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.

Depending on when you read this, you could catch Tributosaurus honoring Buffalo Springfield and The Byrds at Martyrs’ on Lincoln Avenue in Chicago. The show, which is part of the critically acclaimed tribute band’s Signature Series, will kick off tonight at 7:00 pm.

Also, depending on when you read this, you could catch Brett Newski And The Bad Inventions performing at 7:30 tonight at the Hey Nonny venue in Arlington Heights, IL.

Bandcamp Friday returns tomorrow, which is when Bandcamp waives its revenue on the first Friday of the month. Or, as stated in an official email, “More of what you spend goes straight to the artists and labels you care about.”

Milwaukee-based power pop band Trolley showcased their new A Carnival Of Grey And White album at International Pop Overthrow - Chicago just over a week ago, and they’ll be back in Milwaukee this Sunday when they open for British trio The Cribs at the Cactus Club. Fellow Milwaukee residents the indie rock band Known Moons is also on the bill.

Cult Canyon, the Chicago-based band led by Josh Chicoine of The M’s fame, will headline a triple bill tomorrow night at Fitzgerald’s in Berwyn, IL. The gig will likely be a showcase for Cult Canyon’s very recently released album Smoke Tricks. Craig Benedict Valentine Badynee And The Blanks will also perform, along with special guest Jacob Augustine. Smoke Tricks is available on Bandcamp, as well as on vinyl.

The Doc10 Festival returned for its 11th year last Friday, and will run through this Sunday at the Gene Siskel Film Center in downtown Chicago and at the Davis Theatre on the north side. All of the films being screened will be documentaries selected from around the world.

Push Puppets will likely showcase songs from their 2025 album Tethered Together when they perform at FitzGerald’s Side Bar in Berwyn, IL this Saturday. The Chicago area band specializes in melodic, well-crafted indie rock.


Prog rock band McLuhan will celebrate Kentucky Derby Day by performing songs from their recently re-released album Anomaly, as well as a few new singles, at Phyllis’ Musical Inn this Saturday. The festivities will include raffles, a set by the folk rock trio Esmerelda’s Boys, and possibly everyone singing “Happy Birthday” to McLuhan founding member Neal Rosner. The fun starts at 4:00 pm; Phyllis’ Musical Inn is located at 1800 W. Division on Chicago’s north side.