ALICE PEACOCK (RIGHT): Multifaceted local singer-songwriter whose earthy voice and self-deprecating wit is compelling. 8 p.m. Saturday, Ravinia Festival, Lake-Cook and Green Bay Roads, Highland Park; $40 and $10; 847-266-5100.
OK GO: Straight-on, beautifully played rock and roll presented with high energy. 10 p.m. Friday, Empty Bottle, 1035 N. Western Ave. $8; 773-276-3600.
PATTI LABELLE: Just mark the high notes on the sheet music and stand back as this true diva belts `em out. 8 p.m. Thursday, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St., $58.50-$63.50; 312-902-1500.
EVAN DANDO: It’s been long enough where you can forget the Lemonheads, and groove to Dando’s solo pop. 9 p.m. Friday, Park West. 322 W. Armitage Ave. $17.50; 312-559-1212.
DAVE HOLLAND: Brilliant trumpeter and bandleader always revels in the song’s melody. Tuesday through June 16, Jazz Showcase, 59 W. Grand Ave. $20; 312-670-2473.
LOUDERMILK: Live, this group is snarly and energetic, bringing the noise a la the current trend of garage rockers. 8 p.m. Tuesday, Schubas, 3159 N. Southport Ave. $5; 312-559-1212.
THEATER
“TALLEY’S FOLLY”: Matthew York captures the small-town essence of this vibrant work without turning on the treacle in Lanford Wilson’s drama about a spinster and her suitor. Through Jun. 23, Northlight Theatre, 9501 N. Skokie Blvd., Skokie. $30-$45; 847-673-6300.
“AMERICAN PLAN”: Richard Greenberg’s play about a troubled romance gets an intelligent, entirely worthwhile treatment from Roadworks Productions. Through Jun. 29, The Viaduct, 3111 N. Western Ave. $23-$27; 312-943-5056.
“SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE”: This musical about painter Georges Seurat will draw you in as some of the wonderful songs come alive. Through Jun. 30, O’Rourke Center for the Performing Arts, Truman College, 1145 W. Wilson Ave. $23-$25; 773-878-9761.
“A NEW BRAIN”: Despite the seemingly dark subject matter of brain cancer, this William Finn and James Lapine musical is upbeat and warm. Through June 30, Storefront Theatre, 66 E. Randolph St.. $15; 312-902-1500.
