Rock it out this weekend with bands like Rise Against, Deftones and Bent Knee. Or do it differently and sway to the jams of solo artists like Gary Clark Jr. and Feist.
Friday, June 9
Rise Against, Deftones
Huntington Bank Pavilion on Northerly Island
1300 S. Linn White Drive 312-540-2668
Described as “a mosher’s dream,” you can head to Northerly Island for the co-headlining Rise Against and Deftones summer tour kick-off. Soak in the stunning Chicago skyline at the huge outdoor amphitheater while jumping to the tracks of these world-renowned rock bands. 6:30 p.m. $59.50+. Tickets: livenation.com
Sunday, June 11
Gary Clark Jr.
Jay Pritzker Pavilion
201 E. Randolph St.
Headlining the Chicago Blues Festival
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, you can see the Texas-based rock and R&B artist this weekend in Millennium Park. Clark has shared the stage with music legends like Eric Clapton, B.B. King and the Rolling Stones, and he’s currently on tour promoting his newest album “Live/North America 2016.” 7:40 p.m. Free admission.Monday, June 12
Bent Knee
Schubas Tavern
3159 N. Southport Ave. 773-525-2508
The Boston art-rock band will bring their enigmatic live show to Chicago, leading up to the release of their fourth album, “Land Animal,” which will be available June 23. The group has been described as being able to connect “the worlds of rock, pop and the avant-garde into its own self-defining statement.” 8 p.m. $10-$12. Tickets: lh-st.com
Wednesday, June 14
Portugal. The Man
Riviera Theatre
4726 N. Racine Ave. 773-275-6800
The Portland-based indie rock band will be stopping in Chicago on a tour promoting their newest album, “Woodstock,” which will be released on June 16. It features the global hit single “Feel It Still,” a catchy, upbeat tune that topped the Spotify U.S. Viral Chart upon its release. The band will be joined by indie pop band Electric Guest. 8 p.m. $30-$32. Tickets: rivieratheatre.com
Feist
The Vic Theatre
3145 N. Sheffield Ave. 773-472-0449
Get lost in the soothing, seductive vocals of Canadian indie pop singer/songwriter Feist. She recently released a new album “Pleasure”—her first in six years—and told NPR she chose the title in “an effort to be deliberate about the use and power of language.” 8 p.m. $45. Tickets: victheatre.com