Experience the beauty and dynamic rhythms of Mongolian music during the Lunar New Year Concert at the Chicago Cultural Center on February 11, 2024. This free event features the world premiere of Lei-Liang's Mongolian Suite for Violin. Listen to the beautiful melodies of acclaimed … [Read more...] about Free Lunar New Year Concert
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Musica Poetica Concert at Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center
Warm up your winter with sizzling Puerto Rican rhythms performed by Grammy Award-winning group Third Coast Percussion for a live concert, Musica Poetica, at Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center in the Hermosa neighborhood on January 19, 2024. Guiding listeners through an exciting musical suite … [Read more...] about Musica Poetica Concert at Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center
Pop-Up Concerts at Driehaus Museum
Journey back into the opulence of the Gilded Age at Chicago's own Downton Abbey at the Driehaus Museum, a restored 19th-century mansion just steps from the Magnificent Mile. The museum will host a series of holiday pop-up concerts on December 16, 2023, and December 21, 2023. Enjoy … [Read more...] about Pop-Up Concerts at Driehaus Museum
Free Blues Christmas Concert at Navy Pier
Add some blues rhythms to your holiday with a classic Chicago blues showcase by legendary blues label Alligator Records. Music from the "Alligator Records Christmas Collection" and "Genuine Houserockin Christmas" will be performed along with other holiday faves at A Blues Christmas on December 15, … [Read more...] about Free Blues Christmas Concert at Navy Pier
Chicago Film Festival Opening Night Block Party
Step onto the red carpet and enjoy free music, food and film-themed events at the Chicago International Film Festival Opening Night Block Party on October 11, 2023. Kicking off 12 days of international and independent movies at the Chicago International Film Festival, the block party will … [Read more...] about Chicago Film Festival Opening Night Block Party
Indigenous Peoples Day Chicago Arts & Music Fest
Celebrate the culture and contributions of Indigenous and Native American communities at the fifth annual Indigenous Peoples Day Chicago Arts & Music Festival, October 8-9 2023. This free, two-day music festival will highlight influential Indigenous performers from all over North and South … [Read more...] about Indigenous Peoples Day Chicago Arts & Music Fest
Free Canto Latino Festival
Explore the diverse musical styles of Mexico at "Canto Latino: Creando Mole" a free outdoor festival that celebrates the sounds of Mexico including cumbia, ranchera and mariachi on September 30, 2023, in the Pilsen neighborhood. Uniting Voices Chicago, formerly Chicago Children's Choir, will … [Read more...] about Free Canto Latino Festival
Englewood Jazz Fest
The 24th annual Englewood Jazz Festival presents an exciting line-up of established and emerging Chicago musicians for three days in the Englewood community on September 14-16, 2023. Live the Spirit Residency at Hamilton Cultural Center educates and mentors the next generation of jazz … [Read more...] about Englewood Jazz Fest
Chicago Live! at Navy Pier
Witness the excitement of Chicago's extensive performing arts scene during the third annual Chicago Live! festival on September 23-24, 2023. Navy Pier will host free, non-stop performances every half hour during the two-day event. The breadth of Chicago's music, dance, theater and … [Read more...] about Chicago Live! at Navy Pier
Legendary Hip Hop MCs Host Free Millennium Park Concert
Legendary Hip Hop MC, Roxanne Shante and iconic Salt N Pepa DJ Spindarella will host and spin at a free concert featuring local performers on August 25, 2023, in Millennium Park. WBEZ and the National Public Housing Museum are presenting a free evening of music, art and discussion at the Jay … [Read more...] about Legendary Hip Hop MCs Host Free Millennium Park Concert
Rockwell Jazz & Blues Street Stroll
Chicago's famous blues and jazz legacy springs to life during the third annual Rockwell Blues & Jazz Stroll on August 26, 2023. Listen to an exciting line-up of performers for a celebration of live music. The patio of Burning Bush Brewery will host local blues and jazz artists as well … [Read more...] about Rockwell Jazz & Blues Street Stroll
Ginza Holiday Festival
Celebrate Japanese culture, food and traditions at the annual Ginza Holiday Festival held at the Midwest Buddhist Temple in the Old Town neighborhood, on August 11-13, 2023. Experience the beauty of Japanese culture, including traditional folk dances, Taiko drumming, martial arts and music. … [Read more...] about Ginza Holiday Festival