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Classical Gatherings And Other Musical… Classical Gatherings And Other Musical…

Apr 20th | 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Harold Washington Library Center
This walking tour will explore locations, including the Fine Arts Building and the Civic Opera House, where classical ensembles played.
This walking tour will explore locations, including the Fine Arts Building and the Civic Opera House, where classical ensembles played.
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A Colorful Tribute to Black Music A Colorful Tribute to Black Music

Apr 21st | 11:00am - 12:00pm
North Pulaski
Zsa & Company plays a free concert. The sultry sounds of Zsa & Company presents a soulful blast from the past to modern renditions of…
Zsa & Company plays a free concert. The sultry sounds of Zsa & Company presents a soulful blast from the past to modern renditions of…
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Rap and Poetry with Roy Kinsey Rap and Poetry with Roy Kinsey

Apr 21st | 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Austin
Rapper, poet, and librarian Roy Kinsey shares message-oriented music in this performance, open mic and discussion.
Rapper, poet, and librarian Roy Kinsey shares message-oriented music in this performance, open mic and discussion.
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Sing-A-Long: Voice of the People… Sing-A-Long: Voice of the People…

Apr 21st | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Portage-Cragin
Join us for a spirited sing-a-long featuring songs from the folk, soul and freedom song traditions as inspired by this year's One Book.
Join us for a spirited sing-a-long featuring songs from the folk, soul and freedom song traditions as inspired by this year's One Book.
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The Little OL Korea Choir The Little OL Korea Choir

Apr 21st | 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Sulzer Regional
Little Ol Korea, the Korean Children's choir and dance group, will perform traditional Korean music and dancing.
Little Ol Korea, the Korean Children's choir and dance group, will perform traditional Korean music and dancing.
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Music in Chicago Exhibit at HWLC Music in Chicago Exhibit at HWLC

Enjoy a selection of music themed images from CPL's Special Collections.
Enjoy a selection of music themed images from CPL's Special Collections.
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People In This Town: Art Institute of… People In This Town: Art Institute of…

Apr 25th | 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Harold Washington Library Center
Join The Art Institute and special guests as as we highlight the ways artists participate in the struggle for civil rights.
Join The Art Institute and special guests as as we highlight the ways artists participate in the struggle for civil rights.
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Korean Drumming Workshop with The… Korean Drumming Workshop with The…

Apr 25th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Albany Park
Global Pungmul Institute will present a lecture on the history and philosophy of Korean traditional drumming.
Global Pungmul Institute will present a lecture on the history and philosophy of Korean traditional drumming.
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Sing-A-Long: Voice of the People… Sing-A-Long: Voice of the People…

Apr 26th | 12:15pm - 1:15pm
Harold Washington Library Center
Join us for a spirited sing-a-long featuring songs from the folk, soul and freedom song traditions as inspired by this year's One Book.
Join us for a spirited sing-a-long featuring songs from the folk, soul and freedom song traditions as inspired by this year's One Book.
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Lyrically Inclined: Books of Song Lyrics Lyrically Inclined: Books of Song Lyrics

recommended by ChiPubLib_Adults
Celebrate National Poetry Month by checking out these books of song lyrics.
Celebrate National Poetry Month by checking out these books of song lyrics.
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Dance Bands, Society Orchestras, and… Dance Bands, Society Orchestras, and…

Apr 26th | 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Harold Washington Library Center
This tour will talk about the tradition of dance bands and society orchestras as we walk back into history in the Loop.
This tour will talk about the tradition of dance bands and society orchestras as we walk back into history in the Loop.
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Top Picks: Your Brain and Music Top Picks: Your Brain and Music

By Jennifer
Jennifer recommends books on how music affects the brain.
Jennifer recommends books on how music affects the brain.
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Quiz: Chicago Music Trivia Quiz: Chicago Music Trivia

By Jennifer
Test your knowledge of Chicago music trivia with this quiz!
Test your knowledge of Chicago music trivia with this quiz!
Lou Della Evans-Reid
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Chicago’s Women of Gospel Music Chicago’s Women of Gospel Music

By Michelle
Learn more about some of our city's inspirational female vocalists.
Learn more about some of our city's inspirational female vocalists.
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Queer Your Ears: Music by Queer… Queer Your Ears: Music by Queer…

recommended by ChiPubLib_Adults
Check out this great music by LGBTQ musicians.
Check out this great music by LGBTQ musicians.
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