Time: 2:00-3:00pm

Location: BandWith, 148 S. California Avenue

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Celebrating the life of Richard Smallwood, who was one of the most influential gospel composers of the 20th and 21st centuries. We sing his music to honor him and carry on his legacy. UIC Gospel Choir partners with Bandwith Chicago to help cultivate the next generation of gospel musicians and educate them about influential gospel composers and music.

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Gospel’s purpose is to perform songs of the Gospel genre while honoring its history and upholding the genre as a fundamental building block of this nation's musical history. UIC Gospel Choir's repertoire fuses old Baptist and COGIC traditions with new contemporary Gospel styles. Under the direction of Caleb Blackmond, the Gospel Choir has  become a staple group at UIC, performing at various events, concerts, basketball games, lectures, and commencement ceremonies.

Time: 3:00-5:00pm

Location: BandWith, 148 S. California Avenue

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

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For April, join Hakeemah “Keema” Shamsuddin-Kirkland, founder of Keema’s Kickin’ Crew (K2C) and Adrian “DJ Chico” Kirkland of Chico’s DJ Service, for an informative session exploring the history and evolution of soul line dancing, with a focus on its impact in the Chicagoland area. 

This cozy, interactive experience invites participants to listen, reflect, and explore how line dancing has created community, preserved culture, and sparked joy across generations. So come ready to relax, learn, and experience how music and movement continue to bring us together.

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

Location: BandWith, 148 S. California Avenue

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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.

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

Location: BandWith Chicago, 148 S. California Ave, Chicago.

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First Fridays is a dynamic monthly event that brings the community together to celebrate culture, wellness, and creativity. Each gathering features a different genre of music, free dance classes, live music provided by local Chicago artists, and a high-energy block party experience. It's more than an event; it's a rhythm-forward community renaissance.

May Guest: Born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, Dill Costa is a captivating performer whose career began in the vibrant samba schools of Brazil. With deep roots in Afro-Brazilian traditions, she blends elegance, passion, and rhythmic mastery into every performance.

Time: 11:30am-2:30pm

Location: BandWith Chicago, 148 S. California Avenue

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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!

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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.