By Gregg Shapiro

Contributing writer

Oct. 31 The Yolks come out of their shell at 8 p.m. at Ronny’s Bar, 2103 N. California. Call (773) 278-7170.

Velvet Lounge, 37 E. Cermak, presents the Nicole Mitchell Trio at 9 p.m. Call (312) 791-9050.

The Hold Steady performs at 9 p.m. at Metro, 3730 N. Clark. Call (773) 549-4140.

The 8th annual “Jukebox of the Dead” Halloween show features Mucca Pazza, Lord of the Yum Yum and others at 9 p.m. at the Empty Bottle, 1045 N. Western.

NOV. 1 “Bears On the Run” showcases the talents of L.A. comedian Bobaloo, songwriter/performance artist Kendall, Nashville folk singer/songwriter Matthew Temple, blues singer Nakia, rock singer/songwriter Elijah Black and singer/songwriter Shannon Grady, tonight at Spin, 800 W. Belmont.

Sonotheque, 1444 W. Chicago, welcomes Swayzak at 10 p.m. Call (312) 226-7600.

Corinna Nix and Un-Earthed play jazz at 8 p.m. at Davenport’s, 1383 N. Milwaukee.  Call (773) 278-1830.

NOV. 2 “The Flesh Hungry Dog Show” presents Devin and the Straights, The Artist Formally Known as Vince and Retardos De La Mour at 9 p.m. at Jackhammer, 6406 N. Clark.  Call (773) 743-5772.

Catch vocalist Sachal Vasandani tonight at the Green Mill, 4802 N. Broadway. Call (773) 878-5552.

Lalo Schifrin performs with Jon Faddis and the Chicago Jazz Ensemble at 8 p.m. in the Harris Theater for Music and Dance in Chicago’s Millennium Park, 205 E. Randolph Dr. Call (312) 334-7777.

Rose Hill Drive blooms at 10 p.m. at Martyrs’, 3855 N. Lincoln. Call (773) 404-9494.

The Chris Greene Quartet pops into Pops For Champagne, 601 N. State, tonight ant tomorrow night at 9 p.m. Call (312) 266-7677.

Sia performs at 7:30 p.m. at Metro, 3730 N. Clark. Call (773) 549-4140.

NOV. 3 Melissa Ferrick plays two shows, 7 and 10 p.m., at Schuba’s, 3159 N. Southport. Call (773) 525-2508.

Reggie’s Bar, 2105 S. State, welcomes Leiana (from Philadelphia) with One Light Out, at 5:30 p.m.

Cabaret goddess Sharron McKnight performs at 10:30 p.m. at Davenport’s, 1383 N. Milwaukee. Call (773) 278-1830.

The premiere performances by the first U.S. Complaints Choir takes place at 1 and 3 p.m. in the Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E. Chicago. Call (312) 397-4010.

As part of the second annual Umbrella Music Festival, the Hideout, 1354 W. Wabansia, welcomes Mahall/ Bishop/ McBride/ Jennessen, Carter/ Mateen/ Zerang and Ingebrigt Haker Flaten Quintet beginning at 8 p.m. Call (773) 227-4433.

NOV. 4 Sinfonietta Arts Chamber Ensemble performs at 3 p.m. at the Skokie Theatre, 7924 N. Lincoln in Skokie. Call (847) 677-7761.

Schuba’s, 3159 N. Southport, presents Jenny Owen Youngs with Sean Hayes at 7 p.m. Call (773) 525-2508.

NOV. 5 Tori Amos performs the first of her two Chicago concerts at 7:30 p.m. at the Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Congress Pkwy.

Simi of Suffrajett and Dorian Taj perform at 9 p.m. at Double Door, 1572 N. Milwaukee. Call (773) 489-3160.

Black Dice rolls into the Lakeshore Theater, 3175 N. Broadway, at 9 p.m.

Practice Space presents Frisbie with guests at 9 p.m. at Schuba’s, 3159 N. Southport. Call (773) 525-2508.

Metro, 3730 N. Clark, presents Senses Fail tonight and tomorrow night. Call (773) 549-4140.

NOV. 6 Mary Gauthier performs tonight and tomorrow night at 8 p.m., with Diana Jones, at Schuba’s, 3159 N. Southport. Call (773) 525-2508.

Homolatte: Queer Words & Music, hosted by Scott Free, presents Sheree Greer and Alia, at 7:30 p.m. at Big Chicks/Tweet, 5024 N. Sheridan. Call (773) 728-5511.

Mocean Worker plays the Double Door, 1572 N. Milwaukee. Call (773) 489-3160.

Park West, 322 W. Armitage, presents The Waterboys at 7:30 p.m. Call (773) 929-5959.