Have an eclectic musical week with shows by up-and-coming Brooklyn rapper Kota The Friend, EDM DJ Alison Wonderland and Chicago duo Ohmme. Looking for more local talent? Check out a live film score by Haley Fohr of Circuit des Yeux.
Aug. 23
Kota The Friend
Reggies Rock Club
2109 S. State St., 312-949-0120
Kota The Friend picked up the trumpet at age 8 and over the years built a home studio and developed a variety of musical influences, from folk to R&B to jazz. Now on tour for his spring EP “Anything” and performing shows with Lupe Fiasco, Kota The Friend is one to catch now, before he too is playing stadiums. $15 advance, $18 day of show. 8 p.m. 18+ Tickets: reggieslive.com
Aug. 24
Alison Wonderland
Aragon Ballroom
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1106 W Lawrence Ave., 773-561-9500
Australian DJ and producer Alison Wonderland (born Alex Sholler) plays EDM that combines trap, future bass, chillwave and more. She’s on tour for her second album “Awake,” which came out in April. $32.50+ 9 p.m. Tickets: aragonballroom.com
Aug. 24
Salomé with live score by Haley Fohr of Circuit des Yeux
Fullerton Hall at the Art Institute of Chicago
111 S. Michigan Ave., 312-443-3600
Haley Fohr of the local experimental group Circuit des Yeux will perform a live score for “Salomé,” a pioneering art and silent film adaptation of an Oscar Wilde play. $5 students and members, $10 non-members. 8 p.m. Tickets: artic.edu
Aug. 25
Ohmme
Thalia Hall
1807 S. Allport St., 312-526-3851
Classically trained musicians Sima Cunningham and Macie Stewart have played with Chicago big names like Chance the Rapper, Tweedy and Whitney. But the two are stepping out on their own as Ohmme with debut album “Parts.” Ohmme will play a special “In the Round” performance that lets the audience get up close to the music. $12. 8 p.m. Tickets: thaliahallchicago.com
Aug. 29
Jackie Venson
Schubas Tavern
3159 N. Southport Ave., 773-525-2508
Austin-based artist Jackie Venson is just as renowned for her voice as her blues guitar skills. For the Berklee College of Music graduate, genre bending means combining reggae, pop and other influences to create her sound. $10 advance, $15 at door. 8 p.m. 18+ Tickets: lh-st.com
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