Francesca Amari – Different Drum: The Music of Linda Ronstadt, Chicago Cabaret Week Opening Concert

Friday, May 8, 2026 Francis Amari — Different Drum: The Music of Linda Ronstadt at The Checkout
Linda Ronstadt is one of the biggest names in pop/rock music history, earning 12 Grammys & selling 100 million+ albums. Her iconic voice helped shape music of the 1970s/1980s, & she’s celebrated for her versatility & diverse range of musical styles. Now, lauded cabaret singer Francesca Amari pays tribute to this music icon — and it will knock your socks off. Amari creates a special evening of song and storytelling about the life of music icon Linda Ronstadt, including treasured selections from her vast catalogue of music and from Ronstadt’s autobiography,  “Simple Dreams.

Linda Ronstadt is one of the biggest names in pop/rock music history, earning 12 Grammys & selling 100 million+ albums. Her iconic voice helped shape music of the 1970s/1980s, & she’s celebrated for her versatility & diverse range of musical styles. Now, lauded cabaret singer Francesca Amari pays tribute to this music icon — and it will knock your socks off. Amari creates a special evening of song and storytelling about the life of music icon Linda Ronstadt, including treasured selections from her vast catalogue of music and from Ronstadt’s autobiography, “Simple Dreams.”

Cast
Francesca Amari, Voice
Chuck Larkin, piano

Venue
The CheckOut is located at 4116 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL 60613

Doors open at 6:30 pm
Show at 7:30 pm

Price
General Admission: $29.59 | General Admission plus parking: $41.12 | 18+ event

Additional info
This is an 18+ event
Accessibility: Several features to accommodate guests with mobility needs.
Transit: Easy access via the #22 Clark St. bus or a short walk from the Red Line. Close to the Irving Park and Montrose buses.
Parking: Parking is limited to street parking (metered) or nearby paid garages.

Official Website: chicagocabaretweek.com

Coordinator's website for additional artist and event details: workinginconcert.org/chicago-cabaret-week/

Media Partners: WDCB 90.9 FM, Choose Chicago, Illinois Arts Council, and Chicago DCASE

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