Jazzin at the Shedd Aquarium every Wednesday. Enjoy Jazz, cocktails, amazing lake views, fireworks and admission to the aquarium.
When: Every Wednesday, (5 to 10 p.m.) August 4 – Sold Out, August 11 – Sold Out, August 18 – Sold Out, August 25 – Sold Out, September 1. Click here to buy tickets
Where: John G. Shedd Aquarium, 1200 S. Lake Shore Drive, 312-939-2438
Yikes. I was asleep at the wheel for this one. Everything is sold out except September 1. The full aquarium will be open, including touch habitats. For animal care, lights in the Amazon Rising exhibit will dim at 7 p.m. Amazon Rising, Wild Reef and Stingray Touch close at 8:45 p.m.
Admission
Adults (Age 12+):$39.95 (Chicago Residents $19.95)
Children (Ages 3-11):$29.95 (Chicago Residents $14.95)
Infants:Free
Member Adults (18+):Free
Member Children (3-17):Free .
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2021 Music Lineup
Bob Davis Trio
Performing 8/18
Guitarist Bob Davis and keyboardist Neil Artwick have been playing together with their larger group, Lake Effect, for 20 years. Over the course of their careers, they have released two CDs, “Pandora” and “CD Baby.” Bob and Neil are joined by Larry Beers on drums, serving up R&B, Latin and soul.
The Ava Logan Jazz Ensemble
Performing 8/4, 8/11, 8/25 and 9/1
Ava Logan is a veterinarian by day and a jazz singer at night! She has performed at clubs and festivals from Bel Air and Beverly Hills to Moscow, Minsk, Paris and Rome, along with local festivals in Chicago, Glen Ellyn, Olympia Fields and Maywood. Ava’s theater performances include “Ella Fitzgerald & Friends” and “Lena Horne & Friends” at the Skokie Theater, as well as portrayals of Ella and Nancy Wilson at Chicago’s Black Ensemble Theater. Her accompaniment may be anywhere from one musician up to an 18-piece big band! For relaxation and excitement, don’t miss this dynamic performer!
Detour JazFunk
Performing 8/4, 8/18 and 9/1
Chicago-based Detour JazFunk’s roster boasts some of the nation’s premier musicians, including guitarist/vocalist Phil Seed, percussionist/vocalist Ben Johnson, bassist Kenery Kent Smith and keyboardist Tim Gant. From smooth jazz to funky old and new school R&B and neo soul, Detour JazFunk delivers.
Rio Bamba
Performing 8/11 and 8/25
The Rio Bamba sound is a unique blend of bossa nova, samba, American jazz and Latin jazz, played by world-class musicians. The group moves easily from classic and swinging jazz, vocal, or instrumental to a Brazilian samba that brings everyone to the dance floor.
