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We’re almost done with 2016, and as we approach the holidays and bundle up for winter, it gets tough to gather up the energy to brave the cold and go to a show. Good thing there are so many good options this week throughout Chicago’s venues. Weather shouldn’t stop you from seeing these great acts.

*** = RedEye’s show of the week.

Wednesday

The Cool Kids, Payroll Giovanni, Femdot

Thalia Hall

1807 S. Allport St. 312-526-3851

One of the most welcome Chicago hip-hop stories this year was the return of the iconic duo The Cool Kids. With a new album on the way rumored to be titled “Special Edition Grand Master Deluxe,” their first since 2011, now’s a perfect time to hit up Thalia Hall and remember why you loved them in the first place—not that you need reminding.

Tickets: thaliahallchicago.com

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Andrew Bird

Fourth Presbyterian Church

126 E. Chestnut St.

Nothing says it’s the holiday season quite like Andrew Bird’s annual December residency at Chicago’s Fourth Presbyterian Church. Dubbed the “Gezelligheid” series, after a Dutch word that loosely translates to “very, very cozy,” the shows are an extra-intimate look at one of the most talented songwriters, violinists and whistlers around. It’s essential viewing every single year.

Tickets: Sold out.

Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Twin Peaks, Together PANGEA, Golden Daze (Friday)

Thalia Hall

1807 S. Allport St. 312-526-3851

Tickets: Sold out.

***Twin Peaks, Together PANGEA, Jimmy Whispers, Golden Daze (Saturday)

Metro Chicago

3730 N. Clark St. 773-549-4140

Tickets: Sold out.

Twin Peaks, Post Animal, NOBUNNY (Sunday)

Thalia Hall

1807 S. Allport St. 312-526-3851

Twin Peaks are closing out their jam-packed 2016 with three homecoming shows. With Friday’s and Saturday’s Thalia Hall and Metro Chicago shows long sold out, the recently announced third gig at Thalia is sure to follow suit. Though locals NOBUNNY and Post Animal are closing out the final date as support, Golden Daze and Together PANGEA are phenomenal live acts, so if you’re lucky enough to have tickets for the first two shows, you’re in for a treat.

Tickets: thaliahallchicago.com

Saturday

Yeesh, Space Blood, Evasive Backflip

Cole’s

2338 N. Milwaukee Ave. 773-276-5802

If you haven’t heard of Chicago’s Yeesh, now’s the time to get on it. Their 2016 album “Confirmation Bias” (spoiler alert) is one of RedEye’s favorite full-lengths of the entire year. Plus, Cole’s on a Saturday always manages to be fun despite being packed to the brim.

Tickets: Free, 21+.

@joshhterry | jterry@redeyechicago.com