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thu24apr5:00 pmOne Earth Film Festival Presents: View & Brew

Time

April 24, 2025 5:00 pm

Location

Epiphany Center For The Arts: Epiphany Hall

201 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60607

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Event Details

One Earth Film Festival Presents: View & Brew

Date: Thursday, April 24th, 2025

Doors: 5:00PM

Tickets: Advanced - $20 | Day of Show - $25

‘Service charges apply to ALL ticket purchases (online and box office)’ - Credit card only at door

About One Earth Film Festival:

Arrive early to talk with action partners, avoid lines, and get the best seats.

Arrive starting at 5 p.m. for Epiphany’s Golden Hour, featuring music and the purchase of food and beverage (including 21+ drinks) from the bar, as well as exclusive access for One Earth ticket-holders to two exhibits, Chicago artist Lindsay Olson’s activating Manufactured River, featuring an artist talk by Olson, plus a sound installation “Water Journey” by music artist Jon Smith at 6 p.m. – and “Guardian Threads”, featuring Indiana artist Helen Geglio’s Amulet Bundles and Chicago artist Anders Zanichkowsky's Burial Blankets (meditating on green burials). Relevant advocacy groups will be sharing resources and actions in the Guild Room, featuring the Come as You Are exhibit. Stay after the film for an enlightening facilitated dialogue with relevant experts and advocates.

Schedule:

5pm - Open Art Galleries & Luciano Antonio starts in Cafe Bar

6pm - Artist Talk in Catacombs

6:30pm - Film Screening

8:15pm - Post Film Screening Panel in Epiphany Hall

FILM DESCRIPTION: BAD RIVER, narrated by Quannah ChasingHorse and Academy-Award nominee, Edward Norton; written and directed by award-winning filmmaker, Mary Mazzio; and produced by Grant Hill (Owner of the Atlanta Hawks) and Allison Abner (writer for Narcos, West Wing and descendant of the Stockbridge Munsee Band), is a new documentary film which chronicles the Wisconsin-based Bad River Band and its ongoing fight for sovereignty, a story which unfolds in a groundbreaking way through a series of shocking revelations, devastating losses, and a powerful legacy of defiance and resilience, which includes a David vs. Goliath battle to save Lake Superior, the largest freshwater resource in America. As Eldred Corbine, a Bad River Tribal Elder declares: “We gotta protect it… die for it, if we have to.”

We will also be screening one of the YFC winning films The Kiribati Project by Loyola University Chicago Students Michael Rogowski, Taylor Zielenbach, Robert Kennedy, and Sanjay Numbiar.

Teens and young adults are encouraged to attend.,

ADA-compliant accessible venue.

Become a One Earth Film Festival member and be a part of our growing movement! Memberships start at $35 for students and seniors and go up from there (monthly payment options available).

If you are having trouble registering in Eventbrite, then try a different browser, register here, or contact joshua@oneearthfilmfest.org. Or are you having trouble making your donation through Eventbrite? Then after you make your free reservation, please use this link to make your donation through our website.

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 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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West Loop Entertainment

sat26apr(apr 26)6:00 pmVampire's BallLAST CHANCE TO GET TIX!!!

sun27apr3:00 pmComposing the Climate

Time

April 27, 2025 3:00 pm

Location

Epiphany Center For The Arts: The Sanctuary

201 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60607

AGE REQUIREMENT

Must be 21+

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Composing the Climate

Date: Sunday, April 27th, 2025

Doors: 2PM

Showtime: 3PM

Tickets: Advanced- $15 | Day of Show- $20

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About the Show:

How can a musical community come together to emotionally process life in a changing and forever-changed environment? The three compositions in this performance explore responses to this question by composers Scott Rubin, Alissa Voth and Ben Zucker as well as videographer Zack Sievers. Performers seek to create a shared musical space for reckoning with themes of nature, loss, nostalgia, erosion and erasure on multiple planes. Interspersed between these pieces are short film clips exploring themes of ritual, healing, and environmental change in which both the musicians from the trio and some of their friends engage with the rapidly changing ecosystems of the Warren Dunes.

Composing the Climate is a continuation of pianist Cacie Miller's doctoral project. This set of pieces was commissioned and collaboratively prepared by Miller and Missing Piece (Dan Galat and Kelly Quesada). Each work takes a distinct approach to facing the changing climate. Rubin’s trio narrates the history of human “progress” and its destructive march in a work that interleaves notated and improvised movements. Voth’s work sensitively explores “Solastalgia,” mourning of an anticipated loss. Zucker’s piece uses the instrumentation of the piano trio to model the concept of subscendence, as the trio members shift between listening to themselves and each other as they move through Zucker’s indeterminacy-sprinkled score.

These commissions and their preparation were funded in part by the Illinois Arts Council.

Cacie Miller, piano

Cacie Miller has relied on the sounds and repertoire of the piano to help her make sense of the world around her since a young age. She is drawn to compositions packed with colorful storytelling and especially those that seem to push through the edges of reality. She relishes these qualities in the music time honored composers such as Beethoven, Liszt, Debussy and Bartok, and in contemporary composers such as Lera Auerbach and Reena Esmail. Sometimes Cacie improvises and composes on her instrument.

Cacie’s musicianship was fostered by several teachers throughout her university studies. She studied piano with William Heiles, Rebecca Penneys, and Robert Glover, theory with Steve Laitz, and harpsichord with Charlotte Mattax Moersch. She holds degrees from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (DMA in Performance and Literature), the Eastman School of Music (MA in theory pedagogy), Houghton University (MM in piano), and the University of Southern Maine (BM in piano). These studies informed Cacie’s playing and her own teaching through work on body/emotion integration at the piano, use of analytical practices to inform interpretive decisions, and practicing intentional listening to prepare communicative performances.

With hope of working toward sustainable cultural practices, Cacie has been actively working on the project Composing Our Climate, which began during her doctoral research. This project focuses on performer-driven commissioned chamber works written to work through emotional reckonings with the climate crisis.

Dan Galat, violin

Dan Galat is a Chicago-based violinist and violist, a classically trained performer comfortable across a wide range of styles and techniques. Working primarily with living composers, Dan can be found with Chicago's new music ensembles such as Fulcrum Point New Music or as the concertmaster of Chicago Composers Orchestra. Dan Galat is the founding member of Missing Piece with cellist Kelly Quesada, a Chicago music ensemble that endeavors to commission new musical works and works from other artistic disciplines on themes that inspire others to connect with their community, care for our environment, listen deeply to ourselves and others, and speak out against injustice.

Dan Galat is active across a variety of styles, including Baroque music with the Bach Cantata Vespers, or as a recording musician, recently with Manuel Cinema in their short film Future Feeling. Dan was the violinist, violist, and backup vocalist for the 24-show premiere in Chicago of Illinoise, the adaptation of Sufjan Stevens's album into a musical now on Broadway. Dan has freelanced with many orchestras including Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra, Louisiana Philharmonic, and Columbus Indiana Philharmonic (concertmaster). Dan received his BM and MM at Indiana University, studying with Kevork Mardirossian, Desiree Ruhstrat, and Joseph Swensen.

Kelly Quesada, cello

Kelly is a Chicago transplant who continuously finds herself inspired by the city, its history, and its potential. She has 2 college degrees in classical cello performance and has lived and worked in three distinct regions of the US (Alabama, Oregon, Ohio) before landing in Chicago. She divides her time between practicing and performing music, teaching music, helping out in her communities, and trying to find little pockets of joy.

Scott Rubin, composer

Scott Rubin is Chicago-based interdisciplinary artist and improvising violist whose work interrogates relationships between sound and movement through analog and digital means. His recent projects have involved collaborations with musicians and dancers, often incorporating interactive acoustic/electronic improvisation, expanded performance practices, motion-sensing data, and live video. In these projects, he engages themes of intimacy, control, and the sublime.

Alissa Voth, composer

Alissa Voth (she/her) is a composer and paper artist based in Chicago IL. Her creative work explores narrative and the unconscious mind with an artistic focus on the voice and woven imagery. Recent works include commissions from Masso Quartet, Garden Unit, Timothy Hanley, and Tyler Harper. Additionally, her music has recently been performed by the Stare at the Sun choir, the Unheard-of Ensemble, and Seth Parker Woods. Her music has been premiered and performed at festivals and venues such as at the UT Contemporary Music Festival, Constellation’s Fequency Series, the New School of Music, the Cortona Sessions for New Music, the Isador Bajic School, the deCordova Sculpture Museum, the Boston New Music Initiative, and the North American Saxophone Alliance. She is a PhD candidate at the Bienen School of Music at Northwestern University, where she focuses her studies on music cognition and composition pedagogy. She formerly attended the Boston Conservatory at Berklee, which she now returns to as composition faculty for their summer composition intensive program.

https://www.alissavoth.com/

Ben Zucker, composer

Ben Zucker uses music to speculate on the systems and shapes of change, which has lead to a wide-ranging career as a composer, multi-instrumentalist improviser, producer, and cultural worker, with contributions to experimental scenes across North America and Europe. Acclaimed as a "master of improvisation" (IMPOSE Magazine), and “more than a little bit remarkable” (Free Jazz Blog), their work includes “stirring compositions…built on a lifetime of musical curiosity” (Chicago Reader), performed by artists including Third Coast Percussion, Ensemble Dal Niente, David Moliner, Khorikos, the San Francisco Contemporary Music Players, Distractfold Ensemble, and Musica Nucleo Nova. As a performer, he utilizes vibraphone, brass, keys, voice, and electronics across styles including with musicians such as Anthony Braxton, Gareth Davis, the Vocal Constructivists, Karen Borca, Rinde Eckert, and Beth Orton, and makes frequent local appearances as an ensemble contributor and bandleader of experimental jazz quartet Fifth Season and creative music collective Mad Myth Science, the latter called “the next generation of Chicago jazz” by the Quietus. Following PhD studies at Northwestern University, they continue to live in Chicago, working as a freelance musician, lecturer, President of New Music Chicago, and curator for Elastic Arts’ Improvised Music Series.

Zack Sievers, videographer

Zack Sievers’ research background in time consciousness, haptics, and temporal aesthetics (PhD Philosophy, Villanova 2024) informs cinematography aesthetics for Composing the Climate’s new performance. Sievers creates 3 silent monochrome films, all shot at Lake Michigan dunes locations, gravitating around questions of time, nature, and community. Strangers and wanderers meet in the wilderness of sand to share tea, amidst paying creative, sacred attention to the landscapes and wildlife. It is a question of both memory and imagination: how do the dunes, the leaves, the travelers, the waves, the sun and the sand, measure and record time? Recent and upcoming works in film by Sievers include directing the feature Slovene mockumentary The Good Curse of Bird Mummy Moon (releasing 2025), co-directing full album music videography with Gustavo Cortiñas' for The Crisis Knows No Borders (releasing 2025), and co-creating, writing, and producing the short sci-fi Wizdom (2024). Other notable works include “Haptic Spider: Non-Human Eye”, an experimental documentary of Spider Festival (2022), full album music videography for Gustavo Cortiñas’ Desafío Candente (2020), experimental archival documentary work on Bara Kolenc’s Izumitelj na zemlji (2021), screenwriting "Golden Voices" (2018), and directing “Haptic Cinematography” (2017) and “Closed Frame” (2014).

Organizer

West Loop Entertainment

thu01may5:00 pmGolden Hour Featuring Solomon Lindenberg/Charlie O'NeillFREE ADMISSION | RSVP BELOWSpaces Still Available

May 2025

thu01may5:00 pmGolden Hour featuring Vivian GarciaFREE ADMISSION | RSVP BELOWSpaces Still Available

Time

May 1, 2025 5:00 pm

Location

Epiphany Center For The Arts: Café Bar

201 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60607

AGE REQUIREMENT

Must be 21+ with a Valid ID

Event Details

Join us in the Cafe Bar Thursday through Saturday for free live music, starting at 5PM until 8PM. Enjoy our exclusive food and drink specials until 7PM!

Live music from Vivian Garcia 5PM - 8PM (FREE ADMISSION)

Golden Hour Specials

- $4 craft beer

- ½ priced bottle of wine

- $10 Epiphany spirits

- Delicious 2 for 1 lite bites

Golden hour specials end at 7pm but the music doesn't stop, make sure to check out our entertainment calendar to view all of our ticketed events.

About:

Vivian Garcia is a Chicago based singer-songwriter. Her musical journey has taken her from studying rumba flamenca rhythms in Granada, Spain to jamming with international folk musicians in Madrid as well as singing with various bands in Chicago. Vivian has performed at The Taste of Chicago, Metro,Thalia Hall, House of Blues, Double Door, Uncommon Ground as well as World Music Fest, Mole de Mayo, Pilsen Fest,Villapalooza and many local venues. She’s opened for Grammy winners La Santa Cecilia as well as Centavrvs and Amigos Invisibles. Cold Bed is her first album and her latest EP, In Between Times, released February 2016 , had her song Ven Conmigo featured on the daytime Emmy nominated show East Los High on HULU.

Vivian composed a guitar piece in 2022 for the Chicago White Sox to commemorate the induction of Minnie Miñoso into the Hall of Fame.

In 2023 Vivian had a song placed in the award winning film “The Persian Version” that won Audience award at Sundance and is distributed by Sony Pictures and currently steaming on Netflix!

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thu01may7:30 pmJackson Jay Kidder with Walker Wonder

Time

May 1, 2025 7:30 pm

Location

Epiphany Center For The Arts: The Sanctuary

201 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60607

AGE REQUIREMENT

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Jackson Jay Kidder with Walker Wonder

Date: Thursday, May 1st, 2025

Doors: 5:00PM to Venue | 7:00PM to Sanctuary

Showtime: 7:30PM

Tickets: Advanced- $20 | Day of Show- $25

‘Service charges apply to ALL ticket purchases (online and box office)’ - Credit card only at door

About Jackson Jay Kidder:

A regular Epiphany Golden Hour performer, Jackson is excited to bring his trio back to the Sanctuary this May- the first time since hosting a packed crowd to celebrate the release of 'Swept in Snow' in December of '23. Jackson is no stranger to the classics- Billie Holiday, Chet Baker, and Charlie Haden being some of his biggest influences. As a bassist-turned-singer, Jackson employs a sparse, yet deliberate approach to songwriting and arranging. Lookout for a brand new release from his trio this Spring entitled 'All the Mothers in my Life.'

Golden Hour at Epiphany:

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.

Organizer

West Loop Entertainment

fri02may5:00 pmGolden Hour featuring Julio BishopSpaces Still Available

Time

May 2, 2025 5:00 pm

Location

Epiphany Center For The Arts: Café Bar

201 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60607

AGE REQUIREMENT

Must be 21+ with a Valid ID

Event Details

Join us in the Cafe Bar Thursday through Saturday for free live music, starting at 5PM until 8PM. Enjoy our exclusive food and drink specials until 7PM!

Live DJ Sets from Julio Bishop 5PM - 8PM (FREE ADMISSION)

Golden Hour Specials

- $4 craft beer

- ½ priced bottle of wine

- $10 Epiphany spirits

- Delicious 2 for 1 lite bites

Golden hour specials end at 7pm but the music doesn't stop, make sure to check out our entertainment calendar to view all of our ticketed events.

About:

If you were around during Chicago’s underground House Music movement or Rave scene in the late 80’s and early 90’s, then you’ll be utterly familiar with the name Julio Bishop. Whether from appearing weekly on some of the hottest party flyers throughout the Midwest or because you had a copy of his now infamous mix tape, “Love Nation” sold out of all the local record stores, the name Julio Bishop is synonymous with jacking dance floors since 1987.

Getting his start as a dancer and DJ in Chicago’s nightclubs and warehouses, but soon expanding his influence; from NYC to LA, to the beaches of Miami, Puerto Rico and Mexico, Germany and Sicily, Julio has been bringing his deep, mystifying grooves to the world for over 3 decades. His intimate knowledge of classic Afro-Latin and Jazz, , as well as his acquired proficiency of Disco, Electronica, Club & Deep House takes his sets far outside the realm of what is attainable by a greener selection of DJ’s.

Funneling his talents into the studio in the early 2000’s, Julio helped launch RealDEEP Recordings, along side label partner Brian Cullen (aka Bjak) where, together they paved the way to further coproductions and solo projects on labels such as Deep Explorer Music (Madrid) and Eargasmic Recordings (Chicago).

With more releases on the way and a selection of upcoming gigs scheduled between Chicago. Puerto Rico, LA & Hawaii, you’ll want to keep your eyes peeled for what’s to come next from this proved House Music veteran.

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fri02may8:00 pmHouse of Beats Vol. 6FREE ADMISSION | RSVP BELOWSpaces Still Available

fri02may(may 2)8:00 pmCumbia Cathedral

Time

May 2, 2025 8:00 pm

Location

Epiphany Center For The Arts: Epiphany Hall

201 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60607

AGE REQUIREMENT

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Cumbia Cathedral

Date: Friday, May 2nd, 2025

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

Showtime: 8:00PM

Tickets: Advanced (Standing)- $15 | Day of Show (Standing)- $25 | VIP Table for 2- $100 | VIP Table for 4- $200

‘Service charges apply to ALL ticket purchases (online and box office)’ - Credit card only at door

About Cumbia Cathedral:

Get ready for an unforgettable Cinco de Mayo celebration at "Cumbia Catedral" at The Epiphany in Chicago!

Join us for a night of high-energy rhythms, featuring a special national live performance act, Chicago’s top cumbia DJs, and the ultimate cumbia dance contest with a $500 grand prize! Whether you're a seasoned dancer or just love the beat of cumbia, this is the place to be.

Come dressed to impress, bring your best dance moves, and experience an electrifying night of music, culture, and community. Don't miss out on the hottest 5 De Mayo event and the biggest cumbia dance party of the year!

📅 Date: May 2nd 📍 Location: The Epiphany, Chicago 💃🏽🔥 Dance Contest: $500 Grand Prize! 🎶 Live Music & DJs All Night

Tag your crew and let’s make this a night to remember! 🎉 #CumbiaCatedral #CincoDeMayo #CumbiaVibes #ChicagoEvents

Golden Hour at Epiphany:

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.

Organizer

West Loop Entertainment

sat03may7:30 pmConfessions of a Contralto: A Filipina’s Life in Song

Time

May 3, 2025 7:30 pm

Location

Epiphany Center For The Arts: The Sanctuary

201 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60607

AGE REQUIREMENT

Must be 21+

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Event Details

Confessions of a Contralto: A Filipina’s Life in Song

Date: Saturday, May 3rd, 2025

Doors: 5PM for Golden Hour

Showtime: 7:30PM

Tickets: Advanced- $35 | VIP Table for 2- $90 | VIP Table for 4- $160

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Confessions of a Contralto: A Filipina’s Life in Song

🎶 One Night Only – May 3 at the Epiphany Center for the Arts 🎶

Filipina-American cabaret artist Lou Ella Rose takes audiences on a heartfelt and humorous musical journey through the life of an Alto — on stage and off, along the way celebrating the musical legends and icons, Lea Salonga, Pat Suzuki, Peggy Lee, Karen Carpenter, Eartha Kitt, Ursula (The Little Mermaid), Julie London and Asaka (Once On This Island). Lou Ella Rose weaves together sharp-witted storytelling and powerhouse vocals, reclaiming the spotlight for anyone who’s ever been told “You’re not the lead character type,” proving that contraltos aren’t just "sidekicks" and "supporting characters" in the story -- they are the story.

Whether you love Cabaret, musical theater, or simply a great night of music, this show offers a fresh and funny look at life from the lower end of the scale. A show you won’t want to miss.

Lou Ella Rose is an International actor, recording artist, and 2022 Chicago Cabaret Professionals Emerging Artist, and she is joined onstage by the SamaSama Project, musical direction by Andrew Blendermann & Baron Cabalona, and directed by Ken Baker

Andrew Blendermann, piano
Baron Cabalona, percussion
EJ Luna, bass
John Kniker, lead guitar
Ran Sevilla, rhythm guitar
Giga Yanong, saxophone

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ABOUT LOU ELLA ROSE
A 2024 Asian Cultural Council Fellow and Chicago DCASE Individual Artist Program grantee, Lou Ella Rose is a Chicago-based musical creative who draws on her 25-year artistic career across 3 countries to give voice to the Filipino-American experience on the intimate stage. An actor, writer, producer, and the lead singer, and Artistic Director of the band and performing group SamaSama Project, her credentials include memorable works in theater, TV, concerts, and several original works in the Philippines, Singapore, and the USA. In 2022, she was recognized as one of Chicago Cabaret’s Emerging Artists by the Chicago Cabaret Professionals.

ABOUT SAMASAMA PROJECT

SamaSama Project is the Midwest's premiere Filipino Folk Fusion band. “SamaSama” translated as “united, together” truly lives up to their name creating a blend of Filipino folk, rock, ska, and Latin music, inspired by a 1970s musical movement called Manila Sound. Over the years, the talented group has made their mark showcasing a fusion of Filipino traditional folk and contemporary music at many notable venues and events such as Navy Pier, Harold Washington Library, Chicago White Sox, Davenport’s Piano Bar, among others. SamaSama Project won 1st runner-up in Best World Music Act by Chicago Reader’s Best of Chicago 2023 and was selected as one of only 20 semi-finalists for Chicago DCASE’s Chicago Made Music Showcase besting close to 200 artists. Inspired by the drive to promote diversity and honor the shared history of the two countries they call home through music, SamaSama Project is currently touring “The Great Filipino Songbook”, a collection of songs and stories that shaped the trajectory of Philippine Music during America’s Golden Age of music. SamaSama Project is set to release their 1st full-length album in October 2025.

ABOUT ANDREW BLENDERMANN

Starting with a classical background from Baldwin-Wallace Conservatory of Music, Andrew has been performing professionally in and around Chicagoland for more than 20 years. His wide-ranging career includes piano bars (Davenport’s, Howl at the Moon, The Signature Room), musical theatre (Marriott Lincolnshire, Drury Lane), a cappella (Navy Pier Players, Harmony Sweepstakes), and private events for every occasion.

Golden Hour at Epiphany:

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

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

Organizer

West Loop Entertainment

sun04may6:00 pmOutcast Jazz Band's Big Band Dance Party

sun04may7:00 pmMaxx McGathey Orchestra

Time

May 4, 2025 7:00 pm

Location

Epiphany Center For The Arts: The Sanctuary

201 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60607

AGE REQUIREMENT

Must be 21+ with a Valid ID

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Event Details

Maxx McGathey Orchestra

Date: Sunday, May 4th, 2025

Doors: 6:00PM to Venue | 6:30PM to Sanctuary

Showtime: 7:00PM

Tickets: Advanced - $20

‘Service charges apply to ALL ticket purchases (online and box office)’ - Credit card only at door

About Maxx McGathey Orchestra:

Composer & pianist Maxx McGathey’s immersive sound-world is dark, energetic, epic and adventurous. Mixing elements of cinematic jazz, modern classical, and his love for heavy groove-based music, McGathey crafts instrumental stories that pull you in to their vast worlds using a large ensemble of strings, winds and rhythm section to give the music grand scope. His most recent album “Imaginary Eyes” released in 2024 on Nudie Records, is a deep dive into this cavernous twilight zone, which uses the sounds of mid-20th century suspense cinema as a jumping off point for more modern experimentation. Many of McGathey’s previous composing projects have also had a cinematic element, whether the 12+ year running b-horror-funk band Gramps The Vamp or the spaghetti western themed album Dark Canyon (for which McGathey was a co-writer). McGathey has also written and performed 9 feature-length live film scores for clients like WBEZ, The Music Box Theater and the Chicago Park District’s “Movies in the Parks”, as well as various independent theaters around the midwest. These past experiences give all of McGathey’s music a strong sense of story and setting that adds to their immersive feel.

In addition to his own music, Maxx is a prolific collaborator on the Chicago music scene, having performed or recorded with Chicago acts like Divino Niño, V.V. Lightbody, Ric Wilson, David Quinn, Secret Colours, and Wills McKenna’s Path (to name a few). McGathey’s grants and awards include a 2023 Illinois Arts Council Grant for recording, two composer’s residencies at I-Park Foundation in Connecticut (2021 & 2025), and a 2020 grant for recording from DCASE (the City of Chicago’s Cultural Affairs Department). Gramps The Vamp has been named Best New Band (2013) and was included in the Best Chicago Albums of the Decade list by Chicago Reader. McGathey has toured coast to coast, has performed at festivals like SXSW, Austin Psych Fest, and Ruido Fest, and has appeared on more than a dozen professional recordings. McGathey is also a passionate educator, having introduced dozens of students to the piano, improvisation, and composition.

Organizer

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thu08may5:00 pmGolden Hour featuring An Evening of Jazz with Brian Citro & Don TischFREE ADMISSION | RSVP BELOWSpaces Still Available

Time

May 8, 2025 5:00 pm

Location

Epiphany Center For The Arts: Café Bar

201 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60607

AGE REQUIREMENT

Must be 21+

Event Details

Join us in the Cafe Bar Thursday through Saturday for free live music, starting at 5PM until 8PM. Enjoy our exclusive food and drink specials until 7PM!

Live Music Sets from Brian Citro & Don Tisch 5PM - 8PM (FREE ADMISSION)

Golden Hour Specials

- $4 craft beer

- ½ priced bottle of wine

- $10 Epiphany spirits

- Delicious 2 for 1 lite bites

Golden hour specials end at 7pm but the music doesn't stop, make sure to check out our entertainment calendar to view all of our ticketed events.

About:

Jazz guitarists Brian Citro and Don Tisch have performed together since they met while studying guitar with Fareed Haque at Northern Illinois University. Their duo performances feature original compositions and fresh arrangements of standards and popular jazz tunes, including from Brian’s recent album, Acoustic Pastime – Solo Guitar on Ears&Eyes Records. Brian also performs with The Drastics, The Hey Lows, and his quartet. Don has performed as part of the Chicago Jazz Composers Collective and with the Ian Torres Big Band while teaching jazz guitar at the Chicago Academy for the Arts and College of Lake County.

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thu08may7:30 pmIAN MAKSIN: LULLABY FOR THE WORLD

Time

May 8, 2025 7:30 pm

Location

Epiphany Center For The Arts: The Sanctuary

201 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60607

AGE REQUIREMENT

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Event Details

IAN MAKSIN: LULLABY FOR THE WORLD

Date: Thursday, May 8th, 2025

Doors: 5:00PM to Venue | 7:00PM to Sanctuary

Showtime: 7:30PM

Tickets: Advanced - $30 | Day of Show - $35 | 3-Ticket Package - $25 | VIP Table for 2 - $80 | VIP Table for 4 - $160

‘Service charges apply to ALL ticket purchases (online and box office)’ - Credit card only at door

About Ian Maksin:

IAN MAKSIN: LULLABY FOR THE WORLD

Music of Love, Strength, and Joy

Mother’s Day is a time to honor the deep and universal impact of mothers and mother figures in our lives. Through the power of music, we celebrate love, strength, and the bonds that connect us across cultures and generations.

Join world-acclaimed cellist, composer, and multilingual vocalist Ian Maksin as he takes you on a global musical journey, performing in nearly 40 languages. Featuring lullabies and songs of love from diverse traditions—including Spanish, Ukrainian, Hindi, Georgian, Yiddish, Ladino, Arabic, and more—this special performance is a tribute to the many forms of love and resilience that shape us.

Ian will also debut brand-new compositions inspired by his recent travels, offering a glimpse into his upcoming album. Whether you are celebrating, remembering, or simply experiencing the beauty of music, this concert is a space to connect through melodies that transcend borders.

Golden Hour at Epiphany:

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.

Organizer

West Loop Entertainment

thu08may7:30 pmJacob's Ladder

Time

May 8, 2025 7:30 pm

Location

Epiphany Center For The Arts: Epiphany Hall

201 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60607

AGE REQUIREMENT

Must be 21+

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Event Details

Jacob's Ladder

Date: Thursday, May 8th, 2025

Doors: 5PM for Golden Hour | 7PM to the Hall

Showtime: 7:30PM

Tickets: Advanced- $20 | Day of Show- $25

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About:

Jacob Slocum is an artist who approaches music through the lens of Jazz. He is firmly rooted in an ethos of Soulfulness (the Blues, the music of the Black Church, and the tradition of Jazz), but he lives by Charlie Parker's words there is no boundary line to art. Jacob is an artist easily at home in a variety of settings and genres, secular or sacred, instrumental or choral. Jacob's voice as an instrumentalist is expressed on the baritone saxophone, bass clarinet, and bass saxophone.

Jacob's voice as a composer is expressed through his orchestra Jacob's Ladder, a contemporary orchestra with some of the best
musicians around who happen to reside in Chicago. With the virtuosity and versatility of everyone in this orchestra, Jacob's Ladder can effortlessly express whatever genre Jacob's eclectic music calls for. Jacob's Ladder is also a gathering of kindred spirits whose performances are full of life and fellowship. Jacob's Ladder performances feel like a beautiful synthesis of a church service and a family reunion.

Golden Hour at Epiphany:

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

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fri09may5:00 pmGolden Hour featuring NDULGNCEFREE ADMISSION | RSVP BELOWSpaces Still Available

Time

May 9, 2025 5:00 pm

Location

Epiphany Center For The Arts: Café Bar

201 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60607

AGE REQUIREMENT

Must be 21+

Event Details

Join us in the Cafe Bar Thursday through Saturday for free live music, starting at 5PM until 8PM. Enjoy our exclusive food and drink specials until 7PM!

Live DJ Sets from NDULGNCE 5PM - 8PM (FREE ADMISSION)

Golden Hour Specials

- $4 craft beer

- ½ priced bottle of wine

- $10 Epiphany spirits

- Delicious 2 for 1 lite bites

Golden hour specials end at 7pm but the music doesn't stop, make sure to check out our entertainment calendar to view all of our ticketed events.

About:

NDULGNCE is a DJ, music producer, and curator known for blending immersive soundscapes with infectious rhythms. Rooted in creativity, spontaneity, and experience, she crafts unforgettable musical journeys—whether through electrifying DJ sets, her Detox mix series, or curated events like NOVA. As the founder of NDULGE, a lifestyle and merch brand, NDULGNCE seamlessly fuses music, art, and fashion, pushing creative boundaries while staying true to her ethos of authenticity and freedom.

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fri09may7:30 pmOpening Night of Cabaret Week ft. Robin Watson

Time

May 9, 2025 7:30 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

Opening Night of Cabaret Week ft. Robin Watson

Date: Friday, May 9th, 2025

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

Showtime: 7:30PM

Tickets: $30 GA | $90 VIP Table for 2

‘Service charges apply to ALL ticket purchases (online and box office)’ - Credit card only at door

About Robin Watson:

Robin Watson (Jazzlady Robin) has blazed some of Chicago’s premier hotspots including Navy Pier, United Center, Peninsula Hotel, Como Inn, Showboat, Empress and Majestic Star Casinos. As a vocal performance major at Spelman College, Atlanta, GA, she merited solo performances at the inauguration of President Jimmy Carter and the United Nations and toured Brazil, SA. “Whatever style of music she undertakes she swings, she’s sultry, she’s fun! She emotes an awesome energy along with her very talented combo. You can't go wrong with Robin,” states Kathy Kelly- Hahn, Corporate Client.

About Jeremiah Frazier:

First discovered by audiences as a hilarious, confident, natural raw talented, Actor & Comedian Jeremiah Frazier, as known professionally began his career as Willie Wonka in the stage play Charlie & the Chocolate factory at the Pritzker Theater in Chicago in 1997. Jeremiah immediately became a loveable talent for audiences as he continued to heighten his career by earning his B.A. in theater at Columbia College Chicago.

Golden Hour at Epiphany:

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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sat10may(may 10)3:00 pmOut of the Shadows Vol. IV

Time

May 10, 2025 3:00 pm

Location

Epiphany Center For The Arts: Epiphany Hall

201 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60607

AGE REQUIREMENT

Must be 17+ with a Valid ID

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Event Details

Out of the Shadows Vol. IV

Date: Saturday, May 10th, 2025

Doors & Showtime 3PM

Tickets: General Admission- $40 (Includes Standing Room or Floor Seating) | VIP- $75 (Limited Reserved Seats Available)

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About:

Join us for Out of the Shadows Vol. IV, the largest annual street dance celebration in Chicago and the Midwest’s premier popping dance festival. Spanning three days, the festival draws over 200 dancers and spectators from around the globe for an immersive experience featuring workshops, head-to-head battles, showcases, live music, and art. Out of the Shadows serves as an authentic representation of Black American culture and its impact. The festival facilitates cultural exchange, fosters new artistic talent, provides a pivotal platform for local artists, and acts as a gateway for the public to learn about the rich culture of American street dance styles.

Highlights:

1v1 battle with over 100 competitors, public after party, and workshops with featured headliners
Exciting musical lineup featuring premier funk, hip hop, and House DJs
3v3 crew battle featuring eight dance crews hailing from North American cities including Los Angeles, Montreal, Phoenix, San Francisco, and Toronto

The main event is open to the public and will take place from 3 - 9:30 PM on Saturday, May 10, 2025 in Epiphany Hall at Epiphany Center for the Arts.

Continue the celebration at After the Shadows, the official after party for Out of the Shadows. Join us from 9:30 PM - 12:30 AM for a night of drinks, dancing, and House music spun by Chicago’s own DJ Vader. After the Shadows will take place in the Café at Epiphany Center for the Arts and is free and open to the public.

Stay Updated:

For the latest updates on this year’s lineup of judges, DJs, MCs, crews, and vendors, be sure to follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/shadowpuppetzcrew

For full details on the weekend’s activities, visit our website:

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West Loop Entertainment

sat10may5:00 pmGolden Hour featuring Dutchess the DJFREE ADMISSION | RSVP BELOW Spaces Still Available

sat10may6:30 pmGolden Hour featuring Fiesta CubaFREE ADMISSION | RSVP BELOWSpaces Still Available

Time

May 10, 2025 6:30 pm

Location

Epiphany Center For The Arts: Chase House

201 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60607

AGE REQUIREMENT

Must be 21+

Event Details

Join us in the Cafe Bar Thursday through Saturday for free live music, starting at 5PM until 8PM. Enjoy our exclusive food and drink specials until 7PM!

Dance Class & DJ Sets from Fiesta Cuba 6:30PM - 10PM (FREE ADMISSION)

Golden Hour Specials

- $4 craft beer

- ½ priced bottle of wine

- $10 Epiphany spirits

- Delicious 2 for 1 lite bites

Golden hour specials end at 7pm but the music doesn't stop, make sure to check out our entertainment calendar to view all of our ticketed events.

About the event:

¡Bailar y Cumbanchar! Enjoy Cuban culture through music and dancing. Join us for a fun class and practice your new skills by dancing the night away to inviting rhythms. No experience or partner needed! ¡A gozar!

Edson Leonardo Cabrera Veitia - Edson De Cuba

Born in Cuba and graduated from the highly regarded Escuela Nacional de Arte in Dance in 2005. During this training period at the National School of Art in Havana, he participated in the ITs Festival in the Netherlands under the direction of Feri de Geus and Noortje Bijvoets. Subsequently, he joined the Cuban dance company Ballet Rakatan, dancing as a soloist. In 2007, he became a member of Danza Contemporánea de Cuba, participating in several international tours. Mr. Cabrera was made Principal Dancer in 2010. Since arriving in Chicago, Mr. Cabrera has danced with Hedwig Dances, Kechari, Concert Dance and teaches Cuban dance classes in the Chicago area.

Roberto Rojas - DJ Roberton

Born in Cuba, DJ Roberton has been an integral part of the Cuban dance scene in Chicago. He has performed at various venues throughout Chicago including Latin Street Music and Dancing Studio.

Doors: 6:30PM

Dance Class: 6:45-7:45PM

Dancing: 7:45-10PM

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sat10may8:00 pmBILLY MARCHIAFAVA, CHANDLER, & LEX BRATCHER

Time

May 10, 2025 8:00 pm

Location

Epiphany Center For The Arts: The Sanctuary

201 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60607

AGE REQUIREMENT

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Event Details

BILLY MARCHIAFAVA, CHANDLER, & LEX BRATCHER

Date: Saturday, May 10th, 2025

Doors: 5:00PM to Venue | 7:30PM to Sanctuary

Showtime: 8:00PM

Tickets: Advanced - $20 | Day of Show - $25

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THE MIDDLE OF MAYHEM TOUR

PRESENTED BY FOUR LOKO

SUPPORT FROM TUFFLUCKKID & DJ RYAN

Poster credit Tori Sprankle

About Billy Marchiafava:

Born and Raised in Chicago, il, Billy Marchiafava, also known as Billyisterrible, is a hip-hop artist who mixes in comedic anddiverse beats as heard in popular songs such as "Yikes!," "Rings," "CyberThot" and many others. He released his first EP “BILLYY!!” in February 2019. His song "Bad Boy" with bbno$ and Yung Bae, has garnered more than 90 million streams on Spotify. In addition, he has earned more than 220,000 subscribers and 56 million total video views for his YouTube channel. In 2022, he released his second full-length album, The Start of Something Terrible. And in 2023, released his 3rd album titled “Please and Thank You”.

About Chandler:

Chandler, a rapper originally from Newport News, VA, and currently based out of New York, gained prominence with the viral hit 'FIGURE IT OUT,' a collaboration with producer Stafford Beats and rapper YNG Martyr. Since starting his rap journey in 2005, Chandler has showcased his talent on various stages across the US, playing drums in a band and sharing bills with notable acts like DRAM and Dirty Heads. After a hiatus from music to pursue acting, Chandler returned to the music scene in 2021 with a bang.

With a significant digital presence and over 25 million streams in the past year, Chandler's music, characterized by tracks like 'NOTHIN' TO IT' and 'Hot Pocket - Remix’ has resonated widely. His unique wordplay and outlandish persona have garnered acclaim, earning spots on Spotify playlists like 'Internet People' and 'New Music Friday AU & NZ.' Chandler's recent appearances on platforms like 'On The Radar' and successful tours attest to his rising influence in the rap scene.

About Lex Bratcher:

Lex Bratcher, inspired by Rakim, has excelled in the music industry from a young age, crafting verses since age 12. As a queer female rapper, she engages fans with relatable stories and has amassed a strong following across social media platforms, totaling over 20 million streams independently. Known for her collaborations with notable artists like Tech N9ne, Joyner alias, Connor Price and Shaq Diesel, her music has also been featured in NBA 2k23 and is set for further TV placements. Lex's unique style and independent success showcase her influence and determination in the music scene.

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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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sun11may7:30 pmBARITONE & THE LIVE JAZZ ENSEMBLE

Time

May 11, 2025 7:30 pm

Location

Epiphany Center For The Arts: The Sanctuary

201 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60607

AGE REQUIREMENT

Must be 21+ with a Valid ID

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Event Details

BARITONE & THE LIVE JAZZ ENSEMBLE

Date: Sunday, May 11th, 2025

Doors: 6:30PM to Venue | 7:00PM to Sanctuary

Showtime: 7:30PM

Tickets: $35 - Advanced | $40 – Day of Show | 2 GA for $60 Mother’s Day Special | $90 – VIP table for 2 | $180 – VIP table for 4

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About BARITONE & THE LIVE JAZZ ENSEMBLE:

" WORLD CLASS " "SPECTACULAR " " BRILLIANT"

BARTONE

AWARD WINNING BIG BAND JAZZ RECORDING ARTIST

BARITONE

Baritone, an award-winning Jazz & Soul artist, is renowned for his rich,

soulful voice and captivating live performances. Drawing inspiration from

the iconic singers of the past, he delivers an energetic, family-friendly show

that echoes the timeless spirit of jazz. With his commanding stage

presence and deep, resonant voice, Baritone has earned widespread

acclaim.

NBC News anchor Art Sims, praised his exceptional rendition of the

National Anthem, noting that "nobody sings it quite like him." Baritone, a

versatile artist and proud alumnus of the Peoples Music School of Chicago,

kicked off his remarkable career with show-stopping performances

alongside his dynamic band at Oprah Winfrey & Stedman Graham's

"Athletes Against Drugs Celebrity Galas."

His debut single "It Should Just Be Me & You" won over the hearts of

Chicago Stepping DJ's, eventually becoming a cherished global stepper's

dance classic. Continuing to push boundaries, Baritone's latest single "In

the Summertime* from his visionary project "Seasons" has been

acknowledged by the Recording Academy with prestigious Grammy Award

consideration.

Baritone's stirring tribute to America's civil rights leaders on the Trumpet

Awards Red Carpet pre-show in Hollywood, California, left a lasting impact

on millions, as he celebrated the 'Warriors of Justice' and paid homage to

legendary figures such as creator and founder of the Trumpet Awards and

the Trumpet Foundation Xernona Clayton, Civil Rights leader Rev. Jesse

Jackson Sr., and Ambassador Andrew Young at the esteemed Dolby

Theatre.

If it's on the main stage at a summer festival in Chicago an intimate New

York music venue or stadium arena in front of thousands, you can be sure

Baritone delivers a fantastic red carpet show!

Experience the magic of this live concert with Baritone & his nationally

known jazz ensemble at the Epiphany Center for the Arts. This is the perfect

gift for the entire family to enjoy an unforgettable Mother’s Day experience.

Organizer

West Loop Entertainment

wed14may7:30 pmJavier Santiago

Time

May 14, 2025 7:30 pm

Location

Epiphany Center For The Arts: The Sanctuary

201 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60607

AGE REQUIREMENT

Must be 21+ with a Valid ID

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Event Details

Javier Santiago

Date: Wednesday, May 14th, 2025

Doors: 6:30PM

Showtime: 7:30PM

Tickets: Advanced- $20 | Day of Show- $25 | VIP Table for 2 - $76 (includes 1 bottle of wine) | VIP Table for 4 - $152 (includes 2 bottles of wine)

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About Javier Santiago:

Pianist, composer, and popular sideman Javier Santiago is one of the most promising voices in the international music scene today. As an accomplished producer/beatmaker, arranger and educator, Santiago has become a notable force in both the beat and hip-hop scenes as well as in the jazz world.

The Minneapolis-born Santiago was exposed to a myriad of great music and talented musicians in his early years. Taking his inspiration and career endeavors to the next level, he furthered his path by relocating to New York City to attend The New School for Jazz & Contemporary Music,then later moved out West, first to the Bay Area in 2017, and then to Los Angeles in 2021, which remains his home base. Santiago is an alumnus of the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz Performance at UCLA and The Brubeck Institute Fellowship Program. He was a finalist in the American Jazz Pianist competition in 2015, a recipient of the 2016 McKnight Fellowship for Musicians, and was selected to participate in the 14th Annual Betty Carter Jazz Ahead program in 2011.

Javier Santiago has had the distinguished opportunity to play with many celebrated musicians on today’s jazz scene including Herbie Hancock, Terrace Martin, Louis Cole, Alex Isley, Jonathan Kreisberg, Braxton Cook, Kassa Overall, Azar Lawrence, Kenneth Whalum, Aja Monet, John Raymond, Sheila Jordan, and Yosvany Terry. He is based in Los Angeles, CA.

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West Loop Entertainment

thu15may5:00 pmGolden Hour featuring Boyce HudsonFREE ADMISSION | RSVP BELOWSpaces Still Available

Time

May 15, 2025 5:00 pm

Location

Epiphany Center For The Arts: Café Bar

201 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60607

AGE REQUIREMENT

Must be 21+

Event Details

Join us in the Cafe Bar Thursday through Saturday for free live music, starting at 5PM until 8PM. Enjoy our exclusive food and drink specials until 7PM!

Live Music Sets from Boyce Hudson 5PM - 8PM (FREE ADMISSION)

Golden Hour Specials

- $4 craft beer

- ½ priced bottle of wine

- $10 Epiphany spirits

- Delicious 2 for 1 lite bites

Golden hour specials end at 7pm but the music doesn't stop, make sure to check out our entertainment calendar to view all of our ticketed events.

About:

Boyce is an emerging male jazz vocalist whose unique sound seamlessly blends the emotive power of gospel with the smooth sophistication of jazz and the groove of neo-soul. With a voice that captivates listeners from the first note, Boyce brings a fresh, yet timeless approach to the world of jazz.

His musical journey began in the church, where he honed his vocal technique and developed a deep connection to the emotional depth of gospel music. Influenced by greats like Donny Hathaway, Sarah Vaughn, and Luther Vandross, his style evokes both the spirit of traditional jazz and the soulful resonance of contemporary sounds.

His smooth vocal phrasing and rich tone offer an engaging experience, blending heartfelt lyricism with rhythmic intensity that can both soothe and stir the soul. Whether he's performing intimate jazz standards or infusing his own compositions with personal depth, Boyce brings a rare artistry to the stage.

With an ever-growing fan base and a larger than life presence that commands attention, Boyce is quickly becoming a voice to watch in the jazz world. His upcoming projects promise to explore new territories in sound while paying homage to the rich traditions of jazz, soul, and gospel, making him an exciting force in the contemporary music scene.

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thu15may7:30 pmKaleb Carson & Lamonté: Rising Stars in R&B and Soul

Time

May 15, 2025 7:30 pm

Location

Epiphany Center For The Arts: The Sanctuary

201 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60607

AGE REQUIREMENT

Must be 21+

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Event Details

Kaleb Carson & Lamonté: Rising Stars in R&B and Soul

Date: Thursday, May 15th, 2025

Doors: 5PM for Golden Hour

Showtime: 7:30PM

Tickets: Advanced- $15 | Day of Show- $20 | Student (Must Show ID at Box Office)- $10

‘Service charges apply to ALL ticket purchases (online and box office)’ - Credit card only at door

About the Show:

Join us for an unforgettable evening of music and storytelling as two emerging R&B powerhouses, Kaleb Carson and Lamonté, take the stage to share their passion and talent. This concert highlights their artistry, celebrating the unique journeys that have shaped their sound as they make their mark on the music world.

About Kaleb Carson:

At just 22 years old, Kaleb Carson is a rising soul and R&B artist whose rich, soulful sound is rooted in gospel influences. Inspired by musical legends like Donny Hathaway, Whitney Houston, Stevie Wonder, and the Clark Sisters, Kaleb has developed a style that blends genres with a unique, modern twist. Singing since the age of seven and pursuing his professional career from 12, Kaleb’s journey reflects his deep commitment to his craft. Aspiring to be a crossover artist, he aims to touch listeners across genres with his heartfelt delivery and innovative musical approach. This is only the beginning for Kaleb as he continues to rise as a dynamic force in the industry.

About Lamonté:

Sharing the stage is Lamonté, an electrifying artist whose voice is as versatile as his musical influences. With roots in church, musical theater, and a cappella, Lamonté has cultivated a sound that spans Motown, jazz, funk, and pop. After performing as a background vocalist for Danielle Crim at the Epihany last spring, Lamonté is stepping into the spotlight with his upcoming concept and project, Ascension. This transformative work reflects his journey of spiritual awakening and personal growth, showcasing original songs and reimagined classics. With passion, resilience, and authenticity, Lamonté invites audiences to experience the heart and soul of his artistry.

This night is more than a performance—it’s a celebration of evolution and connection. Don’t miss the chance to witness Kaleb Carson and Lamonté as they usher in a new chapter for R&B and soul.

Golden Hour at Epiphany:

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

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

Organizer

West Loop Entertainment

fri16may5:00 pmGolden Hour Featuring Feestet TrioFREE ADMISSION | RSVP BELOWSpaces Still Available

fri16may7:30 pmAll Hail the Queen: A Tribute to Aretha Franklin

Time

May 16, 2025 7:30 pm

Location

Epiphany Center For The Arts: Epiphany Hall

201 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60607

AGE REQUIREMENT

Must be 21+

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Event Details

All Hail the Queen!: A Tribute to Aretha Franklin

Date: Friday, May 16th, 2025

Doors: 5PM to Golden Hour | 7PM to the Hall

Showtime: 7:30PM

Tickets: Advanced- $30 | Day of Show- $35 | VIP Table for 2- $100 | VIP Table for 4- $200

About:

THE MCNARY EXPERIENCE is a Chicago based 8 piece band, comprised of a drummer, pianist, bassist, guitarist, saxophone, 2 background vocalists, and lead singer, Qiana McNary. Qiana McNary's powerful voice is rich with deep texture. Her classically trained voice is tremendously versatile and emotive. The entire band will send you into music euphoria with their soulful repertoire. Join The McNary Experience for a soulful, powerful and engaging performance! One night only! Experience the magic of timeless classics, performed with passion, purpose, and authenticity. The McNary Experience's soul-stirring tribute to Aretha Franklin will transport you back in time to a place where music meets the soul. Performing all of her hits including Respect, Chain of Fools, Natural Woman and many more!

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 Wednesday - Saturday for Golden Hour with 1/2 priced bottles of wine 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.

Organizer

West Loop Entertainment

fri16may8:00 pmHOLLOW BASTION "WAITIN’ ALL WINTER" ALBUM RELEASE WITH JULIA STEINER (OF RATBOYS) AND JULIAN SAUNDERS

Time

May 16, 2025 8:00 pm

Location

Epiphany Center For The Arts: The Sanctuary

201 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60607

AGE REQUIREMENT

Must be 17+ with a Valid ID

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Event Details

HOLLOW BASTION "WAITIN’ ALL WINTER" ALBUM RELEASE WITH JULIA STEINER (OF RATBOYS) AND JULIAN SAUNDERS

Date: Friday, May 16th, 2025

Doors: 5:00PM to Venue | 7:30PM to Sanctuary

Showtime: 8:00PM

Tickets: Advanced - $15 | Day of Show - $20

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About Hollow Bastion:

“Her heart on her sleeve and, for some reason… on special occasion, a bandana around her neck”

What began as a solo bedroom project while still living at her parents house, Teagan Brey used Hollow Bastion as a creative escape from the isolation that encapsulates suburbia. Still a teenager, she released 2 EPs, exploring dreamy sounds that were in stark contrast to the uninspiring environment.

Now based in Chicago, Hollow Bastion is a part of a vibrant DIY scene and has expanded into a full band, enlisting the talents of Ruben Steiner (bass) and Michael Whalen (drums). With their sharp musical instincts, Teagan’s original lo-fi recordings reach new heights; now delivered with the energy, dynamics, and nuance they deserve.

Hollow Bastion is primed to deliver their debut album “Waitin’ All Winter” May 16th 2025, backed with a newfound confidence and maturity. Unlike previous releases, “Waitin’ All Winter” was a group effort, opening the way for greater sonic possibilities. The band entirely self recorded and produced the record in true DIY spirit.

“Waitin’ All Winter” explores the human experience, drawing inspiration from the way nature can reflect the phases, emotions, and cycles of life.

“Get lost / Get love / Sometimes get buried”

Golden Hour at Epiphany:

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.

Organizer

West Loop Entertainment

sat17may(may 17)9:00 pmEthereal : Enamour + Parallelle

Time

May 17, 2025 9:00 pm

Location

Epiphany Center For The Arts: Epiphany Hall

201 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60607

AGE REQUIREMENT

Must be 21+

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Ethereal : Enamour + Parallelle

Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025

Doors & Show time: 9PM

About:

RITU∀LS and BAM are back at Epiphany for a double header featuring Enamour and Parallelle!

extended time : 9 PM - 3 AM!

E T H E R E A L is delicate, bright and otherworldly in a way that seems too perfect for this world.

On May 17th we return to the Epiphany Center for the Arts to transform the beautiful cathedral into an ethereal experience, with live performances, music and RITUALS production.

Enamour has become a difinitive name of the dance floor, Creating master full soundscapes with no boundary of range: his productions infused the expressive melodies of Deep House, the hypnotic power of progressive house, and the learning momentum of dark techno.

Parallelle have emerged as vanguards of the new musical epoch. Their artistic journey transcends mere performance crafting a soundscape that defies traditional genre confines. Their innovative approach forges, a unique narrative that combines elements of electronica, electro, jazz, and avant-garde dance.

opening set by Miguel Ante

CAFE

NICKY B

LEEOR

RIIJA

DAME

No Backpacks

No Re-Entry

No outside food or beverage

No Professional Cameras

This is a 21+ event
Presented by RITUALS.
$
You can get a refund if:
It’s within 24 hours of buying tickets
This event is rescheduled or cancelled

sun18may7:00 pmChicago Immigrant Orchestra

Time

May 18, 2025 7:00 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

Chicago Immigrant Orchestra

Date: Sunday, May 18th, 2025

Doors: 6:00PM

Showtime: 7:00PM

Tickets: GA Advanced - $35 | GA Day of Show - $40| High Tops for 2 - $50 | VIP Table for 2: $100 | VIP Table for 4: $200

‘Service charges apply to ALL ticket purchases (online and box office)’ - Credit card only at door

About Chicago Immigrant Orchestra:

The Chicago Immigrant Orchestra, originally founded in 1999 by the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, emerged as a vibrant expression of the city's rich musical diversity until the end of its initial run in 2004. Helmed at the time by Willy Schwartz, the orchestra brought together musicians from Chicago's immigrant communities, showcasing a global array of musical traditions. Though its initial run ended after 5 years, its influence lingered, leaving an indelible mark on the local music scene.

In 2019, a new chapter unfolded when the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events enlisted guitarist Fareed Haque and oud player Wanees Zarour to revive the orchestra for the 2020 Chicago World Music Festival. Despite the challenges posed by the global COVID-19 pandemic, the orchestra persevered, delivering a lauded virtual concert in September 2020.

Today, the rejuvenated Chicago Immigrant Orchestra comprises a 20-piece ensemble drawn from Chicago's immigrant communities, representing an eclectic mix of musical heritages from across the globe. Under the artistic direction of Haque and Zarour, musicians hailing from the Far East to Western Europe, Africa, and the Americas collaboratively shape the orchestra's musical narrative.

Embracing a fresh perspective, the New Chicago Immigrant Orchestra delves into the interplay between diverse musical traditions, weaving a rich tapestry that celebrates both their shared connections and distinctive differences.

Organizer

West Loop Entertainment

sun18may8:00 pmSanctuary Sessions featuring Ricardo JimenezFREE ADMISSION | RSVP BELOWSpaces Still Available

Time

May 18, 2025 8:00 pm

Location

Epiphany Center For The Arts: The Sanctuary

201 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60607

AGE REQUIREMENT

Must be 17+

Event Details

Sanctuary Sessions featuring Ricardo Jimenez

Date: Sunday, May 18th, 2025

Doors & Sign-Up: 7PM

Showtime: 8PM

Tickets: Free admission! RSVP BELOW

About Sanctuary Sessions:

Join us for the Sanctuary Sessions Series; a free jazz jam session at Epiphany Center for the Arts hosted by Ricardo Jimenez. Whether you’re a seasoned player, a budding artist, or a jazz enthusiast looking to hear some tunes, we welcome any and all!

Music starts at 8pm

To be featured in the open jam, sign up is on a first come first serve basis.

About Ricardo Jimenez:

(224) 406 - 0520 | ricardojimenezmusic@gmail.com | https://www.ricardojimenezmusic.com/

“A musician in the truest sense”, internationally recognized trumpet player, and vocalist, Ricardo Jimenez captures “the essence of humanity in his art” ~Sean Roldan. A storyteller, communicator, and innovator, he defies boundaries through mission, music, and education. A recipient of the Thomas J. Watson Fellowship, Ricardo traveled the world looking at the intersectionality of self and society through music. He has been welcomed as an artist on five continents, having shared music in Austria, England, Germany, India, Italy, Senegal, Spain, Brazil, and Japan. Some highlights of his travels are performing in Coca-Cola Studio Tamil’s Season One debut, Bollywood productions studio single soundtrack “Chill Makka”, and working with children teaching music throughout Senegal, helping to found the non-profit “Langusik”.

Born and based in Chicago, Downbeat and Jeff ensemble award-winner, Ricardo Jimenez performed with the stage band in Porchlight Theater's award-winning production of "Blues In The Night", featuring legends such as Felicia P. Fields, Maulty Jewell IV, and Donica Lynn. He worked as an on-stage musician in Ron O.J. Parson’s and Felicia P. Fields’ Jeff-nominated, original production “Pearls: Rollin’ with the Blues.” Ricardo has also worked and performed with many groups and artists at home and abroad such as “Cosimo and the Hot Coals,” “Paganin Soatnquartett,” “Afrika Groove,” Joe Locke, Tim Garland, Geoffrey Keezer, John Harmon, Gene Bertoncini, Hermann Haertel, Simon Wascher, Julia Siedl, Tunico, Matú, Khatija Rahman ,Arivu, and Sean Roldan.

As a global educator, Ricardo strives to enable his students to become whole artists, with a focus on decolonizing the mind, liberating the spirit, and becoming at ease in multiple genres and unafraid to tap into their creative potential. Ricardo currently works throughout Chicago teaching a variety of music programs in Chicago’s public schools, as well as teaching online lessons to students of all ages across the globe.

Drums: Kabir Dalawari

Bass: Stephen Parisi

Piano: Nicholas Olynciw

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thu22may5:00 pmGolden Hour Featuring Jimmy BenningtonFREE ADMISSION | RSVP BELOWSpaces Still Available

Time

May 22, 2025 5:00 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

Event Details

Join us in the Cafe Bar Thursday through Saturday for free live music, starting at 5PM until 8PM. Enjoy our exclusive food and drink specials until 7PM!

Live Music Set from Jimmy Bennington 5PM - 8PM (FREE ADMISSION)

Golden Hour Specials

- $4 craft beer

- ½ priced bottle of wine

- $10 Epiphany spirits

- Delicious 2 for 1 lite bites

On his 20th birthday (May 22, 1990), Jimmy Bennington got his first real drumset and began playing gigs shortly thereafter. After nearly a decade on the Jazz and Blues scene in Texas, he relocated to the West Coast, where he was active for several years. During this time, he was mentored by late Coltrane drummer Elvin Jones for over ten years, touring the world serving as Jones’ drum tech. In 2006, Bennington moved to Chicago and has been a part of the Jazz scene ever since. He has performed throughout the US with regular tours to NYC, Canada, Paris, and Peru. He is represented on several labels including the prestigious Cadence Jazz Records in NY. He is a sponsored artist for dream Cymbals & Gongs. And he has performed with an array of Jazz greats including Joe Lovano, Ed Schuller, Perry Robinson, and Julian Priester to name a few. Epiphany Center for the Arts proudly welcomes Mr. Bennington for this special 35 Year Anniversary. Expect the tradition and its perimeters into the beyond.

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thu22may5:00 pmGolden Hour Featuring Max Brown DuoFREE ADMISSION | RSVP BELOWSpaces Still Available

Time

May 22, 2025 5:00 pm

Location

Epiphany Center For The Arts: The Courtyard

201 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60607

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Event Details

Join us in the Cafe Bar Thursday through Saturday for free live music, starting at 5PM until 8PM. Enjoy our exclusive food and drink specials until 7PM!

Live Music Set from Max Brown Duo 5PM - 8PM (FREE ADMISSION)

Golden Hour Specials

- $4 craft beer

- ½ priced bottle of wine

- $10 Epiphany spirits

- Delicious 2 for 1 lite bites

About Max Brown:

Max Brown is a trombonist, composer, and arranger, who plays music in all styles but mainly focuses on jazz. Max is currently based in Chicago, working his way into the city’s jazz scene. He spent the last year and a half in his hometown of Madison Wisconsin, and became an active member of the jazz scene in Madison. Max plays small group gigs around Chicago and Wisconsin, along with being the band leader of a jazz/original music sextet. (The Max Brown Sextet) that has played in venues such as Merriman’s Playhouse (South Bend IN), Fulton Street Collective (Chicago), and has an upcoming show up at North Street Cabaret in Madison WI.

Max has also built a presence in Indiana, where he spent 6 years from 2017-2023. Earning a Masters of Music in Jazz Studies – trombone from Indiana University Jacobs School of Music (Bloomington IN) where he studied with Wayne Wallace, John Raymond, and Tom Walsh. As well as a bachelor’s degree in classical trombone performance from Butler University in Indianapolis.

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thu22may8:00 pmNickolas Kaplan Presents: The Autistry Suite

fri23may5:00 pmGolden Hour featuring Bear WilliamsFREE ADMISSION | RSVP BELOWSpaces Still Available

fri23may7:30 pmTommy Goodroad

sat24may7:30 pmTobacco City with Lula Asplund and Whitney Johnson

Time

May 24, 2025 7:30 pm

Location

Epiphany Center For The Arts: The Sanctuary

201 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60607

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Tobacco City with Lula Asplund and Whitney Johnson

Date: Saturday, May 24th, 2025

Doors: 5:00PM to Venue | 7:00PM to Sanctuary

Showtime: 7:30PM

Tickets: Advanced - $20 | Day of Show - $25

‘Service charges apply to ALL ticket purchases (online and box office)’ - Credit card only at door

About Tobacco City:

Tobacco City is a Chicago-based band that blends cosmic country with a mix of psychedelic rock and honky-tonk soul. Their sound captures the essence of small town nostalgia with embracing modern-day themes, exploring heartache, longing, and the bittersweet nature of life. With their uplifting energy and authentic songwriting, Tobacco City continues to carve out a unique space in the country-tinged Americana scene.

About Lula Asplund and Whitney Johnson:

Lula Asplund and Whitney Johnson alchemize their protean practices in acoustic, analog, digital, and code-based sound into anew collaboration. Songs and sounds knock on the door of technology, intent on revealing the ghost in the machine.

Golden Hour at Epiphany:

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

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sun25may3:00 pmLake Shore Rush Presents "One Small World, Music Inspired by the African Diaspora"

Time

May 25, 2025 3:00 pm

Location

Epiphany Center For The Arts: The Sanctuary

201 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60607

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Lake Shore Rush Presents "One Small World, Music Inspired by the African Diaspora"

Date: Sunday, May 25th, 2025

Doors: 2:30PM

Showtime: 3:00PM

Tickets: Adult - $25 | Students & Seniors - $15

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About Lake Shore Rush:

Lakeshore Rush is an integral part of the Chicago community, the city they call home. Their priority is to present music by living composers and forgotten chamber music masterpieces. Over the past ten years the ensemble made appearances at the Chicago Symphony Center, WFMT – Chicago’s classical radio station, Ear Taxi Festival, Chicago Cultural Center, the PianoForte Foundation, Fulton Street Collective, Garfield Park Conservatory in partnership with the Honnold Foundation, Constellation, and the Thirsty Ears Festival – Chicago’s only classical music street festival. Lakeshore Rush is an active member of New Music Chicago, and has commissioned several works by local established composers.

Their debut album, Lakeshore Rush: Moving Parts, came out on Albany Records TROY 1896 in 2022. The ensemble was featured in Lawrence Axelrod’s album 5X4: Quartets for Various Instruments, released in 2023 on Ravello Records. A review in Gramophone Magazine described their performance as ‘exquisitely rendered’.

The ensemble is currently celebrating its 10^th Anniversary Season with a programmatic theme titled “One Small World,” which is both a nod to the ride at Disneyland and a unifying message of peace through understanding. The 10th Anniversary Season features seven concerts in the Chicago area, highlighting composers from each of the seven continents.

This video features Laura McLaughlin, clarinet; Amos Gillespie, saxophone; and Chris Ferrer, cello - 3 of the 6 ensemble members of Lakeshore Rush. This piece was written by Amos Gillespie inspired by the Rockhopper Penguin of Antarctica, in honor of the group's 10th anniversary season. The season, titled "One Small World", was inspired by the ride at Disneyland and its unifying message of peace through understanding. We programmed seven concerts, highlighting composers and themes from each of the seven continents.

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sun25may8:00 pmTom Lowery with Clickbait and Rapt in Plastic

Time

May 25, 2025 8:00 pm

Location

Epiphany Center For The Arts: The Sanctuary

201 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60607

AGE REQUIREMENT

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Tom Lowery with Clickbait and Rapt in Plastic

Date: Sunday, May 25th, 2025

Doors: 7:00PM to Venue | 7:30 to Sanctuary

Showtime: 8:00PM

Tickets: Advanced- $15 | Day of Show- $20

‘Service charges apply to ALL ticket purchases (online and box office)’ - Credit card only at door

About Tom Lowery

Tom Lowery is a percussionist based in Chicago exploring sound through improvised music using the drum set, cymbals, and percussion. Tom has performed in a variety of musical contexts throughout his career. Sharing the stage with a wide range of performers, from Crystal Gayle to Warren G, and sitting in with Sharif Zaben’s One Pulse at Chicago’s Jazz Showcase. Through his solo percussion performances, Tom hopes to meld his passion for his instruments with his aspiration to reach the expressive heights of the great percussionists he has had the privilege of witnessing.

About Rapt in Plastic

Playing ethereal dream-pop that evokes mystery and longing, Rapt in Plastic takes inspiration from the world of David Lynch, where a sunny day belies deeper, hidden meaning and emotion. Musically paying homage to Angelo Badalamenti, mid-century pop and jazz with the beating heart of a whale, Rapt in Plastic’s unique instrumentation of drums, acoustic bass, saxophone, synth, vibraphone and female vocals will appeal to those with wide listening tastes.

About Clickbait

Clickbait pieces together shards of experience and lack thereof, rhythm and asymmetry, punk, and dance, less and more. Contort yourself.

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thu29may5:00 pmGolden Hour Featuring Vision in the RhythmSpaces Still Available

Time

May 29, 2025 5:00 pm

Location

Epiphany Center For The Arts: The Courtyard

201 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60607

AGE REQUIREMENT

Must be 21+ with a Valid ID

Event Details

Join us in the Cafe Bar Thursday through Saturday for free live music, starting at 5PM until 8PM. Enjoy our exclusive food and drink specials until 7PM!

Live Music Set from Vision in the Rhythm 5PM - 8PM (FREE ADMISSION)

Golden Hour Specials

- $4 craft beer

- ½ priced bottle of wine

- $10 Epiphany spirits

- Delicious 2 for 1 lite bites

Golden hour specials end at 7pm but the music doesn't stop, make sure to check out our entertainment calendar to view all of our ticketed events.

About Vision in the Rhythm:

Vision in the Rhythm began in the household of three brothers on Chicago’s Southwest Side with a tremendous will to reach people through music. Coming from a family that embraces a strong sense of Irish heritage, Irish-folk music was a natural route that created the cornerstone of the band's identity. Throughout the years, the band has embraced genres including rock & world music, blending this all into a repertoire to create their own lively sound.

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thu29may7:30 pmSteve Gibons and Gabriel Datcu in Concert

fri30may5:00 pmGolden Hour featuring DJ MwelwaFREE ADMISSION | RSVP BELOWSpaces Still Available

Time

May 30, 2025 5:00 pm

Location

Epiphany Center For The Arts: Café Bar

201 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60607

AGE REQUIREMENT

Must be 21+

Event Details

Join us in the Cafe Bar Thursday through Saturday for free live music, starting at 5PM until 8PM. Enjoy our exclusive food and drink specials until 7PM!

Live DJ Sets from DJ Mwelwa 5PM - 8PM (FREE ADMISSION)

Golden Hour Specials

- $4 craft beer

- ½ priced bottle of wine

- $10 Epiphany spirits

- Delicious 2 for 1 lite bites

Golden hour specials end at 7pm but the music doesn't stop, make sure to check out our entertainment calendar to view all of our ticketed events.

About:

Mwelwa Musambacine is influenced by cultures and people across the globe. He is recognized across music circles as one of Chicago's best international and world music DJs. Mwelwa's assorted global mix includes reggae, kizomba, salsa, bachata, samba, kompa, merengue, afrobeat(s), semba, jazz, funk, son, amapiano, punta, soukous, makossa, calypso, afropop, zouk, house, reggaeton, coupé décalé, soca, blues, cumbia and various types of Arabic, Indian & African varieties. Mwelwa also plans and promotes events as a part of Akasuba./Sunny Side Up.

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fri30may6:00 pmGuild Literary Complex: "Cocktails & Conversation"

Time

May 30, 2025 6:00 pm

Location

Epiphany Center For The Arts: Chase House

201 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60607

AGE REQUIREMENT

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Guild Literary Complex: "Cocktails & Conversation"

Date: Friday,May 30th, 2025

Doors: 5:00PM to Venue | 5:30PM to Chase House

Showtime: 6:00PM

Tickets: Advanced - $20 | Day of Show - $25

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About Guild Literary Complex: "Cocktails & Conversation":

Authors, Eric Charles May (Bedrock Faith) and author, Nancy Johnson (People of Means) are in discussion about craft, their perspectives as two writers of color, career longevity and more specifically the role that Chicago plays as a peripheral "character" in their books. Join us for cocktails and a lively conversation with these two amazing authors in the lovely Chase Garden Gallery.

Both books will be available for sale and signing by the author.

Eric Charles May

Recently retired, Eric Charles May is an associate professor in the Creative Writing program at Columbia College Chicago and the author of the novel Bedrock Faith, the 2021 One Book, One Chicago selection by the Chicago Public Library, and a 2014 Notable African American Title by Publisher’s Weekly. A Chicago native and a former reporter for The Washington Post, May is a past recipient of the Chicago Public Library Foundation’s 21st Century Award, the past board president of the Guild Literary Complex, a member of 2nd Story, a curatorial board member of the Ragdale Foundation, and a selection committee member for the Harold Washington Literary Award. His fiction has also appeared in the magazines Fish Stories, F, Hypertext, Solstice, and We Speak Chicagoese. In addition to his Post reporting, his nonfiction has appeared in Sport Literate, the Chicago Tribune, and the personal essay anthology Briefly Knocked Unconscious by a Low-Flying Duck.

Nancy Johnson

A native of Chicago’s South Side, Nancy Johnson worked for more than a decade as an Emmy-nominated, award-winning television journalist at CBS and ABC affiliates in markets nationwide.

Her debut novel, The Kindest Lie, has been reviewed by The New York Times, The Washington Post, and Los Angeles Times, and is featured on Entertainment Weekly’s Must List. It was a New York Times Editors’ Choice selection and has been named one of the most anticipated books of 2021 by Newsweek, O, the Oprah Magazine, Shondaland, NBC News, Marie Claire, ELLE, The Chicago Tribune, The New York Post, Good Housekeeping,

Parade, Refinery29, and more. Booksellers nationwide selected her novel as an Indie Next pick and librarians chose it for LibraryReads. Nancy’s work has been published in Real Simple and O, The Oprah Magazine, and has received support from the Hurston/Wright Foundation, Tin House, and Kimbilio Fiction.

Her latest book, People of Means, a propulsive novel about a mother and daughter each seeking justice and following their dreams during moments of social reckoning—1960s Nashville and 1992 Chicago.

A graduate of Northwestern University and The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Nancy lives in downtown Chicago and leads corporate and internal communications for a large health care nonprofit. The Kindest Lie is her first novel.

Golden Hour at Epiphany:

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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fri30may(may 30)9:00 pmDnBiD presents 'Jungle Got Soul' featuring the Chicago Debuts of Special Guests Krugah (Brooklyn, NY) & Mister Shifter (Columbus, OH)

Time

May 30, 2025 9:00 pm

Location

Epiphany Center For The Arts: The Sanctuary

201 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60607

AGE REQUIREMENT

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DnBiD presents 'Jungle Got Soul' featuring the Chicago Debuts of Special Guests Krugah (Brooklyn, NY) & Mister Shifter (Columbus, OH)

Date: Friday, May 30th, 2025

Doors: 5:00PM to Venue | 8:30PM to Sanctuary

Showtime: 9:00PM

Tickets: Advanced - $25 | Day of Show - $30

‘Service charges apply to ALL ticket purchases (online and box office)’ - Credit card only at door

About DnBiD:

On Friday, May 30th, the DnBiD Chicago crew returns to the beautiful Epiphany Center for an intimate evening of Jungle/Drum+Bass music in the upstairs Sanctuary space. Renan and Stunna proudly present a special edition of ‘Jungle Got Soul’ as they welcome the Chicago debuts of two talented Stateside producers/DJs: Krugah (Brooklyn, NY) and Mister Shifter (Columbus, OH). A pair of leading lights in the fast-paced world of Jungle/Drum+Bass, both Krugah and Mister Shifter have produced and released impressive catalogues of music on some of the scene’s finest imprints and have recently been racking up miles touring the States to rave reviews. Please join us for this special event and we look forward to seeing you on the dance floor!

KRUGAH

Hailing from the streets of Brownsville Brooklyn NY & making beats since 1998, Krugah officially put forth his self-release debut in 2018 entitled “Out The Gate Volume One” which caught the attention of L Double. However, things really picked up when he starting sending his tunes to longtime friend Seekwhence who already had a show on ⁦Jungletrain.net⁩ called ‘The Continuum.’ From there, Krugah started passing his tunes around to fellow Jungletrain DJ Greenleaf who played them on his show. Next, Toronto’s Rumbleton took notice, who upon hearing them, alerted DJ Frankie Gunns. As a result of these tunes, Frankie launched Gunns Road Music, and also DJ Clear signed Krugah to Sweet Sensi Records. This momentum just keeps going! In 2023 Krugah finally landed on AKO Beatz via AKOism Vol 5 with ‘Nuff Niceness.’

DJ-wise, Krugah is no stranger to being behind the decks. He’s been at this since the age of 10 years old at his dad’s dominoes parties.

Fast forward to today: Krugah broadcasts weekly on Jungletrain.net and simultaneously on Twitch. He’s toured the UK, Canada & US thus far.

MISTER SHIFTER

Since co-founding the original Random Movement duo in 2002 with close friend Mike Richards, Mister Shifter has been a tastemaker of jungle and drum & bass for over two decades.

The early years were spent co-producing music on celebrated labels such as Ireland’s Bassbin, DJ Marky’s Innerground Records, Timeless Recordings, and Breakbeat Science sister-label Orgone. Random Movement’s breakout single “Stars In The Dark” propelled the duo into the International spotlight, with heavy support from the world's biggest DJs.

Later emerging as a solo artist, Mister Shifter landed his debut release on Fanu’s Lightless Recordings in 2015. A string of sought-after releases soon followed, including EPs on J:Kenzo’s Artikal Music UK, Flexout Audio, Dispatch Recordings, Straight Up Breakbeat, and more.

2025 will see Mister Shifter’s most exciting release to date: a forthcoming EP on Over/Shadow, one of the most revered labels in Drum & Bass, and the spiritual successor to the legendary Moving Shadow imprint.

With exciting original music always in the pipeline, and crowd-pleasing DJ sets happening from coast-to-coast, there are no signs of slowing down from this long-time bass-music visionary.

Golden Hour at Epiphany:

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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sun01jun6:00 pmOutcast Jazz Band's Big Band Dance Party

June 2025

sun01jun7:30 pmIndigo X Nudje

Time

June 1, 2025 7:30 pm

Location

Epiphany Center For The Arts: The Sanctuary

201 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60607

AGE REQUIREMENT

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Indigo X Nudje

Date: Sunday, June 1st, 2025

Doors: 6:30PM to Venue | 7:00PM to Sanctuary

Showtime: 7:30PM

Tickets: Advanced - $15 | Day of Show - $20

‘Service charges apply to ALL ticket purchases (online and box office)’ - Credit card only at door

About Indigo x Nudje:

Indigo X Nudje will be an evening of musical exploration and storytelling. We invite You to join us for two sets of original compositions and arrangements all rooted in soul music and storytelling. This show is an extension of Indigo Sessions, a show series founded by Aliyah Jones, meant to celebrate and nurture the artistry of Black Women and Queer artists. Indigo is excited to watch the series evolve with each new space it exists within.

Indigo is a musical collective led by Aliyah Jones. Aliyah Jones is a vocalist, composer, and curator based in Chicago, IL. The importance of music was instilled in her at an early age. Every milestone, celebration, or simple journey to school was scored with anything from the sultry serenades of Whitney Houston to the invigorating bounce of house music. Aliyah began her formal training at the Saint Paul Conservatory for Performing Artist and most recently graduated from the Jazz Studies program at DePaul University. The music of Indigo centers her love of storytelling and exploration, while honoring the traditions of Jazz, RnB, and Neo-Soul.

Trombonist, composer Emma Blau, DJ Nick Davis and Pianist, composer, producer Julius Tucker join forces to create Nudje - an interdisciplinary trio merging live instruments, samples, and genre-blurring soundscapes to create a sonic language that’s as raw and complex as the world we live in. Through a fusion of poetry, news, and groove, we seek to reflect our shared realities and offer listeners a chance to alchemize grief into something transformative. Each performance is an invitation - a nudge - to lean into deeper connection: with our bodies, our communities, and the land we inhabit.

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thu05jun5:00 pmGolden Hour featuring Vivian GarciaFREE ADMISSION | RSVP BELOWSpaces Still Available

Time

June 5, 2025 5:00 pm

Location

Epiphany Center For The Arts: Café Bar

201 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60607

AGE REQUIREMENT

Must be 21+ with a Valid ID

Event Details

Join us in the Cafe Bar Thursday through Saturday for free live music, starting at 5PM until 8PM. Enjoy our exclusive food and drink specials until 7PM!

Live music from Vivian Garcia 5PM - 8PM (FREE ADMISSION)

Golden Hour Specials

- $4 craft beer

- ½ priced bottle of wine

- $10 Epiphany spirits

- Delicious 2 for 1 lite bites

Golden hour specials end at 7pm but the music doesn't stop, make sure to check out our entertainment calendar to view all of our ticketed events.

About:

Vivian composed a guitar piece in 2022 for the Chicago White Sox to commemorate the induction of Minnie Miñoso into the Hall of Fame.

In 2023 Vivian had a song placed in the award winning film “The Persian Version” that won Audience award at Sundance and is distributed by Sony Pictures and currently steaming on Netflix!

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thu05jun7:30 pmJoe Gorka with Chris Rawlins & Lisa Medina

Time

June 5, 2025 7:30 pm

Location

Epiphany Center For The Arts: The Sanctuary

201 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60607

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Joe Gorka with Chris Rawlins & Lisa Medina

Date: Thursday, June 5th, 2025

Doors: 5:00PM to Venue | 7:00PM to Sanctuary

Showtime: 7:30PM

Tickets: Advanced - $20 | Day of Show - $25

‘Service charges apply to ALL ticket purchases (online and box office)’ - Credit card only at door

About Joe Gorka:

Chicago-based singer-songwriter Joe Gorka draws from influences such as Gregory Alan Isakov and Justin Vernon to create original music ranging from piano ballads to dynamic guitar-driven folk songs. Since moving to Chicago in 2023, he has made a name for himself in the local singer-songwriter scene, playing well-loved venues such as Schubas Tavern, City Winery, and Uncommon Ground. Joe's debut EP “Evergreen” releases this Spring. Produced by Grammy-nominated producer Rob Genadek (Uptown Sound Recording), the EP features spare but powerful "one voice one instrument" tracks that earn a listener's attention both lyrically and musically. Two singles from the EP, "Wallflowers" and "Shiver" are out now.

About Chris Rawlins:

When you listen to Chris Rawlins it comes as no surprise that he was first a poet before he was a songwriter. The lyrics draw you right into his world of Midwestern landscapes, childhood homes, cities full of shadows, past lovers and dreamlike memories around every turn.

Then you start to pay attention to his relaxed, smooth vocal delivery. His voice is quiet and humble, yet confident, and will ease all the tension around you— and could ease you to sleep if you weren’t so captivated at every word. “Listen carefully, look out for the detail, let the words soothe you, and let the music amaze you” as Americana UK put it after hearing Rawlins’ debut album.

Chris Rawlins was born in Kalamazoo, MI and currently lives in Chicago, IL. He released a debut album in 2019 called Bring on the Rain, recorded and produced with the help of Old Town School of Folk Music songwriter, teacher, and producer, Steve Dawson. Americana UK called the work “a rich and unforgettable first album,” and Divide and Conquer Music states that “Rawlins’ first album is timeless, genre bending, and beautiful. No doubt Rawlins will strum the heartstrings of listeners and become an industry name in to time.”

About Lisa Medina:

Lisa P. Medina’s eclectic debut LP “Wishes” offers bilingual songs for all ages that explore love, motherhood, great joys, deep sorrows, and that mysterious feeling called hope. Discover the soulful voice of this talented singer-songwriter who playfully weaves rich storytelling, folk melodies, and vibrant Latin influences.

Golden Hour at Epiphany:

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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West Loop Entertainment

fri06jun5:00 pmGolden Hour featuring An Evening of Jazz with Brian Citro & Don TischFREE ADMISSION | RSVP BELOWSpaces Still Available

Time

June 6, 2025 5:00 pm

Location

Epiphany Center For The Arts: Café Bar

201 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60607

AGE REQUIREMENT

Must be 21+

Event Details

Join us in the Cafe Bar Thursday through Saturday for free live music, starting at 5PM until 8PM. Enjoy our exclusive food and drink specials until 7PM!

Live Music Sets from Brian Citro & Don Tisch 5PM - 8PM (FREE ADMISSION)

Golden Hour Specials

- $4 craft beer

- ½ priced bottle of wine

- $10 Epiphany spirits

- Delicious 2 for 1 lite bites

Golden hour specials end at 7pm but the music doesn't stop, make sure to check out our entertainment calendar to view all of our ticketed events.

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fri06jun7:30 pmFlamencodanza

Time

June 6, 2025 7:30 pm

Location

Epiphany Center For The Arts: The Sanctuary

201 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60607

AGE REQUIREMENT

Must be 21+ with a Valid ID

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https://fringereview.co.uk/review/pittsburgh-fringe/2025/flamencodanza/

Event Details

Flamencodanza

Date: Friday, June 6th, 2025

Doors: 5:00PM to Venue | 7:00PM to Sanctuary

Showtime: 7:30PM

Tickets: Advanced - $20 | Day of Show - $25 | VIP Table for 2 - $60 | VIP Table for 4 - $120

‘Service charges apply to ALL ticket purchases (online and box office)’ - Credit card only at door

About Flamencodanza:

“Best show of Dance and physical theatre” Hollywood fringe 2022 is a dance and guitar duo that has toured internationally at festivals in Europe, Australasia and the US since 2021. The show combines the characteristic elements of rhythm, beauty and artistry of Flamenco adding a contemporary flair.

"Flamencodanza is an incredible presentation of passion, energy, and community, complete with incredible music and electric dance." -Fringereview.co.uk

Aylin Bayaz is a contemporary Flamenco dancer and choreographer, relocated to NYC in September 2024. She trained at the Amor de Dios studios and performed in flamenco tablaos in Madrid, and later moved to Barcelona to complete her MA in Dance at the Institute of the Arts Barcelona in 2018. Her duo show “Flamencodanza”, winner of award “Best show of Dance and physical theatre” Hollywood Fringe 2022, has toured internationally since 2021 performing over 300 shows in Europe, Australasia and the US. She has taught flamenco courses at the Institute of the Arts Barcelona, Auckland Performing Arts Center and the MOVEIT Show, London.

Anthony "Tiriti” Tran studied flamenco guitar all across Andalucía with various teachers in Granada, Jerez, Córdoba, and more. For the past decade, he has managed Boston-based group Flamenco Boston and has worked with local dancers and dance companies to bring the excitement of flamenco through performances and workshops all over New England, including to museums such as the Isabella Stewart Gardner and the Museum of Fine Arts and to universities including MIT, Harvard, Northeastern, and most recently at Boston University, where he composed music for and performed in their production of Federico García Lorca’s Yerma. In 2024, he worked as the musical director for the Art at the Armory’s annual multicultural percussive dance festival where he performed and fused different styles with flamenco including Indian Kathak dancing. He has performed and continues to perform at venues such as The Beehive and Tres Gatos in Boston and Terraza 7 and Sala Astoria in NYC.

Golden Hour at Epiphany:

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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fri06jun8:00 pmFree Blues Friday Featuring Fernando JonesFREE ADMISSION | RSVP BELOWSpaces Still Available

Time

June 6, 2025 8:00 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

Event Details

Free Blues Friday Featuring Fernando Jones

Date: Friday, June 6th, 2025

Doors: 5:00PM to Venue, 7:30PM to Epiphany Hall

Showtime: 8:00PM

Tickets: Free admission! RSVP BELOW

About Fernando Jones:

If one word could describe this Chicago Blues Hall of Famer and Keeping the Blues Alive Award winning "creative" named Fernando Jones it would be rare. This multi-instrumentalist started off by playing the Blues on the guitar when he was just four years old. Today, he's still going strong as a bandleader. This world-class, internationally known American Bluesman, educator and songwriter was born to loving Mississippi parents on the Southside of Chicago. Jones is one of a few living African American Bluesmen to have a tribute album of his compositions done by a band on a different continent; Jona's Blues Band of Rome, Italy is the group.

Jones has performed his compositions from basement parties to the University of Hawaii to The Smithsonian Institute to the Conservatory of Music in Pescara, Italy to nightclubs in Havana, Cuba. Here is a sample of his scholarly writing in the Journal of Popular Music Studies and awards. In January 2020, the National Association of Music Merchants invited him to host a lecture on the impact of Blues Pedagogy. As a lecturer Fernando Jones has established Blues Camps for youths on the continents of Asia, Europe, North America and the Caribbean island of Cuba. Here's an interview on him done by The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library .

As evident of his work(s) demonstrate; here’s why Fernando Jones, a Keeping the Blues Alive Award recipient and Chicago Blues Hall of Fame member is worth investing in as a performer, lecturer and/or an artist-in-residence. Fernando Jones is original in his approach to music with a focus on the Blues and the performing arts.

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sun08jun7:00 pmKen Fobs

wed18jun5:00 pmGolden Hour Featuring AbstractionFREE ADMISSION | RSVP BELOWSpaces Still Available

wed18jun7:00 pmDiego Rodriguez Big Band Featuring Steve Wilson

Time

June 18, 2025 7:00 pm

Location

Epiphany Center For The Arts: Epiphany Hall

201 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60607

AGE REQUIREMENT

Must be 17+ with Valid ID | Under 17 Must be Accompanied by Parent and/or Guardian

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Diego Rodriguez Big Band Featuring Steve Wilson

Date: Wednesday, June 18th, 2025

Doors: 6PM

Showtime: 7PM

Tickets: Advanced- $25 | Day of Show- $30

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About Diego Rodriguez Big Band:

The Diego Rodriguez Big Band (DRBB) is a 19-piece contemporary jazz ensemble that debuted in Chicago in December 2022. Led by drummer Diego Rodriguez, the DRBB honors the legacy of Black American Music with a repertoire that includes Post-Bop, R&B, and Latin influences. Featuring original compositions and unique arrangements, the ensemble brings a fresh, dynamic sound to the Chicago jazz scene. This close-knit band of young talent shares a deep connection that resonates in their performances.

Since their debut, the DRBB has performed at notable venues and festivals across the Chicagoland area, including Andy’s Jazz Club, Fulton Street Collective, and the St. Charles Jazz Weekend. They have also worked with renowned musicians such as Marques Carroll, Kellin Hanas, Abigail Riccards, Jeremy Kahn, and Tom Garling.

The band is currently preparing to release their debut album. In addition, they remain committed to inspiring young musicians through outreach performances at schools. They are excited to return to Epiphany Center for the Arts for another unforgettable evening of music.

About Steve Wilson:

Steve Wilson has attained ubiquitous status in the studio and on the stage with the greatest names in jazz. A bandleader in his own right, Jazz Times calls him “the consummate saxophonist-composer and “one of the finest alto and soprano saxophonists of our time.” A musician’s musician, Wilson has brought his distinctive sound to more than 175 recordings led by such celebrated and wide-ranging artists as Chick Corea, Christian McBride, George Duke, Michael Brecker, Dave Holland, Dianne Reeves, Bill Bruford, Gerald Wilson, Maria Schneider, Joe Henderson, Charlie Byrd, Billy Childs, Karrin Allyson, Don Byron, Bill Stewart, James Williams, and Mulgrew Miller among many others. Wilson has nine recordings under his own name, leading and collaborating with a list of who’s who in jazz.

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wed25jun7:30 pmSinatra '55 - In The Wee Small Hours featuring Gary ThomasPOSTPONED FROM APRIL 24TH

Time

June 25, 2025 7:30 pm

Location

Epiphany Center For The Arts: The Sanctuary

201 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60607

AGE REQUIREMENT

Must be 21+

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Event Details

POSTPONED FROM APRIL 24TH

Sinatra '55 - In The Wee Small Hours featuring Gary Thomas

Date: Wednesday, June 25th, 2025

Doors: 5PM for Golden Hour | 7PM to the Hall

Showtime: 7:30PM

Tickets: General Admission- $25 | Day of Show- $30

About:

Travel back to 1955 and celebrate the 70th anniversary of Frank Sinatra’s groundbreaking album, In The Wee Small Hours—hailed by Rolling Stone as one of the greatest of all time. Vocalist Gary Thomas and his jazz quartet,The Tom-Toms along with special guest vocalist David Edelfelt invite you to an unforgettable evening of lush ballads, classic cocktails, and the romantic soundscape of a bygone era. From heartbreak to hope, Sinatra’s most poignant songs still ask the eternal question: What Is This Thing Called Love?

Golden Hour at Epiphany:

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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thu26jun9:00 pmVopli Vidopliassova

Time

June 26, 2025 9:00 pm

Location

Epiphany Center For The Arts: The Sanctuary

201 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60607

AGE REQUIREMENT

Must be 21+ with a Valid ID

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Event Details

Vopli Vidopliassova

Date: Thursday, June 26th, 2025

Doors: 5:00PM to Venue | 7:30PM to Sanctuary for VIP | 8:00PM Meet and Greet | 8:30 to Sanctuary for GA

Showtime: 9:00PM

Tickets: $65 GA | $75 DOS | $250 VIP Table of 2 | $500 VIP Table of 4

‘Service charges apply to ALL ticket purchases (online and box office)’ - Credit card only at door

About Vopli Vidopliassova:

40 Years from Ukraine to the World – Vopli Vidoplyassova 2025 North American Tour

For four decades, Vopli Vidoplyassova (VV) has been Ukraine’s ultimate cultural ambassador, with anthems sung by heart by every Ukrainian. As the first Ukrainian band to tour internationally and gain global fame, their music has crossed borders, bringing the spirit of Ukraine to the world through their explosive fusion of punk, rock, and folk.

From the Soviet underground to global festival stages, VV has shaped the sound of generations and remains a symbol of Ukrainian identity and resistance. They made history performing at WOMAD, Sziget, Montreux Jazz Festival, Woodstock Poland, and Rock am Ring. Over the years, VV has collaborated with world music icons like Goran Bregović, Manu Chao, and Khaled, continuously pushing boundaries. Their influence is undeniable—Eugene Hütz of Gogol Bordello calls them his musical teachers, a legacy now featured in a recent Gogol Bordello documentary.

Beyond his work with Vopli Vidoplyassova, Oleg Skrypka is also the founder of Kraina Mriy, one of Ukraine’s oldest and most influential festivals. A platform for cultural exchange and the development of new

Ukrainian artists, Kraina Mriy has also become one of the most credible charity organizations supporting hospitals and other vital Ukrainian causes.

Now, after almost a decade, VV is returning to North America for an explosive tour celebrating 40 years of music, resilience, and cultural revolution! Experience their legendary hits, including Весна (Spring), Танці (Dances), Галя, ходи (Halia, Come Here), Країна мрій (Land of Dreams), Любов (Love), and День народження (Birthday)—and be ready for musical surprises!

This tour is more than music—it’s a mission. 100% of the proceeds from charity auctions during each show will go directly to support Ukraine, including medical aid and humanitarian relief through Kraina Mriy.

Find out more rootsandchordsmusic.com

Golden Hour at Epiphany:

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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sun06jul6:00 pmOutcast Jazz Band's Big Band Dance Party

July 2025

fri11jul8:00 pmFree Blues Friday featuring Downtown Charlie BrownFREE ADMISSION | RSVP BELOWSpaces Still Available

Time

July 11, 2025 8:00 pm

Location

Epiphany Center For The Arts: Epiphany Hall

201 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60607

AGE REQUIREMENT

Must be 21+

Event Details

Free Blues Fridays featuring Downtown Charlie Brown

Date: Friday, July 11th, 2025

Doors: 5PM for Golden Hour | 7:30PM to the Epiphany Hall

Showtime: 8PM

Tickets: Free admission! RSVP BELOW

About:

Downtown Charlie Brown

yes that’s his true name ..

As a multi-talented performer including keyboardist /slide guitarist Charlie is also an engaging historian and storyteller of blues origins, its social importance and its migration to the Chicagoland area.

His performances artfully combine soulful singing with the rich history of the blues and it’s legendary artists such as his personal favorites:

Robert Johnson, Muddy Waters, Howlin Wolf, and Pinetop Perkins.

Charles Brown (Downtown Charlie Brown) DTCB-started his musical journey at age 6, singing in a small Baptist Church in Morristown New Jersey. He is a graduate of Lehigh University with a BS in Economics and Marketing. He is a member of Lehigh’s athletic hall of fame for basketball and holds a master’s degree in secondary education.

Charlie lived in Kansas City developing his blusey stylings before moving permanently to Chicago. There, he fell in love with his true passion: Delta and Chicago blues.

American blues scene magazine affectionately refers to Charlie as “Chicago’s Delta.’ He was also featured in both Living Blues and BG (Buddy Guy) Blues and Music News magazines.

In 1995 he formed the Downtown Charlie Brown Blues Band

Charlie now appears almost nightly throughout Chicagoland and is a regular opening act at Buddy Guy’s Legends. He tours the mid-west as well as the east, and southeast United States, appearing in New Jersey, Kansas City, and Ground Zero Blues Club in Clarksdale Mississippi.

Charlie teaches economics and business classes at Marmion Academy. He volunteers his time and inspires future generations by offering lectures called Blues in the Schools throughout Chicagoland. Other endeavors include corporate keynote speaking, podcast moderator and appearing as a regular guest on the King Biscuit radio show in Helena Arkansas.

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sat12jul8:00 pmRetrograde Fashion Show

Time

July 12, 2025 8:00 pm

Location

Epiphany Center For The Arts: The Catacombs

201 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60607

AGE REQUIREMENT

Must be 21+ with a Valid ID

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Event Details

Retrograde Fashion Show

Date: Saturday, July 12th, 2025

Doors: 5:00PM to Venue | 6:30PM to Catacombs for VIP designer talk | 7:30PM to Catacombs for GA

Showtime: 8:00PM

Tickets:

Tier 1: Early Bird Standing - $20 | Early Bird GA Seated - $35 | Early Bird VIP - $65 (includes drink ticket for wine, seltzer or beer, early access for designer talk and reserved priority seating)

Tier 2: GA Standing - $25 | GA Seated - $45 | VIP - $75 (includes drink ticket for wine, seltzer or beer, early access for designer talk and reserved priority seating)

(VIP guests are seated at tables, if you buy one ticket you may have to sit next to another guest)

‘Service charges apply to ALL ticket purchases (online and box office)’ - Credit card only at door

About Retrograde Fashion Show:

"Retrograde is the second official fashion show Powered by Raeted R Creative Co. in collaboration with Hyperspace Design Studio and Garden Grown Social Co., following the groundbreaking debut of Planet R. This new chapter continues the momentum of a visionary movement, blending nostalgia with innovation, and inviting attendees to explore the beauty of reflection and reinvention. Retrograde is a multidimensional experience where era, identity, and evolution collide.

Curated by Raven Smith, Founder of Raeted R Creative Co. and the youth-driven brand Straight From The Go, the show reflects Raven’s deep-rooted passion for building community through creative expression. As a fashion designer, stylist, and creative director, Raven’s work is shaped by authenticity and abstract storytelling. With every show, she aims to amplify emerging voices and create immersive spaces that celebrate bold imagination and timeless creativity.

In collaboration with fellow visionaries, Retrograde is brought to life through a uniquely collaborative lens. Fulbright, founder of Hyperspace Design Studio and a Chicago-based creative director, adds a sharp, forward-thinking approach to visual storytelling through his background in product design and branding. Terrell Stanley, founder of Garden Grown Social Co. and an award-winning social media practitioner, brings depth and strategy to the show’s digital experience, weaving culture, community, and intentional narrative together.

More than a runway show, Retrograde is a curated moment in time—a platform for rising designers in Chicago to rework the past and shape the future. From the emotional textures of the garments to the immersive atmosphere, every element invites guests to pause, reflect, and witness fashion in retrograde: in motion, in memory, and in full transformation."

Golden Hour at Epiphany:

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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fri18jul(jul 18)11:00 pmJoe Marcinek’s Dead Funk Summit

Time

July 18, 2025 11:00 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

Joe Marcinek’s Dead Funk Summit

Date: Friday, July 18th, 2025

Doors: 11:00PM

Showtime: Midnight

Tickets: Presale - $25 | Advanced - $30 | Day of Show - $35 | VIP Table for 4 - $200

‘Service charges apply to ALL ticket purchases (online and box office)’ - Credit card only at door

About Joe Marcinek’s Dead Funk Summit:

Otter Presents: Joe Marcinek’s Dead Funk Summit featuring

Melvin Seals (Jerry Garcia Band)

Marc Brownstein (The Disco Biscuits)

Aron Magner (The Disco Biscuits)

Jeff Sipe (Aquarium Rescue Unit)

And More

Join us for a night of extraordinary musical collaboration featuring some of the most talented artists in the scene! Renowned guitarist and visionary, Joe Marcinek is a force to be reckoned with in the world of jam music. Known for his genre-blending approach, Joe seamlessly weaves together the iconic sounds of the Grateful Dead with the infectious grooves of funk. Prepare for a sonic journey guided by Joe's masterful guitar skills.

This extra special night will feature the legendary Melvin Seals on Hammond B3. Melvin was the longtime Jerry Garcia band keyboard artist and brings a soulful gospel element plus Marc Brownstein and Aron Magner from the disco biscuits and Jeff Sipe on drums! This will be an extra Funky night. You will not want to miss.

If interested in bottle service for your VIP Table, please call 312-421-4600.

Organizer

West Loop Entertainment

sat19jul(jul 19)11:00 pmJoe Marcinek’s Dead Funk Summit

Time

July 19, 2025 11:00 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

Joe Marcinek’s Dead Funk Summit

Date: Saturday, July 19th, 2025

Doors: 11:00PM

Showtime: Midnight

Tickets: Presale - $25 | Advanced - $30 | Day of Show - $35 | VIP Table for 4 - $200

‘Service charges apply to ALL ticket purchases (online and box office)’ - Credit card only at door

About Joe Marcinek’s Dead Funk Summit:

Otter Presents: Joe Marcinek’s Dead Funk Summit featuring

Melvin Seals (Jerry Garcia Band)

Marc Brownstein (The Disco Biscuits)

Aron Magner (The Disco Biscuits)

Jeff Sipe (Aquarium Rescue Unit)

And More

If interested in bottle service for your VIP Table, please call 312-421-4600.

Organizer

West Loop Entertainment

fri25jul7:30 pmSmooth Rogers

Time

July 25, 2025 7:30 pm

Location

Epiphany Center For The Arts: The Sanctuary

201 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60607

AGE REQUIREMENT

Must be 21+ with a Valid ID

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Event Details

Smooth Rogers

Date: Friday, July 25th, 2025

Doors: 5:00PM to Venue | 7:00PM to Sanctuary

Showtime: 7:30PM

Ticket: Advanced- $20 | Day of Show- $25

About Smooth Rogers:

Smooth Rogers is the brainchild of Chicago-based musician, Zac Bron. Combining elements of alt-rock, synth-pop, and funk, Smooth Rogers takes you on a journey through lush soundscapes and danceable grooves. Zac grew up in Grand Rapids, Michigan, moved to Chicago in 2018, and quickly became involved in the music scene there. After playing in various bands and leading other solo projects, the idea to start Smooth Rogers came about in 2021. Since then, Zac has released two albums, with a third on the way, set to release in the fall of 2025. While Zac is the primary songwriter and instrumentalist in the studio, they are joined by a group of musicians at their shows that take the songs into new sonic territory.

Golden Hour at Epiphany:

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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fri01aug5:00 pmGolden Hour featuring Vivian GarciaFREE ADMISSION | RSVP BELOWSpaces Still Available

August 2025

Time

August 1, 2025 5:00 pm

Location

Epiphany Center For The Arts: Café Bar

201 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60607

AGE REQUIREMENT

Must be 21+ with a Valid ID

Event Details

Join us in the Cafe Bar Thursday through Saturday for free live music, starting at 5PM until 8PM. Enjoy our exclusive food and drink specials until 7PM!

Live music from Vivian Garcia 5PM - 8PM (FREE ADMISSION)

Golden Hour Specials

- $4 craft beer

- ½ priced bottle of wine

- $10 Epiphany spirits

- Delicious 2 for 1 lite bites

Golden hour specials end at 7pm but the music doesn't stop, make sure to check out our entertainment calendar to view all of our ticketed events.

About:

Vivian composed a guitar piece in 2022 for the Chicago White Sox to commemorate the induction of Minnie Miñoso into the Hall of Fame.

In 2023 Vivian had a song placed in the award winning film “The Persian Version” that won Audience award at Sundance and is distributed by Sony Pictures and currently steaming on Netflix!

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sun03aug6:00 pmOutcast Jazz Band's Big Band Dance Party

sun17aug5:00 pmLive on the Lawn featuring Smiley Tillmon Band with Kate MossFREE ADMISSION | RSVP BELOWSpaces Still Available

Time

August 17, 2025 5:00 pm

Location

Epiphany Center For The Arts: The Courtyard

201 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60607

AGE REQUIREMENT

Must be 21+

Event Details

Live on the Lawn featuring Smiley Tillmon Band with Kate Moss

Date: Sunday, August 17th, 2025

Doors & Showtime: 5:00PM

Tickets: Free admission! RSVP BELOW

About Smiley Tillmon Band:

One of the busiest blues outfits in Chicagoland, the Smiley Tillmon Band is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. There’s an obvious reason why the veteran guitarist’s booking schedule is so jam-packed: Smiley knows how to have a good time and makes sure his audience does too. After 55 years on the local blues scene, Tillmon serves up the blues and soul standards that people never seem to stop craving, his rich vocals and fluid guitar backed by a band that keeps his grooves tight and right.

Born Moses Tillmon in rural Jefferson County, Georgia, Smiley grew up on a hearty musical diet of gospel, country, and a little blues. His mother moved to Fort Lauderdale when he was ten; there he was exposed to calypso music, adding up to a singular list of influences. Tillmon took up guitar and was good enough by the dawn of the ‘60s to back Miami R&B singer Billy Miranda in the studio. He joined Sammy Ambrose & the Afro-Beats, a calypso-oriented band, touring from Canada to New York. Smiley bid the Afro-Beats adieu in 1962 and moved to Chicago. There he established himself on the blues circuit, playing with Billy “The Kid” Emerson, Denise LaSalle, and other South Side luminaries until he opted for a day job in 1977.

Upon his 2007 retirement, Smiley reverted to full-time musical status. He joined forces with bassist Tom Rezetko, and they’ve been inseparable onstage ever since. Kate Moss shares guitar duties with Tillmon; married to another blues guitar standout, Nick Moss, Kate’s sound is heavily influenced by Freddie King and Magic Sam (she fell in love with the blues at age 21 when she met Buddy Guy, and she’s shared stages with Buddy, Jimmy Johnson, Eddie Shaw, and Lurrie Bell, to name just a few). Drummer George Baumann completes one of the Windy City’s toughest blues combos, one that’ll keep you smiling from ear to ear. - Bill Dahl

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fri05sep7:30 pmIne'a J with Cassius Tae

September 2025

Time

September 5, 2025 7:30 pm

Location

Epiphany Center For The Arts: The Sanctuary

201 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60607

AGE REQUIREMENT

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Event Details

Ine'a J with Cassius Tae

Date: Friday, September 5th, 2025

Doors: 5:00PM to Venue, 7:00PM to Sanctuary

Showtime: 7:30PM

Tickets: Early Bird- $15 | Advanced- $20 | Day of Show- $25

‘Service charges apply to ALL ticket purchases (online and box office)’ - Credit card only at door

About Ine'a J:

Ine’a J, also known as The Pen Fairy, singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer. Chicago’s very own rising gem has been shining in the music scene with her sultry voice, illustrious pen game, and radiating music.

Debuting her first single “4EVA” in December of 2021, Ine’a is well on her way as her projects have already received press from Lyrical Lemonade, The Chicago Reader, Vocalo Radio, Real Ones, The Ghetto Flower, & more. “Planet J” her preeminent 6 track EP, released in 2022, created such a captivating era for the artist and her supporters performing around Chicago and leading into heavily anticipated future releases. Her second studio project "The Colors" EP of 2023, has left such an impact as she embodies true craftsmanship. The artist connects emotions and colors, leaving us to relate through a musical body of art. This led to her first headliner at Reggie's Chicago and stamping her mark with The Chicago Reader. In 2025 the artist follows Planet J with a coinciding space themed yet soulful project titled “4”, continuing her supporters on her musical journey followed by her second headliner at Epiphany Center for the Arts. Singles such as “Wait 4 U”, “Promises”, &“10/10” (mastered by Grammy award winning & 32 nominee James Auwarter), paved the artist into a new era of pop-R&B.

Not only is she musically talented, but Ine’a is well rounded as an educated scholar holding an MBA and BSBA from Loyola University Chicago and the University of Missouri at Columbia. Ine’a J is also a businesswoman with her brand “The Repertoire” on ineaj.com encapsulating all of her creative talents including fashion, music, modeling, as well as e-commerce retailing. The Repertoire has received press from Vox Magazine, Who We Are Now Project 2020, and The Christian Science Monitor. Her brand promotes “Embrace the uncomfortable & Walk with purpose” as something we should all be reminded by.

Follow her along her music journey directly on instagram @ineajofficial to enjoy a little fairy dust everywhere she goes.

About Cassius Tae:

Cassius Tae is a hip-hop artist, graphic designer, fashion model, and creative entrepreneur from Chicago, Illinois. His album 'Moments In Desire' earned critical acclaim as one of Chicago's Best Music Projects of 2024 by CNCRT Status and The Ghetto Flower, while also catching the attention of the Chicago Reader and What's The Word TV. From an international tour in South Africa to headlining Chicago institutions like the Museum of Science and Industry, Schubas, and Navy Pier, Cassius creates lasting impressions through his art while inspiring audiences through his mantra, 'Every Moment You Desire, Will Be Yours.

Golden Hour at Epiphany:

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.

Organizer

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sun07sep6:00 pmOutcast Jazz Band's Big Band Dance Party

sun14sep7:00 pmChicago Immigrant Orchestra

Time

September 14, 2025 7:00 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

Chicago Immigrant Orchestra

Date: Sunday, September 14th, 2025

Doors: 6:00PM

Showtime: 7:00PM

Tickets: GA Advanced - $35 | GA Day of Show - $40| High Tops for 2 - $50 | VIP Table for 2: $100 | VIP Table for 4: $200

‘Service charges apply to ALL ticket purchases (online and box office)’ - Credit card only at door

About Chicago Immigrant Orchestra:

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sun05oct6:00 pmOutcast Jazz Band's Big Band Dance Party

October 2025

November 2025

sun02nov6:00 pmOutcast Jazz Band's Big Band Dance Party

December 2025

sun07dec6:00 pmOutcast Jazz Band's Big Band Dance Party

sun21dec7:00 pmChicago Immigrant Orchestra

Time

December 21, 2025 7:00 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

Chicago Immigrant Orchestra

Date: Sunday, December 21st, 2025

Doors: 6:00PM

Showtime: 7:00PM

Tickets: GA Advanced - $35 | GA Day of Show - $40| High Tops for 2 - $50 | VIP Table for 2: $100 | VIP Table for 4: $200

‘Service charges apply to ALL ticket purchases (online and box office)’ - Credit card only at door

About Chicago Immigrant Orchestra:

Organizer

West Loop Entertainment