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MassiveIts all about the celebration of the Life of the Legend Robert Nesta Marley @ the darkroom-2210 W Chicago Ave! Sat Feb 4th.....Marcus I from Mo Ambessa Sound....Slacky J,and Erik P from Galaxy Sound.....Live Painting by Vincent Gordon! Free before 11pm,and $8 after!Is time again to celebrate in memory vision of a life of a Legend Robert Nesta Marley Sat Feb 4th @ the Darkroom-2210 W Chicago Ave.......Slacky J and Guest! Don't miss that one!See More

The Great Black Music Project presents Senabella, "The Bronzeville Diva with Special Guest-Nyfesha Miller.  Music by: Robert Irving, III        Free AdmissionSee More

CumbiaSazo dutifully returns for winter in the tropics! We'll be gathering Thursday, January 26th in Bridgeport to celebrate C-C-C-C-Cuuuumbia and other wordly & bass-heavy music of the peoples. The space is accessible and sexy, friends new & old welcome!This month we've got special guest Cecil Thomas aka DJ C:DUB on board. He'll be sharing delectable Cumbias en vinyl and other goodies with the dancefloor. Resident DJs David Chavez (…See More

The Chicago Flamenco Festival returns in 2012! The most acclaimed flamenco stars from Spain and North America will once again make the cold Chicago winter sizzle with the passion of flamenco music, dance performances, films and workshops. The festival celebrates the art of flamenco in the intimate auditoriums at the Instituto Cervantes, Flamenco Arts Center and Old Town School of Folk Music.  Don't miss this rare opportunity to see Diego Amador, Rebeca Tomás, Canteca de Macao, Caroline Planté…See More

FRIDAY JANUARY 27TH, we're going to get LIVE! No cover and a couple of thee most STELLAR music spinners around getting their hands dirty in music kitchen... ***FATHOM DJ & DJ BLAKISH*** ***FATHOM DJ & DJ BLAKISH*** ***FATHOM DJ & DJ BLAKISH*** MIXING ONLY THE PRIMO CLASSIC HIP-HOP, REGGAE, FUNK, SOUL & EVERYTHING GOOD & SAVORY IN BETWEEN... WITH A SIDE OF LEAN-POCKET LIBATION SPECIALS... ***FREE ALL NIGHT*** ***FREE ALL NIGHT*** ***FREE ALL NIGHT*** ***$4 RED STRIPE***…See More

P.A.AW.R. TO EMPOWER LAUNCH Event @ Morseland (Pan-African Association Walk & Run to empower refugees & immigrants) Saturday January 14th, 2012 @ 7:00pmWith/ Live Refugee and Immigrant All-Star Performances & International Dj CollectiveThis kick-off fundraiser will be a night of powerful cultural exchange. These Refugee and Immigrant All-stars have decided to take the lead in community building, and to let themselves be heard through the sharing of their rich heritage of music &…See More

 THIS CONCERT HAS BEEN CANCELLED!!!!See More

Stereo Sinai is the Good Book like you've never heard it before. Dubbed "biblegum pop," their signature sound combines ancient, holy tongues with backbeats and synthesized pop melodies. The singer/songwriter duo of Miriam Brosseau and Alan Jay Sufrin contributed to the innovative "G-dcast" project, and, alongside David Broza and the Klezmatics, recorded a track benefiting cancer research with the "Pioneers for a Cure"…See More

 Maracujaz is a journey to Brazil, with tunesby such greats as Jobim, Gil, Caymmi, and Caetano.  Vocalist Leanne Araya has taken Master classeswith Bobby McFerrin and Luciana Souza and hasperformed on “Oprah”, at the Lincoln Center, and asoloist with the Chicagoland Pops Orchestra.  Vocalist-bassist/founder Jim Reynard performedwith Arturo Martinez, Otis Day and members ofThey Might Be Giants and Lisa Loeb’s Nine Lives,and composed the music for films like “A Batalha dosAnjos Malditos.”…See More

HotOn1Salsa is ready to give you a boost for your week with great dancing and good people to social dancing with! This restaurant is a must see and the food is outstanding and delicious. Come out for a great class at 8:30pm and open dancing at 9:30pm. Cover is only $5! Street parking and ValetParking available!See More

Acclaimed international architect Helmut Jahn will give the closing lecture for the Exhibit – European Union Prize for Contemporary Architecture – Mies van der Rohe Award 2011, currently on display at the Instituto Cervantes.  Featuring the most innovative designs from Europe’s leading architects, this program provides a forum to share and discuss the latest developments in architecture and urban planning. Finalists and award winners of the European Union Prize for Contemporary Architecture are…See More

Every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month is Samba night! !Pagode Do Marcao @ Tumbao!Featuring the musicians of:SWING BRASILEIROMarcos Oliveira (vocal and percussion)Andre Ramos (vocal and Guitar)John Beard (vocal and cavaquinho)Heitor Garcia (vocal and percussion)Resident DJ:NANDO BRASILand special guests...Thurs. Nov. 17th... FASHION in FOCUS Pre-Holiday Charity Event/Food Drive -Fashion Show-Photoshoot w/M.GO Fashion & DualImage Photography @ 9pm -Free Samba Dance Lesson w/Christina of…See More

Renowned drummer, percussionist and composer, Ramón López performs as part of the acclaimed 6th Annual Umbrella Music Festival’s opening concert, “European Jazz Meets Chicago!”  This is a rare opportunity to hear and see live this unique contemporary jazz percussionist and one of the most respected musicians working in Europe today.See More

The energy of Almodóvar. The risk-taking of Amenábar. The unadulterated exhilaration of Buñuel. The fourth annual Festival of New Spanish Cinema 2011, our biggest and riskiest yet, unveils the next generation of Spanish film legends. Featuring first-time filmmakers and established masters alike, the very best in contemporary Spanish cinema comes to Chicago. Join us for award-winning comedies, romances and dramatic masterpieces, and the special unveiling of a horror classic.  Enjoy wine and…See More

Exhibit:  European Union Prize for Contemporary Architecture Mies van der Rohe Award 2011For the first time, the exhibition of Europe’s premier prize for contemporary architecture is coming to Chicago! An initiative of the European Commission organized by the Fundació Mies van der Rohe, the European Union Prize for Contemporary Architecture - Mies van der Rohe Award is a biennial prize to commend architectural excellence and draw attention to the important contribution of European professionals…See More