Rock, Pop, etc.

AMBER, AUBREY, FIORI, GEORGIE PORGIE, IAN VAN DAHL, LASOO, LUCRE PARTA, SHERRIE LEA perform at Energy Blast 2002. Sat 8/24, 8 PM, Odeum, 1033 N. Villa, Villa Park. 630-941-9292 or 312-559-1212.

CAKE, FLAMING LIPS, DE LA SOUL, MODEST MOUSE, KINKY, HACKENSAW BOYS All-ages show. Fri 8/30, 6 PM, Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W. Lawrence. 773-561-9500 or 312-559-1212.

GIPSY KINGS Sat 8/24, 7:30 PM, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State. 312-443-1130 or 312-559-1212.

DAVE MATTHEWS BAND, CARBON LEAF Thu 8/29, 7 PM, Tweeter Center, I-80 and Harlem, Tinley Park. 708-614-1616 or 312-559-1212.

SUZANNE PETRI performs Broadway show tunes. Fri 8/23, 1 PM, Chicago WaterWorks Visitor Center, 163 E. Pearson. 312-744-6630 or 877-244-2246.

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GIRLBAR 2625 N. Halsted: Tuesdays, 9:30 PM, open mike hosted by Little Roach. 773-871-4210.