Free Blues Friday Featuring Paolo Apuli

Free Blues Friday Featuring Paolo Apuli

fri07aug7:30 pm9:30 pmFree Blues Friday Featuring Paolo ApuliFREE ADMISSION | RSVP BELOW

Time

August 7, 2026 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Location

Epiphany Center For The Arts: Epiphany Hall

201 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60607

AGE REQUIREMENT

Must be 21+ with a Valid ID

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Event Details

Free Blues Friday Featuring Paolo Apuli

Date: Friday, August 7th, 2026

Doors: 5:00PM to Venue | 7:00PM to Epiphany Hall

Showtime: 7:30PM

Tickets:
FREE ADMISSION | RSVP BELOW

VIP Table Addons:
VIP Table for 2 (Includes Half Tub of wings + 2 Drink Tickets*) - $36 (+$7.26 fees, including tax)
VIP Table for 4  (Includes Full Tub of wings + 4 Drink Tickets*) - $72 (+$14.52 fees, including tax)
*Drink tickets are redeemable for standard beer offering or house wine
Sales end 24 hours before showtime.

About:

Paolo Apuli is a Chicago-born Filipino-American singer-songwriter and blues musician whose sound is as heartfelt as it is powerful. Known for his smooth, crystal-clear vocals and expressive guitar work, Paolo seamlessly blends the soul of blues with the intimacy of songwriting to deliver performances that resonate deeply with audiences.

After years as a solo acoustic artist, Paolo returned to his musical roots by diving headfirst into the vibrant Chicago blues scene. In a short time, he’s made a lasting impression — headlining Buddy Guy’s Legends and opening for acclaimed acts including Toronzo Cannon, Wayne Baker Brooks, Bobby Rush, and the legendary Buddy Guy himself.

Paolo’s music has been featured on local news outlets such as WGN Daytime TV and NBC5. In 2025, Paolo’s band won the Windy City Blues Society’s Chicago Blues Challenge and went on to represent the city at the 2026 International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN. 

Golden Hour at Epiphany:

Stop by Epiphany for our live music series concerts, and be sure to hit Golden Hour before-hand for drinks and lite-bites! Doors open at 5pm Thursday - Saturday for Golden Hour with 1/2 priced bottles of wine, BOGO cocktails, and other specials!

Come early to EXPLORE and DISCOVER your own EPIPHANY… our art galleries are open and there is free entertainment before the show!

Please note that outside food or beverages are not permitted in the venue.

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201 S Ashland Ave
Chicago, Illinois
Contact Us
(312) 421-4600
Epiphany Center for the Arts
Out of an abundance of caution due to the potentially severe weather we will be closed on Friday, March 3rd and will reopen Saturday

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