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!

Sign up starts at 7pm

Music starts at 8pm

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

About Ricardo Jimenez: 

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 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.

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 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

Attend the Opening Reception for Melissa Weber’s exhibit ODE TO COMMON THINGS on Thursday, May 22, from 6:00-9:00 pm.

Melissa Weber’s ODE TO COMMON THINGS invites viewers to reimagine the ordinary, by drawing inspiration from everyday objects. Weber references Chilean poet Pablo Neruda's collection of poems by the same title, in which he expressed profound affection and admiration for everyday objects, highlighting their intrinsic value and the roles they play in our lives.

Weber's sculptures transform familiar objects, such as brick remnants, rocks and cardboard packing materials into subjects of reflection, emphasizing their intrinsic beauty and the narratives they embody. Working primarily with clay, Weber explores the transformation from wet mass to fragile form through fire, creating ceramic arrangements, visual systems and topographies that engage with history and spatial relationships.

Situated within the undercroft of the historic former Church of the Epiphany, an 1885 Richardson Romanesque church, now a vibrant cultural hub—the exhibition integrates the building’s stone walls and wood beams as important components of the artistic narrative. In this context, space itself becomes an object, engaging in dialogue with the sculptures and challenging traditional distinctions between subject and environment. In this setting, Weber explores how themes of transformation and the passage of time mirror the metamorphosis of raw materials into refined forms, encouraging deeper contemplation of material transformation and the ephemeral nature of perception. By elevating the mundane to the revered, ODE TO COMMON THINGS encourages a renewed appreciation for the simple elements of daily life, fostering a deeper connection between the observer and the often-overlooked details that shape our existence.

Make sure to RSVP for this amazing event!

Golden Hour at Epiphany:

Stop by Epiphany for Golden Hour beforehand for free live music, drinks and lite bites in the Café Bar! Doors open at 5pm with 1/2 priced bottles of wine and other specials until 7:00pm

Golden Hour Menu + Music Schedule

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

Attend the opening reception for Marianne Lovink’s exhibit COUNTERWEIGHT on Thursday, May 22, 6:00-9:00pm.

In her latest series of work, Marianne Lovink explores the dynamic relationship between sculptural form and its embellishment. She is fascinated by the visual language of mark making and the limitless expressive potential found in repetitive motifs, which has evolved over millennia. This investigation is deeply influenced by the interplay of positive and negative space, and the tension that arises when a motif both conforms to and resists the sculptural form. This tension engages the viewer and activates the eye, inviting further contemplation. While Lovink’s meticulous craftsmanship, restrained palette, and use of tactile materials remain a consistent element of her practice, she has recently expanded her use of color to provide further visual complexity and enrich the overall composition.

Make sure to RSVP for this amazing event!

Golden Hour at Epiphany:
Stop by Epiphany for Golden Hour beforehand for free live music, drinks and lite bites in the Café Bar! Doors open at 5pm with 1/2 priced bottles of wine and other specials until 7:00pm

Golden Hour Menu + Music Schedule

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

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 Sets from Bear Williams 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:

Founded in Chicago in 2017, Bear Williams Trio is led by the longtime bass player and musical director of the Platinum-Selling R&B Band, “Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly”. Bear spent many years working in the recording studios in Chicago & Los Angeles. He's played on over 400 CDs and his body of work is recognized and admired the world over.

Attend the opening reception for George Tonyi’s TUNES IN ART on Friday, May 23, from 6:00-9:00pm.

Inspired by the universal language of music, George Tonyi’s exhibit TUNES IN ART is a visual symphony of rhythms, patterns, and colors that reflect his emotions, experiences, cultural beliefs and traditions. Through his art and music themes, Tonyi aims to transcend boundaries, inviting viewers to feel connected, while weaving together the diverse threads of human experience.

Make sure to RSVP for this amazing event!

Golden Hour at Epiphany:

Stop by Epiphany for Golden Hour beforehand for free live music, drinks and lite bites in the Café Bar! Doors open at 5pm with 1/2 priced bottles of wine and other specials until 7:00pm

Golden Hour Menu + Music Schedule
Please note that outside food or beverages are not permitted in the venue.

Attend the opening reception for DROWN-PROOFING on Friday, May 23, from 6:00-9:00pm.

To drown-proof is to survive. It is a technique—a learned resilience—that allows one to stay afloat when rescue is uncertain. Taught by the community, it is not just a physical skill but a mindset, a method of endurance that depends on the ability to remain calm in unstable waters.

This exhibition explores the art of holding on and letting go, of adapting to unfamiliar territories, and the ways we sustain ourselves without stability. Drown-Proofing brings together artists from the SAIC community, including staff, graduate, and undergraduate students. The artists navigate shifting cultural, political, and personal landscapes, examining what it means to stay afloat amid adversity. Their works address survival tactics, resistance, and transformation, confronting systems of power that threaten to pull communities under.

How do we teach people to breathe when there is no air? How do we connect past and present, tradition and innovation, homeland and new ground? Through acts of creation, artists in this exhibition reclaim agency, revealing the struggles and triumphs of those who refuse to be submerged.

Drown-Proofing is not just about survival—it is about finding strength in the community, learning to adapt, and discovering new ways to rise. We create not only the means to stay afloat, but also the possibilities of a new way forward.

Make sure to RSVP for this amazing event!

Golden Hour at Epiphany:

Stop by Epiphany for Golden Hour beforehand for free live music, drinks and lite bites in the Café Bar! Doors open at 5pm with 1/2 priced bottles of wine and other specials until 7:00pm

Golden Hour Menu + Music Schedule

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

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:

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.

Date: Sunday, May 25th, 2025

Doors: 2:30PM

Showtime: 3:00PM

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

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

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.

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

About Rapt in Plastic

About Clickbait

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 from Luciano Antonio 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:

Luciano's performance takes the audience on a tour of Brazil by presenting a wide variety of Brazilian compositions combined with his own originals. In his Performance Luciano contrasts songs that have rich and complex harmonies and melodies with simple rhythms against songs that have simple harmonies and melodies with very complex rhythms, and the dynamics range from pure solo guitar and voice to the full sound of the rich Brazilian percussion in a fascinating musical way. Luciano released three albums, two of which are original music "Vida De Artista - An Artist's Life" in 2011 and “Sem Palavras – Without Words” in 2015. His 3rd Album is a 'Live Concert" at the prestigious Jazz Showcase. Make no mistake; Luciano has placed his stamp on the Brazilian music scene in Chicago.

The New Organ Trio and Sapphire Street

Date: Wednesday, May 28th, 2025

Doors: 7:00PM

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 The New Organ Trio:

The New Organ Trio is a cocktail of sounds, genres, and emotions blended together by Chicago artists Dan Souvigny, Jeremiah Collier and New Orleans guitarist Carter Wilkinson. All three are internationally acclaimed touring musicians, sharing the stage with the likes of Buddy Guy, Stanley Clarke, Kingfish, and Kamasi Washington. From Jazz to Rock, Gospel to Hip-Hop, each genre plays an important role in their collective sound, to bring you a brand new take on a platform dating all the way back to the 1940’s, the organ trio. 

About Sapphire Street:

Sapphire Street is a groove-driven band formed in Chicago in the summer of 2022. The band’s music fuses funk, soul, and RnB to create a fresh and unique take on those styles. Consisting of founding members and composers, Mona Lisker and Andrew Patinkin, Sapphire Street is captivating audiences with its electrifying grooves and memorable storytelling. The band has played numerous shows around Chicago and recently released their first single, “Crystal Ceiling,” available on all streaming platforms. 

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 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.

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 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.

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

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

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:

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.

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:

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.

Outcast Jazz Band's Big Band Dance Party

Date: Sunday, June 1st, 2025

Doors: 5PM 

Traffic Jam! Swing Dance Lesson: 6-6:30PM 

Showtime: 6:30PM

Intermediate Swing Dance Lesson 7:15-7:45 PM (in between first and second set)

Tickets: $20 - General Admission | $25 - At Door

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

About Outcast Big Band: 

The 18-piece Outcast Jazz Band have been swinging their way through some of the most prestigious ballrooms and events in the Chicagoland area for over 40 years. Their love of the classic big band sounds of Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Glenn Miller and more, have garnered them a loyal fan base of listeners and swing dancers, and regular performance dates across Chicagoland.

The band features only the finest Big Band dance instrumental songs, as well as the dual vocal punch of siblings Vince and Claudia Clark. Vince brings his own unique vocal interpretations to classics from Louis Jordan, Ray Charles, Joe Williams, Frank Sinatra and more; while Claudia’s powerful vocals breathe new life info great standards from Peggy Lee, Diann Schuur and others.

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. 

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 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! 

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:

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.