Neko Case and Her Boyfriends: Neko Case’s lush voice is magical. 10 p.m. Saturday, FitzGerald’s, 6615 W. Roosevelt Rd., Berwyn. $12; 312-559-1212.
Nicholas Payton Quintet: This brilliant trumpeter brings his hard bop to town. Tuesday through next Sunday, Jazz Showcase, 59 W. Grand Ave. $20; 312-670-2473.
Dave Davies: Expect great power pop from The Kinks’ Dave Davies. 9 p.m. Sunday, Abbey Pub, 3420 W. Grace St. $15 and $18; 773-478-4408.
Damo Suzuki: The former Can vocalist keeps finding new, noisy solo life. 10 p.m. Friday, Empty Bottle, 1035 N. Western Ave. $10; 773-276-3600.
Queers: Fast, loud and snarly punk rock is on the docket. 6:30 p.m. Friday, Metro, 3730 N. Clark St. $10; 312-559-1212.
Ed Harcourt: This singer’s smoothness is captivating. 9 p.m. Tuesday, Double Door, 1572 N. Milwaukee, $15; 312-559-1212.
THEATER
“Misalliance”: William Brown’s juicy, sparkling revival of George Bernard Shaw’s work features top-tier performers. Through July 14, Nicholas Pennell Theatre, Books on Vernon, 664 Vernon Ave., Glencoe. $38; 847-835-5398.
“The Royal Family”: Director Frank Galati’s revival of the 1927 George S. Kaufman/Edna Ferber ode to the theater shines. Through June 16, Steppenwolf Theatre Company, 1650 N. Halsted St. $35-$55; 312-335-1650.
“The Trip to Bountiful”: Ann Whitney makes this drama one of the best off-Loop shows of the spring. Through May 26, American Theatre Company, 1909 W. Byron St. $25-$30; 773-929-1031.
“Nocturne”: Naked Eye Theatre’s one-man version of Adam Rapp’s provocative work. Through May 11, Storefront Theatre, 66 E. Randolph St. $15; 312-742-8497.
