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Pop Shows in Chicago

Live pop events across Chicago-area venues on RUE. Listings come from venue calendars — open a show for tickets and details.

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Reggie's·South Loop

CCC Presents: A Mixed Media Show

SONAL AGGARWAL Former international street performer turned emcee, Sonal Aggarwal has brought her talents to Chicago as an actor, comedian, producer and movement artist. Her one woman show The Alchemy of Bliss played for a sold out weekend at Chicago’s Steppenwolf Theater and you can see her on Netflix’s Easy as well as the short A Period Piece which debuted at SXSW 2020. She is a regular host of the Moth. Instagram THE BLONDE ACTORS Chicago / West Michigan Power Pop Instagram BOYNESKI Boyneski (Boy-ness-ski) SHINING OVER THE GLOBE @boyneski on everything even ig Band Website Spotify Instagram SONNY BHAT Comedian Instagram SIRÈNE DE PARADIS Sirène De Paradis (Diane Berrios) is multi-disciplinary cultural performance artist (dancer, musician, singer, circus performer, costume designer and motivational movement facilitator) born and raised in the Humboldt Park neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. For over 28 years, her passion stemming from her Afro-Puerto Rican dance roots have paved a unique path of art, music and dance from her travels throughout the Caribbean, North, Central and South America. Her cultural depiction of the performing arts, dance workshops and costumes that she has designed has been showcased through her labels, Chi-Caribena Designs and Global Beauty Dance. Finally, in 2025, she became a proud recipient of the DCASE Individual Artist Award for her 28 years of work as an artist in Chicago. Band Website Facebook Instagram DJ ICHABOD Band Website

Pop
Nov 12
8:00 PM
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Empty Bottle·Ukrainian Village

Improvement Movement / Jalen Reyes

Doors: 8PM / Show: 9PM / 21+Improvement Movement, the social betterment campaign/prog-rock quartet/non-denominational cult from Atlanta, GA, have made a new record just for you and your modern day malaise. Its called Your Perfect Real Life, because, well, theres a lot going right these days, right? Arriving August 21, 2026 via ATO Records, Your Perfect Real Life is prismatic, angular, jumpy, and eccentric. Its sure to inundate your ears, corporeal form, and spiritual body with equal parts unadulterated bliss and realist catharsis, or, in other words, as much good as you can reasonably feel these days. Set in a world of chaos where the news seems to be perpetually recounting stories of planes falling out of the sky, urban wildfires, the uncanny nature of a southern snowfall, and schlepping ads that feel plucked from a sci-fi movie, Your Perfect Real Life makes an earnest case for embracing lifes relentless unpredictability. Animated by the bands baroque take on the angular harmonies of grunge, the records eleven tracks sprawl and simmer, enlivened by the Improvement Movements novel employment of dynamics, sticky melodies, four-part harmony, and a treasure trove of experimental instruments. If youve ever found yourself enraptured by the lush harmonies of Fleet Foxes, the theatrics of early Genesis tracks, or the candid intimacy of Art Garfunkel, Improvement Movement may be for you. Improvement Movement is a democracy, and so they say, things move slow. That may be true for the internal machinations of the band, but their output has been quite regular. Each member of the band, who have largely been eschewing definition, are songwriters and instrumentalists who have spent the better part of a decade in the fertile DIY scene in Atlanta, GA. In that time theyve been swirling, relatively undisrupted, in their own primordial ooze and rubbing elbows with folks from the no wave, punk, improv, and free jazz scenes. Atlanta is about as DIY as it gets, they say. Weve got some of the most killing musicians in the world all spread out on these kinds of islands of urbanization. Theres always something new. That said, the band hasnt been in Atlanta much lately; they were on the road relentlessly over the last two years, supporting Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Iron It was a gauntlet, trying to live day by day. There was no room for anything with too much premeditation.

FreeRockPop
Nov 12
9:00 PM

almost monday - THANK GOD IT'S ALMOST MONDAY

Doors open at 7PM. Performance begins at 8PM. This show is for ALL AGES. House of Blues Chicago is a standing room only venue, all tickets are General Admission unless otherwise stated. *All support acts are subject to change without notice.* Upgrade Your Experience: https://www.sevenrooms.com/events/hobchicago/hobwebsite

PopRock
Nov 13
7:00 PM
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Thalia Hall·Pilsen

Ethan Regan - Young Regan Tour with Lily Kershaw

$1 from every ticket sold will be donated to The Sato Project, whose mission is to rescue, rehabilitate, and find loving homes for abused and abandoned dogs in Puerto Rico. Ethan Regan is just the troubadour Gen Z needs. He's had a fair share of significant viral moments, but he's also an accomplished and energetic showman on stage, giving performances I.R.L. that leave a lasting mark. As a songwriter, he's both intensely introspective and sharply self-aware, espousing the importance of self-care with sensibility. In this respect, he makes timeless music with a modern mindset. Beyond playing instruments and singing, this CharloIe native with a restless, road-worn spirit personally grabs the reins and produces, mixes, and masters his own songs. He has tallied nearly 100 million streams, received critical acclaim, and captivated sold-out rooms as a proven headliner. Creatively, he doesn't follow a formula. You're just as likely to encounter a breezy chord progression in one of his tunes as you are to hear a rowdy and boisterous horn section or big screen-size strings. Hittng the road, he shined on bills with Sam Barber and Rainbow Kitten Surprise as well as Chelsea Cutler and Jeremy Zucker. Ethan's self-produced 2025 EP, honey honey honey, saw him gain further traction with , "rdquo" -> get by "and , "rdquo" -> spaceman." In the EP's wake, he canvased the country, headlining his , "rdquo" -> I Almost Graduated" Tour and releasing the likes of , "rdquo" -> fool" and , "rdquo" -> sweet hunger." Looking forward, his artistry remains an unapologetic and unfiltered reflection of who he is. You'll feel like you know him a little better on a series of 2026 singles for Columbia Records and his forthcoming debut album, , "rdquo" -> YOUNG REGAN."

Pop
Nov 13
7:30 PM
SPACE·Evanston

Tyrone Wells w. Tony Lucca

First things first. Let's get this out-of-the-way. Tyrone Wells (I) wrote this bio. I figured, , "rdquo" -> who better to talk about myself than myself?". I'm a lot of things in no particular order... a preacher's son, a brother, a husband, a dad, a real estate lover, a major-label artist, an independent artist, an opener, a headliner, a very self-conscious dancer (think , "rdquo" -> Footloose", only without the cathartic cutting loose), a gardener, a wanna be surfer, a person who has needed therapy, a pickleball player, a barstool theologian, and this next one kind of goes without saying because you're here reading my bio.. I'm a singer-songwriter. I've written a lot of songs. Probably approaching around 1,000 songs now... to me, when I wrote them, they were all good songs. The luxury of time has informed me, some of the songs were maybe just good to me. And some of the songs, inexplicably, have millions upon millions of listeners. Meanwhile, others have tens upon tens. I don't know why, I just write them and set them free. Ultimately, I'm trying my best to be honest, and write a song that I, and you can both love. I'm gonna keep trying. I'm so grateful that you have listened. Be it once, or be it a hundred times. I've got big love for you. I'll be over here chopping away and reminding myself to be vulnerable. Peace and Love, XOXO Tyrone

Folk / RootsRockPop
Nov 13
8:00 PM
Garcia's Chicago·West Loop

Sam Grisman Project

Event features a General Admission Dance Pit in front of the stage! All sales are final, no refunds/exchanges permitted, but tickets may be transferred through your TM Account. Garcia's is fully ADA compliant featuring wheelchair lifts and ramps between the various levels of the venue, assisted listening devices upon request, and allows official service animals. Premium Table seating is located closest to the stage offering the most intimate music experience for guests and includes table service. Reserved Table seating is located on our main floor, behind the Premium section, and also includes table service. Both Premium and Reserved table seating is cabaret style which means you may be sitting with other fans. Private Booths are available and depending on the booth seats 1 to 4, 5, or 6 guests. General Admission/Standing Room is located around the sides of the room on an elevated level for quality viewing and easy bar access.

Folk / RootsRockPop
Nov 13
8:00 PM
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ORBSEEKER TOUR: 93FEETOFSMOKE, FATS'E, POLEARM

ORBSEEKER TOUR: 93FEETOFSMOKE, FATS'E, POLEARM Date: Friday. November 13th, 2026 Doors: 5:00PM to Venue | 7:00PM to Sanctuary Showtime: 8:00PM Tickets: Advanced - $20 (+$4.72 fees, including tax) Day of Show - $25 (+$5.13 fees, including tax) ‘Service charges apply to ALL ticket purchases (online and box office)’ - Credit card only at door About: Independent alternative/emo rapper 93feetofsmoke first made waves in the mid through late twenty-tens in emo rap, dropping projects such as "BUMMER", which have since been cemented as blueprints for the genre. Now, they return to the stage in Chicago with their first fully self written, produced, and mixed project in years, performing alongside fellow collaborators who've helped to refine and expand their continual influence on the underground. Golden Hour at Epiphany: Stop by Epiphany for our live music series concerts, and be sure to hit Golden Hour before-hand for drinks and lite-bites! Doors open at 5pm Thursday - Saturday for Golden Hour with 1/2 priced bottles of wine, BOGO cocktails, and other specials! Come early to EXPLORE and DISCOVER your own EPIPHANY… our art galleries are open and there is free entertainment before the show! Please note that outside food or beverages are not permitted in the venue.

Hip HopRockPop
Nov 13
8:00 PM
Beat Kitchen·Roscoe Village

Patrick Wolf

BIO Patrick Wolf released his first E.P. at the age of 19, a groundbreaking debut of classical, folk, and electronic music that set the pace for a stellar decade, releasing seven self-produced and solely written albums and performing multiple laps around the globe on tour, amassing an ever-growing and dedicated, spellbound audience. A viola, piano, dulcimer, harp, lyre, and tenor guitar player, Patrick’s decade of critically acclaimed work, touring, joining Patti Smith's band, collaborations with Florence Welch, Marianne Faithful, Angelo Badalamenti, and rapid, stellar ascent led to a sudden retreat from the industry where a decade of personal trial ended with a renaissance and reconnection with his work and vocation, documented in a feature film biopic documentary slated for release at the end of this year, executive produced by Tilda Swinton. Last year, he released his seventh album “Crying the Neck”, an end-of-summer folkloric odyssey set in the landscape at the end of the East of England where Wolf lives and works. The album’s success brought him back to his North American audiences; for his first tour in over 13 years, he embarked on a ten-week tour driving himself from east to west coast, where he discovered not only his fanbase had been waiting all that time, but a brand new one had grown in his absence in the States. The success of last year's tour brings Patrick back to North America this year with “The Tour of the Beast”, this time an extensive East to West coast and back again routing with a coinciding 7” single and release campaign, launching two new songs to the States and ringing in the next era of Patrick Wolf. The first, a bombastic harpsichord banger and outsider anthem “The Beast”, partly inspired by conversations had in the meet-and-greets of last year’s tour and a hymn of solace, initially written as a response to Camus's "The Myth of Sisyphus”, a lyre and vocal lullaby called “The Laughing Dove”. TICKET EVENT INFORMATION: This event is 17+ All sales final, NO refunds or exchanges, events are rain or shine. Door times are subject to change without notice. Tickets purchased at box office will be inclusive of fees. Once you’ve purchased, you will receive an order confirmation email from See Tickets on behalf of ‘Beat Kitchen’ or 'Subterranean' with your eTicket(s) attached. We accept physical IDs or official digital IDs. Photos or screenshots of an ID are not accepted. *IMPORTANT: If you do not see your order confirmation in your inbox, make sure to check your junk/spam folder. If you still do not see your order confirmation or have any other technical ticketing-related issues with your order, click here to access the See Tickets help center. We take pride in creating a space where everyone feels welcome and safe, and we strive to provide accommodations for all guests to the best of our ability. While we commit to doing everything in our power to accommodate when given advanced notice, guests who require accessibility accommodations should contact us at info@subt.net or info@beatkitchen.com . Staff can provide assistance when possible. If you have tickets to an upcoming event and require special accommodations, or have questions, please contact info@subt.net or info@beatkitchen.com at least one week prior to the event.

RockPopElectronic
Nov 13
8:30 PM
Cole's Bar·Logan Square

Street Dove / Shredded Sun / Humdrum

Street Dove is celebrating the release of their debut self-titled album. They are an indie pop / art rock project out of Chicago, writing dreamy and punchy songs. Like the pop of Vampire Weekend, the hazy polish of Beach House, and the grandiose of the Flaming Lips, but with their own charm baked in. Shredded Sun play loud, short, messy, catchy songs about cities, puzzles, aging, and other concerns of our time. Sarah, Nick, and Ben have been playing music together for a while, but Rosy Overdrive called their new album Never Odd or Even "a fizzy, expert-level power pop album that stands as perhaps their best work yet." Humdrum is a Chicago based dreampop/indiepop project by Loren Vanderbilt III.

PopRockMetal
Nov 13
9:00 PM
Carol’s Pub·Rogers Park

Blue Rose

21+ / www.carolspub.comHailing from Chicago and fronted by Jori Rose Griffith, Blue Rose is a six-piece Americana country rock band, blending tight vocal harmonies, roots-driven songwriting, and full-band energy. The band includes: Mike DelPrincipe (drums), Marcus Gebauer (lead guitar), Mike Gruber (keys), Sean Shiel (lap steel), and Nick Zean (bass). Their debut album, Blue Moon (May 2025), debuted on the CDX TRACtion Americana radio airplay chart, marking the band's arrival on the national Americana scene. Known for a sound that draws as much from classic country storytelling as from rock and roll grit, the band continues to expand its reach with new singles rolling out into 2027, ahead of a full second album. This event is 21 and over. Any ticket holder unable to present valid identification indicating that they are at least 21 years of age will not be admitted to this event, and will not be eligible for a refund. GA Tickets do not include seating. Reserved Table purchase includes entrance to the show and a reserved table for the designated number of people. Please arrive 30 minutes prior to showtime to claim your table. If your party has not arrived by that time, your table may be subject to be given away to another group and we will do our best to facilitate your group upon your arrival, however a table is no longer guaranteed.

PopRockJazz / Blues
Nov 13
9:30 PM
smartbar·Wrigleyville

LADYBEAR

Friday, November 13, 2026 Lucy Stoole & smartbar present… LADYBEAR Featuring Juliana Huxtable * Ariel Zetina * Mister Hoochiemama Performances by Valentine Addams * Tenderoni * Fantasy Banks Gogo Dancers Ari * Marckus * Mush Hosted by Lucy Stoole * Gnat $20-$25 Adv / $25 Door / $20 Student Door (before 12am with valid ID) / 21+ / Doors: 10PM

PopElectronicJazz / Blues
Nov 13
10:00 PM
Garcia's Chicago·West Loop

Sam Grisman Project

Event features a General Admission Dance Pit in front of the stage! All sales are final, no refunds/exchanges permitted, but tickets may be transferred through your TM Account. Garcia's is fully ADA compliant featuring wheelchair lifts and ramps between the various levels of the venue, assisted listening devices upon request, and allows official service animals. Premium Table seating is located closest to the stage offering the most intimate music experience for guests and includes table service. Reserved Table seating is located on our main floor, behind the Premium section, and also includes table service. Both Premium and Reserved table seating is cabaret style which means you may be sitting with other fans. Private Booths are available and depending on the booth seats 1 to 4, 5, or 6 guests. General Admission/Standing Room is located around the sides of the room on an elevated level for quality viewing and easy bar access.

Folk / RootsRockPop
Nov 14
8:00 PM
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Outset·West Loop

Only Fire & Friends

This is an AGES 17 AND OVER event. Valid Photo ID is required for age restricted shows. Forms of valid ID are current and non-expired Driver's License, State ID or Passport. Outset is a standing room only venue, all tickets are General Admission unless otherwise stated. There is NO re-entry. There is an overall 6 ticket limit for this event.

ElectronicPopWorld
Nov 14
8:00 PM
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Color Club·Wicker Park

HOTDOG HOTDOG: 4D Audiovisual Experience

**HOTDOG HOTDOG** is a fully-loaded 4D experience where you can see, taste, smell, and hear the humble Chicago-style hot dog in glorious, ridiculous excess. Digitally rendered dogs (created by slinging real glizzies at high-speed cinema cameras) collide with live performances by Chicago's best musicians and comedians. Each act remixes the visuals in real time, turning every bite and beat into a one-of-a-kind sensory feast. ***DJ Nate Lavar*** Born and raised in the Western Suburbs of Illinois, Nathan Lavar Jackson's interest of music started with a “Wii DJ Hero” game given to him by his uncle when he was 8 years old. Nate’s quick mastery of the game naturally led to a mastery of real life DJ skills. His ability to mix and mash tracks spanning all genres with Chicago-style flair is second to none, and will certainly have the entire crowd bumping. ***Mistrophia*** Mistrophia is an emerging five-person indie rock band from the Chicagoland area, known for mixing elements of alternative music, pop punk, and modern ska with a piece of each member's personality. Whether it be an uptempo dance beat or a chill, laid-back vibe, Mistrophia always aims to make music that impacts you, and makes you want to dance 'til you can’t anymore. ***Madame Reaper*** Chicago-based songwriter and producer Madame Reaper crafts gothic synth-pop that pulses with theatrical flair and radical honesty. Strong songwriting threads the needle between personal pain and a world that makes hurt inevitable and healing difficult, on a political scale as well as an individual one.

Pop
Nov 14
8:00 PM
Beat Kitchen·Roscoe Village

Babehoven

TICKET EVENT INFORMATION: This event is 17+ All sales final, NO refunds or exchanges, events are rain or shine. Door times are subject to change without notice. Tickets purchased at box office will be inclusive of fees. Once you’ve purchased, you will receive an order confirmation email from See Tickets on behalf of ‘Beat Kitchen’ or 'Subterranean' with your eTicket(s) attached. We accept physical IDs or official digital IDs. Photos or screenshots of an ID are not accepted. *IMPORTANT: If you do not see your order confirmation in your inbox, make sure to check your junk/spam folder. If you still do not see your order confirmation or have any other technical ticketing-related issues with your order, click here to access the See Tickets help center. We take pride in creating a space where everyone feels welcome and safe, and we strive to provide accommodations for all guests to the best of our ability. While we commit to doing everything in our power to accommodate when given advanced notice, guests who require accessibility accommodations should contact us at info@subt.net or info@beatkitchen.com . Staff can provide assistance when possible. If you have tickets to an upcoming event and require special accommodations, or have questions, please contact info@subt.net or info@beatkitchen.com at least one week prior to the event.

RockPop
Nov 14
8:30 PM
Cobra Lounge·Ukrainian Village

Nightbreakers / Lake Drive / Nick Karchner

Cobra Lounge presents... Nightbreakers Lake Drive Nick Karcher $20 ADV // $24 DOS - All Ticket prices inclusive of taxes and fees. What you see is what you pay, no surprises later. 📬Stay in touch, subscribe to our newsletter here➡️ \*\*https://cobralounge.com/email-newsletter/** ⬅️ Riot Fest says sign up for their email list, or their boss will yell at them: https://riotfest.org/newsletter

RockPop
Nov 14
9:00 PM
Hungry Brain·Roscoe Village

DJ TRU CRIME

21+. 9pm. (house, lo-fi house, soul, r&b, disco, minimal, experimental, world —) A musical exploration through the known and unknown. Blending genres and breaking rules.

ElectronicR&b / Soul
Nov 14
9:00 PM
Garcia's Chicago·West Loop

The Breaks

Event features a General Admission Dance Pit in front of the stage! Note that CashOrTrade.org is the official reseller for Andrew McMahon. All sales are final, no refunds/exchanges permitted, but tickets may be transferred through your TM Account. Garcia's is fully ADA compliant featuring wheelchair lifts and ramps between the various levels of the venue, assisted listening devices upon request, and allows official service animals.

RockJazz / BluesPop
Nov 15
5:00 PM
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Bottom Lounge·West Loop

Fox Stevenson & Mystery Skulls

Fox Stevenson & Mystery SkullsBottom Lounge GA Presale: Thursday, August 27 @ 10:00 AM General Onsale: Friday, August 28 @ 10:00 AM In an effort to mitigate scalping, Bottom Lounge does not certify any secondary ticket sales via third parties and is not responsible for fraudulent ticket sales on third party websites. Please be mindful of scammers. Tickets for this event will be sent on a delay (extra time is required to process and confirm all orders), but you'll always receive your tickets in time for your event. If you have not received your tickets one day before your event, be sure to let TicketWeb know.

ElectronicR&b / SoulPop
Nov 15
7:00 PM
Thalia Hall·Pilsen

Hamilton Leithauser + Rostam - The Joint Tour with Johanna Samuels

At the time I Had a Dream That You Were Mine was first released, the Hamilton Leithauser and Rostam were best known for their work in two of the most influential rock bands of the era: Hamilton as lead singer in The Walkmen and Rostam as the co-songwriter and producer behind Vampire Weekend. The inspired collaboration was born of friendship, and mutual admiration, but grew into a synergistic creative partnership that birthed a timeless album of beautifully evocative songs. I Had a Dream That You Were Mine is a delightfully immersive album, built around Rostam's meticulous, expansive production and Hamilton's distinctive, wild vocal range. Unlike anything either artist had done before, the album's stylistic flourishes include doo-wop, country-rock, baroque pop, folk, and spellbinding torch songs. Together, the lauded musicians found a unique flair for the dramatic which made their handful of live performances a thrilling experience; ten years on, these rare live shows are not to be missed!

RockPopElectronic
Nov 15
7:00 PM