DRUMLINE LIVE: A marching band onstage? It will definitely be loud, but rocking. Oct. 29-30 at Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Congress Parkway; $30-$72
Whoopi Goldberg: The actress, comedian and talk-show host is the keynote speaker for the Chicago House Speaker Series. Nov. 4 at Palmer House Hilton Hotel, 17 E. Monroe St.; $150-$500; chicagohouse.org
Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas”: What? We haven’t even picked out our Halloween costumes yet. Sorry, but it’s time for that holly jolly season. Oct. 19 through Jan. 1 at The Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire; $41-$49
Scream Tour — The Next Generation: Upcoming pop stars Diggy Simmons, Mindless Behavior and more perform. Oct. 28 at Arie Crown Theater, McCormick Place, 2301 S. Lake Shore Drive; $39.50
Shaquille O’Neal’s All Star Comedy Jam: Newly retired NBA star Shaquille O’Neal takes his NBA All-Star weekend comedian-palooza on the road. Nov. 4 at The Venue, Horseshoe Casino, 777 Casino Center Drive, Hammond, Ind.; $40-$70 (21+)
Sting: The Police frontman’s “Back to Bass” tour will be Police and solo Sting hits performed with simple rock arrangements. Nov. 5 at Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont; $49-$129
All tickets on Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com unless otherwise noted.
