Award-winning multi-genre hitmaker Jelly Roll tours behind his new album, “Beautifully Broken.” This is the biggest headlining tour to date for the artist known for blending soulful rock, heartfelt country and raw rap on songs filled with struggle, redemption and hope. Warren Zeiders and Alexandra Kay open at 7 p.m. Oct. 11 at United Center, 1901 W. Madison. Tickets: $67+. Visit ticketmaster.com.
The Illharmonic Orchestra combines the energy and passion of hip-hop with the sounds of live orchestral accompaniment. Thee Phantom conducts; the MC/vocalist is Phoenix. Opening the show is Chicago’s all-Black chamber music ensemble D-Composed. At 7:30 p.m. Oct. 11 at Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells. Tickets: $49+. Visit auditoriumtheatre.org.
Pop star Sabrina Carpenter, who’s coming to the United Center, performs during the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards on Sept. 11.Mike Coppola/Getty Images
Sabrina Carpenter took the summer by storm with her new album, “Short n’ Sweet,” which landed at the top of the Billboard 200 chart with a trio of buzzy hits in the top 10. Amarae opens at 7 p.m. Oct. 13 at United Center, 1901 W. Madison. Tickets: $725+. Visit ticketmaster.com.
Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons join the ranks of artists on farewell tours with a performance that promises an evening of nostalgia with hits such as “Sherry,” “Walk Like a Man” and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You.” At 8 p.m. Oct. 12 at Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Rd. Tickets: $45+. Visit ticketmaster.com.
First there’s the world premiere of “Lifers: A Local H Movie,” written and directed by the Chicago band’s singer-guitarist Scott Lucas. Filmed at Metro, it depicts a typical night out in our town. At 7 p.m. Oct. 15 at Music Box, 3733 N. Southport. Tickets: $13. Visit musicboxtheatre.com. This is followed the next night with Local H celebrating the 20th anniversary of “Whatever Happened to P.J. Soles?,” an album that contains some of the band’s finest songwriting. At 8 p.m. Oct. 16 at Metro, 3730 N. Clark. Tickets: $22, $25. Visit metrochicago.com.
Illuminati Hotties.Shervin Lainez Photo
Illuminati Hotties (the stage name of Grammy-winning producer and engineer Sarah Tudzin who has worked with the likes of Boy Genius, Weyes Blood, Speedy Ortiz), performs songs from her new album, “Power,” at 8 p.m. Oct. 10 (Daffo opens) at Lincoln Hall, 2424 N. Lincoln. Tickets: $20, $25. Visit lh-st.com.
Known for his rockabilly and R&B sound, JD McPherson tours behind his new album, “Nite Owls,” his first album of original songs in six years. The new songs find him tapping into elements of new wave, post-punk, surf rock and more. Kate Clover opens at 8 p.m. Oct. 12 at Metro, 3730 N. Clark. Tickets: $30, $35. Visit metrochicago.com.
