Lionel Richie, Counting Crows, ​Penn & Teller: Tickets On Patch

ILLINOIS — It's officially spring, and that means plenty of things to do in Chicagoland, from live music to sports events to theater.

Here are some upcoming shows in Chicago and the suburbs and you can get our tickets right here on Patch. Don't forget to enter the promo code "PatchTickets10" at checkout to get 10 percent off.

Highland Park

Lionel Richie

• What: One of the bestselling artists of all time, Lionel Richie is known for such hits as "All Night Long," "Truly," "Three Times A Lady" over a career beginning as a member of the Commodores and spanning more than half a century. The Joliet Township East High School graduate and comes to Ravinia for two midweek nights on his 32-city "Hello" tour.
• Where: Ravinia Festival, 200 Ravinia Park Road
• When: June 11 and 12
• Tickets: Get them for June 11 and June 12 here

Buddy Guy

• What: The career of blues guitar legend Buddy Guy began in Chicago and led him to membership in the the Rock and Roll, Musicians and Lousiana Music Halls of Fame. Described by as "one of the last guardians of the great American blues" by former President Obama — who Guy once persuaded to sing "Sweet Home Chicago" — there is arguably no more influential guitarist alive. He will be joined by Blues Traveler and Shemekia Copeland for a Friday night show.
• Where: Ravinia Festival, 200 Ravinia Park Road
• When: June 14
• Tickets: Get them here.

Counting Crows

• What: It's been more than 25 years since the Northern California alternative pop band's breakthrough debut album featured "Mr Jones" and "Round Here." The 1996 follow -up reached No. 1 in the U.S. with the single "A Long December." The band's five subsequent studio releases featured another gold hit with "Accidentally in Love" from the Shrek 2 soundtrack. The "25 Years and Counting" tour features opener Margaret Glaspy.
• Where: Ravinia Festival, 200 Ravinia Park Road
• When: June 29
• Tickets: Get them here.

Chicago - The Band

• What: One of the most popular rock bands from the late '60s and early '70s, the pop legends are known for "You're the Inspiration," "Saturday in the Park," "Hard to Say I'm Sorry" and many more.
• Where: Ravinia Festival, 200 Ravinia Park Road
• When: Aug. 10 and 11
• Tickets: Get them for Aug. 10 here and Aug. 11 here

More: Complete 2019 Ravinia Summer Schedule

Skokie

Paula Poundstone

• What: The comedian, author, actress and "Wait, Wait...Don't Tell Me" panelist brings a sold-out show to the North Shore. Poundstone was the first woman to perform at the White House Correspondents Dinner and is an American Comedy Award Winner. Known for her masterful crowd work and improvisation, she has appeared in numerous television specials, late night programs and a Disney movie.
• Where: North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd.
• When: April 9
• Tickets: Get them here.

Evanston

Dave Davies

• What: The Kinks guitarist began his solo career in 1967, but is perhaps still best known for the unforgettable power chords on the proto-punk hit "You Really Got Me." The British rocker comes to Evanston for an intimate Saturday show on the final weekend of his spring U.S. tour.
• When: April 20
• Where: Evanston Space, 1245 Chicago Ave.
• Tickets: Get them here.

Toots and the Maytals

• What: The reggae pioneers bring their memorable live show to the 2019 Out of Space outdoor series. The masterful voice of 76-year-old frontman Toots Hibbert continues to thrill audiences around the world, with hits including "54-46 Was My Number," written about Hibbert's 18-month prison sentence for marijuana possession, "Pressure Drop," "Funky Kingston" and "County Road," their take on the John Denver classic. They'll be joined by Shamarr Allen & the Underdawgs.
• When: June 21
• Where: Temperance Beer Co., 2000 Dempster Street
• Tickets: Get them here.

Jimmy Vaughn

• What: The Texas blues guitarist and brother of Stevie Ray Vaughn initially gained prominence as a co-founder of the Fabulous Thunderbirds with a mix of blues, rock and classic R&B that helped boost the prominence of roadhouse blues in the 1980's.
• Where: Evanston Space, 1245 Chicago Ave.
• When: June 28
• Tickets: Get them here.

Waukegan

Penn & Teller

• What: Duo Penn Jillette and Raymond Teller are approaching their fourth decade of performing together. They'll bring the longest-running magical act in Las Vegas history to the Genessee Theatre for a Friday night show.
• Where: Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St.
• When: May 10
• Tickets: Get them here.

Patton Oswalt

• What: The comedian, actor and author has excelled on stage and screen in both comedy and drama. He has produced seven TV comedy specials and five albums, and has won a Critics Choice Award for his performance on Parks and Recreation. He has also appeared in The King of Queens, Big Fan, Ratatouille, Reno 911, Veep and many more.
• Where: Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St.
• When: May 17
• Tickets: Get them here.

Chicago

The Dandy Warhols

• What: The Portland alt-rockers are headed through Chicago on their 25th anniversary tour following the release of their ninth studio album. Past hits include "Not If You Were The Last Junkie On Earth," "Bohemian Like You," "You Were The Last High," and their latest single, "Be Alright."
• Where: Metro Chicago, 3730 N Clark St.
• When: May 11
• Tickets: Get them here.

Celine Dion

• What: The "My Heart Will Go On" singer brings her Courage World Tour — her first tour in more than a decade — to Chicago.
• When: Dec. 1
• Where: United Center, 1901 W. Madison St.
• Tickets: Get them here.

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