Joe's on Weed St.

Chicago’s business community is turning up the volume for a good cause. On Thursday, May 14, local professionals will swap spreadsheets for setlists at Joe’s on Weed St. for the 13th Annual Chicago Business Community Battle of the Bands. The high-energy night brings together company bands from top agencies to compete on stage, all while raising support for Off The Street Club, a 125-year-old organization serving as a safe haven for youth on Chicago’s West Side.

Local Event: 13th Annual Chicago Business Community Battle of the Bands

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13th Annual Chicago Business Community Battle...

Chicago’s business community is turning up the volume for a good cause. On Thursday, May 14, local professionals will swap...

13th Annual Chicago Business Community Battle of the Bands

Kara McKiernan

Chicago Metropolitan Area

Lincoln Park

Bucktown-Wicker Park

Lakeview

North Center-Roscoe Village

Hyde Park

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Lorraine Swanson

South Side

Lincoln Square

Oak Park-River Forest

Forest Park

Are you ready for what AI&nbsp;is changing in the workplace?While artificial intelligence is transforming how work gets done, many organizations are discovering that the biggest challenges aren't technical—they're human. Judgment, trust, accountability, and decision-making are now more critical than ever.&nbsp;Join us for a free, interactive webinar, <a href="https://grad.depaul.edu/register/?id=35307656-9eb0-44ac-b08e-8224ce29e40b&amp;utm_source=Patch&amp;utm_medium=desc_link&amp;utm_campaign=may_webinar" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Human Fluency in an AI World</a>, presented by Stephen Carman, PhD, and explore what it truly takes to succeed in an AI-enabled workplace.

Local Event: Free Webinar: Human Fluency in an AI World

Free Webinar: Human Fluency in an AI World

Are you ready for what AI is changing in the workplace?While artificial intelligence is transforming how work gets done, many...

Fourth Presbyterian Church, Main Sanctuary, 126 E Chestnut St, Chicago, IL, 60611

The Gold Coast Sounds Good Choir will bring down the house at its free spring choral concert on Thursday, May 15, at 2 pm, singing hits from iconic Broadway musicals like “Oklahoma,” “Porgy &amp; Bess,” “The Wizard of Oz,” “West Side Story,” and “Hamilton," and more. Conductors Jonathan Miller and Linda Crabtree Powell lead choristers from all eight Sounds&nbsp;Good Choirs through a repertoire guaranteed to satisfy any Broadway aficionado. Selections include “Oklahoma’s” glorious and exuberant anthem, “Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin;’” the dreamy, ironic “Summertime,” from George Gershwin’s “Porgy and Bess;” and the comic sunshine of Hamilton’s, “You’ll Be Back.” Join us for a delightful afternoon at&nbsp;Fourth Presbyterian Church, Main Sanctuary (Michigan Avenue entrance), 126 E Chestnut St, Chicago, IL, 60611.&nbsp;
The performance is free, open to the public, and suitable for all ages. No reservations or tickets are needed. Complete concert details are available <a href="https://soundsgoodchoir.org/concert-calendar/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">online</a>.
Sounds Good Choir is a nonprofit organization with two incredible choral programs. Sounds Good is Chicagoland's largest no-audition choral program for adults 55+. It's fun,&nbsp; good for you (health and well-being benefits are associated with singing in a group), and we're a&nbsp;warm, welcoming community of people who love to sing.&nbsp;Good Memories is the only choir in Illinois for persons with early-stage dementia and their care partners to sing together. The lively, fun, and supportive&nbsp;program is designed especially for those with memory loss. Trained volunteers assist.&nbsp;Both programs are led by professional conductors who are experts in the training of the older adult voice and each&nbsp;session concludes with a free, public concert by each choir. 
Choirs are forming for the "Summer Rocks" session featuring classic rock.&nbsp;To learn more, call 630.395.9542 or visit us online at <a href="https://soundsgoodchoir.org/choral-program/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">soundsgoodchoir.org</a>.

Local Event: Sounds Good Choir Sings Broadway! Free Choral Concert

Sounds Good Choir Sings Broadway! Free Choral...


The Gold Coast Sounds Good Choir will bring down the house at its free spring choral concert on Thursday, May 15, at 2 pm,...

Sounds Good Choir Sings Broadway! Free Choral Concert

Goodman Theatre/Alice Center for Education and Engagement

Divercity: Our Lives are Works of Art produced by Tellin' Tales Theatre shows that disabilities bring out our creativity in whatever we do. When we face hurdles, we find a way to leap over them, not in an inspiration porn way but in a creative way that gives us an edge in everything we do. 
The show runs one weekend only, Friday and Saturday, May 15 and 16 at 7:30pm and Sunday, May 17 at 2pm at Goodman Theatre's Alice Center for Education and Engagement, 170 N. Dearborn.&nbsp; Tickets are $20 (General) and $15 (students and people with disabilities).
Six writers, performers and artists share pithy solo performances based on their personal stories about living with a disability. They were created in a six-week Master Class taught by Tekki Lomnicki, Artistic Director of Tellin’ Tales Theatre.
Featuring: Katie Arnold, Jon Haven, Bob Ness, Amy O'Brien, Ben Saylor, Amanda Scheff. 
Sign language interpretation, audio description and talk back on May 17.See Information on Discounted Parking 
<a href="https://www.goodmantheatre.org/visit/getting-here/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.goodmantheatre.org/visit/getting-here/</a>

Local Event: Divercity: Our Lives are Works of Art

Divercity: Our Lives are Works of Art

Divercity: Our Lives are Works of Art produced by Tellin' Tales Theatre shows that disabilities bring out our creativity in...

<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 20px; min-height: 1px; font-size: 18px; line-height: 26.4px; color: #111111; font-family: Roboto, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">The award-winning New Tradition Chorus, proudly announces its 43rd&nbsp;Annual Spring Show at the Glenview Community Church,1000 Elm St. The show will present many of the great songs by past and contemporary American Musical Masters at 2:30 on Saturday, May 16 and Sunday, May 17.
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 20px; min-height: 1px; font-size: 18px; line-height: 26.4px; color: #111111; font-family: Roboto, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">Guest performance by First Take, international bronze medalist quartet, adding variety and excitement to an already dynamic program.
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 20px; min-height: 1px; font-size: 18px; line-height: 26.4px; color: #111111; font-family: Roboto, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">“Our Annual Spring Show is one of the highlights of our year,” said Artistic Director, Mitch Greenberg.&nbsp;
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 20px; min-height: 1px; font-size: 18px; line-height: 26.4px; color: #111111; font-family: Roboto, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">Tickets are $22 to $25 if ordered by May 7. Purchase&nbsp;<a href="https://newtraditionchorus.ludus.com/index.php?sections=events" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://newtraditionchorus.ludus.com/index.php?sections%3Devents&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1775577504962000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1XeHO5gaz5DrAzx7g76yIA" mcafee_aps="true" style="color: #005d8f; box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 20px; font-size: 1.125rem; line-height: 26.4px;">tickets</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://newtraditionchorus.ludus.com/index.php?sections=events" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://newtraditionchorus.ludus.com/index.php?sections%3Devents&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1775577504962000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1XeHO5gaz5DrAzx7g76yIA" mcafee_aps="true" style="color: #005d8f; box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 20px; font-size: 1.125rem; line-height: 26.4px;">here</a>&nbsp;or call 847-461-9246.

Local Event: The New Tradition Chorus Tribute to American Music Masters 

The New Tradition Chorus Tribute to American...

The award-winning New Tradition Chorus, proudly announces its 43rd Annual Spring Show at the Glenview Community Church,1000 Elm...

The New Tradition Chorus Tribute to American Music Masters 

Chicago Temple Building

Rembrandt Chamber Musicians 2025-2026 Season
Concert V: Glinka Sextet with Marta Aznavoorian
Sunday, May 17, 2026 | 3 pm
The Chicago Temple, Dixon Chapel
77 W Washington St, 2nd floor, Chicago, IL 60602
Tickets: <a href="https://www.rembrandtchambermusicians.org/tickets-subscriptions" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.rembrandtchambermu...</a>
Rembrandt Chamber Musicians will present an evening of vibrant and lyrical masterpieces, beginning with Glinka’s Grand Sextet in E-flat, featuring Grammy-nominated pianist Marta Aznavoorian. The program continues with Dvořák’s radiant String Quintet in G Major, a work brimming with warmth, charm, and Bohemian spirit. Together, these two works showcase the ensemble’s artistry and passion for bringing timeless chamber music to life.
Artists: John Macfarlane, violin; Emily Nebel, violin; Carol Cook, viola; Calum Cook, cello; Sam Shuhan, double bass; Marta Aznavoorian, piano
Glinka: Grand Sextet in E-flat Major
Dvorak: String Quartet in G Major

Local Event: Rembrandt Chamber Musicians: Glinka Sextet with Marta Aznavoorian

Rembrandt Chamber Musicians: Glinka Sextet with...

Rembrandt Chamber Musicians 2025-2026 Season
Concert V: Glinka Sextet with Marta Aznavoorian
Sunday, May 17, 2026 | 3 pm
The...

Rembrandt Chamber Musicians: Glinka Sextet with Marta Aznavoorian

Fulton Street Collective

FSC presents a performance w/Ruth Fuerst benefiting Albany Park Theater Project and Neighbors United for Mutual Support on Sunday May 17
Since when do irreverence and genuine warmth go together? Since “Quirky”! Come hear a mix of offbeat, funny, honest, and uplifting songs about love, life, and longing by talented but lesser-known songwriters, including Ruth’s own dad. Reviewers describe Ruth as “a warm communicator” with “spot-on comedy timing”. Audience members say “Quirky” is “enthralling” and “delightful”, “a much needed antidote in today’s world”. With wonderful music director, Beckie Menzie, “this show is joy”. A part of Chicago Cabaret Week, 5th annual festival of concerts across metropolitan Chicago area.
5:30 pm Doors
6 pm Show
Reception to Follow
$25 Suggested Donation per ticket&nbsp;
Free Parking in lot and city street parking availableCTA Station: Grand &amp; Wolcott or Damen &amp; Hubbard (within two block walk)#chicagomusic #cabaret #festival #westloopchicago<h1> </h1>

Local Event: Quirky! A Benefit Concert during Chicago Cabaret Week at Fulton Street Collective 

Quirky! A Benefit Concert during Chicago...

FSC presents a performance w/Ruth Fuerst benefiting Albany Park Theater Project and Neighbors United for Mutual Support on...

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13th Annual Chicago Business Community Battle of the Bands

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Joe's on Weed St., 940 W Weed St, Chicago, IL

Free Webinar: Human Fluency in an AI World

Sounds Good Choir Sings Broadway! Free Choral Concert

Divercity: Our Lives are Works of Art

The New Tradition Chorus Tribute to American Music Masters

Rembrandt Chamber Musicians: Glinka Sextet with Marta Aznavoorian

Quirky! A Benefit Concert during Chicago Cabaret Week at Fulton Street Collective