2800 S. Ridgeway, 2612 S. Trumbull, 4170 W. 25th St. Villapalooza will partner with local community gardens to create three family friendly musical events that promote the beauty of nature and culture of the neighborhood. For additional information on emergency preparedness information, visit the OEMC website at Chicago.gov/OEMC. Plan Your Visit DakhaBrakha Global folk-fusion quartet from Kyiv, Ukraine that expands upon fundamental elements of sound and soul and combines them into a musical alchemy they call ethno-chaos.. An official website of the City of Chicago, Celebrating the influence of this spirited genre born in our great city more than 80 years ago, the, City Council Office of Financial Analysis, Community Commission for Public Safety & Accountability, Feb 2, 2023 - Mayor Lori E. 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Michigan Ave. (lot next door to the South Asia Institute at the corner of Michigan Ave. and Cullerton Ave.). This annual event is free and family-friendly, so settle in for some powerful performances. From the elevated lines: exit at Washington/Wabash and walk east. 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. Chicago House Music Experience (Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park): Friday, Sept. 16 plus ancillary community events and more, dates TBA, SummerDance Celebration (Jay Pritzker Pavilion and throughout Millennium Park): Saturday, Sept. 17, World Music Festival Chicago (citywide): Friday, Sept. 30 Oct. 9, 2 Chicago men charged in Douglas Park murder, Feds raid suburban Chicago home of businessman who ran for state office, I didnt realize: Woman mistakenly eats heart-shaped chip that could have won her 100K, Lightfoot loses re-election bid, this is the date she will leave office, Eyes to the skies: Jupiter and Venus meet tonight for rare conjunction, Chicago police officer fatally shot on Southwest Side, Dramatic rescue of Australian hiker stranded in freezing Arizona mountains caught on video, New Cook County program helps veterans with home repair work, $60M allocated for Illinois recreational opportunities, Secret Service agents search 3 properties in Lisle. The 10-part music series features a wide variety of music from established and emerging artists at the iconic Jay Pritzker Pavilion. All performances take place in Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park. The shooting occurred about 4:30 p.m. Wednesday in the 5200 block of South Spaulding Avenue, according to police. Samantha Crain A Choctaw singer, songwriter, poet, producer, and musician from Oklahoma. Chicagos world-renowned fests and events celebrate food, music, culture, art, and history throughout the city. The 13.1-mile course will start and finish in Garfield Park, the oldest park on the West Side, and travel through Humboldt and Douglass Parks while traversing the neighborhoods that line the boulevards connecting all three parks. An official website of the City of Chicago, City Council Office of Financial Analysis, Community Commission for Public Safety & Accountability, Feb 2, 2023 - Mayor Lori E. 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Held at Douglass Park on July 23rd, the festival will feature local music, visual artists and vendors. //-->, Copyright FestivalNet 2022. This website uses cookies to ensure the best experience, which you consent to by clicking Got It. Learn more about how we handle your personal data and rights by reviewing our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. This years lineup included top gospel music artists and was free to the public. The People's Music School Led by professionally trained faculty, students receive intensive tuition-free music education, The Peoples Music School transforms and empowers young lives. <. Chicago Gospel Music Festival lineup Over the years, the festival has featured traditional choirs to contemporary urban gospel mixed with hip-hop and house music. The following is supported by the Chicago Presents grant: Fahrenheit Chicago is an annual humanities festival dedicated to using the discipline to address CDC's social determinants of health impacting Chicago's Black and Brown LGBTQ communities citywide. Deeply Rooted and the Sam Thousand Orchestra will celebrate Chicago-born composer Quincy Jones with performances at Chicago parks featuring original choreography set to his music. Sign-up for information onDCASE Gospel Music Events, Admission is FREEOpen Daily 6am11pm Welcome Center 9am5pm, Millennium Park201 E. Randolph St. Chicago, IL 60601. Your guide to The Magnificent Mile Lights Festival 2022. CIMAFUNK - An Afro-Cuban rockstar who brings out the best in Cuban rhythms and traditions, and infusing sounds and styles from Africa and the U.S. Hypnotic Brass Ensemble - Seven sons of jazz great Phil Cohran from the south side of Chicago carrying on his musical legacy, Hypnotic Brass Ensemble's musical style ranges from hip hop to jazz to funk and rock. The day-long event will be free to the public. This includes fostering the development of Chicagos non-profit arts sector, independent working artists and for-profit arts businesses; providing a framework to guide the Citys future cultural and economic growth, via the Chicago Cultural Plan; marketing the Citys cultural assets to a worldwide audience; and presenting high-quality, free and affordable cultural programs for residents and visitors. Connect South Shore is a 2-Day arts festival that uplifts the culture of South Shore through Art, Music, Food and entertainment. Serving students and their families in the Uptown, Albany Park, Back of the Yards, and Greater Grand Crossing neighborhoods. The full schedule can be found at ChicagoBluesFestival.us. The full schedule can be found at MillenniumPark.org. 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. Also new this year, the festival hosts a Women in Blues showcase on the Jay Pritzker stage June 12 curated and performed by an extraordinary group of Blues musicians paying homage to Blues legend Mary Lane. Copyright 2023 WLS-TV. 0 endobj 5,000 attendees are expected. 470 0 obj Add this event to your itinerary. 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 Over the last week, Chicago has seen daily COVID cases dip by 48%, new hospital admissions by 41% and deaths by 44%. The popular Chicago Air and Water Show will expand to two days of aerial and nautical spectacles, lasting four hours each day, similar to pre-pandemic editions of the show. Ping Tom Memorial Park, 1700 S. Wentworth Ave. TRQPITECA Queer Pride is a dance music festival celebrating LGBTQIA+ existence and resilience, uniting people across identities with DJs, dancers, artists, and local organizations and businesses. The Millennium Park Summer Music Series is made possible by the Millennium Park Foundation. CHICAGO BLUES FESTIVAL . Belmont Central Parking Garage, 1st Floor, 3140 N. Central Ave. Mercado! Public Transportation: As for any largescale event, public transportation is encouraged and both CTA and Metra are providing additional service for the event. endobj Sign up to Receive DCASE Newsletters & Eblasts, DCASE Communicationsdcase@cityofchicago.org, Madeline LongMadeline.Long@cityofchicago.org. For complete details, visit WestTownChamber.org/Do-Division. This day also includes a soccer tournament and childrens activities, which are important to the refugee community. 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. "We don't foresee any major restrictions in how we move or mask-wearing, or vaccinations.". Sign up to Receive DCASE Newsletters & Eblasts, Cultural Grants Program >Recent Grants > 2021 Chicago Presents Grantees and Projects. Pole Markers/Location Identifiers: For public safety on the lakefront, event and concert attendees are reminded to be aware of the numbers attached to the poles throughout the Grant Park area as well as 1200 DuSable Lake Shore Drive to 6600 DuSable Lake Shore Drive to help them reference their location within the park to friends, family and first responders if there is an emergency. Charles Stepney: Out of the Shadows, a tribute to one of the underrated heroes of Chicago soul music, Stepney contributed to the sounds of Muddy Waters, Minnie Riperton, Ramsey Lewis, Earth, Wind & Fire, and more. Wednesday May 11 2022 Earlier this year, the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs announced that some of the city's most beloved public programming would return this summer, from the dance. endobj Both festivals will last for four days at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion and in Millennium Park in addition to special neighborhood events. 11132 S. St. Lawrence Ave. / Pullman Visitor's Center: 11141 S. Cottage Grove / Greenstone Church: 11211 S. St. Lawrence Ave. Pullman Arts will present a two day festival on the far South Side! A feminist and activist in her lyrics, she denounces social and cultural deficiencies. Washington and Mandrake Parks, King Drive 33rd-55th St. . Only in Chicago Spotlights Womens History Month, Your guide to The Magnificent Mile Lights Festival 2022. If you notice something suspicious, notify onsite security or call 9-1-1. Chicago. Jun 03, 2022 at 5:00 am. For complete details, visit LincolnParkGreekFest.com. Report Suspicious Activity: If you See Something Say Something. With countless events across multiple neighborhoods . Residents and motorists should be aware of the following large events: 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. Check out the Chicago Gospel Music Festival, attend the Chicago Cider Week Launch Party or explore the 57th Street Art Fair. 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. His new album 'Stop the Hate' features his son Made Kuti, carrying on the tradition once again. Kicking off the month of June, several festivals and fairs are taking to the Chicago streets. Millennium Park Experience a family-friendly day in Millennium Park at the free festival featuring music that touches the soul from traditional choirs to contemporary urban sounds mixed with Hip-Hop, House, Pop, and R&B. 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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. Argyle Mid-Autumn Moon Festival: Saturday, September 10, 2022, 3-9pm, Argyle Activation Walk: Saturday, October 8, 2022, 12-10pm, Asia on Argyle Corridor, from Broadway to Sheridan. . Chicago, Learn more atLearn more at Chicago.gov/COVIDVax. We curate a unique experience of various music genres, food and film. A culminating festival will take place on September 17. As in previous years, outside alcohol is not allowed for the following events: Chicago Gospel Music Festival (June 4, 2022), Chicago Blues Festival (June 912, 2022), Grant Park Music Festival Independence Day Salute (July 2, 2022) and Chicago Jazz Festival (September 14, 2022). Sunday, Aug. 28, 1-10pm: The DuSable, Black History Museum & Education Center - The event will celebrate queer performance artists; artisans, entrepreneurs, community based organizations, civic leaders and thought leaders. Thousands of runners are expected to take part in this unique racing experience through the historic parks and boulevards of Chicagos West Side. By Miriam Di Nunzio May 11, 2022, 7:00am PST Close Date: Sat, Jun 04, 2022 This event has already taken place. Is this your event? . For complete event details, visit MayFestChicago.com. Festivals returning to pre-pandemic levels were buoyed by the city's declining COVID positivity rates. Chicago Gospel Music Festival . One event, Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022 Its turkey time! 496 0 obj The eldest son of Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo (Ransome) Kuti, he has expanded the genre's reach to embrace elements of punk, electro, and hip-hop. CHICAGO - Chicago rolled out its spring and summer festival schedule Thursday, featuring a return to pre-pandemic levels of size and scale. In addition, concessions can be purchased throughout the Park, including from the concession carts located on the Chase Promenade and at thePark Grill and Cafon theMcCormick Tribune Plaza. The annual 79th Street Renaissance Festival is a staple in the Auburn Gresham community, with the 2019 two-day event generating more than 25,000 people in attendance and over 100 vendors participated. endobj Parking lots open at 2 p.m. and gates open at 4 p.m. For complete details and what you need to know before you go, visit SoldierField.net, Bank of America Chicago 13.1 Sunday, June 5 at 7 a.m.OEMC and Organizers are reminding the public about the first every half marathon on Chicagos West Side. Gabriel Garzn-Montano First generation American to French and Colombian parents, Gabriel weaves tapestries of sound that defies genre. Originally founded in 1999 as part of DCASEs first-ever Chicago World Music Festival. Learn more atLearn more at Chicago.gov/COVIDVax. Lot Jams is a free, family-friendly outdoor concert series hosted by North River Commission and the Albany Park Chamber of Commerce. May I bring a picnic basket?Yes! This event introduces residents to all of the cultural, arts, business and nonprofits in South Chicago. We seek to engage the Pullman and Roseland communities and neighbors with world class entertainment, food, art & culture. Also new this year is a Women in Blues showcase on June 12 at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park featuring a tribute to blues great Mary Lane. 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. hb`````Zlz01G30ncde|`69:"'Oa^0AHI$:C>dfKG n6s/^F ~ The Great Lawn has a high-tech design with underlying layers of sand and gravel that allows water to drain quickly. OEMC also issues TEXT alerts for lakefront notices, issues affecting businesses or COVID-19 updates: CHILAKE: For lakefront notices, TEXT CHILAKE to 7-8-0-1-5 CHIBIZ: For alerts affecting businesses, TEXT CHIBIZ to 6-7-2-8-3 COVID: Get COVID-19 updates by TEXTING COVID19 to 6-7-2-8-3. Can I bring a folding chair and blanket?Yes, but folding chairs are not allowed in the seating area of the Jay Pritzker Pavilion. Full list of 2022 spring/summer festivals and special . is an event series in which outdoor markets activate underutilized or unexpected spaces, such as parking garages in Belmont Cragin with food, vendors, arts, and culture. Afternoon mini jazz festival in Bronzeville. "To be back in the park, it just symbolizes that we can overcome anything if we keep our hand in God's hands," McCracken said. Pheobe BridgersSaturday, June 4 at 8 p.m.Phoebe Bridgers is a multi-Grammy-nominated and highly acclaimed indie singer-songwriter. 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. Visitchicago.gov/dcase. 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. Open Rehearsals May I buy beer or wine in the park? Now in its 35th year, the Chicago Gospel Music Festival has been hailed as the world's largest gospel festival with an attendance of over 100,000. The Chicago SummerDance Celebration in Millennium Park, August 2019 | Courtesy of the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events. The South Asian Freedom Festival is a free, two-day music and dance festival celebrating the 75th independence anniversaries of Pakistan and India. This free event in SSCACs new side lot will invite community members and artists of all disciplines to celebrate life and creativity post-pandemic, with music by Akenya and Black Monument Ensemble. endstream Learn more atLearn more at Chicago.gov/COVIDVax. Beloved events like the Chicago Blues Festival and the Air and Water Show will be back (and in-person) this year. OEMC will issue any alerts and notifications needed to keep residents and attendees up to date on weather conditions and emergencies. With many festivals, athletic events, and simultaneous events throughout the city and along the lakefront this weekend, the Office of Emergency Management and Communications (OEMC) is advising residents and visitors to be aware of street closures, additional crowds, increased traffic and to plan accordingly. Lineup below; details on the website. Visit www.millenniumgarages.com or call 312.616.0600 for 24/7 customer service. Year of Chicago Dance Showcase (Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park): Saturday, August 27. Vaccines protect you and the people around you, reducing the spread of COVID-19. 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. May I bring my dog along?Animals are not permitted in Millennium Park, unless they are service animals. 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. Wednesdays: July 27 / August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 / September 10 (Ghana Festival 10am-7pm), September 14 & 21, 4:30-6:30pm. We encourage residents to check the weather before heading out. 20+ neighborhoods. Chicago Tune-in Running from August 19 - September 19, this new citywide festival is will celebrate 2021 Year of Chicago Music. It consists of live DJs, live jazz and musicians from North Lawndale. The Gospel Festival returned to Millennium Park in the Loop, Chicago for summer 2022 after a shooting at "the Bean" and COVID shutdowns. Traffic Control Aides (TCAs) will be on hand at select events citywide to direct flow and impacts from heavy traffic. Now a full ten-week series is on the horizon, and the Festival is circling back to recover some things from a lost year. The Bible says, 'Who the son sets free is free indeed.' Live the Spirit Residency presents the 23rd annual Englewood Jazz Festival, September 1417, 2022. Free to all those looking for some soulful Gospel beats, Chicagoans can . It was an event some folks couldnt miss. 60602. While attendees said they won't let violence keep them from this park, police will still be on hand with checkpoints at each entrance through the summer. All Rights Reserved. startxref CPD officer shot, killed on SW Side, police say: LIVE. Lineups for the Chicago Jazz Festival (Sept. 1-4), Chicago House Music Festival and Conference (starting Sept. 16), and World Music Festival Chicago (Sept. 30-Oct. 9) will be announced in the coming weeks. Chicago, IL Gospel Events | Eventbrite Gospel events in Chicago, IL Blue Lotus Yoga + Sunshine Gospel Ministries + UChicago UAID Free Yoga Blue Lotus Yoga + Sunshine Gospel Ministries + UChicago UAID Free Yoga Today at 7:00 PM Blue Lotus Yoga Chicago, IL Gospel Choir Concert Gospel Choir Concert Sat, Apr 15, 7:30 PM This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. On January 11, 2022, the Grant Park Music Festival announced its lineup for the summer series. 2022 Chicago Gospel Music Festival Schedule Sat Jun 04 2022 at 02:45 pm to 09:00 pm Location Millennium Park | Chicago, IL Advertisement Celebrating the influence of this spirited genre born in our great city more than 80 years ago, the 2022 Chicago Gospel Music Festival presents a powerful lineup of top talent. This annual event includes live dance and music, complimentary food, voter registration, wellness sessions, cooking lessons, and more! What items are prohibited from being brought onto festival grounds? The Bud Billiken Parade and Festival is more than a procession of bands and floats marching down King Drive, it is a commemoration of our past and a celebration of our future. 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. Daily showcase of Chicago Blues legends and emerging artists that have called Rosa's Lounge home over the last 38 years. One woman said, "I love Gospel Festthe energy.". OEMC advises Chicagoans to be aware of weather conditions and to follow instructions and heed all warnings from public safety officials. Pay in person at each garage location or pre-pay online for discounted parking. A Pop Up Jazz Fest on August 29th at the Englewood Whole Foods builds anticipation in the community. DCASE programming is supported by the Chicago Transit Authority. "We made it! Join Festivalnet.com now to unlock additional details,