Tuesdays on the Terrace
Museum of Contemporary Art
220 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611
Every Tuesday visitors and Chicago citizens alike are invited to the Museum of Contemporary Art for free admission Tuesday. Stick around or come back in the evening this summer for the free live jazz series, Tuesdays on the Terrace. This free concert series is hosted by local radio personalities and features some of Chicago’s finest jazz musicians. Thefree concerts take place from 5:30 to 8 pm, and offers gourmet outdoor dining catered by Puck’s on the MCA’s terrace and in the sculpture garden.
Tuesdays on the Terrace
Tuesdays, June 7 – September 27, 2011, 5:30-8 pm
June 28: Jason Adasiewicz, hosted by Yamaide Morrow (LISTEN HERE)
July 5: Kevin Nabors, hosted by Alice Brown
July 12: Joan Collaso, hosted by Al Carter Bey
July 19: Mwata Bowden, hosted by Al Carter Bey
July 26: Clyde “Lightning” George, hosted by Yamaide Morrow
August 2: Dee Alexander, hosted by Alice Brown
August 9: Tomeka Reid, hosted by Al Carter Bey
August 16: Maggie Brown, hosted by Yamaide Morrow
August 23: Josh Berman, hosted by Al Carter Bey
August 30: Fred Anderson’s Legacy Band, hosted by Al Carter Bey
September 6: Samuel Savoirefaire Williams, hosted by Al Carter Bey
September 13: Julia Huff, hosted by Linda Hall
September 20: Charles Heath, hosted by Yamaide Morrow
September 27: TBD
Museum of Contemporary Art
220 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611
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Movies in the Park
There's a lot of great movies this year. The Social Network, Ferris Bueller's Day off, Yogi Bear, and so many more. Bring some snacks and your chairs and check out a free movie!! Check out the schedule of movies!
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Fireworks at Navy Pier
There is an amazing display at the Navy Pier all summer long each Wednesday at 9:30 and Saturdays at 10:15!!
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Jazzin at the Shedd
Enjoy spectacular skyline views, live music, fireworks and cocktails! Then visit 32,000 animals and explore Shedd's exhibits, including Jellies.
Adults $18 Children $16
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Chicago Summer Dance
The Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events in partnership with the Chicago Office of Tourism and Culture presents the 15th annual Chicago SummerDance festivalthis summer. Each Thursday through Sunday from July 7 to September 18, the Spirit of Music Garden in Grant Park blossoms into an urban dance space.
Each night of the 11-week series offers an introductory one-hour dance lesson by professional instructors followed by two hours of live music and dancing on the expanded 4,900 square-foot, open-air dance floor Chicago Ground Cover designed by artist Dan Peterman out of 100% recycled materials.
Each night of the 11-week series offers an introductory one-hour dance lesson by professional instructors followed by two hours of live music and dancing on the expanded 4,900 square-foot, open-air dance floor Chicago Ground Cover designed by artist Dan Peterman out of 100% recycled materials.
Chicago SummerDance is located in the Spirit of Music Garden in Grant Park, at 601 S. Michigan Avenue. Events occur every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evening, from 6 to 9:30 pm and on each Sunday afternoon from 4 to 7 pm, weather permitting. There will be no events Friday, August 5 – Sunday, August 7. Updates and announcements will be available on Facebook at Chicago SummerDance, or on Twitter at SummerDance2011. Weather announcements will be available on the SummerDance Hotline at 312.742.4007.
