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Chicago cabaret artists Anita Kallen and Catherine Thomson head to the Lincolnwood Public Library, 4000 W. Pratt Ave. Lincolnwood, on Sunday, March 22, at 2 PM, to salute the gutsy gals who boldly defied society’s conventions - going where no woman had gone before - and achieved groundbreaking female “Firsts.” With songs by Harold Arlen, Stephen Schwartz, Dolly Parton, Tom Lehrer, Kander & Ebb, and Sara Bareilles, among others, they’ll be sharing inspiring stories of courage, grace, and an unwavering determination to make lemonade from life‘s lemons! Register for the free performance here: https://www.lincolnwoodlibrary.org/event/sunday-afternoon-herstory-trailblazing-female-firsts-r-33633

‘Girls Like Us‘ brings together Laura Freeman, Beckie Menzie, and Marianne Murphy Orland for a night of sparkling vocals, infectious energy, and a whole lot of personality. These powerhouse vocalists take the stage with classics from female artists who have left their mark. Show starts at 4pm $15 cover

Harmony is a celebration of connection, collaboration, and the unmistakable sound of Chicago voices coming together. Presented by the Chicago Cabaret Professionals, this concert shines a spotlight on beloved favorites, weaving rich vocal harmonies with a shared spirit of joy and community. Through songs that uplift, inspire, and resonate, Harmony showcases the power of voices united—honoring not just musical harmony, but the harmony of spirit that makes Chicago’s cabaret scene so vibrant and alive.

Showcasing 8 of Chicago‘s Rising Young Performers from Classical to Cabaret. Our singers have been coached by Carl Ratner, Christine Steyer and Claudia Hommel to bring their repertoire whether Saint-Saens, Burleigh, Mendelssohn, Bernstein or Rodgers & Hammerstein to an "up front and personal" experience. Use the code CCP35 for your discounted tickets. Visit https://workinginconcert.org/under30

I’m thrilled to announce this new series I’ve put together with Seth Boustead at The Check Out! We’ve created a sing along experience called “Let’s Sing” that we hope you’ll enjoy. This is going to be a monthly event held at The Check Out, 7:00 p.m. on Monday nights. We’ve brought together a rotating roster of wonderful music directors including Chuck Larkin, Beckie Menzie, Howie Pfeiffer, Carolyn Wehner, Kevin Wood, Mark Burnell and more! Each month we’ll invite you to sing to your heart’s content for an hour of communal singing. First up, on March 30th, Let’s Sing will include sing along favorites from several genre and eras. Among the selected play list are “All You Need is Love”, “Copacabana” “Que Sera, Sera” and many more. We’re projecting lyrics on the screen so you can read along while you’re enjoying a drink and the company of friends old and new. Admissions is a friendly $10.00, no minimum.

Join Anna Palermo for an evening of self discovery through a musical concert. We will explore the radical shift that happens when we stop merely surviving and start choosing to be present for our own lives. It is a heartfelt celebration of new beginnings with songs by Mary Chapin Carpenter, Kander and Ebb, The Beetles , Johnny Mercer and more! Beckie Menzie will be on piano with Irwin Berkowitz on percussion.

Everyone has a past. Many of us strive to be present. Lots of us dream of the future. What truly connects us, however, is this truth: through everything, we are all busy being gloriously and authentically Human. Join us on a musical journey of song, word, and life... how our shared connections, conversations, questions, triumphs, and tribulations come together into our one universal experience: Being Human.

Featuring: Gabriel Valentino, Sheri Flanders, Michael Cali, and Amanda Payne

Special Guest: Lou Ella Rose

Doors open at the Epiphany Center for the Arts on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at 5:00 pm. Showtime begins at 7:30 pm.

(Purchase your tickets by clicking the "Buy tickets here!" button, clicking the ticket link in this listing, or by calling the Epiphany Center at (312) 421-4600. Thank you kindly and have a soulful & serene season!)

featuring Rae-Myra Hilliard, Alison Issen, Ruth Fuerst, Etienne Colvin Hosted by Claudia Hommel Howie Pfeifer, Music Director Chief O’Neill’s, 3471 N Elston, Chicago Sunday, April 26 at 3:30 pm Giving our associated artists the opportunity to shine with curated short sets. Join Alison Issen with a set about Love and Passion; Ruth Fuerst’s set is all about the Dinner Party; Etienne Colvin has his heart set on the power of love; and Rae-Myra Hilliard follows the erraticity of love. Proceeds to benefit the SongShop Live Scholarship Fund. Delicious dinner and drinks available but not required. Note on VIP ticket holders: we reserve your seats the most “Up Close and Personal” the venue has to offer. While in smaller venues it makes little difference in how we experience the performance, what makes a VIP is someone who can give an extra boost to the projects you love to see. We are happy to list your name in our Special Thanks section of our programs if desired.

Join us as we celebrate the 100th birthday of the one and only Tony Bennett! This Chicago Cabaret Week show highlights his incredible musical legacy, featuring iconic songs from the Great American Songbook that were a canvas for Tony Bennett‘s unique style and sound. A group of talented singers from Chicago Cabaret Professionals will perform his hits as well as some lesser-known gems, honoring this renowned artist who was one of the last vocal titans of his generation.

Gary Thomas performs at the Fourth Presbyterian Church Noonday Concert series. Enjoy a lunchtime concert of classic Sinatra and sophisticated swing.

Celebrate America’s 250th birthday with a powerful evening of song that reflects the nation in all its complexity. Featuring patriotic anthems, protest songs, and Broadway favorites, this show honors the full American story with songs that reflect the ideals we strive for, the voices that demand change, and the creativity that defines us. Honest, uplifting, and forward-looking, it’s a musical tribute to an America that continues to grow, question, and hope.