Doja Cat headlines the 103.5 KISS FM’s Jingle Ball Tuesday, Dec. 7, at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont.
Jingle Ball pop
West Coast rapper Doja Cat headlines 103.5 KISS FM’s Jingle Ball with a lineup featuring Lil Nas X, Black Eyed Peas, Saweetie, AJR, Tate McRae, Bazzi and Dixie D’Amelio. And if you can’t make Tuesday’s show, iHeartRadio will livestream New York’s Z100 Jingle Ball on The CW app and CWTV.com at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10. It will also be broadcast on The CW television network nationwide at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 15, and 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 25.
7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 7, at Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim Road, Rosemont. Tickets start at $35. (847) 635-6601 or ticketmaster.com/.
WeishFest Friday
Multiplatinum recording artist Russell Dickerson headlines an evening for a good cause as 115 Bourbon Street hosts the annual WeishFest benefit. The night of musical camaraderie — which raises funds for and rallies around families with adolescents and young adults fighting cancer — also presents Marc Roberge (of O.A.R. & Friends) and country star Randy Houser, as well as Foxtrot and the Get Down, Dante, South City Revival, Sean & Charlie and Modern Day Romeos. Three admission tiers are available, each with access to different viewing areas and food and drink options.
5:15 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3, at 115 Bourbon Street, 3359 W. 115th St., Merrionette Park. $45-$200. weishfest.com.
30 years of ‘Cherry Pie’
Three decades ago, Warrant released its platinum-selling sophomore album “Cherry Pie,” launching the band’s world tour with Poison amid further MTV and radio fame. The glam-metal rockers head to St. Charles this weekend for a 30-year anniversary tour stop at the Arcada Theatre to celebrate that release and treat fans to favorites from the Warrant catalog.
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8:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. $29-$49. (630) 962-7000 or arcadalive.com.
Peanuts & Jazz
The Chris White Trio — a favorite among Chicago’s jazz scene — tackles the tunes of Vince Guaraldi for three performances of “A Charlie Brown Christmas” this weekend at Hey Nonny. Brighten up the season with this holiday classic.
7 and 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, and 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 5, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights, (224) 202-0750, heynonny.com.
Ike Reilly on tour
Folk-punk artist Ike Reilly’s recent release “Because the Angels” is awash in the songwriter’s greatest skill: conjuring humanly flawed characters living through engaging and relatable stories. The Libertyville native’s current tour celebrating that album will make a stop at Chicago’s Lincoln Hall this weekend, when he’ll be joined by his band The Ike Reilly Assassination — Phil Karnats, Dave Cottini, Pete Cimbalo and Adam Krier — as well as a special appearance by his sons, who make an appearance on his latest release.
8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, at Lincoln Hall, 2424 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago. $25 at lh-st.com.
New Year’s at Arcada
Tickets went on sale this week for the Arcada Theatre’s “Good Bye ’21, Hello ’22 NYE Party” featuring Chicago’s own Piano Man tribute to Billy Joel and Elton John, favors, champagne toast at midnight and more. All seats are $49. The Arcada Theatre is at 105 E. Main St., St. Charles, (630) 962-7000 or arcadalive.com.
10 shows to catch
Winter Jams with 7th heaven, Beyond the Blonde and Mockstar: 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3, at BrauerHouse, 1000 N. Rohlwing Road, Lombard. $10-$80. (630) 495-2141 or brauerhouse.com.
Todd Kessler with Josh Lava: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. $12-$30. (224) 202-0750 or heynonny.com.
The Last Afternoons, Dead Freddie, Electric Brew: 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3, at Montrose Saloon, 2933 W. Montrose Ave., Chicago. $10. (773) 463-7663 or montrosesaloon.com.
Gazebo Effect EP release with Joshua Powell, The Foons: 8:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3, at Beat Kitchen, 2100 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago. $10. (773) 281-4444 or beatkitchen.com.
LouderNow: 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3, at Nellie’s, 180 N. Smith St., Palatine. $10. (847) 358-9150 or nelliespalatine.com.
The Keystones, Violet Crime, ZORILA, Goof: 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, at Burlington Bar, 3425 W. Fullerton Ave., Chicago. $12. (773) 384-3243 or facebook.com.
Scotty Sire’s “The Close Friends Tour” with Bruce Wiegner: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, at Beat Kitchen, 2100 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago. $19.99-$75. (773) 281-4444 or beatkitchen.com.
Fox Crossing Stringband: 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, at The Venue, 21 S. Broadway Ave., Aurora. $10-$15 (plus $5 if purchased at the door). (331) 212-8490 or themusicvenue.org.
DJ noDJ: 10 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, at The Point, 1565 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. $15-$20. thepointwickerpark.com.
The Hoyle Brothers: 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 5, at FitzGerald’s Nightclub, 6615 Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. Free. (708) 788-2118 or fitzgeraldsnightclub.com.
This week’s holiday tickets
The St. Charles Singers Candlelight Carols Christmas: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3, at Baker Memorial United Methodist Church, 307 Cedar Ave., St. Charles; 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, at Fourth Presbyterian Church, 126 E. Chestnut St., Chicago; and 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 5, back at Baker Church in St. Charles. stcharlessingers.com.
Nick Moss Holiday Party featuring Oscar Wilson, Kate Moss and Bia Marchese: 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3, at The Venue, 21 S. Broadway Ave., Aurora, (331) 212-8490 or themusicvenue.org.
Chicago a cappella’s “Holidays a cappella”: 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3, at St. Josaphat Church, 2311 N. Southport Ave., Chicago; 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, at Highland Park Community House, 1991 Sheridan Road, Highland Park; 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 5, at Community UMC, 20 Center St., Naperville; 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10, at Buchanan Chapel at Fourth Presbyterian Church, 115 E. Delaware Place, Chicago; 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11, at Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Ave., Evanston; 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12, at Pilgrim Congregational Church, 460 Lake St., Oak Park; 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 20, livestreaming event. chicagoacappella.org.
Luminare Rock Christmas Concert: 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines, (630) 962-7000 or desplainestheatre.com.
Angela Ingersoll and the “12 Dames of Christmas”: 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 5; 7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 6; 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 7; 7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 13; and 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 14, at Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire, (847) 634-0200 or artistsloungelive.com.
Cirque Musica Holiday Spectacular: 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 5, at Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago St., Joliet, (815) 726-6600 or rialtosquare.com.
101-WKQX’s The Nights We Stole Christmas: 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, Dec. 6-10, at the Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W. Lawrence Ave., Chicago. The Lumineers with Michigander on Monday, Dec. 6; The Killers with Girl in Red and The Backseat Lovers on Tuesday, Dec. 7; Kings of Leon with Dayglow and Almost Monday on Wednesday, Dec. 8; Evanescence with Badflower and Cleopatrick on Thursday, Dec. 9; and Rise Against with Chevelle and Des Rocs on Friday, Dec. 10. 101wkqx.com/stole/.
She & Him “Christmas Party Tour”: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 7, at the Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St., Chicago, (312) 462-6300 or msg.com.
Chris Isaak Holiday Tour: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 7, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles, (630) 962-7000 or arcadalive.com.
Heritage Jazz Orchestra Holiday Special: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 8, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights, (224) 202-0750 or heynonny.com.
Ho Ho Hoey with Gary Hoey: 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 9, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines, (630) 962-7000 or desplainestheatre.com.
The Lawrence Arms’ War on X-Mas VII: 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, Dec. 9-11, at Chop Shop, 2033 W. North Ave., Chicago. Thursday The Lawrence Arms headline with Direct Hit! and Evil Empire, Friday they play with Broadway Calls and Catbite; and on Saturday they’re joined by Elway and The Muslims. (773) 537-4440 or chopshopchi.com.
Li’l Ed and the Blues Imperials’ “Blue Christmas”: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 9, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights, (224) 202-0750 or heynonny.com.
Ron’s Very Special Christmas Special: 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 9, at FitzGerald’s, 6615 Roosevelt Road, Berwyn, (708) 788-2118 or fitzgeraldsnightclub.com.
• Brian Shamie is a Daily Herald multiplatform editor and local music junkie. Email him at bshamie@dailyherald.com, find him on Facebook or follow him on Twitter (@thatshamieguy) or Instagram (@chicagosoundcheck). Brian also keeps tabs on the local music scene at chicagosoundcheck.com.
