Independence Eve Celebration at Grant Park Music Fest: Wednesday
Kick back and enjoy a beautiful evening in the park as The Grant Park Music Festival presents a free Independence Day Celebration featuring the Grant Park Orchestra in Millennium Park, 6:30 p.m.
7/3: Bhangra Party with DJ Rekha
She was named the Ambassador of Bhangra by the New York Times and is coming to Chicago this Independence Day week. Read More
Fourth of July Fireworks
Watch the sky light up during a spectacular fireworks show choreographed to a patriotic score on Lake Michigan. Read More
7/4-7/7: Chicago Tango Week
All night milongas, teachers, performers, live music + chacarera workshops. Read More
7/4-7/7: African/Caribbean International Festival of Life
Enjoy spectacular music, food, arts, crafts, and more at this family-friendly event, now in its 21st year. You can see over 70 acts, featuring the best of Reggae, Caribbean, Latin, African, Rock, Pop, R&B, Gospel and other world music entertainers! Read More
7/4:”Grease” Sing-along
The original high school musical returns to the Music Box Theatre this Independence Day! Wear your best poodle skirt and saddle shoes, biker jacket and shades, and bring your heartiest vocals for a rollicking ’50s sing-along. Read More
7/5: Wavefront Music Festival
Lather up the sunscreen, throw on your favorite swimsuit, rock your shades and get ready to dance as Montrose Beach turns into the hottest beach club in the city! This electronic dance music festival will feature the hottest DJs in the country. Read More
Ongoing: Chicago SummerDance Fest
Show your best moves on Chicago’s urban dance space! Enjoy two hours of live music and dancing on a 4,900 square-foot, open-air dance floor designed by artist Dan Peterman out of 100% recycled materials. Need a refresher? Each dance session is preceded by an introductory one-hour dance lesson. Read More
7/6: 4th pf July Dance Party with Sones de Mexico
Son Jarocho International Exchange project, this concert will feature Chicago bands Sones de Mexico Ensemble and Son Monarcas featuring the music of Veracruz. Special guest Andres Flores from the group Chuchumbe on jarana and pandero joins the cast direct from Veracruz. This concert is sponsored in part by a grant from the MacArthur Foundation and support from the Mexican Tourism Bureau, and it takes place at Martyrs’, 3855 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago. Admission is $15. For tickets go to portoluz.org
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Summer dancefest..yeah..can’t wait! And the lessons will come in handy for me, too 😦
I was there yesterday for Bhangra night and it was a blast! There was even a baby in the cutest Indian outfit ready to dance. Check the picture here