The guys of the alternative rock band Draft Week have taken big steps from their starter years in southern DuPage County to playing some of Chicago’s most celebrated venues. But after nearly nine years together, they’re headlining their final show as a quartet Friday, Feb. 24, at the Metro. Catch the deep-rocking, blues-infused band one more time before saying “So long!” to Kevin McNamara, Chad DeLeon, Mike Zevin and Mike Plahm. Joining them are Sugar Free Guns, Scotch the Filmmaker, Namorado and The Prairie Fires. Metro, 3730 N. Clark St., Chicago. $12-$15. (773) 549-4140 or metrochicago.com. 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24
Satisfy your punk rock itch when Florida’s native Against Me! hits Durty Nellie’s Friday, Feb. 24. The band’s lineups may have changed, and the sound might have morphed in the process, but the power of the protest-filled lyrics is still strong. Mobina Galore and Typesetter join the band on tour. Durty Nellie’s 180 N. Smith St., Palatine. $20-$140. (847) 358-9150 or durtynellies.com. 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24
The Arcada Theatre highlights feisty southern Louisiana traditions when it hosts Cajun and zydeco artists Mojo and the Bayou Gypsies Friday, Feb. 24. The night, which will cast a spell with its raucous musical performances punctuated with accordion, fiddle and fiery vocals, is the Arcada’s third annual Mardi Gras celebration, so expect a good time. Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. $20-$100. (630) 962-7000 or arcadalive.com. 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24
Show the kids why music was better when you were growing up when Vanilla Ice, Coolio and Tone Loc team up to commandeer the mic at the Genesee Theatre’s “’90s Throwback” concert, featuring the hits of all three. Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. $37.50-$79.50. (847) 263-6300 or geneseetheatre.com. 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25
Revolt Coda is 100 percent fun to watch. With two EPs available online and another due for the studio this summer, the band — now in its third year jamming on local stages — has a strong recording game. But the magic comes when they’re in the spotlight. Zac Conforti, a former Naperville resident, channels pure rock power in his lead vocals, supported by Santino Carbonaro’s front-and-center jamming on bass and Dallas Moreland’s classic rock rhythms. And once Sal Rizzo straps on his guitar, he barely touches the ground with his gravity-defying moves. Catch the live show and their new songs (watch them play with the highs and lows of rock dynamics on “Sex Sells”) when they headline at Joe’s on Weed Street with Johnny Kilroy, Brandon James, The Giving Moon and Dina Bach. At Joe’s on Weed Street, 940 W. Weed St., Chicago. $8. (312) 337-3486 or joesonweedst.com. 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23
Hey, are you in a band? Chicago’s Cubby Bear and MER are co-sponsoring an open panel discussion featuring Eric Olsen (of Kickstand Productions), George Medic (of White Couch Productions and The Wire) and Josh Niemiera (of Double D Booking) with some tips and tricks to help you book more local shows. Meet other area musicians and promoters and enjoy a performance by indie folk rockers The Regular. And it’s free! At Cubby Bear, 1059 W. Addison St., Chicago. Free. (773) 327-1662, facebook.com or cubbybear.com. 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23
Go Time Band, Panic Switch, Rough Draft Rocks: 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24, at Penny Road Pub, 545 Penny Road, Barrington. $8. (847) 428-0562 or pennyroadpub.com.
Bassel & The Supernaturals (album release), Molehill, The Maytags, Willy Dynomite: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24, at Logan Square Auditorium, 2539 N. Kedzie Blvd., Chicago. $12-$15. (773) 252-6179 or logansquareauditorium.com.
Out Cold 2 w/Milk N Cooks, Trap House, Kings of Class, Hi Five, Chris U: 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24, at BaseCamp Pub, 5750 Lakeside Drive, Lisle. $5-$30. (331) 777-4712 or basecamppub.com.
King by Friday, OUTDrejas: 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24, at Trophy Room, 170 W. Ontario St., Chicago. $7.18. (312) 600-6920 or trophyroombar.com.
Wild Adriatic & She Rides Tigers: 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24, at BrauerHouse, 1000 N. Rohlwing Road, Lombard. $10-$13. (630) 495-2141 or brauerhouse.com.
Nation of House/Unlisted featuring Zebo, Joe Buddha, Eddie Riot, Tecko, Mark Matras: 10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24, at Exit, 1315 W. North Ave., Chicago. Free; $5 after midnight. exit-chicago.com.
My Metal Heart, Fool’s Brew: 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, at BaseCamp Pub, 5750 Lakeside Drive, Lisle. $5. (331) 777-4712 or basecamppub.com.
Orange Star: 9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, at The Filling Station, 300 Main St., St. Charles. No cover. (630) 584-4414 or filling-station.com.
Shwayze: 9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, at BrauerHouse, 1000 N. Rohlwing Road, Lombard. $13-$16. (630) 495-2141 or brauerhouse.com.
Meat Wave (record release), Paper Mice, Melkbelly, Foul Tip: 9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, at Empty Bottle, 1035 N. Western Ave., Chicago. $10-$12. (773) 276-3600 or emptybottle.com.
Roger Sanchez & S Man at Afterlife: 10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, at Annex Nightclub, 1958 W. North Ave., Chicago. $5-$20. (630) 291-5986 or afterlifechi.com.
Rita Moreno: 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26, at Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. $49. (630) 962-7000 or arcadalive.com.
Emanation XI featuring Robby Haynes, Snowman (Mike Burns), Makaya McCraven: 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26, at Century Mallet, 1770 W. Berteau Ave., Chicago. $5-$10 suggested donation. (773) 248-7733 or centurymallet.com.
The Ides of March feat. Jim Peterik: 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 1, at City Winery, 1200 W. Randolph St., Chicago. $28-$38. (312) 733-9463 or citywinery.com.
Ezra Furman, Christopher The Conquered, Delmar and The Dedications: 9 p.m. Thursday, March 2, at 1st Ward at Chop Shop, 2033 W. North Ave., Chicago. $15. (773) 537-4440 or chopshopchi.com.
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