Rock, Pop, etc.

GREG BOERNER Free in-store performance. Sat 11/16, 8 PM, Borders Books & Music, 1144 Lake, Oak Park. 708-386-6927.

ANI DiFRANCO Sold out. Sat 11/16, 8 PM, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State. 312-443-1130 or 312-559-1212.

GUNS N’ ROSES, CKY, MIXMASTER MIKE See Critic’s Choice. Mon 11/18, 7:30 PM, Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim, Rosemont. 847-635-6601 or 312-559-1212.

BEN KWELLER, ADAM GREEN, TROUBLED HUBBLE Thu 11/21, 7 PM, Duke Ellington Ballroom, Holmes Student Center, Northern Illinois University, 425 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. 815-753-3146 or 815-753-1580.

Steinke & Tassy Zimmerman perform with automated and toy instruments accompanying a film about everyday objects and culture. Mon 11/18, 5 PM, L-285 Recital Hall, Education and Performing Arts Building, University of Illinois at Chicago, 1040 W. Harrison. 312-996-3303.

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HOTHOUSE 31 E. Balbo: Tue 11/19, 10 PM, “Uni-Verses” hip-hop and spoken word showcase. 312-362-9707.