‘Everything Zen’

One of the biggest bands of the mid-’90s, Bush had a tight hold on the airwaves (and MTV) from 1994 on. But all good things must come to an end, and after four albums and numerous tours, Bush called it quits. Frontman Gavin Rossdale dabbled with a new project for a bit and took up some hobbies, like being married to Gwen Stefani and acting. (I was pleasantly surprised by his inspired turn as a less-than-angelic supernatural being in the Keanu Reeves-led thriller “Constantine.”) In 2010 Bush re-formed, dished out a new album and attempted to reclaim many of their former fans, now with presumably less flannel. Relive your former grunge days when they play the Riviera Theatre, joined by Chicago indie rock band The Kickback, who has been accompanying Bush on a national tour this spring and has a new album due out this summer.

8 p.m. Monday, May 15, at Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine Ave., Chicago. $35-$250. (773) 275-6800 or rivieratheatre.com.

United for the kids

Wheaton’s Bobby de Maria and the United2nite crew are back in the charity game, bringing some talented artists to town for a benefit for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicago and Northwest Indiana. Dance to tunes by a full lineup of local talent while raising money for RMHC, which assists families of hospitalized children.

10 p.m. Friday, May 12, at Annex Nightclub, 1958 W. North Ave., Chicago. Requested donations start at $5; table packages available. (630) 291-5986 or afterlifechi.com.

Local Battle at Hard Rock

Cheer on some awesome local talent when Chicago’s Hard Rock Cafe hosts the Hard Rock Rising Battle of the Bands. Joliet psych-rockers Arbor Creek, Downers Grove

pop-punksters Gallery-81, St. Charles-based alternative rock band The Giving Moon and Panic Switch, a hard-rocking outfit out of Chicago, will musically duke it out for a chance to win $1000 and move on to the next level of competition, where even bigger prizes await.

9 p.m. Saturday, May 13, at Hard Rock Cafe, 63 W. Ontario St., Chicago. Free. (312) 943-2252 or hardrock.com.

Outdoors with Aldean

Jason Aldean headlines a set of some of the biggest names in country music — Chris Young, Kane Brown and Deejay Silver — on his “They Don’t Know Tour.” He’s in town to promote his latest album, “They Don’t Know.”

7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 13, at the Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre, 19100 Ridgeland Ave., Tinley Park. Tickets start at $36. (708) 614-1616 or tinleyparkamphitheater.com.

Barenaked in Waukegan

1998’s “One Week” made the Barenaked Ladies a household name, especially on the college rock and alternative circuits. But what many Americans may not realize is the Canadian band has actually been kicking around up north since 1988. Nearly 30 years later, the Ladies are still touring with their bouncy, fun music and clever lyricism, which fans can experience in Waukegan next week.

7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 16, at Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. $40-$85. (847) 263-6300 or geneseetheatre.com.

— Brian Shamie