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1. Bands that should have quit while they were ahead 2

U2's new album proves they've still got it--which bands should have thrown in the towel years ago?

2. Jazz Showcase

The Jazz Showcase has reopened at Dearborn Station. The space features clearer views than the previous Grand Ave. location--"It's a clear shot, from front to back," says Segal--and a bigger stage that can fit up to 20 pieces. Segal, 82, has brought live jazz to Chicago for 60 years. The Jazz...

3. Hideout

"In the middle of nowhere, surrounded by everything," says co-owner Jim about Hideout's location . . .or maybe it was Mike. They're twins. In any case, finding the Hideout is half the fun. It's off Elston between North Avenue and Armitage, on the outskirts of what remains of the North Side's steel...

4. The Kinetic Playground

Fans of classic rock come to this '60s and '70s rock-themed bar to knock 'em back. Bands come to play mostly rock 'n' roll.

5. November concert guide

The top 15+ shows of the month

6. Star Wars: In Concert

A full orchestra and choir perform music from all six John Williams' Stars Wars scores, accompanied by footage from the films. Actor Anthony Daniels (C-3PO) narrates. Event also features an exclusive exhibit of Star Wars costumes, props, behind-the-scenes videos and more.

7. Where to go before the show

By Jaime Vazquez - August 31, 2007

Hit these spots near the United Center

8. All Souls' Day Jazz Festival 2009

Krzysztof Pabian Jazz Trio, Marcin Januszkiewicz Quintet and Frieda Lee, Agnieszka Iwanska Quartet, Malgorzata Sztwiertnia and Tom Pilewski Quintet, Włodek Wander's Dixie Kings, Lemon Blues, Jazzmates, Overtime.

9. Justin Nozuka

Sam Bradley, Elizabeth and The Catapult.

10. The Grates

The Yolks.

11. The Wanton Looks

The Van Buren Boys, Modern Day Rippers.

12. John Legend

13. Umbrella Music Festival

Akira Sakata with Jeff Parker, Loose Assembly with Roscoe Mitchell, Vox Arcana.

14. Bully in the Hallway

Roses and Sake, Geronimo!

15. White Denim

Brazos.

16. Frank Catalano Band

17. Amy and Freddy Cabaret Show

18. Marduk

Nachtmystium, Mantic Ritual, Merrimack.

19. Dengue Fever

20. Tommy Makem Tribute Concert

Performances by The Makem and Spain Brothers, The Larkin and Moran Brothers, The Chancey Brothers, The Dooley Brothers and The Sullivan Brothers.

21. Davenport's Piano Bar and Cabaret

Everything in Davenport's is swank: from the piano bar's blue velvet walls to the cabaret room's local and touring acts.

22. George Wein and the Newport All-Stars

23. Ari Hest

Declan O'Rourke.

24. Echo and the Bunnymen

Hatcham Social.

25. Typhanie Monique Trio