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Banding Together Gallery

Our mission is to promote wellness within underserved Chicago communities by providing lasting access to exceptional performing arts instruction.

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Chicago Cultural Center Open House
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Holiday Hoopla 2025
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Ribbon Cutting & Community Celebration!
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HARTVEST Festival || Inspiration Kitchens
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Arts in the Dark Parade 2025
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Team BandWith Runs Miles for Music
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BandWith All-Stars with NadNavillus & Windy City Ramblers
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Community Day & Fall Registration
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Funky Brunch 2025
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BandWith Groundbreaking
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Bud Billikin Parade 2025
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Obama Foundation Performance
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Holiday Hoopla 2024
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Funky Brunch 2024

Our mission is to promote wellness within underserved Chicago communities by providing lasting access to exceptional performing arts instruction.

UPCOMING EVENTS

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MARCH 21, 2026

Inside the music library: bandwith sound sessions

Time: 3:00-5:00pm

Location: BandWith, 148 S. California Avenue

Once a month on Saturday, the Music Library becomes a gathering space for music lovers, storytellers, and curious listeners. 

Our monthly Sound Session features René Avila, who will share the Afro Cuban sounds and inspirations that have shaped his life. Whether you are a lifelong listener or just discovering new sounds, this community-focused listening experience offers a welcoming space to explore how music connects us and preserves history.

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April 28, 2026

international jazz day: neighborhood night

Time: Doors open at 6:30pm || Show from 7:00-8:15pm

Location: BandWith, 148 S. California Avenue

Chicago is hosting International Jazz Day’s 15th Anniversary Celebration, coinciding with the United States’ 250th Anniversary, making it a once-in-a-generation cultural milestone. The celebrations showcase Chicago’s legacy and leadership in the world of jazz — past, present, and future — while advancing the mission to elevate the music, support the artists, and connect communities through the power of jazz.

Celebrate International Jazz Day with a jazz showcase reflecting West Side heritage with the Marques Carroll Quintet, Chicago Jesuit Academy, and BandWith Chicago youth.

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may 3, 2026

10th annual funky brunch 2.0

Time: 11:30am-2:00pm

Location: BandWith Chicago, 148 S. California Avenue

Funky Brunch 2.0! We’re replacing the 5K with a block party to center our celebration around partying in our new digs. For those competitors among us, there will still be ways to win!

In our 10th year, we are celebrating more than music — we are celebrating permanence. With a new home in East Garfield Park, your support affirms that businesses and community can grow together — investing in creativity, opportunity, & the next generation of artists.

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