Events for April 1, 2016
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Chicago Jazz Orchestra
The Chicago Jazz Orchestra is excited to invite you for an evening of live recording at Evanston SPACE. Join us for this incredible experience and be a part of this historic night as we capture the sights and sounds of the CJO. Thanks to 90.9 fm WDCB “Chicago’s Home for Jazz” for being our media partner. The CJO is Chicago’s oldest professional jazz orchestra in continuous operation...
Find out more »11:00 am
Juicebox – The Dreamtree Shakers
A FREE music and performance series for the STROLLER SET! With engaging music and dance in a kid-friendly setting, the FREE admission Juicebox programs are geared toward the stroller set and enjoyable for the whole family. Children will experience a diverse range of artistic and educational presentations, with hosts regularly inviting youngsters to move, dance and interact with performers. Presented by the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs...
Find out more »12:00 pm
Wired Fridays
Wired Fridays is a Mid-day dance party series featuring DJs and electronic music, held in the 1st floor North of the Chicago Cultural Center. Lori Branch April 1, 2016 Native Chicagoan Lori Branch is one of the first prominent female house music DJs. Lori began her career in 1980, and by 1981 she was winning DJ battles. One of the few females behind the turntables,...
Find out more »6:45 pm
The Decibel Magazine Tour 2016 with Abbath & High on Fire
The Decibel Magazine Tour 2016 with Abbath, High On Fire, Skeletonwitch, Tribulation and Green Death. Purchase tickets here.
Find out more »7:00 pm
AN EVENING WITH… CHRIS MILLS AND THE DISTANT STARS
It’s been 17 years since Chris Mills released his first EP, “Chris Mills Plays And Sings.” That record’s plainspoken title laid out the disarmingly simple tone for his career; the development of his craft since then has resulted in sharper songwriting, more musical ornamentation, and tours with the likes of Andrew Bird and Califone. Now, with ALEXANDRIA, Mills has increased his band’s numbers (bass player...
Find out more »7:30 pm
Dorothee Oberlinger, recorder, Florian Birsak, harpsichord, Marco Testori, baroque cello
One of the leading recorder players of her generation and winner of the prestigious Echo Klassik Prize for Best Instrumentalist of the Year, Dorothée Oberlinger brings her Diapason D’Or-winning program of music from Venice’s golden age, including works by Vivaldi, Corelli, and others "... a soloist who has perfect fingers, consummate tonguing and breathing technique, ... Dorothee Oberlinger has plenty of hot blood running through...
Find out more »Il Flauto Veneziano
One of the leading recorder players of her generation and winner of the prestigious Echo Klassik Prize for Best Instrumentalist of the Year, Dorothée Oberlinger brings her Diapason D’Or-winning program of music from Venice’s golden age, including works by Vivaldi, Corelli, and others "... a soloist who has perfect fingers, consummate tonguing and breathing technique, ... Dorothee Oberlinger has plenty of hot blood running through...
Find out more »Giordano Dance Chicago Spring Series
Legendary Giordano Dance Chicago returns to the Harris Theater this spring with its signature passion, artistry and power. Award-winning choreographer and Chicago favorite, Brock Clawson, whose previous work was called, “impressive polished complexity and emotional sophistication” by the Chicago Sun-Times, returns with an out of the ordinary world premiere. Purchase tickets here.
Find out more »8:00 pm
Corey DOES TOO! Have Friends
An independent production Come witness improvised scenes inspired by stories from Corey's colorful past. Definitely starring Corey Caldwell. Maybe starring other people...we'll see. $1.00 service fee has been added to online purchases. There are NO additional charges. All sales final. Tickets will be held at the Box Office the night of the show under the name of the purchaser. Any Will Call tickets not claimed 5...
Find out more »8:30 pm
Jay Electronica
Also Appearing: Chai Tulani, Landon Battles, Prez Harris and The Boy Illinois Purchase tickets here
Find out more »9:00 pm
Zach Vinson
After a four-year hiatus, indie piano artist Zach Vinson is back behind the ivories with his new EP, How We Spend Our Days. With a quirky pop/rock sound that moves between influences from Ben Folds, Ben Kweller, Nada Surf and a hint of Weezer, Vinson’s earlier releases caught the ear of numerous tastemaking blogs and college newspapers, and How We Spend Our Days is sure to build on...
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