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AREA2 WITH DAVID BOWIE, MOBY, BUSTA RHYMES, BLUE MAN GROUP, ASH DJ tent performers include John Digweed, DJ Dan, Avalanches (see Critic’s Choice), Dieselboy, DJ Tim Skinner, John Curley & Chris Walsh. Thu 8/8, 3 PM, Tweeter Center, I-80 and Harlem, Tinley Park. 708-614-1616 or 312-559-1212.
MARY J. BLIGE Sat 8/3, 7:30 PM, Tweeter Center, I-80 and Harlem, Tinley Park. 708-614-1616 or 312-559-1212.
PETER DEMUTH Free in-store performance. Sat 8/10, 8 PM, Borders Books & Music, 1144 Lake, Oak Park. 708-386-6927.
GIO Free in-store performance. Thu 8/8, 8 PM, Tower Records, 383 Army Trail Rd., Bloomingdale. 630-582-2555.
JOI, KAHLIL EL’ZABAR & JUBA, SKETCHES perform as part of the Neo Soul Explosion series. See Critic’s Choice. Wed 8/7, 7 PM, Skyline Stage, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand. 312-595-7437 or 312-559-1212.
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GENTRY ON HALSTED 3320 N. Halsted: Fri 8/2, 7:30 PM, Jeff Roscoe; 9:30 PM, Mark Farris. Sat 8/3, 7:30 PM, Jeremy Rill; 10 PM, Mark Farris. Sun 8/4, 6 PM, Honey West & Russ Long; 9:30 PM, Alexandra Billings & Bill Underwood. Mondays, 7:30 PM, Jeff Roscoe; 9:30 PM, Nan Mason & Bill Underwood. Tuesdays, 7:30 PM, Jen Porter; 9:30 PM, open mike hosted by Dan Stetzel. Wed 8/7, 7:30 PM, Justin Hayford; 9:30 PM, Mark Farris. Thu 8/8, 7:30 PM, Jared Saunders; 9:30 PM, Mark Farris. Fri 8/9, 7:30 PM, Jeremy Rill; 9:30 PM, Mark Farris. Sat 8/10, noon, Jeff Roscoe; 3 PM, Ruby & Vicky Boofont; 6 PM, 7PM, and 8 PM, Matt Zarley; 10 PM, Mark Farris. Sun 8/11, noon, Jen Porter; 3 PM, Catherine Smitko & Lex McCauley; 6 PM, Honey West & Russ Long; 9:30 PM, Alexandra Billings & Bill Underwood. 773-348-1053.
