
Upcoming events
MusicConnects focuses on educating the audience about music from around the world. We strive to introduce events every few weeks to expand our listeners’ horizons.

MIC Chorale: From Africa
A celebration of African music from different countries and compositions by African American and African-Latin American composers including William Grant Still, Nathaniel Dett, Moses Hogan, Modesta Bor and many others.

The 120 Project
House is a connective cultural tissue that brings people together under the vise of dancing, sometimes at 120 beats per minute. The 120 project looks at distinct music cultures and presents how House music can inspire intercultural exchange and collaboration. This iteration of The 120 Project will focus on global sounds and house music.
Musicians:
La Tosca
Taraf De Chicago
Surabhi Ensemble
DJ Afroqbano
DJ Soundculture
DJ Slomo
Local Vendors
Family Friendly Activities
This event is supported by Chicago Presents, a program of Mayor Lightfoot’s Arts77 – a citywide arts recovery and reopening plan for all of Chicago’s 77 community areas. This program is in part/made possible by a grant from the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special events .
This event is also supported by Nighthawk, The North River Commission, Albany Park and Irving Park Special Services Area 60 and Rossana Rodriguez 33rd Ward Alderman.

Latinx and World Music Celebrations: Global Peace Picnic
Humboldt Park Boat House, 1301 N. Humboldt Dr.
An afternoon of family-friendly activities and international music performances, commemorating the United Nations’ International Day of Peace.
2-3pm - Yehya Khalil
3:20-4:20pm - Taraf de Chicago with special guest, Laurențiu Feraru
4:40-6pm - Angel Meléndez and the 911 Mambo Orchestra: Homenaje a la Salsa Boricua de Chicago

Latinx and World Music Celebrations: ¡Súbelo!
Harrison Park, 1824 S. Wood St.
A celebration of Latinx music and culture — part of the Protect Chicago Music Series (Chicago.gov/PCMS).
The concert, featuring MOLOTOV and other Latinx performers, is one of two events in Harrison Park over the weekend and will only be open to Chicago residents age 18 and up with a ticket who are fully vaccinated by August 21. The event will also offer food from local restaurants, artisan vendors, and more.
Vaccinated Chicago residents age 18 and up can register for this FREE event at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/subelo-2021-tickets-166807474647

Free Virtual Jazz Lecture Series: Summer 2021
Free Virtual Jazz Lecture Series: Summer 2021: Celebrating Jazz Piano Legend Herbie Hancock with pianist Fred Simon

Music Institute of Chicago: Six of the Most Influential Big Bands
Free Virtual Jazz Lecture Series: Summer 2021:
Six of the Most Influential Big Bands with pianist Ron Surace

Night Out in the Parks Presents: Taraf de Chicago
An Eastern-European inspired music fantasy
Commercial Park, 1845 W Rice St.
Chicago, IL 60622

Music Institute of Chicago: Unsung Heroes of the Jazz Saxophone
Free Virtual Jazz Lecture Series: Summer 2021:
Unsung Heroes of the Jazz Saxophone with saxophonist Juli Wood