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SUMMARY:UA/SLAM Recital: Raquel Coleman's Harp Students and Fabricio Sotomayor's Guitar Students
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URL:https://peoplesmusicschool.org/event/ua-slam-recital-raquel-colemans-harp-students-and-fabricio-sotomayors-guitar-students/
LOCATION:Uptown Academy\, 931 W EASTWOOD AVE\, CHICAGO\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Performances,Students & Families
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SUMMARY:Performapaloozathon
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://peoplesmusicschool.org/event/performapaloozathon25/
LOCATION:Gary Comer Youth Center\, 7200 S Ingleside Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60619\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Performances,Students & Families
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SUMMARY:TPMS Associate Board Play It Forward Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a night of food\, drinks\, live music\, games\, and fun – all supporting high-quality\, tuition-free music education! Get tickets here.  \n\n\nThe Associate Board—a group of young professionals who support our mission through advocacy\, volunteering\, and fundraising—is hosting its annual signature event on Friday\, September 19\, 2025\, from 5:00–7:30pm at Carol’s Pub in Uptown. Guests will enjoy food\, drinks\, live music\, games\, and prize drawings—all in support of tuition-free music education for low-income students across Chicago. \n\nThe People’s Music School is Chicago’s largest and oldest completely tuition-free music school\, providing intensive after-school music instruction to over 800 K–12 students in historically underserved communities. We believe in the transformative power of music to uplift youth\, families\, and entire communities.
URL:https://peoplesmusicschool.org/event/tpms-associate-board-play-it-forward-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Carol’s Pub\, 4659 N Clark St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250926T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250926T193000
DTSTAMP:20260417T004721
CREATED:20250924T142454Z
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SUMMARY:Uptown Academy Open Mic Night
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://peoplesmusicschool.org/event/uptown-academy-open-mic-night/
LOCATION:Uptown Academy\, 931 W EASTWOOD AVE\, CHICAGO\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Performances,Students & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251024T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251024T193000
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CREATED:20250924T142650Z
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SUMMARY:Open Mic Night at Uptown Academy
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://peoplesmusicschool.org/event/open-mic-night-at-uptown-academy/
LOCATION:Uptown Academy\, 931 W EASTWOOD AVE\, CHICAGO\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Performances,Students & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251114T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251114T193000
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CREATED:20250924T142807Z
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SUMMARY:Open Mic Night at Uptown Academy
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://peoplesmusicschool.org/event/open-mic-night-at-uptown-academy-2/
LOCATION:Uptown Academy\, 931 W EASTWOOD AVE\, CHICAGO\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Performances,Students & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251214T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251214T173000
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CREATED:20250924T143015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T175433Z
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SUMMARY:Uptown Winter Concert
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://peoplesmusicschool.org/event/2025-uptown-academy-winter-concert/
LOCATION:The Riviera Theater\, 4746 N Racine Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Performances,Students & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251216T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251216T203000
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CREATED:20251023T193629Z
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UID:7743-1765906200-1765917000@peoplesmusicschool.org
SUMMARY:Back of the Yards & Greater South Side Winter Concert
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://peoplesmusicschool.org/event/back-of-the-yards-greater-south-side-winter-concert/
LOCATION:Gary Comer Youth Center\, 7200 S Ingleside Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60619\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Performances,Students & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251217T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251217T193000
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SUMMARY:Albany Park Winter Concert
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URL:https://peoplesmusicschool.org/event/albany-park-winter-concert-2/
LOCATION:Hibbard Elementary\, 3244 W Ainslie St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60625\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Performances,Students & Families
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT! Big Night: 50 Years of Daring To Play
DESCRIPTION:We’re sold out! But you can still support The People’s Music School this Big Night!  \n  \nBid in our silent auction: From beach vacations and luxury dinners to exclusive meet-and-greets and sports outings – our Big Night silent auction has over 60 packages you won’t want to miss. \nMake a donation: 100% of your gift supports 100% tuition-free music education at The People’s Music School. Give today! \nHonor our founder with a gift: As we celebrate Dr. Rita Simó’s audacious\, enduring vision of music for all\, we invite our community to make a gift in her memory. \n  \nBig Night: 50 Years of Daring to Play \nFriday\, February 27\, 2026 \n6pm – 10pm \nThe Geraghty \nEvent Website \n 
URL:https://peoplesmusicschool.org/event/big-night-50-years-of-daring-to-play/
LOCATION:The Geraghty\, 2520 S Hoyne Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Gala
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T163000
DTSTAMP:20260417T004721
CREATED:20260401T175137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T193700Z
UID:7862-1777822200-1777825800@peoplesmusicschool.org
SUMMARY:Uptown Academy New Student Open House
DESCRIPTION:Attending an in-person open house is REQUIRED in order to enroll your child in The People’s Music School for the 2026-27 school year. No registration is required to attend this open house. You can simply walk in the day of the open house. \nThe People’s Music School offers high quality\, after-school tuition-free music education to school aged children in Chicago who would otherwise would face financial barriers to access. Based on a student’s age\, we offer classes in general music\, instrumental studies\, music theory\, and a variety of ensembles. The People’s Music School calendar runs from September to June. Our programs run after school Monday through Friday and on the weekend. \nStudents enrolled in our program will: \n\nAttend after school classes 2 days a week for up to 4 hours. We hold classes after school M-F and Saturday 9am-5pm.\nParticipate in performances throughout the school year\nTake part in engaging masterclasses with guest artists\nGain skills through participating in our intensive music program that will benefit them throughout their life
URL:https://peoplesmusicschool.org/event/uptown-academy-new-student-open-house/
LOCATION:Uptown Academy\, 931 W EASTWOOD AVE\, CHICAGO\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:Students & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260505T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260505T193000
DTSTAMP:20260417T004721
CREATED:20260401T175756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T193737Z
UID:7863-1778005800-1778009400@peoplesmusicschool.org
SUMMARY:Back of The Yards New Student Open House
DESCRIPTION:Attending an in-person open house is REQUIRED in order to enroll your child in The People’s Music School for the 2026-27 school year. No registration is required to attend this open house. You can simply walk in the day of the open house. \nThe People’s Music School offers high quality\, after-school tuition-free music education to school aged children in Chicago who would otherwise would face financial barriers to access. Based on a student’s age\, we offer classes in general music\, instrumental studies\, music theory\, and a variety of ensembles. The People’s Music School calendar runs from September to June. \nStudents enrolled in our program will: \n\nAttend after school classes 2 days a week for up to 4 hours. \nParticipate in performances throughout the school year\nTake part in engaging masterclasses with guest artists\nGain skills through participating in our intensive music program that will benefit them throughout their life
URL:https://peoplesmusicschool.org/event/back-of-the-yards-new-student-open-house/
LOCATION:Lara Elementary\, 4637 S Wolcott Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60609\, United States
CATEGORIES:Students & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260506T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260506T193000
DTSTAMP:20260417T004721
CREATED:20260401T180104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T193724Z
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SUMMARY:Greater South Side New Student Open House
DESCRIPTION:Attending an in-person open house is REQUIRED in order to enroll your child in The People’s Music School for the 2026-27 school year. No registration is required to attend this open house. You can simply walk in the day of the open house. \nThe People’s Music School offers high quality\, after-school tuition-free music education to school aged children in Chicago who would otherwise would face financial barriers to access. Based on a student’s age\, we offer classes in general music\, instrumental studies\, music theory\, and a variety of ensembles. The People’s Music School calendar runs from September to June. Our programs run after school Monday through Friday and on the weekend. \nStudents enrolled in our program will: \n\nAttend after school classes 2 days a week for up to 4 hours. We hold classes after school M-F and Saturday 9am-5pm.\nParticipate in performances throughout the school year\nTake part in engaging masterclasses with guest artists\nGain skills through participating in our intensive music program that will benefit them throughout their life
URL:https://peoplesmusicschool.org/event/greater-south-side-new-student-open-house/
LOCATION:5410 S State St\, 5410 S State St\, Chicago\, Il\, 60609
CATEGORIES:Students & Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T193000
DTSTAMP:20260417T004721
CREATED:20260401T180424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T193713Z
UID:7868-1778178600-1778182200@peoplesmusicschool.org
SUMMARY:Albany Park New Student Open House
DESCRIPTION:Attending an in-person open house is REQUIRED in order to enroll your child in The People’s Music School for the 2026-27 school year. No registration is required to attend this open house. You can simply walk in the day of the open house. \nThe People’s Music School offers high quality\, after-school tuition-free music education to school aged children in Chicago who would otherwise would face financial barriers to access. Based on a student’s age\, we offer classes in general music\, instrumental studies\, music theory\, and a variety of ensembles. The People’s Music School calendar runs from September to June. Our programs run after school Monday through Friday and on the weekend. \nStudents enrolled in our program will: \n\nAttend after school classes 2 days a week for up to 4 hours. We hold classes after school M-F and Saturday 9am-5pm.\nParticipate in performances throughout the school year\nTake part in engaging masterclasses with guest artists\nGain skills through participating in our intensive music program that will benefit them throughout their life
URL:https://peoplesmusicschool.org/event/albany-park-new-student-open-house/
LOCATION:Hibbard Elementary\, 3244 W Ainslie St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60625\, United States
CATEGORIES:Students & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260526T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260526T193000
DTSTAMP:20260417T004721
CREATED:20260415T174808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T174808Z
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SUMMARY:Albany Park Performapaloozathon
DESCRIPTION:Our Albany Park students will perform their end-of-year concert at North Park Univeristy before we close out the school year. Don’t miss this heartwarming performance in our year-end concert series: Performapaloozathon!
URL:https://peoplesmusicschool.org/event/albany-park-performapaloozathon-2026/
LOCATION:Anderson Chapel\, North Park University\, 5159 N Spaulding Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60625\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Performances,Students & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260530T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260530T163000
DTSTAMP:20260417T004721
CREATED:20260415T175129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T175129Z
UID:7887-1780138800-1780158600@peoplesmusicschool.org
SUMMARY:Uptown Academy / SLAM Performapaloozathon
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy performances by our Uptown Academy and SLAM students as they play in their year-end concert: Performapaloozathon! We have two concert times: 11am-1pm\, and 3pm-4:30pm. For some of our SLAM students\, this will be their last performance before graduating. Don’t miss it!
URL:https://peoplesmusicschool.org/event/uptown-academy-slam-performapaloozathon/
LOCATION:Anderson Chapel\, North Park University\, 5159 N Spaulding Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60625\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Performances,Students & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260601T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260601T190000
DTSTAMP:20260417T004721
CREATED:20260415T175549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T175549Z
UID:7888-1780333200-1780340400@peoplesmusicschool.org
SUMMARY:Back of the Yards / Greater South Side Performapaloozathon
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy an evening of live music and see our Back of the Yards and Greater South Side students perform in their last concert of the year at the breathtaking South Shore Cultural Center!
URL:https://peoplesmusicschool.org/event/back-of-the-yards-greater-south-side-performapaloozathon/
LOCATION:South Shore Cultural Center\, 7059 S South Shore Dr\, Chicago\, IL\, 60649\, United States
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