Featured Events Calendar
please note: all times are CST.
Sat, Jan 18 at 7:30pm & 9:30pm
Nick Hempton featuring The Ben Paterson Organ Trio - A Night of Soul Jazz from NYC
Winter's Jazz Club - Chicago
Nick Hempton featuring The Ben Paterson Organ Trio - A Night of Soul Jazz from NYC
Winter's Jazz Club - Chicago
Sun, Jan 19 at 3pm
Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra: The Four Seasons
Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church - Elmhurst
Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra: The Four Seasons
Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church - Elmhurst
Sun, Jan 19 & Mon, Jan 20
Chicago Sinfonietta presents their annual MLK Tribute Concert "Black Being"
various Chicagoland venues
Chicago Sinfonietta presents their annual MLK Tribute Concert "Black Being"
various Chicagoland venues
Tue, Jan 21 at 7:30pm
Hyde Park Jazz Society and Logan Center - "Third Tuesday at Cafe Logan" featuring The Jeremiah Review
University of Chicago - Logan Center for the Arts - Hyde Park (Chicago)
Hyde Park Jazz Society and Logan Center - "Third Tuesday at Cafe Logan" featuring The Jeremiah Review
University of Chicago - Logan Center for the Arts - Hyde Park (Chicago)
Wed, Jan 22 at 7:30pm
The Headhunters featuring Bill Summers, Mike Clark & Donald Harrison
SPACE - Evanston
The Headhunters featuring Bill Summers, Mike Clark & Donald Harrison
SPACE - Evanston
Fri, Jan 24 at 7pm - FREE! (registration is required)
WDCB Jazz is Jammin' in the Stacks - Meghan Stagl Quartet
Hinsdale Public Library - Hinsdale
WDCB Jazz is Jammin' in the Stacks - Meghan Stagl Quartet
Hinsdale Public Library - Hinsdale
Fri, Jan 24 & Sat, Jan 25
SCPresents Jazz: Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis
Symphony Center - Chicago
SCPresents Jazz: Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis
Symphony Center - Chicago
Sat, Jan 25 & Sun, Jan 26
New Philharmonic: The Elixir of Love by Gaetano Donizetti
MAC - McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage - Belushi Performance Hall - Glen Ellyn
New Philharmonic: The Elixir of Love by Gaetano Donizetti
MAC - McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage - Belushi Performance Hall - Glen Ellyn
Sat, Jan 25 at 7:30pm
Southern Soul Celebration: Blues for the Soul
University of Chicago - Logan Center for the Arts - Hyde Park (Chicago)
Southern Soul Celebration: Blues for the Soul
University of Chicago - Logan Center for the Arts - Hyde Park (Chicago)
Sat, Jan 25 at 8pm
Midwest Young Artists Conservatory “Jazz in January” Jazz Combo Concert with Ben Solomon
Madame ZuZu's Emporium - Highland Park
Midwest Young Artists Conservatory “Jazz in January” Jazz Combo Concert with Ben Solomon
Madame ZuZu's Emporium - Highland Park
Sun, Jan 26 at 2pm
Midwest Young Artists Conservatory “Jazz in January” Big Band Concert with Ben Solomon
Hey Nonny - Arlington Heights
Midwest Young Artists Conservatory “Jazz in January” Big Band Concert with Ben Solomon
Hey Nonny - Arlington Heights
Thu, Jan 30 from 6 to 9pm
WDCB Jazz Thursdays
Steve Knight Duo
Adelle's Modern Kitchen + Bar - Wheaton
WDCB Jazz Thursdays
Steve Knight Duo
Adelle's Modern Kitchen + Bar - Wheaton
Fri, Jan 31 at 7:30pm
Chief Adjuah (formerly Christian Scott)
University of Chicago - Logan Center for the Arts - Hyde Park (Chicago)
Chief Adjuah (formerly Christian Scott)
University of Chicago - Logan Center for the Arts - Hyde Park (Chicago)
Sat, Feb 1 at 7:30pm
Cirque Kalabante's "Afrique en Cirque"
Dominican University Performing Arts Center - Lund Auditorium - River Forest
Cirque Kalabante's "Afrique en Cirque"
Dominican University Performing Arts Center - Lund Auditorium - River Forest
Tue, Feb 4 at 7pm
WDCB's monthly 'Bluesday Tuesday' features Billy Branch and the Sons of Blues
FitzGerald's - Berwyn
WDCB's monthly 'Bluesday Tuesday' features Billy Branch and the Sons of Blues
FitzGerald's - Berwyn
Fri, Feb 7 at 6pm
Mix at Six: Dee Alexander and Jumaane Taylor
Harris Theater for Music and Dance in Millennium Park - Chicago
Mix at Six: Dee Alexander and Jumaane Taylor
Harris Theater for Music and Dance in Millennium Park - Chicago
Fri, Feb 7 & Sat, Feb 8
65th Annual Chicago Folklore Society Folk Festival
University of Chicago - Mandel Hall - Hyde Park (Chicago)
65th Annual Chicago Folklore Society Folk Festival
University of Chicago - Mandel Hall - Hyde Park (Chicago)
Fri, Feb 7 and Sat, Feb 8 at 7:30pm
Broadway Laughs
Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts - Schaumburg
Broadway Laughs
Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts - Schaumburg
Sat, Feb 8 at 7pm
ETHS Jazz Festival with Chicago State University Community Jazz Band featuring Tia Fuller
Evanston Township High School - Main Auditorium - Evanston
ETHS Jazz Festival with Chicago State University Community Jazz Band featuring Tia Fuller
Evanston Township High School - Main Auditorium - Evanston
Sat, Feb 8 at 7pm
42nd New Trier Jazz Festival featuring Joe Clark's "The Chicago Neighborhood Suite"
New Trier High School - Winnetka
42nd New Trier Jazz Festival featuring Joe Clark's "The Chicago Neighborhood Suite"
New Trier High School - Winnetka
Sat, Feb 8 at 7:30pm & 9:30pm
Jeremy Kahn Quartet with special guest Derrick Gardner
Winter's Jazz Club - Chicago
Jeremy Kahn Quartet with special guest Derrick Gardner
Winter's Jazz Club - Chicago
Sat, Feb 8 at 1pm & 7pm
Orbert Davis’ Chicago Jazz Philharmonic: Ellingtonia
Kehrein Center for the Arts - Chicago
Orbert Davis’ Chicago Jazz Philharmonic: Ellingtonia
Kehrein Center for the Arts - Chicago
Tue, Feb 11 at 7pm & 9pm - FREE!
WDCB Night at The Jazz Showcase
Kevin King Quartet
Jazz Showcase - Chicago
WDCB Night at The Jazz Showcase
Kevin King Quartet
Jazz Showcase - Chicago
Fri, Feb 14 at 7:30pm & 9:30pm
Denise Thimes - Love Song Serenade: A Valetine's Celebration
Winter's Jazz Club - Chicago
Denise Thimes - Love Song Serenade: A Valetine's Celebration
Winter's Jazz Club - Chicago
Fri, Feb 14 at 7:30pm
Gerald Clayton - "White Cities," A Musical Tribute to Charles White
University of Chicago - Logan Center for the Arts - Hyde Park (Chicago)
Gerald Clayton - "White Cities," A Musical Tribute to Charles White
University of Chicago - Logan Center for the Arts - Hyde Park (Chicago)
Sun, Feb 16 from 11am to 1:30pm (music begins at noon)
WDCB Sunday Jazz Brunch presents the Bobby Broom Organ Trio
City Winery - Chicago
WDCB Sunday Jazz Brunch presents the Bobby Broom Organ Trio
City Winery - Chicago
Sun, Feb 16 at 4pm
Michael Feinstein in "Because of You: My Tribute to Tony Bennett"
MAC - McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage - Belushi Performance Hall - Glen Ellyn
Michael Feinstein in "Because of You: My Tribute to Tony Bennett"
MAC - McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage - Belushi Performance Hall - Glen Ellyn
Tue, Feb 18 at 7:30pm
Hyde Park Jazz Society and Logan Center - "Third Tuesday at Cafe Logan" featuring Reginald Robinson
University of Chicago - Logan Center for the Arts - Hyde Park (Chicago)
Hyde Park Jazz Society and Logan Center - "Third Tuesday at Cafe Logan" featuring Reginald Robinson
University of Chicago - Logan Center for the Arts - Hyde Park (Chicago)
Thu, Feb 20 at 7:30pm
The Black Legacy Project
Dominican University Performing Arts Center - Lund Auditorium - River Forest
The Black Legacy Project
Dominican University Performing Arts Center - Lund Auditorium - River Forest
Thu, Feb 20 through Sun, Feb 23
The 58th annual Elmhurst University Jazz Festival
Elmhurst University - Hammerschmidt Chapel - Elmhurst
The 58th annual Elmhurst University Jazz Festival
Elmhurst University - Hammerschmidt Chapel - Elmhurst
Fri, Feb 21 at 8pm
WDCB Encore Film Series
College of DuPage - Turner Conf. Center (SRC2000) - Glen Ellyn
WDCB Encore Film Series
College of DuPage - Turner Conf. Center (SRC2000) - Glen Ellyn
Fri, Feb 21 at 7:30pm & 9:30pm
Henry Johnson Quartet with special guest Eric Schneider
Winter's Jazz Club - Chicago
Henry Johnson Quartet with special guest Eric Schneider
Winter's Jazz Club - Chicago
Fri, Feb 21 at 7:30pm
36th Annual PSC Jazz Fest
Prairie State College's Conference Center - Chicago Heights
36th Annual PSC Jazz Fest
Prairie State College's Conference Center - Chicago Heights
Fri, Feb 28 at 7:30pm
CSO at Wheaton: Seong-Jin Cho Plays Prokofiev
Wheaton College - Edman Chapel - Wheaton
CSO at Wheaton: Seong-Jin Cho Plays Prokofiev
Wheaton College - Edman Chapel - Wheaton
Sat, Mar 1 from 8am to 7pm
40th Annual Jazz in the Meadows Festival featuring the Generation Gap Jazz Orchestra with Steven Feifke and Bijon Watson
Rolling Meadows High School - Rolling Meadows
40th Annual Jazz in the Meadows Festival featuring the Generation Gap Jazz Orchestra with Steven Feifke and Bijon Watson
Rolling Meadows High School - Rolling Meadows
Sat, Mar 1 at 7:30pm
The High Kings & Mary Black
MAC - McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage - Belushi Performance Hall - Glen Ellyn
The High Kings & Mary Black
MAC - McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage - Belushi Performance Hall - Glen Ellyn
Wed, Mar 5 from noon to 1pm
WDCB LIVE BROADCAST "Women in Jazz" featuring Pamela York & Affinity Trio, hosted by Leslie Keros
PianoForte Studios - Chicago
WDCB LIVE BROADCAST "Women in Jazz" featuring Pamela York & Affinity Trio, hosted by Leslie Keros
PianoForte Studios - Chicago
Thu, Mar 6 at 7:30pm
The Naperville Winds - “Jazz Inspirations”
North Central College - Wentz Concert Hall - Naperville
The Naperville Winds - “Jazz Inspirations”
North Central College - Wentz Concert Hall - Naperville
Sat, Mar 8 at 7:30pm
Jumaane Smith "Louis! Louis! Louis!"
Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts - Schaumburg
Jumaane Smith "Louis! Louis! Louis!"
Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts - Schaumburg
Sat, Mar 8 at 7:30pm
Rhythm of the Dance
MAC - McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage - Belushi Performance Hall - Glen Ellyn
Rhythm of the Dance
MAC - McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage - Belushi Performance Hall - Glen Ellyn
Tue, Mar 11 at 6pm
Mix at Six: Isaiah Collier & The Chosen Few
Harris Theater for Music and Dance in Millennium Park - Chicago
Mix at Six: Isaiah Collier & The Chosen Few
Harris Theater for Music and Dance in Millennium Park - Chicago
Sun, Mar 16 at 3pm
Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra: A Grand Tour
Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church - Elmhurst
Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra: A Grand Tour
Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church - Elmhurst
Tue, Mar 18 at 7:30pm
Hyde Park Jazz Society and Logan Center - "Third Tuesday at Cafe Logan" featuring the Lenard Simpson Quartet
University of Chicago - Logan Center for the Arts - Hyde Park (Chicago)
Hyde Park Jazz Society and Logan Center - "Third Tuesday at Cafe Logan" featuring the Lenard Simpson Quartet
University of Chicago - Logan Center for the Arts - Hyde Park (Chicago)
Thu, Mar 20 at 7:30pm
Wheaton College Artist Series presents Jazz at Lincoln Center's "New Orleans Songbook"
Wheaton College - Armerding Concert Hall - Wheaton
Wheaton College Artist Series presents Jazz at Lincoln Center's "New Orleans Songbook"
Wheaton College - Armerding Concert Hall - Wheaton
Fri, Mar 21 at 8pm
SCPresents Jazz: Bill Charlap Trio with special guests Dee Dee Bridgewater & Nicholas Payton
Symphony Center - Chicago
SCPresents Jazz: Bill Charlap Trio with special guests Dee Dee Bridgewater & Nicholas Payton
Symphony Center - Chicago
Fri, Mar 21 at 7:30pm
Sounds in the Sanctuary: Greg Ward Quartet
Emmanuel Episcopal Church - LaGrange
Sounds in the Sanctuary: Greg Ward Quartet
Emmanuel Episcopal Church - LaGrange
Fri, Mar 21 at 7:30pm
R.E.S.P.E.C.T.
A Celebration of the music of Aretha Franklin
Rialto Square Theatre - Joliet
R.E.S.P.E.C.T.
A Celebration of the music of Aretha Franklin
Rialto Square Theatre - Joliet
Fri, Mar 28 at 7:30pm
CSO at Wheaton: Bruch & Schumann Rhenish
Wheaton College - Edman Chapel - Wheaton
CSO at Wheaton: Bruch & Schumann Rhenish
Wheaton College - Edman Chapel - Wheaton
Sat, Mar 29 at 7:30pm
Chicago a cappella presents "Jazz a cappella"
Gannon Concert Hall at Holtschneider Performance Center - Chicago
Chicago a cappella presents "Jazz a cappella"
Gannon Concert Hall at Holtschneider Performance Center - Chicago
Sat, Mar 29 at 7:30pm
Griot Creole Rendezvous: An evening with Sona Jobarteh and Cedric Watson
University of Chicago - Logan Center for the Arts - Hyde Park (Chicago)
Griot Creole Rendezvous: An evening with Sona Jobarteh and Cedric Watson
University of Chicago - Logan Center for the Arts - Hyde Park (Chicago)
Tue, Apr 1 at 8pm & 10pm - FREE!
WDCB Night at The Jazz Showcase
UIC Jazz Faculty Quartet with very special guest, trumpeter Ingrid Jensen
Jazz Showcase - Chicago
WDCB Night at The Jazz Showcase
UIC Jazz Faculty Quartet with very special guest, trumpeter Ingrid Jensen
Jazz Showcase - Chicago
Thu, Apr 3 at 7:30pm
Melissa Aldana with UIC Jazz Faculty
University of Illinois, Chicago Dept. of Performing Arts - Chicago
Melissa Aldana with UIC Jazz Faculty
University of Illinois, Chicago Dept. of Performing Arts - Chicago
Fri, Apr 4 at 8pm
SCPresents Jazz: Hiromi’s Sonicwonder/Brandee Younger Trio
Symphony Center - Chicago
SCPresents Jazz: Hiromi’s Sonicwonder/Brandee Younger Trio
Symphony Center - Chicago
Sat, Apr 5 at 7:30pm
Chicago a cappella presents "Jazz a cappella"
Nichols Concert Hall (MIC) - Evanston
Chicago a cappella presents "Jazz a cappella"
Nichols Concert Hall (MIC) - Evanston
Sun, Apr 6 from 2 to 5:30pm
Those Were the Days 55th Anniversary Show
MAC - McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage - Belushi Performance Hall - Glen Ellyn
Those Were the Days 55th Anniversary Show
MAC - McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage - Belushi Performance Hall - Glen Ellyn
Sun, Apr 6 at 4pm
Chicago a cappella presents "Jazz a cappella"
North Central College - Wentz Concert Hall - Naperville
Chicago a cappella presents "Jazz a cappella"
North Central College - Wentz Concert Hall - Naperville
Fri, Apr 11 through Sun, Apr 13
AXPONA 2025 - Audio Expo North America
Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel - Schaumburg
AXPONA 2025 - Audio Expo North America
Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel - Schaumburg
Fri, Apr 11 at 8:30pm
Gustavo Cortinas Album Release Concert for "The Crisis Knows No Borders"
Constellation - Chicago
Gustavo Cortinas Album Release Concert for "The Crisis Knows No Borders"
Constellation - Chicago
Sat, Apr 12 & Sun, Apr 13
New Philharmonic: Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 4 in F minor
MAC - McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage - Belushi Performance Hall - Glen Ellyn
New Philharmonic: Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 4 in F minor
MAC - McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage - Belushi Performance Hall - Glen Ellyn
Tue, Apr 15 at 7:30pm
Hyde Park Jazz Society and Logan Center - "Third Tuesday at Cafe Logan" featuring the Chris Madsen Trio
University of Chicago - Logan Center for the Arts - Hyde Park (Chicago)
Hyde Park Jazz Society and Logan Center - "Third Tuesday at Cafe Logan" featuring the Chris Madsen Trio
University of Chicago - Logan Center for the Arts - Hyde Park (Chicago)
Fri, Apr 25 at 8pm
WDCB Encore Film Series
College of DuPage - Turner Conf. Center (SRC2000) - Glen Ellyn
WDCB Encore Film Series
College of DuPage - Turner Conf. Center (SRC2000) - Glen Ellyn
Sun, Apr 27 at 4pm
Black Violin
MAC - McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage - Belushi Performance Hall - Glen Ellyn
Black Violin
MAC - McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage - Belushi Performance Hall - Glen Ellyn
Sat, May 3 at 7pm
Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra: Brass Brilliance
Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church - Elmhurst
Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra: Brass Brilliance
Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church - Elmhurst
Fri, May 9 at 7:30pm
DuPage Community Jazz Ensemble led by Matt Shevitz and featuring guest vocalist Brianna Thomas
MAC - McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage - Belushi Performance Hall - Glen Ellyn
DuPage Community Jazz Ensemble led by Matt Shevitz and featuring guest vocalist Brianna Thomas
MAC - McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage - Belushi Performance Hall - Glen Ellyn
Tue, May 20 at 7:30pm
Hyde Park Jazz Society and Logan Center - "Third Tuesday at Cafe Logan" featuring the Marques Carroll Quintet
University of Chicago - Logan Center for the Arts - Hyde Park (Chicago)
Hyde Park Jazz Society and Logan Center - "Third Tuesday at Cafe Logan" featuring the Marques Carroll Quintet
University of Chicago - Logan Center for the Arts - Hyde Park (Chicago)
Sat, Jun 7 at 7:30pm
JAM presents Alison Krauss & Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas
Chicago Theatre - Chicago
JAM presents Alison Krauss & Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas
Chicago Theatre - Chicago
Tue, Jun 17 at 7:30pm
Hyde Park Jazz Society and Logan Center - "Third Tuesday at Cafe Logan" featuring the Julius Tucker Review
University of Chicago - Logan Center for the Arts - Hyde Park (Chicago)
Hyde Park Jazz Society and Logan Center - "Third Tuesday at Cafe Logan" featuring the Julius Tucker Review
University of Chicago - Logan Center for the Arts - Hyde Park (Chicago)
