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--- ---Events Around Town
Summer Series
Join us around town all summer long for family-friendly performances as part of the Chicago Park District Toddlers, Tunes, and Turtles series
from June 18 - August 13
Events run 5 - 7 PM with music from 6:15 - 7 PM
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We are happy to be working with the Evanston Parks & Recreation team again to send a few of our wonderful Wiggleworms teaching artists to their Nature Tots & Tunes events this summer! Join us and join in on Summer! You can REGISTER HERE (For 1 as a "drop-in" or for all 3 programs as a "session") Event runs 5-7pm; music happens 5:30 - 6:30 PM June 25 - Penny Park (1500 Lake St, Evanston) with Becca Jaffe July 23 - Catharine W. McCulloch Park (Between Jenks St & Livingston St; and Eastwood Ave and Broadway Ave, Evanston) with Will Fancher August 20 - Baker Park (Intersection of Forest Ave & Keeney St, Evanston) with Anne-Marie Akin
We're excited to be back on the Patio at Cafe Brauer at the Lincoln Park Zoo! Join us on Wednesdays from 3-5pm and soak up summer, Chicago style.
June 3 - Josh Ruebeck (Folk - Traditional, 60s, Modern)
June 10 - Shoji Naito (Instrumental Blues & Jazz)
June 17 - Luciano Antonio (Brazilian Jazz)
June 24 - Jonas Friddle (Old Time Banjo & Early Blues Guitar)
July 1 - Barb Silverman & Rick Veras (Gentle Country Swing)
July 8 - Tony Do Rosario (Instrumental Jazz)
July 15 - Kacie Swierk (Folk/Rock/Pop)
July 22 - Jacob Sweet (Acoustic Soul, Rock & Country)
July 29 - Scott Besaw (Classic Folk/Pop/Rock)
Wilmette Acoustics on the Corner Concert Series!
All shows are Fridays and run 6-8pm
June 5 - Nikki O'Neill & Rich Lackowski (Americana Soul)
June 12 - Bear Williams (Blues/Folk)
June 19 - Shelley Miller (Folk/Rock/Acoustic)
June 26 - Tinfish (Folk Revival; Old-Time)
July 19 - Amanda Payne (Ukulele Punk)
July 17 - Scott & Sara (Rock/Pop/Country)
July 24 - Ruben Jai (Alt Folk)
Join us for another year of the Skokie Backlot Bash, at the intersection of Oakton & Floral in Skokie from August 28-30.
Come bid an almost adieu to summer with us...
Friday, August 28
6-7:15pm @ Beer Tent -- Beaubien Cajun Band (Louisiana Dance Music)
Saturday, August 29
12-1pm @ Beer Tent -- Kacie Swierk & Aaron Smith (Acoustic Folk/Rock/Indie)
1-2pm @ Main Stage -- Jacob Sweet & the Western Harmony (Country Americana meets Classic Soul)
2-3pm @ Beer Tent -- Paul Kaye (Blues, Rags & Assorted Hokum!)
3-4pm @ Main Stage -- Donna Herula Band (Blues, Folk & Roots)
4-5pm @ Beer Tent -- Alicia Lees (Vocal Driven Pop & Folk)
6-7pm @ Beer Tent -- Hair Affair (Pop/R&B)
Sunday, August 30
1-2pm @ Beer Tent -- Tony do Rosario Duo (Acoustic Jazz)
3-4pm @ Beer Tent -- Stella Solveig (Alt Folk/Rock Singer-Songwriter)
Special Events
Anne-Marie Akin
Wednesday, June 3, 2026 from 6:30 - 7:15 PM
at the Garfield Park Conservatory - 300 N Central Park, Chicago, IL
for S'Mores Night
Andrea Bunch & Janet Cramer
Saturday, June 6, 2026 from 1 - 3 PM
at Vernon Area Public Library - 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire, IL
for their Summer Kickoff
Nikki O'Neill Band
Saturday, June 6, 2026 from 6 - 7 PM
on the Lake Stage in Polk Brothers Park
at Navy Pier - 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL
Bear Williams Band
Saturday, June 6, 2026 from 7:15 - 8:45 PM
on the Lake Stage in Polk Brothers Park
at Navy Pier - 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL
Gamelan Naga Biru
Monday, June 8, 2026 from 10:30-11:15am
at the Chicago Cultural Center - 78 E Washington, Chicago, IL
for their JuiceBox Concert Series!
*Kids & Families
Amanda Payne
Thursday, June 11, 2026 from 10 - 10:30 AM
at the Northbrook Public Library's Story Corner
for Musical Mornings!
Music for Kids & Families
Bear Williams presents Soul of Rhythm and Blues
Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 6 PM
at the Brainerd Branch of Chicago Public Library - 1350 W 89th St, Chicago, IL
Laura Doherty
Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 11 AM & 12:30 PM
at the Chicago Botanic Garden's Shimmering Summer Children's Concert Series - Festival Field - 1000 Lake Cooke Road, Glencoe, IL
*Kids & Families
Little Miss Ann
Sunday, June 14, 2026 at 11 AM & 12:30 PM
at the Chicago Botanic Garden's Shimmering Summer Children's Concert Series - Festival Field - 1000 Lake Cooke Road, Glencoe, IL
*Kids & Families
De'Jah Jervai Duo
Thursday, June 18, 2026 from 10 - 11 AM
at the Chicago Botanic Garden - 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
for their Morning Music Series
Luciano Antonio Trio
Thursday, June 18, 2026 from 6 - 8 PM
at the Summer Music & Food Truck Series
at Roosevelt Collection - 150 W Roosevelt Road, Chicago, IL
Barb Silverman presents Chicago Barn Dance Then & Now
Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 2 PM
at the Pullman Branch of Chicago Public Library - 11001 S Indiana Ave, Chicago, IL
Will Fancher
Thursday, June 25, 2026 from 10 - 10:30 AM
at the Northbrook Public Library's Story Corner
for Musical Mornings!
Music for Kids & Families
The Old Town School of Folk Music: Live at Barrington's White House featuring Steve Dawson
Sunday, June 28, 2026 from 3-4:30PM
at Barrington's White House - 145 Main St, Barrington, IL
*Tickets available through Barrington's White House
Jonas Friddle Trio
Wednesday, July 1, 2026 from 6 - 7:30 PM
at the Chicago Botanic Garden - 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
for their Morning Music Series
DJ Lady D presents Story of House Music
Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 6 PM
at the Portage Cragin Branch of Chicago Public Library - 5108 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL
Lavender Cloud
Thursday, July 9, 2026 from 10 - 10:30 AM
at the Northbrook Public Library's Story Corner
for Musical Mornings!
Music for Kids & Families
Little Miss Ann
Monday, July 13, 2026 from 10:30-11:15am
at the Chicago Cultural Center - 78 E Washington, Chicago, IL
for their JuiceBox Concert Series!
*Kids & Families
Buds & Shoots
Thursday, July 16, 2026 from 5:15-6 PM
at the Harold Washington Library Center - 400 S State St
for the Chicago Public Library's The Living Declaration event
Ballrooms for Barrooms with Louis Stallone
Saturday, July 18, 2026 from 7:30-8 PM
at Lincoln Park Zoo's Summer Wine Fest
Alison Chesley
Thursday, July 23, 2026 from 10 - 11 AM
at the Chicago Botanic Garden - 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
for their Morning Music Series
Jonas Friddle Trio
Thursday, July 23, 2026 from 6 - 8 PM
at the Summer Music & Food Truck Series
at Roosevelt Collection - 150 W Roosevelt Road, Chicago, IL
Barb Silverman presents Chicago Barn Dance Then & Now
Friday, July 24, 2026 at 2 PM
at the Bezazian Branch of Chicago Public Library - 1226 W Ainslie St, Chicago, IL
Bear Williams presents Soul of Rhythm and Blues
Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 2 PM
at the Altgeld Branch of Chicago Public Library - 955 E 131st St, Chicago, IL
Donna Herula Band
Wednesday, July 29, 2026 from 6 - 7:30 PM
at the Chicago Botanic Garden - 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
for their Summer Concert Series
Moya Cultural Arts
Thursday, July 30, 2026 from 6 - 7 PM
at the Mosaic Market - 200 Main St, West Chicago, IL
Poppin Chuck presents Hip-Hop Funk Dance Workshop
Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 2 PM
at the Wrightwood Ashburn Branch of Chicago Public Library - 8530 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL
Bear Williams
Thursday, August 6, 2026 from 10 - 11 AM
at the Chicago Botanic Garden - 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
for their Summer Concert Series
Poppin Chuck presents Hip-Hop Funk Dance Workshop
Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 6 PM
at the Douglass Branch of Chicago Public Library - 3353 W 13th St, Chicago, IL
The Dreamtree Shakers
Saturday, August 8, 2026 at 11 AM & 12:30 PM
at the Chicago Botanic Garden's Shimmering Summer Children's Concert Series - Festival Field - 1000 Lake Cooke Road, Glencoe, IL
*Kids & Families
The Dreamtree Shakers
Saturday, August 9, 2026 at 11 AM & 12:30 PM
at the Chicago Botanic Garden's Shimmering Summer Children's Concert Series - Festival Field - 1000 Lake Cooke Road, Glencoe, IL
*Kids & Families
Julie Helenius
Tuesday, August 11, 2026 from 10 - 10:30 AM & 10:45 - 11:15 AM
at the Northbrook Public Library - Wiggleworms sessions (Limited space; advance registration required via Northbrook Public Library)
Music for Kids & Families
Jonas Friddle Trio
Friday, August 21, 2026 from 6:30-10pm
at Lincoln Park Zoo's Adults Night Out: Crafted
*Workshops followed by Live Music
Kaben Kafö
Thursday, August 27, 2026 from 7 - 8 PM
at the River Forest Public Library Summer Concert Series - 735 Lathrop Ave, River Forest
The Dreamtree Shakers - for Fall For Your Library event!
Saturday, September 26, 2026 from 2 - 2:45 PM
at the Vernon Area Public Library - 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire
*Kids & Families
Wiggleworms set with Becca Jaffe & Caro Granner
Saturday, October 3, 2026 from 12:30 - 1:15 PM
at the Block Club Chicago Block Party - Half Acre Beer Co. - 2050 W Balmoral, Chicago, IL
