- Bjork, R. Kelly, The Breeders and Yo La Tengo highlight a three-day slate of dozens of cutting-edge performers at the Pitchfork Music Festival in Union Park. Friday, 3pm-10pm; Saturday and Sunday, 12pm-10pm. $45/day. 1501 W. Randolph, 866.468.3401.
- There hasn't been much to celebrate from a baseball perspective on the North Side this year, but music fans will be thrilled to hear lifelong Cubs fan Eddie Vedder and his bandmates in Pearl Jam Friday at Wrigley Field. 7:30pm. $52-$77. 1060 W. Addison, 773.404.2827.
- The city's lakefront becomes a three-day music festival this weekend as legendary jam band Phish settles in with its legion of fans at the Charter One Pavilion on Northerly Island. Friday through Sunday at 7pm. $60-$150. 1300 S. Lynn White, 312.540.2668.
- Singer-songwriter Sheryl Crow is sure to have a large, adoring audience singing along to her many hits under the stars Friday at Ravinia. 7:30pm. $33-$100. 418 N. Sheridan in suburban Highland Park, 847.266.5100.
- Stretch your weekend one more day with superstars Justin Timberlake and Jay-Z bring their Legends of the Summer tour to Soldier Field. Monday, 7pm. $54.50-$250. 1410 S. Museum Campus Drive, 312.235.7000.