
CHICAGO GAY MEN’S CHORUS performs “Low-Hanging Fruit.” Fri 4/23, 8 PM, and Sat 4/24, 5 and 8:30 PM, Athenaeum Theatre, 2936 N. Southport. 773-296-0541.
JULIO CUOMO Free in-store performances. Sat 4/17, 8 PM, Borders Books & Music, 1144 Lake, Oak Park. 708-386-6927. Fri 4/23, 8 PM, Borders Books & Music, 1500 16th, Oak Brook. 630-574-0800.
FIVE BY DESIGN performs “Club Swing.” Sun 4/25, 7 PM, Center for Performing Arts, Governors State University, Stuenkel Rd. & Governors Hwy., University Park. 708-235-2222.
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GALLERY CABARET 2020 N. Oakley: Music at 10 PM on weekends, 9 PM on weeknights. Fri 4/16, Michael Plishka hosts the “Songsalive!” showcase, with Stephanie Rogers, Samantha Twigg-Johnson, Jeanne T. Arrigo, and Kristin Cotts. Sat 4/17, Healer, Kentucky Jelly, God Wafer. Thursdays, open mike with Gareth Gareth. Fri 4/23, At First Light, Latest Church Bus, One Mo. 773-489-5471.