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Music Without Borders

Sample the City’s ongoing year-round celebration of international music with eight spectacular concerts that span the entire globe. Sit under the stars and be amazed by musicians brought in from around the world to celebrate their music and culture. Location Jay Pritzker Pavilion just east of the corner... [Read more]

2009 Chicago Gospel Music Festival

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Downtown Sound: New Music Mondays

Downtown Sound: New Music Mondays is a unique series bringing some the freshest “news making” artists and groundbreaking rock veterans to the world renowned Jay Pritzker Pavilion. Each concert will be emceed by a talented performer from the innovative organization Young Chicago Authors. Concerts... [Read more]

The Grant Park Music Festival

Bring a picnic and sit under the stars in front of one of the most interesting architectural marvels in Chicago, the Jay Pritzger Pavillion at Millenium Park, and listen to the world class Grant Park Symphony Orchestra. Or come inside (as noted) and hear a set of programs in the accoustically perfect... [Read more]

2009 SummerDance

13th annual Chicago Summer Dance June 11–August 23, 2008 13 Years of Free Dancing Downtown! Spirit of Music Garden in Grant Park    601 S. Michigan Avenue Throughout the summer the Spirit of Music Garden in Grant Park becomes a unique outdoor urban dance space. Dance to the sounds of 42 different... [Read more]

SummerDance in the Parks

Chicago SummerDance in the Parks. Dance across the city!!!! Chicago parks host FREE Chicago SummerDance events on Wednesdays, July 1 – September 2. Chicago Park District information: 312.742.PLAY (7529) or www.ChicagoParkDistrict.com. Dance Lessons: 6–7 pm      Live Music & Dancing: 7–9... [Read more]

2009 Chicago Blues Festival

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Great Performers of Illinois

Millennium Park will come alive with the sights and sounds of Illinois from July 10 - 13 as Great Performers of Illinois presents over 50 performers and artists across all genres in this celebration of the arts unique to this great state. Four days of entertainment from the best of Illinois willl include: DENNIS... [Read more]

Dusk Variations: A Chamber Series

Immerse yourself in this contemporary classical music series  with cutting edge musicians at the top of their form!  Performing at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millenium Park at the corner of Randolph and Michigan. Free to the public Performances from 6:30pm - 8:00pm. * Note End time is approximate. 6/15  ... [Read more]

Edible Audible Picnic

Edible Audible Picnic is a noontime picnic of sonic proportions on Mondays from June 15 through August 24, 2009 (excluding July 13).  This series features cutting edge rock bands, sound artists, audio documentaries, expert DJs, electronic musicians and more. Edible Audible Picnic draws on the Jay Pritzker... [Read more]

2009 Taste of Chicago

Taste of Chicago is a world renowned food festival situated in Grant Park, running from June 26th through July 5th. PLEASE NOTE The Taste stage, which is located on the south end of the festival, will be featuring music from Chicago musicians and labels exclusively! The Petrillo Band Shell will host... [Read more]

Made in Chicago: World Class Jazz

Come hear jazz with a distinctively Chicago flavor as we celebrate hometown heroes from Fred Anderson to Benny Goodman. Every Made in Chicago: World Class Jazz concert is presented in cooperation with the Jazz Institute of Chicago and kicks off with aspiring musicians from Chicago-area high schools,... [Read more]

!Viva! Chicago Latin Music Festival

Dance to cumbia, merengue, salsa and more at the 21st annual Viva Chicago Latin Music Festival on August 29th and 30th.  Performances will take place from 11AM until 9:30PM. Also features food vendors and an arts and crafts fair. Schedule of acts TBA  Read More →

Chicago Jazz Festival

Come down to Grant Park to hear world class jazz at the Chicago Jazz Festival on September 4,5 and 6 on three stages centered around the Petrillo Bandshell, located on the corner of Jackson and Columbus. Music starts at noon and continues on till 9:30PM. Food and beverages are available from many venders... [Read more]