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FRANZ BENTELER’S ROYAL STRINGS ORCHESTRA performs at Chicago SummerDance (preceded by dance lessons at 4 PM). Sun 6/20, 5 PM, Spirit of Music Garden, Grant Park, Michigan between Harrison & Balbo. 312-742-4007.

DAVID BYRNE with the Tosca Strings, Poi Dog Pondering; 6/17 sold out. Mon 6/21, 7:30 PM, Skyline Stage, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand. 312-595-7437 or 312-559-1212.

DJS SPIN at a postshow party for Nomenil Theater Company’s show “Love Pollution: A Tekno-Popera.” Sat 6/19, 10 PM, Loop Theater, 8 E. Randolph. 312-744-5667.

BEN FOLDS, RUFUS WAINWRIGHT Fri 6/18, 7 PM, Pavilion, Ravinia Festival, Green Bay & Lake Cook Rds., Highland Park. 847-266-5100.

CHAKA KHAN performs at the N’Digo Foundation’s 9th annual gala. Sat 6/19, 9:30 PM, Orchestra Hall, Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan. 312-294-3000.

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THE MUTINY 2428 N. Western: Music after 10 PM; no cover. Fri 6/18, Chariots, Starlister. Sun 6/20, Hyper Viper, Worst, Lo Pro 708. Tue 6/22, Geezers. Wed 6/23, Twitch, M.B. Conn. Thu 6/24, Sparring. Sat 6/26, Powerknobs, Locked Sound, Genral Patton & His Privates. 773-486-7774.