Maciej Adamczyk – Stand Up Polska
2025-08-31 21:30 (America/Chicago) | Copernicus Center, 5216 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, 60630, United States
Maciej Adamczyk – Stand Up Polska
Jeden z bardziej doświadczonych komików w Polsce, stand-upem zajmuje się od ponad 10 lat. Niech nie zwiedzie was jego wieloletni staż – mimo walki z głupotą i zakłamaniem na samym froncie, nie nabawił się cynizmu czy zgorzknienia.

ADAM VAN BENDLER
2025-08-31 22:00
ADAM VAN BENDLER – ULTIMATUM
Stand Up Show

Adam Van Bendler to 38 letni stand-uper z Gdyni. Jego żywioły to komedia, zwierzęta, filmy oraz piłka nożna.
Założyciel Fundacji Psia Krew, wspierającej bezdomne zwierzęta w całej Polsce.
Współzałożyciel projektu ANIMAL HELPER, będącym pierwszym w kraju numerem 112 dla zwierząt.
Autor programu “PLACEBO” – pierwszego w Polsce programu komediowego, w pełnij poświęconemu walce z depresją.
Jego największymi skarbami życia są jego dziewczyna i piesek Rambo, z którym wspólnie przemierzają kraj, bawiąc ludzi i zaszczepiając empatię do zwierząt. Żeby nie zwariować od rozdarcia między światami show biznesu i ochrony zwierząt, zamyka się w domu w pracowni by oddawać się swojemu hobby – animacjom poklatkowym.

Urban Nature: CHICAGO
2025-09-01 12:00
Urban Nature: CHICAGO – docu. (WTTW)*
*Screening in English / Projekcja w języku angielskim

EXPLORE the WILD SIDE of CITIES

Ron Smolen Polka Band Trio
2025-09-01 12:00 - 13:00
Ron Smolen Polka Band Trio
Ron Smolen returns to Taste of Polonia in 2025 with his Polka Band.
Ron Smolen performed for Taste of Polonia for over 12 years with his 10 Piece Big Band Ballroom Orchestra, performing Nostalgic Memories of the 1940’s and Jefferson Park’s Historic — Holiday Ballroom.
Ron began Accordion lessons in 1960 right here in Jefferson Park at the Wilkins School of Music, once located on the site of the CTA Jefferson Park Terminal. Ron Smolen’s history with polka music includes performing with many Local Polka bands including Jolly Stan Lee (Wesoly Stas), Brighton Park Connection, Joe Walega and his Happy Hearts, Don Lucki Polka Band and others.
For over 30 years he was also the Accordionist (Cordovox) and Voice (Emcee) of The JOE PAT Orchestra.
Over the last 50 years along with playing with the above-mentioned bands, The Ron Smolen Polka Band has also played for Hundreds of Weddings and Parties and performed at many Club locations including VI’s Yellow Bird – Antioch, IL, Club 505 – Hegewisch, IL, Lone Tree Inn – Niles, IL, The Golder Earing, Calumet City, IL, Baby Doll Polka Club – Chicago, IL, Pierogi Fest – Whiting, Indiana and for events and dances hosted by The International Polka Association, Lets Polka USA, Senior Polka Association and others.

Junior Jam
2025-09-01 12:30

ABC Dance Academy
2025-09-01 12:30 - 13:30
ABC Dance Academy
Alina Kruk-Velazquez, the business owner, opened the door to ABC Dance Academy in late 2007. She has been assisting in many dance classes in Portage Park since 1996 and when the opportunity opened up, she formed ABC Dance Academy. Since 2007, the studio’s look changed bringing us new students and many new styles of dance classes were added. In August of 2013, the studio relocated to Jefferson Park, to offer more dance & fitness classes in renovated 2-dance floor store front.

The ABC Dance Academy offers various dance classes in Chicago for kids, teens, and adults:
*Hip hop dance classes
*Ballet for kids
*Tap dance
*Jazz
*Contemporary
*Break-dance classes
*Rhythmic Gymnastics
* Salsa, bachata, cumbia
*Argentine Tango
*Ballroom

The staff at ABC Dance Academy emphasize diversity and proudly teach students from numerous ethnicities and cultures. Their highly experienced and qualified staff members are eager to make the students the best dancers they can possibly be.

FUZE
2025-09-01 13:30 - 15:00
Santana Tribute, Classic Rock, Old School, Salsa and more

Be transported by percussion and bass with all pistons firing, driving a rhythm that feels like the heartbeat of the earth as gusts of fiery guitar and keyboard ignite the senses, and soulful vocals release the raw passion that courses through your being.
This is the electrifying essence of the Fuze band, a Latin rock band that melds pulsating energy with rich, soulful artistry. The sound is a celebration of the timeless and unforgettable sounds of Santana, classic rock, old school, salsa and more.

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Ballet Folklorico de Chicago
2025-09-01 13:45 - 14:15
Ballet Folklorico de Chicago

Ballet Folklorico de Chicago is Chicago’s largest and most inclusive ballet folklorico organization. BFC is a non-profit Mexican folkloric dance organization. Our goal is to provide the most affordable cultural and artistic programming for our community. We aim to preserve traditions for future generations and improve our community’s involvement in the arts. We engage with each other in rehearsals and event participation to promote wholesome and family-friendly activities that elevate our reputation in the community. We cultivate and invest in our future generations and help our students achieve higher education goals by awarding college scholarships and maximizing leadership opportunities. Taste of Poland performances will include various regional dances from Mexico.

Limbo Contest
2025-09-01 14:30

Juchasi. Polish Highlander Folk Ensemble.
2025-09-01 14:30 - 15:30
Juchasi. Polish Highlander Folk Ensemble.

“Juchasi,” a Polish Highlander Folk Ensemble, was established in 2015 at St. Francis Borgia Parish in Chicago. The group consists of over 40 individuals, ranging in ages from 5 to 22 years old. During their performances, the group showcases traditional folklore dance, song, and music from the Podhale region in the Małopolska Voivodeship. The dance portion of the program includes solos, group, and “zbójnicki” dance. Each of these styles show off the performer’s different abilities and strengths. In the song portion of the program, we hear tales of young hearts longing for love and reminiscing about the picturesque Tatra mountains they left behind at home in the motherland. The performers dress in traditional highlander costumes which are hand-made by the most talented seamstresses. Many costume pieces are passed down from generation to generation as family heirlooms. The ensemble aims to keep the Polish highlander culture alive by fostering the traditions of song and dance and passing it on for years to come.

Dzika Fitness Show
2025-09-01 15:00
Dzika Fitness Show
This is an awesome workout while dancing to great music and burning a ton of calories without even realizing it. Join this family fun event led by MAGDALENA HUK, founder of Dzika Fitness, and excellent trainers.
This workout is pretty much the most awesome workout EVER! Dance to great music, with great people, and burn a ton of calories without even realizing it. Dzika Fitness Ltd. will lead a 30 minutes fitness class for adults & kids.
All ages and abilities can join in the musical fun. Please bring water, towel, and sport attire, as this will be a great workout.
Dzika has offered unique & small group fitness classes in: unique Dzika Fitness work, cycling, aerobic, abs, light weights training, stretching, fitness boxing, danceball, tabata bootcamp, body shred & body metamorphosis.
The staff is constantly looking for new ways to enhance class experiences, incorporating new routines and music into sessions. Their trainers will educate, motivate and keep you accountable. If you are new to exercise or having trouble staying fit, you need a personal trainer. Our goal is to get you exercising regularly and obtain results you want.
Current training sessions include:
Intense multi-dimensional dance infused training
Ab-centric sessions: creative and core-building focus
Combo sessions: a mix of Dzika Dance Fitness workout, aerobics and resistance
DXT: a Dzika exclusive and one of Chicago’s best workouts
Address: 6009 W. Irving Park Rd., Chicago IL 60634 ~ CALL or TEXT: 773-230-8613 to book a group class or personal training with their certified trainers.
Email: dzikafitness@gmail.com

Magical Myster AJ
2025-09-01 15:30
The Magical Myster AJ is a whirlwind of comedy, music, and mind-bending absurdity, delivering a fast-paced, interactive magic show that leaves audiences of all ages spellbound. Named Best Magician in Chicago three years running by the Chicago Reader, AJ transforms every performance into a family-friendly spectacle of wonder and laughter.

Strung Out
2025-09-01 15:30 - 17:00
Strung Out

Strung Out is the 70’s! Playing everything from the greatest decade of popular music, Strung Out delivers a fun and unique show that will have you dancing and singing along. And the electric cello has to be seen and heard!

ODE
2025-09-01 16:00 - 17:30
ODE

In ancient Greek “ode” means “to sing,” in Bosnian it means “to leave,” in Chicago ode means a five-piece indie rock group that specializes in combining elements of Balkan folk, dark Americana and world punk.
Brothers Robert and Davor Palos decided to name their Chicago-based band Ode, Bosnian for “to leave,” as a way to memorialize their roots. They grew up in Bosnia, but sought a new life in Chicago, and this five-piece rock band decidedly embraces the sound of America in its smoldering grooves and moody atmosphere, with deft propulsion offered by drummer Daniel Crane, bassist Elliot Taggart and rhythm guitarist Nikola Dokic.
As heard on the band’s recent debut album Hotel Bristol, Ode draws influences from a variety of alt-rock icons such as Alice in Chains and Nick Cave, but there’s no missing the fact that the Palos brothers retain the strong flavor of their homeland, particularly in the nimble melodic guitar patterns played by Robert, which tap directly into a rich legacy of Balkan folk, while singer Davor mines a theatrical style somewhere between vintage Scott Walker and Bono.
Together the quintet moves seamlessly between shimmering balladry and muscular hard rock, as a dynamic lattice of guitar work pivots between airy arpeggios, beefy power chords, and elaborate unison runs in unusual time signatures. Ode doesn’t wear its Eastern European influence brazenly, but enfolds those ideas naturally within its highly tuneful, unapologetically dramatic attack. It’s no wonder its recent record release concert touched on a wide variety of multimedia elements, as the music seems to convey the full impact of a theater piece rather than a simple rock concert.

Glow in the Dark Party
2025-09-01 16:15

Mufasa: The Lion King
2025-09-01 17:00
Mufasa: The Lion King
Movie Screening

“Mufasa: The Lion King” enlists Rafiki to relay the legend of Mufasa to young lion cub Kiara, daughter of Simba and Nala, with Timon and Pumbaa lending their signature schtick. Told in flashbacks, the story introduces Mufasa as an orphaned cub, lost and alone until he meets a sympathetic lion named Taka—the heir to a royal bloodline. The chance meeting sets in motion an expansive journey of an extraordinary group of misfits searching for their destiny—their bonds will be tested as they work together to evade a threatening and deadly foe.

Terrapin Flyer
2025-09-01 17:30 - 19:00
Terrapin Flyer

For the past 25 years Terrapin Flyer has been touring with the finest in the Grateful Dead community of musicians and has become a fixture of the national music scene, playing regularly at venues around the country and appearing at music festivals. The band has a dedicated following among fans of the Grateful Dead and other jam bands, and is known for their authentic interpretations of rare and classic Dead songs. Over the years, Terrapin Flyer has toured with many notable musicians, including Melvin Seals from the Jerry Garcia Band, Vince Welnick, Tom Constanten from the Grateful Dead and many other Dead-related musicians. Overall, Terrapin Flyer is a talented and highly regarded band that has made a significant impact on the national music scene.

VOO VOO
2025-09-01 18:00 - 19:30
Voo Voo

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Beatles vs. Stones - A Musical Showdown
2025-09-01 19:30 - 21:00
Beatles vs. Stones
– A Musical Showdown

The British Invasion brought us the two most popular rock groups of all time, the Beatles and the Rolling Stones, as well as the liveliest debate in rock history – which band is the greatest? These two legendary bands will engage in an on-stage, mash-up duel featuring internationally renowned tribute bands, Abbey Road and Satisfaction – The International Rolling Stones Show.
“Electrifying show!” said the O.C. Register.
“The most unique tribute show in decades,” said the L.A. Times.
“The crowd was on their feet screaming the entire time!” said the Idaho Statesman.
“If you missed The Beatles and The Rolling Stones live, here is your second chance,” said the San Clemente Times.
Alternating power sets with the two bands coming together on stage for an amazing encore makes this show a once-in-a-lifetime event.

KAMIL BEDNAREK
2025-09-01 20:30 - 22:00
Ticket price range: $10-$25
WYMAGANY OSOBNY BILET / ograniczona ilość miejsc /

Uwaga! Koncerty Kamila Bednarka wymagają zakupu
oddzielnego BILETU – dla DOROSŁYCH i dla DZIECI!
Bilety na koncerty BEDNARKA obejmują
wejście na festiwal Taste of Polonia w dniu koncertu.

Kamil Bednarek
Już w Labor weekend Day Kamil Bednarek wraz ze swoim zespołem ponownie odwiedzi Chicago! Zapraszamy WSZYSTKICH na DWA energetyczne koncerty podczas tegorocznego festiwalu Taste of Polonia – będzie się działo!
Kamil Bednarek to jeden z najpopularniejszych artystów polskiej sceny muzycznej, którego twórczość pokochali nie tylko fani reggae. Artysta nieustannie poszukuje nowych brzmień, eksperymentuje, a jego muzyka trafia do coraz szerszego grona odbiorców.
Nie może Was zabraknąć! Dołączcie do nas i wspólnie zaśpiewajmy największe hity zespołu: Cisza, Chwile jak Te, Dni Których Jeszcze Nie Znamy, Wojownik światła i wiele innych!
