496 0 obj Belmont Central Parking Garage, 1st Floor, 3140 N. Central Ave. Mercado! 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. 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. SSA 5, Commercial Ave. from 87th-90th St.; Main Stage on 90th St., West of Commercial Ave. Kinsey: A Memoir by Roy Kinsey: Chicago born and raised, Roy Kinsey is a black, queer-identified, rapper, and librarian. 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. 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. Chicago Gospel Festival (June 4, Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park): This years lineup features Duane Powell with a DJ Sunday Service; the Greater Harvest Sanctuary Choir, Pastor Daniel X. Smith and NSMIC; a tribute to Deacon Reuben Burton, featuring Tim White and Refocused and The Hoskins Family; a tribute to Dr. LouDella Evans Reed featuring GMAC (Gospel Music According to Chicago), The Traditional Choir, Darlene Roberts, Felicia Coleman-Evans, Loretta Oliver and Vernon Oliver-Price; Kierra Sheard Kelly; The Walls Group; The Williams Singers; Brian Courtney Wilson; and John P. Kee. Femi Kuti & The Positive Force Globally renowned Nigerian Afrobeat saxophonist, composer, bandleader, and activist. 2022 marks the 20th year of the non profit Blues Heaven Foundation, providing FREE entertainment to the community with music, dance and education through our Record Row Concert Series. 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. Dec 15, 2022 - City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events Names Jonah Zeiger as New Deputy Commissioner for the Chicago Film Office Nov 16, 2022 - City Council Approves Ordinance to Rename Chicago's Oldest House in Honor of Bishop Ford Nov 7, 2022 - City of Chicago Crowns Jason E. Jackson Chicago's Karaoke Champion! Chicago Gospel Music Festival . Over the years, the event has featured traditional choirs to contemporary urban gospel mixed with hiphop and house music. Shemekia Copeland is among the headliners for the 2022 Chicago Blues Festival. Written by Zach Long Thursday February 3 2022 Over the past two summers,. Join to read more 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. Request media credentials, download photos and videos and view current news releases. Sign up to Receive DCASE Newsletters & Eblasts, DCASE Communicationsdcase@cityofchicago.org, Madeline LongMadeline.Long@cityofchicago.org. Only in Chicago Spotlights Womens History Month, Your guide to The Magnificent Mile Lights Festival 2022. Please note that Millennium Park reserves the right to close the seating bowl and Great Lawn due to reaching capacity and appreciates your cooperation in ensuring the safety and enjoyment of your concert-going experience. startxref "It's a sense of freedom. Gospel Fest is also where many parishioners are strengthened in their faith. <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<61EB862B8B6C9145954BC4759D300BAA><0C8E7714D6B3B2110A00E0E5FF8FFF7F>]/Index[470 46]/Info 469 0 R/Length 121/Prev 224373/Root 471 0 R/Size 516/Type/XRef/W[1 3 1]>>stream Chicago's spring, summer festivals back on track for 2022 in pre-pandemic size and scope The Chicago Blues Festival, Chicago Air and Water Show, World Music Festival Chicago and more are all scheduled to return as in-person events this year. Enter the email address you used when you joined. Follow the Office of Emergency Management and Communications on Facebook (@coemc), Twitter (@ChicagoOEMC) and Instagram (chicago_oemc_911). Alcohol may only be consumed in the seating area and the Great Lawn during the concerts. Lincoln Park Greek Fest Friday, June 3, 511 p.m.; Saturday, June 4, noon11 p.m.; Sunday, June 5, noon10 p.m.The annual event is held at St. George Greek Orthodox Church at 2701 N. Sheffield Avenue, public transportation is encouraged. The Bible says, 'Who the son sets free is free indeed.' Chicago Gospel Music Festival explores the depth of this music genre, spanning traditional and contemporary, lively choral groups, extraordinary vocalists, dynamic duos, and more. Are recording devices allowed during a concert?Photography, video, or recording devices are prohibited at all concerts at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion. 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. Ana Tijoux The New York Times points to her as the Latin American response to Lauryn Hill. Festivals returning to pre-pandemic levels were buoyed by the city's declining COVID positivity rates. A culminating festival will take place on September 17. Music lives big in Chicago, on neighborhood streets, in downtown parks, on stage at the stunning Jay Pritzker Pavilion, and along the lakefront in iconic, Attention all beer enthusiasts! 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. Chicago Blues Festival (June 9-12): In addition to a full lineup in Millennium Park, this years festival for the first time will present concerts in Austin (5720 W. Chicago Ave.), in Bronzeville (Lillian Hardin Armstrong Park, 4433 S. St. Lawrence Ave.) and at the Confluence on the Chicago Riverwalk (305 West Riverwalk South). 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. Check out our ever-growing list of Chicago free museum days in 2023, plus some of our museums, Every season is festival season in Chicago. 471 0 obj INSIGHTS Grant Park Chorus60 Years Young More. The Chicago Blues and Jazz festivals will make a return after taking a hiatus in 2021. var username = "info"; 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. endobj For these events, alcohol at various price points may be purchased inside the venue. 60602. Chicago Gospel Music Festival lineup <>/Metadata 6 0 R/Pages 467 0 R/StructTreeRoot 10 0 R/Type/Catalog/ViewerPreferences<>>> Hands were lifted and tears were shed as people in Millennium Park received a lot of inspiration . One woman said, "I love Gospel Festthe energy.". Once the show has started, you must relinquish your seat. Live the Spirit Residency presents the 23rd annual Englewood Jazz Festival, September 1417, 2022. What items are prohibited from being brought onto festival grounds? Jeff Tweedy - Best known as the founding member and leader of the Grammy Award-winning American rock band Wilco, Jeff Tweedy is one of contemporary musics most accomplished songwriters, musicians, and performers. By visiting ChooseChicago.com, you are consenting to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Your guide to The Magnificent Mile Lights Festival 2022. 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). Saturday, June 18, 2021, 12-6pm 8700 S. Hermitage to 6900 S. Loomis. The whole weekend should have highs in . Learn more atLearn more at Chicago.gov/COVIDVax. Last month, the park was also the scene of a deadly shooting near the Bean. Sat, Jun 04, 2022. OEMC will issue any alerts and notifications needed to keep residents and attendees up to date on weather conditions and emergencies. 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.. This family-fun day is bound to unite all people from all walks of life to celebrate and experience joy. endobj Hosted by Inspiration 1390s Sonya Blakey and DeAndre Patterson. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. 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. Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events. 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. Michigan Avenue & E. Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60602, Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events. Millennium Park Summer Music Series (June 20-Aug. 18; Monday and Thursday evenings at the Pritzker Pavilion): A host of musical entertainment will be presented over 10 weeks of programming including Femi Kuti & The Positive Force, Jeff Tweedy, Abigail Washburn, Ana Tijoux, the Hypnotic Brass Ensemble (seven sons of jazz great Phil Cohran), and CIMAFUNK, among others. Plan your visit at MillenniumPark.org, Mexican National Team v. Ecuador National TeamSunday, June 5 at 6 p.m.The 2022 World Cup Qualified teams face off at Soldier Field on Sunday. One event, Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022 Its turkey time! For travel information, visit www.transitchicago.com. Go here to update it. The Chicago Thanksgiving Day Parade kicks off the holiday season with a fun-filled morning in the heart of, Free admission Citywide One weekend. The city helped transform the genre, propelling it onto a world stage. CHICAGO (WLS) -- Anointed voices filled Millennium Park as hands were raised in prayer, marking the return of the Gospel Festival. 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. Chicago. The Gospel Festival returned to Millennium Park in the Loop, Chicago for summer 2022 after a shooting at "the Bean" and COVID shutdowns. In addition to Millennium Park, for the first time the festival expands citywide, bringing top musicians into two south and west side neighborhoods that birthed Chicago BluesAustin and Bronzeville. The South Asian Freedom Festival is a free, two-day music and dance festival celebrating the 75th independence anniversaries of Pakistan and India. endobj 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. Concerts are hosted in partnership with local businesses. Over the years, the festival has featured traditional choirs to contemporary urban gospel mixed with hip-hop and house music. Serving students and their families in the Uptown, Albany Park, Back of the Yards, and Greater Grand Crossing neighborhoods. 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. However, in order to ensure that events are enjoyable for all attendees and to protect the lawn from wear and tear, please respect the following rules of the Jay Pritzker Pavilion: tents, oversized umbrellas, oversized blankets or plastic tarps, helium balloons, oversized flags, signs/banners, barbecue grills, open flame candles, or staking of any kind are not allowed on the Great Lawn area. 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. A one-day live music festival in collaboration with Chicago State University featuring Chicago professional musicians and aspiring music students. With a diverse lineup celebrating the blues past, present and future, the Chicago Blues Festival celebrates the world-renowned Chicago Blues legacy. 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. View All 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. The Great Lawn has a high-tech design with underlying layers of sand and gravel that allows water to drain quickly. Kicking off the month of June, several festivals and fairs are taking to the Chicago streets. Originally founded in 1999 as part of DCASEs first-ever Chicago World Music Festival. 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. Held at Douglass Park on July 23rd, the festival will feature local music, visual artists and vendors. Washington and Mandrake Parks, King Drive 33rd-55th St. Join Festivalnet.com now to unlock additional details, , Copyright FestivalNet 2022. Chicago Gospel Music Festival explores the depth of this music genre, spanning traditional and contemporary, lively choral groups, extraordinary vocalists, dynamic duos, and more. <> Learn more atLearn more at Chicago.gov/COVIDVax. This years lineup included top gospel music artists and was free to the public. 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. Experience Classic Chicago: a summer concert series on the lakefront featuring the Grant Park Orchestra & Chorus, conductor Carlos Kalmar, and free seating. If you notice something suspicious, notify onsite security or call 9-1-1. Over the last week, Chicago has seen daily COVID cases dip by 48%, new hospital admissions by 41% and deaths by 44%. Chicago in Tune (Aug. 19 to Sept. 19) highlights include The Lyrical Lemonade Summer Smash in Douglass Park (Aug. 20-22), Ruido Fest in Union Park (Aug. 20-22), ARC Music Festival in Union . 5,000 attendees are expected. The Juneteenth Buy Black Parade is a cultural celebration honoring Black Americans and the legacy of Black businesses in our communities. CHICAGO - Hands were lifted and tears were shed as people in Millennium Park received a lot of inspiration Saturday from Gospel Fest. This annual event includes live dance and music, complimentary food, voter registration, wellness sessions, cooking lessons, and more! Published June 4, 2022. marketplace | privacypolicy | contactus, Event promoter has not updated for this year, last year's event was June 4, 2022. Check out the Chicago Gospel Music Festival, attend the Chicago Cider Week Launch Party or explore the 57th Street Art Fair. The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) on Wednesday announced the lineups for three of the citys free summer music festivals: the Chicago Gospel Festival, the Chicago Blues Festival, and the Millennium Park Summer Series. Annual festival featuring performances by refugee, asylee and immigrant artists. Plan Your Visit 27 talking about this. Please note that Millennium Park is a safe and welcoming space for everyone. Traffic Control Aides (TCAs) will be on hand at select events citywide to direct flow and impacts from heavy traffic. Pheobe BridgersSaturday, June 4 at 8 p.m.Phoebe Bridgers is a multi-Grammy-nominated and highly acclaimed indie singer-songwriter. Argyle Activation Walk in July with 10+ outdoor pop-up spaces, and the Argyle Mid-Autumn Moon Festival in September as a corridor wide street festival. And with 34.1% of the vote in Round One, Paul Vallas is clearly the front-runner. DCASE programming is supported by the Chicago Transit Authority. 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