Kids Music in Chicago

Sunday at noon Shana Harvey continues the series of terrific music shows for families at the Beat Kitchen.

Sunday, March 2nd

• 12:00 pm Shana Harvey at the Beat Kitchen

There are lots of great shows spread out all through the week. Take advantage of the opportunity to experience the wonderful Ella Jenkins!

Friday, February 22nd

• 10:30 am Ella Jenkins at DuSable Museum of African American History

Sunday, February 24th

• 12:00 pm Karen Banks-Lubicz at the Beat Kitchen
• 4:00 pm Ella Jenkins at Wonder Works Children’s Museum

Wednesday, February 27th

• 10:00 am Sandy Lucas at Wonder Works Children’s Museum

Thursday, February 28th

• 11:00 am and 1:00 pm Ella Jenkins at Navy Pier

Friday, February 29th

• 11:00 am Little Miss Ann at the Brookfield Zoo

It looks like it is going to be a good weekend for listening to music and keep warm by dancing & clapping.

Saturday, February 16th

• 11:00 am and 12:45 pm Kraft Matinee Series: Carnival of the Animals at Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Sunday, February 17th

• 12:00 pm & 3:00 pm Justin Roberts at Old Town School of Folk Music
• 12:00 - 3:00 pm Baby Loves Disco at the Metro
• 4:00 pm Joel Frankel at Wonder Works Children’s Museum

The Chicagoist (wisely) thinks you should go to the Little Miss Ann show today at Beat Kitchen.

As far as I can tell, there isn’t much happening on Saturday but lots on Sunday. It is a great opportunity to see Little Miss Ann at a cozy venue.

Sunday, February 10th

• 12:00 pm Little Miss Ann at the Beat Kitchen
• 12:00 pm Big Sandy & His Fly-Rite Boys at Old Town School of Folk Music
• 3:00 pm Passport: Fulcrum Point New Music at the Harris Theater

Sorry for the interruption. I’m back from my winter break now. Lots in kids music in Chicago is happening! More on the way…

Lots happening this weekend! Our own Miss Ann is at Beat Kitchen on Sunday and there is also the (very crowded) free Magnificent Mile Lights Festival with Justin Roberts & Ralph’s World (and did I mention crowds). Unfortunately for us (but good for them!), it looks like the Sunday Billy Jonas fund raiser at Akiba Schechter is already sold out.

Saturday, November 17th

• The Magnificent Mile Lights Festival on Chicago’s Magnificent Mile.
  • 11:00 a.m. Justin Roberts and the Not Ready for Naptime Players
  • 12:00 noon Ralph’s World
  • 1:00 p.m. KT Tunstall presented by 101.9fm THE MIX
  • 2:00 p.m. Sister Hazel presented by 101.9fm THE MIX
  • 3:00 p.m. Radio Disney AM 1300 Party Patrol
  • 4:00 p.m. Corbin Bleu presented by Radio Disney
• 2:00 pm Tricia Sebastian at Bookamania at the Harold Washington Library

Sunday, November 18th

• 11:00 am Farmer Jason at the Old Town School of Folk Music
• 12:00 pm Little Miss Ann at the Beat Kitchen
• 3:30 pm Billy Jonas at Akiba Schechter

As mentioned on Zooglobble, this year’s Children’s Music Web Awards have been announced. I spotted three Chicago area kids musicians on the list:

• Linda Robertson
• Thaddeus Rex
• Jeanie B

I’m sure lots more end of year lists of favorites are on their way.

This Sunday there are two great kids music events. Ella Jenkins is performing with Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer at the Old Town School of Music and Baby Loves Disco is having their November party.

• November 11th at 11:00 am Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer with Ella Jenkins at the Old Town School of Folk Music
• Sunday, November 11th, 12:00 - 3:00 pm Baby Loves Disco at the Metro

Kids Music in Chicago is raffling off 4 free tickets to the ScribbleMonster show! Send an email to karen@KarenInChicago.com to enter. The winner will be announced on Friday, October 26th. The show is on Sunday at 1:00 pm at Schubas.

This Halloween weekend promises several terrific events. The Scribble Monster show should be great fun, with a costume parade and contest for the kids. The Chicago Afrobeat Project show also includes a performance by the Purcussion All-Stars from Lincoln Elementary as well as a costume contest. The Wee Hairy Beasties are performing a rare show and Karen Bank-Lubicz is performing as well.

Saturday, October 27th

• 2:00 pm Wee Hairy Beasties at Martyr’s A rare performance!
• 6:30 pm Chicago Afrobeat Project (CAbP) at Martyr’s This kids show kicks off with a performance by Mr. G’s Percussion All-Stars, an all percussion group of students from Lincoln Elementary, followed by a costume contest - open to all kids and adults who come to the show - and a concert by the Chicago Afrobeat Project in celebration of the release of their latest album, (A) Move to Silent Unrest.

Sunday, October 28th

• 1:00 pm ScribbleMonster at Schubas Rock out and play with ScribbleMonster at one of Chicago’s greatest rooms for live music. There will be all kinds of Halloween fun including a costume parade and contest for the kids.
• time tba Karen Banks-Lubicz at Beat Kitchen The show is going to be scheduled for after the Bears game.