Weekend Chicago picks: Chris Cornell, My Bloody Valentine

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It’s almost time for the 5 p.m. bell, and the weekend is officially on. Here are four shows to get on the calendar:

November 1 Chris Cornell

Soundgarden frontman goes acoustic in campfire-ready Songbook Tour.

Cadillac Palace Theatre, 8:00 p.m. Buy tickets.

Mannequin Men | photo by John Sturdy

November 2 Mannequin Men

Local punk brewsters are un-hiatused and return to form at their home away from home.

Empty Bottle, 9:30 p.m. Buy tickets.

November 3 My Bloody Valentine

It’s been a bloody long time (22 years) since we heard from the Dublin shoegaze kings. Everyone is ready.

Aragon Ballroom, 7:30 p.m. Buy tickets.

November 4 Macklemore & Ryan Lewis

Hip-hop bromance hugs it out with non-bougie songs like “Thrift Shop” that promote wearing grandad’s clothes.

UIC Pavilion, 7:00 p.m. Buy tickets. — Selena Fragassi

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