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Civic Opera House
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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
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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!
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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
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Check out this great music by LGBTQ musicians.
Check out this great music by LGBTQ musicians.
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