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Halloweekend returns to Montrose Saloon on October 28 and 29. The annual two-day event featuring local musicians masquerading as famous musicians has haunted a number of venues on Chicago’s north side for a number of years. Some performers mimic the appearance of the acts they’re covering, which adds to the fun, especially when there’s a good dose of humor involved. This year’s lineup includes Dead Freddies as David Bowie; Forbidden Kingdom as The Who; Phil Angotti as Cheap Trick; The 321’s as Nirvana; The Hurtin’ Kind as Wilco; MetroPoly as PJ Harvey; and Rachel Drew as The Yeah Yeah Yeahs. Admission for each night is $20. Montrose Saloon is located at 2933 W. Montrose.

In a separate event, The Amazing Heeby Jeebies will be performing as The New York Dolls at Cally’s on October 30. The band’s Facebook post promises, “a night of Halloween horror, glam, punk, psychotic inferno fire dancing and old films.” Special guests TBA. Cally’s is located at 1627 W. Howard.

 

Congo Square Theatre’s production of the Alesha Harris play What To Send Up When It Goes Down will finish its run at the Lookingglass Theatre this Sunday, October 16.

If you’re traveling to England this weekend and looking for something fun to do, check out Kenwood House in London. Rolling Stones guitarist and successful artist Ronnie Wood will be exhibiting his two latest pieces and other rare work on October 14 – 16 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Admission is free.

Tickets are already on sale for The Hoodoo Gurus concert at City Winery Chicago on May 14, 2023. I’ve already bought mine, and they appeared to be going fast.

Push Puppets, a quartet that hails from my hometown of Palatine, will be showcasing songs from their new Allegory Grey album during a release show at Hey Nonny in Arlington Heights this Friday, October 14. The band’s catchy indie rock songs have drawn comparisons to Wilco, and I also hear a bit of Paisley Underground on the tracks “Sometimes The Buds Never Flower” and “There’s No One Like Lynette.” Listeners will find elements of blues and country on other tracks. Allegory Grey is available to download on Bandcamp. 

The Destinos International Latino Theatre Festival wraps up its run through venues around Chicago this Sunday, October 16.

Chicago-based band whitewolfsonicprincess, which describes its approach to alternative rock as “21st Century Druid Music,” will be performing at Montrose Saloon on Friday, October 21.