Chicago Gospel Music Festival explores the depth of this music genre, spanning traditional and contemporary, lively choral groups, extraordinary vocalists, dynamic duos, and more. Please note that Millennium Park reserves the right to close the seating bowl and Great Lawn due to reaching capacity and appreciates your cooperation in ensuring the safety and enjoyment of your concert-going experience. endobj Chicago. Plan your visit at MillenniumPark.org, Mexican National Team v. Ecuador National TeamSunday, June 5 at 6 p.m.The 2022 World Cup Qualified teams face off at Soldier Field on Sunday. The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) on Wednesday announced the lineups for three of the citys free summer music festivals: the Chicago Gospel Festival, the Chicago Blues Festival, and the Millennium Park Summer Series. Alcohol may only be consumed in the seating area and the Great Lawn during the concerts. Both festivals will last for four days at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion and in Millennium Park in addition to special neighborhood events. Can I save seats in the Pavilion?General seating in the Pavilion and on the Great Lawn is available on a first-come, first-served basis. His new album 'Stop the Hate' features his son Made Kuti, carrying on the tradition once again. For complete details on street closures, visit chicago13point1.com/streetclosures, Maifest ChicagoThursday, June 2, 59:30 p.m.; Friday, June 3, 511 p.m.; Saturday, June 4, noon11 p.m. and Sunday, June 5, noon10 p.m.Held in Lincoln Square located at 4700 N. Lincoln Avenue, Maifest (Mayfest) Chicago is a traditional celebration of the arrival of spring. What items are prohibited from being brought onto festival grounds? Please note: Schedule is subject to change. All guests under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult (21 years and older) after 6pm, Thursday through Sunday and may be asked to present a valid ID. This annual event is free and family-friendly, so settle in for some powerful performances. The Gospel Festival returned to Millennium Park in the Loop, Chicago for summer 2022 after a shooting at "the Bean" and COVID shutdowns. In addition to Millennium Park, for the first time the festival expands citywide, bringing top musicians into two south and west side neighborhoods that birthed Chicago BluesAustin and Bronzeville. A series of free, outdoor blues concerts for residents of the neighborhood that has been the cradle of the blues. Washington and Mandrake Parks, King Drive 33rd-55th St. For complete details, visit WestTownChamber.org/Do-Division. The annual 79th Street Renaissance Festival is a staple in the Auburn Gresham community, with the 2019 two-day event generating more than 25,000 people in attendance and over 100 vendors participated. Chicagos world-renowned fests and events celebrate food, music, culture, art, and history throughout the city. While attendees said they won't let violence keep them from this park, police will still be on hand with checkpoints at each entrance through the summer. The popular Chicago Air and Water Show will expand to two days of aerial and nautical spectacles, lasting four hours each day, similar to pre-pandemic editions of the show. Chicago Tune-in Running from August 19 - September 19, this new citywide festival is will celebrate 2021 Year of Chicago Music. Beverly/Morgan Park, 110th Place & Longwood Dr. Hosted by Inspiration 1390s Sonya Blakey and DeAndre Patterson. Abigail Washburn A singing, songwriting, Illinois-born, Nashville-based clawhammer banjo player every bit as interested in the present and the future as she is in the past, and every bit as attuned to the global as she is to the local. Jeff Tweedy - Best known as the founding member and leader of the Grammy Award-winning American rock band Wilco, Jeff Tweedy is one of contemporary musics most accomplished songwriters, musicians, and performers. May I smoke?Smoking is prohibited in the seating area of the Jay Pritzker Pavilion, Great Lawn, the Lurie Garden, the east and west arcades by the restrooms, and the east and west Exelon Buildings. This website uses cookies to ensure the best experience, which you consent to by clicking Got It. Learn more about how we handle your personal data and rights by reviewing our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. The day-long event will be free to the public. Harold Washington Cultural Center, 4701 S. King Dr., Parking Lot. Traffic Control Aides (TCAs) will be on hand at select events citywide to direct flow and impacts from heavy traffic. "It's a sense of freedom. Man stopped at Pa. airport with explosive concealed in checked luggage, Kiss reveal last dates of their farewell tour, ending in NYC, Devout 'God-fearing' woman killed by stray bullet in Austin. The COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective, and are an important tool for ending the global pandemic. Featured in this years lineup are Shemekia Copeland, Toronzo Cannon, Billy Branch & The Sons of Blues, Ronnie Baker Brooks, Melody Angel, Keith Johnson & The Big Muddy Band, Demetria Taylor, Lil Ed & the Blues Imperials, and more. Join Festivalnet.com now to unlock additional details,