Featured Events Calendar
please note: all times are CST.
Thu, Feb 2 at 7:30pm
Bush/Marshall/Meyer/Meyer
James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts - Grayslake
Bush/Marshall/Meyer/Meyer
James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts - Grayslake
Fri, Feb 3 at 7pm
WDCB's "Jazz in the Stacks"
Alyssa Allgood Quartet - FREE!
Hinsdale Public Library - Hinsdale
WDCB's "Jazz in the Stacks"
Alyssa Allgood Quartet - FREE!
Hinsdale Public Library - Hinsdale
Sat, Feb 4 from 11:30am to 2pm
Quad County African American Chamber of Commerce Annual Scholarship Awards and Jazz Brunch featuring Julius Tucker Trio
Hotel Arista - Naperville
Quad County African American Chamber of Commerce Annual Scholarship Awards and Jazz Brunch featuring Julius Tucker Trio
Hotel Arista - Naperville
Sat, Feb 4 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
Sat, Feb 4 & Sun, Feb 5
40th New Trier Jazz Festival Weekend
Saturday at 7:30pm - Delfeayo Marsalis and the Uptown Jazz Orchestra
Sunday at 2pm - Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis
New Trier High School - Winnetka
40th New Trier Jazz Festival Weekend
Saturday at 7:30pm - Delfeayo Marsalis and the Uptown Jazz Orchestra
Sunday at 2pm - Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis
New Trier High School - Winnetka
Sat, Feb 4 at 7pm
Orbert Davis' Chicago Jazz Philharmonic presents "DuSable to Obama: Chicago's Black Metropolis"
Kehrein Center for the Arts - Chicago
Orbert Davis' Chicago Jazz Philharmonic presents "DuSable to Obama: Chicago's Black Metropolis"
Kehrein Center for the Arts - Chicago
Sun, Feb 5 from 2 to 3pm
Community Music Program: Howard Levy Jazz Duo
Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art - Oak Brook
Community Music Program: Howard Levy Jazz Duo
Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art - Oak Brook
Sun, Feb 5 at 2:30pm
Rendezvous Arts presents Fareed Haque & Goran Ivanovic
Artifact Events - Chicago
Rendezvous Arts presents Fareed Haque & Goran Ivanovic
Artifact Events - Chicago
Tue, Feb 7 at 7pm
WDCB's monthly "Bluesday Tuesday" features Matthew Skoller and Chicago Wind w/ Demetria Taylor
FitzGerald's - Berwyn
WDCB's monthly "Bluesday Tuesday" features Matthew Skoller and Chicago Wind w/ Demetria Taylor
FitzGerald's - Berwyn
Thu, Feb 9 at 7:30pm & 9:30pm
Michael Lerich Jazz Ensemble - Coltrane and Miles: Modals of Perfection
Winter's Jazz Club - Chicago
Michael Lerich Jazz Ensemble - Coltrane and Miles: Modals of Perfection
Winter's Jazz Club - Chicago
Fri, Feb 10 at 9:30pm
The Bowie Project: Paul Marinaro & The Metropolitan Jazz Octet
Studio5 - Evanston
The Bowie Project: Paul Marinaro & The Metropolitan Jazz Octet
Studio5 - Evanston
Fri, Feb 10 at 7:30pm
UChicago Presents Jazz at the Logan - Melissa Aldana Quartet
University of Chicago - Logan Center for the Arts - Chicago
UChicago Presents Jazz at the Logan - Melissa Aldana Quartet
University of Chicago - Logan Center for the Arts - Chicago
Fri, Feb 10 at 7:30pm
Celebrating 50 Years of NIU Steelband -- Director Liam Teague
Norris Cultural Arts Center - St. Charles
Celebrating 50 Years of NIU Steelband -- Director Liam Teague
Norris Cultural Arts Center - St. Charles
Sat, Feb 11 at 7:30pm & 9:30pm
Denise Thimes Quintet - Love Song Serenade
Winter's Jazz Club - Chicago
Denise Thimes Quintet - Love Song Serenade
Winter's Jazz Club - Chicago
Sat, Feb 11 at 7:30pm
DuPage Symphony Orchestra's "American Spirituals & American Jazz"
North Central College - Wentz Concert Hall - Naperville
DuPage Symphony Orchestra's "American Spirituals & American Jazz"
North Central College - Wentz Concert Hall - Naperville
Sat, Feb 11 at 7pm
Evanston Township High School Jazz Festival
Evanston Township High School - Main Auditorium - Evanston
Evanston Township High School Jazz Festival
Evanston Township High School - Main Auditorium - Evanston
Fri, Feb 17 at 7:30pm & 9:30pm
Eric Schneider Quartet with special guest vocalist Kimberly Gordon
Winter's Jazz Club - Chicago
Eric Schneider Quartet with special guest vocalist Kimberly Gordon
Winter's Jazz Club - Chicago
Fri, Feb 17 at 7pm
Markus Rutz Quintet Album Release Concert for "Storybook"
Epiphany Center for the Arts - Chicago
Markus Rutz Quintet Album Release Concert for "Storybook"
Epiphany Center for the Arts - Chicago
Sat, Feb 18 at 7pm
Acoustic Renaissance Concerts presents Mark Dvorak and Mean Mary
Unitarian Church of Hinsdale - Hinsdale
Acoustic Renaissance Concerts presents Mark Dvorak and Mean Mary
Unitarian Church of Hinsdale - Hinsdale
Sun, Feb 19 at 4pm
Jazz at Lincoln Center's "Songs We Love"
MAC - McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage - Glen Ellyn
Jazz at Lincoln Center's "Songs We Love"
MAC - McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage - Glen Ellyn
Tue, Feb 21 at 8pm & 10pm - FREE!
WDCB Night at The Jazz Showcase
Michael Salter Quartet …celebrating Dexter Gordon’s centennial!
Jazz Showcase - Chicago
WDCB Night at The Jazz Showcase
Michael Salter Quartet …celebrating Dexter Gordon’s centennial!
Jazz Showcase - Chicago
Tue, Feb 21 at 11am
Jo Ann Daugherty, Rodrick Dixon & Alfreda Burke - Songs of Hope & Love
Freedom Hall Nathan Manilow Theatre - Park Forest
Jo Ann Daugherty, Rodrick Dixon & Alfreda Burke - Songs of Hope & Love
Freedom Hall Nathan Manilow Theatre - Park Forest
Tue, Feb 21 at 7:30pm
Hyde Park Jazz Society and Logan Center present "Third Tuesday at Cafe Logan" featuring Alejandro Salazar Trio
University of Chicago - Logan Center for the Arts - Chicago
Hyde Park Jazz Society and Logan Center present "Third Tuesday at Cafe Logan" featuring Alejandro Salazar Trio
University of Chicago - Logan Center for the Arts - Chicago
Thu, Feb 23 from 6 to 9pm
WDCB Jazz Thursdays
Michael Stryker & Ryan Shultz
Adelle's Restaurant - Wheaton
WDCB Jazz Thursdays
Michael Stryker & Ryan Shultz
Adelle's Restaurant - Wheaton
Thu, Feb 23 at 8pm
University of Chicago Jazz Ensembles - Chicago Serenade: Sounds from the Windy City
University of Chicago - Logan Center for the Arts - Chicago
University of Chicago Jazz Ensembles - Chicago Serenade: Sounds from the Windy City
University of Chicago - Logan Center for the Arts - Chicago
Thu, Feb 23 through Sun, Feb 26
The 56th Annual Elmhurst University Jazz Festival
Elmhurst University - Elmhurst
The 56th Annual Elmhurst University Jazz Festival
Elmhurst University - Elmhurst
Fri, Feb 24 at 8pm
Tab Benoit with Special Guest J.D. Simo
James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts - Grayslake
Tab Benoit with Special Guest J.D. Simo
James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts - Grayslake
Sun, Feb 26 at 7:30pm
Juan de Marcos and the Afro-Cuban All Stars
Dominican University Performing Arts Center - River Forest
Juan de Marcos and the Afro-Cuban All Stars
Dominican University Performing Arts Center - River Forest
Sun, Feb 26 at 3pm
Dublin Irish Dance presents Wings: a Celtic celebration of dance
MAC - McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage - Glen Ellyn
Dublin Irish Dance presents Wings: a Celtic celebration of dance
MAC - McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage - Glen Ellyn
Fri, Mar 3 at 6pm
Mix at Six - The Kingdom Choir
Harris Theater for Music and Dance in Millennium Park - Chicago
Mix at Six - The Kingdom Choir
Harris Theater for Music and Dance in Millennium Park - Chicago
Sat, Mar 4 at 7pm
Acoustic Renaissance Concerts presents Gina Forsyth and Heather Styka
Unitarian Church of Hinsdale - Hinsdale
Acoustic Renaissance Concerts presents Gina Forsyth and Heather Styka
Unitarian Church of Hinsdale - Hinsdale
Wed, Mar 8 at 6pm
Mix at Six - Meklit
Harris Theater for Music and Dance in Millennium Park - Chicago
Mix at Six - Meklit
Harris Theater for Music and Dance in Millennium Park - Chicago
Fri, Mar 10 at 7:30pm
UChicago Presents Jazz at the Logan - Ambrose Akinmusire Quartet
University of Chicago - Logan Center for the Arts - Chicago
UChicago Presents Jazz at the Logan - Ambrose Akinmusire Quartet
University of Chicago - Logan Center for the Arts - Chicago
Fri, Mar 10 at 8pm
Symphony Center Presents Jazz: Maria Schneider Orchestra - Data Lords
Symphony Center - Chicago
Symphony Center Presents Jazz: Maria Schneider Orchestra - Data Lords
Symphony Center - Chicago
Sat, Mar 18 at 7:30pm
Jazz in the Sanctuary Concert Series - Matt Ulery's Mannerist 11
and Pink Raspberry Cats Band opens!
Emmanuel Episcopal Church - LaGrange
Jazz in the Sanctuary Concert Series - Matt Ulery's Mannerist 11
and Pink Raspberry Cats Band opens!
Emmanuel Episcopal Church - LaGrange
Tue, Mar 21 at 7:30pm
Hyde Park Jazz Society and Logan Center present "Third Tuesday at Cafe Logan" featuring Marques Carroll Trio
University of Chicago - Logan Center for the Arts - Chicago
Hyde Park Jazz Society and Logan Center present "Third Tuesday at Cafe Logan" featuring Marques Carroll Trio
University of Chicago - Logan Center for the Arts - Chicago
Tue, Mar 28 at 6pm
Live Broadcast: WDCB's Thad Jones Centennial Celebration featuring Pete Ellman Big Band
The Venue - Aurora
Live Broadcast: WDCB's Thad Jones Centennial Celebration featuring Pete Ellman Big Band
The Venue - Aurora
Fri, Mar 31 at 8pm
Symphony Center Presents Jazz: Danilo Pérez’s Global Messengers & Children of the Light with John Patitucci & Brian Blade
Symphony Center - Chicago
Symphony Center Presents Jazz: Danilo Pérez’s Global Messengers & Children of the Light with John Patitucci & Brian Blade
Symphony Center - Chicago
Sat, Apr 1 at 7pm
Acoustic Renaissance Concerts presents Anne Hills
Unitarian Church of Hinsdale - Hinsdale
Acoustic Renaissance Concerts presents Anne Hills
Unitarian Church of Hinsdale - Hinsdale
Wed, Apr 5 at 6pm
Mix at Six - Nate Smith + KINFOLK
Harris Theater for Music and Dance in Millennium Park - Chicago
Mix at Six - Nate Smith + KINFOLK
Harris Theater for Music and Dance in Millennium Park - Chicago
Fri, Apr 14 through Sun, Apr 16
AXPONA 2023 - Audio Expo North America
Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel - Schaumburg
AXPONA 2023 - Audio Expo North America
Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel - Schaumburg
Fri, Apr 14 at 8pm
Symphony Center Presents Jazz: Monterey Jazz Festival on Tour - Celebrating 65 Years
Symphony Center - Chicago
Symphony Center Presents Jazz: Monterey Jazz Festival on Tour - Celebrating 65 Years
Symphony Center - Chicago
Fri, Apr 14 at 7:30pm
Better Together presents The Jazz Soul of Al Jarreau
Freedom Hall Nathan Manilow Theatre - Park Forest
Better Together presents The Jazz Soul of Al Jarreau
Freedom Hall Nathan Manilow Theatre - Park Forest
Sat, Apr 15 at 7:30pm & Sun, Apr 16 at 3pm
New Philharmonic's “Broadway in Concert – South Pacific"
MAC - McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage - Glen Ellyn
New Philharmonic's “Broadway in Concert – South Pacific"
MAC - McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage - Glen Ellyn
Sat, Apr 15 at 7:30pm
UChicago Presents Jazz at the Logan - Linda May Han Oh, bass
University of Chicago - Logan Center for the Arts - Chicago
UChicago Presents Jazz at the Logan - Linda May Han Oh, bass
University of Chicago - Logan Center for the Arts - Chicago
Sat, Apr 15 at 7:30pm
Music Institute of Chicago presents Marcus Roberts Trio
Nichols Concert Hall - Evanston
Music Institute of Chicago presents Marcus Roberts Trio
Nichols Concert Hall - Evanston
Tue, Apr 18 at 7:30pm
Hyde Park Jazz Society and Logan Center present "Third Tuesday at Cafe Logan" featuring Ryan Cohan & John Wojciechowski
University of Chicago - Logan Center for the Arts - Chicago
Hyde Park Jazz Society and Logan Center present "Third Tuesday at Cafe Logan" featuring Ryan Cohan & John Wojciechowski
University of Chicago - Logan Center for the Arts - Chicago
Thu, Apr 20 at 6pm
Mix at Six - Difficult Grace
Harris Theater for Music and Dance in Millennium Park - Chicago
Mix at Six - Difficult Grace
Harris Theater for Music and Dance in Millennium Park - Chicago
Sat, May 6 at 7pm
Acoustic Renaissance Concerts presents Dan Weber and Shawna Caspi
Unitarian Church of Hinsdale - Hinsdale
Acoustic Renaissance Concerts presents Dan Weber and Shawna Caspi
Unitarian Church of Hinsdale - Hinsdale
Fri, May 12 at 8pm
Symphony Center Presents Jazz: An Evening with Dave Holland featuring Kenny Barron, Kevin Eubanks & Obed Calvaire
Symphony Center - Chicago
Symphony Center Presents Jazz: An Evening with Dave Holland featuring Kenny Barron, Kevin Eubanks & Obed Calvaire
Symphony Center - Chicago
Fri, May 12 at 7:30pm
DuPage Community Jazz Ensemble
MAC - McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage - Glen Ellyn
DuPage Community Jazz Ensemble
MAC - McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage - Glen Ellyn
Sun, May 14 at 3pm
Glenn Miller Orchestra
MAC - McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage - Glen Ellyn
Glenn Miller Orchestra
MAC - McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage - Glen Ellyn
Tue, May 16 at 7:30pm
Hyde Park Jazz Society and Logan Center present "Third Tuesday at Cafe Logan" featuring Emma Dayhuff
University of Chicago - Logan Center for the Arts - Chicago
Hyde Park Jazz Society and Logan Center present "Third Tuesday at Cafe Logan" featuring Emma Dayhuff
University of Chicago - Logan Center for the Arts - Chicago
Fri, Jun 2 at 8pm
Symphony Center Presents Jazz: An Evening with Branford Marsalis
Symphony Center - Chicago
Symphony Center Presents Jazz: An Evening with Branford Marsalis
Symphony Center - Chicago
Sat, Jun 3 through Sun, Sep 3
Andy Warhol Portfolios: A Life in Pop
MAC - McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage - Glen Ellyn
Andy Warhol Portfolios: A Life in Pop
MAC - McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage - Glen Ellyn
Tue, Jun 20 at 7:30pm
Hyde Park Jazz Society and Logan Center present "Third Tuesday at Cafe Logan" featuring Ernest Dawkins
University of Chicago - Logan Center for the Arts - Chicago
Hyde Park Jazz Society and Logan Center present "Third Tuesday at Cafe Logan" featuring Ernest Dawkins
University of Chicago - Logan Center for the Arts - Chicago