We did the homework so you don’t have to. Check back each week for the scoop on bands you can’t miss at some of Chicago’s hottest music venues.Ariana Grande

Mar. 14

Pop superstar Ariana Grande visits Chicago next month with plenty of company, including British pop group Little Mix and R&B singer Victoria Monet.  Her 2016 album “Dangerous Woman” not only marked her third studio album but also debuted at number two on the US Billboard 200.  While it was her first album not to hit number one in the country, her full on pop songs and performances will surely not keep away any loyal fans.

Her opener “Little Mix” keeps growing from concert to concert, from their formation in 2011 on the X Factor to releasing their fourth album “Glory Days” last year.

Lionel Richie & Mariah Carey

Mar. 25

Speaking of pop divas, the queen of them all, Mariah Carey, returns to the United Center as a special guest on Lionel Richie’s “All the Hits Tour.”  While Carey’s lip-syncing mishap at this year’s New Year’s Eve performance may be hard to overcome in the next few months, the legendary and long-loved R&B artist Lionel Richie is easily a reason enough to get a ticket.

At 67 years-old, Richie has proven to himself and his fans that there’s no room to slow down in his career.  There’s no doubt the duo singers will be one of the United Center’s biggest concert nights in March.

Bon Jovi

Mar. 26

While Jon Bon Jovi may not be on every college kid’s list of artist to see, as long as the rock lead singer keeps rocking his leather vest and strapped guitar, crowds will flock to watch and listen.  Performing at the United Center at the end of March, the New Jersey rock band is sure to attract loyal fans that have been listening since its formation in 1983.

If you’re a brand new fan, there’s a good chance you at least know the band’s karaoke hit “Livin’ on a Prayer,” which will surely have the stadium on their feet and screaming.  So from pop divas, to the contemporary legends of R&B and arena rock, be sure to check out some of these bands and artists performing in Chicago this March.