Weekend Reminders

Weekend Reminders on Thursday posts focus on events that were previously mentioned on Broken Hearted Toy, and are taking place during the upcoming weekend. Plus, the occasional event taking place this weekend that has just come to my attention, or concert tickets going on sale.

Hey Nonny’s Women’s Jazz Festival continues tonight at 7:30 with Carmani Edwards and Honey Noir featuring Alysha Monique, Amyna Love and Nashon Hollaway. There’s a 4:00 pm set with Christy Bennett tomorrow; and a 7:30 set with Stacy McMichael and JoVia Armstrong. The festival wraps up with three sets on Saturday: Hey Nonny’s Rising Stars at noon; Lucy Smith with JoAnn Daugherty at 4:00 pm; and Joanie Pallatto and Tromblau And Friends at 7:30 pm.

The Smithereens, who were recently inducted (along with Darlene Love) into the Count Basie Center Walk Of Fame at the Count Basie Center in Redbank, NJ, will return to the Greenwich Odeum in East Greenwich, RI for a show tomorrow night. Marshall Crenshaw will once again serve as their guest vocalist.

Chicago-based singer-songwriter AJ Rosales, who released his impressive Phasedrift album a while back on Bandcamp, has an 11:00 am show coming up this Saturday at the City News Cafe. Rosales specializes in melodic, acoustic songs with well crafted, introspective lyrics reminiscent of vintage Neil Young. City News Cafe is located at 4018 N. Cicero.

British indie rockers The Cribs will release their first album in five years when Selling A Vibe drops tomorrow. If the previously released single “Never The Same” is any indication, The Cribs are back to their catchy, guitar-driven ways. Tomorrow is also the day they kick off an extensive U.K. tour. 

Chicago-based/world renowned blues artist Buddy Guy recently kicked off his traditional January residency at his Legends venue and has gigs there tonight through Sunday, with a different supporting act for each night. Guy has more performances scheduled throughout January, with the next batch starting January 15. Legends is located in the south end of downtown Chicago.

Pegasus Theatre’s Young Playwrights Festival, which features four plays written by local high school students, continues its run at Chicago Dramatists tomorrow at 7:00 pm and Saturday at 2:30 and 7:00 pm. Chicago Dramatists is located at 798 N. Aberdeen.

L.A. musicians Deke Dickerson and Dave Stuckey are hosting the Elvis Presley Birthday Bash tonight at the Venice West venue in Los Angeles. Several acts will perform, including Ronnie Mack And The Legendary Barndance Band; Billy Vera; and Carla Olson. The event is in memory of publicist and TV host Art Fein, with proceeds benefitting the Alzheimer’s Association.