Live music in Downers Grove, IL

This ballroom dance at Naperville Arthur Murray features live music from a 10-piece orchestra. Expect ballroom favorites suited for both dancing and listening. Admission is $20 at the door.

Jason Benefield will perform a live set at Blind Corner/Go Brewing.

Arbor Evenings at The Morton Arboretum features The Throwbacks in a free concert highlighting popular hits from the 1950s and 1960s. Expect a lively, dance-friendly show with plenty of twist-worthy tunes.

Wednesday summer nights at The Morton Arboretum bring live music for family and friends as part of Arbor Evenings. Enjoy a relaxed evening outdoors with room to dance, food and beverages, lawn games, and sunset views over Meadow Lake from the hillside at Frost Hill. The Throwbacks take the stage with their own spin on time tested hits, drawing on seven decades of popular music. In the long tradition of rock and roll, they honor favorites many people know while reshaping them in their style, even imagining how staples like Twist and Shout might sound if written today. Performing since 2015, they have played for thousands around Chicago at clubs, corporate gatherings, park districts, and festivals. Expect plenty to sing along to and rhythms that keep the crowd moving.

Settle in for Music Bingo, a low-pressure take on bar games where song snippets stand in for letters and numbers. Rounds span hits from the 1950s to today, with themes like 80s rock, 90s favorites, One Hit Wonders, and more. Alter will be pouring craft brews and awarding prizes throughout the evening. It is free to play and pays out real prizes every game. Each attendee receives their own set of bingo cards, so bigger groups have more chances for a win at their table.

This refreshed open mic at Ballydoyle is hosted by Chad Gemkow. It provides an opportunity for musicians to share their skills.

Part of the Rock The Block Summer Concert Series at Block 59, this open-air show features Hi Infidelity in a no-cost community performance. Expect high-energy classic rock and 80s arena favorites from a band that plays year-round across Chicago and nearby suburbs. Guests can relax on the lawn, spread out a blanket, and pick up food from nearby spots while enjoying the music under the sky. Free tickets are available through Eventbrite. Please note that alcohol is not permitted on the green.

InFunktious Duo performs live at Potter's Place in Naperville. This show is the rescheduled date from June 11.

Stephanie hosts a laid back round of Music Bingo at Cellar Door, where short song clips take the place of letters and numbers. The playlist spans decades, from the 1950s to today, with themed rounds like 80s rock, 90s hits, and One Hit Wonders. The goal is simple, be the first to mark five in a row to win. It is not a music trivia format, so asking friends or using Shazam to identify song titles is allowed. The game is free to play and awards real prizes every round. Each attendee receives their own set of bingo cards, which gives groups a higher chance that someone at the table will win. While the games play, Cellar Door serves 10 draft beers, rotating wines by the glass, and hundreds of bottled beer and wine options.

At Concerts in the Park, Toxic Crayon performs an eclectic set of 80s and 90s rock. Food will be available from Buona Beef and Rainbow Cone.

Live music takes center stage at the Village Commons Gazebo in North Riverside as part of the Summer Concert Series.

Celebrate summer with a free concert showcasing a variety of Broadway selections. The program also features a guest appearance by Outbound Acapella.

Karaoke at CaraWay’s features sing-along favorites across a range of songs and artists. Food and drink specials are offered, and the CaraWay’s staff is on hand throughout. The event supports a growing Thursday-night karaoke tradition at the venue.

An evening of karaoke at CaraWay’s features sing-alongs to favorite songs and artists in a lighthearted setting filled with music and laughter. Food and drink specials are available. The night aims to build up Thursday karaoke at CaraWay’s and offers a lively atmosphere to take the mic or cheer on others.

3 Corners presents a summer Friday live music series with food, cold drinks, and rotating artists. This installment features Rudy Negrete.

Ride for the St.Judes kids takes place at Illinois Harley-Davidson. Registration features live music, and once check-in is complete the ride heads out, following back roads to Starved Rock.

This event takes place on the patio at Palmer Place in Downtown La Grange.

Off the Charts is back at Draft Picks Naperville with cranked-up guitars, catchy hooks, and all-out energy. Look for an expanded set that ranges from crowd singalongs to dance-floor staples, turning the music into the center of attention. Cold drinks will be pouring, the kitchen will be serving, and a crowd that comes ready will fill the room. There is no cover charge, so bring your friends and be ready to go.