Events in Chicago

Join us this summer as we take advantage of the warmer weather and offer a FREE series of live music on our patio - afternoon jazz, grooves and more. Music will start at 4pm each evening, Union will be open to serve up pizza starting at 4:30pm, and well have drink specials flowing! So come on by and check one (or all of them) out.__________STEPS Trio is a Chicago-based funk fusion band known for their high energy, technical mastery and soulful improv. Blending funk, blues, and experimental with influences/styles like George Benson, James brown, Pat Martino and The Meters. STEPS creates a sound that connects with audiences through raw emotion, and high energy performances in a uniquely distinctive way. Since forming in 2024, STEPS has performed at local venues and events throughout the Midwest while building a growing following online and through live performances. STEPS combines hard grooves, soulful improv, creative composition, with an engaging live show designed to leave a lasting impression on audiences.

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Good things, its often said, come to those who wait. And yet, as one of the great poets of our time also famously observed, the waiting is the hardest part.Both truths have been proven once again on the journey to singer-songwriter Mindy Smiths sixth studio album Quiet Town, which brings a treasured musical voice back into the spotlight.Fans can look forward to hearing new songs from Quiet Town as well as beloved tracks from her previous albums during her live performances.A good rule of thumb when going to a Mindy Smith concert, bring a hanky, a tissue or an extra sleeve. Your tear ducts dont know the difference between laughing tears and crying tears and youll likely be doing both. Humor is how I compensate for singing so many sad tunes back-to-back, says Smith.Mindy Smith is a Long Island-born, Americana award winning, Dove nominated, Nashville based singer-songwriter with a clear and honest passion for Americana, jazz, pop, rock, blues, and folk. As a recording artist, she has sold over 750k albums and singles and amassed over 175 million streams to date. She has played some of the most prestigious festivals in the world including Cambridge Folk Festival, Maverick Festival, Newport Folk Festival, Telluride Bluegrass Festival, MerleFest, Austin City Limits, South by Southwest, Bonnaroo and more. Smith has also appeared on The Grand Ole Opry over 20 times.Her original songs have been recorded and released by the likes of Alison Krauss, Lee Ann Womack, Faith Hill and most recently Danny Burns ft Sam Bush. Mindy has performed with and toured alongside the likes of Dolly Parton, Emmylou Harris, Alison Krauss, John Prine (US AND UK Tour), Nickel Creek (US Tour), and Mary Chapin Carpenter (US Tour. Most recently, Smith was the featured vocalist on Kenny Chesneys charting single, Better Boat. Says Chesney, if you just close your eyes and listen to her voice -- Im speaking for me --she brings calm, she brings a sense that its all going to be all right. [T]o me, when I hear her voice, its like an angel, her voice is so--whats the word?genreless. Its bigger than all of us.

Bottom Lounge GA Presale: Tuesday, May 19 @ 10:00 AM -Friday, May 22 @ 9:00 AMArtist GA Presale: Wednesday, May 20 @ 9:00 AM -Friday, May 22 @ 9:00 AMGeneral On Sale: Friday, May 22 @ 10:00 AMIn an effort to mitigate scalping, Bottom Lounge does not certify any secondary ticket sales via third parties and is not responsible for fraudulent ticket sales on third party websites. Please be mindful of scammers.Tickets for this event will be sent on a delay (extra time is required to process and confirm all orders), but youll always receive your tickets in time for your event.If you have not received your tickets one day before your event, be sure to let TicketWeb know.

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Bearing witness to the accelerating negativity of global affairs, British reggae powerhouse SteelPulse exemplify musical vengeance to halt the disarray of humanity. The bands twelfth studio production, titled Mass Manipulation, reflects four decades committed to bettering mankind through music. Steel Pulse songs and lyrics continue to engage controversial topics of racial injustice and human rights on a global scale. Themes are as potent and relevant today as they were at the beginning of their career. Hailing from Birmingham, England, Steel Pulse emerged in 1975 with music that provokes thought toward global unification. Songs like Chant a Psalm have landed on Rolling Stones Top 200 Best Songs list of the 1980s, and the six-time Grammy nominated group won the Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album for Babylon the Bandit. Lead singer and guitarist, David Hinds creativity, human persona, and visionary views are revealed through inspiring compositions that capture the effects of the African Diaspora. As reggae revolutionaries, Steel Pulse is revered by the younger generation of artists and remains a powerhouse on stages around the globe. Through the example of Mass Manipulation, SteelPulse demonstrates the endless possibilities that come from breaking down the walls of systemic greed and nurturing the fellowship of mankind.

Doors open at 6PM. Performance begins at 7PM. This show is for ALL AGES. House of Blues Chicago is a standing room only venue, all tickets are General Admission unless otherwise stated. *All support acts are subject to change without notice.* Upgrade Your Experience: https://www.sevenrooms.com/events/hobchicago/hobwebsite

Doors @ 9PM, Performance @ 9PM This is an AGES 21 AND OVER event. Valid Photo ID is required for age restricted shows. Forms of valid ID are current and non-expired Driver's License, State ID or Passport. Aragon Ballroom is a standing room only venue, all tickets are General Admission unless otherwise stated. There is NO re-entry. Individuals under 17 are allowed to attend if accompanied by their parent or legal guardian https://www.aragonballroomchicago.com/

Doors @ 9PM, Performance @ 9PM This is an AGES 21 AND OVER event. Valid Photo ID is required for age restricted shows. Forms of valid ID are current and non-expired Driver's License, State ID or Passport. Aragon Ballroom is a standing room only venue, all tickets are General Admission unless otherwise stated. There is NO re-entry. https://www.aragonballroomchicago.com/

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FITZGERALDS PATIO Presents: JAIK WILLIS!FREE SHOW! RSVP FOR GUARANTEED ENTRY one man band Jaik Willis plays an 11 piece drum-set with his feet while playing guitar, bass, & harps, while singing & beatboxing simultaneously. Are you not entertained ? https://www.facebook.com/jaikwillismusic Grab dinner before the show at BABYGOLD BARBECUE***PARKING***There is rather limited street parking in the area, we recommend arriving by rideshare, bicycle, or rickshaw. ***AGE RESTRICTIONS***ALL AGES!

21+ / www.carolspub.comHowdy, yall! Join us at Carols Pub for Chicagos country-western-inspired drag show, YAlls Brunch, where all are welcome! Get ready to kick up your boots with sensational performances by Chicagos finest drag superstars. Hosted by the fabulous Coco Sho-Nell, Season 4 of Camp Wannakiki, and the delightful Mini Pearl Necklace, The Jewel of the Cumberland Clam. Expect Entertainment, delicious food, refreshing drinks, laughter, and prizes, all at Carols Pub! This event is 21 and over. Any ticket holder unable to present valid identification indicating that they are at least 21 years of age will not be admitted to this event, and will not be eligible for a refund.General Admission Tickets are for bar seating and table seating on a first come, first serve basis. Groups smaller than 4 people may be sat with other groups at communal seating. Reserved Table purchase includes entrance to the show and a reserved table for the designated number of people.Please arrive 30 minutes prior to showtime to claim your table. If your party has not arrived by that time, your table may be subject to be given away to another group and we will do our best to facilitate your group upon your arrival, however a table is no longer guaranteed.

Featuring the music of DJ Sean Alvarez & The Second Baptist Mass Choir led by Reverend Vernon Clark, Minister of Music, and a brunch buffet from Chef Q. 11am seating begins and brunch is served, performance to follow at noon. Proceeds benefit Shorefront Legacy Center and C&W Market Foundation.Drinks and gratuity not included.

FITZGERALDS PATIO Presents:GREG JACKS & BROTHER HELP seen HEREInspired by piano greats like Dr. John, Professor Longhair, and Allen Toussaint, Greg Jacks & Brother Help! bring the sights and sounds of New Orleans Rhythm & Blues to Chicago. FREE SHOW! Click Book Now to reserve a table.We always leave room for walk-ins so if you cant find a reservation, dont sweat it, cmon over! Enjoy BRUNCH from BABYGOLD BARBECUE ***PARKING***There is rather limited street parking in the area, we recommend arriving by rideshare, bicycle, or rickshaw.

The story of the Hourglass begins in early 2020. ANTIBALAS was just a month into a year-long world tour supporting their Grammy-nominated album Fu-Chronicles when the pandemic struck. After months of solitude, deaths and births and lots of uncertainty, the band reunited in Brooklyn in the fall of 2021 to regroup and workshop new compositions. Two weeks later, the band debuted the new compositions across the world at jazz, rock and music festivals in North America, Europe and North Africa.The following year, Antibalas gathered for two exhilarating days of recording with 8x Grammy-award winning engineer Joel Hamilton (Bomba Estereo) at Studio G in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, a few blocks north of the bands birthplace. Captured live with a small army of musicians, the recordings featuring the eleven-piece touring ensemble consisting of Martín Perna (baritone saxophone, co-producer and founding member), Marcos García (guitar), Reinaldo DeJesus (congas), Timothy James (guitar), Justin Kimmel (bass), Marcus Farrar (shekere), Drew Vandewinckel (tenor, flute), Andrew McGovern (trumpet) Michael Pallas (trombone) along with performances and solos from emeritus members Stuart Bogie (tenor saxophone) and Jordan McLean (trumpet) and longtime collaborators Domenica Fossati (flute), Jackie Coleman (trumpet) and Lynn Ligammari (tenor saxophone).