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AMERICAN MUSIC DRIVEWAY TOUR Jay Mathes and other artists perform in local driveways and parking lots through mid-October. Fri 8/30, 7 PM, the Haupts’ driveway, 635 Hiawatha, Carol Stream. Sat 8/31, 1 PM, the Kellys’ driveway, 557 Brewster, Lombard. Sat 9/7, 1 PM, the Kellners’ driveway, 9 S. 530 Clarendon Hills Rd., Hinsdale. 630-495-0993.
CAKE, FLAMING LIPS, DE LA SOUL, MODEST MOUSE, KINKY, HACKENSAW BOYS perform on the Unlimited Sunshine Tour. See Critic’s Choice; all-ages show. Fri 8/30, 6 PM, Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W. Lawrence. 773-561-9500 or 312-559-1212.
DJ JEROME SANS performs at an opening reception for the Dzine Wall Project. Sat 9/7, 4 PM, Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E. Chicago. 312-397-4010.
JOE KREGOR performs “Could It Be Magic: Remembering the 70’s.” Fri 9/6, 1 PM, Chicago WaterWorks Visitor Center, 163 E. Pearson. 877-244-2246.
SEANCE DIVINE Free concert at Chicago Summerdance. Sat 8/31, 7:30 PM (preceded by dance lessons at 6 PM), Spirit of Music Garden, Grant Park, Michigan between Harrison and Balbo. 312-742-4007.
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GRIFFIN’S PUBLIC HOUSE 2710 N. Halsted: No cover. Tuesdays, 9 PM, open mike. Thursdays, 10 PM, Hack ‘n’ Wheeze. 773-525-7313.