Black Bear Combo
2024-08-31 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Copernicus Center, 5216 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, 60630, United States
Black Bear Combo
Fire breathing horns, thunderous drums, serpentine melodies, and crooked rhythms issue forth from this skeleton crew of a brass band. Black Bear Combo channels the common energy between street music of the Balkans and elsewhere with various strains of rock and jazz. Since 2002, we’ve brought our sound to bars, basements, festivals, weddings, funerals, parties and street corners across the country.

Music Studio by Eliza
2024-08-31 17:00 - 18:00
Music Studio by Eliza
The Music Studio educates children from 6 years of age through adults. They offer mainly individual vocal classes, but also choir classes for children in two age groups 6-9 years and 10-16 years. The studio also offers instrumental classes.
During vocal classes, students learn, first of all, correct breathing, diction, intonation, but also song interpretation. An important element are also classes with a microphone so that you can thoroughly prepare for stage performances, which are also available for studio students.
The fun of choir is learning to work in a team and singing as a group, also split into multiple voices. These activities are very helpful in the development of hearing. In the younger group of the chorus, the activities are also about the basics of music and rhythm. Children learn the names of the notes and their position on the five lines, the term musical notes. They also have occasions for short rhythmic exercises.
Music Studio by Eliza Idec takes part in many concerts, festivals and cultural events where they present their skills. The studio has a forge of young talents. Many singers have won main prizes in competitions such as the Polish Song Festival in Chicago, Got Talent or school competitions. The students often support local initiatives with their performances, and every year they take part in WOSP or Wianki organized by the You Can be my Angel Foundation

Orchestra CCWSO in Concert
2024-08-31 17:00 - 18:00
Chicago Citywide Symphony Orchestra in Concert

One with the Whale
2024-08-31 18:00 - 19:00
One with the Whale – doc.**
“ONE WITH THE WHALE is a heartfelt, intelligent, thought-provoking film. It shows that the biggest issue we face as humans today is not really climate change itself, but rather how we respond to the challenge.” Economist’s Film Critic
Native ways of life, especially subsistence whale hunting, are controversial and not widely understood. But the landscape is changing, and the time is ripe for ONE WITH THE WHALE to expose the never-ending waves of colonization, racism, and resulting intergenerational trauma Alaska Native and global Indigenous communities have been forced to endure and are still fighting to this day. ONE WITH THE WHALE is a film aimed at breaking down barriers, and building bridges while showing the human side of Indigenous lifeways that have survived for thousands of years, as we fight for a more just world.
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** Movie in English

AllDęte
2024-08-31 18:30
Zespół AllDęte to polski brass-band, który powstał w 2018 roku, założony przez braci Kubę i Wiktora Wojsyk. Zespół rozpoczął od grania na ulicy, skąd trafił na coraz większe sceny, wystąpił dotychczas w wielu polskich miastach, zaliczając do nich Warszawę, Lublin, Kraków, Wrocław, Katowice. AllDęte rokrocznie od 2018 roku, 11 listopada koncertuje na największym Festiwalu Niepodległa na Krakowskim Przedmieściu w Warszawie.
W swojej karierze zespół współpracował także u boku gwiazd polskiej estrady – Łydka Grubasa, Big Cyc, Sławomir, którym towarzyszyli jako sekcja dęta. AllDęte pojawiało się także na jednej scenie z Marylą Rodowicz, Video, Reni Jusis, Enej, Stachursky, Future Folk, Mrozu, podczas wydarzeń plenerowych w całym kraju.
W 2020 roku ukazała się EP-ka zespołu ,,Przestrzeń”, zawierająca pierwsze autorskie kompozycje. W 2021 roku zespół wydał singiel ,,Opowiedzcie Wiatry” z aktorem i kabareciarzem Krzysztofem Respondkiem, upamiętniający 100. rocznicę Powstań Śląskich. W 2023 roku premierę miał album ,,Czas”, zawierający 11 autorskich kompozycji zespołu, których produkcją zajął się znany polski reżyser dźwięku Andrzej Karp.
W 2024 roku zespół AllDęte po raz pierwszy wystąpi dla amerykańskiej Polonii, choć mają za sobą występy zagraniczne w Czechach i Chorwacji.
Zespół wystąpi w składzie: Kuba Wojsyk (trąbka), Tobiasz Bała (trąbka), Dominik Troczka (sax), Leszek Glinski (waltornia), Wiktor Wojsyk (puzon), Michał Włodarczyk (tuba), Miłosz Caban (akordeon), Kacper Jaślar (perkusja), Kamil Gaciek (wokal)
Cieszymy się, że możemy wystąpić na Festiwalu Taste of Polonia, gdzie postaramy się dostarczyć słuchaczom najlepszych DĘTYCH wrażeń!

The AllDęte band is a Polish brass-band formed in 2018, founded by brothers Kuba and Wiktor Wojsyk. The band started by playing on the street, from where it found its way to bigger and bigger stages, and has so far performed in many Polish cities, including Warsaw, Lublin, Krakow, Wroclaw, Katowice. AllDęte has been performing every year since 2018, on November 11 at the largest Independence Festival at Krakowskie Przedmieście in Warsaw.
In their career, the band has also collaborated alongside stars of the Polish stage – Łydka Grubasa, Big Cyc, Slawomir, whom they accompanied as a brass section. AllDęte also appeared on one stage with Maryla Rodowicz, Video, Reni Jusis, Enej, Stachursky, Future Folk, Mrozu, during outdoor events throughout the country.
In 2020, the band’s EP , “Przestrzeń“ was released, containing its first original compositions. In 2021, the band released the single , “Opowiedzcie Wiatry” with actor and cabaret performer Krzysztof Respondek, commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Silesian Uprisings. In 2023, they premiered the album, “Czas“, containing 11 original compositions by the band, produced by Andrzej Karp, a well-known Polish sound engineer.
In 2024, the AllDęte band will perform for the first time for the American Polish community, although they have performed abroad in the Czech Republic and Croatia.
The band will perform as follows: Kuba Wojsyk (trumpet), Tobiasz Bała (trumpet), Dominik Troczka (sax), Leszek Glinski (French horn), Wiktor Wojsyk (trombone), Michał Włodarczyk (tuba), Miłosz Caban (accordion), Kacper Jaślar (drums), Kamil Gaciek (vocals)
We are looking forward to performing at the Taste of Polonia Festival, where we will try to give listeners the best BRASS experience!

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Kashmir
2024-08-31 18:30 - 20:00
GENRE: Rock
Kashmir was formed in late 2001, after guitarist Frank Livingston decided to form a show based on substance and feel rather than just “fitting the suit”.
“It is important to look the part, but way too often tribute bands seem to forget that without the sound, the look does nothing”.
KASHMIR is a very entertaining show bringing only the best of LED ZEPPELIN to a family oriented event. KASHMIR seeks to re-create the experience of a 70’s Zeppelin show utilizing authentic vintage stage gear, costumes, and special effects, with great attention to detail in a non pretentious way.
But most importantly, KASHMIR does not take liberties on improving the music. Led Zeppelin should be played as it was using only the equipment of the era, and should be reproduced dead on with great respect and admiration. “It’s not about us, it’s about Led Zeppelin”.
KASHMIR performs Led Zeppelin’s entire catalog including Led’s Zeppelin’s classic movie,
The Song Remains The Same.
Don’t miss KASHMIR-The Led Zeppelin Show

Elektryczne Gitary
2024-08-31 20:30
Zespół Elektryczne gitary od początku istnienia słynął ze specyficznego poczucia humoru i przewrotnej autoironii. ELEKTRYCZNE GITARY powstały z inicjatywy gitarzysty Rafała Kwaśniewskiego i basisty-klawiszowca Piotra Łojka, którzy planowali utworzenie nowej grupy rockandrollowej wykonującej przede wszystkim piosenki Kuby Sienkiewicza. Repertuar ten liczył wówczas co najmniej kilkadziesiąt oryginalnych, a nieznanych szerzej utworów. Kuba Sienkiewicz, który przejął obowiązki lidera, wcześniej wykonywał z gitarą piosenki zarówno własne, jak też innych autorów (m. in. Jacka Kleyffa, Karla Kryla, Jana Krzysztofa Kelusa, Stanisława Staszewskiego, Jacka Kaczmarskiego), miał za sobą epizod z reggae`ową formacją NIEPODLEGŁOŚĆ TRÓJKĄTÓW oraz udział w grupie MIASTO, z której bezpośrednio powstały ELEKTRYCZNE GITARY. 25 kwietnia 1990 roku w warszawskim klubie Hybrydy zespół zarejestrował demo – ponad 20 wersji piosenek, które w przyszłości stworzyły repertuar płyt Wielka Radość i A Ty Co. Pierwszy koncert nowego kwartetu odbył się 10 maja 1990 w klubie Hybrydy. Popularność grupy rozpoczęła się jeszcze przed wydaniem płyty: piosenki Włosy i Jestem z miasta zawładnęły w 1991 roku antenami właśnie powstałych warszawskich prywatnych rozgłośni radiowych. Ogromna ilość utworów ELEKTRYCZNYCH GITAR wyryta jest w pamięci wielu z nas. Znamy i śpiewamy je wszyscy. Najpopularniejsze utwory zespołu to między innymi wspomniane wcześniej „Włosy”, „Jestem z Miasta” a także „Dzieci”, „To już jest koniec”, „Nie pij Piotrek”, „Spokój grabarza”, „Marymoncki Dżon”, Co ty tutaj robisz”, „Kiler” oraz wiele, wiele innych.
Dziś zespól gra w składzie: Jakub Sienkiewicz, Piotr Łojek, Tomasz Grochowalski, Aleksander Korecki, Leon Paduch & Jacek Wąsowski

7th Heaven
2024-08-31 20:30 - 22:00
GENRE: Rock & Pop
7th Heaven band is an experience you just have to see and hear! 7th Heaven has reached #1 on the Midwest Billboard Charts three times in the past three years. The band has been heard on over SEVEN radio stations in Chicagoland with their hits “Stoplight,” “Better This Way,” and “Sing”. Also known for the famous “30 Songs in 30 Minutes” medley of songs from the 70’s and 80’s, they have been an entertainment staple for 30 years. Playing over 250 shows a year, with an average of 100 outdoor events, 7th Heaven has earned the right to say, ”We’ve seen a million faces and rocked them all!”
7th Heaven Band Achievements:
• Song “Stoplight” is currently on radio stations in the midwest
• Hit song “Sing” was #1 in Chicago Billboard charts for numerous weeks
• “Pop Media” CD was #1 in Chicago for 12 weeks and #11 on the national charts
• Charted #1 in the Midwest Region on the Billboard Charts – Sept 2011
• June 2014 – Released “Spectrum” original CD – 20 songs
• June 2013 – Released original CD “Synergy”
• July 2011- Released a new all-original CD of 22 songs called “Pop Media”
• Charted #1 on the Billboards Charts (Heetseekers) with 2 releases in 2010
• Reached #46 on the Billboard Charts (Top Pop Catalog) with USA-UK in 2010
• Performed at Soldier Field with Bon Jovi in 2010
• Voted #1 in Eventful contest to open for KISS in 2010

Creativity Corner
2024-09-01
Creativity Corner with S.Wyszynski Polish School
– Saturday & Sunday from 12pm-6pm
Kącik Kreatywności z Polską Szkołą im. S. Wyszyńskiego
– Sobota & Niedziela od 12pm-6pm

Holy Mass
2024-09-01 11:00 - 12:00

Collegium Cantorum Polonia Choir in Concert
2024-09-01 12:00 - 12:30
Collegium Cantorum Polonia Choir is a Polish-American volunteer choir founded in Chicago, consisting of approximately 35 voices, children, youth, and adults, united through their passion for singing. Collegium Cantorum Polonia Choir was created on the basis of a parish choir founded in 1993 at the Holy Trinity Polish Catholic Church in Chicago. Over the years, the choir has grown into a group representing Polish community in the Chicago area and abroad.
The choir actively participates in the cultural life of the Polish and American communities throughout the United States. Collegium Cantorum works closely with the St. Ferdinand Parish, Holy Trinity Polish Mission in Chicago, and Saint John Brebeuf Parish, as well as with Polish American organizations cultivating Polish traditions.
The group takes part in numerous music projects promoting Polish culture and musical heritage. In 2012, the group collaborated with the Chicago Symphony Chorus under the direction of the world-famous conductor, Sir Gilbert Levine, performing Bogurodzica, the oldest Polish religious anthem, during a special concert on the first anniversary of the beatification of John Paul II.
The choir presents choral works in concert halls and cathedrals throughout the United States and Europe. In 2018, during the tour in Italy, Collegium Cantorum had a privilege to perform in the Vatican during the general audience with Pope Francis and provided the musical setting for the celebration of the Holy Mass at the Tomb of St. John Paul II in St. Peter’s Basilica. The Choir performed carol concerts with the most famous Polish folk band Golec uOrkiestra during the band’s tour in the United States.
The repertoire of the choir includes various music genres including the following: religious and secular, a cappella, with instrumental accompaniment, Polish, American and world music, from Renaissance to contemporary works. Collegium Cantorum Polonia is led by Eliza and Arkadiusz Gorecki, graduates of the Warsaw Academy of Music, Paris Conservatory of Music, Lodz Academy of Music, and Roosevelt University of Chicago.

Storytime with JP-CPL
2024-09-01 12:30 - 13:00
Bring your little ones by the Kid’s Stage for Storytime with the Jefferson Park Branch of the Chicago Public Library!

Hugo's Elvis - 50s
2024-09-01 12:45 - 13:45
Hugo’s Elvis – 50s
Hugo’s Elvis: With sharp attention to history, craftsmanship, choreography and authenticity, Hugo presents all genres of the atomic powered singer’s
greatest hits: from gospel, ballads, rockabilly, Hawaiian & movie hits and Christmas favorites to the icon’s greatest rock ‘n roll tunes forever recognized around the world!
As Chicago’s own Elvis Tribute Artist, it is a great honor and joy for Hugo to recreate the best 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s ETA show possible to help keep the songs, style, and legend alive for the enjoyment of life-long Elvis admirers and introduce the rock n roll legend to a new generation of fans!

Gaik Song & Dance Ensemble
2024-09-01 13:00 - 13:15

Egg Race w/ Prizes
2024-09-01 13:00 - 13:30
Teach your littles ones the art of balance and speed at the Taste of Polonia Egg Race! Kiddos will have the chance to participate in a (wooden) egg race, balancing their egg on a spoon. Whoever last the longest, wins!

Polka Generations
2024-09-01 13:15 - 14:30
GENRE: Polka Music
About Polka Generations
The Polka Generations play that old fashion “Chicago” honky style music for you. They are members of these great polka organizations: International Polka Assocaition, American Polka Association, Midwest Polka Association, Lets Polka USA, Cleveland Polka Association, and United States Polka Association
The band began its journey in the winter of 2009. After having many different bands over the years; Bernie Gorak II finally succeeded in putting the right combination of musicians together to form what is now Polka Generations.
The Polka Generations feature “3” Generations of the Gorak Family.
MEMBERS:

Bernie Gorak I – (Father) Drums – Trumpet – Vocals
Bernie Gorak II – (Son) Bass
Bernie Gorak III – (Grandson) Concertina
Mr. John Jaworski – Vocals & Clarinet – Sax
Mr. Marty Dzik – Trumpet & Vocals

Kata Chicago Judo Club
2024-09-01 13:30 - 14:30
Kata Chicago Judo Club
Enjoy a demonstration from Kata Chicago Judo Club. Led by Sensei Kasia, Katarzyna Lapinska-Jablonski, kids of various ages will show their talents.
WHAT IS JUDO?
This Japanese martial art was founded in 1882. It is also an Olympic sport. Holds and leverage are used to bring the opponent to yield. Techniques generally intend to turn an opponent’s force to one’s own advantage rather than to oppose the force directly. The word “judo” can be broken down into two parts: “ju” meaning “gentle,” and “do meaning “way,” which together means, “gentle way.” This judo definition represents one of the martial art’s major concepts, that gentleness controls hardness. Kata Chicago Judo Club is a traditional dojo, practicing the high moral principles of the sport.
TRY FOR FREE ON WORLD JUDO DAY
The World Judo Day is a special day dedicated to Judo fans all over the world. Every year on October 28th, the birthday of the founder of Judo, Jigoro Kano, dojos around the globe participate using an annual theme. The theme for the Day in 2022 is → Inclusion. Contact Kata Chicago Judo Club for more information.
ABOUT KATA CHICAGO JUDO CLUB
Kata Chicago Judo Club was founded by Sensei Katarzyna (Kasia) Lapinska-Jablonski [Belt: Third dan – black belt]. Kasia loved martial arts and for many years worked with youth in Poland. After migrating to the USA in 2013, this love led her to opening her Chicago dojo in 2016.
Kasia is a Master of Physical Education, USA and USJA Certified Judo Coach. With the help of Shihan Lesław Samitowski and Jaga Samitowska from Kanku Karate Kyokushin Club located at Belmont/Austin – she started her Judo Club sharing space in their Dojo. After 6 years everything is going very well for both Clubs. Sensei Robert Malachwiejew and Sensei Tomasz Gustaw are the two other coaches who work hard with Sensei Kasia to give kids the best quality of learning because :
“Its not important to be better than someone else, its important to be better than you where Yesterday.” Jigoro Kano – Founder of Judo
KATA CHICAGO JUDO CLUB is often invited to showcase Judo for Polish Schools, Picnics and events. They support many charities and events. Every year they participate in Camps and Judo Tournaments.
With years of experience from Poland as a Physical Education and Science Teacher, sensei Kasia is able to create a special place for many European kids to learn the beautiful sport as well develop their language, and socialize. Sensei Kasia is also a Teacher ( Polska Szkola im.Trojcy Swietej in Chicago and Orzel Bialy in Hoffman Estates) and puts a lot of effort into teaching culture and developing high esteem among kids.
Kata Chicago Judo Club practices three times a week – Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. The most used language in Dojo is Polish, as 90% of the kids are Polish, Ukrainian and Chech. Current enrollment is around 60 kids ranging from 5 to 16 years old, plus adults.
Kata Chicago Judo Club also interacts with all USA Judo Clubs in the area and throughout the USA. Every year, with big successes and many medals, they compete in various Judo Tournaments nation wide.
At Kata Chicago Judo Club, students have the ability to learn and practice judo techniques which help them develop basic and fundamental physical fitness, and self-defense methods through the development of strength, flexibility, speed, explosive power, and endurance. At the dojo, students also learn many important social skills, including the acceptance of others, support of our peers, the value of competition, and the importance of teamwork. Through this fair and positive sportsmanship, kids develop the ability to form life-lasting friendships and bonds. They create something special and become ONE BIG JUDO FAMILY.
Judo teaches us to be gentle and kind, yet firm and strong, both mentally and physically. So, that is why at Kata Chicago Judo Club they believe in the true beauty of this martial art sport.
Address:
6022 W Belmont Ave. Chicago, Illinois 60634 → Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday location on Belmont Ave, Monday and Wednesday second location 7107 W Addison St, Chicago (Long Life Studio)
Email: klapinska1979@gmail.com
Phone: (224) 723-6714

CZESŁAW LANG. CATCH UP WITH YOUR DREAMS
2024-09-01 13:45 - 14:15
DOŚCIGNĄĆ MARZENIA. REPORTAŻ O CZESŁAWIE LANGU.
Film dokumentalny udostępniony dzięki uprzejmości TVP Polonia
* Film w języku polskim, z napisami w języku angielskim
reportaż o Czesławie Langu, autor: Marzanna Grdeń,
czas: 26 min. 14 sek.
Filmowa opowieść o wicemistrzu olimpijskim, dwukrotnym medaliście szosowych mistrzostw świata, dyrektorze jednego z najważniejszych wyścigów kolarskich świata, który stał się sportową wizytówką Polski „Tour de Pologne”.
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CZESŁAW LANG. CATCH UP WITH YOUR DREAMS
Documentary graciously made available by the TVP Polonia
* Screening in Polish with English subtitles
Marzanna Grdeń documentary about an Olympic vice-champion, two-time medalist of the world road championships, director of one of the most important cycling races in the world, which became the sporting showcase of Poland, the “Tour de Pologne”.
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Polonijna Orkiestra Chicago
2024-09-01 14:00
The Polonijna Orkiestra of Chicago, under the direction of Konrad Pawełek, is a group comprised of Polish youth and adults playing wind, string, and percussion instruments. The orchestra’s mission is to transmit and promote Polish music and traditions to the younger generation. Its wide repertoire includes religious, patriotic, and folk music. The orchestra is based at the Cistercian Fathers’ Mission in Willow Springs, IL., where weekly rehearsals take place. The orchestra encourages new members at all skill levels of wind, string, and percussion instruments to join their ranks.
Orchestra Members:
Conductor
Konrad Pawelek
Oboe
Michal Wozniak
Violin
Zosia Kwiatkowski
Szymon Malecina
Tomek Majerczyk
Flute
Emilia Lesniak
Natalia Makuch
Emilia Faryniarz
Olivia Malecina
Alto Saxophone
Michal Dobrzy,
Kevin Wenc
Julian Swiatek
Maks Mirowski
Maks Krzysiak
Krzysztof Abramowicz
Roxana Koltas
Cassandra Koltas
Tenor Saxophone
Ryszard Staron
Zygmunt Kwiatkowski
Baritone Saxophone
Oliwia Dlugi
Trumpet
Abdrzej Chrobak
Jozef Bednar
Natalia Przybocki
Octawia Dlugi
Andrzej Siuty
Kazimierz Szarek
Kajetan Szarek
Baritone
Tadeusz Szyszka
Roman Dlugi
Percussion
Jakub Mirowski

Limbo Contest
2024-09-01 14:30 - 15:00
Limbo Contest
How low can your little one go? Swing by the Taste of Polonia Kid’s Stage to participate in our Limbo contest and win prizes!

Justyna in Concert
2024-09-01 14:30 - 15:30
Justyna Biala jest wokalistką od lat działającą na chicagowskiej scenie muzycznej. Oryginalne utwory Justyny zawierają brzmienia funkowo / jazzowo / bluesowo / soulowe z elementami reggae i ska. Teksty piosenek napisane przez wokalistkę mają charakter biograficzno-refleksyjny.
Od pewnego czasu, wraz z członkami zespołu, Justyna pracuje nad albumem z oryginalnymi utworami, które napisała na przestrzeni ostatnich kilku lat. Wszyscy muzycy przyczyniają się do tworzenia aranżacji oryginalnych utworów. Na festiwalu “Taste of Polonia”, Justyna wystąpi w następującym składzie:
Justyna Biala – śpiew
Bill Kidera – gitara
Tom Kidera – perkusja
Conor Roe – gitara basowa

Justyna is a Chicago singer and a songwriter. Born in the small town of Przemysl in the Southeast part of Poland, she inherited her love for music from her parents. Since coming to Chicago in 2006, Justyna worked on her music career by getting her education in jazz and working with various Chicagoland musicians, who largely contributed to shaping her musical identity. Over the past few years, Justyna has written a number of songs through which she’s expressed her personal experiences and various perspectives on life. Along with her band, she created song arrangements that include genres such as reggae, blues, jazz, soul, and funk. The band have been working on recording the album with the original material. The band members include:
Justyna Biala – vocals
Bill Kidera – guitar
Tom Kidera – drums
Conor Roe – bass
Website: http://justynasings.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@justynabiala2992
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/justyna.biala.7
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JustynaandTheCompany/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justynasings/

School of Rock Chicago
2024-09-01 15:00
GENRE: Rock | Rock n’ Roll
School of Rock is a performance-based music school for kids aged 8-18, located in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood. Since 2006, we have been training Chicago’s next generation of rock and roll stars.
Our School of Rock Show Team, representing the best of our students, plays throughout the city at numerous street festivals and block parties, and provides tour support for national and regional acts at local rock venues. Students must audition to be selected for the exclusive Show Team, which performs a mix of great rock songs from a variety of eras and styles. Last year, the set list included songs from Heart, Boston, the Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Arctic Monkeys, Elle King, The Who, and many more.
A School of Rock set is an amazing thing to watch – our students bring the rock harder than most “pro” bands they share the stage with – and we have become a yearly fixture at many local summer festivals, including Taste of Chicago, Milwaukee Summerfest, BenFest, Wicker Park Fest and Retro on Roscoe. We have also played many local Chicago rock clubs, such as Metro, Reggie’s, Schuba’s, Buddy Guy’s Legends, Kinetic Playground and Beat Kitchen, and provided tour support for artists such as REO Speedwagon, Amanda Palmer, Uli John Roth, Martin Barre, and Corky Laing plays Mountain.
The School of Rock Show Team students enchant older rock fans with their musical skill, and mesmerize younger audiences with their infectious exuberance. Chicagoist had this to say about our students’ performance at Riot Fest in 2016:

Dzika Fitness
2024-09-01 15:00 - 16:00
Dzika Fitness
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

Soul Sacrifice
2024-09-01 15:00 - 16:15

Wisloka Chicago
2024-09-01 16:00 - 17:00
Wisloka Chicago
Bring your littles ones by the Kid’s Stage for a soccer lesson with members of the United Premier Soccer League Team, Wisloka Chicago!

Wisłoka Chicago to jeden z najbardziej medialnych i prężnie działających polonijnych klubów piłkarskich w USA, jako jedyny występujący w lidze półzawodowej UPSL. Obecny mistrz dywizji Midwest Central North.

Free Alcohol Tastings
2024-09-01 16:00 - 17:00
FREE ALCOHOL TASTINGS powered by EURO LIQUOR
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY 4PM

Trubadurzy
2024-09-01 16:00 - 17:30
Trubadurzy – polski zespół rhythm and bluesowy założony w Łodzi w 1963 roku. Razem ze Skaldami oraz Czerwonymi Gitarami, Trubadurzy stawiani są wśród najważniejszych grup bigbitowych.
W klasycznym okresie swojej twórczości, między 1968 a 1976 rokiem, grupa wytworzyła charakterystyczne brzmienie łączące rock and rolla ze stylistyką wschodniosłowiańskiej muzyki ludowej. Na fuzji tej oparte są największe przeboje Trubadurów, takie jak Po co ja za tobą biegam, Znamy się tylko z widzenia czy Ej, Sobótka, Sobótka. Pierwsze albumy grupy zawierają również utwory utrzymane w konwencji art rocka (Będziesz ty), rocka psychodelicznego (Pejzaż i dziewczyna), funk rocka (Zaufaj sercu), a nawet rozbudowanego instrumentalnie rocka progresywnego (Alma Ata). Trubadurzy są nieodłączną częścią polskiej sceny muzycznej już od ponad 60 lat!
Dziś, zespól gra w składzie Sławomir Kowalewski, Marian Lichtman, Tadeusz Urbański oraz Jacek Malanowski

Voyage
2024-09-01 16:45 - 18:00
Voyage
GENRE: 70’s & 80’s Classic Rock
Voyage Band is an experienced Act comprised of six respected and multi-talented musicians.
The audience will enjoy the energy and magic of select Classic Arena Rock covers from the 70’s and 80’s, performing “live” versions from Artists such as ‘Bon Jovi’, ‘Journey’, ‘Styx’, ‘Foreigner’, ‘Autograph’, ‘Loverboy’, ‘Poison’, ‘UFO’ and ‘REO’ to name a few.
As well as headlining at major venues and festivals including ‘Taste Of Chicago’, ‘Navy Pier’, and the ‘Arcada Theater’, , ‘Voyage’ has opened for ‘Night Ranger’, Lou Gramm of ‘Foreigner’, ‘Blue Oyster Cult’, ‘UFO’( 3 times ), ‘Foghat’, ‘Bachman Turner’, ‘Queensryche’, Steve Augeri of ‘Journey’, Fran Cosmo of ‘Boston’, Daryl Stuermer of ‘Genesis’, Jim Petrik and the ‘Ides Of March’, and ‘The Guess Who’.
They have also been joined on stage by Keith Semple of ‘7th Heaven’, Jimi Sohn’s of the ‘Shadows Of Night’, and TV / Radio Host Jonathon Brandmier.
‘Voyage’ is the way it was “back in the day” with blazing solo’s, huge drums, soaring vocals, seamless transitions and powerful endings; a “true concert experience.” Current repertoire includes Journey, Styx, Foreigner, Bon Jovi, Def Leppard … You get the idea.
Voyage Band Members

Lead Vocals / Guitar – Joel Stombres
Lead Guitar – Mike Rehak
Lead Guitar – Kevin Willer
Bass Guitar – Larry Mann
Keyboards – Jay Pitcher
Drums – Gordon Siewert

Junior Stress
2024-09-01 17:00
Junior jest jedynym chyba w Polsce nawijaczem, który wychowany został przy muzyce i kulturze reggae od samych narodzin. Jego rodzice i najbliższa rodzina to założyciele najstarszego polskiego sound systemu – Love Sen-C Music. Sam Junior po mikrofon sięgnął już w podstawówce.
Dzisiaj Junior Stress, podobnie jak Junior Gong określać się może mianem ‘najmłodszego weterana’. Ilość występów na imprezach i balangach sound systemowych w przeciągu ostatnich 15 jest niepoliczalna, a liczba koncertów ze swoim zespołem Sun El Band trzycyfrowa. Równie aktywny jest jako Jurek Dress, gdy razem z 27Pablo i resztą ekipy Dancehall Masak-rah propagują muzykę dancehall podczas cyklicznych imprez wyróżnionych nagrodą kulturalną „Nocne Marki” a także na falach Radia Kampus i wyjazdowych występach.
Stress ma na swoim koncie trzy studyjne albumy wydane nakładem wytwórni Karrot Komando – ‘L.S.M.’, ‘Dzięki’ oraz ”Sound Systemowej Sceny Syn’, współpracę z praktycznie całą czołówką polskiej sceny reggae i hip hop, oraz międzynarodowe kooperacje – jak singiel ‘(nie)Prawda’ z ostatniej płyty, a także szereg nieoficjalnych wydawnictw jak kultowy już mixtape „Witamy W Polsce”
Wydany pod koniec 2017, obszerny „#JużWkrótceMixtape” zbiera świetne recenzje u coraz większej rzeszy osób niekoniecznie związanej tylko ze środowiskiem reggae. Zawiera on bowiem niezwykle różnorodną mieszankę stylów takich jak Dancehall, Dub, Reggae, Trap aż po wycieczki w stronę muzyki ludowej. Wszystko to połączone jest wyrazistym przekazem i charakterystyczną „nawijką” Juniora, który nowym wydawnictwem, udowadnia, że zrobił kolejny, pewny krok na przód.
Brought up by members of oldest and one of most renowned Polish sound systems Love Sensi Music, representing city of Lublin, here comes one of the best reggae artists in Poland – Junior Stress.
Son of King Stress, established selector for LSM sound system, Junior Stress was growing up listening to reggae, hip – hop and all kinds of music played around his house by his parents, family, and friends. No surprise he started to rap and DJ already in a primary school before the age of 13. Using instrumentals from his father tapes, where both hip-hop instrumentals and reggae riddims could be found, he got hooked on music in very young age. From that point there was no turning back…

Dance Party
2024-09-01 17:00 - 18:00
Dance Party
Shake that sugar high off! Bring your tinies by for a Kid’s Disco Dance Party on the Kid’s Stage!
