Weekly concerts in Giddings Plaza are a highlight of the summer in Lincoln Square. The music starts at 6:30 p.m., every Thursday night, June 6 - Aug. 29 (no concert July 4).

The lineup of local acts ranges from German pop to R&B, jazz to classic rock and everything in between.

June 6: Charlie Baran y Grupo Gringo

June 13: Sanctified Grumblers, acoustic/Americana/blues

June 20: Cary Kanno and the Giants, rock/funk

June 27: Pieptone! North Center's very own perform German-language pop hits from the '50s and '60s.

July 11: Al Scorch Country Soul Ensemble

July 18: The Stingers, classic and roots rock/blues/soul/R&B

July 25: Jukebox Heroes, classic hits

Aug. 1: Petra Van Nuis Quintet, jazz

Aug. 8: The Flat Cats, swinging jazz and blues

Aug. 15: Melanie Budd, singer/songwriter

Aug. 22: Check With Lucy, up-tempo folk

Aug. 29: Drop Steady

In the event of severe weather, check the website, Facebook and Twitter feeds of the Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce for news of possible cancellations and rescheduling.