Rock, Pop, etc.

MARY J. BLIGE, AVANT See Critic’s Choice. Fri 2/15 and Sat 2/16, 8 PM, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Congress. 312-431-2355 or 312-559-1212.

STEVEN CURTIS CHAPMAN Sat 2/23, 7:30 PM, Arie Crown Theater, McCormick Place, 2301 S. Lake Shore Dr. 312-791-6190 or 312-559-1212.

GWAR, GOD FORBID, SOILENT GREEN All-ages show. Thu 2/21, 7 PM, the Vic, 3145 N. Sheffield. 773-472-0449 or 312-559-1212.

ISLEYS with RONALD ISLEY Sat 2/16, 8 PM, Star Plaza Theatre, I-65 and U.S. 30, Merrillville, Indiana. 773-734-7266 or 312-559-1212.

LYNYRD’S INNARDS, METHADONES, MEXICAN CHEERLEADER, BROCKMEYERS Fri 2/22, 6:30 PM, room 130, McGaw Hall, DePaul University, 802 W. Belden. 773-687-2000, ext. 4062.

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HOULIHAN’S 56 Oakbrook Shopping Center, Oak Brook: Music at 8 PM; no cover. Wed 2/20, Paul McKinney Duo. Thu 2/21, Steve Roth & Michelle Rante. 630-573-0220.