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Peace And Love will return to State Street. Tickets go on sale to the general public this Friday morning at 10:00 am for the Ringo Starr And His All Starr Band concert at the Chicago Theatre on October 5. My review of his 2018 concert at the Chicago Theatre can be found in the Broken Hearted Toy archives, and here’s the opening paragraph: “Ringo Starr’s long-awaited return to the Chicago area took place with a recent sold-out concert at the Chicago Theatre. Like Paul McCartney’s shows last July at the Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in Tinley Park, there was the incredible excitement of seeing an actual Beatle in person. Amazingly, each exuded a friendly, regular guy persona even while performing songs that mean so much to generations of fans.”

Omnivore Recordings is having a 50% Off sale on all its LPs and CDs by the legendary band NRBQ today through through Friday. That includes the multi-CD release High Noon - A 50-Year Retrospective.

Last Night And The Night Before, the critically acclaimed play written by Donnetta Lavinia Grays and directed by Valerie Curtis-Newton, wraps up its run at Steppenwolf Theatre in Chicago this Sunday, May 14.

Best wishes to Bono from U2 and British folk rock star Donovan, who were both born on May 10. I’d like to see a duet by these two guys.

Chicago’s David Bowie tribute band Sons Of The Silent Age have a 10th Anniversary Show coming up on May 13 at Metro that will also be a fundraising event. A portion of the proceeds will go The NorthShore University HealthSystem’ Integrative Medicine Program. Tickets are available at the event website, and there is a also a raffle and silent auction.

The Chicago Critic Film Festival wraps up its 2023 run this Thursday, May 11 at the Music Box Theatre on the city’s north side.

The Webstirs, whose 2022 self-titled release was the latest in a series of albums filled with catchy and deviously clever pop songs, will be performing at The Hideout on May 20. Magnaphonic, led by Marianne and Mike Galassini, are also on the bill that night. The Galassinis previously fronted The Valley Downs, and released power pop gems such as “Better” and “Twister” on a pair of EPs. The Hideout is located at 1354 W. Wabansia on Chicago’s north side.

Several movies created by Chicago-based filmmaker Micael Glover Smith have been successful, but his 2022 romantic comedy Relative could be his best-known effort. You can discover why at the upcoming screening at the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema on May 22. There will be a live question and answer session afterward with Smith, four cast members, and moderator Lori Felker. The Chicago location for Alamo Drafthouse Cinema is at 3519 N. Clark St., Suite C301.

Crowded House, the Australian band that brought us the classy pop hits “Something So Strong” and “Don’t Dream It’s Over,” will most likely be performing those songs, along with new ones from their recently released album Dreamers Are Waiting at their Chicago Theatre concert on May 15.

The Spring Lincoln Roscoe Art And Craft Fair will be held this weekend, May 13 and 14 on Lincoln Avenue Avenue, between Roscoe School Streets. In addition to paintings, sculptures, and jewelry, there will be live music and food vendors.

The Museum Of Broadcast Communications is holding a TV And Radio Experiences Auction via CharityBuzz to raise funds. 40 For 40, which celebrates the Chicago museum’s 40th anniversary with 40 media-related opportunities, will run through next Tuesday, May 16. The MBC needs money to move from its current 360 N. State Street location to a new home.