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!

Golden Hour at Epiphany Center for the Arts is accentuated by free live music with food and drink specials, and, good friends… creating a magical aura that will help you, our valued patron, wind down or up your day!

Live Music Set from Rani Bynum 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 Rani Bynum:

With smooth vocals and meaningful lyrics, Rani gives homage to the R&B 90’s-2000’s era.  Rani is a fierce and sassy artist that keeps listeners tuned in with her nostalgic melodies, unique lyrics, and contemporary rhythms. Based in Chicago, this Afro-Latina provides the world with music that exudes the confidence and customs of her combined cultures. Her vibrant delivery allows her audience to be enamored by her raw emotion and connect to her and others. Her music is something people can relate to, that can uplift them when they’re down, and even add a spicy sense of flair to their lives when they need a little kick. 

She has shared the stage and performed at many venues such as Reggies Rock Club, Martyrs, Epiphany Center of the Arts, Uncommon Ground, Cole’s Bar, and other local venues with other local artists such as Danielle Crim, Liam Taylor, and Kacie Brown! She’s also been recognized and invited to play at South By Southwest (SWSX) in Austin, Texas in 2022.  In the Spring of 2024, Rani graduated from Columbia College Chicago with a Bachelor of Music in Contemporary, Urban, and Popular music with a minor in music business. 

She released her first single in December 2023 called “Survibing”, her second in May 2024, and plans to drop an EP in November 2025! Rani is an authentic and true-to-self artist that strives to add the spark back in a dim world. She is talented, beautiful, and passionate to expose the world to her life-altering music!

Chicago Cabaret Professionals Emerging Artists Showcase featuring the Denise Tomasello Cabaret Scholarship

Date: Thursday, August 14th, 2025

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

Showtime: 7:30PM

Tickets: General Admission - $25 | VIP Table for 2 - $80
VIP tables include admission for 2 people and a reserved table close to the stage

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

About Emerging Artists:

Chicago Cabaret Professionals is proud to announce the finalists for the 4th Annual Emerging Artist Showcase to be held on August 14 at 7:30pm at Epiphany Center for the Arts in Chicago. This concert features five members of Chicago Cabaret Professionals who will be competing to receive the Denise Tomasello Cabaret Scholarship Award to support the production of their first solo, cabaret show. The 2025 Emerging Artists are: Aurora Jeanne Boe, Lauren Lassen, Mrs. Yuka Layme, Christopher Cayari and Helen Smith. Each artist will perform a three-song set, and a panel of esteemed judges will choose the winner of the $1000 Denise Tomasello Cabaret scholarship. The concert will also feature a performance by the winner of the 2024 Cabaret Scholarship, Kenneth Fobs, who premiered his first solo cabaret show in December 2024. Mark Burnell will serve as the Music Director this year and Ellen Winters Reynolds returns as Director/Producer..

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!

Full Concert Calendar Here

Golden Hour Menu + Music Schedule

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

Free Blues Friday featuring Dave Specter

Date: Friday, August 15th, 2025

Doors: 5PM for Golden Hour 

Showtime: 7:30PM 

Tickets: Free admission! RSVP BELOW

About:

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!

Full Concert Calendar Here

Golden Hour Menu + Music Schedule

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

Susie McCollum

Date: Friday, August 15th, 2025

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

Showtime: 8:00PM

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

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

About Susie McCollum:

“This New York-born indie singer-songwriter continues to showcase her capacity for conveying raw emotion through a rich vocal palette and intricate storytelling, solidifying her status as an emerging talent in the music industry” (Kindline Magazine).

“Susie McCollum beautifully traverses the world of alternative pop/jazz with a unique twist that taps into her multi-disciplined background” (EARMILK Magazine). 

Susie McCollum is a New York City-born, Chicago-based singer/songwriter, producer, and audio engineer. She brings a soulful and poignant voice to the indie scene, drawing inspiration from the likes of Joni Mitchell, Norah Jones, and Amy Winehouse. In 2021, Susie taught herself how to play guitar and made her solo artist debut at Mercury Lounge in New York City. She has since performed all over the country, opening for artists like Christopher, Jenny Kern, and Marielle Kraft. Her debut EP,  “Tempt My Fate”, is out on all streaming platforms. @susiemccollum

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!

Full Concert Calendar Here

Golden Hour Menu + Music Schedule

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

The Codex

Date: Saturday, August 16th, 2025

Doors & Showtime: 2:00PM

Tickets: Tier 1 - $15 | Tier 2 - $20 | Tier 3 - $25 | Tier 4 - $30 | Day of - $35

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

About the Event:
Welcome to The Codex — a day party built around music, movement, and meaningful connection, hosted inside the stunning Epiphany Center for the Arts. Once a historic church, now a creative space with character and soul, this venue sets the perfect backdrop for an experience that feels both fresh and familiar.
Curated by House of Habits, The Codex is a genre-bending music event where sound and space come together to create something special. Expect incredible DJs, a high-energy crowd, and a vibe that builds from start to finish. Come early, stay late, and lose track of time with us.

About House of Habits:
House of Habits is a Chicago-based collective and event series focused on creating immersive, high-energy experiences rooted in sound, space, and community. With a passion for uniting people through movement and music, we curate events that feel both intentional and unforgettable.

Tequila & Rosé Edition, hosted by Dutchess the DJ and Shaniqua

Date: Saturday, August 16th, 2025

Doors: 1:30PM

Showtime: 2:00PM

Tickets: Tier 1 - $20 | Tier 2 - $25 | Tier 3 - $30 | Tier 4 - $35

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

About:

Join us on August 16th for the Courtyard: Tequila & Rosé Edition, hosted by Dutchess the DJ and Shaniqua !  From 2 to 8 p.m., immerse yourself in a chic atmosphere of pink and white, with beats by Dutchess the DJ, Indulgence, and DJ Iggy. Including photography by Black Tye and Tooth Gems by Yana - Don’t miss out on this unforgettable summer celebration!

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!

Full Concert Calendar Here

Golden Hour Menu + Music Schedule

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

Live on the Lawn featuring Smiley Tillmon Band with Kate Moss

Date: Sunday, August 17th, 2025

Doors & Showtime: 4:00PM

Tickets: Free admission! RSVP BELOW

RAIN OR SHINE!

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

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!

Full Concert Calendar Here

Golden Hour Menu + Music Schedule

Five Too Nine - Discussion: Overcoming Creative Burnout and Block

Date: Thursday, August 21st, 2025

Doors: 5:00PM to Venue 

Event Start: 6:30PM

Tickets: Free admission! RSVP BELOW

About Five Too Nine Community Meeting:

Join us for an open, honest conversation about the ups and downs of the creative process — from battling burnout to pushing through blocks. We’ll swap stories, share tips, and explore how to keep the spark alive when motivation runs low. Come ready to reflect, laugh, vent, and walk away feeling recharged and re-inspired!

T Star Verse with Enama, June, King Melik, Amari and J Smooth

Date: Friday, August 22nd, 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:

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!

Full Concert Calendar Here

Golden Hour Menu + Music Schedule

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

cincOH Tango Marathon™
4th edition in collaboration with La Maravilla

Show Dates/Schedule:

Friday, August 29th, 2025
Doors & Showtime: 8:00PM-1:00AM

Saturday, August 30th, 2025
Doors & Showtime: 12:00PM-1:00AM

Sunday, August 31st, 2025
Doors & Showtime: 12:00PM-12:00AM

Tickets: Pay what you can between $200-$300 (Tickets include admission for all 3 festival days)

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

About:

Genesis of cincOH:

"OH" in Korean has a few meanings: a popular family name (my family name), the number five, among other things. Hence "cinco + OH" to signifies five decades I lived on this planet, my five organizing principles (Care, Community, Compassion, Dedication, & Integration), the five most important aspects of Tango to me (Music/Musicality, Ambience/Vibe in the room, Connection: both physical & emotional, Care/Respect for my partners & the ronda, and Finding Joy in every tanda), and finally the very first cincOH (2023) was the fifth large scale tango event I organized (*cincOH 4th edition will be my 9th event overall).​

My vision for cincOH going forward:

cincOH is a semiannual traveling event only by invitation (by recommendations from you as well as my personal connections) which will be capped at 180-250 people (role balanced including/emphasis on switch dancers). The event typically includes some type of non-dancing elements whether it be community forum, lectures, and/or group activity. It also often include philanthropy/fundraising aspect for selected causes. In a nutshell, the goal is to create a meaningful and fun events in which attendees fell safe and cared for.

This edition will be a collaboration with La Maravilla Milonga of Chicago (Hosts: Khoi & Rachel).With our shared principles, we strive to create a meaningful gathering that is thoughtful, relaxed and safe for all attending.

Victor Garcia Quartet

Date: Thursday, September 4th, 2025

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

Showtime: 7:30PM

Tickets: Advanced - $25 | Day of Show - $30 | VIP Table for 2 - $75 | VIP Table for 4 - $150

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

About Victor Garcia:

Examiner.com’s Neil Tesser calls him “one of the most exciting young musicians.” Chicago Tribune’s Howard Reich says that he “stands out as an ebullient soloist offering a formidable technique and a radiantly polished tone.” JazzChicago.net’s Brad Walseth regards him as a “young lion trumpeter.”

He’s as versatile as he is creative. His trumpet talent heralds his international acclaim. He also sings, plays percussion, and his songwriting, arrangements and charts have led him to professorial positions at Roosevelt University, Loyola University and the University of Illinois in Chicago.

The lineup of greats he’s performed with speaks for itself: Aretha Franklin, Arturo Sandoval, Spoon, Monty Alexander, Wynton Marsalis, Victor Manuelle, Nicholas Payton, La India, the Temptations, Steve Turre, BeBe Winans, Tito Puente, Jr., Paquito d’Rivera, Randy Brecker, Branford Marsalis, and Dr. John. Victor has recorded on dozens of albums, three of them Grammy-nominated. He released his debut album, The Grind/The Groove, in 2018 and he’s recorded on dozens of other albums, three of them Grammy-nominated.

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!

Full Concert Calendar Here

Golden Hour Menu + Music Schedule

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

Ine'a J with Better Known As

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 better known as:

better known as (bka) is a Nigerian-American artist from Chicago, blending energy, bold sonics, clever wordplay, and introspection into a sound all his own. His most recent offering Half Past proves just how much bka continues to evolve—a new EP exploring growth, grit, and the chaos of the journey.

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!

Full Concert Calendar Here

Golden Hour Menu + Music Schedule

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

Free Blues Friday featuring Ms Sassy & The Blues Power Band

Date: Friday, September 5th, 2025

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

Showtime: 7:30PM

Tickets: Free Admission! RSVP Below!

About:

I was born in Chicago, raised on the low end in the Robert Taylor Homes Projects on 44th state street. Mom and Dad together raised 10 of us and I am the 7th child. Blues is my songs and singing it is my passion. I'm a Blues Woman recognized in the Women in the Blues museum by Lynn Orman. My very first gig was at Buddy Guys Legends and it has been up hill since then, with my husband Chris Alexander one of Chicagos greatest pocket drummers. We have shared the stage with Freddie Dixion, Mud Morganfield, Mike Wheeler and many more of Chicago great Blues Artists and bands. My Debut single will be released in 2026. My Koko Taylor style that is done Ms Sassy way has shocked many that's why they call me the Voodoo Woman. 

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.

Johnny Bear

Date: Saturday, September 6th, 2025

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

Johnny Bear is a Chicago based Artist, Producer, and Audio Engineer. After 14 years producing for other artists and a variety of other projects, his debut EP “ID” is set to show his brand new sound. Johnny’s music always looks to put you in a good mood, as he brings an upbeat and light energy to electronic music, drawing inspiration from electronic artists like Porter Robinson, Madeon, and Fred Again.

Introduced to electronic music in the early 2000’s, after experimenting with a variety of instruments, Johnny was inspired by the boom of the electronic music scene during the 2010s to start producing himself. Johnny began crafting tracks of his own, blending inspiration from across the genre’s diverse subcultures, although always with an affinity to Chicago’s house music.

Now gearing up to release his debut EP, Johnny has honed a bright, uplifting sound defined by feel-good energy and cheery vibes. His EP, “ID” drops on all streaming services on September 5th, just in time to get familiar with the tracks before the show on September 6th! @johnnybearmusic

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.

Live on the Lawn Featuring Micah Collier

Date: Sunday, September 7th, 2025

Doors: 3:30PM

Showtime: 4:00PM

Tickets: Free admission! RSVP BELOW

RAIN OR SHINE!

About Micah Collier:

Micah A. Collier is one of Chicago's young and promising bassist, teacher and composer. His artistic love of traditional jazz and funky bass lines helps to create a powerful musical voyage. Micah has grown in Chicago’s jazz scene by participating in The Jazz Institute of Chicago’s Jazz Ambassador program and Ernest Dawkins Young Masters program, while studying under Chicago greats such as Junius Paul, Vincent Davis, Justin Dillard, Michael Manson, Charles Heath, Kahil El Zabar, Robert Bobby Irving iii and Corey Wilkes helped to shape his diverse sound. 

Leading his band across the Chicago area performing at Dorians, Andy’s Jazz Club, The Jazz Showcase, The Promontory, Bronzeville Winery, Millennium Park and the Hyde Park Jazz Festival as well as being a sideman to international artist such as Vincent Davis, Dee Alexander, Ernest Dawkins, Marquis Hill, Isaiah Collier, Christopher McBride and Makaya McCraven. Micah has released his debut album entitled “Becoming” that is on all streaming platforms.

Micah Collier brings a new resonance to contemporary jazz. Bridging the classic sounds of McCoy Tyner with the electric sounds of Marcus Miller, as well as his love of Chicago House Music to create his unique sound of Jazz Fusion. He expands the understanding of jazz to be inclusive of other genres to create music that feels good to the soul.

EASHA

Date: Sunday, September 7th, 2025

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

Showtime: 7:30PM

Tickets: Tier 1 - $20 (Comes with a signed & laminated poster) | Advanced - $25 | Day of Show - $30 

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

About EASHA:

WRSHP NITE LIVE W/ NATE MARTIN & SIGN

Date: Friday, September 12th, 2025

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

Showtime: 7:30PM

Tickets: Advanced - $15 | Day of Show - $20 | VIP Table for 2 - $60 | VIP Table for 4 - $120

VIP tables include admission for 2 or 4 people and a reserved table close to the stage