Cynthia Levin, gala chair for Goodman Theatre’s women’s board, announced that Grammy Award-nominated singer Heather Headley is set to perform Saturday at the board’s annual fundraiser, which will be held at The Fairmont Hotel, 200 N. Co
Cynthia Levin, gala chair for Goodman Theatre’s women’s board, announced that Grammy Award-nominated singer Heather Headley is set to perform Saturday at the board’s annual fundraiser, which will be held at The Fairmont Hotel, 200 N. Columbia Dr. The black-tie event begins with a 6:30 p.m. cocktail reception, followed by Headley’s 7:30 performance. The festivities continue with an elegant dinner and a dance to the tunes of the Ken Arlen Orchestra. Proceeds help fund the theatre’s educational and community engagement programs. For more information, call 312-443-5151.
DIANA ROSS, ONE OF MOTOWN’S FAMOUS VOCALISTS is booked for the Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St., May 27 at 8 p.m., performing as part of her More Today Than Yesterday: The Greatest Hits Tour. Ross said she is performing her most fabulous show and greatest hits, breathtaking costumes and stage designs including live strings and horns as the orchestra. Ticket prices are $42, $57, $72 and $97 and are available at the Chicago Theatre box office, or through Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000.
PIANIST DANILO PEREZ’S latest concert honors Dizzy Gillespie at Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Ave., with his international hand picked band. The performance, titled Things to Come: 21st Century Dizzy,” is Friday at 8 p.m. Musicians include Perez, David Sanchez and Rudresh Mahanthappa on alto saxophone, Amir Elsaffar on trumpet and vocals, Jamey Haddad on percussion, Ben Street on bass and Adam Cruz on drums.
SPECTRUM BAR & GRILL, 233 S. Halsted St, features the Linsey Alexander Blues Band, 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m.
TASTE ENTERTANMENT CENTER, 6331 S. Lowe, features Super Percy & His Soul Clique, 8 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.
CHECKERBOARD LOUNGE, 5201 S. Harper Ct., features Vance Kelly & The Blackstreet Blues Band, 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m.
LEE’S UNLEADED BLUES, 7401 S. South Chicago, features Sherman “Moody” Thomas, 8 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.
LINDA’S PLACE, 1044 W. 51st St., features Fantastic L-Roy & The Bulletproof Band, 8 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.
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