Lot Jams is a free, family-friendly outdoor concert series hosted by North River Commission and the Albany Park Chamber of Commerce. Lineups for Chicago's Gospel Music Festival, Chicago Blues Festival and the Millennium Park Summer Music Series announced Chicago will be filled with the sound of music this summer courtesy of some familiar, free city-sponsored festivals. Hip Hop: A Child of Blues, a special Blues to Hip Hop Commission with hip hop producer Coolout Chris and Blues drummer Kenny Beedy Eyes Smith, creating a program musically onsite to connect blues to hip hop. Celebrating the great influence of the music genre born in this city more than 80 years ago, the Chicago Gospel Music Festival will present the top gospel artists in the country. endobj If You See Something, Say Something is a national anti-terrorism public awareness campaign that emphasizes the importance of reporting suspicious activity to law enforcement authorities. Check out the, Chicago has a long and illustrious cinematic history: Charlie Chaplin at theEssanay Studios in 1915, 80s classics likeFerris Buellers Day OffandThe Blues Brothers,modern day hits, The holiday season in Chicago is always an exciting time. The Millennium Park Summer Music Series is made possible by the Millennium Park Foundation. CHICAGO (WLS) -- Anointed voices filled Millennium. 2023 FOX Television Stations, is in effect, Lake County, Kenosha County, Maxwell Street Market (800 S. Desplaines St.): Sundays, April 3 Dec. 18, Chicago City Markets (citywide including Daley Plaza): May October, Chicago, Memorial Day Wreath Laying Ceremony & Parade (Daley Plaza and State Street): Saturday, May 28, Millennium Park Summer Workouts (Great Lawn): Saturdays, May 28 Sept. 3, Millennium Park Summer Film Series (Jay Pritzker Pavilion): Tuesdays, July 12 Aug. 30, Chicago Gospel Music Experience (Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park): Saturday, June 4, Chicago Blues Festival (citywide and in Millennium Park including Jay Pritzker Pavilion): Thursday Sunday, June 912, Taste of Chicago (citywide including Grant Park): Saturdays, June 11, 18 and 25 (neighborhood Taste pop-ups) and Friday Sunday, July 810 (a bite-sized Taste in Grant Park), Millennium Park Summer Music Series (Jay Pritzker Pavilion): Mondays & Thursdays, June 20 Aug. 18. We encourage residents to check the weather before heading out. Chicago Gospel Music Festival . CIVL (Chicago Independent Venue League) - Co-curated show. Only in Chicago Spotlights Womens History Month, Your guide to The Magnificent Mile Lights Festival 2022. Chicago Cubs v. St. Louis CardinalsFriday, June 2 at 1:20 p.m., Saturday, June 3 at 12:20 p.m. and Sunday, June 5 at 6:08 p.m.For complete details on the game and Wrigley Field, visit mlb.com/Cubs/Ballpark, 57th Street Art Fair Saturday, June 4, 11 a.m.6 p.m. and Sunday, June 5, 10 a.m.5 p.m.Set in the Hyde Park neighborhood, the festival will celebrate its 75th year on 57th Street. The full schedule can be found at MillenniumPark.org. By Miriam Di Nunzio May 11, 2022, 7:00am PST Highlights include DakhaBrakha, a folk Ukrainian quartet that combines avant-garde, traditional and contemporary sounds; a tribune to Charles Stepney one of the underrated heroes of Chicago soul music performed by a new, large ensemble; Grammy nominated Afrobeat artist Femi Kuti; acclaimed hip hop and Nueva Cancin Chilena artist Ana Tijoux; Afro-Cuban rockstar CIMAFUNK; Jeff Tweedy of Wilco with opening act from Chicagos The Peoples Music School, and more. Chicago Gospel Music Festival explores the depth of this music genre, spanning traditional and contemporary, lively choral groups, extraordinary vocalists, dynamic duos, and more. Chicago's 2022 spring and summer event schedule provided by the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events: Maxwell Street Market (800 S. Desplaines St.): Sundays, April 3 - Dec. 18. Both festivals will last for four days at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion and in Millennium Park in addition to special neighborhood events. The music stage will draw residents to the event where sidewalk activities are the main attraction. Go here to update it. Up to 12 programs featuring local music (and one or two dance) performers in a variety of genres outdoors at the Austin Town Hall Park. Sample craft beers from IPAs, Opening September 2023 Free admission Chicago Cultural Center & partner locations Experience the future of architecture at the Chicago Architecture Biennial. Free admission. Year of Chicago Dance Showcase (Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park): Saturday, August 27. Parking lot opens at 5 p.m., gates open at 6 p.m. and concert begins at 8 p.m. For complete details, visit PavilionNortherlyIsland.com. Wednesday shows begin at 9 p.m. and Saturday shows begin at 10 p.m. For additional details, visit NavyPier.org. His new album 'Stop the Hate' features his son Made Kuti, carrying on the tradition once again. In the seating bowl, you may save only one seat prior to the start of each show. 0 Learn more atLearn more at Chicago.gov/COVIDVax. var hostname = "FestivalNet.com"; By visiting ChooseChicago.com, you are consenting to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Featured in this years lineup are Shemekia Copeland, Toronzo Cannon, Billy Branch & The Sons of Blues, Ronnie Baker Brooks, Melody Angel, Keith Johnson & The Big Muddy Band, Demetria Taylor, Lil Ed & the Blues Imperials, and more. CHICAGO (WLS) -- Anointed voices filled Millennium Park as hands were raised in prayer, marking the return of the Gospel Festival. Annual event running from the first Thursday in June (June 2, 2022) until the third Thursday in September (September 15, 2022), Chess Records building, 2120 S. Michigan Ave. (held in the outdoor, green space, park setting of Willie Dixon's Blues Garden adjacent to the historic Chicago landmark). Insights Festival 2022 Auditions . For these events, alcohol at various price points may be purchased inside the venue. endobj Learn more atLearn more at Chicago.gov/COVIDVax. Chicago's 2022 spring and summer event schedule provided by the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events: By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. Add this event to your itinerary. The Pavilion seats are not protected from the elements. CHICAGO BLUES FESTIVAL . Celebrating the great influence of the music genre born in this city more than 80 years ago, the Chicago Gospel Music Experience will present the top gospel artists in the country. 150+ places to explore. Her music dialogues to the sound of hip hop and Nueva Cancin Chilena. This ground-breaking event,, Experience Chicagos award-winning museums, without spending a dime. And with 34.1% of the vote in Round One, Paul Vallas is clearly the front-runner. Afternoon mini jazz festival in Bronzeville. For complete details, visit WestTownChamber.org/Do-Division. For complete details on street closures, visit chicago13point1.com/streetclosures, Maifest ChicagoThursday, June 2, 59:30 p.m.; Friday, June 3, 511 p.m.; Saturday, June 4, noon11 p.m. and Sunday, June 5, noon10 p.m.Held in Lincoln Square located at 4700 N. Lincoln Avenue, Maifest (Mayfest) Chicago is a traditional celebration of the arrival of spring. Published June 3, 2022 Updated on June 3, 2022 at 8:00 pm. The COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective, and are an important tool for ending the global pandemic. The city reminds the public to be aware of their surroundings and to report suspicious activity. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Chicago Blues Festival (citywide and in Millennium Park including Jay Pritzker Pavilion): Thursday - Sunday, June 9-12 Taste of Chicago (citywide including Grant Park): Saturdays, June 11, 18. Daily showcase of Chicago Blues legends and emerging artists that have called Rosa's Lounge home over the last 38 years. Of note: the jazz and blues festivals return as full-on events after pivoting to one-night-only concerts in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. endobj Black Monument Ensemble, a vibrant collective of artists, musicians, singers, and dancers making work that represents the richness and diversity of Black artistic excellence in Chicago. Sign up to Receive DCASE Newsletters & Eblasts, Cultural Grants Program >Recent Grants > 2021 Chicago Presents Grantees and Projects. For the latest on all Millennium Park events, visitmillenniumpark.org. Vaccines protect you and the people around you, reducing the spread of COVID-19. Copyright 2023 WLS-TV. Save the dates for three more DCASE music festivals later this summer and fall; lineups to be announced in the coming weeks: For more information about City-funded Chicago Presents community events and other City-permitted neighborhood festivals and special events, visit Chicago.gov/DCASE. Report Suspicious Activity: If you See Something Say Something. Navy Pier FireworksSaturday, June 4 at 10 p.m.Beginning on Memorial Day weekend, Navy Pier will present a fireworks show each Wednesday and Saturday through Labor Day weekend. Jun 03, 2022 at 5:00 am. CHICAGO - Chicago rolled out its spring and summer festival schedule Thursday, featuring a return to pre-pandemic levels of size and scale. It was an event some folks couldnt miss. Community Day at Colombian Fest features live music, workshops, Afro-Colombian dance and music, drumming and a sports camp. But that tragic past is not a deterrent from keeping attendees from enjoying the park. Published June 4, 2022. The COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective, and are an important tool for ending the global pandemic. NMPRACs Barrio Arts Fest (BAF) is a free weekend-long event that showcases diverse Puerto Rican artists and celebrates the vibrancy of our creative communities in Humboldt Park and beyond. Held at Douglass Park on July 23rd, the festival will feature local music, visual artists and vendors. Sign up to Receive DCASE Newsletters & Eblasts, DCASE [email protected], Madeline [email protected]. Served by buses 3, 4, 6, J14, 20, 56, 60, 124, 146, 147, 151, 157. Sat, Jun 04, 2022. Harold Washington Cultural Center, 4701 S. King Dr., Parking Lot. Are recording devices allowed during a concert?Photography, video, or recording devices are prohibited at all concerts at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion. The shooting occurred about 4:30 p.m. Wednesday in the 5200 block of South Spaulding Avenue, according to police. 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The Chicago SummerDance Celebration in Millennium Park, August 2019 | Courtesy of the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events. Kinsey: A Memoir by Roy Kinsey: Chicago born and raised, Roy Kinsey is a black, queer-identified, rapper, and librarian. Chicago Gospel Music Festival in Millennium Park June 4, 2022, 3-9 p.m. A family friendly celebration of the music genre born in Chicago featuring the top gospel artists in the country. As usual, the popular Festival offers classical favorites while re-establishing itself as a champion of the underrepresented. The holiday season in Chicago is always an exciting time. Chicago Blues Festival (June 9 - 12), 2022 marks the first citywide Chicago Blues Festival bringing top talent to downtown and the neighborhoods where Blues originated in Chicago, including Soul City Blues in Austin (June 11) and Bronzeville Blues (June 12); in addition to Blues on the Riverwalk (June 9-10); a "Women in Blues showcase" in Motorists in the areas where events are happening should be prepared for increased traffic and possible reroutes. 471 0 obj Open Rehearsals Chicago, The annual event brought together gospel music lovers of all walks, many with no shame in kicking off their own praise party. HAT Moroccan born artist presents audio-visual show that remixes traditional musicians from across the world onto a big screen, shaping them harmoniously into new electro beats. Gospel Music: Chicago's Native Art Form More . Produced by the Pilsen Neighbors Community Council, Fiesta del Sol is the largest non alcoholic, non tobacco, free admission festival in the nation with over 1.2 million people each year. After three unsuccessful previous runs for public office, the former Chicago Public Schools chief takes his tough-on-crime message to the citys mayoral runoff. Schedule highlights enclosed with full details and updates online. Chicago Gospel Music Festival: This free outdoor concert, celebrating the Chicago-born genre, brings together traditional choirs, contemporary urban gospel artists, and more. Pay in person at each garage location or pre-pay online for discounted parking. The Englewood Music Festival will take place, Saturday, September 17, 2022. Free and ticketed concerts will be held at neighborhood venues,. Please note that Millennium Park is a safe and welcoming space for everyone. <>stream Chicago Jazz Festival (citywide and in Millennium Park including Jay Pritzker Pavilion): Thursday Sunday, Sept. 14. Can I save seats in the Pavilion?General seating in the Pavilion and on the Great Lawn is available on a first-come, first-served basis. All performances take place in Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park. . FOX 32 Chicago. Belmont Central Parking Garage, 1st Floor, 3140 N. Central Ave. Mercado! Millions didn't make it, but we were one of the ones that did! Free to all those looking for some soulful Gospel beats, Chicagoans can . By Miriam Di Nunzio Feb 2, 2022, 10:01pm PST There were hands clapping and dancing. Join Festivalnet.com now to unlock additional details,