NOTE: Even though many businesses have begun re-opening, generally at reduced capacities and with many restrictions, music venues and theaters in particular are likely to remain closed for some time. For any in-person event, check with the venue or event organizer to confirm details or for information about any health and safety plans in place. We are maintaining a list of cancellations and making updates as events are rescheduled for later dates. We have also added new listings for online events, including online theater and performing arts events and streaming concerts and music events.
Music Events with Online
CSO Sessions episode 11: Gounod, Mozart, & Ravel All Ages Early Warnings (Music) Online
Through Feb. 12
Members of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra perform in this pre-recorded series; download available with ticket purchase and viewable through 2/12.
Pasión Latina Free Online
Streaming anytime
Free
Lyric Opera's Ryan Opera Center presents a free streaming virtual concert, hosted by soprano Ana María Martínez and featuring songs from Puerto Rico, Mexico, Cuba, Guatemala, Argentina, and Spain. The lineup includes Ryan alums René Barbera, David Portillo, Mario Rojas, and Richard Ollarsaba and two current Ryan ensemble members—Denis Vélez and Puerto Ricardo José Rivera. It's available through the Lyric YouTube and Facebook pages.
Take Me to the World: A Sondheim 90th Birthday Celebration Free All Ages Online
Available any time on YouTube
In honor of Stephen Sondheim's 90th birthday and the 50th anniversary of the Broadway opening of Company, Raúl Esparza, who won a Tony as Bobby in the 2006 revival of the latter, produced this all-star virtual concert of Sondheim's work. The lineup includes performances and tributes from Patti LuPone, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Nathan Lane, Bernadette Peters, Kelli Peters, and many others. Mary-Mitchell Campbell served as music director and Paul Wontorek as director. Available free, but donations accepted for ASTEP (Artists Striving to End Poverty), a nonprofit founded by Campbell and Juilliard students to help youth in underserved communities receive access to arts training.
Zilched Free All Ages Early Warnings (Music) New Early Warnings (Music) Online
Tue., Jan. 19, 4 p.m.
Livestream at Audiotree.
We Series: Sleep featuring work by Unyimeabasi Udoh, Marvin Tate & Jordan Reyes, A.J. McClenon, Kurt Chiang, Bethany Younge Free Agenda Online
Tue., Jan. 19, 7 p.m.
An online version of the performance, film, and live art series usually hosted at Elastic Arts. Livestream at the organization's Twitch channel.
Intuitive Music: New Beginnings featuring Kahil El’Zabar, James Sanders, Chad McCollough, Jean-Christophe Leroy, Isaiah Collier, Katie Ernst Recommended Free All Ages Early Warnings (Music) New Early Warnings (Music) Online
Wed., Jan. 20, 7 p.m.
Third Coast Percussion Recommended Free All Ages Early Warnings (Music) New Early Warnings (Music) Online
Wed., Jan. 20, 7 p.m.
John Doe (solo) Recommended All Ages Early Warnings (Music) Online
Wed., Jan. 20, 8 p.m.
Doe plays audience requests culled from his Instagram messages, broadcast live from Austin, Texas. Livestream at Mandolin.
Vanishing Twin All Ages Early Warnings (Music) New Early Warnings (Music) Online
Wed., Jan. 20, 2 p.m.
Livestream at Noonchorus.
Rec Room: Indivisible Chicago Inauguration Celebration featuring Michael McDermott and more All Ages Early Warnings (Music) New Early Warnings (Music) Online
Wed., Jan. 20, 5:30 p.m.
Livestream hosted by the Hideout.
HotHouse Meets Havana night one featuring Roscoe Mitchell (solo), Harold López-Nussa, Hamid Drake & Michael Zerang, Bobby Carcassés Recommended All Ages Early Warnings (Music) New Early Warnings (Music) Online
Thu., Jan. 21, 7 p.m.
Livestream
Hives All Ages Early Warnings (Music) New Early Warnings (Music) Online
Thu., Jan. 21, 1 p.m., Fri., Jan. 22, 2 p.m., Sat., Jan. 23, 6 p.m., Thu., Jan. 28, Fri., Jan. 29, 5 p.m. and Sat., Jan. 30, 1 p.m.
Livestream presented by Jam Productions; access provided with ticket purchase.
HotHouse Meets Havana pre-broadcast dance parties with DJ Madrid Free All Ages Early Warnings (Music) New Early Warnings (Music) Online
Thu., Jan. 21, 6:30 p.m., Fri., Jan. 22, 6:30 p.m., Sat., Jan. 23, 6:30 p.m. and Sun., Jan. 24, 6:30 p.m.
HotHouse Meets Havana night two featuring Michel Herrera, Ari Brown with Yosef Ben Israel and Charles Heath, Coco Elysses/Alexis Lombre/Ivan Taylor, Frank Fernández Recommended All Ages Early Warnings (Music) New Early Warnings (Music) Online
Fri., Jan. 22, 7 p.m.
Livestream
Jazz Gallery All-Stars featuring Miguel Zenón, Morgan Guerin, Joel Ross, Charles Altura, Julius Rodriguez, Linda Oh, Kendrick Scott, and Renee Neufville Recommended All Ages Early Warnings (Music) New Early Warnings (Music) Online
Fri., Jan. 22, 7 p.m.
Livestream hosted by the University of Chicago.
Friday Night Fuzz Box Recommended Free Online
Fridays, 9 p.m.
Every Friday night, the Fuzz Box DJs live stream a five-hour set of party music including soul, post-punk, psych, noise-rock, and more.
Zach Gill All Ages Early Warnings (Music) New Early Warnings (Music) Online
Fri., Jan. 22, 9 p.m.
Livestream at Stageit.
Rufus Wainwright All Ages Early Warnings (Music) Online
Fri., Jan. 22, 4 p.m., Fri., Feb. 19, 4 p.m., Thu., March 4, 4 p.m., Fri., March 12, 4 p.m., Fri., March 19, 4 p.m. and Fri., March 26, 4 p.m.
Livestream at Veeps.
Lotus All Ages Early Warnings (Music) New Early Warnings (Music) Online
Fri., Jan. 22, 7:30 p.m., Fri., Jan. 29, 7:30 p.m., Fri., Feb. 5, 7:30 p.m., Fri., Feb. 12, 7:30 p.m., Sun., Feb. 14, 7:30 p.m. and Fri., Feb. 19, 7:30 p.m.
Rebroadcasts of live recordings of recent concerts by the instrumental jam band; streaming at Nugs.
HotHouse Meets Havana night three featuring James Sanders & Leandro López Várady, Roberto Fonseca, Ben LaMar Gay with Mike Reed and Mayda Del Valle, Orlando "Maraca" Valle, hosted by Mark Ruffin Recommended All Ages Early Warnings (Music) New Early Warnings (Music) Online
Sat., Jan. 23, 7 p.m.
Livestream
Flauta Latina III with Patricia Cardona and Darwin Cosme All Ages Early Warnings (Music) New Early Warnings (Music) Online
Sat., Jan. 23, 6:30 p.m.
The flautists perform work by Paul Desenne and Horacio Fernández Vázquez. Livestream hosted by the Latin American Chamber Players.
Ten x Ten: a Dual Media Collaboration night one with Susan Giles & Amy Wurtz, Carlos Matallana & Ben LaMar Gay, Michelle Nordmeyer & Andrew McManus Free All Ages Early Warnings (Music) New Early Warnings (Music) Online
Sat., Jan. 23, 7 p.m.
Livestream hosted by Chicago Composers Orchestra; co-presented with Homeroom and Spudnik Press.
Big Love benefit concert featuring Rick Allen, Lauren Monroe, Big Love Band All Ages Early Warnings (Music) New Early Warnings (Music) Online
Sat., Jan. 23, 8 p.m.
A fundraiser for Sweet Relief Musicians Fund; livestream at Nugs.
Vusi Mahalasela Free All Ages Early Warnings (Music) New Early Warnings (Music) Online
Sat., Jan. 23, 8 p.m.
Pre-recorded and broadcast at Global Arts Live.
Bush Tetras All Ages Early Warnings (Music) New Early Warnings (Music) Online
Sat., Jan. 23, 8 p.m.
Livestream at lpr.tv
Greying Early Warnings (Music) New Early Warnings (Music) Online
Sat., Jan. 23, 10 p.m.
Livestream at Veeps.
Enrique Bunbury All Ages Early Warnings (Music) New Early Warnings (Music) Online
Sat., Jan. 23, 10 p.m.
Livestream at the musician's website after ticket purchase.
Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra All Ages Early Warnings (Music) New Early Warnings (Music) Online
Jan. 23-Feb. 12
Silian Kirov, conductor (Valerie Coleman's Red Clay & Mississippi Delta, Mozart). Pre-recorded concert available to view with ticket purchase until 2/12/21.
HotHouse Meets Havana night four featuring Ruy López-Nussa, Tomeka Reid & Junius Paul, Edward Wilkerson with Jamie Kempkers and Jim Baker, Alejandro Falcón Recommended All Ages Early Warnings (Music) New Early Warnings (Music) Online
Sun., Jan. 24, 7 p.m.
Livestream
Eli Winter Free All Ages Early Warnings (Music) New Early Warnings (Music) Online
Mon., Jan. 25, 4 p.m.
Livestream at Audiotree.