Music listings are compiled by LAURA KOPEN and RENALDO MIGALDI (classical, fairs and festivals) from information available Tuesday. We advise calling ahead for confirmation. Please send listings information, in-cluding a phone number for use by the public, to Reader Music Listings, 11 E. Illinois, Chicago 60611, or send a fax to 312-828-9926, or send E-mail to musiclistings@chicagoreader.com.
B-52s perform at the 10th annual black-tie benefit for the AIDS Foundation of Chicago. Saturday, 6 PM, Grand Ballroom, Hyatt Regency Chicago, 151 E. Wacker. 312-922-2322, ext. 375.
JULIE & JANNA CARDIA Friday and Saturday, 11 PM, Athenaeum Theatre, 2936 N. Southport. 773-935-6860.
PAT DINIZIO of the Smithereens performs as part of his Living Room Tour (benefits the children’s department of the LaGrange Park Public Library). Next Friday, May 12, 8 PM, LaGrange Park Public Library, 555 N. LaGrange, LaGrange Park. 708-352-0100.
JOHN WESLEY HARDING Saturday, 8 PM, Unitarian Church of Hinsdale, 17 W. Maple, Hinsdale. 708-802-0236.
LETTERMEN Next Saturday, May 13, 7:30 PM, Norris Theatre, 1040 Dunham, Saint Charles. 630-584-7200.
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GALLERY CABARET 2020 N. Oakley: Music at 10 PM. Friday, Pepper Showcase features jazz & show tunes. Saturday, Ethan Sellers, National Drag. Monday, Hypnotic Sounds From Russia/Ukraine with Uriy Zmorodyen. Next Friday, May 12, Justin Planasch & the Downpours, Apartment. Next Saturday, May 13, Heavy Mental, Go-Go Devils, Sara Hollisters. 773-489-5471.