Ox Jam: Goodbye Summer Jam & Open Mic
2024-08-18 22:00 - 2024-08-19 02:00 (America/Chicago) | The Promontory, 5311 S Lake Park Ave W, Chicago, IL, 60615
SUMMER IS COMING TO A CLOSE, BUT THE OX JAM IS STILL KEEPING THE VIBES HIGH!
Welcome back to your favorite late-night monthly jam session and Open Mic featuring some of Chicago’s most celebrated names in music curated by Josiah Maddox.
Come vibe with the band, grab the mic and join in, or bring an instrument and show us what you got. This is a creative space for all, brought to life by YOU.
We’ve got food and everything you need to end your Sunday Funday right!

Kino, Kaffee und Kuchen
2024-08-24 10:30, 2024-08-31 10:30, 2024-09-07 10:30, 2024-09-14 10:30, 2024-09-21 10:30, 2024-09-28 10:30, 2024-10-05 10:30, 2024-10-12 10:30 and 4 more dates | DANK Haus German American Cultural Center, 4740 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL, 60625, United States
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Saturday, January 06, 2024
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DANK Haus Room 206, 2nd Floor

KINO, KAFFEE UND KUCHEN
Saturdays at the DANK Haus in Room 206
10:30 – 11:00 AM | Kaffee und Kuchen
11:00 – 12:00 PM | Vorfilm
12:00 PM | Feature Film Begins

Join us each Saturday at the DANK Haus in Fall, Winter, and Spring for Kaffee, Kuchen, und Kino. Each week guests will choose the film they want to watch
DANK Members: $5 | Non-Members: $7

Conor Mallon ? Live Show in the Fifth Province!
2024-08-28 19:00 - 22:00
Date: August 28
Time:
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Location:
4626 N Knox Ave.
Chicago,
IL
60630
United States
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Join the Irish American Heritage Center in welcoming Conor Mallon for a special, intimate show in the Fifth Province this August!
Conor Mallon, of Connla fame, brings a seasoned touring band to support his debut album, Unearthed on Wednesday, August 28th at 7:00pm. The show will take place in the Fifth Province Hall. No better way to enjoy this exciting take on Irish Traditional music! Have a bite and a pint, and not a bad seat in the house!
The Fifth Province will open at 5:30pm. Tickets are $20, $15 for members, and are available here Conor Mallon – Unearthed!
Call the IAHC office at 773-282-7035, extension 10 for the member discount code.

Thursday Night Music Sessions
2024-09-06 19:00 - 2024-10-04 21:00
Date: September 6 @ 7:00 pm – October 4 @ 9:00 pm

Join session leaders Michael Austin and James Conway this Thursday for an unforgettable evening of Irish traditional music!
Bring your instrument and join the fun.
Or, sit back with some food and drink and enjoy the festive music in front of the hearth in the Fifth Province.
Pub and kitchen open at 6PM, the music begins at 7PM

Kila in Concert
2024-09-15 16:30 - 18:30
Date: September 15 @ 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Kila at the Irish American Heritage Center on September 15
Kila, one of the most celebrated bands out of Ireland in the last decade, makes a rare intimate appearance at the Mayfair Theatre at the Irish American Heritage Center!
Often defined as contemporary Irish World music, Kíla fuses the effects of their melodies and Irish (Gaeilge) lyrics, Irish folk instruments such as whistles, fiddles, Uilleann pipes, bones, and bodhrán with djembe, congas, drums, mandolins, brass, and acoustic/electric/ bass guitars. Kíla’s eight members come from different musical backgrounds of traditional, classical, and rock.
The result is a fresh blend of freewheeling instrumentals, furious jigs, and primal rhythms that transcend the traditional boundaries of Irish music.
Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day and catch a legendary Irish act on Sunday, September 15, with a 4:30PM start.
Tickets are $20 and $15 for IAHC members. Call 773-282-7035, extension 10 for the member code. Purchase a ticket to see Kila in Mayfair on Sunday and enjoy the Halfway to St. Patrick’s Celebration for free! Buy Kila Tickets here.

10th Annual Irish American Movie Hooley
2024-09-27 20:00 - 2024-09-29 17:00
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Mike Houlihan
312-431-8700, hiberniantransmedia@gmail.com

IRISH AMERICAN MOVIE HOOLEY
RETURNS FOR 2024

When a party gets rowdy, the Irish call it a “hooley.”
Tullamore D.E.W. Irish Whiskey & Hibernian Media proudly announce film selections for their 10th Annual “Irish American Movie Hooley”, scheduled this year at The Wilmette Theatre in Wilmette Sept. 27-28-29, 2024. It’s the only Irish American film festival in the world and this year we are so excited to present three extraordinary films.
Opening the Movie Hooley on Friday September 27th at 8PM will be the World Premiere SINS OF IRELAND. written and directed by our old friend Alex Fegan, who will attend this year’s Hooley. This feature documentary is told “Through the prism of the confession box, which has its origins in Ireland, Sins of Ireland is a portrait of an overlooked aspect of Ireland’s past and how it impacted many parts of the world. Fifteen Irish priests, known for hearing the confessions, outline what confession was supposed to be and, while confessing the sins of the church, what it became.” John Byrne of RTE calls it, “Genius – it would be a sin to miss it”
Saturday night, September 28th, will feature the 8PM special Chicago screening of KNEECAP, written and directed by Rich Peppiatt. Don’t miss this film, it’s bravura filmmaking at its Irish best! Michael Phillips of the Tribune recently wrote “Kneecap’ is a rousing Belfast hip hop ode to native tongues everywhere!” This film is often in the Irish language with English sub-titles and celebrates the funny, sexy, side of Irish rebellion with this coda, “Every word of Irish spoken is a bullet for Irish freedom.” Jessica Reynolds, the young actress who plays the sultry, “Georgia” the Femme fatale in KNEECAP, will make a personal appearance at this special screening.

Finally on Sunday at 5PM, Sept. 29th, the Hooley will present the Chicago premiere of Rita Davern’s evocative documentary film, STORIES I DIDN’T KNOW “It’s a family reunion … what could go wrong? Plenty, as we soon learn when Rita Davern exposes an ugly reality at the heart of a family legend.” We encourage our audience to come and meet Rita as she tells an emotional tale of her family, their roots in Ireland, and the shocking truths she’s discovered along the way.

Now in its’ tenth year, the Movie Hooley has introduced audiences to the very best in Irish and Irish American filmmaking, with opportunities to meet each individual writer, director, actor, or producer who have brought their films to Chicago, this year once again bringing the films directly to our audiences at The Wilmette Theatre in Wilmette.

Chicago Tribune columnist Rick Kogan said, “If your image of the Irish is trapped in some sort of playful Shamrock- “Danny Boy” realm, prepare yourselves for the dark but altogether satisfying world represented by the latest offerings of this year’s Irish American Movie Hooley.”

The films have grown in stature each year and the 10th Annual Movie Hooley promises to be our best yet. The Annual Movie Hooley is presented by Hibernian Media NFP, our local public charity dedicated to the preservation and promotion of Irish culture. We are proud to partner with Tullamore D.E.W. Irish Whiskey in presenting this year’s Hooley. Hibernian also produces a pair of weekly Irish American radio programs, their community web blog FreeCraic.com, an annual pilgrimage to Ireland, and a variety of other film, TV, live concerts and literary endeavors.

Sponsors of the 10th Annual Irish American Movie Hooley include The Hilton Chicago, Tullamore Dew Irish Whiskey and Madden Funds..

Tickets for each film are $12 and snacks and drinks are offered in the lobby.

Wilmette theatre 847-251-7424,
wilmettetheatre.com
1122 Central Ave, Wilmette, IL
For more information about the Movie Hooley, visit: https://hibernianmedia.org/movie-hooley/

A Cosmic Adventure: The Planets & Star Wars with the Elmhurst Symphony
2024-10-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, 149 W Brush Hill Road, Elmhurst, IL 60126, 149 W Brush Hill Road, Elmhurst, 60126
Experience Iconic Music from Holst and Williams on October 5, 2024
The Elmhurst Symphony Association (ESA) is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated first concert of the 2024/2025 season, The Planets & Star Wars, set to take place on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at 7:00 PM at the Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church.
The evening promises a celestial experience for all attendees, beginning with a pre-concert lecture by Assistant Conductor Eli Chen at 5:45 PM in the Upper Gathering Area of ECRC. This informative session will provide insights into the evening’s program, enhancing the audience’s appreciation of the music to come.
Program Highlights:
GUSTAV HOLST: The Planets
JOHN WILLIAMS: Star Wars Suite
Performers:
Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra
Stephen Alltop, Music Director and Conductor
What’s Interesting About This Concert:
Gustav Holst’s The Planets is celebrated as one of the most iconic works in the classical music repertoire. Completed in 1917 and inspired by astrological themes, this masterpiece has influenced countless composers, including John Williams, whose Star Wars Suite will also be performed. In 2005, the American Film Institute named the Star Wars soundtrack the most memorable score of all time for an American film, making this concert a must-see for music lovers and movie fans alike.
Ticket Information:
Tickets for The Planets & Star Wars are available for purchase online, by phone, or at the box office on the day of the event. Discounted prices are available for seniors and students. Don’t miss this opportunity to witness an extraordinary musical journey through the stars!
For tickets and more information, please visit ElmhurstSymphony.org or call the ESA office at 630-941-0202 (Monday through Friday, 10 AM-3 PM).
To hear the concert pieces ahead of time visit ElmhurstSymphony.org.
Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church is located at 149 W Brush Hill Road, Elmhurst, IL 60126.

Bluebird Arts Presents Dinner with Friends by Donald Margulies
2024-10-19 19:30 - 21:30, 2024-10-24 19:30 - 21:30, 2024-10-25 19:30 - 21:30, 2024-10-26 19:30 - 21:30, 2024-10-31 19:30 - 21:30, 2024-11-01 19:30 - 21:30, 2024-11-02 19:30 - 21:30, 2024-11-07 19:30 - 21:30 and 1 more date | Theater Wit, 1229 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL, 60657
Bluebird Arts kicks off its sixth season with Donald Margulies’ Dinner with Friends at Theater Wit. The show runs from Saturday, October 19, to Saturday, November 23, 2024. Performances are Thursdays – Saturdays at 7:30pm, and Sundays at 2pm.
Dinner with Friends is a Pulitzer Prize-winning play that delves into the complexities of intimacy in friendships and marriages. It centers on two couples—Gabe and Karen, and their longtime friends Tom and Beth—whose relationships are tested when Tom and Beth announce their divorce. The drama explores themes of love, loyalty, and the evolving dynamics of human connections through recollections and emotional revelations.

Recital and Lecture featuring works of exiled Jewish composer Richard Stöhr
2024-10-25 19:00 - 20:30 | Reba Place Church, 620 Madison St, Evanston, 60202
FREE ADMISSION
Richard Stöhr (1874–1967) was a prolific and highly respected Viennese composer, author and teacher. His output includes seven symphonies, two operas, choral music, lieder, numerous chamber works and solo piano music, as well as half a dozen widely used textbooks. During his 50-year career as a teacher, his students included Herbert von Karajan, Erich Leinsdorf, Rudolf Serkin, Samuel Barber, Leonard Bernstein and Marlene Dietrich.
Stöhr was exiled from Austria by the Nazis in 1938. After moving to the US, he taught courses at the Curtis Institute in Philadelphia, the University of Cincinnati, and lastly at St. Michael’s College in Burlington, VT.
Stefan Koch and Robert Conway are the first musicians to perform this cello/piano music in the US, and the first to perform it anywhere since 1938. The composer’s grandson Dan Stohr is a long-time resident and attorney in Chicago, and Dan’s mother Vera Gitlin Stoehr was a member of Reba Place Fellowship in Evanston for over 40 years until her death in 2023.
The musical program consists of four Fantasy Pieces and a Cello Sonata, a total of 60 minutes of music. A PowerPoint program on the composer’s life is also part of the presentation.
Stefan Koch is a member of the Lansing and Jackson Symphonies in Michigan and Principal Cellist of the Utah Festival Opera in the summer, as well as a frequent guest performer with the Grand Rapids, Toledo, Kalamazoo Symphonies, among others. Robert Conway is Professor of Piano at Wayne St. University and Orchestral Pianist with the Detroit Symphony.

Friedrich Rau Workshop & Concert: Lass uns ein bisschen swingen!
2024-10-26 17:30 - 21:30 | DANK Haus German American Cultural Center, 4740 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL, 60625, United States
We are excited to present an incredibly unique event with Friedrich Rau, singer and songwriter from Leipzig, Germany. Together with his team — Tim Ludwig (guitar and songwriting) and Sebastian Stahl (drums and sampling) — he will not only perform an unforgettable concert but also offer an exciting workshop.
Part 1: Workshop
In the workshop, Friedrich and his band will work with participants on a special song that they have written specifically for this tour. The goal is for participants to actively participate in the concert following the workshop. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to learn, practice, and ultimately perform with the artists!
With Friedrich Rau, participants will rehearse the chorus of the song written especially for the tour and work on refining their German pronunciation. Friedrich will share his experience as a singer and musical performer, providing participants with valuable tips and tricks to improve their vocal skills. If time allows, Friedrich will also teach the mini-choreography for the song “Mädchen auf dem Trampolin.” (30 min.)
With Tim Ludwig, participants will get a glimpse into the life of a songwriter, receive some beginner tips, and even contribute their own lines to the song. Tim, the creative head of the band, will share his passion for melodies and vivid lyrics, helping participants discover their own songwriting skills. (30 min.)
With Sebastian Stahl, participants get to work with the iOS app Note and desktop application Ableton Live and create their own first beats on the go and gather sounds from their surroundings. The goal is to enrich the Community Tour Song with some beats created by the participants. (30 min.)
Part 2: Concert
Friedrich Rau is known for his unique style of “electric swing” which fuses contemporary pop music with swing tunes often associated with the golden twenties.concert is a fantastic opportunity for German learners and music lovers to experience his and his band’s dynamic and international musical presence and his “electric” interpretation of “swing” music as well as his team’s unique contributions to a three-part, multi-dimensional workshop.

Kurt Weill Circus by Anne Fromm (Lyon) Part of the Cabaret Connexion 2024 Concert Festival
2024-10-31 19:30 - 21:00 | DANK Haus German American Cultural Center, 4740 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL, 60625, United States
Join us for the opening night of the Cabaret Connexion Concert Festival. Experience KURT WEILL CIRCUS by Anne Fromm (Lyon). Opening with WHAT ARE YOU AFRAID OF? Paulus the Cabarat Geek (London), and a bevy of Parisian chanteuses hosted by Claudia Hommel (Chicago). Meet us in the Brauhaus! Halloween costumes encouraged!
Cats & witches, circus & clowns, songs spun in French, German and English for the Chicago Paris Cabaret Connexion. Meet us in the Brauhaus!
Call 773-509-9360 or visit cabaretconnexion.org/rsvp for more
